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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

His Literary Methods and the Book Whic
Helped Him Most.

xAhs Lhor6ty IAosuDus anu INC bOOk FhaC1A
Helped Him Most.
Answer to Correspondence
My literary methods are simple do none
of my writing while under the influence of
liquor. / state this in order to correct wrong
impression which the public seems TO have
found after reading my work.
devote the forenoon to thought In the
afternoon take my thinker through the PARK
IN perambulator. In the evening THINK
some more
eat plain food when at home, but soar above
it while visiting others Rather than appear
rude while the guest of eminent people eat the
best of food with impunity, and act az though l
liked it. Wealthy and prominent people are so
sensitive that eat what they set before me ana
say nothing.
read ali the New York papers in the morn
ing before rising. then rise. feeling refreshed,
and go down stairs where jerk low refrain
out of the furnace. By that time the evening
papers arrive. / read them thoughtfully.
then think over what have read
eat almost anything with perfect immunity.
except health food. That Is the only Thing i
my pulse down to forty eight in less than an
hour. man must have a very strong con-
stitution to stand up against food which is
already prepared. that all he has to do is to
swallow it.
exercise a great deal in the open air. In
hour each day, and in winter like to hunt rab-
bits crountry, or take spin on the elevated
railroad.
/ keep note book, in which I write all my
pocket of my coat and give the coat to poor
man whose address do not know.
give great deal to charity. but try to keep
it out os the papers as far as possible.
When the weather is such that I cannot
exercise in the open air have heavy pair of
dumb bells at my lodgings, which l use for
holding the door open, 1 also belong to an
athletic clab aud pair of Indian clubs with
red handles. l owe much Of my robust health
to this.
1 do most of my writing in a sitting posture
or in an autograph album. When 1 am not en-
gagged in thought am employed in recovering
from it's effects. / am very genial and pleasant
to be thrown amongst. and frequently submit
all kinds of indignities, especially from
people to whom 1 am indebted, rather than
resent it and thus cause them pain
keep a large pair of brass knuckles. which
wear my feet while riding IN crowded car.
This like better than getting myself newly up
holstered every week.
l do not believe in mixing up alcohol with
literature. Literature with nothing else in it
will last longer when exposed to tho air than
the other kind.
dress extensively, but not so as to attract
attention. In the morning wear morning dress.
in the evening wear evening dress, and at night
/ wear night dress.
1 have forgotten what books have helped me
most; also, what my favorite passages of prose
and poetry are. 1 had the benefit of the best of
home influence when g child, and everybody has
been very kind to me. so cannot say definitely
what it was that brought me here. BILL NYE.
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Your Ps and Q's.
Cornhill Macazine-

Why must we be careful Of those letters more
than OF others? Because in the olden days the
host kept his customers scores in chalk on the
panels of the doors. P stood for pint and @ for
quart, and it behooved the guest watch his
score lest he should exceed his proper number
of Ps and Qs. To suit or to fit to T is plain al
fusion to the carpenters T, which is much used in
mechanics and drawings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Tennyson as a Smoker.


Lord Tennyson never smokes the same pipe
twice. When he has smoked out church
warden" he breaks it and throws it into a vase
appropriated to that purpose. This shows that
Tenpyson has smoked all his life, and he is now
nearing eighty, without becoming a connoisseur.
An old pipe, one smoked not too long, but just
long enough to acquire that body which is indie
scribable to those who not lovers of the weed.
gives the most pleasure. It is strong without
being unpalatable, and the clay taste is extin-
guished. For the benefit of the uninitiated. it
may be explained that 'churchwarden" is a
long-stemmed clay. such as Phiz frequently rep
resents the elder Weller as smoking.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
What Manners Tell.
Boston Globe.

sisters is sure 20 be considerate for others
Whoever sees young man thoughtful. for
women and children always on the lookout 10
do a kindness TO the old, the sick and the weak,
but thinks: '.Ah he had good mother" And
the converse is true. badly brought mp and
boorish boy is bound to reflect discredit on the
who bred him. Many good woman makes
bad mother. Der very love makes her wrong
both herself and her child. The victims of a
mistaken kindness are legion, and the sad thing
10 that the children of such mothers, while they
love. frequently live to half despise their weak
ness
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amounting to social the monpy il contained.
Then saying to Ter victim, Il %ill buy me a
ring Tomorrow she as calmly handed back the
empty leather case to him and put the money
in her own pocket.
The man preferred to lose tfe money rather
than press his claim for it upon her relatives.
and submitted TO what was simply piece of
bare-faced robbery. But he won't escort that
young lady to another dinner table, even II he
lives to be old George Washlngton's favor
ife hodv-sarvapf
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what Kind of Society"

Washington Capitok
Young ladies in society" sometimes do queer
things, but seldom does one venture such q
remarkably bold line OF action one young per-
son did in this city while dinner party not
many months age During a lull in the CONVEX
sation she quietly remarked to the young gentle
man who tookssher to the dinner: Let me
see your pocketsook."
Not knowing what TO make of such a peculiar
request. the young man quietly produced his
pocket book and1hnnded il to her. She took it,
clamly opened IL and took out roll of bills
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

the professor had laughed and joked and told
stories, Gertrude ventured upon . startling per-
sonal inquiry:
Mr. Peters. have You any little tar babies 1T
homei"
To say that Professor Peters laughed would
but family describe the effect OF the question.
Dentists show windows seemed to leap up in his
mouth in rapid succession, one after another;
and for hours afterward he was heard to ejacu-
late ''tah babies at five minute intervals
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Curiosity overcomes Awe.



Little Gertrude, In the course or her four wears
OF sxistence, had never seen colored person.
Therefore when Professor Cicero Peters-whose
specially is legion and who whitewashes one
day and pnts down carpets the next. thus max
ing extremes meet-came to her house in spring
cleaning times. her first sensation was awe,
which gave way TO curiosity when she perceived
that the dark hued visitor. so far from being an
ogre, was disposed TO be big playfellow. After
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
The Wrong Mamma.
The Judge.

Miss Todidum (complaisantly)- Mrs.
Goldbags. could mistake who the mother
of these handsome children is. You ought to be
proud of them, for they inherit all their Tiers
beauty and grace.
Mrs. Godbags-So I'm told; but, you know,
never met MI husbands first wife.
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DIED.

SPEAKERS, singers and actors find that Ayers
berry Pectoral improves and aids tho voice.
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FREE TREATMENT trl- and ela STEWART
Of 81 ne aF s. co, or either o.
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WANTED-SITUATION
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AS BOOK-KEEPER-
w Am thoroughly conversant with office work
Reference to merchants and bankers. Address EX-
PERdENCE, Journal office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-09
EDWARD F. PARKER.
The knights Of Honor Pay Just
Tribute TO their Deceased Brother.

Tribute 10 their Deceased Brother.
Palmetto Lodge Knights Of Honor is called
once again to mourn. Death has claimed for
its own Edward F. Parker.
Without o moments warning he was, on
Friday, the 18th April summoned from his la
bors on earth to the rest Of heaven.
Our deceased brother was fifty-eight years OF
age and had been for nine years member Of
ings OF the Lodge-ever having its good at
heart-an indefatigable worker in It's behalf
he was representative Knight of Honor and
has left behind him a record that is admired
and should be emulated by those of us who
survive. Fidelity was his prime characters-
tic, and his unselflsh devotion to duty was
known OF all. We readily recall his faithful
ness to the sick, the dying, the dead. He eX-
celled in the performance Of this daty.
Feeling deeply the loss sustained by our
lodge, by the community, and by the church
in the death Of our greatly esteemed brother
place on record this feeble tribute to his men,
ory and with satisfaction, mingled with sad
ness, adopt these resolutions.
ed brother one Of our most earnest ana zeal
ous advocates; one Of our most faithful and
efficient members: one Of our most conscien-
tIous and useful officers.
preme Dictator of the universe, knowing that
He ioeth all things wisely and well, and feel
ing that what Is our loss is eternal gain to him
so suddenly taken from US.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy OF
each member OF this Lodge be rendered to his
bereaved family In this their hour of deep af.
Fiction.
Resolved, That the chaplains chair and ta-
BILE of the Lodge which our deceased brother
had occupied for the past five years be draped
in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That this memorial be spread up
on the minutes OF the Lodge, and copy sent
TO the family OF the deceased.
A. b. WARDLAW,
]. w. PERRIN,
j. ALLEN SMITH,
Committee.
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Must needs read clearer, sure, than he!

oS5 sSsn q ssRf1s are Ss sSRS5S sSPssn
d. Grafton, %5Asnglessa," "Aylesbnry !"
Silk Dudlets, White Satin Dudelets,. Colored
silk and Satin Dudelcts. PIque and White
LaTP & Dudelets Black and n colored @ silk Ties
CO Tics in Hand Ties-make up the hand.
soonest collection OF Neck Wear you ever
saw, and you should not fail to call early and
lay in supply for summer use. Smith &
Son.
If you want something cheap, and at the
same time good. buy pound of Young Hy-
son Tea at fifty cents. You will find 1t at
White Brothers.
The celebrated "W. l.. Douglas So Shoe,"
also full line OF his other advertised goods
may be found at White Brothers, agents. SIT
The largest stock OF boys clothing ever
brought to this market which will be sold
cheap. p. Rosenberg d Co.
Notwithstanding the tremendous run on
our unusually large stock Of straw hats, we
still have good assortment Of styles, sizes.
and prices Give us look. Smith & Son.
VIM. E. Bell will see that you get new and
stylish goods. am receiving by every train
new and fresh goods, one case OF dress goods
to arrive this week, cases OF hats and MILL
merry goods to arrive this week.
My trade has increased so rapidly this sea-
son that 1t is almost impossible to keep In
goods. but have them coming on every
train. So don't become alarmed for fear you
won't get new and stylish dress or hat. W..
+. Bell.
One case Of dress ginghams to arrive this
week, in this case you will find some beautl-
full plaids and stlyes and the price only 10c.
w. E. Bell
My trade was never better and 1 expect to
keep 1t up If selling good goods at small
profit will do IL. This has been the secret OF
my success in business. w. E. Bell.
Positive bargains! Parasols for the masses.
I will put on my bargain counter one lot OF
silk and ginghams parasols for ono half their
value. Parusols worth 75c. for Soc, parasols
worth 81 for 75c., parasols worth S1.50 for 81,
parnsols worth 81 for sl.50, parasOls worth $3.50
for Sl.75. W.. E. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-09

1T is said that in an English church
recently man rose and forbade the
banns of couple intending to be mar
ried. His objection was that the man
was in debt and consequently not in a
position to be married.
If the groom elect was "wilfully'' in
debt-debt incurred by indulgence in
luxuries or by taking up goods with
no intention of paying for them-if it
was through no misfortune of sick
ness or loss-then the objector, though
making q new departure, was only
making a just demand. A manor
woman either-that will not, when
able, pay just debts is dishonest-there
is no other word that suits the case.
Some self-styled gentlemen" seem to
think the favor of their patronage suf-
ficient compensation to the tradesman.
These same self-styled "gentlemen,"
who are, perhaps, lauded by the igno-
rant public rs gentlemen" ana
who would threaten to knock
down man that questioned
their right to the title, leave the
grocer that has supplied their tables to
feast his fancy on the glory of having
such distinguished names on his books
as designate these dishonest "gentle-
men," A poor mans pound goes fur
ther than a lying "gentleman's" prom
Use to pay-it feeds more children,
keeps up a better stock of goods.
Some of these self-styled "gentlemen"
even refuse to pay sometimes, their
"honor" having been wounded by the
presentation of bill.
May we have fewer gentlemen" of
this style, and more honest men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-09
Extracts from Christian NeighbOr
In q Sad Case.

Rarely is there found mind which
is symmetrically developed. Indeed
it is difficult to attain and preserve
THAT fine equipoise' which consti-
tutes what is fifty termed a rounded
character which finds within itself a
sympathy for the varied needs, the
pains, the joys of life. BY cultiva-
ton of one side of mans nature other
portions become atrophied; pursuit of
one object alone renders the mind less
susceptible of interest in matters more
important, perhaps.
In recent review of the Life and
Letters of Charles Darwin the New
York Evangelist gives glimpses of the
photographed chapter. There the
eminent scientist confesses that in his
growing. fondness for science he lost
entirely his early taste for poetry, and
almost entirely his passion for fine
scenery and music. Though lie ac-
knowledges that "the loss of these
tastes is loss of happiness, and may
possibly be injurious to the intellect,
and more probably to the moral char
acter, by enfeebling the emotional part
of our nature :" =. yet he fails
to account for his gradual loss Of faith
also by the atrophy following the dis
use of parts of the brain," to which
atrophy he attributes the losses in his
aesthetic nature. ut -is," continues
the Evangelist, 'the old physiological
dictum raised to the highest power
neglect to use tissue, and its atrophy
is certain" "His disbelief crept over
him at very slow rate, but it was at
last complete. The rate was so slow
that 7 felt no Distress He felt the
truth of First Cause when he wrote
the Origin of Species, but it became
gradually weaker In 1871 he had
written, Il feel in some degree unwill-
ing to express myself publicly on re-
ligious subjects as I do not feel that I
have thought deeply enough to justi-
fy any publicity" ...,.. ..
This is surely one of the saddest
mental histories ever given to the
world. Simply neglect, omit, leave
uncultivated any portion of the nature
and the atrophy of that portion inev-
itably follows. --.
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1ST MAY.

Unprecedented sales in our Millinery
department the last two weeks necessitates
our ordering to arrive this week: s.
25 dozen ladies hats, latest designs. !.
/ case feathers and flowers.
SO pieces plain and fancy ribbons.
case dress goods, trimmings, silks, trim
ming braids, &c.
case hosiery, gloves, fancy buttons, &c.
Parasols. The 1st Of May is a good
time to purchase nice parasol Haddon's
is the place to find them.
Ask for the P. Cox and George H.
Zeiglers fine shoes for Ladies' Misses and
'' R. M. HADDON & GO.
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Third Party.
Loundesrillc advertiser.


There is a call for the friends Of tent
perance to meet in Columbia, May ~,
to discuss matters, and if necessary,
organize third political party for the
promotion of this the greatest living
subject of the age.
Elevate mems views and habits as
far as it can be done politically, and
you have made great contribution
to all the moral conditions, and to the
social and intellectual attainments Of
humanity.
If man may be degraded by bad
government, and NAL political admin
istration, then why may not he he
made better by good government?
No people are ever better better than
their political creeds, and any move
ment that looks to political reform,
must certainly be for the general good
of the people. Nothing is needed
more than the solid consent action Of
the good people of this country, and
it is to be hoped, whether we have one
party, or half dozen in South Caro-
lima, that something may be done to
secure this end. The want of this is
the trouble to-day.
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MATTHEW ARNOLD died without warning
OF heart disease. 1t is curious in this connec.
ton to note desire expressed by Mr.. Arnold
in one OF his poems, in which these lines oc-
cur:
Spare ME the whispering, crowded room,
The friends who come, and cape and 60;
The eremonious air OF gloom
All which makes death q hldeous show!
Nor bring to see me cease tolive.
Some doctor full of phrase and fame,
To shake his saplent head. and give
The Ill he cannot cure name.
Nor fetch, to take the accustomed toll
Of the poor sinner bound for death,
His brother doctor Of the soul,
To canvass with official breath
The future and its viewless things
That undiscovered mystery
Which one who feels. deaths winnowing
wings
Must needs read clearer sure, than he!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-09
TRoY's TOWN TOPICS.
Railroad Excursions-.-Seining Expe.
ditiOns...AH Sorts of Fun and Fact
About The Live Town Of Historic


Excursions and picnics are the order OF the
season now.
Farmers report a need OF rain. Cotton
planted after the rain has not come up, ana
gardens will be Il total failure unless 1t rains
soon.
Miss Willie Sullivan who has been engaged
in the Millinery business with her sister Mrs
]. S. Jay, left on Saturday to take charge OF a
school near anderson G. II.
in our town last week. We think Mr. Branch
has the finest selection OF campaign anec-
dotes' we ever heard, and we think him '.sol-
Services by the Rev. Mr.. Riley at the Pres
byterian church last Sunday night, Mr.: III
ley is gifted young man and BIDS ialr 70
make one OF the most talented ministers In
the Presbyterian church of South Carolina:
Troy was we'll represented on the 4th OF May
excursion. 1t seems that some OF our citizens
are very absent minded, they even forget 70
ge: off Of the train when they get home, ana
some forget to 60 home after they get OF, and
evidently mistake the depot platform lor
their beds at home. Such thoughtlessness is
simply stunning.
Mr. Frank Vance of Edenhall left not long
since for Baltimore to accept q position us
travelling salesman for some house In that
Miss Belle Neal spent few days with her
sister Mrs DR.. Kennedy who has been qulte
sick.
DR.. Geo. Neal is back from Baltimore where
he has been attending Medical lectures. he
will return in August to Philadelphla Wnere
he has an appointment in the city hospital:
Or. McCreery who lived near Bradleys died
on Saturday 5th inst and was buried at Cedar
Springs.
From what we can learn OF two young
men in this place, it seems that they find roy,
al sport in attacking and numbering bull
frogs with parlor rides: Now that the Mex,- ,a
ward the prevention OF the national "Fies-
tas" Wethink it would be well that that Con, Con
Should see that this relic of barbarism should
be stopped.
Troy is in the front rank on the angling
question. a party of gentlemen left here for
Long Cane on fishing sxcars9;n tasiing ingGSns WIN
box. The boys catch resulted thus: 1st haul
s sticks and cramp in the big toe hand IND
one 2inch mud cat and more sticks. 4th haul
a snaeged feet and sentences In oI,re French 70
home in utter disgust. Total-Resolutions TO
refrain forever from seining.
Evidently R. s. G. must think Sam Jones
ssets there Judging from his article Ill the
last issue Of the Press and Banner.
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HoNEA PATHS HOLDINGS.
Beauty, Wit and Grace--.Candidates.
Politics, Sheriffs, Doctors, and
other Things.
HONEA PATH, S. C., May TN 10

dONEA PATH, >. u, May WI 1000
Dry and hot
Tho Honea Path Division Sons of Temper
ance will have their annual picnic at Erwin's
Mills on Friday the 18th inst. The public
generally are invited to attend. A speclal IN
vitation is extended TO the four candidates for
Solicitor. Messrs. MCGOWAN, Prince, Child and
Ansel Every one that has attended picnic
at Erwin's Mills knows that they are always
spend q day Of pleasure and social enjoyment
Politics are beginning to be the topic of con-
versation now. Messrs. MCGOWAN and Child
were here last week and stirred up things.
w. II. Branch spent while with us lasl
Tuesday. The boys all like Tully and will
give him good vote when the time comes.
The Presbyterian church at this place Will
be dedicated the third Sunday In This month:
the services.
A large crowd from here attended the
Gentsville reading circle last Friday night.
The exercises were very interesting,
Misses Lula MCGEE and Emma Clinkscales
OF Belton spent Friday night In town.
Honea Path and Gentsville were well rep
resented at the picnic at Cooley's Bridge Sat
urday.
Bachelor Bob Is quite sentimental Of late,
he quotes poetry and sings love songs great
deal, and he actually gave lady lock OF bis
Mr.. R. H. Russell formerly OF this place, but
more recently OF Denver, S. c. has moved to
Miss Lille Milford went to Due West Fri
Friday night and TO spend few days with
friends and relatives.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Johnson died last night.
Mrs. NJ. A. Elrod 4 Co, milliners, are doing
a fine business Every one Is pleased with
their hats. II you want nice hat to wear to
the picnic on the 18th, let them know In time
and:they will have 1t ready for You.
Mr.. j. w. Ashley one Of our largest farmers
has four hundred acres planted In cotton.
Mr.. w. J. Erwin and family spent last week
at Erwins Mills.
Mr.. William McMurtry of Ireland Is on his
way to this county, on visit TO his daughter
Mrs. NJ. El win.
The Post Office at Erwin's has been dlscon-
tinucd.
Mr.. J. H. Cheatam Of Abbeville was in town
last week.
DR.. r. a. Hudgens was called 10 Darlington
last week TO see his brother-in- law Mr.. j. Fl.
Gaines who is quite sick. We are glad to
know he Is some better.
Don't forget the picnic on the 18th.
CALLY,