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8^? Hrhe Press and Banner. H BY HUGH WILSON. Bsjal Wednesday, June 8, 1892 I.:?!!?>>v to Lccturc Friday \iglil. I! Ilev. J. J. LafTerty. I>. I)., editor of theRlehImond Advocate, who lias a well deserved Datura! reputation as a platform speaker, and Ins "the wittiest man id the South'' will leeIture at Abbeville Friday night at S:39 o'clock Ip. in. I Dr. Laflety never fnlis lo captivate his nuIdienee. and in most places where he ha* [spoken standing room lias been id demand Ion his second visit. Those who have heard [him are sure to hear Mm again, and those Iwho have never heard hini miss a rl?-h treat hind sorry for It all their days. I Price of tickets: Adults-So cents. Children 125 cents. Music will l>e furnished hy Abbeville Silver Cornet Hand at the close of the lecture. The [ladles of the Woman's Missionary Society will serve cream and cake. ? ? The Mnctj-Six High School. The commencement exercises in the Ninety-SIx High School will be held next Tlinrs day evening at s:!0 o'clock, and on Friduy the 10th Instant there will be a pie nic in the town grove, to which all are cordially invited to come and brine their baskets with them. Prof. Cork has been very successful, and has given Ninety-Six such a good school lhat our sister town is to be congratulated on her good luck. Ninety-Six has always had a good school, and t he closing exercises have ul ways I been a season of pleasure. Rnte<) Democratic National Convention, Chicago, III., June 21*1. 1SJ)2. For above occasion the Richmond and Panvillo Railroad will sell tickets from all tir>t and second grade Coupon ticket office* to Chicago. III., and return, at one lowest first class fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale June Itith to 20th inclusive, limited returning July 28th 1?02. INuiunier Excursion K?lc* Over tli<> IticIiiuoiHl and Danville Itiiilrund. Commencing June 1st 1MK2, the Richmond and Danville Railroad will put on wile reduced rate rouna trip Summer Excursion tickets to all Summer resort*. Tickets on sale June 1st to September .TiJtlj. limited returning ' October 31st 1802. ? - ? Mr. W. R. Welsh, of Quarry, has been awarded the contract to furnish a portion of the necessary rock for the new school building Ht Abbeville* It is a matter of satisfaction to know that the building committee are disposing of the bonds to our own people, and spending the money for material and labor among our own people as far as practicable, and at the same time giving their best efforts to the construction of an eloquent and suitable building, which may be an ornament to the town and a blessing to the children for all time te come. The sernl-centcnnial of Philomathean So cieiy 01 ivtsk ine \_-oiiei;e, win uitve piuvc day, June'ilst, at nine o'clock p m.. In Its Hall. Addresses? Kev. I). G. Philips, I>. 1)., will preside mid make theopeuing address, Hush W. Harris, Esq., Charlotte, N. C., J- X. Miller, Fsq., Camden, Ala. The Inter denominational Sabbath School Convention will meet at Mt. Carmel on Tuesday July 12th at X o'clock. All Sabbath schools are earnestly requested to send one or more delegates. The object of the meet me is to find out Ihe lack ot Sabbath school advantages In Abbeville County and to supply the deficiency. Tub Ladies of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church, will serve refreshments during and after the lecture on Friday evening June 10th In the Park if a clear night, If not, iu the otllce of J udge Lyon. Ezkkikl Wiiitk, of Mount Carina), died last Friday at hii advanced nue. He onee Jived in Abbeville villege. where his hlssh personal character commanded the respect of all. A good man has gone to his reward. We had a pleasant call yesterday from Mr. S. (i. Major, of Greenwood, fie Is an ortho' dox prohibitionist and may be depended upon to put.the right vote In the right box. Mr. T. H. Kluch, of Quarry, wn* In town last Saturday. lie is one of the tlirlityand energetic farmers that does not expect to borrow money fiora the government at two per cent. Thk Abbeville Cornet Band gave a' delightful iwncert yesterday evening on the New Hotel piazza. East End, who has no often Interested the readers of the Press and Banuer, was Iu town hist Tuesday night. Judge J. S. Cotiiran and Judge J. Fuller LTon will address the children at Long Cane next Sunday. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. and Mrs. Wade S. Colli ran spent several days In Edgefield last week. - A 'PKIw.i.ta f'/v iui. n.iuuur iuumpun vauir iiumic himii vvr lumbla last week itiul spent beveral days with his mother. He returned yesterday. Miss Mary Hubbiird Is expected to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Wynit Aiken came up to Abbeville last Monday. Mr. Aiken catue to at\ tend Court. \ Miss Cuddle and Miss Saidee Colhoun rei turned last Monday irom Anderson where j they have been visiting lor several days. Ml*s Mary While Pearson, of Uue West, \ was shopping In town last Mouday. MissKatieand Miss sullie Marshall leave to-morrow for Greenville. They will be goue several weeks. Miss Cuddio and Miss Saldee Coulhouri 1 gave quite a pleasant entertainment to some of tbelr friends last week. It was a "Lilly Breakfast." j The schools of Miss Forcher and Mr. J. W. ' Thomson will close next Friday for the sum\ mer holidays. A little negro boy was tried and found guilj 1y of burglary and larceny yesterday. The ) little chap dl>l not seem to realize at all his situation. It Is a pity that there U no place I but the penitentiary lor Buch ea-es. A good sound whipping would. In our oplnloo, do more good foi the boy, and save the Stale a great d?*ul ot expense. The new school building will be rapidly pushed forward. The Rifles drilled in full uniform Monday n J m it'i uiiuii, iuiu uuu a guuu uimiuul. uu xiai1/ rls In command. Mr. J. M. liaker, of Lowndesville, is in ' town. ? m Capt. W. E. Cothran was Attending Court fij Monday. He has Keen cjuite sick, but we B gladly note his recovery. Mr. J. Allen .Smith is away on a business trip to Florence. B Mr. W. T. McDonnld left on the R. & D. Sn Monday afternoon lor Sum tnervilie. He will return to-day bringing home his "bonny bride." To-night in the Methodist church Mr. (J. T\ K^^llammond and Miss Ursula Wowiiansky will tnurri< d. After the marriage a reception HB^^ill tie given the happy pair m the home <>f rle oriues parents .mr. atiu .mis. j. n. ?simIpna. Sards are out for tlif* r.vep!ion to be given Bkionorof Mr. and Mrs. ('. 1\ Hammond by l Bedroom's piire.itu, June Sth. \ THE HONORED DEAD. i * Abbeville Hoew not I'orfPl Her Son** Who Me in Kolriler** tlravM. Franklin. Tenn., May St, 1S<J2. J. Fuller Lyon, Esq.. Abbeville, s. (J.: Dear Sir?Your kind favor of '.Kith Instant to hand, covering cheek No. l:-;oo on Farmers Bank of Abbeville for nine dollars. I will bave the stone pluced at the iiead of W\ I). Stone's grave immediately. Accept many thanks forth? amount and interest you express for the cause so near our hearts. Ills oar desire and hope to have a nice imperishable t-tone put at the head of every grave, and it alt the States who have dead buried there I will come to our rescue a* have South Carolina and Mississippi, we will soon have it done. Yours truly, Geo. L. Cowan Treas. MARRIED. Married, at the Saluda circuit parsonage, Edgefield county, June 2, 1892, by Rev. A. Frank Berry, Mr. Marion T. K. Gioson and Miss M. Alice 1 Jerry.eldest daughter of the officiating clergyman. Married, June 2.1892, by Rev. W. F Pearson, Mr. Jas. P. Gordon and Miss Mary Carr, all of Aboevlile county. Send to Greenwood machine shop for 1S!)2 catalogue of Russell engines, threshers and saw mills. Free to any address. We have prepared for the fruit crop by laying in a good supply of fruit Jars. Call lor Mason's, for they are the best. W. Joel Smith & Sons. If you want a nice buggy harness for little money go to Smith's for it. Glenn Springs water for chronic com nluiniu tfnr uiln hv Tin Pre. at Greeil wood, t f.' I Glenn Springs water acts on ttie kidneys and liver, and in many cases permanent. <;nres have b?*en affected by its use. 1>. C. J ul're, at Greenwood, keeps it for sale. tf. i The Glenn Spring water Is beneficial in many Aises of summer complaint. Call on I). C. Du I're, at Green wood, to get water and information, tf. At Haddons. you will see some rich novel ties In wash iirons goods, ' ' " - .v.- ..... ????M ?? GIDEON'S BAND. ' A SECKET BODY wuiiifl mr, rARWiina ALLIANCE. ! Limited to Thirty in Kach County, Whose Duly it i* to Manipulate the Polities of the t'onnty ami to Force the Alliance Sentinient Their Way. Lavoma, May 2i??A speech delivered here by lie v. J. T. \V. Vernon, President ol itie Iloar Couuty Alliance, has created a sensation. It exposed a secret political agency In the Farmers' Alliance. It was at a joint debate between Democrats and Third party people. Mr. Vernon i>a prominent Baptist minister of liart county. There is 110 man more universally respected and beloved. As president or the Hart County Alliance he was a delegate U> the .State Convention of the Alliance. which met in Atlanta last August. Mr Vernon opened Ids speech a9 follows: "Democrats m?d Fellows Citizens: I come j to-night Id tell you c?r (he goose mat laiu me egg that hatched the Third party. Most eggs are hatchcd in about lour weeks, hut it required six mouths tohatch the Third party eirg." Just here there was a great restlessness. Till*anxiety was happily relieved by the sequel lo Mr. Vernon's speech. Mr. Vernon proceeded substantially as follows: "I was a delegate to the State convention of the Alliance which met In Atlanta last August. At that meeting a secret body, within the Alliance, itself a secret body, was organized under the name of 'Gideon's Band.' Only thirty members are allowed in this Irom each county in the State. The initiation fee is$2. I hesitated about jolninc the band, not knowing its purposes. 15ut the lead'rs insisted and finally proposed as I was a minister of the Gospel to initiate me free. I enquired if it would Interfere with my politics or re.'ixlon, and was asuwered in the negative." Here I lie speaker paused a moment and looking straight at T. A. McFarland of] this county, said: "You and I went in together, didn't we Hnuher Mcfarland?" Brother McFarland didn't reply but hung his In uhttrtit* "Anrl /??mtinned f.hAKRPitk ?;r, wliut ditl we And wlieu we had sworn Into Gideon's Band ?'" That we were to bring into tlie band thirty men lrom our respective counties who were to manipulate the politics ot the Alliance. These thirty men were to control the ofliees, force the members of the Alliance to vote for the men named by them. Isn't this true, Brother McFarland. and didn't you. when you visited my county last fall inquire of me how I was getting along with Hie work of organizing 'Gideon's Baud.' and diun'l I :cil you that I could have nothing to do witli it, as it was inconsistent with tLe original principles of the Alliance, which' promised equal justice to alland special favors to none? He fair, now, Hrother McFarland. Miid tell il thisls not true?" Bui Hrother McKarlanil was dumb. The speaker continued : "You remember the signs of the Brotherhood, Bro. McFrland. If a member of tbe Gideon's Band desired to make himself known, he lolled his tongue, and il his brother happened to be one of the elect, he recognized the sign and lolled liis tongue also. Isn't this true. Brother McFarland?" For a third time that evening Brother McFarland was dumb. Mr. McFarland may cry "falsehood" to the story ot Gideou's Band," but be did not dare do it in Lavona. lis* spoke after Mr. Vernon. but "Gideon's Band" was not mentioned. If Mr. Vernon's account of "Gideon's Band" was not true, why did Mr. McFarland not rise up then and there and denounce It? It was true, and Mr. McFarland did not dare to rise lip in uie presence ui an nouesi uiiiu unu deny It. i\lr. Vernon stated furtlier tbat an Alliance leader from Atlanta wan sent to hia house Inst (all lo observe the progress he was ranking with "Gideon's Band." Mr. Vernon Informed him that he could have nothing to do with nidi dirty work and had washed Ills hands of the whole tiusiucss. The Alliance man iroin Atlantu scoured around Hjirtcounty and toutid anothei man whom be initiated into the band, hut he happeued to be a man of uo Influence in Hart couuty, nnd as a consequence the Third party has no strength in that county. Mr. Vernon said, "Gideon's But''! Is the goose that laid the egg that hatched t.icThird party. Nearly two hundred ?f the best men in Franklin county heard Mr. Vernon's speech and are ready to give affidavits to the truthfulness of this report. The Gtdeonltes may cry ' ??iiipuis:n story," but talrmiuded men will not iii'fU iiumii. i ney may say mui ,ur. Vernon has misrepresented them, but they will not dare to say It anywhere on the soil of Hart county. Mr. Vernon is a man whose Honesty is unquestioned and whose life has been blameless. LowmleNville Items. liOwndesville, S. C.. June 6.1892. Rc-v. J. S. Porter and Dr. A. J. Speer spent Friday night last at Mr. G. W. Speer's at Monterey, then on to Sharon Saturday, where children's diiy was celebrated. A picnic was held at Mr. J. M. Joung's spring Saturday, at which there was quite a large gathering of young folk, and a few older ones all of whom spent quite an enjoyable day. Sunday, immediately after the public worship in the Methodist church, Mr. John Poore and Miss.Alice Scott, were united In marriage at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. J.S. Pcrter. Messrs. 11. W. Collier and 15. B. Allen went so Mount Carmel Tuesday evening on business. Dr. Thompson of Anderson was registered at the Horton house Tuesday. Mrs. O. Johnson went lo Anderson Wednesdtiy for a short visit. Dr. J.G.Johnson was called lo Anderson Tuesday to see his brother. Mr. J.J. Johnson who was then quite sick, ile is better at present. Rev. J. S. Porter left for Columbia Wednesday where he went to attend the commence..,t l.i Iha Ctmi'ilb i./.llrxrf. Miss Meta and Miss Leas. Brownlee of Penney's Creek were in town Friday. For the pact season Messrs. Harper and Latimer have been buying cotton for S. A. Sloan, of Charlotte, N. C., who Is at the head of one of the Jargest commission houses In the soutn. They received from hi in, (as did all 01 his agents,) a free tieket to the late centennial at that place. Mr. Latimer attended that ureal gathering, where he saw and heard the much talked of Senator, I>. B.fiill. the New York aspirant tor the Presidential chair. In our last letter we wished lor about six rains. We have got them. Yesterday evening we had at least six ground soakers in one. A short time batk quite a number of the neigiiDors ana menus 01 .nr. j. .uarion v^arIlKle, for miles around gathered at his home, with hands and hordes, and done a day's work tor him on his farm, as has been the custom for several years, to give bim a day's work loassist him In making his crop, and then a day's work in the (all to help him cather it. Mr. Carlisle volunteered and went into the war at Its beginning, where he remained till lK(ii, when he was wounded at the battle of Chlckamauga, which caused the loss of a leu. .Since then he has had a pretty rough time of it, and if It had not been for the charity extended in nc-oney, work, etc., his condition would have been bad Indeed. He has made two or three applications for a pension but from some cause those in authority have denied It. fie has a small farm, it is true, but Is unable to work it as it should be, and its size would preclude the possibility ol the rents giving him even a meagre support, having a mother, sister and family dependent upon bim. The .State could not do a more commendable act than to pension this her worthy, needy sou, who hist a leg in her defence. He desires me in this public way to express ms uearueu iiiuiikk 10 xue inauj donors of the smallest to the largest sums of money, as well as those who have given him the labor of their hands, and for all other favors and kindnesses shown him. lie Is very grateful to them one and all. VV. C. Hell.?Last Sunday the sad Intelligence reached us that the above numed was no more, and as some of the leading facts as to his life and death were Riven In this week's Press and Banner, this writer will add only a slight tribute to his memory. Mr. Bell having been born and reared not far from this place, it was my good pleasure frequently to meet him. I considered him a young man of bright promise, and one upon whom the hope of the country depended. A young man with his superlorimental endowments, coupled with a fine physique, aflable manners and christian character could but promise lor him a brilliant future, but " eath loves a shining mark." and just as he was nearlng the eiul of his University course preparatory to entering more fully upon the arena of life the "fell destroyer" claimed him us his own, tar away from home, kindred and I friends. As was stated in the above referred to communication the remains of our young friend were deposited In Shiloh cemetery on Tuesday in the presence of a very large sympathizing and sorrowing crowd, (and in it j were ten ministers of the gospel.) Shiloh Is noted for the collection of large crowds, yet the one last Tuesday far exceeded In numbers cveiy previous gathering. This great outpouriug of the people from miles aiound, siave unmistakable attestation of the affection and esteem In which the deceased was held. The home circle has lost a beloved member, society one of its brightest ornaments, and the country one whom it would have delighted to honor In the years to come. All of his acquaintances unlle in a heart offering of condolence to the bereaved family and hope that lie that ' doeth all things well" will comfort and bless the stricken ones. Troupe. ? ?m i ? Don't delay if you expect to take advantage of some of the bargains which are being ofI I ? ...l.lto fnLic ol 1> e. (*e\ I A nice line of uuminer lap robes at Smith 4 Hons. .Special attention is called to HmlJon's glove stock. Mitts from 10 cents up, Gloves 110 cents up. I j PEABODY SCHOLARSHIPS. 1 Important Xotlcr.i to Those Wlio Mny l Wish Valuable (Critical lonal Assistnnce. Columbia. S G\, Mny 10, 1592. Dear Sir?The usual annual competitive examination for Peabody scholarships in tlie Nasliville Normal College will be held at Columbia, on Wetlnesday, July 2()Mi, proximo, i|t I in i- ,i Sui'on Kciiolnrshins will be awarded, i semi, enclosed, a statement of the terms and conditions upon which these scholarships are eranted, and I earnestly request that you will use your best efforts to disseminate tlie Information presented throughout your county. If possible, induce your county papers to publish the time and place or the examination, with as full an abstract of the conditions as their space will permit. Very respectfully, W. 1>. Mayfleld, State Supt. of Education. To the School Commission of Abbeville Couuty, S. C. A11STRACT OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING I'KAIiODY SCHOLAHSllIt'S IN THE PEA HOD V NORMAL COLLEGE, AT NASI! VI I.LE, TENS ESS EE. A Peabody scholarship is worth SlOOayear and the student's railroad fare fiom his home to Nashville and return, and is good for two years. The college year consists of eight months, beginning on the first Wednesday in October and closing on the last Wednesday in May,and scholarshlpstudents receive from the President of the College $25 on the last days of October, December, February, and April. The student's railroad rare rrom his home ' - v?..u ..l. I.. ...in Kt. -...>,,1,1 ...It 1.1,, nnn mniilll nfter entrance; and his return fare will be paid just previous to the close of the session In May. students who leave the college before the close of the term will not be pnid their return fare. Uailroad fare to Nashville will be paid only twice on the same scholarship. These scholarships are distributed to the several States by the General Agent, and are awarded to siudents through the Siato Superintendents of their respective States. The whole number ol scholarships, at present, is 177, and they are distributed as follows: Alabama, 1G; Arkansas, 17; Georgia, 22; Louisiana, 12: North Carolina, 20; South Carolina, 14; Tennessee,2fi; Texas,20; Virginia, 1H; We-t Virginia. 12. No State can claim scholarships as a right. They are girts from the Peabody Hoard ot Trust. In the award of scholarships, precedence is to be given to students who have been in the college lor one or more years, at their own expense, and have there given proot ot their Illness for the vocation of teaching. Only two years of scholarship aid will be given to the same student. For the purposeof securing to all applicants a unllorm basis ol competition, tiie questions for examination will be prepared by the President of the College, and sent to the State Superintendents for distribution to the examiners whom they may appoint. The qualifications for becoming a com pelltor for a scholarship are as follows: The applicant must lie not less than seventeen years I OI liur Iliuie man tun ij , ui nicpivm> iioble moral character; in good health ; with no physical defects, hablis, or eccentricities, ( which would Interfere with success In teach- ( Ing; and must purpose to follow leaching as a vocation. 1 The use of tobacco in any form Is a disqualification for a scholarship. ; If it should appear that a candidate intends to use his scholarship cbletly as a means of se- ( curing an education, or of ultimately prepariug himself lor some profession other than teaching, he should not be allowed to com- , pete. Persons of sluggish or Indolent tempera- , meats of slovenly habits, or of vicious dispositions, should be rejected at once. When a choice must he made between a young man and a young woman whose examination papers are of equal merit, the young man should be preferred. The minimum literary qualifications for securing a scholarship are the lollowlng: The ability to read fluently, to write a fair hand, to spell correctly, and to express thoughts In grammatical English; to solve problems of moderate difficulty under all the ordinary rules of arithmetic, and to demonstrate any ordinary arithmetical principle; to locale the principal cities, rivers, and mountains of the world,and to give the boundaries of any specified State of the Union ; to parse the words of aDy ordinary English senteuce, and to correct umjrammatlcal English; to solve equa tlonsof two unknown <)uantltles; totleseriDe Ihe lending events iu the history of the United States. The standard for entrance will be raised from year'to year. Students who propose to take ihe degree of Bachelor of Arts should come with one year's preparation In LaUn. In the main, the examinations should be written, but certain Intellectual qualities can best be tested in the oral way. Theablllty to think and to reason ifiof more importance than mere attainment of facts and rules. General Intelligence and brightness may offset some deficiencies in mere book learning. Good breeding, politeness, and a pleasant manner should be counted In a candidate's lavor. A scholarship Is good for any two consecotlve years above the Freshman class; that Is, for Sopotnore and Junior, or for Junior and Senior, or for Senior and Post-Graduate. When scholarship students reach the college they will not be re-exaiulued for admission. Students who have gained admittance to the Sophomore class have the privilege of being examined for any of the higher classes. Candidates are recommended to prepare themselves for entering the Junior class. Every member of the College Is required to pay an Incidental fee of $10 a year. Text books are loaned to pupils freeol charge. J. L. M. Curry, General Agent,' Washington, I). C. For catalogues, address the president, W. H. Payne, Nashville, Tenu. DTTT! WEST TT'EMS. Due West, S. ('., June Oth, 1892. Mr. E. B. Kennedy, who has been teaching school nt Oak Hill, Ala., Is spending his va- 1 cation at home. He gave entire satisfaction ! to pupils and patrons. (julte a large crowd from this place attend- : ed (he funeral exercises of Mr. W. C. Bell at I Shlloh church. Dr. Grier conducted them. Mrs. Bell Martin, who has been visiting Jier I | aged mother, and other relatives, returned to ' her home in Covington, Ga., on Friday. She 1 left behind her little daughter Laura, who 1 will remain until after commencement. Mr. J. K. Hood aud family of Atlanta, Ga., j are visiting the lamily of I'rof. Wm. Hood. Mr. Hood is a merchant in the Gate City, and 1 is getting along nicely. Mrs. J. E. Bradley, of LongCane and Mrs. J. C.KIughof Abbeville, paid relatives in town a flying visit. Coming up on Saturday, . they returned home this morning. Mr. J. K. Hood of Anderson was down on a 1 visit last week. The regular monthly meeting of th# For- , elgn .Missionary Society was held on Thursday night. Dr. J. I. McCain delivered the ad- 1 dress of the evening, which was a mosi excellent one. Mr. Itlce of King's Mountain paid "friends" 1 in town a visit last week. Prof. Hood took his Botany class over to Erwin's Mill on Friday. They had plenty of rain on the way over there, but in spite of that, they say they had a line time. The Due West Bible Society met 011 Saturday. The sermon ol the occasion was preached by l)r. Todd. Dr. VV. P. Jacobs, of Clinton deliverd a talk In the A. K. P. Church Sabbath afternoon. By special request be told of the work he was doing at Clinton for the latherlessand motherless of our land. His talk was much erjoyed by a large congregation. It was touching in many places when he told of the little helpless ones. Prof. P. L. Oiler is attending court this week, as a witness. Mrs. C. E. McKay, Is spending a while at Chick Springs lor uer health. Mrs. Margaret Kills had a stroke of paralysis early this morning, and Is seriously ill. Mrs. \V. K. Bell came up 111 the morning, and Mr. Bell arrived in the alternoon. li. National Xolex. Nation, S. C., June18SJ2. I am very glad to Inform you, Mr. Editor, that the heulth of this community was never better at this season of the year than at this writing. Every thing is calm and serene. Crops are looking well, considering the drouth of eight weeks, b'lt ratn came 011 Inst Wednesday evening and brightened up tlie hopes of our farmers, who were beginning to think that their oat crop was ruined. The Baptist union meeting was held at Kocky Hivcr church on last Saturday and Sunday, (.juite a large crowd was present. Mr. Mnssatnn Bell only gives the Farmers Movement two years to "bust up" the government of the State. Come over, Mr. Bell, and Join our happy band, and we will prove to you that the "Helorm movement" is based solely upon pure Democratic principles. Mr. Frank A. C'arwlle attended the Union meeting at Kocky Kiveron last Sunday. A large crowd attended Sunday setiool at llaulolsville school house on last. Sunday. The following ollleers were elected: \V. (J. lluckabee,superintendent; Mas>alon 1 SeJ 1, assistant superintendent; John T. Daniel, secretary; .las. i.. Hall, choirlster. We notice the name of s. K. Kpps among the list of candidates lor County Commlssiouer. \\'e believe lie will make an efficient officer. Messrs. W. <i. Huckahee and J. M.Daniels: went to Aobevliso on Important business on last Tuesday. j Mrs. Win. Hnrriss Is spending a lew (lays with her sister, Mrs. ,1. L. Hail. Mi- If W (!niu'furil vUitpil Ills liest trlrl on last Saturday evening. ; iMr. (1. K. ('uinpbcll says there is no money; In raising cotton at tlvc cents, so he lias gone I Into the poultry business and is preparing to i j leed t>10 politicians on turkey. i Hill for President and Tillman for Governor I Is tlie wlsb of Kusticus. WORK FOR JUNE, Practical Subvention* Which Rlazc Out (lie RoimI to Foi'tnuc. Southern Cultivator. Although backward and cool, tho past spring was not, on the whole, worse ihan an average. It was cool, but dry, rather favorable to securing yood stands where the seed were put in well prepared land, and not too late. The long drouth that has played havoc with spring oats nud retarded stands of late planted cotton Is pretty generally broken at this writing (May 20th), and the crops generally are probebly in good condition lor rapid and healthy growth, According to our personal observation the season has been unusually free from Insects?bud worms, cut worms and such like. We have not sean one percent, of as many corn plants destroyed by the great, and so far uncontrolled, pest, the bud worm. In the experience of the best farmers this insect rarely troubles corn that Is planted after cotton, bulls generally very K-.rl voiiun iilnnffxl lifter corn..or on we<?d laud. We have never been tturre convinced of the impolicy r>f following corn with corn than during our observation of the past three years. June and July, sixty-one days, are yet to bo distanced before the farmer can slacken his trace chains. Two months of unremitting toll and sweat! Corn must not be permitted to wait a day for lis regular plowing. The old rule of three weeks between plowing*. like many oilier old practices, belongs to the dead past so far as the wide-awake progressive farmer is concerned. If a rule is necessary at all let it be reduced to two weeks, or, better still, ten days. It Is strange how some men will cling to old customs and to the rules of their daddies?three, four, five, aud even six furrows to the row, every three weeks. Hut it seemed unavoidable with the threeinch scooters, ten-inch shovels, or, as little better, the sixteen inch sweeps or scrapes. The man who ruus a cultivator spreading from three to four feet, and cleauing out. a four foot run at one, or, at the most, two goes, can alt'ord to smile at the recollection of his early days, when he tramped up aud down a five-foot row five or six times. After the land is well prepared and planted, aud possibly one good close plowing, all that is necessary is to stir the surface an inch deep so as to prevent the formation of a crust and permit the air to enter freely into the soil. Tiie implement that will do this the fastest is the best. Wu suppose most farmers have planted peas in their corn fields during the past month when the corn was about knee high and upward. This Is the way to make seed for the owner and food lor the eater: but pea vines are the most valuable lorm of the cow pea.. Towards the Inst of this montti the corn fields should be sown broadcast lii pens at the rate of one*to two pecks of clean peas per acre But the wheat and oat stubble-fields Is the place to make a crop of pea vines that will make glad the heart of the land, and cause It to show its gratitude by an abundant harvest nf corn, cotton, or small grain. A pea stubble is, par excellence, the place for a crop of small grain; but it is Just as good for corn or cotton. But don't expect a good crop of pen vines on poor, un manured land. In our Judgment peas respond more profitably to a proper fertilizer than almost any crop. Peas will grow on poor land ; so will cotton, and corn and broom sedge. But neither will produce a profitable crop. Indeed, poor land is good for no crop. Then prepare a small grain stubble for oeas |ust as soon as possible after the grain Is out uf the way. even the next day, if the ground is in condition to plow, rather than lose precious time in holding the fields lor the hogs to pasture. If the ground Is soft and tolerably smooth, a cut-away barrow will put in the peas well enough. Sow one bushel of seed (if clean and sound) to each acre, and at the same time 1 itUnunhntu nnfl nnn U>*w llUIIHItll |MUilUn Ul IU sr.,w..? hundred pounds of kainlt per acre, as a mlninum. If Lite ground is not in g>x)d condition for a cut-away harrow turn it over with a good two horse turn plow and then sow the need and fertilizer and cover with the cutaway. Where the area Is small and time is not pressing, we believe It will pay to plow the land first, then plant the peas in rows two and a half to three feet wide, and give one to two plowing*. What will you do with the crop,?turn the vines under green, or let thein be on the ground until after frost? Tho best disposition to make of the crop is to convert the vines into hay. Where Is the reason in turning under a crop of green pea vines, ready for the mower, and then the bnrn. and then the stomachs of your grateful cattle and horses. There Is no sound reason or sense In the practice. We know it Is a troublesome Job to cure pea vines in sbowery weather; but it can be done almost as easily as curing clover. The shedding of the leaves is the first difficulty. This can be largely prevented by cutting the vines at the proper stage, which is, wlieu in full bloom and before any grown pods appear. But we will wait until next month before discussing this question of curing. In the mean tiino we will be glad to hear from those of our readers who have been successful In making pea-vine hay. The same remarks about rapid shallow cul-1 ture apply also 10 cotton, and. Indeed, to all summer growing crops. We are afraid some of our farmers (surely none of our readers) have already expended more labor on some of their cotton fields than the product will bring In the fall market. If any such there be, they cannot lay theblanre on The Cultivator. which has for mouths and years past endeavored to persuade agalust sucti folly. II we could so arrange it, we would plow over every acre of the cotton as soon as possible after each good rain, even If once a week. There Is nothing so conducive to rapid growth and development us a well pulverized, mellow and moist soil, lireak the crust, or rather, stir the surface so as to prevent the format Ion of a crust, and the moisture cannot escape so rapidly by evaporation. Perhaps some of our readers are "stuck" In the grass. ]fso. It may be well to suggest a good general rule in the management of a crop. It Is tills: Plow where the grass is thickest; hoe where it Is thinnest. The reason is tills. The aim should be, first to go over as large an area as possible, and second lo kill as much grass as possible, in a day. A plowman will plow almost, if not quite, as many acres of grassy cotton as of comparatively clean, in a day; and of course will destroy more grass. Hut a hoeman cannot hoe as much in grassy cotton as in that which Is less grassy. Micrefo.-e the hoes should be put to worn wnere uiey can iii.iko imr hchuway, and let the plows take care or the very jrussy cotton until the hoes can reach it. In :>ur experience on the farm we have inoro than once turned back tne hoes when "half over" the crop, In order to save that portion which was In fnir condition. But these suggestions are for the benefit of the farmer who Is "in the grassand we hope that lew of our readers are so unfortunate. There is another plant that promises to revive the cow pea In some of Its good points, viz: theSoja bean. We cultivated it twenty years ago as ihe Japan pea, and formed a very favorable opinion of it. It may be managed in every respect as the cow pea, except that tlie puds will pop open in the hot sun when fully ripe, and the s?ed be scattered. Hie plant is a bush?not. a vine, and quite a stout bush at.that, I f cut about the t line the blooming is free and nicely cured it makes a palatable and very nutritious hay. The peas i>r beauM, are exceedingly nutritious, much more, even than peas, or corn, but notequaily relished by stock. It is said that the Japanese value the beans very highly as a table vegetable, using it mainly in the form of soup. Sowings of sorghum, corn and millets, for forage, may continue during this month, as rich plots are relieved ol other matured crops. On very rich soil German millet will make a large yield of very nutritious hay. It is one of Lliosu croos that are called exhaus live; but 11 U so only because millet feeds voraciously, grows rapidly?maturing in less than one hundred days?and contains a large quantity of the nutritious elements which it must have taken from the soil. The Cultivator was enriched hist month by two sound articles on Bermuda grass, both of which we heartily endorse. It Is not yet too late to net out Bermuda stems, although It wero better done In March and April. Ii It is desired to make a Bermuda pasture or meadow on land now In cotton or corn, the stems may be priggud out along the corn or cotton rows, without the slighiest dauger of injuring the present ciop. Indeed, the common idea that this grass spreads very rapidly is a great mistake; oil the contrary Bermuda uprea^p very slowly?but surely. Ail yet, it will not cross a fence row, and It is easily kept In bounds. SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS. Current Comment on the Commence* ments or Closing Kxcreiies. Jones, S. C., June 0, 1S92, A heavv rain fell here Friday. Sit. Inbt., do in;; some'darnnge to land anil crops. Farmers are beginning to reap the small grain crops, which promises a good yield. They are also well up with their farm work. We have bud the pleasure ol iilieiuilne t he closing exercises of the following schools: Oak Grove, Laurens county, taught by Mr. 11. Y. Culbertson, closed Friday .May L'Oih, with an excellentexhltiii ion. Center vi lie, Laurens county, taught by .Miss Clatie McDaniel closed witii some Interesting exerci-es and picnic Tuesday May 21th. And last hut not least the Uonca l'ath High school, I'rof. .1.11. Watkins principal, clostd with very interesting exercises Friday, June .'Id. The Saluda Grove and Nation schools have nailed at ibis place and will build a large and comfortable hous.\ 'I'ne patrons of the Jones school are making arrangements to run a nine months school and intend to build up a school here second to none in ttie country. Our people are not afraid to put their hands into ilixir lKifki'i^ v.'hon ihi?v knnvv it. is to I.Ii<? interest ol theirchildren. " Poinpey. If you want a white vest call and get one at hul f price. P. Rosenberg At Co. Think of it, while vestH worth ?:> for only Si SO. P. Rosenberg I'o. -/ r'yi ANNOUNCEMENT. For Comity Cnmniisiioncr. Editor Press and Banner: Please annound me as a candidate for the office of Count; Commissioner, subject to the action of tta uemocruuc primaries. ninoviv. We are authorized to announce JAMES W LYON as a candidate for re-election to the ol flee of County Commissioner, subject to tin Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce A. F. CAL VERT as A candidate for the office ot County Commissioner at the coming election, subjec to the action of the Democratic primaries. I am now before the people of Abbeviili County as a candidate for the office of Count.j Commissioner subject to the action of tta< Democratic primaries, and I solicit the sup port of the Democratic party. SAMUEL F. EPFS. Tor Coroner. I hereby announce myself as a candidate Inr t h?> nf (tanprnf Alihcvllln f-fllintv subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. FOSTER HAMMOND. For Kiierifr. We are authorized to announce Capt. F. W, It. NANCE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Abbeville County subject to the action of the Democratic pri maries. G. II. A100RE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary. W. D. MANN. I'or Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announce L. C, MA.ULDEN as a candidate for Clerk of Court, subject to the Democratic primaries. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the e>fflce of Clerk of thf Court of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. THOS. L. MOORE. We are authorized to announce WILLIAM It. I<11LLOCK as a candidate for election tc the office of Clerk of the Court of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. For School Commissioner. Wo are authorized to announce G. W. COLLINS as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primaries. The friends of Captain E. COWAN respectfully announce him as a candidate lor re-el eclion lo the School Commissioner's otllce at the next election, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. For Audllor. We are authorized to announce T. J. GItiFFJN as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. . J. S. GRAVES Is hereby announced a* a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic pri iiiui iu:v We are authorized lo announce \V. W. BUADLEY as a candidate for the office <>! County Auditor, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. For the Lowest MARKET PRICES on the latest Improved Fruit Jars for Preserving Call on or write to D, 0. DuPRE, Greenwood, S, C, A large line of BASE BALL GOODS, HAMMOCKS, DUMB BELLS and INDIAN CLUBS, Just receive-' at D. C. Dcl'RE'S. Tanglefoot ait Sticky Fly Paper Catches Flies every time. Call aud get some at D. C. DuPre's. June 8,181)2,2m School Notice. ALL. persons holding school claims of November (1S91) will present lhem to the Comity Treasurer and get the cash. E. COWAN, June 8, 1892. School Commissioner. RBI. BROOKS7 OSCILLATING CHURN IS AHEAD OF ALL. Will bring butter quicker than any other. A child three years old can churn as well as anxdult. Price 85. Satisfaction guaranteed. Try one. Call on or apply to II. M. BROOKS, Abbeville C. H., S. C. CT? A "DA A DTI ATT? T.TNP U4JAJU\/A MAS mu iiAMMi Time Table jSTo. 3, In etIVct S:35 a. m., Sunday, June 5th, 1892. IIET WEEN MONROE AND ATLANTA. | SOUTHBOUND. 1 Class. 1 ClasK.i'2 Class. "ITT". 43. | ~ 21. STATIONS. ! thr"' (Puason- J1'1! -, j ?'??? ger Mnil * ! (M"!' and Ex.' Dully I except Dally. Daily. Sunday. Lkavk. ! P. iM. TmT Xm. Monroe ! 10 25 10 00 ! 8 15 Chester i 12 3D 11 42 ; 10 5S ' 2 30 { i4s|{ Greenwood ' 3 43 , 2 51 3 02 ( ami 1 ill I 8 08 | 'i 32 AMh-vIIIc 4 22 } ? 23 ; ;t 57 Watts 4 42 3 39 | 4 24 Calhoun Falls 5 00 ' 3 54 4 60 Kllierton ! 5 45 4 30 j C 05 Athens : 7 12 r>4.->! S 02 Jut; Tav?*rn 8 00 j 0 31 | U 12 Atlanta (Inwan Park).... 10 00 N 10 j 12 15 ARRIVE. A. M. | P. M. ! P. M. i NORTH HOUND. .1 Class.;1 Class. 2 Class. | 38. j 30. 22."" T Thro. I.I ' Thro." BTil'l'lUaa. n~ "V I'ftBHen- I ,f Igor, Mali * ? jund Ex. Dally ? " I i exrcpt Duily. | Daily. Sunday. Lkavk. I'. M. A. M. , I'. M. Atlanta (Intnan Park).... 6 DO ! S 85 4 45 J up Tavern 7 51; 10 I'J 7 12 Athens K 40 ' 11 03 j S 48 Klherton 10 00 12 35 I 10 30 Calhoun Kails 10 48 1 10 11 30 Watts : I 11 OS 1 20 I 11 56 Abbevlllo j 11 29 1 42 ! 12 17 Cana ! 11 50 1 57; 12 38 Greenwood 12 00 2 14 1 03 Cllnwn 129 3 20 jjijjg m?.? ! :i 0H ! 4 5S i 5 0!) Monroe i 5 10 I ti si5 \ 7 45 Aiirivk. | A. M. | P. M. I A. M. Southbound trains, whether delayed or not, have absolute risliI of track over Northbound Trains of tile same clus?. .INO. G. WINDKi:, L. T. MYEKS, Gcm ral Manager. General Superintendent. JNO. II. WINDKU, Superintendent. "There Is but ono Glenn Springs." The Spiirtunbnrg Herald" says: "Periodically we hear of mineral springs just discovered "which experts say are equal to Glenn Springs," but just as periodically these springs drop out of notice, while the crowd of visitors at health giving Glenn increaseseuch year. There are doubtless good mineral springs elsewhere, but to imitate a comparison with Glenn Springs discredits whatever else may be said in their praise. So far there - . . - "I ^ It ri I>?? ?, IS DUl OHO lUfllll Iiiftj., ouu u. . 1/ui lb, u> Greenwood is the agent. Another lot of tlie latest Ktyle straw lint just received. P. Rouen berg * Co, I .1 . . ' SPEED'S DR n With a L.ARE and e DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, OILS, WINDOW G PUTTY, COMBS ; GOODS, PERI 1 The demand of this market can be supplied. Headquarters for fine CIGARS and TOBACCO, j ed to. Prescriptions carefully compounded at all r You are respectfully invited to call. E ATemp Will keep on hanc : kept in a General Merci ; be glad to serve Custome are receiving now an att Gro And ? THE BASCOB The above is a cut of ou which can now be seen at Banner office. Our patr< such a machine are invite work. It is simple, easily little power that you cano chine was put in by the B of Sidney, Ohio, who have innf 4-Vi ayvi PAV 4-ln A r\oof ami xug iuciu iux cn? jL/aou ^151 chine is fully warranted 1 need such a machine pleat pany for prices, discounts the machine on the most fj June 1,1802, tf x????-gg-u_ Registration NOTICE. 'PHE BOOKS OF REGISTRATION WILL I 1 be opened In my office la the Court House;as the law direct on the First Monday in Each Month, until first Monday in July, 1892, when the law requires them closed until after the next general election. This is for the purpose of registering all persons who have become of age, or entitled to register since last election; to n I transfer persons from this to another county I and from one township to another, or from one residence to another. All this must be clone before or on the FIRST MONDAY In JUJLY. Lost certificates may be renewed to within 30 days of the election, and those who become of age between 1st July and the election, must Register ou or before the 1st Monday In July. Those who Refused or Neglected to Register before the last election cannot Register until the law Is changed. A J. D. CARWILE, ? Supervisor of Registration for Abbeville County. Feb3, 1892, tf ia State of South Carolina, ' County of Abbeville, PROBATE COURT. In the matter of the Estate of John Coats, De- pj" ceased ?Petition for Distribution, &c. vi< 1A1 To John M. Brooks, his Heirs, Admlnlstra1 tors or Executors: an JLOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND required to be and appear in this Court, it either in person or by attorney, on the first Monday in September next, to show cause, If j any you enn, why the unclaimed share of J(j said Johu M. Brooks should not be dlstrlb- ^ uteil us directed by Statute in sucn cases made aud provided. fJ Given under my hand and the seal of the an Court, this the 30th day of May A. [LA] D. im. Bai J. FULLER LYON, 1Ie Judge Probate Court. June l,lS92,ct J NEW MILLINERY.B Co NEW" Dress Goods. S twi Novels in Riois, Silts, Laces _ j aii Triiminp, 6i Arriving Almost Daily. A _ Di WE will continue to show all the leading j, designs in Sl'RINU HATS as they fac come out during the season. aU( New Dress Goods, suitable for Slimmer wear, coming In every week at ! Haddons 7 | April 20.1892. h(f ! Try the "whip handle" olg?r. The best. At .loi 1 Lawsou's. / ! Victor sweeps. The best in the world. All for j sizes. Smith A Sons. I Kxtra wings for Victor sweeps. All sizes at smith's. I 11 Selected Stock of PAINTS, LASS, PREPARED I, BRUSHES, FANCY WMES, STATIONERY, &C. Orders by Mall or hand promptly attendI hours. - ' f-'jjjj leton & Co i Everything usually tandise Stock and will 3rs at all times, They ractive stock. i>ee Them. ; ISFOLDERJI ia * <111 ir new Folding Machine ; work in the Press and cms and those needing d to call and see it at handled and takes such - ' ot notice it. The maascom Folder Company, been building and sellit years, and every mafor five years. If you ?e write the above Comr and terms, as they sell ivorable terms. , : 'J3S RAFTS V - IN THE Streams. 1 .""hey Must be Removed at Once! ' *? . M -Sw = . 4m III LAND OWNERS IN ABBEVILLE unty must Immediately remove from the inning Streams of Water upon their ads all | rash, Trees, Rafts and Lumber. \ny person neglecting or refusing to comy with this order will be liable upon conctlon to a fine of not less than Five Dol s nor more than Fifty Dollars. rhe cutting or felling trees across or into y . unning Stream of WATER ! Jeemed a misdemeanor, and upon convloin the offender Is liable to a fine of not less an Five Dollurs nor more than Twentyve Dollars. 1l?o Pnnnfv rnmmlaulrtnorfl ota nnfKrtpfxMl d requested by law to clean out the Streams lere owners refuse to do so, and charge the ne to the land, the cost of which Is a prlo n on the property. H. ARMSTRONG, ' Ch'r'n Co. Com. lay 18,131)2. ank of Lowndesville, LOWNDESVILLE, S. C. ipital Stock Paid in $19,920 00 rpluti - 1,000 00 kOE-S A GENERAL BANKING BUSI' uesR. Affords best security and facills for depositors. ssues time certificates of deposits bearing erest as follows: Six months 4 per cent., elve months 0 per cent. J. B. FRANKS, Presdent. 77M. VIS^istska, JEWELER, eenwood, - - S, C. COMPLETE LINE OP iamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Spectacles, &c. Iverything warranted to give entire satis lion, repairing done in a skiuui manner J warranted. Prices lower tbau ever. go TO ISAHSKA, the Jeweler. une 1.1S92, tf lason's fruit Jars is the best. Big stock of If gallons and quarts at Smith & Sons. io to Smith & Sous for grain cradles. The sh Berry 14 finger is the best. i big lot of good grain cradles now ready you at Smith & Sons. larness, harness. Big lot big bargains at ilth 4 Sons. , 'or flue foot wear, go, or send to Haddon's.