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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-10-27
PRECOCIOlIS CHILDREN.

The idea that genius reveals itself
early in life does not at once recon-
mend itself to common sense. OBJ
servation of nature as a whole sug-
gests, first of all, perhaps that her
choicer and more costly gifts are the
result of il long process of prepara-
tion. And however this may be,
there is certainly more moral sugges-
tiveness in the thought that intellec-
tual distinction is the reward of
strenuous adolescence and manhood
than in the supposition that it can
be reached by the STRIPPING at a bound
through sheer force Of native talent.
And it may not improbably have
been lively perception of this ethi-
cal significance which fOstered in the
classic mind 50 widespread a dis
belief in early promises of great in
tellectual power. We find typical
expression of this sentiment in the
sayings of Quintilian: "Illud in
geniorum velut precoXgenus non te-
mere umquam pervenit al trugeln."
That is to say, the early blossom of
talent is rarely followed by the fruit
of great achievement. 1t IS evident
that this saying embodies something
like a general theory of the relation
between rank of talent and rate of
development. Where superior in
tellectual ability shows itself at an
early date, it is of the sort that reach.
es its full stature early, and so never
attains to the greatest height. On
the other hand, genius of the finer
order declares itself more slowly. In
order to estimate the soundness Of
this view, two lines of inquiry would
be necessary. We should not need to
ask, first of all, what proportion of
those who have shown marked pre-
cocity have afterward redeemed the
promise Of their youth; secondly,
what number of those who have un-
questionably obtained a place among
the great were previously dlstln-
guished by precocity. These twoline
of investigation are, however, in a
measure distinct. 1t may turn out
that a large proportion Of clever chill
dren never attain to anything but to
mediocrity in later life, and yet that
the majority of great men have been
remarkable as children. Hence, we
may confine ourselves in the pres
ent essay to the second branch of
the above inquiry, the retrogressive
search for signs Of precocity in the
early life of those who have attain
ed distinction.
B9n There is always some smooth
running to every skein before all is
done. You mustn't try to see through
the whole skein or to straighten it
all out into single thread before
you begin to wind that makes the
snarl always. There is always an
end, and it is what you have got to
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
A Phase Of Married Life

Bob Burdette puts into the mouth of g
good wife words that illustrate one of the
many delightful phases of married life.
Nov I'll tell you," she says, .swhy
! wouldn't 60 into the restaurant and
have q cup of coffee with you while we
were waiting for the train. 1 didn't like
the way you asked me. Keep quiet,
have the floor. Not half IN hour before.
you said to Mr.. Puffer,-
"'Come, let's get a cigar
Away you went, holding his arm and
not giving him a chance to decline. When
we met John Rich OF our way to luncheon,
you said
"'Just in time, John; come and take
lunch with u.s.
"And then, tonight, when we found
the train almost a N hour late, you looked
at your watch, turned to me and said in q
questioning way
"'Would you like a cup of coffeer
"And 1 did want it; I was tired and @
little hungry, but I would have tainted
before / accepted such an invitation"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Worth the Money!.

1t is said that the winecup has occa-
%sionally circulated among the legislators,
and some have even achieved celebrity
by this cornwall disposition. Of one who
has achieved a reputation since as a law
yer the following story circulated among
his legislative friends: He attended q ball
one evening, and in the course of the fes-
tivities he became somewhat too joyous.
Seeing this, one of his friends approach
ed him, and advised him to seel. his room
and bed. The young lawyer said nothing,
but with great solemnity took a dollar
from his pocket and thrust it into the
hand of his friend.
"But l don't want moneyw said the
gentleman. II merely suggested that you
go to bed"
TAX it, take it," was the reply, in
the blandcst Of tones; ''I've charged two
dollars for a good deal poorer advice than
that"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Circenses:

The greatest modern patron of rough
and-tumble sports is the prince of Baroda,
in the province of Guzcrat, India. The
revenue of the pricipality exceeds the
Official expenditure by more than e1,-
Oo0, 600, and nearly the whole OF that
surplus is invested in what the old Roman
would have called circenses-b beast shows
and trials of strength. The guicowar, Us
the native call their prince, is in the mar
ket for all sorts of circus novelties. He
keeps stone-walled stables full of tigers.
leopards, chcctahs, and fghting-dogs,
and has n special corps of beast-tamers to
train his fighting elephants. A present
of a specially ferocious brute of that sort
is a sure passport to his favor. The
monthly elephant fights are generally fol-
lowed by the contests of two legged prize
lighters pugilists, club-duellists, and
dutters-professionals of the latter school
using their heads with the skill of a me-
rlno ram. Butting-matches are kept up
till one of the champions fall stunned:
and the fstic encounter, too, would make
Mr.. Bergh speechless with rage, for the
boxers use an iron fist-ring very similar to
the cestus that made the mills of the old
Greclan prize-fghters SO murderous. The
Baroda Sullivans would think n bare
knuckle match an absurdly tame affair,
and that their views has made various
Saxon converts is proved by the circum-
stance that the fctes of the guicowar are
attended by crowds of British sportsmen
from Bombay and Hyderabad Chicago
Times.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
To Succeed In Life.

Accustom yourself to think and act
vigorously, and be prompt and decided
for the right against the wrong.
Learn your business thoroughly.
Keep at one thing-in nowise change.
Observe system and order in all you do
and undertake.
Never fail to keep your appointments.
or to be punctual to the minute.
BE sclf-reliant; do not take too much
advice, but rather depend on yourself.
Never be idle, but keep your hands or
minds usefully employed except when
sleeping.
Use charity with all; be generous in
thoughta and deed; help Others along life's
thorny pathway.
Make 10 haste to be rich, remembering
that small and steady gains gives compe-
tency, with tranquility of mind.
Make few promises. Always speak the
truth, and nothing but the truth; and in
your business relations be guided by strict
integrity and unflinching honesty.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
The Hawaiian Volcano.

Mauna Loa pronounced as if SO.
Mowna Lo-a, accented on the first sy,.
BILE of each word, and signifying the
Long mountain) is the largest in bulk of
the volcanic cones of Hawaii, its hight
being 1850 feet above the level of the
sea, or 1856 feet less than that of Mauna
Kca Nay-ah, s~ignifying the White noun
taln), and its base being co-extensive
with a great part of the island. Its
later pit or calderon, called Mokua
weowe o Mo-koo-ah-way-o-way-o, ac-
cented on first, fourth and sixth syllable.
and signifying the Red island), is elliptic
in shape, its long diameter 10, 600 feet
and its short 5000, and its depth about
800 feet. It's irruptions, which occur at
irregular intervals of three, four. seven.
eight and eleven years or so, are of the
grandest proportions known, the volume
of lava elected, as estimated, ranging
from II, 900, 900, 900 to 80, 900, 900, 600 Of
cunic feet. The largest outburst occur.
red in 1ss0-tss1.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Insurance Risks in the Countrv.

"What sort of risks do you steer clear
or" was asked of the loss-adjuster in the
farm department of a well-known insur.
ance company.
"Creameries, skating-rinks, and, in O
great many cases, country chool-houses
are declined by u company. Creamer-
les are generally of tender-box construc-
ton. Kinks, while sometimes built &C.
curely against loss by fire accidentally
started are just now the object of con-
domination by the public. We in this
case arc afraid of the incendiary's torch.
So, too, in the case of country school
houses. The people in the district get at
lo%ggerheads regarding the location of the
b~uilding-some wanting it in one place
md some in another. 1t is finally built:
and it is very often the case that some
dark night it is reduced to ashes. We
keep a special watch on risks of this kind.
as soon as we find the people fight
ing we cancel the policy at once."-CAi-
eaSO Tribune.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Interrupted PRAYERS.

Mrs. Speedy, in her "Wandcrings in
the soudan, " relates the following curious
episode: After a long days march she
was just settling herself down to sleep
when her host, an Arab telegraph clerk,
separated from her only by a thin parti-
ton, began to say his prayers in a loud,
sing song chant. She demonstrated; for
d time there was silence; she was falling
to sleep when the clerk began his prayers
again. Again she demonstrated, and again
there was a brief silence, to be broken
very soon by the Plus clerk, who began
to pray again faster than ever. It was
ike speaking by machinery; the whirr
and buzz was terrific.
1--WE learned nex morning that our
host belonged to a sect which obliged
him to repeat his prayers aloud, and
which also enjoined, rs one of the most
stringent rules, that the voice of either
woman, dog or donkey, if heard at any
t,ms during the service, made it necessary
that the whole of the prayers should be
repeated.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Congressional Musicians.

Among the members of congress, Sena-
tor Hawley is the best known singer. He
has a fine baritone, which he uses to cx-
cellent advantage. The senator's roper
tore is quite extensive, but his favorites
are some quaint old drinking songs, and
in their rendition he is we'll nigh inimita-
BILE. Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky,
is a basso, and a good singer he is 90.
His f~avorite is "Old Kentucky Home"
Senator VOORHEES,, of Indiana, is another
singer of congressional rcnown. His
voice is a baritone, and he sings a num-
Der of selections very nicely. Not q
great while ago he sang his favoritc. ga
Hundred Years Ago." in his committee
room, to a company of friends, and they
90 say that it was a magnificent perform
ance. Brown, of Pennsylvania, has the
best tenor in congress, and it has been
thoroughly cultivated. 1t is a high, fine
and sweet voice. Mr.. Brown is quite
fond of the higher order of music, al
though he sings some plaintive ballads in
a manner that would do credit to a pro-
fessional. Hanback,, of Kansas, is an
other tenor. His voice is not as finely
cultivated as Browns, but it is powerful
and sonorous. He would make a good
chorus singer in a comic opera were it
not for his bald head. Hanback, likes
the serio-comic songs of the day. He
belongs to the Elks, and is a regular at
tendant upon their meetings. He can
give a grand reception as we'll as sing q
song. Sometimes his selections are of
the patriotic order and sometimes they
partake of the comic, but he seldom sings
anything sentimental. There are quite
a number Of singers in congress-, enough
in fact to furnish choruses for several
opera companies, but the gentlemen men,
n are those who have achieved repu-
tatlons on account of their musical gifts
and attalnments. -Boston Traveller.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Intelligent Birds.

Snobberly, who is one of the worst O,
amateur painters, makes up by vanity fol
his lack Of ability. An eminent artist
lately called upon him. "What is that
you are painting there, Gus7" asked the
artist. "Why, that's a bunch of grapes
why, yes, SO it is, now that 1 look at II
closely. They are very fine, but they are
not as well painted as those of Apelles.
which were so natural that the birds came
and pecked at them" II amt so sure Of
that. Perhaps the reason why the birds
don't interrupt while l am painting these
grapes is because the American birds are
smarter than those of ancient Greece, re-
piled Gus.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Greatness Thrust Upon Him.

Onc sees curious things in q street car.
Inc other morning q couple of German
girls were standing in a car which was
crowded with men, wnen q sudden jolt
threw one of them into the lap of u young
man. he expected she would start up
ana b~iushingly apologize; instead, she
turned calmly round, faced him, and said.
III you don't mind, sir, Tll stop here"
Hretchen kept her seat, and the poor gal
iant tired to look as ~unconcerned as posi-
nie out OF The car window. He wished
thcn that he had given her his seat.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
ssSl.''

A correspondent of the Pail Mall re-
9 marks that all words beginning with 81
nave in some degree a second rate or bad
quahty about them. 'Look through the
dictionary" he says, 'and you will not
nnd one tina is quite fi~rst-rate, for ssleep,'
which is about the BEST of them, is after
oil halfway to death, and the great ma
jority OF these words are more or less dis
gusting as well as degraded"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
7 iNEGAR BirrERs

as the great Blood Purifier and Iife-oivs,~
Principles; q Gentle Purgative and Tonic; a pscrfo3
henoVator and lnvigorator of the system. :.
I'm Vinegar Bittcrs there ia vitality h.,A
no alcoholic or mineral poison. wv
Dl.enscs q tho Skin, of whatever name
the system In q short time by the use Of the Bitterx
vinegar Bitters allays feverishness. It re-
Heves, and In time cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia.
dout, and similar painful diseases.
Hlnegar Bitters cures Constipation and
Mover before has q medicine been rom.
pounded possessing the power of VINEaAR Ar
TENS to heal the sick.
books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants' anr
MEDICAL Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechism
On ntemPerance and Tobacro. which last
vAny two of the above books mailed free on
receipt OF four cents for registration fees. .
AH. Mcdonald Drug Co., $50 Washington St. nv
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
60, 1t was Pftfful.D

course it wasl He tried one remedy afte,
nnother, and finally gave up and died. when
ms life might have been saved by taking DR..
plerce.s Golden Medical Discovery"ethe
ly employed, will soon subdue ali threatenino
symptoms, such as cough, labored breathing.
night-sweats, splitting of blood, etc, and re,
stop the poor consumptive's rapid progress.
graveyard. Is it not worth trying? All drug.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Three members of my family, says Mr..
James A. Sample, Cash Room, office of
the Treasurer, U. S., who were suffering
from a%ggravating coughs, have been
much benefited by taking Red Star
Cough Cure. None of the i'll effects so
noticeable in other cough remedies, have
followed the use of this.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Worldly faces never look 80 worldly as
at a funeral. They have the same effect
OF grating incongruity as the sound of a
coarse voice breaking the solemn silence
of night.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
In Is usELEss no ArrEmrr to- cleanse :

1T rs USELESS TO ATTEMPT to cleanse a
stream while the fountain is impure.
Dyspepsia, complaints of the liver or kid
neys, scrofula, headaches, and all dis
eases arising from impure blood, are at
once removed by Dr.. WALKERS CALI
FoRNIAV VINEGAR Buffers, the infallible
purifier of the blood and renovator of
the system. It has never been known to
foil.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

a fool ut forty is u fool indeedlr
80 SAID Young. Straws show which way the
Wlnd blows, and there are a score of symptoms
anyone OF which shows the existence Of ca.
tarrh. Neglected. it will rob the blood of its
purity and the system of its strength. Get Dr..
standing cases, as thousands testify, and should
be used for colds in the head, which often re-.
suit in confirmed catarrh,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

In every land and cline, the merits of
st. Jacobs Oil as the only conqueror of
pain, are being acknowledged by the
press and people.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
GentleneSs.

Gentlencss is a sort of mild atmosphere,
and it enters into q child's soul like the
sunbeam into the rosebud, slowly but
surely expanding it into beauty and Yigor.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Not q fnded Or gray hair to be seen, after
using Halls Hair Renewer,
"A powerful remedy for lung troubles. Safe
1or young or old. Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Something highly priced yet always given
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
SCr0fuIa 0fLungs,

last fifteen years with q lung trouble. I have snent
snousands or dollars to arrest the march OF this dis.
ease: put temporary relief was all that l obtained.
was unht Tor any manual labor for several years.
Specific Is. S. ST. claiming that he hfmself had t,cen
greatly Oeneatted by It's use In some lung troubles.
IesoiSeo 70 Try 1t. The results are remarkable. NV
cough mas ielt me; my strength has returned, and I
~ G h SLY pounds more than ever did in my life.
medicine. but I have had no return or tho disease.
I dc the hardest Kind Of work. r. iInir'
Montgomery, Ala, June Is, 1885.
.' Swft,s Specific is entirely vegetable. Treatise on
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta. On.
or l7 w. I'D ST., N. Y. "A'
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Three remarkable prices have been
paid at public auction this year, $45, 500
for a a painting by Breton, $29, 600 for a
t~hree-year-old FLY, Dewdrop, and $1e,-
600 for a porcelain vase.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

For impure blood the best medicine known sco
WILLS SARSArARILLA, OR BLOOD AND LIVER Sypnp
my be implicitly relied on when everything else
!ails. rake 1t In the spring time especially for the
Impure secrettons OF the blood incidental to thar
season OF the year; and take It at all times for Cancer.
Scrolula, Liver Complaints, Weakness. Boils, Tumor.,
EVENINGS SKIN Diseases, Malaria. md the thousand
Ills that come from impure blood. To insure .
cheerful disposition take ScovuL's BLOOD AND Lryrn
SYRUP. which will restore the mind to its natural
equilibrium.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
Adam'a RSr1h-

At what time Of day was Adam born7 A
little before Eve. And at that hour we are
more apt to contract coughs and colds. Do not
neglect them. but take Tnylor's Cherokee
Remedy OF Sweet Gum and Mullen.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Tor DYSPEPSIA. INDIGESTION, depression Of
splrils. general debility in their various f8rms
othSr i~nternittcn fevcrs, the "Fcrro-Phosphor-
ard srJu g H Goi S 81 CS Wdss made by Caswell,Haz-
Is the best tonic: and for paeisnts recovsrsnn,
from reVer!er other sickness it has no eouai'
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

II you need n perfect tonic or a blood puri-
her. take DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic. 1t
neys and liver. Can be taken by the most deli
cate. Price 80 cents.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

When the Canada girls get a toboppanino
craze on the old people simply let them slide
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
IL Your Blood PureP

Grape woven cotton dress goods will be IN
favor next summer.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

If q. cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso's
Cure for Consumption and rest we'll.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Its thousands Of cures are the best advertise.
ment for DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

GET Lyons Patent Heel StifYeners applied to
hose new boots and they will never run over.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Inc man who occupies n front seat in the
OF life needs no opera glasses.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

A man may have no ear for music, yet have
O mind to play. ~
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

When o man falls down his temper gen.
orally gets up before he does.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18

Crazy cloth is the name given to the new
4rinkle striped seersuckers.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-06
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.
Mr.. Dougherty's Appointments.

Mr.. DouSherty's Appointments.
Hon. Charles Dougherty, the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress in the
Second District. and other well-knowr
speakers. will address the people on the
issues of the campaign at the following
times and places:
Leesburg, Sumter county, Wednes-
day, October g.
Wildwood, Sumter county, Thursday
October Z.
Sumterville, Sumter county, Thurs.
day, October z, at night.
Interlachen, Putnam county, Friday,
October 8.
Palatka, Putnam County, Saturday,
October 9.
Pomona, Putnam county, Monday
October IL.
The citizens generally are invited to
attend.
Ry order of the committee.
j. +. WELBoRNE, Chairman.
G. III. JONES, Secretary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-06

His Honor, Acting Mayor Teasdale.
has had several cases before him this
week. Ned Ransom was the first, who
was charged with acting in a disorderly
manner and disturbing the peace. He
was fined s. and cost ;, and is working
nine days on the sire cts to set.le it up.
James Newman INDUCED in loud '.urs-
ing on the streets, and he was asked TO
contribute five days good solid work TO
pay for his transgresslon of the law.
Elizabeth Dorsey was caught in a row
Of some sort, and she had to pay 81 and
costs to keep out of Jail.
Mary Cokely was guilty of cursing ana
swearing, and She was given ten days in
jail to reflect over her wickedness of
heart.
Nelson Gordon was found guilty of
cursing and swearing on the streets. and
he was assessed 81 and costs.
Chas. Kelly was charged with being
drunk and disorderly, and will do fl We
days WORK on the streets in penance for
the offense.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-06
A RaSCal's Escape.

On Friday last Al man by the name of
q. w. Ellison, who kept the boarding
house flat in the river opposite Major
Teasdale's residence, was arrested by the
Marshal for being drunk and annoying a
little girl whom he persisted in following.
He was placed in the city lookup, and.
some time during the night he got hold
of piece of scantling, supposed to have
been passed in to him by parties outside,
and broke the bars, making good his e,-
cape. He left for st. Augustine, pursued
by the marshal, who overlook him at a
station on the St. Augustine and Palatka
railway called Armistead. When he saw
the officer he ran into the swamp there
and eluded arrest. but has since been
seen near st. Augustine. Two warrants
have been taken out for his arrest, one
from the city and the other State war
rant. and he will probably be arrested
and brought back for trial before he can
get out of the State.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-06

Mr.. Chas. II. Glidden, Of Charleston,
S. c., has come to Palatka for the pur-
pose Of permanently locating among us,
and will move his family here in a short
while. He has bought an interest in
the extensive Wholesale firm of Gardner
& Eaton, and will have charge of the
business at this point. while the other
members of the firm will look after the
branch house at Gainesville. Mr.. Gid
den b.ings with him long business ex-
perience and ample capital, and will no
doubt brighten up and increase business
after lively fashion. We extend him
a most cordial welcome to our business
and social community.