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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Isn't 1t Cheeky? ?

Isn,t IL cheeky in Captain llllniah W oA
tho present administration WIN eA'ia'"
canoe and with q failure to take the census
.rh.n tho c,rmers-or his followers to-day
elected n majority Of the General Assembly
who voted away the peoples money IN one
instance. and in the other act, refused 10 'ote
for the reapportonment OF representatives.
without the votes Of at least some OIL the lar
mers. the excessive appropriation 10 'he
South Carolina University could not nave
heen made. Without the aid OF the country
tarmers or their representatives, Charleston
could not have defeated the re-apportionmen'
wbereby she still holds about five seats III 'ne
Legislature which justly belong 10 'Ne @0'
try districts. r,,,n,on nv
Isn't 1t also cheeky for Captain ll'''n"n, "
inference at least, to charge the aoniinis'''
ton with extravagance, because tne rep' e'en
tatlyes of his economic measures Voteo away
the money? . ,or,,e,
II Contain Tillman's followers In lorlhe'
years were "bamboozled and deoaucheu "s
he alleges. doesn't 1t furnish the best reason
IN the world why he should not be en'r"s'e'
with the choosing of the legislators
Isn,t II strange that Captain Tillman snou'o
manifest more spite and hatred toward 'ne
Denartment of Agriculture, than any othe'
Denartment of the Government? we pre-
snme that even Captain Tillman would MOI
denv that the Department Of Agriculture mas
done ten times as much for the farmers as
anv other branch Of the Government. Lei
Mr.. Tillman ridicule the management OF the
Department as he will. and let him complain
NJ extrayasance to his hearts content, yet WV
think he will not dery that the Departtnen.
over which A. L. Butler presides has saFea
the farmers ten times as much as IL mas eos'
either the State or the individuals VINO re.
ceived its benefits Before the organization OF
that Department which gives general super
vision or examination of the fertilizers ls IL
not a fact that worthless guanos were soio u
our peoplee Is 1t not fact that tons OF Ih'S
fertilizers were sold at high prices that were
not worth the freight on them? Then why
should Captain Tillman attempt 10 cas'
odium on the Department that has saved 'he
farmers so much?
Can anybody tell why Captain IilImah
seeks to lay the blame on the State onicers'
because of the shortcomings of his friends IN
the Legislature? The arguments which ne
now directs against the Government only iur-
nish good reasons why the erring members o'
the General Assembly should not be re-elect-
ed, In the hope perhaps that his followers, III
the confusion which he makes, may ma
some reason to lay the blame on the coInpeti-
tors for the very Office for which he Is STRIVING
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
The Census,

1t is highly important that u correct census
be taken. Our representation in the General
Assembly of the State, and in Congress viii
be regulated according to the recorded popu
lation. There is no doubt that Charleston
will see to it that everybody within her cor
porate limits will be counted. If Charleston
counts everybody, and the country Districts
count only small per cent. of their popua
tIon, that city will still hold more seats in the
General Assembly than the city is entitled to
II, therefore, anybody has been missed, lei
him not fail to report the fact to the proper
census taker. 1t is patriotic duty TO see thai
you are counted. The time expires on the
last day Of June. Attend to the matter al
once
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
pcculiarity Of this Campaign.

Capt. Il. II. Tillman in his political utter
ances would charge the State officers with eX-
travagance, and he makes the sweeping charge
that his followers-the farmers-in the Legsl, 7,
lature have been "bambooZled or debauched.
The strange part of this proceeding Is that
the present State officers should themselves
20 on the defensive in matter of which they
were no more responsible than was Captain
Tillman.
The present State officers never had-and
could not have had-anything to do with lhe
defeat of the re-apportionment measure
That was q matter entirely with the Repre-
sentatives in the General Assembly, ana IL
has been a notorious fact that the farmers
have had majority IN the law-maklns oouS
of the State. Whatever opinions the Stale
officers may have held personally, they hao
no more power to influence Legislation IMAM
did any other citizen. While we think the
re.apportionment should have been made
and while we also think that the refusal to
make appropriation for the work Is inexcusa-
BILE and indefensible, yet the State ofisers had
nothing to do with it. Mr.. Tillman and his
economic crowd are to blame.
But the economic Legislators settled the
NPP~ASNO.
ment by the United States census, and having
themselves settled the question by their own
votes, they have no right now to throw the
blame on others, and charge the opponents OF
Mr.. Tillman with the very sins Of which they
themselves are guilty.
The excessive appropriation for the South
Carolina University was the act Of the Legis'
lature, a majority of whom were for "econo-
my and REFORM" But Mr.. Tillman would
charge the blame to the State officers, instead
OF to his own farmer friends who have had
majority in the Legislature for many years.
or course everybody knows that the appro-
priation for the University is at least twice as
much as it ought to be, but Mr. Tillman's $
economical farmers did 1t. He ought not now
seek to charge It to General Bonham, Col.
Rice, Gen. Werner, Gen. Earle, Governor
Richardson, and other State officers.
Mr.. Tillmen would seem, too, 10 divert at
tention from the fact, that no State officer has
spent dollar which his farmer friends had
not appropriated.
1t is singular, too that his followers should
not resent the accusation that they were
'debauched."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
GnEgNwoop, s. c., June %, 1890.

GREENWOOD, =. G., June E3, lS9O.
Miss Lizzie Wells has an orange tree year
old full OF little oranges.
Mrs. Walker, of Lowrysvile, s. c., Is on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Mathews.
Mrs. McGee, Of Darlington, Is visiting rela-
tives in town. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waters, OF Monroe, N. c.. who
have been visiting Mr.. Marse's family, have
returned home.
The exercises in the boys school on Monday
evening were very good. The music furnish
ed by the Greenwood String Band was splen-
did. The musicians were Miss Bessie Gibbs
on the organ, MeSsrs. John and William Sim
mons and Clarence Jordan on violin, Profess
sor Johnson on the flute. All the boys spok .
well. The efficient teacher, Mr.. Wilson, de-
serves q great deal Of credit.
DR.. Jones, OF Spartanburg, made very fine
lecture before The Sunday School In the Meth
odist hurcil on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Beunet Reynolds has returned from
her trip to Cleveland, N. G. Mr.. Reynolda
will follow In few days.
Mr.. Ed. Clary, of Enoree, spent Sunday in
town.
Miss Winton Parks, who has been teaching
school Mt Darlington, s. c., Is now at home.
Mr.. Charlie Hammond and Mr.. Robert Ma
bry, of Abbeville. were present at the soirf
In The Female College on Wednesday eve
ming +.
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InUuCSts.

Our Coroner and Trial Justices have done
good business in sitting on dead bodies this
Spring, and it seems that the hot weather mas
no perceptible effect In decreasing the deadly
work OF the knife and pistol.
We are beginning 10 think that there
should be uniform penalty forkilling peo-
pie, without the benefit OF the plea of self-de'
fence. Suppose, for instance, we fix the PEN
atty at s25 or one months imprisonment, for
a plain killing In complicated cases OF KILL
ing in self.defence, where the slayer told the
slain to stand back, three or more times
make the penalty $4,000. or ten years impris-
onment at hard labor. This thing of killing
men in seltdcfence ought TO be stopped, or let
the guilty man suffer. s25 IS enough for a
plain case of killing without provocation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

The Competitive EXAMINATION for the APP
pointment of State Beneficiary to The Win
throp Training School will be held at the
Court House, Wednesday, July End.
The examination will Include Arithmetic.
Grammar. Geography, United States History,
The Successful applicant will receive the
State appointment, equivalent to $50 for one
session or nine mon this, and the one ranking
second will receive the scholarship for Tui.
tIon only, given by the Winthrop School to
each county Of the State. Applicants must
not be less than eighteen years OF age: The
examination Will begin at 10 am, and con-
tinue for six hours. For further Information
apply to the School Commissioner,
r. g. MCLEES.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
HoNEA PATH HIERoGLYPHICs.
The Crane and the Doctor. Bath
House -. Lawn Tennis -. Tillmnn
Dict...YisitOrs and GucstS.-.NOtes
on Personal Matters.

HoSEA PATH, S. C., June E}, 1881.
We would like to hear some other subject
The new county is still the most important
subject discussed with us at present
Parties are beginning to pass through here
enroute to the mountains.
Deputy Sheriff Green, OF Anderson, was
here last week looking up jurors.
WE. Clinkscales overlook with LOAD o!
shot crane at Shirleys pond, that measured
thinking this would be good patient TO be-
gin his practice on, proceeded to admin
lister TO its wounds, when the crane gently
reached out Its bill and placed 1t against the
young Doctors face with too much force fol
comfort. We never heard what became OF the
patient. .oo,,
covering plaza for D T. a. Az or
derson on the Tillman OCCASION -
q. NJ. Greer had quite sick mule 1>t8y OF
so ago. He is on the sick list no,E~himself.
Miss Ella Kay has returned, from Piedmont
The costumes for tbe1tr1r%n tennis club has
arrived. They quite "showy.'
The lamiliN sound of"gee." whoa, shaw" Is
heard freIn early morning until late hourln
the~tiiternoon.
& number OF the boys in town went to q
/ lawn party that was to be about two miles
from town Thursday night. 1t was mistake
about the party: they came back as they went
--on foot they don't much about the time
Tillmau has become the common diet here
of late. We don't proprosc 10 worry the ap,
petite of the reader more than TO say, we
can't see him as some does.
The boys have formed Joint stock company
for the purpose of building bath house
They made box below the first pond run, the
water TO II through trough at cost OF s hye
dollars. They don't seem to be able to build
a house over It, we suggest the company be
incorporated.
Miss Maggie Brannen, of Columbia, is visit
Ing Mrs. 4. H. Brock.
Prof. Henry Newton arrived back to his old
home last Friday. The Professor will teach a
singing class here the last Of July and the
first of August.
DR.. Harris and wife, of Bolton. worshipped
with the Prcsbyterlans last Sabbath.
l.. S. Bigby. of Donalds. spent sabbath even
ing here. We will only mention his visits
occasionally.
Some OF the young men from here attended
preaching Mt Due West Sabbath.
Miss Jessie Hill, OF Abbeville, is visiting
her cousins the Misses Erwins.
The bridge at Erwin's Mills will soor be let
out for repairs. new covered bridge VIII be
built across Broadmouth creek, a mile this
side Of the river. b. ID. Z.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
WILL COL. GARY COME DOWN d?
A Report that He Is Pledged to Re-
tire If II Farmer can be Found.

Col. Eugene B. Gary, OF Abbeville, candi
date on the Tillman ticket for Lieutenant
Governor was undecided at the opening o
the State campaign whether he would be O
candidate for Attorney General or Lieutenant
Governor. A long caucus was held in room
GU at the Mansion House, on the night before
the campaign meeting here, TO decide on Mr.
Gary's case. Capt. &. w. Shell and goodly
number of Tlllmanites were present Re
porters who called, except the Charleston
World men, were informed that 1t was kind
OF social gathering and that Mr.. Gary's case
was incidentally to be discussed, and the
opinions Of the leading Tillmanites obtained
AS everybody knows. Mr.. Gary came out
next day for Lieutenant Governor, leaving
Col. Y. j. Pope without an opponent on th c
same ticket for Attorney General.
The presence Of so many lawyers on Cap
tain Tillman's ticket has rather nettled some
of the most active Tillmanites. This fact ap
peared TO most of those present in the caucus
and IL is said on the best of authority that g
pledge was then secured from Mr.. Gary thai
If farmer suited to the tastes of the Till
NANTES came out Lieutenant Governor, he
was to step down and out, and, 1t is supposed
takes his chances ut something else.
This piece OF Information came straight and
was brought out by taunts regarding lawyers
on Captain Tillman's ticket. AS no genuine
farmer has announced himself for Lieutenant
Governor, 1t is to be supposed that Mr.. Gary
will have the field to himself. IL would be 4
hard blow on his devotion to the cause tC
have to listen TO the dictates OF others anC
seek other honors after marking the fsh
during the hottest of the campaign.-Gfeen
vile Nc'DS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Is Mr.. TiIlman I'm Earnest About the
Primary Election:

1t is whispered in the ar that Mr.. Tillman
does not desire O primary election to nomi-
nate delegates to the stale Convention, and it
is also whispered that his followers are in
structed to send delegates to the State Con.
vention-soon TO be called-who are opposed
to the primary for this year. The idea being
TO put Mr.. Tillman and his followers into Of
flee by the Convention plan this year, and
then adopt the primary plan for future elec-
tions or nominations.
We do not state this as by authority, but
give it as idle talk, for what 1t is worth.
We are not within the veil, and consequent
ly may not know the desires and aims Of the
Tillman faction, but when we know that that
faction in this county voted solidly against
the primary election last Sale Day, and when
1t is clear to US that Mr.. Tillman's strength In
this county is more apparent than real, we
are forced to believe that the Tillman faction
will defeat the primary election this year
whatever they may do in the future.
Believing, as we do, that the result of pri-
mary election in this county would be disas-
trous to the Tillman faction, and having their
recent vote on the primary in view, We are
bound to believe that the influence of that
faction will be given against giving the peo-
pie full, fair and free expression OF their in
diyidual preference at the ballot box.
Let our friend, the Laure'aspilte Herald,
speak out on this matter. We have no more
right TO speak on the objects and aims of the
Tillman faction, as TO the primary election.
than we had to talk OF the nominee for the
second place on the Tillman ticket, and the
above remarks may be wide Of the mark.
We cannot believe an aggressive political
party will willingly give up anything OF their
power, and for this reason we believe they
will stick to the Convention plan for this
year, notwithstanding Mr.. Tillman's protesta-
tions of anxiety for the adoption Of the pri-
mary plan. He no doubt thinks any plan
good enough two years hence-and means to
have that plan then II he can use the much
desplsed old plans for present gain.
In con y versation with some of the leaders OF
that faction, we learn that they favor State
primary. but are not in favor Of having q
county primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Notice to Young Ladies' Desiring to
Go to College.

An examination for the purpose Of award
Ing free scholarship in Converse College,
Court House at Abbevi:le on Wednesday,
July end. The scholarship Is worth SEQ, COW
ering the expense of one years tuition: The
examination will embrace Mathematics, In
Guiding Arithmetic and Algebra 10 equations
Of the second degree; English Grammar {;
United states History; Geography, Univer-
saD; Latin Grammar and one book Of Cesar !;
Orthography and Writing Will be judged
must be at least thirteen years OF age. The
examination will be held at the same time
with that of the Winthrop Training School.
For further Information apply to the School
Com m iSSlOncr, II. q. MCLEES.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
what's the Matter With Judge Hud
son?

Isn't it about time somebody was taking
out an injunction. restraining Judge Hudson
from max ing his usual harangue on the jury
system?
Judge Hudson was elected to office to ad-
minister the law, and not to occupy the time
Of the Court in expressing his own cranky
notions as to the propriety Of hanging prls-
oner on popular vote OF the jury.
Let him see that the juries are honestly
drawn in public, as they are at Abbeville,
and he will do the Stale service, but If
Judge Hudson should be able to hang prison
ers on a vote OF the majority of the jurors,
unpopular accused persons would have no
possible chance for life.
Just thl, ak OF the idea of holding primary
election to find out whether prisoner should
be hanged
We cannot think Judge Hudson has ever
thought OF the enormity of the crime that
would be inflicted against justice in South
Carolina, If his notions Of hanging q pris-
oner on his popularity or unpopularity
should prevail.
The same rule governs in the United States
Court as obtains in the State Courts. If
then, Judge Hudson's idea could prevail,
every Democratic prisoner would be con.
victed In the United States Court, by Radical
jurors, and If the negroes and radicals should
conclude to take charge OF this Government
one half of the Democratic party would soon
land in the Albany penitentiary, and the
remainder would be scared TO death.
We really think that writ should be
taken out to inquire into the mental con-
dition of any good Democrat who would
bring about such a method for conyicting his
Democratic brethren of political offences.
May the good Lord deliver US from the
snare which Judge Hudson is seeking to set
for US.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Let the Giving of Gifts Cease.

While we believe our people are lncorrup'
ttble and while we believe none Of our can
didates would buy their way to Official st''
tion. vet there is one practice that Is too COM
mon In other counties, which we hope never
TO see tolerated in this county. We refer 10
the habit OF making subscriptions Of money
To churches in which the candidate can have
no other interest than the number OF Votes
which he may receive in consideration OIL Ihe
gift.
The attempted wholesale buying of the
votes of members of the churches needs no
comment from us. or course, when honora'
bile christian people see that any candidate
has ATTEMPTED to bribe them or buy their
votes, the act is enough to excite their right
eous indignation, and honest voters snoulo
set their faces against the inauguration OF q
system which can but be corrupting to the
public morals.
Another evil which has prevailed to some
extent Is that OF candidates lending voters
small sums of money during the campaign.
Fifty cents or one dollar lent 10 voter dur
ing the campaign is significant, and the can
didate who makes himself liable to the impu'
tation OF trying to corrupt the voter, should
suffer for his indscretion.
In all kindness, we put candidates oD@hV
tice. They need not be surpriseld3ff they are
publicly asked questions IKE these:
l. Have you treated or in any will used
LIQUOR to promote your election?
2. Have you lent small sums Of money 70
different voters?
8. Have you by subscriptions to churches,
or otherwise, attempted to buy the votes oi
any community of people?
AS a matter Of fact, the use OF money IN
elections should cease. The practice OF Civ.
ing money is not only corrupting Of the pub
lie morals, but 1t gives the rich an undue and
unfair advantage Of poor competitor, who
may be just as good and just as competent
but who is unable to pay his way into office.
We want no Yankee methods Of getting Of
fee, and we trust that every man who uses
money in the campaign, may be taught the
error Of his way.
Let the people look with suspicion on any
candidate who gives or lends money during
the campaign.
When a mans name appears In the neWspa-
pers as q candidate for Office, then the giving
OF gifts should stop until after the election
An honest constituency should demand
this.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Here We Go,
TIE TILLMAN TICKET.


The farmers seem TO be getting on Glmously
in Filling up the State ticket. We notice that
the following announcements have been
made:
Capt. b. r. Tlllman, farmer, for Governor.
Col. L. B. Gary, lawyer, for Lieutenant Gov.
ernor.
Gen. Y. ]. Pope. lawyer, for Attorney Ger
eral.
Col. Hugh l.. Farley, lawyer, for Adjutant
and Inspector General.
Col. Maytield, lawyer, for Superintendent OF
Education.
TIE ANTI-TILLMAN TICKET.
Gen. Earle, lawyer, for Governor.
Gen. Bratton, farmer, for Governor.
Ellis G. Gruydon, lawyer, for Attorney GEN.
eral.
Gen. NJ. L. Bonham, lawyer, for Adjutant
and Inspector General.
]. H. Rice, farmer, for Superintendent OF
Education.
]. L. Weber, editor. for Superintendent Of
EducotiOn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
TilIman Said One Good Thing.

When Captain Tillman was at the Able
Vile meeting he said that he would see that
the official head should come off of every
Sheriff who allowed his prisoner to be lynch
ed. No sentiment was uttered en- that day to
which we would say a more hearty amen. If
the Sheriffs knew that they would forfeit
their offices for a failure to protect their de-
fenceless prisoners, they would not SO readily
yield to the demand Of q lawless mub, and If
the members Of the aforesaid lawless mob
knew that their friend, the Sheriff, would suf
fer. they would be less anxious to hang poor
creature whose hands were tied.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Will the Executive Committee Listen
to the People?

1t seems that there is very general desire
on the part of the people to have the primary
election for Stale officers. The question now
is, will the Executive Committee take the
preliminary steps looking to that result?
We think that something should be done
about the matter. The primary election ior
State officers must come sooner or later, anu
the sooner our trusted leaders recognize the
fact, the better for all concerned.
Thousands Of men III this State are perfect
ly willing TO vote for the choice of the major
ity-although the choice may not be their
favorite candidate. But there are thousands
who do not like to vote for one who may get
the nomination from convention which
they may think does not represent the WISH
of the majority.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Wood Factory.

The wood factory subscribers have raised
about $1,000 or $4,000, and seek to make the
capital stock $4,000.
The great trouble with US is TO get suitable
mechanic to take control of 1t. If proper ad'
vertisement was made it Is possible that n
suitable man could be had. There are plenty
Of excellent young mechanics who would fill
the bill, if we only knew where to find them
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
Anti.TiIIInan A Clubs.

AS the Democratic party seems to be divid'
ed, and as the Tillman faction propose to take
charge of the whole party, would it not be
we'll for the Anti-Tillman men to organize
clubs of their own? AS at present organized
the Anti.Tillman men seem to be used only
to increase the Tillman majorities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

Wm. t.. Bell has all the new and stylish
goods in millinery.
3 cases of white lawns and cmbrlodrlcs Just
received ut w. f.. Bells.
You should see the colored challies W: l.
Bell Is selling for cts per yard.