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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
God Can See Through the Crack.

A lady came home from shopping
one day, and was not met as usual by
the glad welcome of her little son. he
seemed shy of her, skulked into the
entry. hung about the garden, and
wanted to be more with Bridget than
was common. The mother could not
account for his manner.
When she was undressing him for
bed, "Mother," he asked, lean God see
through the crack in the closet door?'
eyes," said his mother.
"And can he see when it is all dark
there?"
EYES," answered his mother, "God
can see everywhere and in every
place."
"Then God saw me, and he'll tell
you, mother. When you were gone,
got into your closet, and I took and
ate up the cake; and I sorry, I very
sorry," and bowling his head on his
mothers lap, he burst out a-cryiDg.
Poor little boy! all day he had been
wanting to hide from bis mother, just
as Adam and Eve, after they had diso-
beyed God, tried to hide from his pres.
ence in the garden of Eden. Guilt
made them afraid, and guilt made him
afraid. 1t put gulf between him and
his mother. You see how his wrong.
doing separated him from her. He
was no longer at ease in her sight.
His peace was gone. This is the way
sin devides us from God. We don't
owe to be in his sight. We are not
happy there. We hide away from
him, and try to forget him. How did
George get back to his mother? How
did he get rid of his feeling of guilt
and shame? He took the best-indeed,
he only true-way, by repe nting and
confessing it. His mother forgave
him, no doubt, and he tasted again: the
sweets of Nesting close beside her, and
loving to be in her dear society. He
was restored to her confidence and
love.
Precisely so must we do towards God.
We must repent and confess our sins
and pray God for Christ's sake to for
give US. Then we may taste the
sweets of forgiveness, and be no longer
afraid and far off from him. AS a lit
tie child is never happier than at its
mothers side, 80 nearness to God is
one of the most delightful feelings
which can fill the bosom of the child
of God.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Is NV Heart all Right?

Twill give few of the symptoms OF
functional heart complaint. 1t must
be promised that so closely do these
symptoms often approach in character
to those of real valvular or other all
ments of the heart, that it is no won
der the sufferer therefrom should feel
anxious, or that-as he really ought to
he should consult doctor. 1t is,
nevertheless, fact to be borne in
mind, and one from which nervous
people may take some comfort, that
those who have the real disorder sell
dom believe there is anything radical
ly wrong with them, whereas persons
with the fictitious complaint, or func-
tionaf arrangement of the heart, are
very often found in the physician's
waiting-room. 1t is even possible that
the symptoms may be of such a char
acter as to deceive young or inexperi.
enced medical man, for there may be,
and often is, distinct cardiac bruit
a murmur is got up, as it were-not
with the patients consent, of course
when, if he be at all nervous, he seats
himself in the Doctors chair. Besides
the actual pain or suffering in the
functional arrangement of the heart
may be, and often is, greater than thai
in actual disease of the organ.
The pulse may deceive the patient
himself from its irregularity. I do moi
mean irregularity of beat at any given
time, refer more to the fact of its be-
ing sometimes very rapid indeed. II
may be an easily excited pulse: lying
down in his own chamber, calm as tc
mind, and restful as to body, the pa
tient may place his fingers on his
wrist and be surprised to feel how
steadily his heart is jogging along
but suddenly there is tug at the door
bell, followed by a rat-tat-tat'tat
which shows that some unexpected
friend, of no small consequence, il
about to make a call. The patients
heart gives a big, uneasy thud, he feel'
az if he had swallowed a box-heater
red-hot iron and all, and if he tries hi
pulse now, why, the rat-tat-tat Of th'
door-knocker is nowhere near it in fire
quency.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Neighbors Jones and Smith.

Orren Hutchinson in Brooklyn
Times happily illustrates our. danger
and defence.
"The danger of an attack from for
eign nations may be illustrated by
supposing that Mr.. Smith and Mr..
Jones have been living on the best OF
neighborly terms for many years.
Mr.. Smith, being a grocer, supplies
Mr.. Jones with all he wants in tina
line, while Mr.. Jones is equally happy
in supplying the family of Mr.. Smith
with dry goods. Moreover, as they
live in adjoining houses, each with
ample grounds devoted to cultivation
Of flowers, both families enjoy the beau
ty of each others flower garden as
often as they choose to look from their
respective windows. At length Mr..
Smith begins to imagine how easy it
would be for Mr.. Jones to smash in all
the windows on that side of the house
if he were so disposed, and straight
way proceeds to build stone wall be-
tween the two houses, so high that it
would be impossible for Mr.. Jones to
stone his windows. We can readily
imagine that the hitherto warm friend
ship and pleasant relations between
these two families would be somewhat
chilled by such conduct on the part of
Mr.. Smith, and the other neighbors
would probably question his wisdom
in acting under the influence OF such
groundless fears"
lin the same line it may be added
that revolvers carried in the pockets OF
the Smiths and occasionally flourished
or discharged in the direction of the
Jones house would not increase
friendliness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
How He Got Start.

"About forty-five years ago." said
Mr.. Linzeler, II had small jewelry
store in O side street off one of the
principal boulevards. Business did
not prosper. Sales were little or moth
ing. My small savings vanished, and
I was tortured with the thought of
debts that I had no means of liquidat-
ing. One day I was seated by my
nearly empty showcase in despair at
the situation, and in doubt whether to
close up my store and 60 out of busi-
ness entirely, for had not made a
sale in five days, when stranger to
me, an Englishman, entered the shop
and said:
II have lost the swivel from my
watch chain; can you sell me one ?"
Certainly, sir, will replace it for
you,' I said, leaving my seat with
alacrity. The matter in itself seemed
of slight Importance, but in its conse-
quences was highly important. What
if had no more swivels in my stock,
I thought? Opening my box I found
two, which, unfortunately, were too
small. One of the last gold watches
left in my case had chain attached,
and seizing this with my pincers, II
took off the swivel and fitted it on the
Englshman's chain. It was an exact
fit.
"sHow much is the watch and
chain p asked the stranger.
II named the price"
"'Put on one of those small swivels
that wouldn't fit my chain,' he con-
tinued, and will take it,
Putting the watch into his pocket
the Englishman turned to me and, in
a foreign accent that made it all the
more impressive, said these words,
which have not forgotten from that
day to this {:
1.-THE jewelers. of the great boule-
wards are not obliging. They have no
time to attend to the small wants of a
customer. They may be reading the
paper, perhaps, and will not disturb
themselves to sell swivel. At the
three or four stores which I have just
visited have failed to find swivel,
although T am anxious to make call
and need one greatly. You were more
obliging than your competitors and
put yourself to some trouble to accom-
modate me, and for that reason have
bought watch that I do not need.
NV daughter is to be married soon and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
A Household Fairy.
BY SIDNEY DAYRE.

"If were only q fairy-well!
"Twould take me ever 80 long to tell
OF all the beautiful things I'd do
For everybody loved or knew;
For I'd have wonderful wand OF gold,
Like fairies carried In days OF old.
"Mother should have house as grand
AS any you see in all the land; -"
A cap OF lace and velvet gown,
And a carriage to ride about the town;
She never should do a thing ali day
But hold her hands like lady gay;
And all this tiresome, tiresome work,
Which every day am glad to shirk,
Would Just be done-wouldn't that be flne
The minute waved that wand OF mine!
"That's what I'd like to do, but, oh!
I'm only bit of q girl you know!
Working away at homely things,
And not fairy with shining wings,
/ haven't wand; and, II had,
Perhaps the fairies would think 1t sad.
If they I'D chance TO look and see
What o 1,'arfully lazy girl I'd be. f."
"But have two nimble hands that know
How to X; 1t and to mend and to sew, %
How to coax and to dust and to sweep
Come. and I'll let you take peep.
So I'll hurIr and do my very best,
While mott, cr sits by the fire at rest,
And she will think, If she does not say,
One little fairy's alive to-day
And for everything that girl should do
Can wave, not one little wand, but two"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
For the Ladies'.

find it to their Interest to call at the store OF
White Brothers and examine their large and
attractive stock OF dress goods, ranging In
Special attention ts called to dress goods OF
low and medium prices All wool dress goods
were never 80 cheap as they are this season;
White Brothers carry also large line OF Ia.
dies cloaks, consisting Of Newmarkets, short
wraps and Jackets.
A good assortment OF ladies gossamers, and
q stock OF ladies shoes that cannot be surpass'
ed. Also, ladies rubber overshoes which are
very cheap.
Cali and be suited, and while buying dress
goods, and other articles OF wearing apparel
remember to look at carpets and rugs, crock.
cry aud fancy china.
Buy your red blankets too, from
WHITE BROTHERS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
White Brothers

Have given more attention this season than
ever before to ready made clothing. This
part of their business has grown steadily dur
Ing the last five years, and the liberal patron
age OF a generous public now warrants them
in CARRYING q stock of ready-made clothing
the superior Of which cannot be found In any
town In the State OF the size OF Abbevlle
They make speciality Of fine clothing! Any
one desirous OF purchasing q nice suit or
will call and examine the elegant assortment
OF clothing now offered for sale by White
Brothers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Unheeded Gifts.

They placed rare lilies in her bands, a..
Poor hands that scarce had touched no"
~ er;
And creamy rose-buds, whose perfume
Emhalmed her for her funeral nour.
They wrapped her form In lustrous silR'
And dsaped son folds OF hlmy lace
ABOUT the slender pulseless wrlsts,
And underneath the patient lace.
st last she, lay In perfect rest;
Rshearsed her many virtues o'er,
And spoke OF all her pleasant ways
Tie sleeper needed not the wealth
ar bloom, that lay within her hands;
And not q word Of love or loss
Her sealed ears could understand.
Strange, we so often keep the flowers
10 lay in folded hands at last;
And little luxuries Of life$--Lt
Withhold, till care for them Is past!
Strange that we do not oftener praise
The willing toiler by our side!
Why 4 eep 4he fuil-blown flower or love
Until the friend we loved has died?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Attention, Horsemen !

We have the largest stock of saddles ever
offered in this town and at prices that Will
take your eye as quickly as will the saddles
keep up q full stock. our "Iron-cantle Tree
is something new, handsome and durable
We can show the best line Of "Kentucky
Spring Seat" saddles to be found In the up,
prices and every kind. Give me call and Sc
cure q good comfortable saddle at living
price. w. Joel Smith q Son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Won shall furnish the trousseau.

YOU shall 1urnlSn Cne GTOusSedu.
A few days afterward I a
letter from him requesting me to call
at his hotel, where a cordial reception
and an order for a trousseau costing
100000 francs, awaited me. This
stroke of good fortune left me cash
capital of 1000 francs after liquidating
my debts. Notwithstanding the
warning of the Englishman, I moved
up into one of the fashionable boule-
wards and had him and his friends for
customers. But as a matter of prin-
ciple, both myself and my sons have
ever shown Willingness to oblige our
customers in the smallest matter.
This has been the cornerstone of my
fortune"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05

The attempt to base permanent
peace on rivalry in fighting establish
ments. is like trying to build house
on the surface of volcano-there is
no security at any moment against an
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1885.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
The State of South Carolina

ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Admin
istration.
By j. Fuller Lyon, ESQ.,. Judge Probate Court:
WHEREAS, Mary Pratt has made suit to
w noe TO grant her Letters OF Administers
tion OF the Estate and effects Of John Pratt,
late OF Abbeville county, deceased:
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors Of the
said John Pratt, deceased, that they y be and i
be held at Abbevi1le C, H., on Friday, Decem-
ber 7th, 1883, after publication hereof at II
O'clock in the forenoon, to show cause II any
they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this 22nd day of November, in the year
LIS lof our Lord one thousand eight ,q hundred e
OF American Independence.
Published on the 18th day Of November, 1855,
i'm the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law.
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court
Nov d 1893, II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
Ready.Made Clothing.

boys ready.msde clothing, that are offering
at prices to suit the times.
A superb line Of overcoats, good selection
Of cut-away and sack cork-sorew worsted
suits. .,'
A splendid lot OF colored cashmere suits.
Extra pants, coiored and black. Also, rub
ber clothing, for bad weather.
You will do we'll 10 give ua call when in
need of clothing Of any kind, smith 4 Son
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-05
TAX NOTICE |.

In ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT
to raise supplies for the fiscal year com-
menclng November 1st, 1887, notice is
hereby given that the Treasurers Office
Of Abbeville county will be open for the
collection Of taxes y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25

We have a store full of Dry
Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes,
Rubber goods, Blankets, Flan-
nels, Yarns, Fine Dress Goods,
Umbrellas, Underwear, Trunks,
Valises, and everything in our
line, bought at headquarters,
from the best houses in the
country, as cheap as spot cash
will get them, and can sell as low
as any house in the county,
and we are doing so-bear
that in mind. For particulars
drop in at our store, and we
will try and convince you that no
house has better goods, or can
sell at lower prices. We intend
our friends to understand that
we mean just what we say,
and that they shall not lose money
by giving us call. Thank
ing the public for their gener-
ous treatment during the past
six years. We are
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
ADDITIONAL MEETINGS.

BARTON, Saturday, Oct 9th, at p. m. Hon
j. ID. TAYLOR.
FLUSHING, Friday evening, Oct. 18th. Hon. j.
ID. TAYLOR.
BOSTON, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31st, at .
O'Clock Hon. j. d. TAYLOR.
HENDRYSBURG, Thursday evening, Nov. 1st.
Hon J. ID. TAYLOR.
MORRISTOWN, Friday evening, Nov. I'd. Hon.
j. ID. TAYLOR.
POWHATAN POINT, Saturday, Nov Sd, at p.
H. Hon j. ID. TAYLOR.
FLUSHING, Saturday, evening, Nov. Sd. Hon.
L. DANFORD and }. W. NICHOLS.
ST. GAINESVILLE, Saturday evening, Oct. q.
Hon. j. ID. TAYLOR.
By order County Republican Executive Com
mittee. JOHN POLLOCK,
JB LONGLEY, Sec'y Chairman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
WOMAN'S WORLD FOR NOVEMBER.

WOMAN'S WORLD FOR NOVEMBER.
Lucy NJ. J. Garnett opens the WOmGn's
World for November in paper on "The
FaIlacy of the Equality of Women" "a
Pompeian Lady is the subject of paper
by Edith Marget, which is followed by
an exhaustive article on Elementary
School teaching as profession, from the
able pen of Miss Edith Simcox. Again
we walk through the Morias with Miss
A. Mary F. Robinson to guide our foot
steps and explain the way. "The Truth
about Clement Ker," story that has eX
cited more than usual amount of atten-
tion is brought to close. Miss E. Betham
Edwards writes of THE Lace Makers of
LIE Puy," and her paper is excellently illus
trated. Then comes paper on "The
Modern Dressmaker," by J. E. Davis.
The paper which will probably attract the
greatest amount of interest among the
readers of The WOmUn,s World will be
that on "a Woman's Friendship" by
Hulda Friedrich who takes Mary Stuart
and Mary Seton for her text. Bringing
up at the end of the magazine comes Mrs.
Johnstone's capital fashion papers with
their admirable Illustrations -Cassel &
Co., New York, % cents number, $3.50
a year in advance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.

There will be vacancy from this con-
greSsional district at the West Point mil
itary academy in June next caused by the
graduation OF w. \. Bethel, of Harrison
county, and in accordance with the usual
custom the candidate for appointment
will be selected by a competitive examina-
ton, which will be held at the probate
court room at st. Clairsville, o., on Tues
day, November 13, at 8 o'clock AN.
Applicants must be between the ages
of Il and % years, an actual resident of
the district, and physically sound, well
formed and of robust constitution. The
candidate who shall be accepted will be
required to report at West Point not later
than the 18th day of June, 1889. In case
he fails to pass the examination at the
academy the person taking the next high
er grade, who will be designated the al
ternate, will receive the appOintment, but
he must be willing to report at West
Point and be examined at the same time
as the regular nominee. Any one who in
tends to be examined with view to this
appointment will be furnished with a
copy of a small pamphlet entitled 'Infor-
nation relative to the appointment and
admission of cadets to the U. 5. military
academy" by applying for the same to
the secretary of war.
JOSEPH d. TAYLOR,
Member Congress 18th Ohio District.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25

CAPT. BRUCE DOLBEAR, the Marshal
of Benwood, was shot on Thursday night
by "Eggy" Condrey, a notorious crook of
that section. A robbery had been COM
mitted the night previous, and Dolan, the
man whose house had been entered, and
the Marshal were looking around when
they met Condrey in the street, and with
out word being spoken, he dropped a
revolver from his coat sleeve and fired at
the officer. The ball took effect in the
shoulder and passed downward. The out
law fled, and at last accounts had not
been apprehended. The Marshal, although
dangerously wounded, is recovering.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
PUBLIC MEETINGS

Meetings at which addresses will be delivered in
support of the principle of Protection of American
Industries and American Labor viii be held as
follows, and addressed by the speakers named:
BELLAlRE, Saturday evening, Oct. 9th. Adj
dresses by Hon. THOMAS MCSHEEIY and
Hon. NJ. j. MURRAY, the eloquent Irish Pro
tcclOniSt of New York.
BURR'S MILLS Thursday evening, Oct p. Nc
KELVEY and NICHOLS.
SOAIERT0N, Friday evening, Oct. &c. NICKEL
VEY and NICHOLS.
HENDRYSBURG, Saturday evening, Oct. q. Nc
KELyEY and NICHOLS.
KENNON, Thursday evening, Oct. 25 JAS. VI.
REEs JOHN PoLLOCR and 4. NJ. BROWN.
BELMONT MEETING HOUSE, Friday evening,
Oct. II. REEs, POLLOCK and BROWN.
SHEPHERDSTOWN, Thursday evening, Oct. D.
Hon W. ID. HoFF and THEO. c. AYERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,

Such as Muslins, Tickings, Ginghams,
Prints, Bed Spreads. Table Linen, Nap
kins, Towels, and Crashes, 10 per cent.
lower than previous prices. Ten pieces
of Oil ColOred Red Table Linen for 2Sc a
yard. Buy it, try it, and wash it. Cheap
est thing on the market. AllLinen Hand
Towels, 2Ox36 ill.,, for 121sc. Napkins rs
low as 25c a dozen. Crashes as low as 4c
a yard. All the above are StatlnerS and
defy competition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25
LADIES' KID GLOVES.

We offer one for 15c that sells in other
places for 81, and one for soc; former
price 75c. New styles and all cOlors; first
season out. In connection with the above
we have our usual assortment of Silk,
Cashmere and Cotton Gloves. In Mems
Gloves and Mittens, we have too large a
variety to tell you about them. Come
in and see.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-10-25

SIMEON J. MERRITT, "a well known miner,
died from typhoid fever, at his home in
Flushing, on Friday, and his funeral
occurred on Saturday. He was an active
politician in the Democratic party, and
frequently took part in the local canvass
in the county. He welded considerable
influence among the miners. Withal, we
believe that he was good citizen and his
death is lamented by wide circle of as
s0ciates.