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PUBLIC MEETING. Reformer* Endorse the Governor? They Renew Their Allegiance to the Chief Executive?Resistance to Lawful Authority Denounced. i^at Monday quite a number of people were in town from the country. Many had come Id response toj the summons which had been sent out Sunday evening. Almost without ezoeptlon they were earnest supporters of Governor Tillman, and a large per cent, of tbem came wltb the intention (going to Columbia that day, and had enrolled their names for that purpose. Awhile before the hour arrived for;tbe departure of the train. Hon. F. B. Gary received a telegram from the Governor stating that there waa now no need for their coming. While the news seemed to be a great relief to some, yet itl appeared to us that others were disappointed In cot having to go. Shortly after this, the Alliance born was blown, and subsequently some one called out from the Court House steps that everybody was Invited to come up and attend a public meeting. The Court room at once was reasonably well filled. Clerk of Court W. R. Bullock moved that Captain J. R. Blake be requested to preside at the meeting. The resolution was seconded and oarrlea. Mr. Blake took the chair and said: Speech of Chairman J. R. Blake. Fellow Citizens: I feel that I voice the sentiment of every loyal citizen of Abbeville County In deprecating the olrcumstances which have convened us today, and in re jolcing m ine laci iuai mo tuiw bCUCU VWM- | fUot between the authorities of tbe State, and lawless mobs bas been averted. While there Is implanted in the bosom of every man a love or home and country, aDd while we have always cherished an honest pride in the county ot our birth, yet I feel that there is no man in this assembly but foels profoundly grateful that he is a citizen of Abbeville County, This occasion only adds another laurel to her glonons past, and manifests her readiness to defend tbe honor of the State, and to tbo preserve her laws. Fellow Citizens, tbe issues Involved are not thoselof factionalism or partyiera?not those of Tlllmanlsm or Antl-Tlllmanlfim?not dispensary or antl-dispensaiy. They are as fur above them in Importance, as the peaks of the Slue Ridge, tower above the tops of the surrounding bills. They are Issues which affect the stability and perpetuity of civ 1 institutions and free government. They are issues of law and order on one hand, and of mob violence and anarchy on tbe other?and I rejoice to see the patriotic men of Abbeville County nowjas In the past, responding to the 11 *' ? imhrilri f.h? males UU1U1 UUU, OUUiva^ ? ? ? ityjof the law. Abbeville County by her action to-day preserves untarnished her glorious record of the past. The convention Is now ready for business. Speech of Hon. Frank B. Gary. Hon. Frank B. Gary being called for, said: Mr. Chairman and Fellow-Citizens:?I bad not expected to be called to make a speech to day, but had come down Intending to act rathar than to talk. I am glad to learn, however, that our servloes will not be needed at the seat of war, and that law and order bas triumphed over sedition and lawlessness. The unfortunate conflict which bas disturbed the peaoe and serenity of our State for the last few days has established at least two facts: 1st. That the organized militia of this State cannot be relied on In times of danger. 2nd. That the people can be. Slnoe the organized militia is a success only on drees parades, at emcampments and foncy balls, it would b? well for tbe authorities, either to reorganize the militia of the State,1 SlMlng the guns In hands of men who can be cpended upon to do their duty, or to discontinue the appropriations which have been made annually for Its support. It is a source of much gratification to know that while companies from Charleston, Colombia and elsewhere were showing the white reamer, ana mcurnuK iuo wuieuipt ui an mod men, tbe Abbeville companies, regardless of party affiliation, true to the tradition of tbe people, bave responded to tbe call of duty. It la gratifying too to see tbe prompt and hearty response of tbe people from tbe country. Ton nave shown by yoar presence and zeal bere today tbat tbe majesty of tbe law must be upheld, and tbat anarchy lias no place in South Carolina. Tbat tbe disorder in South Carolina is directly traceable to the seditious teachings of a few newspapers in South Carolina, can not be successfully refuted. It is tbe legitimate outcome of their teachings and tbe pity is that tbey could not be made to sutler, in place of those misguided creaiuree who bave their reason dethroned by their insurrectionary editorials. After bringing on tbe difficulty, tbey bave attempted to shirt the responsibility to otber shoulders. Tbey try to make It appear tbat tbe people of Daillngton were simply restating a search of private residence?, but the fact oonld not be wiped out tbat tbe State Constable* were at the depot waiting to take tbe train to leave the town, when, an Inexcusable attack was made upon them by armed citizens. T* 1/. Ihol . Kto msoltn. .knnM Alt bcvuia w iuo iuoii uuir* u1&CUU5 puvuiu adopt resolutions endorsing tbe conduot ol the Governor, oommendlng those soldiers who have gone to tbe front, and condemning in strongest term* tbe conduct of those wbo have refused In boars or danger. Speech of H?b. J. T. Robertson. Hod. J. T. Kobertson was called. He said substantially: I have no prepared speech, but, fellow-cltlzeosy In looking over this large concourse, I treat it la intermingled with those boldlng different political views?men wbo have come hero In ;tue interest of law and order. The object of tbls meeting Is not political. It Is Car above that. It is to sustain tbe laws of tbeatate and to uphold tbe hands of tbe legally constituted authorities in tbelr effort to maintain tbe peaoe. I|know, my fellow citizens, that your patriotiam and love of country will prompt you to uphold the laws. Yesterday tbe Abbeville Rifles, composed largely of men who are politically opposed to tbe administration of Governor Tillman, like true soldiers, obeyed tbe command of tbe cblef executive. They asked no questions but simply obeyed orders. As soldiers tbey acted as true soldiers?as citizens they acted as patriots and Abbeville should ever be proud of them. Tbey have gone to Darlington, the apene of the disturbance, and tbey can be mated to do tbeii duty. I folly agree with the sentiment that the oompanies wbicb laid down tbelr arms, should be disbanded, ann that other companies, who may be relied upon, should take tbelr places. In tbe enforcement of tbe dispensary law there may be further resistance to tbe officers of tbe State. For this reason we need the strong arm of the mllltla?men who may ba depended upon In any emergency. Governor Tillman should have in Columbia one hundred picked men, who are not afraid to lend tbelr aid in entorclDg the law. Each county should have one hundred men who would sustain that company, in cases ot emergency. Better spend all the revenue from the dispensary to sustain the law, than to allow Insurrectionary mobs to overpower the constituted authorities of tbe Stat?. I hope some one may offer suitable resolutions to express the feeling and sentiment of tbls meeting. Hpeteb of Bon. D. H. IKsxill. Hon. D. H. Magi 11?I have an apology to make for not being present at the opening of the meeting. I have been engaged since yesterday afternoon In securing the names of citizens of Abbeville County who are willing to go to Colombia to assist the Governor In preserving the peaoe. After receiving a telegram from tbe Governor stating that we were not needed, that al I was quiet, and learnlngtbat there would be a mass meeting of tbe Reformers, I began to prepare resolutions. Tbls Is my apology for W%ea duty calls, all Bhould obey, and I am glad to see so goodly a number of my fellowcitizens here today, to answer tbat call. I regard this matter aB more seriouR than anything which has happened since I have beeD old enough to take notice of current events. Tbls matter does not involve thequestlon of Tillmanlsm against Conservatism. It is law and order against sedition. It is lawlessness against peaoe, and the dignity of the State. Can any man gain say what I have said, and am about to say as to what has happened In the last few days? An authorlzsd officer, as much authorized as any Sheriff in any eonnty of tbe State, has been shot. For what? Simply because be was an officer of tbe administration that prevails Id South Carolina. Does anybody deny that? Is there any other reason for tbe killing of yonng Gililard? He was found wounded?unable to make bis escape?and while lying on the ground, pleading for his life, bis body was pierced with bullets from many guns. When ; a man Is down, even If be is your bitterest foe, and unable to escape from your wrath, is there a brave man in all this vast assembly, who would not heed his prayers for life, let him t>? evqr so Indignant? This was done In Darlington, sax ;tbe.newspapers?they even boast oftbeoqwardlydeed, ThHrSlafcemant wad; made not only by the Begiaterfbtat by other-papers who commented unoh'4t as'a great victory. "It was also boasted, tbat if the fleeing constables did not escape by morning, they would be oorpses before the rising of tbe next sun. Wben tbe next sun rose, youDg Galllard was found, bis body pierced with bullets, as before stated, and In this particular case-, mobocracy prevailed. Who did this? They say tbe "best citizens" of Darlington. If these are the "best," God pity tbe worst. [There*was gome commotion and approval of tbespeakdr.l I am not inciting you to sentiments of violence. I am deprecating violence. Iam glad tbat so many or you are ready to answer tbe call or tbe Governor In his efforts to preserve tbe peace. Many of yon have been here since yesterday, ready to meet any responsibility and to obey any commas dtrom the Governor. You were ready and wllMng to go yesterday with tbe military companies, but I advised that we wall the retncr 4*: ' ** quest of the Governor, and I now join you in rejoicing over tbe telegram which has been received from the Governor, announcing that all is quiet. In that telegram the Governor returns thanks to you for your prompt offer of assistance, which offer is alike honorable to you and creditable to your county. Youn act sustains the reputation attained by the pecple of Abbeville county. 1 desire now to offer the following resolutions, as expressive of the sentiment of this meeting, and will ask your indulgence, while * , 1 comment OU ChVU ptnagmpu vusigv,. "1. That we hereby express our sincere appreciation of the conrse pursued by Governor Tiilman, during the recent riotous and insurrectionary disturbances in Darlington and elsewhere. We admire his coolness of head and tirmness of band, whereby we believe much bloodshed has been prevented and wide-spread lawlessness has teen swiftly checked." The first paragraph expresses approval and appreciation ot the course pursued by Governor Tillman during recent riotous and insurrectionary disturbances in Darlington and elsewhere, and our admiration of his coolness of bead and firmness of band whereby further bloodshed has been prevented. The newspapers sent it out broadcast over the land and favorably commented on the fact that the so-called soldiers of Columbia and Charleston bad thrown down their arms at the first call to duty. That citizens looted the armories in Columbia. They had equal right to enter your granery and giu house and carry away the product of your labor as to enter the State's arsenal and carry away the property of the State. If such conduct had happened In Abbeville County, Sheriff Nance would likely have the perpetrators lu jail. "2. We condemn the conduct of the military companies of Columbia. Charleston and elsewhere that refused to obey the orders of their Commander in Chier, as disgraceful to soldI* , nnwnrttavof eaod citizens.and as bring Ids shame on the name ol South Carolinians." Gentlemen, leave off the sophistry of the opposllloh, and the crime, in all its bldeousness. Is revealed to all fair minded men. Irrespective of party affiliation. Old soldiers who are present know what I mean. There is a difference between balls, dress suits, brass buttons, picnic excursions, ana the smell of burned gunpowder. There seems to be a difference between preserving the peace in one's own Htale. and fighting the battles of tiie United States against a foreign power. For it is a fact well known that some ol the military companies who laid down their arms when called upon by the State to preserve peace therein, had previously tendered their services to the Secretary of War to go to Chill, to subdue obstreperous Chilians. If a Captain in war were called upon to charge a battery, and be was to tell his men it was looiishness, and order his company to throw down their arms, old soldiers, what would be thought ol such a Captain? Chorus of volceB?There would be a court martial, and somebody would be shot as a deserter. We are not shooting now, but we can only bring them before the court martial of public opinion and brand them as deserters. You have been taxed for these companies, and when they donned bright uniforms and brass buttons, and took your guns upon their shoulders, you expected them to carry them as you have done?to the honor and glory of your State. If you had laid down your guns as they have laid down theirs, there would have been no respect for you here. You would have been called deserters and your sons would have been called the sons of deserters. "3. We commend the conduct of those soldiers and private citizens who promptly responded to the call of the Governor and thus enabled him, as Chief Magistrate, to maintain the law and restore order." Yesterday afternoon when I saw the Abbeville Rifles march to the G., C. & N. depot,followed by men who bad worn the gray. I was much affected. Mauy of them were willing and anxious to go. Some of them did go. Notably among tbem, was one who carried a hoversack or knapsack which had bullet holes which were made in the Confederate war. He went with tbe company to Columbia to contribute his share of Influence for peace order and tbe honor of tbe State. Tbis was no less a personage than Genarai K. R. Hemphill. In like manner the veterans, Captain Jobn E. Bradley,;Captaln John Lyon and Hon John H. Morrata, went to Columbla. Tbat gallant old veteran who upheld tbe lost cause in so many battles, Col. J. T. Robertson, was at the depot sympathizing with and lending bis encouragement to law and order. 4. "We take pride in the faot that, while the militia companies in some other towns and counties, disobeyed the orders of the Governor and disbanded, tbe citizen soldiers of the towns of Abbeville and Greenwood, readily responded to tbe call of duly, irrespective of political affiliations, and went to tbe front." It will be, and It should be a way yonder in the future, before these men will be forgotten. How long will It be before tbose who went to the rear will be forgotten ? Voice?Never. I have always beard that it was the greatest dishonor for a soldier to go to the rear in time of danger, when duty called bim to tbe front. Now, let me say, I am not asking you to point out men who refused to do their duty. At thiB moment we are not looking for thai, sort of men. We always honor not only the soldiers of Abbeville but the soldiers of every part ot the Slate who obeyed tbe orders of their commander-in-cblef In this emergency. I move the adoption of the resolution as a whole. RESOLUTIONS. Resolved, by the Reformers of Abbevlils county, in mass meeting assembled: 1. That we hereby express our sincere appreciation of the course pursued by Governor Tillman, during tbe recent riotous mid Insurrectionary disturbances In Darlington and elsewhere. Weadmlre his coolness of bead and firmness of band, whereby we believe much bloodshed has been prevented and wide-spread lawlessness has been swiftly checked. 2. Wecondemn the conduct of the military companies of Columbia, Charleston and elsewhere that refused to obey the orders oj their commander in chief, as disgraceful to soldiers, unworthy of good citizens, and as bringing shame ou the name of South Carolinians. 3. We commend the conduct of those soldiers and private citizens who promptly responded to tbe call of the Governor and thus enabled blm, as Chief Magistrate, to maintain tbe law and restore order. 4. We take pride in the fact that, while tbe militia companies In some other towns and counties, disobeyed the orders of the Governor and disbanded, tbe citizen soldiers of tbe towns of Abbeville and Greenwood, readily pAunnnflo/i tn tha r*o 11 r? f Hntf I rraorta/il I r\ f i oopvuuvu IV I.UV VI* t i VI UU HJ t ill COpUV/Wl ? C VS! political affiliation, and went to the front, Rpcecb or Hon. R. E. Hill. Hon. K. E. Hill was called for. He said : Mr. Chairman.?I was not present when the meeting was organized, but gather from the resolutions offered by the gentleman who bas preceeded me, that the object of the meeting Is to give expression of our approval of the course of Governor Tillman In the matter of the riotous conduct which has recently occurred lu Darlington, Columbia and elsewhere in the State. This being the case I desire to put myself on record as one who heartily approves of the course of Governor Tillman In mobilizing the troops in Columbia. The moral effect of this large body oi soldiers and citizens who have responded to the call of the Governor in his etfori to sustain the law will be far reaching and most wholesome. It will teach those who have been entraeed in over-rldlnir law and order that there are still left In South Carolina a host of law-abiding citizens, Irrespective of political or party affiliations, who are ready to respond to the call of the Chief Executive of the State in an emergency of this kind. When the military companies of Columbia, Charleston and elsewhere refused to obey the orders of Governor Tillman the enemies of law and order rejoiced in the beliel that Tillman was powerless and would not be sustained in bis course by the people; and some ol them went so far as to proclaim that Tillmanlsm was at an end in South Carolina; but a little later on when the thousands of loyal citizens and soldiers began to pour Into Columbia In obedience to the call of the Governor, they doubtless concluded that they had reckoned without their host. I am glad to know that the members of the military companies of this place and Greenwood, with a lew exception!, without regard to their politics, have sustained the reputation of old Abbeville as a county whose people are a law-abiding people, and have demonstrated that these commands are composed of those who are soldiers, not only in name, bat In fact. I think it eminently proper that such a meeting as this should be held and resolutions such as have beeu Introduced adopted ; not only for the encouragement and strengthening of the bands of Governor Tillman in his determination to put down lawlessness whereever it shows Itself, but especially that It may let the few hot heads around Columbia and a few other places in the State know that there are thousands of others. In addition to those who have already responded to the call of the Governor; who are ready aud willing to go whenever called on. 1 therefore heartily endorse the resolutions and hope they may pass without a dissenting voice. Mr. J. C. Klugb. was called for. He said : ! I was not here at the beginning of thiRi meeting. But I am glad to be here now. I , am all the time for law and order. It is the I duty of every citizen, irrespeL-tive ol political affiliation to sustain the regularly constl- i tuted authorities in the praservatlon of the peace. I heartily endorse the resolutions. Voice?Will Mr. Magiil please read the' names of those who bad conseuted to respond { to the call of the Governor. Hon. D. H. Magiil?I have not a full list. When the new6 came that we would not be [ expected to go I ceased to enroll names. I enrolled fifty, and many others applied to be enrolled but there was no use to enroll them after we bad got notice that we would not be needed. Besides, I know that a large contingent are coming from Lowndesvllle to go. I am expecting them every minute. Hon. R. E. Hill?I do think it would be fair to others, who are just as ready to go, as those who enrolled before the reception of the order not to go. Mr. E. Roche?We live In as free a country as there Is on earth. There In no use to read i names. All would go. There is nobody here who would notgo. All would go. Dr. Edwards?Is there any one wno wouia refuse to go? Hon. D. H. MagiII? I would suggest, that instead of reading the names, that all who are willing to go, rise to their feet. Maj. .1. L. White?1 second the motion. The Chair?It has been euggested that all who are willing to go to Columbia at the call of the Governor, rise to their feet. In answer to this, it seemed to this scribe that every one stood up, and puhctuated It with a yell. Meeting adjourned. IRRELEVANT MATTER. Resolution* Which HhcI No Reference to the Difficulty. The State. Darlington, March 29.?Every thing Is perfectly quiet, and the spies have not been on the square to-day. Gaillard told the Mayor that be had no idea of searching private residences. The mayor told him that there was not the least danger of trouble unless they attempted to search private houses. The Sumter Light Infantry are here, and quartered in the Guards' armory. There was really no occasion for their being ordered out. Sumter, Florence and Cheraw have al! sent offers ot assistance in case of necessity. A large meeting of the citizens of Darlington Snmlpp anrl Klor?nt>? wan tinlrf nt thf? courthouse this afternoon, at which the following resolutions were passed, without a dissenting vote: Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting: First. That a man's house Is his castle, and that he is expected to defend the same against all unreasonable searches. .Second. That In the counties of Darlington, Florence and Sumter search of private residences, private rooms and private apartments, u*ed by their owners ns dwellings and not as places of trade, shall be neither tolerated nor permitted. Wehereby pledge onrsel ves to resist all such unlawful depredat ions. Third. That the cit izens of Darlington, Florence and Sumter hereby mutually pledge themselves tosupport eacu other In resistance to all such unlawfully acts, and we Invite the co-operation of all other law abiding and liberty-lovlng citizens. There Is nothing of further interest except to say that the presence of spies, armed with Winchester rifles, was taken to mean that the issue was to be forced upon the people and their Inflexible determination to resist the search of private dwellings. There has not at any time been the least danger of a conflict unless the spies bad attempted the invasion of a private house; then there would have been a fight. THE MAYOR S MANIFESTO. Pence Reijjn? Supreme In Darlington Up to the Time of tbe Fight. Darlington, March 29th.?There Is do mob in Darlington nor has there been any. No one has defied tbe law or any authority. The reports current and sent abroad are absolutely without foundation and have been originated and promulgated by Irresponsible and evil-minded persons from fear or malice. I assured the Governor by wire that there was no row or prospect of one and that I could keep the peace of the town. Tbe peace has been kept and that, too, by the ordinary number of police on dnty. During the constabulary raids which were made without hindrance or moleRtailon.some one circulated the report that raids would be made on private houses. Immediately some five or six, or possibly eight, men got doublebarreled shot guns, and openiv averted that resistance would be made. The constables were then In a dlfferennpart ?>r the town. I immediately went to the sheriff, who accompanied tbe raiding party, and asked if there were warrants for search of private houses. He assured me that there were none. I then went ?o the men who had *un? and told them there was no foundation f ir the report and to put up inelr guus, wuich wan immediately ? AnlA)/u( Clone, f CiVerj'LUlUK 4uidwcu uun u. A short time afterwards a rnrnor was spread that Mf. C. 8. MoCullough had dared the constables to raid his home and that the con?tables had accepted bit* challenge. Immediately McCullough's frlendi rushed for bis residence on Pearl street. The constables were then on Broad street, and perfectly Ignorant of what Was going on. On the way to McCullough's house they met McCullough, who assured hlR friends that there was no truth in the rumor. Every body turned back and the guns were again put up, and all became quiet. A rumor soon spread that the Governor had ordered out the Darlington Guards. Somebody said good naturedly, "Confound the Guards; we'll go take their guns " A few then rushed to the armory and took out a few or 'heir guns, which were unloaded, and appeared with them on the street, laughing and Joking. As soon as I saw this 1 told several that their action might be misconstrued and to carry their guns back. About this time Captain Thompson, who had been out of hlsomce a few minutes, beard about the guns being out and ordered them returned, which was done. All this was a Joke and occasioned no alarm to any one on the streets noteven to ladles and children, who during tbe wtioie 01 u were waiting about, except tbat it offered the opportunity, too eagerly sought for by some of the faithful, to rush a telegram off to the Governor. I am the peace officer of this town and I can keep it better tbun the sheriff, the constabulary or the mlllila. and I intend to keep It and will be backed by a hundred good citizens If I need them, and when I fall will call for aid and not belore. I have assured the Governor, the sherlft, the Attorney General and the chief constable, that I could and would keep the peace, but it seems that the Governor, at least, persists In believing to tbe contrary. I am sati>fied the sberlQand the chief constable believe It. W. F. DARGAN, Mayor. Alarmed at the Rumors of Coming CoiiMiablen. Florence, March 29.?The people of Florence have been In a state of excitement all day, waiting anxiously for news from the "seat of war." By 0 o'clock this morning the notice was heard clicking over the wlr>s, warning Darlington that a reinforcement of twenty-five spies would pay that towb a visit to-day. Later on there came a telegram from UZLl II UKIwu, nojiui MIUI- mcj uuuble. Thereupon a pRrty of ciMzeus chartered a special train. and reached Darlington at 2:15 p. m. Immediately atterwards a Joint meeting of citizens of Darlington, Sumter and Florence counties was held In the court house. Addresses were made and resolutions read and adopted. At 4 o'clock tbe Darlington Guards, twenty-five lu number, marcbed down to tbe depot to meet the Sumter Light Infantry; these latter arrived on a special train at 5 o'clock, forty-three strong. Capt. Phelps In command. The companies then marched together to the Darlington Guards' armory. Tbe meeting of citizens had adjourned to witness the arrival of the militia. They resumed business ata: 15 p. m.. adopted further resolutions, listened to spirited addresses and adjourned atC. No trouble is expected to occur Just now. The spies have been refused accommodation at any of the hotels there, and are staying closely cooped at the ahorlffu autm hnnup. Thpv rtld nnf nnnour nn the streets. There is no disposition on the part of our citizens to resist the majesty of the law, but they propose maintaining the constitutional exemption of private dwellings from unreasonable searches. The dispensary at Florence cannot be making much money; you can buy oranges, three for h nickel, from Tillman's accommodating local barkeeper, Home wicked person says the oranges are sold partly as a "side Itne," and partly to take out of (he inoutbs of the faithful the taste ol Ben's whisky. THE BATTLE FOUGHT. Another Turn of (he Knleiduficope. The State. Everything had parsed ofl' during the day quietly. Chiel Spy Galllard Informed Mayor Dargan during the morning that be bud one more seareb warrant. The mayor instructed thecbelf oi police lo attend him. The chief constable and one of his constables, attended by the chief of polloe and the sheriff, made the raid quietly and without the knowledge of tbe citizens generally. Everything was quiet up to 2o'clock. At this hour the constables, with the exception of Chlof Galllard and Swann, so lam Informed, went to the Cberaw and Darlington depot lo take the.'S o'clock freight train for Florence, and Galllard and Swann went to Hie Charleston, Sumtor and Northern depot to take the 4 o'clock train. Young Kogers, a clerk at the Enterprise Hotel, went- down to tbe Cheraw and Darlington depot on the bus. At the depot he met Billy Floyd, who, after some words, made an attack upon Itogers. This tight ended, Rogers got In the bus and started down town, but got out of the bus and went buck to the depot. Tbe chief of police heard of this fight and went to the depot, Rogers there asked Floyd to give blm afaie tight. The chief of police interfered. About this time Norment. Redmond, C. 8. McCollough and L. E. Williamson, rode up on bicycles, two sf them on business. The other two out of Idle curiosity. Constable McLendon interfered in the Floyd-Rogers conirovery. Norment was sitting on a barrel. Redmond also Interfered at this point. The chief of police was trying i to keep tbe men apart. Home words passed between Redmond and McLendon and Norment. McLendon drew bis pistol, put his j arm over Rogers and shot Redmond. Hejj then shot F. E. Norment and was shot bim- , self. The other constables then turned loose'| a perfect fusllade with Winchester rifles. McCullough and others fired their pistols. f Constable Pepper was killed, being shut f through the heart. McLendon wan shot c l t through the abdomenal cavity. One other ipy was shot la the leg, another bad his nose J shot off. F. E. Nonnent was instantly killed, being shot through the mouth. The chief of police was shot through twe body. K. T). R Lucas was shot through both sides with five bullets. Redmond was shot through the neck. L. W. Norment was shot In the arm and side ; a bullet stopped by his pocket book would have killed nlm. The spies putontona run and as soon as the news of the fight was received a hundred men went as hard as they could for the depot. " When they got there no spies were In sight. Parties were Immediately organized for pur- * suit, and are now in hot chase. The mayor and sheriff immediately called j?? on Captain Thompson and went with his 11 company at the double quick for, the depot. They placed a guard over McLendon, who a was In a dying condition, and have placed a 01 guard over him at the jail. There are no Vl spies to be beard of. The men who are after cl tnem keep their own counsel, but when they % meet there will be a flght to the finish and no 1 quarters asked or given. J?, 11> ANOTHEE ACOUNT. f( Tne Way tbe State Staff Editor Re* port** the O rig; In of the Fight. .The State. a Timmonsville, March 81.?The evidence of several eye-witnesses to yesterday's Darlington tregedy cooflrme the opinion expressed ft yesterday that the killing of Norment and Redmond was nothing short of brutal mur- ti der. From a cool and reliable witness tbe following account of tbe affray was gathered: ci It was a fight between private parties, and fc had nothing to do with the dispensary law and its enforcement save the abuse of powor si which was put Into tbe hauds of brutes by an unscrupulous executive. The spies vented b their hatred on the people of Darilneton, who n would not cower belore them, by tnese part- G ine shots, which cut short the careers of two promising men. t< Shortly before the arrival of the Atlantic I rnrt 1 n waolflrHuu olalitooh onloc uunob UlUD liaiu J cotwi V.OJ M^Mbwu upivo were on the station platform, when two young men Rogers and Floyd, became lnvol- r ved In a difficulty which ended In a fisticuff. Rogers was not satisfied, and told Floyd that he had not been treated fairly and could ti whip him If the spies' who had backed up Floyd In the previous fight, would not Inter- n fere. g Chief of Police Daigan caught Rogers and h tried to stop the row. Rogers, poluting to Spy McLendon, then said: "There Is the ras- b cal who interfered in the fight." McLendon n rose irom where he had been sitting and call- u ed Rogers a vile epithet. Frank Norment, II polnting?to McLendon, said: "Yes, chief he ti is the rascai," whereupon McLendon drew w from his belt a heavy navv revolver and shot a Norment in the mouth. Killing him instant- it ly. Norment was unarmed. As McLendon a fired, Spy Cain placed bis Winchester aealnut s young Redmond's throat and sent a ball li through him. Immediately the other spies n opened fired with their Winchesters upon the c crowd, among whom were two ladies and a c number of boys, and the firing was returned o with pistols by some of the citizens, only four t of whom were armed. In five seconds about one hundred shots C were fired. Norment, Redmond and v ypy Pepper were dead, McLendon mortally a wounded, and the chief of police, L. E. Nor- g ment and several others wounded. C. S. Mo- p Cullough bore a charmed life, as Spy Cain c emptied bis Winchester at him at short T range, bnt never tonched him. The spies a seized their grips and took to the woods near d the station. The chief of police, although painfully s wounded, mounted his horse and rode up I town to eive the alarm. The fire bell was u sounded, and In ashort lime about75 or 100 d citizens reached the depot and started on the o trail of the spies. And these avengers are the b flower of Darlington; quiet, sober and determined. One look into their faces is enough to 1 convince any reader of inen that they are act- / Ing from high motives and believe that In a avenging the murder of their friends and a kinsmen they will perform a sacred duty. F A. K. G. c . ^ f c WEST END. ! ; The People and (he Activity Toward Sonnet. i Mrs. Wyalt Alkken of Ookesbury is visiting ber parents Mr. and Mrs. BenJ .8. Baarnweil Miss Cuddle and Miss Sadie Colhounrn went 1 over to Atheus last week to attend the opening ball of tbe Athens club. t Mr Lewis Haskell of Washington, D. C. Is visiting relatives in this city. MrsJoeMerial has been In Columbia for the past week with her parents. The Episcopalians have secured the services of Mrs Stanley to sing In their choir. Mrs. Stanleys voice has been very highly cultivated, and will be a great addition to the choir. Mr. R.E.James went to Darlington last Saturday. He found every Ihingquiet. Sohe turned to Abbeville on monday. The ladles of the Episcopal church will give an entertainment at Dr. Lee's on next FrlHuv pvpnlnir Mr. H. B. Livingston spent several days In Athens last week be was a witness Id a rail- jj road cu86. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Pemberton will 1 occupy Mrs. Allen's new cottage on Cotbran's J branch . 1 Mr. Ulllesple Smith Is now the owner of a handsome Columbia bicyole. ' The young ladles In town nave organized a Christian Endeavor society. It meets every Tuesday aftenoon in the Presbyterian Sunday ? school room. Mr. James Bowie and family now occupy part of Mrs. Lucy Thomson's house. Mr. Morrow has moved In his new bouse on Wardlaw street. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun DuPre of Greenwood spent several days In town this week. ( Hale Day was a beautiful day, and the streets were crowded with our farmer frleuds, and many of them came prepared to go LI UII Llllgt ILOUCUJD. West Abbeville Is rapidly lmprovelng and the sound of the hammer and saw can be heard on all sides in that part of the city. Our progressive townsman J. C. Klugh, Esq., i is building ihree new houses which are rap- ( idly nearlng completion, Mr W. S. Colli ran has three nice cottages nearlng completion. Mr. J. 8. Grave's house will soon be ready for him, and the thirteen room house built for Mrs. Hurris will have tbe finishing touches put on this week. It is a wunderfclshow for our little city, that in the midst of polMcal turmoil and in spite of the hard times and * the scarcity of money sue should steadily grow, and not only steadily grow but rapidly. There can be only one reason for this. Faith in the future of the place." Mr. Geo. Pmny Is also the happy possessor of a handsome Columbia bicycle, and will spin along through life without a Jolt or a Jar as he will ride a pneumatic tire. Mr. J. S. Cothran, Jr., spent Sunday with his parents. t A number of^our citizens have been vaclna- t ted recenlly. The presence of that dreaded C scourge small pox in tbe city of Atlanta, and our frequent communication with that city make It a wise precaution. The pretty residence being built for Mr. H. C. Bernau will toon be ready for him. Speak- ' lug of buildings reminds us that Mr. B. K. ? Beacham Is building three new four room bouses ;on |the new ^street that runs paralel j with Main street,on tbe west. Still with all this there Is not bouses enough. (ien. M. Li. Bonhum wus in town Monday. Order.* Tor I'uited Confederate Veteran*. GENERAL ORDER No. 8. a Headquarters 8 C. Division, f United Confedekate Veterans, Greenville, S. C., March 26, 1894. 1. The genera) commanding this division announces that the fourth annual reunion of the United Confederal Veterans will be held at the city of Birmingham, Ala., on the 25th 1 and 26th of April proximo. i. All camps throughout this division are urged to elect accredited delegates to this grand reunion. Each camp isentltlsd to one delegate for evry twenty members, and one additional for any fraction over twenty. .'!. Attention is directed to the regulation requiring tbat the initiation lee of 82 for each camp, and 10 cents per annum for each mem- > bershall be paid before representation is al- I lowed at any convention ol United Confed- ^ ernte Veterans. _ 4. All ex Confederates throughout this di- 8 vision not belonging to the United Confeder- , ate Veterans are requested to take steps immediately to form camps and provide for representation at the grand gathering of our old comrades at Birmingham. Details of the Interesting program to be observed, and the reduced rates of fare obtained from the railroads will be furnished the camps indue time. 5. Newspapers throughout, the Htate are f| respectfully requested to publish the above orders. By order of k. s. Critenden, w MiiJ. (ten. S. C. Div. U. C'. V. James G. Hawthorne, Adj. Gen'l. DESTROYING STATE PROPERTY, j Tlie Dispensary Sucked and Itlown P rP. fl Darlington, S. C., March 30.?A rumor reached here ton lit hi that trouble was expected Ht Sumter and Florence on account of the trouble here. This report may have been caused by the fact of telegrams being sent from here rr asking that posses of citizens be sent from J. those places to help the citizens of Darlington who had started in pursuit of the constables from here with the avowed purpose of killing ail constables who had participated in the trouble at the Darlington and Cheraw depot, r Willmington, N. C., Marcn 30.?A dispatch D from Florence, ts. C., says the anti-Tlllmanites ire preparing to blow up the Htate Dlspen- ? <aries to-night, and a high stave of excitement jj prevails. Wilmington. March .11.-2:2.5 A. M.?A dla-. latch from Florence, 8. C.. says that a mob mtered the State Dispensary at 2:0A a in., and lestroyed the entire stock, of liquor*. GREENVILLE'S TROOPS. ; J espundlnK to the Order of the Gov-1 I eruor?Opposition to the MnllKft I ttoiiifr to Columbia? The C'ompw 1 nie? Get Off. | Greenvlll? News, April 1st. Greenville was In a condition ol' feverisl^1 tcltement all day yenterday. From eariy in f/%?anAAn tY\n hn Hot I n hnwrri nf TIlA (jrPPH Die News was surrounded by a crowd and: /ery scrap 01 telegram from Columbia was | tgerly read and reread and discussed. Verj , tile business was done. Tbe people were! istiess and moved about the street* a good eal and the least lucident?even tbe stopping r two or tbree men on tbe sidewalks to conerse about the all absorbing topic?was sufflent to draw an interested group which , ould soon swell to formidable proportions. \ he conditions reminded observers strongly j r the exciting days of 1860 and 1870. Captain onyers, of the Greenville Guards, received! le following telegram early In tbe forenoon:! "Columbia, S. C "W. P. Cony era, Commanding: "Order your command under arms ready >r duty and report number of men. B. H. TIllman, Gov." : He answered as follows : "Men scattered. Have twenty men in ar-i lory subject to order. W. P. Con vers, | "Captain Greenville Guards." In the early afternoon the governoor replied om Columbia: "Report here with your command on first raln.r' Captain Mooney, of the Butler Guards, re?ived the same order, his answer to the call ? >r his troops having been : ? "Men scattered. Have20 men underarms abject to order." In answer to the second dispatch from eadquartors, Captain Mooney and Conyers! nlted in sending the following Uiegram to lovernor Tillman about 3 ojciock ; "MeD reudy to go. No train until 10 a. m. >morro\v. Want transportation. Answer. "W. P. Conyers, Captain." m "J. A. Mooney, Captain," At half-past four o'clock Col. J. C. Boyd e?:elvd his orders thus: Columbia. 8. C. "Report here in command of Greenville roops. B. R. Tillman, Governor. j v?olonel Boyu warned upstairs mio me ?i- ? lory of the Greenville Guards with the teleram in bis band. "I am with you, boys," esaid as be banded It to Captalu Conyers, The news that tbe Greenville companies ad been ordered out caused much excite* aent. Many good and prominent citizens rged that tbe two commands should fall In Ine with the Charleston, Columbia and Sinner men and disband. Powerful pressure bi job brought to bear on the captains and It at 11 was tbe stronger from the fact tbat there i not in either company, so far as 1b known, _ single man, private or officer, whodoes not d ympathlze warmly with tbe citizens of Dar- on ngton. About twenty men In each cumpay, however, went to the armories ana delared their purpose toobey the orders of tbe N aptalns. Sentinels were pouted at the doors f the armories and nobody was allowed to o go lu or out without leave. By request of the captains, Col. J. L. Orr, loi. J. A. Hoyt, A. B. Williams and others cent to the armories and made brie! speeches dvislng the men to obey all orders from Ibe overnor consistent with their conscience and ' olntlng out the unfortunate results likely to I ome from the disbanding of tbe companies. | 'he men seemed to accept these views and | dbered firmly to their purpose to obey orers as far as they could. Under telegraphic orders from Columbia a ... ?? i- ? ?? .i.? i-f a n d peciai ITU in WHH uiauc up uu iuc v. u. \f? I. nud placed at the disposal of the comnauders of the companies. They were orered by Governor Tinman to leave here at C 'clock, but replied that It would belmpossiile for them to get h way before 10.30 lam night. The two companies left their armories at 1:80 o'clock last night and marched to tb? k.ir Line depot, where ?ho special train .waited them. At 12: 20 the train pulled oat ,nd the troops started on their mission of teace. Ther<* is not a supporter of Tllimau >r a friend of the dispensary law in either ommand, but they go as soldiers, obeying he orders ol the legitimate commander of he militia of South Carolina. When sober bought gets possession of our people they 1 v111 honor the citizen soldiery of Greenville or the purl they have taken in this affair. ?i - mm The Question or a Constitutional Convention. Sdltor Press and Banner: As you have always been accustomed to five your views through the columns of ,vour japeron political and other questions of in.erest to the people, let us hear from you in pour next issue giving us your views on .a JoostltutionHl Convention, as it will be one >f the issues of the next, campaign, and is igltatlng the public mind of our people. We have consulted some of our Reform eaders and have tailed to get a satisfactory & expression as to how the people are to be jenetltted by a convention. We don't th'nk t wise to buy a pig in a sack without seeing ilm first, or at least hear him grunt, and for hat reason we want your opinion and an jxpresslon of all of our fellow-citizens who 111 give us their opinion. We do not think that any question has sver con fronted our people in the history of ? South Carolina that demands a more serious ind sober thought from the people than the making of a new constitution. We should aave this question well discussed, and let the jeople no now to vote and what Ibey are vot lug for on such an Important question w. C. Shaw. Lowndesviile, Si C. DENTAL NOTICE. Dr. S. G. Thomson, 3FFICE UIMTAIR8 ON MclLWAIN Corner, Abbevi^e, S. C. For Rent or for Sale. A FARM OF 250 ACRE*. near Mt. Ctirmel and CalhouDs Mills, on Bellott's rreek. | Will sell or rent cheap on ea?y terms. Apply .o J. W. W. MARSHALL. I Jan. 24,1894, tf Abbeville, S. C. Notice to Debtors. A.LI, PERSONS indebted to W. E. Bell, nust make immediate payment. R. M. HILL. | AHslgnee. Feb. 13: 1894. House and Lot for Sale. j1 [OFFER FOR SALE MY HOUSE and LOT on Moseley Ferry road In the town of Ab | jeville. Termr easy. Apply to W.8. C'otban, J. Allen Smith, or to me at Greenvil'.e, S. \ 2. T. P. GOTH RAN. ! March 15, 1893, tf | Bring on Your Cotton Seed, j 1 rHE OIL MILL will close down this day ! ' week. Parties having seed to sell will >lease bring them belore we shut down. F. L. MORROW. March 7, 1894. Boot-Keeper. Notice to Debtors, j rTTE havesei.t out statements to all per-1 a W sons owing Wm. E. Bell, and we must I i/ik a prompt arrangement of the accounts, I & is we must wind the business up la a short | Cl lme. R. M. HILL, Assignee. ci T. P. QUARLES, Ageut. : March 5,1804. W. R. WELSH,1 71 Stone Cutter and Quarryman, j Quarry P. 0., S. C. [S prepared to till all kinds of orders on i L short notice for first class granite of every ! escriptlon, either rough or dressed. All ran I te delivered on board cars. Prices given on application. Work euaran ' eed to be satisfactory. fOct. 2G, 1893.12m | __ .... I LATIMER'S IASH, DOOR & BLIND FACTORY Manufacturers of and Dealers in IImIm KINDS OF j ,01 AID DRESSED LIU,1 Sash, Doors, Blinds, 'URNED and SCROLL IWOEK.jj. SHIjSTOLES, aths, Flooring, Ceiliog and Siding. IOULDINGS of all kinds. ESTIMATES /y furnished and all letiers promptly an- U vered. Gel my prices before ouylng. J. H. LATIMER, rt JttU 24,1S94, tf I ** i / I Citizens Headquarters Fine Jewelry. Scarf Pins, Lace i ins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, ?mfm> Ci ocks, ' Watches, And Wedding Presents. We sell only for CASH and give you the benefit of the Low Prices. Give the old reliable Jewelers a call. PP.P.ST?, At TinPRTC JkVOJJUN/M W vi.* J. ALLEN SMITH. I TTHRTVf I W. D. BARKS DALE. Proprietor. | IiIj *? A 1 AY IT A# | Manager. Abbeville Supply Co. Successors to J. H. LATIMER. General Merchandise. Dry Goods. Groceries. In Groceries we expect to be headquarters for all heavy and staple Groceries and before jy Ing we ask the privilege of showing and pilclng, Oats, Corn, Syrups, Bucon, Lard, Rice, id everything in the Grocery line. In Dry 'Goods we have a line of Calicoes, Percales, Oudngs, Sateens, very cheap. Percales short lengths lOirts. Sateens?short- length, splendid goods 10ct? per yard. Outings and becked Muslin, In a variety of styles 8cts. A splendid thing in Percales by the pound at lets, the same price as pound Calico. In STOVES?We have a new supply of the famous New Lee Stoves, we sell only the best orthern Stoves and each one Is warranted. Also Tinware, a large stock. Builders Hardware, every kind. W. D. BARKSDALE, Manager. iff Abbeville?' BOWS Js* ON , gj|t JEWELRY LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY. We are not In business since yesterday or last year for that, bat 10 Years Experience in Buying Enables us to buy most goods directly from the manufacturer* and are able to sell at whole ale prices, or at t he same price other Jewelers buy their own goods at. ltolled Gold Chains guarantee 5 years, SI.25 and up. Rolled Gold Cuff Buttons, 40cm and up. Sterling Silver Sword Scarf Pins, (the rwge) 25?*ts and un. Sterling Silver J?lnk Cnff Buttons, (the style) Wets and up. f11a4- a shipment of Sterling Stiver fancy and flatware at prices # UM liCLCIV vll low?;r than ever since the discovery of the white metal. ?ow is the time to look at our Fl*?G show of handsome pelces of Sterling SllVGF* R. C. BERNAU, Next door to W, Joel Smith & Sons. SVP A REMEDY FOR LEAN HORSES. SOLD ONLY BY HARRISON & GAME, Prescription Druggists. rVe are still at tbe eld stand, and will try to serve our friends and customers as fully and faithfully during '94 us we have through the loug years of tbe past. With fis you can always find what you most need. )ry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Groceries of all Kinds, Wooden ware, Hardvvaie, &c. Dress and small check Gingham?, f>c yard. Dixie Roy plow, wbeelnarrows, well flx.,j. w. r i * u ? . tures, garden and farming tools or all kinds. Good yard wide sea Island Homespun at " J4cts. We carry a big stock of shoe*, hatB, clothHeautlful line of colored I'rogees, Dotted Ibk, and can give you what you want. luRllnes, Eperlines, Cambrics, l^wns. rail- Boll Dog breeches, Elghmle shirt* and o. etc., Just opened. Means 6hoes are specialties with us. Bacon, corn, oats, meal, bran, hay, lard, I Trunks, valines, harness, saddles, bridle* lieese, molasses, Ac. collars, Jtc. Come in and trade with us. We will be glad to see you, W. JOEL SMITH & SONS. J WM. C. DAVIS & CO., t r MERCHANDISE BROKERS, # f (irnfrHl IiiHiirnnce nutl Real Estate AgeutN. ^ ^ OKFICR : Iioot^3^ou^>^^>m>rBan^^^^^^^^^ CROSS ? MARTIN, NEW STORE, STiTCXT DOOR to the COURT HOUSE. Je have come to stay, and ask you to call and see us. We want to make your acquaintance. We shall carry a full line of Ton's, Women's and Children's Shoes, ^ "Gent's Furnishing: Goods, HATS, TRUNKS, VALISES AND UMBRELLAS. [JR MOTTO IS Good Goods and Low Prices. Every article guaranteed as Represented. No trouble to show Goods. Tc sell Padan Bros & Co's celebrated ladies Fine Shoes,