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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

The augusta GromcIc throws out a
"pointcr for farmers" when itasserts that
it does not pay to feed scrub; you are
only throwing away your feed and labor.
And here is where the majority lose by
buying and tattening poor stock. II Il
or grade can be made, at
two or three wears of age, to weigh as
Inuch-and they can-as a scrub at four,
here wo have one and two years. feeding
lost, and certainly this does not pay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
Railroad Meeting.

At IL o'clock, Tuesday, May 4th, a
meeting of the citizens of 1IIbcrton and
Elbert county and representatives from
South Carolina in the intcreS. Of the pro-
posed Chester, Greenwood, Ahbeville and
ElbcrtOn Railroad, was organized at the
Court House by calling Hon. J. p. Shan
non to the chair and the appointment of
w. o. Butler, secretary.
MesSrs. l.. w. Perrin, Capt. J. r. Parks,
z. NJ. Eucker. Il. G. Seal and o. II. Cal
houl, Of South Carolina, were called up
on for speeches and responded, cnlisling
the attention, eiciting the applause, and
promised hearty corporation Of the pco-
pie present in most important railway
enterprise.
These gentcmcn represented their own
people on the proposed line us greatly en-
Unused over the road, and determined to
build it, end only asked that Ebert coun-
ty do her part in building the road to the
Savannah river and meet them there.
In behalf Of Elhcrton and Eibert coun-
ty and their disposition TO do their part
in the matter, MeSsrs. J. =. Shannon,
Rev. J. II. Grogan. G. G. Grogan and j.
y. Worley spoke the sentiment Of the
people in endorsing the enterprise.
On motion Of G. G.. Grogan, Esq, the
chairman was requested to appointa a CON-
mittee Of ten to confer in the afternoon
with the South Carolina gentleman pres
ent on the proposed road. This was con-
stituted as follows: &. G. GroSan, j. n.
Worley, II. II. Gardner, NJ. p. Deadwy-
ler, NJ. p. Watkins, }. p. Jones, Sr., l..
NJ. Dadisman, n. }. Herndon, ID. &.
Smith, J. II. Stovall.
Mr.. L.'W. Perrin, of Abbeville, gave
notice Of q railroad meeting to be cld in
Greenwood, $. G., early in June, and, on
motion of DR.. NJ. Z. Deadwyler, the
chairman appointed the following to go
to that meeting, With power to appoint
their alternateS Messrs. NJ. +. Deadwv-
Ter, D. a. Mathews, J. \. Worlcy, W. NJ.
Wilcox, McAlpln Arnold and Il. NJ.
Rucker.
The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas The railroad situation, as it
affects Elbcrton, seems to DC that our
chances are good for the Chester, Green
wood, Abbeville and Elberton Railroad,
as we'll as the Augusta and Chattanooga
Railroad, therefore be it
ResOIred, That we heartily enter into
the project Of the c., g., =. e +. II. r.,
and further
Rcsolrcd, That we send five delegates
to the mass meeting Of the Augusta and
Chattanooga Railroad at Augusta, on the
10th Of May.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed under this resolution: Messrs. !. II.
Grogan, J. w. Roberts,, II. X. Gardner,
l.. +. Tate and II. +. Wright.
The meeting then adjourned to convene
on the lst Tuesday in June for further
conference.
j. P. SHANNON, Chairman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
ACTION OF COMMITTEE OF TEN.

At the committee meeting on Tuesday
afternoon the nature of the charter re-
quircl in this State was fully discussed
and committee from Elbert, consisting
of Geo. G.. Grogan, j. n. Worley, NJ. =.
Watkins, J. y. Jones, ST., and NJ. p.
Deadwylcr, was appointed to obtain a
charter for the Georgia line Of this road,
and to request others III each of the conn-
ties Of this Stale through which it would
run to be joined with them.
The charter Of the Chester, Greenwood
and AbbeviIlc Railroad provides for
touching the Savannah river at any point
from Il point opposite Lowndesville to
Bark ksdale Ferry, on said river.
Hon. l.. W. Perrin presided over the
committee meeting and much useful in
formation was given by him, and the
committee put itself into working shape
At II meeting Of the stockholders to hc
held in Greenwood, S. c., Of which pre-
else time Mr.. w. o. Butler will he given
notice, this committee Of Elbert will rcn-
der a report. Meeting then adjourned.
Il. w. PERRIN, Chairman.
(;EO G. GROGAN Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
Cheap Forage Makes Cheap Cotton
and Corn.
Southern CttltiUQtOr.

The first Of May is the best time to SOW the
first crops OF forage corn, SOrghum& and mil
let. surprising the land to have been broken
some time ago, it should have received two
broadcast harrOwingS to keep the surface
clean and mellow. This is especially ncccsSa-
ry for all of the sorghums, because the plants
arc small at first and grow Off quite slowly.
Hence early working with the plow is di1ii-
cult and not satisfactory if the land is grassy.
These crops can't bear the expense OF hoe
work; therefore the Necessity for having the
land in finest order At planting time. Lay OIL
rows three feet apart; drill the seed OF sor-
board. For foddcr-corn proceed in like man
ncr, but putin from two to two and half
bushels of seed per acre. AS soon as the
plants are up, and will bear it, side with
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
Family Love.

''There is but one pure, good idea
which is common to all men and ami
mails" says Poyntz, and that is-the
family"
One of the wisest and most prominent
of living American statesmen once said;
"Whatever power l have of in uencing
other men, or of controlling myself,
learned at home, among my brothers and
sisters. We were a large family. with
differing tastes and characters. The re-
straint, the forbearance, the tact neces-
sary for peaceful life with each other.
fitted US for friction with the world out
side"
Boys and girls are apt to look upon
the family relation as matter of course,
as inevitable and fixed as the rising of
the sun or moon, without recognizing its
effect upon themselves. How necessary
and permanent this effect is was shown
in England lately by an experiment which
was made by some well-meaning re-
formers. A large number of children
were removed from wretched homes. and
brought up in industrial schools under
scientific and moral regimen.
When the girls were old enough, they
were put out to service, but in every in
stance complaints were made of their
cruelty to children. of their ingratitude.
and of the impossibility of winning their
affection. ''1he human nature in them
is utterly dwarfed," wrote one observer.
''They are only morose, ill-natured ma
chimes Better that a child should be
reared in bad family than in no family
at all.
Brothers and sisters often find it i'm
possible to feel deep, true affection and
admiration for each other. There may
be wide discrepancy in character, tastes,
and habits of thought between them.
After all, the dove does not ally itself
with the crow. But there is genuine
loyalty which can take the place Of spon-
taneous sympathy. Beside this there is
no mortar to bind different parts of
household together like kindness and
unvarying courtesy in triAes.
81 knew his mind was affected. for he
spoke roughly to me, said Castlereagh's
valet How many sisters could thus
testify of their brothersl- Youths Com.
pGHi0H.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Moves in the best society-A fan.
The conductor is a ladies' man. He Is
Ilways after the fare e-Boston Budget.
No longer doth the unripe apple
With the small boys in'nards grapple.
-Boston Courier.
A tourist without money is tramp.
A tramp who has money is tourist
Ssttings.
A debt of gratitude is too often com
promised at about 10 cents on the dollar.
-Kansas city SquD.
The next Congress will be Lth Con-
gress. Let us hope it will also be an
Lthy Congress. Courier.
''What is the matter with you. John
son, you bark so2" ''Oh. nothing, only
slept out under tree last night
Carl PretzeIs Weekly.
An agricultural exchange thinks that
the old fashioned plow is soon destined
70 become thing Of the past. We have
Dften thought it was being run into the
ground. Burlington Free Press.
An out of town paper tells its readers
how to preserve fruit. Many new
tangled ideas are set forth, but none
better than the ancient custom of leaving
the bulldog unclaimed Graphic.
A wine merchant who had made for
tune and retired once remarked: They
accuse me of having thirst for gold.
On the contrary, have the gold of
thirst l"--Frezsch Fan, IN IEd-B1s
DISCRETION.
Said Tom, when kicked
And valor seemed to lack,
"a man can't help
What's done behind his back.
Judge
Of eighty girls landed at Caste Gar
den recently tifty-two were red haired
AS they all went West, scientists will, no
doubt, soon begin to see and diagnose
red sunsets again.-Binghaaton Repu5-
Iic0n.
It is the general belief that the poet is
always soaring in the clouds; this is fall
lacy. There is not much soar to him
when the landlord comes in by the back
way with the monthly rent bill.-Boston
Courier.
Elbow can worthy young man get a
start in life2' This oft-repeated question
wearies us. We are able to think of
nothing at present that gets away with
the old-fashioned bent pin.-Burlingto'a
Free Press.
When man suddenly takes to wear
ing plug hat and has an insane fond
ness for shaking hands with people upon
the street, he ought to be carefully
watched He is developing symptoms
of political ambition and is after some
office.-Fdn RiUer Herald.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
The Now York Stock Exchange.

New York has no more entertaining
public exhibition than its Stock Ex-
change. 1t is one of the show places of
the city. Thither goes the citizen for
amusement and thither he takes his coun-
try acquaintance. The latter is at first
uncertain whether he has been brought
to a madhouse or to Pandemonium. The
idea that the market value of our leading
securities should be determined by what
appears to him to be bowling mob of
incurable lunatics is incomprehensible.
He can make neither head nor tail of it.
He looks dow from lofty gallery upon
a large uncarpeted and unfinished floor
filed with walking figures, the most of
whom appear very angry and very un-
mannerly.
What exhibitions they do make of
themselves to be sure! Two well dressed
men suddenly rush at each other. shake
their fingers in one another's faces and
shout. When apparently on the point
of clinching or striking they stop, pro-
duce bits Of paper, and notes are made
evidently an appointment for settle
ment elsewhere. Again, without any
visible provocation. number OF figures
cluster about given point, gesticulating,
scrambling and pushing for all the world
like flock of hens when handful Of
grain is dropped among them. a mo-
ment more and the circle is broken, its
members joining new combinations.
When score or two CT these scrambles
are going on at the same time the effect
upon the unaccustomed spectator may
be imagined.
To the initiated there is nothing mys-
terious or unintelligible in all this
clamor. The participants are simply
buying and selling stocks. The two
demonstrative individuals have discussed
and closed a bargain. Instead of an ap-
pointment for a meeting, W tn pistols
for two, their memoranda contain moth
ing more than the terms Of their agree
ment The volcanic cluster was formed
about some one who wanted to purchase
or to sell bio k of a certain stock, and
whose announcement of that fact
brought about him q crowd of eager
dealers with offers or bids, as the case
might be.
When a sale is made the particulars
are at once secured by telegraph agents,
who flash the transaction all over tho
country, and the price of one stock is
fixed for the time for IN entire nation.
In that apparently rough-and tumble
way transaction aggregating hundreds
of millions Of dollars day are affected.
The Exchange is simply big bazaar
for the sale of bonds and stocks. -New
York HeraLa.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06

The Supreme Court of Vermont re-
Gently held that husband is answer
able in damages for an assault commit
ted by his wife on one of his neighbors,
even il the assault was committed
against the will and in spite of the best
endeavors of the husband" "This
ruling says the New York Independent,
''is relic of the old common law doc
trine that husband and wife are to be
legally deemed one and the same person.
We had supposed that this notion had,
in this country at least, become obsolete
1t never was anything but ridiculous
notion.n
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
THE TWO ARTISTS.

A yellow, September morning had
risen over Crescent Point. Far off in the
distance the glaucing of white caps re-
vealed stiG breeze; up the slope of the
yellow, crinkly sands in front the foamy
surges crept with soft sound and Alice
Aylmer stopped moment at the door Of
the old ruined lighthouse, to talk with
David Neill, the boatman.
another ar,isti" said she. cat
Crescent Point, Oh, why can't they
keep awayl"
81 suppose, miss, said David, with
shrewd shrug Of the shoulders, as he
went on caulking the seams of his
battered old boat, ''they think it's a
slightly place. I've many time wished
/ could paint myself, when I've been out
on the bay, of moony night, or betwixt
day and dawn, when the sky was all
p nky red, and the mornin' star a-shinin'
like lamp over the old lighthouse ton.
But | hadn't never no talent way.n he
added, with sigh.
lis il famous artist" Alice asked,
wistfully.
Old David shook his head
''There you have me, ag'in," said he.
81 dunno much about them things. His
name is EsteIfeld, and he amt bad look
ing
'Oh," said Alice. ''The husband of
that cross invalid at the Ocean House.
pity himr' she added, with a sigh.
So she went on up the winding stone
stairway to the little lantern chamber.
which she had transformed into an i'm
promptu studio.
When the lightship of Crescent Point
had usurped the Office of the old light
house, Farmer Aylmcr had bid in the
strip of seashore and the ruinous stone
building at a nominal price.
''It'll do TO store salt-hay and seaweed
in" said he 'if it amt good for nothing
else"
But Alice, his granddaughter, had
pleaded for il.
ut will make such a nice studio for
me. grandfather, =" she said, and she had
her way.
Alice Aylmer loved art with a genuine
love. and she put all her soul into the
glowing little pictures that she sketched
on the conch-shells and bits Of floating
spar and stones washed into perfect
ovals by the restless ebb and flow of the
tides.
Zach Of them was little gem in its
way, and as they were sold. one by one
TO the fine ladies and languid vacation
istsr at the hotel, IL gave Alice n secret
pang to part with every one.
But il was her bread-winner, that del
icate taste Of hers in color. perspective
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06

young gil know Of true art feeling1
Nobody undorstands--not even Gordon.
Where's the young womans Let her come
in. Let her come around by the window,
where can see her."
The tables were turned Alice had
come to see Mrs. Esterfeld, and Mrs.
Esterfield was determined to see her.
Blushing deeply, she obeyed. The yel,
low-faced little lady took long stare at
her.
"Well," said she, ''you are pretty. He
said so, but didn't believe him. Sit
down. Let me talk to youn ,ali
"No. thanks" cried Alice. feeling as
if all her veins were filled with fire. Il
Il want to go back home now; grand
father will be wanting me.
And she made her exit with more We
hemence than ceremony.
"Country-bredI' said Mrs. Esterfeld,
lifting her tow-colored eyebrows. "That
is plain enoughl But pretty ~
sHow pity him oh, how sorry feel
for him." Alice kept repeating to her
self, as she hurried home.
Perhaps, also, she pitied herself lit
tie, for the tears kept trickling down her
cheeks like the soft, slow drops of sum-
mer rain.
"Alicel Why, what is the matter2"
1t was Gordon Esterfeld's voice. He
was close behind her, in the narrow lane,
where the blackberry vines were turning
scarlet, and the path was carpeted with
yellow leaves.
She tried desperately to recover her.
self.
"The matter? Nothingl Why should
anything be the mattergn retorted she.
"You are crying"
Il am not crying! Why should be
crying?"
"Alice, will you not tell me? Dear
Alice, love you Twas coming this very
day to ask you to be my wife," he
pleaded.
She turned on MIN with crimsoned
cheeks and flashing eyes.
How dare you thus insult me?" she
exclaimed. go to your poor, deluded
wifen'
'Alcem he cried; "what on earth are
you taking aDoutT [ haven't got any
wife. / never had wife. And Inever
shall have, unless you will say yes to
me-"
"fBut Mrs. Esterfeld, in the hotel?"
'She's my aunt" he explained. 'You
don't mean to say that you thought she
was-my wife,"
The comic dismay of his tone, the re-
vulsion of feeling in Alice Aylmer's own
heart. were too much for her She burst
out laughing, then she began to cry.
And by the time that Mr.. Esterield had
succeeded in comforting her, they were
engaged.
''but-but, p" faltered Alice, II thought
you were poor artist I felt SO sorry
for youm
"Pity is akin to love-" Mr.. Esterfeld
responded. II am an artist, but am
not poor. Especially since you, my love,
have given me the treasure of your
heart"
Eyes; but everything has ended SO
differently from what I thought il
would !" cried Alice.
Hasn't it ended exactly right9"
''Yes, but
There was never any end to this SEN
tence. Mr.. Esterfeld stopped it with a
kiss. Helen Forrest Gra0es.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
sIIApows AND MIST.

watched the shadows Of the night
Crush out the day on left and right
Till with the birds last lingering Groom
The shadows deepened, and the moon
Rose sad and white.
Rose sad and white, the moon, and pale
About its head misty veil;
Or was it like sainted soul,
Blessed with heavenly aureole
Pure, radiant, frail'
Pure, radiant, frail the mist appears
"'Tis rain," I thought. In after years
Ifourd that in our lifetime's night
An alTeole's faint, heavenly light
Ret)kens tears.
Julie N. Lippmnnn. in Tndependent.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06

A vessel propelled by electricity hm
crossed the English Channel for the frs
time. A trial trip was made by III,
electric launch Volta, the crossing occn
pYing three hours fifty-one minutes, anc
the return journey four hours fifteen min
utes. Speed was not so much the Object
as the demonstration Of the worth Of the
experiment from a practical point oi
view, the inventors, Messrs. Stephens
wishing to prove the value of their in
vention as applicable TO torpedo ane
other boats, which could be carried by
large vessels, and ayailable at any mo
ment. The Volta Travelled fifty mile
without her stored-up electricity being
exhausted. She is thirty-seven feet II
length and nearly seven feet beam, l.
built Of steel plates aud is so constructed
that the whole OF the space beneath th'
deck floor can he fitted with electric cell
or accumulators. OF which upward o
sixty were placed on board. The move
ment Of the boat was quiet and stealthy
and there was an absence Of all noise an'
the other Accomplishments Of steam
which must be great disadvantage to !
torpedo boat when approaching an en-
emy's vessel. So noiseless was her pass
age that a game, asleep on the sea wa
caught with the hand.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06

The earthquake has deprived Georgia
If one of her natural curiosities. The
Shaking rock will shake no more,
For over hundred years it has been an
,bject of curiosity to the people of
0glethorpe county, aud hundreds of
overs have made it their trysting place.
The earthquake has shaken it of its
1ivot, however, and it now rests soiidly
IN the bosom of the Garth.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
SOME DAY.

A child, upon the wind swept hill,
With face aGame and eyes alight
watched the sunset paint the sky
With varied colors, warm and bright.
The woods had caught the tawny gold,
With gold, the fields, as well, were dyed;
The river ran stream of gold,
With golden fleece on either side.
/ clapped my hands in childish glee,
My laughter rang out merrily;
But, even as gazed, there lay
Upon my face dash Of spray;
81 am so small, the world so wide,
The hills reach round ON every side;
The sky dips low, then draws away
No end, no end, look where mayi
], some day, must know more" sighed;
''dore, more, am not satisfied
And then, from Off the meadow gay.
Or from my heart, cannot say,
There came. in thrush-like melody;
"Some day; aye, aye, some day, some dayl"
And down the hill my tripping feet
Responded to the rhythmic beat
"Some day."
A girl an ardent girl, I stood,
With youthful heartbeat all athrin.
And quaffed the goblet beauty's hand
Extended from that wind-swept hill.
AZ eia, upon the evening sky,
Ths sunset painted colors bold,
A FURNISHED brush touched wood and hill,
The cowslips drank their fill of gold,
As when a child, laughed with glee,
So glad my heart, so glad and freel
With kindliug eyes ga1ed-and yet
My glowing cheeks with tears were wet:
There is so much to life," sighed,
ut circles us on every side;
1t shuts us in, then draws away,
No end, no end, look where we may
lmust, impulsively cried,
"Know more, i am not satisfied"
Then from the hiil-tops far away,
Touched by the suns last golden ray,
There tioated out the words: Some day,r
Like thread of silvery minstrelsy;
And back was thrown, DER landscape wisA
BY golden sunlight glorifed-
"Some day.
A woman grown, again climbed,
With painting breath, and footsteps slo n,
AAN AC~4Ne duu AIOh1 lOS CIOWu
wat he'd the distant splendors glow.
The wood, as in the olden time,
Against the evening sky stood limneta
a citadel of flaming gold,
While FURNISHED gold the meadows rimme8
Enwrapt gazsd, aud felt a thrill
Steel forth aud all my being fill;
Isang, and yet, for all, for all,
felt the binding teardrops fall;
'There is" sighei, so much to life;
One endless chain-joy, sorrow, strife
Look where may, no end see
No end, no end, it wearies mel
81 must must know more" cried:
81 am net, Father, satisfied"
Then from the silence seemed to grow
Responsive echoes soft and low:
Life here is life but just begun,
Along race only entered on;
Beyond, with joy intesified,
We shall be more than satisfied.
Some day."
Belle Kellogg Towne. IN Good Rousekeep
ING.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06
THE
Charlotte Messenger
~ Il SHED
Livery Saturday,
AT
cNARLorrE. N. c.

In the Interests of the Colored People
of tho cc',atyy.
A"is aTid wellSnown writers will contrib
ute TO rs columns from different parts Of the
county. ami !. viii contain the latest Gen
era) News OF the day.
The MESSENGER is flrst-class newspaper
and VIII not allow personal abuse in its col.
omas 1t is not sectarian or partisan, but
MISUNDERSTANDING fairly by all II re-
serves the righ ito criticise the Shortcomings
OF all public officials commencing the
worthy, and recommending for election such
men as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests Of the people
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
OF newspaper 10 advocate the rights and
defend the i''.cr sts of the Negro American.
especially in the Piedmont section of thu
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-06

Science can do wonders, and it is now
,asy to produce crocodile tears" or any
other sort required. The essential oil OF
onions can now be extracted. A single
drop Of this oil upon the handkerchief
produces flow Of tears; two drops cause
persistent sobbing, aud three grief OF
;he most suffocating and gasping kind.