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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

of the XVIII Amendment to the United
States Constitution. The F'reedmen's
Bureau and the "Union Leagues" had
pretty much everything their own way.
The convention-brought into being
under reconstruction acts and military
supervision-met in Richmond Decem-
Der B. 1867. and sat one hundred and
four days. adjourning at midnight.
April II, 1865
They adopted a Constitution, which,
like all the others Except the one of
17IG). had to be submitted to the people
for ratification.
President Grant, in the exercise OF n
purely arbitrary power but of a wholly
humane and enlightened craftsmanship,
authorized separate vote by the peo-
pie on two clauses of this Constitution.
One was known as the "disfranchising
clause" the other as the "ironclad oath
clause" Both were eliminated by ma
jorities of about forty thousand. The
rest of the Constitution was adopted
by n majority of more than 200, 900
votes.
The Constitution provided for It's
III IL pTCSCIlDeQ IHClnOQ, anu
material amendments have been made
from time to time. The most material
relate to county organizations" Arti-
Gle VII. sections l and 2. Under the
Constitution "all regular elections for
codnty officers were held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in No
vember. The amendment changed the
date to the fourth Thursday in May
AS to section .. the amendment changed
tricts. and abolished the offices Of
township clerk. assessor. collector
and commissioner of roads,"
Another amendment as to criminal
procedure was deemed necessary be-
cause Of decision of the late Court Of
Appeals in the Mary Miller case. That
decision was reversed before the vote
was taken in the proposed amendment,
which was. nevertheless, adopted as
part of the organic law.
The amendments to the suffrage
clause of the Underwood Constitution
are the ones or most interest to the
public. That clause stands to-day SUBJ
stantlally as adopted in 1S67-the only
difference being the Acknowledgement,
by amendment thereof, of persons con
victed OF an infamous offense"-as petit
larceny.
There was one other amendment-the
payment OF the 'capitation tax as pre-
requisite to voting. 1t was the occa-
sion of so much corruption of the fran
chise that the repeal of the amendment
was demanded, and it was repealed ac-
cordingly.
With the exceptions noted. the Con-
stitution under which we live to-day is
the Constitution as ratified by the peo-
pie July G. 1869. 1t is for the people to
say whether 1t needs revising and
amending; as il is The settled right of the
people TO hare the rcrision submitted to them
for ratification or rejection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The Quay Republican in Pennsylva-
mia are lavish OF threats just now, be-
cause Mark Hanna paired against
Quay. which was taken to mean the
opposition of the administration. The
threats will come to nothing Mr..
Quay is now lit" and with their GUS
tomary selishness, the politicians may
be depended on, after Il decent show
of loyalty to desert their long time
leader. Certainly they will not go the
length OF antagonizing the national
administration in a spirit of revenge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The Maryland oyster season. which
closed on April 25th. is said to have
been disappointing. The profits were Is
per cent. off from last year at import
ant points. and the season. as whole.
was the poorest for the past eight
years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
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require that all advertisers desiring to
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later than lie o'clock noon Fridays. No
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nntecd I'm our Sunday pnpcr If copy is
sent later than this hour. This require
ment is rendered necessary by tho great
increnso In our advertising patronage,
for which wc thank our patrons and
trust that they will appreciate the fnct
that an early paper will be IA mutual
benefit to both our READERS and adver-
tisers.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Charlotte. N. c.. wants President Nc
Kinley to attend the anniversary cele-
bration of the Mecklenburg declaration
of independence. Does Charlotte not
know that declarations OF independence
are persona non grata to Mr.. McIlin-
lev?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

A Vienna correspondent says the Sui
tan is unusually short of funds" This
Is a new use Of "unusually."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The Michigan University students
who Kissed Hon. Ben Tillman found
that the one-eyed statesman is not q
nice subject for rough housing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

BY the time some leaders find that
the people, and not they, are the Dem
ocratic party they will be buried in
oblivion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Those opponents of an amended Con-
stitution. and submission to the people
seem to have fallen into hole.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Congress has turned down one Of the
Commission schemes. Congress has
found out that it is not commission
but has 10 submit TO the humiliation OF
being elected-or defeated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The dispatches convey the impression
that Cuba has reached the Kansas
stage in the mortgage business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Let the voters settle their own
troubles. The Central Committee has
nothing to do with 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The candidate who is afraid to leave
his nomination with his constituents is
a good man to drop.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Amongst the new rules should be one
guaranteeing a free choice of candl-
dates by the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The thunderstorm of Monday night
had nothing to do with the arrival OF
the delegates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

ditions will last. for the time must soon
come when the people OF the Grove,
now governed by a theocracy. will be
given the same representative govern
ment that exists in all other localities
in the State.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Admiral Dewey's declaration that he
will be happy when Mr.. Bryan is NOM
mated assures him at least one pleas
ant incident
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

If it keeps up somebody will have to
furnish liniment for Senator Daniel
handshaking arm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Vote for the Barbour Clause" in the
new rules. 1t is home rule.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The continued announcement OF can
didates leaves no doubt of their de
sircS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

In order to avoid delays. on account of
personal absence. letters and all comuni-
cations for THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
should not he addressed TO any lndivid-
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to THE VIRG1NTAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

1t so happens that not all "trimmers
are BARRIERS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Committee made candidates have not
prospered in Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

No employee OF the virginiau-Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name of the COM
pany. or TO make purchases in the name
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY. :.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Come to think of it. Hon. Garter
Glass is liable to heard from.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

In the meantime the politicians have
charge of the Monticello.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The subcommittee on Rules" seems
to have united itself.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
Every Remedy Had Failed,
But he is Perfectly we'll Now!

II HAD TRIED ALMOST EVERY
CATARRH MEDICINE l ever heard OF
and ALL FAILED to cure me. My sur
ferings were severe and was miserable
indeed; | FELT ALL THE TIME AS
PHLEGM IN MY THROAT which must
hawk away. This kept me hawking all
the time. My throat would get dry and
sore and MY NOSTRlLS FELT STUFF
FY AND CLOGGED UP MY EARS
KEPT RINGING AND SINGING CON
SORE, WATERY AND WEAK. My an
petite was very poor. and was so bad
OF couldn't sleep and WOULD GET UP
IN THE MORNING AS TIRED AS
WHEN | LAID DOWN AT NIGHT and
didn't feel like working at all. | felt
tired all the time and GOT EASILY FA-
TiGuED, OFTEN HAD a DULL
MORNING. In this condition 4 FRIEND
ADVISED ME TO BIZ TREATED BY
DIR. F1REY. which did. and HIS
TREATMENT HAS MADE ME FEfL
LIKE 4 NEW PERSON. MY APPI-
TIrE IS EXCELLENT. SLEEP WELL
FEEL WE'LL. LIKE TO WORK. EARS
AND EYES ALL RIGHT. ALL THE CA
TARRH SYMPTOMS GONE. BREATHE
FREE AND EASY: ~ FACT / FEEL,
ENTIRELY CURED. Before taking his
HOUR COUGHiNG AND HAWKING
BUT NO TROUBLE NOW. / certainly
best Catarrh Cure.
~
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T. c. OVERNIAN,
Portsmouth, Va.

Residence Laurel avenue, near Duke
street. Prentiss Place; works at Navy
Yard Two years have passed since Mr.
Ovcrman was cured by me. and there has
been no return whatever of the-dsease.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

This brings us to the convention Of
wood Conventional better name for
which. perhaps, would be The Reign
OF Terror"
It was held during the reconstruction
period. The whole thing was extra
constitutional. and in terroren. "A
large portion of the most intelligent
citizens of the Commonwealth were dis
franchiscd. and the negroes had re-
Gently been enfranchsed by operation
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

Il separate poll to take the sense of the
qualified voters as 10 whether any ac-
ton by the convention "dlssolving our
connection with tho Federal Union. or
changing the organic law OF the State,
shall be submitted to the people for
their ratification or rejection"
1t seems to be a matter of Constitu-
tional history not generally known. but
1t is an unquestionablc fact, that this
convention did not only Sever our rcla-
tions with the Federal Union," but also
adopted n new Constitution.
The schedule (see Journal at end OF
volumc) provided for submission to the
people the usual issue: For Ratify-
ing" For Rejecting" to be voted on
on the second Thursday in March. 1862.
In the hurly- burly of war, and with
the enemy in possession OF large por-
tion of our territory, ii is likely Il vote
was never had by the people. Ger
tainly. after investigation of the papers
of the period. we can find no election
returns. But that is imnatcrial. The
convention directed such submission to
the people, and the people. having had
no opportunity TO ratify or reject. the
Constitution Framed by that convention
was never really the Constitution OF
Virginia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
up it stays shut and you CAM, getsl out of

up It stays shut and you can't get II out Of
the back door. ~"
church. I charged II, and charge 1t here
now again. 'That charge is too absolutely
false TO receive 9 moments credence from
any human beingwho has the slightest lin.
Tillman, who made that charge, knew II TO
be false when he madeit. The charge cannot
be interpreted as assanything else but mean
and oontemptible effort 70 break the force Of
the almost unanimous advocacy, Of prohibi-
tion by the preachers, and served its author
as q good occasion, also TO throw contempt
upon q class OF men for which he has In
many other ways expressed contempt.m
tering those words, knowing them to be nm
true, bnthe goes further and declares utter
ed them toSexpress contempt for men for
presence, among the people who listen TO
Gardner, that Gardner owes 1t to himself TO
prove 10 by bringing certificates, or be owes
me an apology. pronounced II falsehood
In 'sOand '99 and they charged noe with inf.
deity. I said then that I was poor fallen
sinner going from the cradle TO the grave, ad.
mitting my weaknesses and trying TO forget
ever treated him except with, respect; but 1t
is always the hit dog that howls; he always
bowls. Is II an alliance With the preachers
and barkeepers or not? Is II true or not?
il. All you who believe IL not true hold up
your right hand. Now, all you who believe
they are In an alliance written or Otherwise,
hold up your hand. One more word and am
done, BeH sorry had TO bring this matter
up here's but Il believe always In coming TO
mans houseEJac to face. teeth 70 teeth, II
have coItrosersy 10 settle, and therefore
had very little TO nay until came here and l
am sorry be is not here, but his friends Will
tell what have said when he comes, and let
him write an apology and publish It.. be.
lieve he Is an honorable man and that he Will
do It. One more phase OF the question and
am done. An effort Is being made made by the
ministers OF the gospel, but don't know
take charge OF the politics of South Carolina.
Not preaching the word Of God, as ordered
by the divine minister, but preaching poll
tics. In conclusion am going TO see the
sense here as 10 prohibition or no prohibi.
tion, on legislative candidates. Col. Hoyt
would take the constables away, he hopes in
some way to enforce the law, but he cannot
do it. but If yon send down to the legislature
TO Columbia you will protect the law, the pol.
Icy OF the State. Now. as have not had any
other opportunity wish TO acc how you are
going TO vote on the legislature. 70 repeal
the dispensary law and enact prohibition
port OF the dispensary. Kohn, you have been
fair and just; you have given us a straight
report Of the meetings. but you have been
unjust to suppress things you should report.
Now, / g. you to report II as 1t is. Give us
straight norts as TO the number OF people
here. uld say twenty-hundred IN all.
All you who are going to vote for legislators
who will support the dispensary, hold up
your right hand. (Crowd for dispensaryD
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
No goods sold at Smith 3 Dry
Goods and Millinery after Au-
gust 25th.
GOOD REASONS.
The Newberry Herald and News Gives
The Following Substantial Rea.
sOns for Supporting,
McHKeeneY. N

in this election for Miles b. Mcswesnsy
for Governor OF South Carolina. We a6KO-
cate the election OF Mr.; McSweeney.
Because, bis administration since he sue.
ceeded 10 the office OF Governor has been
plain, honest business administration the
affairs Of government being managed to the
best interests OF all the people; -
Because. as Governor, he has done more TO
wipe out that bitter factional feeling which;
has existed In this State for the past eight or
office since these feelings were aroused;
Because since he has been Governor OF the
State, the dispensary law, the law That mas
caused more trouble, more enemies and
more blood shed than any law that was ever
put on the statute books, has been more ably
enforced and with less friction, and at less
expense to the State, with half the constabu.
larry force, than any OF his predecessors,
been with all classes Of people;
Because, In enforcing the dispensary law.
he has placed some OF the responsibility for It's
enforcement on the officials OF the towns and
cities, and the results, IN q great measure,
have proven that in this he was wise and II
has redounded for the good OF the law:
Because, under his administration, In the
enforcement OF the dispensary law. no mans
blood is laid at the States door;
Because, he has shown q disposition TO do
fairness and Justice to all classes and factions
and has been the Governor OF the whole
people.
Because, he is'fully competent to serve the
people In non-partisan manner and with
the ability or any OF his opponents;
Because, this paper has never been an
advocate OF prohibition. and high license Is
not practicable, and the past has shown thal
bis enforcement Of the dispensary law Is as s
satisfactory to as near all the people as Is In
the power of any Governor to give;
Because, he Is the tool Of no man or set o.
men and acts In matters OF State on his gooo
judgment;
Because, long before he entered the politics
of this State he was q strong personal friend
OF the editor OF this paper, and We have never
yet deserted friend.
There are many other reasons, which WI
shall give from time to time, why we iaVol
the election Of MIR. McSweeney.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
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Annual Convention, COlOred ODD Fell
lows, Louisville, Ky, October End.
9TH, 1900.
Cn account OF the above accession, Souther q
Railway will sell round trip tickets from al
Its lines to Louisville, KY, and return, al rate
of one first class fare for the round Trip
Tickets to be sold September 18th. goth, and nd
October lat, with final return limit OCTOBER
9th, 1900 Persons located at non-coupon
stations should notify ticket agents seveIsl
days In advance Of their contemplated ae-
parture, so that he may supply himself Win
proper form of tickets.
Annual Meeting, Mississippi Valley
Medical Association, Ashevilie, n.
c., October 8th.IIth, 1900.
On account OF occasion above specified
Southern Railway, will sell round trip tickets
from all stations on it's lines to Asheville, N.
c., and return. Tickets will be sold October
9th to 9th inclusive. with final limit OCTOBER
18th, 1900. An excellent opportunity 10 VISIT
the famous Land Of The Sky" =,
on or write any agent Of the Southern Rail
way or Its connections. =. H. Hardwick.
A. q. p. A., Atlanta. Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
GREENVILLE ALL RIGHT.
The Prohibitionists Painfully in the
Minority.


Greenville, Aug. 6.-This has perhaps beer
the largest and liveliest meeting OF the pres
ent cam mpign. Senator Tillman seemed tc
have on his old time steam, and the cheer.
for "Hoyt" and the twitting got the steam uI
and he spoke with vehemence. Tillmar
spoTe for more ahan an hour and. as hi
promised, took up the sermon Of DR.. Gardner
Of Greenville. Tillman made the best speech
OF the campaign today.
He had two primaries. first whether be wal
justified In charging the ministerial-saloor
keepers "alliance' and many approved o
his denomination, and that there was tnll
"alliance." But 1t was his prohibition. dis
pensary hand primary noted. He called M
up and said there were $500 present ane
wanted the vote fully noted. There were no
over 20 or 25 who voted on his call for prohi
billion when the dispensary vote was callee
for the hands hands as OF old went up as
out OF Calling gnn-fully Is TO was the re
cord. The dispensary had the overwhelming
numbers voting, and Tillman said this wonlt
be the result In the primary; Tillmsn today
made connec'ed speech and was severe OF
the ministers going into:politics and talked
plainly about DR.. Gardner, who seemed u
have many friends In the audience.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

The Cold Spring Democratic Club was Or
ganized last Saturday and is composed ofa
fore the voting precinct has been changed.
The managers at Means Chapel are W. B..
Ulrich, ]. d, Winn and ]. B. McCombs.
NEXT Saturday, August ilth. the campai9p
speakers will be at Abbevile. Let everybcdy
come snd have good time. Tillman ts ex-
pected. y "a. fFsS.r , "
FoR good and sufficient reasons the date Of
the county campaign meeting atfAntreyille
has been changed from August 22d 70, August
Nsts al e, Fit -. Is s. j. A. RobinepnSs
a. t,g Sec. County Dem. Com. ..s
SENATOR TILLMAN has been invited 70
speak &C AbbeviIIe next Saturday, when al
the 5csmpaigneI are expected to Shoot Oh
their say. NJ ~ "
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Goodbye Sale at Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery.

We have Just received big lot OF the
American preserving fluid, the Speed Drug 60.
Now is the time to take chill and FEVER
tonics. Get The best at the Speed Drug Co.
Young men get some Of that fine Royster 8
Candy for your girl at the Speed Drug Co
Turnip seed for sale at the Speed 20.
Clutches all lengths and weights at the
Go to the speed Drug Co to get your tur
nip seed. f,,, -,
Huyie's candy can always be had fresh al
the Speed Drng Go. ,. a,,
See our nice, line Of stationery before you
buy. Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1900.
Second Hand TYNE.

The Press and Banner has quantity
OF second hand job type which purchaser
can get at his own price. The type Is s3Tu v,a
and useful for advertising or job WORK. we
desire 10 make room for other type, anu Ine
type which is advertised is too good to be
sold az old metal We would sell ~ ior
trjtie. or exchange 1t for anything that We
could use. , ~ ;,
or write IN The Press and Banner,
Abbeville, S. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Going to New York.

Mr.. n. Frank McGbee, Of the house Of A Aug.
w smith, will leave for New York next Sat
urday. to assist In buying big stock Of goods
for Spartauburg. This means the departure OF
Mr. WcGhee from Abbeville He will hence
forth make bis home in Spartanburg. Every
body IN Abbeville regrets that he and Mr..
smith are going away. More public spirited
citizens would be hard TO fad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
College Of Charleston,
CHARLESTON, S. c.

Next session opens Oct. |, 1900.
Board In COLLEGE DORMITORY, includ.
Ing furnished room and lights, can be obtain.
ed at $40 q month. Tuition, $40 per session,
payable in two instalments. One scholarship
giving free tuition is assigned TO each county
OF South Carolina. the holder TO be appointed
by the County Superintendent Of Education
and the Judge OF Probate. All candidates for
Scholarships, which pay $50 year.
Strong faculty; we'll equipped chemical,
physica1, and biological laboratories; observa.
tory; library Of IA 900 volumes; and the finest
museum Of natural history In the South.
Elective courses leading 70 the degrees OF b.
A. and NJ. A.
For catalogue, illustrated circular and In
formation in full address
HARRISON RANDOLPH,
Aup. 6, 1900. tfs President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
HAIL AND WIND.

The Hall Worked Mr.. f. A. Cooks
Crop, and the Wind Scared the
People Of Troy.
Last Friday afternoon hail storm passed
over Troy. The hail storm lifted Mr. r. A.
Cooks farm to q T. The wind in passing the
town Of Troy tore down some trees aud
smashed the frame OF q new building into
smithereens. Things looked little scarey
for while, but nUDOdy y was hurt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

The survivors OF Orrr's Rifles will hold
their annual reunion at Seneca Tuesday.
Gen. r. r. Hemphill, who Is president OF the
will be made by Gen. c. J. Walker and others.
There were two fine companies from this
county In that regiment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Home ona Yisit.

Miss Rachel Hemphill, who ia stepographer
and tpyewriter for one of the best law firms
in Green VILE. Is spending week WITH home
folks. Miss Rachel has many friends In Alb
bevllle, and all wish her nice time, and that
she would make her visits longer. 50