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The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
BACK FROM SENTENCE.

Back from o two years sentence,
And though it had been ten,
You think. ] were SCARED no deeper
In the eyes of my fellow men.
My fellow ~menf'-sounds like a satire,
You t%hink-and1 l so allow,
Here, in my homo since childhood
Yet more than a stranger howl
Pardon. Not wholly a stranger.
For | have n wife and child:
That woman has wcpt for two long years,
And yet last night she slnilcdi
Smiled. as ! lrapcd from the platform
OF the midnight train. and then
All that know was that smile of hers.
And our bab. in my arms again,
Back from n two years sentence
EIt have thought the whole thing through
a hint of it came WHEN the bars swung back,
And ] looked straight up in the Gluc
OF the blessed skies with my hat of!
Ohio I've u wife aud child;
That woman has wept for two long years,
And yet last night She smiled
James Whitcomb Riley in Chicago Ledger
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
Tho Empress of Japau.

The London Mode of Fashion says that the
Empress Of Japan is at tho head of Il power.
full movement for lettering tho condition of
the of that country. She has cstab-
lishcd II college for women at Toxic, under
the management of Il committee of European
and American m The standard of cdu-
cation is very low, especially in the country
districts, and it is hoped that this college will
prove u valuable aid in raising tho women Of
Japan to Il higher level. In ono of tho Lon.
don hospitals there are now three japanese
ladies who are going through their training
us nurses, with tho intention of returning tc
their own country when qualified and teach.
ing their countrywomen. Detroit Free
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
\. Chicken with -Four Wings.

C.. {. Brown, of Duluth, iilnn.. uncartheG
a genuine freak i'll the shape of a Elam::.os.
cochin rooster, which has four dis; ..:lct WINS
two i'll their natural places and onc at ,hg
knee joint of each lcg. The bird wei. ;,sa l,ou;
sixteen pounds, is alive and well, and Uses al
four wings when flying. AN oIcr of $40
made by q Chicago party, WAS refused, al,
the bird will DO exhibited Throughout lii,
country. Chicago Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
n Widow

IIe gazed around the cheerful and comfort.
ohlo looking apartment. Then, addressing
tho widow, he said:
"Your husbands been dead over u year
now!"
Yes" she answered, with n gentle sigh,
lover q year"
~ remember reading his obituary." he
said, land | thought that it contained n mis-
statement of facts"
"a misstatcment of facts?"
Yes, it said that he had gone to u better
home. In my opinion it would be impossible
for him to find Il moro cheerful, u more COM
Portable, and, with you in it, a more charm
ins and desirable home than this"
The widow smiled swcctly, then he popped
and was accepted. Boston Courier
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
Gas In

Sanitation has proved that its use in bed-
rooms is unwise, as it consumes by far too
much oxygen. if, therefore, it is lighted be-
fore the occupants retire, they will find the
atmosphere vitiated when they retire. 1t is
asreat mistake to believ ethat the amount of
v%itiation is of IL consequence because the
lame is small, perhaps barely visible, until
wanted.
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11
Self Sacrifice.

Father Damien, who has been devoting
himself to tho lepers cxiled ut Molokai, in the
Sandwich Island group, is actually giving his
life to them. He is thus described by u priest
who is his assistant: "Lcprosy has lone its
work-in turns, at his ears, his eyes, nose,
throat, his hands and his lungs. Tho poor
father is completely disfigured; his voice is
almost extinct. Fortunately he has yet tho
use of his hands, which a great number Of
other people have lost; and also that his feet
arc not yet falling to pieces, as happens to Sc
.nany here. He is yet so useful, SO necessary,
and that for many things. He has under his
'hargc over 100 lepcr orphans. This i'll itself
IS not a light burden, there being no one to
lclp us but leper boys; besides, tho number
Increases every week. The father has also
III about II month after my arrival to
Va new church thirty by seventy fccu,
orty feet of which isof stone, and the rest of
:ood. We have only ono mason, n white
per, an lrishlnan. Father Damien is the
cad carpenter, and his helpers are two or
lrcc lepcr boys. Although l am not a leper,
could not leave here to go to any other OF
.acse islands without a proper certificate
rom tho board of health. But l have nc
wish to &c anywhere. My mission is here,
md here III remain" Doubtless this priest
will lilo i'll tho same grave which is dstinnl
Tor Father Damien New York Sun.
The Dickinson press., 1889-05-11

He who has grown weary of remaining at
home often goes forth and suddenly returns,
inasmuch as lie discovers he is nothing better
for being abroad. -Lucrctius.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

On the 30th of last April one of the
most self-sacriticing Christian heroes OF
modern times died of leprosy on the is
land of Molokai, of the Hawaiian
group. Since 1865 Molokai has been q
leper settlement, or hospital, none of
the inhabitants being permitted to re.
move from the place. In 1873 FA'
THEIR DAMIEN, Catholic priest, thir-
ty-three years of age, man Of culture
and refinement and grace, volunteered
to 90 to Molokai and minister to the
souls and bodies of the miserable
wretches whom the world had cast off.
With full knowledge of the fate before
him he plunged into this loathsome
prison hospital to do and suffer and
die for the most needy and afflicted
colony of human beings under the
sun. The story of his labors, suffer.
ings, and successes is marvellous, and
will doubtless be written in detail for
the honor of his name, the benefit OF
the race, and the glory of GOD. In
1884, about eleven years after he land
ed on the island, FATHER DAMIEN
was smitten with leprosy. But he
continued to toll for the good of his
fellow-sufferers for nearly five years
longer, when a martyrs death released
him from his agony. and martyrs
crown rewarded him for his life of un-
selfish devotion to CHRIST and hu-
manity. We learn from our regular
English correspondent that there is q
Protestant minister at Molokai, and
that the population, which numbers q
little over a thousand, is about equally
divided between the two churches
NeaU York Christian AdUocate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

ANDERSON. May H.-There is considerable
excitement here over the status Of affairs at
the Savannah Valley Railroad depot in this
city. Luther P. Smith, the agent, and Joseph
w. Trowbridge, u merchant and broker, arc
the parties involved. Four carloads Of bacon
were shipped here with bills of .lading for
the same attached TO drafts which were in
bank. The bacon was delivered by Smith, as
he says, to Trowbridge upoa the representa-
ton that il was all right. This turns ont not
to be true, and the drafts are not paid. The
amount due Is about $1,000. About s., ,0OC
more than this is due by Trowbridge TO mer-
chants here.
Major Curran and Major Gunahl, the su
perintendent and attorney of the Georgia
Railroad Company, are here. They attach nc
criminal blame on Smith, but charge him
with gross neglect. They think that - is his
duty to prosecute Trowbridge for obtaining
these goods by false representation and pre-
tences. Smith trusted Trowbrldge and Is
ruined financially. Trowbridge claims to be
able to make statement which will cleal
him of any criminal charges. This he says
he will do as soon as he can collect his
thoughts. Our people have confidence in
both of them, and hope that finally show
ing will be made which will shield them both
from criminal charges.
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Peace With Honor.

BERLIN, May 25.--Sir Edward Ma
ct, Mr.. Kasson and Herr Halstein, as
q committee of revision, completed to-
day the draft of a protocol concerning
the Samoan question. 1t contains a
clause relating to the municipal gov
ernment of Apia, coaling ports held by
the Powers, Land Commission and the
autonomy of the Samoan government,
the text of which has already been ca
bled to Washington and approved by
Secretary Blaine. The remaining
clauses, defining the tariff of Samoa,
the Constitution Of the native govern
ment and the Limitation Of German
claims for indemnity from natives,
have been framed in consonance with
instructions from Mr.. Blaine, who is
in daily cable contact with the COM
mission. Nothing, therefore, ought, in
the opinion of the delegates. to pre-
vent the winding up of the conference
on Wednesday. when the business is
expected to be limited to an exchange
of signature agreements.
The success of the commission and
the rapidity with which business was
got through with was partly due to the
conciliatory attitude of Count Herbert
Bismarck and the impartial policy dis
played by Sir Edward Malet, and
largely to the American Commission
ers having definite instructions cover
ing every point. The constant hard
work of the subcommittee marvel
lously expedited matters, the plenary
sittings of the conference having little
to do further than to hear reports.
Throughout no embarrassing develop.
ments have retarded the progress OF
the deliberations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
South Dakota's Constitution.

The Constitution of South Dakota
that was adopted at the Sioux Falls
Convention is in many respects, re-
markable. Women are given school
suffrage, and it is provided that an
shall be submitted to the
people giving women full suffrage.
CORPORATIONS are prevented from being
created by the Legislature by special
legislation, and the abridgement of the
Legislatures right of eminent domain
and of the States police power is spe.
clalIy forbidden. The State debt must
not exceed $4,000, except in case OF
war, and County, city and town in,
debtedness is limited to 5 per cent. OF
the taxable property. The Governor
is given the right to veto items in ap,
preparation bills, and the Legislature
cannot authorize the construction OF
street railroads except with the con-
sent of the cities and towns in which
they are constructed.
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Kind Words.
iSu7nmerville NetOs.


Kind words are never spoken in vain
They always do good II there are really kind
thoughts and meanings behind them. o.
course there are seemingly amiable, patron
izing speeches that only wound: and anger
but real kind words help people to cross the
bridge of life over those rapids and whirl
pools that lie between the shores OF earth and
the world beyond, just as q little, fragile
hand-rail will help one to cross swayine
plank over some deep chasm, who otherwise
would fall and he lost.
To one of good disposition and fair intellect
praisel will do more good than blame. TO be
found fault with is crushing except to peo
pie who have an immense bump Of self-es
TEEN; while If some one values first effort
at its worth, the second leads nearer TO sue
cess.
Parents who remember this have brighter
children than those who are forever cold and
stern and faulthnding; and the child who is
forgiven fault, and tenderly led towards the
right. usually makes good man or woman
far oftener than one who is simply punished
for erring and reproached afterward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

w HEREAS INFORMATION HAS
been received at this department that an
atrocious murder was committed in the
County of Abbeville on or about the 18th
day Of May A. D. 1889, upon the body of
TUTT DANSF0RD by ROBERT
PARTIOW and that the said ROBERT
PARTLoW has fled from justice:
Now, therefore, I, ]. P. Richardson
Governor of the State of South Carolina,
in order that justice may be done and
the majesty Of the law vindicated, do
hereby offer a reward Of One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars for the apprehension
and delivery to the Sheriff of Abl1eville
County of the said ROBERT PART
LOW.
Said Robert Partlow is a copper colored
negro, six feet high, stands erect, legs
ent from front to rear, large feet,
beard thin. When last seen wore NOUS
tache and gotee, large eyes, showing
much white, teeth large, white and pro-
truding, partly bald, rather thin.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the State to be affixed, at Columbia,
this oath day of May, 1889, and in The one
hundred and thirteents year of the inde-
pend enee of the United States Of Amer
lea.
J.P. RICHARDSON.
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Land d0Wners,
Take Notice.

Acts Leg. All Landowners and persons
No. ls2. having lands leased for one Of
Page 1856. .,o.o 9onrs ~ tta C,ount;es NJ
1885, u'oio vas, VI 'Ao
nopeTi,5s' noPe from runnins streams sna1l re: O.
water upon their lands, oil
trash, trees, RATS and timber
during the months of May and
August of each year.
o., ITO Any person convicted of vio'
Cen" Stat. lating the foregoing =.
Page 34s. shall be punished by fine o.
not less than fivo nor more
than fifty Dollars.
Whenever any Landowner,
Act %. (or his Agent or Tenant,) OF
Page SIS. owners in the Counties atore.
1885, said . shall neglect fol
thirty days it shall be
the duty Of the County Com
missioners to employ hands
and have such streams Chor-
oughly cleaned of all trash
trees, RATS and timber .
and the expense shall be lien
upon the lands Of said persons
in preference to all other liens
upon the same.
Take notice, that the above Laws will
be strictly enforced.
By order of the Board.
J. F. C. DuPRE, Clerk.
1s May, 1889, 2t Medium copy. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

Woodworkers y! You want good tools, ask
your dealer for Cages Self.Setting Plane, OF
send TO the company at Vineland, n. j., fol
circulars. A two cent stamp will bring circu-
lar and q carpenters 'ead pencil worth 5cts
If this paper is mentioned.
Woodworkers! The Gage Tool Company,'s
SelfSetting Plane made at Vineland, n. j.,
Is the Best Bench Plane in the World. The
company will send Plane on trial to towns
where it is not for sale.
New Goods for the Month of May.
10 pieces 40 inch Swiss f1ouncing.
10 pieces White Plaid Lawns just received at
R. NJ HADDON e. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
Jurors For June Term,

G. P. O'Neall, Second Township.
d. /. Rabun, Second Township.
Sam Hinton, Second Township.
Thomas Jones. Second Township.
w. r. Dunn. Third Township.
u. S. Jones, Third Township.
+. l.. Waldrup, Fourth Township.
S. NJ. Fleming, Sixth Township.
r. Fl. Cothran, Sixth Township.
u. 4. Roche, Sixth Township.
j. ID. Haddon, Sixth Township.
+. L.. Morrow, Seventh Township.
II. Is. Haddon, Seventh Township.
j. G. Weir. Eighth Township.
7. +. Clinkscales, Ninth Township.
w. p. Devlin, Tenth Township.
&. c. DuSenberry, Eleventh Township.
d. S. Benson, Jr., Eleventh Township.
j. NJ. Mabry. Eleventh Township.
q. McD. Cater, Eleventh Township.
II. w. Lawson, Eleventh Township.
ID. w. Thomas, Eleventh Township.
r. w. Cannon, Eleventh Township.
J. ID. Alewine, Twelfth Township.
A. NJ. Erwin, Twelfth Township.
Il. H. Burdett, Thirteenth Township.
4. u. Bowman. Thirteenth Township.
B. Bowlin Allen, Thirteenth Township.
Theodore Kennedy. Thirteenth Township
w. +. Daniels, Fourteenth Township.
w. r. Boyd, Fifteenth Township.
i. a. Gown, Fifteenth Township.
J. H. Morrah, Fifteenth Township.
G. p. Perryman, Sixteenth Township.
J. Wesley Deason, Sixteenth Township.
Eb. Sharpton, Sixteenth Township.
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A cordial invitation Is extended to every
one to inspect our stock. We will always try
TO make 1t to your interest to buy from US.
p. Rosenberg & Co.
pieces of 36 inch Serge Dress Goods at
10 2-3 cents former price 25 cents. These goods
are in Tan and Grey. w. +. Bell.
4 Pcaces of nuns yelling at Il l-2 cents for.
mer price 20 cents. These goods are in good
SIMMER shades. w. +. Bell.
Great reduction in goods at w. E. Bells.
New millinery just received at w. +. Bells.
Clement and Ball shoes ut w. E; Bells.
French and American sateens In several
shades reduced Mt w. f. Bells.
500 suits for Sl5.-Great bargains In oil
lothing. p. Rosenberg 4 Co.
Another immense line of suits just received
fully worth S2U. Our price $15. p. Rosen-
berg & Co.
p. Rosenberg & Co have just succeeded in
getting an immense line OF suits ut from 81.
TO s5 less than their value and will sell them
accordingly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

new lot Of Hats and flowers just received
at EaddonS.
A beautiful line OF Plaid lawns at Haddon's
These goods are new and low in price. Cal
before the assortment is broken.
Now is the time TO buy "Indestructab le
Fast Black Siste thread Hose" you can find
them at Haddon's.
Gentlemen please remember we always
have an elegant line of hosiery, shirts, collars
cuffs, neckWear and underwear. z. Rosen
berg d Co.
Ask for the pearl" shirt and "Lion" brand
collars and cuffs. The best made. For sale by
p. Rosenberg & Co.
Trimmings to match all shades in dress
fabriques at Haddons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

A big reduction in the price of Mems. La
dies and Childrens Shoes--especially III Boots
and fine Footwear. Smith & Son.
A new lot Of clothing just received. Moth
Ing but bargains. P. Rosenberg & Co.
We can't give you an idea Of our elegant
line Of Spring and Summer clothing unless
you come and see for yourselves. All are cor
daily invited. P. Rosenberg Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
The Literary Club.

We forgot last week to make note OF the
meeting of the Literary club. which took
place on Friday night at the house OF Mr.. w.
A. Lee. 1t was one of pleasure and profit to
all. The entertainment was excellent. and
the essay was first class. Walter L. Miller,
ESQ.,. read the essay, the subject being Henry
Clay. The essay was an excellent paper and
the subject drew out full and interesting
discussion. Mr.. Thos. p. Cothran is the next
eSSayiSt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
Wednesday. May 20, 1889.
The Entertainment.

The Presbyterlans gave a delightful enter
tainment in the Court House last Friday
night, in which all the participants acquitted
themselves with credit. About SlIO was real
lied for the benefit of the church. The pro-
gramme was as follows:
PART FIRST.
TANBoURINE DRILL
Miss Agnes Qua rleS, Miss Mary White, Miss
Jeanie White, Miss Annie Hill, Miss Mabel
Tnsten, Miss Rebecca Seal Miss Bessie Coog-
ler Miss Mary Perrin, Miss Grace Smith, Miss
Belle Haddon, Miss Florence Henry, Miss
Jeanie Perrin.
Song-Duet.
Mr.. W.P. Wideman, Mr.. Edwin Hardin.
Song-Trio.
Miss jeanne Edwards, MeSsrs. Wideman
and Hardin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
Question.

Where con get the Gage Tool Company g
Self Setting Plane, hear so much aoo9t'
1t is made at Vineland-N. j. Any dealer
will get 1t for you.-Ed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
REFRESHMENTS.
PART SECOND.

PART SECOND.
Comic Operetta-Pcnelope, or the Milk
mans Bride.
Penelope-A servant-Miss Jennie Ed
wards.
Mrs. Croaker-The "Missus'-Miss Corrle
= McClung.
Walker Chalks-A Milkman-Mr. Edward
Hardin.
ToSSer-A Greanadier-Dr. S. G. Thomson.
Pitcher-Policeman- w. p. Wideman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

The stock holders of the cotton seed oil mill
ton of Mr. \. W. Smith, President, and Mr.
Francis Henry, Secretary knd Treasurer.
Twenty per cent of the capital stock was
paid in, and work will begin at once.
We understand the machinery has been Or
dereG.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

SO. suits for Sl5 $3.50 suits for sll.
Great bargains. P. Rosenberg d Co.
100 pairs extra pants in all sizes at great bar
gains. p. Rose nberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
Lumber For Sale.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS A FINE LOT
i OF lumber of all kinds for sale. Will de-
liver it at Abbeville, S. c., II desired.
S. G. THOMSON.
May %, 1889
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29
Wanted.

4 FEW SHARES OF STOCK OF THE
II Abbeville National Bank. Address. stat
ing price, Henry l.. Evans, 40 "F'' street, n
W., Washington, d. C..
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE. IS:
7, BENZ. S. BAKNwELL, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
BENZ. S. BARNWELL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of May, 1889.
&c. KLUGH,
Notary Public 8. c.
CORRECT-Attest:
l.. w. WHITE,
]. G. EDWARDS,
w. G. MCGO WAN,
Directors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

BERLIN, May 22.-The conference
on the Samoan question met again to:
day. The session lasted from 3 until
4:SO O'Clock. The special correspon'
dent of the Associated Press learns
this evening that, contrary to eXpecta-
ton, there was no difficulty encoun-
tered during the deliberations OF the
conference at its session to-day. The
question of the indemnity to be paid
by the Samoans for the killing of the
Germans at Apia by natives was not
brought up, but was left to Il working
committee. This action is taken us an
indication that the question can be
solved here. The next session OF con:
ference will be held next week. Final
adjournment may occur then.
The Florida Legislature, last week,
passed a bill making payment of g
dollar poll tax a prerequisite for vot;
ing. This bill will become law, and
it is expected to cut figure in the
next general election.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-29

New Goods for the Month of May.
40 inch Cream and White Henrietta.
40 inch Cream and White Cashmere.
Cream Nuns Yelling, trimmings to mattel
t'R, NJ. HADDON e. Co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-10-02
a Wonderful Watch.

at the time of her coronation at Mos
COW. III l724, Catharine l. empress of
Russia, was presented with watch us
wonderful in every particular as tie
famous Strasburg clock; even more
wonderful when the delicacy of its
construction is taken into considera-
ton. II weighed seven ounces and
was both a repeater and musical
time keeper. On the opposite side
from the works or time Keeping part
of the wonder there was an exact
counterpart of the holy sepulcher with
a carved image of the Roman guard i;
this scene could be viewed through
the glass in the case. Upon opening
the case the imitation stones would
roll away from the mouth of the min
iature sepulcher, the guard would
kneel, angels appear at opposite sides
of the opening, and about this time
the music would start up and play, in
soft, sweet strains, the Easter songs so
well known TO all Russians. The
maker of this wonderful piece of me-
chanism is said to have worked upon
it almost nninterruptedly for period
of nine years.-Joln w. Wright in
st. Louis Republic.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-10-02
a neautz on enc Ynter.

Down past the steamboat wharf al
BGr HarbOr tlOated thing on the wa.
ter, that seemed endowed with life.
Its broad white wings were spread to
the wind and it swept along to the
open sea at u high rate of speed.
See the beautiful yacht" cried q
near sighted dude on the wharf, ad.
justing his monocle.
How gracefully she breasts the
wavesi" exclaimed his exquisite fe-
male companion. who was also near
sighted.
'Chawlning weally charmingr'
exclaimed the dude.
A litter that almost swelled into u
roar rippled among the other people
on the wharf-for with their urdfln-
med eyes they saw il was the garbage
scOw, loaded to the rail.-Lewiston