The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27

a new order Of things were instituted, ant
the old line, or regular organization, gladly &C
cepted the cooperation of the young men
and the organization Of young mems club
was encouraged for the time being. At future
elections. realizing their power, they sough
to exercise an influence in the affairs OF th,
State. But to the historical fact. EXAMINING
our files we find in the issue of March /, 1876
the following notice, which was the origir
and start of the young mems clubs and th,
active participation OF the people in the pO
lltical affairs Of the State, ut least as far ~
this county is concerned. The notice reads
thus, Ia which the editor Of the News anG
Courier secured the names. he soliciting the
signatures:
"The Hope Of the Countrywide young mer
and citizens generally OF the town are re
quested 10 meet at knOX's Hall, tomorrow
Thursday evening at 73O o'clock, for the pur
pnse OF organizing Democratic club.
Signed-"Edward Noble. Jr., Eugene B. Ga
ry., S. c. Cason. J. C.: Hemphill, j.: Townes
ten, Hugh Wilson"
This Innocent paragraph was the forerunnel
Of the redemption OF The State in 1876. Is II
lot ominous that the efforts OF Hemphill and
Robertson may bring peace to the State In
1895. If so, may 1t not be said that they have
twice served their State we'll?
SHORT STOP IN CLISToN-THE pRINTERs-
THE THoRNwELL ORPHANAGE-THE
WONDERFUL WORK WHICH DIR.
JACOBS HAS DONE.
Last Saturday In returning from Columbia
we learned at Clinton that the vestibule
train was some two or three hours behind
time AS we had never been In Clinton we
stopped off the train TO wait on the yestibue
while we might take in the town.
Clinton is a pleasant village TO visit. The
new hotel Is an attractive place, which Is well
kept, and where we had good dinner.
After dinner we StrOlled out on the street,
and from the first man we met enquired for
the Presbyterian office, where we afterward
found the Rev. DR.. Bean. The Doctor is an
able divine and most charming gentleman.
He has good office, and appears to be doing
well.
After q short stay with him we sought the
street again, where we met our young friend
Dendy Of the Clinton Enterprise. MIR.
Dendy's success and the existence of his pa.
per IL marvel and wonder. Possessing his
energy, business tact, and enterprise he would
make splendid success If he were to 60 to q
larger field. A man who can keep his head
above water in as small a place as Clinton
would conquer brilliant success in more
eligible place.
friend MIR. Frank Shillito conducted us dow n
TO the Thornwell Orphanage. We went
through the spacious grounds directly to the
printing office, but no work was being done.
The office was closed No work Is done Oh
Saturday afternoon.
Returning, we met Mr.. Jacobs, the son OF
DIR. Jacobs, who gives The institution his at.
tention during the Absence of his father, who
is now on an extended tour in the Holy Land.
We found Mr.. Jacobs pleasant and cominuni-
cative. The splendid buildings which are of
stone, concrete, and brick, make an imposing
appearance, and we presume In the hearts OF
the people, this institution is the chief pride
and ornament of the town.
The afternoon was pleasant, and the child
rcn seemed happy, enjoying the sunshine,
while they romped or played on the park
which surrounds the buildings. From Mr..
Jacobs we learn that there are now about one
hundred and thirty orphan boys and girls In
in the school, all OF whom are being cared for
with tender solicitude and hOme-ike treat
ment. AbbevIlle has representatives there.
Besides others, "the Perry children" are
there. They are the benefcaries of the Sun.
day school OF the Presbyterian church at Alb
bcvllle. Charitable and Kind hearted people
assumed the expense, and DR.. Jacobs gives
them his time and care, as a labor of love.
We cnunired of Mr.. Jacobs us to these ch i'd
rem, and he gave quite Il gratifying report of
those who are orphans indeed. Their bcnc-
factors viii he glad TO know that these child
rem are doing WELL Mr. Jacobs regards them
as Upright children" and spoke nicely OF
them.
About seventy other orphans from all parts
OF the Stale are Knocking at the doors seek
ing adnlittance to this benevolent Institution.
But the houses are full, and there is room for
no more.
DR.. Jacobs, under adverse circumstances,
ana labortng under all the difficulties which
confront those who undertake charitable en-
sterpriSeS without money, has achieved 81
wonderful success, and has perhaps been In
Strumental in doing more real good Than any
other man in all Of South Carolina. Con-
SciouS Of the merits OF the cause in which he
Is engaged. he relies upon the Christian peo-
pie Of this land to give him the needed help.
and He who Overlooks us all puts it into their
hearts to hold up his hands and 10 fill his
larder and TO supply his laundry.
BY the liberaiity Of good men and Christian
women DIR. jacobs has heen enabled tn erect
several costly and substantial buildings for
The occupancy and use Of the iatherless chill