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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-15
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.


"
A scientific journal in England esti-
mates that it would take a capital of
$4,000, 100000 to successfully divert
the vast power of Niagara Falls to use
full purposes.
A gigantic stone spear-head has
been unearthed in northern Italy. It
is too large to have been used in war,
and psychologists conjecture that the
primitive people of the stone age en-
ployed it as a religious emblem.
The favorite cosmetic of the Japan.
csc, according to a report by F. SAX
aye, consists chiefly Of carbonate of
lead and rice-powder starch, which
compound has been used by women
apparently without poisonous effects
since early in the eighth century.
Helmholtz declared that should he
.sceive an optical instrument of
mans making with so many defects
as the eye, he would be justified in re-
turning it to the manufacturers and
it may be further said tina. the arti-:
fetal eye Of science-the Photographic
cameras able to see farther, and to
see quicker, than the human organ of
vision.
The expression of the eyes of per-
0 n killed by violence is considered
au important matter in criminal juris-
prudence, but its value has been
greatly lessened by reason OF its eva
nescent nature. A French scientist
has found a means of restoring the
life-like expression. It consists in
applying a few drops Of glycerine and
water to the cornea.
There is abundant reason for be-
lieving that the earth's crust is very
thin, asserts MI. j. Starkie Gardner,
and it seems not impossible that some
means may bedevised for utilizing the
intense heat of the molten mass be-
low. This is already being done, in
fact, to some extent, an artesian well
having been bored at Pesth to obtain
warm water for public baths, etc.
From a depth of about 5000 feet a
large quantity of water heated to 1919
F. pours forth, and the boring is to be
continued until water at 1889 is
yielded.
The dreaded common bacillus, the
germ of cholera, has proven to be
quite a tender organism, which is
quickly killed by drying by a heat of
14O degrees, and by many alkalies and
acids. The process of putrefaction
also destroys it in few hours. In the
human body the bacillus lives, on the
average, only six days after the attack;
in moist earth it survives from four
teen to sixteen days; in distilled water,
twenty days; in sea water. sixty-four
to eighty-one days. and in the bilge
water Of an iron ship, t%hirty-two days.
After these intervals the danger of con-
tagion. ceases. In common with other
disease germs, the bacillus appears to
have Il remarkable power of enduring
oil.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-15
A Milder Definition,

Lawyer-Now you know tho man
isn't veracious. do you notP
Witness-I Moulan't like to say 30.
sir.
Lawyer-Why not? A milder way
Of STAYING It would suit you better
peShapsP
Witness-alust so. I wouldn't like
20 decide as TO his yeracity. hut I
'know ta-t lie Is dertdely anhssiorical'
r-CaM
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-15
He Tumbled too Quickly.

Little Johnny Fizzletop got a scold-
ing for tearing his new pants. He
fell while running and split them at
the knee.
"Oh, you bad boy" said his mother
angrily, show did you com TO be so
careless as to tear your pants2"
: couldn't help II, ma I fell 30
quick that didn't have time to take.
them off," replied Johnnie. -Boston
Globe.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-15

~ANAN AS" ooAO vi
clothes, and there they are. l get any
where from $40 to $40 for the images
rarely over $40. There are only
swo or three other shops. and we send
images all over the country.
"Oh, of course styles change. but the
genuine old rowing redskin with a bad
eye and an ugly looking tomahawk in
his hand is the stand by-that is, in
the majority Of the Eastern and Mid
lie States. When you get way out
West, there is quite a run of just such
fash Bowery girls as I am painting up
here now. Dudes had quite go for a
while. / have got fully twenty-five
dudes planted around in Brooklyn and
New York ven now. though dudes
are on the wane; and Pucks, that were
80 popular q few years ago, are now so
much dead wood on your hands. The
Scotchman has gone for good. I guess,
though I hear he is still all the 90
In England. But the plain old war
whoop savage Of the plains Is the only
chap you can bank on as steadily
trustworthy. Indian maidens do very
well, hut not so we'll as the fine old
gore-drinking warriors, with feathers
and meat axes.
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lawyer took Il turn up and down the
room ere he replied:
"Far be from me to deprive yon Of
hope, but months have elapsed since
the loss Of the vessel on which he
sailed; no word has come from him. 1t
is not creditable that he has survived.
This property lies at your command,
and it was his particular request that
If he did not return we must all of
us provide in such cases for our posi-
bic demiss) the papers should on this
special evening be placed in your
hands"
A moment, and Bessie stood In the
middle Of the room before me, pale
and sad, hut more beautiful than ever.
How my thirsty soul drank in her
loveliness !
"He said that, living OF dead. he
would he with me tonight. If he is
dead. I drove him to It, and l will 70
to him"
could wait no longer; forgetful OF
consequences I sprang into the room.
With . Wild cry, she threw up her
arms and fell into mine. extended to
receive her. We had kept our tryst.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12
Could Drive With One Hand.

A young Chicago man who returned
from Massachusetts three weeks ago,
leaves for that State again to-day. He
had the pleasure when East before OF
taking very attractive girl out sleigh
ing. She young, pretty and rich. The
Chicago blossom has been thinking
about it ever since. Itappears that after
they had been driving for an hour or
two she asked him paively:
"Is it necessary to use both hands in
driving?" and he had said: "No, of
course not. I can drive with one hand
as we'll as two" :.
Then he did drive with one hand all
the rest OF the evening. showing off
more or less as occasion required. Since
his return home he has become con.
vinced that the young lady's remark had
hidden meaning, and it makes him
mad when he thinks how stupid he was.
1t is hard to learn the customs of a
strange country, but the Chicago lad says
he is going to take that girl out driving
once more"
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The Thigh Bone Of q Mastodon.

Among the many curious and interest
ing objects in the Office of DR.. F. L..
Frost, President of the Ashley Phosphate
Company, is an immense thigh bone of
one of that gigantic and now entirely
extinct animal, the mastodon. The bone
in its present state is thirty three and a
half inches in length, and when in its
natural condition must have been fully
three and half feet in length. 1t was
brought to DR.. Frost's Office by MIR. N.
G. Osteen, the editor and proprietor OF
the Sumter Watchman and Southron. MIR.
Os,een found il almost buried in the
marsh at the head of creek which
e..pties into Bulls Bay; his attention
being called 10 it by countryman whose
children had commenced to cut it up,
mistaking it for a piece of wood, and
little dreaming that it was the remains
of an animal at which, were one still
living, the entire world would gaze in
awe and wonder. DR.. Frost will have
the marsh in the neighborhood of the
spot where this bone was found searched
in the hope of finding other portions OF
the maslodon's skeleton. Mr.. Osteen
had determined to present this specimen
to the Charleston College Museum as
soon as the curator, DR.. Manigault, re:
turned from New Orleans, and it would
have proved valuable addition to the
museum, and as such would have been
greatly appreciated. But at DR.. Frost'i
earnest request Mr.. Osteen concluded to
let him retain it. 1t is hoped, however
| that Or. Frost's public spirit will prove
stronger than his very natural desire tt
| possess so fine an evidence of the antedi
iuvian origin of his business, and tha
the ma.todon's thigh bone will, after all
find lis fitting resting place in one o
DR.. Manigault's glass cases.-Nsos ane
| Courier,
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We are told that one of our teachers
has a good black board, but never uses it
My friend, you are asleep; wake up.

We earnestly hope the Trustees in the
respective Townships will keep correct
record of their work during the year, and
at the close of the year make an intelli'
gent report Of the same. Such reports
would certainly awaken deeper interest
in their work and be of very great aid to
the Commissioner in making out his an-
nual report. The law relative to the
duties of School Trustees reads as fol-
lows: 'sThe Trustees shall meet as a
Board as soon and often as practicable
after having been appointed and quail
fed, at such place as may be most con-
venient in the district, and at their first
meeting they shall organize by appoint
ing one of their number Clerk of the
Board, who shall preside at the official
meetings of the Trustees and shall record
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12
Living High on a Paper Of Needles.

After the battle of Chickamauga, one
of "our mess" found a needle.case which
had belonged to some poor fellow, prob
ably among the killed. He did not
place much value upon the contents,
although there was paper of number
eight needles, several buttons, and
skein or two of thread, cut at each end
and neatly braided, SO that each thread
could be smoothly drawn out. He put
the whole thing in his breast pocket, and
thought no more about it. But one day,
while out foraging for himself and his
mess, he found himself near a house
where money could have procured fine
meal of fried chicken, corn pone and
buttermilk besides small supply to
carry back to camp. But Confederate
soldiers purses we're generally as empty
as their stomachs, and, in this instance,
the lady of the house did not offer to
give away her nice dinner. While the
poor fellow was inhaling the inticing odor
and feeling desperately hungry, girl
rode up to the gate on horseback, and
bawled out to another girl inside the
house:
20, Cindy 1 rid over to see if you
couldn't lend me a needle. l broke the
last one had to-day, and pap says thar
amt nary mother to be bought in the
country hereabouts."
Cindy declared she was in the same tx
aud couldn't finish her new homespun
dress for the same reason.
The soldier just then had an idea. He
retired to little distance, pulled out his
case, and stuck two needles in the front
of his jacket, then went back and offered
one of them, with his best bow, to the
rirl on the horse. Right away the lady
of the house offered to trade for the one
remaining, and the result was plentiful
dinuer for r.himself, and, in consideration
of thread or two OF silk, full haver-
sack and canteen. After this our mess
was we'll supplied, and our forager began
to look sleek and fat. The secret of his
success did not leak out until long after.
ward, when be astonished the boys by
declaring that he chad been living like
fighting cock on paper of needles and
two skeins of silk. 1.-THE Bivonac.
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Prof. H. P. Archer, of Charleston,
] makes some forcible remarks in The Car.
olina TEACHER, on Teaching as a Profess
ion.', Mr.. Archer claims that no man
should be allowed to teach in the public
schools unless he intendsto make teach
ing his life.gork or profess ION. He de-
nounces thesidea of making teaching "a
stepping:stone to something higher"
He elaine; that no man who does can be
true teacher, inasmuch as he cant get
up the proper enthusiasm. tThey are in
the profession" says Mr.. Archer, "but
not Of it; the spirit which actuates them
is not the spirit Of the true teacher; they
seek pecuniary emolument only, and are
governed by motives of personal conven-
ience. a man who is enthusiastic over
his work is apt to do the best work, but
many teachers who never intended to
make teaching their life. work have done
faithful, honest work. When Mr. Archer
claims that every man who does not ex-
pect TO make teaching his lifework ought
to Be rejected, he forgets that it is possi-
BILE for one who makes teaching "a step.
ping stone 10 something higher" to do
much better work than another who is a
professional teacher. 1t does very we'll
for Mr.. Archer, standing at the head OF
the Charleston schools with a salary,
perhaps, of two or three thousand dollars
to talk aboutrejecting the applicant who
gives negative answer to the question,
"Do you intend to make teaching your
life.work?" He doesn't know what mea-
ger salaries our country teachers get, aud
that they have to sell their claims at ten
per cent. discount at that. In the coun-
try the profession is not SO inviting.
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every cold last night, Mr.. Town,
send" observed the reporter. "Cold!
should say so. Went home; lit can
die; jumped into bed; tried to blow
candle out; couldn't do it; blaze frozen
had to break it off," replied Mr.. Town
send.
France has decided t, formerly de
clare war against China.
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their proceedings in book provided for
that purpose. Each member of the
Board of Trustees shall be duly notified
of ali meetings by the Clerk of the
Board" It also requires the Trustees to
visit each school at least once in every
school term. We hope the Trustees will
do their whole duty, and feel assured that
much good can be accomplished by their
visits.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12

We like the way the Trustees in Hope.
we'll do. business. They have repaired
the school houses, bought new desks, and
otherwise provided for the comfort of the
children. The proper step in the right
direction.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12

It is capital idea to teach yourpupils
the meaning and use of one or more
words every day. Have them to write
the word on the black board /; then anal
yze it, showing clearly all the parts of
which it is made up. These all clearly
impressed on the minds of the pupils,
make them write sentences using the
word correctly. One.half hour day
given to an exercise of this kind would,
no doubt, beof very great benefit to both
teacher andpupils.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12
STATE NORMAL INSTITUTE.

What say the people of Anderson about
having the State Normal School here
this year? We have written to Col.
( Coward about it and spoken to Judge
Murray, member of the State Board of
Examiners. Mr.. Murray favorsit. It
now remains to ascertain whether the
citizens of Anderson want it, and if 80,
whether they are so much in earnest as
TO provide accommodations for the large
number of teachers and visitors that will
4 come to the city. eIn afew days wepro--s
pose 70 canvass the town. and find out
what accommodations can be obtained.
Mindful Of the spirit of enterprise that
! has ever characterized the people of An
derson; we. apprehend no difficulty if,.
however we. .should fail; il would be- ex-
tremely humiliating toshavei to. report to
Col. Coward that We misjudged our own
people. We know that Anderson can
accommodate double that number OF peo-s
pie for double the length of time they
stay, if she will, and We believe she aosA.
Il would be . paying investment in more
ways than one. Besides the considerable
amount Of money left here during the
months sojourn Of the teachers in our
midst, the educating and elevating inau-
ence that their very presence will have.
on: the community at large will be OF in-
calculable value. Many families that
have never taken boarders would do well
70 throw open their doors for one month:
to the. members Of the Normal Institute.
The disintegrsting influence Of refined
intelligence upon the rough parts OF q
child's nature is very great. Of course
NE do not intend to. convey the impress.
ion that every teacher attending the In.
stitute is highly educated and refined if
I that were the case, there would be no.
necessity for the Institute; We do unhes.
itatingly affirm, however, that that as.
semblsge Of persons is, as class, con. n.
sidera5Iy above the ayeragecitizen But
arguments unnecessary to convince the
people Of Anderson that it is important
to have the Institute here. Let US see
what canste done.
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NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT.
IN Notice is hereby given that the nm,
dersigned, Administrator of the Estate OF
Chester NJ. Walker, deceascd will apply to
the Judge Of Probate fer Anderson County,
on the 10th day of February, 1895, for a
Final Settlement and discharge from said
Office as Administrator of said Estate.
VIM. BURRISS, Jr., Admir-
Ian fSSs O-
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KING OF THE SINGERS

TOR TWENTY DOLLARS we will sell
II the above style of Machine, which is
without exception the very BEST MACHINE
IN TIE WORLD 1t has all of the latest I'M
provcments. Extension leaf, large draw
ers. splendid wood work of the finest wal
nut, and is supplied with full line of at
tachments for doing all kinds Of work.
Remember, hat you are not asked to pay .ior
u uufiI uou hare seen aud examined ii. We
only want to know that you are prepared to
nay $40 for the EEsr SEWING MACHINE IN
THE MARKET, and we will seEd it TO your
nearest depot with orders to allow you to
examine it before you l,uy for il. Send for q
descriptive circular to WlLMARTH g. CO.,
Philadelphia, Pa. 3O-lY
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12

ALI over the County the schools are
full, some of them Too full. The colored
schools are full to overaowing in some
townships. Let the Trustees look after
them.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-02-12

How many of our teachers would at.
tend the State Normal Institute if held
in Anderson this year?
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FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
Tornadoes Cyclones

IN addition TO Fire Insurance. | am now
prepared To write Policies insurlng
YOUR property against WINnsroRMs, loR'
SApoEs and CYCLONES at low rates ana III
tirs, class Companies. Call and see me.
J. II. Vox HASSELE.
March %. 1854 Sc ly
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AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are SO insidious in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
hoEe so triAed with by the majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from trihing or unconscious ex-
posure, Is often but tue beginning of Il fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has
well proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and Should be
taken in all cases without delay.
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Croup. Mothers Tribute.

Croup.-A Mothers Tribute.
"Whilc in the country last winter my little
boy, three years old, WAS taken Ill with Group;
1t seemed rs if he wcu!d iic from: straiigu-
lation. One of tie fa,i,!!, suggested: III" use
of AYERS CHEi:Er :'i"rnnAI. h' HE nf
which was a!Ways - IL, lie ':r:.st. I!:is
was tried in sail. H.. !:.i.rcni ",>,s. and
little patient Wa. hr, ~ .;:>:.r. Is. ,:nc.
tor said that the t;.. i:ii l!.iDgAI h
saved my dar'iHc's iii.. C"h you E"i'ter at
our gratitude: Sincere y"nrs,
slE.. EMMA GEixEy.'
159 West 1oSth ST., New York. Nay lG. ls2
81 have used AYERS CHERRY rr'lnrAI.
in my family for several yea:s, AMI q" not
hesitate to pronounce il the nos: 'i;octnal
tried, a. j. CRANE
Lake Crystal, Minn.. March IL. Use
"Isuifcred for eight years from bronchitis.
cess. was cured by the use of AyEE's CHER
Ky i,rCrOEAL. JOSEPH WALuEN."
K;'.alia, Miss, April 8, 1ssa.
III cannot say enough in praise Of AYERS
CHERRY PEcToRAL, believing rs ] do that
but for its use should long since have died
from lung troubles. T.. BEAGDON."
Palestine, Texas, April o2, 1Ss2.
No case of an affection Of the throat OF
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the usc of AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL,
and it will dl,cays cure when the disease IS
not already beyond the control OF medicine.
PREPARED by
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Sold by oil Druggists.