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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

Several weeks ago the Herald and News
! published long article in which that paper
admitted the fact that the local papers OF
Newberry received very little advertising
from the merchants of the town.
We made some remarks on the article
which seems to have displeascd him.
We forgot for the moment that we were
talking to so dignified and distinguished a
parsonage as the President OF the State Press
Association. He very naturally. looking
down from his exalted position upon an hum
BILE worker in the ranks, regards our remarks
as ''Impertinent' and as "intermeddling"
with the affairs OF the courteous and disnified
editor of the Newberry Herald and News.
All of which we respectfully disclaim any In
tention to be or to do.
The fact is the Herald and News acknowl.
edged a fact which the face of the paper
proves, namely that 1t has very poor sup
port or endorsement from the people OF New.
berry who know IT best.
On the other hand, the Press and Banner
bears evidence of liberal business, and the
editor feels profoundly grateful to the people
Of Abbeville who know him best, and who
! have ever been faithful and true TO him.
Under the circumstances,-wec can bear with
equanimity the spiteful remarks OF less
prosperous brethern who admits that he Is
| not receiving the custom to which he thinks
he is entitled-the inference being that those
who him best and are most familiar with his
methods neither give him their endorsement
nor any great share of business. We are more
inclined to be sorry for our brother than TO be
limpertnent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
Ninety-Six Items.

Ninety-Six, s. c., March 4, 1895
Our people can every day he heard discuss
Ing Senator lrby's recent letter. Some, OF
good number who endorse him. They are op.
posed 10 Letting co." and think Gov. Till
IN ~ little too generous, and We often hear
the expression THAT bird in The hand II
worth two in the grape vine tree"
The Rev. j. Il. Miller, OF Green wood, preach
ed fine sermon here yesterday. All who
had the pleasure OF hearing hi III were vel!
pleased with bis sermon. We hope he will
come oftener.
On last Wednesday Mr.. George Dukes was
happily married to Miss Lda Pinson, the
Rev j. C. Stoll officiating. We extend our
best wishes to this happy young couple.
We understand petition for the appoint
ment Of a dispenser Is being circulated IN our
town. We have no objection TO the man who
seeks the appointment. but trust there may
be no dispensary to look after.
The Rev. J. e. Stoll IL over at Clinton carry.
Ing on meeting. This was the cause OF his
absence from his pulpit last Sunday;
The Hon. j. s. Brice and wife, Of York, are
here visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Fuller's
the parents OF Mrs. Brice.
The Rev. Mr.. Campbell, presiding elder o
Cokesbury district, Will preach at the Meth
odist church next Thursday night Every
Miss Eva Reynolds, one OF Greenwood's
many, pretty girls, has been visiting Mrs. K
r. Calhoun.
Horse swapping was the order Of the day
changed owners and among them some mort
gagged ones
But little blowing was done last week. Our
farmers find that nearly oil the oats are kill
ed. The scarcity and dearness Of oat seed will
prevent Resolving, hence we will have addi
Lional lands for corn and cotton.
Mrs. John Utsey. of Saiuca, Is visiting at her
fathers, DR.. j. j. BozeInan.
Messrs. George and Luther Dukes and their
brides worshipped at the Methodist church
last Sunday.
Capt. Spark man, of Greenwood, was down
last week and spent several days with his
friend, Mr. Frazier, hunting oirds.
At last the contractor for building the
bridge over Wilson's creek has arrived, and
The town couucll has opened street rom
the railroad to the &. L. Kinard residence 10
Gated on the lava beds in the northeast part
Of the town.
Mr.. ]. w. Josey. of Orangeburg, came in on
Saturday and remained over Till today visit
Ing at his father ln-laws Mr.. j. G. Griffin.
Everybody should Jake out fire insurance
with the Lloyds. Mr.. James Rogers Is locs,
DIR. r. W. Chiles, OF Greenvlle, was In town
several days last week. He owns large
plantation in Edgefield and was down look
ing after IL.
Mr.. John f. Watson has given up his posi-
tion with the Railroad authorities at Ridge
way and moved back TO Ninety-SiS. where
he has again gone into the r. r. business.
The excitement usual after the arrival o
the passenger trains is all done away with
and the rolling 10 and rolling out Of the trains
remind us OF q funeral cortege.
On last Sunday Ailss Bodle CLANCY, young
est daughter of Mr.. Ransom Chaney, was
married to Mr. Elihu Ethrldge, OF Edgeheld.
East End.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
The place to get what you want Speeds

The place to get what you want Speeds
Drug Store.
One car good red rust proof seed oats just
received by w. Joel Smith ~ Sons call on
them and supply yourself.
Mrs Taggart has just received u line o
pretty sailor hats which are something new
Also gauze and chiffon for stock collars and
neck wear in all the new shades. Hall dozen
pieces double with face yelling in the new
patterns Morning wells i'll net and henrietta
very pretty and new.
4 car load pure fresh genuine New Orleans
molasses just received by Smith d sons, and
at prices very low for cash.
Go to Smith d Sons for corn and oats. a
good stock of both On hand, and stock con-
stantIy replenished
You can get nice box of candy, the finest
in the land. Blank g best, put up in nice style
at Speeds Drug Store.
Tobacco Stop will break you OF the tohac-
co habit in sixteen days or money refunded.
For sale only at Speeds Drug Store.
The star that leads them all, the light run.
ming Domestic Sewing Machine, can be had
cheap at K. c. Bernauf the jeweler. Also
needles and oil for all machines.
See what Mr.. Bernau has to say about the
new watch for only S3.15. The very watch
YOU want, If you do not wish to invest much
money and need the time.
Try gold dust washing powder at Living
on & Perrin's
d. NJ. Ferry & Co.'S standard seed. Not the
cheapest but the best. For sale by &. w. LO-
max
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
THE, REGISTRATION.
The Trouble, vexation and Perplexi-
~ 10 Which the Registrar il Sub
notwithstanding Names.

Last Monday and Tuesday the office of the
Supervisor OF Registration was kept open tor
the registration OF voters, In compliance With
the last net OF the Legislature on the suhtecI.
The great number OF applicants, with their
different needs or wants, and so many being
Impatient to be waited upon, was confusing
and perplexing TO the registrar.
The white people, as rule, are not so ur.
gent as the negro, and there are fewer OF
them.
The negroes come to the window OF the of.
fire, loo >lng out on the Public square, and
were wall ed on in turn.
without papers or any pretense at comply
Ing witt the requirements OF the law, negro
will ask for Il Ticket. He is told what TO do.
The negro then has other questions to pro-
pound. all OF which takes up time.
Another negro may come and say that he
has lost his ticket. The Registrar enquiries
when be registered. An answer il made. II
his statement has the appearance of truth,
then the registration books for all these years
must be examined to verify the statement.
Many times the names are not found, and the
presumption in these cases is, that
that he registered in Guffin's time-or six
years before the reg gislration law was enacted.
On account OF the failure of The applicants Is
to qualify or properly prepare their papers.
but few tickets have been issued. while quite
a number Of renewals have been made.
The work OF the Registrar. up to the closing
OF the office yesterday was US follows:
NEW REGISTRATIONS.
Charles Rykard-vouched for by j. B. Riley.
Qualified by r S. +. Giles.
j. H. Wilson. white-vouched for by w
r. Nance, John Lyon. Qualified by II. T..
Cox
r. NJ. Jay, white-vouched for by J w. Fer.
guson, l.. II. Edmunds. Qualified by J. II
Jones'
]. G. Gray-Vouched by 6. A. Visanska and
p. Rosenberg. Qualified by j. Ii. DuPre,
Notary Public.
Joel Fisher-Vouched for by G. w. Collins
and r. r. Tolbert. Qualified by E. S. F. Giles
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
Will We Re Betrayed Into fhe Hands
oCtbe Euemyts

If any while man in South Carolina would
turn this State over TO the negroes for the
sake of little office, the probability Is, that
be will never realize his expectation.
In the hearts Of many there is more or less
feeling on this subject just now. The possible
effort of an Independent to gain power by
affiiating with the negro will mite the Re
formers, who Will fight the negroes and their
leaders with united effort.
1t is not recorded where any politician who
has bolted, or LETT his party. has gained per-
manent success, and the white people of
South Carolina are not going to surrender
their birth.right.
Under the influence of dlscontented kick ers,
the negroes may register in such num-
bers in other counties as TO enable
them to elect men outside Of the Democratic
party, but it may be set down as an assured
fact that no such result will occur i'll Able.
vile.
There is no use Of putting up any hypocrit-
ical cry about intense conscientious about
fair dealing. This is white mans country,
and we don't propose for any man to sell US
out for the sake OF office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
The Registration.

The registration offices were opened in the
different counties last Monday, and judging
from the pious indignation of the newspapers
because of the failure of the Government
officers TO register the negroes we are forced
to the conclusion that there is an unprece-
dented interest on the part of whitemen in
behalf Of the negro.
Just now II appers that the good effects Of
the peace proposition may be injured, and
that we may have a bitter fight for delegates
to the State Convention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
IIatIttOnS Locals.

81 lnrh Bleached IlomcSpun at IIa'ldon's ;.
36 inch Fruit of Loom Bleached llomeSrun
at fladdon's.
a6 inch Brown Sea Island & s cents at
lldtlun'S.
See those new Grapes and Satnes at Had
don's.
Open Slippers with steel buckles at Had.
don's.
Ladies' Shoes all numbers at HaddOns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
Free Advertising that Costs Some
thing.

The Atlanta Exposition ascending out proof
sheets OF matter which the country press are
being invited TO copy into their papers. Pa
pers that copy such notices are also invited 10
send copies Of their papers that their interest
may be noted and appreciated.
Speaking for the Press and Banner, this
newspaper does not expect TO 60 10 the ex-
pense Of putting in type the notices which
are 10 be inserted free. We have not learned
how to get Office rent and paper without pay
Ing for the same We know of no plan by
which we can get the type set without incur
ring expense.
1t appears TO us to be little cheeky to ask
such work Of the country press. We have no
doubt that the city printers will be paid.
II the advertising is worth anything, the
exposition committee might pay something.
II it is worth nothing the editor who would
expend cash TO publish worthless advertising
is little short of what might be termed an
exemplary patriot and public benefactor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

Ifyou can see nothing but the bad
shut your eyes. Better be blind than
unable to see the beautiful and the
good.
Our troubles have not come because
Jesus was ignorant of our needs, or
unwilling to help us. Let us have no
doubt on this point.
Every opportunity given to us to ev-
idence the love of God TO others is an
opportunity to glorify God before 9TH
ers. If we miss it, the loss is not only
to others, but to us.
1t is well to try to comfort those who
mourn, when we cannot 90 more
than this. Sympathy is help in time
Of sorrow.
1t is common notion that faith is a
venture-a leap in the dark. Faith
does not leap in the dark it reaches
through The dark to the light. There
is no more risk in an act of faith than
there is in child's reaching out and
grasping it's mothers hand.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

RoOt-Tea Ma Is n spec iflc for any disorder nt
the stomach, kidneys, liver and blood. Three
months treat ment for one dollar. No cure,
no pay. For sale only by Z. Is. Speed.
Big bargains In clothing. blankets. flannelS,
underwear and all wooden goods the rest OF
the season, at w. Joel Smith & Sons.
\ nice line of stationery, finish linen and
French watered note and letter paper just re-
crivr,l nj Speeds prng Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

The grave of Il dear one is u sacred
pluce tuu miuurner. It's uS-Oc,alI ns
are precious to the stricken heart.
Our best nature prompts It's to honor Il
dear ones reslinS-place.
Some men pretend to love God, who
show that they do not love the wives
of thei" bosons, by making them use
the most primitive household utensils,
while they themselves are supplied
with all the best improved farm ma
chnery used by civilized men.
When man says that he is asham-
cd to pray about his little worries, it
is not because he has such an exalted
opinion of God, but because he is
concerned for the preservation of his
own dignity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
THE PROFITS.
YOU ARE INVITED.

A Pleasant Evening Promised 10 All.
The Musical Department OF the Abbeville
High School will offer a little entertainment
on Friday evening at Soclock.
There will be no charge. All friends OF the
school are invited to be present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
Change OF Services

beginning next Sabbath the services In the
\. K. Z. church will be held at II II. M, and nj
! p. m. Sabbath school Immediately before
the aft ernoon service. No service at night. f.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
l.ArilGu Seeds.

Go to IL. w. Lawson d. Co. for your garden
seeds. He has Il large supply OF the freshest
and best.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

The Racket Store is the place to buy your
ma tches-S0U for &c.
One car good red rust proof seed oats just
recei we'd by w. Joel Smith 4 Sons, call ON
them and supply yourself.
Aug. w. Smith is receiving spring goods
daily.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
DEMOCRATS, ATTENTION.
Important Matter for Consideration.

TIE Democratic Executive Committee met
pursuant to the call Of the chairman at II
clock NJ. The chairman stated the object OF
the meeting. \ motion was made and car
ried requiring the presidents of each local
club to appointa committee TO look after the
registration of voters for the Constitutional
Con nvention. The committee adjourned to
meet Saleday in April. d. Fl. Magill,
Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

ave will work and pray
We will vote always,
For the men vino will make better laws
We will work a nd pray
We will labor night aud day
For the good of the franchise cause
Az we work as we pray, SO we mean 10
vote.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
.JOy Tomorrow.

BY the Rev, Walter p. Stoddard.
Today the world is cold,
So drear aud sad
The barren trees and fields
Make no heart glad,
And yet little while,
Warm suns shall kiss
The death TO beauteous life,
The gloom to bliss.
So, friend Of mine. rejoice
The night Is late,
But soon the morning dawns.
D watch and wait!
Tomorrow comes in love,
In grace and cheer,
Trust on and hope In God.
"Tis almost here,
a brighter, holier day
Thy steps shall greet,
A day eternal, bright
With rest complete.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
SALE DAY ITEMS.
The Peace COnfercnce-Their ResOIH-
tiOns-Evident Desire for Peace
TucSdaY Chances the Outlook.
Tuesday Changes the

Last Monday was a notable day in A Abbe-
vile. II was Sale Day. A large crowd was
drawn thither including representatives from
every section of the county. There we're here
expect 10 see at the resurrection, and every
one them are presumed 10 have come lor reg
stratiOn tickets. They seemed bent on get
ting ticket, but had only the most vague
idea as 10 how they were To meet the require
ments OF the law, before ticket could be is
sued.
One white Republican was exceedingly an
Sious To see "justice and fairness extended to
ALL" He used the usual stock arguments on
that line, and had great Gordon OF blacks
about him portion of the day. His disin ter
ested enthusiasm for Justice" and fair deal
ing" was most apparent.
The negroes in great numbers stood around
the window OF the Registers office from the
opening until the closing Of the office. Some
few tickets were issued to negroes.
The official sales occupied no great atten.
tion. Only two pieces OF property were sold
by the Master.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
At the conclusion of the sales Sheriff Nance
announced that "all true Democrats were in
vited to assemble in the Court House. On
the second call he nyited "all Democrats" 10
come into the Court House.
About SevenIy-five or one hundred respond
ed 10 the call, and men kept coming and 60
ing for hours
Hon. ]. r. Robinson was called to the chair.
ing, which was as follows:
THE CALL FOR THE MEETING.
To the Democrats of hbbevile County:
We, the undersigned Democrats, impressed
with the supreme importance of preventing
II final and fatal breach between the white
people of South Carolina over the COnstitu.
lional Convention, realizing that nome steps
must be taken 10 prevent such results, and
with an eye single to that aim, we do hereby
call upon each and every white man OF Able.
willie county who claims to be Democrat,
without reference to factional or personal pre-.
judices or preferences, TO attend general
mass meeting at the city OF Abbeville, on Sale
Day, the 18th day of March, at II o'clock,
therein 10 consider and consult what is best
10 be done To accomplish the purpose eI-
planned, and to consider the propriety OF
sending three members from this County 10 n
state Conference In Columbia, on the 21th
day OF March. suggested by the Executive
Committee Of the (40J
j. Townes Robertson,
John Lyon,
John A. Devln,
A. X. Watson,
j. l.. Mcmillan,
W. Milford,
+. II. Adams,
j. NJ. Major.
w. X. Blake,
e.. A. c. Waller,
j. l.. Hughey.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

The next time you are in town call al Ry
kard's and get fine pair of spectacles cheap
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

Hereafter the Auditor will have a clerk to
take down the names of those who propose
to register, with a view to compare the list
witt his To see whether or not the applicants
for registration had paid their poll tax.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
RENEWALS OF LOST LICKETS.

DENCE.
About fifty or one hundred tickets were re
newed because Of change OF residence, Oh sur
render of old tickets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06

Go to Ryksrd's for spectaclesD
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
THE RACKET STORE !.

these prices closely then and examine
don't
for the statement but and insist you
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-06
PEACE CONFERENCE.
Interview With w. &. McGOwan. Esq
Detailed Statement OF What the
6,nuCareuce did.

In view of the fact that much has been said
and written within tue last few days on the
subject of what is now known as the Till
man -Hemphlll Conference" and as the re-
ports OF what was then done have been vari.
GUS and conflicting, the Editor OF this paper
ca lied upon MIR: W. c. McGowan, (who was
mem Der OF the conference) and asked if he
had any objection 10 being interviewed on
the subj ject.
Mr.. McCiowan replied that he had no objec.
tiop and since the Impressions as TO the OBJ
iects and results OF the conference had been
so misunderstood. that he would be glad 10
put the matter In it's proper light before the
people OF Abbeville county.
Why was the conference held?
The conference was called 10 consult togeth-
er aud see If any lair and reasonable plan
could be devised by which the white peopie
of this State could be brought together.
l should say, by way OF explanation, that Il
week before this meeting, larger conference
was held in Columbia OF one Conservative
from each county in the State. 1t was then
lintimat cd that Senator Tillman and Gov. Ev-
ans and u committee of Reformers were will.
ing To meet and confer with COMMITTEES of
five Conservatives TO discuss the question OF
! reconciling the two factions. 1 had the honor
OF being appointed one of the five from our
con ference. The others were Senator Barb
we'll from Charleston, Senator Mower from
New wberry, Senator Sloan from Richland and
Representative AltimonL Moses from Sum-
ter. MIR. Hemphill of the News and Courier
was also present. win Senator Illiman anu
Gov. Evans were Speaker Jones aud Senator
Ehrd from Lexington. and also chairman oil
the State campaign committee.
After an all nights discussion we finally
reached the following agreement. That IN OF
der TO bring the two factions OF the white peo-
ple together, and TO secure an absolutely non-
partisan convention, that The delegates be
, eu uully divided between the Retormers and
Conservatives, viz: 80 each but that all dele
gates stand upon the following platform:
/ /, Such Limitation OF The suffrage az Will In.
sure white supremacy.
2 That the constitution be not submitted
back to the people for ratification.
| 3. Leaving the matter OF free schools to the
| General Assembly, but requiring that the
| 7 len chalI lihnrallv suDnOrt them
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Fitz,s Moneu Ia Readu.

INDIANAPOLIS IND, April 19.-Cham.
pion James Corbett this afternoon received
the following telegram from his manager,
Brady:
Fitzsimmons will put his money up Monday
next, sure, and it is a go. Take care of your
self.
'That settles it at last" said Corbett,
"and 1 now, for the first time, feel sure the
match is a go. l shall close my theatrical
dates at ST. Louis two weeks earlier than
intended, and after rest of three weeks
will go into active training at Asbury Park.
I am certainly glad the match is closed
for have been anxious to show the world
the merits of us two men. Iexpect to win,
as I think l outclass Fitz, who is a clever
man, and l will go into the ring in better
condition than ever before. l think
know every blow and move in boxing, and
l am sure 1 shall never be put out except
by chance blow, which is something that
might occur to any man."