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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
MOrmonisrn and Divorce.

Mormon Elder Morgan is at Chattanooss!
with a large staff of Mormon miSSiolarl"S, ot
whom there are at least one hundred at work
in the South. distributing tracts by the NIL
lion, and making many proscl%teS in the
mountain districts Of North and South Caro-
lima. Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.-Et-
change. - ,
How long will these things be tolerated? II
these fellows were taken out and promptly
shot it would do great deal OF good. That Is
the only way to deal with the Mormon queS-
tion in the South, especially. Diiy dallying
with them will not do a hit of good. Give
them iead.-SlDlteT 4 dcaace.
urSumter friend, it seems to us, is entirely
too severe on the MormonS. We regard tie
honest Mormon as saint when compared
with the divorced libertnc. MormoniSin Is
better than divorce. The Mormon supports
and protects all his wives. The divorce laws
allows the man TO smirch the honor OF pre-
ceding wives. before throwing them on the
world alone and unprotected. lie is bound 10
protect and support only his last conquest
According to our way of thinking, the Nor
mons are the worst prosecuted people ou this
continent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Congress-.

FOR several days the air has been laden
with Congressional talk. Candidates, almost
by the score. representing nearly every sec
ton of the District, have been named. Re-
Gently rumor has added Judge Cothran's
name to the list. We have not had an op-
portunity to interview the Judge on this sub
fect but from all that We can learn we are in
clined to the opinion that he has no aspira-
tions in that direction. While we have n"
authority 10 represent Judge Cothran, and
while we do not speak, as by the book, we
venture to suggest that he will be in the way
of no one seeking Congressional honocs from
this District.
1t has been suggested, however, that in case
Judge Cothran should accept the nomination
for Congress from this District that Mr.. w. II
Parker's distinguished career in the Lcgisla'
ture, together with his pre-eminent ability as
n lawyer, and his great familiarity with the In.
tricacies of the law, would bring Kim forward
as o most suitable person to fill the place on
the Bench to be made vacant by Judge Goth
rams promotion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Patent OutSiNeS.

It Is truly terrifying to 4 news edltor 10 PICK
up the patent outside papers OF the Stale ana .
discover the Identical news ana makeup OF
one after another of them: ltwouid DC muc:l
better for these papers to do all their printing
ut home by the use Of plate matter tor the OUT
Sides and the money they would get ior ao
yertiSinu space would more than meet tnc au-
,itiOnal cost BeSidcS they thoroughly depre-
riate the advertising rates OF their papers by
allowing the patent outside puhlsherS 10 put
advertisements in their papers for Il song by
virtue of the Jumping process. There is no
earthly chance of the country publisher get
ting foreign advertising when the, agencies
know they can buy the service on the patent
Oages for almost what they choose TO OlIcr.
Such matters as this should engage the atten-
ti0n of the Press Association ana then lIS
members would be easier in mind and pocket
when taking their annual NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Register.
We hardly think the Register would find the
yslate matter less terrifying for the news edl-
tor than the patent outside. We agree with
the Register though as to the utility or the
Mate matter. We have ordered plates and
when we have nothing to put IN our paper we
expect to use them, for the reason that they
are as good as the selections which are made
merely to fill up or to keep compoSltors busy.
We have about ceased to publish foreign ad'
vertisementS for the reason that they are
either Objectionable or the price Offered IS be-
low living rates. BY lowering the standard OF
the Press and Banner to that OF a medical
almanac, we could yet get profitable work
from the patent medicine men by pub
fishing editorial commentators of their
nostrums. We are surprised that the Register
should even think of suggesting that the Press
Association take any business under conSld-
er,stiop farther than the Offering of reSolu-
t,onc of fi,a.,l,s 10 car drivers for free rides
and to bootblaclis for free shines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
THE ABBEVILLE BALL.
What Editor Todd had to Say OF the
Occasion.
[InderSon JOUrnal.]

Several of our young people went down to
Ahbevilc last Tuesday 10 attend q ball given
that night under the auspices of the AbDerillc
German Club, and they were deeply impress
cd with the refined elegance of Abhevillc $
management OF such society events. The bal
took place in the Court House, which was adj
ml3,bIy arranged for the purpose, and the
event was marked no less by the attendance
as spectators of an unusually large number OF
digniiied matrons than by the galaxy OF
youth and beauty that graced the occasion.
In the midst of cordial hospitality most
abounding and delicate and unt1agging atten-
ton, the Anderson contingent could have but
one regrct-that more OF our young people
could not honor the kind invitations to be
present The costumes worn by the young
ladies at the ball were Strikingly beautiful
and becoming, adding infinitely to the brill
lance Of the brightly lighted and decorated
hail. while the sparkling eyes and happy faces
of the fair attendants were more than mag
nctc in their attrartivencSs. Then the young
men were as gallant as Knights of the oldcn
time, baving happy way OF distributing at
tcntiOuS between the ladies and the strangers
without diminishing the quota OF either. II
was Il late hour before the participants could
get their consent to retire, and thcn it was to
reflect with the satisfaction UPON the pleasant
success of the occasion. AbDev!llc can Ger
t:inlr expect that Anderson will promptly;
respond when she again opens her doors ana
invites her nciShbOrS TO come III.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Some Interesting Facts in Reference
to the Recent Convention at LOWn-
deSYillc.

Editor Press and Banner:
We think an item or two will not be amiSs
in this issue of your paper from our town.
She has Just passed through one OF the grand
est cpOchS in her history. Several years ago
the South Carolina Annual Conference. in her
wisdom resolved that each of the counties
composing the conference, should form and
hold an annual Sunday School Convention.
In obedience to that resolution, on last Friday
the convention met in our town. and Il perlna-
nent organization was affected by electiny
Prof Geo. G. Hodges, President. and Mr.. i. P.
Sturkey. of Mccormick, Secretary. Rev. w. p.
Sunday School was represented, and nearly
all reported to be In healthy, tiouriShing
condition. The daily sessions OF the cOnvcn-
ton were largely attended, much interest was
manifested and no doubt the cause of Sunday
Schools will be greatly benefited thereby. At
the mass meeting Sunday morning our COM
mOdious church was filled TO overtowing.
The time was we'll spent and the very large
dresses by Prof G. G. Hodges, Mr.. II. S. Gallo.
way. and Rev. w. p. MeadorS. These address
eS were well-timcd, well.delivcrcd and showed
a full appreciation upon the part OF the speak
ers of this mOmentOus question:. LOwndes-
vile and her vicinity entertained as Shca,l-
ways docs. very Hospitality, making the thirty
odd delegates present, as we'll as the many
visitors icei at home.
One incident considerably marrcd what
might otherwise have been an almost perfect
occasion. On saturday our efficient Presiding
Elder, Rev. Il. ID. Smart, was taken sick, too
much so to engage in any of the exercises
thereby depriving us of much Of the pleasure,
which ntherwisc would have attached to this
meeting He is u power in the church and
his wise counsel. his clear and torcible reason
ing would have done much towards forward
ing this great work. Many delegates and Wis.
itOrS came on the Savannah Valley RailrOaG
within two miles of our town, where they
were met by buggies and carriages and safely
and quickly brought in. Thus ended ;ln event
long discussed in anticipation and long to be
remembered il retrospection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
The Latest Railroad News.
Recie,C.

The County Commissioners held meeting
at the Court House last Saturday for the pur-
pose of considering petitions presented by
freehold voters in the townships OF Gils
Creek, Cane Creek and Pleasant Hill, asking
for an election to determine whether these
townships shall subscribe to the capital stock
of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
railroad. 1t being ascertaned that Il ma jori-
~ Of the qualified freehold voters Of the re-
Spective townships had signed the petitions,
the County Commissioners decided to order
the election prayed for at an early day. For
NAL notice of the election will probably appear
in our next issue. The Charleston, Cincinnati
and Chicago railroad was represented at the
meeting by Major Jas. +. Hart, of Iorkville.
The several amounts which these townships
propose to subscribe are as follows: GillS
Hill, $l9M0; King total OF $77.0DO. 1t is
estimated that the amount required to be rails
ell Ly taxation to pay the interest on the
bonds 10 be issued by these three townships
for the sums named will Ur $3.50 on the $1,000
OF taxable property.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Primary Election.

The state farmers convention ut Columbia
week before last passed Il resolution in favor
of nominating Congressman and State officers
by primary election. This plan will = We the
"0uts" a fir chance to learn whether the pCo-
pie want Il new deal or not.-GreehU00d Ifi-
JNne.
But for all that the resolution asking for ar
rangcmcnts for primary elections for Con-
grcSsmcn and State officers, will, in our opin.
ion, be defeated by the politicians who arc
running the machine Politicians who under
stand the art Of pulling the strings arc not
likely to give up their power without stru@'
gle. They seem to think that common pco-
pic should have no higher privilege than that
of voting for county officers and representa-
tivcs in the Legislature. congressman and
Governors are too sacred for the common vot-
Cr to apprOach.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
WITH CLOSED DooRs--NEWsPAPER MEN
REQUESTED TO RETIRE.
Meeting Of the Directors Of the Caro-
lima, Cumberland Gap and Chicago
Railroad.

The directors and the stockholders of the
Carolina, Cumberland Gap and Chicago Rail
road met at Greenwood on Thursday. The
meeting we'll attended. delegates being.
present from Aiken, Edgetielu, Troy, Abbe-
Vile, WILLIAMSON, Due West and PickcnS.
The meeting was held in Walters Hail. and
was presided over by Col. Il. T.. Bowen, OF
piclicns, who is the acting president Of the
road. The meeting was held with closed doors
and the newspaper men were requested to re.
tire. Schoiieid was expected to be at the meet
ing, but he did not come. He sent q large
batch of papers to show what progress he is
making with the capitalists Of Europe, and he
expressed himself as being "still hopeful"
that arrangements would be completed very
soon by which the money could be realized Oh
the bonds Of the road. lie says that the capi-
taliSts now have a man in this country who is
authorized to examine the status OF the road
and if he makes ~ satisfactory report the
money will be raised, provided that the towns
on the route in Edgctield, Abbeville, Aiken
and PickenS counties first raise by subscrip-
ton a sum not less than fifty thousand dol.
lars. Some of the friends of the road express
themselves as being "mOre than hopeful" that
the road VIII now he built, but others express
ell themselves as being ui$guSted with SchO-
field, and said they would have nothing more
to do with the enterprise The next meeting
will be held ut Abbcville about the 10Th OF
June.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Augusta and Newberry's Narrow
Gauge.
Iu0uStN NcacS,

augusta -NcaCs.
The Erening Nc,cs ran up against the busiest
railroad man in town, and aGcosted Col. Il. NJ
well, Mr.. President, what about the Caro-
lima Red Lines %
s'The survey of the Newberry Rcd Line re.
piled President Mitchell, us progressing quite
run by Chief Engineer karkscale and his
corps to Swcctwater church, about ten miles
from the city, and this morning the engineer
paratory to commencing the grading. We are
particularly delighted with having found a
way over the Hamburg Hills with ninety
feet grade" -,
ayes perhaps in aday or w0. and the track
laying will follow closely. Weare now adver
tiSing for two hundred railroad laborerS. Cap
tain B0rksdale estimates that the grading
from Hamburg to Swectwater will not COST
exceeding $500 per mile, which Is much cheap
er than l ever supposed the work could be
done. He is the great pathfinder, however,
elbow long will tLe main line be-"
"Say 70 miles to Newberry, and yesterday
had a letter from the chairman Of a commit,
tee representing township No. i of NGwberry
county Offering aid to bring the road toward
Union C.. H. When we receive definite prop
ostion from Union county, which we antici
pate soon, the Newbcrry road will be extend
cd through Union and perhaps York counties
and into North Carolina. Thus he main road
will probably be over l50 miles long, penetrat.
ing the best counties or South Carolina. WIN
| its branches all in operation, this road should
! bring to Augusta l50,0JO bales Of cotton an
nually."
| "H0w are the assessments being paid in ?"
every nicely. But you know we have pri.
vatc subscriptions only i'm Augusta and Edge
| field county. The balance of the road will be
built by township, city or county subscrip
! tionS
"You will build the road?"
ayes, we will build it. Never fear that, and
when you hear any one say We will not, pul
him down as prejudiced individual or q
fool!'
"Other parties are proposing to construct q
narrow gaugefrom Johnston to Augusta-art
| they nOt?"
II have heard there was some such scheme
aCoot. The Augusta and Newbcrry authors
ties have nothing to do with it. however. We
will build on our own line, and gladly wei
come any other narrow gauge which has Au.
gusta as its terminus because feeders. come
whence they may, Will do great good CONNER
| cially.''
"Whcre will you cross the Savannah river?'
"That has not been fully decided We are
considering three or four point>-ovcr the =
ing of an independent bridge by the Sanders
vile railway. 1 believe, however, that most
Of the directors prefer crossing in the upper
part OF the city,"
"You will build rapidly?'
"Ies; you can say that the Red Line drec
! tory have their road assured, and not only as
sured. but that it will be rapidly built But
you will pardon Inc now.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
ABBGVILLE's RAILROAD PROSPECT.
Encouraging Reports About the Car
olis,a, Cumberland GnE, and Chica,
go Railroad.
lNcirS md CO,Lricr.l

ARBEvILLE, May H.-Thcrc was a meeting
of the stock holders o: the Carolina Cumbcr-
land Gap and Chicago Railroad Company
held al Greenwood yesterday, TO hear report
from the financial agent Of the company, Mr..
SchOticld. The agent was not present, but he
sent n report His report was most cncOurag-
ing to the friends of the enterprise. Mr.. Scho-
field reported 10 the meeting that three Lon
don bankers had agreed to loan the company
$S,jDU,OU0 if on investigation they found the
statement made to them by Mr.. Schoticld 10
be- correct, and the banks sent their agent
over to Investigate the affairs OF the company,
and to look into the resources of the country
through which the line is TO pass. The gen.
tlcman who represents the banks is now in
Louisville, Ky.
We are all very much gratified by the re-
port, and are looking forward TO the compile
tiOn of the road at no distant day. This is q
grand enterprise, and one that will do much
toward developing this State, and we expect q
boom to strike !Abbevillc that will make her
one of the most important trade centres in the
State.
In the meantime we are not ceasng to work
for the building of the road from ElbertOn,
Ga, by Abbeville, enwood, Chester and on
to Munro North Carolina. This section is
alive To the importance of rail ilroad connec-
ton, and is fully sensible of the beneficial re-
suits arising from the construction of these
arteries of trade and engines of commercial
progress and material development.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19

Not even the state Executive Committee
can "ordcr primaries in every county,. They
can simply suggest, and the people Will act IN
their own way.--lUguStu Chronicle.
Over in South Carolina the people are de-
manding "prmaricS in every county" for the
election of Congressman, but we are inclined
to the opinion that the will OF the people in
this particular will be defeated. The pco-
pie also want to have IL voice in the election
of the Governor and other State officers, but
those who have IL chance to be of the ap-
pointing power may see too many lions in
the path. to allow the people to exercise their
right to an expression of their own prefer
cncc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Chester, Greenwood allh Abbeville
Railroad and Other Roads.
tIbc7'tOn Leat{c,'.

No town in Grorgia is being looked upon
with So much favor just now as our own FL
bcrron. This means Elbcrt county as well us
the town. Heretofore we have had but little
recognition from the outside world. We have
been considered as an out of The way place
and a backward people. This Injustice has
ended and we can hopefully look forward 10 u
bright and successful future.
There is now on hand q practicable, eco
nonlical and splendid opportunity for ltlbcr-
ton and Ebert county TO swell her numbers,
to prosper and enrich her people. \ few days
ago we were visited by business men repre-
Snntng the Chester, Greenwood and Abhorllle
Railroad. These gentlemen arc not Spccula-
tors for the spoils of charter rights or uucs-
tionable methods They mean business.
They mean Improvement. We allude to the
gentlemen whose names were men toned IN
last week s issue and who came here To repre-
sent the interest Of the Chester, GrccnwC od
and Athens Railroad.
y young gentleman Of our town who takes
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
How Firm u Foundation.
Et71rfciI .tt(rc7fiSc1..

While other men talk and write and tclc
graph, and l-l-lcap Crcr-nr try 10 leap over
and break down--the strong walls which 1.-The
children of diS0bcdcncc" have built around
our cUv, our man Mitchell quietly and reSn-
lutrly moves forward toward the goal Of his
and our ambition. namely: the building and
cTuippns and operating of the Augusta,
Edgcicd and Ncwbcrry Rail Road. and its
side tracks, its branches, contributing lines
and feeders, and tributaries and cooperating
trunk lines. To-day the engineers have their
camp at Capt. John \. WiSc'S, miles below
Edgctirld. on Sunday they will be in Edge
field, and will like all good christain work.
crs attend service at the Baptist, or the Meth
odSt, or the Episcopal, or the Presbyterian,
or the Catholic church /: and bright and early
Monday morning they will take the road for
Newbrrry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
Damaged Corn as Il Mule Killer.
!CttDltleR Journal. /

We have learned OF several farmers III ms
county and throughout the State who have
already lost fine mules this season by feeding
Them on Western corn that had been dam
aged. However. some of them contend that
It does not pay 10 raise corn, but they can pay
from II to $l.2J per buShrl IOr Western corn
that fen Kills their stock when they are fed
on It, Bad corn will kill IL good mule as quick
as it will u poor one, and with the loss OF
mules and paying such high price for the corn
to Kill them with, we ran't see wherein thc
farmer has much profit on raising cotton at
eight cents per pound whercwith 10 meet his
losses on mules or any other losses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19
THE GREENVILLE AND LAURENS.
Track Laying OH This New Road i.
Nearly Completed.
Grecnpille NeUS.

The track layers on the Grcenville and Lau-
rens Railroad reached Riley CoX's yesterday
and there is now but seven miles and a half
of ground between the city and the locomO-
tivcs of the new road. The contractors expect
to reach Laurel creek, six miles from here, Oh
Tuesday. There will be some delay at that
point caused by the trcstes to be built, OF
which there will he three.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-19

mer, the first President, this Company has lost
It's earliest advocate, and one Ofits most stead
fast and Jealous supporters, and that to his
unfaltcring devotion and earnest efforts Is
due, in " large measure, the successful issue of
our efforts 1t will always be linked in assO.
citation with his name.
.. That in grateful recollection of his ser
vices, and ASA tribute Of respect, page of Oul
minute be inscribed to his memory, stating
the offices in the Company held by him, and
the date Of his death.
:. That the Secretary Of this Convention he
instructed to transmit to the family of the
deceased Il copy of these resolutions, as q
mark of our respect for his character and OF
our sympathy in this bereavement
OFFICERS ELECT.
Upon motion of Mr.. w. S. Ligon, the fol
lowing officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing year: PreSidcnt-W. W. Humphreys;
Directors-W. G. Ita0ul. S. Rlccklcy, =. X
McCplly, B. +. Whitncr, &. F. Tolly, J. n
Brown. ). J. Hester ]. Z. Hester, Jas. NJ
Latimcr.
The meeting then adjourned.
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The SAVANNAH VALLEY.
THE PRESIDENTS REPORT AS TO THE
CONDITION OF THE ROAD.
The Finances of the COmpany---The
Progress Of the WO:It..-ImpOrtant
Notice TO Tax.PayerS ..- Beautiful
anderson Mtrliigcnccr.

anderson IrtCHigenccr.
The annual meeting of the StDckholders o.!
the Savannah Valley Railroad convened in
the Court House ON "Wednesday, the l2ih inst,
at II o'clock Il. m. Gen. w. W. Humphreys,
President Of the Road. called the meeting to
order, and, upon his nomination, Col. j. w.
Norris was elected chairman of the Conren'
ton. NIeSsrs. ]. Il. BrcaZcac and W. S. ligon
were elected Secretaries. and the Convention
was duly organized, II majority of he stock or
the Company being present. The temporary
organization was made the permanent organ
iZntion, and the report of President Hum
phreys was submitted as follows: