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The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. ? | ;?9"Pnl>lished every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. Wednesday, July 6, 1892 I Krskino <'oil The Press and Manner find something to say ! last week of the action of the Associate Reformed Synod in cutting Krskine College loose from the great public and limiting its honors and its favors to a few of their owu number who may be within the sacred precincts of the purple. The fact that the usefulness of the College is being circumscribed and the ardor of its natural horn friends is being cooled should not be forgotten, and will not be forgotten. A A more unwise or a more impolitic course could uot have been pursued than that of cutting off the hosts of friends?who have in times of need proven their friendship?from all participation in its honors and its glories. Ordinarily the great public have very little concern about a denominational College. Indifference to the welfareor action of the managers of such institutions arises from the fact that the public generally puts no money into them. But with Erskine College the fact is i different. There never has been a time when Erskine College has needed money that the outside world has uot been called upon for help. Whether It was fifty years ago to put up the first College building, or whether it was forty years ago w> er?'ci. J.iuumiy <an, or wncinir u was thirty-five years ago to raise an endowment fund, or whether It was after the war to raise a fund to pay the professors, or whether it was to re-endow the College with money lost by the war, or whether it was to raise money with which to erect the magnificent building which Is now going up, the public In each and every instance has been called upon for aid, and the public has never refused a helping hand. The draft on the public has been so regular that the public had gotten to regard the College as our College, and the people had begun to feel a personal pride in the institution. But when the fact dawns upon them that all outsiders are ignored; when the public receives little or no recognition on either the Faculty or the Board of Trustees, nnd further, that all its places of honor or profit are confined almost exclusively to the members of one or more favored families, there arises a sentiment which may be truthfully likened to a feeling of displeasure or discomfort. When people are thus''left-' it Is exceedingly hard for them to think that they have been treated right. As a friend of Erskine College, and as an outsider, the Press and Banner, in behalf of an aggrieved public, calls upou the Assoc iate Reformed Synod to correct itf own error, or else to pronounce in plain and unmistakable language its indspendence and disregard for the friendship, rights and feelings of the public which has so often shown substantial evidences of good will to the College. As an evidence that the act of Synod in cutting off from the Hoard of Trustees its life long friends, and relusing any recognition of the public, we would cite the fact that many prominent Associate Reformed Presbyterians have spoken to us in reference to our article last week, and with a single exception, all have endorsed our article with more or less earnestness. We take the liberty of copying an extract ot a letter on the subject: Mr. Hugh Wilson. My dear friend?I have read your comments In this week's l're>-s and Runner on some of the errors Into which the A. R. 1'. Synod has fallen with reference to the conduct of Krskine College. You have timely warned the people of errors and mistakes that have been committed in the past, and exist at present. lour views are correct., anu me situation, as you de.-cribe it. deserves the gravest consideration of those who huve the welfare of the college si heart. Your views on the matter arc of the highest importance for this, of manv other reasons, viz., that you are an "outsider" and cannot, therefore, be prompted to speak of these things from other than the kindliest interest In tlie institution and her welfare. You have the people with you in this matter. I hope to see more on the subject from you, and hope the l>ue West Presbyterian will publish your article. I may beg space from you to say a few words on the subject, perhaps next week. You have earned the thanks of e'ver.v man everywhere who disapproves of ringism in church anil college affair. I personally thank you for the excellent opinions expressed. They are as true as they are timely. "Plow Oil." Many of tlie Tiliroanltes in this Stale and elsewhere speak contemptuously of the alleged advice of the antUTillmanites to "plow on." In the first place, It isn't true that any town man or antl-Tillmanite ever said to the coun iry peopie, "riow oil; we iwn people can maiuige the government.'' That expression, like nearly every statement of fact which has been made by the sub-trensury leaders, was based on their own ingenuity and has no more foundation In truth than has the fabric of a dream. In the second place. If the people had been advised to "plow on," that is to say, if the mechanic had been advised to stick to the implements of his trade. If the editor had been admonished to apply himself more earnestly to his work, if the doctor had been urged to devote himself more zealously to his profession. if the merchant had been enjoined to work harder at his store and to consider more the interests of his customers, and if the farmers had been asked to apply themselves more assiduously to the mending of their own personal fortunes, the advice would have been only a modified form of repeating the proverbs of Solomon. We started out to say that one of the best farmers in Abbeville county said to us recent- J ly that he thought the advice to "plow on," was as wise as anything that Solomon ever said. He makes his money that way, and is in comfortable circumstances. He doesn't want oflice: has no need to borrow money; and is sure that in the vaults of the treasury at Washington may be found more silver dol lars than he can hope to earn. 1 Their Eyc? arc Ileinyr Opened. Time Is doing its work. The people are beginning to open their eyes. They see and acknowledge that Tillman is a farmer. They also see in order that he might be elevated to oflice and be placed in position of honor, lie lias gone out of the ranks of the farmers for his associates and companions, and has leagued himself with lawyers, and consorted with one sort or variety of town : politicians to throw dust into the eyes of the people. Up to this time has he not manifested more interest in securing lor himself : and his associates, the votes of the people, than he has given to the fulfillment of his : promises, or to the elevation of the farmer to ' official position ? JIasn't he given nearly all or his official appointments to people in town, or to people who wanted to quit the ?low and go to town? While doing so lias lie not sought to array the people against law j yers, as a class, and has he not attempted to establish an impassable gulf between the far-1 titers and the town people generally? 15utj this cry ol "wolf," "wolf," can deceive intelligent people no more. J. Willuin Billy Stokes, editor of the Cotton | Plant, and seeking to take Mr. JJrawley's place iu Congress, disclaims the authorship of the editorial which supported the Third Party j movement. Mr. Stokes, we believe, bases his ( claims to a seat iu Congress on his ability to j misrepresent and malign the good people of | this State lit bis paper and on the stump. j ( The nertitiK ?n Sale n?,v. We present elsewhere brief notes of the meeting on Hale Day, which can tilve no ado-' (juate idea of the full texts of the speeches tie- , live red. We have, without notes, given brief reports of some of them, not claiming to use the verbiage of any orator?only trying to j convey their Ideas, imperfect though they be. Mr. HeneTs speech was perhaps the most in- j Hammatory that lie has ever delivered, and j seemed to us to have for its purpose the iueltement of bad leelins: between our fellowcitizens, aud which speech, as far as we are able to learn, won for him but few laurels and . . fuwiit! rvceiveu Dili IIUIt'niuuinniK.u, Iivfin whose battles lie has so recently assumed to tight?against those with whom ho was so lately atlillatcd. It was in striking contrast with his able, courteous and impartial conduct ol the meeting on Sale Day in May. That meeting was overwhelmingly for Tillman. The ineetinK Inst Monday was much more evenly divided, and the respectful attention which was accorded the speakers on theanti side was a subject ot remark. Whether or not the respectful attention given to the antis was an evidence of disap proval of Mr. Henet's course we are unable to say, but we do believe that Irum some cause, 110 political meeting has been more decorous than was the meeting last Sale Hay. Every auditor present seemed to deport himself in the most gentlemanly way, and no ell'ort was made at any time to howl down anybody. The meeting was simply a good one, and a better behaved one never met in the Court. House. ttXCepi ill sume 01 inu r>j>cti;iivs, n was freer from unfair partisanship tlian any which we have seen, ami furnished the hest evidence that the Tilitnanites of this county do not approve of the manner, the tone and the temper of Mr. Heuet's speech. The people ot this county are neighbors kinsmen, and friends, acknowledging that' each and every man has a right to his own political views,without supervision or criticism from anybody. The people, whether Tillman or anti-Tillman, want to live in peace and harmony with each other, and we do not believe that any orator in "tills county can add to his popularity by trying to cast a lirebrnnd among them. They know that the offices is all that there is iu politics. They rec ogni/.e the fact that it makes very little dill ference to this people whether Tillman or Shcppard is elected Governor, and they also recognize the fact that Tillman's cross-roads orators regard the distribution of thcoflicesas a very important personal matter to the oflice. seeking class. For this reason the people take with some grains of salt, the etlorts to magnify orrexajr. gerate the faults of any side. The extraordinary ell'orts to excuse the errors and mistakes of their own leaders is taken with some de. gree of allowance for self-interest. The great mass of the people who keep their heads, and form their own opinions, will hear facts and arguments on both sides, and, remembering that truth lies between the two extremes, will likely strike a middle course, instead of blindly following the lead of some town man who wants otllee, and professes intense interest in the farmer, the voter will do both his own thinking and his own Voting. The State lioiuls. It seems to be generally conceded that the candidate for Governor who claimed that he could refund our bonds at lour percent., In fuot nuiinn!. ri>fmi(l them lit. all?six ner cents now being quoted at93. Utaiix.ing the conditlou of affairs, would it not be well for the Legislature to make terms with the holders of the bonds to continue them indefinitely at a rate of interest which might be satisfactory to our creditors. We believe the debt, when due, will bear the le^al rate of interest?seven per cent. Would it not be well then to pay that rate of interest for a few years, until peace is restored and public cnulldence In our credit is established ? To refund the debt ut six per cent, in fortyfive years, would, in round numbers, cost the people of this State six millions of dollars more than if they could be refunded at four per cent. There Is no earthly doubt that when this administration Is removed and when an efficient, cupable, and representative Legislature is elected, that the credit of South Carolina would be as good as that of North Carolina and Georgia. They Uoat their bonds, we believe, at even a lower rate of interest than four per cant. This certainly is no time to i.-sue liontls lor j forty-live years at six or seven per rent. We are uniler a cloud now, and it Is no time to make n debt which must stand for fortylive yeais. In five years, when credit is re- J stored, such bonds might be worth from 1 twenty to forty percent, premium. . ? I i Tlie Slate Pre.** Association. Tim South Carolina .State Press Association will meet to-day in the city of Anderson. As usual, we presume, most of the brethren , who will be there will for a day forget their i malice and all may, for a time, forget the evil things which have been said of them by their brethren. It occurs to the Press and Banner that these meetings would be far more pleasant and ( much more profitable if the brethren could In the time between the meetings, be more civil and more courteous to each other than they have been In the past. Wo maydiR'er In polltlcf*. or wo may take! opposite sides of matters of public policy, but i, we ? e in tills 110 reason for personal dlsre- . spect and unkind assertion. If we devoted our time at these meetings more to the discussion of our business, than to belli;; hauled about and {join# on excursions, we might realize more profit. Disgraceful. The proceedings of some of the recent alleged political meetings are adjudged as disgraceful to the State and as of no credit to the ( uctors in the bulldozing scenes. It appears that the contest has been reduced to a mere tournament In which each Individ- ( ual seems anxious to show oil his bulldozing rjualities, while showing the public how near ho cau come to saying something which ' might result in his being knocked down. In our opinion, any of the candidates have courage enough. It is not, however, a question of personal ( courage or of personal blackguardism that is under discussion. Neither is it a campaign to ( carry pistols, and then consume ineumcailotted for speaking, in telling how, where, ( when, or the cause of such unlawful act. Disastrous Detent of tlie Alliance. The Alliance, which has never done any- ( thing less than "demand" its vagueries has ( sutiered an Ignominious defeat at Chicago. With some indefinable idea that South Carolina was the ruler and governor oi the uni. verse, and that the National and State Alliance had a divine right to put its foot on the necks of all those citizens of the Cnited states who had by inheritance, industry, economy, business tact, or financial ability accumulated some money, the South Carolina delegates went to Chicago in a special ear and 1 in such style and manner as becomes prince* ' ly rulers of the people. Kvcii our ' One-tiallus" Governor is reported to have bought a new silk hut, and to have | hired two servants to groom him oft while in tho great city. leaving South Carolina as 1 grandees they went forth to make their im- [ press upon the National Convention, carry- ' ing the Information that our people would bolt or ruin the Democratic party of the United States unless that party renounced its | faith in, and respect for, the greatest and best | known American Democrat. i With all the etlorts and boasted "demands" i of the Alliance, that pat t> has not yet, as far ^ is we are able to see, made the slightest im. iiress on the platform of either the ltepubli;an or the Democratic party. t FREE PASSES. Kissing; flic Eland and Rrrclvlne (lie Favors of llio Corporations Whose I'liroals Tlioy Mould Cut. After making war on corporations generally, and railroads in particular, the following letter shows inconsistency and lack of princi pill Oil UK* pail "i iiio;-e who lunuuiaieu ine idea and directed their dupes to go into battle with warfare on corporations inscribed on their banners. It is far meaner than Till, nmn'sact in riding on free passes. The National Economist is credited with publishing tlie following Information to delegates to Ocala, Florida, ana gives unmistakable proof of a disreputable act: The attention of delegates to the national meeting is call to the letter and telegram below : Washington*, p. c? Nov. 12,1S!)0. DkakSikanu Hkothkk This is to call your attention to the following telegram which explains itself. You must act, at once as the time Is short. I arn expecting to hear from the other roads every day. Yours fraternally, J. H. Titkxkr. Sec. N. F. A. & I. U. Tam.aiias.skk. Fla., Nov. II, 1s!K). II/. 11 T ( Pnl It Pi'ou V.it'l A 1 I i ti 11 no VI'null. ington, I). C. At request of A. S. Mann, committee of your order, the I,oulsville and Nashville system has made free rates over Its lines to Ocalii, Kla. See dispatch to McKee, manager of Associated Press for details. Send out through Associated I'ress a request for hII delegates who wish to come over the Louisville and Nashville system to send their credetials to n.e at Pensacola, Kla., and I will return the same to them with "free transportation" from the point at which the delegate may state that ho will first touch the Ixmisville and Nashville system. I will return same by first mail. Delegates will be permitted to stop at all points on Hue going and returning, good for December. W. D. Clf fl'r.lCY. Gen. Pas. Agt. L. N. It. It. Badly I.cd. We presume, in the history of politics, that the ranks of uo political party were ever as solidly closed up, as they have been in the Alliance. No leaders ever had a more zealous and confiding following than have the leaders in the Alliance. The loyalty and love of the people for the cause :hey espoused has been the wonder of the world. When rightly led their success has been greater than was ever achieved by any peonln But, ns a rule, they have badly led. The wrong men have been put Into power, and one blunder after another has brought defeat so often that many are becoming disgusted, anil will henceforth refuse to surrender their right to exercise their own Judgment In public a flu Irs. Incompetent or Ignorant olHcers may have unintentionally deceived the people as to their streugth In the nation, but this last defeat. at Chicago only reveals the true condition of the party, and when a president is nominated pledged to the defeat of their "demands" the futility of making the effort to elect third rate Congressman may be seen by anybody, and the advantage of electing men to the Legisture who are notably Incom. petenl may not be seen by anybody. ? ? Another I.essoii Against Employing K11 forced Service. The Press and Banner has often spoken of the evils which might result frpm employers seeking to enforce labor contracts against the will of the laborer, have often urged the and dancer ol having an unwilling servant on the premises. We take the following object lesson from the Greenville News : Gaffney's, Juiic2$.?'The infant child of W. C. Carpenter was lelt by its mother asleep in its cradle. The screaming of the child attracted the attention of its mother, who discovered ut once that carbolic acid had been given it. as its mouth and throat were burned and blistered, and the smell indicated that poison. Several physicians were called in, but the little one died in fearful agony last night. Suspicion pointed to a negro girl about fourteen years of age, employed about the house and she was arrested and confessed t twit she nil ministered tiie nolstin while the child was anleep '>>' pouring it down its throat from a bottle. 'J lie only reason given whs that she had been scolded by the child's mother and look this opportunity to avenge herself. Several months ago a barn 011 the place was set. 011 lire and burned under suspicious ci renin stances and it now appears thai this same girl was the guilty party. Think of Till*. The government is not responsible for our poverty. .There are many people in this country who are getting along nicely on their farms, and if they can get along well and are prospering, why cannot the Tlllmanltes do the same thing ? We are not able to answer the question. Hut, if poverty pinches and ad versify conies, there Is a cause. lticlics come as a result of practical ellbrt ind mouey is accumulated by saving a part af our earnings. hi niic IIIHIIUIT. jioveriy uiiu uisiress cumc from u lack of the observance of correct bus! ness principles and the lack ol habits of econ. ;>my. Of course,occasionally men inherit lortunes which they do not earn.and, then again, men nutter loss of estate through no fault of their ?wu, but these are exceptions to the rule. After I lie lint lie. When the first shock of battle has been received,and when the smoke of the conlllct had cleared away, anybody can sec that the warfare on lawyers and town people was the merest sham and pretense. In nearly every town in the Stale can be found towns people In oflice, and in nearly every Court House town may be found or Keen the evidences of rings to control and manipulate the votes for Tillman, and todlviile out the oftlces with the towns people. We see virtual acknowledgment of this Jact in Newberry, and we see statements which lead to the same opinion aR to the CourtHouse ring at Anderson to rule and govern the farmers. At Abbeville we hear that a caucus, or a ring Is to be, or has been, contcm" nlatcd at. Abbeville Court House, whose business presumably it would tie to divide out the unices among themselves or their kin. Nobody knows who compose the ring?that Is always kept secret, and we can guess at its existence only by the work which it does. Flic Presumption of .Siil)-TroiiNiir,T I,ea<lers. We all know who are the sub-treasury leaders at the cross roads, at the towns, and In Columbia. 'I'l? Inlf t\f If rnrt'nnraoir Am nrif tnnllVftf [lie sub-treasury shrlelcers and free silverltes Jistinguished for Iheir linancial failures? ind arc not those who have proven themselves the most pronounced sub-treasuryites, laml-loaniies. Oca la plntfbrmitcs ? How many town people are now wanting ulliee because of pretense of love for the fanners, ami how many of such candidates have the ability to make their friendship worth i cent to anybody ? Wiilespreml Demur nil/.it (Ion. The excitement and demoralization of this campaign Is doing the country Inlinitc harm both morally and financially. Tillman by profanity in liis speeches has certainly lowered the moral standard of our people and set at defiance the teachings ol nir preachers and Christian people generally. " I.? <1... ...rv...., r.,.,.,,1,. " l.nv ureatly increased the Kcneru! dlssatislaction I mul discontent of the people. The false uttcritnccs of the orators ami the misleading statements of the politicians have done much to iullamethe people against tlieir best Irlends. Til.i.man s]>eaks contemptuously of the town people, seemingly forgetful of the fact that he has many chiquers, or followers. In the towns, and also forgetful of the fact that without there little workers in his behalf, he svould be nowhere in the race. Tlllnmn seems to he losing ground everywhere. HUSBAND AND WIFE, MARRIAGE OF MISS SALLIE SCOTT AND MR. THOS. W. COOGLER. RemitIf'ul Wctldins ? Lovely Brlile -j I.iivinu' Groom - - - A Thousand Frii'iiiN Attest their Love nn?l Kespeet. At an early hour lust Wednesday evening*] "* " 1 * * #iHo/1 ir\ ftvprflnu"! t lie JIOIMOU1SI CIHIK-II ?nr. ... ing witli relatives, friends, invited guestv?| and strangers from n far, to witness the mnf riage ceremony of Mr. Thomas \V. Cook lor | and MissSallie Scolt. At i> o'clock the contracting parties entered the church, which was most beautifully and artistically decorated for the Joyous occasion. Two large arches of evergreens and flowers spanned the broad center aisle, one about midway, the other immediately In front of (he chanel, from which was suspended u large "horse shoe-' made of white holly-hocks. Miss Aylette Chalmers presided at the organ, and with a skilled hand accompanied Prof. D. H. Maglll, who let! off with the cornet in a spirited manner Mrs. Cleveland's wedding march, and as the beautiful strains of music Honied out upon the evening uir, the ushers Mr. C. I). Haddon und Mr. James K. Cochran marched forward taking their positions respectively to the right and left of Chanel, followed by the bridesmaids groomsmen In the following order: Miss Mary Hemphill, \V. \V. Bradley, Miss Annie Penny, Arthur Syran, Miss Nannie.Seal, Augustus Chapman, Miss Cora Teague, George Penney, Miss Mary PuPre, Andrew Kdwards, Miss HessieEdwards, w. r?. mil, MIssKallic Wilson, J. 13. Uuchanan, Miss Hessie Coogler, Joe Scott. Miss Kate Coogler, Artliur Tongue. Then came forward, supported by his best, man. Mr. John slruiuous, the handsome groom, who awaited under the beautiful arch the coming oi liis lovely bride, who then came forward leaning upon the arm of her sister Miss Kate, and attired in a handsome dress of while china silk made en-train and Mowing veil of Illusion which was gracefully looped with white (lowers. Just as tlie charming brldo stood beside t lie happy groom the sweet strains of music ceased, and the Rev. M. Dargan stepped forward, and by the Impressive marriage ceremony of the M. E. Church, made them man and wife. The benediction being pronounced the happy couple marched out to the lively strains of music, followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, all of whom together with many relatives, and Invited guests repaired to the hospitable home of the bride's aunt.. Mrs. J. s. Hammond, where the bride's mother and brother gave them an elegant reception, where cakes and Ices were served Among the many beautiful cakes was one most elaborately trimmed, with engine and train of cars marked U., C. X., also telegraph poles and wire, with Cross Hill depot. Upon one coach were the initials "S. A. L..'" and on one corner was a lovely basket of flowers. The bride received quite a number of handsome and useful presents, as tokens of love and esteem from her many friends. The gaily lighted parlors were lilled with bright, smiling faces, and the evening was one of surpassing loveliness. All enjoyed ?!,,, utmost. while the hours passed by on rapid wings, and ere the hands on the dial plnte of time pointed to the hour ot twelve sweet good-byes were fondly spoken, best wishes extended, anil all left for their homes, feeling happier for the enjoyment of the evening which will long be remembered by one and all. The bride was one of Abbeville's fairest daughters, whose memory will ever be eushrined In the hearts of her many friends. The groom is well known in Abbeville and has many friends who congratulate him upon winning the hand and heart of such a fair and lovely bride. The best wishes of their many friends go with them to their new home ut Cross Hill for which place they left the next day on the j G., (J. it. N. railroad. T?? Late for (li 1 m Week. J et correspondents not forget that we now ko to press at ten o'clock Tuesday night. Yestemay evening we received enough interesting communications to 11II columns, but owing to their late arrival, they must lie over until next week. Send in your favors earlier, If possible. J. William Stokes having disclaimed the authorship of the Third Party editorial in the Cotton Plant, will the otrending associate editor be continued on the paper? Will a man who entertains such views as expressed In that editorial be a suitable editor of a Democratic paper? It the associate editor can write one thing and mean another, ol'what value is ills utterances? Tillman seems to begetting tired of his own medicine. Now that he has a record he is In favor of a different campaign from that which I e waged two years ago. ? Governor Tillman ought to qualify liis remarks about the towns, lie has many faithful friends in town, who will be true to bim until?they get ollice, or get left. ? mm ?MEETING ON SALE DAY. A Meeting With Which the Amis Wore Much IMonscd?iiootl Order nml Gentlemanly Conduct of the Audience?'The Effort to Stir l'|? HimI Feeling Was a Sl^uiil Failure. It was not known to some ol us If the meeting on Sale Day was the public meeting or the Farmers ineetini.'. The horn blew and some thought that the farmers would meet, [and for this reason quite a number fulled to be present at the beginning ;f the meeting. Lieul.-Gov.UMry was In the chair. The resolutions which appear elsewhere were Intro duced, and a speech by Hon. W. I*. Widenian had been delivered when some ol us went Into tlie (,'ourt room. After stating that the resolutions were ef great importance Mr. Uenet spoke ut length, lie pointed out Cleveland's many errors and gave his own reasons for not supporting Cleveland's nomination in the State ton ven lion, but added that he would now support hint, since he had received the nomination, with ps much zeal as anybody. He tried Tillman's tactics of a hand primary, to find out. the sentlmentas to whether the crowd favored the nomlna ion of Cleveland?if I hey favored him before his nomination?and some of the *'antls" held up their hands, which other friends of Cleveland called down. xotlu coco. When it was asked f'>r I he hands of these who opposed Cleveland's nomination, a number of hands went up. General Hampton was scathingly referred to,and some ol the old hero's recent utterances were bitterly criticised. The speaker at ureal length showed ihe many errors into which "our friends, | the antls.'f had fallen, lie objected to the Joining of tlie Federal and .State tickets by emblazenlng on our hauliers, "Cleveland and Stevenson?Sheppard and Orr," and thought that the Slate tickets should be kept separaie. Tile Conservative Democratic Chairman ol course came in for his share ol errors In Issuing his address?the Tillman chairman had done nothing of the kind. He also defended ihe leaders of the Tillman faction, and even found ample excuse tor J. William Stoke's utterances before and since the National Convention. He charged the antis with being desirous of forcing the Third party upon South Carolina, lie criticised severely the action ol our people in adopting the resolutions at our Democratic ratification meeting. .Mr. Mc(iowai) replied with vigor, as he had Introduced the resolutions, and asked Mr. Itenet to slate wherein the resolutions weie objectionable. Hut up to ibis lime Mr. lleuet has not pointed out their error. A voice in the crowd asked Mr. Kenet to read the resolutions, lie replied that he had not a copy. Mr. I. U. McCalla spoke in a manner to Ill row oil on the troubled wniers, jinu mr wnu of the orators on lii.s side, who showed a disposition to seek harmony among lellow Democrats. Mr. \V. N. (iraydon spoke In reply to Mr. I Sen el, and amonc other tilings said that he did not recollect to have heard him speak without IImini}; some pretext for lugging in Hampton's name, and for criticising the old man whose place hail been taken from him, and who was now a private citizen, neither seeking nor as > ing. nor expecting anything from the public, lie thought the resoldt ion condemning the joining oi the names of the Presidential and state candidates whs unwise, uiijusi and impolitic: that I lie humblest citizen had tin- right to express his opinion as to ihe .State ticket while It was every Democrat's patriotic duly to support the nominees of tile parly; thai as no Tillman and Wary club should be prevented Irom putting ilielr names on I he ('leveland banners, so no Shep pimi ai'.d i <rr emu miiuiiu hi- |iirium.-u >>>'m i jiuilitiK Ilii'lr names on t heir lain tier*. Various others spoke on either side and II>isi ly I In* resolutions eome to a vole. The res* olutlou ratilyiuc tlie resolution of Cleveland wus earned unanimously. The oilier resolutions were adopted. SCIIICH. The largest ijuantlty of seine netting ever brought Mere, also a very large line ol Wall Paper lSorderiiig and Dadoes of best <juality *t very low prices. Call niul see for yourselves. I). C. Diil're. J uue 'J2,1SII2. 1 mo Greenwood, 8. C. ? ?All white <;oods reduced in price. W. K. Hell. 'iBEllSM OF OUR SCHOOL BUILDING. ?? <>ivc to Cii'Hnr Crowns anil {Arches, but Give to I'm Educated Minds and l.ovin;; Ilcurts. Great Multitude of People. Imposing Ceremonies. Soul-Stirring Music. Eloquent Speeches. SPLENDID PICNIC. DELIGHTFUL DAY IN KLUGH'S BEAUTIFUL PARK. PICTURESQUE GROVES, GREEN LANDSCAPES, PURLING RILLS, BUBBLING SPRINGS, SINGING BIRDS, PRETTY WOMEN, BRAVE HEARTS. All of Abbeville, In Love nml L'nlnon, Celebrate hii Important Event. Thursday, June the ."50th was perhaps the most auspicious of all days in the history of the town of Abbeville. It was the occasion ol laying the corner stone of the Dew school building which will be the pride of Abbeville and the surrounding country. Thursday morning dawned clear and.bright and everything was favorable for the grand occasion. Promptly at eleven o'clock the Masons and the children of the town formed in line and, headed by the Abbeville Bras* Hand, marched from the Court House to the pluce of the school building. The column rr arched under a beautiful arch of flowers Just In front of the building. The Masons arranged themselves around the northeast corner, and the choir sang "When earth's foundation first was laid." The rendition of this song was of the best and finest style and showed with advantage the skill of those who rendered it. After tills sung me cuiuci muuc wna imncu uuuoc >ur for.Delation nnd a prayer was offered by Rev. M. UiirfiHU, Cirand Chaplain. Alter winch G. H. Moore, Grand Treasurer deposted In the crypt of the stone, copies of the Press and Banner, Medium, a programme of the day, the names of the oldest living male, female and youngest person of the town, onoof eacli fractional coin now In circulation and the names of the board of trustees. The stone was then lowered by three gradual motions to its place the lull choir and band sinking and playing "Old Hundred." W. T. Branch, Grand Master, then applied the plumb squareand level to the stone und pronounced It well formed, true and trusty. The corn of nourishment, wine of refreshment, and oil of joy were then poured over it., after which he invoked the blessing of Almighty God upon the people, place and buildIns, and struck the stone three times. The choir sang with its former display of art the anthem, "Let there by light." The Grand Master then addressed the assembly in an easy eloquent style nnd after the sinking by the choir of "Hail Masonry Divine," and the benediction by the Grand Chaplain, MaJ. H. P, Dendy, of Waihalla, Deputy Grand Muster, addressed the people In an Interesting and instructive manner on Masonry, Mr. \V. A. Templetoti next save a short his tory of the school, and introduced theorator OI llie a;iy, Ull. jonn I . i noinw, in tuuuuuiu. who gave 11 learned am' eloquent discourse on Abbeville county. When Col. Thomas' address was finished all were Invited lo parllelpaie Inapicnic given by the ladies of Abbeville In the park which has been so nicely and thoughtfully fixed up by Jas. C. Klugh, Ksq., the owner of the property for the pleasure <>( the whole town. The picnic dinner was, us Is usual In Abbeville, "most excellent," and was served by a committee ol eight or ten citizens of tho tqwn in an excellent style. After dinner the people were entertained :vlth music by Abbeville's bewitching Brass Hand and tennis by the talented tennis team. The day passed without one thing to mar Its pleasure* and clergyman and clerk, merchant and mechanic, lawyer and layman, shopkeeper and shoemaker In union ull pronounced it "most excellent." The first movement to better the school facilities of the town was made in the summer of 1S91, when a citizen's meeting whs held In the Council Chamber at which was cunslderi i the project of establishing a school for the .linir vear. during the dlscnsslon Judge Lyon was cjilleii on and he advocated the purchase of a lot. the erection of a good school building and free tuition under ctiartcr from the General Assembly Willi power to issue bonds for the erection of the buildings and taxing the town for the support ol the school. These views were favored bv the citizens and a committee was appointed to prepare a bill to tie submitted to the Legislature. The committee consisted o/ Messrs. J. K. Lyon, K. It. Hemphill, F. B. Gary und J. T. Robertson. The bill was prepared and submitted by Judge Lyon as chairman of the committee to a citizens meeting held In the Court House on the of November, 1S9I, which whs adopted and fully reported on at that Hine in the Press and Banner. The charter provided for an election for the issue of bondB which was held January 2tJtb, 1802, and almost unanimously adopted Mr. \V. A. Templeton has made hiineell prominent by thu zeal he hns displayed in Ills working for the success ot tlie school, and citizens of Abbeville are indeed Indebted to him greatly, not only as chairman ol tlie citizen's meeting, but as chairman of the building committee, both of which olQces he has tilled eOicicntly, sealously and enthusiastically. Ground waR broken for the foundation 19th of .May, 1S!I2, niul It Is expecteu mat ine building will becomplHe by the Hrst of November, and Abbeville will have a school building of brick trimmed with stone, heated with hot air. two stories high and nil of the modern improvements for school purposes. Citizen. HERE WE ARE, What Governor Tillman Told the Cleveland .Mamitfers?'Third Parly Advocated. Gov. Tillman told the Cleveland managers in Cbicnjio tliat if Cleveland was nominated lie did not believe that he could carry South Carolina on account of his financial views. The Governor never spoke a truer word. The very acme of tyranical party rule is oblait;ed when the wishes ol the Democratic voters of the states wbo-e eleetorlal vote has always been cast for Democracy, are Ignored and a candidate forced on them, and that action is adding Insult to injury wiien we know that his nomination is forced by the spoilsmen and oilite seekers from states who have never irlven srlven and never will ulve an electorial vole lor the Democratic nominee, mere is yet a spirit of liberty left in the Ilea its of the men ot Carolina thai Will revolt against such unscrupulous bossism. No, the Alliancenien of the .South cannot support Cleveland, because he Is the embodlnient.of the plutocratic Ideas that refuses to rejognlzoour needs even, and arestlll further from giving us any remedy. The nomination of Cleveland will mean, if he is elected, that monopoly will be fostered, plutocracy protected and a very few white men in the.South will get to feed at the public crib. No relief for thi' tollng masses; no promises of better times in trie future; you farinersund working men of all classes must submit; you merchants must say nothing, toil and sweat and sink into degrcdatlon of serfdom, but you must vote the party ticket for lear of the force-bill and the evils ol negro domination. And when you vote lor Clevclami you will vote I tor a man who never raised his finger against the forcc-hill and who opeuly encouraged mlscegenlation. And you will settle In your mind before you vole which Is the greater evil : the shadowy possibility of neuro domination or the continued rule of Knulish and Wall street money that is certain and unfavorable. Cleve land incii is nun. imiihuuu i m. you in tin; face and intends to whip you into lino. The result will show how iiiucli the spirit of freedom obtains unions our people and how far they will submit to the tiossistn of unscrupulous politicians.?Editorial iu Cotton I'lant of June H">th. "There Is but one (Menu Springs." The 'Sparlanburg Herald" says: "Periodically we hear of mineral springs Just discovered "which experts say are equal to Glenn Springs," hut Just as periodically these springs ilrop out of notice, while the crowd of visitors at hc.ilth giving (!lonn Inerciisoseiteh year. There are doubtless good mineral springs elsewhere, but to Imitate a comparison with (?lenii springs discredits whatever else may be said in their praise. So far there is but one CSIenn Springs, and I>.liul're, at (Jreeuwood is tlx* agent. . "V . > ' 'v FAEMEKS MEETING. jj Tillnmii Elector*, CnuKrfNNionnl Del- I eguleM, CandidnlCM Mny Run for the I,c(;islitttirc. Pursuant, to the call the conference of the Farmers Associationof Abbeviilorounty met i in the Court House at 12 a. in., July 4,1892, President .1. H. Morrah In the chair. President Morrah staled ttie purpose of the 1 conference wus to nominate twelve Tillmau 8 electors and eijjiuetn delegates to attend the { Congressional conference to be held at Ander- } son next Thursday night. TILLMAN ELECTORS. t The election of Tillman electors resulted in J me lunuwing ncKt'k; J. Y. Jones, \V. C. Benet, l)r. H. T. Lea, Dr. J. A. Uobinson, R. li. Ilu^ties, I. H. Met'aIlu, S. A. Miller, J. H. Morriih, li. .1. Kinard, M. B. Clinkscales, J. B Holloway, G. B. Kiley. CONORESSIOXAr. DKLEGATF.S. The election of Congressional delegates resulted lu the following delecatlon : W. W. Bradley, B. A. Boyd, J. C. Moore, J. R, Blake, Jr., J. E. Todd. L. O. Robinson, Ij C. Mauldln, R. F. McCaslan, J. E. Bradley, I. H. McCalla, H. W. Bowie, P. H. Adams, M. B. CUnkscales, UUIIltrn if. mug, A. S. Graves, J. A. Devlin, >1. S. Ashley, J. T. Horion. CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE MAY RUN, CONDITIONALLY. The following resolution wai offered by R. E. HIU and unanimously adopted : Itesolved, That a conference of the Tillman faction of the Democratic party of Abbeville county be held at this place on th.j 22nd day of August next. Resolved, That It is the sense of this conference that It is not expedient at this time to sugcest a legislative ticket to be supported by the Reform or Tillman party at the approaching primary election, and that the lurther consideration of that matter be postponed until the meeting of this conference on the 22d proximo. Resolved, That if the exigencies of the party should render It necessary and expedient for the adjourned meeting of this conference on the22d of August to suggest such a ticket each and every candidate for the Legislature of the Reform party should render a ready and willing acquiescence in such action on the part of said conference. W. R. Bullock, Secretary. LOWNDESVILLE'S LETTER. Dentil of a Young Jinn?Farmer's In Conuo*!-Aotoriety Antony Horses and Mn I es? Pleased at the Early Reception of the Press and Banner?J. 9f. Baker's Clover?Prosperoii.h Farmers?Capt. KincLowndesville, S. C., July 4th, 1S'J2. Rev. W. C. Winn, Junior preacher on the Abbeville circuit occupied the pulpit In the Methodist church Inst Sunday. Kev. J. S. Porter went to Bell's Chapel, and tilled the above named minister's appointment at 11 a. m., then to Shi loll at 3 p, m. Mr. John Marlon Hall about 1-1 years of ace, son ol Mr. Jessie Hall, died Tuesday, and his funeral services were condncted by Rev. J. s. Porter at Midway Church on Wednesday. .Several months ago this young man hurt nls back In lifting, since which time he has been gradually (ailing, till the end came. Miss Nannie Harkness of Anderson came down Friday and weut to Mr. B. Bolin Allen's for a visit. HUSH Jjouise >v iumcmi ui yviiuersun cnme down Friday to visit the family ol lier brother In law. Mr. B. B. Allen. Mr. J. 0. Harper of WofTord College reached here Friday on a visit to his brother Mr. E. W. Harper. The Lowndesvllle brnnch of the Farmers' Association held a meeting In this place Sat, urday evening at -i o'clock. President I. H. McC'ulla In the chair. The attendance was not large owing, we suppose partly at lenst to the fact that the planter* were very busy at home trying 10conquer the grass which the late rains have caused to spring up and grow so rapidly. The Woman's Missionary Society will hold it's regular monthly nx etlng next Saturday at 4 o'clock p. m., at the residence of the Kev. It. P. Franks. All of the ladles whether members or not are specially invited. Rev.J. S. Porter held the regular Communion services in Smyrna church yesterday at 11 a. m. Rev. H. C. Fennel preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 p. in. Rev. F. M. Rice occupied his usual place yesterday in the Baptist church. Several hoises and mules and some cattle have died In our township duiing the past week or two, will mention a valualemule lost by Mr. T. B. Clinkscales, as there was something peculiar connected with it's death! A post-mortem disclosed inside or it a tumor which truthful and competent Judges say , would not weighed less than three hundred pounds. Some of the cattle which have died shewed very marked symptoms of rabbles. The 1st day of May, Mr. J. M. Baker cut four tons of clover hay from % of an acre and two months afterwards toa day, he cut two tons, and still there will be another cutting before frosi. Just think of It, eight or ten tons of line feed for horses and cattle from % of an acre. During the past few days it was my good pleasure to take a short ride of three or four miles Into I lie country In two difleient directions and I was very much surprised at the very large area, when compared with former years, planted to coru and peas, and peas alone. Almost every acre of stubble land has been plant( d in these crops. I think I can safely say that the Lowudesviiio lownslilp , equals if it does not excel any township in ihe county as to ttie number of her farmers ] (mid I use that word in it's most oomprehen- 1 sivc sense,) who make thelrfarmsselfsustaln- ' insr. 'J hey never buy any corn, meat, flour nor anything else that they can raise at home. The names of many of them I woulu be glad to mention, but they have ordered me 1 not to do it as they are not seeking newspaper notoriety, but IJ they do not stop that kind of business. I shall certainly disobey orders and twke the consequences,as they ought through the prints of the day, to be held up to public . commendation as they are ucting lnde- 1 prudently of, and have no concern for Hie A .'I lance, and all other politics farmers organ- ' l/,Htions as well as free coinage, silver bills, ' Oca I a platforms, ctomne genus. Hurrah! tor the Press and Banner. Jt reaches this oflice now Wednesday at noon, < twenty-four hours sooner than formerly, and ] Init a few hours after being published. We thank you very much Mr. Editor for bringing 1 about this desirable change, and now if you could put. a little tire on the back of the ter ripin lhut handles the mall from this place to r Abbeville and hasten it's del very at the latter place, it would simply be delightful. It ' now takes from two to three days lor letters to travel the Intervening distance between ' tills and that place. Capt. J. N. Ivlng of Ninety -Six is In town. 1 He Is having the bridire at Burden's Mill . built, and it is reported that he is also inter- 1 esti d In the suit of a prominent widower before the court of a handsome widow in this ' section. Troupe. ( D A T>TFTf! A TTOAT "MTFlTTftTft. 1 , I 1 Indorsement of Clevelaiul Tor I'rcsident ? Attempt to Abridge the Right* of Cio Citizen in tlic Matter ol' KxprPMiiis Ills Preference for Governor?Tilliiiaiiite.x Trying to I Millie Political Capital out ol tlieir Defeat at Chicago. ' Pursuant toacn.ll, llio Democracy of Abbo- [ villo couuty. assembled at the Court House on July 4th, ISi/a, with Lieut. Gov. K. 15. Gary j i In the chair. The following rcsolut.ied were considered n srrinfetn and adopted. The resolutions were 1 ( then adopted as whole by a rising vote: I., Kesoi ved, 'J'liat. we the Democrats of Abbe- [ c vlile county in mass meeting assembled here- j j t>y ratify the nomination ol Cleveland and () Stevenson recently made by tlie National Convention in Chleauo and we pledge our un- w divided and cordial support to theiu In thejc coming November election. j j( Resolved 2nd. That we commend tiie course , of the sixteen members of our Slate deloga-! v lion to I he Chicago Convention who so faith-1 f, fully carried out ilic expressed wishes of our j Stale Convention In .May, auougn comrouieu' from the tlrsl l>y !l" overwhelming majority. ? Resolved 3rd. That we strongly condemn the Join ill}; together our campaign banners nnd In the names of campaign clubs the Nil- t( tioiiul Democratic nominees with either of ? the two Nets of candidates tor Governor and ? f,t. (iovernor in this State, and we hope that u hi the interest of a solid democracy and of harmony the National and Slate tickets wil# (, he kept separate until after our September. t| Convention. \ w Itesolved Jth, That, the Secretary of this c| meeting be Instructed to furnish copies of these resolutions to the county papers and j the daily papers ot the State lor publication.1 (] T. A. Graham, Sec. j If you want a white vest call and get one at ei lial f price. 1\ Uosenber;; Jt Co. ABBEVILLE AT DUE WEST. Pleaftant Tilings That Wore Snld of Honored Gn<?*ts at the Commencenieut. We take the followlne paragraphs from the ast week's Associate Reformed Presbyterian The Board of Trustees of Ersklne College at ts meeting ou Tuesday, 21st, conferred the detree of D. D. oil Rev. S. A. Agnew. or Bethaly, Miss., and that of LI. D. on W. A. Lee, Ssq., of Abbeville Both degrees were worihly couferred. The Doctor of Dlvlplty Is cnowu as a diligent student, a lover of old jooks, a thorough and accurate scholar and in acceptable preacher. The Doctor of Laws las long been an ornament to the Bar of this <tate. His worth is exceeded only by his nodesty; a man of the purest character and >r high attainments he Is an honor to his \lma Mater. The anniversary oration was delivered by Hon. W.C. McGowan, of Abbeville, S. C. He jejjan his speech by paying a tribue of honor ind respect to honored names In tliiH county -Calhoun, Pettierew, McUuffle, Pressly, Wardlaw and Grler?names which are re yered in nearly every household in the county. His subject was: "I^egal .study." In a Ine innnner, with choice words, rounded periods, he held forth ttie study of law, naturnl, moral and political. He was listened to with Lhe closest attention from beginning to end. rhe rain was falling but he was not left alone oy any means?men and women, too,drew up under their umbrellas, and drank in not the rain, but the speech. Mr. McGowan made a Fine impression, and handled his subject In a masterly way. And the following is from the News and Courier's report of the Commencement: But the speech of the day was yet to come. All looked forward with expectation to the Anniversary Oration of Mr. w. C. McGowan. In a few appropriate words the president, Dr. VV. M. Grler, presented the speaker of the day. He was greeted with a burst of applause as ne wamea to me speaker s piace. tie enjoys an enviable reputation all over the country. All ex peeled u finished oration and none were disappointed. After the applause had subsided he addressed the audience. First he thanked the young men of the literary societies who had conferred this honor upon him. He remarked that he was proud of Abbeville County and of the great Stale of which he was a citizen. He was proud of her for her great men. He then enumerated some of the most illustrious of South Carolina's sons, among them John C.CalhouD, Hugh S. Legare, James.L. Pettlgru, men eminent for their learning. But, said he, I am prouder ot Ersklne College than of anything else In Abbeville County. He spoke of the influence It had exercslsed over the youth of the country. He was frequently greeted with applause. He announced his subject, "Legal Study." It was a most masterly effort. Jfojust Idea of It can be gained from a mere synopsis. It was adorned with the most beautliul language,and showed a thorough canvass of the subject. It abounded in short, pertinent quotations Irom the learned of all ages as to the importance of legal knowledge in all professions and avocations. NINETY-SIX NEWS. Ninety-Six, 8. U., July 4,1892. Our esteemed and popular noted man Mr. A. McD. Turner has gone to Greenville to take charge of a hotel. Mr. Turner was one , ol the best citizens of Niuety-Six, as well aa one of the best hotel keepers In the land. We predict that be will make a grand success In bis new venture. This is the 4th of July, Independence day, and while many of our people are celebrating the clay a large majority are quietly pursuing their regular avocations unmindful of tbe great priviliges of a Uepuollcan Government. Our old friend John M. Proctor, of EdgeHeld, is a candidate for School Commissioner, and we hope be will be elected, if so he will be found to be the "right man In tbe right P A bright little lad asked his papa one dny last week: Papa what Is a coat tall swinger? Answer. My son he is a Tillman man "for revenut only." We think this is one of the best answers we have yet heard. The Rev. Mr. Pratt, of Bennettsville, nnd children passed up one dny last week to spend a short while with friends al Due West. Mr. Pratt's Abbeville friends are always delighted to see him. Mr. Miller Plnson Is no longer a candidate for pedagogical honors, but is hard at work br.YlU? IU IIUIIVC IX JUIIUUC. Mr. Lorlck Calhoun Is in a world of trouble. His girl lias gone back on him and between Tom Todd's three legged mule and General Green he Is having a hard time. Don't be \ discouraged Lorlck. A good many of our farmers said they would have watermelons by the 4th of July, but as yet they have not "specified." What Is the good of Sunday mall If It Is not dUtributed until after dinner on Monday? Our young friend Frank Tompkins has returned from Columbia, where he has been at- ' tending South Carolina College. Tom Scurry now languishes in Jail where he was committed by Trial Justice McCaslan tor cutting Joe Madison. All slightly colored. We hope Ihe citizens of our town will take due and timely notice, the recommoudatlons ol the Board of Health will be carried out to the letter. Mr. R. G. McLees, ngent of the Presbytery to raise funds for home mission, delivered au excellent address to the people of Ninety-Six last Sunday. He thoroughly understands his business and enters into It with bis whole heart. Col. Youman sfems to be a thorn In the flesh of some of our reform office Beakers. East End. * Troy's Topics Tersely Told. Troy, S. C., June 4,1892. Miss MlnnieTasgnrt und Mis.s Jennie Jones are visiting In Greenwood. Uncle Isaac Cald well has the tallest corn we ever saw. We think It will measureabout fifteen fpet In height. Miss Mary Jay is visiting her aunt Mrs. J. W. Peak,of MoCornilcl:. It looks very hard to make our plow boys pay for carrying concealed weapons, when our rulers and Governor carry them. The way to cure a disease Is to wturt at the root of It. Now let our ofHce holders set a better example. There Is one of our young farmers has a new kind of cotton. He says It Is cockle burr cotlon. Mr. A. M. Kennedy wa? nnlted In marriage Thursday afternoon to Miss Ada Cowyn, second daughter of Capt. Cowan, Dr. H. T. Sloan officiating. The writer extends hearty nnn?rol iilullniis nml cnrnr-stlv fronts Lhev may be blessed with length of days, prosperity and happiness. There was quite nn enjoyable crowd gathBred at the Carroll Spring lust Saturday. The was pleasantly spent, by all. The auxiliary meeting of the American BIhle Society will meet here July 21, In the M. E. chinch. Rev. F. Y. I'ressly, of Abbeville, is to preach the sermon. We hope to have a good meeting. We are glad m see Mr. G. C. Bradley on our streets again. What would Troy do without i Ueorge? J Mr. Thos. P. Thomson Is visiting In town. , f J)r. George Fressly wlil leave this week for lS Abbeville, where we will spend twoor three months, then he will make Ills future homey In filderton, Ga. We hope for him success \af lis new home. r Mr. James Harvley, one of Kdgefleld's best! ( oung tanners, was In town last week. Our streets are needing some work on them. rhey are in a very bad condition. Where Is jur council ? Dr. J. W. Mosol.v, of I.owndesvllle, is In ,own on professionally business. Mr. J. L. Taggari Is visiting in the Flatvoods. MIssJMollle Tittle will open her school in Edgefield County to-day. Owing to the illness oi Mr. George Hradley he choir did not meet Thursday night. Let very one come next Thursdiiy night. Our town is thronged with drummers ev?rv ilnv. .Miss Nellie l'ressly closed her closed at 3 rail ley Friday. Tlicro was ten carloads of watermelons mssed through tIlls place last week going to Virginia and Pennsylvania. We can almost smell more orange blo?soms -hush, keep si III. Nick. APPEAL TO THE CLERGY. riioy aro Called lo Give their Moral A id in the i:il?ort to Prohibit (lie Sale of Whiskey. lev. and Dear Sir : Trusting that you will not consider a laynen presum pious, In making an appeal In lie Interest of morality, to one of your high nd Holy calling ; I venture to call your speial atteutiuii to the struggle now going on In he Stale to secure a law lor the prohibition f the sale of Intoxicating liquors. It is ueedless for me to dwell upon that of rhlcli your experience as a pastor has a I ready onvluced you, the boundle.?s evil of this iu- / jliltnus trattle. lietler than any one else, from your position ou are acquainted with its baleful effects; ow it degrades character, blights homes and estroys souls. There lire doUIM less wmiiri me range m 3 our laMoriil or personal Influence men \vho are ll.li 11s in principle, who yet are not irnpressil with the Importance of giving themselves ?active work to secure its success, ami are nly waiting the slimulusof your influence pon tlieui, to make them our most valuable uxlilnrles. i therefore feel that it is only necessary to eg that you will give our work your itnmelate active ami zealous co-operation, In hatever way your judgment may dictate, It her through your pulpit or by personal ef>rt. Of your hearty sympathy I can feel no oubt; I conlleiilly ask your endorsement, our aid, a ml above all lor your prayers. A favorable reply will be greatly appreciate I. U I). Childs, Chairman, fc>. 1*. Executive Committee.