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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Respectable Rasca1tty.
LoWndesville Advertiser.


Is there any such thing as respect
able rascality? This seems at first
glance somewhat paradoxical, but on
reflection it will be seen that there is
in modern society such thing.
Only few who are classsd as practi-
tioners under this head are ever stig-
matised with the appellation, but ev-
cry conscientious, thinking man is
ready to admit tkiett' there is such q
thing, and that respectable rascality is
but the fruitage of some man who is
really respectable rascal.
Successful rascality is always re-
spectacle, and whenever government
legalizes 1t by any enactment she on
ly increases inducements, and edu-
Gates her subjects to look upon trick
cry and sharp games as accomplish
ments, and the man who succeeds best
is the aggressive and worthy citizen.
After this state of affairs assumes re-
spectacle proportions and becomes the
ruling sentiment of the country,
backed up by the recognized govern
ment, then the effect is appalling. 1t
intimidates good people, and many
who are outspoken on all subjects,
where wrong is not respectable, are
struck dumb with silence, because Of
the fearful odds in favor of what they
believe to be criminally wrong.
1t is always questionable as to the
wisdom of legislating OH any evil
which only looks to the protection of
isolated cases. Such legislation al
ways ends in flooding the country
with deception, and in the building
of fortifcation of protection around
respectable rascals.
The creation of special or separate
property rights in marriage, the home
stead law, and various other modes of
of protecting supposed cases, have ~he.-
come schools of high grade, from
which come numerous full-f1eaged ras-
calls annually. The country is always
in dangerous state when wholesale
evils are prompted and rascality pro-
tected until it succeeds; when a man
can buy goods under false pretence,
and when charged with the crime can
get verdict of the jury in his favor;
when he can deceive his neighbor and
the law defend him; when he can get
in debt to scores of people, and the law
say you need not pay unless you choose
to do so, when he can do this and still
more, and then be a hail fellow we'll
met by the leaders OF society.
He pays poll tax only, lives in fine
house, runs big plantation, talks pol
itics with conceited air, and is per-
fectly willing to set juryman on
petty case of theft to judge of the p,
guilt of some poor wretch who has,
been charged with stealing a hog.
The law protects him, and he faces
the public with the conceit of sage
and the cheek of locomotive. He is.
always ready to criticise other people,
about small matters, but never see(ffs
to know himself or to know that he is
known to otkers. His own life is q,
and swindle, and yet he
would have the public to adopt him as
, standard of honesty and respectable
ty. He wishes to be considered as the.
pillow Of propriety." His is the af-
ected air of an ''Israelite in whom,
here is no guile"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

"Root Pig or Die" is far better
motto for a young man than EAT Pig
gle and take your ease. Especially so
when the dinner of the latter is at the
cost, not of the daddy and mamma of
said piggie but by taxing neighbor
roofing herds for the benefit of dear
pet piggie.-Antaverp Scale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
paxne,s Millinery Establishment.

II would be useless to call attention to Mr..
]. w. Payne's advertisement 1t will be seen
by all women, and Greenwood will be known
OF all men. Mr.. Payne's stock IS all that
heart could wish, or that taste and skill can
devise, or that money can buy. Liberal and
fair in all his dealings, Mr.. Payne deserves
and will receive large business from the
people Of the surrounding country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

The earthquake which visited the
province of Yunman, China, Decem-
ber Is, was attended with frightful
mortality. Five thousand persons are
said to have been killed by the falling
walls and buildings. At Lo Chau
large tracts of land have been swal-
lowed upand the surface changed in
to lake. More than ten thousand
are reported as killed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

UPON enquiry Of Mr.. Benet, we learn that
he.will not be a candidate eforre-election 10 the
office OF County Chairman. 1t is said That
Col. E. B. Gary will be candidate for the po-
sition. The County Club will likely be call
ed to meet next Sale Day. Let the local clubs
take on life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
AbbeyilIe Ahead.

Cadet ]. w. Perrin, OF Abbeville, now IN cit-
adel, is ahead Of his class in every depart
ment, as appears from the published cata-
logue. This we believe is the first instance
where any student has stood first in every de
partment. We congratulate the Cadet, and
we congratulate the father, In having SO
worthy son. We trust that Cadet ferrin
future life may always be marked py Tue
same notable success. He comes Oh gooo
stock, and will no doubt add honor to name
which has already sohonorablea record III the
history Of Abbeville and of South Carolina.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Mortgagee's Sale.

PY VIRTUE of power of sale, contained
ID in mortgage deed. executed 10 me by
VIM. r. MCGEE on the first day of December,
1885, will sell at public Outcry on SALEDAI
IN APRIL next (2), all that tract Of land
owned by the said VIM. T. MCGEE, situate In
Abbeville County, containing two hundred
and 2-10 acres, more or less. and bounded by
lands Of James Carlisle, \. James LomaX,
Henery A. Tennant and others.
TERMS-One-half cash, with q mortgage OF
the premises to secure the unpaid purcnase
money. Mrs. V. u. LEE,
March 7, 1888. st Mortgage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Come to Headquarters for Millinery
Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.

To those who may not be able to visit US on
either of our opening days we extend an in
vitation to come at any other time that may
suit their convenience.
We are confident no other house in upper
South Carolina can show you such an array Of
pretty and useful goods.
We are prepared to supply the wants Of oil
who may favor us with their patronage. r.
NJ. Haddon & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
A Compliment to an Abbeviile Man.
The BUDGET

No one should fail to read the scholarly ad-
dress of Mr.. Parker in another column of this
page of to days Budget. 1t Is worthy OF O
veteran speech-maker, but coming as 1t does
from a very young man it issll the more more de de-
delivered before the Washington Light Infant
~ on the night Of February Washington's
Birthday The subject-George, Washington
lis popularity supposed to have been aireaay
worn threadbare, but. as will be seen. Mr..
Parker handles the matter in so able and en-
Pertaining manner as to make it delightfully."-
interesting reading.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Patterson's Bridge.

THE BUILDING OF A NEW BRIDGE
| at Patterson's Bridge will be let on
Wedneiday, April 4, 1855. Mt IL A. NJ
at the Bridge.
Specifications will be made known on the
day Of letting.
County Commissioner.
March IA, 1883, St
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
P. ROSENBERG & CO.
Are Busy Opening a Choice As
sOTtmGnt Of Goods.
Bridge Notice |!

rNHE contract for building bridge over Lit
i tie River at WARDLAW'S, will be let to
the lowest bidder on THURSDAY, the 18th Of
MARCH next at II o'clock A. M. at the
bridge.
Specifications made known at the time Of
letting.
At the same time and place the contract for
constructing O CAUSEWAY on public road
near the bridge will be awarded to the lowest
bidder, w. D. MANN,
Jan 30. 1883, 81 Commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

MEssRs SMITH & Co., are giving bargains
in mules. No doubt about that. Call and see
Orders by mail promptly attended to. r.
NJ. Haddon & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Mules,

Messrs. Smith g. Co., are closing out their
stock of mules at low prices. If you want
good mule at fair price, coll on them at the
New Hotel stables.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Gardeners, Remember

The A. B. Cleveland Co., whose advertise
ment is in another column, will deliver to
your nearest express or railrod station all
seeds ordered from them. Write for cata-
lOpua
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
The State of South Carolina,

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Chas. p. Allen,
Deceased.-Petition for Settlement and
Discharge.
w NJ. G. Watson and A. A. Dean, rs Admin
w istrators of the estate of Chas. p. Allen
deceased, having filed their petition in this
Court praying for settlement and discharge.
Now on motion OF Brown & Tribble, attor-
neys for petitioners,
1T IS ORDERED: that Tuesday, the third
day of April next be fixed for granting tho re-
lief praved for.
]. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
Feb. 81, 1888, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
NOTICE OF
Meeting

7,HE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
j the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Rail-
way Company will be held at Athens, Geor-
gia, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1888: The trans,
fer books will be closed from this date until
April 9Th, A. l.. HULL,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Athens, Ga, March 5, 1888. vxx
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

P. ROSENBERG & Co. are busy opening their
new stock. Their advertisement will appear
next week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
L6wNDEsvILLE'S SHORT STOPS.

All Sorts Of Personal Notes.-The Cars
Kill n Deaf Man..EHect Of the PEN
sion Act Most DemoraIizing-.Pray-
CIR Meetings and Court COntests--A
Place Where Saint and Sinner Is
WeIcOmeI,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01
DOs,r forget tina. on,the day of cleo

DoN'r forget that on,the day of cleo
ton you can't:
Request any person to disclose the
contents Of his ticket.
Give any person a ticket to vote, or,
Receive any ticket to vote within
sixty feet of the voting place.
Nor car you, when you have in
spected the ballot Of another OF fur
nished him with a ballot, accompany
within sixty feet Of the voting place,
Nor can you, after a voter Las ap-
preached within sixty feet Of the voting
place, for the purpose Of voting, call
him back and inspecto or change his bal
lot, or give, or offer him another or
different ballot without committing a
m%isdemeanor and being liable to pun
ishment by a fine Of from twenty-five
to fve-hundred dollars and imprison-
ment, at the discretion Of the court, Of
not less than ten nor more than ninety
days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

WI LEARN from good authority that
the managers Of the Irondale furnace
have within the past two weeks brought
quite a number Of negroes from Virgin
ia to the Irondale furnace. They will
attempt 20 vote them on the day Of the
election. Let the Democrats Of Lyon
district sec hat none Of those colored
gentlemen vote. The Republicans are
becoming desperate when they have to
send outside Of the State for voters It
proves conclusively that their case is a
hopeless no.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01
CARD.
TO THE VOTERS OF II SECOND CONGRESS
SIGNAL DISTRICT

TO THE VOTERS OF THE SECOND CONGRESS
SIGNAL DISTRICT:
A circular is being distributed
through our district in which a Mr..
Campbell, Of Pittsburgh, makes afi-
davit that Mr.. Bynum, of Indiana,
and myself told him that $15 a month
was good wages for %workingmen.
l denounced the statement as soon as
made as "a bottomless lie," in cards
published in the papers.
l repeat here that neither to Camp
bell nor to any n else have l ever
uttered such a statement, or anything
in sympathy with it. My whole work
in the present Congress. with all my
votes in previous Congresses, has aimed
to better the condition of the working
man by lifting from him some of those
merciless taxes not needed by the Gov
ernmont, and only imposed TO enrich
monopolists; to give him wider fields
Of employment with better and more
steady wages and more of personal in
dependence. In this ] have expected
to incur, together with my associates
in framing the Mills Bill, the hostility
of the taaif m%onopolies now preying
on the people and expressing the la
borer /; and they have especially chosen
Mr.. Bynum and myself as representing
closer districts than our colleagues 10
strike at with their money and their
lying tools, just as they struck down
Col. Morrison in the last campaign.
Campbell's falsehood will not impose
on any sane man, because it is the old
story started on some candidate every
election; it is entirely at varience with
my public record and utterances {; and
it requires the public to believe Mr.. b.
and myself both idiots, as indeed VIC
should have been to make such a state
ment to any one, under the circum-
stances he mentions.
| repeat with all the emphasis and
sweep | can give that the whole story
is as malicious and unfounded a lie as
this campaign will bring forth, and Mr..
Bynum joins me in this declaration.
This same Campbell has been pub.
fishing equally false statements about
other members of our committee, which
have been promptly denied.
/ will not enter into a swearing con-
test with him. The people of my dis
trict will, l am sure, trust my word as
fully as my outh.
/ do not believe an honest mans
statement derives any added strength
from has oath, and / regard oaths APP
propriate only in legal proceedings.
WIN. L. WILSON.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

by virtue Of a decree Of the circuit
court OF Preston county, West virginia.
rendered in the cbanocrY o4uno Of Bishop
q Brown VS. John Uinobaugh, on uto goth
day Of August. 1888, tie undersigned
commissioner will, on
MONDAY, NOV. 25, 1883,
at the front Gosr Of the conrt-houao In
King Nood, W Va, offer Tor sale 10 tho
highest responsible bidder tho land Boz the
bill and proceedings mentioned. Said
land cOnsistR Of n inrm containing by
fifty acres. situate about one
mile from tho town Of Terra Alta. and is
n splendid little fsrm being under n high
siate 81 cultivation. 10 bias theron q COM
Portable dwelling aud good outbuildiugs.
TERMS or SALE. So much cnsh m
band ~ viii pay costs Of suit and sale.
ana tho residue upon n credit Of0, ~ and
Is mouths, the purchaser executing int
crest hearing notes with approved per-
sonal security foi the deferred pay ment
or the purchase money.
WIZ. g.. BROWN
Special Commissioner
Bond and security has been given by
said commissioned in above cause as re-
CURED by law
Toaf
j., AZ. CRANE, Clmk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

EUGENE LANHAM is too bitter a par
tisan to be sheriff of Preston county.
He was never known to say a kind word
of a Democrat. He believes all Demo-
Gratis to be rebels and traitors to their
country. How can a Democrat vote
for such a man? He can't do it and
retain his self-respect. He will be
showed under v hundred majority
if Democrats vote against him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

THE old farmers of Harrison county,
who were never known to take an act
i've part in politics before, are said to
have bloomed out into irst-class speak
ers. They are s%tumping the county
against Gen. Golf, and they know how
he ground them down when he held a
deed of trust on their little farms. Gen.
Golf will not carry his own county
The people of Harrison county know
him, and they know he has never done
anything for his county or State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

LET the Democrats see that every
Democrat is out to the polls on the day
of the election. Let no Democrat stay
at home. The battle is between monop-
oily and the people. The Republicans
will endeavor to carry the election by
fraud, corruption and money. They are
using money to corrupt the voters. In
a fair election the Republicans know
they have no show to elect a man on
their ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

THE Republican Executive Commit
tee have promised Gen. Golf eighteen
hundred majority in Preston county.
Can they deliver the goods? We think
not. W. know they cannot if every
Democrat does his duty on the day of
the election. Go to work Democrats,
and show Chairman Mccormick that to
promise is one thing and delivering the
goods is a horse of another color. Up
and at EN- with a vim that knows no
defeat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

ALraED HANEE Is the man who went
down in Virginia and got those colorod
gentlemen and brought them out 10
Irondale furnace TO work. Haney, Da-
Wis, Holy, jackson and Purinton have
been shouting protection for the labor
iDgman al through the campaign. And
how arc they protecting the laboringman
at Irondalo? Going down into Virginia
and getting colorod worgingmen and
bringing them out 10 Irodale to take
the phase Of the white laboringmen :
The Irondale furnace is almost entirely
supplied with foreign labor, still these
men have the check audacity 10 shout
protection 10 American labor -
Let the l~aboringmen ofPrcston county
remember this ON the day Of the election
aud vote "a protect their own interests.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

LET the coal miners of West Virginia
judge for themselves who is the friend
of the coal miner. The Republican
party who places coal on the free list,
or the Democratic party that put a tariff
Of 70 cents a ton on coal. The Repub-
lican party serves its master, the mon
opOlist, the Democratic party serves the
people. That is the difference between
the Democratic and Republican parties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

The Journal was published this
week with closed doors No one was
able to get a copy of that paper until
1T was too late to answer many of the
falschoods which appear in itthis week.
If all they say regarding the local
is the truth why were they
afraid to let the world know it? They
were afraid to have the light turned on
this weeks issue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

WIAr better man could be elected
county commissioner than Col. JAS. w.
Brown? A practical farmer and one
who has identified himself with every
movement in the interest of the farmers.
Our farmers pay the burden of taxes,
and they should be represented by one
of their own number upon the board of
county commissioners. A vote for Col.
James w. Brown is a vote for lower
taxes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

In THE joint debate between Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson and Gen. Golf in the
city of Wheeling, on Saturday last,
came very near ending in a riot. Gen.
Golf spoke first and was given a
respectful hearing by the Democrats.
When Mr.. Wilson got up to speak Gen.
COTS clackers and howlers would not
let him speak for their groans and Kisses,
led by Gen. Golf himself. When Mr..
Wilson would make a point on Gen.
Golf, Golf would nod to his heelers and
and hOwlers from the stage to interrupt
Mr. Wilson by shouting and grooming.
The better element of the Republican
party of Wheeling condemned Golf and
his followers for their treatment to Mr..
Wilson and Golf will lose several hun
dred votes by it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

WHEN the Journal says that the
Executive Committee was bought by
anyone it simply lies. The Democrat
ic Executive Committee differs from
you in this, Mr.. Dawson: it is not for
sale.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

LEWIS p. WHITE, the Democratic
candidate for clerk Of the circuit court
was born near Gladesville, this coun.
~, thirty-two years ago. His father,
Thornton White was g merchant at
that place many years ago, and later
owned the farm which is now known
as the George Holmes place. The
people Of Gladesville will remember
Thornton White as an honest, upright
man and We assure our readers that
Lewis p. White Is q son Of whom a
father need not be ashamed. AS a
successful bushes man, L. p. White
stands in the foremost ranks, and he
owes bis success 20 bis energy and
fair dealing. He is ~eminently quail.
fed for the position Of clerk, and the
people need not fear 70 entrust the
Office in bis hands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

THE Journal of this week tries to
scare Republicans into voting for
Lanham by declaring that Dan Jack
son is the Democratic candidate for
sheriff. All, Billy, your half-column
of glazing headlines and miscon-
struction of Mr.. B~onafield's card will
do you no good. Dan jackson will be
the next sheriff of Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

BE sURe hat the name Of VIM T..
Wilson is on your ticket for Congress
man. The Republicans would rather
see Mr. Wilson defeated than any man
in West Virginia. Mr. Wilson has
dealt many a bard blow 10 monopoly
since he has been IN Congress end tho
monopolists arc using plenty u money
10 defeat him 10 is always cafe for the
people 10 vote for q man whom The
monopoiists oppose. Vote for VIM T.
Wilson the peerless Statesman and hon
est man
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

WARS the matter with Jas. Mes
senger? He is all right. He is one of
the honest and solid farmers Of Portland
district and if elected will make one Of
the best representatives ever sent from
this county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

" Eugene Lanham should be elected
sheriff, DIR. Lanham would carry the
saddle pockets for him DR.. Lanham
would do al tho shaving Of notes for
Eugene, and the Doctor has the ropu-
tation Of being a shaver from shavcrs
Vile.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

Six men nominated DR.. Cox and
three men nominated John w. Watson.
That is about the size Off and there is
no use denying it. 1t is all bossism pure
and simple.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

THE Republicans will concoct all
kinds Of lies and circulate them on the
day Of the election, when they know il
will be too late to refute or deny them.
It is done to deceive the voters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

AND there is j. $. Loar. He is one
of Valleys honest and respectable
farmers who would reflect honor upon
his party and county in the Legislative
halls. He knows the needs of the labor
ing and farming element Of the county
andifelected would go there to represent
them and not King Monopoly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

" the Democrats do their duty Lew
is p. White will be the next clerk Of
our circuit court. He is q young man
Of fine business qualifications, and a
clerk whom Prcstonians would feel
proud Of. Vote for Lewis =. White.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

Mr.. Dawson wanted Mr.. Lavelle to
induce Mr.. Bonafield to remain in the
contest for the Sheriffalty. Mr.. Daw-
son knows that Mr.. Bonafeld's with
drawal elects d. R. jackson and de-
feats Lanham.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

VorE for the farmers, Loar, Messen-
ger, Brown, Forman and Deakins.
They know how to handle the plough,
and they will know how to make laws
and enforce them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-01

VorE for Cleveland, Thurman, Will
son, Fleming and the rest of the State
tickt. AL good men and their election
is sure.