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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19
"LoHENGRIN" AT THE METROPOLITAN.

Lohengrn" had its second representa-
ton the Metropolitan Opera House last night and was
enjoyed by audience that filled the great and
received the beautiful music with open hearts Recalls
before the foOtghts followed each fall OF tho curtain
The parts In the hands of the artists who
aided the first performance OF the work opened the
that destined to mark the highest achieve
attained in tho history OF opera In NewYork and
Herr Sedl conducted IL DO imagined that
little difference between the two represents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19
THE PEN OF A swoRDsMAN,

From me Providence Journal.
General Phil sheridan Will write the history of his
campaigns. ana there ought to be some of
what Bret arto terms the sabre-outs speech In his
literary style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19

Fr0m The BdIttmoTe AmeTicah
The dispatches state that he listened TO with tho
utmost attention, both the floor and IN tho galleries.
Ofcourse he lie never spoke without commanding
the closest attention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19
oEy. BUTLER PArR0Yizas rHE FIFTH AVENUE.

GEN. BUTLER PATR )NLZES THE FIFTH AVENUE
General b. +. Butler came to the city on
Thursday and settled much-mootel question by going
to tho Fifth Avenue Hotel This hotel is under tho
boycott" tho Central Labor Union because OF DIFF
ference with the painters last summer. At the meeting
OF the union Sunday. when John ShermJn, warner
Miller aud secretary Endcot were announced as having
disrcgarded the warnings OF the union, inquiry was
made the movements OF General Butler sad
Difference the bOyCo he had transferred his Gus
tom the Holman House. TRIBUNE reporcr called on
General Butler eriay ana asked him his pose
ton In the matter have stayed at tho Firth Avenue
Hotel" he SAID for nearly wsBty years Perhaps
stayed at other huilse thar tinIs
aud consequently have not stayed az the Hoffman House
have heard nothing about any boycott; know nothing
about any boycott IN any way. shape or manner
haven't even anything aboat IL Ia the papers.
"Wll you continue 10 make the Flfth Avenue Hotel
your homo when IN Nrw-York r
Last winter talked about going down TO the Bro
WORT House 10 ~ Office lt blew over
because OF old and friendly relations at the Ffth
Avenue know all the walters. clerks and attendants
mere aud they make very pleasant for me. so an
AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19
NOT A USEFUL PRECEDENT.

from Ine ~. Louie Gi0bt. Democrat.
FOLK wrote longer one Presidential messagel during
the Mexican war. man is mighty hard pushed ho W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19

The Albany papers publish list of pardons re-
Gently granted by Governor Hill. Acaretul pernsai
of the list discoses the painful fact that the Exec
utvc clemency has not yet been extended to Grover
Cleveland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19

Judge Gilderscevc, in allowing n mnrderous
ASSAULT TO be atoned for with money fine, may
possibly have sought to return TO tine old Eng'lS
practice OF "compurgation," though he omitted
some Of the details. Whether the revival Of this
practice will meet public approval remains to be
seen but 1t seems rather more than doubtful. Per-
haps if the money -blood-money it strictly is-were
paid TO the victim, the acceptance of the change
would be more probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-19

The authorities of the City of Elizabeth have
o pretty clear appreciation ofthe duties OF other
men toward themselves but when their own
duties toward these same other men are III Ques-
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
EXPLANATION,

We were amazed the other day to
learn FROM one who has been opposed to
the rail road bonds that he did not un-
derstand how they were to be used.
He is un intelligent gentlemen and
looks we'll into all questions. Since it
appears that he was Tot aware Of this
matter, it may be that others do not nn-
derstand. SO We explain The plan
proposed is, that tho town, or townships
along the line, shall vote the bonds tn
be held by the Bank till the road reach.
the respective places: How then, it
is asked is the grading to be done ?
The management" Of the road will saw
to the capitalists whom they approach,
are our franchises, charters, rights
of way. and SO many miles graded, at
point (naming .hem,) so. many dol
in bonds await us, we want to ro;s.
bonds IF The ,Dad enough money TO
build it. As VIC reach each pnint the,
will DO taken up. This is all
there IL Of it. " is o. proposition of
common sense: And the towns
are desired TO vote the bonds now as an
'nducement to capitalists to lend mon
Tyson bonds Of Meroad with which to
work. We hope this is clear.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

point on the Central System; whether
to Greenwood, Verdery or Bradley, or
to connect with the Savannah Valley
Road. What then is the use to contin.
ne this false and delusive talk about u
short line? Where is your short line
to go md who is to equip it if you build
it? We have in the past week seen
many persons from other places tLnn
this, men who are wholly disintercsted
and who are removed from the influence
of, the prejudice and passion that sway
us here, and with scarcely an exception
they hold the opinion that if Abbcville
let's slip this opportunity of securing a
road her doom IL sealed. Therefore let
us work to secure this road. Good law
yers, men whose legal opinion you
would rely upon in the conduct of your
affairs, tell you that you are and will BE-
protected by the conditions attached to
the bonds. Let us mako the expert
ment. We have nil to make, nothing to
lose, and there is nothing truer, as you
daily prove in your business, than that
nothing venture nothing gain" This
town is playing for heavy stakes. Lis
vcry existence, its future life, are in
the balance. And our action deter
mines the fate.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
SO Far, 30 Good.

The outlook Of the Cumberland Gap road is
certainly very encouraging. The towns of
Easlev and Troy and the township of Due
West have voted the subscription tax. The
amount of money raised by this tax will not
DO less than $4,000. On tho 9th of Nav the
township of Pickens wilt vote on the question
and We have every reason to believe that the
result will be a victory for the road. We
have much faith in Picksns. She has stood
by the road in its darkest days and she will
certainly d" her full duty and not cast a differ
emit vote from her .neighbor, Easlcy. When
this is done, Pickens County will have dome
its full duty. Williamson, Bolton and Honsa
Path will fall in line aud thus make the road
y certainty from Pickens to AbbevilIe.
Edgefield and Aiken it is believed will vote
the tax. If so, we have the vote,sll along the
ise, except Abbeville. What will Abbeville
DOT Will she, be the missing link We be-
heve not. Ws'beliove the voters Of that town
know the greatadvantsges Of this enterprise
and will sote in its favor. Two papers at that
place are doing all they can against the road
but newspapers. are wrong as often as indi-
!iduals and are very frequently upset by the
popular vote. At any rate, the signs arc good
and we have every reason to believe that
these signs will pass into sure reality.-Eas-
tey AtSSenvSy.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

a scheme were practicable, it
would only be after Abbeville has ex-
her every resource by taxation
IL contribution of money. We would
he compelled to pay a bonus far ex-
c""t''s what we are now asked % sub
scribe before any money powers would
tax" hold of such n scheme.
II TINS SciIcm" is defeated, Abbeville
must submit to her fate Of gradual and
in"riral.l'. decline. Success in this
scheme would assure our commercial
imp"rtanc'' and prosperity in the future.
1t is Il serious and probably n fatal act
10 I'jrct our third aud probably last op-
~p"'tnni!y. "Thrr" tips is out"
Mr. Parker said that he believed the
honds with the conditions annexed we've
perfectly valid.
GeI,r.l llrmphi!l did not think so.
The resointi"n limiting the time for
completion of the road to l$t Of Janua.
~ 1873 WAS carried.
Mr.. Smith said he didn't t!inI it was
wise. t" attach the othrr resolution as {:
condition t" the bonds. lie moved n
IN amendment that the meeting, plc,ly,
itself to petition the General ASSrmhl,
to ratify the action Of the town in rot-
ing the bonds with the cunlitiona.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
The Carolina Cumberland Gap aud
Chicago Railway.

The prospect for the success of this road
Is growing brighter every dav. The star of
the road seems to be in the ascendant
wherever a vote has been taken it has been
in favor of the subscription. Troy has voted
the subscription. Easley has voted it. Due
West has voted it. \ vote is soon to be had
at Trenton in our county, and at Pickcns and
Abbeville q. II. We learn from reliable sour-
ces that Notwithstanding the strong opposi-
ton OF two newspapers at Abbeville, the
the subscription at Abbeville. We hone tho
opposition there will subsidc and thst ali
hands will fall into line before the vote ia Il Ia
ken. An election has bean ordered in the
EbSeteld Townships, to take place on the 80,
day of May. The friends of the road here arc
confident and hope to carry the vote in favor
OF the subscription. SO far as we are advised,
there Is no serious opposition to the subscrip.
tion. But the matter is of such cunt
Importance thst every friend Of the road
should De alive to its interest aud up and dos
ing something for it's success. Let us take
NO chances of defeat. Let us stand shoulder
to shoulder and work side by side. No oues-
tion OF so great moment has been submitted 10
the people of these townships IN a long time.
no s1eh opportunity to get q Railroad has
be lost 1t may be many a long and weary day
that We will have 10 wait for another as GOOD,
We hope that there will be no opposition,
Let no man raise his hand against it. twill
cost something it is true; but it will be worth
Tar more than it will cost TO every man who
has any part Of the subscription to pay. In
deed it will benefit every man in the county to
it's utmost bordsrs, to have onothcr Railroad
bniit through the cantro of the county.
Wherever the people have most freely voted
Township and county subscriptions to build
Railroads., they haye made the most rspid
progress. There are no cases OF. record in
this state whera those who voted local aid
to build Railroads have had occasion to re-
greet it.-EdyeftM .idrertixtr.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
wHEw..

=. ~-"-Assnnang from the kindly spirit of
its recent publications that our ncighbor
the "MEssENGEa," is. willing TO talk Of
the proposed: rail road tax. purely upon
the merits of; the question, &c, &c, &C."
Press aad Banner.
. Yc shades, Of truth! and ghost Of
consistency! Was thorc ever such SUI
perlative check ? The Press and Ban
ner talking about the "merits Of the
question = Thrust have been "a mis-
print"
We will luke the publications of that
paper and the MEssESGER, including the
extras Of both, and submit them to any
three disinterested men and leave them
to say who has wandered farthcst from
The merits Of the question.
Who inaugurated this bitter c%ontrover-
sy? Who has said and done things that
he thought it necessary to apologize for?
Who has misrePresentcd pcrsistently
and regularly the position Of his adyer-
saries? ? Who talks about royal roads,
and %''plebeinn pockets" and for what
purpose? Let the public answer. We
have been kept busy trying to correct
the false positions and premises Of the
Press and Banner.
: Well, We suppose if our ncighbor
don't claim something it will never get
anything.
The merits Of the question ~
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
ADVICE TO

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ken of your rest by a sick child suffer-
ing and crying with pain of cutting
teeth =! 1t so, send ut once and get a
bottle OF Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYR-
UP FOR CHnDRDN TEETHINa. It's value
is incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend Up.
on it. mothers, there is no mistake about
1t: 1t cures d~yscntery and diarrhua. reg
ulatcs the stomach and bowels, cures
wind colo, sottrns the gums, reduces III
famation, and gives tone and energy to
the whole system. MRS. WINsLow's
SooTHIa SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TrETnINa
Is pleasant to the taste, and liz the pres
cription Of enc Of the oldest and best fu-
male nurses and physicians in the United
States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price rs cents n
bottIe. Say ~
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
ABOUT '.BGILDlNG u THE
TOWN"

Assuming, from the kindly spirit of
its recent publications that our neighbor,
the MESSENGER, is willing to talk Of the
proposed rail road tax purely upon the
merits Of the question, and not depend
upon irrelevant matters for the success
Of the effort, we will in the same kind
~ spirit suggest that when it speaks OF
its great anxiety to build up the town.
that it do so in n manner so rs not to
convey the idcat hat the Press and
Banner is an enemy to the town md
opposed to all public improvements.
We presume the record Of the editor Of
tho Press dnd Banner in this particu-
lar ut least, is about ms good as the re-
cord of the most ardent advocate Of the
away the property Of the people.
has worked to build up the town" in
the good old way of earning the money
himself Mt hard work. This is n much
slower way Of bringing about results
than the mere thoushtlcss casting of n
ballot against tho property already
made. hut it is the way which is lasting
in its benefits, and not blighting in it's
presence" ~
The above is from an editorial Of the
Press 0nd Banner Of last week.
Whatever we have said in reference to
building up the town" has been in con-
nc:tion with this rail road matter. And
wo say now that the position OF that
paper on the question of subscription
Is opposed to the progress and pros
perity Of the town. However the edit.
or Of the Press and Banner may have
deceived himself by the pride of his
opinians, any ike md progressive man
will sustain Is in what We have said.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
Abbeville and the Railroad.

The Abbsville correspondent of the Stus
and Ca"rfer on the 2lst, of April SAYS:
AT meeting of the town council yester-
day a petition, signed by II majority of the
ing that an election DO held to vote on the
question OF issueing bonds to the amount of
five per sent. of The assessed valuation of the
property Of the town as Il subscription to the
Iaioinn. cumberland Gap and Chicago Rail-
road. The bonds are to be issued, with the
conditions liked at the last meeting If the di-
rcctors i'll Charleston and published Mt the
time in the Ne,rs and Courier. The friend,
OF the road arc confident of success, notwith-
standing the scheme meets with violent apno-
slti"n from two Of our papcrs-thc Press ana
Ddndtr, aud the -Hedimm. The Press and
Runner has argued itself into the belief that
we need IL" rail road, which opinion is not sur
pris,,nH when one remembers its opposition to
uients generally, The Mtdiam occupies the
anomalous position Of protesting great friend
ship Tor the roas, while il il doing all i'm it's
power against the scheme; nor need YOU be
sarpriSed 1t this strange contradiction. Alb
ocviile cannot and will not afford to 1e forever
placed in the shade. She needs Railroad
competition aud she intends to hav. it,"
From tins 1t will be seen that a majority of
the property owners in Abbevillc favor the
road and an election will be ordered. The
and they have go"d reasons for this confidence.
1t seems like the Press and Bdansr is on
posed :" all progress. 1t says, "thc road orr
fathers built is good enough for u.s." This is
saying that the little 3 mile branch from
Hodges to Abhrviilr is railroad enough. We
are glad to see that a majority of Abbeyillc's
citizens do not take this cramped view Of in
ternal improvements.
The Medium snys' it is a friend to the road
ana at the same time is trying to kill it. This
Jewel, but the Medium is nconsisteutly con-
s'stent. We live in a progressive age and we
agree vita Abbeville's correspondent of tho
~ e'9e 9nd Courier that Abbeville cannot az
t9ro r. be forever placed in the shade"
She will not let the golden opportunity pass
un;.nproved.-Easlty Aesseuatr.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
Grand Opening

w invite everybody to CONG md exam
inc our superb stock OF. ladies' goods
of every description. Hats, Bonnets, Feath-
ers; Flowers, Ribbons, Laces &C., in endless
sci and Lace Scarfs, beautiful designs. Ev-
crying in neck wear, Rucbirgs, 5 cents and
up. Linen and Lace collars, Fishues, and ey-
erythingt hnt makes wumun more beautiful.
.liandkerchiefs, black and eulored borders,
white and coiorcd, Silk, Lace, &c.
Wonderful bargains in white goods, Lawns
at cents per yard and upwards, nice India
Lin"n 10 cents, colored Lawns from S to l2H
cents per yard, best goods ever sold here At
these prices. Ginghan.s, Seersuckers and
suilingn, Cashmeres, Nuns Yelling, Lace
Hunting, Plain, Broeades and Powered,
Beautiful Plaids in colors and black and
white, Black Buntings, Cashmeres Tamisc.
Gazelle and Henrietta Cloth, Buttons and
Trimmings for everything.
Silk Gloves, White, Black and Colors, call
for our Foster William" Kid, in Black and
Colors, only $l.00 a pair. Ladies and Chill
dren's Hose and Shoes.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

Judge John L. Bacon, of Columbia,
formerly OF Edyefcld, has been ap-
pointed by President Cleveland, charge
d. ~aitaires at Paraguay and Uruguay,
with n salary of $4,000. Judge Bacon
is we'll vcrsed in several languages, aud
in international law which he has made
a special study. He was Secretary of
legation ut Petersburg when Gov. Pick
II was Minister there. Judge Bacon
will fill his appointment well.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
r. M. HADDON e. Go.
March IS. lSS5-tf.
PROCLAMATION,
STATE CT SoUTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

ASAf lS
Whereas information has been ~recciv-
ed at this Department that an atrocious
murder was committed in the County
Of Abbcville, OF or about the 18th. day
Of March, A. D. 1885. upon the body Of
Pres Murchison by Isiah Wright, aid
that the said Isiah Wright has fed from
justice:
Now, therefore, l, Hugh S. Thompson,
Governor of te static of South Carolina.
in order that justice may be done and
the majesty Of the law vindictated, do
hereby offer a reward Of One Hundred
Dollars for the apprehension and deliv-
cry to the Sheriff Of Abbeville County,
OF the said Isiah Wright. SAID Isiah
Wright is . dark mulatto, about 5 feet
10 inches in height and weighing 16O
pounds. He is about rs years Of axe,
and is quick in his movements. In tcs-
tirnony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal Of the
State to DO affixed. at Columbia, this 23d
day of March, A. d. 1885. and in the one
hundred and ninth year Of the Indcpen.
en- &C the United States of America.
HUGH s. THOMPSON.
BY the Governor:
JAS. n. LIPSCOMB,
Secretary of State.
March rs, 1861 IL
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
8. &. Holiness Association.

The first session will be held in Columbia,
8. c., beginning Tuesday night, May 10Th,
1885, ut 8 p. NJ, to continue to the close of the
Sunday following. The meeting is open ia
all. Those who propose to attend will please
send their names to r. N. Anderson, Colum-
nouocement as to rail road rates will be mado
later. Let those who attend, arrange to be
at the fret service, and remain to the last.
The daily prayers Of the people of God are
requested for the outpouring of tho Holy
be convicted, penitents converted, believers
and established in the Gospel.
Il. 81. ANDERSON. Sec'rv.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

Mr.. w. II. Kelly the excellent route
agent on the A. & X. R. R., will we
hope have no trouble in keeping his ap-
pointment. He was appointed by Mr..
Arthur, but was appointed for fitness,
and with the knowledge that he was n
Democrat. His democracy will not be
questioned by any II who knows him.
He is faithful and competent. Mr.. Kel-
ly is a son Of the Rev. j.. w. Kelly, SO
well and fuyoraLly known to all people.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
Trouble on the Train.

There was some trouble on the second ex.
cursi0A train after it left here yesterday az
tcrnoon. When it reached Pelzer there was
much excitement aboard, and one gentleman
IRON Abbeville got off there with his wife and
took the up train, stating that he preferred
coming back and going down on tho regular
passenger train to-day, to travelling with such
. .disordsrly crowd. There was some shooting
Of pistols and drawing of knives, but nobody
was burt 80 far as could be learned last night.
Messages sent down the road, failed to elicit
further information about the a6air.-Gresn-
siikS Nsss.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Centennial Chronicle has been
issued and speaks well for tho energy
and enterprise Of its present owners.
1t consists Of twenty-four pages, seven
columns to the page, and contains mat
ter of every description. That it's fu-
tnre may be Is bright As its past issour
wish ~ wellas our belief.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
Legal Notice.

- ~ =
NOTICE is hereby given tn all parties
~ harboring, hiring or giving employ
ment to n MEATS DAVIS, ,nLids,, I'd.
Davis, that the law. will be strictly en-
forced against them. as no ~ undrr. CON-
tract with mo for the year 1885. and has
left without my consent and without .
cause. W. q. GRIFFIN.
Bradley, s. c.
April 2o-tf "a
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

We have alot. Of Cow Peas for sale
". Joel Smith . Son.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06
Mortgagee's. Sale.

Calhoun and AeAliister. to Hrs. K.,C. Perrin.
PY virtue iof q mortgage given By CAL
- houn and HcAllister to Mrs. K.G. Per-
rim, which mortgage is now due and owing I
will sell at public ontcry, at Abbsvills G. H.,
'n Saleday in Nay 1885, the following de-
scribed property to wit
One Fine HORSEPOWER Farquhar Upright
Engine.
One King Cotton Press, %>y.".
One Yoke Of Oxen,
One (5o) Fifty Saw Gin,
o be sold to satisfy the aforesaid mortgage.
Terms, Cash. JAS.-s. PERRIN,
Aeent Of Mortgages.
April 52-tf So
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-06

So'Eb .os...<h ooCyilic OcinS the COUNTY
'seatana having . large accumulation OF
capital inyasted in merchandising, need
not fear the competition at the depots,
which may be established in the coun-
tty, for with. equal R. R. facilities and
her superior advantages in other, re-
spects, she will always be able to keep
end increase her trade. :.
"a. He supported the scheme because
he believed it was the only scheme that
offered any probability Of SUCCESS.
There are other schemes spoken OF, a
branch road from Verdcry or one. from
the BY. K. r. We acknowledge we
cannot build either one without aid. and
all efforts to obtain ever an intimation
from tn" powers that be Of n willing
ness TO iron and equip, il the route or
either Of them arc graded. have been
Besides one Of the speakers in tho
oppqsitionn . claimed TINT we cannot
push this road. through the mountains,
nniiNf it, stPps short of thc .n%,ountaiUs,
that the local trade will not support the
road. and stifthe urges ono or the 9TH
or of.the ahoxc stated short lines. II
not evident that the town of Abbe-
VILE. isolatediapd managed as it wonld
be, would be far: less able to sustain
Of the short lines mentioned,
than would the Ave rich Counties
which the. g. G. g. 40. r. r.
ls TO pass, TO sustain that scheme. The
fact is'that any scheme which has the
town of Abbeyiile as the objective
point OK ;tesmrnus off, ;rosd, can never
eoInnsndEitsslf to capitalist and II