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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-20

been foully dealt with, had been muir
dered by camp followers, or had merely
abandoned the ona
Soon it began 70 be noticed that every
family which moved into the house MS
quickly moved III Of it. The moving
Of a human being, accompanied by the
clanking sound Of chains, low means Of
pain, and many mysterious sounds.
would be heard. People travelling a, n
distance could see lights at the windows.
and on nearing them all would vanish.
The most intelligent people soon legan
to lock upon fireplace with horror. and
nc noun Of money could induce them
to sleep in the house over night. Tray
elers after night would 20 out Of their
way rather than pass the promises. while
among the negroes the excitement a.
mounts to Il panic.
The last occupant Of this house YVES
an oil man, who died some time since.
for he alone would consent to brave tic
spirits and sleep under the same roof
with them. In the still hours Of the
night hnnlr eds Of reliable witnesses
attest that they have been aroused from
quiet slumber by the ~strangest and most
unearthly sounds. In one room, las:
week. n mother was heard rocking her
babe to sleep, and singing a weird lula
by; the doors were thrown suddenly
open and persons were heard walking
up and down the stairs.
Some time since n prominent preach
or, who secuted ut tho idea Of ghosts,
spent a night Mt this house. The next
morning he appeared pale and haggard.
and stated that he would not slorp an
other night beneath the roof for all the
gold in the universe. Families have
been known to pack up at midnight
and leave rather than brave the terrors
which seemed to stand between them
and duylight, being driven off through
fear Of the strnngc sounds heard.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-20
How the Lawmakers Choose Their
Seats.

FROM Among the Lawmakers" BY Edmund
Alton, in st. Nicholas foe May.]
The house having notified the Senate
OF its organization, there remained but
one other Interesting f%earture of the pro-
ceedings. Every member naturally wish.
ed the seat in tho hall that he could oh.
tain; and as all OF them could not be
"at'sned, the question was determined
ny q Jam Of chance The clerk placed
IN a box as many slips OF paper as there
were representatives, each bearing tho
name OF a representative, and thcn drew
these slips from the box one at a tim,
(Thc member Oldest in continuous s.r-
vice, and also Mr.. Alexander Fl. Stcph-
ans, who, on ncopnt Of his agc and in.
trinity, was entitled to consideration
on the part of the House." were permit.
ed to choose seats before tho drawing
commenccd.) Then all the other mem
bers retired beyond the outer row. and
zach representative, as tho slip beur-
ing his name was drawn and called.
came forward and selected a seat. Il
was quite an amusing performance: the
Lawmakers enjoyed the fun fully a.
"ueh rs oiu The spectators in the gallery;
ana the couHtenances of the fortunate
mem beamed with the smiles of
childish joy.
In the Senate, this matter Of seats +.
settled in . different way. At the be-
ginning of every Congress, the newly
elected Senatorn choose from among the
vacant seats in the order in which each
Senator notifies Captain Bassett, on the
principle of sfrst come, first served >,
and If they do not get satisfactory seats.
they "speak" for other seats, in the event
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-20
E-xzSSr 49,.
SAVED His LIFE,
A RhyslcIan's Testinonv-

~ FftJSTNF0fF TESIII11OT1ys
I was called to see Mr. John Pearson, who
vas confined to his bed with what appeared Ia
his family hud d:ed with t.lnt dread disease.
except his ha:f-hro,her), his death was regard,
ca Us certain and sSon. After eIhnGstiny all
the remedies, l finally. as 4 last resort, sent for
a bottle Of Brewers Lung Rcstcrcr, and it
acted like magic. !a contiIieil the uso Of it
100 some time, and has been fully restored to
SUMPTION, aid Brewers Lung Restorer saved
his lie. J.O. HOLLOWAY, MD.
BarnesYille, Ga
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-20

from the nature Of the case it will of
course be understood that we cannot publish
eertlhcates concerning this Remedy without
wounding the delicacv of the writers. VI
Nc have hundreds of such testimonials on file.
and no mother who has once used il will ever
again be without it in her time of trouble.
"a rr"hinent physician, lately remarked to
the 'r"pritt"r. that il it were admissible 4,
make public the letters we receive, tho .tMoth-
erS' Friend would ~uut-sell anything ON the
market" '~
most earnestly entreat every female OK.
pecthng I" be confined, to use Mothers Re-
uef. Coupled with this cntrcaty l will add
mat during q long obstetricnl practice forty
.ouL YEARS ! nave never known it to fail to
produce Il safe and quick delivery.
H.. J. HOLMES, NJ. d., Atlanta, Gu.
Stnf Tor our Treatise on "lIealth and Ham
ness OF Women" mailed free.
BRAnFIELD RE0rLAToR Co., Atluntu, CT.
For sale by ID. q. DuPre.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-05-20
Tax Notice.
T~REAsrRER's OFFICE,
April 9Th. 1885.

N accordance with the Act to raise supplies
Il for the fiscal year commencing Novem-
Der LIST, 1884 approved December oath. 1884
notice is hereby given that the Treasurer's
office Of Abbeville county will be open for the
collection Of Taxes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
game played on the grounds this season,

game played on the grounds this season,
the latter club being entirely responsible
therefor. At the beginning of the second
inning the team appeared to 90 to pieces
completely, and from that time until the
finish errors were piled up against them at
a rate that was disgusting to the admirers
of base ball. Radford was hit hard and re-
ceived no support whatever Mccormick
pitched good game for the Western
giants and was ably assisted by Williamson
behind the bat, after the first inning,
when the latter relieved Kelly, whose hands
were in bad condition. Not more than one
half the spectators remained through the
game, so completely Disputed We're they
with the playing of the Rhode Islanders.
Chicago 3 3 2 0 0 4-2I
Providence. IL 0 0 0 0 O. 3
Earned runs, Chicago S, Providence 1; home
runs, Kelly 2; two-base hits, Dalrymple, Kelly,
Anson, Pfeffer; three-base hits, Williamson,
Radford; passed balls, Kelly l, Williamson l,
Daily 3; wild pitches, Knight L; first base on
balls, Chicago 4, Providence L; first base on
errors Chicago 5, Providence 2; struck out,
Chicago =, Providence 5; double plays, Sunday
and Pfefer, Knight and Farrell; umpire,
GaffneV
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
A Distressing Position.

Special to the Globe.
RICHMOND, Va. Sept. 25.-Ada Green,
the young Cuban wife who traced her hus-
band to this place some weeks ago, was be-
fore the court yesterday for burglary. Her
story, as given in her testimony, is romantic
and interesting:
was born in the West Indies eighteen
years ago and my occupation is that of a
dressmaker. I left Cuba several years ago
and went to Philadelphia. While in that city
/ became acquainted with William Hicks and
married him. He deserted me and returned
to nv home in Cuba. Some time elapsed be-
fore I could obtain any tidings of his where
abouts but finally learned that he was in this
country and in trouble. l Immediately
left Cuba and landed in New York.
From New York l went to Philadelphia and
Boston and diligently searched for him. At
last [ heard he was in Richmond and in
prison. l came on to Richmond, passing
through Washington, where 1 put on male
attire. When I found my husband was in
jail, 1 set to work to know how could get to
him. l concluded to commit theft that L
might be sent to Jail, where 1 could be with
him.
The wife told her story calmly and eX-
cited much sympathy in its recital. The
officers of the court will sign petition re-
questing the governor to commute her SEN
tence to twelve months in Jail. Even with
this Communication her husband will be out of
jail some months before her. During part
of her varied experience she served as
cabin boy on ship.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
WASHINGTON Waits.

The chief of the bureau of statistics re-
ports that the total value Of the imports of
merchandise during the twelve months end
ing Aug. 81, 1885, was S571, ,235, ,943, and DUR
ing the twelve months ended Aug. 81, 1884,
1861, 7,S1, ,316, a decrease Of S66, ,635,373. The
values Of the exports of merchandise during
the twelve months ended Aug. 81 1885, were
$722 765, ,46I, and during the preceding twelve
months, S735, 5,01S, 1872, a decrease of $12, ,253,-
331.
fabre Of Chamberlain, Oak, called on the
president yesterday. The latter is editor of
the Democrat, and urges the president to
consider the sufferings of all the evicted
farmers on the Crow Creek reservation. The
president made no promise, and stated he
must enforce the laws as he found them.
The supreme court of the district to-day
decided not to hear farther argument upon
the petition of Paymaster General Smith,
praying that the secretary OF the navy and
the court-martial be restrained from further
proceedings against Smith, and rendered q
decision adverse to the petitioner.
A statement prepared by Supt. Bell of the
foreign mails bureaus shows that the weight
OF the foreign letter mail decreased 7,790
pounds during the fiscal year, while the
weight of printed matter increased $3.50
pounds. The cost of ocean mail transit was
1927 179, or just S2S. 80 less than the cost dur
ing the preceding year.
The chief of the bureau Of statistics reports
the number of arrivals of emigrants to the
United States, exclusive Of those coming by
way of Canada and Mexico as follows: For
the eight months ending Aug. 81 last, 241,-
OBS; for the corresponding period of the pre-
vious year, 303,054.
The treasury department rejected call 5the
bids received to-day for the sale of silver for
the use of the mints on the ground that the
prices asked were excessive.
On the 1st of October next direct ex-
change Of money orders will go into opera
tion between the United States and Japan.
The Swatara and Yantic arrived at Wash
ington N avy yards with their cargo of coin
yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
Buffalo Beaten.

New YORK, Sept. 25.-The last bnt one
league game between the New York and
Buffalo clubs was played to-day before
about 1000 people. The home nine out
played their opponents at every point, and
wen easily. Corcoran pitched fairly good
game and was admirably supported. The
local batters batted Woods pitching all
over the enclosure making total of thirty
hits. The Buifalos made their run in the
fifth inning on hit by Wood and a two
bagger by Conway.
New York 0 l 9 8 5-15
Buffalo,. .........0 0 0 0 0 O. 1
Earned runs, New York 9, Buffalo 1; home
run, O'Rourke l; two-base hits, Gillespie 1,
Conway l; three-base hits, Richardson l, ES-
terbrOok L; passed balls, Myers2, O'Rourke l.;
wild pitches, Wood1, CorcOran ] (; first base on
balls, New York q, Buffalo 2; first base on
errors. New York s, Buffalo 2; struck out,
New York L, Buffalo s.; umpire, Ferguson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
TOO Many aEOrses.

New YORK, Sept. 25.-At Brighton
Beach to-day there was one of the largest
crowds in attendance of the present season
One of the largest programs of events was
the second race, which had no less than
twenty starters, and as a consequence some
were bound to get left. In this particular
instance Valley Forge, who was one of the
favorites in this race, was held by his owner,
Mr. W. c.. DAILY, till he was left standing
at the post. As large amount of money
was placed on him, the remarks applied to
such a singular proceeding were very much
more stronger than elegant. IN the same
race the rider of Joe Immediately after
the start pulled up his horse ard left the
race. This horse sold favOrite in the auc-
,tion pools and the judges held an inveStiga
ton. The Jockey said that owing to the
large number of horses in the race he could
not get away and would not punish his
horse when there was no show for winning.
First Race-For maidenS 3 years old and
upward. selling race, three-quarterS of a
mile; Becky b won by three lengths Arch
bishop second, King Robin third. Time
1:11]I. Rose ID was left ut the post.
Second Race-Selling race, one mile; won
lengths, Frolic second, Fellowplay third.
Time. "A.
Third Race-For all ages, to carry 100
pounds. One-eighrh of q mile; won by Tom
Martin by Il length, Dutch Roller second,
High Flight third Time 1854.
Fourth Race-For all ages, handicap, one
and one fourth miles; won by Punka by Il
neck, Nettle second, Leman third. Time,
2:114. Mutuals paid S110.45.
Fifth Racc-Handicap, steeple chase short
course; won by Judge Griffith by two lengths,
Odeth second, VIII Davis third. Time, 3:1214.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
TRE TURF.
Lorisvilin Efnces.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 25.-The good weather
continues, but is somewhat warmer. The
track is dusty and the attendance is very
good.
First Race-Purse 500, three-quarters of a
mile heats. First heat, Hermine and Conk-
ling ran close together for half a mile, when
Conilng drew away and won easily by one
length, Hermine second, Cleaner third, Be
rert distanced. Time, 10. Mutuals paid $3.50.
Second heat, C0nkling took the lead, was
never headed and won very easily by five
lengths, Cleaner second, Hermine q bad third
Time, I:1613.
Second Race-The cash handicap, one and
Cnc-fourth miles. At the start Malaria and
Emma Manley were even and made the run
ming, Monogram third, one length off, with
Phil and Imogene close up. Malaria quit
at the end OF tbree-quarters OF Il mile, and
Monogram took the lead, followed by Emma
Manley and Lady Wayward. Monogram was
not again headed and won easily by Il full
length. Emma Manley and Lady Wayward
had very close finish, the judges deciding
Emma Manley second and Lady Hayward
third. Time, 2:lI1a. Mutuals paid Si3.6O.
Third Race-Purse 500, one and one-half
miles. AT the start Glendalia led, followed
by Keene. Keene at once went to the 'front.'
taking a lead Of two lengths and was not
headed, and won handily by Two lengths,
Powhattan second, Lucky B IL poor third.
Time, 2:36M. Mutuals paid S2l.70.
Fourth Race-PurSe $3.50, three-quarters of
& mile. Sir Joseph led, Andelia second, Moon
shine third, with no change for half mile,
when Grimaldi went to the front Sir Joseph
second, this order being unchanged to the
end. Grimaldi won easily by three lengths,
Sir Joseph second, Moonshine bad third.
Time, 1:161%. Mutuals paid $3.50.
Fifth Race-Purse $3.50, one miic. Forest,
Adventurer and Wizard showed in front at
the start. Forest soon took the lead, and was
never headed, winning handily by two
lengths, Doubt second, Crow Wallace poor
third Time 40. Mutuals paid $3.50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
A Sprint Race and a Row.

Special to the Globe.
DAYTON, o., Sept. 25.-Dayton was full
of sports to-day. few to see John L. Sulli-
Van, but the larger part to see the sprint
race between George Mitchell of Mi
amiSburg and William Bingham of
this city. Both are professionals, Mitchell
being none other than j. II. Slattery Of
BOetOn and Bingham one of the runners Of
Canada, although the latter'S identity was
concealed. The race was for $500 side,
Mitchell giving Bingham start of one yard
The excitement pending the race was in
tense and betting WIS lively. The MiamiS
burg sports accompanied their man and
displayed considerable confidence. The
Dayton sports, who well knew their man.
were equally confident and covered
all the money that Miamisburg
could put up. The race was
run at the fair grounds in the presence of a
large crowd. Albert Beebe, president of
the Fair association, acted as referee. Con-
siderable time was spent in sending the
runners Off, but when it was go Bingham
won easily, leading Mitchell by at
least three yards. The excitement and
indignation then ran high among the
Miamisburg sports, who declared the race
dump. They declared that Mitchell has
sold them out. AS soon as the race was
finished Mitchell, who had nothing on but
his britch-clout. jumped into a hack which
was in readiness for him and was hurried
out of the grounds. Had he remained he
would surely have Jared i'll. The stake
holders refused to give up the money held
by them. There is the greatest excitement
here tonight.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
New Yorr.Chfcarn Series.

CHICAGO, { ?5.-The series between
the Chicago 4 ., York base ball clubs,
which will III ,,.. probability settle the
championship, is creating an unheard-of
enthusiasm. President Spalding said to-
day: ''NIy desk is Uttered with letters and
kilograms from all parts of the country ask
ing for seats. A party in Indiana writes
that there will be an excursion to Chicago
and wants 500 tickets. President Mcknight
of the American association asks for five
seats for the entire series. The various
railroads centeung in this city have an
nounced that excursion trains will be run
and the capacity of the park will be tested
as it never was before. | never, in all my
experience, saw anything like the manifes
tation of interest that is being shown re-
garding these games."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
Victim of Ecuadorian Cupidity.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. - Julian R.
Santos, naturalized citizen, recently re-
leased from prison in Ecuador on the de-
mand of the United States government,
backed by man-of-war, arrived here to-
day in company with Congressman Nc
Comas of Maryland, and called at the de-
partment of state to express his thanks for
its successful efforts in his behalf. To a
reporter of the Associated Press Mr.. Santos
said that the Ecuadorian authorities pre-
tended to have liberated him in consequence
of the passage of an act of pardon by the
Ecuadorian congress. This Mr.. Santos
declares was mere pretense. He was lib
Grated three days after the arrival of the
Irouuois. and wholly in consequence of
the United States government. The charge
against him of having conspired against the
government of Ecuador, was, he declared,
untrue. He was imprisoned with some
other business men in order that money
might be extricated from him. He has
documentary evidence of willingness of
the authorities to release him at any time
on the payment of 100000. He was con-
fined for time in an unventilated and
filthy coal hulk and was then transferred to
prison situated in the basement of yel-
low fever hospital. Mr.. Santos will employ
counsel and will file claim for damages
with the state department against the gov
ernment of Ecuador.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
Fanny Witherspoon Beats the Best Two
Mile Record, Made by Herself at
the State Fair.
So Many Starters in Brighton Beach
Races That Several Owners With
draw Their Horses.
Great Enthusiasm Over the New
York Chicago Games to be
Played Next Week.
Chicago WaterloOs Providence and
New York Does Likewise to
Buffalo, Notes.
Commodore Kittson,s Mare.

Special to the Globe.
CmcAGo, Sept. 25-The event of to-
day at Washington park was test by
Fanny Witherspoon, fora purse Of $500,
to beat her two-mile record of 4:45, made
at St. Paul W. H. Woodmansee held
the ribbons, and put the mare through
her PAGES up and down the track
before being called Tor the effort. That
many believed that she would fail to better
her record was proved at the pool stand,
where she sold for $50 against time at $110.
When the start was finally made the
Spoon swung forward with her
familiar gait, and many who had thought it
safe thing to buy against her began to
feel dubious. The first mile was accom-
plished in 2:23M, the quarter time be-
ing 81, 1881, 1:49, AT the three
quarter post, in the second mile, the mare
got off her feet, but this did not last long,
and she settled down to a still faster gait,
coming under the Wire in 4:43. thereby
beating her record by two seconds. The
quarter time III the last mile was $50,
$685. 4:10
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
LUMBER PILES BURNT.
One Hundred Dollars Worth of Lumbe.
Lost by Destructive Fire
in Chicago.
Immense Frauds Being Unearthed in tbs
New York Custom House by
Detectives.
Two Children Abducted Twenty-Five
Years Ago Restored to
Their Father.
Dramatic Scene in an Indiana Court--
Unfortunate Train of Cir
cumstances.
Big Lumber Yard Fire.

CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-At about 1890
o'clock to-day fire started from some un-
known cause, but supposed to be from
sparks from a locomotive engine, in the
lumber yard of Charles S. Gardner & Co.,
located on South Ashland avenue, south of
West Twenty-second street. A high wind
was blowing at the time and the breeze
famed the fire into huge blaze. Before
the engines had commenced to play On the
blaze the fire marshal fOresaw that it would
require great effort to subdue them, and
at once turned in second and then a third
alarm. This brought to the grounds a
large number Of engines from all over the
city, and they arrived none too soon. AS
the flames spread the wind seemed to
increase in velocity until those who were
gathered around thought it was blowing a
hurricane. Hundreds of persons collected
i'll the vicinity and watched the unusual
sight of large pieces of burning wood flying
through the all. All along the slope of the
Yladuct down to Twenty-second street and
eyeryW here in the vicinity the widest ex-
element prevailed among householderS.
Crowds of anxious and frightened women
and children ran hither and thither some
screaming, some shouting and some wiring
ing their hands and looking aghaSt at the
fire, seeming to anticipate
GENERAL CoNFLAGRATIoN AND
arepetition of the great fire of 1871, as the
blaze took its beginning very near the ORR
gin of that fire. The flames spread rapidly
to the yard of G. B. Finn g Co. and the
John Spry Lumber company, and almost
completely enveloped them, and threatened
the large yards of the Soper Lumber COM
pany. Thousands of men were employed
by the latter firm to throw water in buckets
on piles of lumber. The only thing
dividing the Soper company from the
heat and fire from Finn & Co.'s yard,
was slip of the Chicago river. A
fire tug was stationed there, and
worked well ON the burning timber, but
great fears were expressed that it could not
prevent the fire from reaching Soper's yard.
While working in the yard of Finn &5 Co.,
several firemen were overcome by heat
They were rescued from their perilous posi-
tion and cared for. 1t was not thought
that any of the cases would result seriously.
By persistent work the fire was got under
control after burning two hours, without
reaching the yards of the Soper Lumber
company. The loss is roughly estimated
evening at 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
duplicating the Ex-Governor.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan. Sept. 25.-A local
paper will publish lengthy interview in
the morning with James c. Pusey, the de-
faulting chief clerk, in the penitentiary.
Pusey pleaded guilty to-day and was SEN
fenced to eight years in the penitentiary.
In the interview he alleges that Ex-Gov.
Click and the warden, w. c. Jones, were
cognizant of the crooked work being done
at the state coal mine, as the coal was fur
nished Click and his son-in-law, for which
the state was never paid. The matter is
creating much talk
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-26
Dramatic Court scene.

MUNcIE, Ind, Sept. 25.-There was a
dramatic scene in. court to-day. Bishop
and Oney Scott and Frank Poore were on
trial for the murder of William Haynes on
March 90 at Eaton. Bishop Scott shot
Haynes in trying to frighten him, and Oney
and Poore are his alleged accomplices.
Scott. whose wife gave premature birth to
twins a few days since, and whose father
has gone blind with grief, was testifying,
when suddenly his mind gave way, and he
became hopelessly insane. The crowd
surged round, his sister screamed. and dur
ing the widest excitement he was removed
to jail. Four men were required to hold
him in bed.