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^^,']S The Abbeville Press and Banner, J BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1900. ESTABLISHED 18441 - M SPRINGS is tlio ^ ^Tmsboo LoDg waist, jean body, sateen strips. ?:n .^A.lnl Km /nirvaH tin olinrlitlv * irans iiivjwci, ui^ 'ui ?vu up oiifeuuj , bust stiffened u little with cording; inside strengthening zone, bones flossed at bottom ; embroidered edging at top. Two side steels on each side, 5 hook clasps, 13 1-2 inches loag. Colors, white, drab and black. Sizes 18 to 30; price 75c. Short waist, imported sateen body and strips; inside strengthening zone. Many ladies are not tail nor long waisted ; this corset will fit them. Wide lace with ribbon inserted at top and bottom, bones heavily flossed at 4-r\r\ A KaaIt nloona 11 innhoa lnnor Wf/i ~x uuua vmopo} A a a uvuvu Colors, white, drab and black. Sizes 18 to30; price ?1.48. * In this ' ,.p APPEAL BUSSISH. | I - | Mr. Park* of Orauffeburic Auks Mr. ! Tllluian to Kaoek Down the Lml- I ?ler by Which He AacentleU to lli? Present High Place. Orangeburg, Ma ch 1", 1900. The Hon B R Tillman, Washington, D. C.? Dear sir and Friend : According to the oon-1 Btltutlon of the Democratic party of South Carolina the State Democratic Convention will confene In Columbia, on Wednesday, May 16,1900, to elect delegates to the National Convention, a member of the national Democratic executive committee, and to make such changes and amendments to the constitution of the Democratic party In this State si may seem desirable for the proper oondoot of the coming Stale campaign. TheobJeetof tJMs communication Is toasjt?nnr nnlnlnn M. If) the BrODrlety ftBu "tl6 slrabllliy of amending A 'nf tbe con-1 tltatloo of theDemoorjiifi'party of this Bute, | which reada u folioj^r "Article 11; RjrfVn the election in 1886, and each election tjJMfcfter, the stale Democratic executive ccJftDlttee shall issue a call to all caoaldaiea^pr Slate otfloes to address tbe people oC fw different oountles of this State, fixing vne dates of tbe meetings, and alao Invlilrvg the candidates for Congress. CJalced States Senate and for solicitors In tbelr respective district and circuits to be present and address the people. At such meetings only tbe candidates aoore set forth shall be allow/ed to gpgftk," * The above article la mandatory. It requires tbe Slate Democratic exeftutlve committee to formulate tbe schedule for tbe a;bole State campaign without giving tbe oounty executive committees of the various counties any voice In the arrangement of tbe time and place of meeting ror tbelr reapeottve oountles. Quite a number or peopie?aoa wimt good reason?lb Ink that thin 'article of the party conatltnllon should be either' entirely abrogated or at least bo amended as to give tbe Individual conntles a voice lb making tbe schedule of tbe meeting. Tbe most potent reasons adduced In bebalr of 8Qcb change or amendment Id tbe constitution of our party are these: . V First. Tbe county exeoutlve committee of the several counties-, knowing tbe desire and tbe need of tbe people in their respective conntles better than Is possible /or the State Democratic executive committee to know, should have tbe privilege of Axing a time and a place for tbe State oompalgn meetings of their respective counties. Jl'\ Second. Many of tbe meetings In tbe last two campaigns were mere farces. They were forced upon communities it Inopportune times and ai places where nd meetings were desired. This should be avoided In the future. Third. It is Impossible to run. a campaign of education on tbe old plain. When all candidates are required to attend tbe meeting at a certain time and place tbe great number preHent to address tbe voters preludes tbe idea of intelligent discussion or g^ave public questions in tbe brief spaoe of live, ten or nfieen minutes allowed eacb speaker. Fourth. Tbe newspaper reports of tbe various meetings are virtually ine game auy after day, and are usually bat mere atereotyped skeleton o a skeleton argument, and in no case sufficiently elaborate to express clearly the vlewo of the speaker or to enlighten the bearer. Therefore, If tbe meetings are to be ednoatlonal. tbe will and the : convenience of tbe people must be consulted in appointing the campalgu meetings, so thai larger audiences will be attracted and longer! time given to speakers. Filth. Tbe proposed change in the constitu- j tlon would give each candidate tbe greatest i possible latitude and liberty In conducting ' his own campaign and would give tbe respec- j live counties the rlgbt to regulate and direct tbelr own political appointments and to In-; vlte whomsoever they desired to be present, j whenever and wherever tbe people wished to hear them. Sixth. Under tbe old plan a meeting is scheduled for each county, whether desired or not, and each candidate must follow the profession throughout the State regardless of ex AND STJJN Reason that )ne that has? Fit- Style ' * f~v i rv; AX I) AliOVTC ATjTj T ONE TIIAT IS^v< * i the "P. N." CORSET : i yr' % / .r-m? these Foui \.i* I ' - V . > ' ' ! , - ' ' "V Medium leng _v jean body, satei , 'v young ladies; edging at top. \.Vn no 11 warfJr / ?? v van pai v?* "Braced Back." strips as to act as the wearer. Mc this feature. ' One side stee, clasps, 12 1-2 it white, drab and Sizes 18 to .28; 'Ad" we 1 ' k>fimlKik- liTj?^ j voters, without havingUwm Mnged or aistored or suppressed by xUgBfllg^ewipaperi, THK PKOPLE .VWWtMjttO VP TH* 1 ' pnmKST-p^jaf ' on lees ''something better" oa/a be substituted for It. Too Dave stated the ffefeclain the present system none too atrongiy, and there are others which ooeur to rae, which you have not mentioned. For instance, It vai never conceived possibly that* man would offer as a candidate for high position simply because of vanity or bis being a oipnk, still less tban anyone would enter sujh a race with no hopes of being elected, bat simply with the view of defeating anoihef man. There can be no UmltHtloD as to the< number of persons who shall run for any oBoe if they comply with the prerequisites. 'The Join discussion was luteuded to Rive tire people an opportunity of hearing both sliies and of allowing the candidates to presebt their views directly to the voters. THE GKEAT MISTAKE that has been made wa* the attempt to divide the time pro rata, or apportion It out among 1 all the candidates. Ti.uk, as you have said, there was no chance tor a candidate to mafee p a speech ordo himself any credit, and the people were disgusted to that extent that , they refused to turn out to the meetings. I ^ xoocl... /[MER requires n. C ana uomTor i *UST PROOF .; i we can recommend il \ 1 f r Essentials.?ecx 434 ;th waist, handsome 3U strips. Corset Tor .< &* pretty embroidered ./ : . ' I'J'i iular attention to the It is so boned in / i a brace to the back of thera will appreciate 1 on each side, 4 hook iches long. Colors, black. price 75c. t give you n Stock htm FRONT. \ canvassed the State three times anil there w&a never any limitations oft any speaker. Tbe arrangement was, In the raoe for Governor, to have tbe speakers alternate ; ftOti in the race for the Senate to invert the HMKr Afc?peaking. so that tbe minor KSBiaiitM-could every o'her cl ty begin and Save their Bay In full while tbe crowds were .sod. not be forced to take the leavinga of tbe audience tired out by previous speakers. Whatever else may be done, there (boold*never have been in tbe past, and fcKOTJLD NEVEB, BE IS THE FUTURE, ASY likxtaTxon on time. gWOald be better to have some candidates mn speaking, at every meeting than follow NOTJtplan of gagging them. The queition iit,!) eltber the oontlnuance of the present g??M|?.wltJi* ?Qeh;limitation as I have InllMiWAr''ithR.nirlilff ft a* rnn Hncrt/ewf iinH to determine what men mffiTTitt i ^fn** *nrt extend Invitations to gjHHMHHBnpi'OOnree, always permissible MfKMgjHwe to- announce independently which be will speak, and to M|^H^^piQnent for the office to a Joint H^^^^PobxHITTEE CANNOT DI3CRIMIag anaon<^ddidatei!, who comply with the rule, buMwSSoonnty committee having control of Uwr?eetInK6 could refuse to Invite tjiote meO^W-bo were not wanted, and If It iboald ever.oBcnr, which Is hardly possible, Ibati* candidate would be unjustly treated, SttiitoaldtberapAke arrangements for a separfctfrWefetlng, to wblchhle opponent coald he [5yltedi,'ttU|,ao light thing to canvass the kbtlre State And Attend meetings In forty joaotlea; and *$. entails a . heavy expense ICATSfY OF OUB F^fepLE DO NOT EVEN TAKE M9d??lnee the patent outsides have come in rogue, with a few creditable exceptions, the tftonty newspapero have deteriorated very pttjtSlbly from what tbey were fifteen years >M' irv<miMtlt1on hen nnnnpri I hem In rorinnn ibelr subscription and while tbe subscribers jet hs much tbey pay for, it IS nevertheless ivldflAt tb*Mbe newspaper* do not furnish kjtmaob aadas good news as tbey used to. ivragmrd' V} the State committee fixing tbe !&<?$$*-tb'e meetings Id tbe campaign, It Aa? been considered necessary In order to preiMtxtaclash In oonntles. and always to artbe meetings In rotation so that In a Swp weefc oertaln contiguous territory njjifct be oovered,. 'OF THE STATE C0ULD BE j JWDCCED TO OIV|6v>AIB, FULL ANI) UNBIASED JBEPOHTS >f speeches and bon6H?fnd truthful Btate-, menu an to the nambenf^nd happenings at ,he meetings, tbe, objeatlona wbloh you bftve aTged against the present system would eave hardly any reason lor luoon tin uanoe and >y tblsldo not mean tbe dally paperaalone, for ;bey are read to a very limitedextent, except, n tbe towns and the masses.of. the: voters ead onl^weeklies. It seems that arrangeDents could be made to have speeches given in the patent ontsldes Just as easily as to lave love Biuntm uuu iruea wnion how appear them. After all, I do not know tbat we need to be worried much about the mailer. Any man *bo can make such a speech as ibe people ^antlo'hAar and give them Instruction or imuBe them, will always be able to obtain an ludlence: and It they do not want a man to -alk a,ny longer they will let blm know it. rben by reversing the order of speaking and ilternatlng days ever? man will have a fair shance., If the crowd nave come to hear any ipeclal man they will make It known, and ;ne others, will voluntarily hurry through ind get oat of the way. Whatever Is done ft* should cling to the freedom ok discussion and' joint debate, and the primary system, is the very essence of Democracy. - Rather Llian give these up It waaJd-i>ejMt|)U'J^o con 0 1 * Extra long waist, Jeian body, stripa s booed bast. A solid ga Which' will reduce the size of 'the Silk embroidered top edging an< ]y/flowed at top of bone?, Tw keels on each side, 6 hook ola 1-2 inches Ion*. Colors, white, and-black. Sizes 18 to 30; price i ' * i '/ \4M/ . *' ^*j*LNEW Hk SHAPE N 'E Short waist, made througb( fine imported Batiste. Bust with ornamented cordiDg, strengthening zone. A beautifu set for summer or 4winter wea clings to the figure. Elegant em ered edge top and bottom ; bonet ed top and bottom; 4 hook clafi 1-2 inches long. White only. Sizes 18 to 30; price $1.48. a full d old or SIS J 4 fine the speeches to candidates for Governor alone. The other State House officers do not outline policies, but are largely administrative officers, while the Governor not only Influences legislation, but by the use of the appointing power and veto controls public anairs, true should ne a man or any lorce and ability. It may be worth while to try tbe plan of having no meetings under tbe auspices of the Slate committee, but turn all tbe candidates loose and let them arrange their owu meetings, or attend such as tbe county oomraltteeB arrange, and the people who get up plcnlo invite tbem to, but until the newspaper* change their policy of recent years, acid also be more industrious In fornlsblng the voter with readable ani fair and reliable reports of what is being said and done by the eandldates, tbe system of JOINT DISCUSSION IN ONE PORSl OR ANOTHER WILL BE DEMANDED BY THE PEOPLE and no candidate can safely neglect It. One ot Jefferson's maxims was "teach the people and trust the people," and under tbe existing conditions in our State there is no certain way to have tbls done except through the medium of publtc debate. Yours sincerely, B.R.Tillman. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. Wh..* ((MM GAAU IlflOKO A.I IV I U nimii w occa nuu aacniD vu Koiind? About Ibe City. Abbevllle(S. C., April 4,1900. ORGAN RECITAL. , On last Thursday evening long before the liour announced for the Organ Recital, the Methodist Church was being well filled, so that when the appointed hour rolled around the church was crowded to Its utmost capaolty, even the vestibules and aisles were packed to overflowing. Many people from the surrounding country were present. The program bo carefnlly made up of select music waf carried out fully, to the entire satisfaction and great pleasure of all present The *0i6? long oy Miss Corrie McClung and Mrs. McMil)aa,were most charmingly and beautifully rindfcjted, as well as the duettes sang by Messrs. Jones and Cochran. Miss Kirby, the organist, was perfectly at home and played with unusual trace and ea^e. while her very soul seemed thrilled as her fingers flew over Lhe keys bringing out so skilfully and sweetly the deep rich tones of the magnificent jrgan. Miss Kirby as an orgacnst, and pianist has before her a brilliant career. Miss bucy White played the accompaniment for Miss McClung. and by her sweet and skilfull louoh showed her proficiency in music, and sailed forth the praise of the large and appreciative audience. This was an occasion of anuBual pleasure and was efijoyad by every )ne present, and H goes without saying that .beorgan recital wasagr&pdsuccess and the ludlence only wait'atftt Wlah tpr a similar oojaaion. when they will?g?la?pw their high ippreolatlon by their prea?l)c<nb round sum R. M. Haddon & Co.. as in years-.gone by, nade tbelr usual display, ilrbloja was perhaps Bore elaborate tbiB season tban ever before. L'beir stock Is Immense and up-to-date in svery department and tbelr display of rlcb, jeautlful and costly goods elicited toe brightiet ejaculations of praise from one and all of ihe great crowd of ladles that thronged tbelr beautiful store eacb day of tbelr opening. Tbelr sales were quite up to tbelr expectation, and at tbe close of tbe second day tbey elt amply repaid, and fully satisfied for tbelr ixtra effort to please an appreciative people. SPRING OPENING AT THE WHITE FRONT. This, tbe second opening of Aug. W. Smith vaa if possible more beautiful than tbe Qrst. fbe two handsome front windows were1 most >eaotlfully and artistically arranged, attractng even tbe attention of tbose most lndif ereat to snob things. Within all was as teauilful asarinlU-suinmar dream. Change SOX \ IF YOU HAVE Ni I YOU CAN DO Si:; Whatever, as we m:' they at . / . V""' ' ?i;f * ' 1 %: ' ' I 1 -#*'* . p sateen -- . . irmeot waist. d r!di-\ -.I 'oSlrie, 1.00., P r :? , ' ;%IP / The ean baa a me tilasptt, 1: only. ' VA Stee?;i8 4 % -U/ v^ * -1 . '.'V.'-V )ut of made inside il cor- . V ' v . r, and V:' ; brold- . i floss- , J ips, 11 ' v/' . V. . > I escription .1 "U? uy uy?On the Con . ' ' ' ,V * j was written everywhere, even the counters were moRt tastefully dremed and moved about Id an original, yet novel and. attractive style, displaying Immense lines of handsome goods, which were so artistically arranged on pacb counter as to catch theeye of every one, i ne immense crowu 01 maion tuai nur^ou iu and around tbe "White Front" for two long days fully attested their hlffh appreciation of Aug. W. Smith's magnificent Spring dliplay, and Mr. Smith was more than satisfied'at the un pare lied suocess attained at hla season opening. MRS. TAGGART'S OPENING. ' Mrs. Taggart, at her new-location on WaahiDgion Street, opened a choice variety of the newest and prettiest style of hats, and ao well pleased were visitors that she sold quite a number of as pretty style bats as will be seen on our streets this Summer. She had gratifying success, and she Is en oo a raged to look bopeiully to the future. KATA8KBPTOKIAN SOCIETY. A number of young ladlea and gentlemen of the elty have recently formed a Literary Society, wbieb Is both improving and pleasant, as tbey meet in a social way at tbe bouses of different friends. On next Friday eveolng tbey will meet at tbe residence of Capt. J. G. Edwards, and the subject for debate will be, "Whether or not a cotton mill is beneficial to any olty." Miss Alma Gambrell nud Mr. Gus Lee are on tbe affirmative, while Miss Llllle Smith and Mr. Mao Henry bold up tbe negative. - In oar next we will give tbe publlo tbe benefit of this <very important decision. , COMPLIMENTARY VOTE. In tbe make' op of (be moololpal election last week tbe complimentary vote received by Snperlolendant E. A. Thompson at tbe "City box" was omitted, tbe same being 58. Considering be bad no opposition tbln was a good vote and be was duly elected to serve an Warden Jn the 3rd Ward. PROMISING IRtJTT CHOP STILL. Upon examination we And very little, if any damage to the fruit crop by tbe recent irosts. i LABGE CONGREGATION ? SPLENDID SERMON 7 AND FINE SINGING. On last Sunday night Dr. Daniel preached a tine practical sermon, bis subjeot was "Protect tbe home." His remarks showed from a blblcal standpoint that God's commands to the Jews in regard to the bnlldlog of battlemeats around their homes was today just as binding upon us. and that God would hold us responsible for tbe dangers coming to those around us, being caused by our negleot or carelessness just as certainly as He did tbe j|ws under the Mosaic dispensation. Therefore it behooves every one to place battlements around bis bouse forprotectlon against ne many evils and temptations of tbe day. He said place high up in from of your borne "Reverence for God's word" then place equally hlgb oo tbe right "Observance of tbe Sabbath," then high upon tbe left "Cburcb Loyalty," and lastly upon tbe rear wall "Prayer." Any home surrounded by these battlemeuts, with a strict observance tbereto would be a protection and safe guard to any home, and would save manv of tbelr inmates from lemptattoDB luto which they are dally falling. His central Idea with homes thus surrounded, and filled with good, healthful literature and music and otherwise made beautiful and attractive, would become that happy Ideal home from which the Inmates would not likely stray. His words were pertlment and afforded much room for thought, as it is too true these battlements tbat should be around every home, are too truly negleoted in this day and generation. Make home happy, then there will be no place on earth like "Home, Sweet Home." A MOMK AGAIN. Ex Mayor Miller moved into his beautiful home on Wardlaw Street yeHterday. SKATING RINK Ol'ENEB' The first "rink" of the session opened over Barksdales store last Tuesday night, aud will IfSl OT TRIED THEM, SO WITHOUT ANY HIS Dofnnri Vr\nr Mrinffw iiv^iuii^ i vui mvi iv^jr e not satisfactory. le as style 705, except that It idium length waist. <4 hook 21-2 inches long. White .i to 80? price $1.00. v ' V * i ' ! C' V ' ' rvf T*r"h q + , VI *VV liw u ' " ' . V^B I l ler. J beooatinard throagb tbe season to tbe pleasare sod delight of the yoofig folks. , M V EXTRA COMMUNICATIONS. On next Monday night Clinton Lodce No. 8, A. F. M., will meet to confer tbe 3rd degree. Allbretbren ate cordially lnelted to attend. POPULAR YOUNQ LADIES. Miss Corrle' McClnng and Miss Florfde Reese are again at tbe "White Front store," wberetbey will be pleased to accord to tbelr many friends a bearty welcome. W. B. LAW80N HOST. On tomorrow Tbnrsday evening the Junior WblstClnb will be entertained at tbe residence of Mr. R. 8. Link by Mr. W. B, Lawson. SEABOARD 7LOWER GARDEN. Mr. J. W. Jennings depot agent for tbe Seaboard, will be glad for any plants from our ladles who are overhauling their flower yardB. Let him know and be will gladly send for any tbey don't want. Mr. Jennings Is not only a fine depot ageDt, but always has An eye for tbe beautiful. He bas a pretty flnwxr cnrdnii underwav. MASTER IN EQUITY. Attorney L. W. Perrln has been appointed Master In Equity to fill tbe office made vacant by the recent death of Walter I. Miller. Mr. Perrln Is capable and well quailfled to dlaobarge tbe duties of tbe office to tbe entire satisfaction of tbe public. SPEEDY DRUG COMPANY. This new firm is composed of progressive men who believe not only In up-to date "drugs" but In up-to-date lights." They bave in their store oue large arc, and 3 small Incandescent lights which shows tbe Interior of tbelr beautiful slore to every advantage. Their stock is not only large, but in great variety, and must be seen to be fully appreciated. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. S. C Riley passed tbrongh Abbeville yesterday from a visit to his aged mother, Mrs. Susan Riley, who is quite ill at her home at Rlleys. Mr. J. Allen Smith, Sr., went to Athens! yesierday,on business. Mr. Hal Livingston came home yesterday from Atlanta on sick list. Mr. H. D. Reese after a business tour or [ three moDtbs tbrougb Georgia, Is expected home the latter part of this week. Capt. L. W. White will be home next week 11 from his annual Nothern trip. Watch for his ' locals. Mr. Aaron Cohen with his (handsome little son Edwin are visiting friends in the city. "Big A" Is now enjoy a short respite from business, and says there Is no place he bad rather spedd In oil time than among his friends In Abbeville. Mr. Cohen is a sincere triend to Abbeville where he has hosts of friends always glad to see him. Judge K. J5. Hill has returned from a most delightful trip to the Land of Flowers | where he has been visiting his daughters. Rev. T. H. Plemmons la spending a shot recreation In Augusta. Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D? is home again ! to tbe delight of his congregation and friends. J He had a delightful and exceedingly pleasant! trip. . KIN'KST T11A1N SOCTU. 'l'be handsome5 coach Vestibule train I (J3,1 from Washington to Atlanta passed over the Seaboard last Tuesday. This is indeed a beautiful train being puiimans latest patent. This train is beateU from the engine by steam, by means of mercurial attachment whlohis not allowed to vary over 4 degrees. The Interior Is complete In every respect, having smoking apartment, and the comfort of the traveling public is looked after by a special porter for this section. The platforms and steps of every coach are shut In by . large glass doors. The paintiog and frcsco work within and without Is finished In the highest style of the art-making, in every reBpeet a beautiful and comfortable train. i; % '1 m 1 Bid JL I HAVE^^^^OTTCOKK Tjssifias^ "we RECOMMEND THEM." i^|FN. Medium length waist, jean body, ^ sateen strips. New Paris model ; inside strengthening zone. We have Ji sold large ouantities of this style. l-Jjk Beautiful wiae lace with ribbon Insertion at top and bottom. Two side 4J! steels on each side, 4 hook clasps, 12 1-2 .{"jm inches long. Colors, white, drab, black, pink and blue. ':?M Sizes 18 to 30; price 98c. we havejj DENTAL NOTICE. * ?|||f Dr. S. 0. Thomson, :?H OFFICE UP-STAIRS ON MoILWAIN.. . Corner, Abbeville. R. 0. FOR SALE. JS I OFFER FOR SALE FIFTY ACRES OF jj land within the Incorporate limits of the town of Abbeville. Can be divided into two .Si tracta of twenty-flve acres each. Titles per- * feet. Terms easy. Price low. Apply to J. W. W. MARSHALL. Nov. 1st, '99. I Our fee returned if we fail. ; Any oucseuding sketch and description of any invention will promptly receive our opinion free concerning the patentability of same. "How to Obtain a Patent" seal upon request. Patents secured through ns advertised for sale at our expense. Patents taken out through us receive special notice, without charge, in The Patent Recokd, 'an illustrated and widely circulated journal, consulted by Manufacturers and Investors. Send for sample copy FREE. Address, VICTOR J. EVANS & CO. ;M {Patent Attorneys,) Evans Building, WASHINGTON, 0. C- . *3 I I DPDDIlT I J. L. i Limit, DEALER IN FISH OF ALL KINDS, ,1 FANCY GROCERIES, J AND ICE IN SEASON. J All order8>promptly filled. Store first door aelow Start's Stables. Jan. 8,1900. tf ; v' V x *V 6. A. Douglass. I V V.P" / 4 J 4 , V " special wort Is to look after the preemption case. I fill all my prescription* anil eo that thoy are delivered to your homes promptly. Milforrt's Drug Store, Phone ln7. J