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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
The State Ought to Pay Counsel.

1t frequently occurs that our Circuit Judges
find men indicted for murder. who are poor
and ignorant, and who have no money with
which TO pay attorneys fees.
The spectacle is then presented OF the great
State Of South Carolina, with It's able and
learned Solicitor, coming down with all their
force against the .humblest of our citizens
poor, ignorant, friendless, moneyless. The
life OF such an one is imperilled, with none to
defend him, and none to plead his cause.
In case like this we believe 1t Is the rule
OF the court to appoint some one to look after
his Defense, With at most, only three days
to prepare his defense, summon his wit
nesses, and prepare his argument, the
youngest lawyer enters into the case, without
previous notice, and without hope OF reward.
He does this no doubt with a fair degree oi
zeal and with proper energy under the limit.
ed time and the embarrassing circumstances.
The young lawyer, II he takes the case, has
only the making or the preservation Of his
reputation as an incentive.
Now, we submit that the great State o1
South Carolina should not jerk up poor
creature and hang him in this way, and we
trust the Supreme Court, and the Governor
may look with mercy on any one who is thus
summariy convicted, and against whom the
death penalty has been decreed.
: In future. let the State OF South Carolina
make it lawful and requisite for the Judge to
approve proper claim against the county for
the defense OF poor people who are charged
with murder, and then require postponement
Of the trial until the next sitting OF the
Court.
The State OF South Carolina does not seek
to take the life Of any Of its citizens, and 1t
should not take life, except under the forms
of equitable and just law.
Why discriminate, and pay every oficer OF
the court, except the lawyer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
TROY TEA CUPS.
Many Visitors Going and Coming
Mexican Missfon-S7s.

Many Visitors Going and Coming
Mexican Mission-S7s.
Miss Ionic Warnock from Bluffton, 8. c., Is
on a visit to Mrs. Smart's family.
Mrs. E. ]. Taggart spent last week in the
Miss Lille Faulkner from Mountain Greek
was with Mrs. ]. T. Solomons for several days
recently.
Mr.. I. E. Beall and family, of Edgefield
have moved III town, and occupy the Sibley
house. Mr.. Beall Is well known here, and we
are glad to have them as citizens Of our town
RHEUMATISM STRIKES A SCHOOL.
Prof. s. P. McElroy, our highly esteemed
and worthy principal OF our High school. is
hope he will soon be in his accustomed place
He Is among the finest instructors in the
State. .
The people were much pleased with Rev. ],
Wednesday night. $7S was raised for work in
that place.
Mr.. F. Wideman will soon open up a store
In general and ne VIII sell
will balance the scales for him.
Mrs. Isaac Kellar from near Hodges, and
Mrs. Joanna Pitts from Clinton, are guests OF
Miss Maggie and Mr.. Davie Cresswell had a
pleasant visit to friends near Phoenix last
week.
Miss Lizzie Harvley is at Modoc this week
Mr.. T. M. Dendy Is acting as a juror again.
He says 1t seems as but yesterday since he
served two weeks.
HONORABLE MENTION.
ton but are inst giving you few facts as TO
the progress Of our young folks. We would
like to make honorable mention Of two OF
our girls, viz: Miss Rebecca Wideman and
Too bal In thAfr ,,cIo
far above the average and If they continue to
improve as fast as they are now, their parents
will have just cause to feel proud OF them.
Mrs. ]. T. solomon is their teacher.
Messrs. T. Nj. Dendy and T. G. Lites are now
brother bach's together at the form er's home.
Little Mary Kennedy, one Of Troys sweet
est little tots celebrated her fifth birthday Sat
urday at the home Of her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. l.. N. Kennedy.
SYMPATHY FOR MR.. HILL.
There are many friends down here who read
with sympathy OF the severe illness Of Mr..
Richard Hill OF your town, and all wish that
he may soon be restored to his usual health.
BLINDED BY MEASLES.
We sympathiZe with Mr.. Lindsay Wilson
In his recent aff1lction. He took relapse
from measles, which has almost II not totally
deprived him Of his eyesight. He Is one OF
the brightest boys of his age, and we trust he
too may soon be restored.
Mr.. P. II. McCaslan lost valuable horse
and mule last week.
Mr.. L. G. Caldwell of our town lost q fine
mare from something like pneumonia.
The measles are gradually taking a strong
hold on our folks. All Of Mr.. w. II. Kenne.
dy's family are down with them, except Mr..
Kennedy
DR.. ]. NJ. Kennedy, one of the best inform.
ed physicians from Montana, after spending
several months here with his fathers family
has returned to his work. He is we'll worthy
Of the title he bears. Nick,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
n@Published every Wednesday at
So year in advance.
Wednesday, Jan. %, 1896.
Honest Elections.

We need absolutely honest elections 10
South Carolina, that is to say: We need a
law, which will be SO perfect as to allow tne
rightful owners of the offices and their allies
to use the negroes at the ballot to oust the
usurpers who now hold Office because OF tue
truancy of the people to the respectable anu
genuine representatives OF the country.
In the war the officers rode their horses 10
fame and glory while the soldiers truogeo
their weary way to the discharge OF arduous
duties, and TO the filling Of patriot graves.
In civil life the rightful owners OF the o.
fees should be allowed to secure their own
by walking in over the shoulders OF the ne
gro, even to to the discontinue Of the "Three-
fora Quarter" Statesmen" who row assume
to I'LL and disgrace the public offices.
The whole skill, tact and energy or the
General Assembly should be directed 70 tne
passage of such laws as will bring about hon.
est elections This old plan Of preventing the
respectable old officeholding class from util-
izIng the negro in the effort to oust the usurp-
ers, commonly called Reformers, is not long
er to be tolerated. The existing hidebound
and wickedly enforced law may keep the old
crowd out so long that most Of us may
starye 10 death, or be forgotten because OF
our retirement.
The need, therefore, for honest elections Is
imperative. Without honest elections, and
without the votes Of the negro how are the
little squad Of virtuous and respectable kick
ers ever 10 get back into office?
We must have honest elections. This wsy
Of counting the votes of all the Tillmanites
and not allowing the old set to vote and count
the negro will never do.
Give us honest elections, or we starve to
death, and 60 to unknown graves. We want
the honors. We need the money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22

X, ali work in his department In the best
manner and at reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
q the best condition for Is cents each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
VARIABLE WEATHER.
Frost, SIeet, Rain, Wind-Genial Sum
shine and BaImy Air,

Before daylight on last Thursday the trees
began to be covered with seet, and the sleet
continued to increase all day. until night.
Many trees were Injured. The limbs OF the
trees of the forests were considerably broken
while the shade and ornamental trees about
town suffered severely. Some very choice
around DR.. Ancrum's elegant home.
After dark Of Thursday the weather moder-
ated. Rain fell nearly all night, and a stiff
breeze blew the falling rain against the ice
laden trees. BY Friday morning the Ice was
all gone. The broken and dropping branches
of The trees alone bearing evidence Of the
freeze. Since then the weather has been mild
and springlike. On Sunday the doors OF our
homes were thrown open and the inmates sat
on the piaZZas or strolled out in pleasant
walks to receive the delightful sun bath.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What emp Sees and Hears on His
ROuud the City.

what "M' Sees and Hears on His
Round the City. us
The home OF Mr.. aud Mrs. John M. Gam.
breil was scene OF nirth apd pleasure on
last Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, being
celebrated as the 25th anniversary of their
marriage or "silver wedding" A number ol
friends and relatives we're invited, and ex.
table this festive occasion by beautiful and
handsome presents in sterling silver. Re
freshments were served in rich abundance,
ar q most delightful evening was enjoyed
Happiness, health and prosperity yet in store
ios Mr. inss and 6rERs Rps n Williams after pleas
ant visit in Savannah, returned home last
Mrs. T. ]. syfan and children, after spend
ing week or two in the city, left to-day for
their home In Gainesville, Ga.
Mrs. Arthur Syfan arrived In the city last
Friday and will make 2 short stay, leaving
DR.. l.. T. Hill was suddenly called away last
Monday 70 Johnston depot 10 attend the fun.
eral services OF his father Mr. Henry HILL
who died last Sunday afterI DON at O'Clock,
In the list year Of his age.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Powell OF Mount Car
mel buried two Of their children last week,
one on Monday and the other on Friday.
This was indeed heavy stroke, and the sym
pa.hies OF many friends go out TO this bereav.
ed and Borrowing family.
Mrs, Upchurch, accompanied by her neice
Miss Annie Raven, left last week for North
Carolina, where the former will spend some
time with relatives and Miss Raven will re-
Mr. James A. Hill is ont again after hard
fight with the measles.
Many Of our beautiful shade trees were So
| verely pruned last Thursday by their heavy
load Of sleet, which for short time present.
ed picture Of beautiful indeed TO behold, but
which vanished as suddenly as 1t came.
Married on December the twenty-second
last In the Baptist, church at Plum
Branch, 8. c., at 3 O'Clock p. m, Miss Annie
Osborne to Mr.. Joseph Freeland. Miss Os-
borne is charming young lady OF Ninety
Six, and the happy groom is to be congratu-
Lated on winning such fair and lovely bride.
Mr.. Lewis Perrin, the polite and courteous
teller OF the National Bank, after severe
case of measles Is again at his post OF duty.
Mr.. Willie Barnwell filled his place most &C.
ceptably during his absence.
A number OF our Presbyterian friends, to-
gether with q goodly number OF strangers,
worshiped with the Methodist congregation
last Sabbath, and were charmed with the elo-
vuent and earnest sermon Of DR.. Clifton.
Don't forget the lecture tonight by John
Roach Straton given for the benefit OF the
school library. -,
The steps which have been at the rear end
OF the platform at the the r. ID. depot have
been removed. which makes 1t very tncon-
venient to pedestrians who travel that way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
NEW COUNTY-OLD TAXES

Interview With the Hon. HI. j. Ki-
Rard, Of Ninety.Six.
Mr.. II. j. Kinard was In our Office Monday
evening. He Is an enthusiast on the subject
Of Ninety-SIx county, and we infer from bis
talk that the people of Ninety-Six feel that
their time to get court house is not far re.
moved. Ninety-Six is near the centre of the
new county and Is more accessible to all the
people in the proposed new county than any
other poinr. For these reasons Mr.. Kinard
thinks that the court house will be built in
N1nety-Six. The outlying territory will
stand to Ninety-Six, and Ninety.Six will be
true to herself, or that is the way MIR. Kinard
talks. Mr.. Kinard says that the people are
making arrangements to fight the railroad
tax, and from him we are led TO believe that
there is determined opposition to the tax.
AS yet, however, definite line OF procedure
has rot been determined upon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
McDavid's Locals.

Boots from 81 up to $3.50. Boys and men
size.
Shoes of every kind for children, old ladies
young ladies, men and boys.
10 dozen pairs wotnen's glove grain lace and
button 81 per pair.
10 dozen pair women's shoe,a good servicea.
BILE shoe for IS cents per pair.
1900 yards good grade white homespun at
cents.
The very best calico at S cents.
Check ginghams at cents yard.
The very best dress ginghams at 81 cents
yard.
If you are In ned Of shoes 1t will be we'll to
see McDavid's stock before buying.
See those pants at McDavid's. You can get
q bargain In them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22

You ask what syrup tolu tar and
cherry is? Why its just the finest thing(
for colds, coughs you ever saw, try 1t only
at Speeds Drug Stoj
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22

A fine line of toilet soap at Speeds Drug
Store
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
sAsrxcos7H'o PATENT SECTIONAL
SteelCeiHngSa and
Side WaHEiniSh>

For Churches and Residences Catalogue. prli
estimates. on application to the sole Manulaa
mp x, Y. IRON ROOFING & C0RRUG. co., Jersey Cit
Also makers of Lightning. Fire and Storm
Steel Roofing and Siding. Get circulars
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22
NEW FIRM.

Energy - High Integrity - Business
Tact, all Conferred In Mr.. A. b.
Morse.
We published notice week or two ago OF
the withdrawal OF Mr.. A. B. Morse from that
staunch and long established firm Of W. Joel
Smith & Sons.
Mr.. Morse Is now opening new stock OF
goods. under the hotel, next door to Harrison
& Game, and he will in the future, as In the
past, be factor In the mercantile business OF
the city OF Abbeville.
Mr.. Morse is one of our most energetic
young men, thoroughly reliable in every
way, and we believe he possesses in great
measure the elements Of success. Care
full, painstaking and energetic TO the last de-
gree, he deserves all the success which bis in
tegrlty and hopeful disposition entitle him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-22

II you are troubled with ring worms, letter,
or any skin disease, try cutanea Its sure
cure. For sale at Speeds Drug Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
THE Common PeoDle ,,

as Abraham Lincoln called them, do
not care to argue about their all
ments. What they want is mcdi-
cine that will cure them. The SIM
pie. honest statement: IL know that
Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me-" is the
best argument in favor of this medi-
cine. and this is what many thous-
ands voluntarily say.
Hoods Pills are the best after-din.
ner pills, assist digestion. cure head
ache-25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Freemcn's Sensitiveness.

Ono incident of Freeman's early life
preserved by Mr.. Stephens is thorough
ly characteristic. Before he was of age
he was i'll love, and as soon as he reach
ed 81 he offered marriage and was ac-
cepted. Some opposition from Freeman g
own kinsfolk seemed the only hindrance
to happy union. But another was
created by the constituencies of Free
mans own conscience. He had ex-
pectations of sufficient income, but it
was partly derived from coal mines, and
the shocking disclosures recently made
respecting the treatment of Golfers
made him doubt whether he could con-
scientiougly draw an income from that
branch OF industry until the system was
reformed. There we see the same tenn
per at work which III later days made
Freeman throw up pleasant and lucra-
tive connection with The Saturday Re-
view because he disapproved of its for
eign politics. His standard of right and
wrong might sometimes be peryerse,
his judgments hastily formed, but sell
dom has any man lived to whom the
call OF duty, once made clear, was more
absolutely imperative, in defiance of any
pleas of convenience or of usage. His
action was always in purpose the en-
bodi1nent of George Eliot's fine lines:
Nay, falter not. It's an assured good
10 seek the modest; It's your only good
40" You have seen 1T, for that higher vision
Poisons all meaner choice for evermore.
Quarterly Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
years if the money was to be had to
push the work.

years if the money was to be had to
push the work.
: The meeting then adjourned.
The Business Men, Association.
Prior to the waterway meeting the
annual meeting of the Business Men 5
association was held and officers
elected as follows:
President-A. Burdick.
Vice Presidential. f. Petersen.
Secretary-J. b. Fidlar.
Treasurer-A. F. Cutter.
Secretary Walz read a report of a
years association work. The report
showed that the total membership
for the year was 206, of whom Is
were new members. The roster
showed a slight Increase in member.
ship over 1894. There were q reg
ular and 10 special meetings of the
association held during the year, and
10 sessions of the executive commit
tee were held. The rooms were used
Z7s times for meetings OF special
committees and for business meet
ings of various kinds by citizens
generally. Twenty-seven newly in
corporated manufacturing and COM
mercial enterprises during the year
we're reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Wasted Figures.

He-Then everything is fixed. and
We can be married in May, can't We?
She-There is only one thing l have
not spoken of, and mamma insisted that
l must.
He-Certainly, my angel. What is it?
Bid me go through any trial for your
dear sake. and I'll do it, Ask for the
golden fleece. and if such a thing is in
existence I'll get it. Aye, even though l
must swim the seas, climb the loftiest
peaks. or search i'll the Tuning craters
of mighty volcanoes, I'll do it,
Shelf isn't much. my dear Nam.
ma said l must ask you how much You
intended to allow me a week for pin
money.
He-Um-er-howm much are pins a
paper uow?-New York Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
BRIEF MENTION.
TIL constant dropping of the rill
VIII We ar away the rock;
Toe constant Plscing of an I'D
viii rid you of your ock

VIII away the rock;
Tue constant Plscing If an I'D
Will You OF your ock
Cradle songs of all nations tonight.
Beyond dispute the best-Red Star
John Oyer. of St. Louis. is visiting
with MIR. and Mrs. j. b. Gunner.
Mrs. f. G. Frazer and children
have returned from their Indianapo-
lis visit.
Always read The ARGUS want col
nmn. 1t may have something to in
terest you.
Tenderloins, spare ribs, pork loins,
sausage meat. pigs feet and leaf lard
at J. S. Gilm"re's pork house. Six
teenth street and First avenue.
Miss McGaw. of Galesburg, is as
sisting Court Reporter H ID. Blake
more this week while he is reporting
the grand jury's doings.
The stock buying firm of Wait &
Fitzpatrick. of Re. nolds, has gone
out of business and Mr.. Fitzpatrick
is now buying hogs for j. S. Gil
more. of this city.
James L. Price. of Perry. Iowa.
has taken the position of bill clerk
and operator at the Milwaukee depot,
succeeding G. c. Lincoln. MIR. Price
j. brother in-law of Agent l.. H.
Greer.
Emery G. Richardson and Miss Nj
Grace TAYLOR. of Viola. were mar
ried yesterday 1T the First Methodist
church sonage by Rev. +. W.
Merrell. The groom is a Rock ISL
and painter aud the happy couple
will make this city their home.
Rev. A. r. Medium. who formerly
occupied the Passionate of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church, in a letter
20 j. II. Cleland says be has moved
from Evansville, Ind. to st. Paul to
accept call to larger fed. Rev
Meldrum during his six years con.
nection with the Evansville church
accomplished much and only leaves
because of the increased opportuni-
| ties offered in the new field.
The annual meeting of the Carni-
val City Packet company was held
at Davenport yesterday, and the
former directors, Capt. W. A. Blair
F. W. Smith, Maj. NJ. l.. Marks, L.
N. Fisher and Capt. August Reimer:
reelected. The directors elected
Capt. Blair president, Capt. Sam
Van SAINT vice president. j. B. Phil
lips secretary and NJ. l.. Marks treas.
nrer. The company is running two
boats, the Silver Crescent and w. j.
Young, Jr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
LITTLE KENTUCKY.
It May Some Day lie Claimed as q Part OF
Tennessee.

Moy COEic Lay AsS SfAhhhCu as - ar OI
Tennessee.
Little Kentucky, as it might be dub
bed very appropriately, is located oppo-
site Island No 10. where Kentucky and
Tennessee meet. The river, by gradual
~ cutting out the Kentucky bank, had
worn off narrow strip CT land, until
one bright morning several people who
lived on this side of the line woke IN
to find themselves on the other side. In
other words, the swift current had
washed away the neck of earth which
made the extreme southwestern corner
Of this state Il part of the commonwealth
of Kentucky. The section of territory
thus separated from its parent, as it
were, is ten miles long and five miles
wide-quite good mouthful to take in
at one bite, even for the greedy Missis-
sippi.
Every we'll posted river man and ev-
cry person who is acquainted with the
geography and topography Of this state
will understand how such thing could
happen. Right at the state line tie river
forms loop about ten miles long. The
NUp eAtcuuS up lnto TuitoH county.
The swift stream has simply drawn this
moose tight and formed an island out Of
what was formerly a peninsula. Hick-
man is the closest town of any size to
the place where all this landmaking &C.
Cured. Darnell, little hamlet over in
Obion county, Tenn, is quite near the
spot.
The boundary line between Kentucky
and Tennessee has always been rather
complicated down about Island No. 10,
owing to the peculiar bend in the Mis-
sissippi mentioned above. The lakes,
bayous and sloughs which bisect that
corner of Fulton county il all directions
also serve to mix matters. The biting
off of such a large strip of soil will add
to the general confusion, and the ques-
ton may arise rs to whether Little Ken.
tuclzy will hereafter belong to the do
main of the Volunteer State or still be
part and parcel of the dark and
bloody ground.:-Paduci News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14

Tax Notice.
Taxes are now due for 1895 and
payable at the county treasurer's
Office. court house building. Bring
last years tax receipt.
WILLIAM BAKER, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
NTY BUILDING.
TransferH.

lie. ID. Sweeney ct al to George
G. Sanderson, lot s. block 6, Black
Hawk add, Rock Island, $3.50.
11-County clerk to +. f. Rey-
nolds, sci nwi IL, IL, CIV, e. nwi Is.
l6, CIV.
County clerk to +. Z. Reynolds.
wi mel nwi Is. 1G. 6w.
&. q. REYNOLDS, ct al by master to
J. W. Simonson and John Schafer.
Jr. mel sci %, 10. Pc. $5Sl.
George Reynolds ct al bv master to
J. w. Simonson and John Schafe
IT., 5 acres mel sci 20, 10. 2e, $l1S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salye

The best salve in the world fol-
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter. chapped
hands, chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded. Price Is cents Der
box. For sale nv Hartz 4 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Girls and Women for Clerks

81 don't want any in my Office;
can't depend on them; they are al
ways giving out when most needed"
says business man. Zoa-Phora
(Woman's Friend) cures sick and ner-
vous headache and periodic troubles,
making women strong and reliable.
Sold by I. H. Thomas and Marshall
& Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Were Not In Her Set ANYHOW,

The teacher of the infant class at the
Sunday school, to interest the little ones,
had begun to tell them the story IF the
fall of man. when IA mite Of a girl was
heard to exclaim half aloud, "Oh, I'm
so tired of that story about the Ad-
amses boston Traveller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-14
Carpets.

% Rolls all wool Carpets at
As cents per yard. These Car
pets are all new patterns just
received by US.