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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Don't Like their Own Medicine.

Eight more mechanics have been discharged
from the railroads shops at Coiumpla' ahu
the reason given for their discourage was iach
of work for Them. The discharyen nee.,ai'cS a cs
were all supporters OF Gov. Illlman, ana OF
course this accounts for their discharge. we
wish to say To these Haskeliltes, EnSorlleS
aud Independents that the noScolt asaluSt
the ignorant cornfeld negro would nOt Work
in ls76. and Won Will find that the intelligent
white men of this State will not submit 10
any such MISUNDERSTANDING Democrat.
The plan of boycotting is greatly to be re-
eretted, and those who have been boycoted
and warred against have been slow to adopt
the reprehensiole methods of the adversary.
Two or three years ago individuals banded
together-and organized IL system OF ooycoI-
ting such newspapers and business 1irms us
did not fall Into their way of thinking Oh
questions of public interest.
While the boycot is un-Anerican, un-Dctn-
ocratic and even violates the statute laws OF
the State, yet when one party enters upon
such a warfare Is it TO be expected that the
injured side must submit forever?
For more than two years certain individ-
uals. either as corporate bodies. Or as indi-
viduals, have openly proclaimed the boycot
against people who did not agree with them
in politics.
Take, for instance. lne COttOu lIaHI, "HiSu
unblushinsly even at this late day, claims 7"
be an "organ," and speaking for large ana
respectable portion Of the people of South
Carolina, encourages the people TO do for the
honest newspapers OF the state the very act
which the Democrat regards as so reprehehsi-
BILE in the railroads, namely: That they the
people, should boycott or subscribe Tor no
newspaper which does not fall into their way
of thinking on debatable questionss OF pup
lie concern.
Now, we admit that the boycot by the rail-
roads, If boycott there is, Is against puohc
policy ; but we would like for the Democrat
to explain how the boycot is commenuaole
on the part Of alliancemen, or Tillman men,
and a system TO be commended In them,
while the same method is so wrong in the
railroads.
The Government itself seems to be using
official power to crush corporations out of eX-
istence, or else TO force them to pay more
than pro rata share Of their taxes, and the
Tillman newspapers and the Tillman orators
are pitching the coming campaign on plane
OF warfare against corporations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. J. &. Dale and Mr.. J. r. Phillips OF Ers-
kline college were In town on Saturday.
Mr.. j. Fraser Lyon came home from Wof-
ford last week to spend Easter Sunday with
his parents. He returned TO spartanburg
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. T.. d. Walker who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. ]. s. Norwood for some
time left last Monday for Louisville, KY, ac-
companied by Miss Mamselle Norwood.
Mr.. w. K. Bullock spent Easter Sunday In
our city.
It is 10 be hoped that there will be no polit-
ical debates In our town during this cam
paign II the meeting must be like the one In
GreenvilIe last Saturday. Such gatherin gs
result only in evil.
The old academy is being torn down.
But few of our farmers have been In town
during the last week.
Cotton planting is now the order OF the day,
and IL Is no doubt the fact that the number OF
acres planted will be as many, II not more
than last year.
On and after the first day OF May most Of
our merchants will close their stores at six
o'clork.
Miss Mabel Tusten returned from Charles
ton Friday last
Miss Mary Murchison OF Davidson, n. c.,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. K. Minter, jr.
Mrs. L. w. Perrin accompanied Mrs. Nc.
Cav TO Columbia. Mrs. Perrin returned
Tuesday evening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
THOUGHTFUL TIPS FROM TROY.
Preachers Picnics - People = Pretty
Women-Mu Other Things.

IrOy, AprlI lSLu IoSZ.
Rev. r. J. Bradley assisted by Rev. Phillips
commenced protracted meeting at Long
Cane last Friday and closed Sunday.
Mr.. SumpLer Chatham of Ninety Six, was
visiting friends In town Saturday and Sun
day.
MrJ. NJ. McCaslnn hns been nominated for
Trial Justice for this township.
Mr.. Jim McCaslan will leave for his home
in Bridgeport A Ia, this week.
Mr.. j. +. Bradley lost fine mule last week.
Rev. T. W. Sloan preached In Mccormick
Mr.. ". r. zinnerman's family will move
to Anderson this week, Troy's loss Is Ander-
Mr.. J. P. Pitts of this place Is lying very
Miss Minnie Taggart is visiting in Flat
Woods.
There has been nice clock put in the A,
r. z. Church. young men don't time the
p Mr.. j. N. Dendy has milk COW that weighs
1910 pounds.
The political pot is still boiling.
Capt. n. A. McCully with Misses Annie and
Maggie Fretwell and Miss Addie Wardaw OF
Mccormick was in town Saturday.
be labor against capitalist, what Will be the
Mr.. T. Nj. Dendy and Major w. A. Glover
sowed what they thought to be good seed
We are glad TO see Mr.. Archie Tlttle on our
streets again. n
The Choir will meet at the Park Hotel Thurs.
day night, let all come that can.
IL there an ordinance against vagrants IN
Troy there are plenty of them here.
Miss Molie Little spent Saturday and Sun
day at home.
Mr.. J. NJ. Gilbert gave the young people
candy pulling last week.
Rev. H. Burton preached in the Baptist
church Sunday.
Our ministers expressed themselves as
being highly pleased with their Barlow, Fla,
friends where their meeting OF Presbytery
has been in session.
Now is a nice time for playing tennis, and
we think our young men ought 10 20 TO work
and clean off the grounds.
Quite delegation went from here TO Nc
Cormck yesterday TO hear Rev. I. w. Sloan
preach.
May Plcnics will soon be the order Of the
season. Why can't our Temperance get up
something OF the kind. We think 1t would
be pleasant, but we know our W.P, will at
tend to this.
Mr.. Y. P. Regan has commenced the fine
bridge at Bradley's Mill.
Fish bask cts are all the go In Troy, good
may of our Trojans are kept busy going to
them and taking fish out Of them. Nick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Eor the Town GOuuciI.

We believe there is an ordinance OF the
town which charges wagonerS one dollar
day for the privilege OF selling our people
cheap apples. That may be all right.
But, how is it with beggars" They lnteSI the
town at all seasons and poke their old greasy
papers in orr faces at every turn. and yet, up
to this time no tax or license fee has been
charged to these people.
Well, now we submit that If Norm Car"
lima apple seller is charged dollar aaS LOT
selling his apples that IT would pe ho'hlhs
hut right TO charge heggars at least i've o"'-
lars day.
AS the town council are expected 10 look
after the interest Of our people, we hope that
they will pass this needed law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Should the Railroads Defend Them
selves.

Must the corporations remain idle ana
take no part in defending themselves against
unjust encroachments upon their property
Are they disinterested spectators while one
party is seeking to confscate their properly
10 pay the taxes which should be borne alike
by all citizens?
The stockholders of the Richmond Termi-
nal Company can now realize only about III
teen cents on the dollar of their stock.
The stockholders Of the Columbia ana
Greenville Railroad have not received a dlVi-
dend since the war, and their stock Is not
worth ten cents in the dollar.
The law authorizes the Railroad CON-
missioners to reduce the charges for freleht
and transportation, and now the Government
itself proposes to take from them. in the way
of taxes, an exhorbitant sum for the sup
port of the Government.
The railroads pay liberal wages, and Tor eV-
cry place. they have perhaps half dozen ap-
plicants. Then, If alleged newspapers, ana
self-convicted "orgars," may openly advocate
the boycot Of decent and honest newspapers,
may not the railroads give their fat offices 10
their friends?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
The Prosecuted Railroads.

Let us cite fact or two. At Abbev1lle we
have 1.-The oldest railroad employee III the
State. He helped to lay the iron on the Co
lumbia and Greenville railroad, and remain
ed continuously IN lis service. until about one
year ago, when the infirmities OF age dis
abed him from the active duties which the
service required.
What did the railroad Company do? Turn
him OFF? No; they didn't do that. but they
allowed him TO quit HIM work, and placed his
name on the pay roll at $50 a month.
Well. now, we would like to ask any re;l-
sonable man If it would not be the basest In
gratitude II his fellow trainmen should vote
for State officers whose avowed purpose is to
lew unjust and unfair assessments upon the
railroads?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
matchmaking Candidates.

We trust that the decent people of Ahoe
vile County will refrain from the practice
that has obtained in some counties OF specu-
latinr on the votes of their respective church'
eS.
1t has been the custom of some nelShoor'
hoods 10 call on candidates to heip pullu
their churches, and under an implied threat
,ye,I; candidates have tried to buy the votes
of particular neighborhoods II by giving money
TO their churches.
Honorable voters in every section should
frown down snch action, ana no eohsele"
tious voter should cast his ballot lor any can
didate who has contributed TO church IN
which he was interested only to the extent d
the votes he might get from it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
PUBLISHED HIS LIST.
The Monroe Enquirer Gives the List
of Its Subscribers.

Our enterprising ncighhor of the Monroe
Enquirer has one the proper thing In pub
fishing Il complete list Of its Subscribers. to-
Cethcr with the post office address OF each,
and the date to which they have paid their
subscriptions.
No country paper can make Il better show
ing. The list embraces the names OF most
of the best people In North Carolina, and the
prOmplntss with whicn they have paid for
the paper is II testimonial for them and an
honor TO the entcrpriSinG editor.
The great number OF subscribers 10 the En-
quirer and their promptness to pay, Is re-
markable Tor Il country paper.
While we think the publication OF the sub
Scription list Il most excellent plan In every
way yet we do not think that many OF the
North Carolina editors will submit their
books to public inspection.
The Press aud Banner realized so much
pleasure in the exhibition OF large list OF
Subscribers about a year ago, that we expect
TO repeat the experiment, possibly next win
ter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
I.OWntieSvifle'S Letter.

I.owndrsville, April 10th. 1892.
Dr. 4. ]. Speer and Mr.. ID. l.. Barnes. went
to Anderson Sunday eveing by private con-
veyance.
At Broniah church, colored, on Sunday
Ed Hunter and Henry Robertson had DIFF
iicuty, and the first named was cut with a
knife, and the last was shot neither OIL them
seriously hurt.
Our municipal election came of Monday
The following were elected:
WARDENS.
O. Johnson.
DO. Chambers,
T.. w. Harper
J.T. I.atimer.
An Intendant was not elected, and the elec
tiOn will take place on the 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hester of Hester at
tended services in the Methodist church Sun
day.
Mr. J. +. Brownlee Of Penny's creek was in
our town Wednesday.
Mrs A. l.. Latimer returned from n some.
time visit, to her old home at kingStree.
Mrs Robert Hester nee Miss Othcllo Hutch
jnson Is having her house nicely painted
and when finished it will one of the most at.
tractivc houses In town.
Mr.. j. +. Carter attended the Republican
Convention in Columbia Monday. He has
the honor OF being the only white delegate Ia
a Republican Convention that ever went
from this place. We suppose that he repre-
senls Anderson, and IoL AboeSli,e county as
he is a native Of Anderson. lie was sent
here TO take charge OF this office mt the begin
min. of the present national Republican Ad-
ministraton. When he came here being
quite young man and being OF an onilglng
disposition. and gentlemaniy, our psSL peo-
pIc welcomed him TO their houses, bnt the
showing of his colors has changed things
wonderfully and rumor says that he wi III
few days depart for Il more conSehIal coh-
muniiy. ,,,
Since my last, we have had several conSid-
able frosts, the last this morning, the prln-
ciple damage done was to tender vegetables.
Mr.. j. NJ. Latimer returned this week from
a two weeks visit to Anderson. "
Miss Carrie Watson of Anderson Is WISHING
Mrs B. Bo!in Allen and other relatives In
this section.
Mrs. j. c. Nichols or Greenwood Is visiting
the family of her brother Mr.. +. w. Harper.
Miss Willie Leroy returned from q weeks
visit TO Mt. Carmel Friday. Troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Railroad WreckerS.

For life time, the people of South Carolina
have laborcd earnestly TOR the building OF
railroads IN the State, and there is not a
County within her borders that has not voted
taxes for these iron highways. Thousands OF
patriotic citizens have contributed of their
private means to the construction o. these
arteries of trade and promoters of commerce
But recently the railroad wreckers have ell
tered politics, and by the use OF the strong
arm Of the law they are striving 10 eXtort
from these benefactors unjust, unfair and
even unlawful taxation.
It is for the people to say whether the rail
road wreckers shall remain in power.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20

All the latest novelties In millinery at w.
E. Bell.
Parasols in puritan silk. Yod should see
the 20 dozen parasOls we are selling for Sl.5O
w. +. Bell. =
White goods In all the new weaves, check
] w. E. Bell. -,
/ CaIicoes at cents yard. W. EBeil.
Corded cumberlandsnitings for ladies and
chlldren's dresses. w. E. Bell. "a
Heath & Co., are wholesale and retail agents
for the Octagon soap. Call at headquarters
and make your purchases.
! Try barrel OF aeath's best supulative pa :
tent flour. Every barrel sold under strict
guarantee. .-r .
Buy your soda from Heath d Co., they sell
the best key soda al cents per pound. 6
Heath Co.. are selling the Brooks Cotton
Plant" for $3.50. Other merchants ask you IS
for the same planter.
A car load Of choice flour fresh from the
mills aG Heath's. ... n.a
Try the SILVER Lear lard, pure and un-
aduterated. Heath Il Co., sole agents. -.
Fresh lot Magnolia hams. Heath l. Co.
Don't forget to try the new bread leayer.S
You will lind IL in Heaths grocery store.
/ Heath sells the best roasted coffee in town
Thurber's Al and Arbuckles Ariosa.
Four rolls ball cotton for cents at Heath 4
Shoes and slippers for ladies and children
from the cheapest TO Clement and Balls fine
goods. Call and see The slipper we offer at
! IS cents. W. E. Bell. ....I0..
Gloves and mitts fol all. See our linen
thread glove, every pair guaranteed not to
rip. w. E. Bell.
Window shades, every thing complete for
As cents w. +. Bell ..
Curtain poles and rings with brass tips at w
E. Bells.
offer this season special bargains in every
department.. You should see the white goods
that am selling for s, l.2 and cents for the
cash. w. E. Bel.
Fans In all the new styles and shades. w.
E. Bell. =
New line laces and embroideries just In.
The cheapest ever shown here at Heath Cos
Mems straw hats new styles just In at Heath
g. Co.'S. 's
RIG. and Thompson's glove fitting corsets
at Heath Cos. s- ~
New line OF parasols and umbrellas at
I Heath & Co.'S. -....y
The darliest little hats for children Just
opened ut Haddon's. ,...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20

The State, speaks rather disrepectfully of two
of our most distinguished Tillmanite leaders,
when /: says:
Josh Ashley. the irrepressible, with NOUN
III a the Rine Ridge tunnel and the brass of
the Bartholdi statue, was here iron H0ne;i
Path, and backed by Fed Nance, an Aohe-
Vile County Commissioner, did most OF the
talking for the crowd.
The State in the above has reference to the
zeal and enthusiasm of these distinguished
leaders of the Tillman faction at Hreeh'i''e
last Saturday. If the State is not more eau
tions in its criticisms OF Tillman's leaders IL
will render itselfunpopular with Mr. Ashley's
followers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20

Recent developments lead US to believe that
no good can come of joint discussions of the
political issues. If 1t be well 10 have public
meetings, would 1t not be the proper thing
for each side to have it's own meeting TO
which the opposition might he present as
spectators, and then be required to behave
themselves. Inlendant r. MCGOWAN Hill
says If public meeting is held at Abbeville
that he will have police present to lead dis
turbers of the meeting off the ground and Ia
the guard house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
The CoIored Churches.

The BaptistS have been holding a protract-
ed meeting for several days and coniemplat-
ed celebrating the baptismal sacrament, bnt
the preacher in charge was taken SICK tha'
The Presbyterinns held services as usual
without special reference 10 the day.
The Methodists dressed their church elao,
orately, and 1t presented an attractise ana
pretty appearance
The singing by the choir wns notable anu
enjoyable feature Of the services.
The choir was composed of Francis Ihom'
as, orgnnist. Thomas Mckinney. MRS; katie
Mcdaniel, Mrs. Susan Pressly. Miss Mrtllda
Pincluey, Miss Minnie Lee, Miss Hattie
Mitchell and others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
At mills the real deficiency ISIS 3ll7

Al mills the real deficiency ISIS 3dl5 di:; oG oI
"A closer and calmer inspection" OF The
records certainly reveals these facts.
The unforeseen floods" which the delega-
ton hopes will cover them cannot avail.
We Tad very slight or no floods at nll IN
1891. Bottom corn made everywhere for the
first time in several years. and while there j.
always "wcarand tare" on bridges, anu re-
pairing 10 be done, 1t ought to have been
much than usual last year.
Three things not 10 be counted on conspir
ed to help the delegation out OF their ullen'
ma and still there is deficiency. VIZ:
|. No 'un foreseen floods"
=. Two "uniDreSean delays.
B. Unexpected raise IN the Railroad assess
ment five months after their estimate.
II there had hcen the usual big water-il
the con tractors had bevn on time with tnelI
bridges, and If the railroad assessment hhei
not been raised, what would the deficiency
not have been? 1t IS pad enough as 1t Is an q
but for their good luck it would have been
uncomfortable.
AS the delegation were elected on the TIL.
man platform. viz; "reiOrm and lower tax.
rs'' it was a great lem mpiation to make the
levy less than their predecessors, ana as de'
ficiencipS sprung up ut the same time IN so
many counties, felt was Justified In reach'
ing my conclusion.
But, Mr.. Editor, | wish to say that I have
not the least desire to misrepreSent anybody,
and rs the delegation say 1t was "nislake'
do not impugn their motives.
II was certainly, however, "nuSc ms
take. These facts remain and can nelther De
rubbed ont nor buried beneath "big hgureS.
|. County Commissioners asked for nils.
. That mills were absolutely necessary
$. Delegation allowed Gnly 8 m lis.
The delegation thought they knew better
Is badly In "e0'' ''sS'ee'W"'S' II. Z. 'McGowan.
Abbevile. April 10. lS92.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
school Bonds.

The school trustees are now selling the
school bonds.
IF any citizen deslr res to make a good in
vestment, he should apply at once for oonus
as the whole issue is being sought by foreign
capitalists. The committee prefer TO sell the
bonds TO our own people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20

flor the first PRAYER the choir sang as m Of
ferfory "GIory to God III the Highest
Miss Aylett Chalmers presided Mt the orgah,
with skill and delicacy Of touch that ~ould
do credit to Reubenstein. The music "as
The Rev. NJ. Dargan then delivered an in-
teresting and impressive sermon on the lies
direction of our Saviour
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
The Sneakers Can Stop II.

1t has been suggested to us, and we believe
the suggestion good one, that the bowling
down process could be stopped, if the speak
ers would make an agreement among them
selves TO quit the stand if any Of their num-
Der were prevented from speaking.
One thing is certain, If we cannot have o.
der, we ought not TO have the joint meetings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Abbeville. April 10. lS92
TO the Public.

1t has been published to the world that
was republican, my liamc appearing among
the list 0i delegates 10 The recent Reform Ec-
publican Convention IN Columbia.
am not Il Repub lican, but am Democrat
on principle and attended That convention
under ~ niSapprehensipn thinking IL was
simply a convention of Post masters.
Jas. f.. Garter,
Postmaster, LOwndeSville, -. {.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
Postmaster, LowndeSville, =. [

Striped figured srcnnndlnc IN WASH eoouS
for ladies dresses. w. f.. Bell
Pineapple tissues in figures all new shaucs'
w. l.. Bell.
Shantong pongees in beautiful shades. W.
+. Bell.
Ginehams in plaid and stripes at W, I, S
and 10 cents. w. l.. Bell.
Try a barrel of Hcuth's best fancy patent
-four. Heath 4 Co.
Something new in horse collar at Heath
4 Co,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
The ROycOtting Business.

The Alliance has been practicing the boycot
for more than two years and they need not
be surprised If the banks and the railroads
should be forced at last to give the boy cotters
some of their own medicine.
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Call at d. G.. DuPre's for any OF the works
OF ]. Eston Cook at so cents, paper binding.
sury Of Eagles Nest.
Hit to Hit.
Hammer and Rapier.
FairfoX.
Out OF the Foam.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-20
STORES TO BE CLOSED.
Clerks and Others to Have Rest
After Six O'clock.

We the undersigned business men Of Ahbe
Vile, s. c., agree to close our places OF bus
iness at six O'Clock p. M, Saturdays excepted
from May lst, 10 September 18th, 1872.
w. Joel Smith & Sons
White Brothers.
r. NJ. Hill.
w. T. Penney.
VIM. E. Bell. June 1st.
X. NJ. Haddon & Co., June 1st
H. D. Reese.
j. G. Edwards.
TIP. Quarles.
C.P. Hammond & Co.
p. Rosenberg & Co.
]. r. Minter.
L. A. Templeton Co.
Heath e. Co., June lst.
r. w. Cannon.
j. D. Chalmers.
6. A. Douglass.
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Hats hats for ladies and children In new
shapes at w. E. Bell
Dress goods. If you wish to buy nice
summer dress you should see w. +. bells
novelties.
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4. And in my opinion we can ndd
the over-charge against the rail-.
roads now In litigation, and
which In my judgment this State
will never recOver.............- .1O0


Besidcs-they have no right TO credit them
selves with this Railroad excess OF 81 400 as
an asseted In Decem ber, $780, when the ussess-
ment was not raised until May. 1891. So us
far as this controversy Is concerned THIS
amount belongs in the deficiency column.
Thus, instead OF a deficiency of Sl.542. we
have certain ~ one of S6.552, and believe one
Of 1882.
1t does not matter where 1t is put-either In
'9l or 92-one thing is certnin-we have IL TO
pay, and It's proper place is in lS90-9l.
Was Mr.. DuPre correct In asking for
mills? ~.
mills would raise. 2S.9l5 -
Add fines, lorfeitureS, etc............. l5U0O %