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The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-14
GOLD RESERVE

Washington. Nov. i&-The sreasur.y
today les, 5000 II geiG which lsaves
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
ROARING ROCKY RIVER.
The EchOing HiIIs-The Reverberat.
Ing Valleys.
Lowndesville, 8. c., June sth, 1896.

Lowndesville, 8. c., June sth, 1896.
Quite number Of our citizens were at court
last week.
Miss Annie Hawthorn, Of Latimer, was
with US last Sunday.
Miss Alice McAlIister, after weeks stay In
Eberton, returned to her home last week.
For the past week or two, Miss lola John:
son, of Anderson, has been with the family Of
her grand father, Mr.. Frank Clinkscales, of
"The Fork" and other klnsfolk.
Miss Emma and Miss Annie Clinkscales,
have been visiting the family Of MIR. VIC
Presley, In Elberton, Ga.
After spending about two weeks In and
about Troy, Mr.. NJ. w. Speer returned few
During the absence of day or two at court.
Mr.. w. H. Shanklin. our Depot Agent, Mr..
Tom Heminger, of Wilmington, was here IN
Mr., Charlie Horton, OF Young Harris Col.
lege. Georgia. came home last week to spend
his vacation.
sence with her sister Mrs. j. G. Nick les in
Green wood, came back to her brothers MIR.
E. w. Harper, a few days ago.
Mr.. David Mccullough and his sister, Mlss
Mary Mccullough, of Greenville, came down
Saturday, to spend q while with the family OF
their uncle. Mr.. S. F. Epps.
Miss Lizz lie May Speed and Miss Lila Bell
McCala, OF "The Fork" worshipped with the
MethodIsts in this place yesterday.
Mrs. Kate Sadler, OF Anderson, Is now visit
Ing her brother, MIR. II. b. Kay,
frof. j. u. Harper, prlnclpal OF Lne Honea
Path High school having closed It's Spring
term, Is at his brothers.. Mr. E. W. Harper,
| for the vacation.
Mrs. Morrah, an aged lady, died last Tues
day. Her remains were funeraliZed the next
day at her home in the Fork, by Rev. II. e.
Fennel. They were then taken to the Smyrna
cemetery and laid to rest.
DR.. II. T.. Scuddy, a former citizen OF this
place, died near Davis. In Anderson county.
Tuesday night. DR.. Scuddy was born near
this place Gs years ago. Aner getting married
he moved to this place, followed the tallor's
trade for several years. then read medicine,
and after graduating. was quite successful In
his profession for n number OF years. then
moved to his late home, where success IT III
| followed him. few years ago, he Joined the
Wesleyan Methodists. applied for, andlobtain'
ed license To preach, and since then has been
giving much OF his time and attention to that
calling.
During the past week this whole section. 30
far az heard from, had soaking rains, which
put the planters In much better spirits, revlv-
ed the dropping crops and started them into
very rapid growth. 1t Is said by many close
observers, that the crops OF corn and cotton
are at least fifteen days ahead OF what they
were this date last year. Some have already
layed-by their corn, which is quite early to
finish up that crop. Troupe.
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This editor makes no pretense at knowing
anything at all about the finance Of the coun-
try, and we believe that very few, outside OF
those who lack ability to run one-horse farm
successfully, do know anything about 1t, but
we venture to suggest, that
If there Is lack OF money in this country
it Is because Of the low tariff which ls levied
on imported goods.
II we had a higher tariff President Cleve-
land would not have been compelled to sell
bonds ostensibly to preserve the gold reserve,
but in reality to pay current expenses.
five buy too many goods abroad-more
than our exports will pay for-then we must
pay for them in gold.
If q heavier tariff was laid on imported
manufactured goods, we would by our own
industry come nearer supplying the demands
OF our own country. A greater number OF
mechanics and laborers would have employ.
ment at greatly increased wages, which
would be paid in gold, instead OF pewter dol
lars.
If the people of the United States will re.
move the present inefficient administration
at Washington and elect better class OF Con,
gressmen, under the leadership Of high
tariff President, prosperity and good wages
in good money, will follow.
1t is higher tarif-and not pewter dollars
that the country needs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
THE COURT.
Ending of the Court of SessiOns-The
Work of an Upright and COnscien-
U.usS

Ending of the Court of SessiOns-The
Work of an Upright and COnscien-
tious Judge.
The Court of General Sessions continued it's
work after our last Issue until Monday last
when the jurors were discharged.
1t Is not often that the Court of Sessions
lasts longer than one week, but there was an
unusual amount of work for this term. Mon
day was fixed for the trial Of the noted crmi-
nal, Vepner Ray. who is in GreenvilIe jail,
but when the Sheriff OF Abbeyille county
went to Greenville Tor the prisoner he was
| found quite sick and unable to be transferred
| to Abbeville, SO the case. on Monday, was con-
tinued, the Jurors excused from further at
tendance at the June term and the Court ad-
| journed.
In the account Of Court proceedings last
week, 1t was stated that the Court sentenced
j. b. Franks, and then subsequently granted
a new trial. In justice to Mr. Franks 1t
mally passed on him, but that on motion OF
his counsel q new trial was granted, the Judge
saying, in granting II, that he did not think
establish, the fact that Mr.. Franks had knowl-
edge Of the banks insolvency, and that there
fore 1T became his duty to set aside the ver-
dict.
Richard Calhoun for arson. He was defended
| by Hon. F. B. Gary and acquitted.
| The case against Joe Ashley, charged with
false packing cotton was tried and resulted ln
A. Smythe, on behalf OF the PelZer factory,
where the cotton, alleged TO have been water
packed, was shipped. w. G. MCGOWAN, Esq,
defendants attorney, made a motion for q
new trial. which motion Judge Townsend
granted. The Solicitor then by agreement be-
tween all parties concerned, entered what is
known as nolle prosequi, and the case thus
came to an end, Unexpectedly at least to the
jurors who had just short time before rem
dered verdict of guilty.
Henry Cowan was tried for selling liquor
and acquitted.
| The case of the State against James Sproles,
| for larceny OF live stock, was continued.
UZedrick Chatmau, Anthony Williams and
| seven other negroes were tried for assault and
| battery with intent TO kill and acquitted.
| Lewis Williams, half witteG negro, was ar
| raigned and tried for assault with intent to
| ravish, and a verdict of mot guilty by reason
OF the fact that the prisoner is non compos
mentis,' was rendered by the following
named Jurors:
S. T. Eakin, B. /. Burdishaw,
J. b. Patterson, ]. c. Fooshe,
X. D. Hunter, w. d. Malone,
jeff Winn, J.J. Wells,
r. J. Price, G.. A. Bolts,
| Il. g. Ellis, B. S. Robinson.
The Court Of Common Pleas was opened on
Monday morning and remained open until
Tuesday, disposed OF a number of cases of mi
nor i'm portance and adjourned.
Judge Townsend has given satisfaction TO
every one, and is regarded as an able and I'M
partial Judge.
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Do Board Bills and Legislative Sala-
ries Go Together:

The Yorkville Enquirer has good editorial
on the subject of bleeding Candidates" and
inveighs against the common practice of
Ievying blackmail on aspirants for office by
presenting petitions for churches, and other
deserving objects, and thus relieve themselves
OF responsibility by imposing on candidates.
The Press and Banner has for a long time
held to the same opinion, that 1t Is q repre-
hensible practice, but experience has taught
US that in one instance at least, this newspa-
per has felt that effort In behalf common hon
esty has been poorly rewarded. That kind of
Legislators who come from the great State
Of Texas, s.that would hold to room and
bed and then ask for rebatement In board
bill or who would refcse to pay because ab-
sent for few days, while drawing pay from
the State all the time, are not real friends to
the public, or TO the printers either, and
inefficiency has been nowhere more thor
oughly proved than In their desire to conceal
from the public the actings and dolngs OF
their public officers, and their lack OF ability
TO legslate for the country has been made
evident In many other ways. Nobody knows
whether we have magistrates, or II they
know this there Is question before the courts
as to whether they have any authority.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
Touching Incident.

1t Is reported that passenger on the Sea,
board Air Line recently drank too much ice
water. He was taken sick and left the
train at Greenwood, where he died in few
hours, among the strangers who did for him
all they could. When life was extinct OF
course his pockets and papers were examined
From the papers or letters his name was
learned and the address of his kindred was
discovered. They lived in California, and
when notified of his death, they requested
that decent burial be given TO him, and that
the bill be forwarded.
This is not all Of the sad story OF the dead
stranger He seemed to have lived in diff
ferent atmosphere from that of Texas, or at
least he had acquired different habits from a
large per cent Of the young men of that State.
It is said that he had in his pocket Bible,
and the dismissal from his church. comm nd
ing him to the friendly offices or kindly regard
Of the church people among whom he might
be thrown.
II that young man had come from Texas
does anybody doubt that he would have been
armed with a pistol, instead of a Bible, and
a big knife or sling shot instead OF pass
port TO the society OF God-fearing people.
or course the dead Californian went out
from home just as the young people of Abb
beville would go-namely: With Bible and
church certificate, but these Texans are q
rough set, and they place more reliance on
the pistol and personal bullying, than on
character, the Christian graces, and the love
which is taught in the Bible. These Texans
arm themselves with pistols instead of fool
ing away their time with Bibles and churches.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
The Refunding of the State Debt.

We think it comes with bad grace for news
papers that tried in former years TO destroy
the credit of the State to now charge the Of
ficers with making money by the refunding
Of the State debt.
It may be that the State officers made
money out Of the transaction, and II they did
they ought to show up. But whether they
made money or not, we think 1t would have
been impossible for them TO do so, II news
papers had not then striven to prevent the
sale Of the bonds. II these officers have made
anything out of the State, 1t seems that such
result was only possible because Of the
action OF home newspapers. But that oppo.
sItion should not excuse wrong doing-if
there was wrong doing.
The Press and Banner supposes, however
that there is no more truth in these recent
charges about the bonds than there was in
the charge during the campaign Of specula-
tion or default or theft by the dispensary Of
fciels.
The papers make specific charges, or In
sinuratlons, that Senator Tillman and Gov
ernor Evans took to themselves good slices of
the commissions They will no doubt an
swer definitely and specifically. The in
sinuration having been made publicly, 1t is
now in order for them to speak.
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Locals II. Ii. Speed.

You can get gasoline TO clean white gloves
with at Speeds l0c bottle.
Speeds aromatic black berry cordial cures
diarrhoea and dysentery.
Now is the time to kill files. Get box OF
tanglefoot from Speed.
have Just received q lot OF the finest hair
brushes ever brought to Abbeville. speed.
Did you know Hoods sarsaparllla is one OF
the hest blood medicines. 1t stops that tired
feeling, at Speeds.
See that fine SOC hair brush at Speeds.
You should go to Speeds and see his sta
tionery before you buy. He has something
extra fine TO show you.
II you want to save your fruit use the
American preserving powder. 1t IL the
cheapest and best preparation on the market.
Speed.
Huylers candy just in. Speed.
Have you tried Peruna? Speed.
10 cure q cold and cough in one day take
Laxative Bromo Quinine. Speed.
Large bath sponges can be had at any price.
Speed.
Mothers Friend can be had for 81 bottle at
Speeds.
Stuarts Gin and Buchu for kidney and
bladder troubles for sale at Speeds.
Try Root-tea-na at Speeds.
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PEAS UPON A TRENCHER.
Pies In the ePOt-BIackberries OH the
Eine-GOOd Schools and Pretty
Girls.

Algary, $. C., June lst, 1896
Prof. w. Il. CulbertsOn has returned from a
very pleasant visit OF two weeks to his broth
ers, in Alabama.
Mr.. W. II. Hughes had the misfortune Of
looslng fine cow last week.
Mr.. J. a. Dodson and wife, of Dunnalds, Wis
tied his father, Mr.. Allen Dodson, last Friday.
We had the pleasure of attending the
closing exercise OF the Mt. Gallagher school,
in Lanrens. last Friday night. The school has
been successfully taught by Prof. c. +. Brooks,
and both, teacher and pupils have won words
of praise for having given such an interesting
entertainment.
Black kberries are getting ripe, but we don't
think there will be much pies this year, as the
fruit crop is very short.
IT is rumored that post office is to be estab
lishedat MaddoX's Mill in the near future,
and that Mr.. W. NJ. Higgins will be Post
Master. 1t will be OF great convenience to
the people of that section.
Miss Alpha Rasor, who has been assistant
teacher in the Antreville school, came home
last Saturday, her school having closed on
Friday night.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
Editors I'm Town.

Last week the Press and Banner was honor
ed by calls from two esteemed brothers OF the
press, namely: Editor J. f. Boggs Of the
Pickens Sentinel, and Editor T. c. Robinson
Of the Peoples Journal.
Editor Boggs came as attorney to see his
Honor Judge Townsend on legal matter.
Editor Robinson had been attending q
meeting of the State Democratic Executive
Committee, and called by Abbeville to see
relatives and friends and TO look after his
interests in the race for School Commissioner.
Many friends in the.up-country, and especial
ly In Abbeville, take lively Interest in Chris
Robinson who is good and true.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
THE ANTREVILLE SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises - CreditabIe Per.
fOrmance - Able Speech - Grand
Music,


1t was our pleasure to attend the closing ex
erclses OF the AntreviIIe High School Friday
evening, May 29, 1896. Between eight hun
dred and thousand people were present. 1t
was one of the most pleasant and entertain
ing events OF the season. Dr. Clifton says
that in all his rounds he has never attended a
better, q more delightful school exhibition.
Prof. J. c. Daniel. Principal, and Miss Alpha
Rasor, his, efficient Assistant, showed the
WeS RsH they had Seen 1t engaged They proved
themselves workmen that need not be
ashamed In the training Of their pupils. as
was clearly evinceG by the successful carrying
The Board Of Trustees showed their appre.
citation OF these teachers and their work by
unanimously electing them TO take charge
of the school for another term.
The pleasure Of the occasion was enha nsed
by the sweet music dispensed by Prof Willis
and little daughter, Of Anderson. and Prof.
D. 8. Edwards. of Due West, and Miss Brown
lee and Mrs. Searwright OF Antreville.
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Burton. Atthe close
OF the exhibition, Rev. w. H. Arail intro
duced DR.. j. A. Clifton 10 the audience, and for
about three quarters Of an hour he held them
spell bound by his humor and eloQuence on
the subject OF education.
The following is the program:
Prayer-Rev. Mr.. Burton.
Music.
Recitation-Naughty Zell.
Dialogue-Played and Lost.
FAN DRILL.
Tabeau-Night.
Recitation-Tight Times.
MOTHER GOOSE MELODY.
Tabeau-Falsehood.
Dialogue-An Inquisitive Child.
RecItation-Lady Clare.
Dlalogue-May Queen.
Observation-Disclosures Niger.
'Tableaux-When the Cats Are Away the
Mice VIII Play.
Song-Bonnie Blue Flag.
FLOWER DRILL.
Address-Dr. ]. A. Clifton.
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WOOD FRAMES DEAD.
Ode to Kerr's AII.Steel Spring.


Dear Buyer, list to what we say,
Nor tare your patient ear away,
Hear well land profit while you may)
Our simple song OF all-steel springs,
whereon TO lay.
Our all.steel beds are known so we'll
There's little new for us to tell.
While others 'stick," these always sell,
And hence we chant of wood frame springs
the sad death.knell.
This cleanest, lightest, strongest spring,
AS brilliant black as ravens wing,
Sweet balmy sleep to eyelids bring.
And thus the death Of wood frame springs
we loudly sing.
The wearied one. with o'er-wrought brain
The sick and suffering, wrecked with pain
Will seek for springs like these, In vain.
These chant the death of wood frame springs
in loudest strain.
No blOody-minded Insect dread
Can flourish on his perfect bed,
Not even ONE from foot to head.
This fact alone should class the wood. frames
with the dead.
Conclusion (au Naturel)
Who seeks for calm and sweet respose.
In slumber deep, or quiet doze.
Buys ail-steel springs, and only those
or KerT's make-Wood-frames are dead,
the whole world knows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
Not Sustained By Evidence.

In the case of the State against President
Franks of the defunct Lowndesville Bank,
his Honor Judge Townsend last Wednesday
morning set aside the verdict of the jury, on
the ground that there was no evidence to
sustain the charge that be knew the bank
was insolvent when he received the deposits
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
The Factory-Mr. Bailey's Trip to
RORtOn.

President Bailey OF the Abbeville Cotton
Mill went North last Monday week In the
hope of securing Northern aid in its construc-
ton. Information from him yesterday Is to
the effect that he is making progress. VIII
wire definitely on the sixteenth
1t will be gratifying intelligence for Mr.
Bailey to know that the people, by good
majority, voted to exempt the mill from
town taxes for five years.
Northern people seeing that we are In ear
nest will likely be more ready to help those
who are willing to help themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

If you are in need Of white goods, emhroid
cries or laces, 60 or send to Haddon's.
One inoh sterling silver belt buckles with
tinsel belling. all the rage at r. 9. bernau. the
jeweer. Wide black betting and plated and
silver buckles ut greatly reduced prices and
new deslgns
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
IIaddOn's Locals.

The prettlest and cheapest jest. Those new
silks for waists just received.
The latest fad In faus-very small and looks
like butterfy's wings.
New linen lawns for waists or dress.
The best yet-4G in all wool black drap dete
finish henrietta soc. Another lot just receiv-
ed.
White silk parasols.
Now is the time to secure bargains in snort
ends of dress materials. We have them ev-
cry day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
CAMP MCGOWAN.
DonnaIds Veterans HOnOrs Hero
of Two Wars.
Donnalds, S. c., June 8th, 1896.

Donnalds, S. c., June 8th, 1896.
A camp of Confederate Veterans was organ.
lied at this place last Saturday. Seventy
names were enrolled. J. w. Mattison was
elected Commander, and W. B: Acker, AdJu-
tant. The camp was named McGowan, In
honor of our distinguished fellow cltiZen ana
of the camp will be held the first Saturday In
July, next, ats o'clock p. IN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
Wasn't Shot.

Gen. Lee recently went TO Cuba as repre-
sentative Of this country. Instead of instant
ly shooting him. Captain General Weyler
treated him with distinguished consideration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10
'ry sure kill fly paper at Speeds.

Try sure kill fly paper at Speeds.
Another lot of white French organdies and
dotted dresses just arrived at Haddon's.
We have Just received from the importers
in beautiful designs new dresden silks for
waists. Cheaper than ever at lIaddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

CHARLESTON is to have a new railroad. 1t
is to run to Allendale, and thence to Green
wood, including the P. R. & w. c. road.
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THE GRAND JURY.
Presentmeut by the Grand Inquest OF
the County.

10 his Honor d. A. Townsend, presiding
Judge June Term OF Court: , 40
The Grand Jury for Abbeyile county re-
spectfully make the following presehtment !:
We have passed upon all bills handed out
by the Solicitor, and we are sorry TO say that
the duties encumbent on the Grand Jury are
not dim finishing to say the least of 1t.
At the January Term OF Court special
committee of our number, consisting OF the
Foreman, ]. F. Wideman and w. E. Leslie,
was appointed to make more extended ex-
animation OF the various county offices than
1t was throught practicable TO be done during
the session of the Court by our body as r
whole. This committee engaged Mr.. q. A.
Douglass as an expert to assist them In this
duty. This examination was made and Is
hereto attached marked a.
We are glad to be able to say that we find
marked Improvement in the management OF
the Poor House and the farm connected there
with. We think the county Is fortunate In
having SO good man In charge OF that lnsti-
tuition.
We are well pleased also with the condition
OF matters in and about the jail, and COM
mend the Jailor for the very neat and pains
taking manner In which the Jail and premi.
ses are kept. Some small repairs are needed
In the Jail and about the premises. We rec
ommend that the Supervisor attend to the re-
pairs at once.
Complaint was lodged with our body as to
certain official conduct on the part OF Trial
Justice Gown at the January term Of Court,
and on being cited TO appear before US 10 eX-
plain or answer TO the same he promised TO
do so, but did not The charge against him is
that In q certain case tried before him he
wrote out the form of verdict which he desir-
ed the jury to sign, and on their refusal TO 40
so threatened to imprison them for contempt
of his court. The witnesses given TO prove ::
- Maynard, w. X. Powl, - Crider, b. A.
Boyd and Benjamin Boyd.
We have examined the transcripts OF the
Trial Justices and found them In satlsfac-
tory condition.
Thanking the Court for favors shown, all of
which Is respectfully submitted.
A. X. Watson, Foreman.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE,
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AbbeYille Lumber Go.

The Abbeville Lumber Co. has just received
a car load of sash, doors and blinds, which
they will sell at bottom prices.
All kinds of dressed lumber at lowest prices
Now is the time to put up your blinds. Call
and buy them from the Abbeville Lumber
Co.
Ring up phone No. and tell the Abbeville
Lumber Co. to send you 1000 # Of bedded CELL
ing for $40.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

White handle knives and forks ut all prices
at Il. e. Bernau, the jeweler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

A new line of belt buckets and belts ust re
ceived at II. e. Bernau, the Jeweler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-10

Sterling and plated stick pins at all prices
and designs. Also sterling belt pins. r. c.
Bernau, the jeWeler,