The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-04-28

anythinG-Only "'Rpected VIII lux dem
shoes. But THE witness knew IT, all He
made record as persistent. systematic,
gorgeous prevaricator. The Mayor decided
that according 10 the evidence ""lil never
tux dem shoes"
Monday morning the Inevitable .Ierusa lem
jamborec came to court. Marie Wilson had
bought part OF Clara Richardson's wardrobe
and didn't ply for il Saturday. Instead she
hung IL out on the ground in Marie y yard 10
pay for Itself. Later on Clara used a lex,
Marie some profanity and Richard the butt
of a pistol in indiScrimnate argument. CARA
got an ugly blow in the head. Officer Allen
look charge OF the performance. Richards s
contribution was -; the women contributed
81 30 each.
THE FARMERS ALLTANCE-IN FOR GOOD
ROADS.
The Abbeville County Alliance met at the
Court House last Friday. Mr. J. K. Blake
presided. The attendance was larger than at
any meeting for considerable time. Nine
sub-Alliances we're represented. Three sub.
Alliances were reported as revived,
Interesting talks were made by Messrs
Graves, Bradley. Adams, Bowie, Hughey,
Martin. Graham, Speer, Blake and Hill.
tion in earnest Sub-Alliances were re-
quested to call meetings for open discussion
Of the road law, methods Of road.work Ing,
eto. AT the county meeting In July Judge K.
pared papers. open the question OF roads.
full discussion of the question will be had.
On motion OF DIR. Adams. The authorities OF
Clemson College were asked TO hold farm
ers institute in this county some time this
summer.
The members are gratifed at the solidity
and usefulness OF their order.
A GREENWOOD MANS GOOD FORTUNE.
Mr.. N. o. Pyles, OF Greenwood, after stand
Ing the civil service examination, has been
appointed Dight clerk at the postoffice in
Columbia. This is fine position and few
men are better qualified tor 1t than Is Mr..
Pyles.
X. OF H. MEETING.
Vice Dictator w. A. Templeton, Grand
Treasurer j. II. Robertson, l.. w. Perrin, ESQ.,,
OF the Committee on Laws, and NJ. z. De-
Bruh, Esq delegate from Palmetto Lodge
attended the meeting OF the Grand Lodge OF
the Knights OF Honor at Columbia last week
They report q pleasant and profitable meet
ing. The order Is In fine condition
All The officers Of the Gaand Lodge, includ-
ing AbbevlIle's large and efficient contingent,
were reelected.
VI BRIEFS.
Rev. DR.. ]. Lowrle Wilson will preach at the
factory Sabbath afternoon.
Probate Judge Hill on Monday made par
tial settlement OF the estate OF Mrs. Frances
K. Redd. S2y0O0 was applied 10 the debts OF
the estate, and s., coo given the distri utees.
A band OF Gy peies reached town Monday,
Wanted TO know-Will the people or Abb
beville ever get tired Of having to resort 10
the county buildings TO have their local en-
tertainmentso The county officers are ex-
tremely kind IN allowing one or two shows a
week In The court house. 1t is not so every
where.
IN TOWN NEXT WEEK.
Hit the Grir"-Court House, Monday
night.
Saleday, Monday.
Circus-Monday and Tuesday nights.
a FRUrrLESs APPEAL.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the decis.
lon OF the Circuit court in the case OF Ran
dolph Carter, who was convicted OF arson at
the January term OF Court in this county and
sentenced by Judge Gary TO ten years In the
penitentiary. Carter has been in Jail three
months, pending appeal. He will be sent TO
Columbia as soon as tbe neceSsa ry papers ar
rive.
PAYING HEAVY TOLL.
Henry Moore, colored. of Lowndesville,
was before Magistrate Cox yesterday on two
charges. To!the charge Of carrying concealed
weapons he entered plea OF guilty. He was
fiued $50 and costs. He waived preliminary
on the charge OF maliciously injuring live
stock and gave bond for his appearance at
the Sessions Court.
Moore is the same man who, a few weeks
ago paid, through Judge Cox, Sl4 for a saddle.
In tines and costs he has lately paid the
county $3.50. Under late statutes half OF
such fines 60 the pension fund OF the county
and half 10 the county school fund.
A SUDDEN TURN.
On Monday afternoon of last week Walter
l.. Miller, ESQ, received a telegram from the
Clerk of the Supreme Court stating that
re-argunent of the Jim HB case had been
ordered by the Court. This was surprising,
inasmuch as IL was understood by the State
and the defense that a new trial would be-
granted when the case was last argued.
However, he at once prepared new argu-
ment In the case which he presented to the
Supreme Court on Friday last
It seems that some grave questions Of
Constitutional law have arisen In the case.
Defendants counsel maintains that his client
should have new trial because irrelevant
testimony was admitted; because there were
no su fficien allegations In the Indictment 10
make out the statutory crime /: because the
Court misdirected the Jury as To their form OF
verdict, and because the Court charged erro-
neously as to the age Of consent.
Solicitor M. F. Ansel represented the State
In the re.argumeut before the Supreme
Court,