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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28
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-
nections which are necessary before
association of ideas is possible, and the
vast multitude of sensations crowding
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'D and these establish
connections between themselves, ever
Incoming more and more extensive,
and memories of the organized form
arise and recollection becomes posi-
BILE.
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
ly 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 notsuficiently strong
to make any lasting impression upon
the brain cells-they are not register
ed. In dreaming portion of the
brain is active, while the rest is quies'
cent, but the disturbance of conscious,
ness is so light that a 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, 1888-11-28

Practical Christianity is no sanctua-
ry sensation, no Sabbath-day service.
1t is the conscientious discharge of all
duty, with a desire therein to honor
Jehovah. 1t makes the whole world
a temple and the whole life a priest
hood, "eating and drinking, and doing
all things to the glory of God"
There are not q few-Christians who,
if they would take their fingers of
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 feetang for feeling is
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 I 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 wait 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, it
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, 1888-11-28
Children and the Church.

A few years ago 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. It 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,
overhowing 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 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 go to 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, a little self-denial is
wholesome and does not hurt child
and many sweet and hallowed infu.
ences come into it's young life as il
worships with godly parents in Gods
house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28

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 ha:
since been visiting her relatives ant
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 theil
many attractions, love secured many
friends, who are always glad tc
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 Abbe-
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, 1888-11-28
Some Day.

Some day all doubt and mystery
VIII be made clear,
The threatened clouds which now we see
Will disappear.
Some day, what seems q punishment,
Orloss, 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 LIES 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, 1888-11-28
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 a 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 a 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, 81 am de-
lighted to meet you; your great work,
so and 80, is known throughout the
world, and is standard in the United
States" Or, "The fame of your influ-
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, 1888-11-28

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 Oh 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, 1888-11-28
When I meet a being I cannot serve
I know my ignorance.

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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 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.
MGu WuO Iuluh lOl IuSuoClSCo Wv
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 their 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 glorifleth 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
he 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. It is akin to that which as
cribed Christ's miracles to the devil"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28

DIR. oliver Wendell Holiness theory
is that a 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.
Chicago Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28
Law Points.

The following compilation OF busl-
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, II
the consideration for which it was Civ
en- and the account can be proven.
Notes bear interest only when 80
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; 8
contract made with lunatic is void.
A note obtained by fraud, or from 8
person in state of intoxication, can
not be collected.
It is fraud to conceal fraud.
Signatures made with pencil are
good in law.
A receipt for money is not alway!
conclusive.
"Value received" is usually writer
in note, and should be, but it is nc
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.
j No consideration is sufficient in Law
if it be illegal in it's nature.
Checks or drafts should be presente'
during business hours, but, in thi
country, except in the case of banks
the time extends through the day an
evening.
J If the drawer of a check or draf
has changed his residence, the holde
must use all reasonable diligence t
} find him.
If one holding a check as payee, o
otherwise, transfers it to another, b
has right to insist that the check b
presented that day, or, at the farthest
> the day following.
A note indorsed in blank (the nam
of the indorser only written) is trans
ferable by delivery, the same as
made payable to bearer.
The time of payment of note mus
not depend upon contingency. Th
promise must be absolute.
A bill may be written upon an.
paper or substitute for it, either will
ink or pencil.
The payee should be distinct.
named in the note, unless it is payabl
to bearer.
An indorsee has a right of action
against all whose names were on tn
bill when he received it.
\ If the letter containing protest o
non-payment be put in the post-office
any miscarriage does not affect the par
ty giving notice.
Notice to protest may be sent eithe
to the place of business or of residenc
: of the party notified.
An oral agreement must be prove'
by evidence. A written agreemen
proves itself. The law prefers writer
to oral evidence, because of its preeis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28

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 fol
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, 1888-11-28

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.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-28

pose to close tnelr stores, anu Cue
planters particularly, may govern
themselves accordingly.
LAST Friday Judge J. B. Leroy
asked friend standing by, what he
thought the weather would be the
next day. He replied, "cold, very cold
sir" The Judge replied II am very
sorry to hear that, as I have good hog
wanted to kill tomorrow, and l
can't do it now, as I now know it will
turn warm," and sure enough it did.
He always looks for the opposite OF
his friends predictions. He would
make splendid weather calculator
for an almanac.
MR.. EDGAR A. WILLIAMS formerly
of Anderson, now of Knoxville,
Tenn, spent last Wednesday night at
his aunt's, Mrs. J. T, Latimer. MIR.
Williams is now travelling for whole
sale house in the latter city.
A DAY or two ago we received "a
Picture of Charleston S. c." a name
borne by the industrial issue of the
Neavs and Courier for 1888. 1t is with
in nice cover and cannot fail to give
the beholder clear view of all of the
interests and industries of our historic
"City by the Sea-"
Two WEEKS ago young gentlemen
and young lady respectively aged six
teen ran away and were married by a
certain minister. So soon as the IA
ther of the bride heard of her where
abouts, he went after her and brought
her home, leaving the groom very
much depressed. Afterward the IA
ther relented and sent for the young
man, a summons which he no doubt
hurriedly obeyed, and everything is
now moving on smoothly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-10
M~OUNDsVILLE NEWS.

Rev. r. H. Trainer, of Morgantown, ii
in town. He occupied the pulpit at the
NJ. f. Church last night.
Miss Mollie Gamble has returned home
from a pleasant visit to Powhstan and
other points down the river.
A. Conkle was yesterday before Squire
Edwards for q misdemeanor. He gave the
required bond.
David Lairmore and kittie J. Fry were
Joined in wedlOck by Rev. l. d. Cousins,
on Tuesday evening.
The case of J. W. McNabb VS.. the B. &
o. K. r, a damage suit for being run into
by q train, was tried by a Jury yesterday.
The plaintiff was awarded a verdict for
$500.
DR.. LYDIA, agent for the Methodist Sem,
inuIy at Buchdnnon, is here this week.
We understood the Doctor will make this
his home in the future.
The Thursday Club" held one of their
delightful parties at the Masonic Hall yes.
terday Wednesday, evening.
DR.. } VI. adams is quite Ill.
Mrs. Deborah Wells, IN aged and re-
spected citizen of Middle Grave Greek,
ulCu at LII hbAuG va fLOuuGJ CNCllhS' PuS
was in the S4th year OF her age.
Sergeant EchOls caught Mrs. A. Lawler
mapping yesterday, and proceeded to arrest
her on the charge of selling liquor, but she
being one of those kind who won't arrest 30
easily, gave the officer quite a scutilg. Final
~ by the combined efforts OF three men,
she was taken before JustiC Edwards,
where she mad q hearing and was placed
under $500 bond not to sell any more till
after the next term of Court, aud also
for her appearance before the
next grand jury. We understand she is
preparing to leave the State. Prosecuting
Attorney Meighen seems determined in his
efforts to stop the illegal sale of liquor in
this county. He has several under arrest,
and the balance have run away or cannot
be found. Chas. Litten is also under ar
rest.
A. l.. Weidebusch got Judgment before
Justice jefferson, yesterday, in the sum of
$50, against the b. & o. railroad, for the
killing Of a fine calf by that company.
The contractors at the prison have been
at work all this week. We understand
they will look to the State for reimburse
ment for any damage they may suffer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-10
New Way Of Earning Money

DbckbN NgFs HNt-tfN OCehtNfss
A new method OF earning money has
been adopted by women in Boston. 1t Is
to organize classes in literature and history
winch are TO meet and listen to readings,
The reader receives members into the cir,
Giles 1T r stated price for each person. These
are not lectures, you will observe. There
may he n)w and then q thread of comment
but not much Of it is heard. The instruc-
tor selects a topic and then reads extracts
relating / o it, and calculating it from
sources which she finds in authorship.
There is labor in this, and when the
work is well donet he result is somewhat
equivalent to a lecture. Large classes
are gathered in this way, and there
are more than one of them. The mem
bers read by themselves in the intervals
between the readings by the instructor.
Ladies known in society adopt this meth
cd Of adding to their incomes. There
have long been classes of ladies to be in
structed in the game of whist in Boston.
A daughter of au Ex-Governor Of the State,
who is q skilled whist player, has had as
much as she could do at this work IN the
winter season. She takes three ladies to-
gether, and plsys the fourth hand herself,
thus teaching them the points OF the game
and correcting their errors as 1t progresses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-10
BELLAIRE.

In our items yesterday we referred to
the large moun the Bellaire City Band
had asked the executive committee OF the
May Festival 10 play for q week. 1t ap,
pears hat the executive committee failed
to Correctly read the contract offered by
the band, and was led astray about 800
more than the band had asked. The boys
say they want to help boom the city and
do not want to be misrepresented. The
City Band played daring The late street
fair and has never received all the money
due them. The deficit should be paid as
soon rs possible.
The members of the new hook and lad
der company were sworn in yesterday.
The organization is a strong n and much
good is expected of the company. Below
is a list of the members. Jas Rosser, VIM.
Pracht, Frank Satterield, Elmer STAMINA
felt, Geo. Pracht, Decker Hoffman, J. W.
Corbett, o G. Henry, F. T. Knight, VIM.
NJ. Drugan, Isaac Luchs, JAS. II. Darrah,
NJ j. Curran, II. II. Meek, Amos Jones,
John Muth and G.. Corners.
The Edward Monaghan Good Will
Hunting and Fishing Club will give a hop
this evening at Turner Hall.
A fine new organ was placed In the
Christian church yesterday.
The personal property Of the late Father
Gull was sold yesterday at public sale.
The Aerial Club dances in Choral Hall
this evening. The Candy Kitchen frrn-
ishes the refreshments.
Colored valentines in great variety have
appeared in the store windows.
The leap year party in Banquet Hall,
Gravel Hill, last evening, was an enjoy
able occasion.
Nick Baker has decided to locate in Ne
braska.
There is talk of extending the st. Glars
vile and Northern Railroad to Sherrards-
vile TO connect with the Cleveland aud
Canton railrosd. In this event Bellaire
would secure another railroad.
The miners of W. ]. Spaid, who Oper-
ates the Churchill mines on the B., Il. c.,
went on a strike Monday for hack pay, and
it was reported yesterday ihat attachments
were being gotten out.
Bogg's Island is advertised ''for rent"
The Government light pays $70a year.
The Months Mind" of the late Rev.
d. B. Gull took place at st. Johns church
lCoOSludN ulOl uAuS. AhO SClNiSO WOO WA
attended by those who wished TO pay the
last tribute of respect to the memory Of
the departed pastor. The following we're
the officers of the solemn high mass, which
commenced a litter after 9 o'clock: Rev.
n. Pilger, Of Lancaster, Celebrant; Rev.
F. Campbell, Of DennisOn, Deacon;
Rev. J. Hannah, Of Shawnee, sub-Deacon.
Rev. Father Schilp, of Wheeling, acted as
master of ceremonies. After the gospel had
been chanted, Rev. j. 3. Murray, of Ur-
bana, assembled the platform of the altar,
and preached an eloquent sermon or the
lamented Father Gull. Among the clergy
men present, the following names have
been obtained: Rev. n. Pilger, Lancaster;
Rev. F. Campbell, DennisOn: Rev. T. j.
OiReilly, Columbus; Rev. j. p. White,
Columbus; Rev. l. Mulhane, Mt. Vernon;
Rev. A. Leyden, Toronto; Rev. ]. Kuenn,
Marietta; Rev. j. Mccain, Harrietsvillc;
Rev. J. Hannah, Shawnee: Rey. j.. L.
Murray, Urhana; Rev. J.. Hartley, Steu-
benville; Rev. j. Schilp, Wheeling, and
Rev. William McDermOtt, the present pas
tor in charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-10
lP%ittsburg.

P~ITTSBURG, February 9-Petroleum-
Dull but steady; opened at 90sc; closed at
s9tc; highest 904c; lowest sole.
Tltusviue.
TIrUsvHLE, February 9.-PetroIsum-
Opened at 9O!c; highest 90!e; lowest s9ic;
closed at S9sc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-10
Solid with Their Hatters.
Ns,c York Erenfnn Sun.


Orders for hats have been pouring in on
IA recently, " said E ~well-known Broadway
dealer in headgear. "You see, every man
likes to appear on solid terms with the
tradespeople, and the fact that his order is
hOnored by a halter is n sort of voucher for
his sOlidity.
silk hats are most IN demand, OF
course, but we have had orders for seal
skins, too, plenty of them. The young
men all want high hats, and if You will
notice to-day you will STE many young fell
lows sporting tiles with that peculiar gloss
mess which, TO the practiced eye, is a sure
indication that they are only a day or two
old-the hats, l mean.
I'VE have received a good many orders
this wear from men whom We do not know,
but they are good, all the same"
How il thal?"
well, you see, they come in . day or so
beforehand, make a deposit of the amount
their orders will foot up, aud then they 90
cut in search of the friends they want to
favor. When they meet One they say
Hello, old man, let me give you an order
on my halter for q new tile
The friend takes the order, and thinks
how solid the giver is with that halter.
Set? Great scheme, isn't it?'