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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-07-16

Trains I, g. ? and arrive at and iepart from
Centred Union Depot, Cincinnati, making az
rect connection, without transfer, TO ind from
indianapolis, Chicago, st. Louis, and the.
West, ind Southwest. Trains IL, 10, Is and
% arrive at and depart frOm Fourth Street
Depot betMeen SmIth and Johns SITS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Coming Home.

Some Of those who were forced several
months ago TO quit taking this paper, because
of their conscientious convictions that they
ought to obey the unconstitutional edlct OF
the order 10 which they belonged, are now
coming back to the Press and Banner, where
they receive Il hearty welcome.
This is yet free country in which even the
editor of the Press and Banner may labor and
conduct the printing business, and no combi.
nation of men are of sufficient influence to
muzzlc or break up free press.
We have had all along n good list OF SUBJ
Scribers, and from present indications it will
hereafter be greater than it ever was before.
The paper seems 10 be In good demand. and
encouraged by success In the past, we will
spare no pains TO make il even more worthy
of the support in the future.
While holding 10 our own political opn.
ions, and being nothing 10th to give our rca-
sons therefor, we are tolerant with those who
differ from US. There isn't enough in the is
sues before the people to make us fail out
with anybody on the subject
AS q loyal Democrat, the Press and Banner
expects to support those who may receive the
nomination Of the Democratic partt. but as Il
citizen, we have the same privilege that is
guaranteed to any other man-the right TO
take part in all political matters.
We don't think that Mr.. Tillman is the
proper man TO be put at the head Of office IN
South Carolina, and We believe q more suita-
bic man may be found to fill the Office OF Gov
ernor, but If he gets the Democratic nomna-
tlon in September, we expect to give him our
vote at the polls in November.
While opposing his nomination, we hope to
he fair with him at all times, and certain !, is.
that we do not intend TO fall out with any
body about his nomination. II majority OF
the people want him to be Governor. that will
settle the question, as far as the editor Of the
Press and Banner is concerned.
But there Is another question in which we
are more interested than in the naming Of the
Governor, and that question is, "Whiskey at
Abbeville.': The decentralization and drunk
enncss that has followed the e.re'openng Of the
bar rooms at Abbeville has been appalling.
If we can get the ear and attention OF the
people, we will never cease 10 agitate the ques.
ton, and we hope the people may not forget
the demorallZing influence Of "Whiskey al
Abbeville.' All other matters dwlndle into
insignifcance, when compared to the liquor
question.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
PICNIC AT MoRToN'S MILL.
4 Pleasant Day OH the Banks OF
Long Canc-.-EarGe Rocks..-Shady y
GrOreS.-.Ri Using Hills.

On last Saturday, in company with my gen.
ial friend, Mr.. James Mcmillan, the writer
had the pleasure Of attending picnic at Nor.
tons Mill. 1t was given under the auspices OF
of the Smlthvilc school. Some seventy-fve
OF the patrons and pupils Of this school were
in attendance. Miss Lula Williams, the sec
ond daughter Of Capt. ID. II. Williams. Of Yer.
derry, is The tca"hcr She is young lady of
culture and refinement and iG in full sympn-
thy with progress and advancement. She IS
making fine impression as Il teacher, and by
her genial, popular manners is winning for
herSclfa host of friends. She has had some
twcnty-Srven pupils In her charge this year.
MUrlOnS Mill Is 4 romantic picturesque
spot. On tile side OF the creek eli which tic
p.rnic VAS he'd Is Il hill covered with large
rocks and Il shady grove. On the opposite
side the ground rises SO his; in that ii may well
be termed Il mountain.
At nOrn Il hoGntiiul dinner was served and
IL was highly appreciated by every one. Mr..
q. W. Collins was the niaStcr.spirt of the oc-
c;lsion and did everything In his power TO
make the pierre n success. Among those
present was Mrs. Oscar Cromer who grad
uat"d at Wi.lianislOn Female College and
made for herself u fine record there, Rnd since
that tin e l:aSas stained her high record for
scholarship. Masters David and Albert Hen
ry, Of Aubcvillc, were among the visitors:
The Ucc', ,sion was a delightful one, and Will
long be remembered By those who were pres
ent. y,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Contributed Locals.
ABBEvILLE, s. c., May 10, 1880.

ABREvILLE, S. G., May 10, 1880.
More rain, more grass.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. LatImer of Honea Path
were shopping In the city last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moseley, of Baltimore are on
short visit TO Mrs. Henry Hill, their cousin.
Mr.. Moseley represents the well known firm
of Foster Knight & Co., of Baltimore, and Is
combining business and pleasure.
Mr.. George X. Strickle, Of Louisville, Ky, is
visiting his Sister, Mrs. Knox. We would be
glad Tor Kim to cast his lot with us, as we are
We have he rd Of "the boys, painting the
town rcd" but Mr.. Will Cobb is painting this
town "white."
The fence around AbbeviIe's park is very
neat and ornamental.
Mr.. j. L. Gown with Mr. J. W. Morrah was
in town to-day on business. 1t was the first
time in five years that Mr.. Gown has visited
the beauty OF the public square, especially
the lovely shade trees. Mr.. Gown is staunch
citizen, and is applying for the office Of Trial
Justice at Mount Carmel, resigned BY Mr..
Miller We hope he will be appointed, us he
would be faithful and impartial in the dis.
charge of his duties.
w. L. Miller, Esv., now occupies. the Powell
house. and Is offering rest TO the weary trav-
eller.
Mr. J. H. Johnson and family have moved
from the valley town to Aiken, S. c., where
they will likely make their home.
The post post office at Mount Carmel Is now
kept by Mr.. Bader.
Mr.. Ed. Kay is now living in the valley
town.
Four regular passenger trains now on the
savannah Valley Railroad-two up and two
down. Schedule as follows: Passing down
from Anderson $40 q. m; arriving from Au-
gusti ll.40; down 40 p. IN. and up G40 This
is the schedule Us given us. and we publish it
for the benefit of the public
Mr.. Samuel a. NisanSka is Off TO Charleston
in search of business. He is Il worthy and c,l-
pable young man. and we doubt not but he
will meet with that success which he 50 well
deserves.
The trustees OF the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian congregation had called meet.
Ing one day last week for the purpose OF elect.
ing treasurer who should take charge OF all
monies received for the purchasing of their
church lot in the town of AtbevilIe, and who
should receive and receipt for same. Mr.. G..
j. Haddon was duly elected and Mrssrs.
Thomson and McDll were appointed To soliC.
it subscriptions from the members at this
place. IT gives us pleasure 10 inform your
readers that in Il short time - sufficient
amount was raised whcrewith to purchase
said lot, and the cash is now in sight TO pay
for tie same 2S soon as papers are signed up.
We hope tie day will not be far distant when
town. Success surely awaits them.
Col. =. S. Rutlcdge is In town.
Mr.. J. :. Hammond is night watchian for
the town, aud we guess Joe will keep up with
the boys
4 tlourishing Young Mems Christian AssO-
cIaton has been organized at Lowndcsville.
They rent u hall and Get every Sabbath af-
ternOon.
Mrs. c. Y. Hammond is quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs j. II. simmons have the SYM
Next Sunday will he observed as Chlldrcn's
day in the Methodist church, with services
10 the occasion. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21

Brother Hugh Wilson. of the A6beuRie Press
ann Banner, says: at takes twice us Iuany
Jumps of sugar in these days to swceten a cup
of coffee as 1t did ten years ago. Adulteration
Is the reason why"
Brer Wilson may be right. but we opine
that the Abbeville girls will think that he re-
quireS more sweetness now than in the long
ago because he Is ripening into the condition
of a sour old bachelor, or that he consoles
himself for his celibacy by this round about
argument in favor OF economy and against
Jnatrimony.-Barn,UeH People.
We are certain that we never penned any
such paragraph as that, Brother Holmes.
You have given credltto US for the expires.
slons Of another. Neither is this editor
"ripening into the condition of u sour old
bachelor" that thinks Of economy in the
matter Of sugar The Ba1n,veH People has
read the Press and Banner 10 very little pur.
pose If the editor Of that paper thinks we are
against matrimony." We are for matri
mony every time, and trust that Brother
Holmes may yet be convinced that marriage
Is q happy success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
A Very Important Matter.

While some of our politicians have seen
danger of Il division in the Democratic ranks,
and while all would deplore such state OF
affairs, yet there is still another and greater
danger confronting us, and TO which nobody
seems to be paying any attention.
The white people have never been as care
full about complying with the registration
law, as the negroes have been, and now when
our political enemies are seeing to tie strict
enforcement of the provisions of that law.
the negroes are gaining strength, while the
white people are losing daily.
At first, the registration law gave the white
people great advantage, In the fact that
many negroes had neglected to register, while
all the white people had been registered.
But that same law provides that no citizen
who arrives at the age of twenty-one years,
after the last general election, shall have the
right TO register unless he does so before the
next general election after lie has attained his
majority.
All men therefore who have reached twen-
ty-one years since November, lSSS, or will be
twenty-one years of age before November,
1890 must register on Sale Day in June or
July of this year, or be forever barred from
that right.
The white citizen who neglccts to register Is
derelict in duty to his country, and in that
neglect sacrifices his own right to the exercise
of the highest privilege of citZenshp-that
of taking part in the choosing of the officers
Of the State.
For our own part, we believe the registra-
tration law an exceedingly unfortunate one
for the Democratic party.
Ii really seems that the men who acted so
herocally in 1876 have become indifferent 10
the necessity of preserving those rights and
blessed privileges which were then gained,
and 1t seems that 'iiany of their sons care
nothing at Gil for the glorious heritage which
was TouchSaGed in 1876.
Just think of it, friends and fcllow-citiZens,
not half dozen white men, who have attained
or will attain that age before November, 1870,
have applied for registration tickets.
We attribute their failure purely TO neglect,
and not to any wiful disregard OF their best
| Interests.
We also attribute part OF the blame for
this lamentuble situation to the fact that our
leaders are not more earnest in warming the
people of the great danger which threatens
them.
Are we going to forfeit Or citizenship by
criminal carelessness? Are our young men
going to fail to lake the legal steps which are
necessary 70 enable them to exercise the full
measure of citizenship?
Ii the white people mean 10 continue In
control of this county, they must be up and
doing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
THE CONSTITUTIONAL VOTE VS.. THE
PRIMARY VOTE.
The Difference Between Imaginary
Voting. and Actual Voting.

The highest vote ever cast In AbbevIlle
county ut Il Democratic primary election was
I'm August, 1858, when the totals footed up 2S2
In the primary election in August, 1sSG, the
The County Club is made up OF delegates
from the local clubs. The majority of the del
egates present generally decide the questions,
except when five members call for "cOnsti-
tutiOnal vote" Then the delegates represent
ing the different clubs cast the supposed nu-
mericnl strength OF their respective clubs. II
Ohly one delegate Is present he casts ballot
representing the full strength of his club If
two, three, or more are present. and agree to
cast their vote the same way. the strength OF
the club Is likewise voted as unit. But II
the represen arc divided In opinion
then each representative casts his proportion
OF the whole numerical strength Of tie club
which they represent
Very few OF the local clubs have been re-or.
ganiZed for years. and rs II mntter of course,
many names are on many Of the rolls which
should not be there. AS far as we know, few
ernsures OF names for deaths, removals. or
change Of membership, have been made.
Since the election In 1883, 1t Is fair to pre-
sumo that many young white men have ar
rived at the age Of twenty-one years, but, as
matter OF fact, very few, If any Of that num-
bcr, have registered. while the negroes are
crowding the Registrars Office every Sale
Day.
If all voters are required to exhibit their
registration tickets on the day of election, It
Is quite probable that many white man In
this county will be surprised that he has, by
carelessness, forfeited his right TO vote.
Because OF the importance Of the matter we
reproduce the tables showing the actual
voting strength Of the different clubs, while
In the parallel column will be found the icon.
stitutional" vote, as now cast In the County
Club. OF course there can. be no question
that the actual votes cast at an excl Ing pri-
mary election, Is the lndisputable and correct
strength of any club. The present plan OF
casting constitutional" vote does not strike
US as being the correct basis upon which to
act when 1t is desired to ascertain either the
strength or choice Of the clubs.
As the reorganization OF the clubs Is q prop
osition not To be seriously entertained, we sug-
gest as the simplest and most equitable meth
cd of settling the whole question. to allow
representatives to cast only the voting
strength of their respective clubs at the last
primary election. IL Is certain that no great
iurnnr cAull he dome by this meihQd
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
TilInan's Easy Road 30 the Cover
nOr's Office.

1t is claimed, we believe, that eighty pei
cent. of the voters Of this State are farmers,
and 1t is further claimed that they should OF
right have the privilege OF nominating al
least one Governor from their own ranks.
Governor Wade Hampton Is farmer.
Governor Thomas B. Jeter was q farmer.
Governor Johnson Hagood is farmer.
Governor John Peter Richardson is farm.
er.
Governor Hugh S. Thompson was teacher.
Governor w. d. Simpson was lawyer.
From the above statement 1t would seem
that the farmers have been holding their own
against the world, and we don't know that
ANYBODY ever before advocated the nomina-
ton OF 8 candidate for office because he was a
member OF any particular profession.
The objection TO Tillman is not that he is O
farmer.
Even admitting that he is Christian gen.
tleman, possessing all the requirements for
beicg put at the head of the government. and
for being put forward as the leader in South
Carolina society, his methods Of procuring
the nomination for that high and important
office are not such as to commend him TO the
favorable opinion OF the conservative and
prudent element Of the State.
AS we understand, Mr.. Tillman did not put
his claims before the whole people. He ap-
pealed TO q class, and by the barcst majority
OF his chosen followers secured the "Sugges-
tion."
We think Mr.. Tillman made his appeal to
the common people," though we have not
the copy Of the letter before us. If an out.
slider should speak Of his followers as "com-
mon people," we think the speech would GER
tainly be offensive to the more intelligent OF
his friends. Again, MIR. Tillman said some
thing at Ridgeway about his followers acting
like Jack asses" General Hampton, when
he canvassed this State in 1875. spoke OF his
followers as "friends,' "fellow citizens" "Car-
olinians," and brother soldiers Of the Lost
Cause.
AS to the eighty per cent. business. In Alb
beville county we have about three thousand
white voters. In the towns of Abbeville
county there are perhaps about one thousand
voters, who are engaged in other pursuits
than farming. OF those in town nearly all
will vote against Mr.. Tillman. His chief sup
port will be from the country, but ii is certain
that a large per cent. OF the conservative and
thinking element will not support Mr.. Till.
man. Looking at the situation in this light,
we believe it pretty safe to say that in pri.
mary election, where every man may vote as
he pleases. Abbeville may be set down as
doubtful now, with the certainty that Mr..
Tlllman cannot keep all Of his followers in
line until September.
The majority rs shown last Sale Day for
Tillman, was, In our opinion, more seeming
than real. The Tillmanites in the county
had exercised the same enthusiasm before
that meeting that was manifest in the matter
OF the Shell convention. They were thor
oughly organized, while the opposition was
not organized.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Wednesday. May 81, 1890.
LET it be Instilled into the Hearts OF
Your Children that the Liberty of the Press
Is the Palladium of all Your Rights.

Although 1t was clearly shown in this Coun-
" several months ago, that it was not within
the power of the non reading public to eXer-
else a sufficient influence over the intelli-
geuce of the County, TO bring about the
suspension of the publication Oh this ne"sp"-
per- yet 1t is Il fact that silly reso'utioHs W
tntolerant politicians TO boycott some oi INC
best and most honest newspapers OF the
State, are published almost daily.
We are surprised at two facts connected
with the boycott of intelligence:
1st. That any club of men could be found
to endorse such resolutions.
2nd. That competing newspapers have eS-
pressed no unwillingness TO take mean
advantage OF q competition.
AS matter of fact, those newspapers which
stand true 10 their convictions, while Slciu,
ing due respect 10 the tights OF others, VIII
lose nothing by the unjust warfare when Is
being waged against them. The man VINO
yields anything OF his principle ana seli-le'
spect to conc iliate his enemy, will fail TO gain
ANYTHING from him whom he would concl'-
late. but will lose his hold on those WI"
would otherwise remain true and steadiast l"
him. The day for non-reading people to die
arrived, and their futile attempt to XIII such
newspapers as they may choose to make the
the su bjsct Of their hatred. will react on INT
political party which adopts the methodS
which are not only disreputable in them
selves, but which must be offensive to every
sense of justice.
1t will be u long step backward, and into
darkness and superstition, when political
party cs.n rise to power by excluding rom
their ranks the ablcst and best men oil the
State, while shutting out intelligence IRON
the members, by forbidding them 10 suo'
scribe for newspapers. Can it be that the po
litical party which now seeks to bring about
a revolution Is afraid of the intelligence OF its
own members? Can it be that the Leaders
are afraid of the light of reason?
II a political party may name the newspa
pers for which member Of their party may
not subscribe can not the party with equa
proprlety name the churches which the mem
bers may not join?
LET 1t be instilled into the hearts o. your
children, that the liberty of the press is the
palladium Of all your rights
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Random Shots from DOnaIds.
DoNALDs, May II, 1890


Good rains have fallen and crops are grow
ing nicely. Day labor Is In great demand and
can scarcely be had at any price.
Many of our young people attended the pic
mic at Erwins mill yesterday. They reported
large crowd and u pleasant time,
There Is some improvement being made on
the post Office, In the way of call and lock
boxes being added, which is great conven-
ience 10 those using the mail.
We were glad to notice A. 4. Baldwin i'm
town yesterday. He has recently returned
from the c. e. Il A. railroad, where he has
pany for come time. We hope he may he con-
tented to stay with US while
We are glad 10 see our jolly friend, J. T.
Rowland. with US again.
No sickness now. All have had the grip and
are well again.
Picnic is the topic of tho young. Grass OF
ID old people Just now, b.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21

1t Is hard to tell which is worst mixed, the
Lexington muddle, or Hampton's position in
reference TO his coming back to South Caro-
lima to take part in politics.
We hope the Senator may not do himself
the injustice TO meddle with this little affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Should Drop His Pr0vincinlism,

The .lugusta Chronicle has always been
kindly disposed towards Capt, TillInan, and
last sunday, III ull kndnrss, it took OCCASION
TO say: "Furmrr Tilrnan cannot resist jump
Eng on the newspaper men. Come now, Far.
nIcr TilIman ought To outSruw this sort of
provncialiSm, \ man whu wants to be Gov.
rrnor should drop this sweeping arraiSnmcnt
OF newspaper reporters and publishers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21

Something nice for pic nic and home lunch
Crab, '"Canncu shrimp" We
have just received n fresh shipment ol above
uuintIpS. Smith j. Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21

Silk umbrellas and parasols im great VA.
rictr. Direct from the manufactures al X. Nj.
uut,don Il Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
Capital Stock.
Surplus and
Undivided Profits.
Total Stock. Surplus
aud Undivided Profits.
Total return for Taxa
ton, including Real
Estate.

Per cent. OF Capital
Stock, Surplus and
Undivided Profits
upon which taxes
orp poit
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-21
THE CAMPAIGN POT BOILS.
KINDLING WOOD TO KEEP THE CALDRoN
HOT.

Facts and Figures for the Use of Till.
man .-- Attorney General Earle is
Ask ed TO Explain Some ef His Of
ciaI Acts in Reference TO the As
sessment OF Railroads and Banks--
Pointed Letter from Auditor
VnnaC