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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-08-27
How Mrs. Henry Dealt with = Burglar

There is a peculiarly saddening
effect in awakening in the night
and hearing burglars at work in
your house.. This was the case
with Mr.. Henry, on South street,
Friday night. AS soon as he de-
tected the noise, which appeared to
be down stairs, he softly crept out
of bed, and commenced to proWl
around for a match. His wife was
soon awakened by same noise,
and believing that something was
the matter with the children, who
slept in the next room, she carefully
Withdrew from the bed so as not to
disturb her husband, and started
for the door. An instant later they
collided. What he thought was
evident enough. All the hard
earnings of an arduous life were
at stake. Before him stood one OF
more robbers. With an exclama.
tion Of condensed eloquence he
clinched her. What she thought
is not quite so evident, but it was
doubtless of her husband and chill
dren, and being plucky withal, she
at once twined her fingers in hi
hair, and gave him wrench tina
made him think of death.
Then both Of them went down t.
the floor together, she having tht
advantage in the fall, and getting
on top, with her hands still in hi
hair. she shook his head agains
the floor with an energy and cour
|age that would undoubtedly have
filled him to overfowing with ad
miration had be known who it was
or had he known anything at all
Every time she raped him sht
shrieked for help, and in a brie
space of time the children and Mrs
Eben Davis, who lives down stairs
were on the scene. Mrs. Davis
was net dressed for company, but il
the excitement she didn't mind
adornment. She held a. candle il
one hand, and long carving fork
in the other, and was about to drive
the latter into the legs Of the vii
lain, when recognition ensued
Then Mrs. Davis laid down hel
candle in one direction and the fork
lin another, and Immediately return
ed to her own apartments, her vel
low hanuel night cap, as she shot
down the stairs, being the first
thing MIR. Henry saw on springine
to his feet. The children were re
turned to their room and put tt
bed, but the parents did not resume
their couch. 1t was SO pleasant
that Mr.. Henry concluded to re
main up the rest Of the night and
enjoy the scenery, and Mrs. Henry
thought it best to stay up, too, SO az
to change the cloths on his head as
often as possible, Danbuly Nslos.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-08-27

The women are shopping now
nothing but the top-knot of the aver
are clerk is visible above the tower
ing counter, except when he goes up
for H another piece of goods, and it is
interesting to study the emotions that
are at work within by the wrinkles
of tho scalp. All, no one can really
understand the mighty thoughts that
surge through their braiu as they are
asked, if they haven't got something
a little lighter. We who have com:
Portable homes, and kind parents anc
bakers bread, seldom think of this.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-08-27
TIE Boston Transcript has solved

THE Boston TRANSCRIPT has solved
a problem which has long puzzled
philosophers, namely: "What is
the chief promoter of happiness p
1t says; "There is nothing in this
world that creates so much pleas
ure and satisfaction as the posses
sion of pure diamond. If we'll
purchased, as it can be, it is the
only investment that furnishes Il
continual daily and nightly divi,
dend; for yourself, your friends and
|all others admire it, and the Hash
!of light it enits are ever beautiful
and fascinating"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-08-27

A milliner's apprentice about to
wait Upon q duchess, was afraid Of
committing some error in her deport-
ment. She therefore consulted q
friend as to tho manner to be adopt.
ed, and was told that on going before
the duchess, she must say her "Grace"
and so on. Accordingly, away went
the girl, and on being introduced, af-
ter very long courtesy, she said,
"For what I am going to receive, the
Lord make me truly thankful To
which the duchess answered, "Ar en-"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-08-27
We have raised since our organi.

sent from year to year to the Able
Vile District Bible Society. Our
last meeting was one of more than
ordinary interest. NJ re than the
usual number of persons attended.
The pleasure and profit Of the occa-
sion was greatly enhanced by the
orators of the day, Messrs: John H:
Morrah, George. G. Bradley and
William P. Wideman, each deliver
ing a beautiful and appropriate, ad,
dress. The speeches were indeed
excellent, the matter was good, and
the delivery fine, the audience was
both pleased and instructed. AT
the close of the speaking by the
young men, Rev. H. T. Sloan, the
President of the Society, made q
few pointed and appropriate re-
marks in his usual clear and torclble
manner.
After the regular business of the
Society had been disposed of, the
following preamble and resolutions
were offered, and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased a wise
but mysterious Providence, since
our last meeting, to remove from
our midst onr first Vice-Presldent.
DR.. John W. Hearst.
| On the 5tb day of June last.
latter months of intense pain and
suffering, he was removed from his
eartf ly tolls and troubles here, as
we hope and believe, to q life Of
happiness and glory to his Fathers
house on high. :,
DR.. Hearst was born, raised
lived and died amongst US. We all
knew the man, and any eu:ogy that
this Society may offer would speak
but half his praise. He was one Of
the original signers OF the constitu'
ton of this Society, and at our first
meeting was elected Vice-Prcsident
which office he held until the day
of his death. He VAS always one
of the most warm and liberal advo.
Gates of truth and the cause Of the
Bible in our Society. Far from be.
ing satisfied with paying the sum
required Of our members annually
his contributions were always libe.
raj, and often larger, amounting on
one or two occasions to more than
half the entire sum raised by the
Society," He was truly a Scripture
giver, whilst his charities were
large and his contributions liberal
not only to the Bible cause, but to
every other good work His unob.
trusi've piety and modesty prevent.
ed his right hand from knowing
what his left hand was doing. He
did not believe in nor practice that
bebevolence which desires to be
seen of men.
Truly a great man has fallen
amongst us, and his death has made
a breach that we honestly confess
we can not fill. Therefore,
Resclyed, 1. That whilst we, as a
Society, monrn the loss Of our be-
loved friend and brother, we bow
in meek submission to the will OF
Him who doing all things we'll.
g.. That in the death of DR..
Hearst, this Society has lost its
ablest and most efficient member,
and the cause Of the Bible and
truth, everywhere, a warm and
Jealous advocate.
3. That a page in our record
book be dedicated to his mem
ory.
4. That a copy Of these proceed
ings be semitic his bereaved widow,
and that they be published in the
Presbyterian, Medium, and Press and
Banner. P. Fl. BRADLEY.
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The Press Convention.

A number of the publishers Of
this State met a few days in Colum-
bia, and organized a State Press
Convention. There were very few
present, but sufficient to elect off,
GERS. This is a move in the right
direction, and it meets with our
hearty approval. We publish the
proceedings on our fourth page.
Gen, j, B. kershaw was elected
President, which was a distinction
well bestowed. The next meeting
is to be held in November next,
when we hope every journal in the
State will be represented. We are
an advocate of associations, as ev-
cry interest should be made to CO.
operate more with a view to unity
Of action; and we feel confident
that the editors and publishers will
be repaid, if in 40 other way than
in becoming better acquainted and
understanding each other. Inc
Association atits first regular meet.
ing should repudiate all advertising
agencies, and manage business for
themselves Onr experience with
them, as a whole, is most nnsatis'
factory, and one now actually owes
US sixty-odd dollars, which we never
expect to get. Messrs. Walker,
Evans & Cogswell, of Charleston,
are excepted from what we here
say, as they are honorable dealers,
and allow remunerative prices
which they in every instance pay.
We think the Association should
also adopt the cash system, to be
applied to everything, from a three
line local notice to the largest bills.
Enterprise and MoAntaaaeer
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VOLUME XXI---NO. 90
An Extraordinary gortsship.

A few nights back, 8 party OF
4adies and gentlemen were laugh. :
ing over the supposed awkwardness
attending a declaration Of love
when gentleman remarked that
if he ever had an opportani =
offer himself, he would do itS e
collected and business-ike manneE
"For instance" !" said he, address
ing himself to beautiful lady pres
ent, Il would say::
asMiss s. have been en-
gagged for two es mi 1r q
wife. I am ID tbe ret te 81 q dear
income of two fhousa1d dollars 9
year from my present business
which is daily on The increase Ofl
iallthe ladies of my acquaintance q
admiresyou the most. Indeed, to-
speak plainly, I love you, and
would most gladly make you my
partner for life. -"
"You fatter me by your prefer
ence,' = good aaumoredly replied
Miss -, to the surprise of all
present.
sNot at ALL" said he; 81 am en-
tirely sincere
+ sThen I refer you to my. father,
said the father.
sBrayo!" exclaimed the gentle
men.
"Weil, I de-c-l-a-r-er' exclaimed
the ladies, in one united chorus. 5
The lady and gentleman were
married soon after.
"Wasn't that asks the. narrator,
ga modern way of coming to the
point, and a lady-like method Of
taking a man at his word r
Well, as Charles Lamb would
say, aIt wasn't anything else"
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The Tycoon knows how to star

TIC IycUo7 NH0"S =,
newspaper. He does not offer
bic beets, nor prize squashes, nor
oride :jewelry as premiums for sub
scribers. Having taken an interest
in the publication of a newspaper
at the japanese capital. be has is
sued an order that all men of GER
tain social and political circles shall
take it or be beheaded.
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MILLINERY & DRESS MAKING.

r,rE FAVE added all styles of ATS AM D
NETS MILLINERY DEP ARTMENr whcn we we % d skill; M
MAGGIE SASSARp whose taste a"
as Mlner this community to say more LII G ,vS
room will be of MISS JANE RAM wno ~ e lsi
ba fnnd TO exhibit the Stock make and tit dresses I'D 'n0
al moderate prices.
MILLER & ROBERTSON.
April 16 1873 Ltf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
oi Spleen


Atabor strike is said to be impend-
ing. The carpenters say they don't
get enough to pay. their board. ...,
/ Shoemakers, that it takes their awi
to keep them at work, and, their sole
dependencies is often in their last job.
Painters complain that they have
become literally hne-ers OF wood.
Upholsterers complain that hang
lngs have gone out of fashion. -
Boiler-makers aver that Congress
has kept the country in hot water to
such a degree that they have no
chance e.s = 5i
Blacksmiths complain that all the
forging is done in Wall Street, and
ther 9 is no chance. - ~
Tailors ,saysthey mean to give their
customers fits. 80. ai5s.rr
The hatters have kept ahead.
The gas filters will go in for light
Printers say ! they are fired, and
canl set up any lonEer-that's what's
Bakers say they knead more, and
don't likelto see SO many rich loafers.
Butchers complain OF. being asked
to work at killing prices. -
Candle-Inakers urge that wicked
work onght 70 be well paid for. :,
heelwrights SAY that !, all the
spokesmen in Congress voted more
pay before retiring, and they expect
to do as well as their felloes.
And, finally, the plumbers propose
to have their customers do the work,
and charge double price Tor superin-
tending it, themselves, Each super
intendent will have three tenders.
one to fill his pipe, another to hold
his hat, and third TO act as substi-
tute when he goes out, ITO see man."
-BostDa Bulletin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
The Lion Tanner.
Row In u Lions Cage that insight have
Terininated seriously. 10 as

A Row In u Lions Cage that insight have
Terininated seriously. ~ 60
The performance in the cage of
lions at the Exposition buildingThurs-
day night came near resulting in u
more serious contest between the ani-r
mails and their master than was put.
down on the bills. On entering the
cage the exhibitor, MIR. Dozler, opeu7I
ed the door of the adjoining depaIt-
ment, in which was the young African
lion, and as usual, moliOned the ami
NAL to enter. But the young prince
of beasts was sulky and moved with
evident reluctance and i'll temper, and
Mr.. Dozler struck him sharp blow
with his whip. This reused the ire of
the brute his kingiy dignity would
not brook such an insult, aud with
open mouth and hOarse but savage
growl, he sprahg upon his master.
The latter swerved aside just in time,
however. and tie animal swept by,
his teeth grazing the shoulder of Mr..
Dozier, ie iring his dress, and inflict-
ing a slight skin wound. Quick as
thought the lion tanner reversed his
whip, and the angry lion hardly
touched the floor when he received u
stunning blow on the head. This was
followed by another and another in
quick succession, till the brute COVER
ed beneath the Yehemence aud daring
of the attack, and skunk subdued into
d corner OF the cage, the other ami
mails meanwhile looking ON in appaI-
rent wonder, but evidently too much
afraid ot the man aud his weapon to
mix in the afiray. AS Soon as he had
conquered the rebel, Mr.. Dozier made
his exit from the cage i'll the usual
way, feeling, probably that he had
given the audience u sufficient exhibi-
ton OF his power for that evening.
The affair passed so rapidly that IL was
over and the man was safely out OF
the cage before most of the audience
conprehended the perilous nature of
the attack. When they fully realized
it, however, there was no little COM
motion in the crowd, especially among
the women and those gathered abont
the cages beat hasty retreat from tho
vicinity, most of them in evident
trepidation. The incident did not
deter the daring exhibitor from going
through his usual performances yes
terday afternoon and last night, but it
may well be Imagined that he exer-
cised something more than his usual
watchmlness while among his savage
pets.-LoG. Courier Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
9iT From the New York Herald
The Oldest Man in America.
History of George LIE Barre.
A YOUTH WHO SHOOK HANDS
WITH WASHINGTON.
DELAWARE W ArER G Ar, IA, JAN. Is, '7s

DELLA w AXE W AlEk gar, FA, JAN. 10, Id
Taking sleigh and driving thir-
teen miles west OF here Yesterday in
to wild, unfruitful region of coun-
Try, found iii Il weather-beaten farm
house off the roadside the oldest man
in America, George LIE Barre. who
was born at Mount Bethel, Northamp-
ton county, in this State, in the fall of
1858, and is consequently approaching
his one hundred and fifteenth year.
Il had Tor companion, on the visit to
this remarkable -centurian, Mr.. Ed
ward l.. Drodhead. a gentleman be-
longing to one of the oldest families
in the State, and an authority in geu-
ealogical lore. We stopped at Sam
Bushes tavern at The, cross roads TO
inquire the precise location OF LIE
Barre's residence. Sam asked, as we
were about to leave. SCOT suthin
spiritool for the old man?"
r "Why, no." we answered; "he
wouldn't drink"
"Better fetch him a drink" contin-
ued Sam; '.he takes nip of whisky,
and when he chut Ks in two or three
stiff horns he talks like bird. You've
got to open his heart and set his
tongue agoin' in this way or he won't
tell you anything worth cent
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i Hr p q . .as Fa HHsI
Cotton is king again in the South.
The incoming crop will be the most
valuable ever raised in the United
States. The money paid for it in the
raw state will not fall short of 33O.-
100000. OF this sum about $50, ,OOO.-
600 have gone to spectators and first
purchasers, leaving $295,OOO,OOO to
the producers. SO far the average
price has been higher and better s1s-
tained than ever before. The com
plete showing cannot be made until
September next, but the indications
point 10 the result as given, and it is
the sustaining hope aud incentive of
the people of the South. The extra
ordinary promise of the crop in Lou
isiana is all that has enabled the peo-
pie Of that Grant ridden community
TO keep anything like right side up.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
HOW TO SAVE MONEY!
Moving Buildings.

THE undersigned having the only complete
set of tools for moving buildings. within
thirty miles of Ravenna, aud having had six
teen years experience in the business, will take
contracts for moving buildings of any dimen-
sions with promptness, without damage and
for reasonable charges Apply I'm person or ad-
dress VIM. CLINE. Ravenna, u.
p. s. wish the public to understand that
while do not propose TO work for less prices.
or in unfair com mpetition with honorable and
competent workmen in my. line, do wish to
BILL SMITH, either by the day or Job. i can do
work better and cheaper than the aforesaid
Smith, let his figures be as low as he dare come
down. H * - WIN. CLINE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17

The will of Napoleon III has been
proved in England. His personal
property, $4,000 he leaves to the
Empress without reserve. To the
Prince Imperial there is only one be-
quest we are told--the Imperial
crown. Ifthis be true, says the Pail
MaU Gazette. we have here a certain
violation of the idee N0poieoaiennC,
according to which anv Bouaparte
may govern who Is called by the
voice OF the people. And the Emper-
or's will Ia in this respect an impor-
tant manifesto to the ImperialiRts. 1t
is message TO the friends of Prince
Napoleon. ~ -sitoa goGa9voi
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For The nemocratic Pre-
GERTRUDE.
cassanosA ALICE HORN


Down TO the kirtle of forest green. -
Flowed ha- hair like golden sheen:
Fountains of light cleaned her maichless eyes.
yieing in hue with aznre skies; asHitila
And never >hepherde>s. ween, is8
Fairer than she was ever seen,
Ten ling her fioeks on the grass grown hill.
List'ning to the murinering riu alf s4e
Where bendin low o'er the messy brink.
The bright eyed lambk ins stoop'd 70 drinF,
Thinking the while of her lover, " i'll.
Cheerily telling ut the mill ~ aa
I.anguirilv watching the clouds drift by.
over the tranquil German sky i4r aafjeg
Believing naught could her loye-dreaR breat,
Or sweet peace from her bosom take;-
When. 10. she heard : threatening cry.
Saw Wars dread ensign raisd en- high
Too soon the Gathering wheel was still!
Deserted and lonely stood The mill ;fs M
flushed 10. ever fair Gertrus!e's song.
Wearily mourned she all day long.
Hoping and pray ing from dawi until 'a
Purple shadows erept oyer the hiil .u8H W
Away on the ield where thiekest fell -
The deadly slower OF shot and sheil, fe 5ssssst
kind in skir.aish. at break OF day.
stifl and silent her Wilhelm lay;
Wilhelm, the miller shellov'd so well.
Brave yonns miiler of vs. offended. ii, "a
Day after day bv the grass grown hill
Inst in sight of the old gray mill.
sasi Gertrrde weeps for her lover slain:
4 er fond heart racketl with ct.;iseIess pain
As she turns her eyes where. white and stih
Under the daisies Sleeps her Will.
Down to the kirrle of forest green,
Flowslier hair7like silver sheen.-- n aue
For sorrow. Ills said. will bleach tht. hair,
Though the features I've young and f.tir
And lady. or siiepheriess, ween.
F..irer than she was never seem. .s.. - <s.t.
aL.lLI
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A PARTING INJUNCTION.

"Put little water in that for him."
added Sam as we departed with a
ginger beer bottle filled with the al
cholic sesame; ''It's above proof and
may bother him summit. Not much
water, mind; jest enough to prevent
him from coughing" "zsi
Sans injunctions were properly
followed, and the result was such as
we were led to anticipate. Though
every body knew of George LIE Barre
it was only favored few that ap-
peared to enjoy his personal acquaint-
ance. His residence, in
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
) KEErINe his own HOUSE

And his own table, and is too inde-
pendent character TO. be dependent
even on his own children. He mar
ried but once, and then happily, and,
though tempted, to marry again, he
said he feared he might get a devil,
and declined to venture. ~ ni % l-,
Such is the story of old George Le-
Barre, who may yet live to see, the
celebration of the Centennial of Inde-
pendelrce. and who is most likely the
oldest man living at this day in
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17
MIXTURE OF RACES.

- Georges father, with French blood
in his his veins, married German !;
George himself an American, marri-
ed the daughter OF Hollander, so
that the breed by this time is about as
I,variously crossed as need be. With
in the last couple of years the old
man has grown nervous, though i'm
his younger days none had steadier
pulse. Nor does he sleep as soundly'
as was his wont; but he treats death
lightly, and says he has only turned
back to the small figures to 20 up the
scale of beyhood again, and that he
will soon be old enough TO, go to
school again. He has never given
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-04-17

A Florida congregation uses the
upper part of its church for the cure
of souls, and the cellar for the cure Of
hams,