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The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. #5?-Published every Wednesday at S>2 a year in advance. Wednesday, June 29, 1892 Our I>cle?<Mion R<'K|?<M'tfuI Consideration. * ? ? in oifimt iii(J.>rnpnt niraiust n lawyer, often pays respect and compliment to the ability with which his case had been managed, thus paving the way for his defeat, so the National Democratic Convention should have been considerate of the people whose wishes they were going to ignore. l?ut the Convention did nothing of the kind, our delegation received no further notice than the rules of the party required, and when somebody proposed to tack on to the National platform a taint recognition of the existence 1 of the Alliance, it was voted down promptly ! and emphatically. The Convention did not even seem to recognize our delegation us A I. llance Democrats, but regarded them simply as Democrats, ignoring entirely the fact that they belonged to that variety of Democrats known as Alliance-Democrats. It would have done the National Democratic party no harm to have given our delegation ft special recognition in lieu of granting their request to nominate a candidate who might be acceptable to them. But the Convention, without consideration for our delegation, nominated the man they, most of all, objected to, and then made no sort of apology for the act. If the National Convention were determined to nominate Cleveland, that body should, as palliation for the act, have put In some of the Ocala planks, or else to have said something which would take out the sting. Our delegates could then have come home without any feeling Hint they had been slighted, ignored or treated without consideration. Our delegation deserved at least to be treated with ordinary civility and common politeness, and as a matter of policy the National Convention did a foolish thing if it attempted to humiliate any delegation in the eyes of the world. The Convention need not have sacrificed its manners in an effort to wound a delegation which was true and faithful, and, who, despite the ill-treatment which they received, will work as zealously for the election of Cleveland sis will any delegate in that Convention. iKiioriiiK Alliance Brethren. The Republicans were far reaching in their plans to gain votes. They sought to win the Irish vote, and they made an effort to enlist the Jews in their behalf. They declared for temperance, ana in many ways snoweu piaiuly thnt they had sent out a drag net to catch votes from every conceivable source, but the Republican Convention seemed oblivious to the factof the existence of the Alliance and made no recognition of that great organization, the chief objects of which seem to be to tare down one set of men and to elevate another set. The Democrats in their platform seemed to want the earth, but from some overs'ght they did not recognize a single "demand ' of the Alliance?they even seemed oblivious of the fact that South Carolina had sent a delegation to the Convention for the express purpose of making "demands." The platform builders were possibly uninformed as to our strength down in South Carolina, and did not even give our Alliance as much consideration as the Republicans gave to the Russian Jews, or to the citizens of the Emerald Isle. From the beginning of the world down to the present day, we presume it is not recorded wherein any pretentious political party was ever so thoroughly and completely ignored and so perfectly defeated as have been the National Alliance party. We make these statements as facts?viewed from our stand pot tit?unci we would comment on the impolitic and unwise course of our National Convention in treating our delegates as they did. Our delegates, though opposed to the nomination of Cleveland, are just as loyal aud Just as true to the Democratic party as the delegates from any other State. It was well known that they as good Democrats had their hearts set on impressing 011 the Democratic platform some of the requirements of (.tbeOcala platform. v ? ? 'The "Demand" for Fifth Rate, op "Cheap John" Delegate* to be Kept tip. The Alliance may now be said t > be practically out of National politics. Their utter and absolute defeut at Chicago buries that party as a factor In National politics. As a National party il cannot now hope to accomplish anything, even if they should succeed in sending a dozen or so of llfth rate cranks to the House of Representatives. We presume, however, that the leaders will be slow to relinquish their power, and will reluctantly acknowledge that the Alliance, as a National organization, is powerless for either good or evil, and lor this reason we expect to see this demand kept up lor an inferior representation in the councils of the Nation. The Tillman faction seem anxious to elect a delegation to the .State Legislature who will be subservient to liis will, and every eflort will no doubt be exerted to defeat every candidate lor the Legislature who is not in accord with liiin in his malice and spleen toward the educated citizens of the State. Carrying out the same idea, the Alliance should strive to elect men who are iu sympathy with the public policy of the Presidential nominee. Hut It seems that their energies are to be directed toward electing a Jew filth rate opponents of the President, to take the place of some of South Carolina's ablest and best Representatives in Congress. We think the inconsistency in such a course could be seen by any one who is not stone blind. Town mid Connfry. The Tillman faction in this State?under the leadership of him who docs not want office?have often spoken of the alleged enmity of the town people toward the country people, and the country people in some instances seemed to have regarded such utterances as veritable truths, forgetting that these slanderous shouters are nearly all lifth rate citizens of the towns, In which neither their ability their character, nor their success in life lias given them great distinction. Reduced down to the actual facts, It seems that all this arraying of the country against the towns has 110 greater or better purpose than that of placing some inferior person into an office for which be is poorly qualified. Let the intelligent citizen of Abbeville county enquire of himself If he has heard any one appeal to the prejudice of the country sigaiujit the town. If so, was there not also present some poor little town creature who had failed at everything else and now felt competent to li II a good paying < if lice for the farmers. As a matter of fact, does not all this appeal to the prejudice of the country people aualnst the town people, come from Nome fifth rate citizen of some little town, who does not enjoy the fill lest und best respect of their nearest neighbors? The day of small men and small things Is passing away, and those gentlemen who have gotten into places for which tliey were not qualified, may soon be Invited to step down and out. If anybody cries "wolf," "wolf," the voter needn't be scared. It is only the howl of those who fear that they may be relegated to their proper places in the ranks. Tiierk will be a basket picnic at Calhoun Mills Saturday, July J, lS'JJ. Won't I.pI Them Itnn A^nin. The Tillmanites seem to lie badly scared about electing the men to the r.ciiislatuie who will be subservient to Tillman. They j can actually limine it out,so that one thou-! sand antis may elect a majority of the Legislature, even if the Tillrianitis should out number them two to one. The fellow with a ring in his nose may sec this, and be convinced, and then consent for a town boss to put a string in his ring and name the Legls. tutors for him. It would lie an awful thing to net one man in the Legislature who would iA>t be an automaton for Tillman, and It might be better to get rings immediately for the noses of all voters who cotno to town to ratify a eut and dried ticket, which has been j prepared in town. The antis are a bad lot j and ought not to be allowed to take uny part in the affairs ol the government. OnlyTillmanitesand poor little town shoats ought to have it all their own way. .Marked for Slaughter. It is rumored that one of our delegates in the House of Representatives will not stand for re election, and it is also said that the other two members from the country have been marked for slaughter. We have uot heard why this action was taken or who assumed to do this great thing. It is only idle talk?a rumor without tangible form or author, which time alone can prove true or false. From this it would seem that the country people are not as much opposed to the town people as has been generally supposed. Under Tillman rule the Utile town man generally gets the office, or names the man who will get it. Grand Katiticutioii Meeting:. See the call for a grand rally on Sale Day next of all Democrats of whatever shade of opinion. The meeting will be one. of genuine pleasure to every lover of his country, and It will beespecially pleasant for those who may have felt something of estrangement, to meet together with singleness of purpose and harmonious desire for the public welfare. We can then forget for a moment, at least, the antagonisms and jealousies which may exist and our hearts will be made better and our lives will be sweeter. The School Bonds. The School Board have still on hand some of the school bonds which they prefer to dispose ol to our own citizens and are now holding them for that reason. They have otters from persons at a distance for the whole issue, but as a matter of policy it Is thought best to 'Ivp our own citizens ii chance at them. The investment is for thirty years, ami the Interest is seven percent., free of all taxation. Don't you think it would be well for you to lake a few of them? The first issue of onehalf will be closed out within the next few days?perhaps one week. So apply at once. Tlic >umiiifttlon of Cleveland. The National Democratic Convention in Chicago last Thursday morning, despite the protects of Tammany, New York, and the Southern Alliance, nominated UroveY Cleveland for President. Gen. A. K.Stevenson, of Illinois, was nominated for Vice President. in the nomination of Cleveland the Democrats selected their best man, and it is hoped that further opposition to him in the South may cease. * The election of a Democratic President isn matter of vitel importance to us. and we should work as a unit for tin? election oi Cleveland. There need be no doubt of South Carolina's loyalty to him. fie received over two-thirds of the votes of the Convention. CoiiuiieiKlable Patriotism. The cheerfulness with which the great mass of the people ratify the nomination of t J rover Cleveland is gratifying; indeed. As far tis we have noticed all the Alliance leaders pledge their support to the ticket, save only one, J. William Hilly Stokes, editor of the Cotton Plant. He seems to be a kicker from Kickers" vlllo, ami would raise Old Cain if he could, but happily he can't. Thk farmers being in the majority, are entitled to the otliees. Therefore, don't put a town man in ollice?especially, if lie troes with the farmer merely to get votes. If the farmers are going to take a town man, they oujjht to take the best one they can get, and not a poor slioat. It is said that zealous THlmanlUs are circulating papers for the signature of voters, binding them to vote for particular persons, or for Tillmanites only. We have not seen the papers, but they must be getting pretty badly scared if much methods arc resorted to. An African came to Abbeville some two or three weeks ago with an immense gutta percha ring in his nose?It was three inches in diameter. Thk cry of town against country should not be an excuse for elevating an incompetent man to office. We have heard that the new Legislative ticket is, lionet, Robertson, Gary, Hill and Wldeman. Ahukviu.i: needs at least one able Representative in the House of Representatives. HADN'T HEARD THE NEWS. ? i ? m. w ... rra|?.hh,kak|.4i * 1./. vaum JTlir jAWMJ' F riMII ICIVHllllMin ^Vl.n Travel Slowly. When our esteemed and highly respected fellow-citizen and delegate to Chicago Capt. McCalla returned last,.Saturday evening; the Itidge turned out in lorce. with stringed instruments. to serenade liiin. We are told tiiut they hadn't heard of Cleveland's nomination, but su])posed that a regular ortitodox Tillrnanltc had been nominated lor President, and wi re greatly shocked when Mr. McCalla informed tliem of tlie actio:! of the Convention. Mr. James M. 15aker and I)r. Kpeer were present and made speeches, but our informant didn't say whether or not they had heard the news of Cleveland's lamination. Capllan McCalla treated ills guests in splendid style, inviting them to partake a royal feast, whleh they said was more pallatubie than the news from Chicago. Jordan Jnekton. The above mentioned Georgian, who had been peeking rock on the streets, left us last Wednesday night, out of kindness to him, aud because of the hot weather tic was let out of the cell, or close place In which he was confined, and allowed larger liberty, lie was, as we understand it, permitted the privileges ol the stable and had the option of sleeping with the town mule. lie didn't seem to like the situation, and so he iett. And everybody is glad of it. ? Ileal Kstate A cent. Mr. Win. 1'. Calhoun oilers for sale some fine real estate in ilie town of Abbeville. Mr. c'allioun has been in the rial estate business for several years anil his success has been most gratifying, lie always deals fairly and squarely and ins wiles have been satisfactory to all. As a real estute agent lie is a success. Wetldlui; Cards. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Sal Ik- Scott and Mr. Thos. W. (JooKler, which happy event will take plaee this evening in the Methodist church, limned lately alter the ceremony invited friends will be received at tiie home ol the bride. The laying ol the corner stone of the school buitding'will take place to-morrow morning at eleven o'clock. The program is a varied and interesting one and the whole town should be present. It will be a notable event I in the history of Abbeville. Kky \V. T. Matthews, of Ureeuwood, was in Abbeville last Sunday and held divine service in the Presbyterian church. The people of Abbeville have great love and respect for Mr. Matthews and a good audience was present to heat him preacn the Word. Miss s.u.uk Ci.ink.scai.ks will leave Mr. Bell's store to day. Tun bund now gives frequent open air concerts. Tiik Q., C. Jc N. trains were a lir.tle la to I Monday. II III ABBEVILLE'S GREATEST DAI Mast Important Ereiit in Her History. HI 111 STONEl Of Her Public School Building to be Laid With Imposing Ceremonies. A PEOPLE'S PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESSPRAISES IK SONG ASCEND ON HIGH. Eloquent Speeches Portray the Grandeur and the Glory of our House. The People Rejoice and the Children's Voices Ring Out in Gladness. PIC NIC AND JOLLIFICATION FOR ALL. Abbeville has long sought, and desired tbe advantages and oenenis u> oe ucnteu nvm u good school building, and for years our name has been more or less of a by-word because of our failure to provide such a structure. It now seems that the dream of a llie-tlme is to be realized and that our people have reason to rejoice. Uarring untoward events, to morrow will be a notable day in the history of the town. Already the walls of the long sought building are going tip, nnd to-morrow at eleven o'clock it is expected that a great company u ill assemble to witness the laying of the coruer stoue. The singing of odes and anthems will give expression from grateful hearts,and the morning breeze will bear sweet incense to the Father of us all. Imposing ceremonies by the Masonic brethren will add interest to the occasion. Eloquent and distinguished orator*, together with zealous friends of education, will address the people. And well-wishers of the children, and friends of all mankind, will pronounce a benediction. When the Masonic brethren consent to lny the corner-stone o}' any public structure, the ceremony can only be performed by the Grand Master, assisted by t lie Grand Lodge in General Communication. At the appointed time the Masonic brethren will assemble in the Lodge Room, where the brethren will appear in tiie insignia of the Order, well dressed, with white gloves and aprons. The Lodge will be opened iu the Entered Apprentice degree. OlIicci'n iiikI .11 em bent or Clinton fiOiltfe So. :t A. F. 91. Ot'KICKltS. F. R. Gary, W. M. .1. M. Lhwsoii.K. \V. F. K. Harrison, J. \V. G. li. Moore, Treasurer. K. L. Wilson, Secretary. S. G. ThomMin, S. li. W. is. I'oibran, J. L). wMi'i;"""''!81" ""T. M. Christian, Tiler. MEM IIKUS. J. I). Alewinc, VV. T. lirnuch, J. M. lirooUs, J. K. Fiiictianan, T. P. Cothian, Jiis. H. Ciieathum, H. s. Cason, J. F. O. lJul're. M. P. DeBruhl, A. Mason Dui're, W. J. Darritgh, J. J. Kd wards, F. s Hvans. K. H. Gary, A. M. Hill, Kiclmrd Hill, H. 11. Hill, Jus. A.Hill. L. T. 11111, -M. C. Htsath, A. W. Junes. J. F. Livingston, J. Fuller Lyon, Win. MurIIi, W. 11. 1'Mrker, Thus. G. l'errln, J T. Robertson, H. I). Reese, 1*. B. speed, CJ. A. Visanska, W. s. Wilson, Joseph B. Wilson, S. X. Wilson. When the Lodge Is culled from labor, the procession will start from the lodge room, balling at the Court House, when the procession will he organized, aud move to the .School Building in the following order: TIIK PROCESSION. 1. (irand Marshal, mounted. 2. Hand, playing. :i. Masonic fraternity. 1. Children. 5. Trustees of School and Orator of the day. i?. Town Council. 7. Citizens. 01)K BY CHOIR. Arriving at the stand, the choir will sing: When earth's foundation tirst was laid, Ity the Almighty Artist's hand. 'Twas then our perfect, our perfect, laws were made. Established by his strict command. CHORUS. Hail, mysterious?luill, glorious Masonry, That makes us ever great and free. In vain mankind tor shelter sought, In vain from placc to place did roam, Until from heaven, lrom heaven tliey were taught To plan, to build, 1o tlx their home. Illustrious hence we date our Art, Which uow iu beauteous piles appear, And Khali to endless lo endless time impart. How worthy und how great we arc. Now we less fam'd for every tie Iiy which the human thought is bound ; Love, truth, nud iriendship, nnd friendship socially. Join all our hearts und hands around. Our actions still by virtue blest, And to our precepts ever true, The world admiring, admiring shall request To learn, and our bright paths pursue. TIIK COUNKK STOXK. The corner stone will now be placed In position. On its face is engraced us lollows: A. Ij. Wiii A. I). ]?L\ The .?tonc In of Ilalian marble, furnished by .1. 1). Chalmers, and is twenty-two inches lona, ten inches wide, and ten inches thick. The stone will bttlaid in the northeast, corner of the building, and will cover ilm inelal crypt which will be twelve inches long, six inches >vide, and six inches deep. In that crypt will l>e placed: Program lor the day; Act of General Assembly In reference lo the sehc oi; copy of town ordinances; copies local und city papers: names of the ollicers of National, state and County Government; names of Masonic ollicers; coins; A>il>le; names (it oldest and youngest male and female inhabitants. TltYIXG TUB STONB. The principal architect, J. \V. Sign, will then present the working tools to the Grand Master, \V. T. Branch, who, will apply the plumb, square,and level lo the stone, in their proper positions. Alter which, standing in front of all, Grand Master iirauch will say: "I have tried and proved tills stone by plumb, square, and level, and prouounce it to be weli-lorined, true, and trusty." TUB CORN OK NOL'KISHMKXT. The iteputy Grand Master will then present the Grand Master with the golden vessel of com, saying: "Most Worshipful, I present you with the corn of nourishment." The Grand Master will then scatter the corn upon the stone. The Senior Grand Warden will then present him with the silver vessel of wine, saying: THE WINK OK REFRESHMENT. "Most Worshipful, I present you with the wine of refreshment." The Grand Master will then pour the wine upon the stone. THE OIL OF JOY. The.TuniorGrand Warden will then present him with the sliver vessel of oil. Haying : | "Most Worshipful, I present you with the oil of Joy." The Grand Master will pour the oil upon the stone, and standing in front ot all, and extending his hands, will make the following Invocation: , THE GUAM) MASTER'S INVOCATION. "May the ali-hounteous Author of Nature | bless the inhabitants of tills place with ail the necessaries, conveniences,and comforts of i life; assist in the erection and completion of ; tills building; protect the workmen against every accident; long preserve tills structure from decay; and ^runt to us all a supply of the com of nourishment, the wine of relresliinent, and the oil of Joy. Home mote it be. Amen." l STRIKING THE STONE?PUBLIC GRAND HONORS OF MASONRY. The Grand Master will then striKe ine sione , three times with his hlram, and the brethren ' give the public grand honors of Masonry by three times three. TIIK UKAXD MASTER DELIVERS THE MASONIC IMPLEMENTS TO TIIE ARCHITECT. The Grand Master will then deliver the various Implements of architecture to the architect. saying: "Worthy Sir. having thus, as Grand Master I of Masons, laid the foundation stone of this structure, I now deliver these implements of your profession Into your hands, Intrusting you with the superintendence and direction ol the work, having lull confidence in your skill ' and capacity to conduct the sanie." THE CHOIR SING. "Let there he light!" th' Almighty spoke; Refulgent streams from chaos broke, To illume th-3 rising earth! Well pleas'cl the great Jehovah stood; The power Supreme pronoune'd it good, And gave the planets birth ! , Chorus. In choral numbers Masons join, To bless and praise this light divine. Parent of light, accept our praise! Who shedd'st on us thy brightest rays, The light that fills the mind : By choice selected, lo! we stand, By friendship Joln'd a social band ! That love, that aid mankind ! The widow's tear, the orphan's cry. All wants our ready hands supply, As lar as power is given ; The naked clothe, the pris'ner free, These are thy works, sweet Charity, Itevcul'd to us from heaven. ADDRESS OK GRAND MASTER. The Grand Master will then address the assembly as follows: "Men and brethren here assembled, be it known unio you, mm we dc iuwiui .nusons, true and faithful to the laws of our country, iiiid engaged, by solemn obligations, to erect magnificent buildings, to he serviceable to the brethren, and to tear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. We have among us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets which can not be divulged. and which have never been found out; but these secretsare lawful and honorable, and not repugnant 10 the laws of God or irinn. They were Intrusted, in pence and honor, to the Masons of andent times, and having been faithfully transmitted 10 us, it Is our duty to convey them unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless our craft were good andour calling honorable, we should not. have lasted for so many centuries, nor should we have betn honored with the patronage of so many Illustrious men In all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interests and defend us from all adversaries. We ar<- assembled here to-day in the face of you all, to build a house, which we pray God may deserve to prosper, by becoming a place of concourse for good men, and promoting harmony and brotherly love throughout the world, till time shall be no more." The brethren all exclaim : ' .So mote It be. Amen." CUOIlt SING THIS If VMS ~ Hail, Masonry divine, Glory of uges shine, Long may'st thou reign ! Where'er thy Lodges stand, May they have great command. Ami always grace the land; Thou art divine. Great fabrics still arise, And grace the azure skies? Great are t hy schemes; J ny nouie wiurir. nm Mulelile>8 beyond compare ; No nit with thee can share; Thou art divine. Illrnm, the architect. Did all Hip craft direct. How the.v should build ; Sol'mon, great Israel's king, Did iiiiuhty blessings bring, And lefi us room to sing, Hail, Royal Art! BENEDICTION*. A benediction will then be pronounced by the Grand Chaplain ; a'ter which the procession will return 111 the satneorder to the place whence It set out. ADDRESSES UY DISTINGUISHED ORATORS. After this will follow a Masonic address by Majors. P. Dendy. Deputy Grand Master. Mr. W. A. Templeton, Chairman of the Hoard of School Trustees, will deliver an historical address, at the conclusion of which he will introduce the orator of the day, Colonel J. P. Thomas, of Columbia. Committee ol Twenty-Five. The following ladles have been appointed a committee on opening baskets and serving dinner: Mrs. J. W. W. Marshall, Mrs. J. S. Co til ran. Mrs. J. D. Chalmers, Mrs. H.T. Tusten, Mrs. W. J. Smith, Mrs. w. r. Jieuowan, Mrs. H. O. Reese, M rs. I'. B. Speed, Mrs. J. It. Blake, Mrs. G. H. Moore. Mrs. It. R. Hemphill, Mrs. B. K. Beacham, Mrs. R. H. Link, Mrs. T. C. Seal, Mrs. T. L. Moore, Mrs. K. Henry, Mrs. G. W. Syran, Mrs. R. M. Hill, Airs. J. L. lVrrin, Mrs. S. J. Hill. Mrs.'/. G Sprott. Mrs. J. W. Bowers, Mrs. It. E. Hill, Mrs. K. \V. Mahry, Mrs. Mary Perrln. lectin;' of flic Children. It. Is hoped that every white child In the town will he at the Court House promptly at eleven o'clock to join the procession. Let all thechildren join In the historic event, and let every heart be happy for the day. All the fiiiitii-en must en to the nienie. Every citizen of the town is expected to he at t he laying of the corner stone and at the picnic dinner. All visitors in the town are most corilially Invited to Join with us In celebrating an event of which we are all proud. The picnic is to be at Air. Klugh's tennis court, and the dinner will be had about IihIf an hour after the conclusion of the exercises incident to laying the corner stone. Picnic Dinner. A pic nlc dinner will be given at the grounds of .1. C. Klut'b on Thursday, June .'filli, immediately alter laying the corner stone of the public school building. It is desired that the whole (own unite in maKlng the occasion a success an there will be many vUliors from abroad. Those who will contribute baskets are requeMcd to slj;n this paper and scud their baskels of dinner to the grounds on Thursday morning, where they will be taken in charge by a com mi I tee. J. 0. Klu^ii, Wm. Tf. Ornydon, Sam'i (.'. C'ason, (i. A. Douelass. J. H. Lat'mcr, .1. Ilayne Mcltill, J. II. Dul're, J. I/. I'errln, i". I'. Hammond, ('. V. Ilatntnond, u- n...w... VI' 'P Mcnniinid. James M. Lawson, W. T. Branch, J. C. Miller, U.K. Ilecse, I'. B. Speed, W.T. Penney, (i. A. Vasaiuka. I- W. A. H. lliuiiliti, Win. P'Callioun, Tims. 1\ uuarles, I?. T. Hill, K. K. Calhoun, .1. S. L'olliran, II. H. llill. Allen Smith, \V. A.'i tmpletoii, J. I''. Miller. It. M. Haddon, W. C. I >u Pre, J. ti. Edwards, Benj. S. 1 Sum well, Lewis Perilo, W.o. Iliad ley, I-'rank H. (?ai v. I?. M. llill, Thos. P.Thomson, !. K. Glenn, W. .loci Smith, S..I. Link, , I,. W. White, W.D. Wilson, ? I .1. M.Uanihrell, J. M. Giles, ,1. A. Harris, U. K. HIH. W. C. MeGowan, I!. K. Hemphill, J. 1). Chalmers, I>. H.Smith, K. W. Cannon, <1. H. Moore, J. It. Mi liter, .Jr., A. M. 11111 <? Sons. Win. K. Hell, .1 T. Robertson, L. H. Russell, Misses Cater. Mrs. Lurv C. Thomson.F. L. Morrow, lone I). Miller, W. V.? llnkscales IS. K. HfHehani, .1. I* McMillan. I S. X. Williams. Mrs. F.J. Manball, ])r. (i. A. Neuller, Francis Henry, W. 1?. Mann, H. li. C??x. Thus. L. Moore, llimli Wilson, K. (S. Graydon. J. Fuller Lyon, Wm. 11. l'arker, J. K. Hlake, Jr., W.A.Lee. M. P. HeHruhl.j J1 W. C. Henet, L. W. Perrln. | Any other persons who desire to eonlrlb itc ^ are requested to seud baskets. , CLEVELAND aiii STEVENSON. TILLMANITES ANTI-TILLMANITES, COME! ALLIANCEMEN AM) NON - ALLIANCEMEN, BE HERE! On Monday next llh July?Saleday?at 11 o'clock, forenoon, a mass meeting of the Democrats ol Abbeville county will be held at the Court House. Abbeville, for the purpose of ratifying the action of the National Democratic Convention at Chicago. He-solutions of endorsement will be ofTered. .Speeches by leading Democrats will be de" llvered. Let there be a tremendous crowd from the farmesand from towns and villages. Let tlie world see that the Democracy of Abbeville county 1h solid for Cleveland and' Stevenson. Democracy. "S's" SHOULDER STRIKES. 30UND POLITICAL VIEWS -PRACTICAL COMMON SENSE. rhc Cotton Plant Gone Wrong:, Politically?It Wiil Have to Retract, Explain or Hodge, or Else J. William Billy Will be a Dead Duck? Conspiracy Against Able RcprescntativeN. The Chicago Convention didn't denounce anybody, and tor them to have done less than condole with James G. Blaine In his sad personal alUictlon would have been a failure lo reflect the character of t heir great ch leftain, Grover Cleveland, whom they had met to honor. Mrs. Kobt. Moorman and children, of New uerry, iinvc ut-eu viaitiug uci laiiuvi, ncv. o. B. Campbell. Mr. Hertford and Miss Wlnton Parks are at home with their father Capt. J.T. Parks. Mr. J.T. Simmons has put a cement pavement in front, and leading up to his residence. Miss Idalle Hunter went down to Newberry last week for a short stay with relatives and friends in the village.Rev. E. J. Forrester began a series of meetings In the liaptist church Sunday, to be continued through the week. lie will be assisted by the pastor of the Spartanburg church. Judging trom an editorial in the Cotton Plant ol the 2oth Inst.,?two days after the nomination of Cleveland had been announced?there Is a full tledged lhlrd party lie on its start', 11 indeed Dr. Stokes, edltor-ln-chief, Is not one himself. Although he was in Chicago at the time, a delegate to the National Democratic Con vention, it is not improbable thiit he is the author of the editorial in question especially as it has been known for sometime that he was quite "downy." and while en route to Chicago his pin feathers of third party plumage became more prominent when he said: "It Cleveland was nominated there would be a bolt in South Carolina." Among other un-Democratic utterances the Cotton Plant says: "No, the Alliancemen of the South cannot support Cleveland because he is the embodiment ot the plutocratic Ideas that refuse to recognize our needs evpji, ami ure still further from giving ns any remedy." I liave Interviewed several of our leading Alliancemen and Tlllmnnltes, not one of whom endorse the utterances of lite Cotton Plant, and all staunch Cleveland men, in fact,always have been. I'cless Dr. Stokes' doctrine Is more popular in Ins own than In this district he will never get to Congress. I do not Know of more than two members of our club who are at all likely lo become adherents to the principles enunciated by thin cyclopean Allianceinen, and these two declared sometime ago that Uiey were ready lor the third party, yet they continued loudest In their denunciation of those who voted for Ha>kell, and foremost among Tillman's followers in our Democratic-club. If Col. Irby will apply the hyssup of the Democratic parly to ail such It will purge and make it pure, without Injury to Tillman for it is u foregoing conclusion, admitted now by a few leading Tillmanites that the Conservatives are going to win any how. There Is to be a Republican rally here on the 7th of July. Messrs. Tolbert, Cruin and Webster are advertised to speak. The crop prospects were never more promlslug than now. There are quite a number of strangers in town visiting friends, I buppose, but have been unaole to loccte them. The Darlington Herald is right in condemning live pigeon shooting as a means of sport. The occasion ror H is tne approacumg gun contest In Spartan bur:;. I do not know the editor of the Herald, but will wager tast summer's seining clothes that he is a Christian gentleman opposed to prize fighting, cock fighting, horse racing and all such barbarous sport. To Dr. B. VV. Cobb, chairman, and the other honorable gentlemen who compose our Board of Health: 1 have never yet known you lo shirk any duty imposed on you by the people, but to tbe end that Greenwood may remain the healthiest town in the up country, I call your attention individually aud collectively, to the flagrant violation of our ( miliary laws by parlies colng business on and adjacent to the square. The luxuriant vegetable growth which must decay is bad enough, but add to this the unkept condition of the public wells from which we get our drinking water. The piles of boxes and barrels filled with water, straw, watermelon rinds and other decayed matter. In rear of almost every store; the frequent mass of putrefied matter irom the butcher shops, consisting of heads, leet and tainted meat, thrown wlliiin fifty yards of the square, aud you have an anti-hygiene condition that beggais description?one that should claim your immediately attention. Cnpt. James King, our cnampiun unugt builder, was In towu Saturday. He Is 11 strong anii-caURUs-Tlilmanlte. Mr. Jolin R. Tolbert says our delegates lo Chicago were not tlie kind of Democrats be has been lighting for the last twenty years. For the beneiit ol those curious 10 know why Mr. A- St. Clair Lee has recently put on spectacles, I will say he only wears them when trying to decipher hisown chirograph}-. During a thunder storm last Wednesday evening Messrs. It. \V. Major and J. C.Hill lost two fine milk cows a piece. The four were huddled together and all killed by the same bolt. I suppose there Is no looser any question about ttie death of at least one Dave Shaw. Johnnie Chiles tells us in last Press and Banner that he was killed by lightning and buried by his friends near .Bradley. Dr. Wilson preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Work on the new Methodist church has been resumed. Mrs. J. M. Timmons, of Efflngham, Is \ isitIng Iter mother Mrs. W. II. Watson. Mr. John It. lluchanan is announced this week as u candidate for County Commissioner. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Grier, of llelton, are visiting at the hotel. Mr. Kugene Miller and his bonny bridge arrived Monday eveuiug Irom Mississippi, and will spend a part of their honey moon with I the groom's parents .Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Miller. Little Miss liUeia and Master Sloan MeGeel sojourning with their sister, Mrs. J. W. S| roles. Buck Folsoin, colored, killed a valuable horse for Mr. Brown, Suuday, liy last driving. There seems to be a plot forming against Geo. Johnstone by Sllgh, Pope, Norris, Latlmore A Co., by which one of their number, or some one yet In the back ground, hoped to ' ' ? ? .1,1K (IlK. ueicai ins re-meciiwii. j uc jwp<" .# ...... trlcl refused to be dictated to two years ago, much less will they be now. Since Johnstone lias been tried and not found wanting In any of the essentials to a true representative of the whole people. lie is wedded to the interests of his constituency and possesses the courage and ablllty to protect them pre-eminently above that of any man thisconchivc might pit against him. The people of tliedlstrlet fully roalizu this, ami some of his loudest encomiasts are leading Alllnneemei) aud Alliance Journals. Therefore, the caucus at Helton, 011 tiie Till of July, cannot afford to Ignore his ability and past services, unless they have a morbid desire to be in the same unenviable position of our (?) recent Chicago delegation fur Geo. Johnstone will behisown successor. S. Wk have had a wet .June, and now the farmers have green fields. The crops were never j better and ilie grass is growing. Iyou want anything in tin' line of nia-j eliinery, don't forget that Air. F. S. Kvans, of! Greenwood, Is a eandidute lor public favor in j that line. tladdon arc ottering special bargains in I olor eh Inn silk. Haddon oiler panuols and iinbrellos at re-j duccd price*. JI addon oiler a few patterns In line dress, goods at a saerilice. New mil linery, laecs, dotted swiss, ribbons, flowers, etc., just In at lladdon's. Ladies needing almost any art icle of dress will find Just what they wish at Iladdon's. j You can get one whole pound of soda at Heath's tor live cents. "(Menu Springs" water on draught and by; tlie gallon at \V. K. P,alley's Granile Front ]>rug Store, (ireenwood, S. .June21,1 m. | Kxlrn wings for Victor sweeps. All sizes at dill it IPs. THE COLLEGES IN DUE WEST, j Full JfolM of the Commencement Ex*: ervhes l>y ? Fiilihfnl Scribe. MONDAY. Tins I* counted a* the first day of Commencement, Tor on this day visitors from a distance begin to arrive In crowds. On Monday afternoon the closing exorcises of the Theological .Seminary were held in the A. R. 1*. church. Papers were rend by all j four members of the graduating class. The! following were the subjects: W. Kwnrt, .Manna. E. F. Griffith, Cities of Refuge. J. H. i'ressly, The Bible the greatest Classic. J. M. White, ThoTabernacle. These papers were all admirable, and showed be 11 a deep Interest, and a thorough acquaint} me with their subjects. At the conclusion of these exercises. L>r. W. I,. Pressly, Preside n' of the Seminary, delivered the diplomas, and gave them some wholesome words of counsel. His remarks were characterized by a deep. living inteiest In those to whoin the speech was addressed. MONDAY NIGHT. On this night the Literary Societies hold their annual celebrations. The ruin, which commenced early in the afternoon continued until nightfall, and prevented some from at lending, qui iiiiiwimouuiuni6, ??>. ..... very well tilled without being crowded. In the Phllomathean Society the Hon. George s. Mower, of Newberry, 8. C., presided with grace and dignity. Below we give the program In full which was strictly followed out. Debate: Q,uerry: Is the Field of Professions or Politics more conducive to the upbuilding of our Republic? Affirmative, W. C. Ewart, HuDtersville, N. C. Negative. R. L. Robinson, Lancaster, 8. C. Junior Orator, J. R. McCormlek, Bpottswood, Va. Senior Orator, E. F. Griffith, Griffiths, N. C. Medal Orator, Rev. J. P. Knox, Hickory Grove, 8. C. 'l'he debate was decided in favor of the affirmative. The medal orator gave us a most finished address, but he did no more thau we expected of him. The following young men received the medals; Freshman Class. Mr. T. B. Haze. Sophomore Class, Mr. A. 8. Rogers. Junior Class, Mr. A. J. Ranson. Mr. s. A. Pressly presided over the Euphemian Society on this occasion. After a short speech of welcome he announced that the program would be followed out, which was as follows: President S. A. Pressly, Due West, 8. C., Committee of Decision. Debate: tiuerry :?"Is the character of our American Institutions more favorable 10 me production of Demagogues or Statesmen ?" Affirrnatlvp, B. M. Sullivan, Due West, 8. C. Negative, J. R. Philips, Louisville. Ga. Junior Orator, W. P. Green, Due West, S. C. Senior Orator, J. G. Dule, Rowell, Ala. Medal Orator, B. F. Riley, M? East Lake, Ala. The medal oration by Rev. B. F. Riley, D. D., was most excellent. He stated that he hud not prepared anything, and his talk was lien and easy. Unbounded In humor, Intermingled with souna sense. He is a very fluent speaker and never lacks for a word, but It seems to Just come to him. The following joung men received the meduls : Freshman Class, J. A. Pearson. Sophomore Class, T. P. McDlll. Junior Class, W. P. Green. TUESDAY. An account of the proceedings of this day have already appeared lu the Press and Banner. Soon after going to the speakers stand we discovered our genial friend, Mr. Hugh Wll son. He came to us and nskcd If we could have our report of that morning ready by the lime he started home, that he had all his printers ready to put It in type on his arriv>.I. W? had not written our account of the proceeding day and told him so, but we thought we could give him that morning's exercises by the time he was ready to leave. That account appeared last week We notice that the names of the speakers are omitted. We now give them : B. M. Sullivan, chosen by the Faculty. D. G. Bluckwell, elected by the Euphemlan Society. R. L. Robinson, elected by the Philomalhean Society. [The omission above referred to occurred because, ir we received uie imru pago 01 me manuscript, we lost It.]?Ed. P. & B. At lour o'clock Rev. B;B. Riley, D. D., delivered the address before the Alumni Association In tbo A. R. P. church. Dr. Grler in Introducing him said, we have io-diiy with uh one of our representative alumni, a minister and a teacher. He needs no introduction to this audience, and I now present to you as the speaker on this occasion. Rev. Dr. Hi icy, President of Howard College, Alabama. j He announced as his subject, "Denomlnntional Education." He demonstrated the absolute necessity of such Institutions. He spoke of two kinds of education, State and Christian. The State he said had no right to teach religion, that this, must devolve upon the Denominational College. The Association showed Its high appreciation of his address by requesting him lor the manuscript, that they might have it published. tuesday night. The Seml-Centennlal of the Phllomathean Society occurred on this night. To many this was the most enjoyable occasion of the whole Commencement. The hall was filled to Its uttr ost capacity. Rev. D.G.Phillips, D. 1)? of Louisville, Ga., one who has been identified witli this society from Its lnclplency, presided, and made the opening address. Mr. Hugh Harris, of Charlotte, JJ. U? delivered the semi centennial address which was a history of the Society from Its birth down to the sixties. Hon. J. X. Miller delivered the literary address. A full report of the entire proceedings of this meeting are under preparation and will appear at an early day In the Press and Banner, so we refraiu from giving an elaborate account of them at this lime. wednesday. This is Commencement Cay in Due wcsi Female College. The deep Interest which has sI^huIled these occasions for more than a quarter of a century was just as manlleslly present on this occasion as on previous ones. This evidence of Interest is Indeed gratifying to the faculty. They feel that tne Institution Is safe In the hands of their friends, and that their work of the year has not been In vain, and they calculate their success by the Interest of their friends so abundantly evinced by their cheering presence on this occasion. The exercises this year were held in Sclimltz Hull, which adjoins the college building. The faculty were unwilling to attempt having it In open air, especially in such threaten.ng weather. Keats were placed | without the door and windows. In order that they might accommodate as man.v as possible. Long before time people begHn to arrive. This has always been the xreat day of Commencement. This has always been the day of crowds. The feminine sex have always had a powerful drawing tendency. They have lost none of their potency in tills direction. Beauty, attractiveness and purity Is that toward which the masculine sex will ever gravitate. The grove In front of the college campus was filled with vehicles, aud the | campus was full of people. On the walls of the hall as you entered the | main building and in the right and left hand | rooms was the art ex 111 lilt, ^llss Amelia o. Brown is Itistructor in this department. We acknowledge our Inability to Judgw: ol' urt by I lie rules of art, but this seemed to us.x very line exhibit, and we were amazed when she told us Iliat all the work exhibited was the work of first year pupils. In the collection were pictures of every description, Crayons, Pastels, Portraits and oil Paintings. iiere were placijues and panels and cornice pieces and the common painting. Here were scenes of every description. No attempt at description can be made. Then we passed on into the audience hull which we louud already tilled, but. a seat had been reserved for us. The hall was made attractive by a few well selected pictures and some beautiful llowel's, whose perfume adds a charm even to the beauty of woman. Owing to llie Illness of the Vice Principal, Mr. If. K. lion lie.', liev. O. Y. ilonner hud charge of the exercises. He slated that there were 1C regular graduated, who were compelled to write and read essays, and 0 irregular graduates. Below we give the program : I'ltOGRAM. The King's Daughters?Miss Jnnie CordonThe Magician ot Modern Times?Miss Lois Harris. A Lampful of Oil?Miss Janie McCarter. Folk-Lure?Miss Mumie HeuwIcK. The Hound Table?Miss Mantle Cox p. King Arthiu? Miss Willie Kirkpatriek. The Women of Tennyson's "Idyls of the King."?Miss Emma Miller. Legend of the Holy (iriill?Miss Kate Neel. The Violin and lis Masters?Miss lJctlie Jenkins. Unsuspected Kinships?Miss Minnie Wallace. Two Graves?Miss Maud Pratt. Class-room Work In Latlu?Miss Florence Tciiipletou. Shy lock and Portia?Miss Krsle Ellis. Thu Two Women In Hamlet?Miss Jiuiie Young. The (ihost in Hamlet?Miss Kate McDutlile. I Debate?Kesolved that Hamlet's Madness Was Feigned. A (Urinative?Miss Dora Chestnut. Negative?Miss Ida Johnson. PARTIAL GKADt'ATI'-S. The Empress Josephine?Miss Mackle' Hlackwell. J, Joan of Arc?Miss Lillle Morrah. The Writing ot Light?Mi?s Janetto 1'at-1 rlclc. Two Craves?Miss Maud Prat. Charlotte Corday?Miss Clara ltasor. i St. Theresa?Miss Uosa Wharton. The exercises were most enjoyable. The es- [ says wre nil short and pointed, and yet very full. Tbey dealt with new and Interests subjects, tmd held the attention ot the audience. The young ladles tead their own c impfs'tlons, which added to their attraction. Their voices were clear and strong and could be easily heard In every part of the hall. When the exercises were about half over, a short recess of ten minutes wns given that the people might rest themselves. The music was of a high order. Th* young ladles showed the training through which they had gone. We cannot leave this part of the subject without speaking of the nightingale of Due West. Miss Jennie Edward*, who sang two songs at the conclusion of the exercises. As she ciime upon the stage, the audience loudly applauded. Her voice Is clear and sweet ?n<l she trills like 11 bird. Rev. O. Y. Bonner then proceeded to the delivery of the diplomas to the fair young graduates. He spoke to them In a few strong words of counsel. His subject was, "To keep, you must use." This he illustrated first In the physical world. To keep onr strength we must exercise. Then he look It to the mental world, and lastly to the heart. To keep the grnces of tlie heart we inunt exercise them. ,. The following arc the numes of tho Distinguished Proficients: Miss Dora Chestnut, Miss Mnmlo Coxe, Miss Lois Harris, M'ss Willie Klrkpatrlck, vrilln,. \flau U,i.rln Rf.nipl/>lf. Mi-is Florence Templeton. The following are the Proficients. Miss Betile Jenkins, Miss Kate McDuflle, Miss Kate L. Neel. This closed the exercises of the morning: ^ , m ;V-Jj LOWNDESVILLE'S LETTER. All About the Seven Hilled City?Her Schools and Her Oratorit. Lowndesvllle, S. C., June 25,1892. Editor Press and Banner: The commencement exercises of the Lowndesvllle High School were concluded on the 18th Instant, as previously announced In your worthy paper. Although the day was Intensely warm, and the afternoon threatened rain, there was a large aud intelligent body of patrons and friends to witness the closing exercises of the school. A stand was tastelully arranged in Bell's grove, was beautifully decorated by the ladles, and bore*ipon Its margin the Inscription L. H. 8. Substantial and comtortable seats, with a seating capacity of over two hundred, were made Just lu frout of the stand. At half pastil o'clock the crowd began to , gather. At twelve the grove was blocked with vehicles, and very nearly three hundred people anxiously waiting around the stand to hear the speeches. The program for the day, owing to the absence of speakers who had promised to be present, and were unexpectedly prevented trom coming, was necessarily changed to suit tue circumstances, ine nnn. tv.u jicuow. an, of Abbeville, was conspicuously absent and bis many friends were much disappointed that they missed his cheerful face and surpassing eloquence on this occasion. J. K. Hood. Esq., formerly of Due West, but who now resides In Anderson, was also prevented from being present. In this event our worthy Principal H. B. Humbert appealed to home talent to Interest the audience. He did not find It difficult to secure sei vices of Mr. J. li. Franks and Rev. J. a. Porter In ^thts emergency. Walter L. Miller, Esq., the only speaker from a distance, arrived on the twelve o'clock train and delivered the closing speech. A synopsis of the speeches Is given below, the Hume being from memory. After a short prayer by the Rev. Mr. Winn, of Latimer, Prof. H. 13. Humbert Introduced Mr. J. B. Franks who spoke upon the necessity of educating our chlldreu. He contracted the t wo races, showing the eagerness with which the negro seized every possible means of education, and the Indifference of the white man to tnuke an aggressive fight to advance the educational Interest of his race. He clearly Rhowed the fallacy of that insertion tbat education was too costly and that the poor man needed the labor of bis children. The second speaker was Rev. J. S. Porter. He spoke of education as being the only thing that could equip a young man ror the duties of life. He also spoke of education as being divinely Instituted, ana lorclbiy piacea me responsibility of a Culture to educate the cnlldren of our country upoa tbe parents. At the close oi Rev. Mr. Porter's speech Walter L. Miller, Esq., was Introduced und Rpoke at length ou the life and character of Robert Toombs, of Georgia. Alter the address of Mr. Miller tbe prizes ' were delivered. , A medal was given for the best general average. Tbe contest lor tbe medal was open to members of tbe High school aod Intermediate departments. The requirements being an attendance upon tbe exercises of tbe school during at least three-fourths of tbe scholastic year, tbe contest to have at least four regular studies. Tbe medal was awarded to Charles M. Horton. Honorable mention?Miss Clara Clinkscales, R. H. Moseley, R. E. Moseley, E. F. Latimer. Of pupils who were in attendance less than three quartern, but whose grade was high, mention was made as follows: Special mention? Miss E. A. Smith. Honorable mention ?Miss A. G. Hardin, Miss M.C. Baskin, Clement Allen, J. G. Daniels, .T. G. Huckabee. The following pupils In tbe primary depart merit received prizes: Heading,Edwin Moorhead ; general excellencv, Hampton Bonds, Kosco Horton, Bruce Moseley, Miss Katie Porter, Miss Rosa Loll is. The prizes were delivered by Mr. J. B. Franks, wbo performed this duty in a graceful and happy stylo. The Rev. J. S. Porter delivered the medal, speaklug words of commendation to Charles M. Horton, the proud \ winner. Tbe Principal, Mr. Humbert, then made a , short address to tho school. He commended tbe pupils for their diligent work during the year, and admonished tbem to let their present attainments be but tbe earnest of life's work. He begged them to cultivate tbe prin cipies of pure und noble mnuhood und wnmanhood, and to eter bold honor above all else. He then thanked the people of Lownd en villi.' for their co-operation Id the school work and for their kindness to him. Dinner was then announced and the audience dismissed. The people were Invited to spend the afternoon in social intercourse. C. T. B. Contributed Locals. Abbeville, S. C., Juue 29th, 1992. Miss Bessie and Miss Nellie Oldham of Greenwood ure visiting Miss Eliza Qambrell, also Miss Mary tirier of Laurena. Prof. J. G. (Jllnkscales of Columbia spent several days In our town last week and left last Monday for Chester. Mr. Frank DuPreof Augusta spent several j days in the City last week. Frank has many friends here who are always glad to see him. Mr. A. M. Hill in com puny with Mr. J. H. DuPre, Aliss Klla Huckabt-eand .Master Julius DuPre, visited Mr. J. F. C. DuPre at Fort Hill last Saturday, returning ?>u Monday. They bad a dellgntiul trip and were most hospitably entertained by ttielr genial host. Mr. Hill brags on their vegetable (arm, but says he saw no col ton that will beat his. Messrs. A. M. Hill tt Sons lost a fine mule last Monday night. / Mr. Ciaud Beecbam is now night watchman ' and telegraph operator ?t i lie R. & D. depot. Dr. I. H. Wlnstock of I'harleston in now In J Abbeville and will probably spent the sum- / merhere. We are glad to see him and hope / he will rest from his labor.-, and greatly iin- ' prove In health. I Mr. Heard or Mt. Oarniel wus In our towiy last Monday, Uiklug orders for Webster's Dictionary. Mr. Jones Smith of Newbeiry spent Mowday in AbDevillo on bu.>iness. i Miss uiu Keursey of Stiiltbvllle, Ua., is visiting Miss Evil Klrby. Our venerable filend Mr. Moses Wiostock of Charleston is here veiling relatives, tWe hope his visit will be very pleasant. / Mr. and Mrs. Kearsey who have been here ou a visit lor several weeks, returned yesterday to their home In Edgefield. Miss Kaiinie Wallace ol Kentucky returned from Due West with liertYiei.d Miss Florence Templeton, with whom she will spend some time. _ Miss Mary Dul're of Fort Hill arrived in ine city last Saturday and will uct as one ol the bridesmaids for Miss Salile .Scott tbis evening. Miss Mary Is quite a favorite, as that was her pleasant duty hero only a short tluie ago. Mr. A. W. Smith now of>Atlanta is in Abbeville circulating among his lriends whoure always glad to greet him. An important case between two ol our townsmen, and the U. A I). K. K. Company was held here last Monday before Trial Justice Cox. Tbe parlies being left at Hodge*, sued Kail itoad Company for damage*- One id them received 5?2.a> the other defendant nothing, lienet Jt Cason were Attorneys for tlie Company, while Graydon & Graydon replesenied the iJcfeiidetils. The moral gleaned irom this cause Is, II yon dont wish to get left buy your ticket 111 time and get on hoard. Miss I>at?elle Jordan of Greenville, Is visiting Miss Maggie I.atlmer. Miss Ayletle Chalmers after a pleasant visit to iriends in Greenwood returned last Monday. she was urea tly missed last Sunday, as there was uo one to till her place as organist. Mr. lMil're Colhouu'ol Greenwood arrived In the city last Monday, aud made only a short stay. our physicians say Abbeville Is distressingly (to them) healthy. Such being the case they are havltig a rest. Another marriage in town this evening In the .Methodist t'nureh. Contracting parties Miss Sal lie Scott and Mr. T. W. Coogler, and still otlierMipou the July Docket." Many visitors make Abbeville quite iray. We mvei them unil look formany more during tin* summer. The Corner Stone of Abbeville's High School buUdiut; will be laid to-morrow at 12 o'clock, niter which addresses will bo dellver< d by Colonel J. 1*. Thomas of Columbia and .Major Dendy of Walhalla. Our citizens are cordially invited to bo present, that all may join 111 a ba.-ket pic ulc at Klugh's p.uU. Our Cornet band will turnlsh music for the occasion and we trust the day will be one long to be remembered by every one present; and will contribute to the prosperity ot our dear old town. Mr. George Stiillito has sold his house ami lot, and will move to Clinton In a few days. \