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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04


| The recent cold wave cost Florida a
round s2,OO0,OOO.
/ Connecticut still has society for pro-
lection against horse thieves that was
organized In 1900.
The managers of the Cincinnati thea
| ters have agreed to keep their respec-
tive houses closed on Sundays.
Purify your blood, tone up the sys-
TEN, and regulate the digestive organs
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by
all druggists.
Moscow has the largest apothecary es-
tablishment In the world. Over 800
laboratory assistants are employed in
it, who issue ], 900 prescriptions daily.
1t Is announced that an English
inventor has lately devised a method of
coating tin with q material resem bling
glass, which removes all danger of poi
son in canned goods.
The three outlets of disease are the
bowels, the skin and the kidneys.
Regulate their action with the best
purifying tonic, Burdock Blood Bitters.
Chairman Belmont, of the foreign
committee, wants to reduce consular
fees and increase consular salaries.
Some consuls under the present system
receive more than the Secretary of
State. .U4atsfs.
A Southern exchange says that far
mers are pouring into Western Texas so
fast that ranohmen have Just time to
move their cattle out and prevent
their tails being chopped off by the
advancing hoe. 80
The Misses Drexel, who inherited
from their father, the late f. A. Drexel,
of Philadelphia, fortune of $12, ,000, 900,
have just purchased 200 acres of land
near Bristol, Pa, on which they will
establish an industrial school and home
for orphan boys.
The republicans are loud in their cry
of fraud" yet they refused to make
full investigation to ascertain the full
extent of the frauds and by whom COM
mitted. What are they afraid of? Do
they know that a fair Investigation will
convict their own party?-Hancock
Courier.
There is no good reason why wo-
man should not paint and powder. If
she wants to openly confess to the
world that she is ashamed of her natural
complexion, she should be aided and
encouraged. There is no deception
about such woman. She stands be-
fore the world in her true colors, like
firkin of butter Labelled "oleomar-
garine."
A girl says ..,..g 81 81
"a bo will eat and boy will drink,
And boy will play pool all day;
But boy won't work and boy won't think,
Because he amt built that way" @
To which boy replies
IA girl will fiirt and girl will mash,
And ne'er give herself away;
But she can't scratch match on the seat Of her
Because she amt built that way. l u.
Marie Augustine died in New orleans
last Friday at the extraordinary age of
125 years. She was born in Africa, and
was brought there when 20 years old,
and was sold in the slave market. She
passed five years in Iberville Parish
and 100 years in this city. The name
of her first owner is unknown, but she
belonged in later years to Jules Vivias
and to A. Herbert. She had seven
chileren, the youngest and only surviv-
Ing one, who lives at No. 416 Bourbon
st., being SO years old. For twenty
years the old woman lived with this
daughter, and until last Christmas she
was in full possession of all her facul-
ties, when she failed suddenly. Her
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

A New Orleans paper says it is sur
missed that more than one-half of the
letters, unregistered, containing money
directed to the Louisiana State Lottery
are stolen by mail clerks and men in
the railway service. They feel safe in
abstracting these letters as they know
the lottery business is unlawful and
that the writer's Of these letters are gen.
orally afraid to report their loss to the
authorities.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

We have a method of harvesting
which we have never seen mentioned,
but which we like ever SO much; it
beats the corn husker all out of sight.
We put the corn in bundles as cut, and
set in pretty large shocks, and when
well cured, on a bright day we draw 1t
to the barn and run stalks, corn and all
through an ordinary wheat threshing
machine with the concave dropped
down, and prepared on purpose. The
machine is run by steam, the corn is
fed butt end first, and is husked, shelled
and cleaned all at one operation and in
first class style. No corn is left among
the stalls, and the big parts of these are
80 broken that they can be run with the
straw carrier into the mows, and mixed
with little straw, keep IN the best con-
dition. 1t is no large days work to
thresh from 500 to 800 bushels of shelled
corn. In fact, when in good order al.
most the only limit is the amount that
can be got to the machine. We, last
fall, threshed 900 bushels in day easi-
ly. Try it and report.-RuraI New
Yorker. -A @Es
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

Contractors and purchasing agents
for railroads are now buying cross-ties
ct lower prices than they could five
years sgo, Notwithstanding the state
ment that the timber lands are becom-
ing more valuable. Contractors are
paying % cents apiece, for cross-ties
by8 inches, 8 feet long. There is 80
feet of lumber in each cross-tie, conse-
quently ordinary lumber, which sells
81 per roo feet, Yields more money than
does the same number of feet in cross
ties.-.Er.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

Better stop your cough while you can.
Bye and bye nothing will do it. 1t is
worth needing, that Parker's Tonic is
the best thing known for coughs, colds,
torpid liver, kidney troubles and weak
lungs. You risk your life in waiting.
Take it while there is yet time. limo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04
Velvets, Silks, Pushes Dress Goods

Fine shoes slippers stamped drpper
umbrella
balls pe chenee working knitting
real imitation Seal plush
Silk Wool
towels fancy table table cloths blankets toilet
wool m gloves hosiery
bags haacs door mats ladies'
variety 77oF| -''NNN
The above line of goods all
sell for than
stock which
public are
invited
purchasing elsewhere.
Respectfully, .t -
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

So dear and yet so fur-A sealskin |
sacque.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

In one OF the Ohio cities, q certain
lodge of Odd Fellows had left to Its care
the little girl Of a deceased member. 1t
did its duty, and not long ago the girl
having about completed her twentieth
year, told the officers of the lodge that
o certain young man wished to have
her for his wife and she wanted their
advice in the matter. The case was ta-
ken in hand and the young man was
found to be worthy in all respects. The
lodge gave its consent to the wedding,
and the young lady wanted to be mar
ried in the lodge room, which request
was granted. The time was fixed for
the ceremony, and when it came around
the lodge held short session and the
Young lady, who had for so many years
been under its care and control, was
given to the man of her choice. The
large company which assembled con-
gartulatsd the happy couple and most
ENJOYABLE time was had for the next
three or four hours, after which the
company separated, wishing the hap
py pair q safe and pleasanr voyage
down the stream of time.
The late William HI. Vanderbilt made
Ill Ills Will u SoOu hAaHy ChoiioooiO oO-
quests which are now being settled
without taking advantage of the laws
delay. They are as follows: st. Luke's
Hospital, 100000; Missionary Society
of the Episcopal church, 5000, 900; Van
derbilt University, at Naihville, Tenn,
$4,000 the Young Mems Christian
Association of New York, $l0O, 900; the
General Theological Seminary in the
city of New York of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, $4,000; the New
York Bible Society, $5O,oOO; Home for
!ncurables, $50, goo; Missionary Society
for Intemperate Men, $50,00O; Protes-
testant Episcopal Mission Society of
the City Of New York, $780, 900; Ameri-
can Museum of Natural History, $5O,-
900; and the Moravian Church, New
Dorp Lane, Staten Island, $l00, 900.
This makes total of 81 200, 900.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-02-04

President Cleveland favors the eight
hour law. 't'ils. .s segsai9 aife9
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
He Was Only a Jew.
Palmetto Post.


The Ferguson trial, that resulted IN nm nc
ouIttal OF the murderer Of Benedict, the
israelite clerk. In Abbeville some time ago, is
one of the most disgraccful travestys upon
Justice thai ever disgraced a Court OF Justice
in our State. True, the victim was "only a
Jew" but the effect upon social order ana
the protection Of life Is most damaging 10
the county in which such a dustardly, COW
ardly, outrageous, cruel murder was commit
ted upon the person of human being
with impunity. The murder. In all Its de-
tails, was one of the most cold-blooded, will.
full murders that ever was committed, and
how a jury could find the defendant not
guilty remains mystery: 1t shows the de-
praved condition Of morals and manners IN
the County of Abbcville, and that there was
not to be found in the county one man IN
twelve even who dared TO do his duty. God
have mercy on their souls say we. If there IL
an avenging God, not only will the foul muir.
dcrcr eXpIate his guilt In another world with
ont hope of pardon; bnt his alders and aoet-
tcrs in the crime of turning such monster
loose upon society once more, will surely
meet its reward. Were we one OF that jury,
we should tremblc at the prospect OF having
our "sin visited upon us unto the third ana
fourth generation" We hear that the jury
did not know upon which side Solicitor Orr
(for the proSecutiOn) was He must nave
handled the case very gingerly. But THIS Is
election year, and the Ferguson family and
friends arc very influential, they say, in the
county, and Orr and Benet are both candi-
dates for political honors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
On the re-asscmbling OF the club the telle
reported as follows:
The Ferguson Murder Case.
l.SDd7td,,bur0 Heruld.l


Ferguson has at last becn acquitted OF the
murder OF Benedict The circumstances OF
the crime were most atrocious. The evidence
that hot words passed on both sides, and Fer.
guson sworc that he would have his revenge.
Several days afterwards he returned to town,
deliberately loaded his pistol and asked o
friend ito come and see him shoot the damn.
ed jew" The friend refused and Ferguson
walked coolly into the store where Benedict
was clerking and without an act OF provoca-
ton, or word OF warning shot the poor boy
down where he fell melting In his blood.
Ferguson Is the son of wealthy and infiuen-
tial people; Benedict was an unknown Jew
boy but he was the pride and stay OF an old
man In n far distant home across the ocean,
and re was a citizen Of South Carolina. His
slaughter was murder-cold, deliberate, mall
cious; and his acQuittal casts n dark stain on
the name Of Abbeville. A county is not law
less because an individual commits crime
but 1t is lawless when the county upholds and
sustains the criminal. Then the community
becomes purticeps cTifnints.
The acqultal WAS expected and predicted.
A week ago an Abbeville man was In this OF.
flee, and remarked: "Oh Ferguson will new
er be banged-Trust Mr.-of counsel for
the defence He will see TO 1t that at least one
man Is on the jury who will never consent 70
q conviction" Three times there was mis-
trial; the fourth time he cscapes-it is said on
the ground of self-dcfense! The remedy Is
obvious-there arc rarely more than th1rty-
two Jurors present Of these the prisoner has
n right to challange twenty peremptori!y,
without cause. This virtually gives him the
power to choose any twelve men out of the
thirty-two to sit upon his case If strong In
nucnces, or fear Of power, or money can he
brought to bear a single juror out of the thir-
ty-two mistrial is almost assured. If twelve
men out of thirty-two can be influenced, no
matter how incorruptibe the remaining twen-
~ may be- an acquittal Is almost certain Is
ii strange that under such law the rich and
powerful escape? Is II wonderful that there
Is no instance on record where such O man
was hung in South Carolina2 Let the law be
changed as IL should be. Let the prisoner
challenge, OF course, rs many jurors as he can
slow have reason to be prejudiced against
him, and let him challenge two or three or
four r"pcremptorily" But let challenges stop
hero. Lei the jurors be chooses neither by the
State nor the prisoners Let them be impar-
tfal Judges, not picked parrisans. Then
wealth and Influence may cease TO afford Oh
immunity for crime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
ESSAY ON MOTHER.
An AbbeyiIIe Teacher Uttcrs some
Beautiful Thoughts.

Mother; what music In the very, word u
self! What glad tidingS ana fonu reGo.icc-
tIOns IL conveys to the heart OF man! Molner
is the sweetest word that language ohi1y knETs. ::
The love which q mother has for her chllu Is
greater than life itself. \ child comes llto
the world and its mother Is It's first ana dear
est friend. Her love is not In the POSITIVE de-
gree, nor comparative, out superiuIlFe' ~ 10
not mixed but pure.
Happy ought that man be who has moth-
er TO whom he can go for comfort ana sooth'
Ing balms to heal the cares OF this lie.
When we meet a poor boy on the street
sbiyerIng with the cold, the thought instinc-
lively comes to our mind whether ne hiis u
dear mother who can soothe Ills troubles
but on inquiry we learn that ne mas no sucn
dear friend-ior his mother Is dead what 4
sad picturc! "God tcmpcrs the wind TO the
shoTn lamb" so does Il loving mother extend
her mercics and pardon to an erring son: ,o
child may be nnsrateul anu ootInrs hmSe not m1
with her she loves him still. he may lose MS
reputation and the confidence of the word,
he may be deSpiscd by all mankind ana NOT
have welcome place to rest ms & weary im meIu, nc
no matter what dis9rnce may beilll hlih he
will still be all the world to her. -
In return for the lovo which Il mother mas
for her child 1t Is natural for her to be loFcu
in return and If she Is not loved II lS unnat-
ural. The greatest men that the world has
ever produced such as Napoleon, W aSllllston
aud Garfield were loving and obedient 70
their mothers whose approval they prlZEu llr
aOOVe INC NOISY hCCiiilatiohs va iti''i ~ H. .
Our blessed Lord himself In the hour ol ms
great agony cared tcndcrIy for the surroWing
mother who had so gently guided his infant
ways.
No boy can become truly great who neg
lcctS the comforts Of his mother, his con-
scicncclwill not let him rest II nc Leave ono %nnc
duty unpcrfOrmcd which Is due her. The
man that has no love for his mother has no
love for any one else. IT is an unfuillnS fulr
that n man who cares not for his mothcr VIII
be a tyrant to his wife and Il terror to his
children.
II we examine our country, I dare say, VIC
could find many examples which Wouiu an
swcr TO this description. u. W. u.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Continued from First PG0e.)

The essay by Miss Matte Phillips. Of Louis
willie, Ga, was read by DR.. Grier before the
Alumntc Association of the Due west tenlale
College She told of the former degradation
of women, their generosity, what should he
their standing and how il was to be attained.
She found Intelligence necessary for her
sphere and the fit accomplishment OF her
work.
The Rev. Dr. I.eftwich then delivered the
medals to the boys of ErSkine with few
practical and very entertaining remarks The
distinctions were also announced by Or. Grler.
SENIOR CLASS.
First Distinction-Mental Science, German
and English Literature, French, Chemistry
Honorable Mention-Chemistry and Geolo-
py-J. T. W. Sloan.
Honorable Mention-Astronomy-J T. w.
Sloan and w. G. Bell.
JUNIOR CLASS.
First Distinctlon-best average scholarship
Second Distinction-best average scholar
ship-D. G. Phillips.
MEDALS.
Greek-Contest open to Junior and Sopho-
more Classes-E. l.. Reid, of the Sophomore
caSs e:ree2non1ess utSS msd" limited to Freshmentas
the Professor could not decide which OF the
two eXceled. he added a second medal OF
equal honor)-E. B. Kennedy and r. B. Will
son.
Latin-Contest open to Junior, Sophomore
and Freshman ClasScs-R. A. Lee, of the Jul
niOr Glass.
History and Bellies Lcttres-Contest in Soph-
omOre Class-W. B. Logan.
Mathematcs-Contcsto open to Junior, ,Soph-
omorc and Freshman ClasSes-beSt average
G.. G. Parkinson, of the Freshman Class.
Preparatory Northumberland Excel
lencc-Davd Kerr (medal) Honorable Men,
tion-Mc. T. Ellis.
The committee selected to decide upon the
contest in Defamation, Essay Reading and
Oratory reported as follows:
Declamation-I. |. Canterbury.
Essay Rcadins-J. P. Knox.
Oralory-J. r. w. Sloan (mcdal)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
IN GENEROUS RIVALRY.
THE NAMES OF soME OF THOSE WHO
WORKED TO WIN.
Distribution of Prizes nnd Medals BY
the Teachers of Female College.

PUNCTUALITY.
would discharge every school duty during the
scholastic year. This includes regular attend
ance ut roll call, church, walking, dictation,
recita!ions, meals, study hours, practice, cal
ladies have won this prize: Miss Ella Carroll,
Miss Mamie Lindsay, Miss Eliza Scott, Miss
Mamie Scott, Miss Emma Fleming.
A prize was offered TO any one who would
keep all the rules, punctuality included. Miss
Eliza Scott is the only young lady in school
who has kept every rule.
A medal was offered to Mrs. BoEner's pupils
including Miss LeGals piano pupils, for The
best execution Of scales and exercises. This
medal has been won by Miss Macie Brice;,
Honorable mention is made OF MISS Luia
Medal for the greatest number Of perfect
lessons in scales and exercises presented to
Miss Mamie Lindsay, by Miss LetLwich.
ESSAY WRITING.
Medal for excellence in essay writing In the
Junior class, presented by Miss Clarke 10 Miss
Carrie Boyce Honorable mention is made oil
Miss Mary Anderson, Miss Mamie Lindsay,
Miss Mamie Latham, Miss Susie Whitesldes
and Miss Bessie Mitchell.
LATIN.
Prize for perfect lessons in Latin, presented
to Miss Rhoda uammack by Miss Clarke.
PAINTING.
Miss Anna Young has offered q medal in
Painting, to the pupil making the most pro-
gress during the year This medal Is award.
ed to Miss Sallie Patrick. III this department.
honorat le mention should be made of Miss
Mary Cochran for diligence and progress.
DRAWING.
For the greatest proficiency in drawing the
medal is awarded to Miss Julia Phillips.
MATHEMATICS.
4 medal was given by Mrs. Kennedy, to the
best Mathematician in the Senior class, Miss
Allie Pruitt.
4 prize was given TO the best Mathematician
in the Junior class, Miss Susie Lee, and In the
Sophomore class TO Miss Sallic McGee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
IN GRACEFUL CONFUSION.
SCENES IN THE ART DEPARTMENT.
An Accomplished Teachers Wonder
ful Talent for Developing the La
tent Powers Of Her PupiIs-.-Su-
perb Paintings, Flower Studies.
Crayon and Pastel Work.

The Art Department of the Female College
which affords SO much pleasure to the vast
assemblies that are attracted every year is
under the supervision of Miss Anna Young,
of Due West. Miss Young Is graduate OF
the Female College. 1t was during her carly
days at school that her taste for the ait OF
painting first showed itself and which taste
is now so well developed: She studied under
the best art teachers in the city of Philadel-
pha and by her proficiency in her profession
she now stands second to no artist in the
country. Jhe paintings ano IS skEtcnGs mes OF ro ner
out the admircr in the most eXtravaSant
terms Of praise. For variety and splendid
selections, for dclicacy OF tints and beautiful
contrasting colorS, the spect mems on eNhlbi-
ton have never been eNcclled.
PAINTINGS.
"Berkaldine Castle Loeb Crevan:" "On the
Merloutchire," Miss Bessie Mitchell, Black
stocks, >. T..
"In The Allcghcnics;' Miss sallic Patrick,
Lake GENEVA" "Kcw Bridge" Miss Lula
Werner, Bachelors Retreat, S; G.:
'Burgschlnrdc in Winter" "On the Mcrl-
oncthshirc,' Miss Mary Cochran, Due West
"Mountair Lake," Miss Ina Kirton, George
&c ION IN Ii tie Hudson" Miss Mary Pearson, Due
Carmen" (head) Miss Anna Young, Due
West, S. &.
FLOWER STUDIES.
"Basket of Nastertiums," Miss Sallic Pat
rick, White Oak, S. G.
"Panel of Roses" Miss Mary Cochran, Due
West, $. {.
"Booming Pear" Miss Mary Pearson, Due
West, s. G.
"Fuchsias," Miss Ina Kirton, GEORGETOWN,
sc.
lors' Retreat, 5. &.
CRAYoN AND PASTEL.
"Ready," CTclrs boy; "Tell's Chapel"
''Tending Sheep" "FrUlt and Snow Scene" In
Pastel, Miss Julia Phillips Louisville, Ga.
"Ready," (rell's boy), Miss Ina kirton,
Georgetown, =. &.
"Tell's Chapel - "Stas" (by I.andsecr) Miss
Carrie Motfatt, Silver Street, S. G.
"Stag," tby Landsccr), Miss Mary Pearson,
Due West, $. &.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
IN a1EMORIAM.
ELIZABETH MCQUERNS.

The last act Of this the 25th anniver-
sary of the Due West Female College
was the song. the words Of which were
written by Miss Jennie II. Clarke, one
of the teachers, and atfectionately In
Scribed TO the memory of Elizabeth
McQuernS and sung to the tune "Je-
sus lover OF my SOUL" by Miss LeGa.
and Mr.. Wideman.
Sweetest rest We ever know
Follows after work well done;
Brightest crowns in Heaven that glow
Are the badge Of victory won.
Those that wear white robes were tried
In the fire OF trouble long;
Now they join the purified
Chanting the angelic song.
Christian. sweet will be thy rest,
And thy works shall follow thee:
In the mansions of the blcst
Many hope thy face to see.
AL! thy work Of heart and mind
Has been done for God alone,
And thy footprints left behind
Still are pointing to the Throne.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
Tellers were appointed, and the eIection WAS
ow gone into, with the following result.

The eight first named persons were chosen
ns nominees to be presented to the Democrat
ic Club as the choice Of the farmers.
directed 10 furnish q list Of the names so ctios-
en-, 10 the chairman of each of the local DEM
ocratc clubs. A.. ,,uo,o,,, 70
+. w. Il. Nance was selected 70 prescnt. 10 10
farmers. , =. hale
twelve o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07

We have bought for the first Of August de-
livery twenty car loads of pure Red Rust
proof Oats. Parties in Carolina needing oats
can save money by corresponding with us
early In the season. Oals will be hlsnef t,liS
season as there is only 90 per cent. OF n crop
Inade. BUY your oats carly so as to get low
prices. Rogers d. Co., lis jackson Street Au-
gusta, Ga.
White dress robes, in beautiful styles, at all
prices. VIM. L. Bell. 3-3l
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
Compouy &c, 10Th. S. &. ".

The surviving members OF Company g., 10Th
South Carolina Volunteers are requested 10
meet in the Court House at II o'clock on Sat,
urday, July II, 1855, to prepare n complete roll
of the company, together with personal
record of each member, including his name,
his service, his wounds, his death. or If living
such note of his present place OF residence
as may Le of interest.
HUGH WILSON,
w. V. CLINkSCATIES,
Medium copy. Oi Coinmlttee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
MARRIED..

. MARRIED-On Wednesday. June 80, 1856 at
the Presbyterian parsonage at Good Hope, by
Rev. X. {. Iigon, Mr.. I. NJ. B. OLIVER to
Miss {. +. KENNEDY, all of Abbeville Coun-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07
BIRTHS.

Al Abbevilc July ., 1856, to Mrs. l.. X.
Bowie, II daughter.
At Monterey, July2, lSSG, TO Mrs. George W.
Spcer u Son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-07

TIE County Democratic Executive Com
mitteo will meet at the call of the President
of the Abbeville Democratic Club.
J. l.. BRADLEY, Fice-Prcsidcnt.