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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-29


wheat was wanted to grow.
SALT FOR SHEEP.-Salt will be taken
with avidity by sheep while on grass.
Where arrangements can be made, it
will be found convenient to have salt in
little troughs at different points about
the sleeping grounds. These should be
40 sheltered as to be protected from rain,
and elevated 80 that the sheep can get
at them only with their heads. They
will soon learn to visit these troughs
when desiring salt, and II allowed con-
stant access TO them, are in no danger
OF taking too much. The more common
custom Is to distribute salt at regular
intervals over the ground, on or near the
range, whence it will be taken up few
minutes after being found. Under these
circumstances IL should be given often
enough to avoid restlessness in the flock
on the approach Of the sheperd, and 50
scattered as 10 allow every animal ready
access. Intervals Of five days have been
found quite satisfactory, though the
sheperd should be guided In this, as in
other details. bv the apparent necessity
II his surroundings. Some experienced
sheperds mix sulpher in small quantity
with salt, though the majority do moi
use IL.
A GREEN MANURrNa PLANr.-As the
subject Of recuperating the soil nov
ranks among the foremost with the cul
tivators, and is one which is constantly
reaching for the aid of scientific research
any suggestions or opinions bearing
upon the same are generally accorded I
large share Of attention. We give be
low an extract from q paper by O. z
Thome, connected with the Ohio Stat,
University: For several years ] hav'
noticed that some thrifty plants Of Mel
lotus alba were the sole occupants Of
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-23
NO. l59.
OAKLAND POULTRY YARDS,


Constantly on and and for SALE choice speci mems Of
| the follow Ing varieties pf fowls
~ Dark and Light Brahmas, Buff White and
- - Partridge Cochus, White and Brown Leg
EFASgM horns, borkings, Polish. Hamburgs Ply
vf$TT4SSt mouth Rocks, Game and Sebrght Bantams,
$SySGSx Bronze Turkeys, Pekin, Aylesbury and
= " ~ Rouen Ducks sr Safe arrival OF eggs
@a>4e77<A guaranteed-&a Satisfaction guaranteed.
For further information send stamp for illustrated cir
culars to GEO BANLaI T. q. Box l77l, s. f. Cal
Price Lsss-Egga:
Geo. b. Bayleys Poultry Yards Corner 10th and Castro
Streets, Oakland. Address +. o. Box I17l Francisco
California.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-23
VIEW YORK Weekly HERALD
ONE DOLLAR a YEAR.

ONE DOLLAR 4 YEAR.
ys,EE CIRCULATION OF THIS POPULAR
| E NEWSPAPER has more than trebled during the
past year 1t contains all the leading news contained IN
the DAILY HERALD and is arranged in handy departments
FOREIGN NEWS
Embraces special dispatches from all quarters Of the
globe. Under the head Of
AMERICAN NEWS
given Geographic dispatches of the week from all
parts of the Union. This feature alone makes the
WEEKLY HERsLD
The most valuable chronicle in the world, as it is the
cal News, embracing complete and comprehensive dis
patches from Washington, including full reports OF the
sneeches OF eminent politicians on the questions OF te
THE HOME.
Giving recipes for practical Dishes hints for making cloth
ing and for keeping with the latest fashion at the low
prices Every item of cooking economy suggested
in this department is practically tested by experts before
publication. Letters from our Paris and London cores
pondents the very latest fashions. The Home Depart
of the WEEKLY HERALD viii the housewife more
than hundred times the price OF the paper The in
FARM DEPARTMENT
OF the WEEKLY HERALD gives the latest well the most
practical suggestions and discoveries relating to the duties
Of the farmer hints or raising cattle pory, grains
in!,s and farming utensils in repair nv" = ,ti -,
nsaa -.,artnent, widely copied, under the
SKILLED LABOR
"Ecd after, and everything relating to mechanics
an labor saving is carefully recorded There is page
devoted 30 all the latest phases of the business markets
crops merchandise, A valuable feature is found in
the specially reported prices and conditions of the
PRODUCE MARKET.
Sporting at home and abroad, together with
Story every week, a Sermon by eminent divine, !
Literary, Musical, Dramatic, Personal and Sea Notes
- is paper in the world which contains much
news matter e,s week as the WEEKLY HERALD which is
sent, postage paid for V Dollar You can subseriD .,
any time.
The New York Herald in a weekly Form !
ONE DOLLAR YEAR.
Address,
NEW YORK HERALD,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
The Publication OF Sermons.

As proof that sermons are All interest
Ing part of a newspaper, we would refer
to the fact that our neighbor the Assoct-
ate Reformed Presbyterian has recently
published ''by request" two pulpit ora
lions. We we're first impressed with The
Importance of sermons in q newspaper
by q friend who read the weekly. Chroni-
Gle and Sentinel more than twenty
years ago. Though not a religious man,
he subscribed for the paper on account OF
the sermons, and read every one Of them.
Our own experience has also convinced
us Of their value. Some Of our subscri
bers have told us that the sermons which
we publish are worth the price of the pa
yer. We labor under the disadvantage
too Of having access to the sermons OF
only one man aud against whose sermons
IL prejudice exists i'll the minds Of some of
our people. Whenever we have tho OPP
p~ortunity of publishing a good sermon
from one of our own ministers We give it
the preference, but for some reason, un-
accountable to us, it is very seldom our
ministers will furnish us the copy. For
instance, the sermon before the last meet
ing of the Bible Society at Abberille was
a nostexcellent discourse, and one which
Hould have been 4 credit to the author,
kut he declined to furnish it to rs. Why
6 secular paper should be denied the copy
OF a sermon is more than we can tell.
But it is so. And under the circum'
stances we publish the sermcns which arc
delivered elsewhere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
Abbeyille Teachers Association.

The Abbeville County Teachers Asso-
citation will hold its Annual Session 1T
Due West OH the 9Th and 9th Of Septem-
her. .
A full attendance Of teachers and
friends Of e education is earnestly reques-
ted. Arrangements will To made to en-
terrain all visitors, and they should ut
once inform Prof. VIM. Hood, chairman
OF reception committee, of their purpose
10 attend the Association.
The following is the programme OF pro-
ceedings.
THURSDAY 9Th SEPTEMBER.
Eorsnoon.-Business meeting, II
o'clock.
President Annual Address by Rev.
w. VI. Grier, d. D.
Aternoun.--Paper on Local Taxation
tor Schools BY NJ. Z. Bonllanl, Jr., OF
.\hheville. Followed by discussion.
Paper on "School Reward and Punish.
! ments'' by Prof. F. II. Aull, Newberry
College. Followed by. discussion.
FRIDAY 9th SEPTEMBER.
Business meeting 10 o'clock.
PAPER on "Moden Improvement In
School Teaching by d. Is. Johnson,
Principal Of Abbcville High School;
Followed by discussion.
Paper on "Diligcrt Tcachers:--r on
" means Of Progressiveness in Educa-
ton - by Prot. j. II. Miller, OF Erskine
College. Followed bv discussion.
Hon. Hugh s. Thompson, State Supre-
inlcndcnt of Education, will also deliver
an address t, the Association, either on
Thursday or Friday.
W. NJ. GREER, President.
w. G.. BESEr, Chairman Executive
Committee.
August 10Th, St.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
Is the Controversy EEded2

After the late wal ended the people as 6
whole, North and South, so far as con:
cerned their "war record went on and
have continued to go on, "wiping the
mouth" as though they had done moth
ing wrong during thaaT06r years OF strife
and destruction. There has not been any
proclamat4im or call for the people to as,
seG5re in repentance. humiliation ano
prayer that they might be forgiven theil
war sins nor has there been any suci
call bp the church-any church-that hei
skirts might he washed from the BLOOD
and foulness contracted in turning away
from her mission Of saving men into Ar
alliance for the destruction Of Their hreth'
rem for whom also Christ dicd.-ChrtStia'
Neigh6or.
Is it not a fact that the Northern ant
Southern Churches as organizations, are
the last to fratcrnise after the war. The
soldiers, the masous, the business men,
and every other organization, or class O.
men, seem to have become r~econciled tc
each other, except the Christians and th'
politicians. Will our Christian FRIEND
enlighten us on this point? Why shoulo
the followers of the Prince of Peace beal
malice and ill will towards their fellow
man longer than the "men Of tn
world -,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
The Creeds Of The Bells.
Ivy GEORGE ". prNGAY,

ID pEolkSE " d.
How sweet the chime OF the Sabbath bells
Each one It's creed In music tells,
In tones that float upOn The air.
AS soft us song. as pure az prayer;
And I will put in Simp pie rhyme
Tho language OF the golden chime;
My happy heart with rapture swrlls
Responsive To the bells, sweet bells.
AN deeds OF love excel excel |"
Chimed out from ivleu towers q bell:
''This is the church not built on sands;
Emblem of one not built with hands;
It's forms and sacred rights revere.
Come worship here! cOlna worship here!
In rituals and faith cxccl!'
Chimed out the Episcopalian bell.
"Oh heed the ancient landmarks WE'LL"
In solemn tones exclaimed n he'll;
mo progress made by mortal man
Can change the Just eternal plan:
With God there can be nothing new;
Ignore the false embrace the true;
While all is we'll! Is well! Is WE'LL"
Peeled out the good old Dutch church tell.
80 swell! ye rising waters swell!'
In mellow tones rang out 4 bell,
Though faith alone In Christ can Save.
Man must be plunged tencath the wave,
To show the world unnltering faith
In what the sacred Scripture saith;
20 swGlli ye rising waters swell"
Peeled out the clear-toned Baptist bell.
"Not faith alone. but works M well
Must test the soul I" said q soft bell:
"Come here and cast aside your load,
And work your way along the road,
With faith In God and filth IN man,
And hope in Christ. where hope began;
Do we'll! do well! do we'll! 10 wcll!'
Rang out the Unitarian bell.
Farewell !! farewell! base world, farewell !
In touching tones exclaimed 4 bell;
Life Is a boon, to mOrlals given
To fit their souls for bliss In heaven.
Do not invoke the avcnging rod.
Come here and learn the way 10 God;
Say to the world. farewell! iarewcll!'
Pealcd forth the Presbyterian bell.
ITO NIL the truth, we tell! VIC tell ~
Shouted in ecstasies a bell.
Come all ye weary wanderers, see!
Our Lord has mude salvation free!
Repent. believe, have faith, and then.
Be saved, and praise the Lord. Amen!
Salvation's free, We tell! W. toll !"
Shouted the Methodistic bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
Scandal.M ongerS

Do you hear the scandal-mongcrs
Passing by,
Breathing poison In a whisper,
In q sigh?
Moving cautiously and slow,
Smiling sweetly rs they go;
Never n~olsy-eliding smoothly like a snake,
Slipping here and sliding there
Through the meadows fresh and fair,
Leaving subtle slime and poison In theil
wake. :
Saw you not the scandal.monger
AS she sat,
BeaS ga ing brightly meath the roses
In her dainty gloves and dress,
Angel-iike and nothing less,
Seemed shc-casting smiles and pleasant
words about;
Once she shrugged and shook her head,
Raised her eyes and nothing said,
What you spoke Of friends, and yet 1t left g
doubt.
Do you watch the scandal-monger
At ball,
Through the music, rhyn!ng beauty,
Light and all?
Moving here, nj moving there.
With a whisper light Us air,
Casting shadows on q sister womnn's fame
Just q whispered word or glance
AS she fioated through the dance,
And q doubt forever lungs upon a name.
You will find the standal.mongers
Sometimes men. often women,
Young and %fnir;.,
Yet their tongues dip foulest slime,
And they spend their leisure time
Casting mud on those who climb by work
and worth.
shun them, hhun Them as you go,
Shun them, whether high or low,
They are but the cursed serpents Of the earth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17

PROF. HOOD AND THE ATLANTA ExFosr
rIoN.-The COMMISSIONS OF Agriculture fol
This State has requested Prof. Hood to get VI
the mineral exhibit for Abbeville Comfy. e
be forwarded to the great Southern Exposi
ton at Atlonta. This is u work involving M
small amount Of labor and skill. But 1t Is In
good hands. Prot. Hood Is emtnently ittec
for 1t. by taste and by his thorough familiari
ty with Chemistry and Geology. Abbeville
County is to be congratulated on the prospect
of a full and scientific classification and ex'
hibit OF her mineral resources before the
whole United States. Frof. Hood has begun
work. When 1t is finished, we hope he will
give us a written report OF what he has
found.-ASsociate Reformed Presbyterian.
COLUMBIA, August IL. - Governor HagooL
will offer, in a proclamation which will be pub
lished in a day or two, a reward Of $500 for the
arrest with proof to conVi Of John Mellow
the murderer OF Deputy Collector Brayton
Collector Brayton will also offer Il personal
reward Of $500. and the United States Govern
msnt nave already offered $500. This sum o.
81. 600 should suffice TO stimulate detectives In
McDow's apprehension. He Is believed In
revenue and official circles TO be still lurking
in the mountains of his section. This Is also
believed in Oconce county. The revenue
Office has Information that his brother-in la "
visits the trains at Central daily TO ascertain
!. the officers are after. him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
On the Eve or the Wedding.

q, love. bcforc we part Tonight,
Before the last 81 will" Is spoken
BeIor the ring has touched my hand.
or pure, true, endless love The toirn-
Ee:Ure the church with holy ri!c
Her hIG sing on our love has given,
Look straight INTO my eyes with yours,
And answer lie III sight Of Heaven.
Isthcre within your heart Of hearts
One lingering shadow OF regret
one thought that you have chosen III?
on! speak-'tiS not too late even yet.
Is there I'm ii this world III ours
One you have ever Known or seen,
WhoII, If ycm had ~rarli.r seen or known,
You would have crowned your chosen Vuce
Is there? pray YOU tell me now,
And 1 will hold you bound no mere,
] will not finch to hear the truth.
II could not be SO sad, so sore.
To know 1t now, us II would be
If one Ivy one the shadows fell
Upon he sunshine OF our home;
So, If you ever loved me-tcll.
I'd hold you pure from blame. dear love;
And | would le;tre yol :rer lis AR,
10 WOO and win that happier Onc;
All this Tor our dear sake Ia bear.
will not say how | would pray
That God might have YOU In Ills care;
That would DC ~cl>y-wI1n ] think
OF you, my hcaIt is all one Fray or.
But could I join her lame with yours.
And cal down blessings from above
On her who had robbed me of ln% all
Ny liir-iny liGht-my only love?
Ics! even That Id try tn do;
Although my lonely heart should break.
I'd try to Suy, "tind b:ess hrr!" too,
Through binding tears Tor your sweet SAX
I'm locking up Into your eyes;
But, though my own with tears nrr din,
7 -.r.l Giant t, tl.tp trIs.N .lIptr lam a
Which tr.iS me, "Iou may trust In him."
will wili!-It needs no words,
Though yours are flowing warin and fast,
And eloquent with truth and love;
Forgive my d0ubls-they are tho la>t!
Chambers Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
A WOman'S Name.

o. The good name Of woman is her most sacred
POSSESSION, and 1t should I've handled wifi
reverence and care. No honorable man VIII
even utter the anne Of a pure and virtnous
female in any place or any company that he
would not be willing for his mother Or sister lis ,Ss
wearer ali. the riches of the world. But 1t Is
delicate level, too, thai the =, least ems ,I rude ho toHe !,
less word. uttered perhaps in J"st, forever
dimmed the future Of some inn" zen .s H,rI;
the least i%nsinuation TO escape his lips that
gould be tortured into n reflection on the hoiy
name Of woman. They are a weak ana irag-
lie creation, and their good name Is at me
mercy Of mankind. We cannot conceive any
rct so debased. so cowardly. rs a slur upon q
female character. Lik timid, %clinging vine
does woman look to man for justice and sup
port, and 1t Is vile treachery III him TO betray
her copfding trust.
We find the above paragraph floating
around In the newspapers, and as 1t so very
perfectly expresses our own sentiments. we
appropriate It, and publish it as our own.
Let those who may speak irreverently OF
young Iadies names take a note.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
4 Liberal 0nrr.

We ha-cjust received from an Advertising
Agency in Cincinnati proposition 10 iiISrr'
lour times In our weekly paper an adveriise'
mrnt OF ~ prominent female college In tli'
state. This advertisement may, by close set
ting. he compressed into the space Of one incf
which, 1T our regular rates, would make I'M
cost Of the four insertions two dollars anu 9
half. Yet the Agency offers II dollar ana q
half-rOrty per cent LESS than we regularly re
celvr. We shall Of course dcc!iIe.thiS geler
our proposition. Now, it does look ~ little
TRANCE thai II South Carolina college should
have to send off to Cincinnati TO have liz al
vcrliscrnent inserted IN home rnpers thai
have frequently and willingly given IL graiu
lions notices. Every year the different cnilP'
geS have their exhibitions. conmcncrincnts
etc, circulars Of which are sent 10 the conn
try papers. with the expectation that they
will he kindly noticed in the editorial or 10
cal column. Every year these papers have q
kind word to say for the colleges. or this We
doubt not The managers are properly arnre
~ciative. Yet when IL comes to business. %liel
an opportunity Is presented to aid these lm
pcrs In 81 substantial way, however mall :.thf
proposition comes In Il form that no publish
or who wants 20 do n legitimate business car
ncccpI. This Is scarcely liberal. and Is no
ono of the ways Ivy which to enlist tlc all
of til" press fT the colleges Of the Stat4.-
HTmpsJorO Meas and Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
A Liberal Offer.
OFFICE OF GENERAL MASAGEn, |

OFFICE OF ENERA
RICHMOND, VA. July, 1881.
It is the purpose of the Richmond and Dan.
Vile Railroad Company To make, a lthc Inter.
national Cotton Exposition. to be held Mt AZ:
lunta, Ga, this falt. Il comprehensive exhibit
or the agricultural, mineral, and forest pro-
ducts OF those regions through which tho sew.
eral roads comprising Its system pass. \
splendid opportunity, attended with no eX.
i;rnse beyond the furnishing OF specimens
will thus be afforded TO owners OF mine
and Of mineral and timber lands to bring to
attention OF visitors, from all rarts of This
and from other countries the remarkable va
ricty Of products: and the resources ana ca
paciiv OF the sections OF our Southern couN'
tiy referred to-.
All persons throughout the great Piedmont
and mountain regions embraced In our SyS'
tenn of Railroads are not only requested but
urged to contribute TO tire exhibit 10 6e mauc
by the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com.
pany good and large specimens OF oil miner
nlS-of oil woods valuable for house and shil
building, for cabihet work and vehicles and
the mechanical arts-of roots, herbs, anu
pLants which have commercial value, anu al
all products OF excellent variety and appear
ance. In short, 1t Is desirable to have speci.
bcllIsh and complete exhibit. Ample and III.
tractivc space for such all exhibition has oern
secured.
We appeal to our friends and patrons to give
wards making an exhibition worthy OF tho
grand region II VIII represent.
Capt. c. c. McPhail has been assigned TO the
duty Of making all arrangements for the eX.
hihit, and will have general charge of 1t until
the exposition closes. All persons desiring
Information and 10 make contribution o: ma
terial and specimens arc requested 10 cores
pond with him, care r. e. u. II. r. Co., Rich
mond, Ea.
All articles for the Richmond and Danville
II. r. exhibition should be mark I'd. Capt. &C,
McPhuil. Agent r. d u. r. r., Atlanta, Ga,
and will he shipped from any station on :tll nl
tln rNa1O Nf tl.l IL & III SygIpnl GrHn nf ohm ron
+. NJ. r. TALCOrr,
General Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17

On Tuesday OF last week Messrs. j.. s. Nc
Gully ard !. r. Roberts went town into Abbe'
/ Vile county ON II camp hunt. taking with
! them their pack OF well-trmtned fox hounds
! They say they never saw foxes as numerous
!n all their lives as they are In AbbevilIe
county. They were gone four days, during
which time they Sucrcrdcdi IN catching eleven
grey icXrS ard running two rrl ones mo the
ground. This Is indeed remarkable success In
this linz or sport.-Inie,aon Journal.
4 friend complains OF tho killing or his
sheep by vngranL dogs. II the nuisance con-
Times tllc next step may possibly be lcs!sia-
ton against ours. These worthless beasts are
sn thirvi>h and predatory that they have b.
come an unmitiga:erI evil, and their c%XtcrIni-
nation would b. hailed rs n blessing 10y every
stock raiser in the county, Georvetoun En-
Quircr.
Another delightful rain fell III this vicinity
on last Sunday afternoon. This rain, how,
ever. like thrtwo preceding. was partial; ana
while we have plenty OF rain at this time, or
ut lie ,st are not suffering, other portions of the
county arc quite dry.-LrurensrWc Herald.
Now that your crops are laid by. 60 to saw
In. hay. Cut anything that Is Green aud cure
II viii e the sun shines. 1t Is likely that horse
food Will be higher next year than IL Is this
| Now l. your time to provide and be- lndcpcnd-
cni.-Indc7son Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-08-17
Greek Mills.

The Innumerable little water millsand gins
on the creeks and branches in the county are
O never-ending nuisance. Theirdansd destroy
and render unfit for cultivation thousands of
acres OF rich bottom land, that would produce
corn enough for the county. The day Is not
far distant, however, when steam power will
break up these often inaccessible public null
sances. For many years the broad and fertile
bottoms on Failing creek, in Ebert county,
were destroyed for many miles up the stream
by II puny little mill near lis source. but
awhile back the dam was torn away, and now
thousands of acres' are reclaimed, extending
nearly TO Elberton. 1t would pny Rundown!
ers to buy up many of these mills, Just To tear
away the dams-- Ogtethorpe Echo.