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. %..y v " ' ' **" '\ . -* ' > ' * The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^"Published every Wednesday at $2 a year in advance. Mr. ROSWELL T. LOGAN, of Charleston, is not authorized to take advertisements lor this newspaper. Twelve IPages. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1894. The Constitutional Convention. While the Press and Banner puts no claim to lnfluenoe 1b tbe election, yet It Is oar duty and onr privilege to express our views on this, as well as other questions that may at* tract the attention of tbe publlo mind. If there was any demand or need for a State Convention, it would be the daty of the peopie to'call it, regardless of the expense; but no man has yet assigned a good reason for oalllng it. We have had our Constitution for more than twenty-flve years, and during all that time our Courts have been construing it, and our people have become more or less familiar with tbe laws. As nothing is more demoralizing to a people than the Instability of their laws, we should not rush headlong Into so Important an undertaking as that of tearing up the organic law of the land, and putting in its place a set of laws wbieh cannot by any possibility be better than those now of force. Tbe factional party leaders, wbo would use the party lash on the backs of tbe poor noncompoops wbo have no znlod of their own, and who have no better sense than to do what they are told, are already crying out against the Antls, and urging hatred to them as a reason for ordering the Convention. While of course there may be a few wise men who think the Convention a necessity, yet the great man of the people can Bee no reason for it, exoept as they may think they can spite the Antls. A State Convention to adopt a new Constitution should not be called when the people are In an excited oondltlon, and when lnexperlenoed and partisan men are in control ol the minds aad hearts of the people. In troublous times the ablest and best lawyers would be excluded from the Convention. Because of their superior ability and wisdom, and because of their manhood in not becoming any man's tool, their counsel would not be needed. As evidence that the projectors of this Convention expect to make a Constitution which will not be acceptable to the people, it is only neoessary to state that they propose to fasten it on the people without their consent. Hav. ing assumed to be the masters of the people, they, and they alone, are to be consul led a* to the organic law. Tillman, two years ago advocated a tbree dollar poll tax to support the publlo schools. Bv lowerine the Ut on nmnflrt.v and lnnn?>. log the poll tax, a hardship would be inflicted on the poor. It la claimed by the advocates of the Con" Btltntlonal Convention that the great mass ol the negroes oould be engineered oat of politics, we presume by either an educational or a property qualification. The Government of the United States would not allow discrimination on account of color. Then, if the negroes were disfranchised because of lack of education, or the failure to own property, the same rule must apply to the white man. And we presume herein Is the reason lor not submitting the new Constitution to the people for their ratification. Tbey most know that the poor people are not going to consent to have the ballot taken away from them. If the Convention is ordered, thousands ol white men in electing delegates to that Convention, will cast their last ballot?they will then, forever afterwards, have no voice in polltlos. Their only privilege will be to pay taxes. The new Confutation will no doabt exclude all bat voters from the jury box. It would be lngular If a half a man?a man who Is not entitled to vote?should be allowed to sit on the Juries. We warn our friends against the experiment of a Convention, wbloh may degrade the cltl*en, and ptft a brand upon his manhood, simply because he Is neither rich nor educated. The poor and the uneducated need the help lng hand of the Government, and they should bun the orushlng heel of the tyrant. Tbe Bights of Courts. Judge Benet In Columbia delivered last week a charge to the Jury, which has brought down upon bis head the most pronounced criticisms from the dally press of tbe 8tate. Tbe Judge held that the Courts had little right, except a usurped right, to annul an act of the Legislature. That the Courts bad no more right to repeal a law than they bad to enact a law. Id thai holding the Press and Banner believe* that the learned Judge erred. But if be bad said that the Courts had too often Interfered with oo-ordlnate branches of the Government be would have staled the case exaotlr. We believe it was no less a personage than Saint Paul who said all things that are lawful are not expedient. We do not question the right of the Court to annul a law which they think unconstitutional, and we have no doubt that the Courts have a right to lay their hands on the Governor and say thus far, and no fiartber, sbalt thou go. But we think It unwise for the Courts to strain a point In order to interfere witb either of the oo-ordlnate branches. If the Courts exercise their power too readily, and on trivial pretexts, then the CourlB may usurp the powers whlob have been wisely vested In the Legislative and the Executive departments of the Government. Withontdue and proper respect for the ooordlnate branches of tbe Government, the Court itaelf may assume the Amotions of the other branches, and so we would practically have bntone arm of the Government. In plain or flagrant violations of the constitution or in attempted usurpation of the i rights of the citizen the Courts should inter-1 fere. But In donbtful cases tbe Courts Bhould not Interfere. And because of their great power, i and tbe lack of any one to correct or review their errors, they sbould be exceeding slow to act. Official courtesy should govern them, except In plain cases. Tbe Bress and Banner believes that the Courts have too often inferfered with the coordinate branches of the Government. Even If there were legal ground* for Interference, It was Inexpedient to do so. Ttte Dispensary. The Supreme Court baa announced Its decision on the dispensary law, and Its constitutionality. is maintained In every particular. The opinion was written by Associate Justice Gary and was concurred in by Associate JnatloePope. Chief Justice Mclver dissents. The Press and Banner is very glad of the decision, and thinks that the decision is right, and will be promotive of good. While there Is an honest difference of opinion on this law, yet we think the future will prove the Justloe of the decision and the beneficial effects of the law. We expect the rich and the powerful to vote for a Convention, whioh has for its avowed purpose the conferring ol greater power on them, and the taking from tbe poor their dearest rights, bat tbe poor and uneducated white man who votes away bis rights has no- j body to blame but himself. The Convention may be regarded as a blow At the rights of tbe poor man. ValooOle Paper. This week's Press and Banner presents a large and varied assortment of reading matter. The excellence and extent of tbe patent aide, which Is printed In New York, Is not surpassed by any newspaper In tbe world, and of it we shall not speak, especially as our readers acknowledge the merit and worth ol that side of our paper. But it is of the excellence of tbe other hall of the paper that we will speak. It is devoted almost exclusively to home news a nd cur? rent events. "An Englishman's Opinion of Silver," will be found Interesting to those who seek to inform themselves on the greatest question that is agitating this country. The article on "The Loaves and Fishes" will be read by every subscriber. It Is full ol information as to the Judiciary, and the Judges who will be retired. The account of "The Terrible Tempest,'' nrhlnh onrnnt moot uMth suflh fearful de. structlon to life and property, adds a chapter to the history of the country. The names or "the Commissioners of Election," admonish us of the near approach ol the General Election, when officers and legislators are to be ohosen. The methods of New York lawyers in "Roasting Polloemen" Is a little out of the usual ran. The school people will be interested in ('More Violations" of the law in relerence to school books. The Precautions to protect "The Flag in China," is detailed. The big mortgage for $120,000,010 Is noted. "The Georgia Election" is shown up. The speculations as to the composition of "TheiNext House" of Congress is given at length, and from different standpoints. "The Sad, Sad Story," will bring regret and sympathy. Interesting talk is had about the 8outh Carolina and Georgia Railroad. "The Crops and the Weather," never fail to Interest the whole people at this time of the year. The Republican decided to "Hold no Con' vention" this year. There is some vigorous kickerlng, and some lively talk. When Mr. David Aiken and Mr.R. S. Sparkman, get through with "Rural Democrat," be will possibly wlBh that be bad died long ago. The speech of the Congressman Murray fills two oolums ol tbls paper, and will be read by many. ^ THE MOVING CROP. The School at Lowndeavllle?Beslgaa* tlon of Teacher?Back from Washington?Missionary Meeting. Lowndeavllle, 8. C., Oot. 8 1804. A anion meeting .began in Midway Baptist church last night a week ago. A good many of our people attended the above mentioned meeting Saturday and Sunday. Sunday night there was a Juvenile Missionary meeting In the Baptist cbarob in tbls place. A large crowd was In attendance, the appropriate program was well carried out, all who were engaged therein acquitted themselves very credltaoly. Mr. A. L. Latimer delivered the address, giving to the boys and girls some good advloe. Mrs. T. H. Cochran and her daughter Miss Ophelia Cochran, of the Nation, were guests of Mr. W. G. Huckabee, Sunday and Saturday night. Miss Alma Brock, of Due West, came over Monday preparatory to beginning her duties as assistant in our high school. Rev. H. C. Fennel, principal In the above school began me exeroiBtai tumoui *.uvoua. with a promising opening, and that evening, for reasons bestCknown to himself, resigned, so there has been no school since. The trustees are making an effort to seoare the services ot another teacher. Mr. J. M. Baker and family, of Washington, D. C., reached here Monday evening. He returned to Washington, Wednesday. They will remain here at their home. Mr. J. T. Latimer went to Anderson on Wednesday, on business. Mr. Joe Blake, of ADbevllie, came up Wednesday night to visit Mr. J. T. Wilson's lamlly and other kinsfolk. Mrs. Lantls Hnokabee, who spent the summer In North Carolina, returned a few days ago to her home with her brother Mr. William Moore. Master Charlie Horton left Wednesday morning for Young Harris College, Ga. Prof. J. F. Harper, or Mlddleton, Ga., came over this morning. Mr. Sloan, of the Charleston Bar, was In town for a day or two this week. We have been having some cool nights for the past week or two?came very near frosting this morning. Mr. A. V. Barnes having rented a part of the Hester house, moved into It Monday. Cotton Is being rapidly gathered, ginned and sold. Troupe. 3421. Report of the Condition of Tie National Ml of Abbeville At Abbeville. In the State of South Carolina, at the Close of Business. October 2, 1894. BESOVBCES. Loans and discounts 1174,211 95 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 19,369 62 [J. S. Bonds to seeure circulation 18,760 00 Other real estate and mortgages owned.. 1,010 00 Due from National Banks (not Reserve Agents) 8.633 48 Due from State Banks and bankers.. 4,184 46 Due from approved reserve agents... 960 64 CheoKB and other cash Items 4,271 7U Notes of other National Banks .... 1,955 10 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 389 72 Lawlul Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie t 8,228 95 Legal tender notes 7.736 00-10,901 95 Redemption fund with U.S.Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation)..... 843 76 Total *249,544 07 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In - t 75,000 00 Surplus fund 15,000 oo Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid. 3,062 06 National Bank notes outstanding 16,875 00 Individual deposits subieot to check 60,827 01 ~ - - *? * ' J - * OTOA W Demand cerunctuenoi ucjjubiu 0,1 w Bills payable 65,000 00 Total $239,544 07 State ok South Carolina, ) County of Abbeville, { ah I, Benj. S. Barnwell, Cashier of tbe above-named bank, do solemnly swear tbat tbe above statement Is true to tbe best of my knowledge and belief. BENJ. S. BARNWELL, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of October, 1894. JULIUS H. DuPRE, N. P. S. C. Correct?Attest: W. JOEL 8MITH, I L. W. WHITE, V Directors. J. C. KLUGH, | STATEMENT Showing tbe condition of tbe Farmers' Bank OF ABBEVILLE, 8. C. at tbe close of business, 29th Sept., 1894. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts. $182,964 9i Furniture and Fixtures 1,611 8; Real Estate 1.611 ? Current expenses and taxes paid 1,756 5< Due from other Banks 4.114 Z Cash and checks 7,409 0! $149,467 6t LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid In - t 70.690 0( Surplus Fund 6,600 0( Undivided Profits - 3,403 6J qIH 348 ? I/lTIUCUUo uuj/??*? Deposits- ...... 83,419 IS Duetotber Banks. 106 55 Re-Plscounta. 85,000 0C 8149,467 & South Carolina, Abbeville County. I, J. H. DuPre, Cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment Is true to tbe best of my knowledge and belief. J. H. DuPre, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me tblB 3rd Oct., 1894. J. C. Kluoh, Notary Publics. C. Correct?Attest: WM. H. PARKER, 1 P. B. SPEED, > Directors. W. C. McGO^AN. f "? >v " '~-i- 'ywfipi'H"*''';' <? r; V" r i > riAthinrt I uiimung i WW Clothing! WW Clothing! vm We have the largest Stock of Clothing ever brought to Abbeville. Our prices : are Consistent with Give us a call. ) ; P. ROSENBERG & GO. I 5 I ) r $ J t i i i I " ,v. Jin <^THE FURNITU] Again to the front, people of Abbeville ( unable to sret his nei before Oct. 15, will sti bargains in FURNI in the ware room of. & Co. P. S. Our Catalogue will be out No^ on application. Yours Trul J. I Whit Have now on sole fllKILY H They have ever offered The Public is cordially invite While our entire stock is com attention should be dalledI W< j^ress ? Ready Blade All the Ladles of the County are i buy a drees until you have seen them, have all the most desirable shades i Covert Cloths which are hard to beat. LADIES8 BLACK DRL8S GOODS Colored and will only look at our stocl And now as to Ready All we have to say Is, let every ma have never offered before. Look at ou and $11.00, former price $15.00. merly. Come ONE, Come ALL, and White Brothers are now carrying th CARP to be found in the up-coutry. Any on Tv.n>f fnrcret, that we have greatly en -CROCKER We have also a fine and beautiful co We are thoroughly equipped for doii erally, will only call on us, we can et get anywhere. ANNUAL MEETING OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The ANNUAL MEETING of the Board of County Commissioners for Abbeville County will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6,1894. All persons holding any accounts or demands of any kind against the Connty which have not been presented to the Board of County Commissioners, must file the same with the Clerk of tbe Board on or before the First Day of November, so that they may be examined and audited at such annual meeting. E. E. COX, Clerk Bd. Co. Com. Oct. 10,1894,4t. rows IB. I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY AT tbe late residence of W. O. Keller, deceased on Tuesday, October 31,1894, all of the Personal Property and Real Estate of Bald deceased. The lands will toe sold In several parcels, plats to be shown on day of sale. The terms will be ONE-HALF CASH, balance on a credit of one year, with Interest. Credit portion to be secured by note of purchaser and a mortgage of the property, or purchasers may have all CA8H option. Purchaser to pay for papers. The personal property will be sold for cash. J. F. "White, Executor. Oct. i, isw, tr ' Kerr RE DEALER, announcing to the bounty that being n store completed 11 offer unheard of ^ TURE? I Mess. P Rosenberg* i /. 1st, and will be sent to any one 1 j D. Kerr. J ;e Bro the Largest and most 1 m CLASS II , and the price lower th d to inspect the many bargains to be plete, varied and large, there are twc 3 refer to Clothing for tJ respectfully invited to corae and look at 01 You can buy a Worsted ureas at any ] ?nd in Fabrics of almost every kind. W< Do not fail to see tbem. So great is th 5 that we defy competition. If a Ladj c, we are satisfied we can please her. Made C] n come and see for himself. We have su r SUITS for $7.00 and $8.00 former pri These are only samples of the great difte satisfaction is guaranteed as to material, e handsomest assortment of ET8 AND le in need of anything in this line would larged our Stock of ,Y and 1'AJNI U llection of JAPANESE WAITERS, ag a large business, and if our friends ant isily prove to them that we will give tbei WHITE B.i a. m. : All Kinds of The Best Assortment! Our Specialties: IN THIS LINE WE ARE HEA.DQ French and American Candies, nx&d See lor Teas and Coffees. sull all customers. Try the "Java Blend" and Canned Goods. IntaifcVdys5>? Our Buggy and Carriaj Road Carts, with a select line of Lap Robes, Um Wagons! Wagons! Wwa8 Harness! Harness! InCo Our Sales and Feed St any kind of Veblcle you wish furnished upon st Our Sales Stable. Ins2i?wel Coal! Coal! Wood! W Q-11 Yvi O t?tt REMEMBER the Old an OUIIiUUlil J wants as any House In where you will And polite and attentive Salesm A Valuable Plantation to REiVT. A BOUT THREE HUNDRED ACRES floe Farming Land. Good Dwelling. All Necessary Outbuildings. Splendid Water. KmiiR of all Varieties. Convenient to | Churches and Railroad Station. Situated I ' twelve miles south of Abbeville C. H., be- f twesn Little River and Long Cane. | c Apply at this OFFICE. > Oct. 10, 1SW, 3t * I r 1! Removal of Resturant. If I have moved my resturant to the new' c store room, next to Hill's carriage repository, I 8 on the street leading to the G., C. & N. depot.' o I I am still prepared to serve the public in > t I the most acceptable manner, and will be glad c to wail on customers at any time. I I Satisfaction guaranteed. v [ Oct. 2, 1894. Harriet E. Adams. [ White Brothers offer barglns In dry goods ready uiade clothing, men and boys huts, car-1 I pets and ruga, blankets and flannels, I H -t ' . - V .... thers attractive stock of ERCHANDISE an ever known before. had in all lines of Goods. i lines to which especial attention B5 flA frPntlftlTlftn. UiV W VMV*W*Mvaaf ur stock of DRESS U00D8. Do not price from 10 Cts. to $1.25 a yard. We ; have a line of Sackings, Suitings and e variety and extent of our stock of it wants a dress of any kind, Black or othing, ch bargains in Suits of Clothing as we ce $10.00 ; see our SUITS for $10.00 rence in prices prevailing now and forstyle, fit and price. RUGS, do well to see them. Y CHINA. I customers and the trading public genii as much for their money an they can ROTHERS. HILL & DEALERS IN Staple and Fai 3 of "Green Grocerie Fruits and C QUARTERS, AS WE KEEP THE LARGEST Fruits of Every Kind, and From ' Old Govern meat Java and Fanay Rio's, bat imps over all other grades of Roasted Coffee you will buy no other brand. meat you will find an Immense Stock, and a i. We defy competition from any quarter, as i< ?e Repository. "ajja/S brellas and Whips. Can suit any one in Sty ire agent for the Celebrated Stodebaker & Mill nt the best One or Two Horse Wagon ai the L< lGrades! At all Prices! and In all Styles I W mpetltor. n|\ln Noue belter equipped In the SU wUIC. with polite, careful and altentlv lort notice and at prices to sultall. keep the Best Stock of Broad Mares, Mules anc f From these Yards you can be sup aDd the best Oak and Pine Wood, d Reliable Firm of A. M. Hill <S Sons can con Abbeville. Wben In tbe Cltv you are cordlall, en, ready and willing to serve you. THE LO W NDESVILLE High School, I 0 j f|PENS THE FIRST MONDAY IN OCTO- ; ber. This Institution bus been doing ef-j leleut work in preparing students for college Masses. The standard Is high In tbe Advanced Department and pupils are drilled lally in English Language, Latin, Greek, Hatbematics and Music, (Instrumental and rocal.) Small children in the Primary De>artment receive special attention and trainng. Tbe discipline is under and partakes if the parental; yet rigid In enforcing the lesons of truthfulness, politeness, purity and ibedience. The anxiety and violence of the eacbers surround the moral and religious haracter of every pupil connected to our rust and we covenant with patrons that we rill discharge our duties with facility. H. C. FENNEL. Sept. 20. 1894. ALENA BROCK. If you have anything to buy In ladles goods o or send to Uaddon'o. , ' ': 'V* y m ' " '' T I TMTin \m * Congress Shoes. 4 A New Stylish and Pretty Shoe (With Silk Elastics Guaranteed) Can now be Found at HADDONS. Don't fail to ask for them. LIVERY! Lfflllfl A LONG WANT SUPPLIED! We bave recently purchased a lot of [JNice Driving Morses, ? and a lot of ? % Fine Top and Open Buggies. Persons wishing anything in this line wonld do well to consult us. CHARGESr MODERATE. WALLINGFOBD & BUSSELL. May 9, IStfl. tf SONS, icy Groceries. . A 1 irn /vn XTnn/l !S" Aiwajs uii iianu. Confectioneries. AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF "Every Clime." C?ll our own roaHted "Java Blend" beats them all, s. Out l:trge Enterprise Mill will grind It to variety that would reflect credit upon any Re 3 variety, quality and price. odeled and enlarged, and In now tilled wltb a ortment of Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, and le, Quality aud Price. burn Wagons, and can save you tnoney, Ifyou jwest Price. rlII compete in Quality end Price wltb any lie. Stylish turnouts furnished day or nl?ht e drivers. Saddle and Harness Horses, aud I Horses, at such prices as always guarantee a plied on Short Notice, with any kind of Coal, Special Prices on round Lots of Coal. le as near tilling your bill and supplying your y Invited to make our Store Headquarters, | The State of South Caaolina. COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate court. Id the matter ol tbe Estate of M. McGee, De ceased. Order for Settlement and Discharge. JM. McGEE, B. M. McGEE and H. P. McGEE as Executors for said Estate having applied for settlement and discharge. It is Ordered, That Monday, the 29th, day October, next be fixed for granting the relief prayed for. J. FULLER LYON, Sept. 14,1891, -It Judge Probate Court. Coup. P0D0--PHYL--IN Is a substitute for Calomel?is a Liver Panacea that does not nauseate?at Harrison A Game, Drug Store.