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I The Press and Banner &i-Published every Wednesday sit 32 year in advance. ' Wednesday, July 31, 1889. W. P. ('Mlhoiin. Esq. Generally wo arc slow in rendorlug a due inede of praise to those with whom we come in daily contact, as much a.s it may be desired. "**-r? ?v*otr thJrilr fhlc it ha! ??VH/'tlv PrtlTOPt Hilt upon a moment's reflection it will be found to be substantially true. There may be many reasons for this, which are more easily seen than stated, and thought to be sufficient ones. We have said this as a preliminary to the! statement that our yauncr friend whose name appears at the head of this article has quite recently received some most appreciative notices of his communications to different papers on the great Negro question. These notices have been from abroad and came from those who arc well able to form correct opinion In regard to the merit of a writer. Mr. Calhoun is energetic and earnest In his writing and does not hesitate to express his views clearly and positively upon subjects that engage his attention. It gives us pleasure to know that Mr. Calhoun's views are attracting on this important subject, which many think f Is the questiou of questions. We do not hesiI tate to say that we are not in acoord with his I opinions in uny sense, but that is not a suffl? cfent reason for denying that there is force in them. As in taste, so in opinions. We have a right to differ. We may have something hereafter to say on this, what seems to us to be a much and unnecessarily belabored ' subject. * The Examination for West Point. The examination forthe scholarshlpat West i Point took place in the Court House last Friday, there being sixteen applicants for the position. The examiners were Capt. Patrick and Prof. J. W. Thomson, with I)r. F. E. Harrison as medical examiner. The examination was very strict and thorough. The following Is the list of applicants with the place of residence of each: Mr. T. Miller Plnson, Ninety-Six. Mr. M. Teague Coleman, Groenwood. Mr. BenJ. Martin wullivan, Duo West. Mr. J. C. Harper, Lowndesvllle. Mr. A. C. Ford, Williamston. Mr. D. C. Senn, Newberry. Mr. E. C. Rice. Ninety-Six.' Mr. O'dell H. Duncan, Newberry. Mr. T. D. Parker, Abbeville. Mr. Ramsey Calhoun, Greenwood. . Mr. O. D. Gray, Williamston. Mr. J. M. Evans, Anderson. Mr. W. W. Bowen, Easley. Mr. J. P. Dendy, Richland. Mr. U. L. Cox, Honea Path. Mr. D. J. Black well, Due West. The Colt Show. Uoccrc A \f Will ,ir Srtnfl have trlnrilv nf fered the use of their stable and lot to persons desiring the use of them for exhibiting their colts. You have just one month in which to prepare your colts for the show and should give them every attention, so as to make tbls the finest show we have ever had. Your colts should be broken to the halter, as they show to much better advantage and besides are not so apt to get hurt in the crowd of horses that will probably be in town that day. Be sure and bring every colt, poor or fine. It will help to show what the farmers of th$ county are doing. Remember the day?Saleday in September. The Tennis Clnb. The Lawn Tennis club of this place had a most delightful picnic yesterday, at the Court near the old Wardlaw place. About seventy-five persons were present and some very fine playing was done by members of the club. Refreshments, in the shape of water melons. Iced drinfes, ac., were served on the ground, and one and all had a most pleasant day, and one long to be remembered. Ofl on a Pleasure Trip. Mr. Hugh Wilson, editor of the Press and Banner is now absent on a pleasure trip to the North. When last heard from he was in the city of Baltimore. He will go from there t? New York where he will spend sometime before coming home. -* ' * Encouraging. The engineers of G , C. & N. R. R., were in town Sunday and are now locating the line from this point to the Savannah. The run through the town has not been determined upon. Everything points to an early completion of this great road of the South. Cokesbnry District Conference. Rev. L. F. Beaty, and Messrs. C. V. Ham mond and J. C. Klugli, attended this Conference from the Methodist churcn at Aboeville. Bishop Duncan presided. Newberry entertained the Conference. Hon. Benj. Terrell, of Texas, the Lecturer of the National \lliance and Co-operative Union of America, will deliver a public address at Abbeville on the 27th August at 11 o'clock A. M. He will also, address the "-> County Alliance on the same date at 2:30 o'clock P. M. Sub-Alliances are expected to end full delegations to the County Club. Mr. Terrell is during much os advance the Interest of the Alliance, and to effect cooperation among farmers Turn out and give a hearty welcome on the above date. . General Hemphill gave to his readers in several of the last Issues of the Medium some interesting incident of his recent trip to the West. He writes these matters up in an interesting way and throughout there is a freshness that is attractive. It appears that the nearest thing to the "Arkansas traveller" which he saw in that State was a lawyer who had neither coat nor vest on while engaged in a case about a mule colt. According to many the negro and mule are the sources of many of our ills. Parties wishing to invest in mill property will find it to their advantage to correspond withR. C. "Wilson. Abbeville, S. C. He has for sale one of the latest improved grist and flouring mill with a good dwelling, outhouses, new cin house and cotton house, also orchard and good farm attached, which he will sell cheap for cash or on time with good security. Prof, Kirksey. a handsome young man from Pickens, paid Abbeville another one of bin delightful visits last week. He is very much pleased with our town and has the good taste to particularly admire Fort Pickens. ]&aster Geo. c. Gamiirrll, a former typo of this office is now employed on the surveyor's corps of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad, which is now surveying In the neighborhood of this place. Rev. John Giffen and children were In town last Friday. Mr. GiflTen Is a missionary of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church and has been working in Egypt, to which place he will shortly return. Mr. R. C. wilson brought to town Monday a sample of his Improved horse apple, bolng .a twig with two apples on it. They weighed 23 ounct'8 or Just half an ounce less than three quarters of a pound ea<5b. Mr. T. M. Christian had a very narrow escape on Savannah River one day last week. He was in swimming and gave out, and but for the timely arrival of the battean, be would liave been drowned. Mr. T. J. Clatwobthy, of Donaldsvllle, paid us a short visit on Monday, He has just returned from a visit to Clinton, and reports the crops In Laurens as not as good as those in Abbeville. Mr. T. J. Cl at worthy, of Donaldsvllle, paid us a short visit on Monday, He has Just returned from a visit to Clinton, and reports the crops In Laurens as not as good as those In Abbeville. Wm. P. Caliioun, Esq., has been invited to deliver an address at Townvllle. Anricrsnn I county, about the middle of August. He will speak tc the people of that section on education. Or 11 genial correspondent, R. S. Galloway, of Duo West, paid us a short call last week. We are always glad to welcome him, and was very sorry to have been absent when he called. Mr. DpPre has a large variety of most delightful fruits and takes great pleasure in distributing It among his friends, and they take unbounded pleasure in eating it. The editor of the Press and Banner is away on a pleasure trip and its editorial matter Is not from his hand. So let no one charge anything that is not liked to him. Oh, the mumps! arc they plural, or are they not singular ? One thing is certain,-one mump ie Just the greatest plenty. So many of the town's people think. Dr. I.athan was expected to preach in the Court House Sunday. Quite a large congregation assembled, but from some cause Dr. Lathan did not reach town. There was a good attendance at the afternoon services at the Warrenton Presbyterian church last Sunday evening. Sermon by the pastor Rev. H. C. Fennel. Miss Pauline Giueiit, ol Monterey, after spending some weeks with relatives In Milledgeville, Ga., returned last week, much pleased with her visit. A young gentleman of the town propounded the following question to some ladles. Why Is a kiss like the creation ? answer Is quite unique. Mr. Lcthek T. Haddon, has tne thanks of this office for a fine large watermelon. He is a good farmer and raises plenty of everything and to spare. . Col. E. B. Gary returned from the Mountaintfonlast Saturday, after an absence of three weeks pleasantly spent in that delightful climate. Mr. W. C. Bell has a flourishing Sunday School class in the Methodist church. No better selection could have been made for a teacher. Monoay i*ext will be Saleday. By that time most farmers will have their crops laid by and can come to town to discuss things in general. Rev. Mr. Haxkki. attended the funeral of Mr.Cuthbcst, of Pendleton, on Sunday last. I L , . There will be 110 preaching atLittle Mountain next Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. C. Fennel being absent at Roberts in Anderson county. Mr. Charlie Calhoun. of Greenwood, was in town on Friday last. He brought up tils son to stand the examination for West Piont. Mrs. K. C. Perrin and her daughters Mrs. Gass and Miss Kitty Perrin will spend the rest of the summer on Paris Mountain. Dr. Bask ins ahd family came down to Abbeville last Wednesday to attend the Bible Society which did not meet that day. Mr. W. H. Parker's family will leave next Tuesday for their summer home in Cashiers Valley, they will remain until fall. After spending a few weeks with relatives in this county, Mrs. W. A. Carter, returned to her home in Columbia last week. Dr. S. G. Thomson returned last Friday from a visit to Edgefield. He says the crops are only medium in tbat section. The protracted meeting at Sharon was continued on through last week and much interest was manifested by the people. Mr. Lewis Sondley Is at home on a visit to his mother. He has a good position on tbe railroad and Is doing well. Mr. and Mrs . Erskine Hears, of Athena, Ga., have been spending sometime with her mother Mrs. S. M. Calhoun. The prc.yermeeting at the Warren ton Presbyterl in church has been changed from Wednesday to Friday night. Mr. James Perrin after a pleasant visit to to Nashville end the Mammoth Cave returned home for a short visit. A few nights since Mr. Henry Moore's fowl house waB broken into. The thief was seen and shot at but escaped. Mr. L. Miller and Miss Mary Douglass left Abbeville last Monday for a visit to relatives in Williamston. Mr. T. A. Cater, of Monterey, was in^ town Jasi weeK. .tie uus OUUICijr ??;u?eicu nuiu bis recent Illness. The Abbeville Colored Baseball olab will have a match game Friday. Reserved seats for white people. Capt. McGowAn Is home again from a short trip to Georgia, whither he had gone with hlB family. General Bonham expects to visit Abbeville this week. He Is alwayB welcomed to bin old home. There were no services in any of our churches on last Sunday. All tour ministers being abaoot. Mr. Hayne McDill has returned home after a short but pleasant visit, looking "Sharper" than ever. The sixty-six anniversary of the Bible Society will take place to-day in the Presbyterian ohurch. Mrs. Mollis Holmes, of Laurens county, passed through Abbeville on her way home last Monday. Mr. A. H. Gibkrt and wife, of Monterey, were among the visitors to Lebanon on last Saturday. Mrs. f. a. Wilson, of Warrenton, has been quite sick for the past week, bat Is now Improving. The colt show will be on Saleday In September and not in December as published last week. Mr. M. O. McCracken and family are spending a few days in town with their relatives. Miss Jennie Allen la spending the summer in Spartanburg with her sister, Mrs. Carlisle. .UK. james iu. uii.aa ieti mat mouutty lor a weeks trip to friends and relatives In Monterey. Mrs. B. F. Smith, of our town has secured a position as nurse in the asylum at Columbia. Miss Orene Hughes and Miss Susie Smith attended Children's Day at Lebanon. Remember the colt show on Saleday In September, so be sure and brine your oolta. Dr. and Mrs. Gibert. of Bordeaux, spent several days with friends In town last week. Mr. L. w. White delivered an address at Labanon to the ohildren on last Saturday. Mr. Frank "Wardlaw who Is now In business at Rock Hill la at home for a week. Mrs. S. M. W. Smith and Mrs. A. W. Smith are spending some time at Tolula. Let every raiser of horse or mule colts bring them in on Saleday in September, While in Abbeville Capt. Patrick, of Anderson was the guest ol Judge Cothran. Fine rains and splendid corn and cotton crops are reported all over the country. Miss Belle Guerard has been on a visit to her sister Mrs. Cuthbert, of Pendleton. Mr. Sam Seals is now employed on the survey corps of the G. C. & N. R. R. The farmers should bring all their colts to the show on Saleday in September. Congressman J. S. Cothran and wife are on a visit to relatives in Rome, Ga. Miss Eugenia Frost, of Charleston, is visiting her aunt Miss Ellen Parker. Several families have moved out to Little Mountlan for the summer. The Misses Brownlee, of Antrevllle.are visiting at Mr. J. M. Gambrell's. Pearl, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ferguson, is quite sick. Mr. J. H. Latimer was a delegate to the District Conference last week. Dr. J. Lowry Wilson 1b now at Cleveland Springs for his health. Mr. J. H. McDill left yesterday on a business trip to Donalds. Mr. Harper from Lowndesville spent Friday night in town. Rev. H. C. Fennel, of Monterey, was in town Monday. Miss Mammie Hill has been for a few days In the country. Miss Jennie Sondly Is visiting her aunt Airs. Branch. At Bordeaux, July 29,1889, Mrs. S. J. Zeiglere, a son. Mrs. Hammond spent a while in Newberry last week. The Little Mountain water club is about to fall. P. Rosenburq & Co., are taking stock. FROM THE OLD FOET. The Stock Fair to be a Success?The Rains and the Alliance Men?Visitors to the Fair and Other Mews. Ninety-Six, July 30,1889. The officers of the Fair Association are receiving dally postal cards and letters from parties from a distance enquiring about stable room and other accommodations. We feel assured that we will have a large attendance, both of stock and people. Maj. Silas Johnson, of Newberry, was in town for a short while last Saturday. President Humbertof the C.K.& W. Railway Company has called a meeting of the stockholders to meet here ontbe2ud proximo to elect delegates to a stockholders' meeting to be held on the 13th of August. "Dulclo," the fair correspondent of the Press and Banner, is correct. We have not hftnmPH IIn onr oo n?o noi>hono OKA?1H but we promise that our Fair shall excel either of the two last meetings of the Association. We hope she will honor us with her presence and encouragement We are doing our best to give the people of the op country a good show and two or three days enjoyment. Miss Ida Lefe Hunter has been visiting her cousin. Miss Lee Heats Huff. Mr. Richard Plnson has the finest colt In the township. So say some good Judges. Miss Edna Richardson, ol Gaffney City, has been chosen to asBlst Prof. J. C. Cork next year In the Ninety-Slx High School. A large number of the catalogues of the Fair have been distributed. Or course we could not remember all, and persons who have been omitted, if they will send in tbeir names, we will gladly mall them one. We hope the Press and Banner and Medium will have reporters on the Fair grounds. We will give them all the assistance in our power. Shooters from Savannah, Augusta, Macon, (Ga..) Abbeville, Greenville. Greenwood, Columbia, Charleston, and Union, will be here. Miss Annie Wllber, of Cross Roads, is visiting the Misses Littleton. There will be in each day of our Fair a game of baseball. The Rev. W. P. Meadors and Messrs. H. J. Kluard and W. L. Anderson, Jr., attended conference at Newberry last week. The creamery has been ordered and will be one of the interesting features of our Fair. Miss Mamie Blake has gone on a visit to friends in Newberry. We have had fine rains, and the Alliance men and common farmer are looking happy. Miss Annie Blake has returned from a visit to friends in Abbeville. We will have two cotton seed buyers besides our oil mill In the market this Fall. Our people will throw open their houses to yisitorstothe Fair. Mr. D. T. Kinard has gone to Glenn Springs. Mr. H. F. Fuller, of Coronaca. passed through Ninety-Six yeBterday on his way home from conference. The entrance fee to our Fair Is 25 cents each day. No entrance fee for stock except In the sweepstakes ring. The youDg men of the town will give a ball on the evening of the 15th proximo. There will be a barbecue each day of the Fair. We heard one of our prominent merchants remark that he bad about 500 bushels of fine red oats, but he would not sell them to anybody, unless they were to be planted. He would not sell them for feeding purposes. A car load of ice has been ordered for the stock show. No preaching in town last Sunday. Union prayerraeetlng in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. Leroy F. Beaty was in town last week, the guest of the Rev. W. P. Meadors. The Fair Association has bought two thousands pounds of wireto fence in their grounds. Come ont to the tournament. Knights from all the up-country will be here. The Alliance here has set down on Jute bagging. EAST END. : ,V rfc.jSp ; wg i THE FARMERS IN PHALANX. A SOLID FRONT PRESENTED BY THE STATE ALLIANCE. The Proceeding* in Full of the Itecent Convention in Columbia? The Plan Adopted for an Alliance Exchange?The Fight' With the Jute Trust? Synopsis of the Addresses of President Stackhouse and Mr. Terrell?An Increase from 3,060 to 20,000 the First Year. Columbia, S. C., July:24.?The Farmer's State Alliance opened their regular annual Convention this morning in the Agricultural Hall, being called to order by President Stackhouse. The attendance of delegates was full and a number of visiting Alliance men were present The first business upon the organization of the Convention was the recognition ot and enrollment of delegates. The following were enrolled: Abbeville?J. R. Blake, Jr. Aiken?J. M. Cobb. Anderson?D. K. Norris and A. C. Latimer. Barnwell?D. P. Sojourner. Berkeley?J. Stony Porcher. Chester?T. J. Cunningham. Chesterfield?J. H. Turner. Clarendon?J. E. Tlndall. uoneion?jj. r. rarner. Darlington?E. E. Evans. Edgefield?W. J. Talbert. Florence?Z. T. Kershaw. Fairfield?T. S. Brlce. Greenville?M. L. Donaldson and J. B. Harrison. Horry?Hon. Jeremiah Smith. Kershaw?J. R. Maglll. LaurenB?G. W. Shell. Lancaster?G. W. Jones. Lexington?J. M. Wilson. Marion?D. W. McLaurln. Marlboro?W. D. Evans and C. CrosBland. Newberry?Joseph L. Keltt. Oconee?E. E. Verner. Orangeburg?E. R. Walter. Pickens?R. G. Gaines. Richland?Col. A. P. Butler. Spartanburg County?N. F. Walker, R. M. Smith and G. B. Deane. Sumter?R. M. Cooper. Williamsburg?W. F. Kennedy. Union?M. B. Keeley. York?A. H. White. OFFICEKS FOB NEXT YEAR. The first business after the enrollment of delegates was the election of state officers for the ensuing term. All the old officers were re-elected, with the exception of those who declined re-election. The officers for the next year are: President, A. T. Stackhouse, of Marlon. Vice President, the Hon. D. P. Sojourner, of BarnwelL Secretary, J. W. Reldville, of Reldville, Spartanburg county. Treasurer, B. T. Taylor, of Chesterfield. Chaplain, the Rev. James Douglass, of Fairfield. Leoturer, W. J. Talbert, Edgefield. Assistant lecturer, H. McRae, Marion. Doorkeeper, J. W. Kennedy, Williamsburg. Assistant doorkeeper, A. R. Walter, of Horry. Sergeant-at-arms, J. F. Jarnigan, of Marion. Member of executive committee for the next three years, S. T. D. Lancaster, of Spartanburg. Different committees were appointed by the chair ; one to report to the body upon the preBiaent'8 ttuurutm, tuiu auuuici iaj muvmuuc Mr, Beoj. Terrell, ol Texas, who was to install the recently elected officers. THE EVENING SESSION was called to order at 2:30 o'clock. The first business was the Installation of officers. After the installation the floor was given to General Lecturer Terrell, of Texas, who interested the Alliance with a talK until 5 o'clock. Chairman Mcintosh read the report of the executive committee, showing the books of the secretary and treasurer to be perfectly satisfactory. The report as to a ouslness agency for the State will be discussed on Thursday. McKewn agency system was discussed to-day. This Bystem has been employed in Texas. The following committee were appointed: On Constitutional Amendments?Blake, Turner, Harrison, Kershaw, and W. D. Evans. On the Jute Bagging Question?Latimer, Porcher, Brice, Deane, McLaurin, White and Butler. On the Consolidation of the Agricultural Wheel and Fanner's Alliance?Tlndall, Cunningham, Jeremiah Smith, Jones and Walter. The thanks of the Alliance were given the Cotton Plant for the gavel presented to the Convention. SECOND DATS PROCEEDINGS. DUcnuion of the Plan for an Exctaanffe?Unaiiimlons Opposition to Jnte?Consolldation'wlth the Agrl- j cultural Wheel Endorsed. Columbia, July 25?The Alliance re-assembled in the Agricultural Hall this morning at 9 o'clock. President Stackhouse presided. The Rev. Dr. Douglass, the chaplain, led the Alliance in prayers. Vice-President Sojourn er preaiueu uuuii? gisoroi ?,ui >uo uaj. The entire morning session was devoted to the consideration of the plan for an Alliance Exohange. To Bhow the disposition of the house on this .question a motion was made and passed allowing each county the privilege of two speeches of fifteen minutes each. There was considerable opposition to the plan proposed by the executive committee, which was, however, substantially adopted. A number of the delegates were opposed to the idea of the establishment of an exchange. The opposition was lead by Messrs. Dargan and Norrls. Mr. Dargan thought that production and not distribution was the scope of the farmer, and he thought 'suitable arrangments could otherwise be made. He advised postponing action untllanother time, as the Alliance at present should not undertake too heavy a load. But he was perfectly willing to abide by the decision of the body and do all he could to carry out its purposes. The Hon. Jeremiah Smith thought that the Alliance members had sent them to the State Alliance to adopt some such measure, and should they not adopt such a measure the "Subs" would be disappointed. Lecturer Talbert, of Texas, thought that South Carolina should take her stand with the sister StateB, and was anxious to see this State adopt a plan for an exchange. The Hon. M. L. Donaldson, of Greenville, thought that the exchange should be adopts ed. Col. D. K. NorrlB thought the plan too complicated, and that the (Alliance was not yet ready to undertake the move; though, If adopted, he would support it. The plan adopted is identical with that of Texas and Georgia. The question of the Alliance Exchange lias undoubtedly been the great iBsue of the present Convention. The following iB substantially the plan adopted: PLAN FOR AN ALLIANCE EXCHANGE. Article 1. The name of the corporation shall be the "Farmers' Alliance Exchange of South Carolina, limited," and by that name It shall have power and authority to exist and enjoy succession for the full term of ninetynine years. Article 2. Thedomlcll of the corporation shall be in any city or town in South Carolina the board ol corporators may select, and all citations or other legal processes shall be served upon the president of said corporation, or in case of his absence or inability to act, upon the vice president, and In case of tiie auBtJiicw ui uuiu, u^aiu tuo Dcuitjtury. Article 3. The purposes for which this corporation is organized are to conduct a gene* ral mercantile business, and to act as agent for the purchase and sale of kinds of farm supplies and products, and to do all that appertains to the receiving, handling, forwarding and marketing of said products, and the purchase of supplies; to erect, manage and operate warehouses, stock yards, grain elevators and packing establishments; to manufacture guano or other fertilizers, and all other such enterprises as may bo found necessary or advisable to their profit and betterment. Article 4. The capital stock of this corporation is hereby fixed at the sum of 8200,000, divided into 4,000 shares of 850 each, with liberty to begin business whenever 85,000 of the capital stock shall have been subscribed. No stockholder shall ever be held liable or responsible for the contracts or faults of this corporation in any further sum then the unpaid balace due on the shares of stock held by him, nor shall any mere Informality in organization have the effect of rendering this charter null, or of exposing a stockholder to any liability beyond the amount of his Article 6. Subscription to shares of capital stock shall be made by Sub-Alliances and not by individuals. Applications for shares of stock must be accompanied by 25 per cent in cash of the amount of stock subscribed, the balance to be paid when called for; when certificate of stock shall be Issued as soon as the full amount subscribed for shall be paid lor. Article 7. It is hereby understood acd agreed, that each Sub-Alliance adopting this exchange system and thereby ratifying this plan, is firmly bound to subscribe for and make settlement on stock as above specified, to the numbers of shares due from it under the following schedule oy ability. 1. e., those having less than thirty-five members shall be apportioned one share; thirty-five to sixtyfive members, two shares; sixty-five to ninety-five members three shares; all over ninety-five members, four shares : Provided, this shall not prevent any Alliance from taking as many shares as it chooses. Article 8. Each Sub-Alliance taking stock in this corporation shall be entitled to one trustee stockholder, who shall be elected annually at the time of the regular election of officers. The first trustee stockholder shall be elected by each Sub-Alliance when it decides te subsoribe for stock, and shall serve till the next annual election. He shall represent his Alliance In the meetlngB of trustee %' .w.' . stockholders from and for all the Sub-Alliances In th*t oounty, and shall be entitled to as man" votes ns he represents shares of stock. The County Convention of trustee strab-liolders shall, at a regular annual meeting, to be held after the county meeting In July and before the State meeting, elect from their number one delegate, who shall be known as State trustee stockhojfier, arid who shall be ^authorized to represent the stock held In that county In State meetings of the trustee stockholders of the corporation, and shall be entitled to as many votes a? he represents shares of stock. Each trustee stockholder shall be the representative of the exchange in his Alliance, and shall give bond in the sum of 8600 for the faithful performance of his duty. Article 9. The State trustee stockholders shall bold an annual meeting at the same time and place as the Farmer's State Alliance of South Carolina: Provided, that the board of directors shall have the power to call a meeting whenever In their Judgment it is necessary. Article 10. Each County Alliance shall elect a county business agent: Provided, that no delegates to the County Alliance shall be allowed to vote on his election unless the Sub-Alliance which they represent hasstockin this corporation. The trustee stockholders In each county shall at the regular annnal meeting elect a board of directors * * * *?? ?? V? ntimKor Ol not more man seveu irum men to serve for one year, who shall supervise the work of the county ngent, fix the amount of pay he is to receive and of the bond he :1s to furnish for the proper discharge of his duty. Article 11. The State trustee stockholders shall elect annually nine from their number as aboard of directors, five of whom sball constitute a quorum for the transaction ol business. The State board of directors shall elect from their number a president, vicepresident and secretary and treasurer. They may employ and discharge such assistants as they deem necessary, fixing the amounts of their remuneration and of their bonds; they shall enact such by-laws and regulations as they deem requisite for the proper management of the business of the corporation, subject to approval by tho next meeting of stockholders : Provided, all such by-laws and reggulatlons shall have full force of law till Bald meeting. Article. 12 All profits earned shall be applied'first, to pay all operating expenses; second, to pay 3 per cent per annum on the amount of tho paid up captlal stock: the balance of profits, if any, shall be distributed among the Sub-Alliances holding stock, through thelrjtrustees in this corporation, In proportion to the amount of their purchases and sales. Article 13. This Act of Incorporation may bo modified, changed or altered, or said corporation may be dissolved with the consent ol three-fourths of the stock represented, and a majority of the amount thereof Issued, at any general meeting of the stockholders of said corporation, convened for purpose, after thirty days' notice of such meeting shall have been given in two daily papers published In the State and In the State official organ. Article 14. Whenever this corporation may bedlssolved, either by limitation of its charter or from any other cause, its affairs sball be liquidated by three commissioners, to be elected by the stockholders at a general meeting called for the purpose. Said commissioners shall remain In office until the affairs of said corporation shall have been fully liquidated, and In case of the death of one or more of said commissioners the said survivor or survivors shall continue to act. After the appointment of a committee on mileage and per diem, with Mr. McRae as Un An tho nroaMont'o UUUlIUiUU, IUD WUiUil tutt VU bUW |/iv?*v>vMK u message, issued It, as follows : PRESIDENT STACKHOUSE'S ADDRESS. During the first year of our existence as a State organization ourmembers have Increased from 8,000 to 20,000. We now have 754 SubAlliances and 41 County Alliances. At the date of our last State Alliance we had 1<S2 SubAlliances and 10 County Alllanoes. The growth of the organization In the other cotton States has not been less marked. Its unprecedented growth, and the devotion of the members to Its principles, best indicate *.belr belief In the necessity for the organization and the success of its mission. CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS METHODS have not yet been fully and fairly tested, bat the experiment warrants the hope of the ultimate success. The Alliance should devote Its attention to placing the business upon a strictly cash basis. STATE EXCHANGE OR AGENCY, This is the most important matter that will claim your attention at this session, for upon its wise establishment will depend very largely the success or our organization In this State while the special session last December fixed the responsibility of reporting a plan on your most Important committee, and I rely npon the fidelity and ability of tliat committee. I may be pardoned for saying thatevery feature that savors of the credit system should be excluded. The abuse of the credit system Is an evil of such magnitude as to demand its abandonment. Our efforts thus far have been directed to thelmprovemenlol'thl8 system, and these efforts I am satisfied ere mutually beneficial to both the debtor and creditor classes; but in the establishment of the State agency, which is designed to be a permanent fixture, it should be done on a correct system?the only correct system?a cash system. The establishment of an agency that gave assurance of absolutely fair dealing and the very lowest prices that could be procured by wholesale cash purchases from.the producer, would be a nowerful Incentive to make the effort to do so. CONSOLIDATION, This question has not been discussed in your State organ, or elsewhere, as its importance demand**. Possibly It has been discussed in your Sub and County Alliance, and you may bo instructed as to your vote. If such is the case I invoke a careful consideration of the question. Can the organizations to be consolidated live in unity and act in harmony? This Is the great central question for our consideration, if there are any known conditions which create a reasonable doubt on this point we should vote against consolidation. On the other hand. If there is no reasonable doubt about ourabillty to live In unity, and aot in harmony with the great consolidated body to be known as the Farmers' and Laborers' Union of America, we should vote for the consolidation, because this great national body could be so much more influential in scouring great national reforms. COTTON BAGGING. The action of the State Alllanee at its meeting in December in reference to tbe uue of cotton bagging and theadjustment of tare was timely, as it removed all doubt as to our position and duty on that subject. So when we invited the meeting of the Southern Manufac| turers' Association at Augusta, your representatives felt Justified in contracting for onerallUon yards of cotton bagging. Under the call of President Macum, I delegated the Hon. M. L. Donaldson, who with Mr. L.Mcintosh, represented us at the Birmingham meeting. We are now fully committed to the use of cotton bagging to cover cotton and tbe full force of tbe lnlluence of our organization in the cotton States should be brought to bear In favor of an equitable adjustment of the tare. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, which depend on the question of our consolidation, should I think not be considered at this session. It may, however, be well to appoint special committees on this subject to report at our next annual meeting. THE JUTE TRUST, by Its Inordinate greed and supposed Impregnable condition, compels a test of our plu<& and fidelity. The challenge has been accepted and is being responded to In a way that removes all doubts as to the result I n this fight we make a present sacrifice to secure a future good. FINANCES. The report of your executive committee shows that the financial affairs of your State organization has been economically managed and that your State treasury now has ample funds for immediate use. MR. TERRELL'S TALK. Mr. BenJ. Terrell, who spoke yesterday befnrA f.h? Alllanee. Is the lecturer of the Farm ors' National Alliance and Co-operative Union of America, aud by virtue of his office aa national organizer installed the newly elected officers of the State Alliance. Mr. Terrell, on Invitation, delivered an address on THE WORKS AND RESULTS OP THE ORDER. He suggested that it was absolutely necessary that the farmers orgauize themselyes as all other classes had done. Heretofore the farmers had been entirely unorganized, to their own detriment, Once organized it is necessary to preserve a unit In ail things. He thought the farmers should adopt as their motto, "Right and Justiae to all, special privileges to none." He emphasized the fact that the farmers were not united to oppress or fight the merchants of any other class, but merely for eelf-protection. He was proud of being from the State of Texas, whicn had organized the Farmers' Alliance. He had, hesaid, traveled over nearly all the cotton States, and in the entire district the people expressed themselves as hopeful of the success of the Alliance and Its work. He claimed that the Alliance In Texas had through its business leduccd the prices 011 many articles used. He favored State exchanges and thought the Alliances would p&rtly be a lallure if this feature were not Incorporated In the Alliance work. By means of exchanges goods can be handled at first cost. Mr. Terrell thought the farmers should strive to conduct their business on a cash basis. He hoped Carolina farmers would discard Jute bagging. By the use of cotton bagging the farmer would creato a demand for his own product. Mr. Terrell said that he had heard from reliable authority that the cotton bagging mills were now in full operation and would in all probability furnish all the cotton covering needed. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Alliance convened for its after dinner session at 8.30 o'clock, with Vice President Sojourner,In the chair. The committee on the cotton bagging question made their report, In which the stand taken by the State Alliance was heartily endorsed. The committee on consolidation reported that they had Just received a telegram from ' >*? oju., -x.L > the Tennessee Alliance announcing that they had ratified the plan of consolidation with the Agricultural wheel. Mr.Talbertoffered a resolution in substance as follows: Resolved, That we, the members of tho State Alliance, in convention now assembled, do earnestly appeal to every Sub-Alliance in the State to make every effort to secure tbe use of cotton bagging, and that they use only cotton: or if a sufficient quantity cannot be obtained, then they use any otber substitute from straw or even common homespun, or anything but Jute. Strong resolutions were adopted commends ing the Cotton Plant newspaper, of Greenville, and recommending it to tho members in this State. The constitution for the consolidation of the Joint Alliance and Wheel was adopted by a vote of 23 to 12. The ratification of this caused considerable discussion. The action of the several counties in reference to the cotton bagging was heartily endorsed. Their action seconded the Alliance's fight against jute. A letter from Capt. W. C. Coker, president of the Darlington Cotton Factory, was road. He offers to buy cotton covered with any material weighing not over three-quarters of a pound per yard and protected. He says: "I will have no objection to allowing the additional price suggested by the Augusta Convention, ten cents per hundred pounds." The Judicial eommlttee was appointed for the next year, as follows: M. L. Donaldson, J. Stoney Forcner and W. D. Evans. M. L. Donaldson was eleotod business manager and will have charge of tbe Alliance store. Delegates to the National Convention were elected to the meeting to be held at St. Louis. The representatives are: W. J. Talbert, D. K. Morris, T. P. Mitchell, and J. E. Jaruigan and A. P. Butler alternates. Resolutions of thanks were offered to Mr. Terrell for his interest in the Alliance. The next annual Convention will be held in Greenville during the next summer. .COTTON SACKS. The Alliance seemed determined to push their Jute fight, and passed resolutions, to wit: Resolved, That we recommend to onr County Alliances the passageof a resolution to use no fertilizers not put up In cotton sacks. Col. Butler introduced this resolution, which was passed: Resolved, That we memoralize the Legislature to pass an anti-trust law similar to such laws passed by Kansas, Missouri and other States. The State Convention endorsed the action of the national cotton bagging committee and promised to do all they could to carry out its purposes. The Convention adjourned at 10.30 o'clock. A. K. ROAJjCING ROCKY RIVER. "Troupe's" Budget of Interesting and Readable Dots of Doings in and Around the Seven-Hill City. Lowndesville, S. C., July 28,1889. The greater part of the past week was very hot. Not hot enough, however, to produce any casualties. Up to the past two or three days It was getting a little dry in spots, Since then this entire township, and some of the adjoining ones, have been blessed with abundant rains. The continued rains should cause the planters to feel so good, that they would form a trust, a combine, as they are becoming so fashionable these days for mutual protection, and cause them for the future, to so conduct their farming operation, as that they may be independent The very active interest} that our county papers, more especially the Press and Banner and Medium have taken In this matter In unking tbo planters, to raise their own supplies, has had very much to do, In bringing about, an easier feeling among them, this year than usual. There has been a much larger area of upland planted in corn than usual, which has been generally well worked, and the corn, Is as good. as the land would make. Mr. Edward Calhoun, of Monterey, one of oar best farmers was in town Monday. Dr. B. A. Henry and Mr. J. M. Baker attend ed tne uraay meeting at .tiDerion on xuesday. Mr. Jas. M. Baker went with the crowd to Hartwell, Andersonvllle and back down the Savannah River to Elberton. Mr. A. Z. Bowman attended the big Jubilee at Andersonville. As the Grady party came down the river, a regular ovation awaited it, large crowds (being assembled at each of the ferries, and the wellklni was made to ring with loud huzzas of welcome, and at Moseley's Ferry where it debarked, a number of people from both sides of the river had collected and bad on hand a "riprouslng" picnic, to do honor to the illustrious Georgian. Rev. W. S. Martin and Mr. J.B.Franks left Wednesday for the DlBtrlct Conference at Newberry. Miss Mary Rogers who has been successfully teaching a school in the Nation closed it last Friday week, and passed through here last Wednesday to her home at Mt. Carmel, to spend ivao&tion. Mr. James Trlbble went to Mt. Carmel last Wednesday on a visit to rolatlves in that section. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith, of Mt. Carmel, came up last Wednesday on a vlolt to their daughter Mrs. P. L. Sturkev. Miss Lucy Glbert, ol Lebanon, spent last week with Mr. J. H. Baskin family,< and others in the community. Mrs. Jas H.Reid near Abbeville has been sojourning among relatives and friends, in tbis section for several day6. Miss Jessie Trowbridge, of Anderson, after spending several days at Col. J.T.Barnes came to town on Wednesday and vas the guest of Mr. D. S. Barnes for a day or tvo. MlssLUa White, of Anderson, is now visiting in our town. These beautiful and accomplished young ladles ol Anderson are always cordially welcomed In our town. Mr. Albert Baker, of Pickens, has been visiting his brothers, Messrs. S. S. audT. Palravanrl ntkoi* lrlnoman fr\r> aavn PO1 days. Mr. W.V. CJlnkscales. of Penny's Creek, spent a day or two In town the last of the week, the guest of his brother-in-law Mr. T. Baker. Mr. P. L. Sturkeyjbas unfurled to the breeze a red dag, Indicating that he is selling his goods at cost. Rev. J. S. Murray, pastor, began a protracted meeting In the Baptist church here on yesterday. Dr. A. A. Marshall, of Anderson, will assist him during the week. Mrs. Belot is now visiting her son Mr. E. J. Belot our townsman who has been too much indisposed (o occupy bis place in Messi'3. Sherard and LeRoy's store for several days. Mrs. Porter and her two interesting little girls,of Mt.Curmal are now visiting the family of their relative, Mr. E. J. Belot. LastSundy night, some selfish miscreant entered the watermelon patch of Messrs. W. M. and J. L. Baker, and took therefrom their four largest melons. The colored people will hold a District Conference here beginning next Thursday, Bishop Holtsey, of Augusta, Ga., will preside. At the close of the Rev. Mr. Murray's sermon yesterday a bridal couple. Mr. Barnes, of Georgia, and Miss Lucy Tucker, of the Fork, repaired to Mr. E. R. Horton's near by where they were happily married by the above named minister. The sad news reached here last Thursday, tbat Mrs. W. V. CUnkscales who bad been at Black's, York county for sometime for her health had died at that place, the day before. Her remains were brought to Abbeville, then on to Shiloh where after appropriate funeral services, by the Rev. A. F. Berry, they were committed to their last resting place, in the presence of a very large crowd. A good woman has passed away. We deeply sympathise with that afflicted family. i On our bulletin board Is a call for a public i meeting ol the citizens of our town and township particularly, (and others we will bo glad to see) for next Saturday 3rd of Augt. evening at 5 o'clock in the interest of education. 1 This is a matter in which all are Interested, and all should attend. Rev. A. L. Patterson, of Mt. Carinel, has been invited to address i the people. TROUPE, i m i m I The Level Land, Duo West, Walnut Grove, < and Rock Springs Alliances and the farmers ' generally are requested to meet at Donalds- j ville on Friday tne 9th of August next, and ' have a social gathering and picnic. Come 1 one, come all, fanners and friends of agrlcul- ] ture. Bring your wives, daughters, ana sweet hearts with well filled baskets and let ' us have a Jolly time in interest of farming ' class. . M. School Commissioner McLees delivered an address at the closing exercises of the Brierwood school. Miss Anna Bell, who has successfully taught it is at home now. Mr. W. W. Gibkut and Miss Lizzie Glbert, of Monterey, were in attendance on the Children's Day at Lebanon. Water melons and cantaloupes are still pentiful. Pnstoflicc Hours. Postofflce opens 7.00 A. M. Close 10.20 A. M. Open at 10.50 A. M. Close 12.30 P.M. Open 1.30 P. M. Close at 6.00 P. M. T. N. TOLBERT, P. M. Medium oopy. Another car load of that Fine Cheap Flour to come In this week. Those wanting a good Flour for a little money take notice and give us a call. Smith A Son. To arrive this week -another car load of that samo Fine Cheap Flour at Smith's. If you have tried it we know you will call for more. If you haven't tried It you should do so at once. Smith &. Son. Nothing Is so useful In a poultry yard as ImSerial Egg Food. It keeps the chicks bright, ealthy and cheerful, besides making them wonderful egg producers. For salff only at Speed's Drug Store. Gloves In silk lisle thread and kid gloves in ' all the new shades. W. E. Bell. An elegrut line of Gents underwear, Shirts n Collars, and Cuffs at P. Rosenberg Co. I ' . * .Jr. "" *" 7"-: ' .v "*I r??w J*>&* .r. ' "TOM'S" TROUBLES. A CHANGE OF BUSINESS ADVISABLE BUT NOT PROBABLE. m m 9In ormlck,? Holiday?"Tom's" Experience--" "onid Bon the Banlness"?Draught* vs. Sagar? Shouldering Crosstles?Corn Whiskey without Distillation?Telephone Connection with Aagnita. McCorsuck, s. C., Monday, July 16,1880. Monday has become a legal holiday with the people In McCormick and the country for several miles around In the neighborhood. Another excursion from Augusta, Ga. The Brothers and Ulsters Mutual Aid Society. Thev have 230 members. Initiation fee, $1.50: monthly dues, 25 cents; one dollar allowed per week for a Rick member and all necessary narses; at the death of a member each member Is assessed one dollar. They bad Prof. Henderson's string band; we bad some good music, all free, and a nice barbecue, all furnished from Augusta?meats, breads, pots and cooks. They arrived here about eleven o'clock, and about two hours was taken up by Introductions, as all the relatives baa come in from the country?uncles, aunts, cousins?from first half cousin on up to about forty-second. By this time dinner was ready, and all, old and young, fell into line to partake of the bountifully supplied table. After dinner every one took a band In the ramble about and around the famous old gold mines. The train pulled out about 5 o'clock and then came the general good-bye?aunt, unole, cousin, and good-bye everybody. Tuesday. July 16,1889. Mr. Editor, I told you iu my last that I expected to make a change in my business this week, by and through the consent of my mother-in-law, but as Monday was excursion day I made it a holiday with the balanoe of the good poople- so that is one more day gone winch I never ran regain; a solid dead loss, but no <la) to get a situation, which I explained to ny wife, and she to my motber-iniaw. so tbvOid lady said Tuesday would do: so this morning I set out. I first went to a dry goods house and found the proprietor in, and bad a loug talk with him about the dry goods business. I was able to answer most of the questions put to me about dry goods, such as laces, embroidery, muslins, mulls, Ac., as; 1 bad spent some time Bitting about the doors and hearing the prices given to customers. The gentleman asked what I could afford to work for. I told him, whicb seemed to please him very much, that was one thing my motber-ln-law bad drilled me in. to set my price low enough to be sure and get a situation, then I could advance, so I thought the position secured. I told the proprietor how I could run the business when I got there, and was in the act of returning home, when be told me that he had concluded not to get any help Just at present, but to call again. 8o I made up my mind that the dry goods business was not a very healthy business any way, as there was bo much poisonous dyes used in cheap goodB, and that there must be a great deal of fine dust that a man would inhale dnrlne the day. and it looked hot and diy in the store anyway, to me, but I promised to call again. I then went next to a grocery store, and asked if Mr. was In. The young man told roe be was, and to pleaBe walk back In the office. I walked back, eyeing things as I passed down to the office, what a conglomeration of goods In a grocery! I made up my mind to do the best I could,provided he needed any help. I told him my business In as few words as possible, tor good business men do with as few words as will carry on business; they always Uke to receive short letters ?especially duns. He told me that he was needing a man, one that could handle heavy groceries, such as boxes of bacon, barrels of molasses, Ac. I told him I was his man, and we pretty soon agreed on wages. He then asked me if X was a good draught or check player. I told him I was hard to beat; he then asked me if I was playing a game of checkers, and a customer was to come In and ask for adollar's worth of sugar, what I would do. I answered readily, "I would tell him we did not have any sugar, but woald have some in a tew days." He then told me to call again, as be bad promised an answer to young man that had applied before me. I made up my mind that a grocery store looked mighty hot. I returned home and made my report to my wife, and she to my mother-in-law. We all went to supper, as usual. I could see that my mother-in-law was not as cheerfhl as she might have been, and wonld look over the table at me, Just about the way a cow looks at a three-year-old calf. I excused myself by saying I would go out again to-morrow, and explained to my wife wherein 1 had made two errors?one was, telling the dry goods man bow I expected to run the business when I got there; and the other was telling the grocery man that I wonld tell the customer that we did not have the sugar: I was too honest, and that is Just what my mother-in-law says. Wednesday, July 17, 1889. All is lovely this morning. ? feel like an evening star. I bad a good Bb^ve last night, after hearing a grand lecture from my motber-ln-law on business generally, and finally wound up on men that did not provide for their families. She did not include me, that Is she did not call my name; but it was about as hot in my room for awhile as it looked in the grocery store. We came near having a serious accident here this morning, n. man tried to couDle on to one of the trains while running, '.the result was, the man shouldered a cross-tie and butted the ground. The train pulled up and took him on. He must have been a mute, as he could not speak and seemingly could not hear. While in my rambles about town I looked into a drug store. Everything looked neat aDd nice, and I must say cool and Inviting, so I began thinking what I knew about medicines, and as I had been a medical student once under a country doolor, I made up my mind that I would go in and see what I could do in getting a situation. I met the proprietor, who was ever so polite to me. I sappose he thought from my lookB that he would get to sell a bottle of SlmmonB' Liver Regulator, and the fact is, I do not think my liver haa acted much since last night's lecture from my mother-in-law; but I soon Bet him aright. He was in his shirt sleeves, or, as you might say, with his coat off. How cool he looked, and how hot I felt. I just thought, here Is the place I have been looking for all summer, and the salary shall not keep me out. and he may run his business as he 11 ies, and I am no draught-player anyway. He asked me what I knew about drugs, medicines, Ac. I told him that by asking me a few questions, he might be better satisfied, and that I bad not put up a Job on him. So he asked me to give him the English of the following words: AesctUes Hippocaslanum: 1 answered, Horse chesnut. Next, Apocynu-n Andeuacmafolium ?Anawor, Bitter Root. Next, Chatidadendran Tormentosum?I thought he had me on this as I could not get up any English to suit It, but I thought the place looked so cool, I would give him a little Latin, sol answered, Pareia Brum. Right or wrong It passed. Next? Polytriclixim Junipcrinum ? Answer, Hair Cup Moss. Next, Hanthozglium, Answer ?Prickly Ash. He then handed me the following prescription, with the remark, would there be any difficulty In compounding It: Rx. Ammon Corb. gr. 20. Amnion Chlor. gr. 30. Syr. Allie, oz. 1. Aquae, 9.5 oz. 2. Half teaspoonful aa required. I informed him that an explosion might occur In compounding It, when thesyrup of garlic has been placed In bottle and the solution of ammonium salts added. The only way to compound It sately would be to mix the solution of Ammonium Salts with the Surup of Garlic in mortar, and to allow the carbonic1' acid gas produced by action of the acetlo acid in the syrup on the Ammonium Corbonate to escape. After going through this rigid examination and feeling satisfied that I had answered correctly, I thought sure the Job was mine. But "the end was not yet." He then asked me if 1 could tell him how much water would be required to one quart of alcohol to make a good article of corn whiskey, and how much red sanden should be added to make a good article of rye whiskey?I failed. I went Lhrough the whole U. S. Dispensatory In my mind, but could not remember ever seeing any formula to make whiskey, only by distillation. He looked cool, and I felt hot, for while ray mina was running vuruugu me uibpensatory, my mother-in-law would flash across ray mind like streaks of lightning. I . saw the job was gone. I had forgotten that It f was a dry town. He told me to call again, ind that he would give the matter some thought. I wended my way towards home, but did 1 not feol so much like an evening star. I < stopped along on the way home at every store J loor and looked at the boys play checks, < thinking at the same time what excuse I t should frame to my wife, for missing a situa* ( tlon. The boys all seemed to enjoy them- i selves yery much over the games of checks, t While two would bo doing the moving, at least half a dozen would be doing the playing -telling how to make this move, and that move, and If he had done as be told him, he would have caught three men, instead of los- , Ing two, and if ne had done so and so, he would have whitewashed him; that waa enough for me, for I folt just lilM I had beep, ind would get another whitewash when I jot home. Well, here I am at home, and should have ; been in bed two hours ago, but I have bestn J trying to wash the whitewash off; I do be- : lleve ray mother-in-law got the paint-brush J to-night Instead of the white-wash brush, for when I broke the news to her through my wife, the old lady being color-blind, she got bold of the red paint and painted me red; that would have been alright provided I had been "the town" in the place of one person. [ do wish I bad the money to go somewhere to board, Just one month; I want to have a little recuperation in sleep, eating, cutting < stove-wood, bringing water and resting gen- 1 arally. * Thursday, July 18,1889. Oh! bow I wished J this morning for a rich old aunt that would * die quarterly and leave me enough money to pay my board. I would go to the Smith House to board, for I hear that the proprietor J Its talking to Mr. Murphy, the telephone man- 1 sger in Augusta, about running the telephone wires'to McCormlck; how pleasant It would be to sit down and talk to some of soy old acquaintances that I had in Augusta forty years ago. Yes, tAlk just tbe same as If we were looking eacb other right la the eye. Well, dear reader, I have had to day, a very pleasant conversation with my mother-inlaw, on business matters; she thinks I might get a position on a farm. I agree with her Justfor the sake of pence, and have Just put my mighty brain to work. I reason the case In this way, that it will be best;for me to write an article on farming first, and have yoa, Mr. Editor, to publish It in the paper, and that will give me a better showing for a position: at least It will give me a better chance toget an easy one, as they will all be done laying by. Friday. July 19, 1889. Everything has been done very quiet to-day. Eight bales cotton rolled In town to-day. I am pretty sure it Is old cotton, but asl never ask any questions myself, I can not say. Saturday, July 2a It looked at one time today like It would rain, and In fact W. O. Starkey said it would rain. A nloe llt'le birthday sociable was given out at Mr. D. J. Ward law's on last evening. I think nearly all the yonng people In the town went out to It I was down in the road writing a few dots In the sand for fear they might slip my memoir before morning, when I came very near being ran over by about forty buggies, with from two to foar persons in each; there might not have quite so many buggies, but it seemed so to me. Saturday, July 90, 1889. All qaiet to-day would like very much to see a good rain. The whole town seems to be In motion to* day?a regular Birmingham boom. Mr. L. N. Chamberlain has moved into the beautiful little cottage, put up by 8. B. Smith. before tbe contractors were ready to hand over tbe keys; and I am sorry to say, onr pas* tor of the Methodist Church moved to Troy on account of not having a hoaae in McCormlckthat he could rent. Wkat does these monled men and real estate owners mean, to let such a thing happen ? A person not acquainted with the get-upand-getof this town would think, after nine ? > fViot SAMi TMK .. 1 tion of tbe town was on Are, or a big dog-light some where In town. Mr. Editor, there lino use in trying to tell yon who has been hare, t and who baa gone, the Job U too big for one man. Sunday, Jnly 21,1889. This is always a quiet day In MoGormlok, every body goea to otourch, and the store doors are oloaed. I would tell , you something about the shooting match on yesterday ,',but I know the boya would not like ' to have tbelrnameaappear in with the church dots, aa some of them might be member* of the church. I will be out next week with my article on farming. Yon can delay publishing It for a week or ao, if you think the Carmen will not be done laying by: I will do the beat I can on tbe article of farming, bat I don't want a situation on a terra?too hot Monday, July 22,1888. Iam sorry to hear that Mrs. Berry Deaaon and Mlta Anna Price were thrown from a buggy on yesterday evening, and waa badly hurt. The particulars not known." t ' Tbe town looka this morning like everybody , :-r> will get here before break test. TOIL Our entire stock of Gents underwear in aJU. grades at cost P. Rosenberg A Co. Great bargains In Ladles and Gents hosiery at P. Rosenberg A Co. "Bulsts Turnip Seed" la acknowledged to be tbe beet for this latitude. Smith ? Son & have Just received a lot pure and fresh of the best varieties. * All summer dress goods will be sold at great reduction by P. Rosenberg & Co. Preparatory to taking stock we have greatly reduced our prices In every department. P. Rosenberg & Co. Gents low quartered shoes at cost. P. Bo" senberg&Co. G. M. H. S. The next session of the green* WOOD HALE HIGH SCHOOL WiU open MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1889. The school will be Classical, English and Mathematical?progressive, Independent and undenominational. Preparation for College a specialty. , - TERMS?Reasonable. Those in search of a flrstclass school should correspond with the Principals, GILES L. WILSON, RUFUS B. WILSON, | Greenwood, S. C. July 81, 1889, 2m ANNOUNCEMENT, | I WISH to announce to the public that 1 will be In Abbeville In a few days and will bring with me my Optical Instrument! lor fitting spectacles and eye-glasses In a scientific manner. Also a complete line of gold, silver, nickel, Zylouite, rubber and steel frames for spectacles and eye-classes. And lenses to fit the above of the finest quality that money and pains cah procure. Persona needing anything In this line would do well to oonsult me before placing their orders elsewhere. . As you will and my prices very reasonable. And all goods sola by me are guar? enteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money will be cheerfully refunded. I have taken a thorough course in the methods' of fitting glasses and use the latest improved instruments. Compound Myopia or Hypetropia corrected as easily by my process as ordinary falling eye sight. Having a well equipped Jewelryl store I am prepared to fill all orders for anything in the line of watches, diamonds. Jewelry, clocks silver and silver plated flat and hollow warci gold and silver bead umbrellas, canes dto.,at city prloes. And guaranteed to be Just as represented. Hoping to find yon all enjoying good health and a prosperous business ana soliciting a share of your patronage, I am very respectfully. WALTER D. TUBTEN. -No. 11 Grand St., Monroe La. , j Request. ANY Information concerning the HIZCL'TE BOOK of the Teachers' Association of Abbeville County will be a favor to the undersigned. W. M. GRcER. , W. L. MILLER, J. F. HARPER, July 31,1889. 2t Committee. COUNTY TEACHERS' f ASSOCIATION-. THE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION of Abbeville county will meet at Due West on the 21st and 22nd of AUGUST. A. fall programme has been prepared and tbe only thing that will be necessary to make tbe meeting a success is a large attendanoe of the teachers. Tbe first session will begin at 10 A. M., on tbe2lBt. R. G, McLEES, Chair, of Executive Com. Notice to Mill, HAVING determined to make some change* in my business, I offer tor sale leven or eight tracts of land containing. 1800 or 2000 acres. n all. TblB land Is all located ifear Monterey' jxcept two tracts three or four ml lee from blodges, and will be uold In tracts to suit pur:haser. My terms are one-forth CASH. baN knee in one, two, and tbree years, with inter>st at seven per cent, secured by bond and nortgage. Call on me at my house near Monierey, Abbeville County. A. J. CLINKSCALES. July 31,1889. 3m Executors' Notice. A LL persons indebted to the estate of WILt\. LIAM E. BARMORE, Deceased, must nake prompt payment of their debts, and ,hose holding claims against said estate will present the same at once to E. W. BARMORE, Donalds, a C.f or W. H. MAYS, Greenwood, 8. C., July 23, 1889. 3t Executors Notice, SUBSCRIPTIONS to Capital Stock of Ntne3 ty-Slx Fair Association will be received on *nd after July 18th. 1HS9. Books will be open!d at office of JAMES ROGERS. Ninety-Sir, J. C. JAMES ROGERS, W. H. FRAZIEW W. B. UT8EY, J. M. ANDERSON, J AS. T. BOZEMAN, K. M. JULIAN, J. H. RICE, Jr., FNO. C. FOSTER, W. L. ANDERSON, Jr. Corporator*. Ninety-Six, S. C., July 9,1889. A a." -