The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, May 11, 1892, Image 4

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The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. ^-Published every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. Wednesday, May 11, 1892 Bonm Boycottcr. Some two years ago certain politicians Inaugurated the boycbt, when whole towns, certain business tlrms, and decent newspapers with honest convictions were to be starved out of existence If they refused to surrender their principles at the dictates ol ignorant presumption. The leaders of that faction have continued the boycot, and It has so far extended that the Governor himself proclaims himself king of the boycotters. See article from Florence Messenger. The only retaliation so far charged for this most unusual proceeding has been against the railroads In dismissing avowed enemies from their service. Up to this time no retaliation has even been charged against other sufferers from this cause. Two years ago the Farmers Bank was estabIIDUat) ?? A IVKAOIIIO IIOUCVl III auvw ? iliV. At the end of the first year, (or lust January) the Alliance stockholders were greatly In the minority, yet the "outsiders" allowed the old Alliance organization to stand. Not a single change was proposed by any outsider, or other person. Although the directors were scattered all o*er the county, a majority of whom, by the circumstances and their surroundings, could be of little benefit to the bank, and although the direction was composed partly of men not legally eligible, yet for the sake of peace and unity the outsiders allowed the Alliance directors to stand. Although the business mi;n of Abbeville need thousands of dollars, yet the Alliance principle still rules the bank. Fanners have been first served with money, and the business firms come in, so to speak, only for whatever might be left. . It has beeu suggested that the Tlllmanltes intend in the next primary to draw the line tightly agalast every man who declares hi* unwillingness to support the Governor In all his exactions. If this be true, thea what chance will a man bave if he refuses to be led around by the nose? If the anti-Tlllmanites are to be boycotted politically and commercially, will they longer surrender their right to govern their own bank in which they hold the majority of tbe stock ? Why should men continue to hold tbe place of director, simply because some relative of thelr's owns stock ? We venture this prediction. If the antiTiilmanltes are to be uniformly boycotted both in politics and in business, there will remain no longer any necessity for allowing Alllaocemen to direct the business of the Farmer's Bank, a large majority of whose stock is owned by auti-TIllmanltes, and If the war is to be kept up tbe amis will assert their rights next January by a reorganization ol the bank, nearly all of whose capital has been let out to accommodate the very people who are making and keeping up this contention ^ and strife?and while fostering the ill-feeling on the part of the people of the couutry toward the people of the town. Common business principles demand that the stockholders should be In easy call of the president, and for this most excellent reason, the directors should be elected from the town stockholders. Tbere never was any sense or legality In electing men to the directorship who owned not a dollar's worth of stock in their own right, and there never was any reason, except for the sake of policy, in electing men to the direction who lived many miles In the country. Hampered and hedged In by politicians, the wonder to us is, that President Parker has been able to establish the bank at all. But despite It all he has done remarkably well. At the next annual meeting he will probably have a directorship that will be in sympathy with him, when politics will be forever and absolutely eliminated from all semblance of control. m Tbe Right Sort of n Farmer. Mr. W. C. Martin, of Hodges, wus In town one day last week. He seldom wastes a day In running after pblitics, but by constant application to business produces something to put in the pot when it boils, and always makes something to feed to his stock. One of tbe fiercest Tillmanites in this county recently brought out that old chestnut about all the money going to tbe towns. The same old answer was as good as a new one. If a political meeting is held tbe farmers for miles aro.ind will stop their work on the farm.no matter bow busy a time it may be, but town people seldom or never shut up their shops, their offices, or their stores to attend political meetings. A nr?t hoc thlno" T/>urn nonnlfl Hft Tint. Incp one whole day in ten, going to the stores for their provisions. ' Town people must work nearly every day in the year, but thousands of farmers work less than half the year. As a rule those who talk most about a stringency of the curreocy have very little to Bell, and 11 there was 8500 per capita, they would be the possessor of less than their pro rata share. , To increase the currency would be to make the rich richer without giving a cent to the man who had every thing to buy and nothing to sell. As this generation will never tee "foity acres and a mule," It will never see a painted government wagon going round distributing greenbacks to people who have nothing to give in exchange for thecurrency. Of what advantage is an increased currency to the mala thing to do 1b to apply practical methods to our respective pursuits and then push our business with energy, with a due and proper regard for the expenditures. It makes us very tired to hear a man talk ol solving National financial problems before he can give us an example as to how a one-borse farm can be made successful. In the old Bible times the man who used his single talent to advantage was honored, and It was said that he who was faithful in small matters would be entrusted with greater responsibility. But in these days the most signal personal failures in the management ol their own private matters seems to be the chief qualification of ignorant men for solving the most Intricate or delicate questions ol the tariff and national finances. The presumption of the men who can't run a little store or a little farm reaches a climax when they assume to be able to control the practical allalrs of the State and the Nation. I>iMtlnKuittlied Kditor. Editor Hempbill of the News and Courier passed through Abbeville one day last week on his way to Atlanta. He will go tc Cincinnati! and from there to San Francisco to attend the meeting of the National Press Association. S11 ml it.v TraiiiN. The official announcement that Sunday trains will be run over the C. & (J. road has been made in another column. While we sympathize with those who conscientiously oppose the running of Sunday trains, yet it seems that the demands of tintimes and the public interest require it. EXCUESION BATES. By Seaboard Air Line Railroad. From Abbeville to Hot Springs 323.93. tickets to be sold May 16th and 17th, extreme limit June 10th, inclusive. From Abbeville to Chicago 824.25, tickets to be sold Jane 16th to 20th, inclusive, limited to a continuous passage in each direction, final limit July 28th. . ' v '< . ?^y?"<iv;: ^'V - ' ' '"'.V UoorKiA Politician* in Nonth Curo-| linn. The number ol Georgia politicians and Georgia newspapers that seem to be trying to control the politics of South Carolina has been the subject of remark. For Instance, the editor of the Register Is n Georgian who came only a few weeks a?o. The son of the editor of the Register is connected with the Evening Democrut at Greenville. Tim Atinntn Constitution has established an editorial bureau at Columbia. A son of Congressman Tillman and nephew of Governor Tillman 1ms control of it. The Augusta Chronicle always looks after politics in South Carolina. Georgians, liko all other good men, are more than welcome to a home in South Carolina, and South Carolinians never fail to give their Georgia neighbors a warm place In their hearts, but we submit that the Stole of South Carolina does not need the aid of outsiders to manage their own local affairs. In 1876 our banners were inscribed with "Home Rule," as opposed to Northern interference in our domestic or local politics. Our Northern friends have ceased their Interference with lie, but it looks as 11 oui beloved sister Georgia feels called upon to intermeddle with us and our politics to an extent never dreamed of by our Northern neighbors. As far as we Know our pouucimisunu our newspapers are attending to Ihelr own business, and up to this time we believe no newspaper or politician has gone abroad or sent emissaries to other States to meddle with political airairs. And, speaking for the Press and Banner, we would thank Georgians to let us alone. We further think a decent self respect on the part or our people would dictate the policy ot South Carolinians letting Georgia lnterineddlers severely alone. Their Interference In our politics Is not less distasteful than was the intermeddling with our affairs by the Northern politicians in Gentlemen, shinny on your own side of the Savannah* We are able to take care of ourselves. SUNDAY TKAlflS. The Cars to be Rnn Fvery Day Over (he C. ?fc G. We learn that. commencing on next Sanday, schedule will be changed, and the passenger and express trains will be run every day over the C. & G. We have not the schedule, but learn that the passenger trains on the main line will meet at Greenwood, and that we will have but one train a day over the branch between Abbeville and Hodges. This arrangement will give us all the mails over that road at one time, when all the dally papers will be received, giving each an equal chance In the race lor public favor. The running time between Seneca and Columbia Is to be reduced one hour and thirty minutes. The official notice is not clear as to whether Abbeville and Laurens are to have the Sunday trains, but we presume that neither Abbeville nor Laurens will be left out. We can't think that Abbeville's good friend, Capt.. J. A. Dodson, would leave us out. A year or more a^o the company had In contemplation the running of Sunday trains. Hnd with that end In view they called for a lejjal opinion of the "chimney corner law" In reference to the alleged provision In the charter against Sunday trains. The railroad attorney upon careful Investigation could tind nothing to prevent the running of Sunday trains and so reported to the company, bul because of sundry protests from pluus Christian people, and from the fear on the part of the railroad folk that the experiment would be unprofitable, the idea was at that time abandoned. Hut now it seems that the demands of the traveling public have so far Impressed .the railroad authorities as to Induce them to put the Sunday trains ou the road. We do not bnojv whether the recent action of the railroad commission In enforcing the Sunday low In reference to excursion trains tiitu any1111ng 10 uo wun cue auucipuLfu change, but whether It did or did noi, the railroads in this State have many obstacles thrown in their way. With an unfriendly administration in power, with a spirit prevailing in the public mind that the railroads are legitimate subjects lor official robbery ; and with a Legislature composed largely of notably Incompetent and inefficient legislators who have not merit to commend themselves to public favor, but who must gain office or position by appeals to the prejudice of the people; with a railroad commission to pander to the popular breeze which the poor are fanning against tlie wealth of the country, the rail roads are having a pretty hard time in South Carolina. The railroad commission have authority to fix the tariff charges for passenger and freight traffic, while on the other hnutl the State Board of Equalization are clulming aud exercising the rluht to levy exhorbitani taxes. Under all these circumstances the outlook for profitable railroad business in South Carolina is very discouraging indeed. We are unable to account for the present warfare against the progressive Institutions which tend more than auythlng el.-e to place this country In the trout rank of (liecivilized world, if railroads existed iu China or In Mexico, or in the wilds of Africa we could tlnd excuse for It, but such opposition in civilized and Christianized America is beyonii our power ol comprehenson, unless it be baeed In the hearts of our people, as It Is In the hearts of the people In heathen lands?their Ignorance. THE FARMERS' BANK. Many Stockholders I'nlondlntf?They Realize the Jllatiike ol' Horrowintr Money to Bay Stock. Owing to the bard times and the scarcity of money many of the shareholders are either Helling their stock, or depositing it at the Bank as collateral security for needed money. Since the bank has been established, and their purpose has been accomplished, they feel under no lurther obligation to longer keep their money In bank stock when they have to borrow at a rate of Interest that Is blither than the dividends which the bank will declare. The lolly of owning bank stock, while borrowing money may be better illustrated by showing a figure or two : The bank stock heretofore has been worth six per cent, per annum. S1U0 shares at that rate would bring ?6. If the owner desires, he cau borrow $80 on It. If he does so, SS is taken outof it, so that the borrower really gets only 872 Instead ol &SJ. Ue will receive in dividends at the close of the year, 80 on his 8100 of stock. By this arrangement he will be paying 82 more iu advance for the use of 8"2 than lie 1* receiving a* profit on 8100 of bank stock. With these facts before their eyes the holders of shares, who deposit their stock and borrow money on it, can see how they themselves are actually paying much money to keep up an institution from^which they at tlrsi expected to reap some advantage. If a man has a surplus 8100 It is well to put it In bank stock. It is for him a good Investment. But if a man must borrow money at ten percent, discount?or at about eleven per cent, luterest?almost any one can calculate the net loss to be realized by investing money In six per cent, securities. Hank stock to the man who borrows is worth not its face value, while to the mau who has money to lend for the dividend to be declared, it is worth dollar for dollar. Notwithstanding the poor investment for people who have not money to lend It Is a fact that buyers Willi the cash have readily taken all that has been offered at prices runglng from Silo to 8100 per share. A number of shares changed hands last week, the lowest at aboutand the highest ui pur, ami Hill 1 mere is some luriner uemanu for It by persons who huve the money to invest. SIGN YOUR NAME. Don't >VrMe I.etlers, anil Fail to Ahkuiiic Responsibility Tor What You WImIi Published. We again remind our Iriends that we can not publish anonymous communications of any character. If vou desire an article publisliedrsign your name to It. Wedo not print the name unless requested to do so, the requirement being made simply for our private Information, as well as for protection. This Is a universal newspaper rule, and will be strictly adherred to. ANTERVILLE ANTICS. Antervllle. S. C.. May 3.18!I2. The buys of Antervllle have organized their baseball club again. Mr. Koger Williams gut his linger broke the other day cutchiug a ball. Mr. Samuel Seals worshipped at Little Mountain church last Sunday. The farmers of tbls section are busy breaking up their bottom lands. They mean to make corn this year. Mr. William Ellis and Miss Dora Hill were happi'y married last Sunday night by Trial Justice, W. T. Mllford. ?????? ABBEVILLE IN ATLANTA, Walter L. Miller, Eitq., Goes on a Trip to the Gate City. On last Friday afternoon I left Abbeville for Atlanta. I have the habit, whether lortunate or unfortunate I leave for your readers to say, of talcing them into iny confidence. I will give a short account of some things I saw and heard. I found Mr. Henry P. McGee. of Due West, on the cars on his wsy to Atlanta to attend the .Southern Baptist Convention. Mrs. Berry Allen and her pretty little daughter Miss the same place. We found the cars crowded with passengers, and we had our share of heat and dust. We reached the suburbs of the cily promptly and were transferred to the electric cars. The use of electricity for moving cars and lighting houses has not yet cea?ed to be a wonder. The street leadiug out from the city to the Georgia, Carolina and Northern station Is a new one and has on each side of It quite a number of handsomely designed houses. I lound the city thronged with visitorssome of whom were delegates attending the Baptist Convention, and others had availed themselves of the excursion rates to see the city and attend to business. I went round to Trinity Methodist church on Saturday afternoon to see the Convention in session, but the bouse was so hot; and crowded and my seat was so lar back that I did not remain but a little while. Trinity is the largest church In the city, and is a mammoth allitlr. The Convention Impressed me very favorably. It was a line looking body of mei>. There was quite a number of eminent preachers and distinguished laymen among us delegates. One of the delegates was Dr. B. K. lttley, president of Howard College, Ala bantu. He graduated at Due West, and was In the same class with Mr. John R. Blake and Rev. F. Y. Pressley. He Inquired about both of them, ami also about Messrs. George Bradley. W. P. Widemau and others, whom he knew at Due West. On Sunday morning I heard Dr. Stakely preach a tine sermon. He looks psyoung and vigorous as ever. In the afternoon I went to the V. M. C. A. hall and heard some short bui Interesting addresses. The ball whs full of young men, and the exercises were very impressive. Everything was conducted with system and order. They have a splendid building with a tine ball, good reading room and other conveniences. It Is open to visitors every day and night in the weeK. Tlie bouse cost some one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The Association has seven salaried officers who devote their entire time to its work. The exercises are easy and informal. I went round to Dr. Harwthorn's church at night and heard one of the leading lights of the Baptist churcb, Dr. Carroll, of Texas. Dr. Hawthorn in introducing him said be had asked bltn to preach on the subject of repentance. He is an able man and preached u tine sermon, but he has a little of aam Jones In his style. The audience was moved to laughter by a good many things he said. On the contrary Dr. Stakely had none of this mirth provoking disposition in his manner. The exercises of the evening were opened with voluntaries, but my ear was not sufficiently cultivated to appreciate them. The cornet also helped to make the music. The church is very large, and I suppose there were a thousand people uresent that night. The organ is back of thepulpitand elevated aoove It, and the choir is in front of the organ and on the same platform with it. Several of the organs which 1 saw are magnificent Instruments. One can't go to Atlanta without being Impressed with its push and vim. It reminds me more of New York than of any other place. I rode out on its fashionable streets and saw one elegant residence after another wit h beautiful lawns in front of them. saw the capltol. a magnificent building which costa million dollars. If I had the lime and space I would like to speak more particularly of it and of Its hand some paintings ui uiauuguiinicu statesmen. I h?d tlie pleasure of renewing my acquaintance with Dr. H. V. M. Miller ttie "Demouthenese o( the Mountains." He Is a man of great learning and It Is a treat to hear him ta'.k ot Georgia and hei public men. 1 met Judge John I. Hail of tirltfln. He has a law office In Atlanta and the tlrin of Hall it Hammond of . hlch he Is a member?stands high In the city. Judge Hall attended Ersklne before the war and Inquired particularly abouY Drs. Grler, Hemphill, Pressiy, Prof. Lee and other Due West men. He haa a warm place la his heart for Ersklne and Due West. Among the visitors I noticed the following from Abbeville County : W. P. Mctiee, J. 8. McGee, Dr.fJ. A. Robinson, John Calluham, Rev. J. A. Brown, T. L. Haddon.'MIss Jennie Krwln and her sister, jMrs. Dr. Shirlejj of Honea Path, M. P. McGee. I also saw tw? colored men in Atlanta who at one time lived In Abbeville county: Jim Brownlee of Due West and Henry Marshall of Abbeville. I must make one more comment. I saw a s;reat many beautiful women dressed handsomely?no that Is not strong enough?exquisitely dressed. I don't think the editorfof the Press and Manner could staud the array of beanty which he can see in the Gate City. Walter L. Miller. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Tuesday mornlnp we hnd a much needed and refreshing rain, which made Mother Earth greener and brighter, aud all things seemed to rejoice. Cotton Kitil continues to come In, and though the price is low uecesslty compels the Hale or the same. Is it wise to hold cotton? Nine times out of ten it is not, and the farmer that sells his product as soon as it is ready lor the market generally "hits the nail on tbe head." The city fathers had another "matinee" Monday afternoon, and It seemed to be pretty ii-4.li .im/.i.HwI WiniL the net results were we have not learned. Messrs. 'J'. T. Qun-les and Geo. Penny were amoug the number who took In the sights of the Gate City last week. Mr. W. T. liranch returned last Wednesday night from an extended trip through North Georgia, East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. White gave a delightful eaiertainmeut last Friday night tu honor ol Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Cothran and Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Harrison. Quite a large; number of the elite of the town were In attendance, and "all went as merry a? a marriage bell." A delightful evening was spent, and a most elegant repast was partaken of, and 4n the wee small hours the guests wended their several ways homeward, all expressing the same opinion. "That it was simply h perfectly, splendid and delightful occasiou, thanks to the host and hos tes. Mrs. J. K. Mlnterand MissMurchlson spent Sunday with friends atCoronaca. We learn that Mr. Geo. Shllllto and famlly w111 soon move to Clinton. Why don't the band give us some music now, that the stores close at C o'clock. Trade was very good last week. Yesterday was as quiet as If It were an A ugust day. Messrs. Jas. A. Hill and David Kellar have each a new safety byclcle and are good riders. Cheaper than a horse and more convenient. Next Friday night the Junior exhibition will take place at Ersklne College, Due Went. Our city will be represented among the vlsl tors. Picnic next Friday at Morton's mill on Lone Cant. Mrs. \V. A. Lee and Miss Mamie Lee left on Monday for Augusta where they will spend a few days. Mr. T. P. Cothran spent a few days with his parents this week. He left on Tuesday lor Columbia on a short visit. Mr. L. \V. Parker, of Greenville, spent Sunday with his parents In this city. Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, of Georgia, were visiting the fairitlv of their brother Mr. H. D. Reese thir week. Miss Sophia Abney. of Edgefield, is visiting her niece Mrs. W. P. Calhoun. Miss Sarah Colli run, of Millway, is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Jlmmle Colli ran was homo from Columbia last week und spent Sunday with his parents. The dry weather has shortened the strawharry crop. Uev; E. \V. Williams, pastor o f the colored Presbyterian?hurch, leit to-day for Portland, Oregon, to attend a meeting of the General Assembly of his church. Iluntcerine Henri*. Some hearts go hungering through the world, And never rind the love they seek ; Some lips with pride or scorn are curled, To hide the pain they may not speak. The eyes may flush, the lips may smile, The voice In giddiest mirth may thrill, And yet beneath them all the while The hungry heart is pining Mil!. Those know their doom ami vvuiK tbelr way, With level steps and steadfast eyes, N'or strive with late, nor weep nor pray ; Wh lie others, not so sadly wise. Are mocked by phantoms evermore. And lured by seemines of delight, Fair to the eye, but at the core Holding but bittter dust and blight. I see tbem gaze from wistful eyes, I mark thelrslgn on fading cheeks, I hear them breathe in smothered highs, And note the grief that never speaks. For them no might redresses wrong. No eye with pliy Is lmpearled? Oh, misconstrued and suffering long. Oh, hearts thut hunger through the world! For you dors life's dull desert hold No four.tain's shude, no date grove fair, Nor gush of waters clear and cold, But sandy reaches wide and bare, The fool iimy fall, the soul may faint. And weigh to earth the weary frame, Yet still ye make no weak complaint, j And speak uo more of grief or blame. j I Oh, eager eyes which gaze afar! Oh, arms which clasp the empty air ! Not all unmarked your sorrows are, Not all unpltledyoui despair. Smile, patlnnt lips so proudly dumb? When life's frail tent at last Is furled, Your glorious recompense shall come, Oli, hearts that hunger through the world ! LOWNDESVILLE DEMOCBACY A Letter Which Han Been Crowded Out Tor Two Weeks, Bat Which In Still Good. Editor Press and Banner: I have been hoping to hear from Rome of the brethren as to the Dig Democratic rally In this place of the Oth Instant. I have heard In some way that "hope deferred maketh the heart sick." Well, our heart has not been sick very much, if any, because of our hopes not having been realized, and we will proceed, with your permission, to give a short account of said meeting. On the above mentioned day a large crowd of men and boys assembled In our town. It would be impossible in an ordinary communication to tell every thing that was done In detail at that time, even If it was known, therefore this writer can only confine himself to generalities. a t u Krt frtrmop nrAfllrlenf. p_n.11pd the meeting to order, stated the object of the meeting, and laid aside his official robes. It was stated that the first business before the body was the reorganization of the club. Then Mr. J. B. Franks, In behalf of the antis, those who rebelled two years ago, and tried to set up a shop of their own, in other words, formed Club No.!i and were ingiorlously denied admittance to tlie great Democratic brotherhood at Abbeville, stepped forward, and said that he and those in the same boat, were ready to reunite with the club, when the point was raised (perhaps because our spokesman neither showed nor expressed any contrition) that no new members would be received till after reorganization. Tills provoked considerable discussion --J - nr?n wmcn was aeciaeu iu mc ur6au><;. ???.., well! that was a stunner, a new wrinkle In Democratic polity, or It was merely a local ruling. Did any one ever before hear of such a thing ? Ha? the great Democratic party become co strong in this State, and particularly in tne Lownuesvllle township, that recruits to its ranks are not allowed, except at the good pleasure of those armed with a little brief authority. In the days gone by this scribe was allowed admission to a club meeting, and he professes a slight knowledge of Democratic asage, if he is Ignorant of Democratic law, and never before was It made a debatable question, as to when new members were enrolled, but all applicants were allowed membership whenever called for. It was well known that there were but few, comparatively, of the autls present, and yet the "great majority" seemed to be afraid toallow the handful to participate in the reorganization. If not afraid why have they become such great sticklers, for the letter of the law. Such action will entirely "* ' ?1 * u tU~ frtw hrtth olnirl ncr uo away wnu iuu uouconitj, iu> uv?u and the mourners bench, on the first of May. The times mast be wonderfully changedwhen as good Democrats, as the sun ever shone upon, are denied admittance into a a club, till such time as it sees (It to elect. Many of those Democrats have done more to make the Democratic party In this township a success sine? the war, Mum nlncty-nlnehundreds of those who so vociferously voted for their exclusion. Why were they kepL out? Simply because they were antl-TIIlmanltes? nothing more nor less. Home of the reformers, over the left, assert that the opposition of the antls arise- because of their having been thrust out (of office), and want to get back and want it bad, but If the lengths to which some of the would-be leaders In this section are going does not Indicate that tliey are longing to get Into sometning, then we fall to correctly read the signs of ibe times. . What's the matter, anyhow ? It used to be that Democratic meetings were held In the broad light of day. Public notices were posted at cross roads and published In the newspapers, so that all might be informed of thorn. Now there seems to be either a thoroughly equipped underground telegraphic system, or a perfect overground cablllKtic means of communication, which brings together the Initiated, after night. Not even during the Radical regime, when we were fighting the most unscrupulous foe that any people upon earth ever had to combat, did the proud old Democratic party think it essential to hold its meeting in country school houses after dark as Is being done at some places. One lesson learned in '70,1. e. to be eood CouuLers, which for the p??t few ye*rs has been discontinued, Is agaiu being practice'! at some places. Some of the brethren vote at home and then help out a neighbor. Come, hoys, tote fair: don't take all under holt all the time. Give us an open field and a fair chance, and If you whip us will bear it, if we can't grin, and try, try, again. This communication was begun with the reorganization of the club, so it will end. According to the best of this writer's knowledge and belief an organization was effected, the unregenerate admitted, and delegates elected to the May convention. The anils w^re in the minority and were not able, under the circumstances, to send one delegate. The election purged of Its Irregularities, tc use an exceedingly mild term, would make a very different showing. The Tlllnmnltes are In thel majority around here perhaps, but not so overwhelmingly bo, as Is reported, not by a Jug full. Autl. A LIVE LETTER FROM CORONACA. Farm Xote*?Splen<li<l Protpctto for Nmall Grain ? Political Polnli? What'M the Clootl of Tlllmnn Any way T Coronaca, S. C. This Is the centre ot what is generally considered the finest, most enlightened, healthiest and most productive section of the country?at learn we think so, Mr. Editor. Most of our farmers make their farms seifsustalnlng and are consequently a well-to-do Small grain, in these part*, gives better promise of an ubundant harvest than in any year since 1882. --- > uur wueuv auu uaw mw uuvavvi/imvuuii/ fine. We have a flourishing school In operation here that has beau most successfully conducted for the pasl six months by Miss Alice Rice, and some of us regret exceedingly that by some arrangement at the commencement of Miss Rice's term, the school is to close the last of this month. Rumor has it that Miss Rice hob a mnps lmoortiiut engagement to be tilled, and thai one of our best and handsomest young men Is betler informed about it tban any one else. Mr. David Aiken sold his beautiful liltte farm this past winter, to Mr. D. K Joyce of this place. Mr. Aiken and family moved down here and are occupying the house formerly occupied by Mr. Joyce. The new and handsome dwelling recently erected by Messrs. J. S. and W. W. Klugb, Is occupied b> Mr. A. M. Aiken and family. Mr. Frank Pouche, son of J. D. Fouehe, Is at home from Wofford College taking a lew practical lessons on the farir . We can boast of more anti-Tlllman farmers, Mr. Editor, than most any other community In the county. My observation has been, however, that in any community of well-to-do, intelligent farmers -larmers that are prosperous and attend strictly totneirowu uu?inn??juu win iuyuriably find that the majority of ihem are "antln." They don't have time to go whining around and imagining that they are beItiK wronged by the government or some one else, and hcnco are not ready to be led astrry uy designing ofHce seekers who never lose an opportunity to appeal to the prejudice of the 'untutored" us some editors speak of those who are blindly following Tillman. By the way, Mr. Editor, is it not passing strange that so many of our honost, hard working, good meaning farmers should allow themselves to be fooled lnto'tlilnklng that il they refuse to further support Tillman that they will be going back on the farmers? that the only way to help the farmers is to stick to Tillman In sptte ot all he may do or leave undone ? Do they never thiDk to ask themselves. the qiifstlou?have I been benefitted any by his administration? or do I enjoy a privilege now that 1 did not enjoy before Tlilmau was ever heard of? Has he. or Is he likely to do anything that will benefit any body but himself and his coollice holders? .Should these questions be answered in the negative, and I verily bulleve that nine tenths of the honest, intelligent, non-ofllce holding people?farmers and all?will be hound to answer them In the negative? wiiutii it not be well for each one to interro pile himself 11 little further and nee If they won't l>c forced to the conclusion thai Till nnn Is not the inau they thought he was, and tlmt he In it dangerous man to entrust I he admin Istrutioii of the affairs of our Suite with ? I was onccaTillmanite, Mr. Editor, but long before he was elected Governor I became thoroughly convince that/he was not sincere In his charges or promises?that he was not working to benefit the farmers or any one else but. H. K. Tillman and a lew others that he had to rely upon lor support to get himself Into office. More anon. IS IT STRANGE? - Tlmt the Walter* nt WeddingM are AlniifM I'liiimrried I'erMOiiN. Does any one know why the waiters are always chosen from among the unmarried friends of the happy couple ? If marriage Is good?and wc believe it Is? why snoulu wedlock disqualify those who have gone before, from acting as our best friends in the chief event of our life? Why sbou d iiol the waiters be (hosen equally l'roin among the married and the unmarried ?the one to speed the parting comrade, the other to welcome the coming friend? If a man's slugle friends may carry him totheali... luhom iik inin ii? bound bv fetters, why should not those who have already paused the ordeal, be there to greet and to receive the newly wedded pair on the threshold of married life? Over 100pieces of embroidery from 2}^ cents up to the finest goods. W. K. Bell. NEW COLLEGE. The People That Go In and Oat of the CImsIc City. I Tliifl West. S. C.. May 2.1S92. The new College building 18 moving along nicely these dayH. They are laying the pressed brick, and they will make a very pretty front indeed. The sand stone for the buiding is being hauled from Donalds. The two pieces for the entrances are quite large, weighing 45u0lbs., each. The brick work of the Kenedy House is finished, and the scaffolding has been taken down. The roof and Inside will be completed as fast as possible. It will be a neat building when completed. The second Demorest Medal Contest came oft Tuesday night. The exercises were very similar to the other, a full account of wbicb we gave your readers. We thought it an improvement on the first. The meeting was held in the Phllomathean Hall. The medal was wou by Mr. B. VV. Boyd of Mt. Carmel. The medal was delivered by Rev. Lathan, D. D. The music was furnished by Dr. Edwards and his select choir. The hall was Allied to its utmost capacity. Dr. J. P. Kennedy attended the marriage of Dr. Harrison and MlssTustln. Miss Laura Giler left for Chester Wednesday via Abbeville. She goes to visit her sister. Mrs. J. S. Moftat. Dr. Bell has gone to Baltimore to see his son, W. C. Bell, who is attending Johns Hopkins University, who is quite sick. , Mr. J. F. Denson baa returned to Washington. Dr. K H. Edwards left for North Carolina on Thursday. He went to Abbeville and took theG.C. AN. Dr. Grler, left ror Atlanta on iriday. to attend the Scotch-Irish Congress in that City. He will return to-day. Mr. \V. C. Ewart preached at Wellford, S, C., on .Sabbath. Mr. Kirk land, one of the contractors of the college, was called home by the sickness ol one of his children. He went to Oreenwood to lake the train for Augusta. Prof. J. I. McCalne left for Princeton. N. J., on Friday. He goes In order to stand an examination in Englsh Literature. Mr. J. B. Bonner, of Pelzer, paid his friends and relatives a flying visit last week. Miss Mamie Hood is home from her school. She has been teaching at Pendleton. Rev. O. Y. Bonner preached at Keowee on Sabbath evening. iuc nui cctn ui uui iibuc w/wu ncio yi cm/ full Saturday evening, and It looked as If a good deal or trading was being done. Mr. Patilck Henry is the night watchman at the college building. Communion services were held at Green* vllle church on Sabbath. Rev. W. F. Pearson was assisted by Dr. Baity of the Theological Seminary of Columbia. A number from here attended on Sabbath. Dr. Baity who has been assiting Rev. W. F. Pearson preached in the A. K. Presbyterian church on Sabbath night. Communion services will be held in the A. R. Presbyterian Church this week. The exercises will commence Friday evening. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed on Sabbath. Rev. T. W. Sloan of Troy, S. C., will assist the pastor. R. LOWNDESVILLE ITEMS. The People in and Around the City? The Crop*?Broken Hetuis?Silver Coins Fine Horses ? Missing Bridges. Lowndesvllle. S. C., May 7, 1S92. Mr. and Mrs. Barilett Hall and their daughter Miss Sallle Hall of Anderson came down Saturday on a visit to the family of tbe sonin-law of tbe two first mentioned, Mr. J. W, Harden. Communion services were held In Smyrna church on last Sunday. Rev. R. P. Franks preached an appropriaie sermon ior me occasion. Sunday evening in Smyrna church there was organized a juvenile missionary society. Master Kobert Mosely, president, MIks Ethel Speer, vice president, Muster Governor Sp*er, secretary, Ml?s Nellie Mosely, treasurer, Mls? Johnnie apeer, lady manager. Our town and yectlou was well represented at Abbeville Monday. The pro's had a tlret class Jubilee. Mr. J. ij. Snipes representing the music house of C. A. Heed of Anderson, was in town several days last week. Miss Lena Brownless ol Penny's Creek visited our towc Tusday. Mrs. J. T. Barnes took a trip to Augusta Tuesday, where she will remain for several days. Mr. Thos. Selgler, living a few miles above here in Anderson couuty, had his head split open by an axe in the hands of Jim Haley, colored, without any known cause. Jim hurriedly took leg ball. The above Is the statement mnde by some parties who were lu our town Friday on the hunt for the murderer. Mr. J. G. Huckabee, Mrs. J. W. Huckabee and Miss LIIIle Huckabee went to Greenwood Thursday to visit friends in that thriving town. Mrs. Wm. Brow d lee, Mrs. Florence Hoi cumuanu ansa iiiiicu oruwuicc, ui nuucisuu county havejusi ended a week's visit to tbe of Mrs. John Baker. Our Presbyterian frleods have provided Providence cburcb with a handsome and tine toned organ. Mrs. J. 0. Edwards and children returned to their Abbeville home to-day ft om a ten day's visit to the family of ber brother-inlaw, Mr. J. H. Buskin. Mrs. Fannie Huckabee has a position in tbe store of Messrs. Sherrard & Leltoy. Children's day will be observed in Smyrna church next Sunday, May 15th. It is proposed to make It an interesting occasion, and it should be, as the material out of which men and women are made should have a showing. Mr. S. J. Buskin now ha* three silver coins, two ten cent pieces and a five cent piece tied together with a string, which were given tc bfm by his grand father, Capt. J. H. Buskin, und wbicb he used to wear around his neck when you could not determine his sex by tbe clothes that be wore. Messrs. Allen & Cooley a short time back bought a fine horse from Capt. J. E. Brownlee. At this writing it is beginning to be pretty dry. Small grain, of which much more than usual was sown in this section durlug the past three months, would be greatly benefitted by a good rain. Much or the corn and cotton planted before our last big rain had to I be nlanted over, so that a great deal of tbe planted corn and cotton needs rain to bring 11 up. Eveu gardens, I hose great helps a little later on, will fall to till expectations If rain does not come In the near future. Vf lthout a ball storm, or something as bad, It can be safely said that we will have an abundant fruit crop. The fruit upon our trees will have to be thinned, or It will be inferior. Several days of this week were intensely hot, almost as much so as the proverbial "25th day of August." Our friends In the Price's Mill section on Rockey River, aregrumbllng a good deal, and they have a right to complain. Last Fall several epaus of the bridge which crossed the river at that place were washed away. There have been at least two lettlngs of the rebuilding of said brldgp. and yet to date even a beginning to rebuild, is seemingly as far olT as it was months ago. Troupe. ANTIS BOYCOTTED. Governor Tillman Thlukw It in nil Ki|[lit to Boycott HIn Political Op* l?oneiittt ? It lit Very Xauichfy In the Railrotuls to <lo the Smne ThiuR. Florence Messenger. Here Is n sample of Governor Tillman's dignity. A young gentleman from Darlington, whoattentied the convention of the Young Mens Christian Association at Spartanburg last week, stopped over In Columbia on his return home. While In the city he chanced to meet will) Governor Tillman, who took occasion to Interview him on the status of politics in Darllugton county. In answer to a question from the Governor .... ... i...... ..... n,.,u utiutd tlm vnutn' man said that the town wax anti-Tlliman without doubt, while there was no certauty that the county as a whole would go in his favor. "Well,".said Tillman, "they may beat me over there, but they couldn't do It If I had a leader over there who was worth a d?n. Spartanburg and Darlington are the only counties of which I have any doubt, and If I lmd leaders there who had any management about them I would appreheud uo danger." Continuing, Tillman Bald: "I knew that young man Sauders over In Darlington (meaning Trial Justice Sanders) worked against me In the last campaign; but I reappointed him in the hope of healing the breach. I llnd, however, that my action failed of the desired effect and be Is still lighting in e. Now, X would see Sanders and the whole town of Darllngto > in h?II before I would give that place another appointment of any sort. Hereafter my appointments will be given to my supporters, who alone shall enjoy the patronage of my office." This Is no fancy story made up for political effect. Theyoung gentleman referred to is no politician. lie is very conservative in Ills nautical views: besides, he is a young man of character and Christian proclivities. And the story is given about as he related it in a conversation, in which lie spoke very kindly of the governor for the hospitable manner in which the latter treated him while In Columbia. But the young Darllngtorilan said he was thunder struck when the governor began to talk about politics and rip out those red hot oaths. By the way, Mr. Tillman's allusion to his leaders In Darlington was a poor compliment to the Hon. (?) Ilenry Clay Burn and other coat tail swingers over In that county. Try the "whip handle" clgnr. The best. At Lawsou's. J GREENWOOD'S GATHERINGS. Assignment of it Mercantile FirmCompliment to I. H. McCaIIh? Many Other Items of Interest. Greenwood, S. C.f May 9,1S92. Little Joel Bailey has the thanks or our household for a nice salver of choice roses, the aromatlcsof which are second only to our efteem lor this noble, kind hearted and manly little hoy of eleht summers. Messrs. F. F. Dunbar & Co., assigned to <japu !. 1. rurRB ohlui lluf cicihuk. INCH liabilities are said to be about $16,000, assets about $27,000. Including their landed estates, all of which they assigned. The cause or their failure whs their Inability to borrow money on what Is bald to be |{ilt-edged collateral. The proposed change of schedule on theR. <t D. R. R. will not be very acceptable to our people. The up tralu will arrive a few minutes later, tbe down train about two and a half hours later.. There was a large congregation at tbe Presbyterian church Sunday. In the courseof his sermon ou "A Christ-like Spirit," Mr. Matthews gave those or us who 8nmetifr.es speak evil, and cherish malice towurd our neighbors, some pretty hard rubs. Despite the retarding influence of the present adrnlnlstiatlon to material development, the population of Donalds Is still on tbe Increase. The latest arrival Is a little Miss Caldwell, who claims parental guardianship of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell. Mrs. Huckabee and children, of Lowndesvllle, are visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M. Moseley. * Preparatory to their exhibition tbe Juniors are making tbe welkin and the woods around Due West ring with their reverberating oratory In their nocturnal rehearsals. It would seem a slow process of development to a Demosthenese to have no other audience as critIis than a forest of burly oaktf and knotty pines. ' The printer got me Into another fix last week. One of our marriageable young men wus uu Uic v*ai jjt&iu nucu i iciuiucu uviuo. Further than. this I cannot Bay Just now, It being one of those cases wbere an apology Is worse than the oflence. Our delegates to Abbeville were highly pleased with Mr. I. H. McCalla's magnanimity. But for him they would have fared roughly. Governor Tillman says he appointed a former opponent?Mr. Bandera?hs a trial Justice with the hope of winning him over. This lr effrontery In the extreme. He find* to bis aversion that anils are not so easily bought, hence he says bis favors hereaftei will be bestowed on blB friends. To this no antl will object?his "favors" being of an Insignificant nature. This is not a propitious year for our ablest men to tun for office, but It is very desirable and essentially necessary that such should be elected. To thin end, and of my own volition, 1 suggest the following legislative delegation: W. C. McGowan, I. H. McCalia, R.J. Robinson. Dr. P. H. Adams and C. A. C. Waller. All are able and conservative Farmers Movement men and staunch Democrats. A majority of them are farmers,?two are for, two against Tillman, and one Is on the fence. Who, then, of either faction, can object to them ? Mrs. W. H. Bailey Is still quite sick. Presiding Elder Campbell preached one of his Hblestand most eloquent sermons Sunday night from tbe text, What shall It profit a man to gain tbe whole world and lose bu own soul." Mr. and Mm. J. J. Fretwetl, of McCormlck, ' have been vlsltlns; Col. J. P. Mlckler. Nothing further can be learned of tbe mysterious woman, Lizzie Weaver. Mr. W. R. Bailey's drug store is a model of neatness. Work has been commenced on Rev. J. L. Vbks's new residence. Mr. Ned Peon spent Sunday in town. Messrs. L. and Arthur Sheppard received a telegram Sunday announcing tbe death of their father. Mr. Walter Cameron has moved into one of . Mrs. McNeill's cottages. Dr. T. J. Cryines nays there are only two places in the world he would live?Greenwood or New York. We understand hit attachment for Greenwood and can surmise that for New York. i Tbare was no preaching In tbe Baptist church Sunday. Prof. Herndon has taken charge of tbe band , and is now learning tbe boyH how to toot. Born?To Mrs. G. A. Barksdale, a daughter. Rev. John McLees and bride, who have been making a tour of the continent, are expected home in a few weeks. Mayor SI in mons speaks of en forci ng the vagrant law. If he does It will be equivalent to one hundred bales of cotton. In reply to the statement going tbe rounds of the press that tbe South Carolina delegai Hon to the St. Lonls Industrial Conference of Alllancemen participated in the subsequent , Third Party conference, Mr. A C. Latimer writes an exnlanatlon which doesn't exnlain. > He says, "We (the delegation) did not Join or participate In the Third Party, but stated whenever we talked on thin subject, tbat we have no need oI a third party In South Caro! Una. that the people have, control of this I State, and can accomplish what they want ; through the Democratic party." He goes on to say be has always been a Democrat and al. way* voted that ticket, but stood squarely on the Ocala platform. When we remember * that this and the third party platform are almost identical, we infer tbat Mr. Latimer 1 mean" by "the ptople have control of this . Stat , the Alllancemen or Tillman faction, and ;u the event the Conservative faction Is victorious In September, then there will be i "need of a third party in South Carolina." . This, too, Is the anomalous position of a great many leading Tlllmanites, and it lstheveri lent subterfuge to chide us as bolters. Born May 9,1892, to Mrs. W.8. Montgomery, l a son. His papa came over on Aral train. Mrs. Hoage and her daughter, Mrs. Nickois, I of Brooklyn, are visiting Mrs. C. M. Calhoun, i their sister and aunt. i Born in Oaltuey City to Mrs. S. P. Brltton, a boy. , The ladles of the Baptist church will give a l "fete chainpetre" on Dr. Maxwell's lawn on i the evening of May 17th, for the benefit of the , orphanage. The rrenchy name need not : frighten any one. It simply means Bweet i milk and strawberries, cake and Ice cream In abundance, and a Jolly good time lor all. S.? Brier Scratches. Brier wood. S. C.. May 10.1890. The weather last week was exceedingly hot 1 and dry. A nice rnln woulu be of much ben' etlt to the young crops. Hlrth?On the 10th ultimo, to Mrs. \V. B. Wilkinson, ason. ! Miss Moselle Taggart, of Greenwood, was the guest of the Misses Anderson a few days 1 last week. 8he has raanv warm friends In Brlerwood who are alway^ glad to welcome her there. Mrs. E. H. Gray left here last week for Elberton, which Ik now her present home. A small but very entertaining crowd gather' ed on Hard Labor at the new bridge on Saturday, the last day ot April, and enjoyed a fishing and pic nlo. Several of the crowd remained In the neighborhood aud had a big serenade at night. There will be a Sunday School pic nlc at Mt. Morlah the second Saturday Instant. Severn! addresses will be delivered and a good time expected In eeneral. The publlo are invited. 1 Mrs. Win. Devllu has been visiting her sister, Mrs. N. Anderson. Mr. W. 1). Melton, of the R. <fc D. R. R, was accidentally thrown from his car last Sunday week nnd received some painful brulsesuoout Hip ankles. The ladles of Brlerwood, who are members of Mt. Morlah church, have been very busy in piecing and quilting a quilt for the Connie Maxwell Orphanage. A crowd of fishermen passed through our town last Thursday on their way to the creek. Some of the parly say they were not very successful, but. guess they enjoyed the turkey dinner given hy Mrs, T. J. Davis. Uav. Joe Anderson visited some of his members In this section last week. Some of our larmcrs have begun chopping their cotlou. ' X. Til9 Real C'nmpitieii Not Yet Begun. Columbia Record. The Abbeville Press and Banner commends the fair manner In which Its county convention was conducted on Monday the 2nd. We ore very glad to hear ol It. This should be the prevailing spirit In all the deliberations among Democrat* regardless of differences as to who our final candidate shall be. We fear, however, that our coniemporary Is growing weak uuder a misapprehension. Judging from the following observation In Its Issue of the 4th. "The indications are that In the Slate of South Carolina Tillman Isasstrong with his followers to-day as he was in 1890. The slight opposition which we have been able to present seems to have hud no other perceptible effect than to solidify his followers." The Press and Banner Is evidently discouraged by tne work of the Monday conventions throughout the Slate, when really the personal of these conventions was determined by the reorganization in April and was therefore no new development. .Many of the Ylllmnn deleiraieH to the State convention were elected by very small majorities, but a small majority can ol course elect a unanimous delegation, making a small ad vantage appear a large one. Again our friend must remember that the campaign Is not yet begun and thai the August primary is altogether a different piece of machinery to the recent connty convention. There has been no Issue yet to brln* the conservative vote to the polls. It will come. Colored School. The first commencement of Poplar Grove Davldlc Migu acuoui win oe ueiu ,iuurtsuuy, ! May 19th. l?yJ. j Annual sermon by Rev. I. H. White, of Due West, S. C. Annual address by Prof. A. J. Jamison, A. B., LL. B., of Allen University. The exeiclses will commence at 11 a. m. j First, the annual address by Prof. A. J. ' Jamison, A. B., LL. B. At night the Grand Closing Concert and Shepherd's Drill. | The friends every where are luvlted to attend the exercises. ( D. T. McDauiel, President , % : - . '.*/* i' ANNOUNCEMENT. I For Conntjr Commissioner-. I am now before the people of Abbeville County ax a candidate for the office of County Commissioner Hubject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries, and I solicit the Hipport of tbe Democratic party. SAMUEL P. EPPS. ;v?Sj For Coroner. I hereby announce myself as a candidate tor the office of Coroner or Abbeville coodty, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primary. J. FOSTER HAMMOND. ' Broke His Contract. > JOHN BYRD, colored. Is under contract with rae for thl* year. He left my eraploy on the third of May, and all persons are forbidden to employ blm. The law will be enforced against any one who may harbor or employ him. W. H. BENT LEY. Hard Labor, May 5,1892, tf FOR SALE. A YOUNG HORSE, of medium fire. Can be bad on easy terms, or will Axobaoge for bank stock, paying difference In cash. Apply to Press and Banner office for further particulars. May 9.1892. tf. Sheriffs Sale. Francis Arnold against Mary S. Glllam.? Executions. By virtue of sundry executions to ine directed, In the above stated case, I will sell to the hUhest bidder, at nubile auo-' tlon. within the lesal hours of sale at Abbe viueijouri Mouse, ts.u.. on uuhuax. toe 6tn day of JUNE, A. D. 1894, all the right, title and interest of Mary 8. Ulllam, In tbe follow ing described property, to wit: One lot In the town of Greenwood, In Abbeville county. South Carolina, with building* thereon, contain I nx FOURTEEN (14) ACRE8, more or less, bounded by Main street, lot of Peter MeKelier, deceased, Hackett lands and others. Levied on and to be Mold as tbe property of . ' .v Mary a 01 Ham to satisfy the aforesaid Executions and costs. TERMS-Cash. W. D. MANN, Sheriff Abbeville County. May 11,1892,4t Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, COUBT OF COX HON PLEAS. McCllntock, Reynolds & Co., Petitioners, against N. E. Oxlner, and hit wife, A.C. . Latimer, Defendants.?Petition to enforce Monhnnl/t'a T.Ion By virtue of an oedee of sale made In the above stated case, I will offer for Bale at public outcry at Abbeville C. IL, 3. C., on SALEDAY IN JUNE. 1892, within the legal hours or sale, the following described property, situate In said State and County. to wli: All that tract or parcel of land, known as "one bouse and lot la said County and State, said lot containing ' ' ' ~ .J One and One-Half (11-2) Acres, more or leu, and bounded on tbe West by the Columbia and Greenville Railroad, and on all other sides by the lands of R. P. Pin-' son." % m TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser to . > pay lor papers. J. C. KLUGH. - ' \ Master. May 10.1892,4t STATEMENT j| ?Showing the condition or tlie? Bank of Lowndesyllle, at the close or business HAT 2, 1893. ' - t'rRESOURCES. Loans and Discount* S43jG00 84Bank building ; 1,248 09 Furniture and fixtures... 444 10 i Expenses and salaries paid-...;... ~S48 4ft Interest. ? 87 84 ; Cash ~~ 908 Off > ?#,480tt< 3 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock ~ Jlfl.920 00 Surplus fund - 1,600 00 " ,v Undivided profit* 7M 23 Due other Banks 807 12 Deposits 2^00 80' Rediscounts - 21,068 78 $40,480 91 State of South Cabouwa, Abbeville County. /.??!!? annaflM/^ KflfrtM ma J H Wlinlri. fcinvunilj nvpvaivu v?iv>vH<viW>?f* ; President of above named Bank, wbo being sworn nays the above statement is correct to the best of bis knowledge and belief. J. B. Franks, Pre*. Sworn to and subscribed before me tbfa 3rd day ol May, M02. J. B. LER0Y.rL.8J Not. Pub. S. C. Correct? Attest: * . E. K. HOItTON. 5 J. 0. CHAMBERS. Directors. FOUND AT LAST. 1 WHERE you <kn get your name and address cut on silver plate suitable for umbrellas, parasols and walking canea. H Beautiful designs especially for members of lodges and societies, Mich us Knight* of La- fl bor, Red Men, KnUhU of Pythias, Free Ma- B sons, Odd Fellow*, Knlehi ? of Honor. United V Workmen, Legion of Honor, Catholic B., etc. Jl Tbey make beauUfal charms on watch M chains, anil every railroad man, farmer, car penler, shoemaker, clerk, merchant and all. shoulil buvp oDeoriuoreon keys and watch chains. Every lady should have one or more M on her keys. -J Every young man should make a present to m his girl a key tag or parasol plate. They needM^ It and will appreciate It. They will last wm lifetime and only coat the little pitiful sut? of 25 cents. W If order sent by mall, pleafce write plalnMv so that no mistakes may occur. Never faljpto mention your name and addiess. I make it convenient lo All all orders same da#received, and If not found satisfactorily lr will make It so or return your money. I wall be found at my office nearly every hoar Im the day. Thank lug you for past orders^I remuin Respectfully. ' ? W. M. Bosemfan, P. O. Box #7. Abbe villa, 8. C. The State of South Carolina, COTNTY OF ABBEVILLE. In the matter of the alignment <pt F. F. Dunbar <& Co., aud F. F. Dunbar Individually. BE TO GUIS. BY VIIITUE OF A DEED OF ASSUQNmebt executed to the nndemgned on the 7th Day of MAT, 1892, by F. F. Dunbar A Co., and F. F. Dcnbar Indlvldually. Notice U hereby given to all Credliont of the said F. F. Dunbar & Con and F. F. Dunbar Individually, to meet with ondernlsned at Bank of Greeuwood In the towo of Greenwood, S. C., On Friday, the 20th Day MAY, 1892, at 12 O'olock M., For the purpose of appointing tbelr Agent or Agents to act with the undersigned. JNO. T. PARKS, Assignee. Muy 9th, 1892. Mk. Joskph D. Nanck, of Due West, Is one of the thrifty farmers of Abbeville County, and commences life under the best circumstances. He married one of the best of 8outh Caiolina's fair daugiers last year, and they uow rejoice In the life of a pretty daughter. ' White goods In all the new weaves, check muslins at 5 cents. Plaid batiste at 6^ cents. W. E. Bell. Calicoes at 5 cents yard. W. E.BeIl. Corded Cumberland suitings for ladies and children's dresses. W. E. Bell. Send to Greenwood machine shop for 1882 catalogue of Russell engines, threshers and sawmills. Free to any address.