The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-08-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

Russia has many and varied troubles;
It is estimated that the cattle plague Will
inhict loss of S24,0O0. 600 upon the
empire this year, and millions OF
bushels of wheat are being de-
stroyed annually by small beetle, tor
whose destructiveness no Su1hclent checK
has yet been found. AS an inducement
to the people to destroy the insect, re-
ward was offered for every quart OF
them that were brought in, dead or
alive; but $4,000 has been expended
in this way without effect.
The Volunteer Life-Saving Corps, Or
ganized in New York by MAN the
Newsboy" and his boy comrades, Gil
bert Long and Edward Kelly. has dis
banded after an existence of year. The
BOYS say that they took this course be-
cause they have not been properly. en-
couraged by persons who promised, to
support the undertaking. They complain
that the five dollars week paid to them
is insufficient, that the life-saving station
is unfit to sleep in, and that they have
been compelled to pay half of whatever
money thew have earned (by attending
excursions as professional life-savers) to
the society.
Ex-Governor Allen, of Ohio, was a
man of striking personal appearance, es
pecially in his old age, when his hair
had whitened till it was like silver and
beautiful to behold. His complexion to
the last was ruddy and clear, and his
blue eve bright and intelligent. His
figure was erect. A stroke of paralysis
had affected his hands, and gave some
uncertainty to their movements. This
interfered with his writing, and pecessi-
tated special seal for him in subscrlb-
ing his name to official acts when COVER
nor. Otherwise there was little evidence
of physical decay or weakening OF mental
powers up to the time of his death.
The shortest deed on record is the
form used in Indiana, according to a
correspondent, who says: Indiana
has had in use tor twenty years by
statute the shortest form Of conveyance
that I know of. 1t is as follows: "A b
conveys and warrants to G D (descrlbe
the property for the sum Of (considera-
tion). Being only eight words, besides
dates, names, description and sum paid.
By the statute the word "warrant" i'm
plies all that is covered by what's known
as full warranty. If the word "war-
rant" is omitted it operates quit-claim.
No seal is required, and married wo-
man acknowledges in the same manner
as her husband. Mortgages and leases
are made in similar manner"
Writing to an English correspondent,
who had asked his opinion as to the use
of alcohol and tobacco in athletic
exercises, Hanlon, tile champion oars
man, says: In my opinion the best
physical performances can only be Sc
cured through absolute abstinence from
their use. This is my rule, and find
after three years. constant work at the
oar that am better able to contend in a
great race than when first commenced.
In fact, 1 believe that the use of liquor
and tobacco has most injurious effect
upon the system of an athlete. by irrita-
ting the vitais and consequently weaken
ing the system. I eat wholesome food,
take regular and moderate exercise,
avoid violent exertion, and generally
strive to cultivate cheerful state OF
mind, in order that sweet sleep may fol-
low my daily work."