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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
Missing ut the Prayer-Meetins.

"Not forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together" (Heb. x, 25).
AhI who missed me there? My
Saviour, my pastor, and my brethren
and sisters in Christ.
And what did they miss there ?
They missed my figure in its usual
place, my voice in the sacred song, and
the voice of heart in prayer.
And what did 1 miss by my absence? ?
I missed the blessing of God, the ap-
probation of my conscience, and the
love of Christ's friends.
And why was I missed at the prayer
meeting? forgot the hour, and was
too for away in body and heart to reach
there.-THe Occident.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
VOLUME XXXIII. NO. g..
On Being Pleasant.

Says Mr.. Thackeray about that nice
boy, Give Newcome, II don't know
that Give was especially brilliant, but
he was pleasant"
Occasionally we meet people to
whom it seems to come natural to be
pleasant; such are as welcome wher-
ever they go as flowers in May, and
the most charming thing about them
is that they help to make other people
pleasant, too. Their pleasantness is
contagious.
The other morning we were in the
midst of three days. rain. The fire
smoBed, the dining-room was chilly,
and when we assembled for break fast,
papa looked rather grim, and mamma
tired. for the baby had been restless all
night. Polly was plainly inclined to
fretfulness, and Bridget was undenia-
bly, cross, when Jack came in with the
breakfast rolls from the bakers. He
had taken off his rubber coat and boots
in the entry, and he came in rosy and
smiling.
Here's the paper, sir" said he to
his father with such cheerful tone
that his fathers brow relaxed, and he
said, "Ah Jack, thank you," quite
pleasantly.
His mother looked up at him smil-
ing, and he just touched her cheek
gently as he passed. ~
"The top of the morning to you,
Pollywog," he said to his little sister,
and delivered the rolls to Bridget with
"Here you are. Bridget. Aren't you
sorry you didn't 60 yourself this heau-
tiful day?"
He gave the firea poke and opened
a damper. The smoke ceased, : and
presently the Goals began to glow, and
five minutes after Jack came in we
had gathered around the table and
were eating our oatmeal at cheerily Nas
possible. This seems very simple IN
the telling, and Jack never knew he
had done anything at all, but he had
in fact changed the whole moral at
mosphere 81 the room, and had started
a gloomy day pleasantly for five pee-
pie.
"He is always so," said his mother
when I spoke to her about it after
wards, '.just as sunny and kind; and
ready all the time. I suppose there
are more brilliant boys in the world
than mine, but none with a kinder
heart or sweeter temper; am sure
Of that
People whose dispositions are natur-
ally unhappy, think it no use trying to
be otherwise; but that is mistake.
If they will patiently and persevering-
ly try to keep always pleasant, after
awhile they will get in the habit OF
smiling instead Of frowning, or look
ing bright instead of surly, and of CIV
ing kind word instead of a cross one.
And the beauty of it is, as I said be-
fore, that pleasantness is catching and
before long they will find themselves
in the midst of world full of bright
and happy people, where every one is
as good-natured and content as they
are.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
Just for To-day.

Lord for tomorrow and Its needs
do not pray; ..
Keep me. my God, from stain OF sin,
Just for to-day.
Let me both diligently work
And duly pray,
Let me be kind in word and deed,
just for to-day.
Let me be slow to do my will,
Prompt to obey;
Help me to mortlfy my flesh,
Just for to-day.
Let me no wrong or idle word
Unthinking say;
Set thou seal upon my lips,
Just for today.
Let me in season, Lord, be grave,
In season gay;
Let me be faithful to thy grace,
Just for today.
And If today my life
Should ebb away,
Bid me come home to thee,
Sweet Lord, to-day.
So, for tomorrow and Its needs.
do not pray;
But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord,
Just for to-day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
While worldly men enlarge their

While worldly men enlarge their
possessions and extend their eonnex-
ions, they imagine they are strength
ening themselves agains all the pos
sible vicissitudes of life. They say In
their heart, "My mountain stands
strong, and I shall never, be moved -
But 80 fatal is their delusion, that, in-
stead of Strengthening, they are weak
ening that which only can support
them when those vicissitudes come.
To EBoNIzE PINE WooD.-Wash
the wood three or four timesswHll a
boiling decoction of logwood, allowing
it to dry between each. application.
Then wash it with q solution of ;ace-
tate of iron, which is made by dissolve
ing iron filings in vinegar. This stain
is very black and penetrates to q con-
siderable depth into wood, so that orr
dinary scratching or chipping does not
show the original color.
The sweet experience Of former de-
liverances giveth comfortable assur-:
ance of prote,tion in present and fu-
ture dangers and this should canse tls
to fly for refuge, at all times, by strong
supplication and prayer, to Him who
is able and willing to save US from
death. ~
CHILLI SAUCE.-Sixteen large ripe
tomatoes, three green peppers, two on-s
ions chopped fine, two tablespoonfuls
of sugar, one of salt, one-half each of
allspice and cloves, in two cups Of vim
egar, boil two hours. Put into bottles
and seal. - 1.. g.
Two little girls were. PLAYING church.
One said, "Now we are going to have
prayer, you kneel down and be q real
Christian > I'll just sit down and put
my hand up to my face, I'm. going to
be one of those stylish Christians"
LETTUCE DREssINa.-Two eggs.
little salt and pepper, one tablespoonful
of sugar, one.half cup of vinegar, one
tablespoonful of butter. Beat all to- 3
gether and let boil until thick. Put
on ice until quite cold and serve.
Humility is not only a virtue Itself,
but vessel to contain the virtues, like
embers which keep the fire alive that
is hidden under them. 1t Itemptieth It.
self by modest estimation Of it's own
worth that Christ may ffll.it.
Who would discover in your sharp
rebukes of sin any approach to the
pathos of the Savior's tones as he FORE
told the destruction of Jerusalem?
How many tears were there in your
burning denunciations? - '
"Any one can abolish his tax on
whiskey and tobacco at any time by
simply leaving them alone-Aand he
will be great deal bettero off financial
ly, physically, mentally, and morally
if he does" ,-...J.. -
TOMATO SAUcE.-One tomato cook :
ed and strained, one-half cup OF water, :
one tablespoonful Of flour, butter size !,
of walnut, salt aud pepper to taste.
Boil till! thick as drawn butter. Nice
over fish, -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30

"Uncle James," said a city lady,
who was spending a few days in the
country, "is that chicken by the gate
q Brahmin ?"
No" replied Uncle James; "he's a
Leghorn."
'Why, certainly. to be sure!n said
the young lady. "How stupid of me!
I can see the horns on his ankles.n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
In the Future.

Lady at the polls-I want to vote,
Mister.
Election Judge-All right, mum
how old are you?
Lady flushing up)-What?
Judge-How old are you?
Lady-Do have to tell that?
Judge-Certainly, mum.
Lady Clearing up the ticket J.
Thanks, d MT want to vote that bad.
Good morning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30

A friend in Michigan writes "Our
little three year-old Birdie had been
watching the rain, it suddenly ceased,
the clouds parted, and the sunlight
came in floods. She ran to her baby
brother, and said Birdie sees through
the door wife into heaben.'"
As large a demand is made on our
faith by nature, as can be made by
miracles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30

1t needs to he repeated again and
again that it is the little things which
test character. The way a protesting
Christian behaves under some unex-
pected provocation, some irritating
disappointment, some petty personal
affront, these are the things which
put to the proof the patience and meek.
ness of the man. There is profound
truth in the quaint saying of Rowland
Hill that mans cat ought to be the
better for his Christianity.
When DR.. John Mason Good was
on his death-bed he said. "Ihave talk
ell what unfortunately the generality
.of Christians too must take. I have
taken the middle walk of Christianity.
i have endeavored to live up to its dI-
ties and doctrines, but I have lived be-
low its privileges"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30

Plants like fresh soil. To grow q
plant well, pot it often.
Tulips and hyacinths should be
planted about four inches deep and six
to eight inches apart.
A considerable quantity of sand,
we'll mixed with the heavy soil, will
make beets much sweeter than if not
used.
Narcissuses are most effective when
planted in clumps. The bulbs should
be set at about the same depth as tu-
lips.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
Blessing of Religious Reading.

Consider the value of such literature
in the home. 1t effectually arrest the
currents of secular thought after the
labors of busy week are over. Who
estimate the Importance of this, even
from worldly point of view? With
out some kind Of wholesome Interrupt
ton, experienced at regular periods,
no man can very LONG endure the
strain on nerve amp brain. He needs
something more than daily cessation
from exhausting toll; absolute deliv-
erance he must have in order to the
best possible fitness for future work.
Nothing will accomplish this 80 we'll
as the religious book or newspaper
read in the home circle during the
evening hours, read whore the dearest
companions of his life may share with
with him in the common blessing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
II Cannot.

II cannot be sunbeam,
Shining full and far,
Lighting up the eartli, with radiance,
will be q star. s.., -
II cannot be light house,
Cleaning out at sea, l. :
! will be a tiny glow.worn,
Shining cheerily. S:s
If cannot be river,
Flowing deep and strong,
I will lie merry streamlet,
Fastening along.
II cannot be song bird,
Making music sweet, =
will be homely sparrow,
Chirping, "Tweet, tweet, tweetP
If cannot be Jewel,
Precious, rich and rare, ..5 -
Iwillbe crystal dewdrop,
Sparkling, bright and fair.
If I cannot be q; ;rose.tree, r.
Shedding fragrance sweet, *
I will be modest daisy, g
Blooming meath the feet. 4
IfIcannot be poem,
Thrilling all who read, III - .s.- - -
will be q thought of comfort
Just to one in need. 10 Z
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
From 4Dymopd's Essays
ON War.

It has been the ordinary practice Of
those who have colonized distant coun-
tries to force footing, or to oTmaintain
it, with the sword. One Of the first OBJ
jects has been to build q fort, and to-
provide a military. The adventurers
became soldiers, and the colony was q
garrison. Pennsylvania wa, howGvers
colonized by men who believe that
war was incompatibleWith Christian-;
ity, and who therefore resolved not to-
practiceit. Having determined MOTTO
fight, they maintained no soldiers and
possessed no arms. ss.SS.l ~
They planted themselves in "a ceun.
try that was surrounded by sayages,
and by sayages who knew they were
unarmed. IF easiness Of conqHest, or
incapability of defence could subject
them to outrage, the Pennsylvanians
might have been the very sport OF Vio-
lence. ~
Plunderers might have robbed them
without retaliation, and armies najght
have Slaughtered them Without resist
ance. If they did not give astempta-
tion to outrage, no temptation could
be given. But these were. the people:
who possessed their country In; ssecur-
ity, whilst those around them were
trembling for their existence. This
was land Of peace, whilst every other
was land of war. go
The conclusion is inevitable although
it is extraordinary-they were. In no
need of arms, because they weuid not
use them.
These Indians were sufficiently ready
to commit outrages upon. other Htetes,
and often visited them with sdasola6i0n
and slaughter, with. that sort Of desc
lation and slaughter which might be
expected from men whom civil
had not reclaimed from cruelty, and
whom religion had notawed into for
bearence. But whatever thea auaFrelss
of the Pennsylvania Indians were
with others, they niformfy respected
and held, as it were. sacred the terri
tories of VIM. Penn. The Psnnsylya-
mans never lost man. woman ,,or child
by them, which neither the colony sofi
Maryland, nor that Of Virginia could
say, no more than the greet colony sof
New England. :.
The security and quiet of Pennsyl-
yania was not transient freedom from
war, such as might accidentally happen
to any nation. She continued to- en-
Joy it for more than seventy years. and
subsisted in,the midst of six Indian ma
tions, without so much as militia for
her defense. s2tssSs
X X 800. -
And when was thesecufity of Penn
sylvania molested, and it's peace ade-s
stroyed I? When the men who direct
cd its counseIs and who would not. en-.
gage in war, were out.voted In its Leg
islature; when they who supposed that
there was greater security in the.sword
than in Christianity became thespre-
dominating body.-Messerger Of
Peace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30
The Friend to Love.

The thing you love in friend is not
the thing you see. I know of a very
beautiful character-one of the love-
liest characters which had ever bloom
ed on this earth. 1t was the character
of d young girl. She always wore
about her neck little locket, but no
body was allowed to open it. None of
her companions knew what it contain
ed, until one day she was laid down
with granted permission to look into
the locket and she saw written there
"Whom having not seem love"
That was the secret of her beautiful
life. She had been changed into the
image.-Professor Henry D'atnanaond.
AS to the Affections which persons
may suffer who are embarked in a
righteous cause, they are intended 20
purge away the drOss, and to refine
them for the Masters use.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-30

Much is wanting where much is de-
sired.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
The Atonement Day.

Last Saturday, the 10Th of Sept,
was the great day of Atonement, held
sacred by every Israelite. It matters
not whether at home or abroad, wheth-
er observing its solemnities with
brethren, or as stranger and a wan
derer, his heart turns in alteration
towards the deserted, yet ever mem
orable city of his race. On this occa-
sion alone, the High Priest robed in
white, with bare feet and covered
head, passed into the mysterious
Presence Chamber of the Holy Of Ho-
lies, and atoned for their sins, in the
greet temple at Jerusalem. Even to
such as do not belong to the Hebrew
nation, this day and its ceremonies,
hoary with the touch of vanished cen
turies, inspire sentiments Of respect
and awe. They have survived the
mightiest empires OF the world. And
it is not difficult for the Imagination
to call up the emotions that per-
vades the soul of the devout Jew,
when he contemplates that, though
scattered and dispersed, the history
of his race is the history of mankind; !;
and that, while all other nations were
sunk in darkness and idolatry, his was
the abode Of a sublime civilization,
and a repository of the oraeles of
God.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
Primary Eiectlen Frauds.

For sore years past the report has
been current in this and in other
counties of tie State, of alleged frauds
in or Democratic primary elections.
Without stopping here to discuss the
probabilities of the case, it would be
well to say that no terms Of censure
or reproach could rightly express the
condemnation due the preparation
of such an oct. The privileges OF the
ballot is a sacred right, and to have
the voice OF the sovereign people
smothered in such manner, is well
deserving OF a full measure of punish
ment. According to existing affairs, a
nomination before the primaries is al
election in effect. And such being
the case, every safeguard and precau-
ton should be thrown around these
elections. The Legislature now soon
to meet ought to enact stringent laws,
providing for free and fair ballot,
and a just return; ard if the mana
gers connive at fraud, or allow any
irregularities, they should be held to
a strict account.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
american Enterprise.

No invention Of the nineteenth century
has worked greater revolution n house
hold economy or conferred more of bene'
st on humanity than the sewing machii.e.
I'll. first productions were crude and un.
coath il the extreme, and it was reserved
tor American skill and ingenuity to bring
forth {. machine Of Any practicable value.
In order 10 appreciate the great advance
ment which has taken place It is only nee
esSary to compare one of the machines
bull. during the infancy Of the Invention
with cne Of The lasest improved Light.
Running New Holuc.
All the rcall!; good points contained IN
Other machines have heei utilized ID Its
construction Many new improvements
and devices have also been added, the re-
suit of which IS machine as nearly perfect
as it is possible to make one.
For simplicity, durability, ease of man
agement aud capacity for work. the Light
Running New Home" has no rival, and the
happy posessor Of one may rest assured
that he or she has the very best the world
affords. SEE ADVERTISEMENT on ANoTHEE
PAGE OF THIS PAPER.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
Death OF an Astronomer.

The great English astronomer and
sushor, Richard A. Proctor, died at
the W;lliasd Parker Hospital on the
evening of Sep. 18th, Of yellow fever,
contracted on his trip North, while
passing through the infected parts OF
Florida He had stopped at the
Westminster Hotel, in the city OF
New York, from which place he was
speedily removed to the hospital men
toned, when it became evident that
the deadly malady had seized him as
one Of its victims. Mr.. Proctor had be-
gun a journey to his native England,
whittier he was going, under an en-
gagement, to lecture during the pres
ent fall in that country.
One of the greatest men OF the DAY
has fallen, while yet in the zenith Of
his fame and the prime of life. TAX
ing his degrees at Cambridge, he as
siduously applied himself to the stu
dy of astronomy, in which his success
was pre-eminent, winning for himself,
as sn author, a worldwide reputation
as scientist. His works are rolum-
ineus, but the one which established
his fame as a scientist and attracted
universal attention was published IN
1870, and called, 'sOther Worlds than
ours He married as his second
wife, an American lady, and settled
at Oak Lawn, near Orange Lake, Fla,
where he had an observatory; having
located there for his health. His last
days were devoted to writing a history
of astronomy from the earliest ages
tothe present time, awork Of great
magnitude; but he died before its
completion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
Yal!aW Fever.

yellow fever III Florida continues with
unabsta6 :1.;, aDti is spreading oTe- the
State. i. TIE reques; Of Fealcrsonvl!le
i've hundred. refugees, principally poo.
paonle ani negroes. h.AH beer sent 70 that
town L; Jacksonville 70 5 O'Clock Monday
night, there had "ce1 l04i eases OF terer
anl l3$:;' deaths.
:, would be q good idea, indeed it IS im-
ao-:ent, that our Town should De quan.E-
tined, IN SO far tAs: NJ strasslers or stran-
re.,s should ae allowed in town. unless they
ca1. proce clean bill q health.
Thousands Of dollars are daily aoing sent
The sufferers
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
The Floods.

The foods resulting from the recent rains
have been terrible. Every railroad run
ming into Columbis was so damaged that
the trains had to be suspended, except the
Atlantic Coast Line trains. The EutaWviIle
railroad bridge across santee has been
washed away, together with train of fiat
cars intended to weight it down. Santee
trestle, n. E. 3. B., is standing, but the
rive, is very high, within two feet of the
steel rails. 1t is reported several lives have
ueen lost in Santee river.
In Augusta, the water was twenty feet
deep, and has damaged the city million
dollars or more Savannah has suffered
largely. Other places have suffered greatly.
The report on our fourth page IS meager to
what has bcen done since.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19

On our fourth page will be found
extracts from several papers, about
the last State convention. There
was, it is true, considerable unrest
manifested throughout the State
about Governor Richardson's renom-
nation, but it was generally accepted
as foregone conclusion that he
would be renominated. Some over.
Jealous friends of Col. Earle endeav-
ored to make him q candidate, even
over his protest; and though he declin'
ed to be candidate, yet many of bis
friends, or of Richardson's opponents,
voted for him any how. Col. Earle
was thus made to occupy false posi-
sion, and one which some parties are
endeavcrine to use against him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
ANY vo,,,ic mar with pluck and brain

Any yon.lc mar With pluck and brains
can cet al, education Il he wills he c;sI;.--
anderson iTgteliige2tc@.
TIE Abbevjllc Press md Baa"er with ad-
mirab!a good sense thus retorts to the above:
Just so. Any young man with pluck and
brains car accomplish almost anything in
this country The difficulty with some
young men IS. that they are not impressed
with the necessity or value of On education.
LAS the twig is bent so the trees inclined" !"
Let the haeilgsncer then impress upon the
minds of the plow-boy and the apprentice,
the necessity OF cult;vating the clind while
educating the hand. Let the Iatsaigsncer
encourage the young man with pluck and
brains to cultivate taste for reading, and
inspire him with an ambition to reach the
hig hest standards in all that makes great
ness and usefulness in the American citizen.
# the young man with pluck and brains,
lacks fixedness OF purpose he viii never ex.
eel. Pluck and brains. if unapplied. are of
brt little use
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19

GREsSwooD. Sept IA private telegram
received here late tonight states that Maj.
NJ. G. Zeigler, who has been clerk Of the
court for Abbeville county since 1875, and
was renominated recently, was run over
and killed by train which was backing IN
TO AbbevillA this afternoon. His head was
completely severed from his body. It is
too late to get particulars, but rumor says
his mind had been affected by ill-health,
and he got on the track purposely.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19

There are in the Second Congress
sional District three candidates for
Congress: Geo. D. Tillman, Rob't
Aldrich, and D. S. Henderson. One
convention was held, resulting in a
deadlock, and an adjournment of ten
DAYS. The second convention is do
ing no better. Nearly 500 ballots
have been taken. Tillman lacks only
one vote. It is probable that dark
horse will trot IN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-09-19
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