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The Press and Banner By HUGH WILSON. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1890. "Let It be Instilled Into the Hearts of Your Children that the Liberty of the Press Is the Palladium of all Your Rights.'* The Ureenwood Meeting. The editor of the Press and Banner attended the political meeting at Greenwood last Thursday. For order and gentlemanly deportment, the crowd excelled anything that we have seen for many a day. No speaker was interrupted. All were listened to with attention and respect. There was noneof the idiotic noises that so often mar the pleasure of political meetings,and every man conducted himself in a gentlemanly manner, without annoying or giving onence 10 any one. Upon remarking upon the extreme good order that characterized the day, we were informed that the committee who had the meeting in charge resolved, before hand, that order should be kept, and that they employed a sufficient number of policemen to enforce the reqnlremeut. The facts being understood, no one interrupted the speakers, and no policeman Interrupted any one. The speaking was a sort of go-as-you-please affair, and was kept up continuously from half-past ten o'clock uutil four o'clock without intermission for dinner. Chairmau Maxwell introduced the speakers, and nearly every candidate spoke, in turn, before the close of the day. The hearers came and went at will. Whilethere was always a good audience, the individual auditor retired to the outskirts at pleasure, and others would close up and take his place. The editor of this paper went down with the intention of taking notes, but arrived a little too laie 10 geian even sutn,uuuou spent the day in meeting friends who were not listening to speeches. In other words, electioneering for the Press and Banner ofllce< and like the other candidates, we have every reason to be pleased at our trip. Additions were made to our already large subscription list, and many expressed themselves pleased with the Press and Banner. We have at Greenwood almost as many subscribers as we have at Abbeville. There never has been a time when Greenwood and the Press and Banner were not good friends. In the days before the war, when Win. C. Davis waff editor, bis many friends and kindred al that place subscribed for the Abbeville Banner, and they or their children still take the paper. May the bonds of friendship ever romaln. The State Bond*. The six per cent, bonds of the State ol South Carolina have recently gone down from 105 to 99% cents. i There are Just two reasons for this. * * "" * inforoct < 191.. 1 ne SeUJl-HLlllUlW awuiuum>,cu luivva., three per cent., was paid on the first of July. The bonds then, to-day, are really worth three per cent, less thau they were a month ago. immediately after ihe interest is paid they annually go down to that extent. 21. The newspapers and politicians may have succeeded In stabbing the credit of the State to the remaining amount of 2'4 per ceut. The expressions of alarm at the probable or possible election of Tillman may have elf'ected our credit to that extent. While Mr. Tillman has done many things, and may do much else, that does not meet our approval, we have no doubt that Mr. Tillman will do everything in his power to preserve the credit of the State. He could have no possible motive to injure it. We can account for the action of the news papers in the campaign In using the credit oj the State, as a buggaboo, to lrighten voters but now, since the campaign Is over, we an unable to see why any patriotic citizen should decry the credit of the state. Even i; ? ? ? i- L-A..I1, I'llimun was me wursi uiuu m .->uum vmuuua, that furnishes no reasonable grounds for ber citizens to fall upon her and destroy hei credit. As n matter of fact, the outstanding bondb will not be due until after Mr. Tillman's term of office expires, and It Is altogether probable that another than he will be governor In 1?W. If Mr. Tillman Is not elected to the senate, the probability is, that his present followers will turn upon him, and elect a new man two years hence. So this talk about injuring the credit of the State Is little less than a crime against the people. Wo wan t good credit, no matter who is governor. The People are (i>ct(iii^ Straight Again. Since the friends of Tillman have carried the day, and the victory is theirs completely, quiet and peace is being restored among all classes. One of the absurd and foolish things of tillscampaign has been the claim that the candidate for county office !s better fitted for th< discharge of official duties by declaring himRelf "for Tillman." At Greenwood last Thursday we heard ol one candidate who went into a store full o< strangers lo him, and announced his candidacy, saying he was "for Tillman." He repeated the expression a number of times, and the gentleman who spoke to us of the fact said that he was a Tillrnanite of the strongest t-ort, but that he would on principle vote foi no man for county office who based his claim* on any such a pretext. Being for or against Tillman docs not qualify a man to fill a county office, although it if necessary for a candidate lor tlie Legislature to declare himself. It Is perfectly right for all such to define their positions on political questions. But we do trust that the intelligence and de cency of Abbeville county will vote for the best qualified men for county office, regardless of any latter day conversion to Tillmau politics when he does not need their help,and their following does not qualify them at all for office. ? Willi Bullets in Tlieir Urains. Until recently it has been conceded that no man could live with a bullet in his brain, but doctors arts and woman's will has set aside past records. .Last Sunday week John Connor sent a pistol ball whizzing through the brain of Rosa Wilson. All thought she would die. Not so. She is doing well, with every indication that she will soon be as hale and hearty as ever. The ball entered just at th<top of the eye-brow, and went straight in. About five years ago another colored woman caught a pistol ball In her brain. She got well, and Ik going about with the lead in her brain, to all appearancc sound in brain and mind. Rosa Wilson bids fair to be equally fortunate in reslstlui; the usual result from a pistol ball In the brain. These are the only instances of which we have any knowledge where people are carrying pistol balls in their bruin. Wliy Kot Nominate in Angnst? Why not nominate candidates lor tho State offices at the Convention to be held on the 13th of August? What is the use of walling! until September, when it must be clear to even the most rabid opposor of Capt. Tillman lliat Hi ere As no hope for any other outcome of the struggle for ilie gubernatoMal office Mian the endorsement of the suggestion by the Farmers' Convention Y What is the sense of continuing the strife and turmoil until September just to suit a few irreconcllablcs who will not be satisfied with the nomination of Tillman by any method and would perhaps vote against, him under auy circumstances?? Jiock Ilill Herald. The Press and Banner sees the inevitable, and we are just as ready to take our Tillman medicine in August, us wo expect to be In September. It is only a question of time. Ginghams and ehambrags Just received at W E. Beli'blQ fresh summer styles, I - . - .. v ;;vv>^ 'i^ Kale Day?Resolutions and RpnoIii* tiOIIM. This campaign has been noted for its resolutions, some of which may liayo been wise, and others may have been otherwise. In every Ipart of the State it seems that every meeting of a dozen citizens has passed resolutions which they rushed into print. We are prond however to state that Abbeville has passed jfewer of these resolutions than almost any other county In the State. The Alliance has placed itself high in the estimation of the public by the brave and praiseworthy stand which it took toward encouraging ihtelligence and freedom of speech. That was well. The Democratic party, as snch, has done almost nothing, but on Sale Day In July after the adjournment of the Democratic club, an aggregation of citizens, without lormal president or secretory passed a mon. stroslty in the shape of resolutions which neither the Deinocdatic party, the Alliance, nor the Farmers'Movement were willing to stand sponsor for. That resolution assumed to bind citizens to vote for a particular set or class of officers, when In fact the crowd that adopted them had no right whatever to bind anybody. The preamble and resolution which was passed last Sale Day, we presume was Intended na nn Infwlntp for till? resolution in Julv the intent and meaning of which seems to be only for the harmony and prosperity of the Democratic party. They are heartily endorsed by many anti-Tillmanltes, but there is no denying the fact that there is a large contingent which were opposed to the resolutions surrendering them hand and foot to the opposition. While we believe that the resolutions expressed the real sentiments of a large majority of tbe anti-Tillmnnites. yet they were not anxious to make a formal capitulation at this time. rublic sentiment is settling down and voters are beginning to lay aside political prejudice to consider the individual merits of the respective candidates, and the probability that the people will do the right, as they have done In the past is not to be denied. The Vote for Governor. The Charleston U'orta says delegates to the State Convention have been elected, as fol lows: Tillman 187 Earle 4 Bratton 1) Anti-Tillman 2U . Necessary to a choice 101. Eight Tillman and eight Bratton delegates are contestants from Fairfield. If the World is any way right, the question as to who will be Governor, has been settled. The nnliiicAl onestion has been settled in Abbeville county?now settle the whiskey question. Vote for men who will carry out your wishes in regard to licensing drunkenness. Whiskey advocates say that licenses "control It." We would like to know where license fees lias ever controlled whiskey. The very license llself gives away the power to restrain the sale of it. The Ideaof controlling a business which we have licensed another to conduct Is a proposition to make to idiots. THE WORLD AT WARRENTON. Henry's Munic mill the Poetry or Motion?llnppy Young People?Syl vnn Shades?Good Crops. Warrkntojj, S. C., Aug. 4, JfiiKJ. Misses Lula and Alma Broch, two of Due West's accomplished young, ladles visited relatives in this place last week. Their lovely faces and pleasant manners won the young ladles many lriends who are anxious for them to come back again. Three of the railroad men, negroes, belonging to Porter's camp died of typhoid lever last week. Several other cases of fever are reported. Mr. Cowan Brock and his daughter, MlfS Docia, spent one night last weok with Mr. J. M. Cheatham. Farmers are looking cheerful now. The rains have done so much good. The picnic at Monterey proved indeed a frand success. The gentlemanly host, Mr. ' 'rank Wilson, and his sister Miss Elite, welcomed and m*de comfortable all who were present. Old Henry, the fiddler, came early and the music and dancing were enjoyed by all. As it was very warm dancing, some of the young people preferred sitting in buggies, or promenading in the groves, where they could get refreshments, Ice cream, lemonade, which were served by Lewis .Sign, of Abbeville. Several candidates were present, and is usual, the old men spent the day talking politics. At one o'clock all were invited to a table loaded with tried chicken, cakes, and , .lt.hpr L'Of>?l thinys. After nurtnkInir of these. they went back to the amusements of the day until Ave o'clock came, when the old people decided that it was time to break up. Then ' we thanked our host for ttu< pleasure he bad ' given us and went to our homes. All agree- ' ing that it was one of the most pleasant days they had ever spent at a picnic. Mr. Harvey Wilson, who spent about three weeks iu Alabama, has got back the tlr?t o< i last week. All bis lriends were glad to see his . jolly face again. If the "old lady" who was enquiring about Mr. J. B. Wilson a few days since Will write to "Nobody Knows'' at Abbeville, S. C., all iu- , formation necessary will be furnished. I NOBODY KNOWS. . THE VERDERY SCHOOL. * ( Hiss Calhoun Recclvcs u High Com- ! pliinent?Speakers by Ibe Dozen? Happy Time for All. On Inst Friday the patrous of the Verdery 1 school gave a picnic In honor of the closing ol ' the school. Miss Cary Calhoun Is the teacher, ' and receives high commendation for her successful management or the school lor the last . two years. I The Ulnuer was spread In the beautiful ? strove near Asbury church. The giddy and the gay passed the time pleasantly In the merry dance, whilst the more sedate listened with apparent iuterest to the speeches ol the * candidates present. Speeches were made by j Hon. Geo. Johnston, of Newberry, Hon. C. A. C. Waller, Hon. J. N. King, Col. J. T. Robertsol), Frank B. Gary, Esq., Hon. It. E. Hill, Judge Lyon, Messrs. G. W. Collins, R. G. McLees, \V. L. Miller. , The speakers were lutroduced by Major J. L White in happy style. The day was a most enjoyable one and the | visitors left sounding the praises of the good , peoplo of Verdery. ASBURY. ?? SHALL WE BUILD UP 1 ? l That 1m the UucHtloii for Our People to Answer. We are soon to have a new and splendid < railroad, which will furnish abundent facilities for doing a large business. We must now make the effort, or else that i ^reat iron highway will be of very little advantage to us. Merely raising the price ol I town lots will do no good. The new depot will probably be kept by a polite and accommodating agent, whose clilet business will be to serve the patrons and cus lumtifcui me iuuu jii a fiuisjaciury manner. A telegraph line will be built, and telegraph operators will likely be on hand, who will not make themselves disagreeable to customers of the line, and who will not act as if they were reluctantly conferring a favor by sending a dispatch. Taken all In all, this town is greatly to be < congratulated on the prospect ol having at < an early duy satisfactory railroad and telegraphic service. Patrons of the new railroad and telegraph 1 system will likely be treated with the ordinary civility that is common among business ' men, for which a long sullering and patient community will be ever grateful. With these great advantages vouchsafed to us, we should labor with reuewed energy to < build up our town, and Increase our manufacturing and commercial interests. i Ninety-Six Meeting. There will be a Democratic mass meeting at 1 Ninety-Six, Tuesday, August 12th. All candidates, Congressional and county, are invited. The ladies are also invited and requested to bring a picnic dinuer. There will also be a , pay barbecue. , W. A. SANDERS, President. James Rogers, Secretary. Mt. Curmel Meeting. There will be a Democratic mass meeting at Mt. Carmel, Thursday, August 14th. All can- , didates. Congressional and county, are in- | vited. There will be a barbecue and picnic l dinner. All are invited to bring haskets. I \VM. RILEY, President. i If you take Tillman, you must take the "Me Too" crowd hanging ou to his coat tall.? Caroiiut Spartan. 1 Fresh lot of dress goods Just received in all i the new shades at \y. E. Bell's, ] THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB. PREPARING FOR THE FINAL WORK OF THE CAMPAIGN. List of Delegates?Pacificatory Resolutions?The Storm Which They Raised?Their Final Adoption? The Primary Ordered?Rules to Gurern. The County Club met last Monday, VicePresident, J. H. Make In the chair. A. W. Jones, Secretary. Delegates were enrolled: LEltASON. L. A. Itainey, J. J. Bass, W.S.Stewart, S.C. Link, W. H. McAllister, Sam Adams. Robert Keown, MT. CARMKIi. E. II. Mars, J. S. Bowen, S. C. Hiley, J. F. Hoykin, B. H. Boyd, it. II. Morris. C.J. Lyon, BRADLEY. G. I'. Hughes, A. J. I'ouuds, L. II. Wilkinson, J. s. B. Dnsall, K. W. Watson, G. M. Henderson. J. M. Warren, ANTKF.VILLE. 8. B. I\nox, S. J. Wakefield, j. ii. neu, 11. j. iunci, Bob liaddon, A. P. Carwlle, U. A. Keatoil, GREENWOOD. T. F. Riley, J. W. Lltes, B. W. Cobb, K. S. T. Giles, J. It. Bullock, J. U. Bluko, Jr. A. B. Ellis, PHOENIX. Joe Lake, T. H. Metis, G. I'. Cliipley, P. H. Adams. G. P. Itoss, WALNUT GROVE. G. B. Itiley, B. C. Gray ham, P. \V. Sullivan, W. T. Jones, J.A.Hill, It. M. Mllligan. J. F. Morrison, MEANS CHAPEL. A. E. Lcsly, J. B. Cochran, B. F. It ice, W. K. Ellis, It. L. Winn, J. H. Burksdale. J. B. Winn, STONY POINT. D. D. Ramgoy, Can Man ley," J. C. Caldwell, W. W. Arnold, W. A. Stay, A.A.Arnold. J. M. Kotlmnck, K VEKDERY. J. L. White, Joe Pinson, W.P.Devlin, George Foster, It. II. Devlin, B. P. Neel. J. E. Grlflin, BELLEVUE. B. A. Matison, C. B. Walker, J. V. Wardlaw, * J. S. Brill, C. J. Brill, E. Cowan. J. H. Morrali, BORDEAUX. J. H. Morrah, D. M or rah, S. P. Morauh, U, V. Walker, I>r. B. A. Matlison, J. W. Tenwltt. J.S. Britt, MOUNTAIN VIEW. J. C. Hall, J. Rowan, E. Stevin.son, J. S. Starks, G. Dawson, J. Prise. ABBEVILLE NO. 1. S. C. Ca?on, It. S. Link, r. C. Seal, It. W. Cannon, W. L. Miller, P. 1$. Speed. H.T. Ward law, ABBEVJILE NO. 2. K. It. Homphlll, II. W. Lawson, J. H. Thomas, G. C. DuB?.-nbery, K. E. Illll. J. S. Graves. G. W. Collins, DUE WEST. F. W. R. Nance, J. N. Nichols, M. B. Clinkseales, A. It. Ellis, J. H. Brooks, J. It. B lack in e. E. H. Edwards, HODGES. K. II. Hughe*, W. It. Munday, J. M. Lelth, H. J. Nioliles, J. H. Nleliles, I. II. Young. T. W. Puce, COKKSRUItY. Dr. W. T. .Tones, Mendoza 11 Igijins, T. N. Graham, A. S. McKin/.io, los. Lnusow, l>r. S. T. Leu. J. C. Moore, HAMPTON". J. A. Robinson, J. H. Clamp, J. It. O. Danu, K. Itohlnson, J. It. Clinkscules, John U Bryant. M. S. Ashley, LOW N DF.S V11,LK NO. 1. U C. Mauldin, E. O. Clinkseales, [. H.McCallu, W. II. Hardin, A. Z. Bow (nan, B. C. Kuy. N. B. Souiherland, NINETY SIX. r. A. Cilhoun, It A. Uriflln, It. K. MK.'uslern, .1. N. Lipscomb, I.N. King, li, Y. Shepnurd. VV. Y. Hull', SMITHVIM.K. LVat Anderson, Jr. W. D. Malane, J. M. Anderson, It. J. Navlen. I.OM'NDRSVIX.I.K NO. 2. W. C. Shaw, W. K. Wright, J. G. Hardin, G. P. Grant, I. T. Raskin, Geo. Wilson. S. K. Hutchison, DONALDSVII.I.K. W.R.Dunn, J.N.Drake, 3. T.Smith, H.J.Martin, Itobt. Smith, W. O. Agnew. VV. R. Mattlson, I. II. Link, J. J. fcMwatds, It. H. Link, J. Brown, Jr. N. B, Napin, G. A. Hauon, M. J. Link, Capt. Jno. Lyon, r. K. Vance, .Tamos Lyon, R. H. McC'aslln, . It. Crotlord, i. R. Creswcll, D. Dowden, \. F.Calvert, S. P. Pressley, r u TI VV Itonrliv v/lV. RobVnson, W. A. Stevenson. L>. C. Calvert, INNOCENT LOOKING RKSOLCTIOJfS. Maj. J. K. Vance.?I have a set of resolutions which I propose to offer. I am an antirtllniu.ii man, and fought us bard as any one is long as I saw any hope of success. Hut It Is now ascertained that B. R. Tillman is certainly the choice of a large majority of our people. The resolutions are as lollows: Whereas events have shown that Benjamin R. Tillman has achieved success in the .State Uampalgn and that he will be the next Governar of South Carolina and Whereas, up to this date uocitizen opposed to the movement led and represented by B. R. Tillman lias announced himself as n candidate for the Senate or for the House of Representatives from this County ; and whereas, there have been Indications sometimes amounting almost to threats, that there would be a split, or a bolt, or au independent movement on the part of some of the Democracy of this State: and Whereas such split, or bolt, or independent movement would be most disastrous to the Slate and to the Demacratic Party, and Whereas there is danger that the Republican party in this State may attempt to bo reorganised and may endeavor to elect State, County, and Congressional officers; Therefore, In the interest ot peace and prosperity and for the welfare of the County and State and the Democratic party and to the cud thatall true Democrats may stand shoulder to shoulder to resist the power of the everwatchful Republican Adversary. He it Resolved, by the Democracy of Abbeville County In Convention Assembled, that it is the sense of this Convention that no citizen of tbls County opposed to B. 11. Tillman or the Reform Movement should announce himself as candidate for the .Senate or the House of Representatives and that as a united and solid Democracy, wo will at the county primary, select from candidates hitherto Announced, and the candidates who may be in the field at that time and in sympathy wlth the spirit of these resolutions. J. E. Bradley?I second the resolutions. I am truly proud to-day. SECOND HEADING OK THE RESOLUTIONS. J. S. Graves?I ask that the resolutions be read again. Several of us here did not understand them. The secretary then read the resolutions. J. E. Bradley?I am truly proud to-day to see those resolutions presented in this honorable body. It Is not the first time that inagnanimous resolutions have been oircred in South Carolina. The Farmers' Movement 011 two occasions met signal defeat. On one of them U. R. Tillman led the successful candidate to tils seat, This resolution will harmonize all factions against the common enemy. The resolutions, coming as they do, Jrpui the opposite side are noble, manly, and brave, Nvery one should give them a hearty support. I repeat, it Is manly, aud J thank the gentleman for his resolution. Col. .1.T. Robertson?I cannot allow tliisi resolution to pass without offering my ap-1 proval. I hereby second the resolution. It jtk.' shows that there is life in the Democratic party,. It is'our duty to receive their resolutions with greatest applause. Coming from those who have dlHered from us, they are high, and show their manhood, rjavlng fought to the lust, they now gracefully accept the Inevitable. Voice?Does those resolutions apply to those who are opposed to Tillman? Does it refer to candidates at the primary or at the General Election? Voice?I wati't to hear the resolutions read. I didn't understand them. Voice?Don't think It right to bind us to vote for any particular class. .1. K. Vance? We acknowledge our defeat. We will vole for men of our choice from the other side. Let as many come out its may choose to do so. I want the field left open. I. II. McCalla?I want to hear the resolutions read aguln. GENERAL HEMPHILL MOVES TO STRIKE OUT. After reading the above resolutions again Senator Ilemphlil said: I move to strike out the second clause of the preamble as follows: "Whereas, up to this date no citizen opposed to the movement led and represented by H. It. Tiljmau, has announced himself as a candidate for the Kenate or the House of Representatives from this county, and" <J. A. C. Waller?It is a matter of fact, so far as I am conccrned, that no candidate for the Legislature Is opposed to tho Farmers' Movement or 15. 15. 'J illmau. It. R. Hemphill?I am opposed to this Convention placing a man In a position which he has not taken himself. E. Y. S. Giles?The statement can only be objectionable as a matter of fact. Why strike out a statement which does not atrect the resolution ? R. E Hill?I hope that General HemphHI Will wimnraw ins muium. i p u? nn.-> some of us were in the dark as to Mr. Waller's position. It has had the result of causing hitn to declare himself. It is true that It Is now a lale hour, but Mr. Waller declares himself, and I think the resolution might now pass In U>e shape that it was Introduced. C. A. Waller?I expressed myself fully and plainly last Sale Day, but in the noise and tumult, I was not understood. I said that day that if it was the will of the people I would support C'apt. Tillman. I will vote for him. C? EN Kit AT. HEMPHILL WITHDRAWS IMS OUJKCTION. It. It. Hemphill?The only objection which I hnd to the resolution was the putting of words into the mouth, which he had never said. The Democratic party by passing this resolution are giving official endorsement to something unknown. 'Hut so far as I am concerned, I wiihdraw my motion to strikeout. About this time a heavy rain began to full, which together with the babel of voices made It utterly impossible for us to report the remainder with any degree of correctness. The resolutions were finally adopted as they were introduced?without erasure or alteration. Mr. G. X. Nlckles?moved that the primary election come off on the days appointed for the Congressional primary, August 22, and August 2!l. lion. .1. N. King, seconded the resolution, anu asiti-u iii<ii inc iun-.-> v?....... ... elections be read, fixing dates to suit present purposes. The Secretary j-cnd as follows : Rules Governing the Primary?Elections August 22?l nml 20th. Resolved 1. That the primary election for the nominees of the Democratic party for all the offices to be tilled nt the general election In November next, shall be held on the 22nd and 2!lth davs of August, ISM. anil on the following Friday. If r third primary Is necessary, at the various places at which the local clubs have been accustomed to meet. | 2. That the boxes shall be opened at 9 o'clock A. M., and kept open until f! o'clock P. M. of the same day. The said election shall be conducted by three managers to be elected | by the clubs. 3. That each voter before casting his vote >h:tll be required to slate that he has not voted at said primary election, aud shall give his name In full and the club to which he belongs. The managers must keep a full list containing the names of all persons voting and the names of the clubs to which they belong. The boxes shall be opened at the place of the election and the election and the ballots shall be counted Immediately after the closing of the polls In the presence of ail or a majority of said managers. The ballots shall be carefully preserved and replaced In the box when the counting Is finished. 4. That on the Monday following said primary election the result of said election at each precinct shall be reported to a meeting of this elua to be held on that. day. - Thoi ?l,o ?innfl<rera wlinll rpnnrf. linder their signatures the Dumber of ballots cast for ench candidate. Said report shall be accompanied by the poll list and all the ballots cast. ti. These reports shall be aggregated by the County Club, and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes, provided it Is a nraJorlty of the whole vote cast, shall be declared the nominee of the Democratic party of Abbeville county for the oflloe for which he was voted for. Resolved, That In case any vote H chal- ' lenged in said primary election the managers of the local club shall not count the vote, but shall write the name of the voter and the , cause of challenge upon the back of the ticket without opening It, and shall forward the same to this club, which shall before opening it, decide whether it shall bo counted or not. Saecliarine Mutter from Ilonea Path. IIonea Path, S. C., Aug. 4, lS'JO. Still it rains. Now Is the time to sow turnips. The crops in tills community are looking well, with the exception of upland corn. The weeds are almost taking the sidewalks. Since the rain It is hard work for the cows to keep them cut oil. Mr. J. J. Shirley is building a barn out on his plantation. 1 Mr. C. E. Harper is building a dwelling house on the old McAdams place. Mr. M. A. Kay is oil to Atlanta for a little recreation. Mr. T. 0. Klrkpatrick is Instructing the children at Barker's creek. Dr. Shirley has completed his barn and applied the whitewash brush. Mr. R. M. Shirley has built a nice set of stables. lie will now proceed to dig two wells. Mr. J. It. Callabarn has been advised to take more fresh air for his health, consequently lie ( has sold his entire interest in the ttrm of Milford, Callaliam ?fc Co. to J. vj. Milford Jc Co., . who will continue the business. Mr. Callaham retires from business entirely for a while. , We think that there are some people that , think If Tillman is elected all aches and . pains will be cured; horses will drive without . lines; engines will run easy without grease; money will be made without exertion; everybody will get married that wants to. In fact, ? all desires of the heart will be gratified. At the picnic to be held August'Jib, at this place, under the auspices of llonea Path and ' Saluda Alliances, the Hon. B. li. Tillman, Messrs. W. J. Talbert, E. T. Stack house, M. L. , Donaldson, and probably others ol note will be presen t. Miss Lizzie Gaines has returned from a visit , to Central. , Mr. M. B. Dunlsip attended Conference in the lower part of Edgefield. Prof. J. li. Watkins and wife is oil' to the Assoclation at Cross Roads, Anderson couniy. A lawn parly was enjoyed at the residence . of Mr. \V. H. Latimer Friday night. 1 A party composed of the young people of . the town with Mrs. J. J. Shirley, Mrs. Brock, , Mrs. Callaliam, and Mrs. Dr. Shirley as chape- . rones, spent a very pteasaut any lasi ween fishing on the river at Mrs. Ei win's. They ull , speak in higli terras of the unbounded hospitality of I he folks at the mill. A match game of lawn tenuis between W1I Hamilton and llonea Pall) will be played here Wednesday evening. They expect to walk over us completely, and we have no reason to think that they will not gaiu a complete vie- , tory. The Democratic club met Saturday evening. We do not understand exactly whut was transac ted, but there was some dissatisfaction someway. The club is composed of 2U2 inein- , bers. J Dr. Frierson preached some able sermons ' from the Presbyterian pulpit lust week. The J meeting closed last week with one addition. . Three of the parties that violated the laws of the town some time ago, came up and , plead guilty, and paid the fine Imposed by the J authorities. The others have not put in their , appearance yet. ' Mr. U. Y. Moore and family have returned from their trip to Laurens. Mr. J. J. Mattlson, Jr., formerly of this 1 place, but now of Anderson, has been visiting , tils parents and friends here. Work seems to ' agree with him, if we can judge by looks. Mr. W. II. Pepper.of Piedmont, was seen 011 1 our streets last week. , Some lasting work Is now being done 011 the 1 streets?the first for almost a year. Messrs. M. I. Brock & Co. began dealing in buggies, carts and wagons here last Septem- 1 ber. lie informs us thai he has Just turned out his two hundred and eighty-third vehicle, besides the business done by Messrs. Shirley, . Finley & Shirley In this line. This shows that 1 llonea Path is a good business point. . eetlon Master Farmer's hands struck 011 t aggravated over the ull'alr. Using fiIs own language for It, lie says that ho has often wish- J cd them iu Arkansas, or in Mexico, but now lie wished (hat they were all somewhere else. ' Our meichants are all preparing fora largo J fall trade. They all seem satisfied with the ' business done during the past year, and will strive to please customers better In the future by enlarging their commodities and procur- . ing efliclent salesmen to attend to the desires! { of all who may wish to purchase in Hits mar-1J ket. I ; The picnic atCoolcy's bridge we understand '. was largely attended, and a nice time is re- , ported by all that were present from here. I. Mr. J,. 8. lilgby and Miss Zulu Brock, of ' Donalds, joined the fishing party at Mrs. Kr- , win's last Friday. B. I). C. J] ((OwiidesvilUCI'clini;, A Democratic masu meeting will be held at: i LownUesville on Tuesday, August liltli. All,a candidates, Congressional and county, arc iu- i vited to be present. ii A. J. Sl'EKlt, J. M. COUiv. f . x GREENWOOD PICTURED. A GRACEFUL PEN OUTLINES ITS LIFE AND BUSINESS. Death of Beloved Children?Presence of Pretty Women?What Mr. Simmon* is Dolne?True Democratic Medicine?Sound Political Doctrine?All Sorts of Odds and Kuds. GltKENWOOn, K. C., Aug. 4, ISSO. Slnco tl?c rains crops are line. Mr. J. A. Arnold lost another child Sunday, making three deaths in his family within a few weeks. He has the sympathy of the en- 1 tire community. Mrs. Hi ley, Miss Florence and Mrs. Ilobert 1 McUee have returned from Saluda, N. (J. There was not a very large crowd In town Thursday to bear the speaking. On account of press of work we could not attend, consequently can make no extended report. The editor was present however, and but for the love feast that he and our Alliance men seemed to be having, he would probably have given a full account of It. We daresay he did more hand tihaking than any candidate on the ground. There was nothing of special importance except the congressional speeches all of which wero very fine?that of Col. I Johnstone's being, thefincstand most lucid of all, this is conceded by even the friends of Oilier ciiinwuiuus. oumu ^uiiig au nil us iu ouj that It was the finest congressional speech they had heard since tho war. It is hardly necessary to say that they are all In full sympathy with the agricultural interests of the country and hold about the same views with reference to the "Alliance catechism." Mr. T. II. Walker left l'or New York on Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell have returned from Glenn's Springs. Mr. Wood, </f Ilattleyllle, is visiting his friend Mr. F. F. Dunbar. There is no necessity for sending your engraving North when you can have it done tiere. Mr. U. H. ilenneman Is an expert, we have seen samples of his work. Mr. .1. T. Simmons is now making a tour of the Great West, and will probably buy the largest stock of vehicles lor his Greenwood and Abbeville houses ever brought to the upcountry. We appreciate the kind words "R. S. G." sometimes has to say about us, while we feel that they are undeserving, they serve to stimulate us to greater effort. On account of not being In a position to get all the news, we sometimes make important omissions, personal and otherwise, because of our absence from town we have been very irregular of lute, but we ask the indulgence of the readers of the Pretts and Banner, yet a little while, If we find wc cannot do better In the future, we will resign our responsible position to some one who can. We would caution the "antl's" not to be over-zealous for their friends, who may become candidates on merit alone. You may do him harm. Free speceh Is a blood bought boon that every American citizen is entitled to, but in South Carolina Just now it depends very much on the citizen who utters whether or not, it will be tolerated. Theseare bullous times, but we tUlnk a small dose of Tillman Administration will brlDg about a reaction. .So let us all like true Democrais, friends and neighbors, assist in administering it after be is nominated. Mrs. A. McL). Singleton returned from a visIt to Greenville last Friday. We would like to know why correspondents use "wo" Instead ot "I." Is It merely custom, or is it more euphonious, and less presnm- 1 tlous? "I" it seems would appear more authentic and definite. There aro a great many people who seem to think that a minister ot tbe gospel must be a man whose facial appearance is very longitudinal, one from whose lips no Jocose sentence must ever fall, and above all that ho must scrupuously abstain from the discuss-lon of 1 issues, however important that have even the semblance, to a secular or political tendency. In short they would alienate him from everything except the study, the pulpit, and the slckchamber. We, with a great many others, 1 consider most of them ol the hignest types of citizenship and as such entitled to ali its i emoluments. If they endorse or reject the views of a political aspirant. If they condemn, or approve measures political or otherwise. If they command or criticise the ac- < lion of a public official we accord them the right of doing so in the way of their own choosing, provided it Is dignified, and consistent with their high and exalted calling, as It almost invariably Is. The Anderson train was five hours late on Saturday evenlnsr. It Is said that the Abbe v 1 lie train was "lost" four miles from Hodges. , Considering the distance, and the experience of the engineer and conductor of the "lost" train this seems like an unnecessarily long delay. Mr. and Mrs. .7. W. Sproles went to Walnut Grove Sunday to partake of a birth day dinder in honor of their brother \V. Courtney McGee. Gen. J. T. Pope passed throughttown Saturday en route home from Hampton. Mr. Walter Cameron, master machinist at Pelzcr spent Sunday with his son Walter. The depot for G, C. <fc N. is about completed. Track laying is about to the river and several car loads of t-ho iron bridge is here. The man with the flying trapese has been in town for several days. The yeomanry, of Donalds community was represented at our "blow out" by Messrs. Dunn. Donald, Smith, Sharp, Agnew and others. We congratulate our time honored friend Mr. E. M Sharp on his marriage to Mrs. Liz zleCowan, 01 Donalds, wmcn nappy evem was celebrated last Wednesday morning. Work 011 the colored college, ot which mention has already been made, is fairly under way. J Mrs. F. F. Dunbar and Ml^ Dunbar, of An- ( gusta, are at Glenn's Springs. We repeat that iu making up our ticket we ( will be guided solely by the illness of the candidate. If we should lose a vote by casting It foran' antl" we say "let'er g.x." We would rather see our choice defeated for a conscientious refusal to endorse Tillman, than see him , clected by endorsing him simply for ihc sake ol ofticc. We agree with the sentiments of Mr. h. M. Moore as expressed in last Issue of the Press j anil Banner, as we presume every other unbiased voter does. No doubt Mr. Moore feels , elated over the prospect of his "hard work ( for Tillman" being crowned with victory. 1'his of course, he considers the important Is- , sue of the campaiug, but we do not suppose i that, his object now is to make?what he , could well afford to do?any concessions to those ol less Import-nice, lor the purpose of | forti fylng himself against a possible reaction 1 two years hence. , We regret very much to hear of the death of Mr. Wlllte Lomax at his father's home last ( Sunday morning. ? Mr. M. 11. McUee and daughter Miss Sudie, j spent Thursday In town as did also his son ( w.J. McGeeand family. T-> <1 UllllStUUU kuiun wtv o ... .V >.. . week. I Air. J. T. Simmons has returned from the ^ West having purchased several ear loads of vehicles, some of which have arrived in the ( Uo|uuibus Buggy ('o's. own handsomely j (minted ears. W'e presume the idea Is to keep x train of these cars plying between this j DOintand Columbus during tiie busy season, rhe transportation Hues only furnishing tho ] propelling power. Capt. J. Porter Smith and wife, of Micanopo, [ 'la., art visiting the formers brother-in-law, Jol. J. P. Mickler, as is also his .grand Uaughler Miss Carrie Strother, oi West Union. Air. T. Cook is off to liatesbury on a I .veek's vacation. S3. < ? 1 GREENWOOD PERSONALS. I ? ! I'isitor* Coining' nn?l Going?Various Paragraph*. Gheenwooo, s. c.. Auk. 4, 1S90. Thero was a large crowd in town on Thurslay. The candidates spoke in ttie morning, uul in the afternoon the Greenwood nine )layed a game of base ball against the Abbeville nine. The game stood 2U to 21, in favor ot jrmiwood. Mrs. Ilodges, of Greenville, is ou a visit to lier sister, Mrs. Gus Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberg and children are oil' Lo the sujings. MisslTuillne Moseley, Miss Kmmio Nicholson, and Miss Carol Jordan, of i'hoenlx, were in town on Thursday. Mr. Dul're Calhoun went up to Abbeville on Sunday to see his friend, Mr. Jenner Link, iv ho has been <juite sick. We are glad to state lie Is some belter. Mrs. Marshall, of Brooksvllle, Fin., is visiting In town. Miss Hart, who has been visiting in town ror itio past few weeks has returned liomu, to lie regret of one of our young men. Misses Hood,of Due West, are visiting their n sister, Mrs. Ramsey Hlake. Mrs. Zeigler and Mrs. Chandler are spend- . ng a lew days with Mrs. Mcintosh, at Horieaux. Mr. Myth went up this morning with his learse to bury Mr. Win. I). I.omax. We were rery sorry to hear of the death of so worthy a I'oung man. j1 As Mr. Mathews Is assisting with a protract 'd uncling at I.ownfleiiVJlie, we nau no i irenchiug in the Presbyterian church on lust suuday. ?. It may seem strange, but It Is nevertheless rue. thnt alcohol regularly applied to the hrifly farmer's stomach will remove the :J lourd's from the fence, let the cattle into Ids :rops, kill his fruit trees, mortgage his farm,',' Hid sow his fields with wild oals and thistles. t will lako the paiut otf his building, break ' lie glass out of Ids windows, and till them ,J vitii rugs. It will take the gloss from his I lollies and the polish from his manners, sub-1 I tie his reason, arouse his passions, bring sor owand disgrace upon Ids family, and top- fj ?le him to a drunkard's grave. It will do;" his to the artisan and capitalist, the matron I " ,nd ninldcn, as well as to the farmer; for in ts deadly enmity to the human race, alcohol s no respcctorof person. Ten n is sh I rts, belt slashes and ci avals. 1'rcty, nobhy goods at Smith & Sons. . . - . ' 4 THE FAEMER3 IN AUGUST. To Iteap Ilie Fruits of His I,?bor mxl Enjoy llifi Fruition <>2? His IIapes? Tlio (Jronl Hani of tfc<? Southern Farmer Is More }I?y, ami .llorc fJ raws? Employment That is Hotlor Thau Pulling Fodder," Southern Cultivator. The lab ir of cultivating the main crops ol the farm Is now pretty well ended, and the well earned season of comparative rest and realization ot social intermingling an enjoyment is drawing toa close. With tills month the southern farmer enters upon the genuine harvest time of the year, the time when the most valuable crops of the farm are to he gathered Into barn and store-house. The fodder first, tlieu cotton, peas, corn, potatoes, peanuts, cane, etc., will claim attention and consume time?one after the other, until the frosts of winter have set in. The full seasou Is just as busy as the spring, and the work of gathering the crops calls for a continuation ol the same skill and Judgment as were required in their planting and cultivation. We always preferred the fall season and its characteristic work?always took the side of "possession" In the discussion of the old question of "the pursuit or possessiou of an object." There Is a peculiar satisfaction and pleasure in gathering In the golden ears of corn and the silver locks of cotton?counting the former by "wa gun iuuus - una 1110 tatter oy naiesoi nvfi Hundred pounds each?a pleasure that Is unmingled with doubt and apprehension and uncertainty. The fanner has heretofore been sowing seeds in labor and toil and sweat; he now is to reap (?) the fruits of his labor and enjoy the fruition of his hopes. The farmer who cultivates the Improved grasses has long ago had his hay harvest; but the great majority of southern farmeis rely lor hay 011 the self-sown summer grasses, the blades from the cornlleld and pea vines?all of which are yet to gather. It is well for the farmer to resolve now that every blade of srass, every stalk of corn, every pea vine, potato vine, etc., that can be made available lor hay, shall be cured and stored away for future use. According to our observationextending over a period of nearly forty years ?the great want of the southern feeding economy is more hay, rather than more Kruin. We could "do" with a great deal leas corn if we had an abundance of hay; not such hay as we arc constrained to use if we have to buy western baled grass, but early cut crab and crow foot grass, paspalums, corn, fodder, pea vines, etc. Let it be, then, the firm resolve to till every available space with hay from the sources above named. Our views about fodder pulling have often been given to the readers of the Cultivator. There can be no reasonable Question about the value ot fodder made of com blades from the ordinary field crop. We never see nny western hay In our markets that will compare favorably with good, well cured corn fodder. We nim to impress upon the southern farmer that It Is the part of wisdom to make his own hay, by the consideration that he will ?et a better quality at an infinitely less lost, and his horses and mules, his cattle and his sheep will "rise up and call him blessed." Now Is a good time as any to commence raising hay at home by mowing the grass now ready tor the scythe mower without the la? borof seeding. Thou continue the good work by sowing grass seeds in September and October?of which more hereafter. Wc were speaking of fodder pulling: by all means pull fodder If you have not more profitable work for laborers io do, and at the same time a reliable and equally cheap substitute. It doubtless injures the yield of corn to some extent to deprive the slalks of the blade; sometimes more than the fodder Is worth, especially where the crop is on poor, old land. But we are not prepared to advise farmersall at once?to quit pulling fodder in the "good, oldfashioned way." We are confident, however, that If the labor consumed in pulling fodder could be intelligently devoted, at the proper time, to sowing, cultivating and harvesting crops expressly for the production of dry forage, it would bo far more profita ble. It, is now quito too lute to sow or plant any crop for forage that will not withstand the winter, except, possibly, a patch of some quick growing plant likecat-tall millet. Cow peas sown in August make very little vine and will not mature seed before frost, except under the most favorable circumstauces. It is doubtful If It would pay, except in the les* manifest benefit to an otherwise sun-exposed soil, on other than a rich soil. Contributed I.ocalH. Abbeville, s. c., August 5, isho. Heavy rains, with thunder and lightning jn yesterday. All mon, ?nd especially christians, should vote as they pray. Then Indeed would this sunny land of ours bloom as a rose, and peace und prosperity would reign supreme. This entire corn in unity was not only shockjil, but deeply grieved at the sudden death of VV. D. Loinax, who was really identified with Lhls people, and was truly one or us. In his untimely death another bright light has gone 3Ut, another capable, and useful young man called from this sphere or action to higher ind noble duties above. Will, had by his noble and manly conduct, won to hlmsell many friends in this community who sincerely grieve over his departure, and who extend their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved ramlly. Don't mix your politics with your religion, but let your religion go deep into your politics. It is poor politics nnu poor religion mat worn work together. Miss Aylette Chalmers Is visiting friends and relatives in Greenville. Miss Anna Jones presided with grace and dignity at the orgnn In the Methodist church last Sabbath, and rendered the pieces selected with a skllltul hand. The solo sang last Sabbath evening In the Methodist church by Miss Orene Hudges was charmingly rendered, while tho choir did full lustlce to the quartette chorus. Miss Meta and Miss Lena Brownlee, two slimming young ladles of the Shiloli neighborhood are visiting Miss Eliza Gambrell, also Mlf>s Daisy Harden, a lovely young lady from Batesburg, S. C. Mr. Eptlng and his sister, of Williamston, ire visiting their connsllis the Misses Henry. Mrs. Spearman, of L>aurcns, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. G. H. Moore, has returned home. Mrs JO. W. Moore who has been visiting Friends in Anderson is home again. Miss Kate Bullock, of Kockville, S. C., Is visiting Miss Anna Jones and other friends at this olace. Mr. J. K. Mlllford aud his friend Mr. Oscar Strom, of Edgefield, are expected In Abbeville to-day. Kenny has many friends here ivho will give him a cordial greeting. Mr. Waldo Marshall, of the Mountain City, - . _ -loll l.lo Mmnle nn?l frlorwlu i.t I1U1CUM U Il.llb in mn pu.^uvo u..u .. Waldo left us a lew years ago only a lad, but :omes back quite a handsome young man. There will be a grand picnic at Little Mounalti on the 15th of this month. MLCarmel, Troy, Verdery will unite in making it the plcjic of the season. Everybody Is Invited to ;ome and bring well filled baskets. Of course ill candidates are expected, but no public speaking or talking of politics 011 that day, as he penalty for such an offense will be to for"elt one's dinner. Mr. Willie Holley and family, of Edgefield :ounty, were visiting the family of Mr. R. J. b'elton, last week. Miss Willie I)orn is off to Central visiting ler sister Mrs. Bell. Miss Ella Dorn after a pleasant visit to Sdgetteld is home again. kchoes from the vai.i.y town. The mercantile businoss of this town was lever better, induced perhaps by the line prospect for a big crop. Mr. Joseph McCauty, un enterprising rnor:liant of this place is doing an extensive busness in the wood and cross I le trade. Edinond Wall, a colored man was shot near .lie rock works In the town of Bordeaux on he ulsht of the 31st of July, by one OhI itcphenson u co- laborer who Das sKippeu, out in oJIicer is on Ills track. 'TIs thought Eduond will recover. Tho new bridge which spans Little River ibout tiiree milfs above ('nife's Mill litis come .0grief. This bridge which co^t the county 10 small sum (if money, and which was ex ectcd to do good service, is now only serving is a foot log for pedest rains, while horsemen !?re entirely ruled out. One ol our eitiz-ns has decided to make Ills vi 11 if tliere#is not an early changed in tin? Jh ! Isn't it hot. Yes, and lookout brother or he change might land yon in it hotter place. Dr. Hester has just finished a well, and ilaims tiiat the water is tlie best at the "Dine Udge. The I'.rass Hand at this place is making considerable progress in mush;, and will soon be i ible to give a lirst class serenade. Mr. M. \V. Paschal Is doing a line job of I minting on his mother's house, 'TIs said i dlttie wields the brush like an expert. The streets and side walks of our town are I ilcely iixed up. and the anti-prohibitionist : an now walk without stumbling. I Ml. Carinel string band will furnish music t Little Mountain picnic. M. lN invitation for all who wore THE GREY. I ?ct All Kospoiul anal Contribute to ( '!.? Vninl'IIIOIlt of Hie A IIIIII it 1 lie-! Union. Ninkty-Six, S C., August 1, 1800. ' Cililor Press ami Hi inner: By an oversight of those having the matter 11 charge the 7tli, 1'itli and 10th Regiments 1 rcre not included In the invitation to meet itli Orr'.s Regiment at S.mdy Springs on the '' >lli instant. They were included, I am ceritin, for they were mentioned and the error 1 appencd by there being so many different umtrands mentioned and the time to tako iiem down so limited; they were overlooked l this way. I AH Confederate soldiers of Abbeville, Anerson, Oconee and Pickens counties are em raced in the invitation, and we hope they ' ill come and they will receive a hearty wel- ' _>ine from the survivors of Orr's Regiment. G. McD. MILLER, President. 11 \V. T. MrUir.i., Secretary. ? Breakfast cocoa at K. A, Templeton's. EAST END OK DECK AGAIN. THE NEWS DISHED UP IN ATTRACTIVE STYLE. An Easy Road to Oflice?Charming Women Handsome Hen ? Tbe Speaking at Greenwood. Ninety-Six, S. C., August 5,1890. At last, Mr. Editor, we have had fine rains after an eight weeks drouth. Our crops, however, look well. The political outlook Ik gloomy, and the prospects are that Tillman and his followers will carry the day. The only necessary qualification for office now is to endorse the March *. Convention and support Tillman for Governor. At the last meeting of the Ninety-Six Democratic club the following gentlemen were elected delegates to the County Club: J. W. Fouche, R. F. McCaslun, J. N. King, E. Y. Sbeppard, J. A. Calhoun, R. A. Griffin and J. N. Lipscomb. Miss Daisy Orchard, one of Atlanta's belles, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. T. C. Lipscomb. The moonlight picnic at Col. M. B. Lipscomb's on last Thursday night was a success. The young people will ever hold Col. Lipscomb and wife in grateful remembrance for their klndnessandattentlou on that occaslou. Mr. J. H. Rice, Jr. has returned after a protracted trio to Mexico and South America. Capt. John Calhoun and daughter, Miss Lucia, of Johnston's, are visiting iriends in and around Ninety-Six. Misses Bessie and Minnie Germary, of Columbia, have been visiting Misses Meta and Mollle Head. Col. J. P. Phillips and MaJ E.S.Hale have gone to Knox vllle to attend the railroad meeting of the stockholders of the C., K. & W. At the last meeting of the Ninety-Six Democratic club it was resolved to invite the candidates for the county offices to speak at this place some time In the near future. Mr. E. N. Devore and wire have gone on a visit to Edgefield. Mrs. SchatJe^, of Columbia, Is visiting Mrs. i Carter. Miss Mary Miller and Miss Maggie Rice have returned from a trip to the mountains. Mt. Carmel, a colored Methodist church, was burned In Cow Grove recently. Incendiary. The Rev. Mr. Carroll and family are visiting friends In the low country. Mrs. T. J. Pluson, Mrs. T. R. Plnson, and Mrs. E. Y. Sheppard are sojourning at Chick Springs. Miss Cork, of Cokcsbury, is visiting her brother. Prof. J. C. Cork. Mr. E. S. Addison and wife worshipped at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Prol. J. C. Cork has been re-elected principal of the Ninety-Six High School. Prof. Cork Is one of the best educators in the State. ? Mr. J. W. Blako has been elected cotton weigher. He Is qualified, and he is both an Alliance man ana Tlllmanite. MaJ. J, A. Stuart and Mr. J. L. Shumate are Id the mountains. Mr. M. F. Sanders and wife, of Cow Grove, attended church last Sunday at Ninety-Six. Maj. J. W. Foucbe deserted the town last Sunday and attended church at Batbarbara. There must be some attraction over the river for the Major. Good news. It Is authoritatively stated that work will begin on the C., K. <fc W. on the lower end inside of ninety days. We will get a railroad yet. Mrs. W. H. Law'on has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. Itice and Mrs. Phillips. The ginnery at the oil mill will soon be completed. Messrs. J. P. Lyon and J. F. C DuPre ^pent last Wednesday night In our city. Dr. P. H. Adams will be largely supported for the Legislature by his Ninety-Six friends. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Anderson and Mr. J. T. Bozemnn are still at Chicks. Mr. W. F. Young, our efficient railroad agent, has a short vacation and there is no telling where he will go before he returns. Miss Cecilia McCants, one of Columbia'* brightest and sweetest girls, Is visiting friends Id Nine'y-Slx. Mr. Sydney Haltlwalter and wife, nee Miss .lennle Gordon, were in Ninety-Six last week. They received the congratulations of many friends. The speaking at Greenwood on the 31st ultimo was superb. Cat Corley, Billy Shaw and Mr. Murrell made rattling speeches. Theyare all right too. They are lor B. Ii. and the March Convention, and "don't you forget it." nr. .fuliim hns rsmhlislipd n raw mill on hid farm near town, and Is sawing quantities of lumber. One of tlie candidates at Greenwood told a mighty good batter cake story. It made our mouth water. ' Miss McCants, of Newberry, is visiting the Misses lirabham. EAST END. CHIMES FROM THE COLLEGE BELLS. - - - Hal I road Rnckct In Classic Groves - Knitting Money for Erslclne Col* Ie*e ? Honored Guests Pleasant Words. Due West, S. C., Aug. !, 1890. Crops are growing. Mr. W. C. Haddon Is at borne. Rev. W. P. Pearson will begin a protracted meeting at Tugaloo church, Oconee county, this week. The Indies will conduct a dime reading at the residence of Dr. W. M. Grler on Friday night week. Dr. Mc. Todd has started out in North Caro Una on the agency to raise money for the new colle?o building for Lrsklne. We hope he may Imve abiyidant success. Dr. W. M. Grier preached In Atlanta last Sabbath. He will do there two weeks. Our church has started n mission therewith thirty or forty adherents and encouraging prospects. Mrs. C. G. Cohen is making nice Improvements on her dwelling. It will be a neat looking building when completed. Dr. Luthan went to Motfuttsvllle last week to help Rev. Calyln Pressly to conduct communion service. Mr. J. A. Devlin went to Gainesville, Ga., i last week. He purehu-ed a lot of railroad iron. During the last few weeks the Ersklne building fund has received several voluntary contributions from a distance. This shows the interest In the work. Any friend of the College can show his appreciation by forwardlug a subscription for this purpose and it will be thankfully received. The writer will receipt for any amounts thus sent blm. All subscriptions will be acknowledged In the Associate Reformed Pi-esbyterian. Ersklne College has been a blessing to the country. Larger and handsomer buildings mean lu creaseu useiuinetss. .tfiuutsjr uiusgiveuwcuucation is consecrated. Dr. W. L. Pressly having been given a parse and a month's vacation by his people has gone to Blowing Rock, N.C. This summer resort has considerable reputation. The Due West Cornet Band will make the music for the political meeting at Hodges. Mr. and Mrs. .1. D. Browiflee have returned from a trip of several week; to Alabama aud other points. MissSallie Devlin, of Verdfiry, spent a few days Inst week here with relatives. Mr. J. 0. Bell, who has a good position with that capital house, Alexander & Co., of Charlotte, C\, is on a ten days furlough home, lie stopped over in Due West Saturday and shook hands with his friends and called on the girls. Mr. Bell is a regular reader of the press antl Haulier and the A. II. Presbyterian. g Mr. Button Kennedy returned last week from a trip to Ashevllle, >*. C. lie reports a glorious time. There are a few strangling peaches in the country, but they are quite inferior. Messrs. Stephens ,t Oldham, of Greenwood, have first-class inaciiiue snops. rney nave lathes and cau make any part of a machine. In fact they can make an engine out and out in their shops. They will send a man to any part of the county to do repairing. The Pre.ibytcriun ollice has Just had them to repair and make in the new their engine. They guarantee all work. The Bible Society meeting at Abbeville last week was one of the most encouraging and plea-ant meeiln.s we over attended. The efficiency of the Society is on the increase. More * funds were sent in than ever before. The amount from Due West Society?850.70?was the largest this Society has ever sent. There was some talk among tho delegates of employing a colpature for the county. Mr. W. A. Todd of this town is the very man for the work and would make a most etticieut agent The Ifess and Banner Is on a boom. It in gratifying to know that it published more papers?larger issue?last week than ever beforeIn its history. Tho Press and Banner is a grand paper. Mr. Sam Nance sent us the first boll of cotIon we have seen this bcason. It opened on Saturday,-2d of August. Mr. Nance is a good, farmer. li. S. U. Programme for Comity Tenchcr* Association. The following Is the programme for the approaching meeting oi the County Teachers; Association, which will bo heldat Greenwood >n the 13th and Mth of August. After the reading oi each paper a gennerai liscussion will /ollow. _ W. \v. Bradley? iwiumg. now 10 itruuu ju. T.J. Cirillln?Spelling. J. W. Thomson?The Black Board and Its ;'sor. G. ('. Hodges?Arlthmatlc. Miss Allie Prult?Meed, and JCellogg's Gramnar. l'rof. J. I. McCain?A Discussion of English tnd Kn?ll.-h Grammar. Walter U Miller?Qualities requisite for eaderslilp. l'rof. J. K. Blake?Methods of Education. Dr. W. M. Grlcr?An Address. Mr. It. B. Wilson will also read an article, >ut the subject has not yet been handed ..to us. The Association will meet in the hall of the 'emnlc t.'ollcsre at 10a. in., Wednesday morn11 <j, August 1:1, and will hold three sessions a >. lay. We earnestly hope that all the teachers will ttend, and the citizens of Greenwood will do 11 thoy can to make their stay as pleasant as he Association will likely make it profitable. U. G. Mo LEES, tf Chairmau Committee. i