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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06
Teachers Department.
.Conducted by., G Hodges, School Com
missioner Of A bbevllle County.l
10 the Teachers OF Abbeville County.

In assuming control of this depart
ment of the MEssENaEn I beg leave to
say to all the teachers of the County
that it is the purpose Of the MEssENaEK
and the manager .ofthis column to do oil
in our power to improve the quality OF
teaching in the County to help you.
.aellow4teachers, to do work in the schoo
room more satisfactory to yourself, your
pupils, your patrons, and your coun-
try to get you to feel the inspiration
Of honest and faithful work, as we'll as
the dignity Of yuor calling.
It is our purpose also, to 'acqualnt
the trustees and patrons Of the schools
with the leading ideas and methods OF
teaching Of the most practical and sue
cessful teachers of this country, that
they may .know, by comparison, the true
teachers from the false, the genuine
from the shaun. For the better accom-
;plishment Of this purpose We shall rely
upon the leading educational journals
in the United States and upon the con-
tribut;ons of successful. teachers of
Abbeville county. :
Let me say that the wide awake and
courteous proprictors OF the MESSENGER
for their efforts in your behalf, deserve
the grateful consideration of teachers
and patrols. They arc your friends and
the friends of common school education
in this county.
GEO. C. HODGES.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06
Extracts from s'Poor Richards" Alma.
nae.

God helps those that help themsel-
yes.
Sloth. like rust, consumes faster than
labor wears; while the used key is al.
ways bright.
Dost thou love life ? Then do not
%squander time !; for that is the stuff life
is made of.
Plough deep while the sluggards
sleep and you will have corn to sell and
to keep. .
If time will be Of all things the most
precious, wasting time must be the
greatest prodigality.
Lost time is never found again, and
what we call time enough always proves
little enough.
Sloth makes all things difficult but
industry all easy.
Drive thy business !; let not that drive
thee.
Early to bed and early to rise. makes
a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
God gives all things to industry.
Diligence Is the mother CT good
luck.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06
n Significant Congressional Prayer

Tho prayer of the chaplain of the
House Of Representatives this morning
WAS a. follows: "Give eAr-oh God Of
Jacob ! and awaken US to see the danger
which threatees the civilized world-a
revolution more t~remendout than aRy Of
which history tells of, in which the
scenes Of the Reign of Terrier may be
enacted every capital Of Europe and
AEasr. For long the few have mas
tered the many because they understood
the open secret-tools to them that can
use them; but now the many have
learned the secret Of organization. drill
and dynamite. Rouse the rich OF the
world to understand that the times hiss
come Tor grinding, selfish monopoly l..
cease; that corporation may get souls
i'll them, justice, honor, conscience and
human kindness. Teach the rich man
o this country that great fortunes are
lent them by Thee for. other purposes
them to huild and decorate p~alares. to
found private collection Of art. to stock
vine cellars to keep rscing studs and
yachts, and find better company then
hestlrs groons and jockeys, booksellers
and o~eok,nakers. Teach them, oh God!
that it il Thee who has given them
power to get these fortunes; that it is to
prove them, to know what il in their
Observation-Disclosures they will keep Thy
commandments or not, and that those
commandments arc: Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart, and
and thy neighbor As myself That il the
rich men Of our land keep these CON-
mandments the poor will follow their
example. and we at best will be- saved
from tho days of tribulation that are fast
coming on all tho world. Help US, oh,
God, .nd save us!"
Mr.. Grosvenor, Of Ohio asked unani-
nous consent that the prayer be printed
in the Record,
Mr.. James, of New York, objected,
remarking soto voce to the gentleman
who asked him to withdraw his obiec
ton. that it WAS made because the PRAYER
was an incendiary speech,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06
From the Medical News

From the Medical NewsJ
Wundt regards most of dream repre-.
sensations As really illusions, since they
emanate from sensorial Impressions
which, though weak. continue during
sleep An i~nconvenient position taken
by tho sleeper causes the representation
Of painful work, perilous ascent OF a
mountain, &C. A slight intercostal pain
becomes the point Of an enemy's dagger
or the bite Of an enraged dog. Difficult
ty in respiration is fearful agony caused
by nightmare, the nightmare seeming to
be q weight rolled upon the. chest, or .
horrible monster which threatens to
stife the sleeper. Aninvolutary extern
sion OF the foot is . fall from the dizzy
heightof . tower. Flying is suggested
by the rhythmic movements Of respirs-
ton. Further. "those subjective visual
and auditory sensations which are rep
resented in the waking state as a lum-
nous chaos Of an obscure visual field by
humming and roaring in the ears and
especially subjective retinsl sensations,
have an essential role,n according to
Wundt. There are shown to US in.
Vulnerable birds, butter Else m~ulticolored
psArls. flowers &c. But il there DO
some %cutaneous il: citation, these visions
are usually changed into %caterpillare or
beetles crawling ' q the skin Of the
sleeper!
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06

tusion marks, as he sees them in his
mind. suggest what comes next. When
he learns how to properly utilize all
these little helps, he has done q great
deal. His great danger is to under-esti-
mate their value. The facility and skill
with which they may be used increase
with their frequent exercise. A student
should not load his mind with trash.
Alexander Stephens in an address before
the students Of our Southern colleges,
advised them to commit much to
memory. The mind can feed on these
stored passages when it is away from
libraries and would otherwise be soil
tary."
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06

often quotes Napoleon's f~avorite aphor-
ism.,'"One bad..general is better than two
good ones," believing that financial
operation, like those of war. to be sue
cessfnl must be subject to the absolute
will Of one.
DR.. Simonds holds a majority of the
stock of the First National Bank and
absolutely controls its management. His
large investment in United States four
per cent. bonds, and his advice freely
given to all to do likewise. and his per-
slstent holding Of them because they
were the longest livod of all the Goven-
ment issues, shows a wonderful sagacity
and the soundest Of judgment.
His faith in Government securities
has never been shaken-he rclterates
now what he has persisted in saying for
many years, that the United State 4 per
cent. bonds are the best public security
in the world. He conducts his bank on
the soundest financial principles keeping
its business under his personal control,
believing that conservatism in in banking
ia the great balance-wheel which keeps
the whole commercial machinery in good
running order. He often says that the
neglect of the cardinal principles OF
banking results. in the end in loss to the
community as well as to the Bank. The
greatest success Of DR.. Simonds's life is
tho First National Bank of Charleston.
He would rather be right and have the
approval Of the best ~financiers of the
country than profit by errors Of mango.
ment. DR.. Simonde is a patron of the
fine arts, and has in his elegant residence
on South Battery one Of the finest picture
galleries south Of Washington. He is
chary Of his promises. but when once
made they are as good as his bond. His
whole career has been one unbroken
success.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06

The scandals attending the expensive
funerals Of Congressman have brought
back to public attention the beautiful
cemetery where several acres Of ground
have been donated to be the last rest
ing places Of deceased Senators or Rep
resentatives. many Of whom repose
there. In that cematsry not a few dis
tinguished persons are reposing in
death. Gen. Macomb. William Writ,
Wiliarn Pinkney, Rlbridgs Gerry and
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06

last week we remarked about the
great necessity for b after school houses.
LET the subject be kept before the peo-
pie. Let us reitorate we must have
better houses before we can reasonably
expect to have public schools Of higher
grade. Considering the small amount
of money appropriated for the support
of the public schools, and considering
the admitted ability Of our people to
provide better houses with their own
hands and means, it is unfair, unreason-
able and impolitic to ask the District
Trustees to build or repair houses by
.appropriating the public fund. AS has
been already suggested. let the good
Citizens in every neighborhood deter
mine TO take steps in this matter as soon
as the crops are "laid by" Saw mills
are scarce, and timber is plentiful,
at least not SO scarce that Anderson
County cannot afford an abundant sup
ply for the school houses she needs
then, if you find it ~inconyenient to con-
tribute Of your means, consent and
move to give three days or even .
weeks york with your own hands to
the improyement Of the house your
children are to occupy during the cold
days Of next winter. But again. In
towns and cities, hot suppers and various
other enterprises are frequently resorted
to for the purpose OF raising money to
he expended in the improvement Of
church buildings. Why may not our
friends in the country, with e%nterprising
spirit, In q similar way procure funds
sufficient to beautify their school houses
and make them comfortable :? It can be
done. Such an enterprise in the month
July Of August would be pleasant re-
creation for the many sprightly girls,
young ladies and young men all ovcr
the county. We are in earnest in this
matter. Can not our teachers work up
m interest that will lead to something
of this kind? Talk about it. Talk to
your neighbors and patrons. In every
community, some man can be found
whose heart throbs in unison with tho
teachers: touch him kindly, politely,
but candidly. Don't put your finger in
your mouth and whine about the dread.
full condition Of the house and the little
progress the children haye made IL con-
sequence thereof, until you have made
2! least one honest effort to better the
condition Of affairs. What neiehborhood
will put the ball in Observation-Disclosures
Inselltgencer.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-06
A Victory for Education.
News and Courier.l

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The friends
of the educational bill in the House
made a bold stand to-day and were VIC
torious. The opposing cohorts were out
in full force when the blind chaplain
delivered his opening prayer. for it
was generally understood that Willis,
Of Kentucky, intended to force the
opponents Of the bill to show their
hand.
When Kentucky was reached in the
call Of States Mr.. Willis arose and intro
duccd several relief bills, but it was
noticed that he retained in his hand .
large roll of manuscript. He advanced
toward the Speakers desk, and forward
ed to the clerk "A bill to aid in the
establishment and temporary support of
common schools Instantly a dozen or
more members were en- their fee, claim
ing recognition by the Speaker Amid
the confusion the shill voice Of Bcriah
Wilkins, Of Ohio, was heard demanding
the reading Of the bill at length. When
the CLERK finished, Mr. Willis moved that
the bill be referred to the committee
on labor. Then followed another scene
of confusion. Mr.. Willis and his friends
were upon their feet demanding the reg.
ular order, but Mr.. Randall insisted
upon making himself heard in opposi-
ton and attempted to get in some par.
liamentary practice. He was unable to
make any Roadway, as Willis admitted
that the bill before tho House was sub
stantially the same as that which is now
buried in the education committee
room. The amendment Of Mr.. Miller
Of Texas, to send this bill to the educa-
ton committee was rejectcd-yeas lis,
nays 1873. During the roll call Mr..
Willis occupied a seat in the front row,
keeping tally, while his lieutenants Skin
mished through the cloak and commit
tee rooms for voters. When the result
was announced Mr.. Willis was over
whelmed with congratulations and his
followers applaudcd heartily. The ques-
ton was then should tie bill be referred
red to the labor committee (supposed
to be friendly to the billy The final
vote was almost a repetition Of the pre-
vious one. expect that Willis gained
five votes, while Randall lost one.
Messrs. Hemphill, Perry, Dibble and
S,nalls voted with the majority and
Messrs. Tillman and Dargan followed
Randall. A majority in the House is In
favor Of the passage Of the bill, and
the labor committee will lose no time in
submitting a report thereon. The oppo-
ncnts to the measure now claim that
shonld it pass both houses the President
will veto it. There is no foundation for
such on assumption. as he has frequently
declined to foreshadow his official action
in this matter.
Mr.. Dargan was granted leave Of alb
sence for ten days. and leaves for homo
to-pight. r. n.L..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
which was sent up to the height of fifteen
or twenty feet.
ENIprIEn AM pnnIr I I'm

VA bNShby AceJs
EMPrIED AND REFILLED.
Most OF the wells were emptied of their
contents, but were speedily refilled. Az
ter the shock the surface OF the streets in
the vicinity OF these wells was covered
invariably by yellowish clay deposit,
which may have come from the bottom OF
the wells or from lower stratum of the
earth. The water was in these cases
forced upward, It is supposed, by the sub
terranean agencies at work below, and
sent flying up into the air. After the col
lapse, the theory is that the wells were
again filed from the water-b bearing strata
which underlies Charleston. A singular
instance occurred In Gibbs street.
DRY WELL sPoUTs.
In the yard OF Hazel Hayward huge
volumes of water were elected, ii is sup
posed from a dry well in the lot. The
we'll was used for sanitary purposes and
had no water III 1t, as far as was known.
The entrance was covered by heavy
granite slab. This was thrown up and the
entire lot inundated by the vast jets OF
water and fine yellow sand that was
elected. 1t is difficult to say where the
water came from. In other portions of the
city vast Jets Of water were thrown
up from orevlces formed by the force of
the earth's movements after the shock.
Most OF these closed soon aiterward,
leaving exposed kind OF mound of sand
OF an entirely different character from the
surrounding soil. Curiosity hunters
have collected specimens OF these to pre-
serve.
THE OFFERS OF AID.
1t 10 consolation, in our dire distress,
to feel that we have the tender sympathy
OF our fellow men In all parts of the world,
and that everywhere the noble-hearted
are extending to us a helping hand. First,
OF course, comes the generous offers Of our
sister cities, Savannah, Augusta,
Columbia and Wilmington. and from
them the word OF sympathy has spread
until now ample aid has been offered for
our immediate necessities. The situa-
tion continues to be appalling. The re-
newal OF the shocks at 1:l6 O'Clock TO-
day has terrified the whole city. Hun
dreds are leaving on every outgoing train,
but these are only the rich ana well-to-dO.
The poor will have to remain, and great
suffering must ensue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04

lars will be realized. Mayor Hodges has
appointed a committee OF prominent citi-
2ens TO raise relief fund in case it is
needed or the citizens Of Charleston call
for aid.
JACKsoNvILLE'5 CONTRIBUTION.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 3.-The
Jacksonville and Atlantic railroad viii
give its total gross receipts next Thurs
day to the Charleston fund, aud this is
expected 10 add another 81 900.
BRUTHERLY LOVE.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. 3.-At
meeting Of leading citizens in the Com
mon Council Hall to-day a committee Of
hlteen was appointed to take measures
Tor collecting funds for the relief OF the
sufferers at Charleston. subscriptions to
the amount OF nearly $4,000 were an
nounced, headed by George w. Childs and
A. }. DreXel for $1,000 each. The firm OF
DreXel Il Co. was selected TO act as bank
ers, and u telegram was sent to the Mayor
or Charleston to draw on them for $1,000,
APPEALS FOR AID.
AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 3.-Charleston ap,
peGls for immediate aid for the earthduaka
sufferers. Col. NJ. j. O'Bren, general
superintendent of the Southern Express
Company, teleqraphs that his company
will forward contributions tor the relief
OF the sufferers free OF charge.
SYMPATHY FROM COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, GA, Sept. 3.-The citizens
OF Columbus at meetingTo-dsy adopted
resolutions of sympathy for the Charles.
ton sufferers, and appointed committee
to canvas the city for relief FUNDS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
HOW THE NIGHT PASSED.
Negroes Take Possession of a Square
Bat Arc Finally suppressed.

CHARLESTON, Sept. 3.--There is abso-
luteIy no improvement in the situation
here. Hopes had been entertained that
the disturbance was over, but news re-
ceived from SugnmervilIe, 90 miles north,
where the first shock was felt on Friday,
states that the disturbances continued
there all Thursday night. This afternoon
~ 1ii5 o'cIoek auctber wnve aweOi over
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04

his time would be more disastrous than
all of those already felt, and buildings
could easily be shaken to atoms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04

CHARLESTON, Sept. 3.--Accounts sent
from this city give but faint idea Of the
extent of the great calamity. Aside from
the immense damage to property, which
win foot up far into the millions, it VIII
be years before confidence can be restored.
Many old landmarks which have been the
pride Of the people are damaged to an ex-
tent that will necessitate their entire re-
mOVal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04
NOT FROM THE DEPTHS.

The blue sand and yellow sand thus
elected are found in the upper strata, and
tbat it came from the surface is proven
by the fact that no mari Is found ia 1t,
and that begins az from % TO 30 feet below
the surface and extends TO nearly 1, 100
feet deep.
10 show still more conclusivelv that
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-04

Lamentable occurrences growing out
OF the earthquake shocks come 10 light
to-day. Maggie Steele, a factory opera
tors daughter, has lost her mind, and is
hopelessly insane, roaming about the
house and crying aloud for help. She
seems to experience shock after shock.
J. g. OaSman, collector OF this city, Is
crazed md roannH the streets in wild
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-05-28
Prof. WALES speaks concerning the
Institutes.

The following production we
clip from the Democratic Reeis'c::
We think it good enousht o re-
.loo horo
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-03
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
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teething. Its value is incalculable.
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TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-03
Will TEST THE VETO POWER.
The House Committee on Invalid Pei
siOns Select a Case for Action.

The House Committee on Invalid Per-
sions Select Case for Action.
WASHINGTON CITY, July at a meet
ing OF the house COMMITTEES on invalid pen
sions, Friday, one of the vetoed private
pension bills was selected as test, and it
will be reported to the house with a recon.
mendation that it be passed over the Veto
The case selected is that of Andrew ]. vii
son, of New York. The testimony in this
case shows at the time Wilson was drafted
into the service he claimed to be disabled
and unfit for service He was examined
by the governments surgeons, however
and pronounced sound. IL has been proven
since the war that at the time he was
drafted into service he had deafness and
affection of the eyes A short time after
discharge from the service Wilson made
application for pension, setting up as ad-
ditional disabilities to those named rheu-
matism and kidney trouble The pension
office refused to grant the pension on
the ground that the disabilities ex-
listed prior to the service, notwithstand-
ing proof of the fact that the
applicant had set up as an estoppel to the
force OF the draft the disabilities first named
The president refused to sign the bill for the
same reason that the pension office has dis
allowed the claim. The committee believes
that the fat that Wilson had tried to escape
the operation of the draft on account of his
disabilities, and the government pronounced
him sound and compelled him to serve,
should be sufficient to hold the government
for the pay ment of pension.