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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-11-25
The Governors Message Is Read-A
Good Bill to Kill Is Introduced
The Governor Is Sustained.
COLUMBIA S. c.. No,

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. q, 1891.
The General Assembly convened at noon to-
day, a majority of the Representatives and
Senators being present.
The Governors Message was presented and
read.
Among the important Bills introduced In
the Senate was one to lay out Calhoun coun-
~ from parts of Lexington and Orangeburg
counties.
Senator Buist introduced a Bill providing
for the procuring and presenting of docu'
ments relating to the history Of South Caro-
lima.
In Executive Session the Senate sustai ned
the action Of the Governor In removing Su-
pervisors of Registration w. 2. Cantwell OF
Charleston, and w. T. McElroy of Laurens.
The Calhoun County Bill was also intro
duced in the House.
1t will ave IL hearing before the Judiciary
Committee on Friday next.
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careful consideration. The present de.
plorable] condition of our people, which l
have more than once alluded to, caused by
tie Door yield of our crop and its low price,
make it obligatory upon yuu to cut off every
possible item Of expenditure not absolutely
necessary, for IL is possible, ana altogeher
deficit by reason Of the inability Of the peo-
pie 20 pay their taxes. A Bill TO substitute
salaries instead of ices in County offices, put
ting the tees into the Treasury. and making
u reduction OF salaries all along the line to
u figure corresponding with the increased
purchasing pow r OF money and the decreas
ed ability OF the people to pay, seems abSo-
Iutcly necessary. Tine saving may be little,
hut we have reached the point where even u
small economy is OF material Importance.
Relying upon your patriotism and wisdom,
| invoke the blessing OF God on your labors.
Is. II. Tillman, Governor.
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COMPTROLLER Generals Report.

The annual report to the Legislature of Comp
troller General ". H.. El!erbe, made public yester'
day, is o documen Of especial interest to every, taS-
payer IN the commonwealth. The PAPER is eNhaus-
live, and contains statements and suggestions OF
more than ordinary significance. Other interest
attaches to the paper nasmuch rs the department
represented is one of the main arteries In the al
ministration. The salient features of the report iol-
lnMS
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AS9N GU Nf'ShAs
A statement of each of these in detail. with ref
erence to Acts governing same, is furnished in this
report.
The transactions of this Office are further set forth
in accompanying annual statements.
FINANCES.
From the statements or exhibits given in this report
an idea can be formed Of the condition Of the tnan
cial affairs of this State.
No one can say that they are in IN cmincntly salts
factory condition. The fiscal year was begun with
cash liabilities amounting To $iS9.19I 50, and with
cash assets only $TI,943 IS, and with merely 3.943 to
the credit of the general fund and available for the
current expenses Of the Government.
Notwithstanding the facts just stated and the fur
tber circumstance that the receipts from phosphate
royalty Tell off $50, G3G 60, rs c%oInparcd with the pre-
ccdiDs year, and that some $l5,UUU Of the receipts OF
the fiscal year just closed were applied to payment OF
debts of preceding year, fortunately we have been
able to meet every demand made upon the treasury.
We have paid the loan negotiated under Act OF the
Legislature by the last Administration, amounting
with interest to $50,J00. and also every claim against
the State as it was presented, without resorting to u
loan except in one small instance.
A loan Of $500 was obtained from the Central Nat
ional Bank with which to purchase Blue AZ per
cent bonds and certificates of stock needed for purpos-
of exchange, and which purchase was not technically
provided Tor in the appropriation OF Sl,eUO Tor the pur-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-11-25
RAILROAD MAGNATEs IN TOWN.

L. T. Myers, General superintendent Sea-
board system. .
j. H. Winder, Superintendent Seaboard and
Roanoke Road.
Vim Smith, Superintendent of r. G and
r. L. A. A. L..
VIM. Moucure, superintendent Carolina
Central Road.
Capt. 7. W. Whlsnant, Superintendent g..
{. IL y. II. Il.
ROAD MASTERS OF THE ENTIRE SEABoARD
SYSTEM.
Samuel T. Hand, OF the S. and r.
f.. g.. Porter, of the 5. and Il.
ii. NJ. Robinson, OF the Il. and G.
Geo. +. Lemon, of the K. II 4. A. l..
il. Gilmore. of the L. &. T..
G.. Warren, g., Z. and N.
J.J. lowers, OF the e., e. and n.
These gentlemen have been and are now re-
turning from inspecting the track Of the en-
tire Seuboard system, and stopped In Able
vile last night. NJ.
Our sales of ready-made clothing for the
past ten days have been very large. Ysu can
for a short time longer buy these at ninety
cents on the dollar OF manufacturers price.
Don't miss this opportunity. r. w. Cannon.
THERE will be preaching in the Baptist
church next Sunday morning, November ",
by the pastor. The subject OF the sermon
will be, 'The history and The influence Of the
Bible.'
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misfortune. 1t would be worse than a blum
der which could not be retrieved: ii wOu!d be-
a crime against ourselves. With the mate
rails already on hand under the control OF the
$4,000, supplemented by voluntary contribu-
lions and the aid of puhlic-Spirited citizens,
the State could MAKE at least a respectable
exhibit; and whatever other economies in
public expenditures the General Assembly
may determine upon, lin all of which | shall
hertily join.) | desire to soy in all earnest
ness that a failure to have the State properly
represented at Chicago would be- an act OF
parSimony that would cause us 10 blush. l
would, therefore, urge the election or APP
pointment OF Il proper Commission to take
charge of the matter and see that South Car
olina shall occupy her proper place among
her sisters.
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EscuEArED ESTATE T. srEcr BURTON.

On January 10, 1891. l received from A. W. Jones,
auditor Abbeville County, and eX-otficio escheator.
1854 90 rs the sum Of esoheated estate Of T.. Stacy
Bnrton, as by his statement on file in this office. /
took the liberty of placing this amount In one OF our
best sayings banks ~ interest while awaiting needed
instructions from the Legislature US to what DISPOSE
ton TO make Of 1t.
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TIE DOwSER FUND.

Alexander Downer, of EdSefleld County, some time
prior to 1855, in his will devised and bcqueathed the
principal part If his estate for the purpose of cstab-
fishing and maintaining q school for orphan children
on his plantation. The Legislature in 1885 ordered
the appraisement. and sale OF the plantation and the
erection and maintenance of o school for orphan chill
dren ut or near the plantation. In lSS0 the Lcgisla-
ture ordered the sale of the scnool building and lands
BY q board of commissioners, and the investment and
reinvsstment OF the funds aud their preservation.
In 1857 an Act WAS passed authorizing the State
Treasurer To receive the assets Of this fund from L.
$, treasurer. and To safely keep tho same.
Authority was given to invest the assets in South
Carolina and Georgia. State securities or in bonds Of
the city of Augusta. AS stated in this report. the
fund now amounts to SS.2T4 IS, and il might be well
to make some practical use of the same not incOnsis-
tent with the benevolent purposes Of Mr.. Downcr.
W. r. G. Bates,
State Treasurer.
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Miscellaneous.
THE DIRECT TAX.

now beg TO call your attention to some
matters of minor Importance: as briefly as !
can 10 give you clear information.
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The United States Congress, by Act Of March
2, 1891; has refunded the direct tax collected
from some of our citizens during and !mrne-
diately after the war. The amount involved
Is about S222,0O0, which is to I've received by
the State in trust for the parties who paid IT..
II will he necessary for legislation on the part
of the General Assembly, to accept the trust;
speedy and proper distribution After careful
investigation, and consultation with an attor-
ney who is familiar with the matter, II Bill
has heen prepared providing for the appoint
ment OF a special referee or commissioner,
who shall obtain the necessary information
from the archives at Washington and act as
the States agent in paying all h
can present the necessary proofs. The Bill
has been carefully drawn and appears TO cover
all the points.
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Our stock was BOUGHT TO SELL
and if CUT PRICES on every article
will be of any avail WE WILL Sue
CEED, and thereby enable THE MAN
WITH LITTLE MONEY to buy the
necessaries of life. IF MONEY IS
SCARCE with you and you are in
need of goods, that is why it is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-11-25

W. offer you. No n need deny them
selves of a good SUIT or OVER
COAT, as we propose to sell our entire
stock of Mems and Boys Clothing at
PRICES WITHIN THE REACH
OF THE CLOSEST BUYERS We
also have
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Success in Pheasant Farming,

Pheasant farming should be worth a
venture, judging from the success which
has been achieved at Liphooll, where one
was established about twelve years ago.
and from which few days since 1000
pheasants were dispatched to St. Peters.
burg for the reinforcement of the game
preserves of the car of all the Russias
Though Mr.. Robb, the proprietor of the
farm, only began with fifty eggs and a
few acres Of land, the permanent stock
of birds" is now kept at about 10000
pheasants and 5000 partridges, while
the area Of land now amounts TO {. 900
acres.
Not merely are many thousands Of
birds sold each year for stocking pre-,
serves, but, III addition, about POO, 900
eggs have been also disposed of. The
car has evidently taken to this system
OF game raising, for month or two ago
that mOnarCh's nephew, who is blessed
with the name Of Prince Schakhowsky.
paid special visit to Liphook, which is
between Petersfield and Haslenere, and
the result was that the young Muscovito
was as pleased rs he was surprised at
the general excellence Of everything per
tanning TO the pheasant farm. m.-London
Figaro.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
4 human Almanac.

Brown county has "a prodigy In the
shape of lO-ycar-old boy with a talent
Tor days and dates Roy OdenwelIer
son Of Mr. ;. L. Odenwcler, of Industry
township, Is the infant wonder Give
INN any date in any month Of this year.
last year OF next year, and no can ne
pnco tell you the day of the week upon
which It falls OF has fallen. For exam
pie, ask him on what day Of the week
viii oct. l., 1889, fall, and he will
promptly anwcr Thursday" which il
correct And SO of any date of last year
Or the year to come How he arrives az
the solution hc does not know. Numer.
GUS gentlemen of undoubted veracity
paNc repeatedly tested his strange power.
The little fellow Is a bright youngster.
but does not exhibit any unusual preco-
city beyond thi, peculiar gift. He saws
that beyond the three ycars-the current
she last and the ncXt-he caunot give
correct answers. Next year ne will hose
all power over lsSS with which he is now
GcnNcrsanD and his mind will grasp that
ol 1891 Of which hc now knows nothing
", hae no rule or method, nor does he
hnuW how ho arrives at the true answer
but 1t is certain that lac is correct when
Quincy Qlls.) Cor. Chicago
Tribune.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
&AEE:1LEEs3;eeTloNS &AEE::1LEEs;e
NE 81, 80 ..l-ls(ClC
SHE ENDED THE TUG OF WAR.
school Teacher Closes Contest That
IhreAleneh 10 lie IerminnhIe.

School Teacher closes Contest That
Threatened To Be InterminabIe.
The Shotvell street school has caught
the tug-of-war infection. A few DAYS
t;o, when the bell rang at o'clock for
the pupils 10 come in, the teachers found
there were no boys 10 come, and, on
looking into the yard, the cause was at
once seen. Some Of the boys had pro-
cured clothesline and organized two
tug-of-war teams \ little before |
o'clock the referee, boy from the
eighth grade, gave the signal to pull.
The twenty boys bent with a will to
their work, They tugged and strained,
and worked considerably harder than
they had ever worked over "A problem in
arithmetic or question in grammar.
Around the rope stood the rest of the
boys of the school, bowling and yelling,
now cheering on the team of their re-
spectlve choice and now hooting in de-
rision at the opposing one. For some
time the battle ragged furiously. One
team would draw its opponents a few
inches, only to lose the advantage again.
Finally one of the teams got decided
advantage This was too much for sew
eral of the smaller boys, who had bet
hundreds of mythical dollars on the
team of their choice, and So, with one
accord, about a dozen of them caught
onto the rope on "thcir" side and added
their strength 10 that of their friends.
OF course the friends of the other
team objected, but as the excitement
was too intense too allow much talking
they simply hitched a few more BOYS on
the other side and went at il again. The
rest of the boys then began 10 take sides
Some hitchrl on one end, some on the
other, and when the rope was so fun
that there was not room for another fist.
Jimmy would catch hold of Johnny's
waist and Dick would take Tom by the
coat tail and so manage to do a little
pulling anyway
The whole male portion of the school
had hold Of the rope, and amid the pull
ing and the yelling the | o'clock bell
rang. The boys did not mind il,
though, and the tug-of-war went on re-
gardless of whether school kept or not.
The teachers had II different notion.
however, and three or four of them
came into the yard and ATTEMPTED 70
stop the contest, The boys objected To
draw except one over the line, and
they did not believe in no contest. so
as they had nymbers ON their side the
boys disregarded the commands Of their
t.rchers and pulled away as if there was
not "A teacher in the world. Things were
getting serious when quick witted
teacher solved the problem. Stepping
up to the middle of the rope she quietly
took out a pocket knife and at the mo
ment of "A terrible strain cut the rope.
In an instant there was "a terrible
time. The rope snapped with a loud
crack, and the pull became draw. Bows
flew in every direction and piled up one
on the other until the quick witted
teacher became afraid that manslaugh-
ter or boyslaughter was the result of
her effort to restore discipline,
No one was hurt, however, and the
boys discntangled themselves and filed
slowly up to their classrooms,- San
Francisco Chronicle,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
DR. 81 OR 500.

to Play Pool With ANY Of
~ Pro, idencc Men.
his city mas issued a challenge
forfeit to play anyone of the
are taking part in the pool
in Providence, Stewart pre-
rom 81 to s1O0 side.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
me CENT.
ENTRAl FALLS.

rhe Fire District Election.
eful sight was witnessed on
last evening. 1t was a man
silly state of intoxication, the
rying a child about seven or
Is old. They fell, rolled in the
her, the babe crawling out of
and thereby saving itself from
hey were helped to their
ne by neighbors.
Fire District EIe.som. "
al election of the Central Falls
draws nearer and soon the
i'll be held for the nomination
IS for the Board of Firewards--
fficers, because those officers,
of the entire Fire District.
oil everything and have the
large amount Of money and
simple, but important reason,
be men of good judgment,
ire not to much blinded by
hat members of both parties
gnized and treated courteous
In has gained an unenviable
or rank partisanship in the
is about time the people who
air play, those who advance
and are not going backward,
nat when an election is over
: be dropped and that the men
ted to serve the people, not
hould do so.
Il election will be held on the
Y in January and is not now
v. The polls will open at 2
he afternoon and close at s
vement at least, is that the
appropriation meeting have
ed and that the officers will
on one ballot. The meeting
he tax and appropriate money
rent expenses of the dis
take place one week
ur and place to be fixed by
of Firewards. In previous
siness meeting and election
at the same time and it was
isual to see n weary, sleepy
ging from Temperance Hall at
in the morning, having just
he business, or, what might
ropriately termed, the row.
have prohted by the lessons
and are of more progressive,
irit.
aJor Malle,te Club.
evening a meeting of the
tie French Democratic Club
inthe Huot building. II will
ig to every person of that
md all are invited to attend.
from ut-of-town will be
idress the members and their
every voter who goes To the
~ consider his evening well
des the speaking, naturaliza-
will be issued-an opportunity
ersons intending to become
uld take advantage.
Interesting Items.
Wilmarth b is ill.
cr Dorsey was today fined s5
revelling.
only eighteen more days i'll
can register. Remember this,
ainment tonight i'll Tempera
for the benefit of the Church
ed NJ Mission.
.ot be n bad idea To have the
1entral and Mill streets put in
ition before what little winter
We sets in.
from tonight is Christmas
young and old are looking
he day Of giving and receiv-
@ hope that they will not be
TRIBUNE suggested sometime
d 10 getting room for the
he Broad street engine house,
on when some of the appar-
loved to the Kendall street
* Crawford will go to Lime
ow night. This is the only
the people of that section will
er without going to the Town
and they should avail them
icii seemed to think there was
me to lose when it passed the
o widen Central street, but
be a long time in getting the
partment at work. At the
Mr.. Pendergrass need not fear
turbed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Birds.

holiday gift II "A sweet singing
great variety OF such can bc had
,. II. Hall \ Co.'S popular Bird
stmiuster street, Providence
are astonishingly how and every
,ntccd satisfactory.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Butter Jars Free.

at the Union Pacisc Tea co. 80
70 all purchasers of one pound tea
owder, also beautiful souvenir.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
sc~pers should Remember

II of bread cake and pastry to-
purchases of ;. II. Havens a Co.
kc u speciality. Catering for
.. >ocials, etc.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
smokers Article.

smokers' Articles
The finest line Of smok.r.' Articles 70 n.
lDund la the city can se seen nj levi. =
Gurrys.
Advertise your wants In ts. TRIssSE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
10 Cents.
IRE Cure For Malaria

iugh ). Perfec,o. Purity sss
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Presidential Electors.

A brief history Of !he methods adopted
by the various states for the appointment
of electors Of president and vice president
was then referred g. by the president. in
which he stated Ehat renewed interest
was attached TO ths custom Us she depar-
ture by the sts uf Michigan from the
meihnd which ha become uniform in all
the states. Priorto this various methods
had been used by Se different states, and
even by the same state ia some the
choice was made by the legislature. in
others directors woe chosen by districts
but more generally by the voters of the
whole state upon agcnrral ticket
Srs Glosou- Future.
l have been CRAFTY rcioiccd To notice
many evidences Of the increased unifica-
tion Of our people AL Of revived national
spirit The vista rlt now oppug 60 "a is
wider and more gloious .Lap ever before
Qualification and Nazpmcnt struggle for
snpreIIScS az Nr 9ntciuplatr the popula-
tion, strength aud horal strength of our
country
trust, momentd~ in it, influence u-po
our people and up@ the world * tor a
brief time committa ~ US and we must
not be faithless TO l. first condition. tbe
defense Of the free AL equal influence Of
the people IN the cbice Of public officers
and in the control obublic affair.
BENJhlN HARRISON,
Executive Mansion.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09

lie il the Leader.
ips, undertaken and cmbalmer
eet. Telephone, 1862.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09

. at lowest rates at NJ. Moy a
street.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Ciyil Service Reform.

The report of the civil service commits
sion invites personal inspection by sena-
tors and representatives its records and
methods, and every fair critic will feel
that such an examination, either of the
system or the administration. 1t is not
claimed that either is perfect but the
president believes that thelaw is being ex-
ecuted with impartiality, and that the
system is incomE"rably better and fairer
than that OF app0h tmCnts upon favor and
recommend that the appropriations for
the civil service commission be- made ade-
quate to the increased work Of the next
fiscal year
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09

Malaria Mixture, 5oi Main street,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Census bureau,

The work of the census bureau is now
far in advance, and nearly the great bulk
OF the enormous labor envolved completed
II will be more strictly statistical ex-
hibit, and less encumbcred by essays than
its immediate predecessors. The methods
pursued have been fair careful and in
telligent, and have secured the approval
of the statisticians, who have followed
them with scientific and non n-part isan
interest, The appropriations necessary to
the early completion and publication of
the authorized volumes should be- given in
time to secure against delays, which in
crease the cost and at the same time di-
minish the Nnnn OF tho work
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09

The report of the commissioner of rail
roads shows that the total debt of the
subsidized railroads in the United States
was, on Dec. 81, 1890, sll2, ,5l2 ,Gl3O6
With regard to this important matter
the president says:
have twice before urgently called the atten-
ton OF congress To the necessity of legislation
for the protection of the lives of railroad en-
ployes, hut nothing has yet been done. During
the year ending June 30 1890, 80 brakemcn
were killed and 7s4l manned while cnga xed in
coupling cars The total number Of railroad
employees killed during the year was 24jl and
the number injured, SlgO. This is "A cruel and
largely nechless sacrihcn
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-09
Department Of Agriculture.

If the establishment Of the department
of agriculture was regarded by any one as
n mere concession 10 the unenlightened de-
mand of "A worthy class Of people, that i'm
preston has been most ellectually removed
by the great results already attained. Its
home influence has been very great in dis
eliminating agricultural and horticultural
information; in stimulating and directing
a further diyersification of crops; in detect
ing and eradicating diseases Of domestic
animals, and, more than all, in the close
and informal contact which it has estab-
lished and maintained with the farmers
and Stock raisers of the whole cnmnfrx