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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-11
VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Prospects For a Large and Interesting
Meeting.

Prospects For Large and Interesting
Meeting.
From the way applications are COM
ing In to President Pugh, OF the Virginia
Press Association, for passes over the
several railroads, the Indications are
that the third annual session at Bristol
will be unusually we'll attended. Edi-
tors Christian, of the Pulaski News;
Booz, of the Waynesboro Times, and
Slack, of the Bristol Courier, have ac-
cepted invitations TO read interesting
papers. Mr.. Slack is ex-president of
the Tennessee Association. President
Toteom, the present incum bent, willo be
invited to meet with the Virginia adi-
tors at Bristol.
The Norfolk and Western and Chesa-
peake and Ohio officials have generously
rendered courtesies, and other roads
VIII follow suit in the next few DAYS.
Editors Chesterman. of the Richmond
Dispatch; Selki, OF the Petersburg
index Appeal, and Owen, OF the Man
chester Leader, write that they will at
tend. Not less than seventy other
newspaper men have responded favor.
aoly, and 1T Is estimated that Bristol
Will be invaded by not less than 25o
people interested in newspaper work.
Robert Edwards Improving.
Robert Edwards. stenographer for w.
w. Coe, IS slowly improving from q
month $ illness. lie is not yca able to
be at tho Office
CANNED goods in every variety. Has
sell, The Cash Grocer" los jefferson
street. Tel. 1903.
Steamed oysters at Marshall's Cafe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-11
THE TIMES LEADS.

Advertisements are the pulse of trade.
They show the condition of business.
They contain the news of commerce. A
town whose business men do not adver-
tise freely is dead town.
It should be matter of honest pride
to Roanoke that she has stood so faith
fully by her papers. No town in the
South has been more liberal in support,
and none has profted more by the ex-
tensive newspaper advertising. None
is more deserving Of frst-class news
papers.
TUE TINES is always DESTROYS of testi-
flying it's appreciation of the marked
favor and preference shown it by the
advertising public. 1t regards this
favor as the generous return of Roam
oke for the honest e ndeavor which THE
TIMES has made and will continue to
make to give Roanoke and Southwest
Virginia tirst-class newspaper.
The following statement shows the
number of separate advertisements in
each of several well-known daily papers
Saturday, October 10. and in the TIMES
this Sunday morning:
The Roanoke World. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1877
The Roanoke Herald. ......... .. 1i5
The ltichmond Dispatch. Observation-Disclosures. l5I
The Richmond Times. Observation-Disclosures. 1866
The Norfolk Landmark. ..................1 100
Tho Norfolk Virainian. Observation-Disclosures. 2G3
The ROANOKE TIMES. Observation-Disclosures. 300
The ROANOKE TINES heads the list
of Virginia newspapers in the number
of its advertisements. This is fact
which is not only gratifying to The
Times, but should be source OF pride
to Roanoke itself, for it stands Living,
moving monument to the aggressive
energy and enterprise of it's business
men. Roanoke has lost none of its old
time 'hustle;" it is merely assuming a
more commercial phase.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
Hon. Ellis G. GraydOn's Railroad
Pass...The Way He Got II.

Hon. Ellis G. Graydon, when n member OF
the Legislature, refused TO accept free pass
over the &. & c., railroad for the reason tina,
at some time. he might be embarrassed In
his vote, if he owned ticket.
Mr.. Graydon does not think 1t wrong for
others to accept the free pass, If they do moi
themselves think 1T wrong. Every man is
the best Judge In his own case.
Since the last campaign was fought prin
cpally OH the free pass question, and since
Governor Tillman promptly accepted "Free
Pass No. l." the people all over the State
seem to be taking some interest in the sub
ject of free paases For this reason, We
would he glad to hear expression from every
member Of the last Legislature from Able
Vile county who refused to ride on free
passes, and we would also be glad to hear
from members Of the Reform Legislature who
have refused railroad courtesss or free
rides.
Speak out, gentlemen. II will make inter.
estlng reading.
If you have the pass or got free rides, say
so. If you paid your fare, say 80. 1t will be
curious to know how much more patriotic
the Reform Legislature is than was the
"bamboozled and debauched" Legislature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
DEATH Of MRS. HAWTHORN
A Friend Pays q Beautiful Tribute t0
the Memory Of u Beloved Woman.

Died. at her home. near Due West. June II
1891, Mrs. John p. Hawthorn, aged 2} years
months and 10 days.
The subject Of the above notice was the
daughter OF the late r. Drayton Nance. The
deceased was born near Cross Hill, Laurens
Co. S. c., where her parents then lived
When IA years of age she proiesSed faith In
Christ and united with the Greenville Pres
byterlan church. She graduated Mt the Due
she was united in marriage to Mr.. John p.
Hawthrrn. They settled near Due West
where She lived little over six years.
Soon AFTER her marriage, she united by let
ter with the A. II. Presbyterian church. She
ut once showed to US that no drone had been
admitted. AS q member OF the church We
found her faithful, active. jealous. AS q
christian, so far az man can Judge, she was
devout, earnest, cheerful, humble, charitable
AS woman, she was intelligent, kind, un'
assuming. AS q daughter obedient, kind,
affectlonate. AS wife, devoted and self-sac.
rificlng.
The years her home was among US. she en-.
deared herself to the whole community. In
i'll for on y few weeks. Her death was sud
den-though expected, she was perfectly re.
signed to the Masters will. Her death was II
shock, and cast u gloom upon the whole COM
munity.
Taken away SO early In life, we feel her
loss more sensibly. To husband, mother,
brothers and sisters, our hearts go forth In
sympathy. Her time of rest had come.
But hush, my soul, nor dare repine!
The time my Lord appoints Is best;
While here, to do his will be mine,
\ FRIEND.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
RAILROAD PROJECT.
A Great Iron Highway Born nj
Mount Carmel.

Mount Carmel.
We had a call last Saturday from Rev. w
A. Gaines who Is enthusiastic over the pros
pect OF building great railroad along the
route indicated in the following resolutions
which he re Quested US to copy, and hand to
the Medium. We had seen the resolutions In
some OF the papers along the proposed line
and Mr.. Gaines exhibited quite number oi
other newspapers which had given attention
to the matter. He said 1t was no intention
on his part or on the part OF the friends OF
the enterprise to ignore The Abbevtlle papers
At meeting OF the citizens Of Abbevile
and Anderson counties, s. g., on the 10th
inst, the following action was taken:
1--WE, citizens OF Mount Carmel ana Vicin.
ity, South Carolina. appreciating the great
advantage OF railroad facilities, hereby adopt
the following resolutions:
Resolved, First, the we earnestly urge the
organization Of o railroad and transportation
company to be chartered from Tampa, Flor
lea, by way OF Dupont, Eastman, Milledge
Vile, Washington, Ga, Abbeyllle, Greenville
s. c., 10 Ashevile, N. c. or even further
north; said company to build new lines, ar
range with existing lines and equip with roll
Ing stock to best advantage.
'Resolved. 2nd. That O committee OF eleven
members be hereby appointed 10 correspond
with oil parties on the proposed line with
view TO Organization. Committee as follows
l.. Gown, VIM. Riley. T. G. Baker, w: W
Heard, P. A. Gown. &. Cade. WIN. Mcneil
and J. w. Morrah.
"Kesolved Srd. That all newspapers IN
towns along the proposed line be requested
10 publish hese resolutions:
VIM. Riley, Chairman.
"W. w. Heard, Secretary"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
The Due West commencement.

AS is his custom the editor of Press and
Banner went to the commencement at Due
West last week which always tukes place on
the last Wednesday and Thursday in June.
The Commencement in that town Is the
most notable event which takes place in Alb
bevil County, and is always source OF
much pleasure to everybody.
Every Intelligent citizen OF Abbevile
County experiences feeling of more or less
pride in having such excellent institutions.
The addresses, the music, the congregation
Of refined and intelligent people, all combine
to make the occasion one Of pleasure and
benefit.
There Is no place on the face Of the globe
where visitors are treated with more con-
sideration, and they can go nowhere where
they will meet the same homelike cordial
greeting.
The Colleges seem 10 be in most flourish.
ing condition. Their students gave substan
tial evidences Of proficiency, and the whole
outlook was one of progress and prosperity.
Erskine College is to have a uew and Gle.
CANT structure of imposing appearance, In
Guiding the best architectural designs for
beauty and usefulness. The new structure is
to be built beside the old building, which Is
to be utilized and made part Of the new COL
lege building. The old Lindsay Hall Is TO be
takcT down. After having served for forty
years Its day of usefulness is past. The Com
mencements will hereafter be held in the
hall Of the college building, on the ground
floor.
The influence OF the Due West Colleges can.
pn ho mi cd words fpnrP6
their influence for good is co.extensive with
the bounds of the country. Their influence
upon our own people is great, though there
are yet many persons who seem not to real.
ize the excellence of these institutions. Hav.
Ing, as we have, Colleges which are not infe-
rior to the Colleges of any County or State, II
seems that more of our own people should
give their sons and daughters the benefit OF
the superior advantages OF such good institu.
tions. Let every father and mother consider
we'll the responsibility which they take In
allowing their sons and daughters to grow
up without good education when such COL
leges are almost at their doors.
In returning to Due West the editor of the
Press and Banner, like every other man who
goes there, always meets old friends and ac-
auaintance. who are never met elsewhere.
and many of the citizens Of the town are the
friends OF our boyhood. OF course then, we
have feelings and emotions on entering that
tow that are not awakened anywhere else.
Long ago, when this editor was n boy of
tender years his parents sent him TO the
printing office at Due West and hence he be.
came identified with the place and all that
pertains to the welfare of all her institutions.
That interest has never tagged, but has in
creased with the succeeding years, until he
looks upon those old hills with a feeling Of
veneration, while his love for the people
never ceases.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
COMMENCEMENT In ERSKINE
AN UNcoMMoNLY ABLE GRADUATING
CLASS.
Interesting Program..-Listo OF Speak
erS.

Interesting ProRram."List oi speak
ers.
On Wednesday morning June 2ith the com.
mencement in Erskine College TOOK place IN
the grove OF Erskine campus. A neat stand
covered with canvass that would seat from
one to two hundred persons had been erected
The Blacksburg Band furnished the music
DR.. Grier asked the Rev. E. P. McClintock
to invoke the divine blessing.
Mr. A. E. Bell, of North Carolina: then
made ca pita speech. porlraying in glowing
colors the "Futu re OF Erskine College" 49,
There were fourteen, young men IA the
they spoke more like mature men than any
young speakers 1t had been his privilege to
listen to. The young men spoke with force.
showing thorough prspa[aa,0mI,. nne nHsdersd
this Senior Class one OF the best that niiu
ever gone ont from the institution. Az tne
conclusion of the fourteen speeches, music
Intervening between each, recess Oh Two
Orations: nm
The Future Of Erskine Coege-A, E. P. Bell
Moo rcsville, n. &.
The Dying Century-A. II. Brice, woodwards, S. c,
A SOURCE OF National PeriI-". ). Cochrane'
Po1uIar Guyernment-M. r. Ellis Dne West, 8. c.
Enthnsiasm-J. l. GrIer, Newell, n. C.;
Conser vatisn-J. S. Grirr, Grifith's, N. C..
The Independent NOter-H. Il. Hnmbert, Prince
Nature, Symbol OF Mind-G. G. Parkinson Ca
nargo, Tenn.
The Need OF Southern History-S. W. Reid,
Steele Cie,k. N. G.
Self-a Passion, not Hobby-J. W. Reid, Pine
ville N. c. u
The Progress OF Rrpubcsnisln-W. L. Rosbor-
ough, Albion, s. T..
The Excrlency Of Lsw-H. G. Strong, Atoka
Tenn.
The Jews-S. A. Widenan, Due West, 5. e.
The Concentration Of Capitalize. W. Wise, Tren-
ton, S. G.
Anniversary Oration-L p. Padgett, Columbia
Tenn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
The Trouble with Mr.. Fife.

The Evangelist, Mr.. Fife, has been the
cause of trouble in Greensboro, NC, the &C
count Of which will be found interesting and
painful to true Christians.
Without attempting to apportion the
blame. we think that the reader Will agree
with us In expressing great regret ut the oc
currence.
For some reason, unnccountable 10 us, the
evangelist too often eXcites disscnsions and
bitter personal feelings among the members
of local churches.
1.-the Prince of Peace himself during his so
journ on earth, we believe denounced nobody
except those who assumed to be better than
the rest. He was kindly to the erring, and
reproved those who were severe In their juds
ment against the wayward.
The distinguishing glory Of the Christian
religion is, that 1t was not established ut the
point of the sword nor did it get foothold a
the cannon's mouth. but its beauty ant
sweetness, It's purity and loving kindness
with Its respect for the rights o ( others, estab
lished 1t in the hearts of the people, who
have ever found her ways pleasantness ant
her paths peace.
The history Of other religions furnish q rec
ord Of bloody conflicts, but not SO with thu
religion of the followers of the Prince o
Peace.
Then, why is 1t that Evangelists are so Otter
the cause OF strife?
Our Saviour embttered none Of his follow
ers. He sought by persuasive measures, an
appeals TO the hearts of the people, to wiz
them to him. He came to save the lost, bu
now 1t seems that the Evangeists seek tc
bulldoze the timid, and to ruin the courage.
GUS by vituperation.
The cause Of Christianity must suffer
against another, as 1t must now be in Greens
boro, N. C.
Speaking for the Press and Banner we want
no EvangelstIto come TO Abbeville, If ht
must SOW the seeds OF dlssension. and would
embitter the heart Of any one against any
neighbor.
When a community falls out and fight abou
religion they bring discredlt upon themselves
and do incalculable harm to the best inter
ests Of Christianity, while besmirchlng the
good name Of the church to which they be-
long.
Greensboro Is now stirred to its depths
Only few weeks ago the town of Chester wa:
wild in its fury. Not long ago citizens o
Augusta were denounced from alleged pul
pits Of the Christian religion. Recently the
city Of Columbia had the eyes Of the State
turned upon her because Of allegations OF ex
isting evils at the Capital City. One Evange
list found 1t necessary to whip a citizen o.
Texas at a Railroad depot.
II such fuses and eXcitements do not mill
tate against the Christian religion we arc
very much mistaken.
Let us have peace, and if evangelists CAM
learn to respect the rights of others, then
they ought to cease to be stirrers up Of stfe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
LineIy Contest in DccIamatiOn..-The
Award.

LineIy Contest in DccIamatiOn..-The
Award.
Wednesday night there was q contest In
defamation between two members or the
Sophomore class, one from each society. Mr..
represented respectively the Euphemean and
the Phllomathean Societies. These young
men entered into the spirit OF ther pieces.
The committee awarded the distinction TO
Mr.. Hardman, OF Georgia.
ALUMNI GRAFTON.
The Rev. j. C. Galloway, of Yorkville, s . c..
delivered the Alumni address to fine au-
dience. lie was listened to with marked at.
tention. The speech was about ~ minutes
long. We present short synopsis OF 1t:
Tie discussion will be of issues In the pre-
sent. My subject, The Outlook. and the
Duty Of Edpcated Christian Men in View of
will speak Of the outlook from the double
standpoint Of the good and the evil In II.
/. The hopeful features in 1t. The world Is
growing better, and the outlook brighter year
2The discouraginC features. Are many
many OF these. Increasing wealth and it's
perils. Foreign immigration, Socialism and
Anarchism, the corruption OF our cities and
Of modern politics.
The duty OF educated christian men in view
Of this outlook.
l. We must contend for the education OF
the mass OF the people. We need an efficient
system OF public schools.
Q. We must maintain the supremacy of law,
as opposed to private vengeance and mob
force. 1t disgruces our country, and is muir
der In the eyes OF both human and divine
law. 1t will eventually bring about a war OF
races.
days at Is better TO be true man than
merely a millionaire" We must oppose all
social and com merclal customs that are toler-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

bonds are quoted at 81 with six months ac-
crued interest. equivalent 10 "a for the bonds
without accrued interest.
Does this mean that our four per. cents will
go far below that figure? 1t would seem so.
II we are correct in this, what Is to become
OF the State when her six per. cent bonds ma
ture?
The Reform Admin Dlstration Is under prom
ise to float the new four per. cents at par, but
how is this to be done when her six per
cents are below par?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

have q lot OF w. E. Blanchard & Co.'S.
Gents Congress Shoes on hand that cost Sl.O5
in Boston, that will sell for % cents pair not
warranted to be as represented, that Will
sell for cost & coinage for the cash. q. A.
Douglass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

ated simply because they all do It, Homes
~ is the best policy" Let US destroy these
false ideals. They are soaring conscience, de-
stroying honor and honesty, making money
God, and making human beings era nd In the
dust of dishonor and shame to worship them.
ed than that we keep unfaltering faith IN
God and the future of christianity. l know
of no agency save christianity that can cope
with the tide OF infidel, pauper and socalistic
immigration. Itis crisis In our country's his.
tory, day OF destiny. But truth Is mighty
and Will prevail. Let us clothe ourselves In
the armour OF truth, and with locked shields
let us 60 forward in the strife for God and
country.
COLLEGE.
The Anniversary address to the graduating
class Of the Female College was delivered 6 by
speaker has a distinguished reputation as q
writer and q man of intellect. HIS speech
was entertaining and varied. He spiced IL
occasionally with humor by telling an anus.
Ing anecdote. His address showed large In
formation and extensive travel. He Is the son
Of Chancellor johnson, Of Newberry, ). U.
and he is graduate OF the South Carolina
College.
THE DELIVERY OF THE DIPLOMAS AND AID
DRESS OF PROF. H. E. BONNER.
Prof. Bonner now happily addressed the
young ladies OF the graduating class. he
spoke Of the pleasant, successful year they
had spent Ia the institution this term. he
touchlngly alluded 10 the religious awaken
the great Importance OF still travelling In thls
golden path when they shall have said gooo
Dye. He then handed fourteen young ladies
diplomas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

Cow peas COW peas Call and get wha
you want. p. Rosenberg & Co.
Keep cool! Buy one OF our nice summer
Couts and Vests. p. Rosenberg & Co. II.
New Millinery for the summer trade just
re.elve ed at W, E. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
KEcErrIoN AT THE FEMALE COLLEGE.

We ran down and took O birds eye view OF
the reception at the Female College, Thurs.
day night. The young ladies and young men
were having u fine social party, You could
hear the busy hum OF voices ior hundreds OF
yards. The paror and halls Of the college
were thrown open, affordIng m ample
theater for this pleasant enjoyment. This en-
tertainment closed this years commence
ment. The years record Is made up, and 1t
young lady and every young man OF the two
Colleges member OF the church. R.S.G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

Dumhan's "shred cocoanut" Is a nice des
sert. Put up in convenient size packages,
and guaranteed fresh and pure. Ask for II ut
w. Joel Smith u Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

The very best Al bleached homespun that
was ever offered ats cents. can be found at w.
+. Bells.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
REDUCED RATES.

A Rare Chance 10 good Alliance Doc.
trine from the Land Of Political
Enemies.
Reduced rates have been secured on railroads
for all who wish to attend the big Alliance
meeting at Greenwood on the 9th Of July.
A meeting of the Alliance will be held at
10 o'clock that day, at which addresses will
be made by prominent members OF the order,
and the National Lecturer, Willetts, OF
Kansas, will deliver u public address at II
o'clock NJ. A hearty welcome Is extended to
all,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01
ADDRESS OF DIR. W. NJ. GRIER.

The baccalaureate OF the President and the
delivery OF the diplomas now followed. The
address WAS short, but full of fire-one OF the
most lorciiul that the eloquent President has
ever delivered. We have the promise OF Il
full synopsis and hope that the readers of the
Press and Banner may get the benefit Of IL.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-01

Great reduction In c0lored Dress Goods al
w. h. Bells.