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The Press and Banner. ABBEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, April 7, 1886. The Railroad Strike. A number of railroad strikers have been arrested throughout tlie West ami will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for felony, conspiracy and interfering with the running VI truing U'Kl/KVHV IUVVI vv. "For our own part, we would say (hat we hopo au example will be made of the ring:, leadeaders of the great strike. It will not be denied that every man, employed by any of the railroads, had a perfect right to quit work at any time when not under contract, but no Jaw-abiding citizen can endorse their acts of; lawlessness. They derserve punishment for breaking the engines and throwing them rroni the tracks. For destroying bridges or doing any injury to any other property they should be severely punished. For using force to prevent other men from taking the places which they had vacated, they deserve to suffer, and we trust that deserved justice will be meted out to them. Lawless strikers should be taught that properly has a right to protec- j tion in this country, and wc know or no bet- J ter time to teach the lesson than now. If the laws of the country are not sufficient to punish these destroyers ol property and outrageous intcrferers with the rights of others, then it. i lino to Dro vide i)ioi.eclion to labor and capital. While it is a matter of perfect right for j ?uy man to quit the service of any corporation, yet the presumption of forbid ding others to take the places which they allege they do not u-ant is not to be tolerated. If this country can protect us in the possession of money, or can afford the guaranteed protection to the laborer, then it ought to do It, and it ought to punish the ringleaders iu the great 6trike. Railroad Meeting. The attention of our citizens is asked to the call of the corporators of the Monroe, Chester j and Abbeville Railroad, which is to take! place in the Court House Thursday afternoon I at half-past five o'clock. The prospects ofj this road are really good, and If we only do our part, we shall be able to secure one of the Jjest lines of road that run across the country, anu it will not be forgotter the best and most prosperous roads do not now run directly from the Blue Hitlge with the water to the sea. If we give a reasonable subscription along the line, we will then secure the last j road that will be built in this part of thecounl try for many a day. From the anxiety of our people to do tlicir whole duty to the town and county which they love so well, we know Abbeville and Greenwood will do their whole duty. As far a<? we arc informed, there is not a man in all the town who is opposed to the Jjullding of this great road. -Desecrating Our Graves. *Wo loam that evil disposed persons have recently trespassed upon the Long Cane ^Cemetery, xlestroyiug the flowers and soiling j thestones. This is an intolerable state ofj atralrs.and euergetic ellorts should be used v-to put a stop to it. We would suggest that if .a comfortable house was erected near the .grounds where in a keeper of the cemetery .might live and take care of the premises, that such a course would be highly satisfactory. On a grave yard as large as that of up- ; ruer Lonsr Cane there is a demand for constant I work and watchfulness, which a good sexton ! ;?ould give. A place like Long Cane Cemetery ! should be in charge of some one whose duty I itiSsto take-care 01 it, to answer calls, to do amy needed work, and to preventi trespass. Let the church authorities think of this. ^Letter of Copt. Cam ile and Mr. 3Ic? Xcil. We present on our first page the letter of <Oapt. C-arwileand Mr. McNeil. The letter rc/ersfto the official figures which we received I ,-from the School Commissioner, and in which ' yweare not .particularly interested. The fig- j aires were merely mentioned at first incident-1 ally. The main point with us is, the school, i -which these gentlemen have denied to us. j Since they write so dispassionately and clev-! rerly of the matter in.which we are so reinote-1 ,]y interested, we arc.the more sorry that they j ,could not find it in their hearts to deal with j us as generously .in the inatler in which we] .-.are so vitally interested. The Laurensvi'Ue Herald makes a pleasant \mention of our twenty-seventh anniversary, and refers in kindly terms.to the times when -the editor of that paper was one of us?a citizen of Abbeville. The Marion Star does Mr. Wilson the hou or to copy in lull iiis recent essay on Hygiene before the Abbeville Literary Club. THE -C-, C. & A. RAILROAD. The Injunction Against the MassachusctU and Sonthoru Construe' tion Company llismissetl. Charlotte, N. C-, April 1.?At Lincolnton fto-duy Judge Avery, presiding over the Supe- j itforGoprt, dissolved the injunction sued out iby .tho Cavollna C'jniral Railroad Company | ;a;;ainKt:the Massachusetts and Southern Con- j Htruction Company. Koth companies are; Imiidiug railroad lines fromShelby to Rutherfordton. The.Carolina Central claimed the right of way under an old charier of the Leg-! islature. The Massachusetts and Southern I Company, which is buildiu<r the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railway, denied the Carolina Central's claim to the right of way, on the ground that, it had been forfeited by the lapse of time, and be^an to build its track idde by side with the track-of the Carolina Central. The injunction was then Issued by thA Pomllri'i Ppufrnl. The Massachusetts and Southern Compajjy's track will now be laid side by side from fclielby to Itutherlordton, twenty-four miles. "A Cat May Look at a King/' [Abbeville Medium.J When Ben Tillman beaan his scries of articles on the Agricultural College and other kindred subjects many of the "ins" laughed | iit his efforts ns if the excitement was sporadic and wouid die out by such treatment. They ^'reekoced without their host" for the people *oon paid heed to his vigorous articles and she laugh is very low now. The controversy ;lias developed a peculiar sensitiveness to criticism on the part of our office-holders. This (should not be so. Qetting mad at Tillman will not vindicate any administration for it can prove nothing and nobody is yet afraid. "A public office is a public trust" and the holder is a legitimate object of criticism; If the conduct of an office cannot be inquired into the old doctrine of accountability to the people will soon fall intoaslateof "innocuous ^iesuetude" and we will have masters over us. for our part we like to see the thing going on. 'iti mniiuti uu mij HOI iii lutu Hiiij ... . xauch good. All county oftlcers are subject to , investigation by grand Juries, but we never : hear complaints from them. They do not at- j tempt to divert public attention from the true j object of such examinations but are more! than willing to submit to them. ibc Horns of d I>nrham Bnll,J|: #>W, P. C." Under date of April 1, furnishes I tive following to the Columbia lleyintcr. ''Mr, William Wilion, a farmer living about i eleven miles from town, came near losing his I life last week on the horns of a Durham bull, j While feeding bin stock the bull made a rush | for him, and before Mr. Wilson had time to ! think he was in the air some distance. As l?e i descended he was caught on the horns of the < bull and again tossed some distance. This' klme he landed on the ground and made his I j^wape. Mr. Wilson is quite seriously bruised I ?itna ha? several ribs broken. Unless there is i 'ipletrjp.ul injury his wounds are not- danger j A sad orsuajty occured near Yawhany Fer- j .ry, "In Georgetown couuty, on Saturday, Mareh 27th,-oy wjiich two lads, the children of Mrs. T, L. Harreison, met their death. ..These two boys,-*god sixteen and thirteen years, went to the woods in company with tthelr cousin, another lad, for the purpose of /elling a tree. While the latter was engaged -jn cutting the tree the rtwo brothers engaged ^n a wrestliug match, during which the nee, Unobserved ny them, came .down with a Vcrash, crushing :both of them to the earth. 'These two lads were the only etHdren of a ?HHmv Jadv. who. at the time.ot the aceident *\viui at 4iie of her .siek fcitoer, and 4i;id no intimation of the terrible tragedy until the deadend mangled bodies of-Uer eons were bj'ou^&t !<Q jiW, 1 f THE FARMERS' MSETIR6.; i f A BRIEF SKETCH OF WHAT WAS SAID ? AND DONE. I r Delegates Appointed to the State s Convention}. - - Resolutions Voted , Down?Speech of Dr. Hawthorn. F " I Call for the Convention. To the Farmers of Abbeville Countj/: As the farmers throughout the State arc or- ( ganizing for the advancement of their own " interests and promotion of their welfare it J I seems to the undersigned that this is n proper J | time for the farmers of Abbeville county to * | lake like notion. We therefore earnestly and respectfully request all the farmers of the 3 county to meet at Abbeville Courthouse on c I Saleday (5th) in April for the purpose of organizing a County Farmers' Club and to c choose delegates to represent them in the State Agricultural Convention to be held in 1 Columbia on 29th of April: K. L. Williams, S. W. Cochran, : John I,von, Pat. Roche, W.D.Mars, IX E. Had don. ? v r? ?? ? .1. II. iUOlTOW. s\. \j, 1VV.IIIHH, . G. M. Mnttison, (J. A. RoIU, J. F. Ca'houn. F. As Wilson, A. IC. Watson, W. N. Calhoun, ' W. P. Devlin, W.K.Morrison, . James Evans, O. W. CoHins, J. S. Hammond, J. H. Latirner, ^ J. T. Cheathan, R P. Noel, 1 J. R. Gibert, W. T* Mil ford, H. W. llnwio, J. L. Dronnnn, * C.M.Calhoun. Frank Henry, P. H. McCuslan, W. T. Cunningham, ? S. 0. Riley, J, .T. Lomax, J.L.Hill. J.P.Hawthorne, A. W. Sutherland, J. F. Hhmrnonil, 1 A. F. Carwtle, J. It. F. Wilson, , J. C. Douglass, M.H.Wilson, I W. D. Mann, It. 0. McAdams. f + FARMERS IN COUNCIL. 1 Proceedings of the Meeting:..Interest- 1 ing Day. In response to the above calI, a convention of the Farmers of Abbeville county assem- ( bled in the Court House last Monday?occupying seats outside the gate which opens into r the space usually rcserveu iur mui uurtium 1 its officers. The benches were well filled, and ? nearly or quite every scat was occupied by delegates or spectators who had come from the various pursuits of life. The Bar was ? ably represented ; and, we presume, the medical piofcssian has no reason to complain of c Its place in the picture. While we do not speak advisedly the opinion may be advanced f that even the politicians and the prospective j candidates had not neglected todothoocoa- a sion honor, The newspapers were represented by reporters, with ears open and peucils j sharp. Mr. \V. O. Bradley in behalf ojf the Xews and Courier, Mr. W. P. Calhoun for the Register, while each of the local papers had j note-takers there. t hnvintr nreviouslv manned outa line , of policy or prepared any "business for the occasion, there was a notable delay in going to wo'k, The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. H. Morrah, temporary chairman, who announced that a permanent organization was the lirst business to be done. Capt. F. W. R. Nance nominated Capt. "YV. A. Moore for permanent chairman. Dr. H. G. Klugh nominated Mr. J. II. Morrah. These nominations boingsecondod the chair asked the convention how the vote should be taken. DijJClugh suggested by iw? voce. The President?It having been moved that the election shall be held by acclamation, what is the pleasure of the convention? Those favoring that mode of election will vote aye. Those opposed nay. It appears to the chair that the ayes have it. J. S. Graves?There seems to be a doubt in this corner. Might it not be well to take the vote by rising ? J. E. Bradley?I think there can be no objection to a rising vote. President?F. \V. It. Nance,.!. T. Horton and H. W. Bowie will please act as tellers. All in favor of electing Mr. W. A. Moore president of this convention will rise to their feet. Men in various parts of I he house now came to their feet, when it was observed that quite o a number were standing in the aisle. II. \V. Bowie?Are wio>e men in meaisie iu c be counted as voting for Mr. Moere? t President?No, sir; take seats eentlemen, unless you intend to vote for Mr. Moore. j b\ W. It. Nance?It is impossible to count, j Mr Chairman. Would it not be well to ask v the members to vote by raising their hands? j A W. Jones?I move that the farmers take t scats inside the railing. It is impossible to tell who are farmers in this crowd. <. At this suggestion quite a number of far- B mers marched in and took seats apurt from j the general assembly. President?Proceed, gentlemen, with the r voting for chairman. Those who favor Mr. Moore's election will please hold up their right hands. c The tellers count, and the chairman requested those voting for J. II. Morrah to hold up c their hands. The tellers count, confer and announce that. a "Mr. Morrah is elected." Mr. Morrah said: I thank you gentlemen ^ for the honor. I will try to serve you with all i my ability. The object of the call for this meeting is unknowirto mo. I know nothing f OI 11113 IllOUVeS Or 111Ll'rUMS which nun Villi mn (5 intended to advance. But I know the meeting of furmers is not out of place. It is right t and proper for farmers to have their separate organizations. Every oilier calling has its or- j ganization, and why not ours? We are not standing here in opposition to any other call- t ing, or for the oppression of any other calling. c We are assembled nere for our own benefit. We have not organized for t.he hurt of any t one. The meeting is now ready for business, i J. E. Bradley?I move we go into an election r for secretary. I nominate W. 1\ Calhoun. t He is a fair man and a good reporter who would do us justice. I David Aiken?I nominate a simon-pure far- t mcr?J. E. Bradley. J. E. Bradley?I have no feeling in this mat- r tor. I am willing to be agreeable. I prefer, c however, not to be secretary myself, and shall f, not insist upon Mr. Calhoun's election. l: J, 8. Graves?I nominate A. F. Calvert. t B. P. Neel?I nominate F. W. It. Nance. t Calvert and Nance withdraw. Capt. G. M. > MattNon was now nominated. J. E. Bradley?I withdraw the name of W. t P. Calhoun as the convention seems to desire t a farmer and nominate Mr. E. W. Watson who y is o farmer of the first water. { I. H. MeCalln, of Lowndesvllle, was nomi- q nated for Tresurer. Nomination for Trcnsur- { er being out of order, the nomination of Mr. fl McCalla was held in abeyance. c J. J. Lornax?I nominate A. W. Jones. G. W. CollinS?I nominate Maj. J. L, White, r L. I). Bowie?I nominate J. M. Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt declined. S. W. Cochran?I nominate Dnyid Aiken. s Dr. O. P. Hawthorne?I hope Unit nomina- q tions ?re now through. We iiave enough i men nominated. Wecau get a good secretary ^ ifrom the number. We are wasting valuable time. a J. 8. Magce?As Capt. G. M. Mattison Is not presentl take the liberty of withdrawing his name. i As each nominee's name was c.n11 eJ the vote was taken by riiing. The tellers declared Mr. J?. W. Watson elected. The name of I. II. MeCalla was again brought forward for treasurer, and he was itn- r mediately elected. O. P. Hawthorn?This is not a sham meet* c ing. We want order. Chairman?'.rhe convention is now ready for c business. K. E. Hill?Mr. Chairman, 1 see a gentleman f present, who is perhaps more familiar with the objects of this meeting than any other. , Ma h.ik: nr\ rlnnhl <rlvt>n t.hp mJlt.t.Hr milch thought, and can state fully the objects of this f calk I move thut we hear from Dr. O. P. Hawthorn. [Dr. Hawthorn then delivered a speech, which is printed elsewhere In this paper.] A. W. Jones?I move that a committee of Ave be appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws for the government of this organization. Maj. J. L. White?I think It unnecessary to form a constitution and by-laws. We have met to elect delegates toColumhiu. The meeting in Columbia will form a constitution and by-laws. After that we may form a constitution and b;-laws for ourselves, which will conform to that. That's my idea of business. A. W. Jones?I think we have assembled to form a farmers' club. We therefore want a permanent organization, and to have a permanent organization we jnust have a constitution and by-laws. We have scn>e enough j to form our own constitution and by-laws, , without going to Columbia to gf;t somebody j to do it for us. We certainly can't elect delegates without organization. ( Dr. 0. P. Hawthorn then read tlie call as fol- ( lows : "As the farmers throughout the State t ;..l nf Mlf'lr ' / uru Ul KiU!l&lli? 1UI II1U nuiuiiwixv.... v own interests and promotion of their welfare it seems to undersigned that this is a. proper r time for the farmers of Abbeville county to t take like action. We therefore earnestly and respectfully request all the farmers of the county to meet at Abbeville Court House 011 ( Saleday (5th) in April for the purpose of or-l gauizing a County Farmers' Club and to U choose delegates to represent them in the State Agricultural Convention to be held in \ Columbia on the 29th of April." t President?Are there any further remarks ? Those in favor of Mr, Jones's resolution will . vote aye. Carried. Committee on Constitution and By-Laws: A. W. Jones, J. E. Bradley, David Aiken, I. II. McCalla. F. VV. It. Nauco. dlaj. J. L. White?There b-as been some question iis to who is a farmer. I want the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws to insert the word "white." The colored farmer with the "male cow" is the cause of our present situation. An honest map is the uoblest work of God, and he who pays his debts is an Tut us stirk toirether in our fanners' organization as wc did in '76, and as w.e did in tbc army. I would like for tliel rord "white" to be inserted in the Constitution. David Aiken?T don't know what, this meetng was called for. I don't know how to draft i Constitution. I don't know who this contention will determine to be farmers. Acording to Dr. Hawthorn this is a public nectingofail the citizens, without political ibject. I understand this to be a farmers' neeting? and nothing else bin a farmers' npntlntr for the sole linmoso of sendins dele jates to Columbia. J, W. R. Nance?I agree with Mr. Aiken. iVe should determine who is n farmer. David Aiken?I know Rome men who keep [tores that managefarms too. I know some nerchants who are mighty good tanners, and nake money l?y farming. Are they entitled o representation here? H. W. Howie? Those who make their living ; >ut of stores, but own farms, are landlords j -not farmers. What.do the Scriptures say? I'heysay: "Who Is the farmer? The tiller of i he soil is the farmer." That is what the f scriptures say. F. W. It. Natice?I move we understand one mother. Let us understand who are farm!rs. A. W. Jones?I think that motion i3 out of trder. It. E. Hill?I move that we hear Dr. Ilawhorne's resolutions. O. P. Hawthorne?I think we need more ime to prepare a Constitution than we can lave at present, say until our meeting on ;ale Day in May. , S\. W, iJUIIt'S?1 WUCVO tlllj UUHIJ 1/1j VI 5?mze permanently, is only a scheme to break up ' he club. We can get ready to roport in ten nluutes < J. L. White?Let the Committee retire, nnd I hen make their reporu We can then ap- ' >rove what we want to, and reject what we i lislike. ? David Aiken?I think we ought to know 1 vho are farmers. F, W. R. Nance?I will explain. Lawyers, < lot-tors, mechanics and men in other pursuits ' >f life have their separate organizations. We 1 jeed to ascertain who are farmers, so that we nay organizo. W. A. Moore?I am heart and hand with < his question. Farmers need unity of action. have no doubt of beneficial results from the neeting on the 29th In Columbia, President?I will put the motion* Those vho are In favor of this convention ascertainng who are farmers, will rise. i After this vote was taken, the president in Ike manner said : "Ail wtmxre not in favor >f settling the question as to who are farmers vill rise.'' The voting in the negative being nthor omnll O. P. Hawthorn Bald?Don't be ashauied. of rour profession, gcntUm^n. F. W. It. Nance?The convention says we are 0 rletermine who is a farmer. David Aiken?How are you goincr to dcternine who isa farmer, who Isentltled to a seat 11 this body? What ate you going to do iboutit? President?We have come to that now. David Aiken?1 move that we go into an lection for delegates to Columbia. O. P. Hawthorn?I think my resolutions >ught to be heard first. A. W. Jones?Is there a determination to orm a permnnent organization ? If so, let us enow it* Thts. is no organization to-day. It is 1 mixed convention. \V. D. Mars?I move that every farmer regster his name. It. E. Hill?Yhat is business. David Aiken?Then every man is to be udge in his own case. I tliinis we ought to iave an organization in every township, vhioh should send delegates to a permanent >rganization at this place. We have met tolay only for th.e purpose of sending delegates o the farmers' convention in Columbia. W. D. Mars?I move that lawyers, doctors md others be admitted to our organization, f they are friendly. If we postpone our organization for two months, I doubt if we ever irganize. We will not need the organization hen. David Aiken?I think we have been called lere to send delegates to-Cohimbla. Tills Is ioi a c'iu?t;ii (? jucuiiuy, unu ci iiti mo s iiiwi-1 ng. If we dabble in politics, every mail bas i right to a seal here. F. W. It. Nance?We have organized by Meeting President,. Secretary and Treasurer. : ennnot see why we cannot elect delegates to Columbia. H. W. Bowie?I agree with Capt, Nance. I jelieve just as he does.. Any ten men can Iruft resolutions. We will hereafter have ownship conventions,, from which we will end delegates to this convention, which will >e the central organization, the same as the icntral club is made up ol delegates from the ocal clubs. It it Wits a question between >einocrats and Republicans we would have miUffinnltT In ilp)r><ril.tp<s tn ( % il II 111 >ia. So help nieGod, I hope to abstain from jolitics. President?The motion now Is to elect dele;ates to Columbia. A. W. Jones? How are yon.going to get rid if the resolution to lorm a constitution and >y laws for our organization ? O. P. Hawthorn?It seems that we are wastng much valuable time. We have orgnnJaedf we want to make it permanent, we can ery easily do so. I have some resolutions- in ny pocket upon which it may he well euuugho have the sense of this organization. J. L. White?I move the committee on contitu I ion hold over until our next meeting,, ay Sale Day in May?Sale Day in> May or une. 0. P. Hawthorn?With permission I will cad my resolutions. Voiccs?Let us hear the resolutions. David Aikeu?Shall the committee act now ?r later? J. L. White?I move the committee hold: >ver to report at our next meeting. It. E. Hill?MaJ. White's motion. Is merely! Linoniiiitorv of the rnoMnn. sis l>:insc<1_ I : A. W. Jones?I want to know"who are mom- i >ers of this convention. 1 see you will kill h'.s meeting. W. 1). Mars?I renew my motion that nil iU'tners register their names, and that the ecretary receive the names or all who j.oi?. I. A. Keller?I second Major White's l'esuluion. O. P. Hawthorn?I move that Jones's resoution he laid on the table. J. L. White?I move committee on constitulon and by-laws do not report until after the onventiou in Columbia. A. W. Jones?I don't see any use of commitee reporting after the meeting In Col uinbia. have seen larger assemblies than this draft esolutions in live minutes. I see a dcternillation to break up this organization. J. L. White?I disclaim any such intention, am a farmer, and a friend to this organizaion. David Aiken?I see no objection to the fornation of a farmers'club. If it Is the desire it the convention to do so, ail right. But as urmers we should not dabble in politics. I itidersland the call of this meeting to be for he purpose of electing delegates to ColumA** T# lo n?\ur far nc Hutornnno \l?hofllf?r i ,ve will do so. J. N. Cochran?I tun in favor of the resolii-1 ion. We are here to send delegates to Colum- [ >ia; you have organized for that purpose. The ! late organization is not Directed as yet. By hat we are to go. We are not here ti^argue luestious of policy. Tlie'Ulalr Educational till, the Lien Law and the Homestead, are iut of order here. We have nothing to do but sieat our delegates. David Aiken?I would like to know how nany delegates we should elect. Voice?Five. President?The call for a State Convention ays: "The farmers of each county are re-! [ucstcd to ?end five delegates over and above hose Irom organized societies." The number vould seem to be Jive. It. E. Hill?I suggest that we elect ten. Some ire likely not to go. President?All in favor of going into an (lection for delegates will vote aye. All op)osea will vote no. The motion was carried. A. W. Smith?I move that ten delegates be sleeted to the State Convention. Carried. II. G. Klugh?I move that the chairman ap>oint them. Voice?I move the chair appoint this delegation. David Aiken?I didn't understand that the :balr was to appoint the delegates. TT r , J... .1 ? r>l,ol..,nnr> 11. Vjr. Jt\.lll?U II L LlilTlii .111 . VUUll , intl you appoint nobody but farmers. H. \V. Bowie?Are these delegates tobeapjointed for all time, or only for this time? A. J. Ciinkscales?Nominate the delegates, md let us vote for them. A. w\ Jones?As the convention has not deeded who are farmers, I think the chair ihotild appoint the delegates and then we will jet only simon-pure farmers to represent us. President?It lias been decided to go into an jlection, and I do not desire to have the re;ponsibility imposed upon inc. J.L. White?Five delegates are all that we ire en t itled to. President?But wo have just passed a reBOution to elect ten. O. P. Hawthorn?It would seem well enough j o reconsider the motion to elect ten delegates ; o represent Abbcvlll<? county. If we elect] en we would have ah excess of reprcseuta-l ives in the State Convention. J)a.vid Aiken?I think all ten would not go. | f\ W. K. Nance?I move we go ahead. II. W. Bowie?I move that this convention >ay expense of delegates to Columbia, and riove to let alternates pay their own exjeni-es. 0.1*. Hawthorn?I think It would be a Blur >n Abbeville county to send ten delegates to Columbia. I move to reconsider tl'e resolu-1 ion whereby it was determined to elect ten lelegates. A. W Smith?I would like to know ir the jentleman voted in the affirmative. If he lid not he has no right to make the motion. President?Did you vote in the affirmative? O. P. Hawthorn?I did not, but hope some >ne else will make the motion. J. .S. Mague?I will make the motion. I j {?* 4\H\ riYlilt.i VP.. The motion was then reconsidered, when it vas determined to elect Ave delegates und ive alternates. Nominations were now in order and the Ollowing persons were nominated: J. H. Morralt. J. L. White. J. N. Coch ran. W. A. Mo:?re. O. P. Hawthorne. J. E. Bradley. David Aiken. J. C. Douglass. J. L. Hug hey. L. C. Haskell. ; J. M. Pruitt. It. W. Haddon. It. L. Williams. Dp. J. A. Giberf. F. W. R. Nance. ' He v. J. N. Young. A. W. Jones. ; W. It. Mann. 11. E Hill. 11. H. Armstrong. A. \V. Smith. (i. P. O'Nenll. W. R. Dunn. J. C, Fouchc. L. K. Dunizlcr. J. E. Brow 11 lee. W. D. Mars. J. W. Power. J. N. Cochran. J. JO. Todd. If. J. Kinurd, MaJ.J.L. White, J. I* Hughey, F. W. R. i Nance, A. W. Jones daellnea the proffered lionor. The vote was taken hy ballot and the toller reported the following as elected delegates [ind alternates: J. K. Bradley 73 votes. J. H. xMorrah 70 ' David Aiken - 58 " W. a. Moore 53 " O P. Hawthorne 48 " J. K. Todd 47 " A. W. Smith 47 " J. E. Brownlee .. 42 u J. II. Kinard 37 " J. N. Cochran ... 3(J " While the vote was helng counted. Dr. O. P. Hawthorne offered the following resolutions tvhieh were voled down : Whereas, we believe it to be the right of svery citizen to express his own choice by ballot for every elective otlicer, and whereas, under the convention plan of making nomi nations iur uonuress win otiiit; uuh;ci ^ wc uic ilenled a proper voice in the nomination of these officers. Therefore be it Ritsalocd. That it is the sense of the farmers Df Abbeville couniy, in convention assembled that, the nomination of all State officers and Congressmen should be suV mltted directly to the people in primary election. JicsoJw/d, Second, That delegates from this convention to the Slate convention of farmers to meet in Culumbia on the '29th inst. be instructed to bring this matter to the attention of that body for their action. The president requested that the different townships would organize local clubs at once, and elect delegates to Lconventioin to be held May. On motion the convention then adjourned HON. D. WYATT AIKEN'S REJOINDER. /V Dignified Reply to the Commit** Rioner of Agriculture?Something' Wrong in the "Tagging" Business. COKESnuR-K, S. C., April 4r18SC. Editor Pre.w and Banner: When au official snows sensiuvenesss ai any allusion made to the office he holds. It arouses the suspicion that that official considers his ofllce a vested right and not a public trust, and it seems to me this idea Is applicable to our Commissioner of Agriculture, who so readily jumped topersonalities in replying lo my reecnt innocent suggestion, that a State Convention of farmers might find it fit to invosiigate this department. I certainly reflected In no wise upon the' administration of this department: I am as good a friend to if. us the Commissioner himself, and had I the power would make it more potent for good than it ever has been. But let us look into this tax on cotton seed meal when used as a fertilizer. The Commissioner says, "I had been greatly inconvenienced*" I bought a couple of tons of meal and when informed that It was at Hodges I sent two wagons eight miles for it, which were returned empty, because the Railroad Agent would not deliver cotton seed meal as a fertilizer that was not tasrged. Here we have a railroad official executing a law which seems tome he should have nothing to do with. The Commissioner of Agriculture says the Legislature passed a law requiring the analaysis of all commercial fertilizers, and when so analyzed and bagged, the bags conIhotnmn wnrp In lin t.Trirr>i] t.n nrmf.firf. the farmers from fraud. He further says, either I or the manufacturer failed to do our duty In not having the bags lagged. lie knows as well as any mm that ft was* not my duty to tag I hem. And if the manufacturer Is permitted to tag them ad libitum, where can there be a protection from fraud to the consumer? If the chemist analyzed them, should he not see them tagged > AnJ iN it, is not his btisiness to do so, where in all reason is there Ik a necessity to tag them at all? Taga without uatnber are sent to the manufacturer ami heputsonc on every other bag that he sells. I bought 40 sacks; and when written to for them the manufacturer sent me but-0, saying that was enough for the 40 bii?js. Now, I nsic wimt possiuie protection j bad I against fraud In those 20 bags without! tags? For ought I know, or the Commissioner or the State Chemist knows, If the manufacturer is the rascal that this law fears he may be, these twenty biigs may have been tilled with yellow dirt. Clearly, Mr. Editor, this pittance of a-tax is a subsidy?it in tribute money, and well may I exclaim here, "Millions for defence but not one cent for tribute." The Commissioner may think of this matter as he pleases, but I think that it is a law which would warrant a committee of farmers being appointed, by the Convention to waitj upon the Legislative and ask its amend-1 mentor repeal. As to the Commissioner's fling at the Congressman, that may go for what it's wortlu He certainly can not. and slinl'l not l>e permitted to jml?c of my merits [it least, as he is no constituent of mine. Very respectfully, D. WYATT AIKEN. Whither Im Agriculture I>rlffiug ? Editor (Jottnn Plant: In taking a hcoad view of this subject It; brings up a matter of more Importance to the i welfare of the people than any other question that can now bo agitated. It is true in some respects our country has nothing to comipla/in of, but in the Agricultural Department there are many drawbacks; the"planting interest is losing its flavors, nearly all the County Fairs have gone up, for the want of patronage to pay expenses. Anumberof excuses are made | for the?e failures, but there has not been any ^ fhn fJiv ni'lrtP. JJIilll JCL illciuv: l</ 1?U tuw mi ..pu.u fx. . , , and thtj question is here asked: "Whither is agriculture drilling?" Shall the country be sacrificed because the farmers will not take some action. Now is the time to act and strike while the iron is hot ns such an opportunity that is now offered will not possibly be offered in a number of years. Air. B. It. Tillman now proposes to call a Farmer's Convention to n.eet next month. It Is plain that nothingcan be lost in the meeting of Ihisconvcntion,and the chances are that a great deal of good may be accomplished. It is an indisputable fact that thengrlcultural interests of the Slate are lu a depressed condition, but some relief might be obtained by the united action of the farmers when they meet in convention. 'Pii vnu nrn nnvc nhnnt. ft<5 lil??h ns when Cham berlain was Governor of this State, and money is hard to get at?particularly by a large number of the farmers. Where lias the bulk of the farmers money gone to? It must have drifted into the hands of the cotton factors. How do they get it? The merchants go to them to borrow monej' and they get it at ten per cent, dircct interest with the understanding that the merchant must ship them nine bales of cotton for every one hundred hilars borrowed, or In case the cotton Jrs not shipped to the lactor, a> penalty of one dollar and ilfty cents for cach bale on deficient numbers is forfeited. By this transaction the merchant is paying about twenty-live per cent, interest annually. Now liow does the merchant meet this heavy per cent, interest? He has to sell his goods to the farmers at forty per cent, profit to get out with any margin. Consequently, if this plan is followed long enoughand does not break the merchant and fanner both, then figures cannot be relied on. It is true that farmers as a class make their own roads rough, and have to be bridged over. The farming class have been in the wilderness long enough, and they should meet in convention to plan some way of netting out of the old ruts, and get on a firm foundation. Stand erect and bid the credit system a farewell forever, and then any good farmer "can sit under his'own vine and figtree, where none dare molest or make him ill I illll. Let us now pause fur ft moment and here | ask the question. "Why Is it that all classes, and professions can have their meeting* and , conventions and not a murmur is made in words or in the press, hut now when the farmers are going to meet in convention, si powerful IiIk dust is being kicked uo? Yes! Even some newspaper correspondents that claim themselves to be farmers are trying lo throw abstacles In the way of the Farmer's Convention. All these small matters when put together, are to some extent calculated to weaken la a flimsy way the prosperity of our State. Now. Mr. Editor, I hope you will advise your farmer readers to meet in the convention and have the Cotton Plant spread on the Convention's table, for it is one of the strong pillars of Agriculture. Willi the advantaaes that are now spread before the farmer and if the advice is taken, the driftllng corn blades ! can be gathered up and packed away in tlie j barn for safe-keeping. W. A. AlOORE. On Tuesday morning while the construction train on the G. & Ij Railroad was standing at, the G. L. & S. depot, it was run Into by a handcar coming from towards Spartanburg. Tills hand-car, which was heavily loaded with cross ties and five or six hands, in coming down grade for some distance, became unmanageable. All the hands escaped without serious injury except Mr. Marion Nelson. While the hand-car was probably half n mile from the depot, Mr. Nelson Jumped off thc| rear end of the car, his head striking a crosstie. killing him almost Instantly.?Laurensville Advertiser. Indies and children's parasols inbeautirun colors, at Wm, E. Bell. 4-7 | White satin and feather fans; something! new In style. Wm. E. Bell. 4-7 I^adies and Misses opera slippers, also button and lace shoes. Wm. E. Bell. 4-7 Remember the opening on Thursday and I Friday. Wm. E. Bell. 4-7 J The lftce braid hat. This shape will become Immensely popular before the season Is over. Bvery lady should have one. Wm. E. Bell. 3-31. Never before was such beautiful millinery shown as we will exhibit this season. Win. E. Bell. 3-31 We hiive all the new shapes in hats this season with trimmings to match. Don't fall to null 011 opening days, 8th and Oth of April. Wm. E.Bell. 3-31 Ribbons! ribbons in all the new styles. Peivnt entln iW11 hi? n?o(7 hnth 1rtr h-.if. nnrl rirpss trimming. \Vm. E. Bell. 3<H Flpwers! flowers and ribbons will be the leading hat trimming this season. Plumes nnd tips are also used. Call and see them on ; opening days, 8th and Oth April. Wm, E. Bell. 3 31 Wc expect to show a beautiful lino of millinery and dress goods on openingdays. which will be on the 8th and Oth of April. We invite all to come, both old and young, big and small. Wm. E.Bell. 3-31 Colored lawns and Crinkle Seersucker calicoes will be used for cheap wash dresses. Wm. E.Bell. 3-31 Crinkle Seersucker, baurettecloth and boucle ginghams, for ladies' wash dresses at Wm. E. Be'l's. 3-31 White goods, lawn plaids, nansook plaids, Victoria, India and Persian lawns from (i ccntsAip, at Wm. E. Bell's. 3-31. Buttons! buttons lor trimming ladles' and chi droit's dresses. Wm. E. Bell. 3 31. Braids! braids! Novelty, Star, Feather Hurculcsc, silk, black and colored, silver and gold braid. Wm.E. Hell. 3-31 Remember, we will have onr opening on nik?f a ii??!i wr.n v i?n.si :i'ii Corsets! corsets! Dr. Warner's Health Tamplco mid Ball's Health Preserving Corset. Win. E. Bell. 3*31 Stripe Tokool, something new tor Indies' and children's dresses at Wm. E. Bell's. 3-31 Dress goods, klber cloth, nun's veiling, English plaids, Henrietta cloth, black ana colored cashmere, and stripe boucle cloth for combination suits. Wm. E. Bell. 3-31 "Wedding Cake" is the best tobacco in the market for the money. Try it. Sold by Speed & Netiffcr. 12-9. "Sappoto Tolu," the pur^t chewing guin in the market Positively \nll not Injure the the teeth. For sule by Speed <fc Neutl'er. 12<-y. The effects. of malaria In the system Is- a hard thing to eradicate, tint will promptly yield to the wonderful and sovereign remedy, Westmoreland's Callssiya Tonic. Try It. For sa'.e by Speed & Neuffer. 1-20. Another large lot children's and Misses hose at 10 cents, worth from 15 cents to-tO cents at R. M. Haddon & Co's. For the latest styles and lowest prices eall at Iladdon's. 3-24 Ladies' fine shcea cheap at Haddonr8. 3-24 J Don't forget the opening, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 1st, 2nd and 3rd at Had-1 don's. 3-2? For early sprint? wear bourett ginghams, toul tie nord, krlnUle seer suckers, bourett zeyphyr suiting, checked muslins &c, just rereceived at Iladdon's. 3-17 Call at Hill's photograph gallery and get ycHir pietare taken. 3-K The Press and Banner prints letter heads biH heads, hand bills, etc., as well as they can he printed elsewhere, und as cheap as the cheapest. Bftiestone In abundlance. 3 pounds for 25 cents. Speed & Neuffer. 12-9. Just received, new Spring goods at the new store of Iladdon's. Tiie wise man wlH call at the Press and Thinner office for p<ices on printed letter heads, hill' t?;adsv note heads, oc any other kind of job printing. Mens, youths and boys overcoats at prices reduced to suit every one. P. Rosenberg St Co Something entirely new for wash dressc6, krlnkle seersuckers, krinkle calicoes, Toile Dc Nord plain and In sLripes, bonnet ginjjhams, bleached homespuns, check muslins. Indigo blue calicoes in beautiful pattera*. Don't forget to drop i n the new store of Ifaddbn's. 2.21 New styles jewelry can now be seen at Had: don's. 2-24 Spring calicoes* new patterns, at Haddons. 2-2't Domestic Sewing Machines for sale at Haddon's. 2-21 Jewelry! Jewelry!! For holiday presents. t.__. 1 1 ? ?|f? I i.ionf ,*r i)UM IKUBIVL-U (I utilllliiiM iioru^ ri..vv w. ladies scjirf pins, bangle pins, bracelets,.necklaces. ear drops, laee pins, oxydized pins, Ma kudo's infant bib pins, iufcvnts pet name pins. These are the handsomest and best Roods we have ever shown. It. M. HADDON & CO, 12 2 The Press and Banner has some stock on hand just now, andean print nice bill head*, letter heads, &c? at the lowest prices. All persons aje invited to examine-our samples and prices. Lien blanks which are Intended to protect merchants for advances on crops are printed and ready for sale at the Press ansi Banner ofll'cg: A handsome line of picture frames, various styles and sizes, at Speed & NeulFer's. 12-'J. Blankets, blankets, blankets, at New York cost. P. Rosenberg & Co. If you want a good pair of all-wool blankets at New York cost, ca^l on. P. Rosenberg. <& t-'oP. Rosenberg & C". are selling all-wool blankets ut New York cost. Now Is your Lime to secure a bargain. Call1011 P. Rosenberg A Co. and get a pair of blankets nt Now York cost. Thomas McGettiga>\ of the old reliable Palmetto Saloon, has greatly reduced the pricm of his fine old pure goods. Give him a. call and see for yourselves before buying adulterated liquors.?A Uv. Remember, when you want to buy a pound or two of nice French candy lor your girl that we have again added it to our stockf and intend to keep a fresh, nice lot, tUwayaon hand. Speed & Neuffer 2-17 If miythiag wanted in the stationery line don't fail to examine our stock. Prices to suit the times Speed & Neuffer. 3-17 Velveteens. Velveteens, Velveteens, black, brocaded ana colored, In a great variety of colors, see them at IJ?il A Gttlphin's. 11)0 overcoats at greatly reduced' prices. P. Rosenberg & Co. Timrhor's vtinl jii Sneed & Neufler's. Diamond Dyes and Diamond, Paint? at Speed & NeufFer's. 1*2M). It will do you good to sec Speed & Neuffer's pretty goods. 12-0. Linen-paper and envelopes In boxes at Law son's. All kinds of job work quickly and* neatly done nt. this office. We lmve Just received >i new supply of bill heads, note heads ??nd other paper, and can furnish them in pads if desired. Our prices will compare with any other market. Ladles Jerseys very cheap at White Brothers. Sept. 30. If vou want a good breech loading shot gun at New York cost, call on P. Rosenberg & Co Peterkin Cotton Seed. J Efl BUSHELS of unadulterated PETER10U KIN COTTON SEED. For sale by MILLER <k McCASLAN, Nlnnty-Six, S. C. The nvprasre yield of this COTTON is -JO per cent, of LINT. [March 81,1SS0, tf ?Ii 3886. OPENING AT THE NEW STORE Pattern Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, &c. Also a choice selection of Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Parasols, Fans, Gloves. Everything: new attractive anil cheap. The ladies invited to examine our stock. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, - ' ^ ' ft J M T?T?TT 1st, za ana oa nr jxaai. Respectfully, M.I10N 4 tt March 21, 1836, tf UNDER THE 1 HAS Just opened a new and elegantly fitted NEW HOTEL, and Is now receiving ani complete a full line of Drugs, Medicines, Chen: Also, nil the popular PATENT MEDICINES ke warrants to be fresh and good. Prescriptions Carefully Compounde H? also offers a well selected stock of FANCY Colognes, Foreign and Dome/ in great varietv. Finest -? 0 / His line of BRUSHES AND SOAPS Is Pimply NAIL, FLESH, SHAVING AND SHOE BRUS est. He has always in stock a full line of STATJ January 28,1885. tf "SPEED & "] Dru? Keep constantly on hand a full . Dyspepsia. For xalc only by w.t. Try our BLACI and our COMPOUND SYRUP SARSAPARIL BED BUG POISON, the most convenient Way ol all the staple and fashionable colore. A full II STATIONARY, etc.. etc. The best brands of CI complete slock of WHITE LEADS. PAINTS, BRUSHES,WINDOW GLASS, GOLDEN MAC Bros. PREPARED PAINT, the best iu the mart [Prescription Physician's prescriptions and Family Recipes riencedand competent hands. Orders by hand April 29,18?5, tf PALflLJSTTl Tit Laipsl ail Bust M WITH SELEC1 J^INE ^THISKEY, gHA AND J^OMESTICr JQUBLIN j AnD Ale> fresh Bee ^LSO A J?ULL OF JJIOBA J^JOUNTAIN Q.AP J^YE ?10RN HISKIE WUTrFTO U' Vf JtiJL JL JLi MJ, Wauld call the attention of TITEIR STOCK DRESS GOODS IS XT] They have the cheapest, lino of BLACK SI some hanrtsome COLORED SILKS. Tftey havt ED VELVETEENS,.for dressesnnd trimmings ail eolorsrtb'e latest thing for trimming. Their Cannot be They have bestowed unusual care In the selet all right In regard to color, qualiiy and price. . than ever before. It would astouksh any one to HOW" VEE FLANNELS ani BLANKETS are this season, ine the stock of WHITE BROTHERS. Car reach ol all. A good assortment of CARPETS Brothers. The above are only a few lines in wl SPECIAL BARGAIN Tb<? funeral pjroek of FALL and WINTER G BROTHERS is the largest, Best assorted and It is Complete in September 30, 1885. IF YtJU Sash, Doors, B] MOULDING Liime, Oej BARBED FI CALI B. K. BEACH ABBEVILLE July 22, 1SS5. tf Elberton Ma( ELBERTON, BUILD AND HEP Machinery, Engines, Boilers, Saw SHAFTING,! Agents for the best Stationery Engines in the market. iKorting's Universal Injector, 1 Van Duzen Jet Pump, for Mining Purposes. ?? " 11 - n-ii. ?. ITJie vanwinKie uguuu umo <*i [Freeman's Patent New Era Po Keep in Stock Steam and Wa Valves, Check Valves. Steam Guages, Guage Cocks, ( Lubricators, Files, Soap S Best Italian Hemp and Gur Screws and Bolts. Will be prlnd to furnish estimates forauythl respoudencc solicited. Respectfully, PHI Nov. 4,1885, 6m Tl n O T d. r . o i ABBEVII Is now prepared to furnish ed Lumber, and is ready to f Work of any kind, at the ver most reasonable prices. June 13,18&1, tf i? . . ; :v. V;:-'"- < ' ' . V' X-Jfr.-.-r**.: ,- vv-k. . JEW HOTEL. . ' , . ': = IRRIKT up DRUG STORE on the Corner under th<J d will contlnae to receive till his stock IW " ' J! deals, Dye Stuffs, && , pt in a first-class Drug Store,all of which hd - , ' I id at all hours, Day and 'Nigrlii. GOODS, consisting of . , /* 3tic, Handkerchief Extracts *. a ; Tobacco, Cigars, &c. . complete. Every variety of HAIR, TOOTH :H SOAPS from the finest toilet to tbectteajp [ONEItY/which 1b unsurpassed. *!~S ' ' " ? NEUFFEE, 4 - ' *' ' ' i M ' 1 gists. AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF PtTR* c. All the latest and popular lines of PA/Tf"' EKJBlNKt the be&t Liver Medicine, cured'^ CBLuHY CORDIAL for Summer-Complaint/ i LA with IODIDE PCTASH for the Bloods 1 destroying these Insects. DIAMOND DYKdIneof FAlfl'Y GOODS. TOILET ARTICLES*[GARS, TOBACCO AND CIGARETTES. A , OILS. VARNISHES, ETC., ETC PAINT ! KINE OIL. We #ell the celebrated HarriBotf' :et Special attention paid to th* ,, Department. filled nt nil hours of day and night by #xp? - or mall promptly attended to. SPEED & NEUFFER. ) SALOON. i Ht? io lit Dj-Cwlrj. BRANDS OF NDY AND ^TINES; JfORElkl* &ND y^IVERPOOL pORTER 'T> A T .1X7 A VS rklC T~T ATC.TV. tJLV /m JJ II il 1KJ \/*i | *>4.v?rr A ?1 CCO, QIGARS AND QIG-ARE^V AND jgTONE jyjOUNTAIN IS A (gPECIALTY. an, Proprietor No* 4 Washington Streets . ROTHERS . - Buyers to a few Specialties . - - i. ^USUALLY LARGE AT^D ATTRACTIVE: LKS thov have ever oflVred They have afaa ? o jood Assortment of HLACK^ AND OOLOKp . Tliey nave a nice iine oi wuujj juavjco -u stock of ULACK CASHMERES - - \ ~ \ Surpassed! jtipu of ihese goods- and nreassured they' areA.Vood ,'ine ef JEliSEY JACKETS, chcSpep { see YCHEAP Buyers in this line would do well to exam* pets are so very cheap that th?\v are in tl?? und RUGS can be found at the store of White lilch ;s CAX BE HAD.. : OODS now offered to the pnbllc by WHtW most attractive thuy have ever carried. all Departments. . .^v. \%v' linds, Shingles, rS, LATHS, . :_1 merit and :nce wire, j on AM, AGENT, C. H., S. C. . ' \. shine Works, GEORGIA. AIR ATiL KINDS Mills, Grist Mills, Caie Mills ^ULLEYS. &c. , Portable and Semi-Portable ? ? ti j 1 ;He Dest uoiier jj eeaer kuowu raising Water to Tanks and id Presses* wer Cotton Press. ter Pipes and Fittings, Globe )il Cups, Malleable Oil Cans, Jfn-nA Ashp&f.ns. and a Packing ; Set Screws, Log ng needed in tho MACHINE Hne. CorLLIPS & GARB0TT. kith; IL-E, S. C., all kinds of Rough or Dressill all orders for Carpenter y shortest notice and at the 4 i v ^