The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-09
=, G. L.. Smith nominated Dr. WILLIE T. Jones

G. L. Smith nominated DR.. Willie T. Jones
! by acclarnation. d. =.
The Chairman made the announcement
that our former Treasurer, Colonel Q. T. Cal,
houn, had died since our last meeting and
that new Treasurer would have TO be chosen.
| Capt. J. f. Bradley nominated w. P. CAL
houn to fill the place made vacant by the
death of his brother. Elected by acclama-
ton.
Capt. ]. E. Bradley-I nominate M. P. Do
Bruhl, the present incumbent, for Secre-
tary Of this club. think can get hun.
dred seconds to this nomin alton.
NJ. P. DeBruhl-I beg leave to decline re
election, and would thank my friend for his
Partially. have been Secretary for six
Maj. ]. L. White-That is the reason we
want to re-elect you.
w. 81. Parker-I nominate Thomas P. Goth
ran for Secretary. Elected by acclamation.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE CON.
sT1TUTIoN. &. r<
Capt. E. w. Watson-Mr. President, you
have neglected to appoint an executive com.
mittee. So.
President-The constitution prescribes that
the Executive Committee is composed of the
chairmen of the local clubs. If It please the
club, we will go into an election for delegates
TO the State Convention. Nominations are
e. q. Graydon-Mr. Chairman we are pro-
ceeding now without Constitution, I move
that we adopt the old Constitution under
which we have heretofore worked. Carried.
NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO THE STATE
| coNvENTIoN-AND THEY ALL WITH ONE
| ACCORD BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSES.
Observation-Disclosures for delegates to the
State Convention are In order.
DR.. Sanders opened the ball by nominating
L. M. Fooshe. ..
\ w TT porkar hr0npht for ward T. III. McCal.
W. J. Moore's name was put before the
Convention.
Some one then proposed to confer the honor
on w. c. Benet, but he declined with thanks
He eoulda't possibly attend the meeting OF
the Convention.
the ticket. He, like Mr.. Benet begged leave
L. ". White was then put on the list.
Lightning then struck j. E. Bradley, but he
Capt. j. E. Brownlee did not refuse the prof
James Cothran. Jr.. was put. in nomination.
Of Due West. Mr.. Galloway was thankful for
the proposed honor, but as he couldn't accept
and as Capt. King was a much larger man,
he would withdraw and place the honor up,
clined the nomination..
w. NJ. Hall accepted a nomination.
Capt. J. 2. Bradley was again nominated.
Circumstances would preclude the possibility
E. W. Watson was named for the place.
suitable man to represent old Abbeville at
the State Capital, but he withdrew.
Some member of the Convention gave ex-
preston to the thought that G. A. c. Waller
delegate TO the State Convention, but he de:
elined to serve.
ker might be secured, but he said he couldn't
w. T. Branch. prominent candidate for
Sheriff, was urged for the place. but he de-
clined to take hand at electing delegates TO
O National Convention. y
| James c. Klugh's name was presented to the
Convention but he promptly declined.
]. Henry Latimer's name was put up and
taken down In like manner. -
honors already conferred. He didn't care to
absorb more than his share.
| DR.. J. D. Neil did not care for the honor oil
being q delegate, and he declined an election.
j. E. Todd was then nominated
c. L. Smith was brought forward, but he
very respectfully declined. ..
| A. w. Smith said 1t was just utterly inpos-
sible for him to 60 to Columbia.
| L. w. Perrin had no political aspirations
| just now, and passed the honor.
]. H: Morrah was then put forward with
better luck. ~
| "a II. fhlhCut 1lho oOAnO Vi LILO hlCAOsJ uC-
clined to go.
c. A. c. Waller said that he would like to
nominate q man who was absent from the
Court House. He couldn't decline. Mr.. Wal
| Ter then presented the name of DR.. Milwee,
but upon reflection concluded not to take
advantage Of man In his absence and there
| fore withdrew the Doctors name.
J. M. Baker, editor of the Lotun desufUe Id
uertiser will represent Abbeville In the Con.
vention.
DR.. J.. B. Mosely respectfully declined q
6. A, g. Waller was put up again, only to
come down.
Wardlaw as q delegate. The Colonel appre-
ciating the proposed honor, declined for the
reason that he liked to be with the majority.
The rule has been iu this club to elect
| twelve delegates and twelve alternates
10 the Democratic State Nominating
Convention. AS, the club, had just exper:
fenced so much difficulty in finding twelve
delegates who were willing 10 attend the Con-
ventlon, some one moved that the nomina-
tions be now closed without electing alter
| nates.] -. ...
DR.. Speer having listened attentively to the
nominations and the Withdrawals. brought
down the house when he offered the follow
| ing:
Resolved, If there is any other man present
who would like to 60 to the State Con nvention,
that he be now allowed an opportunity to let
his wishes be known. ..s