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4 4 nhility find a moral chnrrctcr far above the! average of public men. 1 believe that we can anil onsbt. to reduce taxes. This can be dune to some extent by reducing the number offices r.o pay places; by reducing salaries; by enlarging the sphere of Hie Trial Justice and lesseutng that of the court. Hut th^re are other ruinous burdens that need removing. Widows and orphans beggared hv the processes of law for estates. Our whole Judiciary procedure and methods, and tees heek revising lor relief. At my mature time of life under the circumstances by which I have been brought out. If I can be of any service to the county that gave me my first home and made my iile work possible. CANDIDATE FoR CONGRESS. Speech ol Mr. A. V. I.ntiiuer. SvnonslK wns furnished of Mr. A. <I .at I mer's speech, but because of lack ol' room, it i is omitted.?Kd. 1'. & II. CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES DEFINE THEIR POSITION. Kheritr Mhiiii as n Speaker. The chairman introduced as (lie next speaker \V. I>. Mann, Sheriff, a cu::<2!date for re-election.?Mr. Maun. My Fellow Citizen : I am no speaker. I am not feeling well today. 1 am a white man and ? Democrat. 1 illii not a candidate lor Sheriff because Tillman or Sheppaid are candidates for Governor. J am a candidate because I want the ottice. Question?Are you going to support Tillman ? 1 am ttoing to vote lor the best men. I don't ask any man who comes into my office il he i? tor Tillman or Sheppard, but do my duty as an otlicer. 1 would not sirii the document presented to me pledging myself to support Tillman. lam :or prohibition i.nd for \V. I). Mann, and if eiected by you will serve you to the best of my ability. i'lerk .Moore Refines His Position. Mr. T. L. Moore, was next introduced and spoke as tollows: Mr. Chairman and Fellow Citizens: I don't propose to make a speech. Nearly four yeors a?o The people of Abbeville county elected tne to the office of Clerk of Court. 1 have discharged the duties of the rftice to the olflce to the best of my ability, auu I trust to the satisfaction of the people. I appear before you lor re-election to tlie same office. A county officer should not l>e a partisan. I have not been, and dou't intend to be one in the Tillman and Sheppard fight. As a free man, I have a right and it is my duty to cast my vote tor what 1 conceive to be for the best lnteiest of my State, and unless iny miml should change I shall cast my vote for the Sheppard electors, on the :U)th of August next. If re-elected I will serveyou as faithfully In the future as 1 have done In the past. Speech of Mr. T. J. Griffin. -Mr. T. J. Griffin was next Introduced, aud spoke about as follows: Mr. Chairman, Fellow-Citizens, Ladies and Gentlemen : I have no hesitation instating iny views. When the campaign of 181)0 was inaugurated 1 was opposed to Mr. Tillman and I still bold those views to-day. I propose to stand by my convictions, should I not receive a single vote In this race. As to the question of prohibition, I wish to say 1 am in lavor of it. THE TRIAL JUSTICES ARE PUT UPON THE STAND. The Testimony Which They Giro in ! (lie C??e of the .Stale nnri the Fro- | pie of Abbeville County. Mr. J. J. Scott was Introduced as a candidate for Trial Justice,and bespoke as follows: Mr. Chairman Ladles and Gentlemen : I il ill not expect to .speak. Itseem Hint my political views ought 10 r>e known. I am aii Alliancemuii and 1 un? a Tillmanite. I want you all to vote for me that will or can, and I will serve you to the best of my ability. I nm against prohibition and 1 don't known anything about tne Constitutional Convention. Mr. M. N. Patterson was introduced ns a candidate for Trial Justice, and spoke as fol lows: Mr. Chairman and Oentlemen : I simply wish to announce myself as a candidate for the office of Trial Justice in this township. 1 want you to vote for me. and 11 elected you can rest assured I will serve you as best I know how. I am a Tillmanite, nm lor prohibition aud I favor a three doilor poll tax. Mr. J. G. Harden was next Introduced ns a candidate for re-election to the office of Trial Justice. Mr. Chairman and Democrats of Lowndesviile: The Constitution of the Democratic party of this Slate provides that Ihe Trial Justices shall be elected by a vote of the people. It further provides that they shall define their political views from the speakers stand. I Will say to you tu uie htm (iiuck uuit i inn u candidate lor the Trial Justice pflice in Lnwnvllle and as to my political views you all know how I stand. I believe in the Jett'ersonlan Democracy, because la that Democracy there is equal rights to all and special privileges to none, i believe In the farmers organization, because I was raised on the farm. All other classes have their organizations, why not the farmers who are the back-boue and sinew of all classes, lu union there is strengh. United we stand, divided we fall. I would urge upou the voters not to DUtany man In any office lor which he unfitted. If you do. he will never till the office. But always put the right man lu the right place. I will abide by the result of the primary on the80th of August and cast my ballot in November for the nominees of the Democratic party from Grover Cleveland to the Coroner of Abbeville county. T am in favor of prohibition. I am u Tillman man, lirst, last and all the time. PROFESSION OF FAITH. The ('an<llilnlf<* Announce their Political Faith anil Utile of Action. We the undersigned candidates for tlie sev eral county "tilers mentioned in connection with our respective names, hereby announce ourselves as in hearty sympathy with the reform movement In this State, and will each vote for the Tillman electors on August iJOtli ^ next. We also favor prohibit Ion legislation. This Is done to obviate the nee? ssity of per^^"sonal announcement Irom the stand by the Y great number of candidates. (?. II. Moore forSheriil'. P. \V. It. Nnnee for Sherift'. W. L Miller lor Sheriff. W. K. Mullock for Clerk of Court. I,. C. Mauldin for Clerk of Court. \V.\V. Bradley for Auditor. J. S. (jraves tor Auditor. G. \V. Collins for School Com mi' si on' r. i \V. T. Mi 11 ford for School Com m Usloner. K. Cowan for.School Commissioner. J.T. Horton lorCouuiy Commissioner. John H. Sample for County Commissioner. J. M. Major for County Commissioner. J. W. Lyon for County Commissioner. A. F. Calvert for County Commissioner. It. H.Armstrong for County commissioner. W. A. Lanier for County Commissioner. S. A.Jordan for County Commissioner. Is. r. Neal lor County ( ommissioner. S. K. Epps for County Commissioner. J. Foster Hammond for Coronor. T LLMAN ELECTORS. Kprerh of Dr. John A. Kobiiisoii. of I>ue We?t. I)r. John A. Itoblnson was Introduced and claimed ttiat he had no speech to make, simply a statement and comparison. Troupe, ttie correspondent ot the Press and Banner from the seven hilled city hail said recently tluit the times had degenerated. The time has been when representative men were sent to our Democratic State Convention. Troupe had suggested that a biography of each Tillman elector was now in order. Dr. Koblnson briefly stated that t'ol. McCalla was on his native heath and was generally known. Troupe having further stated that a l?dy friend with whom he had met recently claimed that she had travelled all over the niUUby MUU IIIUI IIIC aicu nvivtivu ncig iiui representative men. Dr. Kobinson said in reply that Mr. M. 15. Ciinkseaies was born and partly raised in Abbeville county near Due West, bad married a lair daughter of Due West, bad lived for several years near Due West, was a progressive farmer. Vice-President of the Farmers club i>f the county; a leading Alliance man and had been sent as a delegate to a Democratic State Convention (I years ago.) I)r. Itoblmon said that he was born, raised and had spent his life In Due West township, was and had been actively engaged in the practice of medicine for quite a number of years. He was President of the Duo West JJemocratic club in 1S7C, was a delegate (:ird) from Abbeville county to tbe Democratic State Convention ol that year, was Vice-President of the County Democratic club in IKS, and has for twelve years been President ??f his local club and had been unanimously endorsed by his local club as a Tillman elector. Dr. Robinson then asked the audience to compare the Tillman and Slieppard electors and determine for themselves which ticket was the representative ticket. THE CATECHISM. Question** lor llir ('aixliilalcs for llio Legislature to Aiiwnor. 1. Aro you a Tiilmauite, and do you favor the < )cala platform ? 2. Do yon ngreo with Gov. Tillman in his advocacy of the three dollar poll tax ? :{. Do yon agree with Governor Tillman in hi*advocacy ot a qualification vote? 4. Are you in favorof a Constitutional Conventional Convention? 5. Are you in favor of a change in our county government ? 0. Do you favor the county government bi II as Introducing in our last Legislature ? 7. Do yon luvor prohibition and strict proh ihtnrv lu tv '? 8. Will you abide I lie result of ?lie August primary on the :HHh by voting for the nominees ol the Democratic party? I>r. Cnrwile's Answers. 1. 1 am a Tillmanite and lavor the Ocala platform. 2. Have expressed my views on that. .*{. I am not In lavor of it. 4. Yes. I urn not in favor of any change, (i. 1 do not. 7. Yes. j s. 1 will vote for all of the them. ?Ir. \V. Mcftownn's A nswers. 1. I am anti-Tillmnn, and stand on the Democratic platform. I cannot go to the Ocala platform except so far as it is Democratic. 2. I do not. il. I do not agree with him. 4. I am opposed to it. I know of no change now. <?. I am not in favor of it. 7. If the people ?;f this county and State vote in lavor of prohibition, I will vote for It, and will then advocate the strictest law which will prohibit. 8. 1 always have supported the nominee, and will do so again. Mr. F. It. Clary's Answer*. 1. I am a Tillmanite, and favor the Ocala platform. , 2. I do not agree with Gov. Tillman on the S3 poll tax. 3. I do not, audi deny that Gov. Tillman advocates it. 4. I am. 5. I think it can hebeltered. 0. 1 do not favor it, but think It can be patched up. 7. I am a prohibitionist. 5. I am a Democrat, ana of course I will. Col. J. T. Robertson's Answers. 1. I am a Tillmanite, and in favor of the Ocahi platform. 2. li lt In for school purposes, and nothing better offered, I am for it doubly. I am not. I. I am In favor of a Constitutional Convention. 5. Yes. 6. 1 do not. 7. lam a prohibitionists and favor strict laws to govern same. S. 1 will abide the result of August 30th. .Mr. I>. II. Mnglll'!* Answer*. 1. I am what you call a Tillmanite, and In favor of the Ocala platform. 2. I am in favor of submitting the & poll tax to the people. I am not in favor of It.. 4. 1 favor a Constitutional Convention. 5. I think it can be improved some. 0. I do not. 7. I am in favor of it, if the people want It. 8. I will as I am a Democrat. ,1(r. II. J. lilnnrri'M Answers. 1. I an? Tillmanite, not so well acquainted with Ocala platform. 2. The speaker made no answer. :t. No. 4. I am. o. If it can be Improved 1 am, otherwise not. ? r om nut fumiliiir pnoceli with the bill to answer. 7. I am a strict prohibitionist. 8. I am a Democrat. Mr. T. A. Ciratiniii'M AnswrrN. 1. I nm a Tillmanlle, and in favor of the Ctaala plat form. 2. I do tint agree with Gov. Tillman in his advocacy of the S3 poll lax. 15. Don't believe in It, and don't believe Uov. Tillman advocates It. 4. I am In favor of submitting the Constitutional Conventional. ft. I am in favor of a change. I am In fnvorof the county government bill, and Col. McOowan can't scare me oir of it fast. 7. I am a prohibitionist. 5. I will most certainly do so. Rev. W. A. (iainoN' Answer^ 1. I am a Tillmanite, but must I must confees I do not remember exactly what the Ucala platform is, but anything uu-Democratlc I cannot endorse. 2. I must confess I do not. 1. t U?? UV/l, fun uppuovu vw ... 4. Not in lavorof one immediate))*. 5. I think it can be improved amazingly, also Stale. (!. I do not favor It. 7. Of coarse, I most assuredly do. 8. I will. The Chairman stated that be wished to return his sincere thanks for the good order cf the day, and the meeting wau adjourned. >lt. Carinel .Meetlnir. The candidates turned their eyes on Mt. Carmel, some stopped here and there for the night, while a dozen or more went down on the evening tiain, reaching Mt. Carmel about sundown. The evening was spent by the candidates attending services at the Methodist church, and In talking politics until about 0 o'clock in the morning. ATlllmanlte and an"anti" slept together, and the anti claims he would have converted his partner but for the influence of the Tlllmauttes in an adjoining room. The meeting at Mt. Carmel was not so largely attended as the one at Lowndesvllle, but a good crowd had come to hear the political Issues discussed. The meeting was called to order by Mr. E. A. Mars, and the Rev. Mr. Patterson offered prayer. All the candidates were present and covered very much the same ground us the day before. The speakers were limited to twenty minutes, and each and every one had good attention. The chairman asked if any persons wished to ask qucskiuup, IUCJ VUU1U p\A\, lUCiU Hi ITlibllJfe and hand them to him. The day was hot, and while the speakers were unloading their political guns, the various other candldatei'were hunting votes and shaking hands. Afteran hour's intermission for dinner the speaking was resumed, and continued as long as a candidate could be found that would speak. Home had business elsewhere, some were feeling unwell, and some had eaten so much barbecued dinner they could not very well speak. A colored band furnished music lor the occasion, and the best of order prevailed. Mr. J. L. Covin announced himself as a candidate lor re-election to the ofllce of Trial Juslice, and expressed himself In lavor of the reform movement. Mr. J. A. McAllister also announced himself as a candidate for Trial Justice.and was in favor of Gov. Tillman for our next Governor. The meeting was then adjourned, and the candidates all left for McC'ormlek. McCormlck Meeting. The meeting at McCnrtnick was held about half a mile from the town in a densely shaded woods,and the heat was excessive. A nice stand and seats were in readiness, and Mr. J. 15. Holloway called the meeting to or' der, and Mr. J. M. Steadman oflered an appropriate prayer. Mr. Holloway stated that l111rtv mlnntps would be allowed eaeli of tlx speakers, him! no extension wonlil he allowed. The candidate'* for the House of Representatives spoke, and the crowd numbering about :tj<) or 4(H), were very patient and nave marked attention. It was one of the most orderly and well behaved crowds we have ever seen. The farmers seemed to have come to hear and learn, and judging from the signs of the times they were pleased with the speeches. The usual declaration was read, signed by the various candidates, and those who refused to sign came forward and each briefly stated his position. It might tie well Just here to state that iMr. J.N. Hendy.a candidate for School Commissioner was introduced, and as it was his first opportunity to do so, he declared his position by saying ho was not in lavor of Gov. Tillman, and was in favor of Sheppard and Orr. The chairman thanked the people for their kind attention and adjourned the meeting. The questions asked the speakers at Lowndes vilie and Ml. Carmel were very much t he same as the questions asked at McCormick. We therefore give the questions and answer* : that were asked each speaker at McCormick. j This ended the first week of the county campaign. The speeches published are suttlcient evidence that It hns been couducted on I a high plane and devoid of personalities and ami.se. The next meeting is at Troy, on the 2nd of August. J. M. 15. Protracted .Merlin;; ?t Warrenton. Rev. H. C. Fennel will commence a protracted meeting at the Warrenton 1'reshyterian ciiuron Kriiliiv night, August Jitli, to be continued during the next week. Tlie sacrament of ihe Lord's Supper will be adminis| tered on Sunday. * \ ? TilK Woman's Missionary Society will meet in tlie Methodist church, Friday, Angus f>th, at <;: '{(> p. m. Tit kkk will hea protracted meeting at the Warrenton Presbyterian church commencing on Friday night, August, 5th. Miss E. P. Cahtkr returned last Saturday from Atlauta where she had been visiting relatives;. *jX "*-v ' "7-:> 'V-*. s . Th$ Press and Banner. j BY HUGH WILSON. | Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1892 Card. To the Democratic voters of Abbeville county. a imulnit wini.mil th.it f have been induced by theunti faction ol the Democratic party to make the race for Clerk of Court, anil a* this report Is being circulated maliciously, as I think. I take this method of saying emphatically that said report is false. I entered the race because I wanted the office, and I flatter myself tlmt I am qualified to discharge the duties thereof. I have been thoroughly Identified with the reform movement from its Incipiency, and 1 expect, toremain in the ranks till the last foe shall Imve been overcome. I respectfully ask my friends to renew their efforts in my behalf. Respectfully, L. C. Mnuldin. Democratic Executive Committee. The Democratic: Executive Commit lee of Abbeville county will meet at Abbeville 011 Monday the loth day of August. All the committee-men are earnestly requested to attend. Those who have been elected and assumed the duties of a committee-man certainly owe it to their clubs and the Democratic party to attend these meetings. Eugene B. Gary, County Chairman. Dr. Itlake Declines with Thanks. Ninety-Six, S. C., Aug. 1,1892. Editor Press and Banner: Please allow me space enough in your paper tfr> thank "Voter" in your last issue, for kind words in*suggesting my name as a candidate for the Legislature Also those from whom I received letters of encouragement, urging the same end, which honor, I beg to decline for the following reasons: In the first place. Living an I tin in an extreme corner of the county, and having spent, all of my past lile in attending to home duties, I am wholly uuaequainted with the people, except those who are ray Immediate neigh bors. In the second place. I have present professional engagements which prevent my canvassing the county in this campaign. The above facts,- in my mind, will ensure my defeat at the ensuing election. Therefore as a matter of duty, 1 beg that some other person be selected, who Is more competent, and whose chances of success are better than mine. T. S. Klake. ? Contributed Locals. Abbeville. S. C.. August 2,1892. Good rains fell in diU^rent parts ot the county last Sunday night. Saleday passed oil'quietly. Ttie political meeting was quiet and orderly, numbering I about as many as the previous Conservative [ meeting in July, perhaps about 50 hi ore at this meeting according to various estimates. Candidates should be guarded In their remarks, not only on the speakers stand, but while mingling with the people, for such may rise up to conaemu them in after years. Let your speech be tempered with love and charity to all. Miss Eliza Cater has Just returned from Atlanta. where she has been visiting her nieces. She had h delightful trip and regrets slie could uot stay longer. The Woman's Missionary Society will meet in the Methodist church next Friday afternoon at (i o.clock. Mrs. G. W. Syfan, Jr., has Just returned from a visit to her mother in Greenwood. Our friend Hilly Miller, of Mt. Curmel, was up last Monday taking lu the political situation. Also W. R. Powell, who was looking at the situation from the right side. Birth?To Mrs P. Rosenberg last Saturday morning?ason. No services in the Presbyterian church last Sunday. The pastor being absent, holding a meeting at Bethla. Owing to ihe Indisposition ol Itey. M. Dargan, services were omitted In the Methodist church last Sunday night. Mr. Jas. A. Hill plays the cornet in the Methodist Sunday School. Mr. Leroy Wilson Is yet quite sick, but It Is hoped lie Is a little better. May he soon be fully restored to health and Ills family. Mr. Asbury Latimer, of Honea Path, was at the political meeting last Monday. He made a line speech before the people, and declared himself a candidate for Congress. Would it not be well for some thoughtful person to place a pitcher of cool water on the pulpit these hot Sundays, that the minister may refresh himself by a cooling draught after his sermon ? Who will give only a pitcher of cool water? The (bird quarterly conference for Abbeville station will be held in the Methodist church next Monday morning, Sth Instant, at !? o'clock. Mr. John M. Uamhrell, who has been quite I ol/iLr le nn iicrulfi nrwl hl?2 clnL* r?hibl iu hnttor ill. this writing. Miss Cecelia Wlnstock, of Charleston, Is visiting tier nlecp, Mrs. Rosenberg. Mr. Hollis Edwards, of Coma, Ga., is visiting relatives and friends In Abbeville. Mr. C. D. Haddon left last week for Demorest. Ga., a delightful summer retreat, where he will spend his summer vacation. The readers of the Press and Banner remember his interesting letters from that point last Summer, and hope to read others this season. The Methodist Sunday School now convenes at C o'clock p. in. The bell rings at 5.30. What has become of the Epwr>rth League? Miss Ella McKellar, of Greenwood, Is visiting Miss Jennie Allen. The Sunday school at Bethia church has been greatly revived, numbering now about 80. On last Suuday morning Mr. W. A. Templeton addressed the children, and In the afternoon Mr. K. G. McLees, of Greenwood, addressed the membership on the subject of evangelistic work, after which a collection of S(ir> was taken up. Mr. A. M. Hill has pulled, given away and sold nearly 3,000 watermelons this season. We think be can wear the belt for 1S92. Misses Kate and Salile Marshall, alter an absence of several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Greenville and Anderson, returned home last Monday. M. ^1 NEW PROFESSORS. At'liiui ui ! ?? nunru wi m i in Ersklne College at Chester, Jul} 27, 1892. The trustees of Ersklne met at Chester last Wednesday, and elected three new professors, namely: K. G. Peoples, K. L. Held. Prof. McC'aln. Prof. Wm. Hood's place was made vacant by the dividing up of his studies with other chairs and he was not re-elected. Mr. Hood has been a faithful teacher in the Institution for a quarter of a century, and it Is a matter of regret that he should have lost his place In his old age. We have heretofore said something about the principle of reducing the number of teachers, and it may be that an outsider is all wrong In all that he says, hut we submit that the meeting of the Board of Trustees should be at the home of the College Itsel f. We presume the holding of an Important meeting of any Hoard elsewhere than at the seat of tho institution Is unprecedented. We will watch with interest the action of the Synod in rectifying the wrong which it Inflicted 011 Its friends when the number ol trustees was reduced to fifteen, and when the outsiders were removed from all fellowship with the College. Hut whatever action they may take will remove the suspense and doubt now existing. If the general public is to be Ignored, we want to know it; or if we are recognizee! at all, we ought to know it. Confederate Survivors Association. Thcannual meeting of the Association will be held at Abbeville on Friday Kith August instant. Kssays on some battles of the war will bo read by prominent participants. New members will lie enrolled. A barbecue will be served for the members and others attending, and a lull attendance Is requested. Tho following persons are appointed commit tees on the barbecue to obtain subscriptions of provisions and money. The Township Committees are requested to report to the Abbeville Local Committee by Monday, 15th Inst... which committee will please make necessary arrangements for the barbecue. No. 1?(3. McD. Miller. Mr. W.A. I.lmbecker. No. 2? Dr. J. I.'. Maxwell, J. L. llughcy. No..{-Dr. Willie T. Jones, A. IS. Kills. No.'l?a. M. Mattisnn, W. 15. Acker. No.f?? Dr..1. W. Wideinau, K. W. It. Nance. No.C>?Samuel 1*. Pressly, J. II. Nickles. No. 7?Maj.J. L. While, J. W. Kile. No.K?'T. J. Hearst, Dr. 1*. II. Adams. No.!??.!. A. ('biles, D. W. Dowtln. ] No. In?John Dyon,Sainucl Kvans. I No. 12-John <3. Hrownlee, W. It. MeAdatns. | No. l:>?lien. T. Uurdett, 1. II. Met'alia, j No. U?Kd Calhoun, W. A. I.anler. No. l"i?.1.11. M or rail, (). A. (iranl. I No. Hi?K. Cowan, Jas, Colli ran, Jr. A UUKVI I.I.K I.OCA I. COJIM I'lTKIC. I,. W. White, Dr. L. T. Mill, W. A. Tenipleton, J.T. Itobertson, I T. C. Seal, John Kass. I A big lot of good grain cradles now ready or you at Smith & Sons. ! The Amerlean preservi ng powder is the best. 1 Fruit may be kept without sugar, or any | <|iiantity of sugar may be added as desired, j For sale at Speed's Drug Store. r !** r-'tx'iwr- . . The I?onr Hnu'N Interest in ThreatOIIOll. The State. ITercare further proof* Hint the Tillman policy is to prevent the people from deciding such matters for tii em selves, and that the interests of poor mi'ii are th reft ton?l l>y liirn ?nd his coat tail members ol the Legislature. At the last session of the Legislature, Tillman's Iriends tried to call a Constiutional convention. The resolution to that ert'eet came up iu the Senate, December 1. Senator Sinythe,ot Charleston, (Conservative) proposed an ameudment that, when framed, the new Constitution be submitted to the people. Senator .Sloan, or men mini, ^ni^n.uivri socotied the motion. The TUimaniteSenntors fought it. It. was defeated by a vote of 25 to II, the TUImaiiites voting against It solidly. Senator .Sloan then olfcred an amendment that the new Constitution should retain the present 2-mlll law f??r .school purposes. The Tillnianltesvoted that down also?:Jl to ;?. The call for a convention then passed by a vote of 26 to ill, every Tillmanlte voting for It, all but one c-f the Conservatives against it. The .Slate said next day: "The Senate majority is on record as aginst allowing the people to pass upon their own basic law, and against perpetuating for them them the fund which maintain their tree schools. If the Administration can stand these acts, we can." The A ministration is. how.ever, trying to run away from them. Again : The resoution calling a convention came up in the House, Mecetnber 11. .Mr. Ahney ol Rich land (Conservative) moved an amendment that before the new Constitution go Into effect It be ratified by a vote of t tic people. .Messrs. Abney, Ha/.zard, Hughes and Haskell (Conservatives) spoke In favor of the amendment. The Tillman coat-tall swingers fought it. Mr. Haskell said that "he who votes against It voles to strifle the voice of the people and to curtail their rights," but it was voted down,."Mi to -IS all the Conservatives and some Tillmanltes favoring Jit. Mr. Haskell moved that the new Constitution retain the provisions securing a homestead to the people and the present 2-mlll school tax. On motion of Mr. John (Jar.v Evans (Tillmanite) it was voted down,71 to 32. The rej-olutlon to call the convention finally failed In the House lor lack of a two-thirds majority ; and its failure was one of the acts for which Governor Tillman subsequently denounced the 'driftwood." Sow, to make the diltercnce plain to everyone between the present system and the one which will be made possible by Tillman's success, let us do a little figuring. Governor Tillman returns his property for taxation at?8,815. It is worth three times as much, but we will give him ail the advantage he secures by the return of 810 cows, Sl,:i8 hogs,850 mules and Sii.75 land. His 'iinlll public school tax on 88,375 amounts to $10.75. His 1.00 poll tax added makes Ills present contribution to public education ?17.75. John Smith, let us say, is a renter, with practically no property. He pays now only Si poll tux. So we have, as the present figures : B. R. Tillman, 817.75. John Smith 81.00. Under the Till man-Gary Kvans plan of a S3 poll tax and no2-mlll tax, we would have these figures : B. K. Tillman, fci.00. John Smith, 83.00. As result of the change there would be these gains and looses: Gain for B. R. Tillman, 814,75. Loss for John Smith, 8*2. How many John Smiths are there who want to save the B. R. Tillmans SM^.r each, at a cost to themselves of SJ.OO each. A. nice line of uummer lap robes at Smith J: gons. Preparing v ?Y? ? in unci i wsmsm Knocked EAST anc and New York Cost n All Summer Fabr We have ordered e G-oods in the Store to' Our most sanguine "U A/1 4 IlfclVt? UtJt/IJL CAUCCUCU L now preparing to sho\ Greatest Stock ever before shown this anything in the way oi a long as we can sell s PRICES ARE AC Laces, Embroiderie greatly reduced Prices Qn-m-mcvr rtintrlicimc kJ U111U1UX dress fabriques at redi HEME Our Shoe Stock, \ most durable lines oi fine shoes ever shown Our Ladies Fine Sh Our Grocery Is being replenishe arrivals and for anyth: pocket book says go t Yours truly, HEA1 JUST IN AND Rfif) BAR From $3.50 I We have all grades up to tlif interest to see our FLOUR when w. Jl iMUB?g?a? | Books of the "People's Boiltoi & Loan Ass'n.' (Jreen wood. S. r? August 1, 18912. TIIK books of the "People's 1'uildlriK and Xjoari Association" of (irwnwnnd will bo opened from tliis date until THURSDAY, the ttli Instant. All who may desire to tnke stock will report to the undersigned at the Bank of Greenwood. J. \V. GKEENE. Aug. :i, 1*92, It Scholarships Examination. rPHE competitors for the scholarships of the L Wlnthrop Normal College and Converse 1 "??? ?i.? ftf TvomlnflrB lit isuiiege win uicco liic i'?'uiu w. .? Abbeville Court House on FRIDAY, 5th AUGUST, ul 10 o'clock A. M. E. COWAN, Chairman Hoard Examiners. August 3, IS!t2, It ESTATE OF Dr. John DeLa Howe. AT a meeting of IJoard of Trustees ol Estate of I>eLa Howe, July 22, 1892, It whs resolved to "Petition the next Legislature to grant ihem authority to sell 1 .OCX1 acres of the real estate so that the school may commence at once," and that this resolution be published. This would still leave between 700 and S0? acres attached to the estate whicli is ample for all purposes and will retain most or the cleared and arable land. W. H. PARKER, Secretary. August fl, 1S92, "?m The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, I'ROBATE COURT. In the matter of ihe Estate of A. D. Smith, deceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. FAMES A. SMITH, as Administrator for said Estate having applied lor settlement and discharge, It is ordered, That Saturday, the third day of September next bo fixed ior granting the relief prayed lor. J. FULLER LYON, Aug. 2,1892, tf Judge Probate Court. TO RENT. ONE THREE-HOUSE FARM on Little River; finesiaJn and cotton land; good house and stables. i HOUSE and LOT In town of Due West known as the Mrs. M. A. Elllss place. ONE-HORSE FARM on Chickasaw; fine corn and cotton laDd. Apply to J. R. MeGee, of Due West, or W. E. Hell, of Abbeville. Aug.?, 1802. 21 for a Big Campaign? 1 fill!?!! l WEST former prices o consideration. iques Must Move, very piece of Summer Lbe Knifed. business expectations his season and we are v you the of Merchandise 5 trade, so if in need of f Summer Goods, come sell you, if ONSIDERATION. 3s and White goodb at 3. ; and all kinds of wash 3 AUtJU JTiiUtJS. MBER, ve have the best and ? Men's and Women's here. * .oes never fail to please. Department d all a long with fresh ing you need. Your o 'H & CO. TO ARRIVE! EELS OF FLOUR, *er Barrel Up. 3 Best Patent. It will be to your you want to BUY. DEL SMITH & SONS. vf.. ^- -.vw i ? ANNOUNCEMENT. Nheppnrd Elfcton. We are nuthorlzed to announce (he following modi dates for delegate* to the Slate Democratic Convention to be held in Columbia, August Wth: \V. W. Rlugh, .lohn W. Morrah, Dr. J. C. Maxwell, James Coihran. Jr., C. P. Simmons, W. H. Parker, Tho?. J. Bask in, \V. J. Donnxld, Dr. J. W. Wldeman, .1. D. Alewlne. J). W. Dowtln, S. P, Brooks. Til lining Electors. We are authorized to announce the following candidates lor delegates to the State Democratic Convention to be held In Columbiu, August 40th : J. Y. Jones. W. C. Benet, Dr. S. T. Lea, Dr. J. A. Hobinson, K. H. Hughes, I. H, McCalla, S. A. Miller, J. H. Morrah, H. .1. Kinard, M. B. Clinkscales, J. B. Holloway, G. B. Riley. For the Honse of Representative*. We are authorized to announce Captain J. N. KING as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary. W. C. McGOWAN. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, sublet to the rules of the primary election. HENRY J. KINARD. We are authorized to announce FRANK B. GARY as a candidate for re-election to a seat In the lower house of the General Assembly, subject to the action of Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce Hon. J. TOWNES ROBERTSON as a candidate for re-election to a seat In the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the primaries. For Solicitor. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Solictor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, sub|ect to the action of the Democratic party in the primary election in August next. M. F. ANSEL. For County Treasurer. We are authorized to annonnce JOHN R. BLAKE, JR.. as a candidate for re-election to the office of Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. For Connty Commissioner. We are authorized to announce JOHN R. BUCHANAN as a candidate for the office Qf County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. A. LANIER as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. The many friends of Capt. J. B. SAMPLE respectfully announce him as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce R. H. ARMSTRONG as a candidate for re election to the office ol County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. Editor Press and Banner: Please announce me as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. J. M. MAJOR. We are authorized to announce JAMES W. LYON aR a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primaries. We are authorized tonnnounce A. F.CALVERT as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at Upcoming election, subject to tbe ucllun or meXMmocratio primaries. I nm now before'*Wie; people of Abbeville County as a camJltlate'for the office of County Commissioner niibjpct Co tbe action of the DemocrHtic prluiailec, and I solicit the support o f the 1'emocratlc pwrty. ? rr~ 8AMUEL F. EPFS. For Coroner. We are authorized to aanounce R. M. RROOKS as a candidate for Coroner, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. I hereby announce myself as a candidate lor the office of Coroner of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. FOSTER HAMMOND. For NherllT. i The many friends of WILLIAM L. MILLER, ol Mount Carmel, announce him as a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the coming election, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. F. W. , R, NANCE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to tbe action of the Democratic primaries. , I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Abbeville County subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. G. H. MOORE. , I hereby announce myself ns a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff ol Abbeville county, subject to the act ion of the Dem[ ocratlc primary. W. D. MANN. For Clerk or Court. I We nre authorized to announce Dr. J. A. ' ROBINSON hs a candidate for the office of , Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. He has been endorsed for the position by the Hampton Democratic I clob. , We are authorized to announce L. C. MAULDlN as a candidate for Clerk of Court, subject to the Democratic primaries. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of the Court of Abbeville county, subject to the ac1 tlon of the Democratic primaries. THOS. Jj. MOORE. , We are authorized to announce WILLIAM R. BULLOCK as a candidate for election to the office of Clerk of the Court of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. , For School Commissioner. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner, subject to the acllon of the Democratic primary. J. M. DENDY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of School Commissioner of Abheville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. W. T. MILFORD. We are authorized to announce G. W. COLLINS as a candidate for School Commission. er, subject to the Democratic primaries. The friends of Captain E. CQWAN respect i fully announce him as a candidate for re-eiectlon to the School Commissioner's office at the next election, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. For Auditor. We are authorized to announce T. J. GRIFFIN as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. J. S. CJRAVES Is hereby announced ax a 1 candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. W. BRADLFY as a caudldate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. The following are the places anddatesof the campaign meetings to be held In thiscounty: Bradley. Wednesday, August3. ( reenwooil, Thursday, August 4. Ninety-Six, Friday, August 5. Hodges, Tuesday, August!). Donalds. Wednesday, August 10. Due West, Thursday, August. 11. Antreville, Friday, August 12. tl.l.nullln VV'n.1 neeilu v Aliens! i>4_ "Glenn Springs" water on draught and by tMe gallon at \V. R. llalley's Graulte Front Drug Store. Greenwood, S. C. June SI, 1 in. Send to Greenwood machine shop for 1SU2 catalogue of Russell engines, threshers and I saw mills. Free to any address. | Try the "whip handle" cifcur. The best. At I Law son's. See how to preserve 2">ti pounds of fruit, to mntnes, <fcc? for one dollar. American fruit preserving powder and liquid will do it. No need to keen the vessels air tight. For sale only at Speed's Drug Store. Glenn Springs water for chronic complaints. For sale by D. C. Dul're, at Greenwood. tf. We have prepared for the fruit crop by laying In a good supply of fruit jars. Call for Mason's, for they are the best. W. Joel Smith <fc Sons. "There is but one Glenn Springs." The ' Spartanburg Herald"says: "Periodically we hear of mineral springs just discovered "which experts say are equal to Glenn Springs," but just as periodically these springs drop out of notice, while the crowd of , visitors at. health giving Glenn increases each year. There are doubtless good mineral ! springs elsewhere, but to Imitate a compari-) son with (ilenn Springs discredits whatever else may be said in their praise. So far there is but one Glenn Springs, and D. ?J. Dul're, at Greenwood is the agent. LOWNDESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, Lowndesville. S. C. "> Opens September 5. rvFFERS thoroueh instruction in the Aca 1.1 demlc branches and Music. Boys and girls prepared for College. Write for terms. H. B. HUMBERT, Principal. August 3,1S92, 4t DUE WEST Female College, DUE WEST, S. C. rfiHIRTY-THIRD YEAR. Boarding school 1 for girls. Special advantages In Literature, French, German, A rt and Manic. Healthful location. FALL TERM BEGINS OCTOBER 3rd. Inquire about the school, and send for catalogue. Mrs. L. M. BONNER, Principal. H. E. BONNER, Vice-Principal. August 3,189*2, tf ' .. ;#: School Notice. ALL persons holding school claims of November (1S91) will present them to the v^ouuiy .treasurer ana gei me chbli. K. COWAN, June 8,1892. School Commissioner. NOTICE ? to? 4 Road Overseers. ' ' ,1 rr. 1AKE NOTICE: THAT ALL ROADS must be properly worked and put In good condition by the * 15th day of August, the time fixed by the Grand Jury In their presentment at the Jane term of Coart. E. H. ARMSTRONG, Ch, Co. Com, ? ^ Coal! Coal.! | Wood! Wood! ' . fn / . ' pZfr A. M. HILL & SONS I HAVE opened a COAL and WOOD YARD and are ready to receive your orders for Winter. Call and get cheapest rates. Terms ?Cash on delivery. Jaly 27, 1892, tf 1 Administrator's Notice*. .r^C ALL persons holding claims against the Estate of LEE G. SMITH, deceased, will present them to tbe undersigned as tbe Administrator of said Estate, properly attested, within the time prescribed oy law. And al! persons Indebted to said Estate will make immediate payment to tbe undersigned or be liable to suit. J. G. EDWARDS, July 27,1892,3t Administrator, Ac. S7.SO ' Given Away! .'-ix $5.00 paid for the largest Turnip and $2.50 for next largest. ^TURNIPS MUST BE SOLID and delivered I at my Htore by 13th of November. _ NEW CROP BUIST'S RELIABLE TURNIP SEED JUST IN. NO OLD SEED. W. H. BAILEY, Greenwood, S. C. July 13, IS92,4t Furman University, Greenville, S. G. 'PHE NEXT SESSION will begin on the 1. 28th of September, 1892, with a full corps of professors and Instructors. There are several courses leading to degrees. Instruction thorough. Expenses moderate, tor further information, apply to Dr. C. MANLY, or to Prof. H. T. COOK. July 13,1S92, tf Port Royal and Western Carolina. Augusta and ashevjlle siiobt line. Time card in effect .July 10th, 1S92. 6 50am Lv..Augusta..Ar 745pm 9 10am Ar...Allendale...Lv 5 25pm : 9 2<iam Ar..Fairfax....Lv! 5 10pm! ill 80am Ar...Beaufort...LV 3 00pm II 45am Ar.Port Koyal.Lv: 2 45pin| 11 45atn Ar..Savannah...Lv: 8 00pm Cunncction made at Yemassee from and to Charleston, and at Fairfax from and to points on South Hound K. K. BET. AUGUSTA, GA., and SPABTANBUBG, S. C. Mixed | (Eastern Time.) ! | Mixed Ex.Sun.| Daily. STATIONS. , Dally. Ex.Sun. 4 15pm S 15am Lv... Aii<.'U?t:i....Ar 10 00pm 10 10am 0 33pm 10 30am Lv McCormlck Ar 7 50pm 7 35am tj 51pm 10 25am.Lv Troy,.....Ar! 7 23pmj 7 24am 7 46pm 11 4."iuin Ar.ureen wu<iii.l.v u .>i|nu u mbiu ,12 55pmjLv...Lauren8....Ari 5 20pm i 3 00pm ArSpnrtanhurgLvj 3 40pm BETWEEN MoCOKMIOK ami ANDEKSON. Mixed , i Mixed Dally Sunday STATIONS. 1 Sunday ' Dally. Ex.Sun. only, j , only. jEx.Sun. 1 1 1(1 .'tOam 10 :flhim!Lv..McCoruilck Art 7 15pm( 7 45pm 11 03am 10 (Kfeim Lv...Bordeaux..Arj 7 20pm[ 715pm 11 22am II 07am Lv..Wllllngton.Ar[ 7 OSpm 6 57pw 11 :!7um 11 ISam Lv.Mt. Carmel.Ar 6 54pm' C42pm 12 Oliim II 35oin Lv Hester....Ar 6 40pm; 0 20pm 12 10am 11 4Sam LvCalhouiiFallsAr C33pm 0 10pm 12 20 m II 50am Lv...Latlmor ...Ar 6 25pm | 6 00pm 12 50pm 12 10am LvLowndesv'leAr| 0 05pm' 5 85piu 1 05|iiii 12 20 m Lv Barnes....Arj 5 53pm i 520pm 1 2oj>m 12 31pm Lv.....Cook Ar: 5 43pmj 5 00|>m I 40pm <12 40pm Lv Starr Ar 5 28pm 4 47pm 1 50j?ui 12 52pm Lv Dean Ar| 5 22pm' 4 40pm 2 20pui 1 15pm; Ar.. Anderson..Lvj oOOprol 4 10pm Sleeping cars between Savannah and Spartanburg. Close connection at Augusta for all joints. \V* F. BHELLMAN!""wT J. CKAIG, Traflie Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent. 11. L. TODD, Truv. Pass. Agent, August#, Ga. J. 8. COTHRAN. L. W. FERRIN -T. P. COTHRAN.COTHRAN.PEREIN &C0TERM Attorneys at Law. Abbeville, S. C. Another lot of the latest style straw hat ust received. P. Rosenberg ?& Co. The place to get what you want In drugs, paints, nils, tobacco, ?j;c. Speed's Drugstore. Straw hats to suit the taste of every one. F Rosenberg &. Co.