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The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

or the most exacting, soft as down,
large enough to conceal the feet
the longest person hereabouts, warm
enough to brighten Jack Frost out
of his wits. What more could you
ask for in a 800 BLANKET? Use
them instead OF sheets and save
laundry bills, or make Blanket Wrap
pers of 'em. They're not seconds, "
but clean, perfect goods that cost
more than seconds marked down
to meet the demand for a low
priced Blanket. White and silver
gray. See them at the left side coun-
ter in rear. Here are
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20
Ladies' Night Gowns Of f

muslin, tucked yoke with Torchon in
sertion and edge---good length and full
ness, s1.OO
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20
"A inch All Wool French Ser

ges, This quality sold only here at
this price-all the leading colors and
black (both blue and je) The ordi-
nary width for Serges sold at near this
price is SO inches. These goods will
measure full "A inch. Csc.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20
A. inch Col0red and Black

Serges. The finest line of desirable
goods that has been put on the market
the real imported cloth-fine and
heavy-all wool, SOC.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20

hood. Double breasted, pI4.UU
Cambria Under Skirts. Extra
width, deep cambria ruffle with tucks
and narrow embroidery---also one lace
trimmed, SI.OO
Ladies' Night Gowns Of fine
muslin, tucked yoke with Torchon in
sertion and edge---good length and full
ness, $1.OO
The lannon's Biarritz Kid
Gloves. Always popular--the best
and most desirable glove for street
wear, A large assortment Of colors,
$l.00
Ready Made Sheets. Made from
extra good quality cotton---broad hem,
and size . IA yards wide, 45c
Pillow Cases. Equal in texture
and weight to many higher cost goods
on the ma.ket, IL Lee
Mems Medium Weight Under
wear. Just right for present use.
White and colored---a grand assort-
ment, soc
Mems Black Cashmere Hose.
Cnacial values at OSo oSn opd hNC.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20

wear. Just right for present use
White and colored---a grand assort-
ment, 5Oc
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20

One case Plaids, Is different
styles both in bright and dark colors.
% inches wide. To be sold at only
l3c I'd.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-20

bright colors-MoElair Novelties, Cash
meres, Figured Lusters, All Wool
Novelty Mixtures, Fancies Of every
decription, soc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

teachers preference for one book over anoth
er, and that preference may be based on no
higher reason than teachers familiarity with
one book or his lack of familiarity with an
other. 1t isn't right to tax the pupil because
OF a teachers eccentricity.
If we were to inject new issue in the dis
cussion. we would ask, If there is any reason
why our school should not be kept open on
Saturday? In the country districts where
children are away from home all day. goip.
and returning, there is reason for suspend
ing the school on Saturday, but no such rea-
son applies 10 town school where children
are absent only few hours. Many country
children are obliged to have some time to pre-.
pare their clothes, which they cannot have II
they are at school all day. A town child who
is absent from home from three to five hours
day, should be the required to 60 to school
every day. The teachers time is paid for and
he or she should not object to the full service.
Incident TO, and in close connection with
the school tax, comes the town tax. The
kickers as yet, on this line have not been
heard from, but from the lights before
Us. or rather from the lack OF light, we
are inclined to think that the town council
are spending liberal sums of money. The
fact is, the necessity for doubling our town
tax has not been made public, and we have
no Information as to the cause Our council,
being public OFFICIALS, will no doubt make
the matter clear.
There is no doubt that the council, like the
school trustees, are spending the money ac-
cording to their best judgment, but we do not
see the necessity for a double tax for NUM-
cipal purposes, or so high tax for shool pur-
poses II we have too many teachers, 1t is
possible that we have too many policemen.
II the pay OF teachers be proper subject OF
discussion. the same rule might apply to the
pay OF policemen. II the school trustees
retire annually number OF school bonds,
we do not see any reason why the shop bonds
should not be paid off in like manner.
The Press and Banner would not change
the town council or the board of trustees.
We prefer for each and everyone Of them to
remain in office, and give them the opportu'
nifty to work out the reduction of taxes,
which reduction is SO necessary because OF
the stringency Of the times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
DUE WEST ITEMS.

Due West, Dec. 9th., 95.
Mrs. C. D. Haddon returned to Due West
after a,pleasant visit to friends and relatives
in Troy. Her father accompanied her.
Mrs Idle Steward Of Anderson spent iew
days with her mother, Mrs. Jane Todd last
Miss Lena Pressnell OF Atlanta. Ca, will re.
main sometime with her sister Mrs. John
The family of Mr.. F. V. Prltt are all up
Mrs. A. p. Holcombe has gone to Aboeville.
Births-Dec. 3rd, 10 Mrs: M. q. Donnalo 9
daughter. To Mrs. James Todd Oct 29th,
son. ,,,.
The Misser. Armstrong Of Tennessee are
visiting their sister IN Due West, Mrs. u. b
Ellis. .o,-,
1t looks as II the measles are going TO take
the country by storm. We have good many
cases in the township, but none at present 10
the town.
The execution of Tom Peterson by Sheriff
Nance was complete in every detail,
Trial Justice Hollingsworth married couple
last week No cards.
Mrs. A. l.. Brunson of Edgefield who has
been visiting friends in the country, returned
home Saturday.
Cotton seed brought 20 cts in Honea Path
Saturday.
Preparations are being made to open up the
Ellis house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Energetic Young Editor.

Miss Mary Hemphill. during her fathers
absence, conducted the Medium in most ex-
cellent manner. She manifests tact, ability
and adaptabllIty for newspaper work. The
Medium under her management was fully up
to the high standard which 1t has heretofore
maintained. She is we'll qualified for the re-
sponsible duty which she has been dlscnarg'
ing, and we would not be surprised If she
some day conducts newspaper on her own
account. She Is thoroughly competent TO do
60
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Questions which Will Confront Us.

Questions which Will Confront Us.
The heavy taxes to which our town people
are subjected will likely be a matter for indi-
vidual and collective consideration at no dis
tant day. The expression OF dissatisfaction
at recent town meeting was only the enter.
ing wedge.
We do not agree with the kickers at that
meeting in :heir mode of expression, nor do
we approve Of the methods by which they
proposed to accomplish the desired results.
In the first place, we have good board OF
school trustees, and we would not like to see
any one Of them removed from office.
Instead of removing them from office, we
would ask that they be retained in their pres
ent positions.
But we would suggest that we discuss the
issues with them that we let them know our
wishes and then II we cannot agree, or they
will not consent to carry out the will OF the
people, 1t will then be time enough to remove
faithful and efficient public officers. We are
a little community Of homogeneous people
between whom there should exist no hard
feelings, and between whom there should be
no Misunderstanding.
The protests of the kickers at the recent
public meeting were not without merit, and
not without sympathisers In the reforms
which they proposed, though their methods
were bold and impolitc.
Their objection both to the time of having
the election and the manner of advertising
il, was In accord with the demands Of propri-
ETY. and fairness.
The election for trustees should be held al
the close OF the scholastic year, and the new
ly elected trustees should have the right o.
electing the teachers whose terms should be
co-eaual with their own. There can be nc
disputing of this plain sensible, business
proposition.
The kickers objected to the Old board, and
would remove them, because OF the prices
which are being paid to teachers.
This proposition, in our opinion Is not with
ont merit. While the Press and Banne
Yields to no one in admiration, friendship
and respect for our teachers personally, ye
we have no sort OF doubt that teachers can b'
had, who would give satisfaction, at figures
much less than those which are now paid.
we are In error 1t Is true that others think a
we do. and It is but right that our peopl
should meet together and come 10 some un
derstauding about the matter.
Upon further information as to the service
of the janitor, and the manner In Wnlcn III
discharges his duty we are Inclined 10 TN
opinion that there Is not ground for com
plant in the pay which is given to him.
The number OF teachers was objected 10 o!
the kickers. We are inclined to the opinion
that there is not need for a greater numbe
this year, than there was employed last year
The greatest imposition from which th'
people have suffered is In the matter Of chang
ING school books. There is seldom any neces
slty for this change except because OF th'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
The Hog Question.

Upon reflection the Board Of Health has
modified its order as to hogs in the city OF
Abbeville.
The hog will be regulated-not extermi-
mated.
We believe the Board Of Health did right in
modifying its order. The hog, though, is a
menace 10 public health, If not properly reg
ulated, and we hope that the Board OF Health
will relax none of Its determination to pre-
serve the health of the town, and will see
that the hog does not become nuisance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
LONG CANES AND SHORT STOPS.
Personal Paragraphs by the Score
Sunday School and Expeditions.

Long Cane, s. c., Dec. 8, 1895.
The farmers are all sowing grain.
A crowd OF our young people have gone 10
Miss Minnie Crawford, OF Antreville, is WIS.,
ling her sister, Mrs. w. E. Hagan.
Mr.. Jesse Gordon has been sick all fall with
a rising on his leg.
Miss Laura Nance, of Abbeville, spent
THANKSGIVING day with Miss Eppie WiDn.
Mr Joseph Campbell and mother, Of Ander-
son, spent part OF last week with Mr.. NJ. Vi
Smith and family.
The Misses Blackwell, OF Due West. spent
Sunday with Miss Matte and Miss Euphle
Winn. $780,.
Mrs. Laura Ellis Is teaching the Pine Grove
high school.
MIR. NJ. B. Smith went to Pelzer on tnanks 3.
giving to see the new dam, and brought back
some dam rock.
1t seems that everybody Is going to the At
lanta Exposition.
Our Sabbath School is in f1ourishing cordl'
tiop under the management OF Messrs. Llnd-
say and Griffith.
Mr. c. f. Gordon visits Donalds quite often. l..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

We are in the future to have four Justices
of the Supreme Court. We would ike very
mnch to see the Hon. Geo. s. Mower on the
Supreme bench and there is scarcelv ,better
equipped man for the position tn the state
Newberry Herald and News.
The Abbeville delegation will remember
that Mr.. Mower voted steadfastly and persis'
tently against us. He would not be our
choice anyway. Under the circumstance
that Mr.. Mower without cause went against
Abbeville County, all else being evnal. we
would vote for the other man.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
ABOUT CANNED GOODS.
Rules that Should Govern us In Buy.
ing Them.

Iu buying canned goods an eminent pnysi-
that does not show the line OF rosln round the
edge of the solder OF the cap, the same as is
seen on the side OF the can. Reject every can
turer or firm upon IT, as we'll as the company
or town where manufactured. Standards
have all this. When the wholesale dealer Is
ashamed TO have his name on the goods,
fight shy of him. Press up the bottom Of the
can. II decomposition is beginning, the bot
tom will rattle The same as the bottom Oh the
oiler of your sewing machine will do. Ii the
be no rattle in the tin. Reject every tin that
shows any sign OF rust around the cap on the
inside OF the head of the can. If house
keepers are educated on these points, then the
muriate of zinc amalgam will become thing
of the past.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Other Conference Appointments t..

Columbia Female College,. A. Rice, Presi.
dent. ~
Paine Institute-Geo. Williams Walker,
President.
Superintendent Epworth orphanage-G.
H. Waddel.
Wofford Col,ege-Agent and Professor c. B.
Smith.
Students in Vanderbilt-H. J. Cauthen and
g. F. ClarksOn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
w. f. Cross Locals.

New citron at Is cents per pound. ...
Good raisins at pounds for 25 cents. =.
Large raisins, pounds for 25 cents.
Candy, 20 cents per pound, pounds for 25c.
delicious pickles. grated and sliced pine.
apple, 20 cents per can.
pound tomatoes at 10 cents.
Salmon at 10 cents per can. ~.
Best cream cheese at is cents per pound.
Large quantity at reduced price.
A nice line candy for christmas.
W. F.. CROSS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Hangings.

FIVE persons were hanged In this State last
Friday, of course they we're negroes, and per-
haps deserved death, but it is strange that no
white man suffers for murder. w hite men
commit, no doubt, as many or more homi'
cides than negroes, but 1t is very rare thing
TO hear of white man paying the penalty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
The New Constitution.

We publish an installment OF the new Con-
stitution Of the State. Read II carefully Two
or three times, and then lay itaway for future
reference. Every citizen ought 10 read the
Constitution of his own State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
MORNING MARRIAGE.

Miss Sara Kennedy and Mr.. John
X. Hood 10 be United In the Holy
Bonds.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss Sara
Kennedy, daughter Of Mrs. M. E. Kennedy OF
Due West to Mr.. John X. Hood, OF Anderson.
The ceremony will take place on the morn.
ing OF the 10th instant. The bride Is one OF
the best young ladies OF Due West. and the
groom is one of the solid and prosperous
Young men Of Anderson. This marriage Will
have the benediction OF host OF frlends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Stolen or Strayed Blood Hound,

T ARGE BLACK HOUND, white stripe
marked 8. P. NJ, and chain about six feet
long. Thoroughbred blood hound. VIII pay
liberal reward Tor 1t. w. 81. MADDOX,
December II, 1895, At. HeardmOnt, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Charity.

Divines can say but what themselves believe;
Strong proof they have, but not demonstra'
tive;
For were ali sure all sides would then agree,
And faith itself be lost in certainty.
To live uprghtly, then, Is sure the best
To save ourselves, and not to damn the rest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Mule Stolen.

IN last Saturday night was stolen from q
~ horse rack on the public square, q dark
sorrel horse mule, Is hands high, with the let.
up we'll. In medium condition. Liberal re.
ward will be paid for his recovery.
Dec. 4, 1895, II GILLIAN BROS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Buy your good things for Christmas from
A. NJ. Hill & Sons. -
What Is Christmas without fruit cake and
at A. NJ. Hill & Sons. .
Best bran Of mince meat at A. NJ. Hill &
Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

The Market.
Owing to the wet weather, but little cotton
was brought to town this week. Market clos.
ing at ~ cents for middling. An extra arti.
Gle would bring fraction more.
The cotton shipments to date are Z, $50 bales,
against 6,742 bales on the same date last year.
Cotton Seed.
Since the rise in price great quantities OF
cotlon seed has been brought to market. One
day last week the price went up to II or IL
cents, but now seed sells at Is cents bushel,
or half cent pound.
The rise in the price of oil mill products
will be OF great benefit to oil mill. Mr..
Smiths good luck, 1t seems, will stick TO him.
He has an immense stock OF goods on hand,
and the rise in price will likely send oil mill
stock booming.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

If you want a watch that keeps time or
your old one repaired in first cIass style, go 10
r. c. Bernau, the jeweler.
THE fields Of cotton now look black anu
desolate The cotton is all picked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Pianos and Organs Will be Closed
ont Cheap for Cash.

| Hill & Cochran have changed their pase
and can now be found at the Rosenberg
Halr' on the corner near the Episcopal church
where they will be glad TO serve the pubic.
| Call on Mr.. Jas. A. Fill at A. M. Hill q Sons
and you will be supplied In the "musical
| line"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Lost.

T OST-one black hound, while breast and
IL red feet, red around eyes, with white line
down nose. Any Information will be paid
for. H. B. LIVINGSTON.
Dec. 10, 1895, II Heardmont, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Bananas! Fifty punches TO arrive for
Christmas. Call and get supplied at A. M.
Hill b Sons.
Big lot of oranges, Malaga grapes, raislns
and nuts on hand to arrive this week nj A. NJ.
Hill & Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Costa Rica coffee. Come and see something
fine at 25c a paund. Abbeville Supply 20.
Home.knit stock Ing at loo pair. Aboeville
Supply Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Wood for Sale.

HAVE a lot of WOOD, PINE and OAK
l. for sale at $3.50 cord. or 75c load Of 6
half cord. Orders left at the store of w. Joe
Smith d Sons, or given to my driver Sam Ad
ans, will be filled promptly.
Dec. 4, 1895, II AMOS B. MORSE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Lost, Stolen or Strayed,
A BLACK HORSE MULE, with whit e
IA stripes on sides. Liberal reward paid for
return or information. ID. MOORE
Cokesbury, 8. =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
VALUABLE
LAND I'OR Said,
Six Hundred Acres in
Cokesbury Township.

l. WILL offer for private sale q farm Of SIX
HUNDRED ACRES III Cokesbury township
in fine state OF cultivation. The whole
place was sown in COW peas this year. Tur.
key creek runs through the land. The place
is well improved, on it is a DWELLING
HOUSE of EIGHT ROOMS, tenant houses.
and a good we'll Of water. It is within one
mile of Walnut Grove Baptist church. Good
schools near. Within five miles OF railroad
com mmunication. -.
VIII be sold on terms OF three years with
mortgage of the premises and otherwise Sc
cured.
MRS. SARAH A. AGNEW,
Riley P. O., Abbeville Co., g. G.
Nov. 81, 1895, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Comparative Statement.
SHIPMENTS OF COTTON FROM ABBEvILLE.
For the convenience OF the reader we give
the total shipments for the years and months
as indicated below:
-..a -. ,ooo ,oo, ,ooo 1000 1oos
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

New lot outings. Splendid patterns. Alb
beville Supply Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
sEyERING TENDER RELATIONS.

The life OF Methodist preacher is indeed
not an easy one, and Is filled with disappoint'
ments, heart aches and good d-bye's. DR.. Bays
and family who have been with US for three
years are soon to break the ties of friendship
and love. and leave for Charleston. where Dr.
Bays will have charge OF Bethel church. II is
with deep regret that we will bid these dear
people good-by! We wish them God
speed on their Journey, and happy home In
the city to which they CO.
Judge MCGOWAN, Mrs. w. G. MCGOWAN and
Mrs. s. NJ. w. Smith are visiting friends IN
Charleston. They went down to the city
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
Formulation Of the World.
NORFOLK. VA.

4NCIsI Ol<Ns a.
To the Bditor OF the Dispatch:
What IS the total population Of the
world. and what per cent. IL males and
what children. Also, what State in the
United States has the largest percentage
OF its population males. and what per
cent. of its population is 1t?
T. c. J..
The best estimate Of the population
of the world gives it as 1,500.O00,0OO. OF
this number, the maies constitute about
% per cent, although this varies greatly
In different countries. In the United
States. for instance, the males consu-
tuted 5l.2l per cent. of the total popula-
don of 1880. this excess of males being
due to immigration.
The effect of emigration upon the pop
ulatjon Of the European continent as
we'll as the United Kingdom, is shown
by the fact that females are uniformly
in excess. In this country also there is
n wide variation among the States and
Territories. females being largely in ex-
cess in the more easterly States, and
males In the more westerly States and
Territories.
The largest percentage OF males in 1850
was found in Montana, where they con-
stituted G6.5 per cent. of its population.
The males also constituted 6il per cent.
in wyoming, 1854 per cent. In Nevada.
6a27 per cent. in Washington. and 6l.Si
per cent. in Arizona.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-13
Fire Department.
RICHMOND. VA.

iNiNiihCANDs %
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please state in your paper II the
Fire Commissioners require the nremen
TO take any oath other than the anti
duelling oath; II So what is said oath?
BY answering above question, you VIII
please a great many
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.
Section Is Of the act creating the Board
of Fire Commissioners. states that the
City Council shall appropriate an
nually, upon the recommendation OF said
board. for the pay-rolls. etc, such sum
OF money as said Council shall deem suf-
fclent for the proper maintenance OF the
Fire and Fire-Alarm Department. pro-
vided the appropriation shall not be re-
duced below the sum appropriated for
the fiscal year OF lSa-'SS, and which was
1886
Section 4 prescribes the term for which
"a fireman is appointed TO be three
years and the commissioners have re-
quested every person connected with
the department to sign paper relieving
them from any personal responsibility In
case any Council should see lit to re-
duce the appropriation (Which has been
increased nearly 30 per cent? to sum
less than that In effect at the time OF