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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
Advantages OF tho Scientific Meth

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Give me q fulcrum," cried the an
cient sage-"give me a fulcrum, and 1
shall move the world" Grant me a
few postulatcs," says the modern rea-
soner, "and l shall read you the riddle
of the universe" An interchangeable
postulate, however, is almost rs difficult
to find as u stable eXtra-terrestial full
crum. Tho scientific spirit of the age"
walks by sight and not by faith. It
revels in facts. IL numbers, and weighs,
and measures, it catalogues and de-
scribes; it compares and Classics. To
make progress among the secrets of Nat
ure its highways is experiment., and its
watchword is demonstration. For any
Interpretation of q natural phenomenon
it demands proofs that a appeal to
the senses, and it looks with wholesome
suspicion, if not contempt on mere
''arm-chair" speculation.
The marvellous success in advancing
knowledge, and in gaining power over
the forces OF Nature that has resulted
from its use, is convincing evidence that
the scientific method of interrogation is
sound, and hat it should always be
adopted wherever possible. But it is
not always possible to apply tho method.
The nearer we approach tho region of
subjective phenomena, the more diff
cult it becomes to test particular inter-
prctations by an appeal to experiment.
The galvanometer may reveal agitation
in a sensory surface, but it tells nothing
about sensation. The convolutions Of a
dogs brain may be tempered with, but
he will not describe to us his feelings.
Consciousness alone can discriminate
the facts of consciousness; and the char
actcr, or succession, or relation of these
can only be described in terms of meta
physic. Theories of physical relation
ship here must at first be tentative, and
at the best they will require to be stated
in very general terms. The argument
must consist in tho application of gen.
eral principles; and, in choosing these,
analogy balanced by common sense
must be u guide. In drawing our
conclusions, we may be satisfied if these
can be held with some moderate degree
of probability.-James Cappie, III. d.,
in Popular Science Monthly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
Talked With Her Dead Husband.

A North Adams, Mass, special to the
New York World says: 'NIother is dead
come at once" was the message te%lcgraphcd
by Dexter Nj. Bishop, of Rcadsboro, VT,
a few days ago. The message had to be
c%ontradictcd, for Mrs. Lois NJ. Bishop,
aged sc, had not died. After lying un.
conscious for hours, she revived and to-
day is apparently restored TO her former
health. Mrs. Bishop says that while she
was unconscious she heard u voice say,
"Mothcr," and she recognized 1t as the
voice of her eldest son., Franklin Sylvester,
Who died fifty years ago.. She also rccog-
nized the voice of her husband, who died
thirty.fvc years ago. He asked her what
she wanted, and if she was coming to him,
and she replied, Yes, William, l have
been in great atlliction."
After having seen and talked with her
dead husband and son, the old lady saws
she doesn't want TO live any longer, but
wants to go to them. She has no doubt
that 1t was heaven where they were, with
all its glorics and brightness. Just before
she was laid on her bed her hands became
purple and the coloring crept nearly up to
her wrists, and then nearly the whole
length of her arms. Her feet became icy
cold and the same purple coloring began to
show in the body. While this discolora,
ton was taking place, Mrs. Bishop called
each Of her three daughters, her son, Dcx-
ter, her son-in.law, Truman Greenslct, and
her ten grandchildren and gave them Il
farewell message. Soon after she was
dead, to all appearances, and the fact of
her death was communicated to the neigh.
bors. The story OF her coming to life
reached the village of Rcadsboro, and GU.
riosity seekers arc coming in force 10 sec
her.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
New Britain and its People.

New Britain is one ofthe most beauti-
ful countries in the world. The con-
tours of the lofty mountains are very
graceful, and the variety of tints Of the
rich tropical vcrdurc is as attractive as
it is unusual. The dense foliage is in
tcrspcrscd with patches of grass of an
emerald hue. At Matupi in Blanche
Bay there is an active volcano, q cur
iOus volcanic island. and n region Of
hot springs. travelled by land once
from Nodup to Blanche Bay, and tho
heat and fatigue were more than COM
pensatcd by the beauty and varied
character of the scenery traversed. The
New Britain people 60 entirely naked.
They are not q fine race, and want the
activity and vigor of the Solomon-Is-
landers. Foreigners have introduced a
good many firearms among the inhab-
itants Of Blanche Bay and Kambcirah,
but rs a rule the spear, usually adorned
with brightly colored feathers, is their
weapon. They build good houses and
make excellent nets and ingenious fish
ing baskets. They are the only can
nibals know who are not ashamed Of
their fondncss for human flesh. A Ger
man settler told me that ovcrtures were
made TO him TO arrange the purchase of
VIZ co'y VI a. iieh IN IL bCch dCCl-
dentally killed by a neighhoring tribe
with whom the would-be buyers were
not friendly. The reason given was q
desire TO eat what otherwise might be
wasted in n commonplace interment-
The curious and little understood
ceremonies of the duG-duk are extensive
ly performed in New Britain and the
ncighboring Duke of York group. Ono
thing about them is certain, and that Is,
that those who are initiated into the
mysteries obtain considerable influence
over the rest Of their tribesmen. There
is another very remarkable custom,
about which | was given information by
the Rev. Mr.. Rooney of the Wesleyan
Mission, which labors in this part OF
Mclanesia. 1t may be described as fol
lows: If A Injuries b, b burns down Ca
hut, or makes a hole in his canoe, or
sticks a spear in the pathway so that c
is nearly sure to run against it. b lets
G know that he has injured him, and
the reason of it; when G is expected to
settle the account with A, the first ag-
grcssor. On the whole the New Britain
people are the least attractive of all
Mclanesians whom | know. They are
very dirty. and do not possess the skill
in fashioning pottery. or carving wood.
en- bowls, Of their neighbors in the
Solomons and the Admiralty Islands,
Captain Cyprtan Bridge, in Popular
Science MoHihLu
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
Tho End OF n Romance.

The st Louis Republican has n story
showing how n a in the life Of
Stanley, tho explorer, came to an I'M
timely end through the greed of his
affianced:
During a visit to Athens" tho writer
says, ~ don't remember what year, he
q the acquaintance of n then hand
some Greek girl. Virginia Ampela by
name They fell in love with each
other, and as it was understood that he
had some means, he had no difficulty in
obtaining the consent of her parents.
Everything was arranged excepting the
financial part of the programme. Vir-
ginta's mother pretended to object to
his going to America, and, thinking she
would receive some recompcnse for tho
great loss she would sustain, proposed
that Stanley deposit SO, 900 francs in the
National Bank in her daughters name,
Stanley saw through the old lady's
mercenary wiles and was very indig-
nant 1t appeared to him as if he was
asked to buy her outright. Still he was
confident that his Virginia would not
be a party to such a transaction, and
fastened to impart to her the substance
OF the conversation with her mother.
The young lady, however, loved tho ex-
plorer's money better than she did him,
and had received the valuable advice of
her excellent mother beforehand. She,
therefore. calmly informed the ardent
lover that her mother had only asked
what was proper, and hat her views
upon the matter conceded with those of
the estimable old lady. Stanley with
drew in anger, and the engagement was
broken Off"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
A Novel Det.

A novel bet was lately decided In a res.
taurant in Philadelphia. A gentleman as.
serted that the majority of men did not
know what they were drinking, and offered
to bet that he could confound anyone 80
that he could not tell water from whisky
One OF the party accepted the wager and
first blindfolded and then a numher ~
glasses, containing water, milk. whisky
sherry, %claret, Rhine wine and gin, were
set out on the bar. They were handed To
the blindfolded man one at o time and he
was told to name the liquor after tasting II
lie got through the list bravely unfit he
came to the gin, which he called port wine
linen the man started him back, but Il was
knocked silly. He called milk water and
finally was forced to admit that ali The
bet. LIE
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
Cow and

A combat between n COW and n gan
der is described by n newspaper of
Albany, Ga, Tho cow made a violent
attack on the gander, when, with much
elaboration and GOODNESS, the bird, as
the cow rushed on him, caught a strong
hold with his beak on the hair and hide
between the horns and Tapped his
wings furiously. The astonished COW
was glad to shake her antagonist off.
But, after retreating a few feet and
looking upon the proud mock and in
significant form of the naughty bird, she
concluded to try him another round,
and again dashed at the gander, who
was a little more deliberate if possible
in taking his hold, and, with swift and
strong wings, he showered his blows on
the eyes Of the foe. The COW had evil
IDENTITY miscalculatcd the prowess of her
diminutiye enemy, and, after considera-
BILE effort, shook the p%ugnacious bird
OFF and beat a retreat.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
The Birthplace OF Abraham.

Not far from Aleppo is situated the
little town of Orfah (the ancient Ur of
the Chaldees) which is of great historic
al interest, it having been the birth
place Of the patriarch Abraham. There
are few jews in the place, but the Arabs
still point out a small building lying
outside the town which they declare to
be the house wherein Abraham first saw
tho light, and which they therefore
term Belt el Chalil (the house of the
friend OF god: 1t is most improbable
that the actual house should have stood
for thousands of years; but the building
In question is Of great antiquity. By its
present owner an Arab peasant, as
well as by the Arabs generally, it is
held in the utmost veneration-the
more sc since it is feared that within a
few years it will fall to the ground
Uronicie.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15

Fogg has conceived the idea that the
original Tower OF Babel was a bonnet
This shows, therefore, if he Ia not astray,
that the fair sex had begun to make
themselves obnoxious at q very early
era.-Boston Transcript.
"Liberty's n boss" remarked a slangy
New York girl who was praising the
statue to a Washington girl. Yes"
replied the Washington girl, who had
been TO the races occasionally herself
20, yes, a dark bay boss"
"When New Workers." says a writer,
''become too scientific and literary, they
are apt to become, at the same time, too
irreligious." At this distance it looks
as If the New-Yorkers were becoming
too scientific and literary.-NorytstowS
Herald
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The current session Of this Institute
closes January 21st, 1888, when the
9th, 1883.
The present session is one OF the most
prosperous in the history of the Insti.
tute. There is room for only a few more
boarding pupils. The health az tbo
ochooL the accommodations of ita board.
ing department, aid the efficiency of lie
corps OF teachers are unsurpassed anv.
where In the South. The first of Jannayv
ID q very convenient time for ENTERING
Iaplls are charged only from date Of
Rev. WIN. II. ATKINSON,
m,or,ouo ~ Principal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
CTIreEa All, AUNIORS,

from q common Kslotcb, or Eruption.
to the worst Scrofula. SAT-
skin, in short, al diseases caused by bor
blood are conquered by this powerful puri-
flying, and i~nvigorating medicine; G =
ni@n influence. Especially has it manifested
it's potency in curing Tetter, Rose Rash
Nous sores and Syycllings,, Hip
ioint Disease White SWe!lings.
s:ojtre. or ThtcE Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents IN stamps for u
large treatise, with colored plates, on Skin
Discusses, or the same amount for u treatise
on aTmE BLOOD MS THE LFFE.,'
Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Piorce'g
Goidon Medical Discovery, and POoG
JfpcstIom, n fair skin, bn spirn
lis, and vital strength, will be established.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15

Speaking of encyclopedias, the academy
at Pekln has got up one of those treasures
OF human knowledge which leaves the
onnaurnnJ lar behind, 50 far as bulk is
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
CONSUMPTION.

which is Scrofula Of the Lungs, is ar
rested and cured by this remedy. II taken be-
fore the last stages of the disease are reached.
From its marvellous power oyer TINS st, terribly
cri"brotod remedy to the public, DR.. PIERCE
thought seriously of calling it his "Con.
sumption Curc." but abandoned ,that
from its wonderful combination Of tonic, or
strengthening, nltcratiyc, or misunderstanding,
tina IA uncu,inlcd, not only rs II remedy for
Consumption, but for all Chronic Dis"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
Blood, and LUNGS.

If YOU feel duh. drowsy, dcbilitated, havo
sollow color OF skin, or ycllowish-brown spots
on face or body, frequent headache or dizzi-
ness, bad taste in mouth, internal heat or
and gloomy forcbodings, irregular appetite,
and coated tongue, YOU arc suffering from
IndiYcstion, Dyspepsia, and Torpid
Liver, or "'Rifiousness." In many
cases only part of these symptoms arc cxpe-
ricnccd. As n remedy for all such cnscs,
Dr. Ficrcc,s Golden Medical Diss
cOVcry is unsurpassed.
For weak Lungs, Splitting OF
Mood, ShortncEs of Breath NrOns
chitis, hsthmn, severe Coughs, and
kindred affections, it is an efficient remedy
SOLD NY DRUGGISTS, Mt Sl.0O, or SIX
BOTTLES for $500.
Send ten cents in stamps for DR.. Pierce's
hook on Consumption. Address,
WORLDS DispcuSary McdicnI Assoc
ciation, GG3 Main Street, BUFFALO, N. Y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-02-15
BOARDING.

ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, tho
undersigned opened O
FIRST CLASS BOARDING HOUSE
in Charleston, for the accommodation of
both Transient and Permanent Boarders.
The Building, located on the northeast
corner Of Wentworth and G!ebe streets,
is conveniently near the business portion
of King street, yet Tree from the noiso
of the thoroughfares. 1t is within easy
reach from the Academy of Music and
from Churches Of all tho different de-
nominations.
The house has been thoroughly re-
paired, and fitted up in good style with
new furniture and fixtures.
Terms reasonable.
For further Information address
Mrs. Il. IL. HASELL,
or Miss SIS. EDWARDS,
Lift Charleston, s. @.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-23

through the charity organization out the Bible
says you must be men of clean hands and pure
hearts Clean hands mean the way a man does
and acts. Ii doesn't mean clean from Indianap-
oils SCOT, but il means clean from sim They
mean thirty six inches to the yard, four pecks
to the bushel and sixteen ounces to the pound.
always The Lord also speaks of things being
straight. and that doesn't mean the one-thou-
sandth part of an inch crooked, and il any of
you are not perfectly straight it will go hard
With you on the Judgment day. Clean hands
means something further still. They
mean perfect honesty. Have You got
any money in your hands tonight that ought
not be there2 Some of you are sharp traders.
Did You pay all that you should have paid your
hands Saturday night2 II you didn't the Lord
will hold you for robbery. And if you paid any
of your earnings for beer. that is a robbery of
your home. You've got to come square on that
line. Not only must your hands be clean. but
your hearts pure"
The speaker went with anecdotes and Illus
trations, and at the conclusion number went
forward to the altar with the intention to lead
new life. Throughout the meeting great feel
ing prevailed.
Large congregations also thronged Roberts
Park Church yesterday at every service, includ-
ing those of the Sabbath-school and song. Altar
services were held after every meeting, over
thirty children and young people seeking con-
version in the afternoon, while large number
did the same at the evening service. The meet
ing at night very interesting. The sermon
was 1.-The Sinner Under Execution" During
the day there were fourteen accessons and con-
versions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-23

daughter. That would have been more
than a crumb. She must 60 home with.
out Him, depending on His word. And
the result shall be according to her faith. Ii
she doubts there will be no cure: If she believes
all is well. But to help her He makes the posi-
tive assertion that the devil has been dismissed
Her faith endured this last and perhaps severest
strain. The mother went. and on arriving at
home she found the child was made whole
from the very hour" the Master spoke What
faith was that which never forsook her and
never wavsred from the moment she left her
dwelling until she returned to it-a faith that
increased in strength with each increasing trial,
a faith that seized the arm of omnipotence and
dislodged Satani 20 wGnan great is thy faith,
and great is thy reward! Take back into thine
arms thine own offspring. rescued from hell by
the power of Him in whom thou hast believed
The story of this woman's faith is encouraging
to all who are in distress Let them bring their
trouble to the great Helper. If he answer not at
first, and afterward appear to deny the petition.
yet hold to Him by faith Wrestlings in prayer
are rot required Ito move him to mercy. He
loves to do good. But by struggling finds
the true way OF approach, learns what binders
the gift and prepsres for its reception. Whatso-
is sought according to His will is granted
When His conditions met the blessing comes.
He whose heart like the woman's, has cried
s'ameu" to all the Lords requirements shall
hear his voice, saying BE it unto thee even as
thou wilt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-23
Husband Finds His Runaway Wife.

W. l. Priestly, Of Muncie, Ind, came to the
city on the IL o'clock train last night. and COM
planned to Captain Colbert and Sergeant Bruce
that his wife had fled from home Saturday,
taking with her $500 in money and all the
household furniture she could carry off. He
said he had traced her this city, and asked the
officers to assist him in finding her. After some
search she was found at the California House,
between IL and o'clock She
refused to either return home or
or give up the money she had brought along.
and on the suggestion of the officers, Mr.
Priesty went to Squire Feibleman to secure a
writ of replevin for the money aad household
goods It was his expectation to get possession
of the property and return home on the early
morning train. Mr.. Priestiy is a prominent
business man at Muncie, and is ffty-nine years
of age. His wife is but twenty five years of age.
She refused to give the officers any reason for
Oh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-23
Land Reformer.s Address.

Between forty and fifty persons met in Work
ingmen's Hall on East Washington street last
evening and listened address the land
question by Leo. Miller. of Chicago Mr. Miller
is an interesting speaker. and seems to have
made the laud-reform theories of George a care
full study His speech was directed against land
monopolies and national banks. The people, he
said could d more live without land than fish
could live without water, and God never intended
that they should There could. he said, be no
poverty if all had free and equal access to the
bounties of nature That one-sixth of the land
in the United States is not titled to-day. but if it
was il would furnish food for dozen worlds
like this. Poverty, he thought. would never be
abolished until the land was distributed among
all the people on equal terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-23
INTERESTING REVIVAL MEETINGS.

Success fun Labors of Evangelfsts at Black
ford-street and Roberts Park Churches.
series of largely-attended revival meetings
have been conducted during the past week at
Blackford-street and Roberts Park churches,
and will be continued during the present week.
The evangeists in charge Of the meetings have
attained considerable degree of prominence.
One of the speakers is W. A Dodge of At
lanta, Ga. He Is the editor of the Way of Life
q religious periodical of Atlanta In all respects
he is typical Southerner He is a cousin of
Sam Jones, and resembles him somewhat in his
method OF speak ing, though he is not quite so
caustic. He has a free and easy manner on the
floor, usually keeping his hands in his pockets
supporting himself upon any convenient fur
niture4g Anecdotes and witty illustrations con-
stltute his style, and the audience are in turn
moved to laughter aud tears. For several years
Mr.. Dodge was engaged in pastoral work. but
last year he entered the field of evangelistic la
bor
His colleague upon this occasion is Rev. Joseph
Fl. Smith, ofPhiladelphia, who for fourteen
years minister at that place. but through fail
ing health retired from the regular ministry
two years ago. Since reeaining strength he has
held large revival services at Pttsburg, Allie
eheny City and Wilmington. and in each Of
these cities very successful. He is intense
ly earnest a master of expression and carries his
audience with ease. He frequently rises to very
eloquent periods, and yet does not seek to please
out rather TO perSuaQe ana convince. A feature
of his speaking, as enc of his bearers remarked,
is that Ibis words eeem to cut right through
you" -
Messrs Dodge and aSmith were invited here
by Rev: Wilbur A.sSheridan, of Blackford-
street Church. Since coming here they have
been engaged at Roberts Park Church also
Services ara conducted morning and evening at
Blackford street, and In the afternoon at Rob-
erts Park The meetings at the former church
have been quite successful The special objects
of the meetings have beenoto lead believers into
a higher Christian life Each day during the
past week the altar has been filed with seekers
after a purer life. About seventy-fve have
evnced desire TO lead higher life, and there
have been about thirty five conversions.
At the meeting last night the church was
crowded. Every seat occupied aud the
aisles were full os people standing Mr.. Dodge
conducted the services. number of stirring
songs were sung, after which he preached from
a text found in one of ths Psalms concerning
men of clean hands and pure hearts. After
speaking in q general way for a few moments he
said; Some people ask me Who is going to
heavenf can't answer the QUESTION directly.
Some think they are going on he educational
plan, others church ordinances and others still