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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
HOnea Path Items.

HoNEA PATH, May 2G, 1890
We are looking forward to a new Court
House.
Reports Of good rains come from all sides,
Crops are looki ing splendidly, a large area
has been planted and the farmers are doing
their best toward working them:
Our school closes on the 9th with concert
and u picnic Oh the 9th. A large crowd Is eX-
pected. Let us have a nice social gathering
without any liquor mixed up with it. We
will give the closing exercises oil the school
next week in full.
Most all those who went to Texas from this
point have returned. They come In one by
one. All saw the overflow of the Missis-
sippi. Some report IL seventy five IN les
wide, others report II less. We wonder what
width Gus will reHprt it when he returns.
Through the kindness of Mr. c. Caldwell
we received an ivitation to attend straw.
berry festival at Donnalds for tile benefit OF
the Thornwell Orphanage. an Institution that
Mrs. ]. G.. Caldwell never fOrgets. AS this is
almost an annual festival we need not at
tempt TO give description in general OF the
tion with few Of the young people, we de-
cided 10 get up wagon and attend. So the
wagon was at the place of appointment In
due time. and when our driver,Mr. NJ. r..
BurtS-gave the announcement that all was
ready, we began pilling In until II seemed
that some would have 10 take buggy: The
party decided that the intirm was entitled to
that seat. AS usual, onr crowd seemed as gay
as possible-especlally when the tongue
dropped out OF the wagon, the echo rang out
from the swamps near by "whats the mat
ter" but word of assurance from Driver
Burts soon quicted all fears on this score, and
all Joined In with Prof Henry Newton In u
good old song that reminded us good deal OF
our youthful days. We soon arrived at the
appointed place, and left the unhitching to
two kindly disposed gentlemen, and we
pulled out for the house and stacked shalls,
oloaks and orercoats. and made our entry IN
the parlor where some one was making sweet
strains CT music on the piano. and others taxi
Ing advantage of the music TO keep from
being heard beyond the next person.
Mrs. j. G. Caldwell, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Mattison, Miss
Lila Sharp, and others whose names we did
not learn, had control Of the supper. After
supper the time was spent In the grove or par
lars. We badc our friend good night and hur-
ricd Off without finding out the amount of
proceeds taken in AS usual, crowd gels n
little dull going home. but all dullness was
eulivencd by song which seemed to ring
out over the hills and valleys without dis
cord-I didn't sing. Thanks for oil hospital
ity shown us. Is. u. &.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
A Good Sentiment. Which ShOuiN ID
Borne Out by the Facts.

In his excellent speech at I.owndcsvillc las
Saturday, President j. r. Blake, OF the Farm
ers Alliance, made use OF words to this effect
"Tbe Alliance does not antagonist any bus
mess 1t is neither the object nor the ann q
this order TO artagonise sc any Legitimate ous
ness. We strive for the welfare Oh ALL "i'i'
out injury TO any
This isa good sen ntiment, and worthy of any
organization of good men-providcd the
statement squares with the fact-anu eXcep'
for these words, we should have no adverse
criticism to make of President BlakeS specch
But it is we'll known to the people OF th;'
State that the Alliance is making wholesale
war against some OF the best newspapers II
South Carolina. If there is doubt t'of this
fact, we would for proof cite the reader Il
their recognized "organ," the Cotton Plant
and 10 the columns of their friend the ChtuteS
ton World.
Asa local Incident 1t was well known fact
to many, If not all. Of President Rlakc's hear
ers. that the order OF which he Is the head Ill
Abbeville county, on Sale Day IN September
last, resolved to destroy this newspaper, anu
that 1t undertook to ruin the estate
of its editor. lie knows that the order o
which he is the head. resolved 10 lnlllct upon
any brother the scvcrest penalty known u
the order, If he subscribed for this newspaper
Knowing, as he does, that, except in single
honorable instance, the local and county clubs
are yet maintaining their eiort &c
ruin this newspaper, we are astonished tha'
he should have publicly made the declaration
which he did last Saturday at Lowndesville
We can well understand, and readily excuse
anybody or any organization for striking
back when struck, and any manifestation o
bitterness which may have been engendercd
Mt the time because Of our criticism of theii
Lecturers profa:.ity. or that may have been
excited on account OF what we said about
packing cotton, may have been readily ac
counted for aud excused, but it has now been
nearly nine months since that boycott was in
stituted. To main tain the boycott after sufh
cient time has elapsed for restoration OF rea
son, partakes OF that malice which Is un'
worthy of the better element Of that oreani
zation which has for its true object the eleva'
tion CT It's membership, intellectually ana IL
nauclally. To restrain the brethren from
reading newspapers Is to lower the standards
Of Intelligence and selErespect OF the mem
bers.
To deny in public what is rigidly maintain
ed by the order In private, Is something which
the President Of the order should not do les,
the PRONUNCIATION of n known error should
weaken the force OF his words in other re-
spects.
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No Comfy Paper Recommended.

President Blake in his speech at Lowndes-
Vile last Saturday, said in substance:
"Farning needs educated minds rs much
as any other profession. | would. therefore,
recommend the brethren of the Alliance TO
subscribe for agricultural papers. 1t would
also be well for them TO subscribe for relig-
iOus papers,
In view OF the fact that President Blake Is
at the head Of IN order which boycotted this
newspaper among other reasons, because we
criticised public speakers profanity, his re-
marks in reference to religious papers, may
be significant of change of heart.
In view Of the fact that the Alliance men
are everywhere proclaming good will to all
mankind, we are al a loss to know how to
square their statements with the actions of
the order.
This newspaper feels that in free coun'
try, the editor has right 10 publish 1t, and
as free white citizens, we do not understand
how any organization Of men may abridge
the rights of any one, and assume to dictate
to them and deprive them Of the privilege o.
reading 1t, If they choose to do so.
AS n fact, we think mutual good Will be
tween the newspapers and the Alliance
would be better for all Of US, but II the AL
lance chooses TO continue to enforce the boy.
colt, the organization will likely lose as much
as we will,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.
Good Men Assemble to Discuss the
Best Interest Of the Sunday School
WOrlk...Gratifying Success in the
PaSt---HOpefuI Outlook for the
Fntnre.

The Abbeville county Sunday School Con.
terence, OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, met in the Methodist church OF Green
wood. S. g., on last Friday morning ut $3.50
o'clock.
Judge J. Fuller Lyon was elected President
and j. b. Franks, Secretary. There were pre-
sent quite a number of preachers, super intcn-
dents and delegates.
The programme, provided for the occasion,
called for reports from schools, touching the
number of officers, teachers and pupils, with
the average attendance upon the sessions Of
the schools; the amount and kind of litera-
ure used; the character, punctuality and
Elithfuness of officers and teachers the in
terest OF parents in the Sunday School work
the condition of schOol-rooms. &c. Besides,
the questions for discussions elected speeches
which not only enlivened the occasion, but
made IL one OF great pleasure and profit to all
interested in Sunday School work.
The entire work OF the Conference, showed
Il disposition on the part OF all present, to go
to the bottom Of all questions affecting In any
way the life and success OF Sunday Schools.
The workers left the seat OF Conference under
new inspiration, feeling stronger aud more
determined than ever To make the Sunday
schools what, under God they should be, in
the salvation OF the young. The outlook is
bright with promise. May the future bring
gracious results.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
Political Gossip.--Is AbbeEihe 10 "e'
rho Second Place OH the Ticket?

II seems that a political secret IS ont' VI
else the Shell Tillman committee uioil Wv
ANYTHING, and somebody went OIL anu to'u
1t.
4 rumor is current to the effect that the Ex'
ecutlye Committee of the Farmers NloVe'
ment intend to fill the place made vacant oS
the refusal Of Mr.. Colt to accept the nomina
ton for Lieutenant Governor. 1t Is also saio
that the lucky man Is TO be from AbbeVilie
Owing to his prominence before the people o
this County as President Of the County AL
lance, some have suggested that 1t might be
Mr.. John r. Blake, Of Greenwood, bnt we
learn that he does not expect any snch hoho'
Others seem to think that the honor a"a.as
either General Hemphill or Coionel T. ID
Gary. but we are inclined TO the OPINION '''.'
a majority believe that Colonel DarS VIII
have the place offered to him, Tor the ret'soi
that the friends OF the Farmers MofehienI w
not wish to have any clash OF interests oe
tween him and Mr.. Pope Of Newbcrry, VINO Is
an acknowledged candidate for Attorney
General on the same ticket with when Col
onel Gary is allied.
As a politica! honor that of Lieutenant
Governor would be more to be desireo 'h"'
that of Attorne ey- General, from the mcI lh"
If the Tillman ticket is elected, the Lle"ten
ant-Goyerpor would possibly become 'r'
Governor after the fourth OF next March
The success Of the Tillman faction ~oui'
bring about a revolution Of political schll
ment and breaking up of old lines OF pol
icv. For this reason Senator Hampton woui'
find opposition to his reelection, and GOV
ernor Tillman would likely be nothing lott
TO taking the place which Senator Hamploi
now holds. If he can be elected Governor
majority of the Legislature Will propaoiy u
his followers. With strong delegation sup
porting him, and with large per cent Oh tl'
members OF the Legislature pronounced L.
their opposition to him, as Governor M'
Ti,lman would be elected to the Senate at tle
exniration of Senator Hampton's term, lcaF
inc the Lieutenant Governor to become GOV
ernor.
With prospects like this, it would not W
surprising II the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor should he greatly desired BY thos'
who look forward to political preferment.
Should Colonel Gary win the honors IN lh''
contest IL will add another victory to hin
whose success in politics and at the bar mas
been so marked. He is young, ambitious aho
thoroughly energetic, possessing In large
degree those gifts which brings success In pup
lie life.
Of course the reader will understand tha
we do not speak Of these political moves "'
by authority. What we say is only rumor'
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Thc Political Outlook.

We went to the Lowndesville meeting last
week for the express purpose OF studying the
sentiment of that part OF Abbevillc County
in reference to the nomination Of Tillman Tor
Governor.
We are perfectly satisfied that there is
strong opposition to his nomination, and we
are further perfectly satisfied that he has lost
largely since the Anderson meeting, while he
hos gained nothing at all in that section.
We believe, the meeting last Saturday may
be set down as q Tillman meeting, but we are
equally confident that if the Government
had been represented the followers OF MIR.
Tillman would have been weakened.
So far, this campaign has been run largely
by making insinuations or direct charges
against the Democratic officers OF the State'
and except at Anderson, no ono mas
appeared in defence Of the Government
and exposed the errors and sophlstries OF
those who would go into power by depriving
faithful officers Of the merited confidence OIL
the people. This cry against the administra-
ton by aspirants for official station has had
its effect, and great numbers Of voters nave
rallied to the support Of Mr.. Tillman, under
the impression that some great evils ana
many abuses exist, which should be rem
edied.
Having oursclf perfect confidence in the In
tesrity of the Government, we are obliged 10
believc-if the officers meet these charges
| fairly, squarely and bravely-that the people
will refuse to be misled.
But If the Democratic officers submit TO
these charges, and fail TO disprove or deny
| these damaging assertions, the people Will
elect Mr.. Tillman. The people admire the
man who bravely defends himself, ana ne
will find in them very many friends who are
ready to do battle for him who contends not
only for his rights, but for the vindication ol
his good name.
| The people have confidence in the Dem
ocralic officers, and if they defend themselves
the voters of South Carolina will vindicate
their personal character and eXonerate their
official career from blame.
IF the Democratic officers are afraid to de-
fend themselves they will be beaten If they
haye the courage and the ability to meet and
disprove baseless charges, Mr.. Tillman will
be beaten. He has pitched his campaign on
serious charges The people are tho jury
They will give correct verdict, if the whole
| facts are presented.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
THE CITY OF COLLEGES.
Sights From the DOmes and Spires Of
the Classic Town.

S1SntB from the HO1neS bHu opiTeS VI
the Classic Town.
DUE WEST, May 2G, lS0O
Due West can't be beat on radishes. -
a very severe storm passed over Due West
Rev. w. f. Pearson had two radishes In our
office that weighed fifteen ounces.
The small grain crop is poor. Wheat espec'
Mr.. VIM. Henry Frierson, OF Anderson. was
In Due West last week Tor q couple OF DAYS on
business.
Mr. Joseph Nance and his bride were out
driving Saturday evening. They passed
through town.
The buggies Of some of our citizens got to
driving around town one night last week
and rolled up into some of the store, pofches.
DR.. Latham who is always busy, helped KEY.
communion last Sabbath.
Rev. Mrs. Brown is visiting in Union. she
will be gone several weeks.
DR.. Latham delivered an excellent lecture at
the meeting Of the Sunbeam Society last
Wednesday night
quite crowd attended the picnic at Dry
Pond. last Saturday.
Mr.. j. o. Z. Flemming, one OF Laurens larg-
est merchants. spent a few days In town.
We are having quantity OF rain, ana DOT
tom crops are suffering for work.
Rev. j. A. Clifton. Methodist minister OF
Greenville, will make the annual Grafton be.
fore the Senior class OF the Female College at
commencement. The speaker Is said 10 be
eloquent, with q fine vein of humor.
Mr.. John Hagan'continues about one thing.
He is very low, scarcely recognizes his
friends.
Rev w. +. Pearson is cutting his vetch
patch. We suppose from the wonderful yield,
any one that Is source of COW food may send
over and get some.
Rev. NJ. B. Grier left for Barlow, Fla, last
week TO take charge OF the congrega-
tion at that place that recently Joined our
church from the. Presbyterian church. This
makes two Presbyterian congregations that
have recently Joined cur Synod OF their own
motion.
The Democratic Club met Saturday even.
ing.
DR.. Grier will preach the commencement
sermon before Captain Patrick's Military In
stltute at Anderson, on the 18th OF June.
R. 6. G,
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GREENWOOD, s. c.. May %, 1880.
There will be fifteen new houses built in
town by fall.
Miss Mamie Taggart, one of Greenwoods s
fairest daughters Is OFT OH visit TO relatives
at Hester's.
Mrs. VIII Syfan. OF Chester, is here visiting
her parents.
Mrs. Dean has the finest popples In town.
Mrs. +. +. DuPre Is spending q few days In
the city of Phoenix.
Mr.. Ramsey Calhoun, OF Wofford College,
on his final examination in German averaged
80. the highest OF the class.
Rumour says, there will be q wedding in
town soon.
his health.
Miss TudIe Graydon Is here visiting friends
We are having plenty Of rain now. Z.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
Democratic Voters Must Not be
Caught Mapping.

At meeting of the County Democratic EX-
ecutive Committee held this day. the Secre.
tary was instructed to issue a circular letter 10
the Presidents of the local clubs urging q
thorough canvass Immediately Of each mem.
Der of their respective clubs impresslng upon
them the Importance of having the Registra.
tion certificates strictly In compliance with
the election law.
Each and every Democratic voter in Abbe-
vile county Is expected to be present Saleday
in June. bringing their registration certificates
with them, Our enemiSeS are at work. We
have wiley and uncrupulous foe to deal
with. White supremacy and "Anglo Saxon
unity" must be maintained at NIL hazards.
There must be an Outpouring of tho Demo-
cratic forces next Salcday. The EXcculI, o
Committee will be In session Saeday 10 en-
plain the Registration Law. Remember the
time Is short. Only Two days more to register.
Sulesduy In June and Snleday in July.
EUGENE b. GARY,
A. w. JONES, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Will Deliver the Annual Grafton.

John H. Miller. Esq, Of the Birmingham
bar. has been invited to deliver the anniver-
sary address at the commencement eXerc ScS
of the colleges located at Greenwood, South
ment in June Biminghdm Daily News.
Mr.. Miller's many friends in Abbeville
county will be glad to see him back among US
He will make a speech worth hearing. and
we expect that great multitude will assem-.
BILE to listen to the able and much respe cted
speaker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
Huspics and Carts.

We have just received a lot of buggles and
carts, having lately added this line TO our bus
mess. We propose to stand second to none
In this line. In addition to stock Oh hand, we
have full line Of cuts representing all styles
and kinds OF vehicles and can furnish any job
on as short time as it Is possible to get 1t up.
We handle the best as well as cheapest grades
of work and will give you your moneys
worth eve.y time. We Will always take
pleasure in showing our goods. Come and
look and we think we can make it to your in
Interest to buy from us. w. Joel Smith &
Sons
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West Point Examination.

The appointee from this District 20 the Mill.
tary Academy at West Point having declined
the appointment, notice is hereby given that
u competitive examination for the purpose Of
supplying the vacancy thus caused will be
held at Abbevillc Z. II OH Friday, the 9th day
OF June proximo, beginning at ten o'clock a.
m. j. >. COIHRAN,
NJ, T.. Sd Dist. $. G,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
EXPENSES OF THE STATE.
ITEMIzED STATEMENT OF THE MONIES
PAID OUT FOR THE PEOPLE.
A Valuable Document Which Every
Citizen Should Preserve for Fu-
ture Reference.
Charleston Nc,Us and Courier.

Charleston Nc,Os and Courier.
COLUMBIA, May l3-This must be verlta-
BILE campaign Of education" The reck less
attacks which have been made upon the ad-
mnistrution Of the State government by Cap
tain Tillman and his supporters compel resort
to he made to statistics. Charges must be met
by facts. Statistics may not be very interest
ing to those who maintain the fraction Of n
mill Of taxation to be great burden, but they
will have to be listened to In this campaign.
Here is ammunition for great many
speeches in tabuIation made by Comptroller
General Werner Of the appropriations by the
Legislature at It's last session. The classifica-
tion Is his and must be considered authorita-
tive. These tables will present in form
adapted to easy reference the several Items OF
Stale expenditure. They will be used by both
sides i'm the controversy, and possibly diverse
morals will be drawn from them.
But, without entering upon minute analy-
sis Of the figures, 1t may be remarked that the
burden of State taxation is less than 81 per
capita Of population, that the total expendi-
lures properly attributable to the executive,
judicial and legislative departments could be
more than paid by the phosphate royalty re.
ceived by the State and that almost half of
the expenditure is for the payment of interest
on the State debt and the support OF the char
liable institutions of the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28
GREENWooD'S CLUB.
The Annual Election OF Officers. and
Personal Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Greenwood club
was held In their parlor on May 26, Vice
President G.. a. G. Waller IN the chair The
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: K. S. Sparkman, President; DR.. j. c.
Maxwell, Vice-President; 4. Rosenberg, Sec
retary and Treasurer. aud on the managing
committee, ID. A. p. Jordan. ID. G. DuPre and
j. T. Simmons. The club enjoyed the usual
dclphtful punch,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-05-28

Just received one case Of white embroidered
I'm the hemslitched goods from 5Oc.
to $3.50 per yard. w. f. Bell.
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Wednesday, May %, 1890.

LET it be Instilled into the Hearts OF
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, 1890-05-28

Calicoes, lawns and chalies at W. E. Bells
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Deaths -. Telegraph Operators -. Car
Loads of Lumber -. Improbable
Discussion -. COmmencements SO
Candidates.-.Figure on the Till
man SIate...Whiskey Mt AbbeViIle
Not Worse than EIsewhere...Of tO
Richmond.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-05-21
TAX NOTICE

| will attend the following times
and places to receive the tax re.
turns Of 1890
Twelfth Court Ground Mon.
day, April 7thMonday, Apr 18th:
Monday April 28th.
Eleventh Court Ground Tues,
day April 9Th; Tuesday April 18th,
Tuesday April 80.
Dover-Wedn April 9th;
Wednesday, April 18th; Wednes>
day. April Both.
Sasser-Thursday, April 10Th;
Thursday, April 18th; Thursday,
day 1st
Bronwood-FridaY, April 18th;
Friday, April 18th; Friday, May
End.
Dawson Saturday, April 18th;
Tturday, April 18th; Saturday,
day Bird, and court weeks. Office
McLain's store.
Wednesday May 18th.
Can be found at the store OF
Hass Harris. at Cross Roads,
when not at above places. Books
will lose June 18th.
G. Nj. HARRIS, T. r. T. G,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-05-21

How few have any material sym.
pathy for youth at that period
when
"standing with reluctant feet
Where the brook and river
meet"
They are urged forward by ma,
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powers end duties of manhood.
And yet this is the most critical
point in the voyage of human life.
Then it is that the danger of a
shattered nervous system reaches
its cri sis and ignorance seizes its
opportunity to plant the seed Of
future i'll health and misery. Then
it is the quack secures his victim
and his purse. This is the occa-
sion when the hand of experience
should take the hand Of inexperi-
ence and guide its feet to the solid
rock upon the further shore. AT
the approach Of puberty and du>
ring the first years of this order OF
being, there are weakening ten
denotes that should be guarded
against. A medicine that has tho
power to strengthen the various
parts of the body and to regulate
and give control to its various
functions is essential at frequent
intervals. Such a medicine has
the eminent DIR. John Bull, OF
Louisville, KY, given to the world,
1t is known as DIR. Bulls Sarsa-
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1t is exactly what is needed and
viii carry you safely through tc
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