The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, August 29, 1894, Image 5

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The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. 6, ?y ?= ?// Wednesday, Aug. 28,1894. Houor?*! tineiit. Mr. W. A. Latimer, or Augusta, On., has beeu on a viMt to bib brother Mr. J. 11. Latimer, ol Abbeville. lor several days. He is oue of tne beat men tout we ever knew, and wr kuuw him well. The editor of this Dewspaper koewbim In bin youth and Id tbe i men tbut proved tbe material of wbicb racu Were made. He was always conscientious, just to bis feliuwmen, prompt to discharge duty, with a Judgment direct to lhat i-eiUoiu is or never erred. He is an upright uiau, ?nj has all bis life (strictly obeyed tbe moral law. AW r... V.?ll M. T. Coleman, the Racket Man of our town Is in New York, where be baa gone to buy good* for hie customers. He is thoroughly posted lo hlB business, and you may rest assured tbat he will bave some rare b<trgHlus to oner his trade. He Is no bigb-pricrd man wiib bis goods, being fully persuaded ibat quick sales and small protiis are the real r?ad to success In merchandising. It will certainly be to your Interest to call ou blm tbl* Kail. Unclaimed Letters. List or uncalled for letteis remaining In the p<?at office at Abbeville, S. C., Aug. 28,18W: C?Miss Mamie Cheatham. K?Joe Henry Kvans. U?Hanuer M. Ulliluua, Prof. W.T. Graham. H?Lizzie HarrelMOn. L?Mrs. Alice Lomax, Mrs. Anule Ligon. M?Jas. Moten. N-K. H. Newell. W?Miss Bella Walker. T. N. Tolberl, P. M. m Hlfh Water?Narrow Escape. During tbe rain yesterday evening the stream near the depot was very high. Tbe water was dammed up by tbe railroad trestle. Mr. Charles Botts and his son were very nearly drowned. Tbe wagon and mules floated from the ford toward the embankment, and all come near being drowned. Tbe Abbeville Baptist Association. A delegate from efech W. M. 8. In this Association is expected and cordially invited to be with us at tbe annual meeting at this church on Tuesday the 18th September next. (Miss) Mabel Urlffin, Secretary W. M. S? Ml. Morlab Church. August 21,1891. ?? - New Cotlou. First bale of new cotton was sold In Greenwood on 28tb Inst, by Klugh Bros., brought 7cu and was bought oy J. S. Mara. Tbe Stales. Tbe public scales will be removed from tbe Public Square at Abbeville. Rev. A. J. Lyon, colored, while golne to Dlatrlct Confen-nce, was robbed, on tbe lxt ol Anguxt of a valise, a suit of clothes, and $6.11 In casb, while on tbe road between Cbappell and Saluda OKI Town. He otters a Uderal reward for tbe robbers. Tuk Colored Teachers Inatltnte for Abbevlth? county will convene on Sept. 10th to Hih in Poplar Grove ttchool. Prof. J. E Wallace of the Columbia Graded School, conductor, Mint Carrie Wallace assiBtaut. All teacheo and prospective teachers ate expected and re quired to be In attendance. Frank, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mm. W. A. Harrrelson, of Greenwood, died a' 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Congestion oi tbe domacb was tbe cause of deatb. Wideeply > mpathlxe with the bereaved lamliy. Thkkk will be a picnic at John Bas*,'* next Filuay, August 31s:, when the young people Will dance, while the older aud more sedate >111 look on. Miss Flokide Colhoun, left lust week for abort stay In the mountains. She will return the last of this week. Miss Liela Bell and Miss Lizzie May Speed are In town oo a visit to Mrs. P. B. speed. Mr. Evan Kinard will commence a tent meeting at Darraugbs Turn Out next Sunday, September 2. Mb. and Mrs. R. M. Haddon are now in New York selecting their tall and winter lock. Judge Eugene B. Gary retnrned Saturday from an extended trip to tbe Mountains. Mr. M. L. Willis, representing C. A. Reed, of Anderson, was In town Monday. Mr. R. M. Baddon left last Thursday via Seaboard Air Line for New York. STRANGE POLITICS. Hew C?nrl Hounew?Viallnra Going And Coming?A (iniCKCNlluu to Kpgulnte He emotion Plfkliitc. Ninety Mix, 8. C., Augusl 27. To-morrow will t>e (tie primary election. We presume eveiybody will be in to vote. Would It not be a good Idea for the farmer? to agree on the price of picking cotton? It *eera*, In view or tbe low price* (or nearly everything,;.tbat the old price* should be cut down. On Saturday, tbe 8tb of September tbe old soldiers meet, and we would suggesi that every fanner who trade* at Ninety Six come In aud let nt have a meeting and regulate price*. We hope evey farmer In reach 01 Ninety Six will come In. In view ot tbe establishment of a Court House at this place, our neighboring lawyer* may be seen on our street*. and cases that properly beloug to Greenwood are brought here for trial. We would have people contemplating com fog to Ninety Six under*tand tbat we don't propose to a*k fabulou* price* lor town lot*. We will have no public sales. In fact, we don't propose to boom our towu on the prospector a Court House. Trial Justice McCasian on last Saturday committed Mack Bovce. Sr., Mack Boyre, Jr.. 1/ihn Ri\vita tit lull lap pnhhlntr u frAivhl car between here and Greenwood MIm Pople Payne, one of Edgefield's belles, wan In town last week vlNiilug frlendH. attorneys Giles and Book of Greenwood, tod Earle of Greenville, were In town last week attending Trial Juutlce McCaslan's court, MIm LUIa Cromer's birthday party was a most piewiftni affair. Her niimerouH friends were delighted to honor her on the occasion, una wish tier many happy return* ot Uie day. Mrs. Bails of Florida, who has been spending a while with Mrs. McCaslan, has gone to Greenwood oo a short visit. MaJ. Belton Orchard. of Atlanta, was here reoeutly visiting blaslr-ler, Mrs. Col. r. C. Lipscomb. His numerous irleuds here are always glad to see hlra. MaJ. H. P. Galphln has the prettiest red rust proof oats we have ever seen. They were rahuau on the old Cambridge phuiUtlou. Dr. W. A. Sanders is now shipping water front t)M celebrated sulphur springs to parlies in Greenville aud elsewhere. Cnpt. Lyon, vaudldate lor Supervisor. was In lowo last week shaking bauds with his friends. Mrs. J. C. Pouebe has gone to Abbeville to rpend a short time with her sisler-lu-law, Mrs. J. F. L>on. Ue. J. B. Watu, of Luureus, was In town I >st esoiurday. Mr> iames Duck etc. one of Greenwood's niosi prosperous merchants, was iu towu last week. Everybody remember to be sure and attend the termers' nueellug on the 8ih ot September. Capt. Wade Cotbran. Mr. K. W. Watson sud Mr. R. J. MoCasiun were in town last JSutnrday on an electioneering expedition. The farmers' meeting on the 8th proximo, will be a business meeting exclusively. No fiotitlcs la It. Capt. W. F. Roth rock, of Coronaca, was in towu recently on leeal business. Mrs. H. N. DeVore lias left town for s short #*ay wlili friends at Abbeville. Mr. K. B. Murrell and wife, or Elorence, 8. *r? here staying with Mr*. M's. father, JV| r J* A Moor6 Mnoy friends will regret to bear of tbe death of Mr. C. L. Klnard, wblch occurred at hm residence near Ninety Six, In Edgetleld iloniiiy. on IhpI Saturday. Mr. Klnard was Mtout 48 years of age. He was a member or Uu? Methodist church, and oDe of tbe largest Iturners in bis county. His bereaved wife and Aatheiiats children have our sympathy. the Bev. Mr. Stoll commenced a meeting at (Gourd's Chapel on yesterday tbat will be ?irotraoU)d throughout the week. A good man? or the formers say that tbe isotioo crop on the sandy lands are not so good ?m it promised to be. (t was right runny to see Capt. Wade Cotbrouand K. J. McCaslao electioneering for a 'i'llloiauite candidate for the legislature. We tcaes* (4u>ugh "there is a wheel witbin a yliooi'Jt Mlss ?la*a Porn of Edgefield is staying a erbiie with her auut, Mrs. Bettle Johnson. Miss Juste fteacbam of Heidvllle Is visiting berauot, Mrs, A.M. Osborne. Several of.our merchants go to New York Lb I a week. Many friends regret tb?t JfaJ I, M. Moore, supervisor of thin section of ibef?. A G. R. R. jjolng to Leave. fc#8t End, ? " ?? r-~? Carpets, caxpets. R. M. Haddoo & Co. hav^ Arranged with a large wholesale carpet house of Philadelphia to act as their exelustve taenia Jor Uhe sale of carpels In this place. We are prepared to furnish tbe trade with ev* ?ry graae (rom the oheapest ingrain to the tfoestAX minster. Prices have never been so low. Our customers Will get rull benefit or reoeut decline lu prices. R. M.JSaddon A,Co. J.u?t arrived. Fringed window shades in aewest designs and atvery lowesl prices. R. id. Haddon it Co. T M. G BUTLER WITHDRAWS. The Senator Bids Gooi-Bye to the Democratic Party, Steps Off the Old Ship and Will Run in the Regular Election. YESTERDAY'S POLITICAL SENSATION. A Brief Telegram to Secretary Tompkins Announces the Action of the Senator?A Reply Which a Register Representative Received in Answer to a Telegram Asking an Explanation ? The Alleged Schemes of the Butler Men?An All Around Independent Ticket With 8hell a Candidate for Governor. P/tlrtmkia Dorrlclue Senator Butler has witfidrawn his chances for i he Senate from before the Democratic primaries and he and his friends are going lo make the fight in the November election. That was the startling and unexpected news received in Columbia yesterday and It will furnish a sensation throughout South Carolina today. General Butler's withdrawal is nothing more than has heen expected, although It bap been earnestly hoped that it would not come. A SHORT TELEGRAM. General Butler's determination was announced In the following brief telegram to D. H.TompKlns, Secretary of the State Demo cratlc Executive Committee, and came yesterday about noon: "Washington, D. C, Aug. 27. "I hereby withdraw the paper I filed with you on the 16th or 17th of June, announcing my candidacy. M. C. Butler." That whs all the telegram said. The paper filed with Secretary Tompkins was the following : THE CELEBRATED PAPER. "To Mr. D. H.Tompkins,Secretary Democratic Executive Committee. Columbia, S C.: "Dear sir: I bereoy announce myself as a candidate for the United States Senate for the term beginning March 4th, 1895. I presume the candidates for the Legislature which will elect the United States Senator will abide the result of ttie primaries set for August SOtb uext. I hereby request that a separate box be provided by the Slate Executive Committee at each and every voting precinct in the Stale in which each voter may express by his ballot his preference for United States Senator; said separate boxes to be managed under the same rules as other ballot boxes in the primaries, aud I hereby pledge myself to abide the result of the vole thus cast in at tbe said primary. An early reply will oblige very truly, "M. C Butler." Tbe foregoing letter of Senator Butler became celebrated and during the campaign General Butler made tbe content* of It one of his Issues. TWO CONSTRUCTIONS ON IT. When the newspapers first got bold of General Butler's brief telegram yesterday they were in doubt. It was subject to two con-irucllont-?one that Senator Butler bad withdrawn from the other that be would no longer submit bis claims lo tbe primaries. So that there would be no doubt on tbe matter the city editor of tbe Register at once telegraphed General Butler for an explanation of Ma liiivmrn to Colonel Tomuklns. The foi iowl'nganswer whs received: READ THIS CAREFULLY. Washington, D. C., Aug. 27, 1894. "To W. W. Price, Correspondent Columbia Register: "Replying to your telegraphic Inquiry Just received, I beg to ouv in withdrawing the paper I filed with Tompklus, xecrefery of tbe Democratic Executive Committee, announcing my candidacy. I am following In tbe footsteps of dUUnKulsUed Reformers wbo are unwilling to submit their claims to a primary, where everything from coroner up iias beeu cut, dried, packed and salted down by the ring; wbrre the result Is Mated and known by the ring before a vote has been put In the oaliot box. M. C. Butler." CAPERS KNEW WHAT IT MEANT. A copy of tbe Tompkins telegram wat> shown before (ieneral Butler's answer was received, to Captain John G. Capers, who was supposed to know just what It meant, and In reply be said; "The telegram must speak for itself. Certain It Is, however, that It places General Butler entirely Independent ol the action of the primary on the 2Sth. You will kuow a great deal before ten days elapse, and you can rest assured that Senator Butler Is still a most active factor In State and national politics." IT KI>EW RAPIDLY. The newsol Senator Butler's first telegram flew over the city rapidly and was talked ol on every corner and In every business place. It caused hundreds of comments and will cause hunoreds more. The bitter element of the Conservatives rejoiced over ll, but It pro uucea do joy among wihi cms* oi uicu wuu believe in standing by tbe Democratic party, no matter what its woes or Its trlbulalioos. CAUSB FOB HIS ACTION. Tbe alleged cause for Senator Butler's action appears to be tbe failure of tbe State Democruilc Executive Committee to grant tbe separate box wbich Senator Butler asked for. General Butler's action, even witb tbis, Is strange 111 view of tbe tact that Id bis campaign speeches be made eloquent appeals for while unity and supremacy, at times urging Ibis witb learn In bis eyes, There was always itometblng peculiar, something apparently bidden, somelblug which appeared to convey a warning Id these appeals and this was noticed. WHAT IS THE SCHEME? Captain Capers, In bis remarks, intimates that tbe public will kuow a few things within the next ten days. The Tlllmanlte leaders believe tbat they know tbe plans of tbe But.er men without waiting leu days for them and sum them up liks this: lu six counties ? Blcbiand, Charleston. Georgetown, Sumter, Beauiortand Edgefield ?the Butler men have legislative tickets in the field In the Democratic primary. They believe they can win in the primary in these counties and are Democrats, expecting that if they win tbe Reformers will have 10 vote lor their nominees in tbe regular election. In tbe thirty remaining counties there are no Butler candidates in the flSId before the primaries. It will be in these counties tbut ine Butler men will put Independent candidates for tbe Legislature. With the members of the Legislature from the six counties they are to stay Democrats and wilb what few they hope to elect in independent counties ?there is the pollllCHl jack-o'-lantern which the Butler men are following. A CONTEST is THE SENAXE. The next hope of the Butler men Is that il they do not succeed In electing a majority ol the Legislature they will find some ground Tor a content In the United States Senate, using tbepretextof fraud, etc., as a basis for the contest. They presume that Butler's popularity in the Senate and the hatred lor Tillman will lead many a Senator to vote against Tillman. It is a game In which I wo desperate chances are being taken by desperate men, but It Is a game which will be blocked. Tlllmanlte leaderR say that Senator Butler obtained bis seat In the Senate by a contest and that Is what suggested tbe plau to him and bis friends this time. HAD TIMES AHEAD. Every South Carolinian looks back with a shudder to tbe bitterness find haired engendered by the Haskellte movement In 1890. Senator Butler's action means g repetition of all that with probable bloodshed and countless troubles of all kinds. , THE EFFECT TO-DAY. it Is believed that Senator Boiler's withdrawal will have an effect on today '9 primary in some of the coijotjes where the Buttler men are hoping to poll their nominees through. It is thought there will be bpndereds or good Democrats wbo will not vote for candidates tor tbe Legislature wbo are going there to support a man wbo has put himself out side the Democratic ranks. Every man wbo will vote for Butler puU himself In tbe same political boat with the Senator, A FULL STATE Ticket. It now looks like there Is to bean all round well developed Independent movement and that a full Slate ticket Is to be put out. Tbe Indications point that way for many reasons. It was rumored on the street# last nigm tuai Capt. U. W. Shell, Congressman from this district, will be the nominee for Governor. The Connervatles or this county were yesterday advised by the morning paper of that element not to vote for gubernatorial electors and to let the Reformers run the Siate convention. This advice Is generally construed as meaning that there Is to be an independent ticket and that no Conservative ought to bind himself voting in the primary tor electors. Conseralives who take this advice might well remember that if a man votes for only one endidate for a county office in the primary be binds himself to vote lor every nominee of the party frow Qoveruot to Coroner. Standard sJreygth is a factor of no small import, when you are sick. Harrison & Qame are up With the lligep in sftis. l>on'l forget your Interest*. When yo? want any) patent medicine goto Harrison <fc(Jame. They overprices withyut premium. Cross & Martin have just got In some more of those Ladles Spring Heel Button Snoea. K. M. Haddon & Co. will show tbls fall a la^ge aud most complete line 0/ ladies goods. A Dumber or pretty young girls 6ang a sweet song of welcome. Tbe speakers occupied the stand at eleven o'clock. Dr. Edwards' string band played some good music, and Mr. Reuben P. Clinkscales in some appropriate remarks introduced the Hon. J, L. Orr, who spoke as follows: it aflords me much pleasure in behalf of those who have arranged tne reunion of the Cllnkscaies family and their descendents to welcome our kindred here to-day. Prompted by that desire which exists in every human heart to know and love Its own kith and kin they have invited us to assemble, that we may renew our acquaintance with those half-forgotten, meet tne others whom we have never known, lotei-change affectionate greetings, with the living, and remember with love and reverence our dead. it Is peculiarly appropriate at this time that we should meet together as one family, and remember that we are of one blood, and are one people. In this age of electricity and steam, when all Is rush ami clatter, wnen every one seems looking out for self and forgetful of the high and holy ties ol nature, in this time 01 distention, cavil and distrust, when for mere political whim a prejudice, father and sun,brother and brother are either contending In bitterness or estranged from one another. It Is peculiarly desirable that we should come together, if for but one day, and in the calm and holy precincts of the family circle; remember that there are other objects In life, higher than seltlsh agrandlsement, other claims more Bacred thaD political demands. These are but as bubbles, cbafl, wormwood, when compared with our duty to each other, out country and our God. Our lamily Is a large one, scattered over many counties in this mate, and over many States of the union. It is influential, eminently respectable, and has occupied that position in this country ever since tbe Revolutionary War. Should we live as aliens, as strangers to eaoh ether? No, but by frank and generous treatment not only render what assistance we can to each other Individually, but by oonserted action make our influence lelt throughout the land financially, intellectually and morally, and Improve upon tbe heretage our forefathers have bequeathed us. Tbe Jews are the most wonderful people on earth, though suffering from the curse ol God, for the sins of tbeir forelatbers ; though scau tered over the whole face of tbe earth, without a borne, a government or a country, still tbey are prosperous, their Influence Is felt in every country where civilization exists, and reureaeuiuiiyeB ui tueir poupie uuve guiueu, hoi! are controlling tbe destinies of nations. I ascribe their success 10 oue peculiarity ol character, their love for one another. Though persecuted and oppressed, though hated and reviled, though haid and reientuess In their dealing with the world ; towards each other they are tender, aHectlonale, and generous. You have never seen a Jew begging tor bread, or one of their women an inmate of a house ot prostitution. If these people, laboring under tbe ban, have accomplished such great things, what could we do It prompted by their motto of "love for one another"? Yes, love for one another, would smooth, many a rocky path, in the course of this life. A little advice and assistance to our young people when they are climbing tbe rough and rugged hill would Instill new vigor and purpose. A Utile attention and kindness to the old as they are tottering down the steep and slippery way would make them happier, and coat us but little, and to those of our people who are unfortunate, dissipated, and reckless. Let us extend tbe strong hand of brotherly love, that we may reclaim them, as a sailor throws a life line to drowning comrade, and saves him from a dark and watery grave. It used to be ?ald of tbe Cllnkscales that they were clanlsb. I am sorry that It is not true to-day, for olanlshness is but a love for your own people, greater than your love for uuibiutsm, it im ngui, 11 uouh uoi uuri omers, aud Is a great Lielp and happiness to ourselves. Thai selfishness wblob wants all and wishes to exclude every one else, from the goods of this world is disgusting In the fullest degree, but the heart that overflows with love and kindness for his kith aud klo will grasp all (Or Keif. Affection for our family Is next to love ol God, In purity and refinement, and Sir Walter Scott expresses It beautilullv In describing the meeting between the Noble Douglas and bis daughter, the lovely Ellen. "If there be a single tear, Krom passion's dross refined and olear, A tear so limped and so meek It would not stain an angel's cheek Tls that a pious lather sheds Upon a duteous daughter's bead." But love for eacb other Is of little value, unless we manifest that love by seeking each others society, by commingling together, by Bpeaklng affectionately of and to each other, and above all else by helping one another to the extent of our ability whenever an opportunity o{|ers, JJop't count the cost ol a lavor or a kindness, when one of your own people need it, but grant It, as a duty you owe yourself, Tbere are four generations of Cllnkscales represented here, and we have much to be thankful lor, much to be proud of, the character of our people has been pure and high; honesty and Industry are the leading traits of the family, the tuen have almost universally been thrltty, laborious,Intelligent,economical and honest in their opinions and dealings, our women have been all of that, and In addition, religious, pure, and affectionate. No woman with a drop of Cllnkscales blood in her veins, has ever to my knowledge brought a blush of *hau>e to our cheeks by a lack of virtue. Let us irlorv In this, and as we have received do taint from our fathers and mothers, let us transmit none toour children. Maaya familiar face Is missed lu tbls gathering of the clan, mauy a loved one has gone to tbe great unknown, and though others have grown up and takeD their places we can but remember their genial faces and warm hearts, with saduess and sorrow, as Tom Moore beautifully puts it: "Oft in the stilly ulght, Ere slumbers chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light, Of other days around me Tbe smiles, the tears of boyhood's years, The words of (ovp then spoken, Tbe eyes that shone now dimmed and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken, Wben I remember all the friends so linked together? I've seen around me fall, like leaves in windry I weather, I feel like one who treads a lone, some banquet ball deserted Whose lights are fled, who garlands dead? And all but he departed." But It Is not of our dead, I am to sneak today, they have lived, left their Impress upon their lime and country, and a noble example for us to follow. With greater advantages than they enjoyed, with educational facilities, rellglous^lnstruction, extended trade, and every facility which money and brain can command, It is our duty to them, to our families, and ourselves, that we may so live that our communities and the world may be better tor opir example. Assembled bere on thlB happy occasion with our hearts overflowing with Joy, and the milk of human Jclndness coursing freely th rouge our veins. Let us resolve that we and our children after us shall cultivate love for onp another, henceforth and forever. SJ'EEt'H QfP QEOKQE K. I'lUNflE, liSCJ. The duty assigned me on this ocoaslon is one of mixed pleasure and sad ness. Of pleasure because 1 have the privilege of addressing so mauy of my own kith and kin, so mauy of those who are blood of my blood and bone of my bone. How my heart has thrilled to-day as I grasped the hands of kindred whom I have never before known, and communed with others whom I bad not seen sluce my boyhood days! How precious have been our communions and exchanges of ideas wltb those whom we love? For this day, at least, all differences political and religious have been forgotten and neart h<w spoken to heart, and love has answered love. May It ever be thus! As a patriotism which begins not with one's own home and community Is unworthy of the name, so one's love for his fellow-man Is nothing worth, 11 It begins not with his own kith and klu. Let us, I pray you, perpetuate these reunions, so that we may the better know, love and appreciate each other. But I said the duty Imposed on me was mixed with sadness. Sadness because of a full realization of the fact that ere we meet again some will have crossed over the river and rested beneath the shade of the trees. Whose face will then be absent we know not, for it Is a sud fact that in the midst of life we are in death, but of one thing we may be sure, and that is, we will never all meet again on earth. He whose is most inflrm among us may live to see the sod placed upon him who Is stronger, and be who is youngest may d|e before him who Is oldest. Death is no respecter of persons. He calls alike for young and old, \yeak and stalwart, good and bad. A realization of all this tills I CLINKSCALES REUNION. A PLEASANT DAY, AND A PLBA8ANT OCCASION. .Mr. I.ewU CllnkftcaleH Invilen the ClinkNCHleH Family In a Reunion in the drove Near hi* Honwe. Last Wednesday was a memorable day Id the history of the Cliukscales family in this county. Something like five hundred of the kindred assembled and occupied seats in iront of the speakers' stand, which was ornamented with flowers, flags and mottoes, the whole presenting a pleasing appearance. Hon. J. L. Orr contributed a banner on which were the words: "Full Weight Makes the Scales Clink." Prof. J. G. Cllnkscales contributed a flap which read: "Honesty and Industry." Tbese flags were placed on the rlgbt and and lell of the stand. In the circle which spanned the stand were the words: "God Has Been Gracious to Us." On the lower front of the stand these words were to be seen In larxe letters: "Praise His Holy Name." "Cllnkscales Greeting." us with Badness and bedims our eyes with tears of sorrow. But putting aside such thoughts, let us consider the duty that Is ours. We have heard much uxlay of our ancestors that was certainly pleasant and, I trust, protltab'e. We have learned that the strongest and chief characteristics of the CUnkscales family in the past have been honestly, Industry and thrllt. That our women have been noted for their puiity. So much so, that no woman with Clinkscalea blood In her veins baB ever been known to do aught to bring the blush of shame to the cheeks of her kludred. This Is Indeed a rich and precious legacy, and It behooves us. the decendants of these noble sires and matrons, and the Inheritors of these enobllog characteristics, to hand them down to posterity In all their original vigor and pristine beauty. We can best honor our fathers by perpetuating all that was true, beautiful aud good In their characters; and we should remember that the character of the CUnkscales family 130 years hence will largely depend upon the faithfulness with which we discharge the duties of the sacred trust Imposed upon us by our fathers. Aud we should not be unmindful of the fact that each succeeding generation being Inheritors of all the past should be stronger Intellectually and morally than those gone before. If we would be worthy of our Rlres, we must not only preserve the good of the past but V7e must add thereunto. It behooves us, while magnifying the virtues or our noble dead of the past, to study closely and meditate reverently upon their defects of character. And candor compells ub to admit that they lacked a proper appreciation of education and culture. OurB have not been a reading people, aud have taken too Iowa view of lite and the responsibilities thereof. No people can be truly great who discounts education and culture, and our fathers have been more concerned toglve their children a good start in life in the way of property than they have been for their intellectual develop?meuL They ofLen started their sonB In life with property to the value oi five or ten dollars, when not so much as one thousand dollars bad been spent on the boys education. As a consequence, we have contributed but little to the thought of the world. We do not refer to this matter for the purpose of censuring them, for we must remember that theirs was a day of far less enlightenment and civilization than ours. There has been more progress along all lines of Intellectual, spiritual and moral developemeut during the last twenty-rive years than during any previous one hundred years. They had not the educational facilities that we have, and, therefore, their responsibilities were not as great as ours; for be it remembered that every opportunity ror self-culture or the culture and developement of onr children brings increased responsibility, and that he who neglects any opportunity for improvement Is false to the memory. If his sires, false to himself, false to his children and false to bis tiod. Our fathers, owing to the general lack ol culture in their day and generation, being strongly endowed with sturdy common sense, even the Intellectual peers of the best In their respective communities, but, in this age of intellectual, moral aud material progress, if the ClinkHcales family would keep abreast of the times, we muBt educate both ourselves and our children. Undeveloped sturdy, common sense will not keep step with this fast age. He who is now peer of the best must have a thoroughly trained ;and disciplined intelieot and a highly developed moral character. The sturdy common sense that Is said to have always characterized our family furnlBhes the very best foundation for a thorough education. One Lhus endowed, when educated, be comes a strong man. Pardon me for here suggesting thai too many are prove to thlnlc that education renders odc ie.su practical. This Idea Is as false as false can be. Education merely developes what is In a man what Is his by inheritance and does not add any thing to or detract any thing irom his mental make-up. If one has not a practical mind from his birth, education can not make dim practical, but If one has within blm from birth tbe making of a man, then education will developed! UQd bring out the man who lies dormant within blm. But to return from this digression. I said this was a fast age, one of quick thought and quick action, and only those who have been trained to tblnk and act quickly can hope to attain to the highest success. This habit or thinking And aollng quickly, can be largely cultivated and developed by education. Theu permit me in name of your family to exhort you, by the love you bear to both living and dead, to educate your children, ever bearing in mind that he honors bis family most who contributes most to Its honor and glory. This age another phase of comparatively recent developement to which I would Invite your attention. I scarely know how to formulate lu It has reference to christian living. The churcb, it seems to me, la Just now learning tbe new commandment promulgated by our Lord. The oommand "Thou shalt love t by neighbor as thyself was never be lore bo fully appreciated as It la today. We have at last caught Its significance, and have begun to realize more fully tbat be serves God best who serves his fellow-man most. We have learned that love for our fellow-man, an active and helpful, not a passive love, Is as essential to a correct and successful ohrlstlan life as Is the love of and for God. We have come to know tbat life is measured iiot by years, by servloe rendered to the world. The testis: what has one done towards making the world better T Not merely spiritually better, but what has one contributed to the advancement and developemeot of the race? It is not all of life to live, to merely Becure a competency for ourselves and those dependent upon us, and thus In a sense render us and them comparatively independent of the world. ]l we would keep abreast of the christian advancement of this a>;e, we must contribute our mite to the elevation of the race both temporally and spiritually, and inuBt do something to make the world better for our having lived. Let us catch new Inspiration today, and go forth to make our family renowned tor good deeds. It 1b our privilege to add to the characteristics of our fathers tbat of christian culture with all tbat those wordB Imply, aud tbUB make the future history ol the family grander than that of the past. But what of ub wbo are of the blood but not of the name ? Well, we have the consolation of knowlug that we nave Just as much of the blood as those who bear the name, and we ought to rejoice In the fact thai according to tradition our matrons superadded to the family characteristics, honesty, industry and thrift, ibat of purity. So our lineage is of purer strain than that of our cousins who boast the name. This however fixes upon qs a greater responsibility aud calls for stronger, higher aud nobler living. Uod grant that we may manfully meet the responsibility that is ours. But I must CQticluqe, and It beoomes my sad duty to say larewell, If we never meet again on earth may we lorm an unbroken family around the throne of God. I We are unable to publish the address of Prof. John G. Cllnksoales this week.] The dinner was a superb one?abundant In quantity, including a great variety of the best of everything to please the taste and appease hunger. lue uioifB were set iu uie kiuvc uut uioiuiii from the speaker's stand, aud besides tbe barbecued meats, all sorts of pastry tilled tbe tables. Memorial cukes were placed on eaob. Ou one table the memorial cakes were placed for Adam Cllnkscales, who came from Scotland to tblscouotry more than 150 years ago. Memorial cak"<# were also placed to each of his sons, Kruucls, W'llliam and 8^muel. On the other table memorial CH|je8 were placed to the memory ot Air. L,ewlaC, Clinkscales grupdlather, Francis Cllnkscales, and to each of his (our suns, William, John, ^ewls and Francis, J The day was a proud one for all tbe Clinkscales family, and especially for Mr. Lewis C, CIlnkFcales, the originator of the Idea of having bis kindred come together lor a fur ther cementing and blading together and renewing the friendships and loves of ItIm many Individual kindred. He Is the worthy patriarch among them, and as a hosi he Is h prince of good men, with a big heart and a cordial greeting lor all. Col. William Cllnkscales, of Carrollton, Missouri, second son of Mr. Adam Clinkscales, was present. lie was accompanied by hlB pretty and accomplished nelce, Miss Aanle E. (JUnkscales, also of Missouri. We learn from Col, Johu W. Cllnkscales that tbe Cllnkscales family are very numerous and are widely scattered over Missouri, Kansus, Colorado, Mew Mexico and California, Mrs. S. B. Kobinson, of Boardman. Fla., was at the reunion. She was accompanied by'her three sobs, Ha'ph, IJorape auU Addison. Ralph, her eldest opy, is u floe specimen of the Robinson farjitly. i}e is only ten years old.aild weighs oue hundred apd three pounds. Even Mr. Albert Ullukscales, who has been afflicted for years t*nd confined to his bed most of the time, was present. He 18 quite an old man, and has many Irleilds throughout the County and Htale. A great many ot the Cllnkscales family were here from Anoerson County, among whom we noticed Hon. Keuben Pyles Cllnkscales and Geo. E. Prince, K-q , who is a relative of this numerous and pronperous family. Mr. H. H. McAdams, photographer, of Due West, 8. C., was ou the grounds and took photographs of the Cllnkscales lamlly. Before dismissing the meeting prayer was offered by Itev. H. C. Kennel, a /\f culut Ittuu mot f#\r tl?o nn rnniia I " u? k,,W |??' |/vnv of perfecting a permanent organization. lion. K. P. Chnkscales acting >ih Chairman, and Dr. John A. Koblnson an Secretary. it was uuaaitnouHly resolved to have another family reunion about the middle of August, 18'J'J, place left to the executive committee. COMMITTEE : Prof. John G. Clinkseales, Chairman, Clemson, S. C. Geo. E. Prince, Esq,, Secretary, Anderson, a. C. Col. James L. Orr, Greenville. S. C. Dr. John A. Robinson, Due West, S. C. Hou. H. ClinkKcales, Starr, S. C. Mr. J. Fulton Clinkscales, Troy, a. C. Col. John NV. Clinkseales, Carrolton, Missouri. Every old veteran should have a badge. Keese <fc DpPre liave a lew veteran badges Which they will aell very cheap. LOWNDESVILLE'S SCRIBE, ?? HI* Account of the CI Ink scute* Reunion. Lnwndesvllle, 9. C., August 25,1894. Mrs. L. O. Martin, of Elbert county, came to Capr. J. T. Barnes's yesterday a week ago. Mrs. James Sbllllto and Miss Ella Huckubee, of Abbeville, arrived here Saturday evening, to remain a day or with friends. Miss Jennie Harper who has spent sometime with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Nlckles in Greenwood returned home last week. Dr. B. A. Henry went over to Elberton this day a week ago, where his wife had been for sometime. We congratulate him on being the father of a fine girl. Mrs. W. A. Hodges and Miss Emma Davis, of Starr, came In Tuesday, and remained till Thursday with the family of the son-in-law. of the first named Rev. J. D. Grout. Miss Mabel Tusten, of Abbeville, reached Tuesday, to visit friends. Hon. *. B. Gary and Mr. W. W. Bradley, of Abbeville, were thejguestsof Mr. J. T. Latimer, Wednesday night. They worshipped with the Methodists at 8:30. Mr. Rudoff McDavId wbo has spent sometime witb his sister Mrs. E. R. Horton returned to Due West Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. J. J. Johnson. Col. L. O. Martin, of Elbert, came over last Saturday and he and his wile spent a day or two with the family ol Mr. E. W. Harper and Or. .1. R \fnvjpl v The meeting which began in Smyrna church last Sunday closed Wednesday night. Quite a number of our people took in the campaign meeting at Antreville Tuesday. Miss Annie Hawthorne and Miss Leila Swearingln, of Latimer, were visiting lu town this week. Yesterday a picnic was held at the old Cunnlgbam house in the Monterey neighborhood which was well attended and at which there was an abundance of everything to eat. Several from this place were there and they pronounce It a success. The past two weeks of dry weather, has made the cotton open very rapidly, has also lessened the prospect of a large yield. Without rain soon the crop will de seriously damaged. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Smith and their little babe left Monday evening, for the mountains, It Is expected that they will make their future home for sometime to come. Miss Ida Bowman went to the picnic yesterday then on to Lebanon, accompanied by Mr. Will Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Barnes went to Greenwood the day before yesterday. Mr. J. 0. Chambers and family who have spent several months here at the Moseley House returned to their Atlanta home today. in this week's Press and Banner, I was forcibly reminded of the old saying 1. e. "you must go from home If you want to get the news of your neighborhood." In Mr. Pylcs observations, from Mt. Carmel he says : "Mr. J, C. Thomas a prosperous and energetic merchant of Lowndesvllle, has been canvassing the county as a prospective caudidate for sheriff two years hence," &c. Whether this Information la conjectural or real, as yet our friend is only a candidate In prospective, and I do not violate the instructions of the Press and Banner in endosslng all the good things said of him. We would be glaa to have a sheriff from this section and particularly the one mentioned, among other reasons, that we believe, If during his term of office be had any ol us to hang, be would do It easier thau any one else. inow i turn to one ine most notable events that ever occurred Id the county and state. I allude to tbe "Cllnkscales Reunion" which took place last Wednesday, near Mr. L. (J. Cllnkscales, about Ave smiles from this place. Having been complimented with an Invitation, we (my wire and me) went over and reached the appointed place a Utile alter 10 a. m. The grounds, which were In the woods, and were about three acres In extent, had oeen thoroughly cleaned oft,all of tbe undergrowth being removed,root and branch. The arbors, the one under which the audience was to sii, and the one under which the table were bulit were as perfect as such structures could be made. The seats under the first named, were very substantial and comfortable. Tbe ground under and about them, was covered with straw In old carnpmeetlng style. The sneakers and musicians stand wax model, being tlrmly built, and most handsomely decorated with evergreens and flowers covering the arch was a piece of canvass upon which were these words. "God has been gracious to ub," and below, the opening lu front, "Praise bis holy name," and still under that, "Cllnkscales greeting," to the left of arch, on another canvass, Pull weight <oakeB the Scales Clink." To the right, this motto, "Honesty and Industry." About 11 a. m. Mr. Ruben Cllnkscales of Anderson county chairman, called the meeting to order, and It was opened with prayer, by the Rev. Mr, Rodgers; next came a song of welcome by some of the little Cllnkscales girls, who were present. Then tbe Hon. J, L. Orr, was Introduced and delivered the address of welcome, which was beautltul and appropriate. Next came tbe genealogical address by Prof. John O. Cllnkscales, of Clemson college, who In bis well-known and happy style, held tbe close attention of tbe crowd for over an hour. In It was given, as nearly In detail as the facts obtainable would allow from the coming to America of Adam Cllnkscales, who came from Scotland In 1714, and settled on tbe Potomac river, dowu to bear this date. Ordinarily sucb a history would be dry and uninteresting, to a mixed audlenoe, but the speaker interspersed bis aocount, with to tbe point and amusing anecdotes, which made the whole exceedingly Interesting, and bis heares were sorry wbeu be closed. At this hour, as dinner was not quite ready, (Jen. R. R. Hemphill was introduced and eutertalned tbe crowd for a short time. This anHafl tho mnrninfru I r* # ol I onl no I foout All i hen repaired to the bountifully supplied tables oti which were splendidly barbecued meats la variety, bread of all kinds and as a finish everything In the dainty line to suit tbe taste, even of the epicure. After all were filled enough was left to feed aq many more. After spending about two bours in this labor of love to hungry people and la the delightful past time of social cq averse, we were again called together and bad tbe pleasure of listening to an address from the Hon. George E. Prince, of the Anderson Bar. He, like bis predecessors, filled bis place to tbe entire satisfaction of bis tnauy bears. Tbe well known and ut least state-wide reputation of tbe speakers does not need a eulogy at our bands, duflice it to say tbat tbe executive committee was fortunate In putting the "right luau In tbe right place," Tbe meeting was now olosed with prayer by tbe Rev, H. C. Fennel, after which the committee held a meeting and decided to bold auotber reunion Ave years from uow ; tbe time and place to be decided in the future. The crowd was estimated at 600?100 of whom were descendants of tbe Adam Clinkscales mentioned above. Owing to the comparatively short time given between tbe decision of tbe home Cilnkscales's to have a family reunion and the time appointed lor it, but few of tbe distant relatives could be notified In lime to come. There were, however, two from Missouri, Mr. Jdo. Cllnkscales and his niece, and some from less distant points, who bad not met for years. Among those present of the name, none received more attention and kindly sympathy limn the venerable Mr. A. J. Cllnksoales, ol Monterey, whQ was paraliaed sometime ago and is now helpless. Uue of tbe most pleasurable features of the occt^tlon was thai persons were constantly passing through tbe gathering furnishing all with as mnch Ice-lemonade as they could drink. Thus ended a day fraught with pleasures long tu be remembered, it was a reunion of n>e hearts aud hands of all of the honored name wno couiu gei more. xiiih turninic together strengthend the ties heretofore existing binding them closer and nloser. Whist I do not. discount the uid rendered, nor the Interest shown in muking the oceat.lon a success by all of the name in reach, yet It Is ntore largely due to the tireless determination of Mr. L. 0. Cllnkhcalea and his son, Mr. Charles Cllnkscales and his wife that everything was so perfect. These being, as It were, on tne ground, were better prepared to think of and carry out plans for the comfort and happiness of those who might be preseut. By the law of marriage, many of those present would no doubt And It a dlfQcqlt matter to define the relationship eclating between themselves and thejr remote ancestor, but as a descendant of ever name, each and all by every possible means, strove to make the day a gal4 oqe to their kinsfolks and were parilpularTy solicitous In promoting the comfort t^nd happluess of all the Invited guests. Ip behalf of all these, X extend to all most concerned, hearty praise for the complete success In this their first effort In this direction. Sincere thanks for the enjoyments of the day, Troupe, The tit. ?\ * N, Time Table, Trains going North : The vestibule at 4:55 p. m. Passenger, mall and express, 12.43 p. m. Through freight, 3.17 a. m. Mixed mall aDd express 8.40 a. m. Trains going South: The vestibule at 1.15 p. m. Passenger, mail and express 3.02 p. m. Througli freight 4.0<i a. m. Mixed mail and express 5.38 p. m. The first two named trains are dally. The ntiiaru ilutlv pxcpnt Hundav. tf Mrs. Taggart will leave on the 2tith for Baltl more, where she will spend some time in re celving lessons from the most fashionable milliners In the city. She will also look after the lateBt and most fashionable styles of dresses. She will leave her store room in charge of Miss Annie Agnew, who will be ready to see the public at any time. A fresh stock of California fruits Just received. A. M. Hill & Sons. Ladles, call and seeonr stock of fresh can-| ned goods. Pears, peaches, strawberries,1 raspberries, pine apples and many other va- j rletles. A. M. Hill <& Sons. I R. C. Bernau, the Jeweler, Is advertising rings this week. See his advertisement. He has them from 75 cents up in solid gold with i geuuipe diamonds, antf he guarantees every one as represented. ( ; SPACE FOR AINS. - If Prices, Fair Treat ecures. 1894. Yours, fc Tolly. I SALE! ECTION OF * Cuff Pins, Shirt Studs, Cuff Buttons, *S, md WATCH CHAINS. be sold in order to * 3W stock. WATCH THIS - BARG The trade is ours, ment and Politeness S FALL McDill i jjwivxjj XL<ys HIGH PR: Shoes anc BLOWN HIGHEB C. P. Hammond & C times and the approa cotton and have red Brogan Shoes to $1.35 in club and family lot PEOPLE SAY WHY 0 HESE IS TE We want to get a better hold wholesaling quite extensively abro People the advantage of all the cl mean to sell Shoes. Harness This Vail and we only ask See that $6 Home-Mac $10 Home-Ms - Very AN EVERGREENTREE WITHOUT COST. WE WILL SEND YOU BY MAIL POST- j paid one small evergreen tree adapted t to your climate, with Instructions for plant- { Ingandcarlne for it, together with our com- ( plete list of Nursery stock. If you will cut out this advertisement, mark on it the name of this paper, and tell how many and what kind of trees and plants you would like to j purchase, and when you wish to plant them. We will quote you lower prices on the stock j you want than have ever been offered you. < Write at once. EVERGREEN NURSERIES, Evergreen, Door Co., Wis. Aug. 99, 18W, tf Strayed. TWO PIGS, one small RED one and one BLACK Shote. Information wanted at ; Templeton's store, suitable reward. 1 July 18,18SM. j CANDIDATES. " j For County Nupervlttor. ?.?,?j inwN I W P Are amnonaeu iu auuuuuw I.>/ LYON as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the action of the Democratic prima- ; ries, * j We are authorized to announce J. M. MAJOR as a candidate for County Supervisor, j subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic prl- I marles. We are authorized to announce Capt. R. H. ARMSTRONG as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic primaries. For Probate Judure. We are authorized to announce R. E. HILL as a candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the action of tbe primaries. I hereby announce myself as a can- 1 didate, for the office of the Judge of Probate tor Abbeville County, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. J. E. JONES. J. FULLER LYON., Esq., will stand for reelection as Judge of the Probate Court, in , the Democratic primaries. For Kctiool Commissioner. We are authorized to announce W. T. MILFORD as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic ( primaries. I hereby announce myself as a candidate , for tne office of School Commissioner of Abbeville County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. N. O. PYLES. A l.-H n.llhollM. K.^bloo looll ll.a<.nnnn, Beruau, the jeweler, has a tine Hue, also solid silver hair plus and side combs. Watch cases have Just been reduced, and 11 you want a watch at the new low figures Beruau, the Jeweler, can show you a nice line. Ask for the new G.\12 slae watch. They are beauties. Thimbles In aluminum, the new light metal, Is the latest and best In thimbles. Only a lew centB each at Bernau's.and sterling silver at one-half former price. Remember, we can sell you any kind of ve- , blole you want, and as cheap as anybody, i AH we aik is a call. A. M. Hill Jt tiona. NOW 0) A NICE SEL Lace Pins, Hair Pins, Scarf Pins, PLAIN AND SET RIN( > WATCH a These goods must make room for our n< We sell for GA very small profit. We make a bid for rees: CiTinTATTO oji niu u o x->/-\i\/n~> TT^V I.9J.1 tuiu 'OSii it your trade. E & DuPRE. DAMAGE! :ploded [CESON 1 Harness i THAN A KITE Jo. recognize the hard iching Low Price of uced their High Cut singles pairs. $1.25 ;s. ?W~D0 THIS? . E SEASON: A on our Home Trade. We m ad, and why not give our Home ' % osest figures we can. Now we } and Saddles ^ : you to call and see us. Le Harness. Also that ide Harness. . Respectfully, flift t ftfr Application for Charter. ]\TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WE, L* the undersigned corporators, will apply to tbe next General Assembly of Soutb Carolina for a charter of a railroad, running from Peldmont In Greenville county, S. C., by way }f tbe towns of Pelzer, Wllllamston and Belion In Anderson county, 8. C.. and from tbence to Abbeville C. H., 8. C., by tbe most desirable and practical route. Signed?J. C. Klugb, W. C. McGowan, W. Templeton, J. A. Anderson, A. M. Erwln, J. E. Wakefield, R. B. A. Robinson. T. L. Ullnkecales, Jr., J. T. Ashley, G. W. Sullivan, E. A. Smytbe, Jas. L. Orr, J. T. Rloe, L. D. Harris, R. A. Lewis, J. W. Wldeman, M. B. Jllnkscales, R. C. Brownlee. August 15,18W. 3 mo. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WE. tbe undersigned corporators, will apply to tbe next General Assembly of Soutb Carolina for a Charter for a Railroad to be known as tbe Aooevine, reizar auu rioumuui iwumu, w run from Abbeville, S. C., to Piedmont in Greenville County, S. C., via Antrevllle and Gravity in Abbeville County, to Annie and Cray tonvllle, and tbe towns of fielton, Wllilamston and Pelzer In Anderson County, tbence to Piedmont, S. C. J. C. Klugh, W. C. McGowan, W. A. Temiileton, J. A. Anderson, A. M. Erwln, J. Ewakefleld, R. B. A. Robinson, T. 1* Clink. <cales,Jr., J. T. Ashley, G. W. Sullivan, E. A. Smyth, Jas. L. Orr, J. T. Rice, L. D. Harris, R. A. Lewis, Corporators. Anderson Intelligencer and Greenville Mountaineer copy. ||August 15,18SH.?3mo NOTICE TO ROAD Mill, Road overseers are hereby required And. notified that all roads must be put Id good condition by the 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBEB. They are further notified that any ROAD OVERSEER who falls to oomply with the requirements of this notice will either be discharged or required to show cause why he has not compiled with it. ' R. H. Armstrong, J. M, Major, W. A. Lanier, County Commissioners. ?. E. Cox, Clerk* August 15, 18SM. Discovered cherry vlnohv to be vary line. 5o a glass at Speed's f??nt. l>o you like a nice highly perfumed soap If you do try tube rose for tale by Speed.