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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-10-10
CHOOSING A CLERK OF THE COURT.
The Primary Election Last Saturday
-.-Mr. l.. ID. Conner and Mr.. II. l..
Moore to Run the Second Race.

THE election for Clerk Of the Court came of
last Saturday. AS Is usual with our people on
such occasions. the day was a quiet one, no
ssa0"pr tem Of printing and distributing ii tickets
among the voters previous TO the election has
done much toward breaking up the old meth
ods by which few men at each box virtually
controlled the election in writing tickets foI
portunities of the ticketwriter. Although O
majority Of the voters at this place voted g
closed ticket, yet the managers Of the elec
tion, by system Of notation, were enabled to
votes each candidate received, as the election
progressed.
aThe election was held in ono Of the new Of
fees upstairs In the Court House, both boxes
being In the same room with separate man
ayers, and but few men appeared whose vote
was unknown. One man picked up several
tickets from which to select the name Of the
candidate for whom he would vote. This was
in full view Of lockers on. Turning to one
side ticket was folded, and put in the box
No one saw the name on the ticket which was
voted. When, however, the other tickets
AS will be seen by the tabulated
statement General Hemphill received large
vote at Abbeville. This, together with re-
nine-tenths Of the votes ut that box gave to
him most cheering outlook, and inspired his
friends with the hope that be would lead the
ticket, but early in the night when kilograms
were received from Due West, Donalds, Cokes-
bury, Hodges, Greenwood and Ninety-Six, 1t
was evident that he was practically out Of the
race.
On Sunday morning when news had been
received from Mccormick, Troy, and some
other places, 1t was thought the second race
would be between Mr.. Moore and DIR. Wide
man; but later when reports were received
from other points, the outlook seemed differ.
ent, and by Sunday night opinion had pretty
we'll settled down In favor Of Moore and Con-
nor, with difference of opinion as to who
would head the ticket.
For week the curbstone politicians had
yielded the highest place to Mr.. Moore. with a
question as to whether Mr.. Connor or General
Hemphlll would be in the second race with
Mr.. Moore-Dr. Wideman being considered
the fourth man, and Mr.. Cothran being assign.
ed to the fifth place in the race.
The tabulated statement which we publish
elsewhere furnishes one more proof that 1t is
we'll TO walt for the "count" before declaring
the election.
Mr.. L. D. Connor and Mr.. T. L. Moore will
60 before the people next Saturday, when O
final result will be concluded.
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Commissioners of Election.

By correspondence elsewhere IL will be seer
that a committee, claiming to represent the
Republican party of South Carolina, have
made formal requestof the Governor ITO ap
"point at least one Republican commissions!
"of election In each county, and, through
| "them, one Republican manager at each O
"the voting precincts for electors and Con
"gressmen throughout the State"
In conclusion, the committee say:
"we respectfully and earnestly appeal tt It
and an honest election, and in the name o
one hundred and fifty thousand Republlcar
voters, representing over seven nunureo tnou
sand people, to accord US representation IL
the management OF the approaching eie0
tiou."
Taken as whole, the letter Of Brayton and
his associates reads more Ikea campaign doc
ument TO catch sympathy, than an effort tc
get representation DIN the management OF the
election
The preamble is disrespectful to the Cover
nor, and some Of the assertions would be ex'
ceedingly hard to prove. All the talk about
"fair play and an honest election" in so far as
it would 60 to create the impression that the
Democrats in Abbeville county have not held
fair elections and given an honest count, is
out Of place. AS far as our knowledge goes
the only cheating which has ever occurred In
the elections in this State took place under
Republican rule. We have never heard Of
any manager Of election under Democratic
rule, who did anything else than hold falr
election, and then give an honest count.
Such violations of the law may have occurred
under Republican rule, and, without being
able to prove it, we believe there were IN.
stances where there was not fair count by
those who were appointed under Republican
Governors. To come home, we think we can
say, without any fear Of successful contradic-
ton, that the managers of every election In
Abbeville county since Democratic rule, have
discharged their duty and given an honest
count Of all the votes.
The Governor could have afforded to pass
unnoticed, the insulting and offensive decla-
rations of the preamble, and, being conscious
of the rectitude Of the conduct Of our mana
gers OF election, we think it would have been
we'll for him to have appointed as commits
sioners Of election representative Of the Re
publican party in each county. Our elections
In Abbeville county, in 80 far as we are in
formed, are absolutely and positively fair,
and we have no objection to having even an
enemy witness and take part in the work Of
receiving and counting ballots.
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Dress goods and
trimmings at Haddo don's

The most stylish line of clothing ever seen
in Abbc 7ille. P. Rosenberg & Co.
No young man should be without one o.
our beautiful neck ties. P. Rosenberg & Co.
Every body can be suited in a hat, cheap
anu durable. by calling on P. Rosenberg & CO
The famous "Stetson" hats In latest styles
ut P. Rosenberg Co.
Gents fine underwear, in suits and hand
some colors, can be found at Rosenberg q CO.
We sell Heiser's and Emerson's hand
made shoes In all styles. Superior for comfort
and durability. P. Rosenberg & Co.
Farmers should buy their Fall and Winter
supplies from us and save money. T. Rosen.
berg d Co.
have the largest stock of ladies' corsets In
the up-cOuntry. VIM. E. Bell.
sell nothing but ladies goods and can
give SPECIAL bargains in all departments.
Don't fail to see my line of short wraps new
markets and walking Jackets. VIM. E. Bell
Ladies' and children street hats in felts and
straws, In all colors, see my line OF walking
hats. VIM. E. Bell.
Wm. Z. Bells dress goods department is
complete, embracing all the now shades, with
plushes. velvets. braids and dress sets to
match.
Dress goods from cents up. My line
black goods can't bo beat in the up-country
Cashmers, Henriettas, &C., In blue and Jet
black. Wm. E. Bell.
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60 to the Racket Store and look at the
Hosiery at s & Q cts.
Rush to the Racket Store and get q New
Hat, Latest Style for your wife at so cts.
Hurry up or yorwIll be too late to get one
OF those Seal Skin Caps at the Racket Store
for 80 cts.
One more left, What is 1t? the biggest bar
gain of them all go to the Racket Store and
ask Wilson and he will show 1t to you.
A tremendous line OF ladies and children's
hose at greatly reduced prices, p, Rosen-
berg d Co.
Only few more left. What! those PLY
Linen Cuffs at the Racket Store for l2l9 cts per
pair.
J.C. Miller equipped the Abbcville Rifles
with uniforms-forty suits. Perfect satiSfac-
tion given-not single garment returned for
alteration. Call at once and place your Or
ders for fall and winter suit #
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The yellow Fever Sufferers,

The ladies of Abbeville gave an entertain.
ment sometime ago, the receipts of which
was sent to the yellow fever sufferers in Flor.
ida. The following letter explains itsesf, and
is very gratifying to our people:
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 29th. 1883.
A. B. WARDLAw, ESQ.,, Abbeville, s. G.
Carolina Savings Bank for $500, the same
having been sent by your order for relief ol
yellow fever sufferers, as proceeds Of On enter
tainment given for that purpose.
On behalf Of our people kindly accept
thy thus manifested. Its expression calls
forth heartfelt gratitude.
Yours truly,
D. T. GERow
Acting Manager
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It agreed on all sides thata minister ought
not to preach without careful and pray erful
preparation. But what about the hearerf
Does he not need to make careful and prayer
full preparation for hearing ?-S0auhe17a Chris
hdn advocate.
We agree entirely with the Advocate in say
prayerful preparation for hearing some o.
the deliverances which are made from the
pulpit 1t requires more grace than some
men possess on q dead level to enable them to
hunger and thirst after sermon which has
little in 1t Of Christian doctrine, and which
presents 80 little of the solid truths, as to be
swallowed up with vagueries and fantastic
imaginings, without even the flowers Of rhet'
oric.
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TardY Justice.

We understand that the County Commits
sioners have properly concluded to pay expert
r. E. Hill the SIPS which the Grand Jury rec
commended to be paid 10 him for his work In
examining the public offices. This was their
duty, and the only criticism which we have
to make is that they hesitated so long In per-
forming an act which was plainly incumbent
upon them. The County Commissioners have
expended no money which has resulted in
greater good to the county, and no tax payer
will begrudge the payment.
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The Abbsville Baptist Association will hole
Its 10th Anniversary at Troy on 18th inst.
Is desired by those who feel an interest in tht
objects claiming the attention OF this body
that full delegation be present. It Is ex
pected that Drs. Griffith and Baily, Agent o
Furman University and Corresponding Sec
retary OF State Missions will attend. Alst
Col, Hoyt, editor Of the Courier, a ready ant
efficient debater, and other visiting brethren
will aid in the discussions. The hospitablt
town of Troy is a capital place to hold such {
meeting. o.
Oct. 5, 1883.
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'sTheir Heads Should be Rubbed
With Il Rrick.''
Lancaster Ledger.

At the approaching general election two
amendments To the constitu tion are to be
flee of School Commissioner appointive in
stead Of elective. 1t is the impression, gener-
ally, that the amendment is for the abolition
of the office, which would meet with O hearty
approval from the people. But as it is, II
amounts to nothing, and the purpose of the
passage Of so brilliant Il joint-resolution has
yet TO be developed. The member who intro
duced 1t, and the sleepy body who passed 1t
should have their heads rubbed with q brick.
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Kind Words.

The Abbeville correspondent Of the Green
ville NeOs makes the following kindly notice
of our paper last week, for which we make
due Acknowledgements
1.-THE Abbepille Press and Banner appears
this morning In tweYe-page edition we'll got
ten up and full of interesting matter. Mr..
Wilson's energy in newspaper matters knows
no bounds"
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REPUBLICAN IMpUDENcE --- DEMOCRATIC
ERROR.
Correspondence Between the Repub-
lican Committee and Governor
Rfchard8Ou,

Correspondence Between the Repub'
Itcan Committee and Governor
Richardson.
COLUMBIA, Oct. lou Friday last, as al.
ready announced in the World, q committee
from the executive committee OF the Repub.
to ask for representation in the appointment
Of managers and commissioners Of election
They presented their request in writing, @
copy Of which is as follows:
+ The Request Of the Republicans.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Sept. q. 1883.
To his Excellency, John P. Richardson
| Governor OF South Carolina:
SIR-At meeting Of the executive commit.
tee of the Republican party Of South Carroll
ma, held in the city Of Columbia on the above
on you in person and present for your consid
Grafton the following preamble and resolu
| ton:
Whereas. A general election will be held on
didates for electors and Congress Will be voted
| for by the people. and
Whereas, the whole election machinery
ETC., with the exception Of Georgetown coun'
ty, being entirely In the hands Of the domi.
nant party Of South Carolina-has been pro
ductiye Of the suppression Of free vote and
Whereas, BY virtue Of vastly preponder.
ating number, we think II would be but an
act Of simple justice, and in the interest Of 9
1alr, 1ull ana QOneSL 6leCGlOQ, GQaG representa-
ton be granted to the Republican party
Therefore be 1t
Resolved, That 1t Is the sense Of this com.
mittee that his excellency, John P. Richard.
son, Governor of the State Of South Carolina,
be waited on and requested to appoint at
least one Republican commissioner Of elec.
ton in each county and, through them, one
Republican manager at each Of the voting
precincts for electors and congressman
throughout the State. And
Whereas, In the Seventh Congressional dis.
trict Of South Carolina, known as the "Black
district" which was set apart by Democratic
legislators for the Republicans, but which has
been invaded by the Democrats, and an al.
most solemnly implied pledge broken and
the free will OF its electors st1fed by the parti-
san actions of boards Of election officers COM
posed entirely Of Democrats, therefore
We respectfully and earnestly appeal to
your Excellency In the interest Of fair play
and an honest election, and in the name OF
one hundred and fifty thousand Republican
voters, representing over seven hundred
thousand people, to accord us representation
In the management Of the approaching cleo
ton.
Resolved, That we ask this as American cit
izens and representatives of one OF the great
parties of this Republic, believing that we are
entitled to 1t as an act Of Justice.
E. NJ. BRAYToN,
THos. E. MILLER,
STEPHEN A. SwAILs,
THoS. A. SAXON,
G. E. HERIoT.
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In politics our motto is Tariff Reform. In
drugs, lowest prices and purest goods. Best
Patent Medicines, purest Drugs for Prescrip-
ton work, Paints, Oils, &c. Garden Seeds,
School Books, and all specialties Of the drug
trade. ]. B. Franks, Lowndesville, 8. G.
March %, 1883, 12m.
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all creditors Of
IN the estate OF WESLEY A. BLACK, that
they are required 10 tile their claims properly
probated, with the undersigned within the
time required by law, or they may be barred.
And all persons indebted to the said estate
must make payment promptly or suit will be
brought on all such claims.
JAMES A. BLACK,
GEORGE r. BLACK,
Oct. /, 1883, I'm Executors.
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MRS. ZEIGLER and family expect to move
to Greenville in few weeks, and Mrs. Parker
will 20 to Columbia Their departure will be
loss to Abbeville society and many friends
regret 10 lose them from amongst us. ...
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The Legislature.

The AbbevilIe members Of the General AS
sembly nom this county may possibly pro-
pose some legislation which will be Of inter.
eat to the people. While some Of the meas
ures may fail to become laws, yet there can
be no doubt that some changes are needed.
FIRE INSURANCE.
When the General Assembly meets we
trust that Representative Graydon will make
another effort to pass law requiring insur-
ance companies to pay what they promise,
and for what they receive premium
The combined influence Of the insurance
companies was sufficient to defeat this law
before previous legislature.
WORKING THE ROADS.
Representative G. A. C. Waller, we learn, Is
contemplating proposition for some impor-
tant amendments to the road law, but we
have not learned the particulars. If he can
successfully tackle that law he will immortal
lie himself In one aot
THE BRIDGES.
Representative ]. N. King will tackle the
bridge question. Being practical bridge
builder, he knows all about the subject. Not
having had an interview with him, we are
not informed as to the exact line he will pur-
sue.
TRIAL JUSTICES AND JURIEs.
Mr.. r. E. Hill will probably Introduce bill
In the Legislature making the trial justices OF
Abbeville county salaried officers.
He will also introduce bill amending the
jury law SO as to require the juries to be
drawn in omen Court We have seen drafts OF
these bills and consider them both good meas
ures and sincerely trust that they may be-
come law. We have always thought that q
system which made q judges perquisites or
fees contingent on his own judgment per-
nicious system which is fruitful Of evil conse-
quences, Of which the public have little idea.
With the passage OF the proposed amendment
10 the law would be removed all possibility
for grounds in the belief that there could be
fraud in the action Of drawing our juries.
AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN.
Senator Hsmphill has in contemplation a
bill 70 establish an institution In which "to
train pupils in the various industrial arts, to
widen and enlarge the opportunities Of USE
fulpess, prepare for the practical industries OF
the age and make woman significant factor
In the material progress Of the State" This
institution will most likely absorb or take In
the Winthrop Training School in Columbia
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Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Emma o. Anderson by guardian ad Item
against Mary E. Davenport ct al.-Partitton.
DY virtue Of an order Of sale made in the
public outcry at Abbeyille G. a.. 9: g., on.
SALEDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1888, within the
legal hours OF sale, the following described
I e ssns Mrs hs 0nB sss e
in said State and County, to wit: All that,
tract or parcel of land containing
Two Hundred and Fifty-Seven Acres,
more or lesst bounded by lands OF R. P. PIN
son, DR.. w. B. Millwee, Beasley and others,
and known as Tract No. l.: Also that tract or
parcel OF land containing
One Hundred and Ninety.Six and
Six.Tenths Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands Of w. ].
Wells. r. P. Blake, L. d. Merriman and 9TH
ers, and known as Tract No.2: Also that
tract or parcel OF land containing
Eighty Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands of Or. j.
G. Maxwell, j. r. Blake, W. ]. Wells, and 9th
ers and known as Tract No. s.: Also, that
tract or parcel Of land containing
One Hundred and Thirty Acres,
more or less, ana bounced Dy lanQs OF Dr. de
c. Maxwell, Beasley, and others, and known
as Tract No. 4, said lands lie on Hard Labor
creek, within two miles Of the town OF Green I.
wood.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash, balance
in two equal instalments payable in one and
two years with interest on each from day or
sale, secured by bond Of the purchaser ana
mortgage OF the premises in each instance. j
Purchaser to pay the Master for papers ana
recording. 49,,
Oct. Q, 1888, At g.
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Homestead Notice.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY
Elk parte Mrs. Fannie Smith, Petitioner Pc
tition for Homestead.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons con-
~ cerned, that Mrs. Fannie Smith has ap-
piled TO me to have the Homestead exernp-s
tion allowed by law set Off to her In real es-
tate and personal property Of her husband,
the late Benjamin F. Smith, deceased.
Dated October 4th, 1888, and published once
and Banner. .
Oct 4, 1888, At - ,i5
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Masters Sale.
The State Of South Omohna,.

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
James McGhee against Caroline McGhee ct al.
Partition. a51E &
RY virtue Of an order of sale made in the
- above stated case, will offer for sale at
public ontcry at Abbeville 9. H., 8. c., on
SALEDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1888, within the
property, situate in said State and County, to
wit: All that lot Of land in the village Of
Greenwood, containing Risssl
Three and Three-Quarter (3a) Acres,
more or less, bounded West by Barksdale Fer.
ry Road, East by lands Of w. p. McKellar,
and North by lands Of Bennet Reynolds !,
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on a credit OF twelve months, with interest
from day OF sale, secured by bond and mort;
papers. j. c. KLUGH, Master.
Oct. 9, 1888, At ..,... ~ ~ 55t
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Go and look At the Corsets at tho Racket
Store nom Is toss cts.
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CANDIDATES.
For Clerk Of Court.

The friends of L. D. CONNOR, relying up
on his past services in the Clerks office as
Deputy, beg leave to announce him as can
didate for Clerk OF Court.
We are authorized to announce THOS. L.
MOORE. Of Ninety-Six, as candidate for
Clerk OF the Court Of Common Pleas and
General Sessions, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

NlHE ANIMAL MEETING OF the BOARD or
l. County Commissioners Will Do heia IN
their Office on TUESDAY after the first Mon-
day In NOVEMBER next.
All persons having claims against the coun-
ty will present them on or before the first day
OF November or be barred.
J. T. PARKS,
Clerk.
Oct. !, 1855, st g..
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e.. Masters Sale. i.t5
Tile State Of South Carolina.

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Benz. 8. Barnwell against Hessie A.. Beacham
etal.-Foreclosure. ct -
DY virtue Of an order Of sale made in the
% above stated case, will offer for sale at
public outcry at Abbeville G. H., y. O., on
legal hours Of sale, the following described
situate in said State and County, 70
wit: All that tract or parcel Of land In the
town Of Abbeville, being on Wardlaw street
and fronting on same
One Hundred and Thirty.Eig Feet
bounded by lands Of Seal & McIlwaine, Mrs.
s. M. w. Smith and Academy lot ~
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
In twelve months with interest from day OF
sale, secured by bond of purchaser and g;
mortgage Of the premises. Purchaser TO pay
for papers. .... sz. Il5.
&c. KLUGH, Master.
Oct. g. 1888, At