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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-26

GALE OF VILLAGE BONDS.-pvrsuant To
~ The provisions II lhppter ISL tlc Laws 0. 1892
the village Of Waterford viii sell at public auction to i"
mght-t bGhrf nor les tfnn pr, At the
Town Hall, IN the Village Of Waterford saratoga County
y. Y. on the 7h d1v ~ May 1892 AT If o'clock a. M
seven thousand dollar bonds borlng four pcr cent
Interest rnd maturing thoisint dollar SEPT ist
1897 and thousifd dollars annually thereafter In
Ia the city Of New-York. 10y
Dated at WATERFORD \. V. April o2d. 1892
Dy order Of the Boar. ~ Trus'c'e
GEO. Z. PICKETT, Clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
Happy Christmas.

The Christmas holidays have been without
accident or unpleasant event In Abbeville.
Everybody seems to be in good hu" or
Kind, Kind and % each one one has felt disposed 10 add to
the general stock OF pleasure.
The year has rounded up q successful busl.
ness season, and as a rule good health, and
pleasant social relations have prevailed.
The trade at our stores was good for days
before Christmas, and many little token OF
affection was bought for loved ones. and
stockings on Christmas morning:
There seemed to be q longing desire on the
part OF many for new designs In pretty things
and all seemed anxious to give some.
flower vases, guest cups and jumping jacks.
As everybody knows, Christmas came on
Sunday, and the town was about as quiet that
day, as on the average Sunday.
church, while some remained close by the
Rev. F. Y. Pressly preached In the Presby:
terian Sunday School TO q full house, and
Methodist church. The Episcopal church was
open and the usual service appointed for that
day was held. The Associate Reformed
church. the Baptist church, and the Catholic
church, we believe, we're closed on that day.
On Monday, our business houses were clos
ed, and quite lot OF boys occupied the pub
lie square, some standing on the corners In
groups, while 9 score or Two OF htue negroes
tion OF lookers-on by their playful tricks. In
connection with this subject. we would sug'
gest q change OF the plan of one boy shooting
roman candles at the boy who may be doing
his best 10 get away. The number OF boys
who we're pursued by other boys with roman
candles will never be known, and 1t occurs 70
us that there in this something bordering
on to the monotonous. The boys run now
Just as they did years ago. The roman can
dies shoot lust the same, and, hit or miss.
there is very II tile variety In the performance.
On Saturday we had an immense crowd OF
good humored colored people, who behaved
themselves remarkably well, and many OF
them spent small amounts In the stores.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
The Dispensary System.

The voters OF the State OF South Carolina at
the late primary election demanded q prohib-
itory law, and our legislators, 1t seems, were
anxious TO do their duty 10 the public and to
comply with the expressed desire OF the peo-
pie as far as lay In their power.
Great monied interests OF the cities and the
daily newspapers were solidly arrayed
against prohibition. The many newspaper
correspondents from the capital withheld
their support from the movement, and some
OF them were ready 10 predict failure from
the beginning.
The editor or the Press and Banner In prin-
ciple and practice has been q consistent pro-
hibitionist from childhood, and while the dis
are In favor of giving the new law an honest
and a fair trial. 1t is the patriotic duty of our
people 10 lend their moral aid and encourage.
ment to the enforcement of the law.
Jurors, when trying cases, of It's violation
should uphold the law, and put the seal OF
their condemnation upon any effort to over
ride and break down the law.
The prohibition lists should accept half LOAF
as better than no bread.
1t Is not TO be denied that absolute prohibi-
tiop Is radical remedy. 1t cuts off the whis-
key rations suddenly, and this dlspensary
bill will let US down easy. After we get used
TO the dispensary, and when we wish to fur
ther curtail the business We can do SO.
we believe the days Of open dram shops In
South Carolina are numbered. We can't be.
lieve that we will ever take step back ward
in the whskey business. The temperance
people have curtailed the business to q great
extent within the last twenty-five years, and
their success In the past encourages them TO
keep up the warfare until drunkenness Will
be removed from our sight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
Advantages of the Dispensary.:

Advantages OF the DlSpeuSArJ..
The new law is better than the old law for
many reasons:
/. It divides the profits in the business. In
the first place, the State makes hfty per cent.
on the original purchase, and then the coun-
ty dispenser is allowed to charge his custo-
mers q profit Of fifty per cent. over the
amount which he psys TO the State commits
sioner for his liquors. The profits en- the
county dispensary is divided equally between
the county and the town.
Q. 1t secures TO the consumer guarantee
that he is getting good liquor at price much
lower than we presume licensed bar could
afford TO sell the same goods.
8. The county dispenser. being paid sala-
~, is not interested in increasing the sales.
4. Not being pecuniarily interested, and
having to make monthly returns. he will be
less apt to sell to minors, drunkards or other
persons who would abuse It's use.
s. The liquor in the dispensaries are sealed
mp in quantities nom half pint TO Eve gal.
Ions. and the dispenser has no chance to "doc-
tor" it. The consumer buys it In original
package and must not open 1t In the dispen.
sary.
o. Inc ulspenSarys we oelleNe, VIII oAeF ieoe
inducements to minors. and others, to loiter
about the premises. and for this reason they
will be less liable to cultivate the drink hsb-
it. The great objection TO open bars is the
temptation which they offer to the young
Men who have formed the liquor habit will
in many instances, get 1t, no matter whether
we have bars or not. but II we do not have
bars the boys are more safe from the dangers
OF intemperance. The chief object and aim
Of the temperance people Is to save the
young. They can do next to nothing with
those who have already formed the drink
habit
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
School Trustees for Able
vile County.

School District No. Capt; James Rogers,
]. N. Lipscomb, B; L. Plnson, Ninetyslx.,
school District No. 2-John B. Sample, j. L..
Hughey a. A Sons w. GorSnaSa SasSn
Hodges; DR.. s. T. Lea, CoKesbury; 6. b. Ri
'es: School 1 District No. Al. W. Mattison M. l..
Ls%eI' scbool' Distriot 6 No:5-M E. Hollingsworth,
]. w. Ellis 7. ]. Bowen, Due West.
School District No. CD. P: Hannah,
Hodges: h, w. Bowie, Abbeville; g. w.
School District No. III. L. White, verdery !;
P. H. Klugh, jefferson Davis. Greenwood.
School District No. Sc. W. Watson, Brad
ley; ~. Hearst, Verdery; DR.. P. h. Adams
school District No. 81. F. wIdeman, D. W.
Dowtin, J w. Young. Troy.
School District No. l0-A. T. Brown, Hun
ter; A. X. Watson, G. H. Wardlaw. Aooe-
School District No. Ill. G. Edwards. S. H.
Cochran, James Evans, Abbeville.
School District No. Pr. O. MSAdams, W.
School District No u +. Latimer, s. s.
Boles, B. l.. Clinkscales, Lowndesville.
School District No. l4-R. o. Bell, Dry
Grove; David Thomas, Watt; j. W. Boyd
Nsans sshooI If5ii district No l5-wm. McNei, Mount
Carmel: p. H. McCaslan, Wideman; j. o.
Hemminger, Link.
School DISTRICT No. l6-Jas. Cothran. Jr. NC
mey. Bordeaux.
School District No. 17-E 8. Hale, E. w.
Lipscomb. Jas. Rogers, Jr.
School District No 1s-C. A. C. Waller, T. F.
Riley, ]. L. Carr, Greenwood.
School District No. ls-W. A. Templeton. F.
B. Gary, j. F. Miller.
The School Trustees of the above townships
will be careful not to overdraw on the
amount apportloned their respective town.
ships, which will appear in future Issue Of
this paper. p. COWAN,
Chairman Board Examiners.
Dec. 2l, 1902, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
IN THE COURT HOUSE.
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Ladies' on the Stage.

The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Ladies' on the Stage.
The ladies of the Associate Reformed
church In Abbeville gave q delightful enter
number of others assisted The performance
was pleasant one, which was enjoyed by all
who were present:
Doll Drill-Miss Nellie Reese, Miss Lucy Nor
row, Miss Bessie Miller, Miss Eliza Gary,
Miss Grace Hemphill. Miss Nellie Scott,
Miss Sallie Giles, Miss Helen White,
Miss Annie White, Miss Winton Tag
CART, Miss jamie Edwards, MISS Florence
Kirby.
Loves Request-Sole-Miss McClupg.
De Tariff of De Cotton-W. P. Wideman.
MAD-CAP.
Mr.. Testy-Mr. w. D. Wilson.
Mrs. Testy--Miss Sallie Marshall.
Nan-M Miss Jennie Allen.
Frank-Mr. Testy's Nephew-Mr. j: L. Perrin.
Mr.. Beaumart-A Dude-Mr. ]. l.. Taggart.
Solo-Miss Jennie Edwards. ,,,,,
o, Restless Sea-Quartette by G. A. White,
Miss McCung and Miss Coogler, Messrs
Baby in the White House-W. P. Wideman.
MoUsE-TRAp-AF Force by Howells.
Mrs. samers-Miss Mary Hemphill.
MIR. Campbell-Mr. w. w. Bradley.
Mrs. Curwen-MIss Rebecca Seal.
Mrs. Miller-Miss Bessie Cooger.
Mrs. Bennis-Miss Agnes Quarles.
Mrs. Roberts-Miss Rachel Hemphill.
Jane-Miss Jennie Allen.
Solo-Miss Edwards
The words and the music OF the pieces
which were sung by Mr.. Wideman were his
own composition. Mrs. John E. Bradley
played the accompaniment for his pieces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
Wednesday, Dec. %, 1892.
Are We Not Making Figures OF Our
selves

'Tis said, the eagle when some wound
Has pierced him in vital part,
Stoops not to die upon the ground,
But hides the life-consuming smart;
Scoring 10 let the hunter see
One outline Of his agony,
Rushes-all bleedfng-to the skies,
Then faints-and furls his wings and dies.
Why not let the chivalry and pride o
South Carolina take defeat as becomes men
Does not the defeated faction OF our people
some times whine and wash their linen
In the face Of the public2
Why such frantic appeals, TO unsympathet
10 ears, and why such unseemly behavior, In
public, for no other apparent reason than thai
the antis do not now rule and govern the
State as they did in former days!
Why all this riproaring and loud snortine
because an apti-administration bill is no,
substituted for the inistration bill to re
fund the State debt?
Why all this weeping and lamentation be
cause the railroad law is not TO our liking
Why cut fantastic tricks before high heav
en- and humble ourselves in the face OF the
people, merely because of the cutting short o.
our whiskey rations7
The Tilfman party are In power, and for the
conduct OF the State they are responsible be
fore the bsrof public opinion. Wise men can
afford to bide their time.
While It seemed to US that Mr.. Haskell run
rough shod over the House OF Represents
tives last year, he and his followers had this
year, but little other influence than to solid
ify the opposition. What Mr.. Haskell did IN
the House, Mr.. Smythe did in the Senate, and
theTillman faction has been greatly strength
ened by the unnecessary, the unwise and the
impolitic daily prodding Of the administers
tion." In our fsction of the people Of this
State are able and learned men. Among
them are citizens Of the best culture and the
highest integrity. They are Of the best re
spectability and their moral worth Is unim
peachable, but they seem to be totally lacking
in common sense and appear to be blind to
reason. and strangers TO political tact.
Let the antis, II they wish to do so, present
a better bill for the refunding Of the State
debt. but II 1t Is not adopted, let them accept
the situation gracefully.
While we believe the railroad law to be q
monstrous iniquity, yet we would dislike TO
acknowledge that II is In the power Of three
little politicians to tare up the railroads and
ruin the State. The railroads will rise su.
perior TO the wrong which has been imposed
upon them-if wrong there is.
The opponents to prohibition couldn't be
pleased at all, and they refuse 10 be conn.,
forted. They say the dispensary bill will not
prohibit, and objection was had to any thing
which looked to a compliance with the ex.
pressed will of the people. The feeble at
tempts to ridicule the law as 1t passed, is pitt
ful.
II the opposition can do nothing in the way
OF making laws, they should at least bear
their defeat as becomes men. Some men are
as great in defeat as In success, but we fear
some Of our friends cannot bear temporary
defeat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
The WhiskeysEaw.

We present this week the full text Of the
new law regulating the sale OF whlskey In
this State, after the first OF next July.
1t is an immense document, and II the read
er would understand It's provisions he must
study 1t, and, unless his memory is better
than ours, he must read 1t several times before
he can take In all It's provisions.
In order that we might. II possible, aid the
reader in comprehending 1t, We have put
headings over each section.
The law is OF great importance, and every
citizen should read It, Lay away the paper
in which the law is published. You will be
sure TO want to refer TO 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
The State If South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

WHEREAS, Joel C. WieI, general partner,
wv and j. Allen Smith, special partner,
formed q limited partnership on the 3rd day
OF September, 1889, for the purpose Of conduct
said State and county, which said partnership
was to continue until the 81 December, 1892
and whereas 1t is the purpose Of said parties
to renew or continue such partnership beyond
This is to certify that the undersigned have
formed limited partnership, pursuant 70 the
provisions Of the General Statutes Of the
| State aforesaid.
That the name OF the frm under which such
partnership is TO be conducted 70 Joel g. Wier.
| That the general nature of the business TO
/, be transacted is general merchandise.
That The name Of the only general partner sI the
said State and County, and the name OF the
only special partner is J. ALLEN Smith, who re-
sides at Abbsviile, said State and County.
uted in cash to the stock OF said business the
sum OF Three Thousand Dollars, at tho time
OF the original formation OF the same.
That the renewal or continuance OF SAID
day Of January A. D. 1893. and is to terminate
on the 3lst day OF December, 1897.
- = JOEL c. WIER,
J. ALLEN SMITH.
Made and severally signed In the presence Of
Benz. 8 Barnwell,
Lewis Perrin. ,... ~ b.. ~ .
SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbeville County.
Personally appeared Lewis Perrin and hav-
Ing been duly sworn that he was present and
saw Joel G. Wier and ]. Allen Smith make
and severaliy sign the certificate above set
forth, and that he with Benz. 8. Barnwell wit
messed the due execution thereof
LEWIS PERRIN.
Sworn TO before me this 10th day Of Decem-
Der, 1902 W..R- BULLOCK, G. G. G. p.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbeville County.
Personally appeared Joel c. Wier and hav--
Ing been duly sworn, says: That he is the
general partner named In the above certificate
and that the sum specified 10 the foregoing
certificate to have been contributed by the
special partner, ]. Allen Smith, to the com:
mon stock, has been actually and In good
faith paid In cash-at the time OF the original
formation of said partn erahip.
Sworn TO before me this 10 day OF Deem
Der, 1892. w. II. BULLOCK, y. =. y. r.
Let the terms OF the renewal or continuance
of the limited partnership between Joel c.
Wier and ]. Allen Smith be published In the
Ahbeville Press and Banner, newspaper
published at Abheville G. H., 3. o., once q
week for six weeks from this date.
Abbeville. 8. c., Dec. ls. 1892. o,
Court Of Court Common Pleas for Abbeville
Dec. d, 1892, Ct
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
The Election Yesterday.

The election to vote 5000 additional In
bonds to finish the school house came OF yes
terday, and as far as we have heard, there was
but single dissenting vote.
The town seems perfectly satisfied With the
present school, and our people seem to be In
thorough accord, not only on the school ques'
tion, but on the g.. c. & N. shops, also.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
Election Next Tuesday.

Next Tuesday will mark an historic event
In the history of the town. The people Will
vote for the g., G. d. n. shops with unanimi-
ty seldom seen In any community.
The shops are of the greatest Importance TO
the prosperity of the town, and Will prove OF
much benefit to the individual citizens.
Let us all work together next Tuesday, as
we did yesterday, and 1t will be our pleasure
to record an important event in the welfare
Of the town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
RAILROAD ELECTION !
TOWN OF ABBEVILLE

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to the provisions of an Act of the
General Assembly, entitled "An Act
to authorize and empower the town of
Abbeville to contract with the Georgia,
Carolina and Northern Railroad for
the location of certain railroad shops
in said town and to contribute to the
same," approved 2lst December, 1892,
an election will be held in the town
of Abbeville on the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28

JOHN RAMEY colored gentleman Of ele.
CANT leisure and limited means, thought to
put In a short time at the boiler of the oil
mill. While there the end of the boiler blew
out, When John gathered himself together.
falling TO gel his arm back In proper position
he applied To DR.. Harrison who soon replaced
the arm in Its own proper socket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28

Parties oweipg VIM. E. Bell will find 1t to
their interest TO come forward and settle up,
as he expects to close his books by the 18th OF
January, 1893.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
Sherif's Sale,

Adolph Meyer & Co. against ]. w. Furqueron
Execution.
BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
directed, In the above stated case. I Will sell
TO the highest bidder. at public auction, with
in the legal hours Of sale, at Abbeville Cour,
House, on MONDAY. the 9th day OF FEBRU'
AIRY, A. u. 1893, all the right, title and inter
est Of ]. w. Furqueron In the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
Four Hundred and Twenty Acres
of land. more or less, bounded by lands OF g.
N. Mckinney, Smiley Harmon, 8. A. Mcln'
tosh, Homestead Of J. w. Furqueron and 9TH
ers. Levied on and to be sold as the eproperty
of ]. w. Furqueron to satisfy the aforesaid
execution and costs. TERMS-Cash.
F. w. R NANCE.
Sheriff Abbeville County.
Dec q, 1892, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28

The recent rise in oil has helped the mill
very much. $1,000 gallons were sold last week
at the increased price. 25.00O gallons had been
previously sold. =.
The whole output Of the mill this season, 1t
is estimated, will be rs, 900 gallons.
The tank at the oil mill now has about 5OOO
gallons In 1t. ,o
About 60 tons Of seed are in the mill, and 100
tons in sight, which has not yet been deliver
ed.
The demand for hulls and meal-especially
for meal-is good. The bad weather Will In:
crease the demand, ard 1t is thought the mill
will soon be cleared OF cattle feed.
SHIPPED TO DATE.
0O0.....................g gallons Of oil
tons OF meal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
ABBEvILLE's GOOD DELEGATION.

Abbeville county has had one OF the very
best delegations In the House. Several OF her
representatives have been highly compli.
mented for their good work.
Mr.. Magll was recognized as one or the
handsomest, most agreeable and able young
members. Representatives Gary and Hill
did yeoman service. When they spoke they
always commanded the attention OF the
House. Representative Graham WAS regard
ed as an earnest talker who always said ex.
actly what he believed. Mr.. kinard WAS
known as the great economic. He carries a
pruning knife with HIM all the time, and
there Will be no fat jobs at the States eX-
pense II he can he lip 1t. j. Wilson Globes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
THE WORK OF THE GINS.

Total shipments by both roads 9.972 bales.
The crop may now be said to be marketed
In this section. Very little more remains To
be sold. No cotton has been received since
last Saturday, December "a, and on that day
only "a bales were received. On the cores
ponding date In last year 225 bales were re-
ceived in this market.
About one thousand bales are now on the
depot platforms, but owing to the snow their
shipment is postponed. In few days they
will 60 forward and the cotton busi ness q,
Abbeville may be set down as ended for this
season.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-12-28
IN REPLY TO MIR. KINARp.

To those who know the facts and oircum-
stances incident TO the continuance Of that
long-titled bill Of Mr.. Kinard's, his card In
your last issue was a source of considerable
merrlment.
He says that every time allude TO the bill
l show conclusvely that | know nothing
about the nature OF II, and what disposition
was made Of 1t.
Now, one would really think that the gen.
tleman from Ninety-Six had, after days and
nights Of laborious effort prepared and intro
duced bill SO profound In its nature, so wise
and beneticent In It's provisions, that u news
paper correspondent could Ill afford even IL
attempt to grasp It's Titanic proportions.
But the bill is a very simple one. AS much
so as Mr.. Kinard. If 1t were otherwise the
gentleman from Ninety-SiX could not lay
claim to It's paternity.
would suggest that Mr.. Hinard nall on Mr..
Magill to join him in the refrain, "Oh. where
Is my bill tonight?
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-05-20

For the first time in the history of the
world cotton has just been ginned by
electricity at the Agricultural and Me-
chanical College Of Alabama. at Auburn,
thus furnishing an entirely new applica-
ton of this marvellous form of power
For the purpose of illustrating the
transmission Of power by electricity the
class in electrical engineering, under the
direction of their professor, A. F.
McKissick, connected the generator at
the dynamo room of the college with
the motor at the Statum farm by wire
5000 feet in length, the distance between
the college and the farm. BY running
the dynamo at the college the motor at
the farm did the work of the ten horse
power engine formerly used. 1t ground
oats and corn for COW feed and ginned
cotton, doing the work in simple, effec-
tive manner. with a small percentage of
loss.
This application of electricity not only
affords convenient source of power,
but also gives increased exemption from
danger of fire from the use of an engine
1t is designed that hereafter all work
of this character required at the farm
shall be done by electricity. st.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-05-20
George BidweII's Granddaughter

George Bidwell, the ticket-of-leave
man, who served fifteen years in Dart
moor for robbing the Bank of England,
is more talked about at the Palace than
any one else who stops there. Every
evening he and his brother Austin,
who was within the walls of Chatham
nineteen years for completely in the
same robbery, may be seen about the
rotunda. To Justice e. A. Low and sew
eral others last night. while abiding
to his strangely checkered and stormy
life, he told a story. 1t had reference
in part to Puritan ancestorship.
1T is touching story" he said 81
don't often tell it. My little grand
daughter-I've got three very pretty lit
tie grandchildren-one day came to me
and climbed up on my knee. and looked
into my face and said:
" Grandpa. did You teal great big
bag of goldy
"She had been taught, you see, that it
was wrong to steal anything. Somebody
had told her, l don't know who" added
the ticket-of-leave man, his eyes per-
ceptibly suffused and his voice Just a
trife broken.-San Francisco Examiner.