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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
A Soldiers Zeal.

Some grateful officers of the army OF
the Caucasus sent letter to the Mos
COW Gazette, calling attention to the zeal
and courage displayed by private SOL
der named Stepkin, who, during diff
cult retreat, had charge of a tec Urn,
and kept detachment Of five h.sttalit ms
well supplied at tbc various halh,g
places with tea. "During the retire lat
from Little Yagna," says the lette.,
"the fourth detachment of Ardahan,
consisting only of five battalions, sup
ported by twelve guns, received orders
to retire before fourteen Turkish battal-
ions with nm artillery force twice as
strong as our own. The chief of the de-
tachment, Major General Komaroff, hay
ing assembled the battalion commanders,
informed them that the retreat would be
very trying, but that he would order q q
halt from time to time, when tea would
be made. 'Stepkin, light up the samo-
var, cried Komaroff, and the water in
Stepkid's urn was soon brought to boil
ing point" On the march, Stepkin took
charge of the sef-boiler," and, says
the letter, "protected it against the
balls of the enemy, thinking of the many
wounded whom the tea would comfort. u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
Curious Instance of Animal Sagacity.

A New Zealand paper vouches for the
truth of the following story: There is a
dog at Taupo, and also young pig, and
these two afford a curious example of
animal sagacity and confidence in each
other. These two animals live at the
native pa on the opposite side of Tapu-
acharuru, and the dog discovered some
happy hunting grounds on the other
side, and informed the pig. The pig,
being only two months old, informed the
dog that he could not swim across the
river, which ut that spot debouches from
the lake, but that in time he hoped to
share the adventures of his caninef friend.
The dog settled the difficulty. He went
into the river, standing up to his neck
in the water, and croached down the
pig got on his back, clasping his neck
with the fore legs. The dog then swan
across, thus carrying his chum over:
Regularly every morning the two would
in this way 60 across and forage around
Tapuacharuru, returning to the pa at
night, and if the dog was ready to go
home before the pig, he woula wait un.
til his friend came own to be ferrled
over. The truth of this story is vonched
for by several who have watched the
movements of the pair for some weeks
past.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
The Human Face O Mask.

So inscrutable may the human face
become, that frequently it is but a
mask which conceals the real character.
The men and women most famous for
heartless cruelty have often been
celebrated for their handsome faces /;
writer's of fiction have not been un-
mindful of the fact, and Faust is repre-
sented as being handsome man while
the German fishermen sing of the sirens
who drag mems souls down to perdi-
ton with their fatal dover of beauty
Some faces are unreadable, and
nothing of the owners character. The
merriest men now and then have solemn
faces, and the most serious frequently
have cheerful ones. Frequently the
most heartless coquette has all the shy
graces of girl of sixteen, while the
heart of some woman who looks you
through with cold, steady eyes, may be
filed with love and tenderness that you
are too blind to discover. So wo all go
on, wearing guiscs of different device,
never quite conoealinR, newer revealing,
tho life within:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
Tho Paris EXPOSITION Buildings.

The buildings of the coming Paris
exhibition in 1873, are the largest yet
conceived for the purpose. The nave OF
the main building is nearly 1900 feet
long, the 7ista, which includes the two
yestibules, is more than $500 feet i; and
each of the transepts and vestibules
more than LOO feet. The eight indus
trial courts are all parallel, and are di-
yided into two series OF four each one
series being devoted to the productions
of France, and the other to the rest OF
the exhibiting nations: In the centre OF
the Garden between the two series are
two ranges of fine art galleries. On the
opposite side of the river is the Troca-
dero Palace, which is to be devoted to
the history of man from the savage state
down to the most modern appliances OF
science and art. II will afterwerd be
ussd ae q municipal mrseumi
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23

The old gentleman. went into the par
lor the other night, at the witching hour
of II As, and found the room unlighted
and his daughter and dear friend oc-
cupying tete-a7tete in the corner by a
window. "Evangeline," the old man
said sternly, "this is scandalous." ," "Yess,
papa" she answered sweetly, lit is
candleless because times are so hard and
lights costs 80 much that Ferdinand and
I said we should try and get along with
the starlight" And papa turned about
in rpeecliless anazemens, and tried tG
walk out Of the room through = pane
! Ia The Mell:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
Items Of Interest.

Pancakes should neither be blonde
nor brunette, but medium. '5"' Il
Strictly religious people should be
careful to select only upright pianos for
their houses. '..'. 81.
A Hartford, Conn, newspaper pro-
poses bachelor show, the prizes to be
awarded by ladies, "
The losses of the Scotch farmers this
year through foods and bad weather are
estimated at $40, 100000. ..s...
This is the season when a man who
wants to remember the poor can sit
down and think of himself the whole day
long. .-..... ..... ...... ..... ...~.t...
Thirty Texas papers have died within
the last twelve months, and SIXTY new
ones sprang into existence during the
same time. a...... .....- - :,
1t is . wonder Of the day-and yet fact DER
That heavy banks are washed away by too
much failing DUE" . .sf r.G.,-t D.,
Horne Tooke being asked by George
III, whether he played at cards, replied,
"No, your Majesty; the fact is, I can not
tell king from knaye." %.
"That's what call o monkey wrench,
The witty Snowman said,
When the big gorilla grabbed bis hair
And twisted back his head. "n,e..
The Philadelphia baby show broke up
in a hand-to-hand fight by the mothers
over the prizes. The police cleared the
hall of exhibits and spectators.
True Joy is q serene and sober emoh4;
and they are niserably out that take
laughing for rejoicing; the seat OF it is
within, and there is no cheerfulness Like
the resolution of brave mind.
"Speaking of riddles, Mr.. Jones"
said Chicago landlord, "can you tell
the difference between beef-steak and
shingle. No? Then I'll broil you
shingle hereafter every morning for
breakfast instead Of beef-steak." " 1g~
Among the attractions at the Paris
exhibition will be performances by the
Imperial Orchestra from Vienna, in the
month of July. The Viennese artists
will give several concerts during their
fo rtnight's stay in Paris. ....,.
A man in st. Louis has brought Q
suit to recover 5000 from a merchant
from whom some striped stockings were
purchased last year, which were worn
| by plaintiffs child, and from the. effect
ofwhich, it is alleged, she was poisoned
and died. .... .... ..
Come, o season Of mist and rain, .
OF damp and dumps and ceaseless pain,
OF wild neuralgia writings
A cold and cough. and slushy street,
Influenza and perished feet, ...:..,
These, O winter, are thy things!
It cannot be too often repeated that
lu1uries, not necessities, bring ruin.
We are ruined, not by what we really
want, but what we think we want there
fore, never go abreast in search OF your
wants-if they be real ones. they Will
come home in search of you for ne who
does not want, will soon want what ne
cannot buy.
The lawyer, perceiving that his elo-
uuence had put the court to sleep, stops
speaking, and the silence naturally
awakens the judges. he continues his
argument, saying "And now let me
return to the point that I endeavored to
make clear to your honors yesterday.
The Judges stare at each other and are
perfectly convinced that they have lost
a whole night of his speech.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
The Leap Of Roushan Beg.

By HENRY W. LoNdFEILow.
Mounted on Kyrat strong and feet,
His chestnut steed with four white feet,
Roushan Beg, called Kurroglou,
Son Of the road and bandit chief,
Seeking refuge aud relief,
Up the mountain pathway flew.
Such was Kyrat's matchless speed
Never yet could any steed
Reach the dust-cloud in his course;
More than maiden, more than wife,
More than gold and next to life.
Roushan the Robber loved bis horse.
In the Land that lies beyond
Erizoom and Trebizond
Garden-girt his fortress stood;
Plundered khan, or caravan
Journeying north from Koordistan
Gave him wealth and wine and food.
Seven hundred and fourscore
Men alarms his livery wore,
Did his bidding night and day;
Now through regions all unknown
He was wandering, lost, alone,
Seeking without guide his way.
Suddenly the pathway ends,
Sheer the precipice descends,
Loud the torrent roars unseen;
Thirty feet from side to side
Yawus the chasm on air must ride
He who crosses this ravine.
Following close in his pursuit,
At the precipice's foot
Reyhan the Arab Of Odah
Halted with his hundred men,
Shouting upward from the glen,
"La il Allah! Anah-la!"
Gently Roushan Beg caressed
Kyrat's forehead, neck, and breast;
Kissed him upon both bis eye; ;
Sang to him in his wild way
As upon the topmost spray
Sings bird before it flies.
40 my Kyrat, o my Steed,
Round and slender as reed,
Garry me this danger through!
Satin housings shall be thine,
Shoes of gold, O Kyrat mine!
o thou soul Of Kurroglou!
"soft thy skin as silken skein,
Soft as woman's hair thy name.
Tender are thine eyes and true
All thy hoofs like ivory shine,
Polished bright. o life Of mine,
Leap, and rescue Kurroglou !"
Kyrat, then, the strong and feet,
Drew together his four white feet,
Paused moment on the verge,
Measured with his eye the space,
And into the airs embrace
Leaped as leaps the oceans surge.
As the surge DER silt and sand
Bears q swimmer safe to land,
Kyrat safe his rider bore;
Rattling down the deep abyss,
Fragments Of the precipice
Rolled like pebbles on shore.
Roushan's tasselled cap OF red
Trembled not upon his head;
Careless sat he and upright;
Neither hand nor bride shook,
Nor his head he turned to look,
As he galloped out OF sight.
Flash OF harness in the air,
Seen moment like the glare
or q sword drawn from its sheath
Thus the phantom horseman passed;
And the shadow that he cast
Leaped the cataract underneath.
Reyhan the Arab held his breath,
While this vision of life and death
Passed above him. "Allah-hu
Cried he; ''in allKoordistan
Breathes there not 80 brave a man
As this robber Kurroglou!"
Atlantic Monthly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-01-23
Skating.
a bounding gallop la good
~I~g~a

A bounding gallop Ia good
Over wide plains {;
A wild free sail Is good
Mid gales and rains
A dashing dance is good
Broad halls along,
Clasping and whirling on
Through the gay throng.
But better than these, d.
When the great lakes freeze, '..
BY the clear, sharp Light '.- u
OF starry night, s@ ..@ u.
Ger the ice spinning .e. t.a,.
With q long, free sweep, % 70
Cutting and. ringing r...,
Forward we keep! o.: y. ..a-y
On round and around, .e... ~. @.
With sharp, clear sound, e.. ...-
To fly like o fish in the sea =. ...
All, this is the sport for me ! -,-,
Theodore Winthrop in &. Nicholas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-10-18
TO FARMERS!
WHEAT SEEDING!
OFFICE OF r. c. DAVIDGE.
Manufacturer Of Fertilizers,
:S6 w. Lombard ST.,
BALTIMORE, Aug. 18Th. us

BALTIMORE, Aug 18Th, 1878.
DEAR SIR: Our Agent, Mr.. II. G. TOWN
SEND, is about to call upon YOU. He will
offer our different grades of Fertilizers, at
prices fixed with a view TO ruling rates for
produce. Whilst we offer for Wheat Seeding
two articles at a material difference in cost,
we wonld state that the more costly differs
from the other almost entirely in its stimulat-
ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In other and
more lasting properties, such rs Available
Phosphoric Acid, il is substantially the same.
Yours truly, re. DAvIDGE.
E4s> RAW and DISSOLVED BONES
Dissolved South Carolina Bone Phosphate,
Peruvian Guano, and all Fertlizing ingredi-
ents for home manufacture.
aug left
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-10-18
WHAT rs CLAIM ED
FOR THE
GARRY IRON ROOF.

LIST. 1t is made from the best Of stock
charcoal from, and no pains or expense
spared in protecting ii against corroding or
rust, thereby making it durable. Ten years
experience has proven TO us lis superiority in
durability and practicablity over all other
metal roofs.
End. There is NO ROOF in the market as
safe against fire. The crosslocEs or seams are
grooved together and the seams capped, then
the whole rivited together, so that in case of
an extreme fire, when the iron should become
cred hot, >" the seams and locks CANNOT
come apart thereby preventing fire from get
busting out and firing all adjoining.
Sd. 1t is impossible for lightning to injure
building covered with the GARRY IRON
ROOF.
4th. When durability and amount saved in
insurance are considered, it is the cheapest
roof in use.
9Th. 1t is adapted to all classes of buildings
and any shaped roof, and can be easily put
on or repaired in case of injury without an
experienced hand
There are other iron roofs, in the market,
but they are defective in material, preserva-
ton, application, &c
Consult your own interest and investigate
the GARRY ROOF.
If you have any leaky tin roofs or cutters,
repair them with @ /. R. Co.'s Cement.
If you want good fire proof door or shut
ter, try the G, | r. Co.'s.
If you wish to side your buildings with
iron and have them FlRE-PR0OF, try the
Garry Siding.
For further particulars, prices and circular,
consult
JOHN LEWIS VIETT,
Agent.
Address, Rockville, Montgy Co., Nd.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-10-18
Money can be Saved
AT
BENJAMIN. MILLER'S,
103 Bridge Street,
GEORGETOwHT, D. Q.

WTE are now selling off LIGHT WEIGHT
w GOODS at a GREAT REDUCTION.
1- Now is the time to wear Summer Fab
RIGS aud now is the time to buy them Cheap
GIVE US A CALL.
CALIC0ES A. and cents. Cottons a, 8,
6 cents, sc. Kentucky Jeans 10, II cts, &c.
Cassimeres % cents and upwards
We bought Three thousand yards of CAN
TON FLANNEL in July, cheap, and we are
now selling it at very low prices, such as g.,
Z and cents.
A large lot Of Cambria Edgings just re-
ceived from New York which we are selling
al extremely low prices.
White Spreads, large size for double beds,
al IS cents Linen Crash cents. 200 yard
Guoo1 COfton a 2 ppntg
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
San Stefano.

San Stefano, where the peace me-
gotiations between Russia and the
Porte were conducted, is under the
shadow of the old walls, which
have not been besieged for 400
years. Close by are the Seven
Towers, within whose massive keep
a Russian ambassador has often
been imprisoned, and the walled
up gate through which the Mos
lens expect that the Christians
will re-enter Constantinople when
they recapture it. Here, too, ac-
cording to Standard correspond
ent, is the chapel, in whose de.
voutly .worshipped walls live the
miraculous fish which jumped out
ofthe frying pan on the day of the
taking of Coustantinople, aud have
lived on until now with one side
cooked and tn g other waiting until,
in the fullness of things, it can in
its turn be submitted to the fire.
During the massacre of Chic a
mum Der of Greek children, who had
been carried off by the Turks, were
ransomed and afterwards educated
by philanthropic society. One OF
the boys, who was ransomed and
educated by Americans, has be-
come q wealthy householder al
San Stefano. 1t was under the roo
of this Chiote exile, who had beer
trained by American missionaries
that the conqueror of Turkey, the
Grand Duke Nicholas, received
shelter while the diplomatists were
chattering over the conditions Of
peace. Chicago Inter. Ocean.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
Too Much Marrying.
[St. Louis Republican. I

l5t. Louis republican.
There is young lady in this
city who has more parents aud
step parents living than any one
she ever heard of. This is the way
she tells the story:
"You know papa and mamma
never could agree, and so finally
they got divorced. | don't say
whose fault it was, but mamma
really did behave ugly sometimes,
and even | could not get along
with her. So when the separation
came 1 went to live with papa.
Shortly afterwards mamma mar
ried again, and papa was not long
in following suit. I did not like
it very well at first, but my step
mother turned out first-rate and
l got to like her splendid. Then
papa seemed to get infatuated with
another woman that he got ac-
quainted with, and she wheedled
around him until she made trouble,
and the result was another divorce,
and papa soon married the woman
that made the trouble. When the
separation took place L went with
my step-mother, because [ loved
her and because my services We're
necessary to help take care of the
baby. Then what does she do but
20 and get married. 1 declare I
never saw so much marrying in my
life. 1t only happened little while
ago, and my new slep-father
Il suppose he is-treats me in a
very kindly sort of way, as if he
couldn't help himself, but didn't
like it bit. 1 can't go back to
mamma, because she is mad with
me for going with papa in the first
instance, and 1 can't go to papa be-
cause of that wheedling woman,
and can't bear to stay where lam.
1t is too bad that girl should have
fat her and a mother and two
stepfathers aud two stepmothers all
living at once, and not Il home that
she can feel at home in.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
The Iron Clad kearney Pledge.

There will be warm times. doubt
less, at the Workingmeu's ratifica-
ton meeting tonight. The Kear-
ney wing say the candidates for
delegates nominated at the late
Convention must take the pledge
adopted at the Sacra mento Conyen-
ton or "step down and out" and
let men who will take their place.
The pledge reads:
1 hereby pledge my honor and
my life to the members of the
Workingmen's party of California
to the following promises, SO help
me God, that l will faithfully La
hor to defend and forward the prin-
ciples embodied in the State plat
form of the Workingmen's party
of California; that l will labor
with all my might OF elected) to
secure such amendments to the
Constitution of California as are
demanded by the party in Sacra-
mento county; that 1 will hold my
official position and exercise its
functions subject at all times to the
will and direction of my constitu-
ents; that ] will resign my office
within 4S hours after two-thirds of
the Clubs of the Workingmen's
party instruct the County Central
Committee, and they in accordance
demand my resignation. In proof
of which 1 hereby pledge my life
and atfiX my name.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
Artistic Photography.

Mr.. Charles Hasselman takes
pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie of Los Angeles and surrounding
cities that he has formed a partner
ship with Mr.. f. PARKER, the gem
ial photographer of No. 65 Main
street, DoWNEY BLOCK. The firm
engages itself to do nothing but
iirst-class work, equal to the best
done in the Eastern States and
Europe. Portraits in oil colors,
pastel, colored and black crayons,
water coiors, India ink, etc, at re-
duced prices. Reproductions from
any kind of old faded pictures taken
in superior style. Every kind of
re-touching done for he trade.
f. PARKER,
CHAS. HASsELMAN,
80 Main Street, Downey Block.
1m,may7
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30

Mr.. Nordlinger, the popular
jeweler, preparatory to removing
to the warehouse on Main street,
which he has secured in the He'll
man Block, now in process of cree
ton, will sell off, at a sacrifice, his
extensive and very elegant stock
of jewelry. All who desire to be
stow upon their friends some mark
of esteem or souvenir, those who
wish to supply themselves with ia
ble and other appointments, and
those who are anxious to add to
their stock of bijouterie, should
give Nordlinger call. From a
watch to a charm they can be &C.
comm odated at his present store,
No. Commercial street. MIST.
Ladies', Misses and children's
fancy colored hose in pale blue,
pink, navy blue and sea! brown,
also full line of kid gloves and
corsets very cheap, for cash only, at
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. S.
Hotel.
Pruning shears and budding
knives at Sutherland's gun store,
rs Main street. 1my5
Frank Toal informs the citizens
of Los Angeles generally that he is
now shoeing horses at ST. so per set.
His shop is at No. 81 Spring street,
opposite the M. e. Church South.
A If yunrly xvarrprta6 r,u1Gtf
Guns, rifles and pistols at Suther-
lands gun store, rs Main street. /
Cartridges and ammunition of all
kinds at Sutherland's gun store, Is
Main street. 1my5
Billy White, the lively moke, at
Woods Opera House.
None should fail to see Fred
Mackley's new sketch at Woods
Opera House.
Ladies' scissors and pen knives 4
Sutherland's gun store, rs Main
street. 1my5
The French Sisters at Woods
Opera House tonight.
The Russian Electric Baths of r.
Hughes and Wife are located at No.
Is Main street, opposite the Pico
House. Gentleman and Ia
dies will be waited upon by persons
of their own sex. nov14tf
Coggill and Cooper at Woods
Opera House tonight.
Genuine Marrian's Burton p ale
Ale on draught at McKenzie's.
Blue flannel and ligh! weight
suit also full line of boys cloth
ing at Isaac Norton & Co.'s, corner
of Main aud Requena streets, orpo.
site the U. 5. Hotel.
Powder, shot and caps at'Suther
lands gun store, rs Main street. l
Kid gloves, silk scarfs and bows
parasols, laces, embroideries al
your own prices for cash only, a
Isaac Norton & Co.'s, corner @
Main and Requena streets, opposite
the United States Hotel.
Mrs. DR.. Corbett will remain
here for week, during which sh
} will make her professional head
quarters at her husbands office.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
A Manifest Absurdity.

1t is manifestly absurd to claim for a
mere stImulant tonic and Alternative
properties. Yet this Is what is daily
done by the vendors OF cheap local Bit
tiers, coiored to make them look attrac.
tive, ana agreeably favored, but the al
coholic basis of which is of the vllest and
most hurtful description. The tram
scendant success of Hostetter's stomach
Bitters, the leading Alternative tonic of
the United States, has induced many of
these compounders of drains In disguise
to attempt the couhterfe ting OF this
standard medicine, but TIN cir efforts have
never proved successful on a large scale
and they have themselves in many in
stances VIGOROUSLY leone to griet,'
through tbe instrumenality OF the law.
The genuine Bitters have, indeed, a
spirit u0us basis, bp they are emphatical-
ly n medicine, since heir botanic ingredi-
ents are signally efficacou in owe com.
ing and preventing lis and fever dys'
pepsia, liver complaint, constipation
] and many other disorders.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-30
The dry goods and novelty store

The dry goods and novelty store
of Charles Prayer, at No. 5 Com
mercial street, is an attractive re-
soft to the ladies of Los Angeles.
Mr.. Prayer has one of the most ex
tensive and recherche stocks of
goods ever brought to Los Angeles,
and there is absolutely nothing
necessary to the feminine toilette
which may not be found in his
store. He has been guided in his
purchases by Thorough knowledge
of the requirements of this section,
and the latest fashions and novel
ties may be at all times inspected
Mt No. 5 Commercial street. Give
him call. my7