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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
THE TRIAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
What u Brother Editor Has 10 Say on
the Subject.
ISDfu tuIlLWIg Wcrft2t

There are still complaints of the expense
and annoyanceS incident to the Trial Justice
system. one remedy for the trouble Hes IN
The ravmcnt of salaries, instead ol iccS 10
these officers. This plan has worked aimira-
biz wherever tried. \ COOL idea: TOO, Is that
of limiting the jurisdiction OF each Justice 10
offences arising within Il certain t"rrllu'y.
Thr benefits Of such provision, especially Ill
thinly settled sections, are manifest.
Akin to the annoyancrS incident 10 inc
Trial Justice system is the burden Imposed
ON In" taxpayers through The nuInhcr"f rrly
cases that find their way 10 me our vi ven, i
nrnI s:rsslonS-a tribunal quite ISrXrcnSivcaS
il is diguiird. If from the annual cNpthdl-
lure of any county here be taken the cost ol
having fees due TO officers, jurors ana wit
nrsscs, involved in the trial of pcliy crimes
line balance remaining would hc small In
great diSpr"portinn tc what iS paiu III tniS "i W
r,..iIuu More care is needed. ON the part 81
Trial Justices, in sending c;l>,S 10 the Genera
sessions. Thc substitution of salaries for Ices
as already suggested. has been lpnnu 10 ui
m!niSh tile volume OF criminal business very
considerably.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
No Comment Necessary.

Scpne-EdtOrS office. Enter wv" cItIzchS;
First CitiZen-Alake out my account. we
Alliance men are not allowed to take your pa
per any longer. You must take my name OH
your list.
Exit First Citizen.
second CitiZen-Here is n payment on my
dues. Continue 10 send me your paper am
n good Alliance man, but propose 10 pc
free, independent white man as long rs i've
i'm this country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
coiu~ fo Washington.

Judge Colhran will leave home next Satur-
on his way TO Washington, to be present at
the opening of the next sess sion or Congress,
which takes place at twelve O'CLOCK next
Monday. , ,,
and congressman, has served this people
faithfully and well. In turn the people OF
South Carolina honor him, and the people of
Abbevillc are as really to call on him for the
most important service, us they are TO confer
their highest honOrS upon him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
Thanksgiving Day.

BY J. COLIN MOORE.
"GIvE thanks unto the Lord, ye children OF
men:
THANKS unto Him who your preserver hath
been:
Unto the poor, the lame and the blind,
TIE Saviour hath died for all mankind.
LORD, what shall we render unto Jesus, thy
Son,
For the blessings bestowed and mercies-
not won?
HIS wonderful love is everywhere shown:
MERCY undlsguised, and continually en-
throned
ENDURETII forever, not for day,
FOREVER" should then be our Thanksgiving
Day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
Wednesday, Nov. 81, 1889.
TIl:lnkS SgivIEaS.

D,v No .,nuuir ever had greater reason To
bel be iiiank fnl h tInn have the people of Ahhe;
vile. We have been blessed win e""u "u
health. y" prstilrnc'' has come near 'i,, our
dwellings. and the sunshine and the ram
have Lc,n in season. The gardens, E!nc-
Yards and orchards have borne, abundant
fruits, while the huSbandman has been noun,
tifully rewarded for his lnborS For i'' an'rSc
thanks to the Givcr of all good SliiS anu
graces. Religious services will he he'd IN the
Silln1rn churcncS in the morning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
Thanksgiving Day.

Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving Day. i.et
us Mi give thanks unto the Lord. and give
our good gifts to the poor.
A kindly word Of cheer to the nelshpor VINO
is borne down with care, or who may be sore
NAV he worth much, but If n part Of q nicely
cooked turkey is sent 1t will be relished, ana
give an earnest of yonr own good intentions
We believe that the day will he generally oo'
served hcrcabout.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
Arms and Gins.

The gin has been at work again. rms time
Mr. ,John III. TIolcOmbe Is severely wounded.
Two saws made severe cuts into one arm yes
tcrday, severing some OF the leaders aud 9th
erwisc injuring the limb. IL Is always pam
mi TO MS 10 record such accidents. for one rea'
son, if for no other, these misfortunes always
como to the man who is at work. II the gins
would look around and cut up an idlcr now
and then, il would make less difference ou'
IL is always the worker that gets hurt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27

China has recently completed the
work of taking the census. The order
was, thcoldest inhabilanl in each house
was required to enumcrate and report
the number of inmates, ard the whole
number is given at SSO,OO0,O9O. That
seems rather large. That number
would give China nearly two-thirds OF
the estimated population of the world.
Not including Alaska, Brazil is larg'
or in extent than the United States
1t possesses within its limits All area OF
3,2S7 ,964 square miles with u popula
ton of 12,3S3,375.
Joaquin Miller gave Idaho it's name
He says that the correct form is Ida
hobo. II means the light Oh th'
mountains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
The Cotton CrOD.

There are great differences in 'hr cotton
crop in Abbeville County. In some !"a: lilies
the crop has been gathered. In other riaccs
great part OF the crop Is yet TO open. III
some sections the crop has been very large,
and in other quarters. 1t has been barely an
nyera1c crop.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
Smoke and Handle Factory.

The project Of putting up spoke and han
die factory In our town is still being agitatcd
ut Abbevillc. We trust that capitalists anc
practical business men may thoroughly in
vestigate the matter, and then see thelr way
clear to 20 on with the work
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
OSfh-Thank

2Sth-Thanksgivin Day.
The Post Office will open from n. m, till
l0:4O n. m.
Open u a. NJ. until o'clock p. m.
Open p. III. until p. IN.
No money orders or letters registered on
the 2Sth.
T. TOLBERT,
Post Master.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27

SAVANNAH. Ga. Nov. 2.-B. P. Calhoun
assistant engineer of the Savannah anc
Western railroad. was stricken with paral
ysis Saturday while in camp near Ellabel
eight and q half miles from the Savannah anl
Western and the Central junction.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
IN THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Miss Fannie Lawson and MIR. william
H. WiIsou 70 he Mt Hymen's Altar.

Tick cts are ont, announcing the marriage OF
Miss Fannie Lawson to Mr.. William d. Will
son in the Methodist church. at nine o'clock
on the evening of December 4, 1899. The hap
py couple have host or friends who congrat-
ulate them on their happiness, and extend to
them the slncercst wish for their good fortune
i'm every Way,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
The County Treasurer.

Cantain Perrin has been on the rounds OF
the County and will henccforth remain III
his office for the collection of taxes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27

We have Just received several grades OF
clnicc new crop New Orleans m"IISS"S. w.
Joel smith a. Si:u.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27
MARRIED..

MARRIED, Nov. Goth, 1882 In the Baptist
church at Donalds, ). c., by Rev. w. +. Pear
son, Mr.. NJ. NJ. MATTISON and Miss CLARA
l.. SHARP. All OF Abbeville county.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
CABINET PERSONNEL.

The Maine Statesman Will Be Premier,
with the Minnesota Man for the Treas
ury.
A Washington special of the 28th ult, says
that New York is still the stumbling block
in the way of a settlement of the Cabinet
problem. An impression prevails here that
the Cabinet of the incoming administration
is complete, with the exception of Attorney
General, and that no further change will be
made in the slate as at present arranged.
This is the makeup that receives the most
credence:
Secretary of State-Blaine of Maine.
Secretary of the Treasurv-Windom of Min
neSOta
Secretary of War-Proctor of Vermont.
Secretary of the Navy-Swift of California.
Secretary of the Interor-Noble of Missouri
Attorney General-Some New York man.
Postmaster GeneraI-W anamaker of PennsyI-
vania
Secretary of Agriculture-Palme of Michi-
gan
These names may be shifted around some
what, but this is the way they now stand,
and it will take a good deal of political
force and personal persuasion to change it.
At least six of the eight assignments are
absolutely certain, all except those of Swift
and Palmer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
BUSINESS FAIRLY BRISK.

Some Traders Complain, However, and
Collections Are Unsatisfactory.
In their review Of trade for last week,
r. G. Dun & Co. say:
Traders who were waiting through @ belated
season for the expected winter trade find that
it does not come, and spring has arrived. Hence
there are on hand large stocks of unsold winter
goods, which accounts for the Hardness of collec-
lions in many quarters, Nnd for the general
sense of disappointment. At fully half the in
terror points which report there is noticed q
fairly good trade OF some improvement.
Pittsburgh observes an advance of rs cents
in some kinds of pig iron and O better
inquiry for manufactured in many forms.
Greater strength is also observed at Cleveland
Philadelphia notes most cautious dealing in dry
goods, a firmer market for leather, and q slow
market with tardy collections for drugs and
chemicals. AS to collections, Omaha alone re-
ports improvement. The money markets are
everywhere amply supplied for legitimate bust
ness. The manufacturers are buying more
freely of leather, and for hemlock prices are
half cent lower. The anthracite coal trade is
stagnant. Wheat is half q cent lower, corn
unchanged, and oats 18c stronger Pork is
steady, lard shade lower, hogs q quarter
higher Lower prices are noted for butter and
cheese, but oil is ii cent stronger coffee 3s cent
higher and cotton Lie higher Figures indicate
that the excess of imports over exports for Feb
$1,000 900 last year. The general course OF
prices for commodities has tended upward
slightly. The business failures number 232, as
compared with 27o the previous week. For the
coTesr onding week Of last year the figures were
244
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
Figs rs Food.

One of the Persian kings caused the
celebrated Attic figs to be set before
him whenever he dined, for one reason,
to remind him that the land where
they grew was not yet his, and that,
instead of receiving the fruit as trib-
ute, he was obliged to buy it from
abroad; and, for another, that it was
not only the emblem of health but the
most wholesome fruit grow n. The fig
is now pretty we'll known to be, es-
pecially at certain seasons, almost the
common food of the Italian people,
and for months they may be said to
live entirely upon it. AS DIR. Nichols
says, it is not only possible for man
to live upon figs, but, sitting under his
own vine and zig tree, man has plenty
of food and no landlord. When eaten
fresh, the fig is medicine as we'll as
food; and they who eat freely need no
potions and no aperients. Full of nu-
triton and all those properties that
make it valuable as an arti Gle of diet,
we are confident that the fig will take
prominent position in the estimation
of all who work for and believe in food
reform. For myself, [ would simply
add that, again and agai a. without
liquid of any kind, the luscious green
fig, eaten with whole-meal bread, has
formed a meal at once simple but rich,
and, like the Spaniard's salad, fit for a
king. The fig is not only very popu-
lar but it is the most ancient fruit we
cultivate. In many cou ntries the
failure of this crop also means starva-
ton and famine. Travellers in Asia
Minor and Southern Euro pc provide
themselves with figs and olives as pro-
visions for long journeys, an d not only
live but grow fat on the die It, The fig
has more medicinal properties and more
nutriment than any other fruit, with
the exception of the olive. Interior.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
An TntOIerabIe NUiSdncn.

It is Said that Mrs Ha1 rison is in
receipt of so many letters each day
that she has been compelled to employ
a private secretary. Three Quarters of
the letters are from office beggars aud
hunters. Pathetic appeals bre made to
a woman with the hope that she will
influence her husband. A public posi-
ton with small salary attached is.
very much needed by several million
people in this great RepuB lic, who, if
they can't get all four eet in the
trough, will be satisfied to 9et one foot
and the snout in. All this is an intol-
cradle nuisance, if it does not border
on national disgrace. Mrs Cleveland
has been bored, leased, and fretted in
the same way. A certain class, finding
it impossible to approach the Presi-
dent on the merits of the case, have
pleaded with his wife to intercede in
their behalf. Some have described a
sorry state of affairs in the household,
no work, perhaps lingeri ng illness,
with positively no hope for the futurs
unless they can draw an income from
the National Treasury. Others have
sought to enlist her sympathy by re-
cital of their claims, tn way they
have been abused, the Vaccinations Of
their enemies, and the PEI Ri in which
they stand of losing tn cir places.
Now, there is no doubt that thousands
of poor people would be benefited by a
stated income from the Government,
but we are not running a charitable
institution of national prop6 rtions, and
both Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Harri-
son are quite right in informing these
people-the more CURLY the better
that they have no control o. Yer the dis
tribution of Offices. the politician
who has pet project on hand, but
who doesn't dare talk to man about
it, and prefers to lay his case before
that mans wife, had better put his
project in Theoretically sealed can for
fear it may spoil. Fifty lie tiers q day
to Mrs. Harrison and as m any more to
Mrs. Cleveland-until rec emil y-indi-
cate very curious state of affairs in
this country.-NeaO York Herald.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
A SENATOR ARRESTED.
Riddleberger Makes Annoying Appears for
Recognition and Gets Into Trouble.

Riddleberger Makes Annoying Appears for
Recognition and Gets Into Trouble.
Senator Riddleberger, of Virginia, was
arrested in the National Senate Chamber
by the sergeant at arms. The night session
began at o'clock on the Sd inst, and the
galleries were crowded with spectators.
But little work had been completed when
Mr.. Riddleberger was on his feet endeavor-
ing to interpose i motion to proceed to ex-
ecutive business. The presiding officer CMr.
Ingalls, took no notice of him at first but final
lyrecognized him, put the motion and declar-
ed it lost, whereat some one of the gallery
spectators laughed. Finally Riddleberger
left the chamber, and, returning, informed
the presiding officer that he had telegraphed
the Governor of Virginia his resignation.
The Chair repeatedly directed that he take
his seat. but with little effect. The Sergeant
alarms was finally directed to take Rid
dieberger in charge This was done, the
scene being an exciting and unprecedented
one. The Senator was hustled into cloak
room and kept under guard. His condi-
ton, it is charged. would have afforded the
text for a temperance lecture.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
WHITE HOUSE VISITORS.
MIR. AND MRS. CLEVELAND WILL GO
TO NEW YORK CITY.

First Steps of the Patriotic League to Sup
Production in the United States-The
Successor of Mr.. West.
Washington ID. c. specia1.]
President-elect Harrison was besieged with
visitors on the 18th ult, and visiting cards, like
snowfakes, fell upon the hall table, and most
of the persons whose names were upon the
cards were granted brief audience with Mr.. Har-
rison. The whole forenoon was spent by him
in seeing people in groups and expressing a
more or less sincere pleasure at meeting them.
The General broke away from his visitors just
after one. and, fortified against the drizzling
rain with a black Derby hat, d blue
chinchilla overcoat, and a black silk UNI
brela, stared off for walk, taking the
familiar route up Vermont avenue to Iowa
Circle, down Thirteenth street to K and back to
his o'clock lunch. He hopes by these walks
to keep up his naturally good health After
that the callers Were again freely admitted
ihey came in a steedv stream both gentlemen
and ladies', some TO the General and some to
see Mrs. Harrison. Among those who called in
tho afternoon we're Bishops ewman and Paret,
John M Francis formerly Minister to Portugal
ex- Governor Ordway and Chief Justice Fuller.
congressman Beaver Dazell and Bound rom
Pennsylvania and q number of other represent
tasives from various 5 tates strayed in during
the afternoon and shook hands with the Pres-
dent-elect. Quite q number of prominent New
York City Republicans also called and paid their
respects
At $50 Gen. Harrison, in company with w H.
Fl. Miller, took short walk tue second of the
day. He returned to dine with the members of
his party and passed the evening in receiving
visitors With whom special appointments had
been made At $50 Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Har-
rison and Mrs. Mckee dro to the White House
and had q brief interview with the President and
Mrs Cleveland.
President Cleveland and Gen. Harrison have
agreed on the following programme for inau-
guration day: After the ceremonies ut the Cap
itol the ex-Preside MT will return to the execu-
tive mansion with the President. After the
serving of light refreshments, which will oc-
cupy but g. few minutes, and to which no guests
will be invited. MIR. Cleveland will take leave of
President Harrison and drive to the residence
of Secretary Fairchild, and President Harrison
will proceed to the reviewing stand in front of
the White House and review the inaugural pro-
cession. Mr.. and Mrs. Clevelan1 will not be
present at the inaugural ball. They will go to
New York on the 5th or 9th inst.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Interesting Happenings of More or Less I'm
portance in the World of Politics.

Interesting Happenings of More or Less I'm
portance in the World of Politics.
Delegate Joseph On. NJ introduced in
the lower house bill providing for the
admission of New Mexico under the provis-
ions Of the omnibus bill. Mr.. Springer,
also of Congress, Introduced similar bill
for the benefit OF Arizona, Idaho, and Wy
oming.
A conference OF prominent colored men
will be held at Washington, March Is, to
urge upon the administration the neces-
sity for the adoption of conservative pol
icy in the treatment Of the race problem"
W. S. Hammaker, Postmaster Of Find
lay, Ohio, has resigned his $500 office. de-
claring that he will not hold office under
Harrison.
John w. Linck, the Republican member
of the Indiana House of Representatives
who struck Mr.. Willard Dem.) of Lawrence
County, during the debate on the Prohibi-
ton amendment to the Constitution, has
been suspended for twelve days-the re-
mainder of the session-and fined $50.
The Arkansas Senate has passed over
the Governors veto the resolution allow
ing G. NJ. Norwood to withdraw his contest
for the gubernatorial office.
Certificates of election have been issued
by Gov. Wilson, of West Virginia, to J. D.
Anderson OemocraD, from the Third Con-
gressional District. and to j. M. Jackson
Oemocra) from the Fourth Congressional
District of that State
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
GOLD AND SILVER.
The Production i'm the United States During

The Production i'm the United States During
the Calendar Year 1855.
The director of the mint has submitted 10
Congress his report on the production of gold
and silver in the United States during the cal
endar year 1885,
" The gold product was 1,644, 1927 ounces CT the
value of 1913, 175,O(O. This is about the same as
in 1887 being an excess of only $175 900.
The silver product was As, 1888, 632 fine ounces of
the commercial value of about $43 QUO, 0C0 and of
the coinage value of $3.50, 1876, 000 This is an in
crease of 4,5l5 1927 fine ounces over the product in
1887.
In addition to the product of our own mines
some 10,000,000 ounces of silver were extracted
in the United States from foreign ores and bull
ion, principally Mexican.
The total refined product of the United States
was in gold 1,777,%i fine ounces, and of silver
So, 1913, 699 fine ounces.
The average price of silver during the year was
about 81 cents. At t is price the bullion value
of the silver contained in the silver dollar was
1916 cents. At the highest price of silver during
the year the bullion value of the silver dollar
was 1876, and at the lowest price 70.5.
The Government purchased 28, 92O 1913 stand
ard ounces Of silver during the year. costing
1884, 49l ~, an average price of "a cents per fine
ounce. The total amount of silver purchased
for the coinage of the silver dollar since March
l, 1887, has been 275, $3.50 standard ounces,
cost ng 1926, 09l, 445 average price of $1.07 IS
per fine ounce or 967 cents per standard ounce.
The value of the gold deposited at the mints
during the year, not including redeposits, was
S41 ,495 410, including redeposits, S48 794,96S.
The foreign material comprised in this was
$7,055, GAG.
The amount of silver deposited and purchased
was IS, 5l2,789 standard ounces, of the coming
value of $41, 323,973, exclusive of redeposits.
The coinage of the minis during the calendar
year 1888 was follows Gold, $3l, $780, 9J8; silver
dollars $31, $780, S33; subsidiary silver, $1;03l73;
minor 1912 201 total, $685. 16,615. In addition to
the coinage bars were manufactured at the mints
containing gold of the value OF s21,650,79S and
silver 81, 635, 400.
The import of gold bullion and coin was SILL
OBI 941 and the exports 1884, 6l9, 667 loss by ex-
port of 1913, 597, 726. The import of silver was
S21, 1922 062 and the export $29o95,2 22, loss by
export OF IS, 303, 16O.
The metallic stock of the United States Jan.
1, 1885, including bullion in the mints awaiting
coinage, is estimated by the Director to have
been Gold, sos O61 1885, silver, $403, 516 1855; to-
tall 81, Jos, ,731.
The stock of coined and paper money in circu-
laticn Jan l, 1889, was 81 1896, lO6, 154, against
ST. zoos Jan. l, 1883, an increase OF $l9,-
176, Isl.
The Director estimates the consumption OF
gold and silver in the industries in the United
States during the calendar year 1888 to have
been: Gold, VIA, 10000; silver S3,2SO,OO.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-07
PERTIDIOUS PIGOTT.

The Chimes" Witness FIees After Con-
Tossing to His Forgeries.
A London special says that the sensation
of the Parnell case came on the Goth ult.,
when Sir Charles Russell announced to the
commission that Richard Pigott went
to the residence of Henry iIabouchere.
and, in the presence of George Au-
gustus Sala, signed O. confession that
the letters upon which the Times based
it's charges against the Irish members of
the House of Commons were forgeries.
Pigott in his confession said that he had
forged all the letters which purported to
have been written by Messrs. Egan, Parnell.
Davitt, and O'Kelly. He also admitted
that he had been guilty Of perjury in his
evidence before the commission. A warrant
was at once issued for his arrest. but he
mad anticipated such action. and sought
safety in fight