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PARTIALITY.

~ charge thee before God, and the Lord
Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou
observe these things without preferring one
before another, doing nothing by partiality."
l Tim. v. 81.
This Is a very solemn charge, made as 1t
was before God the Father, the Lord Jesus
Christ, and the elect angels. For the things
to be observed without partlality or preju-
dice. read carefully the whole chapter:
Timothy was very solemnly charged to do
nothing by partiality or prejudice, as the
Implies. And James also teaches us: ''But
the wisdom that is from above Is first pure,
then peaceable. gentle. and easy to be en-
treated, full of mercy and good fruits, with
out partialty and without hypocrisy"
James ill. II.
Again he says: "My brethren, have not
(or hold not) the faith of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Lord of Glory, with respect of
persons.' James ii. 1. Once more: "But If
we have respect to persons, ye commit sin,
and are convinced of the law as trans
gressors."
Is this rule of Christian action of any
binding force now? Is it recognized by US
as Of any authority whatever? Do we not
transgress daily? Are not some respected
for their wealth? Are not some despsed
for their poverty? Do not some pride them
selves on account Of blood. family, or some
thing of that sort? And do not others prefer
them on this account? The blood Of the
poor IS as rich and pure as that Of the
wealthy. There was no aristocracy in the
apostolic church, and there should be none
now. Prejudice is child Of the devil,
and where 1t exists there is "bitter envying
and strife" all of which are ''earthly, SEN
sual and devilish." When the spirit Of Christ
fills the hearts of the Lords people. preju-
dice, partially and other evil passions can
find no room. There must be no classes,
no factions, no rings, no cliques in the
Church of God; no secret caucusing, no in
triguing, no elbowing In the Lords work;
No whispering, no backbiting, no partisan
scheming among the people Of God. Work
openly, work heartily, work without preju-
dice, artiality or hypocrisy, doing nothing
by partially. This is the way for Christians
to act; and leave it TO low partisans and
elbow their way to Observation-Disclosures
Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25
"rHE RICH MAN DIED.

The rich man died. Few knew how rich
he was. He was not stingy or close listed
but gave dollar away here and there, but
. still he grew richer and richer. his wealth
accumulated as his life run out. In bis early
4, years when he needed money he had but
little; in bis latter days when he needed less,
be had more. He knew the needs Of those
around him, he knew how money used wisely
might do great good, but he saw faithful men
held his money; he knew that he could re-
lieye the weary and strengthen the weak, and
still be held on to his money. He said cheer
ing words and gave smiles and encourage
ment, but kept his money.
At last he died-died sudden Y, as such
people usually die, for death. is always sud-
den to those whose work is not accomplished.
He bad lived longer than the average age Of
man, but at last he died and left his prop
erty; left 1t to be wrangled over by lawyers;
left his money to be spent by those who
to those who had never earned it. but who
were ready to spend it and perhaps waste It;
left 1t where there Is little likelihood that it
will ever be laid up In heaven; left 1t for
people to quarrel over 1t in the courts, and
perhaps drag his name In the mire In the
midst of their strifes and contentious over q
dead mans money.
Others will do the same. The rich man
will die-he believes this, but he does not
think it will be at present. He means to do
something, some time, and some way, which
will make his money useful when he Is gone.
He will hold it just as long as he can, and
then leave 1t for his heirs to apply it to the
purposes for which he would not use it when
he was alive. He will die as thousands of
rich men have died. and what will be be-
yond we will not undertake to show. But
perhaps some men who are not so rich can
learn a lesson; and II they learn to do what
they have to do quickly; If they learn to
employ their money while they have 1t, and
use 1t as they wish to have it used; if they
learn to act as good stewards of the grace OF
God while they are permitted to continue in
their stewardship, then when death comes
they will be ready for it; when their life
work is ended here they will have the joy Of
knowing they have blessed others, and when
they fail on earth they will be received into
everlasting haLitations in the world to come.
Harmony.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25
THE danger Of a Chinese monopoly

THE danger Of Chinese monopoly
Of the laundry business seems to have
passed. The second exclusion bill is
far more exclusive than the first.
The celestial "washee washee" takes
chances on five years Imprisonment
If he dares to cross the frontier. The
only exceptions to this sweeping pro-
hibition are those who come on diplo-
matte, consular or other Government
service, and even these are liable to
be withdrawn in the steps threatened
by the Empire to sever all neighborly
relations with this Government
From a moral standpoint, China is
not a real flrst-class country to asso-
ciate with.
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Jr,t horn no mil, o;ve O hint how a

Just here we will give hint how q
handy boy can make key fit lock for
his mother, provided the key seems al
most able to throw the bolt. If he
smokes the key in a lamp and then tries
to turn the key In the lock he will ind
when he withdraws it that some OF the
lamp-black has been rubbed of. These
spots will indicate where the key is too
large, and repeated blackeuing and fl'
ling will make it fit.
The next locks which came into use
after the bolt locks were the "tumbler
locks" which were successlvely improved
upon by Baron Bramah (whose lock was
named after him), Cotterill and others.
All could be opened, however, without
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25
SUNDAY REST.

Mr.. Gladstone has often been heard to re-
mark that had it not been for his Sunday
rest, be would not now he the man he 10.
Physically, intellectually and spiritually, bis
Sunday has been to him q priceless blessing.
Anyone who entered his room in Downing
street on Sunday during the height of the
session could not fail to be struck by the
atmosphere of repose, the signs and symbols
Of the day, the books laying open near the
arm chair. the deserted writing table. the
absence of papers and newspapers. From
Saturday night to Monday morning, Mr..
Gladstone puts away all business of secular
nature, keeps to his special Sunday books
aud occupations, and never dimes out that
day unless to cheer sick or sorrowful
friend. He never travels on Sunday, and it
is well known that. when her Majesty invites
him to Winds Castle on Sunday for one
night, he makus arrangements to stay in
Windsor The Saturday night. to avoid Sum
day travelling. Two services at least see
him at worship on Sunday In Hawarden
Church. He has poor opinion Of those
whom he humorously terms 'oncers.
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Until comparatively recent times, the
ocks in common use were simply bolt
deld in its place, either open or shut, by
spring which pressed it down and so
held it at either end of Il convex notch.
The only impediments to opening these
locks were the wards which the key had
to pass before it would turn in the key
hole. The shape of the wards. however,
could be ascertained by inserting blank
KEY covered with wax, and hence a
small collection of skeleton keys was oil
that the lock-picker required.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

The number OF cases of canned corn
and tomatoes packed in the United States
in 1891 is estimated as follows: Corn,
2.79s, 453; tomatoes, 3,4O5, 1855. The
value of the canned goods exported in
1891 is estimated Us follows: Salmon,
So, ,O96. .957; other fish, $139, 1872; beef,
80. O6S, ,3O6; fruits, S7O3, $50; vegeta-
bles, S2S6, 321; total, Sl2,295 456.
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The Protector of the Suez Canal.

Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, the world
famed diplomat and promoter of colos-
sal feats of engineering, was born at Ver-
sailles, France, November 10Th, 1905. In
1923 be entered the diplomatic service as
an attache of the consulate at Lisbon, and
subsequently served nike positions else
where. He was consul at Barcelona in
1s42, when that city was bombarded,
and was jealous in the protection of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25
Divine grace even in the heart Of weak

Divine grace. even in the heart Of weak
and sinful man. is inyincible. Drown it in
the waters of adversely, it rises more beauti-
full, as not being drowned, indeed, but
only washed; throw it into the furnace of
fiery trials, 1t comes out purer. and loses
nothing but the dross.-[ Archbishop Leigh
ton.
The public spirit of Seneca Is sharp CEN
sure to many private spirited Christians: II
would so live," said he, "as if knew I re-
ceived my being only Gor the benefit of
Others"
The rest of Christ is not that Of torpor,
but that of harmony; it il not refusing the
struggle, but conquerag in 1t; Tot resting
in duty. but finding rest IL it.-[F. W. Rob-
ertSOn.
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RELIGIOUS READING.
LOVING WORDS.


Loving words will cost but little,
Journeying up the bill of life;
But they make the weak and weary
Stronger, braver for the strife.
Do you count them only trlles?
What 10 earth are sun and rain?
Never was kind word wasted;
Never one was said in vain.
When the cares of life are many,
And Its burdens heavy grow
For the ones who walk beside you,
Ifyou love them tell them so.
What you count of little value
Has an almost magic power,
And beneath that cheering sunshine
Hearts will blossom like a flower.
So. as up life's hill we Journey.
Let us scatter all the way
Kindly words, to be as sunshine
In the dark and cloudy day.
Grudge no loving word, my brother,
As along through life you 90,
To the ones who journey with you;
If you love them, tell them so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

A NEW professor at the Chicago
University says he has been promised
the interest on s5O0,oO0 wherewith to
disseminate political science. Lively
interest is felt by local politicians
as to the ward in which he will
Rpend it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

THAT British animal is still care
lessly leaving his tail with the tip
projecting over the Canadian border.
he is earnestly advised to coil it up
beneath him and firmly sit on it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

When thrust into
the wooden lock the
pegs, which were
stationary, pushed
into their holes q
corresponding num-
ber OF loose wooden
pegs in the lock,
aud thus the door
was opened. A CEN
tury later the keys
were made of iron
with wards instead
of pegs, the equiYa.
lent for pegs in the
iron lock consisting
of ridges of iron ar
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single instance, name the. perlod OF any
old key handed to him for inspection.
Some very ingenious locks were in e.
vented in the middle ages, their exter-
nal parts richly ornamented, with keys
just as elaborately ornamented. They
were made by hand by locksmiths who
carried on their trade in all of the large
cities, but locks and keys are now pro.
duced in great quantities by means OF
machinery, and hence lockmakiug is no
longer a special handicraft. There are
beautiful designs in keys to be seen now
adays, in keeping with the bronze locks
and knobs in use, and yet they are, to
large extent, copies of the ornamental
keys of the medie+al and Renaissance
periods.
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Philadelphia has just deposited ST.
72O, $50 in the treasury on account OF
llouor license fees for the current year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

The average annual rainfall in the
United States is 1916 inches, the varla-
tious ranging from 0 to 135 inches.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

a siege OF three hours; among the latter
the key to Blue Boards chamber, the
thought of either of which prod uces un-
comfortable sensations.
In the one instance we can fancy we
hear the roaring of the cannon, the fall
ing of the walls, aud the shouts of the
rioters as they stagger through the
streets with the bloody head Of n. de
Lsunay, the Governor, impaled upon
spear. In the other instance we can i'm
agine that we see Fatina staring with
wild eyes at the decapitated heads of
the wives and at the terrible tell-tale
spot of blood upon the key, or that we
hear the terrible, pitiful and impatient in
ouiries of "Sis3er Anne" who is on the
look out in the tower.
The first keys in use we're strips of.
hard wood with wooden pegs on them.
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the regular keys by the tentative pro-
ceas-that is, by trying one tumbler
after another until all of them have been
freed. Forty years ago Mr.. Hobbs
was quite noted lock-picker, aud he
invented some Ingenious safety appli-
ances for locks. A popular lock at the
present time is the Yale lock, with its
'puzzling interiors and endless variety of
keys.-Detroit Free Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

NEW YORK may have overlooked
the fact that If there are really
1000, 900 people in that town tho
condition of the Grant monument
fund Is all the more dIscreditable. !.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

ACCORDING to an advertisement q
native East Indian impersonator ap-
peared in Chicago church 'in
gorgeous pinless, hookless, and but
tonless costumes abounding with
humor and pathos." No one will
question the psthos Of a costume
with all the buttons off, but few men
can see any humor in it.
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LOCKS AND KEYS.
SOME CHANGES WHICH THEY
HAVE UNDERGONE.
The First Locks and Keys Were
Made of fWood-Curious Speci-
mems Of the Lock.
smiths Art

IMPLE though a key
may seem, there may
be linked many
memories with it
stirring incidents in
, fiction. Among the
former might be
metioned the key to
the Bastille which,
though declared i'm
pregnable, fell after
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-25

throug Oh the mill racs the quick floods leap
on the water wheel to turn it with tremend.
GUS power. So natures thai would other
wise have been powerless and insufficient by
self-restraint have been damned back and
deepened, until with consecrated power they
rush into the world, turning ltF Donderous
machinery of important inters, ). Unre-
strained men may have much good in them.
put it is so scattered that you see no positive
effects. Electricity in the air does not
strike, but gathered in the cloud with its
bare red arm it cleaves the mountain.
Passions harnessed and yoked make excel.
lent beasts Of burden. However attractive
may be the sinful offers Of the world, though
rich and luxurious as the provision Of the
kings table, we must be willing to refuse
them il nothing be left us but plain pulse.
Oh, how we want the faith and courage OF a
Daniel and Paul, but how We dread tbs
hot atmosphere Of trial, in which their
graces ripened. The richest fruits of re-
ligion grow in the su.try tropics Of trial. If
you want pearls, you must dive for them. IL
you want gold, you must dig for it. The
richest parts Of California and Australia ara
under ground. Depend upon it. if no pruu-
ing, no fruit; no climbing, no elevation; no
battle no victory; no cross. no crown. Had
there been no Nebuchadnezzar, there would
have been no Daniel. Even so it has been in
all ages. The flames that have flashed up
from the stake have been so many illumina-
tions Of Christta n triumph.
When God would make a great light o:
truth and holiness in tbs world. he often
takes great prosecutions and with them
strikes fire. The devils hate is Gods glory.
Had it not been for the prosecutions Of EN-
peror Valerian, the world would not have
known Of the courage Of Cyprian, and if
the tyranny OF Diecletian bad never been
known, the triumphant grace would not have
been seen which made Maximilian, when
sentenced to death. e<claim: "God be
praised" Had not the bandits of Piedmont
pursued the Waldenses through the valley
Of the Alps, and the infuriate decree put to
massacre the Albigenses Of France, the world
would have had fewer illustrations Of Chris.
tian heroisri. Be Joseph before Pharaoh.
Be Paul before Felix. Be Daniel before
Darius
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-06
West Virginia Pensions.

SpseiGL Telegram 10 ths Register.
WASHINGTON, August 5.-The fol-
lowing West Virginia pensions have
been issued:
Original-Wm. Finsley, David j..
Curry, Abraham P. Craig, John j..
Grant, Lewis NJ. Jarrett, George W.
Minesinger, George w. MCGEE, Isaac
Miracle, Paris Patton, Isaac Smelling
burg, John X. Rice, John NJ. Tyre,
Jacob ArmbrOster, VIM. c. Wheaton,
James II. Michael, James X. Barnett,
John It. Morton, John c. Jones, Rich
ard Bennett, George w. Holmes,
James A. Peck, Edward NJ
Parsons, John Singleton, Mar
tin II. Bailey, Jacob H. Vetter,
Walter Stathers, John Shafer, David
Wells, Felix Pyles, Leftridge NJ. Heb
stein, John Winner, VIM. H. Smith,
Chauncey w. Waid, James Allen, Jno.
R. West, Jno. HironS, Eber Mason,
Greenbury Miller, Elan Robinson,
VIM. Wincher, Jno. a. Barr, August
J. Lieber, Jacob Hull, Jno. e. Page,
Jno. L. Sweeney, Samuel O'Neal, Cal
vim Highland, Franklin McBee. VIM.
Roge, Daniel Myers, VIM. b. Gould,
Adam Winemiller, Francis j. Dotson,
Kins Davis, Milton Smith, (AddD Israel
Williams, Jno. w. Collins, Geo.
w. Hood, VIM. R. Lamb,
Geo. w. Riddle, Adam Everly,
VIM. Harper, Clifton Il, Casper, Wilson
Cole, VIM. F. Poe, VIM. E. Carpenter,
John Morgan, Stephen j. West, Berry
f. Waller.
Acknowledgements A. Chapman,
Hewitt Harmon, George w. Dawson,
Thomas Ashby, John W. Crow, Abra-
ham Boyd. Eli Roberts, John Pfeiffer,
Calvin H. Morris, Samuel 5. Bennett,
Silas Cain, Joseph Burwell McPeek,
Simon Garner, William w. Roberts,
William T. Osborn, Harrison Smith,
Elijah c. Snodgrass, John w. Rada-
baugh, Edward j. Chaplin, David Ank-
rom, Daniel M. Walker, John Parsons,
James NJ. Ollie, George II. Richardson,
Andrew j. Lott, Henry OFT, Joshua
Higgins, Isaac Drain, Joseph +. Hard
man, William Scott, Edgar g. Gibson
Increase-Erasmus D. Satferd, VIM.
Jenkins, ChaS. w. Ebert, John h. How
ell, VIM. IL. Morrison, VIM. f. Haney,
Morgan Messer, Merriman Price, Willis
Little, Thos. Ludwick, Francis M.
Powell.
Renewal and Increase-Wm. Fl. Hoff-
man, George w. Davis, Jas. Gallien,
Jas. A. Hairless, Isaac Burgess.
Suppemental-GeO Marshall.
Reissue and Increase-Geo. w. Mort
on. VIM. NJ. Lowther.
Reissue-Jas. A. Smallridge.
Original Widows, Etc.-Min Strantt-
man, Elizabeth Reed, Martha Will
kinson, minors of Jos. Green, Casa
Feather, Mary Ann Shank, Nancy My
ers, John Christopher, father; Arabella
Stanley, Samuel Morris, father; Elias
r. Matthews, father; Ann M. Hen
dricksen, Sallie E. Todd, Catharine
Halstead, Noah Kesner, father; Olivia
A. Utterback, Mary A. Stroud, Dianna
c. Skidmore, Rose Ann Steward, Lucin-
da Ross, America Myers, Elizabeth
Hawkins.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-06
,Iapanese Relics.

There was recently exhibited to a
few privileged visitors at Nara, at one
tune the capital Of Japan, wonderful
hoard Of japanese relics, dating from
about the eighth century Of our own
era. In A. d. 749 the Emperor Shomu
moved to Kioto, and the priests OF the
celebrated temple at Nara were left In
possession OF a large number Of articles
iu use in the palace by the Empeor and
his predecessors. Thus the temple be-
came the depository of dresses. utensils,
ornaments, and the like belonging TO
three Emperors aud Expresses Of the
eighth century. To realize the import
snce Of this collection, we must imagine
what the discovery Of hidden chamber
at Glastonbury Abbey, containing a
hoard Of apparel and household vessels
belonging 70 Alfred the Great, would De
TO the English, and how priceless TO the
French would be a discovery Of Charlie
magne's similar belongings"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-06

These vest fronts and falls Of lace and
Grape are pretty iu themselves and love-
" on a woman over a Somber or faded
dress. The top one Is of null shirred TO
fasten at the belt and pulled around the
neck on a foundation of lace. A half
yard OF black lace Of any kind that is
twelve to fifteen inches deep makes the
fall.
Those on the right and left need lit
tie description. They are made Of silk
null or crepe de chine, as preferred,
and bOrdered with lace. A bow Of rib
bon makes them a little more dreSsy.
other vests can be made entirely OF
Grape, null or thin China silk. The col
lar laid 10 bias paitS or gathered In
puffs. and a iabOt, knife plated, or bias
and gathered full, can be sewn along
the center OF the front. Bows Of rib
bon 10 faSten az the throat, with jabot
of lace, are also pretty and frequently
seen.
The corset waist is great favorite
with young persons, and a novel and
very dainty manner Of making one is to
have the foundation Of some rich col
ored or iridescent silk, and sew outside
Of this complete covering Of point de
ger so aud frill OF the same around
40 ..,ssom- is an addition. Shoulder
straps are made Of silk or Of velvet.
The two sleeves show manners in
which one can make an old style sleeve
fashionable with very little trouble.
Lace is even prettier and more graceful
than the dress material, no matter what
tits. The sleeve with the narrow feath-
er trimming gives Russian effect by
being open on the upper arm.
The hats and bonnetS are prettier
than ever, IL seems TO me, and there Is
scarcely one into which lace does not
enter as q component part. Lace has a
sOftening effect that nothing else has,
and when it is double twisted, as now,
with the lOveliest flowers that grow ana
the prettiest straw that was ever
braided, it becomes a thing OF beauty,
though a JOY only until the next season.
One pretty hat for a young lady Is in
the toreadOr style, with an upright row
of gold and black lace, with a bow Of
golden brown ribbon sustaining couple
ofstiff tulips. Others have one single
American Beauty rose, with long, stiff
stem, and no buds and little foliage.
ChrysanthemumS or orchids are seen on
others-large single flowers.