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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28
A Fish that Angles for Prey.

A description of a remarkable fish
may interest our readers. 1t is known
by several names at different localities
on our coast. At Provincetown it is
called the goosefsh, because Of a report
current among the fishermen of that
place that it catches wild geese and de-
yours them whole. Elsewhere the fish
is called the angler, fishing frog, sea
devil. bellows fish, monk fish. etc.
One day last summer, while on the
Speedwell, off Cape Cod, we saw several
large fishing frogs caught in trawl-
net, the largest Of which was about four
feet in length. It's huge mouth was
fifteen inches in expanse, and seemed to
open directly into its stomach, which
was full of great fiat fish and founders.
Its rows of long, sharp teeth were in
clined inward and could be depressed
at will, allowing the easy ingress of
its victim. but were sure prevention
Of his ever escaping
The edge of his head and also of his
body was adorned with leafy fringe
resemb bling the fronds of seaweed. This
together with its chamelon-like faculty
OF varying its color, in accordance with
its surroundings assists this unwieldly
creature greatly in securing its prey.
To aid 1t further in obtaining its food,
this fish has three long filaments grow
ing out Of the middle Of its head. The
foremost of these is of especial service;
for at its end it carries q tassel, which
serves as lure to attract the unwary
prey within reach of the cavernous
mouth beneath the bait, and in addi-
tion to these peculiarities, the pectoral
and ventral Ems are jointed, and the fish,
using these as feet. is enabled to walk
over the bottom of the sea.
The fishing frog seems to proceed
somewhat in this manner for the pur-
pose OF obtaining his food. Moving
along the bottom of the sea, he seeks some
suitable position among the seaweed,
where, safely ensconced, he may attain
his purpose Having satisfied himself
as to the place selected, he gets out his
fishing rod and bait and waves it around
in the water, until some unsuspecting
fish comes Up to seize it, when the
angler, snatching the bait out of the
way, swallows the fish. ..,,...-
The young ones present q more cur
ious appearance even than. the adult.
The flaments on the head are more
and are tree.like in shape,
the pectoral fin is much longer and has
long spines on it, and the fms at the
side are very large in comparison to the
body. = -7..y ..-.a
The fishing frog is very rapacious,
and often swallows fish as large and
heavy Jas itself; such is the expansi-
oility of its stomach. It is not eaten,
but, when captured by the fishermen. it
is preserved because of the other fish
often found in its stomach, and which
it is compelled to disgorge by the sim
pie process of holding it upside down.
Many stories are told OF the goosefish
and its voracity. It has been known to
seize on Goldfish as they were drawn
from the water, and was with difficulty
forced to loosen its hold. The speci-
mems we saw hauled on board the yes
'el were full of fish which they had
on their journey in the trawl
rom a depth of fifteen fathoms.-Ssa
World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

Greece, $4,000; and other countries lin
cluding Denmark and PortugaD $4,000
spindles. Britain has, to every 1000 of
its inhabitants, l,lsO spindles; Switzer-
land, 675; United States, 2ls; France,
1856; Germany, l08; Spain, lO3; Hol-
land, 81; Sweden and Norway, As; Aus
tria, A.; Russia, 80; Italy, SO. Fall
River is by large odds the greatest cot
ton-spinning center in the republic. It
now has 1854, l9l spindles and 1851
looms; uses l62,475 bales of cotton an.
nually, and manufactures every year
about 400, OOO, 900 yards of cloth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

One of my family, who is district
visitor, was applied to by a woman in
her district for rs much lions hair as
would cover the circumference OF shil-
ling. The hair was to be. chopped Up
and mixed in two spoonfuls Of milk,
and to be administered as q certain cure
for epilepsy. The applicant quoted a
case I think within her knowledge) IN
which patient, who had swallowed
this concoction by the recommendation
ofa doctor, (p) received instant relief.
The said patient had suffered from
epileptic. attacks for twenty years, but
never had an attack after taking the
remedy, and lived to the age of eighty
three.-Notes and Queries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

Herr Dahlstrom has prepared plans
for the proposed ship canal from the
Baltic to the North sea. Its course will
be from the bay of Kiel to Brunsbuttel
in the estuary of the Elbe. Its uniform
depth will be twenty feet nine ne inches; inches
its Width at the surface OF the water
100 feet; at the bottom, sixty-four feet.
By peculiar system of reservoirs and
locks the depth can be increased to
twenty-five or twenty-six feet, which
will even float the K0nig Wilhelm, the
largest German iron-clad. The canal
can be completed in six years. and will
cost $l8, $50, 900.
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.Gentle Words.

A young rose, in the surnmsrhn''
Is beautiful to me, ''i ~. .. a""
And glorious the many stars, '"''i
That glimmer on the sea- '7" t~H .
But gentle words and loving hearts, o r 9
And hands to clasp my oWn1 @2'i' i'7'
Are better than the brightest nowers,!i
Or stars that ever shown.tf'h ~'H ~
The sun may warm the grass to life, ,.i =.
The dew, the dropping flowers, .ty
And eyes grow bright to see the light
OF autumn's opening hours; .,.t,
But words that breathe o! tenderness
And smiles We know are true, =
Are warmer than the summer time, ;.
And brighter than the dew - .,,,.,
It is not much theworld can giye,q gro
With all its subtle art, u TlJnau r7"~
And gold ard gems ore not the thing. 10
To satisfy the heart;>- SER ,.-od o.
But, oh, if thoSe who cluster round ,,.
The altar and the hearth J.. p, o.
Have gentle words aad loving smiles
How beautiful is earth !rr,,ri ,I.r..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

When q man is startled at something,
and says, II hear noise" it probable
never occurs to him that there Is nothing
else in this wide world that anybody can
hear but a noise.-Syracuss Sunday
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

Iowa had 2,1OO oranges with MEM
bership of 10000 in 1877. but now there
are but 900 societies and 5000 grangers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

Minnesota reports 22,2s3 births (40
twins) in 1879, and only 1927 deaths.
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One of the most singular of the many

One of the most singular of the many
remarkable cases that are constantly
appearing in the courts is now on trial
in New York, where one man has sued
another for payment ofservices rendered
in winning back the affections Of lady
who had grown cold toward her ad-
mirer. The defendant in the case, hay
ing had his relations broken off with the
lady of wealth to whom he was en-
gagged, employed the plaintiff to COM
pose series of letters to her, which
were so cunningly and eloquently
worded that she relented, and restored
her admirer to his former relations with
her.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

The cotton-s spinning industry, one Of
the great Industries Of the world, is
continually increasing. especially in
this country. The total number of
spindles on the globe is, according to
the latest returns, II ,250, 900, Of which
Britain has 39,5OO,00 Switzerland
has, contrary to general opinion, more
spindles, proportionately to it's popula'
ton, than any other continental state,
ranking in Europe Immediately after
England. The United States have TO-
$50, 600 spindles; France.has 5000, 900;
Germany, 4,9OO.OO0; Russia, 1880, 900;
Switzerland 1870, 900; Austria, l,e01.-
600; Spain, l,775, 900; Italy. 900, 900; Bel
gium, 900, 900; India, l,275,0O0; Sweden
and Norway. 10000; Holland, 230, 900;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

1t is not likely that the New York
customs officials receive many such
visits as this: Ex-Judge Philip Jacob
,Joachimsen called upon General George
W. Palmer, of the revenue service,
Wednesday accompanied by gentle
man whom he introduced as MIR. Levy.
{" I reside in this city,. said Mr.. Levy.
II recently visited Europe. While
there my wife and myself invested
S4, ,0On in diamonds. We took passage
back ON the City of Berlin. Half way
across the Atlantic the jewels were
missing. We searched high and low
for them, and could not find them.
Finally we concluded that they were
stolen. On our arrival here our trunks
were searched by the custom house
officers, and we paid duties on silks and
other articles that we had brought with
US from abroad. On reaching home l
unloosened my old overcoat from a
shawl strap and put it on. I felt pack,
age in one of the pockets. It contained
the missing diamonds. Here they are. |"
"They are fine ones;" the general re-
piled. "But what do you want me to
do with themp" "Arpraise the duty
on thcm," Mr.. Levy responded, II
want to pay them" The general was
so astounded that lie caught his breath
with difficulty. The duty was paid.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-04-28

The rapidity with which towns spring
up and decay in America has often been
commented on. but no better instance
has been noted than that Of Gothic, Col
orado. On the sixth of June, 1879, G.
P. Hoyt, of Golden, arrived on the spot
with a supply of goods which attracted
a rush of miners. On the ninth of June
a meeting was called and the town laid
out. In sixty days l6O substantial houses
were built and quite town was in ex-
istence. Everything was fourishing
when the news came of the Ute excite
ment in Middle Park in September last.
The very next day at ten o'clock in the
morning the town was deserted by oil
save two women and seven men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

Mr.. MAcArLEY AT THE THEY'RE LAST
NIGHT. "A fine audience at the Theatre las;
night witnessed the rendition OF ne pew
American comedy "Unele Dan'" or " A
Messenger from Jarvis Section" The play
ahounds in quaint humCr and novel sur
prises. Mr. Macauley as "Uncle Daa'l."
the principal actor, was well supported.
His queer humor enabled him TO render
that character in an excellent manner.
Miss Minnie Naddern, as "Clip, OF Kep.
PIERS" acted well her part, and througho at
never failed 10 please the audience.
Mr.. /. n. Beers, as "SSiDny Smith" "a
professional landlord), and Mr. s. II. ReeG
as "Keppler" proprietor OF - KeppIer's'')
Mrs. Vernon rs Mrs. MEG lone" (the poor
widow, and Mr.. w. ). llarkins as "Sandy
Mitchell" were all very good.
Tonight "Unc!e Dan'i" will he re-
peated. and no doubt there will be another
fine house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

CoU1 HemS.-ID the absence OF Mav0l
Clarke Yesterday Justice Foster pyesded al
the Mayors Court. There was say one
case disposed OF, and that was Of tr11ng
nature.
The Hastings Court wa,y rot in session.
Judge ClopSn adjourned the court over
Saturday until to-day.
COmmGDweali his Attorney A'tkiss, will
have MessrS. SrAIth and Kelly, juDk-dealers,
before the grand jury OF the fslstings Court,
notwithstanding The fact that they were dis
charged by Mayor Clarke. They were ar
rested for unlawfuly dealing IN railroad
iron.
The next term OF the Chesterfield County
Court will be regular grand jury term.
+. w. smith was tried in The Hussings
Court Saturday for receiving stolen goods,
and was acquitted.
Frank lvisOn (colored) was tried for
Stabbing John Taylor (colorcdt and was
fined 3 and sent TO Jail tor thirty Gsys.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24
SYMPTOMS OF \ DISEASED LIVER.

r,nla The rleht side, under the edge OF The ribs,
-,,,ses on pressure; sometimes the pain Is In the
c Ae: the la,en; IS rarely able TO lie on the ef'
.o,o,tjnaes the pain Is felt unds- ~" sh""'@"'
-. and II frequently extends TO the top OF the
- and q. sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
a., g., ,he srn. The stomach Is affected with loss
:, ,,,,,,e ana sickness; the bowels In general are
..,,,s some.sues alternative with lax the head Is
,.,.,,es With pain. accompanied with dull heavy
,,r.,,iou IN tie tack part. There Is generally a
,,.,..ler,ble loss Of memory, accompanied Win
,.t,e,l sensation Of having left undone something
,,ich onsht 70 have been done. shsn'' dry cough
&, .o,ne,imes an attendant. The patient complains
-, ,.,ync>, ard debility; he is easily startled MS
-, are cold or burning, and he complains Of "A
r-i,,,v sensation Of the skin bis spirits are low
and although he IS satisfied that exercise would be
,.,.,s.isl 10 hin. set he can scarcely summon up
,ryde enough 20 iry II. Ia fact he diStruStS every
re,oedy. several Of the above symptoms attend the
d...,se. but cases have occurred where IA few OF
HON existed. set examination of the body after
e.,,l bs, shown the LIVER 10 have been extensive
tcrauSed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

RoBBERIEs.- Sunday night, or early Mon
day morning, the wholesale grocery estab-
lisnment OF Messrs. j. =. Rogers ~ Co,
No. 1O5 Fourteenth street. was entered Dy
thieves, who carried off II bags OF shot ana
IT'S pounds OF lead.
They effected an entrance into the store
by breaking out the panel OF the front door.
This is Il bold act, and is the third robbery
that has been committed in that immediate
nipbborhood IN a short time. Some mea-
sures should be taken at once to stop tue
depredations OF this desperate gang, ana
for the protection Of our merchants.
on Saturday night the store OF MeSsrs.
Priddy 81 Taylor, No. III Brord stree,.
was broken into by thieves and about $40
worth of goods stolen. The thieves en-
tered by the back way. They priced on a
bar from one OF the windows, thus easily
effectiug an entrance into the store. Among
the articles stolen were twenty.iour gal'
Ions OF best whiskey, valued at S96; one
chest OF fine tea, worth $50; and twenty
hams OF bacon, valued at $50. There Is no
clue whatever TO the robbers. Several per-
sons were sleeping on the floor above the
store, but knew nothing OF the robbery un'
! Ill Sunday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

THE RELIGIOUS HERALD of this week W.A con-
tain likeness of DR.J. 2. JETER, fun and inter-
esting account Of his last sickness and dc h, and
besides all that has been published In The city dailies
will have ietters concerning The deceased from Drs.
John 4. BrOadus. W. +. Brantey, j. UphaGl, and
Professor B Pury ar, oluti0ns Of the First and
Giace-SToct Baptist churches, and much other In
teresiing matter Put up at The Heraid OF ce ready
for mai mg->irgle copies, Zoe. three copies FOR
25c; and eight copies for soc. For sale at ihe
H6r0iR o:lce aud bY news-dealers Every Bapt55
should get and preserve copy Of this paper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

church N0tes.-Tncre were no services
at the Meade Memorial and Presbyterian
churches SundIy night. Tne congr g:dions
at the Methodist and Baptist CHURCHES were
unusually large.
The debt OF the colored Baptist church
in this city made by rebuilding the Jhurch
has all been paid of except few hundred
dollars. The whole debt was about $4,000.
The members OF this church subscribed
literally towards clncelng this debk
Rev. !. *. IIaZen, Of Richmond con.
ductcd the services at the Presbyterian
church here sunday morning.
The Methodist congregation are a5o1t to
take steps towards having their church en-
larged and retit,cd. This ~ the oldest chdrcl
building In the city now in use. The Man
chester Baptist church will make move in
the same direction in few days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

Brief HenS--Judge James NJ. Gregory,
OF Chesterfield, was in the city yesterday.
The City Council viii not meet again un-
til next Friday week. some OF the Council
committees are expected to meet during
this week.
The Board ol supervisors OF Chesterfield
county met at the Courthouse yesterday.
The names OF Misses Laura Brown and
Maggie Eoud and Colonel William AuGbeT-
were nnlntCBtionally omitted from our re-
port OF The lost sau6jouIr. Ihesc two ladie'
favored the audience with two piano ducts
both OF which were very fine and mes will
liberal applause. The flute solos OF COlone
William Ambers were special feat o
the entertainment
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

A WATCH-CHAIN RECOVERED AFTER HAy-
ING BEEN STOLEN FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.
At the Police Court Yesterday morning
Charles Williams (coOred) was up, charged
with having in his possession one gold
watch and chain supposed to have been
stolen. Williams was arrested by Sergeant
Howard while attempting to sell the watch
at price greatly below its real value. The
prisoner stated to the officer that the watch
and chain were given to him by his mother,
who had died several years ago. He gave Il
good account OF how he came to possess the
property, and was discharged by Justice
lsbell
Sergeant Howard, upon examining the
chain, identified it as hls. II was lett hy
him at jewery-store in Washington in
1865 TO be repaired. The night after. the
cnaIn was left there the store was robbed,
and the cham was among the articles car
ried off.
Sergeant Howard bought the chain from
Williams yesterday, and again came in pos
session of it, after having lost 1t fifteen
years ago.
Williams sill holds OH TO the watch. 1t
Is OF rather large size, and was made by NJ.
j. Tobias, and its No. is 7li09. 1t may also
have a history like that OF the chain.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

There are important resolutions in regard
10 constitutional amendments which are 10
be disposed OF 1T this session, and much
other business OF less general Interest.
ITEMS.
Mr.. Witt has obtained the opinion Of
Judge FItzhugh, delivered in 1876, IN the
Hsnrico salt case, aud will be able 10 give
the House some Information to-day il has
not before bad on this subject.
In the Senate Yesterday the bill in regard
TO The clothing of Jobu Il. PoindeXier was
laid on the table.
a bin ought to be passed allowing any
soldier company TO cbaEse its uniform. II
would save numerous special bills. Let
some statesman step 10 the front and attend
10 this,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

POLICE COURT. In the absence OF Justice
White at the Police Court yesterday, JUS
tice IsbeII presided, and disposed oI the
following cases:
Rachel Coleman (coloredl. for creating
dis,urbance on the street. Fined 81.
Nelson White, Joseph Mack, ana >aniasi
T emos (al eolored), FOR being drunk ana
disordeily in the house OF John Do9Ie!'
| Dismissed. ,..,,.,,
Martha Hewlett (coloredD and Augusta
Williams, for fighting and creating als,
,nrhonce in the ST. Ieet. Martha WAS hheu
- "a and the other was discharged.
sarah Jane Harvey (colored), Tor DeinS
disorderly on the street. jailed ior thirly
days. ,.on b., s,htip r In
the street. Fined -. -,
George l.. Softer, chaIged with unnW
iulIy Offering goods for sale by sample WIFI
ont a license. Continued until to-day.
W. 4. Glenn and I. l.. Mccoy, ior Deins
drink and disorderB and racing morse ii
the street. Continued until to-day. =.
Minor Harris (ooiorcd), for threalen'nS l
shoot Charles Tinsiey. Fined - 90. v.
samuel Twymr.n (coIored), for un,aw,nn'; S',,,.a
assaultine and striking John III. Sulh.s
with stick. Sullivan was requireo " 20
costs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24
LINEN GOODS.
IRYY RnnILtnEA

Ii
have now - store large stock of Linen Good. Is
they make specially ~ this hhe, they alwayf sh'~
a Larger ts~oriIneut than any Othtr house in lis
civ Nctwfhs ;anCing Tie advance IN prizes <y
- enabled t. oicr great inG acense nts IN price, a'
,bsv n,,.-ha..d largely brtOre toe rise. Thoss ia
want q Table Cloths, N.pklns, Doies, 70 sels
y-Csoth. Crum0-t loths, wiA Gnl It TO their adj
vantage to purchase now.
LE4y BROTHERS also show large a'-ortrfut oi
piano. and Tablc-CoVers. CSrtaini, Cioaks, bisn-
ke,s, aud Hosiery. Tdey al lTSys show iho larges
STOCK OF goods In lLs c.ty; all OF which hY sell a.
yery low prices.
LEVY BROTHERS, is one.prlce stor4, 50 tho 4
yA.o arc not judges OF goods can buy - cheap a
those who are. Buy your goods OF tllcm' aud !o
y.ill never have cause 20 regret II.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

Tie genuine are never sugar-coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on the lid. with the
inpression DIR. McLANE's LIvEG PILLS.
Tie genuine MCLASE's LIVER PILLS bear the
Signature, OF {. MCLANE and FLEMING BROS. on
the wrappers.
Iss,,t upon having the genuine pR. c. McLANE's
LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming bros'' oi
Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being full of limitations
Of ,he name MCIANE, spelled differently but same
..r,,u.c,,t,on my l2-deOwly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24

STATE GUARDS PARADE.-The state
Guards, a well-known cOlored military or
ganizqiion OF this city, celebrated WASH
ington's birthday yesterday WIN parade.
they were under command OF Captain r.
A. Paul, and presented a fine appearance
while marching through the principal
streets. After the parade the company
marched out beyond the city, headed by Il
band OF music, and had argei-practicing.
Some fine shots were made, the best being
done by Private Owens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE New WATER w WORKs-VIsIT OF THE
COUNCIL. Up THE CANAL.-Nine members Of
the Board OF Aldermen and nineteen men,
bers II the COm&On Council, accompanied
by Colonel Cu'shaw, City Engineer, and
Engineers Colonel II. L. Douglas, Major
Bolton, Colonel +. NJ. Il. Talcoit, Major
f. T. u. Myers, Major II. ID. Whitcomb,
and Mr.. Hendel, spent the day yesterday
in viewing and examining the locations
proposed for the new pump-workS on the
line OF the canal. The plans OF the City
Engineer and the contract with the James
River and kanawha Company were
fully explained on the ground, and
the members OF the Council were thus
enabled to get a clearer view of the
whole subject than would otherwise
have been possible. On the return trip a
formal conference OF the members OF the
two branches Of the Council was held-Mr.
Henry G.. Cannon chairman-when it was
unanimously resolved to report to the Board
OF Aldermen for their adoption at the called
meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon the
report OF the Water Committee recommend
ing the approval OF the contract recently
made with the james River and Kanawha
Company, and which was laid on the table
by the Common Council at ITS last meeting.
The nineteen members OF the Common
Council present (nearly two thirds OF that
BODY cOncurred in the opinion that it
would not he deemed di,cOurteOus for the
Board OF Aldermen TO act on the question
while it was pending in the other branch.
In view OF the above unanimous action OF
so large proportion OF the City Council it
may now be considered as beyond doubt
that the water-suppIy question Will be set
lied in a few days, especially As quite num-
Der Of members who were not present yes
terday have declared themselves in favor OF
the Water Committees report.
The speedy and final settlement Of this
question Is not only important, as securing
| to the city m ample supply OF water for all
time to come, but it is Just now OF double
importance in view OF its effect on the par
ties negotiating for the franchises and works
OF the James River and Kanawha Company.
They have only week from Tomorrow
within which to decide what they will do.
Meanwhile the city must act so promptly as
TO remove in time this impediment in the
way OF those who propose TO build the James
River Valley railroad