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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
One Hundred and Sixty-FiVe
[l65] Acres,

more or less, bounded by lands Of VIM. simp-
son, j. T. Baskin. and others, known as the
Stevenson place. ~
TERMS OF SALE-Onehalf cash, balance
on credit Of Twelve months 10 be secured BY
bond and mortgage, with leave to purchaser
to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER,
Dec. g. 1899, Master.
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Any one In need OF barrel Of granulattd
sugar can save money by calling on us.
w. Joel Smith d Son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
THE
MEETING
OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE
School District.
or the Town of Abbeville will be held In
.. >. the Court House on ..r
Tuesday Evening.
December 20,

at 1880 o'clock, at which time the Three Trus.
tees for Schools will be elected.
The three trustees whose term expires De
cember 81, 1899, are w. A:Templeton, John q.
Edwards and P. B. Speed. These gentlemen
are eligible for reelection.
Section II OF School Law: That the Board
OF Truestees OF said school district shall be 80
constituted as that the term Of three members
thereof shall expire each year, and the quail
fed electors of said school district shall at an
annual meeting herein provided for elect
their successors. Members OF the said Board
shall be eligible for reelection. The term OF
office OF said Trustees shall begin on the hrst
day Of January. The Board OF Trustees shall
call meeting OF tn qualified electors Of said
school district on the Tuesday next preced.
ing the first day OF January of each year and
shall give notice Of the time and place OF such
meeting by publication twice In newspaper
published in saId school district, which meet.
Ing shall elect Trustees and transact any 9th
er business pertaining to said school district
which may properly come before 1t. The
present Board Of Trustees shall continue in
Office until the first day OF January, 1897, and
shall at their first NJ ceiling after the approval
OF this Act determine by lot which three OF
number shall 60 out of office at said time. and
which three shall 60 out in 1893. and which
three in 1899. The Board OF Trustees are en-.
powered TO fill vacancies In said Board for
less than one year.
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State 6oansy % sHg'o OF casG',Rni ASSeRiie s.s.:
/, Benz. s. Barnwell, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do soemly swear that the above
statement is true TO the best OF my knowledge
and belief. Benz. s. Barnwell, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day OF December, 1899. Julius FL. DuPre,
N. +, s. e.
CoRRECT-Attest:
W, JOEL SMITH, } n
l.. w. WHITE.
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=. Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina,
,,orNnv oC AppEUTITE

The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEv1LLE.
coUET OF COMMON PLEAS.
V. D. Lee and Mary E. Mcintosh, PLANTING,
against Mrs. NJ. J. Martin and others, De-
fendants.-Foreclosure ..,.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case. will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville G. H., 8. c.,
on saleday in JANUARY, 1900, TUESDAY,
January 2nd) within the legal hours OF sale,
the following described property, situate In
said State and County to. wit: All that tract
or parcel OF land, containing
Fifty-Nine [59] Acres,
more or less. bounded by lands OF Jno. Brown
and Long Cane Creek.
TERMS OF !SALE-One.halfc cash, balance
on credit OF twelve months, with interest
from day OF sale, secured by bond Of purchas-
er and mortgage Of premises. with leave to
pay all Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER,
Dec. 0, 1899. Master.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN To-MonRow
Result of the ExamiDntions-List OF
February Graduates.

After the worst series of interruption,
perhaps, in the history Of the Richmond
city public schools, they will be rcopened
for regular work on Monday at o'clock.
with the exception Of NestEnd School.
where the heating apparatus is SO much
out OF order that the building cannot
be used for several days. Due notice will
be given in the papers as TO what day
this school will be reOpened.
Wednesday. February 22d. will be OBJ
served as a holiday in all the schools.
The following is a list Of the graduates
al the Richmond High School for the term
ending February, 1899:
Juliet n. Woody, Lulu Turrel.
Lima +. Pollard. Virgie h. Lockett. r.
SHELTON Eggeston, Annie o. Watkins,
Dorothy ID. Bauer. Fannie McCurdy, Bes-
sic X. Porter, l.. Temple Mosely. Annie
Coleman Randolph Maynard, Jeanne
F'rayser. Helen G. Ezekiel. Florence Hub
bard. Marian L. Welsh. Mary t. Jacob.
Ida G. Mccarthy. Nora 9. Trench. Robert
b. Wnfree. Percy l.. Ezekiel, Clinton w.
Pierce, Irene NJ. Brailsford, Lulu Dunkell.
Hattie 4. Thomas. Sallie Nance. Belle /.
Austin, Opal Earnest. Katie NJ. Schmidt.
Richard II. GasSlns. Edmonia Wren,
Annie l.. Allen, Blanche A. Walsh, Mamie |
". Thompson. Ruby Rockingham, Grace
Chrlctian
Graduates Business Course-Nlilton |
b. Conman, OHIO u. James, Ben
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19


indeed were the companies that were
able 10 make the towns at which they
Were booked for Tuesday.
The attendance at the theatres was al
fectcd during the entire week and many
houses did the smallest business in their
history during any like period.
Both OF the playhousos in Richmond
suffered as result OF the storm. The
lecture which was 10 have been deliver
ed at the Academy Monday evening could
not be given and the "Milk-Whlte Flag"
Company failed to reach the city Tues
bay. Luckily. nothing was booked for
"Wednesday. Manager Weiss ''Vaude-
VILLAINS were all showed up at different
points from which they were TO have
rome and three performers failed alto
tether TO reach the city. Baker ana Ran
San. who left Providence, X. l., Saturday
,isht became snow bound at Laurel
IA and had 10 remain twenty-six hours
IN a coach there. They did not reach
Richmond until Wednesday night. Mon
9av and Tuesday nights the Bijou was
sark but by Wednesday afternoon Man
,eer Wells. after considerable effort was |
lble 10 present a very good bin uuoer the |
circumstances. and the performances
kere given thereafter every night
throughout the remainder Of the week
Inc fuiItfi NtNk VIII ~ a. lpA4bif Nilf |
AZ the Academy. Comedy and opera had !
Is inning last week. despite the elements, |
ana now the Legitimate" will enjoy a |
Short season. The three attractions |
which are the offerings this week. all |
sOme under the latter head. Eugenia |
blair. IN "a Lady of Quality" Will be |
secn Tuesday and Wednesday. with a !
matinee on the latter day: Sowing the /!
Wind" - the attraction Thursday, and |
Henry Miller on Friday evening Will !
make his first appearance as star in
his city. when he Will produce "HeaF,s-
Ease" a play in which he has made a
most pronounced success for several seat
CONS
"A Lady OF Quality" is the play In
which Julia Arthur has been and IL now, |
appearing. and some legal complications
iavc followed the appearance OF Eugenia
Blair IN Frances HOGesOn Rufnetts now
celebrated play However that ~ a mat
.er OF more importance 10 those directly
eiereatcd. The public Is Just now only
concerned as 10 Eugenia Blairs success
y the role Of Clarinda Wldairs In this
ole many opportunities are given Miss
s'"'r for Ire di.Dlay o. her talents. %he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
AFTERMATH OF THE HAYES FIRE.
The Insurance VIII Aggregate SD
35o-TO Rebuild as soon as Possible

The fire at the lime, cement and pas-
ter warehouse Of 5. H. HAYES q Co. cor
ner Of Eighteenth and Cary streets. was
not entirely eXtingushed by the fremen
until after daybreak yesterday morning.
The hardy fire-iighters remained at their
posts doing valiant work until after the
IRE had been gotten absolutely under
control, and then some of the department
Withdrew, Chief Shaw leaving a sufficient
force on duty during the night to play
upon the smOuldering timbers so as to in
sure that the embers could not spread
damage TO other buildings
The water was all around the building
Tor few hours yesterday, but notwith
standing the fact that visit 10 the scene
was attended with wet feet. the crowd
which viewed the charred walls was a
large one. continuing throughout almost
the entire day.
The loss will not be so great as was an
tcipated Friday night. for he had insur-
ance which will aggregate $3.50 Ii IS
distributed as follows: 5000 on stock 81
$50 on building and 500 on furniture
stored IN the building by James II. Laws.
Inc Following companies were represent
ed: On stock-Virginia State Insurance
company. 500; Security Bank. 5000;
Home Insurance Company. of New York,
Sb9VO. ON building-Sj000 in the Home. OF
New York. On office. furniture. and
wagons-S4j0 in the Home Insurance Com
pany, Of New York. Mr. Laws's furni-
ture was insured in the Hanover Insur-
ahce company and in the Home. Of New
YORK, each company carrying $500.
Mr.. Halves had his office i'm the coal
elevator at Twenty-eighth street yester-
day, and his coal business went on unin-
terruptedly. He will refuild his ogtab-
hshment at Eighteenth and Cary streets
as soon as the water recedes and the
debris can be cleared away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
BANKERS MEET HERE.
CONVENTION OF VIRGINIA AsSOCIA-
TION WILL OCCUR WEDNESDAY.
NO BURNING QUESTIONS" THIS THE
Hon. Lyman j. Gage to Speak
InformnIIy-Ofhcr Addresses Ar
ranged For-socinI and Other Fea-
lures of the Meeting.

The annual convention of the Virginia
Bankers Association will be held here
next Wednesday.
1t will be vastly interesting meeting
for many reasons. but chiefly because
Hon. Lyman J. Gage. Secretary OF the
Treasury, and ex-president of the First
National Bank Of Chicago, has promised
to speak informally before the convention
on banking issues.
The meeting will be called 10 order at
10 o'clock Wednesday morning, in the
Assembly Hall of the Chamber Of Com
merce.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Judge George l.. Christian. president of
the Clearing House Association Of Rich
come which will be responded to on be-
half of the visitors by Mr.. Alexander
Hamilton. president of the Savings and
Insurance Company. Of Petersburg.
Then will follow Mr.. Cages informal
talk" after which the routine and new
business Of the session. including the
election Of officers, will be taken up and
disposed of.
There are no burning issues at the
present time. What seyenty-ive Of the
most prominent businessmen in the state
may find to talk about upon a question
Of such vital importance as the banking
interests of the State. however, IS sure
TO be interesting. and the proceedings of
The convention will be watched with close
attention.
THE SOCIAL FEATURES.
II is doubtful whether there will be an
afternoon session unless some veXed ques-
ton arises and precipitates a long debate. !
The latter half OF the day is usually given
over to social pleasures and excursions |
to the various points Of interest about |
the city. |
In the evening there will be a banquet |
but the arrangements for this feature OF |
the convention have not yet been COM
pleted
a committee. Of which Mr.. Mann S. |
Quarles is chairman, has been appointed |
to take charge of the affair. and the most |
particular question this body will have 10
decide is whether the entertainment shall |
be given at the Westmoreland Club or
the Jefferson Hotel.
Everything now seems 10 Indicate that |
the convention will be a great success I
from every point of view.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
A wcII-Kno,yn CoIored Nan Dead.

Benjamin Smith, well-known and re-
spected colored man, who had waited IN
the bar at several Of the most prominent
resorts i'm Virginia, died yesterday morn
ing at $50 o'clock, at his home. No. Sl2
north Fourth street. He was barkeeper
at the Old Sweet Springs for sixteen years
at the Warm Springs six years, one sea-
son at the Hot Springs for Mr.. Cummings
nine years, at the Hygeia six years, and
at the Sherwood three years. He was
born at Fredericksburg, and was son OF
the late Henry Smith. He was member
Of Fidelity Lodge United Order Of odd
Fellows. No. 1879; also, L. O. I. K.
The funeral will take place from Ebene-
ger Baptist church Monday at o'clock
T. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

jamin J. Coffman, Maggie II. Denmeal,
Isadore Cohen. William Bright Anderson
George r. Senf. Willie c. Mays, c. Reins
Goode. j. Hartwell Norment. Kenneth
Cherry. Agnes d. Gibson.
The Post Graduates-Bertha B. Will
liams. Eva Goodman. F. Eleonora Zach-
arias, Kate Isabel Whitlock, Lula o. Bass,
Merlot Harris Nora Stern, Lucy G. Ar
instead Ezra Gertrude Ellington, Sallie
c. Lester. Lillian :. King, y. Carlotta
Paalzow, Re Dickerson. Martha {. DAVIS,
Mayme c. Wharton. Ellen Hall, Mildred
s Harris. Ellen T. Turner Alice NJ.
Sibert.
Graduates in Photography and Type
writing-Lucy G. Armistead, Beulah
Mountcastle, Elizabeth V. Lee, Mary I.
Shackelford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
THEATRES SUFFER.
THE GREAT STORM AFFECTED
BUSINESS AT THE PLAYHOUSEs.
LEGITIMATE OFFERINGS THIS WEEK.
Eugene Blair, Sowing the Wind"
and Henry Miller i'm "Heartsease"
Bill ut the Bijou.

The effect Of the great storm that
swept over the country last week was
keenly felt in the theatrical business, and
thousands and thousands Of dollars were
lost TO managers on account Of the I'M
ruly elements. The Storm King could not
have shown his power at a more inop-
perfume time, as far as theatrical folk
We're concerned. Not only were the COM
panies that were making orc-night stands
delayed in reaching the towns at which
they We're billed TO appear but even those
which were 10 play week stands" were
also seriously Inconvenience, as the
storm was at its height Sunday and lIon-
day on one Of which days they had TO
make the jump.
Many playhouses throughout the coun-
'sry were dark Monday night and lucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

the city. has been engaged for one more
week. The vocalist will render So .e new
songs, that Will be heard for ~ first
tine here. As special feature the
management has secured RAMA and
Arno. the comedians. who have not had
an idle week Tor three years. This team
was seen here some years ago and made
great hit They do a comedy-bar act.
Professor V. J.. Norwood and his troupe
Of educated dogs and monkeys will be
seen for another week This troupe of
dogs and monkeys is one of the most
amusing ever seen here. The three
Racket brothers will do a clever musical
act. and will present their new creation,
the Musical Holsters" Cogan and Ba-
con, 1t is said. present a first class
comedy sketch. entitled "The Tramp's
Visit" In which Mr. Cogan introduces a
novel burlesque rOller-skating act. An
other sketch is "Never Again" as pre-
scented by Allen and Delmain, who were
favorites here last summer Gussie Mel
son, a dainty soubrctte. in songs and
dances. Is said 20 be very good.
The entertainment runs through the
week with matinees Tuesday, Thursday,
and saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
In the U. :. District Court.

1t is, perhaps. worthy Of comment. that
hitherto there has been no protest heard
from creditors in the bankruptcy court
against the petition Of any one who has
taken advantage of the new law In the
case Of the Stein Shoe Company, which
organization failed recently, the record
is TO be broken. \ wholesale shOe-house
in Portland, Me, charging that certain
transactions were irregular. Mr.. Leon
Stein, the principal of the firm, VAS up
for interrogatories yesterday before the
attorneys employed to represent the Port
land firm. The petition will, it is said,
be stubbornly opposed.
Hon. George d. Wise appeared be-
fore Judge Waddil. of the United States
District Court, and asked for discharge
for T. F. Carter. who in November last
filed n petition in bankruptcy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

notable scenes in which Miss Blair's act
ing stands out in bold relief is at her
first entrance. when. in boys clothes,
she fences with Sir John Oxen: and again,
in the first act, when she breaks uDon the
startled company in queenly attire and
commands them to bow to her. Another
powerful scene is at the sun-dial, in which
she spurns the faithless lover, Sir John
Oxen. Her great moment, however. is
| perhaps the scene in the fourth act. I'm
! which. with well-portrayed fury and pas
! sion. she strikes oxen 10 his death. The
/ torture, suffering, despair Of fear which
I afterward overcome her gives this actress
ample opportunity TO strike the deepest
I OF tragic notes.
Sowing the Wind" which is the at
traction for THURSDAY night. has been
one Of the greatest theatrical sensations
Of recent years. Sydney GrunIy's emo
tional drama was first given To the Lon
don stage four seasons ago, and suisse
quentlY was produced in New York ard
other leading cities Of this country. It's
treatment OF a delicate social problem
was so daring that IL almost took ones
breath away at first, but the seriousness
and honesty of its purpose were so APP
parent that its audacity vas overlooked.
and its wholesome moral tone was ad-
mtted by all.
The engagement of Mr.. Henry Miller
on Friday night should prove the event
Of the week. ON that evening Mr.. Henry
Miller will make his first appearance here
as a romantic actor heading his own COM
pany. Although It is his first appearance
here as q star. he is by no means un-
known personally as q competent player.
IL is now ten or twelve years since he first
appeared 10 lie public in the North and
>East for recognition as a member Of Au-
gustin Days great company, whose
bright, shining light was Ada Rehan.
Some years later he was with the Lyccum
Theatre Stock Company and his forceful
work as Matthew Gray in 1.-THE Wife"
AMI Clement Hale in Sweet Lavender"
showed how much the years had improved
him Tl.en lie came as leading man for
Charles Fl, hman's Empire Theatre Stock
S C9mPamy, ana and - HaS ygG
hin what seemed TO ne the 1ull fruiton
OF his powers. He had proved himself
capable Of the most intense and the most
was that his manager should desire to
take hrn one step higher. and launch him
as a star in romantic roles. The trial was
r-ade two seasons ago. whom he appeared
I'm the role of the Wronged Composer i'm
"Heartsease,' and the result has been a
triumph for Mr.. Miller.
Manager Wells. of the Bijou. presents
an Offering this week that appears 10 be
one of the best he has thus far given.
The bill is full Of comedy. musical. and
acrobatic acts every one Of which comes
well recommended. With n view of CATER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
An Offering for the Poor.

The sum Of 50 cents was sent TO the
Dispatch Office yesterday as an offering
10 the poor from a number OF pupils i'm
the primary grade of the Barton Heights
public school Those who contributed 20
the fund were: Virginia Fleming. Andrew
Fleming, josie Fleming. Charles T0mlin-
son, Mamie Starrett. John Watkins. John
Gary Walter Lea, Herbert Ragland, Edith
Ragland. Lannan Ragland, Hugh Noel.
and Beaufort Ragland. Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
News of the city Courts.

A chancery bill was hled in the Law
and Equity Court yesterday morning by
the Atlantic and Danville railroad, al
leglng that the sum OF 800 is due that
corporation by j. Z. Pruden for rent Of
a steam shovel, and further stating that
the Southern railway is indebted TO the
said Pruden. The bill asks that the
Southern be made a party TO the suit.
a divorce was granted in this court
10 John Douglas Sale from Sarah Il. Sale
on statutory grounds
Judgment for 1898 was entered in the
Circuit Court in the case Of the receivers
Of the United States Tobacco Company
against the Bohls Cigarette Machine Com
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
THE MARKETS OPENING UP.
Fowls and Fresh Meat Coming In
md Heing RapIdIy Sold.

The markets have opened up SOMEWHAT,
and the commission merchants on Cary
street had yesterday an abundance OF
fowls, both dressed and live, together
with eggs. butter, hares, pork, and winter
vegetables.
They were getting good prices for their
produce, but there were customers in
abundance, and the street was crowded
with wagons hauling goods away. turkeys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Municipal Meetings To-Morrow.

The Board OF Aldermen will meet to-
morrow night at o'clock. The most i'm
portant business will be the election OF
a successor 10 Mr.. w. III. Zimmerman,
retired
The Committee on Streets will meet at
o'clock. when the bicycle-tracl question
will be introduced.
The regular contract meeting of the
Committee on Relief of Poor. which was
scheduled to occur tomorrow afternoon,
has been postponed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Property Transfers.

Richmond: y. Goldback's trustees and
Julian Bryant to y. J. Bell, 80 feet on
Thlrtieth street. southwest corner Of y.
and 90 feet on Reservoir street, northea ST
corner Of Wallace. $1,000.
Robert H. Freeman to II. r. Pollard
Jr.. and John Bagby. partners trading as
Pollard q Bagby. 81 feet on south side
Of Broad street 81 feet west Of Sixteenth
subject to deed Of trust for $40 S25.
Henrico: Paramount Land COMPANY 70
7. y. Durvin 26 feet on north side ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

Ing 70 the LARGE lady and children
patronage. Manager Wells has secured tho
Prentice Trio-father. mother, and
little caughicr-%ho are great acrobats.
L'ttls Ait9 Nellie - just Years old.
Wherever the trio have performed they
have been Sylcndiciy received. Bernard
Dyliyn, the clever character singer, whose
work last week made hifl such
fayoritc with the inrs!c-.oying people OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Richmond Eiks Give "a smoker

The Richmond Lodge OF Elks gave n
Smoker" at their hospitabe home ON
Marshall street last night. There was no
set programme. Everything was delight
fully Informal. and the genial atmosphere
which always surrounds any entertain
ment that the Elks undertake was much
in evidence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
s Stsess11i1;EE Z ss SssseEEaStsss

were bringing from IS 10 q cent, ~
pound; chickens were also bringing fsr.y
prices, and eggs We're being sold Up 9
cents a dozen. The prices on fresh mni
Of various kinds were but little IN alga-.
of those usually received.
BY the middle Of this week, II n1 m.s
snow falls. the commission mer.-,a,
think that the markets will be normal.
Miss Louise Allan Mayo has rstr--t
10 the city after a delightful visit ,1 P-
adelphia and Washington whore SCI. a
many entertainments given I'm her h-,r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

Paramount avenue, 20 feet west of TWEEN.
ty-'irst street, {si5.
Samuel ii. Pulliarl and wife 10 Bartho-
lomew c. Bristow. % feet on east
SIDE Of Twentieth street iSS l-2 feet south
OF r, 81 400.