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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
PASSING OF THE GYPSY.
Romany Ryes Gradually Disappearing
From the Haunts OF Men.

From the Haunts of Men.
The gradual disappearance and extino.
ton Of that picturesque vagabond, the
genuine, simon pure gypsy, has caused
much comment, but the reason for the dy-
ing out of the old race Is somewhat diff
cult to find. There are probably more
rowing, wandering vagabonds in tho world
today than ever before, but real Romany
is seldom found even in England, where
he formerly f1ourished. In this country
real gypsies were never numerous and are
today less so than ever before. They are
occasionally met with, but the bands are
either very small, or are composed of horse
trading scamps and fortune telling "fa'
kris, " who have not q drop of the Romany
blood in their veins.
In the old days the gypsy impressed him.
self and his personality on the literature
and the art of the countries In which ne
roamed. 1t was poor novel that did not
introduce q gypsy fortune teller, and
poor play that did not have at least one
child stolen by gypsies, while the artists
fairly reveled in studies and sketches OF
eypsy maidens. But the gypsies Of today
do not indulge in any child stealing pro-
clivities, although they occasionally make
a "bluff" at telling fortunes. AS for the
children, they usually have enough of their
own not to bother their heads and risk
their liberty by stealing those Of other
people.
A band Of gypsies which appeared In the
province of Quebec the other day actually
tried to sell their own children, arguing
that times were so poor that they were nc
longer able to provide for the little ones.
So it can readily be seen that the day Of
the gypsy is past. II he ever had any USE
fulness, he has long ago outlived it,
Troy Times.
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Sad Case.

A little girl went with her mother to see
q lady Who was an assiduous collector OF
china, and in whose parlor were cabinets
filled with her trophies, besides odd plates
and dishes, bearing indisputable marks OF
age, which hung In conspicuous places on
the walls.
The child sat quietly during the long
CALL and while her mother and the china
collector talked of matters Of mutual in
terest she looked about her with big, Won
dering eyes.
Mamma" she said thoughtfully as she
was getting ready for bed that night,
"don't you feel sorry for poor Mrs. Haskell
without any kitchenP"
"Without any kitchen. childf What do
you mean?" asked her mother.
"Why, didn't you seer" asked the little
girl In tone of great surprise. "She has
to keep all her dishes In the parlor. -
Philadelphia Record.
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l.. w, Whites Locals.

have some fine bargains this week. Great
reduction in silks for waists. Call and see
them. 1 have also reduced the price OF silk
striped challies to l5c per yard. Former price
Is cents. These are very desirable goods an q
great bargain at the price at which they are
now offered.
Just received another bale OF that yard wide
Sea Island unbleached homespun at cents
yard.
Bleached homespuns of all grades from 5
cents to 10 cents yard. Also good line OF
full width sheetings.
have at last succeeded in getting the very
article needed for covering buggy umbrellas.
It is a heavy cloth one yard wide and in four
coors, slate, green, blue and brown. The sup
ply will not last long. Call at once.
Remember my brand OF black hose "Our
Leader" when in need of anything of this
kind. Price 20 cents pair, good value even
at 25 cents.
l have just received another supply OF 40
inch buggy umbrellas. Prices lower than ev-
er before.
am receiving new goods every week. 1
expect 10 keep up my stock all through the
summer. Any one In need OF goods can al
In order TO make room for my fall stock.
from this time / will offer great bargains In
ready-made clothing. Persons in need OF
goods In this line will find II to their interest
to look at my bargains.
offer for sale very choice and well select
ed stock Of floor mattings and rugs. The
styles are beautiful and the prices low ,n,,
l.. w. WHITE.
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Amos B Morse Locals.

have keg of fine cucumbers for pickl
that will sell for the next 30 days at 3.4 cent
piece. Housekeepers take note.
Just in q nice lot of fresh salmon, lunch
tongue. Clipped beef white fish In barrel &c.
ASK for worcestershire sauce, duckear salad
dressing tomato ketchup chow.choW pick
at the store or Amos B. Morse.
Fine canned peaches at Is and 70 cent can
An elegant lunchen dish. armons lunch
tongue.
Celluloid starch is something new ior
laundry purposes. Everybody who has wash
ing TO do or be done should post themselves
In regard to It.
Celuloid starch is easily prepared, requires
no cooking and gives the very best results.
Ask Amos B. Morse for celluliod starch try
IL once and you will want 1t again.
A new lot buggy umbrellas and parasols In
this week.
Straw hats, straw hats, straw hats! Come
and get one.
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Locals Amos b. Morse.
"Dove" brand California hams.
"Dove" brand breakfast bacon.

"Dove" brand California hams.
"Dove" brand breakfast bacon.
| "Goldene" or "Gold Dust" in small pack
ages. SC or two for SC. A great cleanser and In
convenient shape.
"Clairette" soap, six for 25c. Equals octa.
gon in quality and beats 1t In quantity.
All sizes of "Terrells" improved sweeps,
latter part OF the week. This valuable cheap
sweep is carrying the day.
Another lot of fancy lemons In today.
See here! The preserving season is almost
here and 80 am right along with 1t, and Of
ferlng you 10 pounds OF granulated sugar for
81. Fruit Jars and Jelly glasses at prices IN
the reach OF every buyer.
IS pounds Of preserving granulated sugar
onlySl
25 pounds OF good rice 81.
dozen cans pound tomatoes 81.
12 3.pound cans grated pineapple, splendid
for favoring and cooking, $l.25.
Icre cream freezers 81 so, sl.75. 81 and on up.
but not too high for any size. These are the
best standard freeZers.
Poultry wire by the roll, $50 lineal feet very
cheap, or cut In any desired length. -.
Another lot of croquet sets. You should get
one for the little folks.
Barbed wire the best four point, galvanized,
and staples for putting 1t up.
Lemons always on hand. also fresh candles
and crackers.
Fly FANS fly fans, fly fans. Don't let the files
bother you at table or mapping.
A fresh lot Of hammocks just received.
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GEORGE WAsHINGToN MURRAY, the eolorea
man who spoke 10 the negroes IN AopeVI.Ie
last year, has been seated In the House OF he
presentatives in place Of Col. Elliott. Murray
being now the only negro In the Congress OF
the United States.
MISS DAISY MAXWELL, a charming young
lady from Phoenix, Is visiting Mr.. I. s.
Berfoot. Miss Daisy Is the daughter OF Mr..
Hugh Maxwell and sister Of our townsman
Mr.. J. l.. Maxwell.
MISS HATTIE BERFooT enter tanned few OF
her friends last n ight In honor OF her cousin
Miss Daisy Maxwell. After social time Ice
cream and cake were served. All had de
lightfuliime.
MR.. ALLEN SMITH. JR, left yesterday af'
ternoon for Davidson. n. c., where he will at.
tend the commencement exercises OF
Davidson college. He expects 70 return sat
urday.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS will sell Ice cream
in Captain Whites yard on Friday evening,
beginning at halfpast six O'Clock.
Go to Bruce's-he Is prepared to board and
lodge you court week.
Go to Bruce's for good pure Ice cream.
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Kerr's Locals.

To arrive this weak, lace cover lor parasols,
extra parasols and all parts for baby carriages.
j. D. Kerr.
We will have the following in in about ten
days: jointless fancy and cotton map Japan
ese mating In rolls In and 10 foot length,
colors. walnut, mahogany and oak. moquito
canopies. etc. j. D. Kerr.
See our lot of easles, pictures, shades, and
curtain rods In oak and enamel finish.
j. D. Kerr.
See our 24x24 inch polished oak table at sl.5O
The cheapest thing on earth for the money.
J.D. Kerr.
We have the best bed spring on earth for
the money, sold exclusively by us and guar
anteed by the manufacturers for five years.
Plenty OF them now in use and can furnish
more testimonials. If You are not satisfied
money refunded. J. d. Kerr.
We are selling mattresses. Why? Because
we give you-the best mattress for the money.
Our line contains hair, husk and cotton and
straw is complete. Give US your order;
j. D. Kerr.
II you have a picture you want framed or
one enlarged bring it to us. Satisfaction guar
anteed. j. d. Kerr.
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A. N. Hill & Sons Locals.

Keep your horses, cows. sheep and hogs
healthy by using our "International Stock
Food, =" which is aleo q sure prevention OF hog
cholera. feeds for one cent. Only 80 cents
package.
Poultry fanciers will greatly enhance the
value Of their poultry birds, increasing large
ly the production OF eggs by using our Poul'
try Food. Your young chicks Will be STRONG
and vigorous. Only IS cents package. IL il
also sure prevention and cure for cholera.
II you value the life Of your horse, get q
bottle of DR.. Sloan's Sure Collie Cure.
Try our International Worm Powders fol-
your stock. It will do the work.
We sell DR.. Sloans celebrated Nerve and
Bone Linea mentg-good for man and BEAST
Chill and Fever Remedy, quick cure. condi
tion powders. Every farmer should Keep
such goods on hand, and be ready for any en-
emergency.
Try Silver Pine Healing Oil for any and all
kinds Of cuts, bruises, sprains and sWelllngs
incident TO horse flesh. These goods are fresh
and pure and will do what they claim. Try
them and you will be pleased.
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DU MAURlER's ONE TROUBLE.
Ever Since Youth He Has Been Ihreat
ened With Loss of Sight.

Ever Since Youth He Has Been Threat
ened With Loss of Sight.
, In the course of a talk Du Maurler de-
scribed tragic affair that occurred at tne
Antwerp academy, where he was studying
under De Keyscr and Van Lerius. "It
was on q day in Van Lerius' studio" he
said, THAT the great tragedy OF my life
occurred"
The voice of D1 Maurier, who till then
had been chatting with animation, sud-
denly fell. and over his face came an inde-
fnahle expression Of mingled terror and
anger and sorrow
II was drawing from q model, when
suddenly the girls head seemed to me to
dwindle to the size of walnut. I clapped
INV hand over my left eye. Had I been
mistaken? I could see as we'll as ever.
But when, in its turn, covered my right
eve, 1 learned what had happened. My
left eye had failed me. 1t might be alto
pether lost. 1t was so sudden blow that
| I was as thunderstruck. Seeing my dis
may, Van Lerius came up and asked me
what might be the matter, and when
told him he said that 1t was nothing; that
he had had that himself, and SO on. And
a doctor whom anxiously consulted that
same day comforted me and said that the
accident was a passing one. However, my
eye grew worse and worse, and the fear OF
total blindness beset me constantly.
That was the most tragic event Of my life.
1t poisoned all my existence"
Du Maurier, as though to shake of
troubling obsession, rose from his chair
and walked about the room, cigarette IN
hand.
"In the spring Of 1859 we heard Of a
great specialist, who lived in Dusseldorf,
and we went to see him. He examined
my eyes and said that, though the left eye
was certainly lost, had no reason to fear
losing the other, but that must be very
careful and not drink beer or eat cheese,
and so on. 1t was very comforting to
know that I was not to be blind, but l
have never shaken off the terror of that
apprehension.
"My life was very prosperous one from
the outset in London. I was married In
1868, and my wife and never once knew
financial troubles. My only trouble has
been my fear about my eyes. Apart from
that 1 have been very happy. ."-Westmins,
|
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

You may, by some act, forfeit the
respect of your friends and still retain
respect for yourself. When self re-
spect is lost you are poor indeed.
When prejudice comes in at the
door reason flies out at the window.
The man who waits for better tools
with his hands in his pockets is not
worth the tools he already owns.
Take firm, smooth tomatoes, wipe,
cut in slices half inch thick, dip in
beaten egg, sift over bread crumbs,
season with salt and pepper and fry in
hot butter.
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1o,e Distance Phone Completed.

The Long distance phone Is now ready lor
use at G. p. Hammond Co.'S. store ana you
can now talk to Due West, Donnalds' ionea
Path, Bolton, Anderson, PelZer anu Hreeu, a !,
the public should patronize the line all tney
can. ,.o o,r ,,,ar
chants, especially In the fall as .hey a TaH VII
Street through the Anderson cotton exchange;
IL will also bring Due West closer 10 US and
our merchants is can supply their demands 10
Mr. e p. Hammond has worked hard to
uei nm The line and he wishes Abbeville 10 be
more generally connected. He Is working
for a cheap rate to Greenville, Sparianourg,
Pjckens. Gaffney, and all the up-counuy
factory towns. This Is another added enter
prise TO Abbeville and We hope many more
shall follow
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For Solicitor.

Magill as candidate for reelection 10 the
House of Representatives, subject to the ac.
tion Of the Democratic primary.
For Solicitor.
I hereby announce myself q candidate for
Solicitor OF the Eighth judicial Circuit OF this
State, subject to the Democratic primary cleo
tion. b. M. SHUMAN.
| Geo. E. Prince. Esq, Of Anderson, 8. c..
iicitor Of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the
| Democratic primary.
I 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. M. F. ANSEL.
For School Commissioner.
We are authorized TO announce DR.. E. H. Ed
] wards as candidate for School Commission
! er, subject to the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce w. T. Mil
| ford as a candidate for reelection to the Office
| of School Commissioner, subject TO the action
OF the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce w. A. LA.
NIER as a candidate for School Commission
er, subject TO the Democratic primaries.
For Supervisor.
We are authorized to announce Capt. John
! Lyon as q candidate for reelection TO the Of
flee oil County Supervisor, subject to the ac-
| ton of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized TO announce r. H. ARM
| STRONG as candidate Tor Counsy super
| visor, subject 10 the Democratic primaries
Iannounce myself a candidate for the office
| of Supervisor OF Abbeville county, subject to
/ the Democratic primary. NJ. N. Patterson.
For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce ]. E. Jones
as q candidate for Sheriff Of Abbe7ille coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Democratic
| primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. w. D.
Mann as a candidate for Sheriff OF Abbeville
county. subject to the action OF the Democrat
ic primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. F. w.
r. Nance as a candidate for reelection 10 the
Office OF Sheriff OF Abbeville county, subject
to the action of the Democratic primaries.
For Auditor.
We are authorized to announce T. P. Mill
ford as candidate for the office OF County
Auditor. subject TO the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce W. w. Brad
ley as a candidate for reelection to the once
of Auditor of Abbevile county, subject to the
action of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce J. d. Car
VILE as candidate for County Auditor, SUD-
ject to the Democratic primaries.
For Clerk of Court.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. Thos: l.:
Moore as a candidate for Clerk Of the Court Of
AbbeviIle county, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
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, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce w. R. Bul.
lock as candidate for reelection TO the Office
of Clerk OF the Court of Abbsville county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic pri.
marles,
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Locals c. r. Hammond & Co.

Natures nap is over. 1t has awakened
from its winter sleep and put on It's spring
garb. Men and women are like nature, for
they also need spring clothing. To start at
the bottom, they cannot do better than buy q
patr OF ]. B. Lewis Co.'s "Wear-Resisters'
shoes that Messrs. C. P. Hammond d Co. are
selling. They have complete line OF all the
latest spring styles.
Lap busters in all styles at G. P. Hammond
&c Co.
See those beautiful slippers at C. P. Ham
mond & Co. Drew Selby Co.'s make.
We are working to please you. Making
harness at low prices and we want to see you.
G. p. Hammond & Go.
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l.. w. Whites Locals.

have received large accessions to my stock
OF dry goods during the last week.
1 have recently bought largely bieachet
and unbleached homespuns, bleached and
unbleached sheetings. I have some special
ly good bargains to offer in this line. l have
bleached goods from cen Is a yard to 10 cents
but can give you the best bleaching at
cents you ever bought at that price.
I have a splendid line of table linens
damasks napkins and fringed deylies Ex
anime my stock Of these goods,
Some things that are very cheap.
My bleached homespun at S cents yard.
My sea island homespun at cents yard.
My outings at cents yard.
My white lawn at cents yard.
My ginghans at S cents yard.
My indigo blue prints at 5 cents yard.
l.. w. White.
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The best cream sugar corn 10 cents can at
A. Nj. Hill L. Sons.
Our aromatic black berry cordial is q sure
cure for dlorrhoes at Speeds.
Vichy water Ia good for dyspepsia. heart
bum and all stomach troubles. At Speeds.
Another car load each of the celebrated
Studebaker and Mllburn wagons just receiv.
ed by A. M. Hill & Sons.
Ho; ball players, am ready for you with
balls, bats. mitts, masks, and shoes, come and
see me. A. B. Morse.
Shoes. Do you wear shoes? Then you
should see those shoes at McDavid's. He can
fit you in any kind Of shoe, at any price.
Try him before you buy.
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PUBLIC MEETING.
Preliminary Steps Looking 10 the
Establishment Of Water Works.

A MASS meeting OF citizens was held in the
Court House yesterday evening for the pur.
pose of hearing report OF committee appoint
ed to look in to the water-works systems OF
several live towns In this State and Georgia
Capt. l.. w. White was called to the Chair,
and j. {. Ellis was requested to act as Secre-
tary.
The report of the Committee were exceed.
ingly encouraging aud the meeting Instructed
the Chair to appoint committee OF three to
obtain the necessary signatures OF freeholders
requesting the City Council to order an cleo
tion at as early day as practicable authorlz-
$4,000, for the establishment Of first class
system of water works.
The Chair appointed Judge r. f. Hill, Mr..
James Chalmers and Mr.. A. w. Smith the
Committee to obtain the SIGNATURES.
]. C. Ellis. Secretary.
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McDaYld,a Locals.

A line Of hosiery that can't be beaten in
town.
A good half hose at Sc. A No. half hose,
any color, lOc.
Ladies' hose, black, blue and any other color
you may wish. You should see our ladies l0c
hose.
A pretty line OF ladies and gents handker-
chiefs. See the ladies handkerchief at &c.
Towels from Sc to 25c. The l0c and l5o tow.
els are daisies.
Hats and caps at low figure.
Remember we sell calico at So q yard, also
apron ginghams Sc, and the best dress cling
hams at 6Nc.
A big lot of white homespun, drills, check
homespun, bleaching, &C., all Of which will
sell cheap.
Spool thread 35c dozen.
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Locals w. Joel Smith & Son.

We still have plenty Of straw hats and neg
ligee shirts. Call and be supplied.
We are closing out small lot Of white
vests and gents slippers at about 50 cents on
the dollar. Smith Son.
Bear In mind our "Bull Dog" breeches.
They are the best on earth for workingmen.
Don't forget fruit jars. w. Joel Smith 4
Son can supply you.
"Bull Dog" knee pants are the best for boys;
They will not rip. For sale only by w. Joel
Smith & Son.
We have q very large stock OF A Sea Island
and IL ia going like "hot cakes'' at cents per
yard. 1t is genuine bargain. w. Joel
Smith g. Son.
Fruit lars. Now Is the time to buy fruit
lars, and we have the best. Call and get q
supply. w. Joel Smith & Son.
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Catfish.

Miss Passe-Dear mel One cannot
cross the street without lot OF horrid
men staring at one.
Maud Ethel-They don't look moro
than once, do they, dear9-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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w. +. Cross, Locals.

Dried California peaches.
Heing's prepared mustard.
Dunham's shred cocoanut.
Thurber's sliced pineapple.
Thurber's grated pineapple.
Heing's celery sauce.
Cucumber pickles, lOc per dozen.
A delicious tea at 40c per pound.
Okra and tomatoes, 81 per dozen.
8 ID. can tomatoes, 81 per dozen.
Good starch, SC per pound.
Magnolia hams.
Pure cider vinegar at SOC.
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Not So Very Unexpected.

"Ada dearest Ada, will you be miner"
"Oh, Charles, this Is SO une1pectedl !
You must give me little time"
"How long, darling9'
"Oh, will just call mamma. She Is
waiting in the next room. ."-Fliegende
Blatter.
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CrOss's Locals.

Way Side Inn grated pineapple.
Thurbers sliced pineapple.
Henry's prepared pineapple.
Henry's celery sauce.
Surry pickles, East India pickles.
Salmon 10c per can.
Soda In bulk, lbs. for 25c.
Magnolia hams.
Fancy patent flour In "A and 4S lbs. sacks.
Dried apples at Sc per pound.
The biggest l0c plug Of tobacco In town.
A fresh lot OF candies.
A splendid cake of laundry soap for &c.
Starch, pounds for 25e.
Pork and beans for l0c. w. +. CROSS.
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c. p. Hammond d Co.'s Locals.

IOC6TSs
Call around at c. P. Hammond d Co. and
get q new set OF harness. Lap robes cheap
and saddles way down In prices.
Harness repaired and all parts sold sepa-
rately.
A fresh lot Of gents summer oxfords Just in,
vici kid for only So. See them.
Yours to please, c. P. Hammond Co.
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Attention. Veterans.

SECESSION CAMP No. 4l6. Con federate Vet
Grams, will meet in the Conrt House to.mor
row, Thursday afternoon at O'Clock, llth o.
June, 1896. Delegates 10 the Richnono he
business transacted. w. A. Temp!eton,
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McDill & Lyon have received their second
shipment of baby CARRIAGES, they have them
upholstered in all colors and can suit any.
body You will save money and get some
thing stylish by patronizing them.
Cohen's spring stock has begun to come in
and II will pay you to see them before buying.