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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
"Prayers and Pistols. -

Under this heading the News and Courier
has q sensible editorial, which will be en-
dorsed by many. The can't and hypocricy
which is INDUCED in by opening with prayer
a political meeting which is dominated by
roughs and pistols-men who come to listen
TO vile speeches, and TO enforce their insults
at the mouth OF the pistol-must be offensive
TO the proprieties, and not in good form.
The idea Of little puny preacher invoking
the blessing of Almighty God on such speech
es as Tillman and Butler have been deliver
ing Is travesty on decency and an insult TO
the Christian religion.
As we'll open a prize fight, horse race, a
base ball game. or lynching bee with prayer.
This thing Of preachers making speeches,
or alleged prayers, at political meetings, we
believe was commenced In the campaign of
Secession in 1860. when 1t was necessary for
the Lords ambassadors TO keep Him inform
ed OF the wickedness OF the Yankees In try
ing to abolish slavery.-a divinely appoin I'D
institution,-and of their unwarrantable in
reference with the people down South.
Their entrance into the political ring was
followed by the most signal defeat that ever
came to any people-and these preachers
have long abandoned all efforts to prove by
the Bible that slavery was right.
We believe that some of the speakers and
some OF the participators In this campaign
are proper subjects for earnest prayer, but We
suggest that the speakers platform or stand
IL not the proper place for selfrespecting
preacher to make demagogical speech or a
puritannical harangue.
Religion is a good thing any where, but
when we make pretenses OF divine worship
on entering disreputable engagements, we
call II pure and upadulterated hypocrisy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
BRADLEY'S BRIEFS.
Marriage Of p. III. Bradley Political
Talk and Disgust OF the People.

Bradley, S. c., June 95. 1891.
We have had fine rains and crops have been
much improved.
Mr. =. H. Bradley was married In Mlliegville,
| Ca, on last Wednesday TO Miss Matte Moore
| of that place. Miss Moore has been teaching
school at this place for some time, ana mas
greatly endeared herself to the whole COM
munity by her grace OF manner and Christian
character. We congratulate Mr.. Bradley on
winning SO worthy a companion, ana Wish
| for them a long life Of unalloyed happiness.
Mr.. Cooper, OF Augusta, filled Mr.. Bradley 4
place as agent during his absence. MIR. Coop
er's wife accompanied him.
We notice that In the Senatnrial campaign
INDUCED In. This, we think, Is all wrong and
can result In TO good. If the candidates can
find no other subjects to discuss, the sooner
the campaign is ended, the oetter:
am a toleraoly close reader Of the papers
and from my opinion collected from said pa
pers. it seems that the idea Is to keep the peo-
pie In q turmoil.
/ have recently seen copies Of the Laurens-
Vile Herald and the Headlight, and i'll all my
life have never seen so much abuse or WIN,
peration as these journals contain. :! counted
six paragraphs IN one column in the Headlight
In regard to the short comings OF Col. Duncan
and almost the whole OF the editorial column
Of the Herald filled with abuse and unsavory
illusions to Congressman Shell. We are not
In politics and know nothing OF the above
matters, but In my opinion, such matter is
un nworthy OF decent papers. o,
Mr.. Editor, think the day has arrived
when we want peace and quiet In our STATE.
Since 1880 we have had nothing but criminu-
tions and re-criminations. Let the people rel
egate the politicians TO the rear and COM
mence to act for themselves and no longer
act as lever power for politicians.
tits very evident that In certai quarters
no peace nor harmony Is wanted, for when
the latter arrive, Othello's occupation VIII be
gone. .
Miss Rola Tracy, of Augusta, is visiting Mr..
Pounds family.
Mr. .. o. Burnett, a former resident, hut
now of Edget cid, Is up on Visit. lHanhoe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
The Coast uherers.

The News and Courier had talk with Miss
Clara Barton of the Red Cross last Saturday,
and she declares most positively that the re
cent appeal of the coast sufferers "is dis
grace 10 the State,' and says "if the people
OF the sea-islanGs are not selfsupporting to-
day they never will be- She says ore of the
Bluffton Sufferers" who was drawing ra-
tions had $1,000 acres of land, was paying bis
hands and tenants with rations drawn" from
public charity. Another beneficiary had a
"herd OF stock" and still another had "a
flock of sheep" and so on I'D infinitem.
OF the condition Of the sea island sufferers,
she says:
81 have not the slightest hesitation In say
ing that It will be an imposition or charity
for the Inhabitants OF the sea islands 10 re.
ceiye further assistance"
These and column and half of other
statements In the same line, with the applica-
tion of little common sense. will certainly
prove that the good-hearted gudgeons of the
up country who have been lately sending
money to the coast have simply thrown away
their money, and verified the old adage that
"a fool and his money Is soon parted
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
Is This u Democratic State ?

From the utterances of the "Reform" news
papers, the reader would infer that it is
not.
If it is Democratic why all this talk of Re-
formers?
That faction Of the Democratic party which
claims TO be Reformers, includes two-thirds
or three-tourths of the white people. Then
If they are Democrats. why do they insist on
calling themselves Reformers? Why don't
they call themselves Democrats?- ?-if they
are Democrats. They are the majoi ity.
They have the Democratic machinery. Then
why not call themselves Democrats, and call
the rest OF US by whatever name may best
suit or convey the best idea ? Or. II need be
why not rule everybody out OF them Demo
cratic party, who Is not Reformer" BE
little consistent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
POllticle AnimOsities.

During the political campaign meet
ings in South Carolina last week muct
excitement and ill-feeling was caused
by the acrimonious manner in which
some of the candidates abused eacl
other. Indeed, (from reports i'll the
daily papers) their vituperation land
villification so wraught upon their all'
dience that bloodshed frequently seeln'
ed imminent; men who really had NO
grounds for personal ill-will were reah'
DIV TO tiy at each others throats-and
all because men seeking political pre-
ferment resorted to the stirring up and
reviving of strife to further their own
ambitions. Should trouble occur the
probabilities are that only innocent and
rpractically] unconcerned men would
sufter-as is the case in most wars,
small and great.
IF the so.called leaders, -candl dates
will not or can not control them
selves and deport themselves as men
worthy of leadership, then should
level-headed, self-respecting citizens
withdraw their support from such
candidates, and abstain from partlcl-
patton in the meetings. Let candi-
date conduct himself as a gentleman
and he can thereby force his opponent
to do likewise.
A campaign conducted respectfully
need not but be beneficial to all con-
cerned; let candidates tell the truth
and also admit it-about themselves
and their competitors, but let 1t be
done decently at all times and III all
places. No victory of politician OF
party is worth the engendering of ha-
tired between brothers of common
country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
Not For q New County.

We learn that seventy or more names were
secured last Saturday at Donalds to the peti-
tion against the formation OF q new county.
We are told that the petition will meet gen.
eral approval there, and that the fourth
Abbeville.
We hear favorable reports from other Sec
tions, and We have no doubt, with proper
showing. or conference with the people, that
the people OF the old mother county do not
wish II torn asunder.
II the time ever comes for a reduction ol
the area of this county, those sections which
are most remote and inaccessible should have
consideration.
Lowndesville and Mccormick are each
about twenty miles from Abbeville. II the
county is to be divided at all, the land should
be given to those sections which most need
the new court house.
1t Is certain that the people Of Abbeville are
not going to give their consent 10 the dis
memberment as now proposed.
Much racket has been raised about superior
railroad advantages. AS far as the average
citizen is concerned, the railroad is practical
ly worthless Not one man in ten comes to
town on the cars. The schedules doesn't
suit, and then for many 1t is nearly as much
trouble to 60 to the depot as to 60 TO town.
This is a grand old county, with glorious
history and fair proportions. We do moi
want It cut up into shoe strings, especially as
there is no necessity for doing 30. We be
lieve, when the test is fully made that it will
be seen that a very large per cent. Of the peo-
pie TO be included within it's borders will be
opposed to the move.
Besides. the people Of every section of the
county have feelings, sentiments and inter
ests that are to be. or should be, considered.
Turn 1t and twist 1t as you will, 1t will cost
moro to MAINTAIN two court houses than one.
Very few except the town people will receive
any benefit from the additional court house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
The COast Sufferers.

Last week We stated that we had taken no
part for or against the recent appeal to our
charity in behalf Of the storm sufferers on
the coast.
The State newspaper says that we are OF
posed to their claims upon our charity.
We did not say that we were opposed 10
their receiving charity, but that we were not
fully convinced that we ought TO give now.
The people of Abbevile did give at the time
of the affiiction, and our recollection is, that
the editor Of the Press and Banner gave some.
thing himself.
But the time has now passed for charity.
Poor people up this way, when they need
something to eat simply give a lien on their
crops, and do not ask their neighbors to give
them anything.
We see it stated that the new crop will be In
in ten weeks. With grass fed animals. and
crops that will mature in ten weeks there Is
no need OF charity. By mortgaging their am
mails and their crops they can get all the food
they need-or at least that is the way our peo'
pie do. The same laws govern the coast
which prevail in the up country.
But some people have an insane desire to
send their money to foreign parts, no matter
whether to propagate their religion or to re-
lieve distress.
If we should fiaunt our poverty before the
world, we could truthfully say that there are
two thousand families in Abbeville county
today who have not two weeks ratiOns In
their houses but 1t would be telling only hall
the truth, II we omitted TO say that they were
being supplied from the stores, the credit be.
ing secured by lien on their growing crops.
There are In this county probably two thou
sand families who begin TO draw on theii
crops In March, to be paid out OF the Fall
crop.
The people on the coast may be suffering
Just now, but we see no necessity for 1t: l
they are worthy and are at work we presume
hey can get advances on their crops.
But the satisfaction and notoriety incident
to sending our money abroad Is so great thai
we never desire to throw any obstacle in The
way OF this harmless channel. We want peo
pie to be as happy as possible, and If they
realize pleasure in giving their money away
we would interpose no objection. They car
do as they please with their own; but W.
have seen and know no reason why the peo
pie OF the coast are any nearer starvation
than thousands In Abbeville county. Fo
this reason we shall not encourage our people
to waste their money under the misappre
hension that 1t is charity to give TO people
who are able to help themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
The Evening NeWspRper.

The day of the evening paper seems to be
here to.stay. Twenty years ago an evening
paper could scarcely live any where Now
nearly all the cities have one or more evening
papers. In the smaller cities they Will hnaliy
take the place of the morning papers.
The metropolitan papers-dally and weekly
seem to be occupying territory In dlstinc'
parts. The quick transportation OF their pa
pers makes this possible for the daily papers
and the advantage of using without cost The
type of the daily, on the weekly, gives the
city weeklies a big advantage over the country
weekiies.
The dallies In the small cities will eventual
ly have to do as many OF the country papers
are now doing-work for the local business
No distant city weekly, or daily Newspaper
can till the need of local newspaper, and the
editor who works up his own territory will
still have living chance.
The morning papers In the smaller cities
will In like manner find 1t necessary to work
especially for the local business In their own
cities, paying less attention to the volumes o
matter that is daily sent over the wires
a great part Of which is not worth
space In any newspaper, even If the despatch
es cost nothing and the type was set without
expense. The times demand more careful
editing or sending OF the dispatches.
To meet the demands Of the times and TO be
able to exist at all, a majority Of the morn
Ing dailies In cities OF 15.WO, or less mus
therefore lessen the expense OF competins
with the morning dailies of metropolitan
cities, and they must fall into place and oc
cupy the field from which no foreign compe
tition can dislodge them-and publish eve
ming papers, devoted especially to the interes
of the city In which they are printed.
The weekly newspapers that now set three
sticks of loaded long primer editorial on ma
tIonal politics. puts in dozen locals In tn
same sort OF type, and fills up the remande
of their paper with clippings from othe
papers, will either have TO wake up or els
occupy a very ordinary place in the commel
cIal world and a very insignificant plac
among journalists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
Wednesday, June 81, 1894.
south Carolina journalism.

This newspaper loves TO be on good terms
with all mankind, but more especially with
the brethren. We seldom exchange words
with any OF them for the simple reason that
80 many have more temper than ability
more selfconceit than respect for others.
As matter Of fact, we do not now recollect
many instances where any daily newspaper
has ever spoken respectfully of any country
newspaper that did not follow 1t and echo its
sentiments or press its pet schemes. A coun-
try newspaper that expresses opinions not In
accord with those of the daily newspapers is
almost sure TO receive little respect, If not
sneers, from the dailies. Does any reader re-
member when any daily newspaper has
spoken respectfully OF any country newspa-
per, except in patronizing way to their little
followers?
The country brethren that blindy follow
the lead of some daily. are less tolerant with
their country brethren even than the dailies
themselves. Not having the mind TO utter
an opinion of their own, they would fall up
on any brother who dares TO speak on poDiic
questions outside Of the old regulation, ortho-
dox mossback style, or as may he exemplihed
by their file leader.
We are induced to these remarks, not be-
cause OF any lack of recognition OF us from
the brethren. AS rule they have honored
the Press and Banner beyond its deserts. But
to explain why we long ago adopted the rule
not to discuss any question with any OF the
country brethren. OF course 1t would be be-
meath the dignity Of daily to treat little
country paper with any consideration, and so
We seldom have anything to say TO any OF
them, though, under ordinary circumstances,
1t might be pleasant to do 80.
When an editor notices the writings OF an
other he steps Oh dangerous ground.
Almost Invariably the country brother sees
contemporary again with more or less vine
gar, and the editor Of the daily must sneer at
the country editor II he dares to assume TO
speak TO him. That is the way we view 1t.
1t being the current practice OF the country
press not to notice enterprise In any other
than the dailies accounts for our lack of at.
tention in this matter.
And 10 notice and compliment O daily
newspaper for enterprise that may flight
into" us next week with sneer for not agree
ing with 1t, on political or other is-
sues, precludes the notice that might
otherwise be made. Ones selfrespect often
prevents such recognition as is deserving
from the simple fact man doesn't care TO
boost the brother who would next week try to
injure him in the public respect.
The ill-humored method Of the daily news
papers towards the country press seems to be
peculiar TO the South Carolina dailies. We
don't see great many other than South Car
olina papers. but none which are published
elsewhere, and which come to this Of
fee, seem to make point of holding
up 10 ridicule their less pretentious country
brethren. That practice was adopted by Cap
tain Dawson, and in this respect his influence
seems to exist even to this late day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
Of the President Of the
French Republic.

Last Sunday the people Of the city of Lyons
had made every preparation TO do honor 10
Carnot, their beloved President. who had
come to their city to attend the opening o
the International Exposition.
An immense multitude of people had as
sembled at the place where the President was
TO come and receive manifestations of love
and respect from his people.
While the President and his party were on
their way TO meet the people, an Italian rose
upon the steps of the landeu In which he was
riding, and thrust his knife into the body o
the President, inflictIng fatal wound, while
he was saluting the throng on the street.
The widest excitement prevailed through
out the city, and 1t was only because OF The
protection of the strong police force that the
assassin was not instantly killed.
Upon reception of the news at Washington
President Cleveland Immediately notified
both houses of Congress of the calamity that
had befallen the sister Republic and the
cause of liberty in the death Of President Car.
not Of france.
Both houses passed suitable resolutions
and adjourned out OF respect TO the dead.
President Cleveland sent messages of sym.
pathy and coincidence TO the widow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
Alliance Meeting.

The regularly quarterly meeting of the Ab
beyille County Alliance will be held at Alb
beville on Friday 9th July. beginni ng at lO:3(
o'clock a. III. In order TO secure representa-
tion, sub.alliances should settle all arrearages
and Secretaries are urgently requested to Tor
ward all dues promptly. All Sub-Irustee
Stockholders are requested to meet In the
Court House on said day TO consider lmpor-
tant matters pertaining 10 the State Ex-
change. Sub.Alllances that have failed To
elect u Trustee Stock holder should delegate
one OF It's members TO represent II In said coll'
vention.
flcers for the ensuing year. and as importan
measures pertaining to public Alliance work
will be discussed, IL Is highly essentia to
have each sub-A lliance represented, ana M ~
,ha llIoncemen of the county are cordially
invited to attend. Let us have u full meet
Ing. IF ,,a
Secretary President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
MOI the Time.

In view of the possibility Of Constitution.
al Convention in the near future, when some
steps may be taken in reference TO SO impor'
tant q matter, 1t is well not to tear old Able
Vile all to pieces.
If new court houses are necessity let US
put them where they are most needed. Don't
huddle them all together. Lowndesville
Honea Path, Ninety-Six. and Mccormick are
q long way from any court house, and we
don't see the advantage of moving them into
another county, unless 1t be to make court
house at one or more of these places.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

On yesterday evening Hon. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Parker OF this village held a reception in re-
spect of their daughter, Miss Lucia Parker
and their son, MIR. Frank L. Parker, both OF
whom have been of at school. Mr.. Parker's
children always win honors in college and
stand high in their classes, and Miss Lucia
and Thomas have we'll maintained the rep
utation OF their older brothers. Abbeville
honors Mr. and Mrs. Parker and our people
give best wishes for the happiness and welfare
of those OF whom any paren Is might be justly
proud
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

Linseed oil is a sure remedy for both
hard and soft corns. If they are indu,
rated and very painful, the relief II
gives in u very short time is most
grateful. Bind on soft rag satur'
ated with linseed oil, and continue to
dampen it with the oil every night ana
morning until the corn can he remover
easily and without pain.
1t is useless to grow onions, no mat
ter how rich the soil may be, II the
rows are not perfectly clean. Weeds
and grass will destroy an onion pea
i'm short order as onions prefer the
land undisturbed by other planls'
hence the ground must he kept close
and fine.
1t is good to love when you are
young, to be loved when you ar
old.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

negro man named Pink Hope, who was
working az a field hand for DIR. W. u. White,
dropped dead while working some corn IN
the easteru edge Of town one day last week.
-Yorkville Yeoman.
Was this judgment sent Oh the negro lor
"working corn in the eastern edge OF town =
Ii people for evil doing III olden times, were
turned TO pillars OF salt, aud now fall dead for
working corn, what is to become of US?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

co,ow IoeI Smith Il Son for ice.crean
churns. They have the gem" the latest ana
best style.
Always remember the "Itacket Store when
Won want to buy anything.
If I'm the morning you find your nerves very
much unsettled try a glass Of Ammonia ' ichy
For sale by p. b. Speed.
Buy your wire screen doors from the ha''
mer Manufacturing Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

The News and Courier suggests that Bunch
McBee be placed in nomination as COM
proni ise candidate for United States senator.
II he runs he will certainly get votes. His
turn may yet come. McBee Is not In poll
tics, but sometimes modest men are asked to
20 up higher.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
DOnsl EArSef.

The Press and Banner charges regular ad-
yertising rates for all communications which
are for the ad dvancement OF the interests OF In
diyIdual candidates.
Attacks upon candidates will not be pub
Hshed at all. u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27

THE new schedule OF the vestibule train
from Atlanta knocks us out OF the Atlanta
Evening Journal on the day Of publication
1t has larger circulation in Abbeville than
any oLher daily.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
LECTURE OF HON. II. WI. HAM.

pectipg "Ham OF Georgia." This wish was
realized last Tuesday evening and the largest
pay audience that ever assembled In Due
West. greeted Mr.. Ham In the auditorium OF
Erskine College, He spoke for one hour and
three quarters and held the audience To the
last with his famous "Snollygoster" lecture.
We only add that Doctor Griers humorous
introduction OF Mr.. Ham brought down Inc
house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-27
ALUMNI ORATOR FOR '95.

MIR. ]. Altheus Johnson, one OF the bright
est legal minds OF Washington, d. e, was
elected, at the meeting of the Association as
WInnsboro, S. c., alternate. A committee
was appointed to arrange for the Alumni
banquet in connection with the oration ior