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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-10-31
81 am the State"

From the public utterances Of our distin'
guished fellew-citizens we are impressed
with the thought the idea expressed in the
heading of this piece largely prevails. The
people are blamed for lack of enthusiasm
the political situation IS recited In a manner
so as to imply that there is blame to attach to
the people; and It would really seem as II
some of our public men and some Of our
newspapers would blame the people for not
paying the assessment which has been made
by the National Democratic Committee.
Senator Hampton treated Tillman in Char
lesion last week in about the same spirit that
he treated Gary in 1876, and he brought out
the same old chestnuts about the negroes and
the Democracy. The Charleston Sun, in speak.
ing of the recent political meeting In Charles.
ton, says:
"Bu judging the future by, the past, we may
not hope to see or hear our distinguished Sen
ators again for four years-upon the periodi.
cal return Of national campaign affair
we respectfully tmplore them not to leave US
In position between the devil and the deep
sea all that time. You, Senator Butler, de-
plore the fact that our political indifference,
as manifested at the Congressional elections,
In sending Congressman to Washington by
o total poll of 5000 to 1000 votes. hich Sena-
tors have to submit to being taunted with by
the polling Of % 900 votes to elect for the Con-
gressional berths, while In your name. Sena.
tor Hampton, any Democrat who presumes to
express an opinion OF his own. or deviates IN
the smallest from the accepted Views Of the
selfstyled guardians" Of the party, are de-
nounced as Independents and as serving the
devil IN the cloak of heaven, we believe, is
the phrase"
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Who Should Contribute L?

If we are not in error, there is at this mo-
ment demand for money from the National
Democratic Executive Committee, upon the
Democracy Of South Carolina. The sum
named for this State is 5000. If we un-
derstand their speech. blame and shame
would be cast upon the people by some Of the
newspapers Of the State, and If we err not, in
this they are Joined by some of those officers
who draw fat salaries from Washington.
Each and every citizen Is presumed to be
equally benefited by good government, but
an officer 10 benefited in two ways. First as
q private citizen. Second, as an officer who
draws fat salary in ready cash.
We believe in Justice, and we believe those
who receive the direct and tangible benefits
should pay the contingent expense. Those
who are allowed to eat the pudding may pay
for the plums.
This town, we understand, is berated for not
paying more than about $40. This, in our
opinion, is liberal contribution from the
people, and we believe those who receive the
offices should not cast blame on US.
If 1t be agreed that the same rule should ap.
ply to all citizens. then let each and every one
of us take paper and pencil and calculate
how much: spot cash we receive from Wash
ington. These figures ascertained, then let
each and all of us give two per cent. on this
years gross receipts from Washington-let 1t
be understood that the protection in personal
rights is the same to all men. whether officers
or not.
II the postmasters, mail agents, Congress.
men, and other citizens who draw money
from Washington will give two per cent. or
500 on the thousand dollars paid to them from
Washington, we believe there will be no need
for sneering ut or belittling the citizens
who receives nothing in money from Wash
ington.
Let the burdens bear equally and justly on
all. That rule would be according to the spir.
it and genius OF our system of government
If the officers who draw fat salaries are will
ing to contribute their mite to the campaign
funds in accordance with the direct benefits
received by them, we will see no more in the
newspapers and we will hear nothing from
the officers in contempt OF the people for not
giving the money which the officeholders
themselves should give.
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HINTS ON TERRACING.
Hon. w. H. Blake Writes Letter
Full Of Practical SuggestiOns-.-Let
all Read What he Says, and Then
Study to Save the Soil.

GREENWOOD, s. c., Oct. 23rq, 1888.
respondent P ]. L. H. asks my opinion as to the
best method of inducing the adoption of "the
practice Of terraclng in order to preserve our
lands" This Is the great difficulty, to which
I made allusion when said that there was
an obstinate trait in peoples character
which prevented the adoption OF any measure
OF general reform, until 1t was forced upon
them by necessity. j. L. II. seems to have
recognized this fact in the request he makes.
After the difficulties Of ascertaining the
proper methods have been overcome, we have
only reached the base of the mountain; the
popular indifference and prejudice. This can
be done only through individual efforts. No
Legislative aid can be invoked, as was done
in the case OF the stock Law, because, in that
instance, it was the protection OF each one
against the depredations OF his neighbor s
stock but in this, it is the Improvement and
preservation OF the surface within each indi.
viduaps domain, wherein he is supreme and
there is no authority to dictate. The individ-
ual owner OF the soil must be induced to un.
dertake, that which there Is no power known
to our form of government, to force him to
do. There are several considerations worthy
Of notice as conducting to the adoption OF this
First. A thorough study of the subject in
connection with personal observations on the
farm, which will show the imperative neces-
and the disastrous extent to which 1t has
reached. This study Of the subject under per-
SOnal observation, Will also snow that the
only remedy consists in the erection Of an
embankment and not All excavation-a ter
race, and not ditch. Let the landlord be
thoroughly informed on the subject and the
first step will have been taken towards the
adoption of the remedy.
Second. would suggest that much could
be done by ]. l.. H. himself setting an exam
pie upon his own farm, and proving to his
neighbors that every acre of land can be
made absolutely secure against the most dis
astrous freshets at nominal cost. This
would be the most effective argument that
could be addressed to the public. In that
event it would not be long till every land
owner would follow his example, and lands
would be valued in proportion to the thor
ough manner In which they were terraced.
Third. believe it is within the province OF
the State Agricultural Society to offer n pre-
MUM for the greatest number of acres re-
claimed. This would the more cffectually
draw public attention to the subject and in
duce competition.
After all that may be said, 1t Is q subject
which addresses itself to the individual con-
sideratiop, and each one must determine for
himself what he will do. AS for myself will
say to ]. l.. H, that with the aid of his terrac-
ing instrument. my lands shall not wash any
more. W. X. BLAKE.
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4 Preachers Opinion Of Men Who
Will Their Property tOa
Good CanSe.

We find the following In an exchange. 1t is
brimful OF practical wisdom:
"'So Mr.. Jones gave $500 to Missions at his
% city pastor the other day. And the answer
was, Il did not say he gave 1t, but that he left
1t; perhaps should have more explicitly
said that he relinqnished $500 because he
could no longer hold It,, The distinction
needs to be kept in mind; one only gives
when living; he relinQnishes at death. There
is plenty Of Scripture commentator for CIV
ing, but none that we recall for relinquishing
what the stiftened fingers of death can no
longer hold."-Assoctdte REFORMED PreS6yfe-
Tian.
The answer of the "city pastor" in our
opinion, gave no evidence of Christian spir.
1t that would commend itself. Is a man to be
derIded for willing his property to any worthy
object, for which Christians pray and work
The man who would "rellnquish" $500 at
death to Missions had no doubt been friend
and contributor to the cause in his life time
OR, at least, II he had not, no evidence of
any lack OF liberality In that line is adduced.
Is the giving" "leaving'' or "relinquishine"
of $500 to Missions sufficient provocation for
assailng the dead giver Of even poor gifts?
We are unable to understand why we
should deny a dead brother due credit for
having willed any part Of his property TO the
cause of Christianity. The play upon the
words "gave," "left" and "relinqulsh'' would
seem in disregard of good manners and good
English.
Our opinion is, that Christian ministers and
officers of the church should accept with
thanks the offerings of those of us who seek
TO aid in any work In which the church IL in
terested. Some of the best institutions in eX-
istence in this country were founded by mon.
ey which was willed for that purpose, and as
rule such benefactors have been honored,
but here is an instance where man who will
ed $500 for the spread of the gospel, and here
is a "clty pastor deriding dead man for his
gift. The preacher ought to quit preaching or
else he ought TO quit belittling the people
who aid and assist in the spread of the gospel,
which he claims to preach.
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Ready.Made Clothing.

We have big stock of mems, youths and
boys ready made clothing, that are offering
at prices to suit the times.
4 superb line of overcoats, q good selection
Of cut-away and Sack cork-screw worsted
suits.
A splendid lot Of colored cashmere suits.
Extra pants, coiored and black. Also rub
ber clothing, for bad weather.
You will do we'll TO give us O call when in
need OF clothing Of any kind, Smith Son.
give special attention to our ORDER DE-
of clothing. II you cunt get
suited In select stock Of custom made cloth
ing, we will take your measure, and tit you
up in a tailor-nade suit on short notice.
Smith g. Son.
For anything in the gents furnishing
goods line, call on p. Rosenberg l. Co.
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For the Ladies'.

Ladies, when shopping In AbbeVllle, might
White Brothers and examine their large and
attractive stock of dress goods, ranging In
price from 10 cents to S1.OO per yard.
Special attention is called to dress goods OF
were never SO cheap as they are this season:
White Brothers carry also large line OF Ia.
dies cloaks consisting Of Ncwmarkets short
A good assortment of ladies gossamers, and
a stock OF ladies shoes that cannot be surpass-
ed. Also, ladies rubber overshoes which are
very cheap. ,a.
goods and other articles of wearing apparel,
remember to look at carpets and rugs, crock
cry and fancy china:
Buy your red blankets too, from ,
WHITE BROTHERS..
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Poor Trash and Poor Kin...Hang the
One. and Give the other Office.

One Sem and one Helen Boland have been
convicted at Spartanburg of the murder Of
Senn's wife. The evidence was circumstan-
tial. Being poor trash they will hang. unless
the Governor commutes the sentence. We
believe, with O single exception, only poor
trash have been made to suffer in this State
for the crime Of murder, and we believe, as q
rule, the poor kin Of the ruling class are ap-
pointed to the fat offices within the gift of the
officers in this State, and OF Washington. If
we are in error in either statement, we will
thank some brother to correct us. We attach
no blame to anybody. We merely remark
upon what we believe to be facts.
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OUR DANGER AND OUR DUTY.
Congressman Cothran's Stirring Ad'
dress TO the Democracy.

To the Democratic Voters of the Third Congress,
stondl District:
Owing to the protracted session of Congress
was unable to visit you during G the recent cent
my purpose and desire to do.
We are now almost upon the eve OF the
Presidential election-the result OF which Is o.
more vital interest to the South than to any
Morton should be elected and the Republi
cans secure control Of the next House of Rep
resentatives, every Democratic Congressman
from South Carolina, who has any opposition
would be unseated, notwithstand ding the iac'
that they would hold the certificates Of elec
The Republicans assume that every negro
voter in the State Is Republican, and the
census of 1880 furnishes all the warrant they
require for giving every contested seat 10 the
Republican contestant.
It is certain that in some of the middle, and
all of the lower counties OF the State, the Re
publicans have registered almost 10 man
on there Do not conclude from the fact thai
such is not the case with US, that there Is nc
need for activity on your part, ana so stay
away from the polls next Tuesday; You can
not afford in q matter Of so great Importance
to take any risks whatever. Your heaviest
possible vote may be required, along with
that of the other upper counties OF the State
to Offset the possible majority OF the low coun
The exercise of your right Of suffrage Is
both q privilege and q duty, and the neglect
of 1t where disaster comes from defeat, Is
nothing short Of crime.
The members of Congress from South Caro-
lima are often twitted with the meagreness o.
the votes by which they are elected. From
1000 to 5000 votes usually, whilst the number
Of voters in each Congressional District Is moi
far short of 10000. including both races. 1t Is
due to your Representatives, If in your -judg
ment they deserve 1t, TO have the endorse
ment at the polls of every Democratic voter
in their respective Districts.
Turn out, then, my fellow citizens. Turn
out e7, 71iaSse on next Tuesday and exercise
the right and privilege and sacred duty O.
freemen. 1.-THE price OF liberty Is eternal Wig
ilance"
Respectfully your friend and fellow citizen
]. s. COTHRAN.
Abbeville c. H., s. C., soth October, 1855.
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The Woodruff News.

This is the name of new paper at Wood
ruff, which is published by Mr.. ]. r. Rudolf
The paper is good enough, and is one which
should meet with public favor. but no town
which cannot give good newspaper more
than column Of advertisements, deserves to
have a newspaper, and we venture the sugges-
ton that Woodruff will not long have one.
We would suggest that the editor write his
name plain Rudolf He couldn't In a life
time impress the American public with the
combination of letters that go to form what
he explains to mean Rudolf One of the best
class foreigners that ever came to this coun.
ty abandoned the mysterious combination Of
Roman letters that formed his name, and
spelled 1t in plain English, and we see no rea
son why neghbor Rudolf should not do the
same thing. Success to you, Mr.. Rudolf, We
welcome your paper to our office
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Speeds Drug Store.

A nice lot OF bammocks for the Summer
Cheap, at Speeds drug store. 80
NO more round shoulders. If you will buy a
pair OF the celebrated Knickerbocker shoul.
der braces, at Speeds drug store. - y %
:, The American fruit preserving powder and
liquid, 25 cents and 81 sizes, at Speeds drug
store. .O... ' = -','-.-,s -
With the latest improved machinery. I am
now serving milk shakes. Don't forget 10 try
them. Speeds drug store. -
Why not have fruit and vegetables the year
American preserving powder and Hquid.
One package will preserve 258 pounds of fruit
or two barrels Of cider. For sale only at
Speeds drug store. - 90. fa
Preserve your fruit and vegetables for the
winter by using the American Fruit Preserv-
Ing Powder and Liquid. One package puts
up $50 pounds and ts as harmless as salt, for
sale only at Speeds drug store. 3
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The Y0rkville ENQUIRER.

The issue of that paper for October "a, would
be an honor to any office, and 1t would reflect
credit on any people. No finer specimen Of
typographical skill or editorial excellence has
ever gone out from any office in South Caro-
lima. The Yorkrille Enquirer stands head ev-
cry week In the year, in SO far as beauty Of
Typography and press work is concerned, but
last week 1t excelled itself in every way. 1t
contained pictorial historical sketch of Rock
Hill and her business men.
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Elegant line millinery at Haddon's.
Seal plush wraps at Haddon's.
100 jackets all wool at Haddon's.

Elegant line millinery at Haddon's.
Seal plush wraps at Haddon's g. 4
100 jackets all wool at Haddon's.
Ladies' New Markets at Haddon's a
Infants cloaks at Haddon's. rs
Seal plush ModJeska's at Haddon's ~:
Misses jackets at Haddon's. lTs5?3
Misses New Markets at Haddop's.
All the latest styles millinery at Haddon's.
Jersey jackets 45c. up ct Haddon's.
Misses jerseys at Haddon's.
Fosterhook lacing kid gloves at Haddon's
Geo. H. Zeigler's fine shoes at Haddon's
Ladies opera slippers, all numbers, at Had
don'S. E!
Ladies fine California" wool ribbed vests at
Haddons.
Infants ribbed vests at Haddon's. &
Infants cloaks at Haddon's.
The "P. Cox" fine shoes at Haddon's.
Toboggans at Haddons. = *.
A full stock millinery at Haddon's.
IS pieces neck ruffling at Haddon's. '
Undressed kids at Haddon's. sst
"Adouis" kids, best button glove, at Had :
don's.
100 dozen handkerchiefs at Haddon's.
Beautiful woolen dress goods only 10 cents at
Haddon's. 80
40.inch Henriettas at Haddon's.
A dress goods cheap at Haddon's. W
Full stock dress goods at Haddon's.
Black dress silks at Haddon's. q
Fine silk finish Henriettas at Haddon's.,
. Colored dress silks at Haddon's. -
Trimming silks at Haddon's. e
Silk plush, all colors, at Haddon's. 2ils1
Velvettas, all colors, at Haddou's.
Trimming braids, all colors, at Haddons. N
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Ladies in need Of any kind of shawIs should
look through our big stock. W5have them;
large and small. Fancy and grave, cheap and
good quality. Smith Son. 8;
II you want something nice In the line OF
table linen. Look at our white damaak and
napkins to match. Smith & Son. ~
We can lead the town on towels. Ask to see
our big 25c. crepe towel. Smith & Son.
Smith & Sons is the place to get carpets,
rugs and mats. - : go s
Call at Smiths for bargains in blankets,
comforts and counterpanes. A big stock to-
select from, and prices at the bottom.
An elegant assortment OF balmorals can be
found on our counters. Smith Son.
Jersey knee caps" are great saving to chill
dren's stockings, try them. Smith & Son.
We have an excellent line of samples, and
give special attention to our order department
Of clothing. If you can't get suited in select
stock Of custom made clothing, we will take
your measure and fit you up in tailor made
suit on short notice. Smith & Bon.
Go to Smiths for .genteel cheap business
suit. ~
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Cleveland and the Negroes.

Senator Hampton Is reported to have said
In Charleston, on the 9th instant at public
meeting:
"And what has Cleveland done for the color
ed people? I had a list prepared to bring
In Charleston the large number OF appoint
ments OF colored men to Office that have been
made by that Democratic President, but, un-
fortunately. have lefsIt. Iremember, how.
thirty:one colored people have been appoint
ed by him. He has appointed more colored
people to Office since he has been President
gether have appointed since the war. He
wants TO make them realize that the Demo-
cratic party is not the enemy of the colored
race. He wants to show them that he recog-
nizes their rights and desires TO do justice to
them. If there Is any portion OF the people
OF this country who are interested in Demo-
cratic success 1t is that portion represented by
the colored people of the South; because this
fight that Cleveland is making Is for the work
1ng man OF the South. for the lhboring classes
OF the whole country, against the plutocracy
OF the North, and If we are defeated in this
tell you that the monopolists and millionaires
and plutocrats, by the use Of their money,
Will control this Government in their own In
and artisans alike. will be ruined by the poll
cy OF the General Government"
We have no doubt that Mr.. Cleveland has
done all that Senator Hampton claims that he
has done. But what will Ceveland's official
patronage and Senator Hampton's generous
promises amount to with people who have
no occular demonstration Of the correctness
OF his assertions? Did any negro in South
Carolina get an appointment TO office?
Would Governor Richardson dare appoint q
negro to Office In this State? Does any white
man in South Carolina want the negroes to
hold office, as long as the Democratic negroes
of 76 are turned out of the party and. denied
even the right to vote at our primary cleo
tions7 Let Governor Hampton tell US what
the Democratic party of South Carolina has
done for the negroes Of this State?
The political leaders In 1876, and Governor
Hampton was among the number, promised
the negroes of this county certain rights and
privileges. Has he OF. any member of the
Democratic party In South Carolina taken
any steps to see that their pledges are carried
out? Instead OF the State Democracy, in con-
vsntive assembled. regulating such matters
and thereby securing faithful performancel
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of our pledges, each and every county resu.
lates such matters according to the whims of
the local politicians. The Democracy OF the
State, it seems to us, should regulate such
matters.
In 1875 several hundred negroes voted the
of it. Now all negroes in Abbeville county
are denied the right to vote at our primaries.
Unless Senator Hampton and the State
Democracy take steps to carry out pledges al
ready made, it will be useless for him to make
any new promises to the negroes. Where is
the sense of appealing to a people who are de-
MED the right to vote?
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White Brothers

Have given more attention this season than
ever before to ready made clothing. This
part Of their business has grown steadily dur
Ing the last five years, and the liberal patron
age OF generous public now warrants them
in CARRYING a stock of ready-mado clothing
the superior of which cannot be found in any
town in the State Of the size of Abbeville.
They make speciality of fine clothing; ANY
one desirous OF purchasing nice suit or
fine overcoat cannot fail to be pleased II they
will call and examine the elegant assortment
OF clothing now offered for sale by White
Brothers.
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DELAYED Work.

IL Is a matter of regret and pecuniary loss
to this town, that the bridges across Long
Cane have been down SO long. We do not
know who, If anybody, is to blame. We are
remarking on fact, as it exists. Ninety-SIx
had her bridges repaired Immediately, but we
In Abbeville, have waited. and are still wait
Ing, for our bridges to be rebuilt. The result
has been much loss In trade and cotton,
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james Means SO shoes beats them all for the
money. smltn " son,
Mothers, save the knees Of your children's
stockings by using "knee oaps," to be found
only ut Smith u Sons
Jersey knee caps" are great saving to
chIldren's stockings. Try them. Smith Son
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For Sale at a Bargain. |

A VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN
n the town Of Abbeville. House contains
eight rooms besides kitchen. All in thorough Z
repair. Lot contains nearly one acre, with
flower garden, fruit trees and splendid garden
spot. Also, good outhouses, stable barn and
the best we'll In town. Terms-One.fourtb
cash, balance in one, two and three wears.
Deferred payments bearing only 8 per cent.
interest. Apply to alsgS
Oct. 81, 1883, If -. - : ,-i5ss