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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13

! W~AsH1SGToNs BIRTHDAY.-Tbc twenty
second will soon be here. Charleston Is going
to make i a grand gala dav. The Washins,
guests from other Statcs,-among them Cen
erals Joe Johnston, VIM. Lee, Heth and 9th,
ers. Our t~ownsinan, Gen. McGowan, Will
the oraror Of the day. Governor Hampton
and other State dignitaries will be there, and
q grand review of troops will take place, IN
which companies from Virginia and Georgia
will join with those Of South Carolina. The
year of jubilee has come. 1t Is to be hoped
that the railroads will offer excursion tickets
for we all want to go to Charleston. and we
arc ali poor taxpayers
GOOD ADv1cE.-Wc commend the following
advice OF a writer from Washington to our
readers: "1f | were called upon to advise Our
Southern people, I'd say go to work and pro
duce some surplus over and above your ncces'
| stiles, that you may have something 10 give
in exchange for these silver dollars. as you
will not be profited either by remonctizatior
or a postponoment of the day of resumption
promised by legislation. Ali the %salutary
laws in Christendom won't u!ake the poo
man rich. or convert debtors into creditors
1t Is not legislation that the South wants u
revive her, but 1t is better economy OF living
and a net surplus in store among the producI
Of our soil"
THE ORIGIN OF OUR PHosPnATES.-A
learned scientist now on Il visit TO Co!uiIlbl:
states that he has no doubt. that millions .
SttAS uSo III tHe '"cS' va - -"
, organized political government existed in thu
territory now embraced within the limits o
South Carolina. and that Il General Assembly
having convened. and there being many Va
cancies in the office of Circuit Judge, Il vas
multitude of candidates collected, and on
phosphatcS are but the remains of candidate!
for judicial honors, who were reduced to
state of ossitication while waiting for the pre-
historic Senate to concur in a resolution Il
proceed to the election. In view Of curren
events this theory bears the stamp of proha
bility, and thus "history repeats itself."-COl
unNia Register.
), One Of the "nobby" dresses Of the styl'
which several young ladies have imported
: from England appeared at this reception ant
attracted great attention. 1t was worn by
stylish New York girl. This costume consist
of a black silk train richly trimmed, Owe
, which is worn a swallow-tailed dress coat
literally that'Style. The back in nowise di1
fers from Il gentlemau's dress coat; the from
is u short jacket, buttoning IN two places owe
a crimson silk vest, which is cut away like
gent!eman's vest, to shew the black silk scar
: lust such as men wear over the shirt bosom
: with q gold crescent pin and q linen collar q
ter the pattern Of those worn by the dainties
male exquisites. Gentlemen will observ
that the ladies nave made a vast improvement
upon their ATTIRE Washington Evening Har.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
fish School For Abbeville.

With great pleasure that we announce
last this town Is likely to have a eOoc
|hool for boys. Mr.. j. Harvey Ham
Ii Manning. Clarendon county, has de,
led to cast his lot here as a teacher, anc
Il our townSfolk to support him witf
|r might. He is q teacher OF great ex
fe and is 4 man Of excellent education
lately been teaching = high school ir
he, which position he resigned on be,
eted TO the rcctorship OF Greenwoo
Unfortunately for himself. hi
lnce OF the latter was delayed in the
|ntil the Greenwood Trustees though
+ had not accepted the appointment
Geo. {. Hodges was chosen. Mr.
|ctt intends to establish a good schoo
HE is a professional teacher who if en-
ed by our people will make his work
he brings some boarder:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
Too Latel Too Late!

VIII be the cry Of many, and the unexpress.
cd sentiment of many more (who nave nc
idea of letting his opportunity pass,) If you
wait q few weeks longer. Come now, then
while yet a little time remains and have pic.
lures of yourself and children lest 1.-The grim
monster death" interpose and forever settle
the question for you ere you nave another op,,
portunity. / say now positively thai l VIII
not be here much longer, but while am here
I am at yours services. w
Pictures furnished any size from miniature
locket to ~life-size portraits and finished IN
any style-Crayon. India-Ink, Water Colors
or Oil-and at reasonable charges, Such
styles and sizes as I am not prepared to exc
cute myself. l have excited at one or thc
best Photographic establishments In the
country, where such work Is made a speciality.
Old pictures reproduced any size desired;
w. S. WHEELER.
p, S. / have O number Of views Of the Pub
lie Square representing different scenes, both
on ordinary and public days. Some made on
sale Day In January, of "a mighty mixed
crowd" for sale cheap at my galley.
- W. s. w.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
A Little Brief Authority.

Cems that the Governor has appointed
the whole OF the Legislature to some
la the Military with ranks raDgin.
captain" TO "Generai" in q militia thai
BIT exist. These officers will have 10 Dt
4cd for by the Legislature passing E
j bill to draft some privates. over whom
Nv Iiedsed officers may lord 1t. While
Important work these statesmen neet
well paid and they refuse TO reduce
lwn pay. Before the war a Legislator
ri two dollars u day, but now we pay
|crs five dollars IL day. The Legislature
E,ayed several days electing Circni
j. The daily cost OF maintaining ll'
ers in the Sin circuits awaiting trial /:
bnc hundred dollars. In this instance
Etesmen Secin 10 have forgotten tn
kaX payer
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
Free Schools in Fairfield.
~Spa7tdnburg Herald.

By invitation OF one Of the examining
Board, l recently spent several hours in the
room where the free school teachers OF Fair
field were being examined. An account OF
that examination may be Of SOM interest to
the readers of the 'Heraid.' The Board of
examiners consist Of Messrs. Willard, Rich
ardson, r. Means, Davis and r. Ross Robert
son, the first named gentleman being, School
Commissioner, the second, Principal of the
Mt. Zion Institute. All the members of the
board are educated gentlemen. Two OF them
are teachers. All Of themSvere in the room
during The entire day. The questions We're
nation began. The applicants, each supplied
with pencil and paper. were seated at the desk
In the room. All the applicants present,
(the colorcd teachers had been examined
previously were thus given the same ques-
lions. Those who answered eighty per cent.
of the questions were given first grade ccrtlf-
cafes; sixty per cent. second grade; forty per
cent. third gl;tde.
per cent. of the questions. no certificates were
issued. can conceive OF no better method
than this Of conducting such All examination.
All have equal opportunities of answering
the same questions. No chance Is afford
cd Of 'cramInlng" for the OCCASION.
The examination included geography, his
tory Omitted StatcsJ English Grammar, ar.
ithmatic and algebra, Uor applicants, for first
grade certiiicatcS.) l noticed carefully the
questions in each branch, they were all well
selected. Amonglhcm ound no puzzles, no
eaten questions. IheS were ncitncr 100 easy
nor too hard. They were simple. yet COM
prchcnsivc. In short they were fair tests,
The free school authorities of Fairgeld are
wide awake. They give us the banner. They
confess S~partanbur% lis ahead but they an
nounce their intention to 'catch up In q year
or two And If they continue to work as
they AVE commenced the announcement
Of their intention will prove no idle boast.
WM. S. MonBlNsoN.
KILLED by III CAEs.-Wc learn that q
white man by the name Of Einny Green,
who resided near Gaffney City, in this county,
was run over by II freight train on the Airline
Railroad last Friday afternoon, and was SC
badly injured that he died from his wounds
tina! night !&ydrtnnbu1D Herald.
| Our friend Todd. OF the anderson Journal
Is enthusiastic on the band question. Hear
him.: "I.ct a handsome premium be offered nj
the next State Fair for the best amateur cor.
net band, and give the matter n fair test
We would like TO see the band question set.
tied, and will bet on Anderson" Well. you
wonld lose .'our money If the Spartanbure
Silver Come. Band competed for the prize
Spnrf0nburg Ut7nid. These gentlemen talk us
II the bbcville Silver Cornet Bund did no
exist.
The veterans Of the Mexican war willlikcly
soon receive pensions from the General Gov
eminent for their services In that conflict.
II you want cards. letter-heads, blll-hcnds
or All ything In the printing line 1t is to you
interest to consultthc Press and Banner office
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13

THE CoLLEGE.-We congratulate the Pro
fcssors and students: of Newberry College
They are now safely housed In their building
On Monday morning the College was for
mally dedicated In presence OF the Professors
students and n few visitors by the Rev. Ell. "
Kuhns.-NeVbcr1y Herald.
Who can calculate the misery and suffering
q child cndurcs that Is infested with worms
Would n parent or guardian hesitate n mo
ment to eXpend Is for a bottle Of Shrlncr't
Indian Vermifuge to relieve the little sui
fcrer2
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
South Carolina College,
A COMPLIMENT TO THE PRESS AND
BANNER.
Tax Bill Used as q Scare.Crow..
Fearless Men Wanted .. General
Gary for Governor, on Condition.


Editors Press and Banner.
Your manly defense of the South Caroline
College, and undenominatiunal points in be
half OF rc-opcning It, will give n refined
mould to the Press and Banner Throughout
the State, and make II Il more welcome guess
to many households We admire an indie
pcndcntand progressive thinker (rura dris,
and rejoice to know that the Editorial force
of Upper Carolina has so many If no more
selfthinkers.
The NeWS and Courier has already euloglzct
your Editorial In support OF the College, anl
to-day we add our mite to your praises
Press onward with your heavy blows in be-
half OF the College, and in the fulIncss o
time the old graduates will again come to thu
surface TO sustain and strengthen your banner
biases,-Uc,SuS the hon0red College arc com
mon and the taxes arc used as a nero scare
crow.
This dodge simply bcgs the question, and 1.
rcsortcd TO "ud c~dptandunl rulguS."
If our present Representatives are paving
their way for reelection by blcating out thcil
wise deeds" pray let us kindly suggest
wiser policy for them. to adjourn ut once and
save the State any further taxes.
We are not SO certain hut the State would
save money and reduce taxes by paying fol
It's legislation by the job rather than by the
day. lay. s SGms igmorsm us may take oiense u!
The daily proceedings OF our General AS
sembly betray a fear Of constituents ut HON
which IN our opinion Is miScrably disgusting
All fearless measures are pigeon-holed by
sharp-prrctice: claiming that the Democ
racy must not divide on side issues.
The stock.law and Trial Justice Courts ar,
pigcon-holc, for fear Of a split In Democracy
The election Of Judges Is postponed that Il re
action may prove disastrous to the hopes o
Cooke and Mackcy. If the State needs better
Judges. why under heaven don't the Genera
Assembly elect them
Are our Representatives afraid Of theiN
shadows? Do they let q few long petitlon'
drive them from q manly and Independent
action?
II so, we imagine in our fancy we see Gencr
oil Gary q restless man in this crew, and If h,
will only support woman suffrage we vii
guarantee him the next GovcrnOrship.
Next week we will pay our respects te AS
pirants TO Office. YOURS,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
Press and Banner
kdnesday. Feb. Is, 1878.
Icial Troublesome Of Our Bust
i Firms Goes Cnder..AnOthcr
In Deap Water.

hg the past week wild rumorS nave
rculated throughout the Western por:
the county in reference to the imam
,bdltion of Mr.. A. F.. .MarS of this place
his brother Captain W. ID. Mars OF Cal
Mills.
la. +. Mars has been doing a &c; eral
billie business at this place Tor the past
months, and it WAS thought That ne
ksonably prosperous. occupying one
best business stands IN town, ana De-
Economical and strictly temperate I'm
BITS his neighb0rs were surprised whcn,
NO weeks ago, q note OF his Tor some
hit to protest, and he announced his
He at once put his stock in the hands
IP- l.. Ncl'elvry, and afterwards went
9oun's Mills, where he has remained
nee. Exaggerated reports us TO his iia.
were soon In the air-SOme estimates
! them as high rs $4,000 above his as
fhe rumors gathered momentum rs
and soon included his brother
II W. u. Mars in the melstrun, as also
hpt for some $4,000 or $4,000. In a few
J e creditors of Mr.. A. r.. Mars were on
II, when it was ascertaincd that his liza
were only some S5,oU or S6,0U, WIN
hearty sufficient to liquidate the whole.
Hiars had not suddenly gwen up 10
Idcncy. he could easily enough have
Sn in business, as his creditors have
Expressed confidence i'll his Integrity
5sincSs capacity. His principal creditor
us that he regretted that he had not
] TO him for aid, as he should have
a!ly given 1t. Mr.. A. f.. Mars store is
4osed, but II is thought that the credit
Iii soon take steps to realize on the
(which amounts to a little over $1,000 At
ices. ~
w. n. Mars financial condition Is by
ans as bad as was represented. II l.
klt he owes money. but 1t Is believed
bperty is fur in excess OF his liabilities.
fptain has done business at Calhoun $
br about twenty-five years, and up 10
Isent time has enjoyed the best OF cred
tho close of the war everything had
&cpt away, and he was embarrassed by
! debt at the North, but he went 10
nth energy, made money n was one
southern merchants b paid TINS
| debts In full after the war. He IS no"
her of valuable real estate, II up 10
&eks ago his credit was perhaps equal
OF any mercantile firm in the county.
knciai circles he was reputedto De worth
b .OOO TO $50, 90 in excess OF aii labiil-
lhd his present embarrassment taxes
v the commercial world, but his near
khbors, by surprise. The Captain, we
i voluntarily made all his creditors Sc
fd they in turn, 1t Is said, arc willing 10
hn the the desired Indulgence. Being q
| great energy. and a skillfu! manager,
hot doubt that he will in good time dis
nil OF his financial obligations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13

DoGs.-Of the canine race the Nc1Uberra
Nc,Us says: "Some men think dogs should
not live at all, that the Legislature should
pass q dog law to curtail their rights close of
under the ears, and instead Of 2O0,0D dogs
running mad, supply the place with gO,Nt
down varieties. They think this will be nrac'
ticable reform. 1t Is certainly our own opin'
ion, both private and public. What is the ay;
that he can do Is to cut fantastic tricks before
high heaven, by barking at the moon, then
varying the programme by sucking eggs, eat
ing sheep or going mad"
Uncqualcd in effectiveness, ~unapproached
in cheapncss, and unrivalled in popularity = s
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. q cents per bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with It's sudden
shine often intcrminglcd In a single day.
IS no wonder that our children, friends anc
relatives arc SO frequently taken from US 6,y
neglected colds. half the deaths resulting oil
Frectly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee'
German Syrup kept about your HON for i'm
mediate use will prevent serious sickness, 1
large doctors bill, and perhaps death, by tn
use of three or -four doses. For Curing Con
sumption. Hemorrhages. Pneumonia, sever
mr. Lungs, its success Is simply wonderful, ~
your druggist will tell you. -G~ermaeSyrup. !
now sold in every gown and village on thi
continent. Sample bottles for trial, loc.; reg
size, 80.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
J. D. CHALMERS & CO.,
ABBEVILLE S. C..
Dealers in Furniture.

DARLoR SUITS, CHAMBER WALNUT
Suits, Cottage Suits, Walnut and Painted
Bureaus. Wash Stands. Tables. Bedstcads,
Chairs, Wardrobes, Safes, Lounges, Children
Carriages, Window Shades, &c.
WE also keep the largest and best selected
stock Of Picture Frames, Mouldings and
Finest Pictures kept in the State. Give us a
call and we will sell you goods MS low as they
can be bought elsewhere. All goods war
rBnted rs represented.
Septcmbcr5 j. 1877, If.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
Ee YOU Heard the News About Be.
quest?

Having had ten years eXper1ence ms q Ilquof
dealer, and being familiar with I'LL the brands,
besides having q practical knowledge OF what
is choice, lie IS fully able to supply all who
wish a pure article either as q beverage or for
medicinal purposes, of anything they desire
in his line Of goods, which consist OF the
following:
RIVE Whiskey, Port Wine.
Bourbon Whiskey, Madeira Wine,
Corn, (swect and sour Sherry Wine,
mash,0 Malaga Wine,
Crystaliized Corn, Catawba Wine,
n. r. Rum, Scuppernong Wine,
Centennial Rum, Clnrct Wine,
Old Grow Whisltcy, Lincoln County Whsy
Scotch and Irish Whiskey, fine imported
Gin, Champagne, French Brandy. go,
The above goods will be sold In quantities
to suit purchasers, at prices from two to ten
dollars O gallon.
Parties desiring Christmas supplies will dc
well TO give mc 4 call.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13
OycZ! The Court Stands
Adjourned.

Inc the jurors and witnesses again on
~, and again they were u~isappo!ntcd'
|olrL was called IN due form nl,d ao.
|d x.ne die. In order OF tine Abbeviile
FIRST On the !lst Of court Tor t!S Eighth
h. but O that her time has passed
10 the decay III the election oil JudG.
B must 20 foot and take her Lurn a!tci
liner Courts ia the circult ma We been
1t is generally understood that even II
kl-cS be elected TINS week and begin
York next Monday, the Court Will
in AbbcrIiic unli The third Monday
hi. Ibis is hard on the prisoners now
awaiting trIal. They arc he'd inno-
proved guilty, but meanwiile
Ire undergoing sentence OF lnprison'
trial
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13

! lust received q lot of beautiful Flower
y Stands, Something new: At
J. D, CHALMERS & co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-13

From the Associate Reformed Presbyterian.
We do not propoes to take q part In the dis
cuSslon which has been called forth by the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1878-12-13
HOME INTERESTS.

CORNED BEEF.-To 100 pounds of
beef take 10 pounds of salt, 8 quarts of
water, 2 pounds of sugar. 2 ounces salt
peter, put in q brass or tin kettle, sim
mer ard skim. Pour on the meat when
cold.
To CURE CORNs.--Take the skin of
boiled potato and bind it on the corn,
putting the inside of the skin next to the
corn. It is q good plan to lay on two
or three thicknesses to keep it moist.
WHIPPED CREAM.-In skimming the
cream for whipping be sure to take up
none of the milk. Whip always the one
way, and do not add your sugar or
favoring till your creami is half-whipped.
COOKING TURNIPs.-Peel them, chop
fine in q chopping-bowl, put them in q
kettle with water enough to cover; cook
until tender. They should be nearly
dry when done; then season as you
would cabbage.
To USE UP COLD MEAr.-Prepare
meat as for hash; make it in rolls (like
q sausage) by binding it with raw egg ;
tie each roll carefully in cabbage-leaf,
and boil / to of an hour in weak stock.
An ODD SCRAP BAsKET.-Take q
peach-basket and paint it black on the
outside, paste on scrap-pictures to suit
your taste, cover the handle and line the
inside with red flannel, putting q box
plating of the same around the edge.
TAPIOCA PUDDING.-Soak q tsacup
of tapioca for 8 or hours in warm
water (some prefer milky; peel and
stew some apples, put in dish, cover
ing the apples with tapioca; bake for l
hour; sugar and butter sauce.
CHOCOLATE CAKE.-1 cup of butter,
8 of brown sugar, of sweet milk, of
flour, yelks Of eggs, 9 tablespoons
grated Bakers chocolate, 8 teaspoons
baking-powder. This may be baked as
layer cake, making q white cake of
the whites of the eggs, baking in lay
ers, and putting them together with
frosting, alternating the layers.
LEMON PIE.-1 cup of sugar, the
yelks of 8 eggs, the white of l egg, 1
tablespoonful of butter; stir until very
light, then add ! of cup of water, and
2 good tablespoonful of flour, and the
grated rind and juice of one lemon.
Bake in quick oven at first, then slow.
Beat the whites of the other 2 eggs to q
stiff froth, then add 4 table :poonfuls of
powdered sugar, and spread over the
pie after it is baked, and brown lightly
in the oven.
A WHITE FRICAssEE OF CHICKEN
Skin them, cut them up in pieces, sea-
son with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and
mace, and strew over them some sweet
marjoram shredded fine; put in stew
pan and pour over them half q pint of
cream or rich unskimmed milk; add
some butter rolled in -four, and, if you
choose, some force-meat balls. Set the
stew-pan on the fire, keep it closely
covered, and stew or simmer gently till
the chicken is quite tender, but do not
allow it to boil.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1878-12-13
Old Time Preaching.

Generally, sermons were delivered
whenever the Scriptures were read, and
sometimes several, by different persons
at the same meeting. Some of Chrysos-
TOMS sermons occupied two hours in
the delivery, though this was the time
generally allotted to the whole service.
About the thirteenth century the schol-
astic divines directed their chief atten-
ton to the study of the sacred Scrip
lures, and were hence called Bible d.
vines, and honored with the pompous
title of profound, sublime, wonderful,
seraphic, angelic doctors. They intro
duced new and artificial mode of
preaching, called declaring. Before
this time, the clergy generally adopted
postulating, or expounding large por-
ton of the Scripture, sentence by sem
tence. By the new method the minis
ter read text out of some book and
chapter of the Old or New Testament,
dividing it into several parts and ex-
pounding them; and generally the more
numerous the divisions and sub-divi-
sions, the better and more highly was
he esteemed. The opposition to this
textual mode of preaching continued
for upwards of century, but at length
it came generally to prevail. The d.
visions or parts of modern sermon are
usually the introduction, the PROPOSE
ton, the illustration, and the applica-
tion.-TrOy Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1878-12-13
A woman,s Logic.

sit Is useless to take medicine. I shall feel
better tomorrow. Besides, l need the money
to get that lovely new hat. Ny old one is such
a fright, and people will look more at my bolr
net than they will at my face. I will wait till
feel worse before l spend any money for
medicine" The new bonnet is purchased and
fifty other feminine accessories In the form Of
ribbons, laces, brooches, etc. Meanwhile the
lady's face becomes every day paler and thin
ner, and her body weaker, until disease has
gained so firm foothold in her system, that
the most thorough, and ofttimes a long and
tedious, course of treatment Is necessary to
restore her to health. Ladies, attend to your
health before you even think Of apparel. A
fresh, blooming face in q plain bonnet is much
handsomer and far more attractive to your
gentlemen friends, than a,pain-worn, diseased
face in the most elaborate and elegant hat
your milliner could devise. DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is everywhere acknowl-
edged to be the standard remedy for female
complaints and weaknesses. 1t is sold by
druggists.