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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Sheep EFusOnnGry i'll the Cotton States.

| A c0rrespondcnt of the Sheep Breeder says
"Thinking that maybe an article on the above
would interest your readers, have concluded
20 tell them what know about raising sheep
| in thc cotton States. believe 1t is a conceded
| fact that to handle sheep for profit plenty OF
chean land and cheap grass are required, With
mild Writers and cheap food TO put them
through the winter. IN the cotton States, but
more espccialIy the old States east Of the Mis-,
sssippi Eivcr, there are thousands of farms
worn out by cultivatlng cotton, which, with
| Bermuda grass and japan clover, can be made
| excellent Sheep farms. They can be bought
very low-in fact so low that one would be.
lieve them entirely worthless. But while 1t
| is true that these lands are much worn and
| exhausted they will produce bermuda grass,
Japan clover and the cow pea: and can. by
running sheep OH them, be made rich IN a few
years. Japan clover Is new grass OF the clo'
yer family that was started near ina! !leStoI,
:. c., in 1865. and has spread over the entlre
cotton States east OF the mississippi river and
partially over the trans-MissisSippl States, as
! / have heard of 1t as far west as the COLORADO
river in Texas. 1t grows we'll on all KINDS OF
| land bears grazing WELL stands drought first
rate. and according to analysis, has the same
rpcd value as rcd clover on all cur dry lands,
which affords good grazing, makes good hay.
! Rut the great advantage the cotton States
nosse.s 10 chcaply handle sheep is cotton seed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
The PrOhibitiOnists Not to be
Squclehed by the Legislative =
EuactmenfS.
Newberry Herald and Nc,os.

A strong fight was made in the House last
Wednesday for the Abbeville prohibition bill,
but 1t resulted IN its discontinue, and in the
opinion Of some, the defeat of the prohibition
lists. The bill provided for vote Of the whole
County upon the question whether liquor
should be sold in the town OF Abbeville. The
bill was recommitted. The sentiment OF the
House on the whole. seems to be that prohi-
bitory legislation has gone far enough In con.
fining the sale of whiSkey to Incorporated
towns, and giving these local option in the
matter.
But we are much mistaken in the temper
of the prohibitionists If they accept. the re~
suit Of the fight as settlement of the ques-
tlor. The time has come for fight on the
subject and it is going to take place. It Is no
use to talk Of the danger Of the carrying this
issue into politics. It is going into politics.
The Anderson bill, the other day was With
drawn because the friends Of prohibition ex-
pected to take the question into the primaries.
Prohibition Is one of these subjects that stir
men to pitch OF enthusiasm which renders
them reckless OF consequences, and dangerous
or not, prohibition is going into politics.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
NOTABLE DINING AT BRADLEY.
Distinguished Citizens Assemble
Around a Board of Good Cheer
Railroads FnvoreA-.VariOs.S NTus-
sances to be Abated, and Among
the Rest the Two N1isl Tax..Hcst
Newspapers in the United States.

BY invitation of Maj. Jos. 7. Iigon, of Brad
ley we had the honor or dining with many
distinguished eentemcn from Troy, Bradley,
White Hall and Greenwood. Maj. LiSon had
gone to much expense and care In preparing
this feast, and be assured, that the social en-
joymcnts and pleasures Of the day have rare
ly been equalled. Every procession was rep.
resented by men CT ability, and the subjects
for discussion were so handled as 10 be both
pleasant and instructive. Of course all State
and Government matters were arranged IN
open session for another twelve monlh, or I'LL
tie Major dimes us again, SO the country may
have no further uneasineSs.
Tile sense of the dining party on railroads
was favorable to the Marrow Gauge rom
the Cross Roads by way of Horntown. Shatta-
Rocky Mountains, and tits thought the Presi-
dent will float enough premium bonds to
build two or three Narrow Gauges. Work
will begin "when the spring time comes, gen
tie Annie" and the tirst little Narrow Gauge
viii be completed when Bulgaria shaclIles
King Milan Of Servla, The sense of the party
on "Retrenchment and Reform" recommend
cd the abolition OF Auditor, Master OF Equity,
School Commissioner, Jury Comm'ss9ner m
Petit and Grand Nal, Two Mills lax, aud va
riOus other nuisances.
When the Pension Clause, giving the Grip.
pied and disabled Confederate soldiers S3o, was
reached the House, rose with hats on ana
shifted in the tainted air, treason, treason.
The idea Of m empty sleeve or leg having
any of South Cardinals royal money. Let
them starve from poverty in the country, anu
from contempt in the alleys of the city.
unanimous in publishing to the world, how 1t
happened that such scrubs as Wilson OF the
Press and Banner, and Bennett OF the NeW
York Herald got up the best papers In tile
United States.
MANY other committees reported matters OF
great Importance, which time and space for
bid mentioning.
The committee on Resolution Of Thanks to
Mai. Lyon for his princcly feast ana the
about his great soul, plethoric purse, winning
manners and laShing style, that we can't re.
produce their words. Enough to say, we are
proud that we met SD many dear trlends ana
ed gentlemen. Major Lyon has our kindest
regards and highest approximations for the IN
yitation to his dinner. NC
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Mr. Galioway's Honorable Aincntte.
aiken Recorder,

On our first page will be found letter from
Mr.. Il. =. Galloway, which W Ill doubtless DC
read by all of our readers with much interest
1t has The ring Of an honest man ana Il tfuc
hearted gentleman, who would not Intention
ally make Il lnistat"mcnt or intlict an injuS'
licc upon any. In his concluding paragraph
he says:
I'VE are aware that unfrcndly persons may
iccr at our candid DENIAL of intention To
wrong any, but we prefer to be right irrcspect-
i've of opinion. We pen this article upon the
changed condition of facts as presented TO our
mind by your c.lit rial"
such Il declaration as the above is creiita-
BILE to the head and heart Of Mr.. Galloway ANA
he who jccrs at him under such circunSlln'
ccS is no man at all; but simply a creature
with mix 70 copic brains and a bag OF gall
where a hclIt OIght to be.
Mr. Galloway has simply done what we eX-
pcrtcd of Kim, frCm the pleasant impression
he made upon Us, and the good report we nave
heard OF hin! from our friend W. q: Benct ana
Others His letter VindicatcS him from intcn-
tnnal wrong and fixes the reSpCnslbllty
where it belongs upon the people OF Aiken
who furnished him "a stTanser) witt lnforlna'
tion which they knew To be false, lneNruSaoly
false, at the very moment they were making
their communications.
We have no desire to fan the embcrs of bit
tcrncSS still burning from the recent hcrcc
contest. Things were done and said in the
heat of the struggle that were shameful; but
let them pass, as they have recoled upon the
heals Of their authors, and time alone with
its gentle soothing hand will etface the wounds
which vindc;ive calnmny has inflicted.
There are one or two things IN Mr.. Galloway S
letter that we would alludc to, If IT were not
that we have no desire to continue this discus
sion, especially as he has accepted the Record
cr's statement OF facts, and made most hon
Or,blc a!nende for his previous publication
under false infOrnatinn
The next time NJ. Galloway visits Aill Ken, we
hope he will come under more favorable cir
cuins:anccs when we will pledge him IL most
cordial and friendly reception, not only from
the editor of the Rcc0rtlei' but from Mr.. Hen
dcrson and also from our German fellow clti'
zcns, who arc as quick to accept Il manly apol-
oGy as they rcquicii TO resent an unmanly
slur. Ii he will come in the spring during the
Garlnan Schuctzcntcst. he will have Il fair op-
p0rtunity of seeing for himself that they are
not "dlrIy low DutGh." but scnrcspcc ing,
honorable citizens, who will take pleasure In
ac,.orIng him most cordial and hospitable
reception, and lie will then have an opportu-
nifty of meeting many of our best citizens,
whom he did not meet at the rail road meet
ings, where the Honorable Paris Slmpkins fig
urcG SO extensively.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Calculated to Subvert all Order anu
Destroy Society lfscLf
NeMs md Courier.

It is decidedly unpleasant and unpromls'
inr condition Of affairs when men who are
not accused of violating the laws IN any way
are arrested without warrant and taken nc.
forc an irregular assent blage OF citizens, OF
whoterer character or standing in their com
munity, and are warned to leave the neigh.
borhood under an express or implied threat
of personal violence IN the event OF their lali,
nre to take the hint. This is what occurred
NJ Belton on Wednesday last, however, and
the "!eading citizens who were concerned IN IN
the affair certainly could not have given due
consideration to the nature and probahle pna
etynctS of their action before COM mitt!ng them
Snlvcs tn so extreme course. Ii the Mormon
elders elders were were guilty of any breach of the Il. law,
the Inv sh0uld have been resorted to, in q
way But Whether g"dtyy yoor or mbo m1b hnSs nS
"sSun,ed Io spealI and act in the name of soci-
ety and order in this instance have set an eX.
or99nle which is plainly calculated to subrert
ali order and destroy society ITSELF
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
TROUBLE III EDGEFIELD.
An Attempt t0 Assassinatc Young
Memphis CulOreaih.

A correspondent Of the E..ycfrld Ctro'Hcle, OF
December 9: says: Last thursday night the
9TH ut., Mr.. Memphis Culbreath heard a
crowd of men in his mothers yard and he al
once made known the fact to Mr.: John Nor
ris, ST., vino was at Mrs. Culbrrath's spending
the night. Memphis then went to tell DR.. I.e-
roy, who WIS also there, and at this time MIR.
Morris heard one OF the men say lets go i'll
any way. On the sunday night following
Mrs. Culbrcath was absent from home and DR..
Leroy and Mr.. Stillwcll spent the night at her
residence. After supper these gentlemen
walked into the yard when somebody nc m
the bu.hes near by popped Il cap at them. OF
Course this excited them very much. 1t Is
generally supposed that these would. he aSsaS-
sins are after killing young Culbreath. There
have been ftlseh0ods sworn against this
young m an, and il Srcms that his enemies are
Determined on his death. am responsible
for these assertions, and if anybody wants TO
know my name give 1t TO them. If the Gov
ernor is 80 anxious about furnishing ltwless-
ness it would seem to he legitimate for him to
spend some Of tie public money in trying to
keep young Culbrcath from being murdered.
While some arc trying to hang him others are
trying to assas$inate him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
The Marriage Of DIR. j. p. johnson
and Mss Eennie Jay.
1TcTb1n,ick A A1rnnce.

On last Thursday, at II clock, A. NJ, at the
residence of the brides father, Mr.. T. NJ. Jay,
Miss Lennic Jay were married to DIR. d. p. Rob-
ating. The attendants were, Mr.. w. E. Penn
and Miss Clara Robinson, Mr.. J. l.. Burnett
and Miss Fannie Jay, Mr.. J. f.. Kennedy and
Miss Emma Neel, Mr.. 4. R. Traylor and Miss
Hattie Rixle. A sumptuous repast was served
at noon Immediately after which The bridal
couple, accompanied by several of the ladies
and gentlemen, came to McCormick where
they took the train for Charleston. They Will
state, will make their permanent home at
this place. where DR.. Johnson. though quite
a young physician, has already established
himself In the confidence and affection OF the
people, The bride is one of A Abbeville's lovli-
est daughters, and the good people Of McCor-
mick will warmly welcome her In their midst;
Upon the lives OF the newly married
pair the Advdnce trusts that prosperity
and happiness will wreath themselves In eter-
nal spring,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16

claims for any denomination a monopoly OF
the truth and grace and blessing of God. II l
was u private member would not attend q
Unitarian church or Un!rcrS,ltst church,
or Il Roman Catholic church, because these
Churches do not present the truth, but cor
rupt and pcrvert it. If l could not have q
Presbyterian church to go to, would attend
any one of the evangelical churches, ana
join with the Christian people in the services
of the sanrury 1t is no Smal 9t1enfe the Gan% 10
OF fellowship from Christ's people of any
and class name; In siishtins them we siSd1 nd
high churchism of the most offensive sort. 1t
we would be Christians indeed, we must in no
exclusive, but in the fullest sense, "Go TO
church." =,
II had control of one of the "'grcat voices
spoken Of in the Appeal ypse w9uln Id,,,Ss sena 10
this community and say: Wake up, wake
up, ye dead sinners, and Go to church,"
/ have now finished my sermon. Whatev-
or detects it may have, it certainly. contains
''prrscnt TRUTH and may the Divine Spirit
pcss it to the good of your souls for Christs
sake. Amen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Rnbyhood for December.

Which is the first number Of its second year
gestions as TO what to buy for baby, etc., ana
reverts to the subject of Compulsory Kiss
ing" this time il IT'S medical aspect "Rock-
ing Baby to Sleep" Is the title Of one OF mar many
ment." Dr. Cyrus: Edison, Of the New York
Board Of Health, writes on "Preserved Milk"
exposing certain processes employed oy un-
scrupul0us dealers, and giving directions ior
ica!iy fumpercd with. "The Spelling of Chill
dren" is q sensible article by Charlotte Ellis !,
Eleanor Kirk writes upon "Grandmothers,",
and DR.. F. H. Bosworth upon Taking Cola:
Nursery problems are unusually numer-
Gus. Babyhood offers liberal terms to can-
vaSsers, many Of whom have met with MARX
ed success in procuring su5Scriptinns~; ~ "a, "a :,
copy; Sl.5O year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
NOW Comes CO1intOn.
Ncrs 0Ud Courier.

Another case of mob law is reported. ant
this time the scene is laid in Colleton County
\ country merchant, it is stated, was takel
from his house by Il party of unknown per
sons and severely whipped, because of sus
picion that he bad been dealing unfairly will
some of the residents in the neighborhood
This outrage is, of course. the natural rcsnl
of allowing similar ou.rages to 60 nnrunisi
cd in othcr parts of the state. Ihe evil ]:
spreading rapidly, and will continue to sprcac
until some disposition is shown tC punish tht
offenders and protect the citizen. In the rgit
enforc celnrnt Of the law lies the only hope Q
cure for such lawlessncSs. II 1t Is not intend
ed to allow mob law to prevail wherever a few
men s,c fit to put it in operation, 1t is time tt
begin to assert the power Of the statute law
When and where will u beginning be made
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Is this Intended to EHtid up the
"News and Courier" OH tEe lsuihs
of the Country Press

intrndncrd Il bill into the House, allowing the
S!asi si srs Of the various counties to advertise
their Sa!cs in any county, that they and inc
counsel, by ordc- Of the Judge Of tue circuit
may decide upon. This is a blow aimed AT tMo Gv,
rrV rarer iii the State. except orc, and the
u1y Dress sf SHOULD see to it That such an iniqutous
Bill Bill be summary killed. The lawyers are al
lowed enough latitude row, without cnlarging
their privileges, and we hope our memoers , .,i:s
will see that ii Is their duty 10 vote against the
measure proposed by Mr.. Braw'cy. Should
this bll he made Il law, by connir3nce Dc,
tween the lawyers on huth sides, Masters S
sale may be advertised where no cnc Is intet,
cstctl, ard the property Of dricncaicSs people
be thereby sold at Il sacrifice. such blu is
an Outrage upon the people and we feel as;ur-
cd That it vii be ignonlinioaSly killed wheh
brought before the House upon us nnerltS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Rauc.,e,l His FO..r Score Years.
1GrpeIcii{c iNclrS. |

We are sure We voice the unOnimous senti-
mcnt of this community IN offering to the
Rev. Or. Furman and lis f:ni!y AMI lflehus
lis four score ycar: aEd earnest wishes that
his life may be prolonged in ESein!ness ana
happiness. Tie men VINO reach s'r. urr1@n $
vulnerable are are few. Very few can look
back on so lon. Il lie full of good works, with
ca:Il of its years marked by enduring achieve
mcnt for the glory OF God and the good OF
mankind.
moss than that OF an Old man who can look
back on scores OF years of nozzle and eiicctire
labor und blame!c>, lite, look forward with
calm confidence and faith ana live IN ttS
mrrSrnt with his Shcavps ll!ici; about him and
lhc affection and vrueratlOn of thousands OF
people s!orious:y crowning his gray hairs,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
ReIiSion in the South Carolina Leg
isiature.

The Senate Is composed Of IS nlembers, VINO
are classified as follows: BaptiSts, 10 Metho.
disls, Presbyterians s. EPiscopsa,lians 3, ansrc -
members, while are not onnecled with acy
church. or ese four, at least two of them
are favorably inclined to the Baptsts' -, Ins iHs
members divided in religious sentiment as
follows baptsts, 81 !; ,NIcthodists. 2e; preSby-
terions Episeopal'sns 1s AsSosstie Ks
I'ntherans. 3Smaking a total Of 80 church
members, while u ere not connected with any
church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Agricultural CoErtsslip.

A potato went out on mash.
And sought an onion bed;
"That's pie for mc!' observed the sQuasi
And all the hcets turned red;
"Go way - the onion weeping, cried,
"Your love / cannot be;
The pumpkin he your lawful bride;
You cantelopc with me-"
But onward still the tuber came,
And laid down at her feet
"YOu caElitlowcr by any name,
And it will smell as wheat;
And ]. too, am an carly rose,
And yom I've come 10 see,
So don't tu"nnp your pretty nose,
But Spinuchaj with me! ~
81 do not carrot all to wed,
So 90, sir, il you please ~
The modest onion mcekly said,
"And lettuce, pray, have peas
Go, think that you hilvchearci seen
Myself or smullrd my sigh;
Too long II maiden have been
For lavors in your ryc!
".Ah, spare d cuss - the tubcr prayed;
"My cLcrr ryshed bride you'll be
You are the only weeping maid
That's current now with Inc
And as the willy tnbCr spoke,
He caught her by surprise,
And giving her an artichOke,
Devoured her with his eyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Coming to the Front.

The common people of South Carolina are
coming to the frontin politics. The Eourbons
do not believe it. but they will have the scales
removed from their eyes one OF these days.
In the good sense, the justice, the Integrity OF
our people is the hope of the State. They are
a little Slow about starting, but they are pref
ty sure. Bourbnns may laugh at three fora
quarter" politicians, the petitions OF humble
people asking for the removal Of unjust
Things and the grumhling Of the rura! editors,
but behind all this is The power of the com
mon people thai will bc felt one Of these days
even in South CarOlina.-CtTOlindS Spartan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Ont of Fashion.

A fashionable woman
In O. fashionable pew;
A fashionable bonnet
or u fashionable hue;
A fashionable mantel
And 4 fashionable gown,
a fashionable Christian
Ina fashionable town;
A fashionable prayer book
And Il fashionable choir.
A fashionable chapel
Will: Il fashionable Spire
A fashionable preacher
With a fashionable speech ;
A fashionable sermon
Made nf fashionable reach,
A fashionable welcome
Alta fashionable door;
A fashionable penny
To the fashionable poor;
A fashionable heaven
And a fashionable hell;
A fashionable Bible
For the fashionable belle.
A fashionable knceling
And q fashionable nod;
A fashionable everything.
But no fashionable Gou d!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
MR. PARKER's noble FIGHT.
Fpc Deserves the Cordial CosMme:.Ga-
ti0n of all The Good Citizens Of
ANDcviIIe County.
1ssociu,e Reformed Presbyterian.

The present LEGISLATURE seems disposed tc
resist any farther legislation on the Temper
ancc question. \ number of petitions are be-
fore that body asking for the privilege OF vG
ting 10y counties on the question Of "Liccnsa'
OF NO License" This is the Local Option law
of Georgia. Our Legislature Is rot disposed 70
grant such petitions. Mr.. Parker, from THIS
county, is fighting nobly for the Ab5eviilc
county petition. Whether he succeeds or not
he deserves the cordial comnucndatiOn of all
the good citizens of the county and we arc
sure he will receive it. We are confident II
Will not be long before such petitions are IA
ing them are adopting a policy which will
bring about the very issue they deprccatc
They will force this question into the next
Legislative canvass. We live too near Gcor-
gia To- pigcon-holc this County Local Option
Law. If the present Legislature does not hear
us the next will hear of us.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
On the Right Track.

We do not recolIect who 1t was that offered
the tll providing for one County Commits
sioncr for each County The bill was Kllleu. .
otticcrs with longer tcnures and better sala
ries IS wat we need In this State. We BE-
iievc one good man with q salary 0omInand-
ing his entire time and attention YOU'D pe u
GOOD men who are paid 81 day and allowed
10 serve but 70 days in the year each.-Gree"-
,si2e Ne;Os.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
Stable Manure iS the Best.

CT Willis has made the biggest one-horse
CROP vet reported, and it is doubtful if 1t has
ever been equaled In this section. On - acres
he made bales Of cotton all ith anrta the sFais
Waco is about two miles from the city on the
Easley Bridge road. re used stable m9nure n n ire
and cotton Seed compost, and cleared SOW on
the crop.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16

The pension matter has been finally adju-
dicated by the North Carolina tdslsiature;
Staff and oi0 Old soldiers who are entitled to
the benefits of the act and each OF these viii
receive Sl4.75 per annum. This amount, small
as it may seem, will no doubt help along con, on
.,r,.v and who are now disabled, and the Wild
0wS of those who fell in defense Of the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
rs'nrnHnA XOI:r lIRNlls.

A prominent farmer of this county writes
as follows to the NcTbc,Ty Observer:
81 notice with pleasure your timely remarks
in regard to tile Importance of terracinS. a
little land is about all most of the farmers
have, and it dcvolves upon them to take care
of it, and to terrace is, tn my Judgment, the
Dropcr course to pursue. What have done
in that direction Is quite satisfactory
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16

The Democratic Legislative caucus Of Vir-
pinia nominated the Hon John w. Daniel for
Senator The vote was Daniel GO. Barbour 50.
There will he only two colored men In the
Forty-ninth Congress; O Hara, of North Car
DINA, and Smals, OF South Carolina.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
GO 70 CHURCH. u
..WAKE UP, WAKE UP, YE DEAD SINNERS
AND GO TO CHURCH"

The Souls of Men are Of Priceless
Worth that will 0Mtlast the Sun---
They Who Stay Away From Church
are Exposed to the Blazing Fires
of Hell. and the Gospel Which the
Church breaches Opens the Only
Door Of Hope.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-16
S.r;{kincgy PEalsGs0:Hc Appearance.
dikeu R1cOJ({rr,

The .4hbcriUc Press ana Banner is one OF tic
very best county papers in the State. 1t has
recently been enlarged and presents strlk-
ingly handsome appearance.