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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
Cowboy and Broncho.

In a letter to the Philadelphia T'imes
describing a "roping match" with
bronchos and steers at the Albuquer.
que. (New Mexico,) territorial air
the writer says:
AS a rule the cowboys were well.
hammered but a few were enthused
and swore with spirit at everybody
and everything, these choice ebullitions
being usually preceded by an Apache
yell. After IN hour of discussion and
pleasant wrangling, the judge himself
a fine rider, called out the name Of an
Arizona cowboy, a champion puncher
and rustlcr from Apache county. At
the same moment a wild-eyed broncho
was released from the pen, and went
bounding and bucking owe the minia-
ture plain. According to the rule. the
Apache county man had to saddle his
own broncho, lariat the fleeing horse,
and rope him for branding in a certain
time. Being a r~ustler, he rustled
around so lively that before the
broncho was two hundred feet away
he had saddled and bridled his own an.
imal, swung himself on to it, AMI was
off, gathering up his lariat as he went.
The other broncho, hearing the coming
enemy, doubled his pace. lodging her:
and there, but at every turn he was
met by his pursuer, who was evident
ly directed by his riders legs, and in
an incredibly short space of time the
fugitive was overhaEled; the rope
whistled through the air and dropped
quickly over the b%roncho's head, re-
CARELESS of the toss he had made. The
instant it fell the pursuing broncho
rushed and headed off the other, wind
Ing the rope about his legs; then, sud-
denly sitting down upon his launches,
he waited, with ears back, for the
shock. It came with a rush, and the
little horse at the other end Of the rope,
as was the intention, went headlong
on to the field, the cowboys broncho
holding him down by the continual
strain that he kept up. The moment
the horse went down the cowboy
vaulted from the saddle, untying a
rope from his waist as he ran, and was
soon over the PROSTATE animal, lash
ing the hoofs with dexterous fingers.
so that it could have been branded
then and there. This accomplished,
up went his hands as a signal to the
judges, who now came %galloping over
the field. a roar of cheers and yells
greeting the Apache county man, who
had done the entire work in twelve
minutes, thereby securing the prize of
sundry dollars.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
Protecting Trees from Insects.

With regard to protecting trees from
the ravages Of insects which climb up
the trunk from the ground and de-
stroy the leaves, blossoms, and fruit,
some paint Il ring of coal tar or liquid
gum on the trunk, and in some cases
paint the whole of the trunk. This
Is more or less Intellectual, as some of
the insects settle upon this adhesive
substance and perish. but in doing so
form a bridge for others to pass over.
A more effectual and permanent pro-
tector was said to have been invented
by a German some time since. The
method which he adopted was to use
a metal collar, which contained in
its lower part a rim forming a kind of
dish, while the upper part supported a
screen which protected the lower part
from the influences Of the weather. 1t
was made in two halves, which, when
attached to the tree, were joined by
two pins. The apparatus is slightly
larger than the tree, and the space be-
tween it is then call1ed with hemp or
cotton. This is afterward saturated
with tar or petroleum, to prevent
birds from picling it out. In the up
per part there was a small opening
closed by a cork; through this hole a
liquid composed of glycerine, tar, min
eral-oil, by itself or mixed with poi
son, was poured, and the cork replaced.
When properly adjusted it was stated
that insects could not ascend, and
that the apparatus would remain eff
fective during the whole season with
out attention.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
FOR THE FARM AND HOME.
Good and Poor Cheese.

An English d%airyman, writing in
the London Agricultural Gazette,
thinks that the good and poor cheese
which so often comes from the vat de-
ponds on the rennet used. He says:
Are we to suppose that here is an art
and business in a thorough muddle of
incapacity and confusion-that those
practical men, from whose diaries
cheese comes worth not more than IS
cts. cwt., from whose dair-
les cheese worth close on three
times as much is commanding that
price even now-are we to conclude
that these are all helter-skelter, know
Ing nothing in their business certainly,
but only accepting that which happens
Some of them being in luck, and
some far Otherwise-as we were once
taught to accept disease or health ?
These were onc supposed to be in
scrutable DEGREES to be received simply
with submission. And so now some
always make good cheese and some
always murder good milk. The re-
suits are not accidental; they can be
Investigated and explained, and obvi-
ated or attained, at will. They do not
come" They are, in every case, the
result of known causes, which can be
directed, regulated, and checked at
will.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
what Happened to Pa.

... VHuS H~PPONOV ~ AUs
us your pa at home little girlp"
Eyes, sir, do you wish to see himf"
eyes"
"But you won't know him IL you do
see him r.
"Why, what's the matterp"
"Well, you see. out in the country
on our farm q man and his wife got
lighting. and pa he tried to stop then''
ooh. indeed r. .,,
Yes; yoa'd better call again. Yoc
wouldn't know pa Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
Mushroom, Culture.

The demand for mushrooms in large
cities and towns makes the culture of
this delicacy of interest to gardeners
and others living in close proximity
to markets for the same. To make
the production Of mushrooms by ar
tlticial means profitable, the making
OF the beds must be regulated SO that
their crops Of edible fungi will come
at a season when there are no uncul-
tivated mushrooms in the markets.
During the winter season and the ear
ly Spring the price per pound paid for
mushrooms in New York City varies
from rs cents to $3.50 per pound.
a great deal of care and Judgment
must be exercised in preparing the bed
and planting the spawn, which may
he obtained at leading seed stores.
There are two kinds of spawn-the
English and the French. The latter
is more expensive and is preferred by
many. Success in mushroom culture
growing depends so much on a proper
and uniform temperature and moisture
that success is by no means certain
with the amateur. 1t is useless to
attempt winter forcing of mushrooms
in any place where the temperature
falls below so degrees.
The usual plan is to procure soil
from an old pasture in the autumn
and store it away. To one bushel of
this soil add two bushels of fresh
horse manure. With this we'll mixed
compound prepare a bed four feet
wide and as long as may be desired.
Put down a thin layer and pound or
tread it down as firmly as possible;
add another layer and pound that
down, and go on until the bed is eight
to twelve inches deep. In a little
while it will become hot, but let the
heap cool until the bed is Of the right
temperature to receive the spawn
about 80 degrees.
Mushrooms may be grown in any
dark or cellar, with proper care,
where the temperature can be main
tanned at from so to Is degrees. If
the temperature is higher the mush-
rooms grow smaller and the bed be-
m sooner exhausted. If kept be-
low so degrees the mushrooms are
slow to grow and are not tender when
cooked.
Next make holes in the bed one foot
apart and put in the spawn-two or
TIRES pieces as large a u walnut-in
each hole. Cover the holes and press
the soil solid and smooth. In about
twelve days cover the entire bed with
fresh loan to a depth of two inches,
and over this place about five inches
depth of hay or straw. With the right
temperature there will appear a crop
of mushrooms in six or eight weeks.
and the bed will continue ia bear for
three weeks or longer. After the first
crop is gathered a little more fresh
soil should be scattered over the bed
and the whole moistened with warm
water and covered with hay as before.
-NeD York World.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22

with which they may be covered when
standing. Letting down the check
rein when going up hill and easing the
rein when horses are at rest should
naturally be suggested to the driver.
Yet how many are instructed so to
do? 1t is attention to little things
thai brings profit, and in no respect in
farm economy are many owners more
derelict? than in the care of teams of
horses and mules.-Chicago Tribune.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
The Housewives Table.
SOLIDS.

SOLID
Wheat flour, one pound is n quart.
Indian meal, one pound two ounces
are n quart.
Butter, when soft, one pound is one
quart.
Loaf sugar, when broken, one pound
is one quart.
White sugar, powdered, one pound
one n are one quart.
Best brown sugar, n pound two
ounces are one quart.
Eggs, ten are one pound.
LIQUIDS.
Four large tablespoonful are one
and one-half gills.
A common-sized tumbler holds one
half pint.
A common-sized wine glass holds
half a gill.
A teacup holds n gill.
A tablespoonful is half an ounce.
Recipes.
Lemon Syrup.-Squeeze the lemons.
straining carefully that no pulp re-
mains. To one pint Of juice add two
pounds of sugar; set it away until
completely Dissolved, stirring occasion
ally, and then bottle it. One or two
teaspoonfuls Of this syrup in a glass of
water makes q good lemonade.
Baked Sour Apples-Peel nice tart
apples, leave whole. remove the core by
running a narrow knife around 1t, set
it on a deep pie plate and fill the holes
with sugar I; drop on the sugar in each
apple three OF four drops of lemon
extract. or CRATE nutmeg over them;
pour one teaspoonful of water on each
apple; bake in a moderately hot
oven; serve cold; very nice. Try
them.
, 1885-02-11
SCENES IN KHARTOUM.
Additional Details of Gen.
Gordon's Capture.
Butchery of Men, Women and
Children.
Gen. Wolseley Starts Across
the Desert.
Con. Gordon Dead.

KART. Feb 10-Cola. Wilson and
Wor,lev ,ndstbe~ expedition to Khartoum
arrived here to-day. They made the iour-
new from Gubat in four DAVIS. They
bring news Of Gen Gordon's death One
Of the naehas among Gen. Gordon 5
forces marched from the garrison
| to the side of the town nearest the On
durham. saving that a rebel attack was
expected al that point. Meantime an
other traitorous pacha opened the gates
at the other end and allowed the Mahdi's
troops to enter the town. Gen. Gordon
was stabbed on leaving the government
house.
LONDON. Feb. lO.-The following adj
ditional details of the killing of Gen. Cor
don and the fall O Khartoum are at hand.
On the day of the capture, which is vari-
ously stated as the 26th and 9th of Jan
uary, Gen. Gordon's attention was at
tracted by n tremendous tumult in the
streets. He left the so-called palace. or
government building, in which he had
made his headquarters, to ascertain the
cause of the disturbance. Just as he
reached the street he was stabbed in the
back and fell dead. The tn
mutt, caused by the NAH
dis troops, who had gained
access to the interior Of the town threach-
cry, and who were soon in complete pos
session of the place, including the citadel,
was fearful. The massacre Of the garri-
son followed. The scenes Of slaughter
are described as surprising the Bulgarian
atrocities. and r~ivaling the horrors of the
Sepoy mutiny. The panic-stricken
Egyptians captured in the fight were put
to death with the most fendish torture.
Some we're trans6xed with spears and left
to bleed to death. Most Of the victims
were mutilated in a mosthorrible manner.
, 1885-02-11
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, 1885-02-11
The British Advance.

General Wolseley with the British
forces started from Kart last evening to
cross the desert to Gubat Only port
ions oftwo regiments remain at Korti.
LONDON Feb. l0.-General Wolseley
asks hat the advance from Suakim be
made within a month. He sees no neces-
sity for waiting until autumn or for the
construction Of a road across the desert
from Suakim to Berber. Gen. Stephenson
Gen. Dormer and others of the military
council at Cairo, however, oppose the de-
spatch of the expedition from Suakim in
so short a time, on the ground that it can
not be made ready to start before April.
They say the march to Berber will take a
month and be a severe test Of the endur-
ance of the men, who will suffer from the
intense heat and the want Of water. Iso-
lated detachments will be exposed to at
tacks by Osman Digna- If, however,
Gen. Wolseley declares an early advance
on Berber necessary for tho safety of the
Nile expedition, the Cairo authorities will
withdraw their opposition.
Iovnov Feb io-Tbe war office has
ordered un;eorms and acc-outrements for
IN reserves
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, 1885-02-11

LONDON, Feb. 0.-Wolseley tele-
graphs further particulars OF Beresford's
rescue of Col. Wilson. When the steamer
had gone down the river about three
miles, a battery OF the enemy on the left
bank opened fire upon it the steamer re-
turned the fire, which was kept up while
the steamer anchored for repairs Mean
while, Col. Wilson, with a small party,
took four guns and landed on the right
, 1885-02-11


WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The diary of
Lieut.. Kislingbury, of the Greeley party,
is made public. The following are ex-
tracts:
Lent Greelev's conduct, lately threat
ening to shoot Cross without the slightest
reason, and swearing to men on other oc-
c~asions. without reason, his silly actions
lately controlling the launch when there
are better men who can do it; his carrying
a pistol, a-small selt-cocking arrangement,
is too ridiculous. Confound the nan
why can't he be sensible and do things
right" 'sThe arrest Of DR.. Pavy was a
put up Job as will be proven when this
farce is investigated" Sleeping bags
all covered with snow, and no tents.
Lieut. G. on launch, alongside of boiler,
covered by anvass and comfortable. Re-
ferring to Greeley again he writes: I'm
fact he does nothing right and our reach
ing this place is due only to good fortune
and hard work, and good management of
the men," After learning Of the wreck
of the Proteus, Kislingbury says:
God bless my friend CARING
ton for his efforts, as also u government
I was struck favorably, when reading
Garlington's last record telling US of the
wreck. In closing, he showed such indif-
ference for their own critical condition
and misfortunes and said that he would do
everything that man could do for us. I
was affected nearly to tears and my voice
nearly failed me when reading it aloud.
The last entry is an account Of how Gree
ley asked Kisingbury's forgiveness for
his treatment Of him, and only a few days
later few into a passion and in a loud and
insulting manner called the latter a liar.
Lieut.. Greeley says tonight hat the
pistol mentioned in Kisingbury's diary
belonged to Lieut.. Lockwood, and he
Greeley carried it as a favor to that
officer. He also declares he is not a pro
fame man, but did use very emphatic
language when the launch grounded on
the falling Of the tide. It is true he called
Kisingbury a liar, but subsequent,
apologized, and before the death Of the
latter, they became r~econciled.
, 1885-02-11

At half-pa 9 o'clock yesterday morn
ing the funeral rites of the Episcopal
church were held oyer the remains Of
John jenkins, who died suddenly Mon
day morning. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. George O. Rafier
at the residence of Mn. Ryan, on
Nineteenth street, and were attended by
many friends Of the deceased.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the body was
taken to the depot. and placed on the
east bound Union Pacific train. Frank
Jenkins, brother Of the deceased, accom-
panied the remains. A brother, who re-
sides in Nebraska, will also accompany
the body to Chicago, where VIII jenkins
resides. From that city the three
brothers will proceed to hartford, Wis,
the body, where the final burial will
occur. Mr.. Frank jenkins will probably
not return to this city for several weeks.
, 1885-02-11
Arrest of a Bank Robber.

CHICAGO. Feb. l0.-Joe Howard, alias
kilrian, who was arrested by the Pinker-
tons in Philadelphia last Saturday and
held to await a requisition from the gov
ernor Of Michigan to-day, is wanted for
robbing the First National bank Of Cold
water of $4,000 worth of diamonds and
a considerable sum of money in 1888. He
was assisted by Eddie Quinn, a Chicago
sneak thief. and two Others. The robbery
was done during banking hours and the
cashier was in the bank. The robbers
stood off the sheriff and his assistant with
.revolyers and escaped. Howard is one
Of the most daring bank robbers in the
country, and was concerned in bank rob
berries at Waterford, N. Y, Bayrie. VT,
Kensington and Catholic Savings banks
of Philadelphia and the First National
Bank of Wilmington, Del. He belongs
to a good New York family.
, 1885-02-11

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. TO- The ice
gorge tonight increased a~larmingly. The
Delaware river for three quarters of a
mile across is completely closed. The
water backed up into Crosswick's creek
and flooded Lamherton meadows. In
South Trenton scores Of houses are flood
ed nearly to the second story, and people
are removing their furniture Some citi-
zens have tied ropes around their houses
and fastening the ropes to trees to pre-
vent removal by the ice or a sudden
thaw. In case Of a thaw or rain within
the next few. days the destruction Of prop
erty will be enormous. There has been
no such peril to the city since 1857.
, 1885-02-11

God had sent the Alahdi to convert the
world, and the Mahdi intended to march
straight to Stamboul. On the day after
the steamer stranded the Mahdi's emir
landed on an an island and urged the
British to surrender. Sunday evening
Hand Bey, two skippers and seventeen
natives deserted the steamer
The steamer Sofia, with Lord Charles
Beresford on board, arrived at the island
Tuesday. During the engagement with
the enemy the Sofas boiler was struck by
a shell and a great explosion occurred,
followed by a roar and rush Of steam.
After a temporary patch had been fixed
on the boiler. the Sofia passed the eae-
my's works under q heavy FIRE, towing a
nuggar containing Col Wilson's baggage,
The nuggar grounded GOO yards below the
fort, and the night was spent in trying to
float her. Perfect silence was maintained
on board the steamer, which led the
Arabs to believe hat it had been aband-
oned, and they stopped firing and COM
menced beating drums. Just before day
break they saw sparks emerging from the
funnel Of the steamer and then at once
began to yell in a fierce manner and
opened fire on the vessel. The steamer
effectively, and soon passed u Of
1t is estimated the enemy num-
bered 1900. They had three Krupp guns.
Col. Wilson's loss on the island was two
killed and twenty wounded Of the Egypt
ian troops and four Of the British. The
Soudanes allies all fought well until they
heard of the fall of the Khartoum, when
became demoralized.
, 1885-02-11

NEW York, Feb. l0.-The examina-
ton Of Justus Schwab. the notorious So
.cialist, was continued at Essex Market
court to-day. Schwab declined to swear
by 'the ever living God" he gave evil
dence on word Of honor and denied
having done anything to incite a rot at a
meeting of the Socialists He did not
strike Police Captain McCullagh, he said,
but on the contrary. did everythin ing he
could to restore order out Of chaos. He
believed CAPTAIN McCullagh was respon-
sihle for most of the disorder.
, 1885-02-11
Green Peas, asparagus
and CaHiiH0sUer ar j.. 3.
Taylor r. Co.'S.

Mr.. H. L. Ward, Il leading grain and
stockman Of Craig, Mo-, relates his ex-
perience as follows: Our baby has suf-
Tered with a severe cough, and we tried
several remedies without effect We
then got a bottle of Camberlain's Cough
Remedy. which produced immediate relief
and a permanent cure" Sold by W. N.
Hunt.
, 1885-02-11

Insurance Commissioner Office, Wyo. |
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 7, 1886
1t is hereby certified that the Germania
Fire Insurance company of New York
City, in the state of New York, has com
piled with the insurance laws of this ter
ntory and is authorized to transact the
business of fire insurance in this territory
for the current year.
Witness my qand and. seal of office the
day and year first above written.
[sEAI- j. ID. FREEBoRN,
Insurance Commissioner.
, 1885-02-11

Insurance Commissioner Office, Wyo. |
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. o, 1885.
1t is hereby certified that the Connect
icut Fire Insurance company of Hartford
in the state of Connecticut has complied
with the insurance laws ofthis territory and
is authorized to transact the business Of fire
insurance in this territory for the current
year.
Witness my hand and seal of office the
day and year first above written.
[sEALl j. d. FREEBoRN.
Insurance Commissioner.
, 1885-02-11

ST. JOSEPH. Mich, Feb. IO.-The snow
storm is tonight increasing in fury.
Trains are thirty hours behind time, with
snow drifts ten and twelve feet deep on
the tracks. The streets in the towns are
blockaded with drifts from ten to fifteen
feet high. The thermometer is l5o below
zero. and still descending.
, 1885-02-11
Some Weather at Pittsburg.

PTTsBuRG, Feb. l0.-The cold ave
struck Pittsburg early this morning, and
the thermometer has since been falling
steadily. At midnight the mercury stood
50 below zero, a fall Of 57' in thirty
hours. All railway travel from the west
has been INSTRUCTED, and trains are from
two to nine hours late.
, 1885-02-11

Insurance Commissioner Office, Wyo.
:. :. G Sa1sbE Ss,.i N.Y.; ,h Feb; ~ I, i %S.R-
ington Fire and Marine Insurance com
pany, Of Boston, in the State of Massachu-
sets, has complied with insurance laws Of
this territory and is authorized to transact
the business Of FIRE insurance in this terri
tory for the current year.
Witness my hand and seal Of office the
day and year first above written.
fsEAL. j. d. FREEBoRN,
Insurance Commissioner.
, 1885-02-11

NEW YoRK, Feb. l0.-Judge Dono-
hue, Of the supreme court, granted a writ
of habeas corpus, requiring the warden of
the Tombs to produce Yseult Dudley, who
shot O'Donovan Rosa. in court to-mor-
row. Mn. Dudley wants to be bailed or
have an immediate examination.
, 1885-02-11
From Chicago to San Francisco via
New Orleans.

CHICAGO, Feb. l0.-The Southern
PASSENGER Rate association met to-day
and fixed excursion rates to San Francis
% via New Orleans. The rate from Chi
cago with stop over allowance. to see the
exposition, was made $40, and from New
Orleans $ll0.
, 1885-02-11

Insurance Commissioner Office, Wyo. |
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 10, 1885.
1t is hereby certified that the Cont
mental Insurance company, Of New York,
in the State of New York, has complied
with the insurance laws of this territory
and is authorized to transact the business
Of fire insurance in tn is territory for the
current year.
Witness my hand and seal OF Office the
day and year first above written.
[sEAL. J. ID. FREEBoRN,
Insurance Commissioner.
, 1885-02-11

Effective Aid From the Italians.
RoME, Feb. l0.-lThe Italian expedi-
tionary force. recently landed at Masso-
wah, has been ordered to aid the English
operations in the Soudan by marching
into the interior and relieving the garri-
sons at Kassala and Senhi. This move
ment, if successfully accomplished, will
open a line of communication from the
coast to Khartoum parallel with the
route from Suakim to Berber.
, 1885-02-11

To all who are suffering from errors and
indiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c, | will
send a receipt that will cure you. FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by a missionary in South
America Send self addressed envelope
to Rev. Joseph 7. Inman, Station D.,
New York.