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WalnIed.
Store 20 be l0sed /.

Tan nfst- Glars brick layers at The. Monaghan
Mild. Apply Flynt Building and Construc-
stion Company, Greenville, 8. O. II.
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Demoerniic,

. The County Democratic Executive ebmflltt
tee will meet on Thursday the J3 Iuntt TO, 6ltll
the Primary election TO be held on Tuesday
the nth Inst $ $ .iisss n !,
BY order OF ~ {, *
John A. Robinson, Hon. Fl BSGAry,
Secretary =. q, = 0nalfman. y
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In AbbeVfIle.

Mr. Fred Minshall and Miss Rachel Hemp
hill are In town.. They came down nom
s6reenv nville1sst Monday and will remain for q
sdRy or two. Mr.. Minshall Is looking wsll
ness, and Miss Hemphill never looked pref
tier. n u III ,s i,5f y
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State Soansy q sSs'o Of catG'1Rnii AGbsRiiie s.s.:
I, Benz. s. Barnwel, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best OF my knowledge
and belief. Benz. s. Barnwe1l. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF Sept, 1900. Julius 81. DuPre,
N. F., 8. c. ,
CoRRRCT-Attest:
W VIE JOEL ! SMITH, MnRThs n,,.,,or.
j. g. EDWARDS.
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Upper long Cane.

gss Rev. j. F. McKInnon, pastor of Upper Long
Cane, leaves to-day for short vacation IN Ihe
smountains. In consequence of his absence
there will not be any preaching at Long Cane
before the second Sabbath Of October, when
the sacrament Of the Lords sSuppor will be
the church will be held Friday, October 5th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-09-19
DUB SCHOOL
Opened Under Good Auspices-Schol.
ars and Teaehers-All Hopeful.

ars and Teaehess-Ali Hopeful.
The Graded School opened Monday with 9
large attendance. Lessons were assigned
and on Tuesday regular reoltations we're
heard, there being no delay watever. Here
tofore pupils have had trouble In getting
books, but this year full supply OF books
we're for sale. The building has been put In
thorough repair and the large furnace has
been made aH good az new. The prospects
for the school are very bright.
The Cotton Mill School opened last Mon.
day at the same Time that the Graded School
was opened. About 25 scholars we're In at.
tendance the first day. Miss Gembrell
teach es this school. At present the school Ia
that the new house viii be occupied before
the cold weather sets In.
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For aala,

ssOn account OF religious holidays the store
0E Afessrs p. Rosenberg q Co.. will be CLOSED
on next Monday and Tuesday.
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Close connections at Greenwood for all points on
8. A. L. aud Q. q g. Railways, and st spartanburs
with Southern Railway. - ..' ~
For any Information relative to tickets rates. sched
ule, ETC., address N@
". J. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agent, Augusta, g..
-. EN-. NORTH, Sol Agent. ~ n j.. .
T., N. EMERSON, Trafic Manager.
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OFF AT COLLEGE.

OFF AT COLLEGE.
Thes Nsnies of Some OF Our Yount
People Who Will Attend the SEES
Z q siens 1t different Colleges.
We ars informed that the following namet
young people nom Abbeville County will b.
at collSge tor the coming collegiate year:
.ss$. CLEMSON.
NV. RHill, Abbeville.
! Samuel Hill, Abbeville.
~. m. Henry, Abbeville.,
IN iIliame i. Templeton, Abbeville.
Townes Robertson, Abbevllle.
i4oomas NJ. Perrin, Abbeville.
Giles Templeton, Abbeville.
Allen Long, Abbeville.
Ebb Watson, Bellview.
Boags Watson, Bellview.
/, Lieutenant Cheatham, Warrenton.
= Gordon Speer, Lowndesville.
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
W. A. Lee, Abbeville. y,
SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY ACADEMY.
William Lind Hemphill, Abbeville.
Thomas Jordan Lyon, Abbeville. ID.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
Robert Grier Hemphill, Abbeville.
William Martin, Abbeville.
covERsE. ,='.....
Miss Marie Gary. Abbeville.
Miss Rispah Thompson, Abbeville.
COLUMBIA FEMALE COLLEGE. -
Miss Louise DeBruhl, Abbevslle. .-
Miss Nell Edwards, Abbeville.
WILLIAMSON FEMALE COLLEGE.
Miss Lillian Gam brell, Abbeville.
DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE.
Miss Rebecca Wideman, Abbeville.
Miss JAMIE Wideman, Bradley.
The Misses Wardlaw, Bellview.' it-.'
Miss Margaret Robinton, Zarline.
Miss Rosa Pratt. Level Land. "II.
WINTHROP COLLEGE.
Miss Genevive Marchant, Lowndesville.
Miss Sarah White. Abbeville.
Miss Ida Penny, Warrenton. -.
Miss Leila McCalla, Lowpdesv1lle.
Miss Minnie Greene, Due West. ..-
Miss Leona Greene, Due West.
Miss Jane Thomas, Watts.
Miss Louis Crawford, Due West.
AsHEvILLE COLLEGE.
Miss Lalla Reid, Means Chapel.
= Miss Susie Richie, Abbeville.
NHs Hattie Wyman, Abbeville.
Miss Iarie Cheatham, Watts.
Miss Aunie Ferguson, Watts.
Miss Minnie Knox, Antreville.
Miss Ada Hall, Antreville.
Miss Ida Nay Brownlee. Antreville.
Miss I,iIliai, Power, Antreville.
Miss MamieGilliam, Sharon.
Miss IsabelieE Evans, Abbeviller~
Miss Ina PIN nyerton, Ab6eviM.
Miss Ada Fenne1 11jNwndesvilIe.
Miss Bettie Evans. Martins Mill.
Miss Ethel Nance, Watts.
Miss Eta Cinkscales, Watts.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.
Joel Morse. Abbevllle.
l.. w. White, Jr, Abbeville.
Wilbur Blake, Abbeville.
CHARLESTON MEDICAL COLLEGE.
John G. Edwards, Jr., Abbevilie.
DR.. Lindsay. Fennel, Lowndesville.
AUGUSTA MEDICAL COLLEGE.
DR.. H. B. Allen, Lowndesville.
woFFoRD COLLEGE.
Ira B. Bell, Lowndesville.
EXETER.
Ernest Visanska, Abbeville.
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Strayed or Stolen.

See our nice line of stationery before you
buy. Speed Drug Co.
10 arrive this week at Haddon's: | case
white Indir linons case staple notions,
case Androscogan bleached homespun, case
millinery.
The place to get what yon want, Speed
Drug Company.
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u ~ -
sg@3 KefFs Locals. Y r..
The Dexter mattress leads them all. Let us
put one on your bed for 30 days and II not sat
isfed, return same. J. ID. Kerr.
Our sale on Dexters are way beyond our ex.
pectations. They are going every day. Call
and get one. j. D. Kerr. ...-.... ..',...
Beware OF Limitations. See that the Dex-
ter tag is oa every mattress. j. d. Kerr is
sole agent for Abbeville county. d.
See our line of rugs and art squares. the
hsndsomest ever shown In Abbeville, and
prices are right ]. D. Keer.
Our fall stock is arriving daily and We are
going to sell you your full bill. II goods and
prices are anything. ]. D. Kerr.
How about nice table set? We have them
and the price are lower than the lowest. j..
D.-Kerr. ..
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THE BLACK DIAMOND.
A Mournful Fact or Two TO Distress
Simple GudgeOns.
Barnwell People.

Barnwell People.
The big Black Diamond Railroad scheme
has Turned out worse than gold brick SWIM.
die. A committee OF Tennesseeans recently
vent To london and found out the mournful
fact that q number of easy American indiVi:
duals and simple towns had been humbugged
and unbluahingly pocketpicked by the pro-
noters OF this face plain fraud.
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SHERIFFS SALE.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County Of Abbeville against J. NJ. Harris
Tax Execution.
DY VIRTUE OF A TAN EXECUTION TO
- me directed, in the above stated case, ]
will sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auc-
tion, within the legal hours OF sale, at Abbe-
Vile Court House, on MONDAY, the first
title and Interest OF J. NJ. Harris in the fol-
lowing described property, to wit: One lot
in Calhoun Mill Township, the property of.
Nj. Harris, bounded by lands OF the A. K. =.
church on the north, Abbeville Road on the
east, Lowndesville Road on the west.
Levied on and to be sold as the property OF
]. NJ. Harris to satisfy the aforesaid Execu-
tion and costs. Terms-Cash.
+. W II. Nance,
Sepf. II. 1901 Sheriff.
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The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.
Probate Capitalization for Letters of Ad-
ministration.

PROBATE COuGt.-ClbdLlOu lOT icGIoIo VI Au-
ministration.
BY r. E. HILL, ESQ, JUDGE OF PROBATE
WHEREAS, R. E. cox has made suit to
" me, to grant him Letters Of Admins.
tration Of the Estate and effects Of Milledge
B; Davis, late Of Aboeville County, deceased: ed
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Milledge B. Davis deceased, that
they be and appear before me, In the Court
OF Probate, to be held at Abbeville G. H.. on
Friday, the 2lst day Of September, 1900,
after publication hereof, at II O'Clock In
the forenoon, to show cause If any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal OF the Court,
this 7th day ofSeptember In the year OF
r.. 81 our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and in the 125 year OF American In.
dependence.
Published on the 18th and 10th days Of Sep
tember, 1900, in the Press and Banner and on
the Court House door for the time required
by law. X. T.. HILL,
Sept. 10, 1900, If Judge of Probate.
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6ponfiiG DAYS

81 IA few good show casesl in hIst GLASS ,condi
iGons f6f Aaie, ss Speed Drug Co.
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ySsa the of the milliner,
open tpgs wh5ch take place next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
ALDERMEN VOTE TO
BORROW $4,000.
100000 is to Be Used for Fire
Department and Balance for
Police Department.

The board of aldermen met in regu-
lar session at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Mayor Baker in the chair and a
quorum.
After the business reported in the
News of yesterday afternoon was
transacted. the petition of Daniel Nj.
Schofield and wife TO build barn at
Somerset and Pine streets, was taken
from the table.
Mr.. Fred p. Johnson addressed the
board and entered protest against
the granting of the petition. alleging
that the barn would be injurious to
his property. Henry II. Healey also
opposed the granting of the petition.
After some brief discussion the petit
TONERS were given leave to withdraw.
In the matter OF the petition of Isaac
Abraham TO build a barn at 80 North
Davis street. the petitioner was given
leave to withdraw
Petition of Francis Stanley TO build
barn at rear 20 Shove street; of Hy-
man brothers to build barn Al rear
215 Gladstone avenue; of John Mar
genstern 10 build barn on Ash street:
OF David II. Hennessey TO use building
as barn at 20 Fowler street were all
read and granted.
The petitions of Mrs. Mary f.. r.
Kinks to keep an intelligence Office at
3S5 Westminster street, and OF Owen
Ward for junk license at 80 Sprague
street. were granted.
Harrootune G.. Nalbrand, who petit
toned for license 10 keep three pool
tables at 929 Westminster street, leave
TO withdraw; of Charles f. Hancock
ct al, for abatement of health refer
red TO superintendent OF health.
resolution directing the commits
sioner OF public works 10 build certain
streets was passed, and ordered COM
municated to the common council.
The board voted to curb the follow
ing-named streets: Berkshire street,
from Admiral street TO June street:
Elmgrove avenue, from Irving avenue
to Humboldt avenue: Lilly street. from
Spruce street TO Atwels avenue ;Tefft
street, from Atwell's avenue to West
Exchange street.
The report of the committee to lay
out Eaton street was continued to No
vember 20 next.
Alderman Freeman introduced a res
olution providing for the appropriation
of $4,000 for the completion OF the
Helena Field lot at Roger Williams
park the amount TO be taken from
sewer assessments and transferred TO
the appropriation for contingencies;
passed.
Petition Of the New York New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad Company
for the appointment of Hobby Gardner
and Michael l.. Hurley as railroad po-
lice was referred TO committee on po-
lice.
Resolutions accepting gifts Of Loretta
V. Shepard Harriet f.. Coffin, Richard
-. Il -.
ten and Eva r. Zuill to the North
Burial ground were passed.
A communication from the chief OF
police in regard to complaints made by
citizens regarding itinerant musicians
playing on the streets at unreasonable
hours of the night. was received.
1t was suggested that an ordinance
be passed placing these musicians un-
der the control OF the police depart
ment: referred to committee on police.
Alderman Winsor introduced reso-
luton authorizing the board OF fire
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

commissioners to purchase site for q
station for Hook and Ladder Company
No. 3 providing that the expense shall
not exceed $l600s passed.
The petition OF Daniel A. Herman &c
be appointed a constable without pow
er to serve civil process. was referred
| TO the committee on constables.
The petition of Francesca M. Ballou
for abatement of sewer assessment was
referred to the joint committee on
claims.
The matter of curbing Angel street
was referred TO November 10 next; .hf
petition of Winthrop A. Risk for lay
out OF Niagara street TO the commit
tee on highways; of Robert o. Whitley
for a sewer in River avenue; commit
tee on sewers.
Petitions of Patrick Dolan. Lawn
street: Howard A. Waterhouss. and
Perkins Land Company 10 build barns,
were laid on the table for two weeks.
The request of Sergt. Samuel w.
Thomas of the police force. for leave
OF absence of seven days, without pay.
TO take effect at the expiration of his
regular furlough aboat july 10 LcAL
was granted.
Petitions TO build barns were grant
ed, under q suspension OF the rules, 10
Thomas Hanley McDonough street,
Raffacle Ivandro, Admiral street; Ca
mills Colaluca. Veazie street: Otto
Kammerer, Chambers stree;; Mary
Piscetelli, Silver Lake avenue.
Alderman Winsor introduced a reso-
luton providing for the ,ssue of notes
for fire department. purposes, In sum
of 100000, at a rate not I'd exceed six
per cent; passed.
Alderman Davis introduced a similar
resolution TO borrow $4,000. at not to
exceed six per cent, for the police de-
partment; passed.
The following bills were allowed and
ordered paid: Samuel S. Durfee. lay
out of Reynolds avenue. $24i0; Henry
T. Root, layout of Reynolds avenue.
SIS: John w. Butts. layout OF Reynolds
avenue, SIS; j. William Moore, cleo
tions. s25 sealer of weights and meas
ures, $11.50.
The following matters from the COM
mon council were passed in concur
renee: Resolution to remit tax or
s7425 to Alfred Pearson. administrator;
resolution to- remit tax of s214.50 TO Ed
win c. Larned, administrator; resolu-
tion to pay Ann n. Augustus S95 as
compensation for damages: resolution
to remit sewer assessment assessed
against George T. Cottrell and wife,
Jane: resolution ordering a sewer in
Ellery street; resolution ordering
sewer i'm Broad street; resolution TO
Seventh police district: resolution ap-
propriating $4,000 for improving Hop
kins park: resolution to pay Fred K.
Field. architect for certain plans; res
olution authorizing the committee on
city property. to sell city lots at auc-
tion or private sale: resolution appro-
priating $4,000 for providing vault in
the office OF the clerk of the municipal
court; resolution approving Of the re-
Iocation of tho Carrie Brown Memori-
al fountains" resolution TO exchange
land in North Burial ground with the
heirs OF James Simmons; resolution TO
acquire a certain burial lot in the
North Burial ground standing In the
name of Charles II. Westcott; invita-
tion to review parade on July 4: resig-
nation of John T. Blodgett as mem
Der of the board of canvassers and reg
istration.
On motion Of Alderman Winsor. the
board adjourned TO meet on Thursday
July 5, at .. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
FIRE COMPANY AT MUSTER.
RESIDENCE WAS GUTTED.

A fire Of mysterious origin gutted ths
Amos Palmer residence In Edgewood
yesterday on the FIRST day of it's occupa-
tion by It's recent purchaser. Luther \.
Peckham, until recently superintendent
of the mill of the American Woolen
company at Fulton, N. ". where h,
was transferred by the Wooden trus:
after having acted as superintendent os
the Providence Worsted mill for
Charles Fletcher for years before tho
consolidation.
The flames completely devastated the
space between the roof and the ceilings
or the rooms on the upper floor, burning
through at the northern gable.
The damage by fire is considerable,
but that by water is very much heavier
1ne total Viii reach the amount OF S.
Had the Pawtuxet Fire company been
on hand instead Of al the muster In
been insignificant.
There beng no local fire company on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
WILL ATTEMPT LONG SWIM.

novel and interesting swimming
contest viii be an event OF the New
port season. Mr.. James de Wolfe Cut
ting, who is believed to be the cham
pion amateur. will try TO beat his rec
ord of seven hours continuous swim
ming between Newport and Narragan
sett Pier.
III some one will make a match with
him, IT will be a race between these
two points. III not. Mr. Cutting will
swim against his own time over that
course. MIR. James B.Stokes. who swan,
WIN Mr. cutting two years ago when
he defeated Mr.. William A. NJ. Burden
VIII again coach him. Mr.. Cutting and
Mr. Stokes are popular society men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
A LEAKY BOAT COSTS
MIR. RICHARD HIS LIFE.

Joseph w. Richard OF Jeric.o, Joseph
Fecteau OF Washington and Alphonse
Lanois Of Jericho. while on fishing
trip at Carr pond in West Greenwich
yesterday afternoon. ventured out in a
leaking boat, which filed and sank
Richard was drowned. Fecteau clung
to the submerged boat and Lanois man.
aged to swim ashore.
The accident occurred about so feet
from the shore and in full view OF sew
eral others OF the party. who had re-
mained on shore 10 fish Richard tried
to cling to Lanois and then to Fecteau.
but the two survivors, who could swim.
managed to free themselves from him.
and Richard, who was neither able to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

Fcr burinees ncFlects no means 10 in
crease trade The best Is use Of Cuts.
Ry1rf Cc'. Il Wsshineton' does best work
- ~ vices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

swim nor reach the boat again. was left
to his fate. The body was recovered
about an hour after the accident.
Richaro was about 80 years of age.
married. and leaves widow and boy
of five years.
He ran a bowling alley and picture
framing establishment at Jericho and
had within a few days leased the bowl
ing alleys at Rocky Point. The news
Of the accident reached the valley about
o'clock. and all sorts of rumors were
in circulation and the families OF thu
other members OF the party were In a
state Of excitement till the survivors
returned % their homes
Richard was a member of Court
Montcalm. Catholic Order of Foresters
and the latter will arrange tonight for
his funeral
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

In BeTks County, Pa, Il
Averages Sixiy-Sevsn Cents
Under Law DispensatiOn.

New York, June GA crusade has
been Instituted against profanity in
Berks county, Pa. Two young men
have already been committed to prison
charged with using blasphemous words
in public.
Some time ago the Law and Order
league of Reading. pa, condemned
street swearing. Complaint was made
to Magistrate Dreibelbs of Hamburg.
the largest borough in the county.
against two young men on charges OF
this kind.
Witness told the exact words used.
and the men were fined. Payment
was refused, when one was sent TO
prison. The fine generally imposed in
Hamburg Is 81 cents per oath.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

II not, drink Gran-O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: THE first time
i made Grain-O did not like IL, but after
using IL for one week nothing would in
duce me 10 go back to coffee IL nour-
ishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink il freely with great benefit.
II Is the strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get a package today from your
grocer. follow the directions i'm making
ID and you will have a delicious and
healthfui table beverage for old and
young. 15c. and 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
JOEL 8. Wclft,s WILL.

The VIII OF Joel u. Wolfe. which was
nleu Tor probate at Newport yester-
day. leaves all his New York real es-
tate IN trust for his sister. Miss Sarah
G. Wolfe, provided she remains single.
The residue Is left in equal parts to
other sisters. n number OF small be-
quests being made to family servants.
AZ the death OF Miss Sarah &. Wolfe
or IN the event OF her marriage. her
share IL TO be divided among the other
residuary legatees. The value of the
estate II not apparent from the Will.
but II Is estimated at $1,000, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

hand a company from the Providence
lire department was called by tele-
phone and did good work.
The origin OF the fire Is a mystery.
Two men were at work making some
plumbing repairs when the blaze was
discovered and attempted to extinguish
IL, but failed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

William Bernhardt of this city has
been granted a pension OF $l2 per
month. Peter Gray1in OF Woonsocket
has been granted a reissue at the rate
OF $6 a month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
THt WEATHER.

'.vashington. June 22.-For Rhode ISL
and: Showers tonight. Saturday fair.
Brisk southcrly shifting to northeast
orly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

when was young ] ran away
From home 20 sail upon the seas;
But Io' just round the block met Pa.
Who bore down In spanking breeze
Baltimore American.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-06
The Camp nIoetiuH.

The James D. Nance Camp met In
the court house yesterday at | o'clock.
The attendance was small and but lit.
tie business transacted.
MIR. II. u. tiomtr was elected Il new
member.
Resolutions on tho death o. COmradr
j. y. Martin were presented by Judge
Y. J. Pope, chairman Of tho committee,
and were adop; ch. They will be pub
lishcd later.
Committees were appointed to draft
suitable resolutions ON the death nf
comrades Peter Robertson aud O. II
BuZhardt and the meeting ahjourncd
to meet on saleday in April.
On Dr.. p. Robertson % l. Schum-
pert, |. Il. Bonlwarc, w. II. Biats.
On o. II. BuHhardt--M }. Scott, j.
Calvin Wilson, J. Cal Meet.