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The Press and Banner. S" BY HTCH WILSON. *Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1892. The Prellniiiinrv Poll. We copy from tbe Greenville News in our supplement of this week, the replies in answer to the questions which were recently sent out by the editor of that paper. We copy the document in full. We do Dot know how else to give a comprehensive or satisfactory report of the trend of public sentiment, as given thereiu. Tbe different opinions or judgments pertaining to that paper are varying, and if we failed to publish it, and gave ourownopln ion of Its indication of popular sentiment those of our readers who might see the Greenville News might think our judgment at fault, and those with whom we might differ might attribute to us prejudice or a lack ol ability to see it as they think It really is. Because of this condition of facts, we reproJ if n o If f*n mo frnni t hp UUCO C?C? J ITUIU Ul ib CIO IK vuutv ? ? Greenville Xews last Saturday. It Is the best and most reliable reflex of public sentiment that we have seen, and we do not see how a better could be had. Its arrangement and bearing seems to be entirely Irom a Journalistic standpoint, and we believe that each correspondent is fairly represented. The facts are before our readers. They are fully competent to see for themselves which way the wind blows, and our individual opinion of the import or meaning oi that paper can be of no importance to any man who has the facts before his eyes. r *.? m.tit Ma Atcn /?rvnr?lnfclnfiQ. JUCb CAVU UIUU um? U4k> Vf> u "Burled Alive." We have seen maDy paragraphs of late* which refer with more or less vigor or certainty to the supposed fact that some person or persons were burled alive. Such accidents could not well happen in this section of the country for the very convincing fact that ii li? the rule to immediately strip nearly ail clothing and covering from those who may be sup posed to be dead, this action insures cieum to those whose animation bos been suspended. No roan bereabout, even In perfect health, could survive being stripped and laid out lu a cold room on a plank, with no other covering than a sheet. Such treatment of a feeble person would be sure death. Our loaders need never fear being burled alive. They may be "laid out" alive, but their friends will be eertain to see that they freeze to death before they can be buried. The newspapers ought to get up a more plausible story than that of burying people alive. m , m Temperance Movement. We learn that men in various sections of the county are already discussing the probl. bltlon business. Five Prohibition candidates r" ? afr^p be run, a regular plan of campaign will be organized, and meetings will be held at va" rlons places. Among other speakers Rev. H. F. Cbreitzberg is expected to address the people. If possible, the people now seem more determined than ever before, to agitate this vital question, with a view to the enactment of laws for the suppression of tbe liquor traffic in tbIs county. ' 'To Brotber Printer*. If any brotber editor wishes to print tbe "rnmarjr rvu m a bu^^icujcui iw ??a we will furnish It at $4 for a thousand. Tele. graph your orders, If you want It. ?. . - . Mr. Marshall, the able and courteous editor ^f the Greenwood Observer, has taken a place oo?the editorial or reportorial stall' of the News and Courier. The Supreme Court has sustaIned tbe banks in their refusal to pay the increased assessment as ordered by Comptroller-General El lerbe. i' For locals and other news see first page. THE TKOY PEOPLE. Tbelr Going In and Coming; Out. Troy, 8. C., Feb. 15,1892. Rev. Wm. Pressly, of Due West, preucheil a fine sermon In the A. R. P. church at this place last Sunday. Miss Ettle Robinson returned home last week from Due West Femnle College. Miss Janle Robinson Is now teaching school neaMier father's. We know Rhe will give satisfaction, as she is a good scholar. The temperance people have put their entertainment off until Friday week, Feb. 2jth. Let every one come that can, and they will be paid for their trip. " A young gentleman came from one of our n6lghboring towns last Sunday to church. After preaching was oVer he went to hitch his horse and found he brought a nice speckled hen with him. He also found an egg in the buggy. Messrs. J. T. Myers and P. H. Bradley, of Bradley, worshipped in town last Sunday. Two of our young men swapped horses twice at Abbeville, aud are now nearly to the saddle, they say. Messrs. J. I. Etheridge and J. W. McCaslan went to Abbeville last wepk on business. Capt. J. N. King is now hero building Patterson's brldee. Mr. \V. T. Bradley is much better. Mr. J. L. Tazgart Joined the temperance society last Friday night. Mrs. W. A. Glover is home asrnin. Mr. J. F. CllnfcscHles lost a fine mule Thurs day night. It was well ul night and dead next morning. The best drummer of all was In town last week trying to loan you money. What next? Nick. ?mm ? Contributed Locals. 4 Abbeville. 8. C., Feb. 10, 1892. The lime for paying taxes without penalty with be out next Saturday. Abbeville now ban three white bands of music and one colored. The Abbeville cornet band will give a grand concert about the first of March. Let everybody come out and help the boys. Mr. and Mrs. Glover left yesterday morning for Norfolk, Va. Mr. Glover will hold his office there Instead of Athens. Mr. A. E. VVUUUCII UIO ruici C|CI? nui nw/mpuij IIIIU. Mix* Nannie Johnson and Miss Lucia Moseley, of Lowndesvllle, were visiting relatives In Abbeville last week. Mr. Asbury Lwtlmer and wife, of Belton, were viBlting his brother Mr. J. H. Latimer last week. Last Saturday was a busy day In town. Nothing broke ihe monotony of the day except a runaway team and a fantastic leap of the driver, resulting only in a broken wagon. Tbe wagon and team belonged to Mr. Samuel Gordon. On last Thursday Mr. Billy Hammond, an industrious farmer living about three miles westof this place, had an out house burnt In which was stored cotton, cotton seed and meat. Fire accidental?total loss about $76. When will farmers get rich making cotton at 8 cents, and selling It for 6% ? "Never In a thousand years." They must'eet out of the old rut, and step into the progressive march of the day. Live at home and board at the same place, then, and not until then will they begin to prosper. The leap year gerrnan given by the young ladles last weeK was 6aiu io?oe a inosi enjoyable afl'alr. The ladles bud the ball beautifully decorated, and were very gallaut to their gentlemen friends. It Is hoped the young men learned Dy this generous treatenent many valuable lessons. The little people had a very plemmnt pound party last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. James Taggart. Tbe "dear boys" represented In your last 1*sue as visiting their girls In Greenwood, say they were there to witness a chicken tight. So you see boys are not always nood when they seem so. The boys say they had a tine time, and promised to go soon again. Dr. I. H. Wlnstock, of Charleston, arrived in Abbeville last Monday. The rush at the oil mill for hulls Is unprecedented?demand is far in excess of the supply; Caused by the mill being out of repair j for a week. The weather is fine and farmers and gardeners are busy. At the approach of Spring the la erippe Is gradually subsiding and we hope will entirely loose Its grip. M. GbaUd musical entertainment Tuesday March 1st, 1892, for the benefit of the Abbeville Cornet Band. Choice selections vocal and Instrumental, consisting of solos, duets and quartetts. Don't forget the date. i THE LEAP YEAR GERMAN.! - PRETTY TABLEAU - GRACEFUL DANCING, j Beniitiful Ladle* ? Handsome Men Sweet Miwlc-Merry Dances?Delicious VlnniU-KriKlit mid Il;t|>i?y Honrs. ! On last Friday night one of the most enjoy-1 able events of the season in the social world J took place at the New Hotel. The yountr ladles of the German Club gave a Leap Year Oernian, ana lu say 11 wan ii sui cess would only express it feebly. We will try to give you some Idea of the affair. THE DECORATIONS. The large dining hall ot the New Hotel was used as the dance room, and was prettily de<-| orated with bright colored Japanese fans, tastefully arranged around the walls, with here and there a graceful wreath of ivy, blending its rich green with the whiteness oi the walls, and contrasting strongly with the bright colors of the other decorations. The room was brightly lighted with handsome lamps, and the lioor as usual was glossy with wax. The parlor, which had been furnished with card table, coconol boards, etc.. for the amusement of the lion dancers was cheery aod bright, and was well suited lor "tete-a-tetes" 1 as well as social games. I THE IJANOING. As early as 8.30 o'clock the guests began to assemble, and merry laughter and cordial greetings was heard on all sides, ever Increasing unul about 'JJSO p. in. when the first german of the evening began. Thegerman wan led by Miss Kate Marshall, and to say that she marshalled the waltzei's and led them through the mazy figures of tiie dunce, is using space and time without cause, for who could better fill the place than Miss Marshall. Her partner for this german was Mr. Van Hoke, of Kalelgh, X. C. Tile music lor the evening was on ttie piano, and the young people certainly owe to Mrs. Benet and several others, who so kindly played for them, and with such sweetness and beauty, many thanks. ' TIIE COSTUMES. Now we will try and give you some dots as to the costumes of the ladles. Miss Kate Marshall, old rose silk, trlmmeu with velvet and pearl ornaments. Miss Corrie McCiung, light blue silk, white Spanish lace. Miss Lucia McUowan, dark green velvet and pink chiiron lace. Miss Mary Hemphlil, white surah silk and lace. Miss Sallie Marshall, baby blue silk, net deral-train. Miss Laura McMillan pink net and lace. Miss Josie Russell, white silk princess, trimmed with crimson roses. Miss Nellie Kussell, white lace dress, pink roses. Miss Ellze Whltner. black and silver gnuze, steel trimmings, natural flowers. Miss Mamie Perrln.princess dress.cream albatross, white chrysanthemums and pearl*. I Miss Annie Hill, white net and lace, natural flowers. ' Miss May Barnwell, cream nuns veiling and. lace. Miss Lizzie Carr, pink nuns veiling and pink ribbous. Mrs. S. J. Link, white silk entrain, lace, white chrysanthemums, pearls Mrs. James Glenn, white silk, lace. Mrs. James McMillan, cream nuns veiling, black velvel trimmings. , Miss Lucia Heal, while silk and lace. ! Miss Minnie McCiung, blue silk, white lact over dress. Mi>s Rebecca Seal, cream silk and lace. Mrs. Dr. G. A. Neutt'er, steel colored silk, iraln, pink roses. Miss Harmon, blue silk and natural flowers. Mrs. S. C. Cason, blaek nuns veiling, iact and plnn trimmings. Miss Agnes Quarles, pink silk mull, chiffon lace, natural flowers. Miss Edna'l'usten, princess, cream albatross, silver trimmings, diamonds. Miss Maggie Latimer, combination blue and tan silk. Miss Ethel Roper, yellow crepe de chene. white fedora lace. MlssSaldee Calhoun, light green nuns veilIn^, white lace. Miss Sallle Pope, garnet cashmere, natura' flowers. Pretty costunn s, fair faces, sweet smllesand soft voices were the order of the eveuinn, ano it can be safely said that there has never been a sweeter or more beautllul assembly of ladieiIn old Abbeville, nor for that matter anywhere. THE GENTLEMEN. Now we are not goIn& to slight the gentle" men. No. not by any meaus, lor was not th?wbole iiflu;r in their hopor, and it Is Leap Year, too, and of course they should hav? more eonsiaerauou. uanusoine, gantim, wuty and bright, they were all that, and were dressed in "their best suits of clothes." Full dress, and seemed perfectly and supremely happy, being the recipients of so much con slderatlon aud attention at the fair hands oi the ladles. THE CHAPERONES. The chaperones who did all in their powei to make the evening pleasant, were Mrs. K. S. Barnwell, Mrs. J.T. Robertson, Mr. W. U. Benet. Mrs. J. S. Norwood, Mrs. Dr. J. VV. Marshall, Mrs. J. H. I'errln. THE REFRESHMENTS. After the first german, about half-past eleven, refreshments were served, the young la dies waiting on the party, and tliey most certainly did better than the gentlemen eoilld possibly have done. After the refreshmetits which consisted ol sandwiches, coffee, choco late and 'several kinds of cakes were served ami ample justice done. The dance was resumed by those that passed the evening In that way, by others in conversation and games, so sped the happy hours until the clock struck one, two, and had nearly reached the time for the third strike when the party, after fond tarewells and promises to meet again, wended their ways homeward. VISITING FRIENDS. Miss Elize Whitner, of Anderson. Miss Lizzie Carr, of Greenwood. Miss Sallie Pope, of Columbia. mikk iiarnion, 01 l^exiumuii. Mr. Wyatt Aiken.of Cokesbury. Mr. Fleteh Hodges, Hotlges. Mr. Jerome Hell, Greenwood. Mrj A. K. Woodell, Athens, Ga. Mr. Henry, Greenville. Mr. Suggs OMver, Oxford, Miss. Mr. <5. T. Buker, Lowndesville. Mr. Van Hoke, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Townsend, Anderson. Mr. R. 8. Sparkman, Greenwood. Mr. \V. W. Seawright, Atlanta, Ga. LOWNDESVILLE'S LETTER. A Map of Bimy Life on Rocky River'* Roaring Falls. Lowndesville, S. C.,Feb. 13, 1S92. Mrs. J. B. Moseley went to Link Saturday for a short visit to friends. Sheriff W. I). Mann was in town Saturday hunting a fuglture from Justice. Rev. L. M. Rice, of Honea Path, pastor of the Baptist church In this place, came in Saturday night, was the guest of Mr. E. R. Horton and tilled his pulpit Sunday. Rev. R. P. Franks gave to the Methodist a gfcod sermon on Sunday. Rev. R. C. Fennel occupied very acceptibly Klu I nln(.A I n (Ka UrAfi.hmm. stimuli Miss Ella Kel!. of Abbeville, came up on Sunday to visit the afflicted family of her brother-in-law Mr. \Vm. Moore. Mrs. E. I Belott went lo Willington Tuesday on a visit. Miss Willie LeRoy was called to Willington Wednesday to visit a sick relative. Mr. W. R. Powell, of Ml. Carmel, came up Wednesday on a business trip. The sale o I the perxoniti property of the bite Dr. W. M. Taggart took place on Wednesday, and from the prices paid for some of the articles sold It did not look as If money was very scarce with some people. Mr. J.B. Harmon, ol McCormick, was in our town for a few hours Thursday. Mr. Charles E. Hamilton, the elocutionary phenomenon, cave an entertainment Thurs day night, ill the V. M. C. A. hull. His audience whs rather small owing to the short notice given, but his hearers were pleased. Miss Mamie Haskln, of Monterey, passed through town Thursday on her way to Anderson to visit the family oi her brother-in-law Capt. W. G. Johnson. County Commissioner F. W. R. Nance, of IJue West, was in and around I ills place Thursday and Friday to let out some contracts for ueeded work near here. Thursday and Friday were regular March days very strong and cold winds, u hldi were anylhing but pleasant to those having to be out in them. A chicken hatching Is expected to take place hero lo-day. More anon, after results are reached. At this writing, this day, promises to v>e lust such a one as could be expected or desired at this season. The first Quarterly Conference for Lowndesviilestation will be held iu Smyrna church beginning next Saturday. Presiding Klder Rev. J. B. Campbell Is expected to preside. Now comisanofher prohecy as to the end | of the world. According to Sir William j Thompson it will certainly come at the end i of lO.Udii.iXK) years, and his opinion is ttiat It I will not be produced by excessive heat, (Bible j theory), but that the then remnantof human-; ity will freeze. Either way we are notscared. j Troupe. | Seed potatoes! seed potatoos! A ble lot! ' Early Rose" seed Irish potatoes at Smith A j Sons. Go to Smith & Sons for seed Irish potatoes.: The finest you ever saw. .if. I PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Miss Lese Whitner, of Anderson, is making Miss Lucia McGowan a visit. Miss l.izzle Kerr, sister of our Mr. Davis Kerr, came up lrom Greenwood Friday morning to the german, returning home on Hie G.. C. ?& N. next day. Mr. .s. Oliver aud Mr. Baker were down for the dance Friday nlgnt. | Mrs. J. It. Minter is away visiting relatives in North Carolina. Gen. M. L. Honhntn was in the city Sunday and looks quite natural. | We learn that Mr. J. It. Minter will soon move to th? residence of T. 1*. Cothran, Esq. Mrs. H. \V. J-!. Ulover left Monday Jor Portsmouth, Va.. alter a pleasant visit i.o friends In tli? city. The Leap Year German is a Hung of the past, and from all accounts was a i plendkl af..t./l lli?. vnilhir I u < I l ?j v IliilV t't\111/ I'jlI 11 1m 1 themselves on Die success. The merry--go-round Is once tnore with us, and ttie shrill tori of the wh istle, the music <>i the organ once more is heard In the land, and the ride lor a nickel lsjusl the same as It used to be. J.S.Coll)ran, Jr., made a flying visit to the city Friday. He returned to Columbia Saturday morning. .Mr. Van Hoke, o) the G., C. & N , was one of the guest 01 the germau club Friday night. Mr. A. E. Woodell came over from Athens for the leap jear party. No service In ihe Methodist church Sunday night.on accountol'the rain. The cold snap last week put an end to the gardening, and no doubt keep the t'rull trees iroiii blooming too soon. "lis au 111 wind that blows nobody good." Dr. M. F. Came left Friday afternoon for North Carolina to attend the wedding of his brother who resides in lhi*t Slate. .Miss Eil/.it Cater lias again taken iter old place with it. M. Haddon & Co. iler iriends will be glad to see her once more. Thos. P. Cothran, E.*q.. has moved lo Greenville, where he win reside lu the luiure. We are sorry to lose him and wish him success in his new home, W. C, McGowan, Esq., is oft' on a trip to Washington, I). C., and lue .North. Mrs. John Chiles. Jr., Is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. A. M. Smiih Is quite sick with grip. Mr. J. A. Allen lefl on Monday lor Atlanta, from there he will go lo Knoxviile, Tenu., to go in business. The envelope system of collections at the Methodist church is a success in every particular, and will no doubt be muuu bolter thuu i he old way of collection. Mrs. E. B. Colhoun had six large turkeys to stray oil'several days ago, aud have noi been heard of since. Mr. W. c. McGowan returned Monday afier quite aa exteuuea inp norm. Some ol the youug people are oft for a bird hunt to-duy. Mrs. Walker, formerally of this State, now living in Baltimore, Ik expected to-day ou a visit to her daughter Mix. John Norwood. Hon. It. Mays Cleveland who has been in town for several weeks left Monday forlireenvllle. Mr. H. V. Godbold, of the G., C. .fc N.. Is in town to-day, but will leave on an early train for Marlon on a visit to his mother. The trustees of the free school have not so far decided ou a suitable Kite for the school building, but have several lots under consideration, and no doubt will soon come to a conclusion in the matter. Some of our young men have organized an orchestra and have a number ol instruments. A bass violin that is perfectly tremendous, and no doubt will awake the echoes, and add much to the music. Mr. M. C. Heath returned Tuesday afternoon after u short business trip 10 Uhariottee. The oil mill is away behind on bulls, apd cannot supply the demand. If that business don't pay we can not see why. How Ion;; before the baud ooys can play in public? If our farmers would try aiid see how little they could live on this year, they would be surprised at the smallness of tbere accounts m the fall, and will be most agreeably disappointed when they iind that their will be u little surplus, Instead of a shortage. Of? IN HIS NAME. For Sweet Charity'* Sake, Not More Titan tor Your Own Good PlenM11 re. The Kings Daughters of Abbeville Intend, at an early dale, togive in the Court House an ntellei-tual aud pleasing entertainment, consisting 01 charades and tableaux. "In HIName'J our noble young women are engaged >n a noble work. For sweet charity's sake they labor, and they hope to give you a pleasant evening. For the same reasons, they also nope to secure from you something, which. In turn, may give relief or real pleasure to those or our Miow creatures who may be objects of uiiriKUiwi enaruy. The Kindly hnnd, nnd the sympathetic heart, can not full to be moved by the nobleness of their purpose, while the excellence of heh* charming performances and their spleDdid preseniation of beautiful tableaux will be more than an equivalent for any little fee ol admission which will be taken at the door. The poor we have always with us, and the weary mid the a filleted arnever present. The Kings Daughters are on the King's Highway, and t.helr ouject is to contribute to (he rellei of his need* children?lo draw to Him those who may have wandered away from the right, u'ld to whisper hope to the discouraged and faint-hearted. To accomplish spiritual good even ministering angels need pieces ol silver. They need that which will give temporal relief?that which wiil enable messengers of love and mercy lo help the sick, and relieve the hungry. PUTTING ON AIRS. A Country Mole Get* Scared at h Pile of ShihI in Town. Last Saturday Mr. T. S.Gordon, sent his wagon and team to town. The wagon was loaded with a bale of cotton and a negro. Tbe mules came along sleepily and quietly until they reached the bie pile of sand lylnu on the street In front of Mr. NV.N. Graydon's dwelling. 1 he unusual Night In town frightened the country mules, when they ran oflf town the street as fast as they could run. The gentleman from Aftrlcn, who was sitting on the bale of rutton holding the lines seemed much Interested In the movement. Although the town was full of people he puld no attention to anybody. He seemed to be conscious of the tact that he was the observed of all observers. Proceeding down the street i us fnsl. :is nosslhle. the mules met. with no oh. .tructlon until they came near the public scales, when one wheel struck a tree, the wagon slopped suddenly, the bale of cotton moved to the fronts nil knocked out the dash boaid. As for the negro and th? mules they made no perceptible halt just then. The mules ran on while the negro seemed to fly until be struck the ground some distance In Iront of the wagon. Bystanders thought the negro was killed, but he was soon nu his feet, und running after the mules that were careering around the square with harness and whittle trees draggiug. HOUSE BURNT. j The Name Old Story About Itendy : Cash Ueiittr l>eslroy<Ml---Tlic Money Should Have Been in Bank. I Alfred Ward law, n n old colored man living j near the village, had the misfortune to loss , Ills dwelling house last Thursday while he and lils wife were at work In the field. The Iwkiiwo (in(1 !il) flint If rrmtnlnerl it fitful f loss. Origin of the lire unknown, but supposed to be an accident. He, like very many Persons who meet with misfortune, come to town lor material aid. < Approach ins? this editor on the subject we , learned from Alfred Wardlaw that he owned three acres of land on which his house was ' burned. He rented land to cultivate, and 1 plowed an ox- He was saving money wltti | which he expected lo buy a mule next Sale | Day. He hud paid his debts, and had hid i away In some secret recess of his castle S75, and "lie seemed greatly disappointed at his loss of tile ready cash.'While lie bemoaned ' the loss of his household effects. I Weielalelhe above facts for the especial j purpose of Impressing upon our readers the | importance of depositing their readj cash in one of our banks. Huslmss men In town are not willing to riskfmucli money m their own Iron sales, a 1- 1 though there are watchmen on the square every hour ol'the nluht. They lake their cash < to one ot the banks. Deposits are made dal- j ly. Result, they never have money humeu . or stolen. ! Hut people living In the country n?em to ' think Unit.old hair trunks, Uueati drawers, J oi chests are cood en on jsh to hold their leady i cash. Uesuit, their money is often stolen or | burnt. Allied Wardlaw, the subject of this sermon, failed to greatly excite our sympathy for the simple laci mat lie lives witmu a snou uis tanceofour hanks that would have gladiy ? taken care of It without charge, und we were less soirowlul for h:m because lie utterly ami i absolutely disregarded the advice we have so often given. : The, Farmers Hank has been catering lor the Savings Department of Unit Institution, 1 and not only takes good care of ready oath, but actually pays imerest on the deposits. The bank has little savings boxes which ' it gives out to customers. The National , Bank, ? hose credit and ability is as solid as , the rock ol Gibraltar would have gladly taken care of his money. ( 11 Allied Wardlaw had taken bis $75 to i either Uank be would b.-ive been better oil' ] than he Is to-day. He is a worthy old mail, j and deserves sympathy because of his carelessness in the management of bis money, j But he ought to have read the Press and l!an- ' ner, and he ought to have done as we have said?put his money in one of the Banks. s 1 The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. ;Z3J-Pul>lished every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1892. A PIEL1IIIAR! POLL. ? Will it lie Tillman or SneMy Else ? TEAT IS THE QUESTION. Farmers Testifying as to the Politi ical Feeling in South Carolina. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX EASMERS FROM TWENTY-EIGHT COUNTIES GIVE THEIR VARYING VIEWS. All Shades of Sentiment. LETTERS IN WHICH EVERY MAN MAY FIND SOMETHING TO HIS LIKING. Taken as a Whole They Point Unmiot?lroV\lTT +n thn I?inal R.ftsnlt. ILUO Lanuui J iu uuu * . The Greenville Scw? Accomplishes a Grnnt Feat In Jonrnnllain ? That Paper Ha* Net nil or Honth Carolina to Talking and Speculating. Greenville News. In January the Greenville News sent to a trustworthy and prominent citizen of each of thirty-three counties of the State the following letter: "Gkeenvtlle, 8. C., Jan. 9,1892. "Dear Sir: Everybody is anxious to know the real feeling of the people of tlio country regarding Governor Tillman as a candidate for re-election and nobody knows. "I want yon to be kind enough to help the Greenville News to secure accurate information on this interesting subject. I mean 'accurate,' for misinformation can help nobodv in politics and is useless as news. " foil will very much oblige me if you will send me immediately in the enclosed envelope the names and post office addresses of ten fanners of your county, scattered through the county so far as to cover it as ...>n,niotniv it-: rwMieihlo T want men intelli jsrent enough to write answers to plain questions and honest enough to give their real opinions. I would like them mixed politically?half Till manias and half antis. "I want to interview them by circular regarding the feeling in their neighborhoods. The result is sure to be interesting and likely to be valuable and I earnestly hope you will help me get it. Very truly, "A. B. Williams, Editor." The answers were generally prompt. No letter was sent to Charleston county because its number of fanners is small or to Sumter because the fierce local contest yet pending there makes such unbiased and deliberate judgment a? was wanted unlikely .No replies were reueiveu imui uantaoi?:ii Anderson or Pickens counties. As fast as the names and addresses asked for were received the following circulars of enquiry were mailed: "1. What county are you in and in what part of it? "2. Is there in your neighborhood any noticeable change of feeling toward Governor Tillman since the campaign of two years ago? "3. Is the change in favor of or against the Governor? "4. What do you gather as being the cause of this change, if there is any? "5. What is the voting strength of your club or precinct? "G. How do you believe, at a guess from what you know, your club or precinct would vote now as between Governor Tillman and another strong man thoroughly identified wan trie rarmers jiovemencr "7. How many men, in your neighborhood, if you can recollect, who were for Tillman against Earle and Bratton, have told you or others they are against Tillman now? "8. How many who were against him are now for him? "Add here other observations as to the drift of politics you may think of interest. "Do you want your name published to this?" One hundred and eighty-six replies from Kvf>ntt*-r>irrhf wpfn rpfcivprf. Th<> following is a careful synopsis of each: Abbeville. R. J. Robinson, south-eastern section, McCormick, anti Tillman? There is a change against Governor Tillman ; cause, "his utter failure to redeem a single pledge and the growing conviction that he was only blowing;' voting strength i)f club 200; one-half would vote for Tillman in the conditions named in question l>; 'quite a number" who were for Tillman in 1890 have declared themselves against him; none who opposed him favor hint. Mr. Robinson says: "I think I voice the desire of Mir people when I say that we want forGovi'riior a sound, conservative Democrat? such a man as Jas. L. Orr." M. B. Clinkscales, northern part, Due West, unclassilied politically? No change; voting strength 350; in reply to question C, "so far as I can judge now they would vote for Tillman; only one man formerly favoring Tillman has declared tumself against and that on account of the iree pass; knows or no former nnti certain to voto for him but have heard some speak favorably of him; "hard times is the topic >f the day anion# the farmers and little attention is*being paid to polities. Among us I'm mers you can't teU much how the vote is [joing until thosilver tongued orators begin to t(;ll their tales and make their promises, such as the free pass, ctc." Capt. John Lyon, southern section, Tillman man? Some little change against Tillman be- < ause of the free pass; voting strength G5; for Tillman under question 0; have heard i none announce a change either way. "If j the News and Courier, Abbeville Press and 1 Banner and other papers continue their i ibuseand misrepresentation of Tillman and the Alliance, this county will vote for him. I am an Alliance man, and know that they; misrepresent tho Alliance so spitefully; be* ieve that my club will vote almost solid tgainst any man they advocate." Unclassified farmer who don't want his lame used, writes from Lowndesville.? h Change against Tillman; cause by "his | inconsistency; doesn't practice what ho i preaches." No more; to say. E. A. Mars, Tillman nam. Western pail? No change; if any in favor of Till man; 'lie has given satisfaction as Governor; voting strength 1<>5; Tillman will receive three-fourths of this against anybody; no hanges; I think B. K. Tillman the right ' man in the right place and can beat any < man in South Carolina in this neighbor- i liood." "J. L. H.," Tillman man, south east secLion, Greenwood? i No change in feeling either way; voting | strength over .300. "Tho feeling, 1 think, is 1 Lo give Tillman another term if lie wishes i ^ ^ r ?-*a???????w??? it. Tillman may have went wrong1 in some 1 cases. "We can not expect perfection in hu- 1 man nature, and if all parties had been try- 1 in# to help Tillman up instead of trying to ] pull him down it might have been better." ] Anti Tillman in north eastern corner? | Change against Tillman caused by "want of confidence, failing to fulfill his promises 1 and the free pass businessvoting strength j 150; club would vote for the other man sug- i gested in question 0; "quite a number" for-1 merly for Tillman have declared against him. "Wo believe he is losing strength here daily, and that any good farmers candidate 1 can defeat him. He is certainly a failure as : a Governor." i T> Ttf CJ..1I: o Tll1m.in -L . U. OUlllVtUl, UltlOOiilUU UO U XUUUuu < man, north eastern partThere is a change, decidedly against Tillman. "When on the stump he declared that there was rottenness, etc., in Democratic party; these charges he failed to prove. His promises to do so much while ho has done so little, at least for the people;" voting strength 87; one-half for Tillman under question 6; a good many who were for him are against him; none who were against him are for him; "Most of us, of this section, would be glad to see the people come together and select a man for Governor who would give satisfaction to all classes, and many of us believe if Orr or Wallace, or men of their brains and conservatism would enter the race they would harmonize everything. As to national politics, Cleveland has many friends. Our people are not goinff wild after an Alliance or silver man." Anti Tillman man at Troy, southern part. Change against the Governor, caused by "failure to cany out pledges;" voting strength 200; "any good man would l>eat Tillman 50 to 75 votes;" twenty-live wno were for him have declared against him; five who were against him are for him; "He 'has not gained any strength with the antis and has lost with the Alliance. This box was very nearly equal last election. As a matter of fact, however, the Alliance has about gone to pieces at this place." Aiken County. Tillman inan in eastern part? A change against the Governor; he has n,ot reformed anything; voting strengtn eo; one-twentieth might vote for Tillman under question 6. L. B. Lott, Tillman man, northern partNo change; "we were all for him and are yet;" voting strength 100; Tillman would | get 95 under question 6; no change; "there was not a man against him and none are yet." "The leading papers of State and counties took such an obstinate stand against the farmers movement and the Farmers Alliance they lost the confidence of the people and hence the election of Tillman Governor and they are pursuing the same track. The Weekly News and Courier done more for Tillman's election than his, Tillman, blowing did. That paper I hope will kill Cleveland." J. P.McNair, anti, in north eastern part? There is a noticeable non-expression; lo cal club 70 strong; has heard no man express himself; "lean note that the feeling which characterized the last campaign has relaxed; it seems to be remarkably indifference, when we consider this is a big political year. However this can soon wear off as things get warmer." Anti in southern section, Silver-ton township Change against the Governor; causes, free pass, failure to sign the tax extension, selling cows to the asylum, buying joggling boards and other things; club 75 strong; Tillman would get one-sixth of the votes under question 6; knows of several who were for him who have declared against I him; not one who was against him is for him. "I am an anti and not inside of the dominant party, but outside there is a general desire to elect some one who will and can restore peace and good feeling, repair 4-Kr* Ai?A/Kf nf nnrl rrivo ua n clean and creditable administration of the people for the people and by the people, and not the rule of a tyrant." Anti in Sleepy Hollow townshipChange against Tillman; caused by free pass, pardoning too many convicts without good cause and other things; voting strength 150; can't answer question 6; recollects none under questions 7 and 8. Citizen classified as Tillman man in southern part? Great change against Tillman; cause, failure to sign the tax extension, not reducing: ta*es, Hot fulfilling his promises; voting strength 225 to 250; vote under question 6 would l>e about equal; about half those who were for Tillman have declared against him; none who were against him are for him. "If we run any one he must be a conservative man that favored the farmpm mnvfimfint. Hovt or Donaldson miirht bring the party together. He can be beaten if we organize at once. He is weakening every day." Citizen classified as for Tillman in southern partThinks there is a change against the Governor; cause, "his failure to take care of the interests and credit of the State, the phosphate trouble," etc.; voting strength or club 100; believes most any good man could beat Tillman there now; several who were for Tillman have declared against him; none , changed the other way. "Politics not much spoken of in this locality. There are other topics that seem to attract the minds of the people at this time; that is to solve the cotton question and what to get at for a liv- , ing." Bnniwoll County. Alfred Aldrich, anti, Barnwell Court House? There is a change against Tillman; cause, "his inability to fullill his promises," the j tax extension and free pass matters; "trying to make the Legislature the scapegoat for his short coinimrs: voting strength 300; under question 6, "it depends largely on , who the other man may be and how the campaign may bo conductedhas kept no account, but many formerly for Tillman have declared against him; has heard of none changed the other way; "Governor Tillman is blamed by the Confederate soldier element of the party for the defeat for < the Senate of General Hampton. It is near- < ly the unanimous belief that ho had done , enough for the State in war and in |>eace to , entitle him to remain in this position as long as he could perform its duties." Anti at Allendale, southern partThere is a decided change against Till- j man: "many of his followers have been dis- i appointed by his promises of reform and j lower taxationvoting strength 100; more ] than probable that Tillman would not be i the choice under question 6; have heard a j tfood many who were for him express them- j selves against him; can't say positively j how many who were against him are for j him; "many of his followers expressed i themselves very feelingly at the defeat of | Hampton and that had they foreseen the i results they would not have voted for him. i Recently his action in the tax matter has | aroused much indignation and disgust. < TT 1 "? u...... .... 4-iwv ir.tl, nud till na'UUIl urtrji iiumun mi; iuui i/r- ? comber, '!)l. lift could not have commanded a corporal's guard." Tillman man, Savannah riverside? Tillman is stronger than two years ago. the change is in his favor; cause, reduction of taxes; voting strength l(i(); a majority would be "for Tillman against anybody;" knows (if no changes either way; "reform movement as strong or stronger than before." Anonymous reply from Barnwell county? Considerable change against Tillman; cause, "bad management in the government;" precinct two-thirds against Tillman under question 0; nine-tenths of those who were for Tillman now against him; none who were against him for him. Ronufort C'onnty. E. B. "Walker, unclassified, classification < evidently not necessary? { Near Beaufort town; feeling there always ugainst Tillman and is yet; "never did have t any faith in his slanders of past State government;" voting strength 150; four-fifths i against Tillman; four or live who were for i him have said they oppose him; "give us t Hampton for Governor and Judge Wallace * for Lieutenant Governor. I consider Till- t man a snake in the grass." ^ H. Q. Adams, unclassified, about the ceil- n tre of the main land? There is a change, in Tillman's favor; ?; caused by "his conservative course in up- j pointing good men to ofllce and better ac- | i|im:iitjiii(.c with tin* mun generally; votinj* strength about forty; no man now in t sijjlit ronld d?*r?vit Tillman; Tillman men < were s.? hopelessly in tho minority that j thoy hardly expressed themselves; the ma- | jority of those who opposed him are for i; him or would not seriously oppose him: t 'this eoiintv is with the other seaboard 1 counties within the limits of the influence j i?f Charleston and the News and Courier. 1 I'his county iu the last campaign was universally <ij)|M)scd to the nomination of Tillman. but his conservative course in the appointment Of the county officers and his activity in enforcing many important but e neglected laws has taken a great'deal of tin* ji >VVp"V"'-. >:V^ oitterness away, and many of his opponents d would acquiesce in Ids nomination, other- si wise the situation remains the same. Till- n man's too ardent friends who expected a w revolution were disappointed, having ex- h pected too much. On the other hand those h who expected him to ruin the State by his reckless course have been agreeably sur- t< prised, hence the confusion. The cards are shuttled but the game is about the same." e Unclassified citizen on north side near p BlulTton? d Thinks there is a change against Tillman, i caused by "his failure to carry out the 're- q form' promised the farmer and the increase v in taxes this past year; voting strength 75; w don't believe Tillman could carry the pre- t cinct; knows of few changes from personal t knowledge but understands Tillman has r lost his hold; never heard of anybody who t opposed Tillman now favoring him; I'think t this, from what I ean see and hear, that t those farmers who belong to the Alliance C see now that it was a mistake to mix busi- J ness with politics; that Tillman is a failure, and that if any first class, liigh toned, honorable, successful farmer can be induced to ii rim for Governor, that he can win, and my c personal opinion is that the quicker he S comes out the better," a Anti Tillman man at Grahamville? 4 Thinks there is a change, very much a against the Governor; voting strength 50; v precinct would prefer the other man ynder I question 6; has no personal knowledge of a men who nave changed either way; "our " people are not taking much interest in poli- r tics and the Alliance feeling is not verv vig- t orous." * c Anti in Sheldon township? e S<;es no change; club 28 strong and would r vote for any strong man, not a sub-treasury man, against Tillman; knows of no changes; "we have never been Alliance c men and were opposed to Tillman and are t Still. f Berkeley Comity. i Tillman man in extreme eastern portion? ' There is a change against Tillman "for ' promising more than he could perform;" ? voting strength of precinct 500; it would go f for a good man against Tillman; "I for one" J was for him and am now against him; ? know of no changes in his favor; "The peo- 1 pie generally were in favor of a change, but at the same time did not like Tillman, but wanted the old regime routed. Consequent- z ly they voted for Tillman." William Henderson, Tillman man, eastern ? part? ? No change; it is in favor of Tillmanr vot- [ ing strength 150; they would prefer Tillman J. to anybody; none who "were for him are . against him; all who were against him are for him: "According to my judgment he J has made as good a Governor as we have J: had or the best since the war." J Tillman man at St. Johns? 1 No change; voting strength about 250; can't tell how precinct would go under ques- t tion C, but suppose for Tillman; no changes f under questions 7 and 8; no observations. : Tillman man on Edisto Island, writes? : Tn thin thA A-rfcrAmft southern riortion of ? Berkeley, the ' feeling" in regard to Governor Tillman has undergone no changeiexcept perhaps, that ,of intensity. His supporters and opponents occupy the same relative position as they did in 1890. In this age the newspapers do the thinking for the people, and unless itff injustice and vindictiveness is very flagrant it is apt to direct and influence the opinions of most men. It, however, overreaches itself at times when a reaction sets in. Such was the case two vears ago, and history will probably repeat itself. Much of the criticism of Governor Tillman has been of a nature so trifling, and often manifestly so unjust and unnecessary, as to produce the contrary effect to what was intended. Such persistent and uncalled for persecution of a chief magistrate by the press of his own party, has no : parallel. His suggestions, recommendations. and, perhaps, mistakes, have been so I>erverted, distorted and magnified by some ] of the leading papers of the State, as to ? cause outside capital to imagine the days of ? the commune are upon us. Verily, the ? newspapers of South Carolina, many of t them, are responsible for the political depression, and consequently, financial distrust, that exist here to-day. Thesepapers 2 will again do much to elect Mr. Tillman Governor of South Carolina. ' g Cheater County. C. R. Sibley, Tillman man, eastern part? a Thinks there is no change; voting strength 80; think it would take a strong ?non Vi^nf Tillman f-.liArO! has nprsnnal knowledge of no changes; "very little said s about politics." s Anti Tillman man, eastern partThere is a very great change against Till- 1 man; "because he fooled his crowd;" vot- h ing strength 200; would go "against Ben" e under question 6; can't say how many who h were for Tillman have declared against 3 him, but very few are for Tillman; has f heard of 110 changes in his favor; "I am not fc able to give you anything definite as to the e drift of politics. There are no third party 5 men from this section?all good Democrats, g I don't think people can be 'humbugged' y again, but am afraid to make predictions." y C. T. Minors, Fort Lawn, Tillman man ?. v No changes; result would be pretty much a as at last election; "I have given you as near as I know a correct answer to your a questions. Do not think any one thorough- a ly identified and in sympathy with the far- n iners movement will oppose Tillman." Anti Tillman man near the Court HouseThere is a change, against Tillman; cause h "disappointment and failure to carry out c promises;" voting strength 600; against a 0 strong man thoroughly identified with the c farmers movement "Tillman would be left;" y "auite a number" who were for Tillman ]< have told the writer or others they are tl against him; one man who was against him t] is for him; "Take very little stock in poli- h tics but a certain class of farmers have not realized the benefits from Tillman's government they expected." c W. 0. Guy, Tillman man, northern part? ft No change since two years ago except the n difference between storm and calm. Voting it strength of precinct 300. Between Tillman u and any other man there would be "practi- w t-ally 110 division:" has heard none who e were for him say they oppose him. Heard o two or more who were against him say he t< lias made a good Governor. Mr. Guys adds tl lis "observations": "It i6 the general im- e pression in this section that the opponents ti L>f Governor Tillman in the contest of 1890 have not given his administration proper p support. That opiwsition was intelligent und intense. It took shape in the form of a o nnwcranAv?Tho State?which has warred v, incessant, open warfare on Governor Till- a man's administration. The News and Cou- 6 ricr has waged a clandestine fight; while ? pretending for a time to support what it p thought good in the administration, its h news items and 'head lines' have been uni- ft foriuly antagonistic. We believe the rea- n ion more was not accomplished by the Leg- f< slature is that the opposition consisted of 01 more than a score of well trained men who r< iad the daily press to come to their aid ev- ni ?ry morning while a majority of the Lejtfsature was composed of honest but untrain- g >d men. Constant dropping wears away the stone. The friends of the Governor t< ivore discomfited by the constant exhibi;ions of his blunders and concealment of as lis virtues. The Governor has made mis- v< ;akes. AH Governor's made them, but they w .vere not exjnwed to the K-lariny li^ht o'f lay by a hostile press while their successes pj vere trumpeted abroad. In this respect vas Tillman's administration different ma- -f jerially from bis Democratic predecessors. ei IVe believe he is patriotic, intelligent and in lonest, but he has been probably too dicta- ,-y ;oiial and rash in the exercise of the func- ni ions of liis high office, but that he has been hj roaded to it by the bitter opponents of his idministration." t> t ciMitliorn ihirt nunears not nr ;o Ih> exactly a Tillman enthusiast? st. Thinks there is a change; those who were th fill man's warmest friends are now at least ni ndilTerent. What change there is is ilecid- th idly against him; causes, "unfilled promises and a clearer knowledge of the man, his ransparent meanness and demagoguery;"' oting strength 220; as between Tillman md a strong man the majority would be . against the great bam boozier." Several, 10 an't tell the exact numlier. wly5 were for 1,1 rillman have expressed themselves against '? ii in; none who opposed him are for him. The opposition is tenfold intensified with sn hose who from the Hint opposed him. All "I lepends. in my judgment, upon the as iromptitude and determination of those tip- r<> tosed to Tillman and Tillmanism in organ- P> zing and pushing the tight and in showing Ju o the world that they do not intend that 1,11 'illinan, Irby and Shell shall sit upon the )cinocracy of men who have always been (\s )emoc*rats." * ti< Clic.sterflelil Coiinly. pfl Tillman man in Steer Pen precinctThere is some change, against the gov- a? rnor; cause, "Tillman has not done as he su iromised;" voting strength about 150; un- c0 9 v - - ' ^ er question 6, "Tillman has made his trontfest run in this precinct." t A good mny?can't tell the exact number?who C'l 'ere for Tillman have declared against \ Sin; none who were against him are for im." J Ian classified as Tillman man at Ches?rlleld? There is a change; it is against the govrnor; cause, "Failure to carry out reforms romised; action-in tax extensk>n; extreme esirc for power." Voting strength about ' 00; not sufficiently informed to answer uestion 6; lias not heard much said in any ray, under question 7; knows of no man rtio opposed Tillman is for him now; "I hink Tillman will get a strong vote from his county if he is a candidate. A large majority of the common people receive the hrusts at Tillman as aimed indirectly at ham nnri nn 11 oof "UfAirAr'ftr# IU.UI uuu nin. cvv u wrttwwi. xi.unu?C4i hey will support the Democratic nominee. )ur people are not talking politics yet'his is an impartial statement." J. A. Gardner, Tillman man, Chesterfield? If there is any change is not aware of it; t there is any it is in favor of the governir; cause, "his earnest efforts to better the itate's affairs, and the bitter and unreason .ble opposition to him; voting strength 00; it would go three for Tillman to one gainst him; doesn't recollect a single one eho was for Tillman now against him; has leard of several who were against him and ;; ,re now for him; doesn't know how many; ' It is a foregone conclusion in my judgnent that Tillman will be re-elected. I hink The News and the other live, clean, lecent papers in the State, can do the farmers more good just now by telling how to aise 5-cent cotton at a profit." W. D. Craig, Chesterfield? There is a change, in favor of Tillman: :ause, "the action of the Legislature ana iivj JJICM ill LINIIl^ IAJ <*11J ^formation;" voting strength 400; would ro two to one for Tillman unless his oppo- < ' lent was of the same cloth; has heard of 'not one" who favored Tillman now opposng him; only a few have changed the oth>r way "as there was'only a few to change;" 'our people are determined to have the re- \ onus that Tillman advocated, notwithstanding what a few lawyers, doctors and wliticians may say or do." Tillman man at Cheraw? Very little change, if any; voting itrength 265; Tillman would carry the club igainst anybody: two, or maybe three, vho were for Tillman have declared tgainst him; none who were opposed to lim are for him.' "The farmers and laborng people have reached the point when hey will not make public office a wet nurse or any man or set of men, but are of opinon at this time that it is not Tillman the pposition is fighting but their organizaion, and will fight to the bitter end for its ) reservation." Anti-Tillman man at Cheraw? "Before receiving this I thought Tillman iad lost some of his strength, but since I lave investigated I find that, to my sincere egret, his former followers are Just as en-. ;husiastic for him as ever, especially the , eaders. For the sake of regaining the State's former governmental reputation I vould be willing to make sacrifices such as some of those made in 1876." W. E. Evans, anti-Tillman man in north :entral partNo change; voting strength 260: under , luestion 6, "if the strong man was brought >utby the same party he might divide vith Tillman, but in my opinion Tillman ;sj vould be the stronger.^ If the regular itraicrhtniits were to take* an active Dart. - hen Tillman would be the stronger." Has A >ersonai knowledge, of no changes. "My \ >wn opinion is based upon observations of >ne of the leaders of the farmers' movenent in this township. He thinks Tillman rill be re-elected?admits his mistakes; ays that others would have made as many. 1 ; [be only objections I have heard' is that he taxes have not been reduced as promisd, but the masses will be controlled by the eaders, who are for Tillman. The leaders ay the Governors heretofore have not een watched, and all mistakes placed beore the people, as has been done during .illman's administration." Tillman man near Ch^raw? o No changes whatever; voting strength 75; believes Tillman would carry the preinct against any mdn; has personal fcnowidsre of no change; "if the press was not o bitter against our governor and the leadrs of the alliance the minority would have , better showing in the coming fight." f Colleton Connty. Names in this county not politically clasifled. Correspondent in upper section aysThere is a very apparent change, against lllman; the causes are "1, the people ave passed from the condition of blinding xciteraent to the exercise of judgment; 2, e has kept no one pledge made the people; ''A , the circumstances attending the tax ex- j ension of payment; 4, his disbursement of J he fund intended for permanent repairs of 1 xecutive mansion, joggling boards, etc.; | , his sale of cows to a department of the , overnment under his control a Dove cneir alueas returned; 5, his tax returns, etc.; oting strength 250; under question 6. the ote would divide with chances largely in > gainst the governor. Under question 7 the tenor of conversation is against him." i number who were for him are declared gainst him. "Not one" who opposed him ow favors him. Correspondent in northern partNo change as he knows of; if anything, l favor of Tillman; voting: strength of lub 85 to 100; it would go to Tillman; only ne he knows of who was for Tillman is delared against hifn; knows of none who / rere against are for; "from what I can i ?arn by enquiring from people that they > tiink Tillman would be about as good as ! tiey can start unless there1 is a chance in iin before the next election." J. D. Ackerman, central partThere is a change, against Tillman; avs3, "has failed as a reformer; no change i the condition of the country. The peole expected much. Voting strength 150; ; would go lor a new man; -uoveruur A Lilian promised more than he could do, but -as believed by a great many of his hearrs not properly educated in the politics of ' ur country. We had many office seekers, I so, who helped agitate the people?made liem believe everything was npe for a V hange. False representation was their . ' heme; the result has proven it." / /, Correspondent at Cottageville, central / art of county? f There is a change against the governor,. ause, "failure to carry out his promises;'.' oting strength 180; believes Tillman- is in minority in the precinct, under question ; a gooa many, cannot say how many, ho were for Tillman have told the corresondent or others they are now against lm; knows of none who opposed who now ivor him; "I think that the farmers movetent, in this region, is dying out, and I ;el confident that the truest Democrats illy will be upon the democratic ticket, ir'spective of his having been a farmers' lovement man or otherwise." Correspondent in upper Colleton, St. eorges? Not miK'h change: what there is is due ) indifference; voting: strength of precinct 10; "another good man will stand - as well 5 Tillman," question 6; only a few who faired the governor now oppose him; uono ho opi?osed him are for him. Correspondent in upper, or northern irt? There is a chancre against Tillman; cause, nilure to reform as promised," and Gov nor Tillman wants too much power; votg strength 259; thinks most would vote rainst the governor; cannot recollect how any were for him are declared against m, now the other way. Correspondent in low'er partThere is a change, against Tillman. "The (ople are disappointed in him." Voting rength of club 100. Thinks a strong man oroughly identified with the farmers' ovement would i>oll a larger vote than e governor. Darlington County. Tillman man in Southwestern partThinks Tillman is as strong as ever; votg strength 300; under question 6; "The tin thoroughly inentinea witn tne moveout has not yet shown himself. Therere II11 man is yet strong." Has no pernal knowledge of changes either way. know of men who do not admire Tillman u num. but they admire the measures he presents. Tillman may have made some (stakes, hut they have not materially inred the country. The people believe his otives are pure. The opposition has light him in the wiong spirit. The massof the people are better posted on poli s than is supposed by some people." \V. A. Dowling, Tillman man, central rt? Sot very much change; somewhat ainst Tillman; cause, "inconsistencies, eh tis accepting free passes ami opposing rtain sections of the Sub-treasury plan;" l'rv- - V-/ .1 ' a: