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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Professional Writer'S Of olden Times.

In the days of King John, people had
so little idea of the possibility of the
printing press that they were almost
equally ignorant Of such a material as
paper for literary purposes. Yet it is q
huge mistake, which has not been explod.
ed as it ought to be, that reading and
writing were rare accomplishments in the
IL n century. knowledge of a certain
kind was disseminated far more effec.
lively and far more universally than is
generally believed. The country parson
was expected to be the schoolmaster of
the parish, and generally was SO; and
there was hardly q village in England
during the reign Of Henry III. in which
there were not one or more persons who
could write n clerkly hand, draw up
accounts in Latin, and keep the records
OF the various petty courts and gather.
ings that were continually being held,
sometimes to the annoyance and grievous
vexation of the rural population: The
professional writers were so numerous
and their training SO severe, that they
had got for themselves privileges of a very
exceptional kind the clerk took rank
with the clergyman. and the writer oil 8
book was Almost as much esteemed rs its
author. The scrlptorium Of a great
monastery was at once the printing press
and the publishing office. 1t was the
place where books were written and
whence they issued to the world. With
the traditional exclusiveness of the olde,
monasteries, there wao less desire, no
doubt, to diffusc and disperse than to
accumulate books, but the composing
and multiplication of books was always
going on. The scriptorium was a great
writing school, too, and the rules of the
art of writing which were laid down
there were SO rightly and severely ad.
hcred to that to this day it is not difficult
to decide at a glance whether q book
was written in st. Adams or St.
Edmund's abbey. Sometimes as many
as ~ writer's were employed an once and
besides these there were occasionally
supcrnumeraries who were professional
scribes, and who were paid for their
services; but nothing short of perfect
penmonship, such trained skiy, for in.
stance, as would now DO required of an
engraver, would qualify a copyist to take
part in the finished work which the
copying of important books required
Quarterly Reoieu.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
HUMOROUS.

A man of metal--Tne stove dealer.
There is usually a cold snap when an
icicle falls.
Is q tramp idle when he labors unde,
an impression2
black eye is a sign of beauty in one
sex, of II collision in the other.
Speaking of farming, nobody ever
heard of a hen complaining of a poo,
crop.
There's very little change in mems
trousers this fall" remarked a tailor a.
he failed to collect a bill.
'Those who use our goods are very
much attached to them," is what a
porous plaster company advertises.
An article is going the rounds of the
press, headed GLOW to Manage a Wife"
OF u the writer was a single man.
A Los Angeles (Cal.) lady, 40 years of
age, is selling vegetables to educate her
self in music. She is determined not to
be beet.
Sl'mkin and his young wife had just
completed their first quarrel. 81 wish J
was dead" she sobbed. II wish I was
too" he blubbered. "Then don't wish
l was, and the war continued.
A farm journal gives instructions for
"Shoeing a Kicking Mule" A better
and safer way is to hand the mule over
to a blacksmith and then climb o. tree
and stay there until the job is finished.
An old parish clerk was c%ourteously
thanking a church dignitary for kindly
taking on emergency a village service;
"A poorer preacher would have done
us, SIR" he said, elf we only knew,
where to find him."
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
No Chance for tile Small Bov.

A new Western invention is a dog
which climbs trees. There is a point
beyond which even inventors ought not
to go, and it seems to us this wretch of
an inventor has crossed hat border.
What show. does it leave the small bow
In a watermelon patch9 What chance of
refuge is left the ''6red -out" lover as he
finds himself fleeing from tho house of
his fair one, if even tho tree tops afford
him no protection from the mouthful of
organized ivory that p'ursues hint Yes,
the canine climber must go.-DanspiAe
Breeze.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
A Dakota Banker.

"Dakota banks have a queer way Of
doing business" said n well-known mem
Der of a wholesale firm the other day.
"some time ago I drew upon a man in
that territory for $40 and exchange. A
check was returned to me, but the e K
change had not been collected, and the
amount was stated to be evenly five
cents. I paid the exchange, but imme-
diately wrote the cashier of the bank
about it. l knew the exchange should
not exceed twenty-five cents, and so in.
formed tho bank official, at the same
time demanding the return of the re-
mainder. The reply was rather remark
able. The letter said: Dakota is a de-
lightful country, but we're not hero for
our health. The fifty cents is to pay for
the trouble o. writing this l. tier. n-Aln-
neapolis Press.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Lifting Extraordinary.

One of the first things that attract the
attention of visitors to Fosters crane.
near Pa;rchild, Wis, is the famous
''steam skiddcr," the only one in the
State. 1t is a great sight to witness two
or three huge logs being dragged, from
a distance of thirty-ive rods, over brush,
fallen trees, stumps, etc., as if they were
mere sticks, and dumped on top Of a
huge pile alongside of the track. And
to do all this requires only one man to
manipulate the levers on the steam en-
CINE and one way off where the logs lie
to put the chain around them. The
moment the chain is put around them
off they go, tho forward end somewhat
elevated, and the rear end dragging over
any obstruction in the way. Sometimes
the whole load makes q leap of several
rods without touching the g,ound.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Artificial Ouinine.

DR.. Cresswcll Hcwctt, of L:ncoln's
innfelds, has discovered the syncthical
or artificial mode of making q%uininc, by
which the price of that drug will DO re-
duccd to something like Sd. per ounce.
The Importance of this discovery, which
was made two or three weeks ago
through the accidental breaking of a
medicine bottle, is rendered greater by
the fact that while hitherto we have been
depending for our quinine On the culti-
walton of the cinchona tree, from whose
bark only about two per cent. of good
q~uinine can be extracted, 90 per n
being valuclcss, the drug can now be
manufactured without limit by O very
simple process from an article which can
always be got in abundance in any part
of the world. A few days ago DR.. Hcw-
1T submit ID a sample of his preparation
to Messrs. Howard &Sons, quinine man.
ufacturcrs, Stafford, who have expressed
surprise ut the result of their analysis,
the sample being equal to the best quiz
nine in the market. The discoverer Is
about to communicate with tho govern
ment, who annually spend in India alone
about $50, 900 in the cultivation of the
cinchona ire c.-London Post.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Diplomatic PeddlInr.

Colonel Bowser met jerks the other
day and asked him what he was doing
for a living.
Selling q deodorizing power"
Last time I saw you you were selling
an insect-killer, to be sprinkled on tho
floors"
Il know; now Tn going around to the
same houses selling this disinfectant to
get tho smell Of the insect powder out Of
the house. Next week I'll loom up with
q mixture to drive away the smell OF the
d!sinfcctant.s-6 LOUIS Whip.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
The Moods.

Alone the forest depths 1 roam,
In ancient, mythic mood, and find
Some animating soul enshrined
Beneath each leafy, sylvan dome.
Yet thought returns, and soon revolves
Again with analytic skill,
And marks nov Unborn fancies fill
The earth with schemes that time dissolves
80 mine is past or present life
Along the verdant avenues,
AS fancy mystic dreams pursues,
Or fact with solid themes is rife.
But thus evoked by leaf and tree,
MY contemplations still inquire
Do 1 the forest scene inspire,
Or do the woods breath into me
&C G. Lord in Boston Journal.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23

We are two travellers, Time and I,
Through gay or gloomy weather.
And since he hailed me at my birth,
We've always BEEN together.
Heled me through the land Of youth,
He journeys onward ever,
And helped my toiling footsteps climb
The hills of right endeavor.
Weare two travellers, Time and I,
Through harsh or happy weather. .
Unsolvei'the secrets Of his soul,
Though we have walked together!
He guards the mysteries Of the world,
Life, Death, Disease and Sorrow;
He knows SO much, SO little I,
And we must part tomorrow.
-Wm. H.. Haync in Youths Companion
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
A Falling Out.

Augustus was manipulating the lawn
mower in the evening, by way Of exer-
else, and his wife sat on the piazza
watching him.
why Is Augustus like one that is
deceascda" she asked her sister, who
could not foil.
Because he isno novel, and now
there is grief in the houseaold.-Fse
Press.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Regardiess Of Cost.

Clerk Ito employe)-What shall I
mark that new lot of black silk at7
Employer-Mark the selling price $s
a yard.
Clerk-But It only cost 81 a yard.
Employer don't care what it cost.
I nm selling off regardless Of cost.-Nsp
YoyE Sun.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-11-23
Submarine Navigation.

''Th:s is q wonderful age. just think
Of that submarine boat going under the
water and staying under for half On
hour"
'sThat's nothing. The Oregon went
under the water months ago, and she
is there yet."-Syfiags.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
COmmIr=EE 0H CLAIMS.

The Claim of EX-MaYOr Lewis Unde
 Considerat1On-Othe Claims
 The Committee on Claims held meeting in rooms 10 and Il City Hall last evening. Alderman Dickerman presided.
 Among the claims considered was that of OK Mayor Henry G. Lewis, who asks that he be compensated for money expended in con- testing his seat for the mayoralty at the time he was last elected Mayor, when his seat was contested in the courts by Frank s. Andrew, who was the Democratic candidate for mayor. MT. Lewis stated to the committee that his expenses were over $1, 800, but he only claimed 1,017.00 which was divided az follows: He paid to John s. Beach for le- gal services, $417.OO; to ex-Judge Blyden- burgh $4OOOO, and $20O was expended by himself in various ways in further aid of his claims As this suit was forced upon him against his will and he established his right to the seat, MT. Lewis thought it no more than fair that expenses necessarily incurred should be paid by the city.
 In executive session the committee voted to lay the matter on the table for future con sideration.
 Thomas Patten asked for damages occas- toned by his wife falling on the ice last win ter in front of the premises of Michael Hugh son on Franklin street; voted to recommend that the petition be given leave to with draw.
 The case of George Yeamans who fell into an unprotected hole on Chapel street in front ot Lincoln rink, and which had been partly heard at previous meeting, was farther considered another witness appearing to testify in Mr. Yeamans' behalf. The com mittee voted to refer the matter to the cor poration counsel for his opinion as to the liability of the city.
 Morris MeHugh appeared and asked for an abatement of assessment for cobble gutters in front of his premises on Davenport avenue near Oak street. The committee voted to recommend that the petitioner be given leave to withdraw.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
HKmRnaAl.

Miss Mary Crockett, eldest daughter of the late J. B. Crockett of the Crockett & Futile company, was united in marriage on Tuesday evening at the residence of the brides mother on Whalley avenue to -Dr. Byrnes, promising and rising young phy- sician, of Philadelphia. The bride looked lovely, and the happy pair were certainly 6 fine looking couple. The bride is 8 highly estimable young lady endeared for her sterl, ing qualities of head and heart to large circle of friends. The father of the groom was prominent Philadelphia physician. The groom graduated at Yale, class of 's3. A brother, physician of Philadelphia, who graduated at Yale about ten years ago, was one of the guests. The wedding gifts were numerous and elegant The happy couple left on trip east, and will, in about two weeks, take up their abode in their Philadel- phia home, to which they will be followed with the best wishes of their numerous friends for a long life and prosperous one.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
NORTH HAvEN,s EVENT.
The ToWn's Grand Centennial Cele
 bratiOn To-day.

The Towns Grand Centennial Cele-
 bratiOn To-day.
 North Haven has one of her memorable and historic days to-day in her centennial celebration. The features of the programme, which were given in full on Tuesday, are: At sunrise, salute of fifty guns and ringing of the bells; at nine civic procession; at ten public meeting on the Green at Pierpont Park at which Rev. MT. Reynolds delivers the historical address; at twelve collation. in Memorial Hall; at two public meeting and reunion in tent on park, music by American band and addresses; at sunset, salute of fifty guns and ringing of bells; at half-past seven D. m. outdoor concert on park by American band; at eight p. m. fireworks. The loan exhibition of relics and articles which opened last evening is great success. It continues all day today and evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
THE DERRY RACES.

The TfOt1 Yesterday-Enterprfs
 Management-SOrreID Day Wins in the
 2:4O Race-The 2:SO Claas-The Foot
 Races.
 BtRM1NGHAM, Oct. 2O.-The second day of the races at the Derby driving park was fair in weather and attendance. The entertain ment was very creditable and the same enter prise that characterized the management of the inaugural meeting was unabated at this gathering of horses and horse admirers. The classes were called promptly and not as much scoring annoyed the spectators as is wont to
 be the nuisance at ''trots.7 Vail, of Hartford,
 was the starter and with Gates and Wight
 man timed the steeds. In the 2:40 race, all pacers and distance waived, the chestnut gelding Scrrel Day owned by Charles H. Stillson was an easy winner, making 8 record
 in three straight heats of 2:3715, 2:39 and 2:411S In the 2:30 class there were nine entries and three starters. Edgewood took | the first heat in 2:352l, the second by 2:33115
 but lost the third by a nose, Nutwood, jr.. winning it in 2:33; the fourth heat was not 1 finished and the race will be finished to day. In the free for all foot-race. one half mile | dash, Farrell won first money, ,$20, in 2:O615 Daley the second, $10, and Black the third, DO. In the IOOL-Tac0 one ana One-ndAI AAlAo, limited to residents of Derby, Huntington l and Seymour, for purse of $15, there were l four runners, one of whom 'Ffunked" at the first half mile. Of these E. Roach took the
 first money, $1O, time 10:04, and J. Sullivan the second money, $5.
 Leaves for Florida.
 MT. o. Howes, the caterer, leaves for his annual winter sojourn in Florida tomorrow He goes as usual to St. Augustine. He will stop en route at Charleston, s. O., to view
 the ruins caused by the earthquake.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
LOCAL NE W s.
Brief Mention.

Lithographing at Dorman's.
 E. Freeman purchased the Dayton House, Ansonia yesterday and will conduct the hotel business there personally.
 Attention is called to the advertisement of Dr. H. N. Brown in another column. Dr. Brown is meeting with marked success in his practice.
 In the report of Rev. Dr. Andrews paper, read before the Historical society on Monday evening last, the name Rev. Mir. "Oviatt'' should read "Orcutt."
 The Seventh senatorial district convention takes place this evening in the Insurance building. Hon. James Graham, of West Haven, is prominently mentioned as the probable nominee.
 George E. Morris, who has been engaged in business with his father on Grand avenue, left for Minneapolis, Minn., last night. He is to open store in Minneapolis for himself His friends rendered him a reception before his departure.
 A sneak thief entered Robert Zeidler's grocery store on Grand street yesterday and stole $45 from the money draw The pro- prietor's daughter was the only one in the store and she was busy waiting on 8 custo- mer
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
NEW YORK VISITORS.

Military COurtesies - Twenty.Seeond
 New York Ana New Haven Grays.
 The delegates from the Twenty second regiment veterans N. G. s. N. Y., consisting of Col. Ellis Briggs, Maj. A. Sitchie, Lieut.. Herman Heneberger, Lieut.. Col Wm. M. Stillwell and Capt. Wm. N. Cunning arrived in this city at 6:5O last evening and were met at the depot by committee from the veter
 an Grays and after partaking of banquet at the Elliott House preceded to the Union Armory and there witnessed drill by the active company after which the company fell in a column of two and proceeded by the veterans of both commands marched to the association rooms in the Glebe building where the presentation of the testimonials took place. The testimonial is an evidence of the appreciation by the veterans of tue Twenty of the reception given them by the Grays few months since Col Briggs, of the Twenty second veterans was introduced by Col. Morgan and in very neat speech presented a copy of the framed resolutions to both u @ veteran and the active company. Col Mor- gan responding in behalf of the veteran Grays followed by Capt. Lee for the actives.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
On The Campus.

Yale will play Williams Saturday on the grounds of the latter.
 MT. Webster, who has been on trial few weeks past, has been engaged by the man. agement of the eleven for the rest of the football season.
 The freshmen elected as class-deacons Tuesday evening Baird, DeCsmp and Fow- Ter.
 Prof. Baldwin, of the Law school, who hurt his back while at the mountains this summer, is rapidly recovering.
 The freshmen will begin club swinging next Monday under Pearee.
 H. T. Folsom '93 and stroke of the crew in '82, was married Tuesday in Brooklyn to Miss Carrie Saltus, of that city.
 The faculty has kindly given the use of IA North to the Yale News, and from this out all communications must be held at the above place.
 0. w. Goodenough '97, is the delegate from the Congregational church to the A. M. A. now meeting in this city.
 Nine men presented themselves at the boat house yesterday afternoon as candidates for the crew.
 The Kent club will on Friday evening dis cuss the question, Resolved that capital pun ishment ought to be abolished Afirmatives. Lee and Reinhardt; negatives, Griggs and Hoadley.
 The high toned silk hats from five to eight dollars, Brooks & Co.'S, Chapel cor State Large stock of silk umbrellas with newest silver handles.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
At EnRl1ah Hall.

Professor w. E. Chandler's singing school in English Hall begins this evening at 7:3O. Laat year the class had over hundred mem- bers, and it is expected that this years class will be even larger. The course will consist of twenty-five lessons, one lesson each week, and will begin with the rudiments. Any young people, including lads and young misses, may join. Tickets for the course of twenty five lessons will cost $1.25 and may be obtained to-day or this evening at Eng fish Hall
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
An Ancient Turtle.

In the early part of this century Benjamin Perkins owned farm in the southern part of Southington. One day, while walking over his farm, he noticed box turtle. He took out his jack knife and branded the tur-
 tie with the date of the year, which was 1916. Eleven years later his son-in- law, Charles Matthews, came across the turtle. and still later his own son. Twenty-Five years ago the turtle was noticed by Julius B. Talmadge, and he has kept track of it ever since. The turtle lives in 8 white birch lot near MT. Talmadge's residence and never moves away from that acre. The other day it was noticed that the letters marked by Benjamin Perkins were becoming indistinct and the shell was breaking up. MT. Tal- madge believes the turtle to be more than A century old T.- -
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
Death or M1ss Bonner.

Miss Hattie Blanche Bonner, a young Scolored lady, passed away on Tuesday at her homo Mo- 37 Eaton street, after lingering illness of pulmonary troubles. Though her sickness has extended over some considerable time the end when it came was quite sudden. She was young lady of rare virtues of mind and heart and was general favorite with all who knew her. She was in her seventeenth year when death came. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and the interment will be in the Grove street ceme-
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
Making Voters.

The selectmen, sitting as Board of Regis tration, commenced their labors in rooms 10 and Il City Hall yesterday morning and at 5 o'clock adjourned until this morning at o'clock. The total number of voters made was 344 divided by wards as follows: First, 26; Second, 2s; Third, A; Fourth, 33; Fifth, 18; Sixth, 29; Seventh, 33; Eighth, "A; Ninth, A; Tenth, 30; Eleventh, 15; Twelfth, 12; Thirteenth, 9; Fourteenth, 4; Fifteenth, 3. The selectmen will only sit from am. to l pm. to-day and then adjourn until Friday at Sam. As there are about l 800 voters on the list "to be made" it is evident that there will have to be some lively work done to get them all made
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21

We to-day place on sale the balance of an importers stock of French Combination Robes; there are only thirty of them; we bought them at reduction of 50 per cent from cost of importation and will sell them accordingly; at the price we offer these goods they are cheaper than ordinary flannel suit ings and are one of the best bargains we ever announced.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
Writing n Hook.

BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 20.-Nathaniel Sands, of New York, who is detained at the county jail in this city, charged with concealment of large personal property, is often seen on the streets riding with Jailer Wells. He spends most of his time writing a book, which, it is believed, is founded upon his life in New York
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
Leaves for Florida
STATE PARADE.

The o. U. A. Mechanics Hold their
 First State Parade at MfddletOwn.
 The first State parade of the o. U. A. M. took place at Middletown yesterday. The parade was very large one and the New Haven branches of the society were well rep resented The affair was very successful in every respect
Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
A Card.

The undersigned. superintendent of the A. H. Smith Needle company, 81 Day street. this city, would recommend all inventors and others seeking patents to secure the ser vices of Patent Lawyer Julius Twiss, whom can from experience highly recommend for his skill, ability and reliability in his pro- fession, R. T. BARTON.