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The Abbeville Press and Bannervj
BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1896. ESTABLISHED 1844 2j
THE COINAGE QUESTION.
When fhe Free Coinage of Pltr Iron
iN Secured Hie IIoneNt laborer '
May Make a Thousand Dollar.* a
Day.
From the Atlanta Journal.
Alexander P. Hull of Atlaota is a
strong 16 to 1 man. He does not believe
in half-way measures. The free
coinage of silver idea is too tame for
him. He is willing to see the silverites
and go them NH) points better.
Here is his declaration, proposition
and argument:
"Having been deeply impressed by '
lio ?rtrum#>nts of Judsre l.'riso. Brvan. 1
Stewart, Jones and oilier silver leaders,
and especially grieved, shocktd j
and horrified by the 'awful crime of i
]873,' as so luridly depicted daily in '
the columns of the Atlanta C'onstitu- j
tion and other silver organs, I have i
changed ray views on the money ques- i
tion, and am ready to maintain the J
propositions following in joint debate i
or newspaper controversy :
"I accept the arguments of the ad- j
vocates of silver aud agree with their i
remedy as far as it goes. However, it '
1 onAlli?h T.of HQ
uutrs U'Jl gu iai WUVU511. ^.vv MW
plenty of remedy?in fact, enough to ,
make debt and poverty things of the j
past, relics of the dark ages. I am in '
favor of the free aud unlimited coinage
of pig iron at the ratio of 16 to 1 '
with gold by the United States alone, 1
independently of all nations, and can 1
prove by the best authority obtainable
that such a policy ou the part of ,
the United States will 'raise prices,'
'put plenty of mouey in circulation,' j
and give the 'houest debtor a chance :
to pay his debts,' thereby making the
whole country prosperous. 1
"Now, in the first place, it may be
urged by some 'who do not understand
the subject of standard value, that 1
a free coinage act for iron would not
raise its price to a ratio of 16 to 1 with
gold, To them I reply that 'the stamp '
of this government' and the 'legal ten- ;
* * * * ^ J rrvM /Inl lur wAiilr!
utrr qualities ui me uwu uuum
instantly make the bullion value of ;
pi* iron the same as the mint value. 1
'For who would part with au ounce of i
this precious metal for anything else '
than the miut value?' (Stewart, Jones ,
and Bryan.)
"Agaiu it may be urged that our
mint would be overcrowded with pig
iron. I reply that the price of pig iron
having been raised from $7.50 a ton
to a ratio of Mi to 1 with gold the
world over 'no one would especially
care to carry it to the miuts, since the
mint price could be obtained anywhere
in the oDen market.' (Atlanta Coustitutson.)
Next it may be urged that silver
and gold would go out of circulation.
I reply, first, 'This is a mere assumption
of the tools of the money
power which they cannot verify':
(Atlanta Constitution.) Second, 'Supnose
gold and silver do go out of
circulation, is there not plenty of pig
iron to take their place and give the
people plenty of money?' (Bryan.)
and, third, such an assumption mixes
the ideas of circulating medium and
tandard of values; gold and silver
would still be potential money metals,
though not in circulation, and would
lend their help toward raising prices
and causing general prosperity.'
(Crisp.)
"Then, again, it may be urged
against the pig iron standard of value
that wages would not rise in proportion
to prices. The reply is, 'Wages
would be compelled to rise, since no
man would be fool enough to work
for SI a day who could make $1,000 a
day picking up rusty nails and old
horseshoes and carrying them to the
mint for coinage.' (Hull.)
"In addition it may be urged by the
money power, by the 'Wall street,
sharks' and the 'Bond street shy locks'
that we could not alone go on a pig
> iron basis without an international
agreement. 'To such dastards as dare
( to lay a limit to the power of the
American people to do what they
please, independent of all nations, I
hurl their cowardice and lack of pa
* - as i 1. \
I nullum UHl'K Itt UICII inucn.
"The 'crime' of demonetizing pig
iron took place about 2,000 years ago,
when certain 'goldolators' and 'silverites,'
in order to increase the purchasing
power of their ill-gotten wealth
secretly and 'like thieves in the night'
got the demonetization act passed repealing
the good, old free coinage act
of Lycurgus the 'friend of our ancestors'
daddies.' 'To-day China is the
only country on earth honest enough
to coin iron, and there the happy laborer
can carry home the wages of his
honest toil in a wheelbarrow.' (Atlanta
Constitution.)
"A ruinous fall in prices followed
the demonetization of iron and has
continued for upward of 2,000 years.
I have calculated the losses entailed
upon the honest people of this world
by that ruthless act, but the figures
are so enormous that I fear a revolution
will ensue if the people learn how
greatly they have been robbed. But
facts are facts, and the best way to
right a wrong is to meet it squarely.
That loss is $21,000,000,000,000,000,000.'
I (Coin's Financial School.)
"In conclusion, I insist that the free
coinage of pig iron will do everything
that is claimed for silver and infinitely
more. The people will be rich and
prosperous. The once poor man cau
pay his debts with his old stove.
, Railroads can declare dividends on old
rails and worn out rolling stock. The
small boy can pick up old nails and
horseshoes enough to support his family.
In fine, poverty and debt can no
longer exist."
Winthrop College Scholarships
ACH COUNTY IxV THE STATE IS EN*Htlort
t/> no m?.nv Kr*hnlar?hinB in thft
IWinthrop College at Hock Hill as It has representatives
In tbe House of Representatives.
These scholarships will be awarded upon a
competitive examination to be held at the
County Court House on July 30th, at 9 a. m.
Applicants must be not less than fifteen
years ot age and must have a good knowledge
of tbe common school branches.
Tbe expenses of attendance do not exceed
8S.50 a month for board, furnished room, heat,
light and washing.
For further information and a catalogue,
address
President D, B. Johnson,
Book Hill, S. C.
May 27,189(1. tf *
I Sterling and plated stickpins at all prices
and designs. Also sterling belt pine. K. 0
B&raau, tbe Jeweler.
MR. ST. JOHN TALKS, a
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THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE S. A. L. AN- su
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SWERS SOME QUESTIONS. at
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be
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The KrasonN. in Ills Opinion, for the
Establishment of an Opposition ^
Hay Line?Hoiv Hostilities Began to
?Rivalry .Means Irreparable I.oss, ra
if Xot I'tter Rnin. th
efi
Portsmouth Star, Ju ly 15. it
Mr. JnmcRs A. Hill hauds uk tho following
piece. He is one of our beat business young pr
men, and is a great friend of the S. A. L. th
In view of the (act that the war now going {j,
>n between the old Hay Line and the new w|
Hay Line, which was recently put in opera- (,v
Lion by the Southern Hallway, is regarded |jt
with an unusual degree of interest, a repre- UI]
tentative of the.Star this morning sought an De
nterview with Vice-President St. John of Jj,
be Seaboard Air Line witn a view ofascer- ar
;ainlng the status of the case from the stand- c),
point of the latter road. Mr. St. John readily
submitted lo un mierview, anu me scrioe ju
opened on him as follows: j>,
"Mr. St. John, The Star is aware that your ur
personal and business relations with the Hal- [j,
limore.steam racket, Company are intimate p{]
ind harmonious. You are doubtless in a po- eK
<itlon to know the precise nature of the causfs to
which have aroused the ant-igonlsm of the K(J
15ay Line towards tiie Southern Kailway?
>riglnatiug in the establishment by the lat- w,
ler of aline of steamers to compete for trailic fa
between Portsmouth and Baltimore. A state- ^
raent from you, tiierefore, in regard lo the q(
matter would be considered of great Import- A
mice and would be read with the liveliest in- ,0
lerest by our patrons and the public." e(j
Mr. St. John?It is true, as you conjecture, co
that I am fully cognizant, of the reasons
which have compelled the Baltimore Steam
i'acket Company to assume the strong defeu- Be
jive position it uow holds, lo repel an unpro- i1(
voked and unjust attack on Its business and ,|,
property rights. Hostilities began when the s#
Southern railway, regardless of the obllga- KC
tions of duty or courtesy, established a whol- ,j,
ly unnecessary and uncalled for line of steamars
to parallel the Bay Line between Baltl- 0l
more and Norfolk.
Question?But hasn't theSouthern tbe right jj,
to run a line of steamers of Its own on the at
bay. If it chooses to do so? , i(
Mr. St. John?Certainly, any man or corpo- ar
ration lias Ihe technical right to do so, when
the object Is to serve the public interests, or 0.
even their own ; butlu this case theSouthern
<eems actuated by 110 such motive. 1 say tills h.
boldly and advisedly. TheSouthern proposes or
lo destroy, rather than build up. Before it "
can even hope lor success it must cripple and
annihilate the prestige aud trallic that has accrued
to the Bay Line duriug 00years or more
r>f laiihfui public service. The business
created aud carried on by the Bay Line is
now only moderately profitable. A serious
diversion or absorption of its traffic means
for It nothing less than irreparable loss, II ^
not utter ruiu. It is the mauifest duty of the
Bay Line to spare no effort to minimize or
avert the impending disaster. Nor can frieud- "
ly connections afford to stand Idly by (not
knowing whose turn will come next) and per- ui
mlt the depredation of property contemplated.
S]
( iuestlon?But lias not the Southern been "J
refused such fac'lltles of transportation as it te
requires, and thus been forced. ?s a matter of w
necessity, to establish an independent line ol
Its own? e\
Mr. .St. John?The claim by the Southern 1,1
that It cauuot handle its business through
any other than its own line is preposterous. '<J
Equally hollow is the pretext that other es- ei
tabllshed lines cannot furnish all the fac111- w
ties It could possibly need for scores of years b;
in rnnic Ton ( iirri'snnndciice of President
Hoffman with the Southern officials fully b'
demonstrates the lolly of such assertions. U
In his letter ol April 9 to Mr. Spencer, president
of the Southern, he thus tersely sums
up the case: "I regret to know that you do v<
not intend to use the Merchant's and Miner's tl<
Transportation Company sir your connection 11
between Baltimore and Norlolk instead of a w
line of your own, which means that you have
determined to make an attack ou the Balil- P
more Steam Packet Company and the Sea- 11
board Air Line for the purpose of attack. Q'
Therefore you must assume the responsible cl
lty lor the demoralization and loss of revenue P1
to all lines which must follow. Both the Bal- f?
timore Steam Packet Company and the Mer- v'
chant's and Miner's Company huve done all 111
in their power to preserve the peace by offering
the services of their lines on terms ol
perfect equality with all lines as your con- la
nection, but it seems that it is your desire to cc
disrupt the eutire situation lor a purpose. h(
Your proposed additional line cannot by any b(
possibility pay you, while it can only tend to
destroy the revenues of others so long as it w
contluues to run."
The "purpose," the real animus of the ,a
Southern, is revealed in the sentence last tc
above quoted. It does not even court com- 111
petition on legitimate lines. Its aim is to re- w
duce the Bay Line to a subordinate position s'
as a carrier oi irame oeiween iue i\oriu aoa
the South, or drive It as a contestant from ttie cc
field altogether and usury it* placc. It can- "l
not expect or care to do a profitable business
In the struggle for supremacy it invites, but Ju
hopes to inflict greater damage on others
than It will receive. The Southern, it argues, { *
has nothing to lose, but everything to gain 'e
from such a conflict, while the direct con- b(
verse of that proposition Is true as regards
the 15ay Line.
(.question?But in what way and to what extent
are the interests of the Seaboard Air
Line involved in the struggle between the
Sou'hern and the Bay Line ? 11
Mr. St. John?The Bay Line, although entirely
independent of the Seaboard Air Line, ai
is and always has been a close ally and ei
friendly connection. More than that, the P1
Seaboard Air Line in extending its aid in
time of need to the Bay Line is practically
conserving Its own ihterests, which are also
threatened. We believe that no confidence
can be placed in the promises or policies of
the Southern. In some States it seems to
successfully evade enacted law and court decisions,
and so long as it can dictate the membership
of railroad associations and tho of- ('
fleers comprising them it is a stickier for
iariC rates, and especially is the latter said
to be true where it has been successful in closing
out all avenues of competitions. In
certain cases, after Its recognized and selfasserted
statements In regard to tlie cousolldatlon
of other lines with Its own, and M
where investigations have followed concern- ,
ing such matteis, It has suddenly ueeessilat- j*
ed the use of a "field glass" to determino Its
ownership.
For a competitor to oppose It simply to in- "
vite the statement that such compeltor will *
cease to exist In a very s hort term of years,
and with many lines the learof It causes dis- ,,
crimination in its lavor and ajainst its com- }
petltor, entirely at variance with the third ?
section of the act to regulate commerce, j:
which provides that: "It siiall be unlawful p
for any common carrier subject to the provis- T
ion&of tills act to make or give any uudue *
or unreasouublo preference or advantage to "
any particular person, company, firm, corporation
or locality, or any particular description
of trufllc. In any respect whatsoever,
or to subject any particular person, company,
firm, corporation or locality, or any particu- j
lar description of trafllc, to any undue or uo '
reasonable prejudice or disadvantage In any "
The influence of the Southern has been
powerful enough thus far to prevent arrange- P
ments for ruuuing a through sleeper to and 1
from New York over our line, which the
Southern enjoys. Wo have been three years
trying to secure this from our connections,
and expect yet to accomplish it, although at
present it is unlawfully denied us. We have
been thwarted in the same way and by the
same influences, in our efforts to secure
through car facilities for our pasenger tratllc
between Atlanta and New Orleans, notwithstanding
the fact that the third section of the
act to regulate commerce lurther provides as
follows: "Kvery common carrier subject to
the provisions of this act shall, according to
their respective powers, afford all reasonable,
proper and equal facilities for the Interchange^
iraflic between their respective "
lines, and for the receiving, forwarding and ^
delivering of pasengers and property to and ,
from their several lines and those connecting
therewith," etc. As the Seaboard cannot be
bought or intimidated, the policy of Its competitor
may reasonably be expected to contemplate
our Isolation by disrupting our
connections with Northern cities, as was
tried during the boycott of last year in the
South and Southwest. I'ubllc opinion, however,
makes law, and laws against the con- I
solidatlon of parallel lines of railroads have I
been enacted by many Southern States, and
i the Milnrcmn Court, nf tho United Suites has ?
declared these laws lo be constitutional.
Sootier or later these laws will be enforced.
The parallel ot the Hay Line with steamers c
of Its own, manifestly for no other purpose
than to reduce Its honestly earned revenues
aud to cripple its facilities as a carrier of pas- r
engers and merchandise, is to be deplored. t
Suppose It should succeed in driving the Hay
Line from the Chesapeake. To that extent
it will dominate the situation in Virginia, *
ie Carol inns and in Georgia, through wlilc
e Seaboard runs, as il, has in other section
the South. The Seaboard, with no friend
outlet North, could no longer actasafrc
id independent line, and the patrons it I:a
i well served would be compelled toaccej
ich rates and exactions as the Souther
ay see tit to impose. The people appreci
e that such results would prove a calami
, and will undoubtedly stand by the Ses
lard and Bay Line In their resistance t
e possibilities of any such conditions.
l?uestlon?But why introduce the passei
x feature in the rate war instead of lirni
g it to freight? Can you give any idea e
the duration of the trouble?
Mr. St. John?The reduction of passengc
tes is a necessity of the situation and fc
e reason already given. We are makin
forts to maintain, strengthen and Increast
possible, the effectiveness of our passenue
rvice, as well as our freight business. W
ive a right, to through transportation t
tints south, north, east, and west, and upo
e same terms as are extended to other linei
id wc shall expect, it necessary, to enforc
is right. As to the duration of the struggl
liich the Southern has forced upon us (afte
ery etlort to maiutain peace and harmon;
ive been exhausted), it Is impossible to glv
i approximate or conjeotural idea. We ex
;ct it will be a long one. It may last fu
onths, possibly for years. Great Interest
e at stake?areat questions are to be de
Jed; not for an hour, or a day, but for a
me. Without provocation the Souther
is, against the earnest remonstrances c
esldent Hottman, uecnneu 10 consiuer ni
otest. As the Irlead, coadjutor and ally c
e Bay Line, whose ulterior destruction,
f'ected, Involves also our own, we have tai
l up the guage of battle and will continue 1
the the eud. We do not underrate th
reugth of our adversary, but we oppose t
e million of their bankers the 6turdy, un
nvt-rlng loyalty of merchants, shipper?
rrners, manufacturers, the producers am
e "plain people" of Virninia, the Carolina!
eorgla, Loulsana, Kentucky, Tennesse<
labama, Florida and all territory trlbutar
our line, all of whom areas much interes
I and will be as vitally aflected by the ou
me of this struggle as ourselves. The ba
we are fighting are theirs as well as ou
vn, and thrice favored we consider oui
Ives to be because "our cause is just." W
jpe to secure the boon of free scope and a<
3u In our dealings with a public that we at
riving for, and in so doing to defeat th
hemes of a corporation desirous of brlngin
e entire South under Its exclusive contro
lth popular sentiment and sympathy li
ir favor we must win. It will be a sad da
r if by any possible chance it should eve
id itself at the mercy of one corporatlo
id subject to Its undisputed sway. We ar
ilpate no such results, for "truth is might
id will prevail."
Under no circumstances will we "abnndo
ir ship," and should the result be dlfFerec
an that anticipated, which seems lmposs
e, we will go down with drams beating an
ilors flying.
THE KULE IS WISE.
o t'se to Fi|;ht Everything: in Sltfli
?No Plumping Should be Allowed.
ditor Press and Banner :
There is no wiser rule governing thecoi
act of primary elections lu .South Carolln
mn the following which whs adopted by th
tate Democratic Executive Committee
The respective County Executive Com mil
es are authorized to adopt such rules s
ill prevent plumping candidates."
The reason and spirit of this rule Is sel
Mdent, hence the County Executive Con
ilttoe adopted a rule in pursuance thereo
i the following words: "That no ticket cai
r members 01 the Legislature shall becoun
I unless it has thereon the names of tlv
mdldaies who have filed the pledge require
y the constitution of the Democratic party.
This is no new rule but has been adopte
y every Executive Committee in Abbevlll
ounty since 1S90.
Article VI of the Democratic parly, adopte
y the State Convention, provides "that n
3te shall be counted for any candidate wh
nes not tile with the chairman of the Execi
ve Committee a pledge In writing that h
111 abide by the result of the primary, <fic.
The practical necessity for such rul6s i
lain iudeed when you recall the mandate (
le constitution contained in the artlcl
iioted. If no such had been adopted tb
tyof Abbeville, for example, with her Ion
3ll list, might have two men in the tlel
ir the House of Kepresentlves, ana ever
stecaston tbe 25 th of August, in thatcltj
light have tbe names of her favorites there
3, and tilled our with tbe names of John l
albert, Lewis Waller and Cy Wlmbush. Tb
.I ter three names could not be counted ai
irdlng to the mandate of the constltutloi
ence the practical ellect would be that AI
ivllle bad plumped her two favorites.
80 It might happen in Greenwood or elsi
here in the county.
The County Executive Committee, at
irgely attended meeting, adopted this rul
> prevent plumping. They had no otbe
olive, and it Is unjust to those gentleme
ho constitute that committee to make ir
nuatlons.
Your irrepressible and puissant Greenwoo
irrespondent has this to say, in your last li
ie. in reference to the adoption of the rule
"The executive committee made a very ui
1st rule not to counta vote for the House ui
ssit had thereon Ave names that bad file
leir pledge with the county chairman. Ui
ss others come out that will shut oil' a nun
tr from voting for the Legislature."
1 am sire friend "M. K. G." did not mean t
> injustice to the Executive Committee, be
e does so, nevertheless.
I fear he wil! never be able to rid himself <
ie habit he lias acquired of fighting everj
ilng In sight, pugnis et calclbus.
Think over the matter Irlend, "M. S. G.,
id you will conclude that the rule inentloi
1 is a wise one and in the interest of falrnes
sace and harmony. 1). H. Maglll.
U...lnoa U l< lulu 1(1 won
HERE WE ARE-HEAD US.
nudiilatCM Will Spcnk to llic Peopl
?Tlic People 'Will Hearken to tliel
Words ol Wisdom.
Abbeville, S. 0>, July C, 1SDC.
The Abbeville County Democratic Execi
ve Committee met In the Court Mouse at
'clock 11. m., pursuant to the call of thecbal
lan. The roll of clubs was called and a in
?rlty of the committeemen answered.
On motion of M. K. IIolllnKsworth. a coc
jittee of three, consisting of M. E. Holllng
rorth, D. H. Magill and \V. N. Graydon, wi
ppointed by the Chairman to confer with
linllar committee from the other counties <
Ins Congressional District in reference to tl
ppolntment ol dates and places at which tl
audidates lor Congress shall address the pe
le.
A committee consisting of w. N. Graydo:
A. Graham and H. J. Kinard was appoln
d to name tbe ways aud means ol raising tl
ecessary campaign funds.
The following resolution was adopted afti
otne discussion : Bo it
Resolved. By tbe Abbeville County Tenn
ratlc Executive Committee tbat the folloi
tig named dates and places be and the sarr
re hereby fixed for this county at which ?
andlilates for the General Assembly and f<
he different county offices shall address tl
eople, pursuant to the constitution of tl
iemocratic party.
Lowndesvllle, Tuesday. August 1th.
Mount Carmel, Wednesday. August oth.
McCormick, Thursday, August Oth.
Troy, Friday. August 7tb.
Bradley, Saturday. August 8th.
Ninety-Six, Tuesday. August 11th.
Greenwood, Wednesday, August lath.
Hodges. Thursday, August 13th.
Jones. Friday, August 14th.
Hue West, Monday, August 17th.
Antrevllle, Tuesday, August 15th.
Abbeville, Wednesday, August lUth.
( Ittl.i \t mi i, f .. t ti III CuHnrUnrlnw In.nncl.l
J J V/I IV. iuwuuiniui <11 VVUWI '"bn wnuoiii
'bursday, Auuust 2tlth.
Resolved further, That no ticket cast fi
nembers of ll?e Legislature shall be count*
iniess it has thereon the names of Jive caud
lates who have tiled the pledge required I
he consiilutlon of the Democratic party.
The committee, on motion, adjourned
neet at the call of the chairman.
D. II. Magill, Secretary.
? ?
Ring up phone No. 2 and tell the Abbevll
.umber Co. to send you 1000 ft of bedded ce
ng for $10.
Cohen's spring stock has begun to come
tnd It will pay you to see them oefore buylt
See our lot of easles, pictures, shades, ai
.urtnln rmlu In <>< Ir u ml on ?inal Hnlul,
J. I). Kerr
Phaetons, buggies, (slugle anil double), 81
eys and curls at all prices, cheaper tbau ev
it A. M. Hill & Sons.
])r. Williams pink pills can be had
Speed's.
,5 THE OLD STAB.
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^ Scintillations From 11 Bright Pen ?
n All SortN From Nlnety-81*.
Ninety-Six, S.C., July 20,1890.
Splendid rains have revived and rejuvil"
nated our people and everybody seems to be
0 in a good humor with himself as well as his
neighbor. Everywhere and everything has
J" the appearance of prosperity. The "gold
l* bug" and the infectious lice upon the cotton
lB have taken their flight, and the "silver moon"
and bright rays of the sun shine down upon
!r us, ignoring and eclipsing the golden hues of
,r the eastern horison. A new star of wonder6
lul magnitude has been discovered in the
?> west. The immaculate Bryan has appeared
ir upon the stage. All sing his praise. His suoe
cess teaches us that?
o
11 "There is a tide in the affairs of men
r, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to forte
tune;
e Omitted, all the voyage of their life
ir is bound in shallows and in miseries."
^ Mrs. Dr. Holland leaves this week for a so..
journ in the hills of South Carolina and the
mountains of North Carolina.
B Miss Katharine Brooks is home after a long
stay with friends in Columbia.
, On last Wednesday evening the closing exD
erclses of Miss Mamie Chatham's school took
place. The pupils rendered their pieces beautifnllv
Thp nrnt/rnm pnnulutoH nf mnaln ra.
)f citations, dialogues, drills, etc. Miss Chatham
f is certainly a great credit to the community
. and her patrons should endeavor to secure
i, her services for another year. She is a young
e lady of rare intelligence, taste and refine0
ment, and Just the one to have our schools.
Mr. J. T. Langston and family have gone to
.* Laurens for the rest of the summer. Mr.
j Langston will return in September in time to
, buy cotton.
? Master Ed Brabham, from Edgefield, is up
y on a short visit to his sister, Mrs. J. S. Wilson.
?_ Tbe tacky party at Mrs. Dr. Holland's on
last Friday night was quite a success. The
. tacky part of It especially.
1 Miss Mary Phllson, a pretty and popular
r. young lady from Clinton, who has been spende
lng sometime here, has returned to her home.
Mrs. S. C. Turner and children, who have
,e been here for sometime, will return to Bene
nettsvllle this week.
? Mrs. T. H. Walker, of Greenwood, has been
? spending a short while with Mrs. R. F. Mo*
c&riqd,
? The sad intelligence of the death of Miss
i Addle Tillman, which reached us last Friday,
ovnlrofi tho uvmnolhu nf avopv nno tshn hoard
it.
v Mr. E. J. Rotters and sister. Miss Erie, leave
' for Kennettsvllle tomorrow.
D Miss Lena Moore Is spending; the summer
wliti ber aunt, Mrs. E. M. Lipscomb.
We thank M. S. G. for the mention of our
name, but wo are not In politics.
On last Tuesday night was born to Mrs. J. C.
Cork twins. Talulah and Coleman.
Miss .Sue Stoll, after an extended visit to
Greenville and elsewhere has returned home.
Mr. H. J. Klnard has purchased the elegant
residence of Mr. J. C. Cork, and will move Into
It In October.
Mr. E. Y. Sbeppard lost 1,500 bushels of
corn oy the recent swells in Saluda River.
'* Mrs. John B. Sample, of Greenwood, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. A. W. Still. .
The Oil Mill Co. at this place Is putting In a
large quantity of Improved machinery. Capt.
** White, an expert machinist of Atlanta, is
a here superintending the work. Capt. Lip
- scomo, lilt; preniueuiui vuecoui(mu) , imuruiB
ub that they will be In better shape this fall
L" than ever before.
18 Mrs. T. V. Riley, of Greenwood, came down
. last Thursday to visit his cousin, Mrs. Mattie
r* .lackson.
' The Itev. J. C. Stoll preached one of his char*
'? acterlstic sermons yesterday in the Methodist
J1 church. It was a good one.
}' Mr. E. N. DeVore was taken suddenly 111 on
'? laRtSaturday with congestion.
J1, Mr. A C. ltlchardson has gone to Greenville
on a business trip.
a Mies Mai Orchard, of Atlanta, arrived vese
terday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Col. T. C. Lip.
Hcomb. Miss Mai is one of tbe sprlghtlest
a and prettiest young ladles of our acqualn0
tance, and will revive tbe gaieties of our
? town. We trust she will make a long stay.
l" Miss Spikes, of NewDerry, is visiting Miss
? Annie Blake
Miss Fair, of the same county, is with Miss
l8f Marlon Kinard.
)l Miss Lottie Miller, of Greenwood, is wltb
le Miss Virginia Foosbe.
16 Miss Sadie Moore, of Cokesbury, is with
? Mrs. D. W. Moore.
a Miss Bessie Burkhalter, of Edgefield, Is with
y Mrs. W. H. Burkhalter.
[ Miss Jennie Chiles Is with Mrs. E. M. Lipucomb.
* On last Wednesday Mr. H. R. Williamson
'e was happily married to Miss Mattie Dyson.
I' This young counple have our profounde&t
: congratulations.
3* The lawn party to be given by the young
people of the town on next Thursday night,
3" &5rd Inst., Is to be the feature of the season.
it is to be given in honor ot tbe numerous
a young ladles who are visiting the town.
[? Col. James T. Bozeman attended the an f
nual picnic at Centre Springs and the ball at
D Edeefleld last week.
'* We were mistaken last week. It was Mr.
. Vance Randall who was here last week from
a Florida, and not Capt. Theodore Randall,who
. Is his son. EastEnd.
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SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
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it Tlie County Board HnkcN Important
Appointment*.
V Id accordance with the "New School Law,"
the County Board makes the following ap?
polntnoent8 to serve as School Trustees for
' term ol two years :
" Ninety-Six No. 1?Capt. James Rogers, Jr.,
' .1. N. Lipscomb,B. P. Plnson, Nlnety-slx.
Greenwood No. 2? Cant. J. B. Sample, J. L.
Hughey, Greenwood; J. 1). Fooshe. Coronaca.
,
Cokesbury No. It?l)r. S. T. Lee, Cokesbury;
J. A. McCord, J. F. Hodges.
Donnalds No. 4?W. J. Donnald, J.U.Martin,
Dontialds; S.J. Burtfl. Honea Path.
Due West No. 5-M. G. Donnald, J. W. Ellis,
M. B. Cllnkscales, Due West.
e Long Cane No. 0? D. P. Hannah, Hodges;
>r A. T. Mcllwaln, Abbeville; H. G. Smith Donnalds.
Smllhvllle No. 7?P. D. Klugh, J.T.Davis,
Greenwood ; R. 1). Purdy, Veraery.
u. White Hall No. 8?A. J. Pounds. Bradley:
11 Tcos. J. Hearst, Verdery; Dr. P. H. Adams,
r. Phoenix.
a. Indian Hill No. A?F. A. Cook Esq., J. W.
v^?nnit .T (! Kfiiipdv. Trov.
q. Cedar Spring No. 10?A. T. Brown. A. K.
8. Watson, Hunters; G. H. Wardlaw, Abbeis
vllle.
a Abbeville No. 11?P. A. Cbeatbam, C. R.
of Richie, A. W. Reed. Abbeville.
ie Diamond HID No. 12?A. M. Erwln, R. A.
ie Haddon. L. P. Harkness, Antrevllle.
o- LowndeRvllle No. Ill?S. F. Epps, S. S. Boles,
D.T.Simpson. Lowndesvllle
n. Magnolia No. 11?D. W. Thomas, Watts;
t- J. W. Boyd, Mt. Cartuel; G. W. Speer, Monie
tere.v.
Calhoun No. 1":?P. H. McCaslin. Wldeman ;
er J-O. Hemmlnger, Link; W. W. Black, Mt.
Carmel.
o- Bordeaux No. 1G?J. B. Hnrmon. Perry Holv
loway, McCormlck ; J. L. Gibert. Bordeaux,
ie Greenwood Sneclal No. 18?C. A. C. Walie
ler. T. F Riley, J. L. Kerr. Greenwood,
ar Abbeville Special No. 19?W. A. Templeton,
ie F. B. Gary, Jones F. Miller, Abbeville.
ie Mt. Catmel Special No. 20?Rev. A. L. Patterson,
W. L. Miller, J. H. Morrah, Mt. Carmel.
Sharon Special No. 21?J. T. Cheatham,
Nicholas Kcnram, R. W. Cuox, Abbeville.
McCormlck Lpeolal No. 23? Dr. J. P. Robinson,
T. J. Price, N. G. Brown, McCormlck.
? " ' - OI t> L' \fAMp(a
Wlllingion iipeciMi nu. -t?iv. i-. muiiiD,
J. A. Leroy. J. F. Palmer, Link.
The above named boards will meet aB early
as possible and organize, by electing one of
their number chairman, and another cleric of
the Board* After subscribing to the oath of
ofllcecommisslons will be forwarded to each
p trustee. If any one who has been appointed
' as trustee cannot serve, he will please notify
ur Coanty Board at once
>d July 7. 1?9? " W.T. MILFORD.
i|. J. (J KLUUH.
,y B.F.BAILEY.
County Board of Education for Abbeville
to County. tf.
Drink cherry bounce at Speed's.
Did you know liood's sarsaparllla Is one of
le the best blood medicines. It stops that tired
11- feeling, at Speed's.
You should go to Speed's and see Ills stain
tionery before you buy. He has something
jp extra tine to show you.
id Get a good wheel from C. P. Hammond.
Agent. Hartford wheels reduced In price,
See C. P. Hammond about it.
lr- Sugar, 17 lbs. to the dollar. Aug. W. Smith.
er See Aug. W. Smiths line of lace curtains.
Towels! Bee our line, Aug. W. Smith.
The prettiest and cheapest lot of embrold
cries you ever saw at Aug. W. Smiths.
SAD DEATHS.
An ImprenHlve Funeral. q
Two of the saddest deaths, which have ever
occurred in our recollection, have been thORe
of the Rev. Robt. A. Lpe. formerlv of Abbeville,
but late of Yorkvllle. and Mies Addle ?
Tillman, the eldest daughter of Senator Till- h
man of Trenton, 8. C. e
The Rlmple facta are these: They had been f'
Invited to makea vlRlt toMlssNettle Adlckes, d
of Hendersonvllle. N. C., and on Wednesday, 1
loth, they planned h trip with a party to Bre- 1
vard by railroad, and thence on horseback to
the top of Rich Mountain, six miles distant. a
When within three-quarters of a mile from n
the top of ,the mountain a storm arose, and
Miss Tillman's borse being restive, the party ?
rode on to the Trescott House three or four *'
hundred yards beyond, while Miss Tillman. {J
Mr. Lee and Mr. McNeeley remained behind b
to have Miss Tillman's saddle changed to the ?
latter's horse. The rain coming down, they
took shelter under some chestnut bushes
about40feet from a large oak. Miss Tillman
had mounted and holding an'umbrella. and
Mr. Lee waB holding her harse; Mr. McNeely
belng'20 feet away, attemptlngto mount. The
bolt descended, kllllnc Miss Tillman nnd Mr.
Lee and their horses Instantly, while Mr. MoNeely's
borse was knocked down and he
slightly struck. The deaths were Instantaneous
and without discoloration. The bodies
were sent to Hendersonvllle and thence to
their respective homes.
The Rev. Robt. A. Lee was a native of Due
West, twenty-nine years of age. and the pride
of a happy family. He graduated at Ersklne
College with the highest honors In 1S87, and
according to President Grler, he was the
brightest and best-equipped student who was
ever sent out from that Institution. He
taugbta classical school several years In the
Valley of Virginia and theu entered the
University of the South, at Sewaaee. where
be graduated In Theology after a three-years
course, and was admitted to the ministry of
the Episcopal Church. He was assigned to
Yorkvllle, and at the time of his death was
rector of that church.
His congregation was devoted to Him, and '
he discharged bis duty to them Id every effort
to build up the church. His was a pure, noble
and useful life. His talents were of the highest
order, and he devoted them with earnest
zeal to the work of the ministry. His studious
habits and bis devotion to his work
promised a career of great usefulness and dls
tinctlon.
His funeral at Trinity chureh. Abbeville, at
8 P.M., on Friday 17th, was one of the most
Impressive that we have ever seen. Bishop
Capers was present; also tbe Rev. Messrs.
Capers, Porcher, Johnson and McCradv, and
also a delegation from Yorkville?Messrs.
Hart, Marshall, Bratton, and Mr. and Mrs.
Moore, who brought beautiful flowers to
decorate his grave, and to testify to their
sympathy and regard.
The Bishop's address was one of the most
touching we have ever beard. He spoke with
a full heart, and paid tbe highest tribute to
the bright aDd nob[e life that was Just closed. 6
The music was sweet and appropriate to the
occasion. It consisted or tbose laminar
hymns. "Lead, kindly Light," and others
which awaken every chord of human sympathy.
The four younaclergymen, who bad
come to pay their last tnbute to their departed
brother, standing around the Bishop at the
altar and around the grave, formed a solemn y
and Impressive spectacle. There were present
also, President Orler, of Ersklne College,
and Rev. Mr. Bonner, of Due West, and all
the ministers ol the town.
The Yorkvllle delegation formed the honor- ti
ary pall bearers, whilst Messrs. Lewis Perrln, 1
Lawlon Dargan, Robt. Perrln, Gordon White, v
Thomas Quarles and J. A. Allen served as e
active pail bearers. Of the immediate i
family were present, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. e
Lee, Mrs. W. 0. Cochran, Misses Amanda and
Ella Lee; absent. Mrs. Boyce Grier, of York- c
vllle and Frank Lee. of Kentucky. e
MISS ADDIK TILLMAN.
She was the daughter of, Senator Tillman, {
and Idolized by her parents. She had a strong 1
mind and a sweet and attractive disposition.
She was only twenty years of age and had at- l.
tended some of the best institutions of the 1
country. She was confirmed in the Eplsco- .
f>al church of Rock Hill by Bishop Capers 1
a?t Spring and was a devoted member. ,
Herfuneraf took place at Hlghvlew, near
Trenton, at about the same time as that ol '
Mr. Lee, at Abbeville. (
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT. >
? J
The Data on Which to Make Campaign
Dalew.
This Is Presidential year and even the most i
conservative man must be interested in politics
and become to some extent a prophet of 1
the result in November. In order to prophesy j
Intelligently what the outcome of the election
in November is likely to be It is necessary to <
have a knowledge of the votes which each
State has in the electorlal college, and also to (
know bow that vote was cast In the last elec- Hon.
Of course it does not necessarily follow ,
that a State will vote this year for the same
party that secured Its votes four years ago, f
nevertheless a knowledge of the last vote i
gives a starting point upon which to base this
year's predictions. For the Information of
our readers we give here a tabulated statement
of the result ol the last Presidential election .
* \ "? a
5 O
? S a
STATES. j ? t a
? ? .*
: 5 a &
Alabama... | llj {...
Arkansas 8
California | 8 li...
Colorado ; | j 4
Connecticut. | 6 ...
Delaware j 3 ...
Florida I 4
Qeorla 13
Idaho ! 3
Illinois 24
Indiana 10...... ... |
Iowa j 13!...
Kansas 1 JO
Kentucky | l-'i| ...
Louisiana 8;
Maine 6...
Maryland I 8j .... ...
Massachusetts j 15;...
Michigan j 5 9|...
Minnesota Oj...
Mississippi 91 1...
Missouri. 17 1... |
Montana 3 ...
Nebraska S ...
Nevada ' 3
New Hampshire I 4 ...
New Jersey 10
New York I 30
North Carolina 11
North Dakota I ll
Ohio :..| 1 22 ...
Oregon I j 3 1
Pennsylvania j 32 ...
Rhode Island...., j 4 ...
South Carolina ' 9 |...
South Dakota i 4 ... i
Tennessee I 12
Texas ' 15 ... I
Vermont ! 4 ...
Virginia 12 ;...
Washington ! I 4 ...
West Virginia I 6 j...
Wisconsin j 12
Wyoming | 8 ...
Totals ' 277 145122
In the last election there were 444 votes In
?h? alpptnrlnl rnllflfffv hut bv the addition Of
Utah to the Union 3 votes more are added,
making the total 44", and the number necessary
to elect 224.
OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC FORECAST.
The following table has been prepared at
the Democratic headquarters In Chicago, '
showing the States expected to be carried by !
the Democrats, together with the electorlal
votes In each:
Alabama 11 Montana 8
Arkansas 8 Nebraska 8
California 8 North Carolina 11
Colorado 4 North Dakota 3
Florida 4 Oregon 3
Georgia 13 South Carolina 9
Idaho 3 Tennessee 12
Kansas 10 Texas 15
Kentucky 13 Utah 3
T miliiinnn O 1 O
o v iiKiuia i*>
Maine 6 ; Washington 1
Maryland 8 j West Virginia (>
Michigan 14 j Wyoming
Mississippi 0 j
Missouri 17 I Total 228
As 22-1 electoral votes will decide the matter,
this combination would give Bryan a majority
of five. The Democrats place Illinois,
Indiana, Minnesota. Ohio and South Dakota
as doubtful, and these have a total of 75 electoral
votes.
I have Just received a large shipment of the
American preserving and liquid powder.
Get a package and save your fruit. P. B.
Speed.
THE COTTON MILL,
The Work of Construction Progresses
Nteatlily and Hnrely.
Contractor Cagle Is doing as good a Job of
rork as any one In this part of the country
ias ever seen. The mill house will be as
ood, as strong, and as presentable as any to
lund anywhere In the United States. The
llfectors. and everybody else that has seen
be building, are abundantly satisfied with
t.
The window frames of tbe second story are
iow being placed in position, and everything
noves on like clock work.
Tbe smr.ke stack has now reached a point
bout eighty feet above the ground, and It
ooks high now, but It will reach a belgbth of
ne hundred and fifty feet before tne Inst
rick: will be laid. The stack-Is madesufflluntiu
urifD for ns? hv the extentlon which
B~to'W bufit"to the mill. In doabling the
Ize of our mill we will save the expense of a
lew stuck
To build the stack will require some 300,000
>f the hardest and best brick that can be
nade, so that the big chimney may serve for
(lther one ot two purposes, namely:
1st. For use In the running of the mill, or
n case of failure of that enterprise,
2nd. To stand as a monument to the folly
>f its builders.
Without some unforeseen or unexpected
slrcumstance, thai stacK will stand for ages.
Its foundation is regarded as the safest, surest
ind best. It is built of the best brick, cement
ind lime, by first class masons who have,
jnde'r Captain Uagle's instructions, run the
vhole Into one solid mass. When the lime
md cement have hardened It may be expectid
to be as permanent as the everlasting hills.
There will be neither profit nor advantage
n its demolition. None of the bricks could
?? VonHal honHa wnnlH
;o usacu uiib nuuiv# ?
lnd no gain In Its destruction. And
10?when all tbe men, women and children,
vho live today, have passed away?future
generations may go there and view Its towerng
height and behold its magnificent proporloos,
which will then be either a great smoke
tack serving a useful purpose in furnishing
tmployment to hundreds of honest tollers,
>r else it will stand there as a monument to
be folly of patriotic but misguided citizens
tfbo parted with their money In tbe hope of
)eneflttlng the town In which they lived so
ong and loved so well.
The stack will cost between 88,000 acid $4,000.
The wood to make tbe scaffolding cost $2*20.
:ts arcbltecture and construction is someblng
new for this section, and to see and eximlnq
it alone is worth the trouble of a visit
o the scene arouDd which a hundred busy
lands are dally working.
It is a pleasure to tbe friends of the enter>rlse
to note tbe dally visits which are paid to
be mill.
Now is tbe most Interesting time to see tbe
vork and note Its progress. If you have any
jubllc spirit, or any Interest in the construc,ion
of tbe biggest thing that Abbeville has
iver bad, you ought to go down and see It.
NEW POST OFFICE.
Ill SortN of DoU from an Old Neighborhood
with a Sew Name.
Alx.S. C., July 17,1890.
Last week this community wan blessed with
in abundance of rain. It came too
ate to do the good it would have done a lew
veeks earlier. But some of our good farmers
ay if It keep on raining no telling how
uch cotton ihey would make. While others
ay they would take fllty cents for their corn.
On last Thursday evening Miss Marie Anler
son was happily msrrried to Mr. J. L. Pinion,
of Greenwood. The Rev. F. 0. S. Curtis
>erformod the ceremony.
Miss Fannie Lowry, of Edgefield, spent a
ew days most pleasantly with her cousin
Vllps Beaufort Still last week.
Mr. Lum Hunt was down spending a few
lays with his sisters, Mrs. E. Y. Seymour and
Urs. T.T. Cromer.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson spent last Sabbath
with Mr. and Mrs. Jes Corley.
Mr. W. A. Grawford, of Hunters, was down
Monday calling on eome of his friends, and
:>ad with him his ylolin. The musio was Just
izcellent.
The picnic at Mt. Morlah last Saturday was
lulte a success. All seemed to enjoy it.
Mr. and Mrs. Brant Outz was down Sabbatb
.o see her sister, Mrs. Patterson, of McCornick,
who is very 111 wllb typhoid fever.
Mr. J. H. McCaslan, of Bradley, spent Satlrday
night with his cousin, Mr. S. J. Wilson.
The many friends of Mr. F. T. Duncan, of
Newberry, was glad to see biin over in our
lection for a few days stay .with friends and
'elatlves last week.
Mr. Reese Milling and Miss Carrie Brooks
ivas over to see their cousin, Mr. and Mrs.
Sloan Morrow, of Verdery. last Sabbath.
Birth-Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harter,
)f Phoenix, a son.
Miss May belle Evans, one of White Lick's
prettiest young ladles has recently spent a few
weeks wllb Her cousin, Miss Minnie E. Wil?on.
Mr. J. W. Talbert and his sister Miss Annie
tpenta few days with Mr. and Mrs. Red Tal*
aert. of Abbeville, last week.
Rev. Justus, pastor of the Rehoboth church,
will hold a revival meeting commencing on
Lhe fourth Sabbath.
Mr. James Hunter Is now home from Flor
ida where he has been for sometime. His
friends welcome blm in our midst once more.
Mrs. N. G, Outz, who has been qmte sick for
i long time Is convalescent.
ChickenB and watermelons are abundant at
)ur picnics.
XTntHfl n /Inf to hoH f ho mlafnrt.nnA
lose a horse a few days ago.
We have now got what we have been wantD';
for a long time, a good postofflce in our
:ommunlty, Aix, S. C., Is now our office. You
will find our postofflce at the residence of Mr.
r. W. Talbert, and If you want to get your
mall promptly have It sent to Alx.
Picnics, dancing and barbecues seems to be
ill the go. We are Just having a Jolly good
)ld time. All our little community wants
aow Is a fine string band, and I think we can
have that. Rain Bow.
3421.
Report of the Condition of
flu National Sank of Abbeville
At Abbeville, in the State of South
Carolina, at the close of business,
July 14.1896.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $138,100 4S
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured... 21.034 42
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 13,750 00
Other real estatb and mortgages
owned 2,047 07
Due from National Banks (not Reserve
Agents) 877 24
Due from State Bank and Bankers... G52 04
Due from approved reserve agents... 5.W4 00
Notes of other National Banks 1,060 00
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and cents :3S9 S8
Specie $3,143 20
Legal-tender notes 8,452 00? 0,595 20
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(5 per cent, circulation) SI3 75
Total $195,404 OS
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In 5 7.">,0u0 00
Surplus fund 15,000 00
Undivided nroJlts. less exoenses and
taxes paid .". 2,<!2S U4
National Bank notes outstanding Iii,s75 0)
Dividends unpaid 112 00
Individual deposits subject to check 12,174 (M
DeraaDd certificates of deposits 8,01"? 00
BIHh payable 35,000 00
Total ?195,404 OS
Statu ok South Carolina, (. ? ?
Couuty of Abbeville. | "
I, BonJ. S. Barnwell, Casbler of the abovenamed
bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
BEN J. S. BARNWELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th
day of July, 1S90. Jtruus II. DuPrk,
N. P., S. C.
Correct?Attest:
L. W.WHITE. 1
J. (?. EDWARDS, y Directors.
A 1) AJADuy L
McDill & Lyon have received their second
shipment of baby carralges, they have them
upholstered In all colors and can suit anybody.
You will save money and get something
stylish by patronizing them.
WALTER L. MILLER, J
Attorney at Law. I
Abbeville, S. C.
I also represent a number of Investment V
Companies. Loans made on Abbeville or
Greenwood City real estate. ^
OFFICE on Law Range.
Matnal Aid, Loan and Imtrat Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
ABBEVILLE LOCAL BOARD.
'J. R. Blake. Jr.-Presldent.
Walter L. Mfller?Attorney.
directors. ! j
R. W. Cannon, C. V. Hammond, ,J
Walter L. Miller, C. D. Brown. S
An excellent Investment company. 4
July 31, 1895.1895, tf i&iL.
Wcfiord College, m
Spartanburg, S. C.
JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D., - - President
Seven departments. Two courses leading to
A. B. A new and well equipped Gymnasium
and competent director.
WOFFORD FITTING SCHOOL,
A. G. KEMBEKT, A. M.t Head Master.
Tbe Fitting School has been moved to the
Alnmnl Hall. Tbe Second Master. A. Mason
DuPre, A. M? and tbe Matron live In tbe
building. Several of tbe College Professors
teach In the School and tbe students receive
Instructions In the Gymnasium. Session begins
October 1. For catalogue, address
J. A. GAMEWELL,
Secretary of Faculty,
July 1,1886,11 ' '/y;M
Mi- SOTICE :
Old Certificates of Registration
are Void?Everybody Must Register
Again, ,
Tbe Coanty Board of Registration has been
organized and tbe office of Registration is
now open in accordance with law, the main
provisions of which are as follows:
Tbe Books of Registration shall be opened
by the Boards on the first Monday in April.
1696, at the Court House in each County, and
kept open for at least six consecutive weeks.
They shall be opened again at the Court House
on the first Mondays In June. July, August,
and September, A. D. 1896, and kept open continually
for at least one week in eaoh of said , ? '
months. They shall be closed thirty days before
tbe general election In 1896. After general
election In 1896, tbe Books of Registration
shall be opened on the first Monday of eacn
month at the Court House and kept open for
three successive days in each month until thirty
days before tbe election in 1898, when
they shall be closed until the said general eleoHon
shall have taken place. Tbe offices and
books must be kept open from 9 o'clock in the
forenoon until3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Board of Registration is the judge of
the qualifications of all applicant for registration
up to January 1st, 1898. Up to Jan
uary 1st, 1898, every male citizen or mis staie
and of tbe United States, twenty-one years
of age, who Is not an Idiot, is not Insane, Is
not* pauper supported at tbe public expense.
and is not confined In any public prison, ana
who has not been convicted of burglary,
arson, obtaining goods or money uhder false
pretenses, perjury, forgery, robbery, bribery,
adultery, wlte beating, house breaking,
receiving stolen goodB, breach of trust
with fraudulent Intent, fornication, sodomy,
incest, assault with Intent to ravlsb, mlsceglnation,
larceny, or crimes against tbe election
laws, and who shall have been a resident in
this State two years, (except ministers in
charge of organized churches and teachers of
public schools, and tbey after six months res- ? >
Idence in the State.) a resident in tbe County
for six months, and in tbe polling preclnt four
months, and who can read any Section in the
Constitution of 1S95, or can understand and
explain any section of said Constitution when
read to him by the registration officer or officers
; sball be entitled to registration and become
an elector upon application for such registration.
If any person has been convicted
of any of tbe crimes above mentioned, a pardon
of the Governor removes tbe dlsqualitlcatlon.
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ty-one years of age after tbe closing of tbe
Books of Registration and before tbe election, s
and Is otherwise qualified to register, makes
application under oath showing be is quail
tied to register, tbe Boards shall register such
applicant before the closing of the books.
Any person whose qualifications as an elector
will be completed after tbe closing of tbe
Registration Books but before the next election,
shall have tbe rlgbt to apply lor and secure
a registration certificate at any time
within sixty days Immediately preceding tbe
closing of the Registration Books, upon au
application under oath to the facts entitling
him to such registration.
Tbe registration of voters must be by polling
precincts. There must be a Book of Registration
for each polling precinct, that Is for
each township, or parish, or city, or town of
less than five thousand In habitants, or ward
of cities of more than five thousand Inhabitants.
Each elector must vote In tbe polling
precinct In which he resides. If there Is
more than one voting place in tbe polling
precinct, the elector may vote at any voting
place designated on the registration certificate.
The Boards must designate in tbe registration
certificate the voting place In the polling
precinct at which tbe elector is to vote.
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polling precinct, the Hoards shall designate
on the certificate the voting place selected by
the elector.
Old certificates of registration are void. Every
man who may desire to exercise the right
to vote must apply for Registration.
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POLLING PRECINCTS.
To further the registration of the qualified
electors of Abbeville County, in accordance
with law, the Iioard of Registration will at
tend the precincts on the following dates in
the month of June:
Donalds, 8th, Monday.
Hodges, 9th, Tuesday.
Greenwood, luth, Wednesday.
Greenwood, 11th, Thursday.
Ninety-Six, l'Jth, Friday.
Verdery, 18th, SatuTday.
Bradley, 15th, Monday.
Troy, 16th, Tuesday.
McCormlck, 17th, Wednesday.
Alt. Carmel, ISth, Thursday.
Magnolia, 19th, Friday.
Lowndesville, 'JOth, Saturday.
Antrevllle, 22nd, Monday.
Due West, 23rd, Tuesday.
DouglasH' Mill, 24th, Wednesday.
Abbeville, 2.">th, Thursday.'
Clatworthys X Heads, 20th, Krtda^.
8. S.' BOLES,
J. T. KLLIS,
Board ol' Supervisors of Registration,
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