The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-17
Vote for
Il. X. Tillrnan,
the Peoples Governor.

| Chief of Police Riley was present on horse
back, and he was ready at threatened danger
has a better or more efficient Chief of Police
He discharges his duty iearlessy, without
using more power or exercising more authorl'
ty than is necessary. and when evil disposed
persons see him around they simply do as
Davy Crockett's coon did-come down.
| rhe stand had been put up in substantial
manner beneath the shade of the forest trees
in the amphitheatre near Doctor MarShaiis s
home, and the stand had been decorated with
gay bunting and flags bearing the national
colors.
The Tillmanites were abundantly satisfied
with the day, and the antis were more than
pleased at the result of the meeting.
! The Press and Banner ventures no opinion
as 10 which faction were in the majority
Judging from what we heard , Others ,o say, W., We
| ing the estimate loitered around The outs kirts
Of the crowd he thought the antis had the
day. IT the estimating party had been on the
stand. we think he wonld nave thought the
Tillman men were in the majority. 1t seem.
ed to us that the Tillman men as a rule
crowded nearer 10 the stand than did the
antis
day and called on the Rev. o. Y. Bonner to
| open the meeting with prayer.
The speakers were then introduced In fol-
lowing order
+. b. GaIy,
Gov. 4. Il. Tillman.
Gov. ]. &. Sheppard,
Gen. II. l.. Farley,
Hon. w. T.. Benet,
Hon. l.. w. Youmans.
The limited time after the speaking and he.
fore the hour for going to press prevents Us
| from giving notes of the speeches.
| The boys frequently gave vent 10 their en-.
thusiusm and were sometimes demonstrating
in the eXuberance of their patriotism which
occasionally caused the gentlemen on the
stand to beg the crowd 10 be silent; hut. III
ha IN crowd nrNprly
Certainly as far as this editor could see
there was present no ill-leeling or bad tenn
per.
friends with kindness, and we were glad tn
Eolicc the entire absence of any disposition
To be disagreeable. This editor especially nc
knowledgeS an appreciated iavnr from ms
Tilman friend, Mr.. James Il. Bnskin. who
has n good heart, even If his head is slightly
turned on politics.
Among the honored guests on the stand
We're Judge Colhran. Rev; o. Y. Bonner,
Messrs. James G. Klugh, James NJ. Baker,
Mayor Il. NJ. Hill. John Ii. .Morrah and report
ers for the daily newspapers.
The piazza OF the school house on DR.. Mar
Shails adjoining lot, was filled with ladies
who came 10 hear the speeches.
Nearly all the carriages in town were crowd
ed together around the outskirts OF the crowd,
and beautiful women were present in great
numbers TO hear the issues discussed.
\ harDecueu dinner was served just in rear
OF the stand.
The boys IN town had printed some badges
for "Sheppard and Orr" and "1illman and
Gary and the demand was greater than the
supply.
The stores in town were closed and nearly
everybody had an opportunity to attend the
meeting.
The crowd was quiet and orderly during
the whole day, not single arrest WAS made.
When Governor Tillman rose To speak Miss
Ida Devlin and Miss Bessie Jones came upon
the stand und approached the Governor. Miss
Devlin pinned nice bouquet on the lappel
of his coat, and Miss Jones presented a bou-
quet OF flowers. These young ladies IA lSo pre-
sented beautiful banner on one side of
which were the words:
"B. r. Tillman, our next Governor. The
ladies are with him."
On the reverse side:
"Champion of white mans rule, and wo-
mans virtue"
The banner was hung from the ceiling. and
remained in position.
Governor Tillman received telegram re.
QueSting his presence at home, and In an
swer left OH the l:45 train, leaving the speak
ing still going on.
Colonel Orr and the other speakers were the
recipients OF floral favors.