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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Love to God.

When Jehovah had laid the founda-
tions Of the earth, and had called into
being His creature man, His love was
celebrated by the harmony of the
spheres, and raptures ofangels. "The
morning stars sang together, and all
the Sons of, God shouted for joy"
And when the same love was yet more
gloriously displayed in the mission
and incarnation of the Princeo of Peace,
when both the majesty and the mercy
of God were made manifest to man
kind in Jesus, the melody of heaven
again became audible. And suddenly
there was with the shepherds multi
tude of the heavenly host, praising
God, and saying: 'Glory to God in
the highest, on earth peace, good will
towards men," AS this blessed dis
pensation extends its influence over
the world, songs of praise will be
more and more heard from the utter
most parts of the earth. .. -.
"One song employ all nations,
Worthy the Lord. for He was slain for u.s."
Joseph John Gurrey.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

Habit is a cable. We weave the
thread of it every day, and at length
we can not break it. The claims of
habit are generally too small to be felt,
until they are too strong to, be broken
To one who murmured because he re.
buked him for a small matter, Plato
replied: "Custom is no small matter.
A custom or habit of life does frequent
ly alter the natural inclination for good
or evil" After series of veals wind
ing up a watch at a certain hour, it be-
comes 80 much of routine as to be
done in utter unconsciousness mean
while the mind and body are engaged
in something different.
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CPL Keep My Eyes Shut"
BY BETH IRVING.

Little Henry had been very sick.
When he was slowly getting better,
and was just able to be up and about
the room, he was left alone a short
time; his sister came in eating piece
of cake. ......
Henry'smamma had told him that
he must eat nothing but what she gave
him, because it would not be safe for
him to have what other children did
till he was stronger. He was hungry;
the cake did look so good; he, wanted
very much to take a bite of it, and the
kind sister would gladly have given it
to him. ..-.
Jennie" said he, "you must run
right out Of the room away from me
with that cake, and pU keep my eyes
shut while you go, 80 that 7 sha'n't
want it."
Wasn't that a good way for a little
boy of seven years to get out Of temp
tation? I think 80. . ... a,
If other children, and big people,
too, would remember Henry's way,
they would escape from sin. and
trouble very often. ....... .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Children and the Church.

A few years ago a great deal was
written about the children's attend
ance at church, and plans were pro-
posed to secure it. There is no proof
like success, and in our church we
have succeeded. 1t is fairly large
church in a country town, and on
Sunday morning you will see rows of
little heads, of all sizes, with the older
brothers and sisters, and parents, in
the pews. Yes, in some cases,
overfowing into the second pew. The
older children do not congregate in the
back pews, but sit with the family,
even the young men. 1t is a lovely
sight.
What is the reason? Simply this
that it has been the custom always to
take the children from their early
wears to church. Our fathers did it,
the elders did it ; the children, not al
ways liking it, never dreamed of any
thing else, and grew up in this way.
When we 60 to a city church, and
see the meagre attendance of the chill
dren, the pews filled, or not filled with
grown people, only here and there a
child, we are struck with the contrast,
and thankful for the. good old ways.
Habit is strong, little self-denial is
wholesome and does not hurt child,
and many sweet and hallowed inf1u-
ences come into its young life as it
worships with godly parents in Gods
house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
There is Much Humbug in Most Pub
lie HOnOrs.

At a dinner given to foreigner in
Boston recently, gentleman. an in
,vited guest, who had not read the au-
thor's chief work, said to q friend,
@What is this work which the guest of
the evening has produced have not
had the opportunity to read it," TO
his surprise his friend replied, ''Nei-
ther have I read it, and don't even
know what it is" This amused both,
and they made tour of the room
without finding one person whom
they knew who had ever read line of
the authors works. Avery celebrated
American Minister to Germany would
never receive guests not personally
known to him until the day after they
had notified him of their intention to
call. In the meantime he would as
certain what they had done, and on
meeting them would say, II am de-
lighted to meet you; your great work,
so and so, is known throughout the
world, and is standard in the United
States" Or, "The fame of your infiu-
ence as statesman has extended far
beyond the bounds of the country you
so worthily represent" Or, "Your
exploits at the battle of - have
thrilled patriots everywhere" Thus
they were delighted, and the Minister
obtained the reputation of universal
knowledge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Is it Right to Play Cards?

Is there any harm in game OF
whist or euchre? "Well, I know
good men who play whist and eucher,
and other styles Of game without any
wager. I had a friend who played
cards with his wife and children, and
then at the close, said, "Come, now,
let us have prayers" I will not judge
other mems consciences, but I tell you
that cards are in my mind SO associat-
ed with the temporal and eternal
damnation of splendid young men,
that should no sooner say to my FAM
lily, "Come, let US have a game of
cards." than I would 60 into a menag-
erie, and say, "Come let US have a
game of rattlesnakes," or into ceme-
terry, and, sitting down to a marble
slab, say to the grave diggers, "Come,
let US have game of skulls"
Conscientious young ladies are 81
lently saying to me while Ispeak, "Do
you think card playing will do us any
harm ?" Perhaps not, but how will
you feel in the great day of eternity,
when we are asked to give an account
of our influence, if some man will say
to YOU, II was introduced to games of
chance in the year 1888, in Brooklyn,
at your house, and I went on from that
sport to something more exciting, and
went on down till lost my business,
and lost my morals, and lost my soul !;
and these chains that you see on my
wrist and feet are the chains of a
gamester's hell ?" Honey at the start,
and eternal catastrophe at the last!
[Ialmage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Physiology and FOrgetfulneSs.

Forgetfulness as to events occurring
IN the first two or three years of life Is
not unnatural. The brain has not be-
come thoroughly organized, the cells
have not formed their numerous con-
uections which are necessary before
association of ideas is possible, and the
vast multitude of sensations crowdlng
together upon the imperfect brain CAN
not be separated one from another and
each makes its own proper strong I'M
preston, all of which must take place
if memory is to result. After while
the cells become slowly united into
groups C"centers") and these establish
connections between themselves, ever
becoming more and more extensive,
and memories of the organized form
arise and recollection becomes posi-
ble.
In extreme old age the nerve cells
lose more and more of their ability to
take on new impressions, the heart
acts with less force nutrition gradual
iy fails, and forgetfulness becomes
more and more marked. The later i'm
pressions having made the slightest
change in the cells are soonest forgot
ten, while those made in earlier years,
when the processes of growth and nu-
triton were most active, remain the
longest. Old Falstaff, dying, ''babbled
of green fields" and the aged not in
frequently remember nothing but the
scenes of childhood and early youth
all else has faded away forever. Dur
ing profound sleep, if ideas arise in
the mind they are notsufficiently strong
to make any lasting impression upon
the brain cells-they are not register
ed. In dreaming a portion of the
brain is active, while the rest is quies,
cent, but the disturbance Uf conscious
ness is so light that large proportion
of dreams are not remembered even
on first waking. 1t frequently hap
pens that a dream is remembered
when one awakens in the night, but
by morning the impression has vanish
ed, and no means can be devised tc
compel recollection.
: Globe Democrat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Some Day.

Some day all doubt and mystery
Will be made clear,
The threatened clouds which now we see
Will disappear.
Some day. what seems punishment,
Or loss, or pain,
VIII prove to be Gods blessing sent
For every gain.
Some day our weary feet will rest
In sweet content,
And we will know how We were blest
By what was sent.
And looking back, with clearer eyes,
Ger life's short span,
Will see with wondering, glad surprise
Gods perfect plan.
And knowing that the way we went
Was Gods own way,
VIII understand His wise intent
Some day-some day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

Practical Christianity is no sanctua-
ry sensation, no Sabbath-day service.
1t is the conscientious discharge Of all
duty, with desire therein to honor
Jehovah. It makes the whole world
temple and the whole life priest
hood, "eating and drinking, and doing
all things to the glory of God"
There are not few.Christians who,
if they would take their fingers off
their own spiritual pulse and lay both
hands to gospel work, would realize
the most delightful sensation they
have had since the day of conversion.
To be continually feelang for feeling is
a poor exhibition of true religion.
When we grow wanton, or worldly,
or proud, how doth sickness or other
Affections reduce US! We may say
with David, Before T was afflicted I
went astray;" and many thousand
recovered sinners may cry, 20 health
full sickness! o gainful losses ! o
blessed day that ever I was afflicted "
Not only the green pastures and still
waters, but the rod and staff, they,
comfort US. Suffering so unbolts the
door of the heart, that the word hath
easier entrance.
The great need of the time in every
town and neighborhood is men and
women who stand for something, and
who represent positive moral qualities
that can be felt as living and working
forces on the side of goodness.
Life is an inn where travellers stay
some only breakfast and away,
Others for dinner walt and are full fed,
The Oldest only sup and 60 to bed.
Long is his bill, who fingers out the day
Who goes the soonest has the least TO pay.
If sorrow could enter heaven, if
sigh could be heard there, or tear roll
down the cheek of saint In light, 1t
would be for lost opportunities, for
time spent in neglect of God which
might have been spent in His glory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
HOME FIRsT.-Let home stand first

HOME FIRST.-Let home stand first
before all other things. No matter
how high your ambition may trans
-cend its duties, no matter how far your
talents or your influence may reach
beyond it's doors, before everything
else build up true home. Be not its
slave be it's minister. Let it not be
enough that it is. s.swept and garnished,
that its food is delicious; but feed the
love in it, feed the truth in it, feed
thought and aspiration, feed all chari-
ty and gentleness in it. Then from its
walls shall come forth the true woman
and the true man, who shall together
rule and bless the land.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

DR.. oliver Wendell Holiness theory
is that certain part of the brain re-
ceives impressions like the plate in the
camera. They are photographed there
and always remain. Sometimes we
can recall them at will and sometimes
not, but they are there-a theory that
leads to very serious thought.
lChicago Herald.
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When I meet a being I cannot serve,
I know my ignorance.
Do thy duty; that is best;
Leave unto thy Lord the rest!

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Do thy duty; that is best;
Leave unto thy Lord the rest!
Some of the brightest lights 60 out
in consequences of using borrowed oil.
Faithfulness in little things fits one
for heroism when the great trials come.
Vanity is a refined selfishness which
is ever exacting homage, but never
paying any. .
Sacrifice being the essential basis of
virtue, the most meritorious virtues are
those which are acquired with the
greatest effort.
If we were asked what are the two
greatest human aids to the pulpit, we
should say, self-possession and self
abandonment.
Sometimes it is hard to tell whether
a man is firm in principle or simply
obstinate, but the man himself never
expresses any doubt.
Men who think for themselves do
not believe quite so much as those who
take what they have from hearsay;
but it is better quality of faith.
The moon above, the Church below
A wondrous race they run;
But all their radiance. all :heir glow,
Each borrows from Its Sun.
Be thankful for past mercies before
you plead for new favors; this is the
way to plead successfully he that Of
fereth praise glorifieth God.
I have seldom seen much ostenta-
ton and much learning met together.
The sun, rising and declining, makes
long shadows; and at midday, when
be is highest, none at all.
1.-THE malice that Is eager to ascribe
q selfish motive for a g. cd act is the
blacklist thing in unregenerate human
nature. 1t is akin to that which as
cribed Christ's miracles to the devil.",
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

Last Monday morning Messrs. B.
Berry Allen, w. L. Kennedy and D. K.
Cooley went to Charleston and return
ed on Friday.
MISS LILLY WHITE, of Grenville,
arrived here last Tuesday and has
since been visiting her relatives and
friends in this section.
MISS JESSIE TRowBRIDGE, of Ander-
son C. H., came last Tuesday, and
remained till Wednesday night. The
above named young ladies, by their
many attractions, love secured many
friends, who are always glad to
welcome them to our town.
CAPT. w. T. BRANCH, agent for the
National Life and Maturity Associa-
ton of Washington, D. c., spent a day
or two in our midst, last week.
Mr.. JNo. MoRRAH, of the Fork, and
Miss Emma Morrah Of Antreville were
united in marriage in Shiloh church on
last Tuesday by the Rev. s. j. Bethea.
Mr.. J. A. REID and wife of Able
Vile attended the marriage in this
place, and Mrs. Reid spent several
days thereafter among kinsfolk in
this community.
MIR. HERBERT BARNES with
McCully, Cathcart & Co. of Anderson
G.. H., was in town on last Wednes-
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

A Harvard professor has made the
calculation that if men were really as
they sometimes feel, there would be
room in the United States for only two
college professors, three lawyers, four
doctors and a reporter on a Philadel-
phia paper. The rest of us would be
crowded off into the sea and have to
swim for life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21
Law Points.

The following compilation OF Dusl-
ness law contains the essence of large
amount of legal verbiage. We copy
from the New York Journal:
Ifa note is lost or stolen, it does no
release the maker; he must pay it, if
the consideration for which it was CIV
en- and the account can be proven.
Notes bear interest only when so
stated.
Principals are responsible for the
acts of their agents.
Each individual in partnership is
responsible for the whole amount OF
debts of the firm, except in cases OF
special partnership.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
The law compels no one to do impos-
sibilities.
An agreement without consideration
is void; a note made on Sunday is
void; contracts made on Sunday can
not be enforced.
A note made by minor is void; q
contract made with lunatic is void.
A note obtained by fraud, or from a
person in state of intoxication, can
not be collected.
It is fraud to conceal a fraud.
Signatures made with a pencil are
good in law.
A receipt for money is not always
conclusive.
"Value received" is usually written
in note, and should be, but it is moi
necessary. If not written, it is pre-
sumed by the law, or may be supplied
by the proof.
The maker of an Accommodation
bill or note Zone for which he has re
ceived no consideration, having len
his name or credit for the accommoda
ton of the holder) is bound to all 9th
er parties precisely as if there was
good consideration.
No consideration is sufficient in Law
if it be illegal in its nature.
! Checks or drafts should be presented
during business hours, but, in thi
country, except in the case of banks
the time extends through the day ant
evening.
If the drawer of check or draf
has changed his residence, the holde'
must use all reasonable diligence t.
find him.
If one holding check as payee, ol
otherwise, transfers it to another, hi
has right to insist that the check b'
presented that day, or, at the farthest
the day following.
| A note indorsed in blank (the name
of the indorser only written) is trans
ferable by delivery, the same as i
made payable to bearer.
The time of payment of note must
not depend upon contingency. The
promise must be absolute.
A bill may be written upon any
paper or substitute for it, either with
ink or pencil.
The payee should be distinctly
named in the note, unless it is payable
to bearer.
An indorsee has a right of actor
against all whose names were on the
bill when he received it.
If the letter containing a protest O
non-payment be put in the post-oftice
any miscarriage does not affect the par
ty giving notice.
Notice to protest may be sent either
to the place of business or of residence
of the party notified.
An oral agreement must be proved
by evidence. A written agreement
proves itself. The law prefers written
to oral evidence, because of its precis
ion
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

The Lancet, conservative medical
authority, rises to say that "beer and
other stimulants are hurtful rather
than helpful, and the substitution of
non-intoxicant, cooling drinks for
those beverages is truly scientific
and sanitary advance in public TASTE"
"And morals" we should have added.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

Give not thy tongue too great a lib
erty, lest it take thee prisoner. A
word unspoken is, like the sword in
the scabbard, thine; if vented, thy
sword is in another's hand. If thou
desire to be held wise, be so wise as to
hold thy tongue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
pEaBryG 4 HIGHER PRICE FOR FLOUR.

Chicago, Oct II speclal)-Many conservative
-four merchants here predict that there will be still
further advance in the price of bread They base
their belief on the likelihood Of a heavy foreign
demand on this market. Flour It Is predicted VIII
60 up TO $40 barrel. Bakers will naturally havo
to protect themselves, and their only recourse VIII
be to raise the price another cent on pound ioaves
dealing them out to the retailer at seven cents yes
teria. the market made rapid stride toward inc
export price. which made many dealers who arc not
prepared for a rapid advance feel uneasy. On the
other hand II Is claimed that there Is wheat enough
In Europe TO supply all the demands that can pos
siblv be made on her markets, and that there VIII
be no occasion. aside from some glganuc dsal, Oh
calling upon America In unusually large orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
ALARGE FIREMAy's PARADE AT KEEKsKILL

Peekskill, NJ Y, oct. 17.-Peekskill had a gala
day to-day In the biggest freman's parade that
ever graced that village More than $4,000 specta-
tors were present over $500 men In uniform,
besides numerous band and drum corps, took part In
the parade Buildings along the principal business
streets were handsomely decorated. and several
beautiful arches were erected, under which the pro
cession passed. At O'Clock in the afternoon the
visiting companies competed for purse OF S75. d.
vded into three prizes. The distance to be run was
400 yards-300 yards TO hydrant, connect hose and
lay 800 feet of hose. The first prize was awarded
70 the Ossining Hose Company Of Sing Sing; the
second prize to the Hudson Company, OF f0nkers,
and the third prize TO the Irving Hose Company, OK
Tarr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
4 POSSIBLE CHALLENGE FROM AUSTRALIA.

Boston, Oct 17.-It appears probable that cha|
,onoo for the Americas cup may como from new
quarter OF the globe The Australians, not content
with the rowing championship intend to build yacht
TO compete in the summer of 1900 with the then
holder of this cup. Mr.. Walter Reeks naval archi-
tect. of Sydney, N S. W., has come to Boston to
begin his acquaintance with our yachts and waters
and purposes to design and build for wealthy gen
tleman there his ideal yacht for the challenge Mr.
Reeks comes under the auspices of Messrs Henry W.
Peabody A. Co. He first called upon Mr. Burgess,
who received him with the utmost courtesy and frank
ness. and enabled him to the Volunteer and other
Yachts of his designing. Mr. Reeks Will make only
short stay in America. lie will shortly Visit New
York and Other yachting centres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
CHICAGO STRIKE NOT TO BE RENEUED.
THE MEN BLAMING THEIR COMMITTEE AND
WAITING FOR BETTER OPPORTUNITY.

Chicago, Oct. IL (speciaD The talk Of renewing
the North Side street-car strike has subsidized There
has been decided change in the temper of the men
The rcbeous spirit, which yesterday bade fair to
prccipitate renewal of hosiilites, seems to have
been subdued and instead of talking strike, finds re-
lief in Ioundly denouncng Ycrkes, and the sofincss
Of the committee I'm allowing him to pull the wool
It's eyes. The run by the new men are still
under police protection.
No. said one Of the old men, there seems to
be little hope of gaining anything by striking.
We fools to let up when we had Yerkes down
But he outgencraed by befuddling our committee,
or rather by conseniing TO arrangement that has
two interpretations. and we must now grin and bear
II. However our time will come some day, and you
may be sure VIC Will not get beat again. | don't
say that there won't be any strike for there may be-
Yerkes is breaking our organization to pieces and
stand may be taken 10 save H."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-18
porirOrs WILL BE DEARER.

Springfield, Mass Oct. T-There will be fair
average crop OF potatoes in New England, accord
,no TO The New England Homestead yield below
the average ir Ncwfork st.'c, and not fun crop
at the West Rot is doing much damage 10 .ne 'a.0
cror 4, tho East Prices range from 30 TO 60 cents
h,sheI 10 the farmers, who have been free Sellers
but are now inclined to hold for better prices A
considerable Increase in acreage Is reported In the
Provinces especially Nova Scotia and Prince Edward
island. where the yield is excellent. The crop IN
Great Britain and Europe, whence came to this ooun
try during tho last eight months over 3oooooo
husheIs IA short. "The Homestead thinks that q
gradual advance TO rs cents per bushol ct Boston and
EeW-York ID probables