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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
For Judge.

In the approaching contest for Judge OF the
9Th circuit, the Press and Banner is especially
anxious, that the Legislature elect a compe-
tent man.
"The Bench" in this State, unlike many
other states. is considered the acme OF legal
attainment. II Is a position which requires
the highest order of legal talent, by which we
mean thorough knowledge Of the law,
coupled with special aptitude for discerning
the right, through the maze Of nice distinc-
tions which often nfront the circuit Judge.
1t requires patience and care III hearing law
and evidence, an untiring disposition for re-
search and naturally analytical mind
which arrives at conclusions only from good
premises on sound reasoning.
1t requires integrity and honor OF the pur-
est type-"a conscience void Of offense"
Without disparaglng In The least the fitness
OF the other candidates for this place, all Of
whom we hold In the highest esteem the
Press and Banner, wishes to call special at
tention to the merits OF Hon. Jas. C. Klugh
OF this place. We speak advisedly when we
say that he measures as fully up to this high
standard of character, ability and general ex-
cellence as any lawyer Of our acquaintance
He has decided mate ability, and a finished
literary education. He gradua Led with dis
tinctlon at Wofford college, and afterwards In
the Law Department of the University of Vlr.
ginia, and during fifteen years as an active
practitioner and as Master In Equity for Alb
beville County, he has acted on The old aphor.
ism that men are never too old to learn"
He Is and was always hard student, and
q hnr oh 1x, tnfN ,nl kotL
and legal standpoint.
We have watched Mr.. Klugh'G service here
at home and In the Constitutional Conven-
tion and in various other public capacities in
which he has served us and we are prepared
TO urge upon our Legislators a careful consid-
Grafton OF his merits before casting their bal
lots for the judge OF this circuit
We assure them that II they honor him
with majority of their votes, he will fully
merit their high esteem.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
Ought IL TO be Sold.
EdIt0rs Jonrnal.-

EdltOrs Journal =
Denominational matters do not generally
concern the readers of secular paper, but
when both are local their discussion may be
admissible, especially on that high plane es-
tablished by the Journal.
Referring 10 the sale of the old Baptist
church to aid in the completion OF the new
one, l am informed that a committee has
been appoInted-by whom or by whose au-
thority-no one seems TO know-to negotiate
the sale.
There may be some reasons why the old
church should be soId-there are many why
1t should not he-certainly not sacrificed.
it sold at all. and we do not think "snap judg-
ment" In this matter conducive 10 harmony
and suggest that special conference be APP
pointed at which IL can be discussed dspas-
sionately as between brethren, after which
the minority will acQuisce.
Let those who want voice in the disposi-
tlon OF the property speak out before the sale
or forever hold their peace. A. j. Sproles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
those duties are TO meet all trains. direct del

egates to their homes and at the close OF the
Conference see delegates to their several de-
pots: J. Fuller Lyon, chairman. D, W. Kel
Ter, w. E. Hill, A. B. Edwards, J. H. Latimer
V. Clinkscales, A. J. Penney, o. II. Cobb. Rob-
ert Jones. Walter Swearingen, II. E. X. Berry.
DIR. T. 8. LaFar after pleasant visit to his
uncle. Mr.. George W.Syfan, Sr., left last Tues
day to visit friends In Anderson.
The Fair will be opened Friday night, Dec:
18Th. Remember bargains will be given as all
articles will be closed out.
Joe Starks and w. l.. French. colored, were
aids by Constable Shannon, being charged
with forgery, and are now In Abbeville jail.
A duel near the g. G. & N. depot occurred
yesterday morning between Alopzo Morrow
and Rowdy Henson, colored. Five shots
were exchanged and nobody hurt. A woman
was the cause OF the trouble.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
Admitted TO Bail.

Through the efforts OF Messrs. Frank B.
Gary and w. p. Greene. the bond for the ap-
pearapce OF Mr.. J. II. Knox at the January
Term OF Court was given on Monday, and Mr..
Knox was released from custody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
Jewelry.

Mr.. Spigel makes an important announce.
ment in these columns, and Its right to your
to note the same.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
DELAYED.

We have your letter. but owing to crcum.
stances, we cannot give 1t a place this week
1t will come next week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09

The finest line of perfumery ever brought
to Abbeville AT Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
Machinery Supplies.
Sporting Goods.

Single Double Barrcnd I5rccch Loading Shot Guns Ham
mcrcss Guns Paro and Sporting Rifles Pistols Cartridges Lad
Shells Shot Powder Caps Hunting Coats and Vests LegSns
Belts Etc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-09
GLEN=JONES HARDWARE co.
Abbeville lie, S. G.
We Take PseaSure
Agricultural Implements.

Agricultural Implements.
Dixie Boy Plows and Castings Pow Stocks Pow Steels Cua
Harrows Subso Plows Traces Hame Smoothing 1arrows
Hoes. ShoveIs, Rakes, Com Shelters, Etc
Machinery Supplies.
Metropolitan nccto Hancock Inspatos Valves Steam Guages
Whistles Water Guages Rubber Asbestos and Hemp Packing Still
Wenches Machine Bolts Set Screws Saw Teeth Etc.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
Fatal Snake-Hites.

A special from Hagerstown, Nd,
to the Baltimore Sun, dated July
10, says.
Walter Drury. aged FIVE years,
son of Martin Drury, Of Blair's Val
lev, was bitten by copperhead
snake ten times and died from the
effects Of the poison. He was in
bed with his older brother, Igna-
thus. They awoke in the night,
and Walter thought a mouse was
biting him on the foot. He called
to his parents. and they came into
the room with a light. 4 snake
wound itself around Walter and
sank its fangs into bis body ten
times until the child fell from pain
and exhaustion. lie was bitten
twice on the arm, twice on the
stomach, once On the breast, and
on his feet and legs. III the mean
time Ignatius was battling with a
second COpperhead snake WHICH
crawled out Of the coyers. Igna-
titus was bitten twice, once Oh the
hip and once on the arm. lie shook
Of the snake and leaped out Of bed.
Mrs. Drury, IL going to the rescue
Of her boys, stepped on the snake
which had bitten Ignatius, and the
snake bit her on the foot. Both
snakes disappeared through hole
in the floor through. which doubt
less they had crawled into the house
The body Of Walter swelled to i'm
mense size almost Immediately and
he suffered intense pain. Mr.. Dru-
ny rode six miles for a physician,
but when the doctor arrived the lad |
was dying. The physician was too
late to save Walter, but be gave
Mrs. Drury and Ignatius remedies
to counteract the poisonous bites,
and both of them VIII recover. The
house in which Mr.. Drury lives is
bulls at the foot Of North noun
tain and the boys slept in the base
meat to keep cool. 1t is thought
the snakes crawled into the house
from the mountain.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
Total .S154S.50O215

The difference in the amount Of
gold and silver used in,making the
worlds exchanges is only S9A,563,-
AT nlore of silver than gold.
The total gold Of coin and bull
Ion used as money is 50 81 per cap
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
A TT EnPTED GRIMM A L.
ASSAULT.
A Seven-Year-OId Girl the
Victim,

On last Sunday morning, the cit
liens Of Monterey were made ao-
quainted with the fact that a most
horrible crime had been attempted
in their midst on the evening Of
the previous day, and that the
would-b be perpetrator was confined
in the county jail.
Late Saturday night Mr.. William
Weeks, who resides on the S. & p.
road, a half a mile west Of town,
appeared before Justice Wilson and
charged Rice Rexrode, who lives
near Mr.. Weeks, with making the
attempt to criminally assault his
little daughter, aged seyen years.
Mr.. Wilson issued a warrant and
Sheriff ,Arbogast and Jailor Car
pointer proceeded at once to Rex
rode's home, where they found him
and told him their business. He
said he would die before he would
go to Jail. but some effective argu-
ment which officers generally carry
around with them was used, which
caused him to change bis mind, and
he was placed behind the bars.
The preliminary trial was held
before Justice Wilson Monday
morning. in which it appeared
that there was q strong case
against the accused, and be was
sent on to th9 special grand jury
which will be summoned for next
Tuesday, county court day, when
the case will come before it and, if
an indictment is found. viii be TIL
ed at once.
Besides the little gill her broth
er, aged about eleven, and sister,
aged 10, appeared as Witnesses.
Their evidence throughout was
corroborative and convincing, while
the eyMence given in by the ac-
cused was in some Of it points con-
by older witnesses, leaving
no doubt in the mind Of the JUS
lice that the crime had b zen at
Rice Rexro4e is about twenty
rcars Old and from his youth has
never enjoyed a go d reputation.
For some time his actions have been
.ueh as to arouse Suspicion and
ear, and when he was arrested for
his crime il was not great sur
rise to the public.
Rice will be apt to get a good
ong term in the penitentiary, and
rom appearances 1t would be the
3est thing for HIM and his family
Ind The community generally.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24

The campaign lie started before
the campaign did this year. In
consequence an awful lot Of rot has
been put into circulation concern
ing the attitude Of President Cieve-
land and the members Of his ad-
ADMINISTRATION towards Bryant and
Mckinley. Silver democrats are
not expecting any aid from the ad-
ministration, and none of them
were at all surprised when Secre-
carries Olney and Herbert said they
would not vote for Bryan, but it
will take something more auth0ri-
tative than sensational newspaper
publications to make them believe
in the existence of an understand
ing between Mark Hanna and the
President by which the influence Of
the administration is to be used in
behalf of Mckinley. Secretary
Gardner. Of the democratic con-
gressiOnal campaign committee,
and Of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs, says he expects
to enroll more than five thousand
campaign and regular clubs before
the election. Among The applica-
lions for enrolment during the last
week were those Of the Russian
American democratic union, Of
New York City. with a member
ship of $4,000, and the Bryan Free
Silver League of New York City.
The application Of the former stat
ed that they fully endorse the Chi
cago regular democratic ticket and !
platform, Mr.. Gardner says he has
been much surprised at she large
number Of endorsements Of the
democratic platform received from
the Eastern States. He was HIM
self a gold Standard man previous
% the CHICAGO convention
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
A FOUNTAIN rlARRIAGE.
"To the Victor Belong the Spells
Frona tho Chicago Daily News.

From the Chicago Daily News
I attended mountain wedding
near Mcdowell, Highland county,
Virginia, said a post-office inspector
Everything went along smoothly
at first. TIE cabin was brilliantly
| lighted with candles and enc Of the
best fddlers in the county was pres
ent to furnish music for the dance
to follow the Wedding ceremony,
Nothing occurred to mar the pro-
ceedings until the minister came to
the point where he invited anyone
who had anything TO say why TIE
couple should not enter the bonds
Of matrmoDy to speak or thereaf-
ter hold his peace. when a rough
mountaincer arose and said:
Anything to say, parson? WAL,
reckon | hey. | hey allus intend
ed ter l4arry tibet gal myself. an
tibet feller knowed it, SO he jess
kept outen my way. ! sent i'm
word ter prepare fer Hckin' an
he lef' the country, but KEEP a.
within TO the gal. Now I'm here
to make my word good, an fore
this hyar event goes any furder,
the taller. faced coward Jess has rae
ter fight"
In yain the preacher tried to re-
store order. 4 ring was soon squar-
I'd 10 the center Of the room and
the men went at it. In about ten
minutes the groom announced that |
he had enough and the victor, TAX
ing the arm Of the blushing bride.
deliberately changed the groom's
NINE in the marriage license TO his
OWE, while the vanqaishcd lover
made his escape. Everybody APP
pearea to be satisfied and the mar
riagc took place as though nothing
had occurred to mar the solemnity
Of 5he occasion.
The above from the Chicago Dali
ly News was re-published by the
Stanton Daily News. is an in
famous lie and We gre surprised at
5he Staunton Daily giving it space.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24

Many democrats are much pleas
ed at the talk of the probability
that Senator German will have a
hand in managing Bryan and Sew
all's campaign, either as chairman
of the executive committee or as
general adviser. Although Chair
man Jones has full authority to Sc
lect the members Of the executive
committee, which will assist him in
conducting the campaign, it is not
probable that the membership Of
chat committee will be announced
until Chairman Jones submits his
choice to the full national COM
Ilittee. Senator German has few,
# any, equals and, 10 superiors as a
/ political manager. True, he isn't
\ silver man; but neither is he a
'S0lteT. He is gong to support the
ticket because it is the democratic
ticket, and if he can be persuaded
10 accept dle craftsmanship Of the
executive committee it will be for
tunate in more than one respect for
the party. He has The prestige Of
having successfully managed na-
sional campaign and the very fact
that he was helping to manage this
one would serve to bring out many
democratic votes which would not
otherwise be cast.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24

Senator cones is going to his
Arkansas home for short rest be-
fore beginning the continuous
work Of the campaign. He will go
by way of St. Louis, so as TO be
there when the populist cOnven-
ton meets this week. He expects
that the populists will endorse Bry-
an and Sewall and he wants to be
on hand when they do in order to
confer with the populist leaders
about the clmpaign lie also ex-
poets to confer with the boiling sill
YER republicans, who have already
announced their intention to sup
port the democratic ticket.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24

Washington has practically been
settled upon as the proper location
For democratic headquarters during
the coming campaign. Senator
Jones, Of Arkansas, chairman of
the Democratic National Commit
lee, made careful study Of the ad-
yantages offered by New York, Chi
cage and Washington respectively
and has made up his mind, largely
owing to the open hostility of the
newspapers in both New York and
Chicago. that Washington is the
best place. While the choice Of
Senator Jones is regarded as hayiny
sc tied this headquarters business,
he is so anxious that everything
done by the National Committee
.lall be harmonious, Chat no official
announcement Of the location Of
Headquarters is likely to be made
until the committee, which will
shortly meet in New York, passes
upon it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
TEE
DanSn0Po Business COLLEGE,
VA

- - 80 - --N X N|LN y II
The 25tb session Of this College will
begin Tuesday, Sept 1st. 1896, in its new
home at No. 219 South Fayette Street; in
a quiet and retired portion of the city.
Prof. J. G. Dunsmore, president of said
college, and Rev. James Willis, late prin-
cipal Of the Stanton Female Seminary,
have arranged for and are occupying The
elegant and cOmmodi0us Seminary build
ings as school and home for the stu
dents of the Dunsmore Business College.
No other Business College in The T. S.
will have better facilities and accommo-
da ions giving the students home in the
college, for educating young men and
women for the stern and practical re-
sponsibilities Of a business career, than
will the Dansmore Business College.
Lowest rates and best terms for tuition
and board. Separate apartments for Ia
dy pupils. Separate study halls for The
DRY, Practice, Stenography and Type.
writing, Highest testimonials from
leading professional and business men,
educators ministers and graduates.
For Catalogue giving full particulars
and testimonials, address J. G. Dunsmose,
f I. a. President, or Rey. Jas. Willis, A.
NJ, Vice President ISL
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
Tucker and Flood,

The race between Messrs. Tuck
er and Flood in this district will be
close enough TO make it quite inter
esting. Mr.. Tucker has the dele
gates from Augusta and Bath
while Mr.. Flood has captured Back
ingham and Cumberland and all
but two Of the Botetourt delegates.
Allegheny. it is said, will cast its
vote solidly for Tucker.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND
On BULLPASTURE RIVER.

In pursuance of deed of trust exc
cuted by Franklin Bradshaw TO the In
dersigned trustee, on The 9th day OF June,
1893, and duly recorded. in the Clerk s
Office Of the county court of Highland
county, VIII, Oh
SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1896,
offer for sale by public auction, or the
premises, two certain tracts of land con-
veyet by said deed, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, containing respec-
lively 1856 and 274 acres lying on the wa
ters Of the Bullpasture liver in said ccun-
ty, and known as the home lands of said
Bradshaw.
Default has been made in the payment
of the debt secured, and l have been re.
quested by the beneficiary to sell.
Terms-Cash. unless modified by agree
ment on day of sale
JOHN w. CARPENTER.
IDS Trustee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
4 Tip TO Cheat Mountain.

On the morning of July Is, a
party consisting Of the following
couples: Rev. G. w. Trawick and
Miss Annie Rodgers, DR.. Arlie
Jones and Miss Perle Miles, G. C.
Hansel and Hiss Ida Zirkle, Ernest
Ha lsel and Miss Bessie Jones,
Charlie Jones and Miss Mamie
Jones, Andrew Jones and Miss
Josie Stephenson, Boyd Stephenson
and Miss May Fleming, Charles
McNulty and Miss Five Jones,
Willie Jones and Miss Mamie Me-
Nulty, Eugene Rodgers and Miss
Sarah hickman, Mack Sieg, and
Miss Abbie Fieisher, Cbaperons-
Mrs. Margie Cooke and Miss Clara
Fleming, ~-started to view the
grandeur of the scenery Of the Al
leghany and Cheat mountains by q
picnic excursion across them. Our
first stop (for midday lunch) was
made on top Of Allegheny at the
battlefield, point OF much histor-
ic interest to our people. On ac-
coant Of a heavy rain we could not
60 OF the field, but retreated to q
school-house near by, where the
delicacies prepared for the occasion
were enjoyed by all. The enjoy
ment Of this rapast was only ex-
celled by the enjoyment Of our two
nights spent with Mr.. P. d. Yea
ger at thehotel, Travellers Repose.
Surely no better name could have
been chosen for this beautiful
spot on the bank Of the Greenbrier
River, whose proprietor makes it by
his hospitality and kindness one Of
repose. Cur first night there was
spent in playing games and other
pleasures. But especially were we
indebted for our entertainment to
Miss Pearle Miles for a very anus
ing recitation. Our second day out
was occupied with the pleasure Of
our drive to the top Of Cheat, whose
picturesque scenery was made more
gyandly sublime by the dark, heavy
clouds and falling rain. The won
der IF seeing Cheat River flowing
along so cOmplacently between the
tops Of this mountain, and at such
an altitude. is indescribable. One
mile from where the bridge spans
Jbe river is the Clubhouse, bnilt
IF giant logs, with an old-fashion-
I'd stone chimney Of gigantic size,
which gives it such a quaint and
rustic appearance as not to be east
y forgotten. However, all seemed |
anxious to get something at this
place for their memoir" and from
ny observation they succeeded.
After another pleasant night
spent at Travellers Repose we
started for home, We again stop
,ed at the Allegheny battlefield,
ind being fayored with a fine day
md beautiful sunshine, which soon
made rosy the cheeks Of the ladies,
re all greatly enjoyed this our last
unch and the fine view from this
,0int.
Oar, chaperons bad the apprecia-
ion and praise Of the whole party
Or their good management. Cer-
ainly nothing could have added to
mr. enjoyment EXCEPT haying some
f our friends with Us who had
zen left behind. SEE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
Death of VIM, z. Russell.

VIM. E. Russell, former Cover
nor of Massachusetts,, was found
dead in his bed on the morning Of
the 18th. at fishing camp near st.
Adelaide, Pabos, province Of Que
bee, Altho un8uspected before.
there was an organic weakness Of
the heart which caused his death,
which is greatly lamented through
out the whole country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
The Rev. Samuel Brown

Was well known in Highland
county. His reputation as a writer
on historic and ether subjects is
more than local. Some splendid
articles, prepared from his papers
by his granddaughter, Miss Liz
zie Bratton, will this summer be
published in the BATH NEWS,
which has just been reduced to
For year 800
For 6 months 80
For 8 moths .25
Sample copy sent upon request
to any address.
STURDIvANT READ,
m22-3m Publiaher1
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
The tntal nf s;lrnr nf 90

tia: The total Of SILVER of coin
and bullion used as money amounts
to 81 81 per capita, or seven cents
per capita more Of silver than Of
gold. After redeeming the silver
we would have seven cents per
capita to pay other debts and do
business on, and that in unredeem-
ed silver.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24

What is the onicia and estinat
ed amount Of gold and silver in the
world?
The Director Of the United States
Mint, in response to congression-
al committees request, reports that
the gold and silver used as money
III all nations is;
OF gold. SO, 727,0 18.800
OF silver. .... 3,82l,571 ,346
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-24
how THE COMBINATION WORKS:

You PAY ONE DOLLAR when the books
sre delivered at your residence; the balance az
rate Of Fifty cents per month. Tbs boohG.
are well worth the money.
ONCE A WEEK u the brigh test. pleasant.
est and most widely circulated Of all the ApSesi,
can Illustrated weekly journals "
Scnd name and address, ard we wiz zee IT,,
you are supplied.
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