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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Conscience In n Dog.

Bran, our big dog, showed himself
conscience-striken on one occasion.
We were staying at Yarmouth and
Bran, who was allowed perfect liberty,
was lost for one entire day |! At mig ht
lust before the house was shut up, he
made his appearance. Being met at
the hall door, he was rebuked and his
offered paw not taken.
His nightly resting-place was cellar,
where lie had comfortable straw
couch provided for him, and his usual
custom was to run down stairs imme-
diately to his bed and supper; but on
this evening he remained at the top OF
the stairs and cried and whined pite-
ously. Presently my brother said,
"You must come and make it up with
Bran, or the poor fellow will cry there
al nightW Accordingly, we opened
the door, and one by one shook Bran's
paw in sign of forgiveness, whereupon
he quietly walked down stairs, and
after eating his supper with avidity,
curled himself up on the straw and
went 10 sleep.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
His Club Endorse Him.

Whereas. Hon. d. H. MaGill is announced
az a candidate for reelection to the House oi
Democratic primary, and whereas, he has
faithfully and ably served the people of this
county for the past four years, and whereas
IL is Of supreme Importance that men OF leg
islative experience as we'll as men otherwise
qualified, should be elected, therefore be IL;
Resolved, by the Hodges Democratic Cup
that the candidacy of the Hon. ID. II. MaGlll,
he and the same is, hereby unanimously en-
dorsed
That Hon. ID. II. MaGlll is commended to
the voters of Abbeville county as one who
has reflected credit on him self and his
people. ,,
Has made prominent and Influential leg.
islator, and who will reflect further credit II
reelected.
Further, that the Medium and the Press
and Banner, the Greenwood Journal, and
the Mccormick Times, be requested TO pub
liSh the foregoing.
II. fl. Hughes, Pres.
l. NJ, Leith Secty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
The State Campaign.

The State campaign progresses and the Peo'
pie have great reason to be disgusted.
The candidates for United States Senator
have been very aggressive toward John Gary
Evans, and he in return has been equally dis
agreeable to his assalants-Duncan and Earle
At Florence last Thursday, Judge Earle
struck Evans for an offensive remark and
Evans returned the blow with vlgor. By
ISLANDERS interfered and stopped the fight at
this point.
Watts and Richbourg apply the worst cpl
thets to each other. Rchbourg charges Watts
with drunk keness and Watts charges Rich
bourg with making money by assignments.
And SO 1t is our State campaigners are max.
ing spectacl of themselves, and disgusting
the people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Wednesday, July 20, 1896.
RridginS LeSSIY'S Greek.

BY omission of the printer to put the sigma
ture to the piece in reply to an. ;. u. Inc
Press and Banner gets credit for piece
which-except the heading-was written
neither by the editor nor Capt. Lyon.
This newspaper desires to be fair and just tc
all. The editor is not interested in the esec
tion or defeat of any candidate, and we hope
to SO act that each and all will be friendly te
the paper, whether elected or defeated.
Perhaps we should have been more dlscree'
than to have put in the heading these words
"No man tit 10 be Supervisor would bridge
Lessly's Creek" The thought never occurred
that any officer in the conscientious discharge
of his duty would put the County to the eN'
pense OF bridging that little stream as long a.
other streams were in so much more need VI
bridges. -, An.
In the incorporate limits of the city Vi Az
we have two little streams ABOUT lhe ei"0
of Lessly's Creek, which are dangerous VI
impassable at times, but no one has Saiu d
word about bridging them.
On the road toward Greenwood few miles
from the city, is creek that needs brloglng
much more than Lessly's creek.
Norris creek, on the road to Nerdery, three
and-a-half miles from the city, needs brldg-
ing.
Bridge across Little River are badly needed
A bridge across Long Cane at the Dendy
Bridge has been needed for many years.
, The rule has been TO put up low bridge
across the stream, which Is generally
washed away by the first freshet, and then
q long time follows in which there is no
way to cross the stream at that place. When
the water is high 1t is deep across the wide
bottoms and persons cross that bottom al
great peril, even though the bridge Is not
covered with water.
We might 60 on and enumerate the need OF
bridges indefnitity, but we only cite some
instances where there is greater need OF
bridges than across Lesley's Creek which, In
fact, Is a very small stream. This city mas
practically lost the business OF the people be-
yond Long Cane because OF the lack OF a good
crossing Of the stream at Dendy's Bridge, and
the people have quietly submitted TO the
neglect, but, as far as we know we never be-
fore heard OF the need OF bridge across
Lessly's Creek, though 1t Is possible that such
bridge is greatly needed.
While we are not interested in the election
or defeat OF anybody, we think 1t unpre'
cedented that the people Of Abbeville county
should blame County officer for the exist
ence of law. The little Peanut Legislature
was presumed to enact laws II any County
officer has usurped the prerogative of that
august body we have not been informed OF
the fact.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

Grape phosphate Is the most refreshing
drinks served at fountains. Cali NJ speed
and try one glass;
See the new lot Of baby carriages oilefeu oy
McDiII & Lyon. Patent wheels, patent brake,
servicablo and durable.
Drink cherry bounce at Speeds.
Call at Speeds and see the finest stationery
ever brought to Abbeville.
Don't let your fruit rot, but put u up Win
that preserving preparation at Speeds.
propose to keep up my stock OF corn, hrai,;
hay, flour, sugar, bacon, moasses ana az
heavy as well as shelf groceries. A lew lresn
home raised oats for sale and want lew
bushels Of COW peas, bring them In to me.
Now IL the time to kill files. Get a boz of
tang lefOot from Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Vegetable Salad.

This is an excellent method of using
the remnants of vegetables left from
dinner of the day before-the half a
dozen slices of boiled potatoes and
onions, the saucerful of beans or green
peas. Slice the potatoes and onions,
and heap all the vegetables together
upon the leaves of letture. Pour over
them either mayonaise or q French
dressing. Almost any cold vegetable
may find place in this salad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
A word TO Correspondents.

Don't" puff" sermon. Don't say it was
fine; it was eloquent, and so forth. The
preacher does not need praise from laymen.
If you want to compliment the preacher re-
produce some Of his best Ideas in short form.
But no sterotyped pufTs, if you please.
Don't give base ball much of showing, If
any at all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
SCHOOL LIBRARY.
The Graded school Library-IIOw to
BecOme u Member.

During the past year considerable number
of books were added to the school library. 1t
now contains about three hundred volumes =
a pood foundation for a splendid library.
In order to increase the library fund and tc
extend the benefits OF the library 10 persons
membership cards have been issued and loI
the fee of one dollar yoar any one may pe
come q member of the Library Club, with the
privilege of using the books during that titne
Miss Winton Parks or Miss Bessie Edwards.
The library is open every Friday afternoon
from $50 TO I. Any one wishing 10 inspect
the books are invited TO do so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Locals &. II. Hammond & Co.

Natures nap Is over. 1t has awakened
from It's winter sleep and put on It's spring
garb. Men and women are like nature. foI
they also need spring clothing. TO start nj
the bottom. they cannot do better than buy q
patr of j. B. Lewis Co.'S Wear.Resisters
Shoes that Messrs G.. p. Hammond & Co. are
selling. They have u complete line OF all the
latest spring les.
Ian busters In all styles at C. p Hammond
& Co.
See those beautif full slippers at G. Z. Ham.
mond & Co. Drew Selby Co.'S make.
We are working to please you. Making
harness at low prices and we want To zee you
C. =. Hammond d. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
directed In the above-stated case, l will sell TO
the highest bidder, at public auction. WITHIN
the legal hours of sale, at Abbevilie Court
House. South Carolina. on Monday the third
(3rd) day OF August, A. D. 1896. all the right,
title and interest OF Jesse s. MCGEE In the fol-
lowing described property, TO wit: All that
tract or parcel Of land, situate, lying and be-
ing In Cokesbury township, Abbeville Coun-
ty, State Of South Caroline known as the a1e a1e
Hundred and Fifty (25O) acres; more or less.
and bounded by lands of L. r. Blackwell,
Lucy ]. Mars, s. G. Merriman, j. IL. Bramlett'
and others.
Also, all the right, title and Interest. OF
Michael B. MCGEE In the following described
property, to witt: All that trac! or parcel oi
land, situate, lying and being In Cokes6ury
township, In the County of Abbeville. State
of South Carolina. containing One Hundred
and Forty.Four Q4D acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands Of S. o. Harvey, DIS. JONES'
II. c. Henderson and others.
Levied on and to be sold az the property OF
Jesse McGee and Michael b. MCGEE to satisfy
the aforesaid Execution and costs.
Terms-Cash. F.W. r. Nance.
July l3, 1896. Sherin AooeViile TO-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

WI Rullock. Abbcviles efficient Clerk of
Court was In town this week circulating
among his friends and lookiD after his poll.
tical fences. Mr.. Bullock Is one OF the most
popular aud efficient officers AnDeVllle
county ever had, and we believe 1t Is the gen
eral sentiment of the people of the county
that he shall be retained in ottice.-McCor-
mick Times
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
IIaddOn's Locals.

New patterns in organdies and dimity-Just
the stuff for summer, at Haddon's.
GG inch white organdie, at Haddon's.
White silk parasos at Haddon's.
oG inch gloria silk paragon frame parasols
81, at Haddon's.
Fast black hose Mt liaddons.
Tan hose for infants, children and ladies. at
Haddons
SINNERS, Slippers We are closing one or
two lines of slippers regardless OF the cost, al
Haddons.
If YOU have a little cash to spend these hot
dnys' lust 20 to IIaddon's, and you VIII Dc
surprised at the amount OF goods you can
purchase for little money at Haddons.
Zepbyr ginghams makes a nice waist and
washes well. We are still closing our entire
line of this beautiful goods at Ia cents, at
IIaddon's.
A good 36 inch Sea Island homespun cents
at Haddon's.
Get our prices on 50 inch bleeched home
spun by the bolt, at Haddon's.
All grades of bleeched and brown home'
spuns, at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
The State of South Carolina
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
PROBATE COURT.

Citation for Letters Of Administration.
by r. E. HILL. ESQ.,. JUCGE OF PROBATE
WHEREAS, John w. Hampton has made
w suit TO me, to grant him Letters OF Ad-
ministration cumestamento anne3o ol me
Estate and effects OF Frances Hampton, late
OF Abbeville County, deceased.
These Are Therefore, to cite and admonish
ali and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Frances Hampton, deceased that they
be and appear before me, in the Court OF Pro
bate, to he held at Abbeville G. H.. on Thurs
day the 9th day OF August, 1896, after puollca
tion hereof, at II o'clock In the. forenoon 10
show cause II any they have, why the SAID
Administration should not be granted.
- Glyen under my hand d Ia1 and sea, ,a ,Sa OF
- wear of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety.six and in the l2Oth year
of American Independence. ,ooo
the Press and Banner and the Court House
door for the time required by law; r,,
Judge OF Probate.
July %, 1896, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

At my fountain you can get NIL the latest
drink. Speed.
In this week another bale OF Tue pest luli
yard wide sea island homespun ever offered
at retail SC q yard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Fire at PelZer.

The cotton in Warehouse No. q, at pelzer
was found to be on fire early yesterday morn
Ing. The damage by water is said 10 have
been greater than the loss by fre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

Bruce has opened first class Cafe, where
you can get your meals at all hours.
Bruce has ice cream at all hours.
The incest Ice cream can always be had at
Bruces'.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
Sherifs Sale.
July %, 1896, II

r. E. Hill, as Judge Of the Court OF Probate e
for Abbeville County, against William +.
MCGEE, Michael B. MCGEE and Jesse s. Nc
(,ea-ESecutiOn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For Treasurer.

Thanking the public for Its generous sup
port In the past, hereby announce myself ~
candidate for reelection as Treasurer OF Alb
beyille County, subject 10 action OF the DEM
]. r. Blake, Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

We are authorized TO announce Mr.. Thos L.
Moore as q candidate for Clerk OF the Court of
AbbeviIle county, subject to The action OF the
nem0cro ic Drlinuries
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For Auditor.

We are authorized 10 announce T. P. Mill
ford as q candidate for the Office Of County
Auditor, subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

We are authorized to announce w. r. Bull
lock as candidate for re- election to the office
oil Clerk OF the Court Of Abbevile county,
subject to the action OF the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For Clerk of Court.

We are authorized to announce ]. d. Car
vile rs q candidate for County Auditor, SUBJ
lect To the Uemocratic primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

We are authorized TO announce w. W. Brad.
ley as a candidate for reelection TO the Office
or Auditor of Abbevile county, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

We are authorized to announce R. r. Hemp
hill as q candidate for election to the office OF
Clerk OF the Court OF Abbeville county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For Supervisor.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of County Supervisor, subject u
the action OF the democratic primary.
q. N. Nickles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For School Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce DIR. E. Fl. Ed
wards as a candidate for School Commission
er, subject to the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce w. I. NIL.
ford as a candidate for reelection to the office
of School Comissioner, subject 10 the action
of the Democratic primaries.
We ere authorized to announce W. A. LA.
NIER as q candidate for School Com mission.
er, subject TO the Democratic primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29
For Solicitor.

1 hereby announce myself as candidate
for reelection to the office OF Solicitor OF the
Eighth Judicial Circuit OF South Carolina,
subject to the action OF the Democratic party
in the primary election. NJ. F. ANSEL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
so,,cur TO ANNOY MR.. CARLISLE.

Chicago, April ls-At the close OF Mr. Carlisle S
address .ast night, Colonel ]. c. Roberts, a Popust
leader Of Chicago. arose and attempted 10 ask the
Secretary II he In 1875 did not denounce the demon
a,,v,t,on NJ silver as 1.-The most gigantic crime OF
this or any other age? Before he could finish his
question the Colonel was seized by couple OF po-
lice officers and elected from the hail.
The Roberts fasco not the only enort OF the
,.a. s,,ver,tes to annoy Mr. Carlisle and defeat the
objects Of the meeting. While the house was filling
nm messenger boys went through the aisles DIS
trIbutng envelopes purportIng to contain an omcai
proclamation from the CHIEF ofncers Oh Tue ,aoo
go. ~ the United States" ndQrsing free silver,
although the alleged proclamation has been repudl-
a,sd nv most of the labor leaders whose names are
attached to IT, The envelope also contained the io'-
lowing card ,..,,.
devoted to the free coinage Of silver AZ tns AVG
~ "a IA was suddenly converted In lesS 70 uns sS;s
standard in order to secure seat IN ~ ham
Cabinet He comes here fresn iro" .n tel, the
,a, ,ahIes Of the Wall Street gold bugs 70 teh VIC
Idle and starving workinSmen OF chicago no" sH@s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
MIR. GARRISON ON THE SITUATION.

MIX. ClIARkSON ON IHE SlIOAIlON
James s. Clarkson arrived in New-York last even
Ing and had considerable to say the Presidential
question.
mo one will be nominated on the first BALLOT.
predicted the Iowa prophet confidently There will
be 10 contested seats In the st. Louis Convention.
and 1t Is more than probable that the nomination
may hinge on these contests. Who will be nomi-
mated Is still uncertain
Mr.. Clarkson said that to his mind the most i'm
portant recent development to be found In the
attitude OF the German newspapers In Wisconsin.
Illinois and Missouri which. he declared had grown
anxious about Major McKinley's record on sound
money" THE great Issue this year." Quoth Mr..
Clarkson, will be sound money. The Germans OF
the West want the best money they can get This Is
getting to be more and more important every day
OF the canvass As the chances OF the Democrats
declaring for free silver increase the Importance OF
the Republicans declaring for sound money also In
creases."
Mr.. Clarkson repeated this sentiment several
times. and then said that any Republican candidate
good enough protectionst for this campaign
The Iowa politician seemed likely to persuade HIM
self that protection would not cut much OF hgure
In the coming campaign He gave out list OF
about six delegates in different parts OF the coun-
try who ne said, had been claimed for Mckinney.
but In reality against him. This snort list
gave Mr.. Carkson much satisfaction. Bets were
being made in Washington before he LEFT, he said
that Mckinley would not be nominated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
THE DAY OCCUPIED BY SPEECHES FROM MEssRs.


MORRILL,. GRAY AND Hill.
Washington April Ex-senator Gray Oem.. Del)
finished his argument to-day against the right OF
Mr. Dupont to the vacant seat In the Senate from
,ha State Of Delaware. The case then went over
IN some future day. and the resolution offered by
Mr. PETER pop. Kan) for an investigation into
tho facts and circumstances connected with the
recent bond issue was taken up. Mr.. Hill opposed
tho resolution in a speech which lasted nearly
,bree hours. and which he had not finished when
Tho Senate. at $50 D. m. adjourned until Monday.
After the routine morning business Mr.. NORTH
Ren. VIZ. who celebrated his eighty sixth oirth.
necessity of a new building for the National Mu u,
senm II was not, he said. dime museum u
0rofesoue objects, but museum wnicn onere.
without money and without price wonue,ir W. a..
fractions by It's rare specimens. The several STATS
were represented In 1t by great variety Oh cono
tributions OF especial interest In an there W.
4O6 910 specimens many OF almost priceless Va,us
4 register OF visitors had been Kept TOT tne iast
nine years and numbered 3.fi.Ob-an average VI
A. The close of Mr.. Morrils remarks the PHI I1r
the new museum building was placed on the ca'
endar A suggestion was made by MI HoaI tI.eP.
Nasal to compliment the Senator from .ermon'
nv the Immediate passage Of the bill, put Nj. NOT
rill preferred to have II placed on the caienuaI
saving that ne would offer II as an amendment u
the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
THE PROSPECT OF ADJOURNMENT.

LEADERS OF THE HOUSE THINK THE DUPONT
CASE SHOULD BE DECIDED AT ONCE
Washington, April ls (speciaD.-Leaders Of the
majority in the House OF Representatives are not
inclined to believe that this session Of Congress will
be protracted beyond June /. on account OF the In
ability of the Senate to dispose OF the Dupont case
before that date. They seem to be OF the opinion
that there is no need OF devoting more time to the
consideration Of that case. nasmuch as every Sena-
tor has made up his mind and Is ready to vote
or course. the title OF Senator to seat In Con-
sress is something far more sacred and important
than that Of a Representative-say. ten times as
sacred and important-and. therefore, comparison
based on the action OF the respective bodies IN re-
spect TO disputed titles may appear-o Senators at
least-to be wholly Irrelevant. not to say shockingiy
improper; And yet there are persons In Washington
Iasn and inconsiderate enough to call attention 10
the fact that while tine Senate has been dawdling
over the Dupont case the House Of Representatives.
mas considered and finally disposed OF no fewer than
fourteen contestedelection cases, and decided them
mea, manner ma which has been approved by the ,udg
hnd o. impartial and fairminded members OF tnat
mIdSls r af Of party Moreover before tne
csnto cleared It's docket with perhaps single ex
Ssp.1oW OF ire thrty-odd election contests which
were penang when Congress assembled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
BRADLEY FIRST. THEN MKINLEY.


KENTUCKY WILL CAST COMPLIMENTARY 'olE
FOR HER GOVERNOR.
Louisville. April lS-Governor Bradley had th'nss
all his own way in the Republican ConVeh,io" '"'S
morn,ng A few minutes after getting down to
,,nas ,,o convention almost unanimously In
dorsed his candidacy for President, and instructor
tho deIerates-at-large to vote for him, WIN MI
Kinley second choice . 400
The adjourned session was caiied 10 olue. o. ~
A. m Judge V. S. Deming and State i"ape
w Lester OF Whitley, were chosen eiec''i' io' VIZ
State at large The report OF the Co"'i"i'',e
pesoutions was read and adopted almost ny
u,rnous vote The free and unlimited coinage OF
silver s strongly dsapproved and an unquaiihed oe
laration made for the gold standard VIII" '
legislation as will keep silver and paper n'o".' o''
equal terms of value with gold The usual 'haorse-
nept ia given Protection. Bradley Is indorseu ioi
President as follows: -, cov-
Believing In the ayaiaolisy s"I Presidential can
didate mindful OF the splendid state vcts tnow
his poua nj his Views on
taTif questions and confident that ms ,h Electoral
WIN secure entmck~ and other Southern States we
declare him choice for the Presioenoy .niion as
seeeates from the state large to the next "a
tional Republican Convention 10 caS. IN tho event
NJ nm , as name being Withdrawn from before the o.
Louis Convention, and ne ceases her votes for the
men IHvy Mckinley the great friend OF Protec-
ton so long as his name shah re'''''"
convention. ,,>,,., ,orcsa
samuel Roberts leader Of the Mckinney o.. .'
said that his side was perfectly satished WIN 'n'
result. second instructions being all tney some Of
A eah, was only made on Bradley because sohe co. %
his supporters tried to knock Mckinley out OF Sec
ond Instructions. ...u. tho State at large
me National Republican Convention were e eiece-
ed: n j. Deboe. Crittenden County: RoT Frank,in
ham Madison COUNTY icoored ra paVess County