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Passaic City record., 1895-02-23

The total expense of the German
army for 1895 is estimated at $154,
900, 900; that of the French army at
nearly $113, O00,0 900.
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23
|HUGB v. G. T. ]. PETITION
The Feature Of the Convention Of
White Ribboners in Washington.
IT is OVER FIVE MILES LONG.
a Polyglot Roll of Five Million Names
That Has Taken Years to Compile for
Presentation to President Cleveland---
To Be Started on q Voyage Around the
world---Mounted on White Muslin.

The grand Convention of White Ribboners
In Washington was greeted by an audience
of four thousand persons. The Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church, where the con-
ventionwas held, was becomingly decorated.
Temperance banners representing the
different Nations Of the world
were hung around the balconies,
while at the rear of the pulpit two large
flags were suspended, one of the British
and the other of the American, brought
together at the bottom of silken BAN
ner on which was inscribed the motto,
For God, for Home and Native Land" !"
The principal object of the gathering was
to call to the attention of Congress and the
President the immense polyglot petition
which has arrived in Washington after
journey around the world, and which bears
the signatures of more than 100000 per-
sons of all nationalities. The petition asks
for total prohibition of the liquor traffic
and opium trade. Miss Frances E.
Willard and Lady Henry Somerset
were detained in Boston by an
attack of the grip. Miss Anna Gordon read
Miss Willard's address. At the close OF the
reading of Miss Wizards address Miss Belle
Kearney delivered an address to men. She
was followed by DR.. Lunn, Of London. and
Mrs. Baker, the National Treasurer OF the
Union. The proceedings closed with an ad-
dress by Mrs. Clara G. Hoffman.
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23

Brazil has ordered arms and war
material to the amount of S., 900, 900
from the Armstrong;, of Newcastle-on-
Tyne, England.
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23

A continuous ride on electric rail-
ways can now be taken for about thir-
ty-fve miles in Philadelphia and sub
urbs.
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23

A Western statistician has figured
it out that one man in every 400 In
this country is tramp.
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23
HISTORY OF THE PETITION.
Contains Millions of Names From All
Quarters of the World.

QuaTters OF the WOfIu.
Hitherto the largest petition ever framed,
and the only one approaching this in the
number of its signatures has been that OF
the British Chartists, in 1841, asking for the
repeal of the corn laws; this had nearly l.
600. 900 names. and it carried its point. Miss
Passaic City record., 1895-02-23
@. 3. FREEMAN,
Editor and Proprietor.
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,

Of every description, quick and correct.
FEBRUARY 90, 1895.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

The Press and Banner is in receipt Of the
circular and program for the annual meeting
of The State Press Association which meets
Wednesday evening May 29th at Sumter. The
program is as follows:
South Carolina Journalism-J. c. Hemp.
hill, News and Courier.
tions Before the Courts for Adjudication ?-J
f. Boggs, Pickens Sentinel.
The Relation OF the Daily 10 the Country
P-ess-N. G. Gonzales, Columbia State.
Job Printipg-W. =. Houseal. Lutheran Nisl.
tor.
Relation of the Press to the Pulpit-Rev. A.
j :. Thomas, Baptist Courier.
Should the Press Reflect or Direct Public
Opinion III. 4. Thompson, Darlington News.
Advisability of a Central Bureau for Hand.
ling Foreign Advertisements-W. w. Ball,
Laurens Advertiser.
Should an Editor be a Candidate for Politi-
cal Office c-,Jas. r. Bacon, Edgefield Cnrohi.
Gle.
Five minutes talks on the following sub.
Isl ISL 'f Printers ter RollersNN. G. osteen.
2nd. Use of Ink-C. w. Birchmore.
3rd. Quality of Paper-M. b. McSweeney.
4th. Advertising-G.J j. Luhn.
5th. Short VS.. Long EditorialS-R. II.
Hemphill.
9Th. Time and Piece Work in Country OF
fice-Hugh Wilson.
1th. Size OF BODY Type Tor Country News
paper-Alvin McLenua.
Sth. Use of Plate Matter-J.J j. Hull.
9Th. Serial Stores-John w. Holmes.
10th. Editorial and Local Departments-B.
g. Price.
Besides the above, a trip to Norfolk and
Washington is proposed. Those who con-
template taking the trip should notify the
Secretary. Mr.. e. e. Langston, at Anderson
before the 18th instant.
Among other things the circular contains
the following sentence
The coming together OF different minds
engaged in the same great work is beneficial,
and personal acquaintance with one anoth.
er at our annual reunion not only strengthe Ms
the tie that binds, but broadens our views
and makes us more charitable in our criti-
cismS
This being true, 1t might be we'll for the
Press Association TO remain in session all
Summer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
Card From MIR. Blake.

For the in formation of farmers will state
that the resolutions adopted in the cOnven-
tion on January End, were only advisory in
their nature, and did not contemplate depriv-
ing any man Of his rights and privileges. nor
to interfere with existing contracts, bet wren
employer and employees. II renters hind IL
more convenient and cheaper l., pay their
rents in so many pounds OF cotton. instead of
Il certain amount of money, which would re-
quire twice the quantity of cotton 10 pay At
present prices than formerly, or a portion Of
all the produce made upon the farm which Is
of more value to Them than cotton. il is their
privilege SD to do. and I consider such an
agreement, between employer and employees
strictly in accordance with the spirit and pur
poses Of said resolutions,
Respectfully, j. K. Blake, Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
l.. w. Whites Locals.

l.. W. White is receiving new Spring
Goods nearly every day. lie always mas
some special bargains to offer.
Another shipment of those ) cents Outings
has just arrived. / nave had q tremendous
trade In these Goods. This IL the fourth lot
of them have had in the last few weeks
DO not fail to see them. l.. w. White.
Whites is the place to buy Hamburg Trim
mings and Torchon Laces. They are very
cheap.
New Percales, New Shirtng Prints, New
Cheviot Shrtings and white and colored
Ducks, all In great variety At Whites.
l.. w. White is now Offering in Ready
made Clothing such bargains as were never
heard of before. Don't neglect your opportu-
nifty TO buy cheap suit.
Don't forget that always carry the most
complete and desirable line OF Cofiee's to be
fnlnd anywhere. | have several different
gr.des Of Rio. besides Laguayra, Mocha and
Java. l.. w. Wnlte.
Now is the time to prepare to do your own
black smith work. | have Bellows cheaper
than they were ever offered before. Also
Shop TOngS, Hammers, &c, &C. l.. w. White.
have very choice lot of Seed Corn, Ma
ryland White Dent, Golden Deut, Snow
Flake and Hickory King. If you want to
grow good corn II is necessary to have select
seed. Ia. w. White.
J.. w. White has just received Two Hun
dred Barrels of Flour, which was bought be-
fore the late advance. Now Is u good time TO
buy flour.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in the Abbevlle, S. c.
postoffice for week ending April 9Th.
A-Murry Adamson, Miss Minnie Adams
B-Mrs. Sallie Brown, Rirhot Bentley, Y
Il. Bennott, Max Bulow, Harrison Blackwell
J. l.. BoXstll.
C-Miss Sanil Cooper, Robt. Cobb.
D--Fannie DevIin.
F-Miss Fanny Firms.
miss Lula Johnson, Geo. James. col
M-WestOn Malery. Banner Miller.
PC. r. Petagrue. care {. \. Peek.
R-Miss Mamie Riley. Henry d. Rowe.
S-Itev. l.. Il. Smith, Mrs. Lula Stewart
Swedish Quartet Co.
Thames Teal, Heling Tearry.
W-Rev. r. f. Williams, $. H. Watson (3)
+. y. WardlHw.
Y-Mss Bette Young (2,, Mrs. Charlotte
Young. Robt. S. Link, p. Nj.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
HONOR TO JAMES M. BAKER.
Merited Recognition Of His Ability
and Personal Worth.
Aupnsta Chronicle.

Mr.. James NJ. Baker, the assistant librarian
or the United States Senate, reached Augusta
yesterday morning from washington, u. e.,
en- route to his home in Abbeville county,
South Carolina He was accompanied by his
wife and his three children, and after taking
several weeks recreation will return 10
Washington. Mr.. Baker was appointed to
his position by Senator Butler when the ie-
organization of the Senate took place In Au,
gust, 1893. He is one Of the most efficient and
popular officers of the Senate, and has many
friends at the Capitol The Senate Commit.
tee on Appropriations increased his salary
five hundred dollars in the last Congress. anu
it, was meritcd recognition Of his ability TO
conduct the affairs OF one of the most import
ant offices of the Senate. lie has the happy
faculty OF making friends wherever he goes,
and IL Is said or him that he knows every
man who sells his curios at the top Of the
DOME
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL.
DR.. LOwrie Wilson Doing a Great
Work In Columbia.


Dr. ]. Lowrie Wilson, OF Abbeville, has been
conducting q religious meeting IN Columbia
for nearly two weeks, and accounts agree In
stating that he il doing u good work. The
State Of last Friday says:
A powerful sermon was preached at the
Second Presbyterian Church last night by DR..
Wilson on .'The harvest Is past, the summer
is ended and ye are not saved" 1t Is impos.
sible TO express the deep feeling whicn per-
vaded the house; and though the church was
not entirely full, there seemed TO be guile an
impression. These meetings are growing In
Interest, there being a great number oil in.
uuirers after each service. DR.. Wilson Is not
only an orator, but Is one OF the most power
full speakers In the Presbyterian Church. Al
almost every service there are numbers being
added To the church. The singing Is also
marke ed feature. the whole congregation join.
Ing in There are three services day-ll ~
In the morning, special prayer meet ny aL . IN
the afternoon, and preaching again at AL
night. Today will be the last morn ng ser.
vice but the afternoon and night services Will
continue until the numbers cease. The pub.
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
SLOAN HURST.
Shall He BE Hanged on Good Friday

Shall He BE Hanged on Good Friday /:
The Governor has refused to interfere with
The sentence Of the Court in the matter OF
Sloan Hurst, who was convicted of murder
at the last term of our Court and sentenced 10
be hanged on the Sth of March. On appeal
being being made to the Governor for Glenn
ency he ordered the postponment OF the hang
ing until Friday the 18th of April, which hap
pens to be Good Friday. We take it that the
hanging will be postponed on that account to
another day.
The condemned man was Informed Sunday
morning by the Sheriff OF the course of the
Governor IN his case. He replied TO Sheriff
Nance: II am ready"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
TO OPEN A NEW ROAD.
Supervisor Lyon Making Good Use Of
the New County Map.

thc We" SOuuty Mtp.
While in the Supervisors office few days
ago Supervisor Lyon pointed out various i'm
provements In the public highways which he
expected TO make. One OF the most import
ant of these is the proposed opening Of a road
from Abbeville To the vicinity of Evans Nj III
and the Promised Land, 10 Tranquil
church, which will open up new and much
needed route to n community which now
finds it almost impossible TO get TO Abbevile.
The new road will shorten the distance to
Evans Mill, Greenwood, the Promised Land
and Nerdery. Evans Mill will be then within
about five or six miles, instead of nine miles
according to the way the road now runs. The
route to the Promised Land will be direct.
The way to Nerdery will he greatly improved.
The proposed road will be Of nestimable
value not only to the people along It's route,
but to the people and business interests OF
the city Of Abbevile. AS the road now goes
to the Promised Land nearly all The trade of
that section is cut off from Abbeville. The
new road would run by way of MIR. G.. \.
Douglass's home. and on In the neighborhood
of Capt. l.. W. Whites plantation.
The new map is most valuable. and will aid
the Supervisor in taking the kinks out of
many road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
"EASTER EGG" HUNT.
for u Pleasant Time i'm
klush'S Park.

There will be an "Easter egg" hunt at three
O'Clock p. M, Saturday, April 18th, at klugh' s
Park" Admission to which will be only ten
cents. The proceeds will be for the building
fund of the Methodist church of this place.
There will be Il separate lawn for the small
children to look for The eggs, consequently
they may expect good time.
After The search the eggs will be equally
distributed So that none Will he disappointed
Ladies' and gentlemen, Old and young. of
any denomination, are earnestly requested to
come and bring their friends. and enjoy q
pleasant afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
A hhayilla - n March oS lSO5

- - iUUtVIIIe, -. o, NiTCI 20, Io0J.
=. b. Speed, AbbeviIle, =. c.:
Dear Sir--l was unable to discontinue the
Use of tobacco In any form, being constant
chewer and smoker Tor fifteen years.
bought one box of your Tobacco Stop" and
am now completely cured and have not the
slightest desire for tobacco, and recommend Il
trial of the "StOp to any one who honestly
wants To discontinue the use Of The weed. IL
Is not only u tobacco cure but | consider IL 4
first class tonic. Respectfully,
J. II. GiIkey.
Jet vandyke for dress trimmings or col lars
lust received at HaddOns.
Naseinn for sale at Speeds for DC 4 hottie.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
WHY DO WE FIND FAULT ?
Wherefore Doth Living Man Com
plain?

VINO is scarcely able to walk. He is colored
man, aged perhaps fifty years, without mon
ey, and having but few of the com forts Of
Yet, he lea appears to be truiy grateful that he il
even alive. On the sidewalk, not many days
ago, he was asked as TO his condition, when
he said: II thank God that am alive, and
able to walk about a little" In that remark
the everlasting grumblers may find sermon,
If they will study it out. After studying ii
out, they will go 10 work in manly way TO
better their own fortune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
Imprisonment for Debt.

The Constitution of South Crrolina forbids
the Imprisonment of the citizen for debt
But the Legislature in its wisdom enacted
law which declares the non-payment of
debt Estate taxes) to be a misderneanor; that
is to say. n crime. And for crime man may
be imprisoned almost Indefinitely.
While Senator Tillman and others are
guarding the rights OF the poor man and
clamoring ior honesty Of elections, would it
not be we'll for him and others to put of the
Statute books n law which impreSses the av-
erage citizen with the idea that fraud is in
tended, that is To say: in the law which
makes the non-payment OF a debtu crime for
which the citizen may be sent to Jail. We
need honesty in our laws as well rs honesty
in our elections. This law which declares the
non-payment OF taxes ali offence for which
the impecunious citizen may he deprived of
his liberty, is only transparent effort ito
whip the devil around the stump
The State of South Carolina is exceedingly
jealous OF the poor mans interest wis en- he
wants to borrow money from neighbor, and
infiictS the heaviest penalties on him who
charges more than eight per cent. year.
The consistency Of that act is shown when
q debt is due TO the state.
If citizen fails to pay his poll tax he may
be thrown into prison.
n citizen fails to pay taxes on his prop
erty the State charges him one per cent. a day
for fifteen days.
If the citizen doesn't pay his taxes ut the
end of fifteen days, then the officers of the
law are sent after him.
For instance: \ citizen recently engaged
a neIghbor TO pay his taxes. which are said to
have been twenty cents, on, say S2D worth OF
property. The neighbor. forgot to pay the
twenty cents. Execution was issued The
costs and penalties. we believe, was run up TO
$3.50
Another case: y man neglected to pay his
poll tax. Executions were Issued, with costs
as follows;
Warrant.................... 5 40 cents.
Serving Warrant."..........."...... LOO
l.Uu
Treasurer's cost.."..-........"~.... 100
$40 costs
besides the fiueand tax. IL is q ecessary for the
delinquent to pay $40 costs. the amount OF
the fine, and the 81 poll tax and 10 cent pen.
diIS' "hiSu he inus1 pay vi eise ~ W Jall--
si.5G being the smallest amount which will sell
tie the poll tax.
The poll tax delinquent must pay four and
a half times the original amount of his debt
or 20 TO Jail.
The poor delinquent tax payer who owes %
cents must pay si.3O or nearly twenty-five
per cent. on his property, which, If exposed
for sale, would scarcely get bidder at any
price.
All this carries out the doctrine that the
strong may take from the weak.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

Look at the goods yourselves
in don't ask
prefer and ins you
for yourselves
good band bucket 10 Cents
u boxes of 63 matches each Cehts.
h. Of Arm & Hammer soda. D Genus
! H. Of best starch for .............. Cents.
I In cake Of best soap tor ...... ......... 4
hottie of Gilt Edpe Shoe polish for 10 Cents.
I bottle of GOOD shoe polish for MISREPRESENTATION. Cents.
l snool yards thread for
spool yards Embroidery silk Cents
snoo silk thread all coos for ......... Cents.
! naner Of rood pins for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l Cent.
I nonar host ueedes for t Cents.
I r,ner steel hair pins for .. w -. ...... Z Cents.
: halls thread for . ... ............ Cents.
cigar good smoke. for. Ceht.
Quirc good note paper fof CcnC.
4 n,cL,1. Of hest en- vcopes w -. ......... Cents.
nnires Of y lb LEGAL can paper Is Cents.
quires of II ID. fools ca7 paper for 10 Cents.
! n,ck,uc Of official enyelupc for Cents.
good staff for..". Ce"1.
I7nzon Snenccr,n mems for Cents.
d box of [14l stcks] chalk Cehts
hotties nest bl,ck ink for Cents.
qood lead Mcneil with rubber Cent
I ,roc occonnt hook Cents
I GOOD nair of Suspcnters for Cents.
I tooth busb for ................ ...... 3 Cents.
I ruhhcr comb for ...... ........ Cents.
rhc hest towel on earth for 8 Cents
3 hoop bound cedar bucket 10 Cents
hoop bound cedar bucket for y Cents
h. of mixture candy y CehIs.
| b best s,c, candy for ~ s Cents
h. chewing tobacco, good chew, % CehlS.
Is other brands us cheap in proportion
pkg cigars Plantation Trpc but smoke in town. Cents
Biggest tablet 200 leaves Cents
A NICE tin and glass unhcard OF prices
wide shring good goods, Genus
town. ranging price from 49, 49, G 9S Cents
See them by all means.
The black hose Cents
\ full line of mems work shoes from 9LcIs TO sl:4s
Lots goods equally low prices am after the CASH
TRADE and biz will receive it, have got it, Come to
sec me when in town M. T. COLEMAN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

I.awson's wagon delivers oil every day.
Buy from the wagon.
Mrs. Taggart has received one dozen pieces
of fancy wells, chiffon and silk crepon for
stock collars.
w. Lawson Il Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

Fresh lot all kinds OF canned goo DIS Just re-
ceiypd at Livingston a. Pcrrin'a.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
MONAzITE.

It May he That Thousands Of Dollars
are Lying In Our Branches.
Spartanburg county Is excited over the dis
covery OF monaZite In the branches OF that
county, and nearly everybody il hunting for
the precious metal. MIR. Bernau, at the jew
elry store, has a sample of it, and will show 1t
to any one who may BIZ interested In the SUBJ
Ject, and who may desire 10 get rich.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
Roll Of Honor.

Roll OF Honor for Long Cane Academy for
the last month This school Is under the
skillfuI management OF Miss Ella Kay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

Co to Rykard's for spectacles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
COrsets! !.

OUR STOCK OF CORSETS,
SILK MITTS AND GLOVES
ARE COMPLETE IN STYLE,
FINISH, AND DURABILITY,
AND IN FACT WE HAVE
EVERYTHING A LADY WILL
NEED FOR THE SPRING
SEASON.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

Remember, WE SELL ONLY
for the CASH and will sell 10 you at 10 per
cent. We can sell at this small profit, If we
get the cash for our goods aud We will make
more money atthe end OF y months than the
merchant that makes - and 80 per cent on
his goods and charges them.
We see for cash on account Of not having
the money TO sell goods on time.
Thanking the public for past favors, we re-
main, Very respectfully,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
THE RACKET STORE !!

prices closely then and examine the goods for
dont
statement but and iusis on you
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

WE HAVE A SHOE THAT
WILL NOT GIVE YOU PAIN.
THE SHOE IS so CONSTRUCT
ED THAT ANY LADY CAN
WEAR 1T WITHOUT ANY
DISCOMFORT OR PAIN. WE
HAVE THE SAME GOODS IN
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10

YOU SHOULD SEE OUR LINE
OF SLIPPERS FOR LADIES
AND CHILDREN BEFORE
BUYING.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-10
WE HAVE
MRS. TAGGART

with us and she will give you all the infor-
nation you need about making dresses FREE
OF CHARGE. So just buy your dresses from
us and you get the full benefit Of Mrs. Tag
garts knowledge of dress making, and she
can show you all the new styles in
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-01-17
Frank Leslic'S Popular Monthly
for February.

In the February number of Frank Les
lies Popular Monthly the momentous con-
dtions and prospects confronting NichO-
las H., the young ear OF Russia, son
the Threshold of Reign" are the sub ect
of peculiarly we'll informed article by
Valerien Gribayedoff. This is richly illus
trated with pen drawings by the author,
and Il large number of rare portraits.
Closely associated with the great Eastern
Question, also, as we'll as possessing a
highly picturesque interest of it's own, is
NJ. de Blowitzs account of "A Trip to
Bosnia Herzegovina" Tbeo Tracy tells
the fascinating Story of the Silkworm.'
charmingly Illustrated with photographs
specially taken for the purpose in the
famous silk raising districts of Friuli, in
Northern Italy. The breezy log of "A
Yachting Cruise in Scotch Waters with
numerous sketches of the same is con-
trbuted by Commodore John MacRae
of the Brooklyn Yacht Club. Other
notable illustrated articles in this bril-
liant number of Frank Lesl:e's are: ''Won-
ders of the Edison microscope" by An
sonia X. l.. Dickson; Among the We'd
dahs of Ceylon,' by +. Fitz-Roy Dixon ::
The Mechanism ofthe Stage. by Arthur
Hornblow; and Irving Aliens delightful
Winter paper, entitled - The Best OF Sea-
sons Short tales of uncommon excel
lence are "Dely,' by Nora X. Marble
The Mystery OF the Forty second Street
Murder" by Champion Bissell: and The
Story of u Nail, by Charles Y. Cusachs.