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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
ANOTHER RAILROAD JOKE
The Cumberland Gap to be Finished
10 Abbevilie.

The newspapers and the air is full Of reports
as to the prospect for an early completion OF
the Cumberland Gap road to this place.
The News and Courier OF last week has had
several paragraphs to that effect, and IT Is said
that Mr.. Potts and Mr. Mcdonald have said
that the road Will be finished this year.
There can be no doubt of tw thingS-that
the proposed link between Edgetield and ABB
bcville would be an important connection be.
tween Charleston and Atlanta, and there is
no doubt that our people would hail the com.
pletion of the road with great joy.
But hope deferred maketh the heart sick
Our people have so long labOred and wished
for the completion of this road. that IL will
nov take substantial evidence of earnestness
on the part of contractors to satisfy them.
They want iie road and they want 1t badly,
but they Will wait until something is done be-.
fore they lose their heads on the subject.
Let ''Old Tumblin" come. Wen all go to
Troy or to Winter Seat TO meet the train.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
Contributed Locals.
ADnEvILLE, S. c., February II, 1891.

ABDEvILLE, ). c., February ii, 1881.
Rain! Rain! Rain
What has become OF our "Weather Signal
Seryice?" The same pole stands pointing to-
ward the sky totally unmindful OF the wealth.
er.
Mr. &. w. Syfan Is sick and Mr.. Arthur
Syfan Is running In his place.
Mr.. q. w. Syfan, jr., Is now running on the
main line from Columbia 20 Grcenville and
Will probably make his home at Relton.
General X. X. Hemphlll Is truly subject Of
congratulation-havlng II fortune left him.
The "Epworth League" will meet IN the
Methodist church this evening at eight
o'clock.
'Tis said the cars will cross the Savannah
by the LIST Of March next.
w. Il. Branch Is off 10 Charleston attending
q meeting OF the Royal Arch Masons-hix
ncice, Miss Jennie Sondly accompanied him.
The merry song OF The bluebirds aud the
budding OF the early trees reminds us Of the
near approach OF spring.
The many friends of Mr.. Mart Coleman are
glad 10 see him back In Abbevile. He Will
be found In the store OF r. M. Haddon &
Co. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
The EasIey Democrat.

We are glad to welcome the Easlcy Demo
ocrat to our Office. u. +. Bradley, f o. for
mer editor OF the Pickens Sentinel Is the edi.
tor. Brother Bradley makes a good paper.
and we wish him great success. He is II
straightout Democrat and q constitutional
Allianceman. lie sticks to the Alliance as
long as its principles or acts do not conflict
with the Democracy, to which he sticks all
the time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
What They Knew About Farming.

The Alliance Record, Georgia paper,
says:
"The editor of the Rome Tribune Is not q
farmer, but o school teacher. The next thing
you know you will hear Of him advis.
ing the farmers TO plant billy goats neai
the fence 80 their horns can run on tn,
rails"
The Newberry Herald says:
cultural papers, and advising the farmers
uhat to do aud how to plant and cultivate
their lands, who know Just about enough
about farming, from practical experience, a.
70 give such advice as the above. But the
Rome Tribune is not an agricultural pa.
per.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
A Friends Appreciation.

A subscriber in another State, when renew.
ing his subscription says:
my desire is that you may live long, and
do the same good in the future that you have
done in the past"
We thank our friend for both his good words
and his money. Kind words arc sometimes
worth more than greenbacks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
His Paper was Read by Somebody

Years ..go, when Henry Grady was strug-
Cling to Iring the Rome ''tuinmcrcial' into
trout ranks. says the Rome (Ga.) Tribune"
hc called one day and asked the Rounsaville
Brothers for an advertisement. J.W. Iioun-
savillc repllcd: "Why, Grady, nobody reads
your paper; it Is no use to advertise IN it, a
happy thought suggested Itself to MIR, Grady.
He went To his Office and wrote the following
advertisement, which appeared next morning
in the "Conmercial: " Wanted: fifty cats
Liberal price for the same. Apply 10 the
RounsaviI Ile Brothers, We'll, the picture that
presented itself ut R0unSnvi>le's corner next
morning beggars description. Boys OF all
ages and sizes-hoys Of all tlnts from the
fair haired youth TO the sable Ethiopian
barefoot boys and ragged boys, red-headed
Doys, frccklcd faced boys.town boys and
country boys-boys from all parts Of Floyd
County block cd up the sidewalks. doorways
and street, with bags full OF cals-,cats of ev.
cry description, name and order-house cats.
yard cats--barn cats, church cats-llt cats and
lean cats-honest cats and thievish cats.
Well, 10 make Il long story short, the ltounsa-
yillcs told Mr.. Grady to reserve a column for
their advertisement us long ny his paper con-
tinued und that was just what Grady
wanted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11

Why should any editor speak unkindly o
brother EDITOR We can't all agree in poll
tics, but we see no reason for maliclous!y put
ting ,stings in articles which should be fol
the interest of the public. Person
allties are generally irrelevant to the alleged
matter under discussion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
The Finest Horse in the County.

Mr. J. y. Nance, of Due West, drove his
two.year.old fil!y 10 town last Sale Day. II
is, perhaps. the finest animal in Ahbeville
county, and gives proof that our people can
il they would. raise their own stock. Mr.
Nance is one OF the most Intelligent and
most prosperous farmers In AbDevilLe county,
and the Press and Banner notes with great
pleasure not only his prosperity, but the
fact that he has raised the finest hily in Alb
beville county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Marriage Of Mr.. J. w. Boyd and Miss
Ludic Riley Of AbbeyilIe County

AT tnn early hour last Thursday evening the
9TH Instant, the beautiful residence Of Mr.
:. &. Riley WAS brilliantly lighted; rare
hot-house plants. and sweet vloIels were ar
tistically arranged on every side and filled the
air with their sweet perfume; while happy
guests thronged the parlors, and merry voice,
everywhere told that the occasion was one o.
extraordinary happiness and pleasure.
took his position an d rs The beautiful strains
of "Mendelssohns Wedding March" $50 skill.
fully and charmingly rendered by Miss he
hecca Moore of Abbeyllle) tlOated out on the
evening air, the attendants marched In and
stood alternately right and left, in the follow
Ing order: orr s Cs,,o S,,,,, o,,, NJ ~ n no.,.,
Miss Ida McA lister and Mr. W. .. Mars.
Miss Lizzie Riley and MIR, Tobe Hester.
Miss Salile Whittier and Mr.. Jimmie Riley
Miss Minnie Beacham and DR.. z. X. Bluck
Miss Lucy Moore and Mr.. $; e. Riley, Jr
Then came the beautiful, blushlng bride
leaning on the arm OF the handsome groom
All was now hushed In silence. awaiting the
words that should make them man and wife
The ceremony was beautiful, yet solemn and
impressive, closing with an earnest prayer for
the future happiness Of the happy couple.
Next followed the congratulations OF rcla.
tivcs and friends; after which all were invi-
ted into the spacious dining room where q
superb supper was spread in abundance, and
served in elegant style. After partaking ol
the delicious viands the guests repaired 10 The
parlors where music and song made all with.
in cheerful and gay.
A large number of beautiful and costly
presents were given 10 the bride, and
made grand display as they met the eyes
of the admiring guests.
The ladies looked lovely. while the gentle
men were very hanusome-ull In full even.
ing dress.
Az 2:i;D a. m. the merry crowd reluctantly
fuft fted-some with sighS and regret-while
lovers fingered, and ut last said good bye
and the evening so full of pleasure will ever
linger as II bright spot in the memory
Of all.
On the afternoon OF the next day O grand
dining was given Mt the residence OF the
groom's father, Mr.. Il. 4. Boyd, where a large
number of guests enjoyed themselves 10 the
utmost.
In the evening ball was given In the
town of Mount Carmel In compliment 10 Mr.
anu Mrs. j. w. Boyd. The writer extends his
hearty congratulations To the happy couple
wishing them happy and prosperous voy-
age over Iife's tempcstuous sea. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
THE g., G. & N.
The Work of Construction IN BetnR
Pushed rs Rapidly as the Weather
VIII Permit,

Owing TO tha bad wen ther tho work or build
ing the bridge across the savannah river has
not progressed us much IN IL would under
more favorable circumstances.
The wOrkmcn are nn the spot all the time,
and every available hour has counted tor That
much.
The span that fell In some two weeks ago is
nearly replaced.
Some OF the Irons Of the fallen span nave
been taken out, but Il considerable portion OF
IL Is st under water.
The Immense iron bridge for Beaver Dam
creek In Georgia IL ft our depot: 1t consists OF
two pieces IS feet long and about ten feet wide.
IL takes three fiat eurs to hold each of them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
HON. J. y. KING Is In town,

Mr.. w. Fl. MCCANTs of Greenwood, was In
to see us this week. We were glud 10 meet
him again TO renew the old acquaintance.
He went 10 Mississippi before the war, and
came back to the county OF his nativity after
grim vsaged war had smoothed his wrinkled
front,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11

A large lot Of cotton seed meal OH hand at
oil mill both for stock food and as fertilizer.
Buy your Acid from Abbevillc oil mill.
Now is the favored time for sowing Spring
Oats. Go to the store of White Brothers and
get your seed.
Try Ariosa Roasted Coffee. II is n very su-
peror article. 1t can be found ut the grocery
store OF White Brothers.
Buy yonr Groceries from p. Rosenberg
CO
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11

Flour! flour! flour! All grades atlowcst
paices. l.. Rosenberg & Co.
Read what +. Rosenberg Il Co. have to say
about farm supplies.
We are giving special attention to supply
the demand of the farm. T.. Rosenberg & Go.
Jan. .S, 1891. IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11

Mr. H. Latimer came to town TO see the
performaDce In the Court House last night.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
IT Was CRUEL MURDER.
INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF
MAJOR W. A. WILLIAMS.

Evidence Before the COrOner's Jury
Mott sticks 10 his Story aud Tells
IL PIainly-Shot Down After Being
Disarmed and Offering Fair Fight
Scene and circumstances OF the
Flight and Pursuit Of the Murder
er-ArrpSt Of an Alleged Accessory
A Note to the Chief or PelIee-Ma.
tOr Williams Career-Reward Of.
fered for j. Ii. williams.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-02-11
FIGURES FROM LA ToScA.

Miss Kate Marshall. ....... Mr.. r. T.. Mabry.
Miss Sallie Marshall....... ...........-Mr Lane.
Miss Cuddie Colhoun .......... Mr. Callahan.
Miss Saidee Culboun. Mr.. Edwin Parker.
Miss Hannah liemphill...Mr Fraser Lyon.
Miss Ellen F.. Parker".....Mr. J. A. Allen.
Miss Lucia McGownn...Mr.L Lewis Perrin.
Miss Urene Hughes.......Mr. WaddelI.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
SUNDAY MAILS.
Mr.. Wanamaker Is Interviewed or
official Sabbath Bre aking.

Mr.. Wanamaker Is Interviewed on
Official Sabbath Bre aking.
A Post reporter has interviewed
Postmaster General Wsnamaker in
regard to criticisms made upon him
by Western Pennsylvania clergy
man because mails are carried and
post office business is transacted on
Sunday.
MIR. Wanamaker saws he thinks
congress is the proper place to go for
action in the matter, and then he
goes on to say: ITO stop the handling
of Sunday mails means to stop the
wheels of the railroads throughout
the country at II o'clock Saturday
night. In that event there would be
no protection for mails halted in tran
sit. Hundreds OF thousands of dol
lars pass through the mails every
day and the custody of the mail
in car standing on track, while
crossing the prairie, or even at a
small village, would be a serious
matter. 1t would be great accom-
plishment for Sunday rest, if mail
dispatched from Omaha or San Fran
cisco could lay up st II o'clock Satur-
day night, but what become OF the
postal clerks, engineers and train
hands is not clear"
The Postmaster-G General said if any
community by the petition of con-
siderable majority of it's population
asked for the absolute closing of its
office on Sunday the request would
receive considerable consideration.
1t must be remembered, be concluded
that the postofiice is not a private
office, and that it is the duty of it's
servants to serve according to law.
Those who have different view of
Sunday keeping have right to con-
SidaratiOn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

Take Prescriptions to City Drug store
12-3-tf.
City Drug store-New Goods. i2-3-tf.
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES at Illg &
Bro. DoloroSa street. EAU.
FRESH COUNTRY PRODUCE, Hay, Grain,
Etc. at Illg & Bro. DolorOsa street. 12-4-tf
Alamo book store, telephone $40.
DIR. Ward, dent fist, 254 Commerce.
ROUGH ON CORN5. Hard or soft
oorns. l5c. (49-ly
DIR. Ward, dentist, 254 Commerce.
TROUGH ON WORMS" Sure
Cure. Csc.
DIR. Ward, dentist, 254 Commerce.
ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE. 15c.
At Druggists.
Old chronic coughs are relieved more
speedily by sc. C. c. Certain Cough Cure"
than any other remedy. Sold by A.
DreiSs.
Cameron buys. and sells, second hand
buggy's, harness sc. Acequia street.
Harness, buggy tops &c. made mend
cd, cleaned and oiled. Cameron Acequia
street.
DIR. s. Burg, late physician I'M
periaI Hospital of Vienna. Office and
residence 244 North street. Telephone
l22. -20.6m
-Matzos meal and cakes for easter.
Gall at E. Moke's store No. sis Mill
tary Plaza, and send in your order.
1-l9-2m.
If you have message or package
to deliver and want prompt service at
the lowest rates, ring up telephone
SIS. MERCHANTS can save money by
having their goods delivered by
SMART & Holt,
Ills I'm SO Soledad st.
Chop house at 6l7 West Commerce
street, for sale. 1885
"A FIRST class tour-horse steam engine,
nearly new, in good order, and SiX-hOrSe
boiler new, can be bought at a bargain at
LIGHT office. l1-14-tf.
ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE, sss
ALI Druggists.
haEBear in mind that Frank ].
Beitel keeps builders hardware and
lumber, at the International and
Great Northern depot. IT
DO not punish your children with bit
ter nauSeOuS mixtures when you can get
&c. c. C. Certain Chill Cure" on guar
antee. Any child will take. Sold by A.
DreisS. 2-lO-lm
Battle billiousnesS. besiege malaria.
break up chillS with &C. G. c. Ger tain
Chill Cure, the pleasant remedy. No cure
no pay. Sold by A. DreiSS. 2-l0-lm
-DemostheneS, the Grecian orator.
cured his stammerng by having his
mouth full of pebbles, and many are the
modern orators who have cured their
hOarseneSS by an occasional dose of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup. 213-6t
Whatever tends to increase useful
- ness, by baniShing pain and suffering,
will certainly secure notice and approval.
We allude to Salvation Oil. 2-l3-6t
Lost: certificate stock, two shares,
No. $50, s. A. G. and o. II. Co. Re-
turn to Chabot & Cresson. 2-13 ct
~Bear in mind that Frank J.
Bethel keeps builders hardware and
lumber, at the international and
Great Northern depot. tt
DIR. Breeding, dentist, PSI Eas
Houston street, over Hensley & Sons,
Gold crowns and brides. S-3-ly
Friendship Council No %, Order
of Chosen Friends grand ball and
banquet at Mission Garden Monday
evening, February Is, 1891, will be
enc of the grandest affairs of the sea-
son. The hall has been handsomely
decorated for the occasion. Admis-
sion, gentleman and ladies 81. 2 Il st
The city attorney with his king
should get out libel indictment
against the whole German population
for their boycott on the Freie Presse.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
SHORT STOPS.

SHORT STOPS.
What the People are Saying.
The people are very tired of the
smallpox.
The people may be unreasonable IN
tneir notions about how this plague
should be eradicated, but they be-
ileve 1t ought not to last.
\ X
The administration has been so
busy with poll tics and pleasure that
sanitary affairs have evidently been a
secondary consideration.
There is another rumor afloat, said
to originate from administration cir
cles, to the effect that the smallpox is
OF the American variety, and has evil
IDENTIFY been introduced by yankee
capitalists and tourists. The Mexicans
have been libeled.
Our city has suffered great loss and
injury in consequence of the smallpox
plague and the wild and exaggerated
statements that have gained publica-
ton and currency abroad.
4 \
The damage was done in the begin
ming by the correspondents of news
papers located in our midst, and
nothing said now can effect the mat
ter, and it is the duty of the press to
expose all shortcomings of our city
administration whose duty it is to
stamp the disease out by the most
stringent and prompt means.
~
The people who pay the taxes are
set in their determination to vote
down all appropriations during the
coming two years. The amount of
bonds on hand. the increased levy of
taxes, the $50, 900 annual issue of
bonds, ought to be sufficient to run
our city Political machine.
The public interests must not be
ruined or neglected, because the
ballot box is q failure; let the tax
payers organize to criticize and watch
over the city affairs; the city officials
are public servants and not the
masters of the people.
The public records are the property
Of the people and should be open to
public scrutiny and inspection.
There should be no mystery about
our bonds; no conceslment about pHb-
lie contracts; no deception about the
condition of our city finance, and the
ability of our taxpayers to shoulder
the burdens OF city government and
to meet the needs of the city's devel-
opment.
Another libelous rumor is afloat, to
the effect that the city has notified
numUer of the cart drivers and street
lsborers that there will he no more
work until there is more money.
In case of n contest in the city cleo
ton there would be l,500 voters who
could not answer the question, "who
did you vote for?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
Building Permits.

julius Krisch shed, ward 4.
o. Schmidt. dwelling, ward Z, S400
j. Hildebrandt. dwelling, ward Z,
5000.
J. Hildebrandt, addition, ward 6.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
WAGNER & CHABOT,
HOUSEFURNISHERS.

Gas and electric light fixtures put
up by an expert gasftter at at anti
trust prices.
Gas and Gasoline cooking stoves.
Crockery, china and glassware from
every part of the globe.
Agents for Indurated fibre ware,
Agents, Western washing machines
Silverware, cutlery, brio .brac,
lamps, coal vases, coalhods, fresets,
ETC., etc.
Commerce, Navarro and Crockett SITS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

What the People are Saying.
The people are very tired of the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

The administration has been 80
busy with poll tics and pleasure that
sanitary affairs have evidently been a
secondary consideration.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

The people may be unreasonable IN
tnelr notions about how this plague
should be eradicated, but they be-
Heve it ought not to last.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14
Comedy at the Grand.

A Barrel of Money" seen at the
Grand opera house last night, is a
clean, bright comedy-drama, very
strong in its plot, very mirthful with
its comedy and with scenic and me-
chanical effects that are unequalled.
The piece is in good hands, every
member being a specialist. Miss
Grace Emmett the vivacious sou brette,
is whole show in herself and greatly
pleased the audience. 1t is a compa-
ny we'll worth seeing and tonight will
be the last chance chance for San An
tonic.
-SuIlivan's $500 Gents shoe war
ranted good Kangaroo beats anything
yet seen, for style and quality. 2-lS-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

There is another rumor afioat, said
to originate from administration cir
Giles, to the effect that the smallpox is
OF the American variety, and has evil
IDENTIFY been introduced by yankee
capitalists and tourists. The Mexicans
have been libeled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

In case of a contest in the city cleo
ton there would be l,500 voters who
could not answer the question, "who
did you vote for?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-14

Our city has suffered great loss and
injury in consequence Of the smallpox
plague and the wild and exaggerated
statements that have gained publica-
ton and currency abroad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-05-26
LOWELL.

There arr at Lowell village some colts
which deserve notice especially good
ones Ia their Appcaranc. and breeding.
r.. y. Fox has a standard brci chest
nut filly eleven months old, after Dandy
withers, he by General With.r., by NJ
mont. Dam, Minnie Morrill,, .ccond
dam Fanny IIer.cy.
D.. q. walker has q youngsisr sired 10y
Victor raichcn. Dam by Plon"cr, Jr.,
hy Iiouecr. second dam by Ethan Nllen'
y. 4. Walker Ia. Que slrr,i hy forc-
paugh. nv ulenarm. Dam by the Nor
ton horse ~ Conway.
Thc.c are all finely bullt, good .tylci
colts, we'll broken Ia barnes aud can
ghos good speed. They are entered In
the oxford County colt races.
r.. y. Fox has the thr-,~year-old ally,
Maggie Fox. by Dr. Fox, by Wandcrrr,
ban hy rcquawk~t, Jr., known later q.
J.F.II. Maggie Fox was winner last
wear, and IA. developed finely In her
thru. yraf-olh form. She shows nne
and fat gait, aud the thrcs~ycar-oli.
will hsV. to hustle "a beat her ihl. SUN
mrr She u also entered for the colt
rscrs.
Mr.. y. \. hlmhall has frtufnei it"u'
Boston With . full line 81 late styles Ia
fancy gO0ls aud millinery.
m. log. ON kraar River have been
Slipped AZ the village.
lie school AZ ih. Centre IL begun,
taught by Arvtas D.. S,earns.
Fred 4. Russell Il al home for a Few
days from al. school At Pembroke.
-. a lI.ft 20 Ivt.kuFgs Ia. heen
here ou . fishing trip. lie brought In
NJ fine trout. bot ~. heat one, which
weighed . pounds, IL ounces, slipl~d
III IN. hook aud be- Lost him. think
therv Nas patent arrangement on III"
pole that weighed the h.h when they
hii, 40 there will BE- no need ~ asking
any troublesome questions about this
story.
Beni,mln Russell has Young col,
dropped lately, by Dandy Wlihcrs.