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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
The Press and Banner.
Wednesday, Feb. 81, 1889.
0ur Mineral Wealth.

We CODY from the Charleston World an arti'
Gle In reference to the mineral wealth. Oh the
State. While we agree with all the W0fo
saws, we think there is q greater wealth o.
which that paper neglected to speak, namei!
our grass and other products OF the iarm
The wealth in grass is more evenly divided
thnn the wealth in minerals. The poores
man In the State may utilize some OF the
grass. but It requires much capital and some
skilled labor to make iron. We have very
few citizens in this county that woula oe
benefited by the building of an iron furnace
but nearly every man in the county may
raise cattle, hogs, and mules.
The country, as matter OF fact Is more
prosperous with thousand prosperous c''i
zens than 1t would be II their complheu
wealth and their aggregated profitS oeiohseo
to one man or a single company with ~holp
he might be associated.
Another matter, Our brethren OF the press
have. time and again, urged the estaolish-
ment of small Observation-Disclosures whlch IT,
ouired only q small capital. We assent 10 all
that. too but It seems to US the more lmpor'
tant matters are neglected.
The prosperity of people. as people, can
not begin and end with the towns people.
The country-the farms are the place from
whence all real prosperity must come TO thls
country.
When those who own the farms learn 10
utilize their resources, then the country Will
prosper, but not before. A few isolated In
stances Of corporations or Individuals, grow
ing rich does not make the country prosper
ous Instead, therefore, OF urging the peopi'
to invest biindly in factories, let the newspa
pers suggest practical hints as to how pros
perIty may come. The sowing OF oats; lht
enclosing OF all spare lands on the farms
especially that part that overfows; the ra's
Ing OF scrub cattle, and mules and horses
will be of Infinitely more benefit to the peo
ple than thousand broomlhandle factories OF
any number OF from mines. Animals convert
the grass into flesh. The farmer may easily
enough make provision in the summer u
feed them during the winter. To be able tc
sell milk cow or two every year, and 10
raise mule or two will be found to be great
help.
During the present winter, perhaps one
Thousand Kentucky, Tennessee, or In
diana mules and horses have been sold II:
this county at an average cost OF ut least Sl2a
After having a limited experience and OBJ
servatlon, we are thoroughly convinced tha'
there has not been single mule sold in THIS
county, which our people could not nave
raised for less than $50.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
SUGGESTION FOR LYNCH LAW.
An Editor or Two in Imminent Per-
iI...Jury Commissioner Who OBJ
tects to Being Lynched.

We are not In favor of lynch law, but IL
Judge Lynch will insist OH holding court, we
would suggest when lures acguiias giaenco o1 mn.
mistakably supports the charge,-) that the
Jury Commissioners be taken care Oh ara
treated as he deserves to be.
hanged on palpable evidence of having tam
pered with the jurles which are to Try mur.
derers. the effect would be beneficial to the
peace and dignity Of the State. ,,s :,
The attention of Judge Lynch Is dlrcctea 70
the Jury Commissioners who may be In need
Of his attention. A little wholesome hanging
of Jury Commissioners might ensure the lu-
ture conviction Of VIGOROUSLY guilty men,
IAbbevIlle Press and Banner. ,
Brother " ilson's recommendation Is a rain
or rash one. II such work begins there is no
telling where 1t may stop. II might not enu
until q couple or so editors had been strung
up. And we are afraid that the editors of the
Press and Banner and the People would pe
elected the first victims by the married breth-
It's an umPeaSagh sso'GsT Brotber VIII
son, and preach about something clse.-6arn'
,0cH People.
And we too would like to put in an objec..
tion to such foolishness, for the present At
least. We tremble when we read such In.
fam matory articles as Brother Wilson has
written, for the editor of che Messenger Is a
member of the Board of Jury Commissioners
Se bas NO aha ne be ynched
there's to be lynching let Brothers Wilson
and Holmes "dangle" Off FIRST and perhaps
by that time we can get off of the Board ol
Jury Commissioners. Then kershaW juries
as rule try to do their duty. No, Br0thel
Wilson, do not Press any more such Ideas up
on your worthy 't!-Wateree
Messenger.
! WE have no idea that the editor OF the Peo-
pie or the Wateree Messenger will ever stand
in any danger of being lynched, or even GEN.
sured for either editorial or official conduct
Brethren who are as conscientious cdi-
tors as they, will never be short OH official
duty. They will draw Juries according to
law, and we mol. pros any case against either
Of them.
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Life Insurance.

The country is going crazy again, and life
insurance appears to be on a boom. we
paid agents, and literally patronized neWspa
pers may be said to be companions IN Int
work of boosting the companies. The edlto
may honestly and conscientiously believe
that it is we'll for the people to buck agains
life insurance companies, and the energetic
agent may be thoroughly imbued with the
same idea, but holding to the opinion as W.
do, that life insurance had better be left alone
we trust to be pardoned if we suggest thai
gudgeons and poor people had better stay ou'
Of the insurance business.
Nobody denies the solvency OF any of the
companies. They are all perfectly RESPONSE
BILE and will always be so-lf they stick tc
we'll known rules-and majority OF the In
surers are as certain to become insolvent and
forfeit their money or a good part Of 1t.
The chances are against the insurer. Mis-
fortune, sickness, and other unforeseen rea'
sons cause the insured to forfeit their policy
In majority Of cases.
II any subscriber OF the Press and Banne,
has fifty dollars to spare, let him loan 1t to his
neighbor and take mortgage or something
to secure 1t. Next year he can do the same
If he has the spare $5O
But such talk as this does lot answer the con-
vincing talk Of an agent who may have been
drilled and stuffed with stock arguments, and
furnished with a statement OF a few isolated
cases where robust man had died next day,
or next week. or next year after being insur-
cd. Such instances ought to be a warning to
people against insurance. Abbeville county
has invested since the war perhaps more
than half million dollars In life insurance
The people have realized loss 10 nearly the
whole amount 80 invested. Better buy lot
terry ticket. But before you buy lottery
ticket, spend your money for something
else, or even fool it away in paying debts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
Obituary..

Died on February G, 1889, little Carl Miller,
Infant son Of Jno. T. and Jennie Bryant aged
ten months and three days.
For about one month he suffered much; un.
TIL that time, his joyous playfulness, his
sparkling eyes and sweet baby voice, made
him the Joy of the household.
But, alas! this precious little flower, (shall
call it morning glory?) was to open only
long enough that we might know Its beauty
and fragrance. and closed while the freshness
Of the morning dew was yet upon 1t.
Fond parents do n OF think 1t cruel that 1t
was taken but the rather thank God that
you may ever remember one 20 pure and
precious, that was given TO you and then
transplanted In the Paradise of God, before
IL was permitted to fade.
"The Lord hath given. and the Lord hath
taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"
~ shall 60 to him but he shall not return to
me-" PASTOR.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

The United States man-Of-war Mon
ongahela left Mare Island February p
for Sarnod.
He who does two mems work will
pay for it, sooner or later, with two
mems suffcrings.
The Savannah River is on rise,
and Augusta is again threatened with
disaster.
A little Chicago girl recently defined
"pillage" as the art of making pills.
"Do you enjoy good health?'
"NVhy, yes ; to be sure; who doesn't"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
:Obituary.

Died, February II, 1889, at Lebanon. Lila
eldest daughter of John G. and Leila b
Evans, aged, years, month and II days.
Providence, mysteriously and Sorely af
fiicted this lovely child, who endured heI
suffering, for six month, with wonderful pm
thence. Her disease was OF peculiar type
battling all medical skill.
Sad was 1t 10 witness her precious life vast
ing gradually, day after day, until God claim
ed her, as his own. "Safe In the arms o
Jesus"
she exhibited strength Of mind and gentle
disposition In advance Of her tender age
Her little plans were feasible, and her ideas
oftimes profitable, while her devotion to
parents and friends noteworthy.
Those who knew her, loved her too we'll
She was "our darling"
Happy and consoling, the thought,
Children; wear crowns so bright,
The Bible: infers, this Is taught,
Jesus, accords them the right. s.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

Boiling starch is much improved by
the addition of sperm or salt, or both,
or a little gum arabic dissolved,
A tablespoonful of turpentine boiled
with your white clothes will greatly
aid the whitening process.
Kerosene will soften boots and shoes
that have been hardened by water, and
will render them rs pliable as new.
Thoroughly wetting the hair once or
twice with u solution of salt and water
will keep it from falling out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
Self-Judsed.
BY WILLIAM cLEAvER WILKINSON, d. d

AS, let the load stone. sinking. near mass
or fllnty sands with notes of iron mixed,
Those iron NOTES will instant upward pass
Fast on that tractilc surface to be fixed,
While the dull sands, unconscious of appeal
From that which drew their neighbors up
ward so,
Inert and cold, no stir of life will feel,
No leap OF love, to lift them from below:
So, when the Lord, incarnate from above,
Moves among men, 1mmanuel drawing
nigh.
Some loyal souls elect, alert with love,
And buoyant with endeavor toward tho
high,
Spring to his side, feet winged with eager will
And, with del ght of love their being stir
red,
Plight themselves his. allegiant to fulfil
His least behest, and trembling at his word
Blu. other souls. alas their nobler mind
With mortal chill OF worldly torpor numb
Know not their day of visitation kind
Sudden and swift and unreturning come!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

The woman that was cured of hel
ailment by touching Christ's garment
acted upon a sudden inspiration Sc
many a seeker would receive an anal
agous blessing if he would act on q
similar inspiration for it is the Holy
Spirit in both cases that moves to con,
meet by faith with Jesus.
1t is self-absorption that carves wrin-
kles in the face, and streaks the hair
with gray. Kindly thought and labor
for others dependent and beloved-the
living out of and not in the petty
round of personal and individual in
terests-keep heart and energies fresh.
If people were as kind to live men
as they sometimes are to dead men,
there would be be more happy homes
and fewer costly funerals. Beefsteak
and potatoes before death do more
good than silver-mounted caskets and
floral tributes afterward.
A New Jerseyman has made ballot
box which cannot be stuffed. Now
all the country wants is a voter built
in the same way YonEerS Statesman.
A horse attached to milk wagon in
New York stepped OIL an electric wire
which had fallen, and was instantly
killed.
At its regular session, held in New
York Feb. Is, the book Committee
selected Homer Eaton, D. d., of the
Troy Conference, Book Agent, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
John M. Phillips, the Bishops present
concurring in the choice.
New YORK, February 19.---Jesse
Calhoun, o descendent of John G.
Calhoun, and one of the wealthiest
residents of Pike County, Arkansas.
committed suicide yesterday by taking
morphine, after hearing that his only
sou had been arrested in Texas for
murder.
In the superior court for Atlanta 37S
cases were returned. Of these fifty
nine were for divorce.
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ut is borne in upon me-" as they


used to say in old times, that l have a
message for girls on the subject of
kissing such a message as all older
sister who has had more experience of
life may give to one who is younger.
Yet a baby of three once gave me a
lesson Oh this subject. I was "getting
well' for some weeks at one of the nu-
merous health resorts which are dotted
all over our country, and for the most
part cherry group of invalids were
gathered there. This wee girl was the
daughter of one, and was at tie be-
witching age when every woman OF
us all who was true to her womanly
instincts wanted to catch the child in
her arms and hug her.
In common with the rest, one day
besought her to give me kiss. The
baby drew herself up with an air and
said, "Mamma tells me not to tissD'
At once the wisdom of the mother i'm
pressed me, aud one phase of indis-
criminatc kissing was presented as
never before. To touch lips that might
carry with them the breath of illness
the wise mother meant her child
should run 10 such risk.
Girls are impulsiye; they would lose
much charm if they were not; they
make their dear five hundred friends,
and every time they meet and every
time they part they kiss one another.
The dear five hundred or the most OF
them drop out of daily life as the years
70 on, and are replaced by others, and
The habit grows until now you may see
women kissing each other everywhere,
in the cars, at railway stations, in all
public places. Women, too, who arc
not friends, but who have only the
barest acquaintance with each other
perhaps they met. a week ago for the
first time. Many who never offer ga
lutes after this fashion, yet submit to
them with an inward protest, lest they
be thought discourteous in refusing.
A sensitive, delicate lady told me
that she was forced to live for some
time in clearinghouse where there
were frequent changes. 1t was one of
the annoyances of her life that she was
so often obliged to submit to this dis
agreeable contact, or be counted rude.
She said in the case of one woman
whom she particularly did not like,
she dreaded for days the. time of her
departure, expecting she must receive
her goodbye kiss. But, as she put it
in her bright way, "Providence kind
ly interfered in my behalf, and made
me ill in bed just then, and so l did
not see the woman when she left the
house,
Do not think I counsel any unkind
feeling toward others far from it. On
ly remember, kiss is the most sacred
expression of love which you can give
to your mother, or your sister, or your
dearest friend; and I tell you now
what I know to be true, that really
refined women, as they grow older,
grow chary of scattering such gifts
right and left to every chance acquain-
tance.
After all, my message may be pack
ed that into one word; so expressive
in its modern use, "Don't.n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

Some people have a habit of assent
ing to everything said to them, with
out regard to rhyme or reason. "Oh,
yes" "Certainly," "No, indeed" "Of
course" eyes, indeed" "You are
quite right" and the like. Mrs. Hen
bricks is one of these pleasant people.
II think" said Mrs. Hobson, who
was making a call, "that little Miss
Smith is one of the stupidest girls
ever met, and"
"Isn't sheT" interrupted Mrs. He'll
bricks.
"And so plain"
"Dreadfully"
"Now, I haven't much beauty my
self, but"
"No, indeed" said Mrs. Hendricks
cordially.
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Write Good ENGLISH.

All persons who feel inclined to use slang,
and who have propensity to write articles
for the newspapers, every word Of which they
Intentionally mlsspell, should read the article
which we copy from the Charleston Sunday
Ne,rs 1t is we'll for every man who writes Tor
the press to write as correctly as he can, uh-
der the circumstances. While humor may De
INDUCED in sometimes yet nothing like slang
or buffoonry should be tolerated ut any Time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

The four States admitted into the
Union by Congress, Feb. 20, are North
Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and
Washington. Such an event, admitting
four States into tile Union all at once.has
Hever before occurred in the history of
the Republic. Some other name than
Washington" would be better for the
fourth one, this the people will find
out.
1t is probable that Mr.. Stanley, the
explorer, is either dead or alive. Cor
respondents, reporters, telegrammers
and cablegrammers can now speak
either way or both ways, whichever
may be "thc latest"
RICE PIEs.-Four eggs, well beaten,
stirred into quart of milk, two cups
boiled rice, sweetcn to taste and flavor.
When boiling rice add a little salt.
Bake with under crust same as custard
pies.
Rev. w. Carson who has rented
house in Foreston appends The Supply
on Salters Circuit takes fine with the
people all round. The preacher on
Foreston Circuit, holds his own well.
The preacher who leaves the parson
age property in worse condition than
that in which he found it needs IA
therly talk from the presiding elder.
That J. G. Blaine is to be in Mr.. Har-
risona cabinet seems to be settled
consequently there is one pain minus
across the misery of the curious.
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SEAL g. McILWAINE.
Suspended the Manufacture Of vehi.

Messrs. Seal & McIwaine give notice that
they will discontinue the manu- facture OF
vehicles for the present. They have on hand
O large stock of manufactured carriages, wag.
ons and buggies which they propose to sell
before resumiug the manufacture OF such
goods. Wishing to clear ont their stock, pre-
next Fall. They hope 10 sell out everything
now on hand, and those of our readers who
may need anything in tn cir line will do we'll 10
call on them.
This old and well known establishment has
been in existence ever since the war, and a
large business has been done by the firm
Their work hns given great satisfaction and
we have never heard complaint Of their bust
ness methods. While 1t Is no doubt well not
to overstock the mark ct, yet we are sorry for
even the temporary cessation Of their busl:
ness.
Don't forget the fact that they offer good
bargains, on accommodating terms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

John McElree, President of the Sun
Publishing Company, says editorially,
February IS, that "rhe Sun" is not,
can not and will not be affected either
financially or otherwise by the present
embarrassment of its President in
another business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27
Death Of an Aged Saint near willing
Inn g &.

Died at her residence near Wellington, 5. G..
on yesterday morning, February 2lst instant
sIrs. Susan Leroy at the advanced age o
eightyseven years and nearly nine months
Tie deceased was a consistent member of the
Baptist church, Of Buffalo for seventy years
and Il devout Christian.
This blessed saint, the last OF all,
or this household is gone;
TO greet the friends, She loved so much,
Around the heavenly throne.
Let US now strive to initiate,
Her Christian life while here;
Prepare at once, before it's too late,
That we may meet her there. -
A FRIEND.
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Let the United States buy Mexico, and Can
adv TOO. With four new States and Canada
and Mexico, this would be great country.
A national debt being national blessing,
the bigger the debt the bigger the BLESSING
provided, the territorial limits are extended
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

No lives were lost in the tornado
that struck Pacolet depot in it's course,
February, IS. A number of lives
were lost in cyclone which the SAME
day passed through Bibb County, Ala.
The same day four persons were killed
in cyclone, in Burke County, Ga,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

CREAM PIE.-One-half teacupful o.
sugar and one tablespoonful of flour
mixed we'll together; pour on, a little
at a time, three-fourths Of Il pint of
cream and add the white of one egg
beaten slightly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

Three attempts, nearly simultaneous
in different places, were made to burn
the town of Graniteville about mid
night, February 20. Loss $4,000.
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What Ought Israel 10 Do +?

The best thing for Samoa and the
wisest course for the United States,
England and Germany to take would
be to surcease from all movements and
measures of warlike appearance and
submit the matters in dispute to Con-
ference composed of a member from
each Of the three governments named
and one chosen from Samoa by these
three and the fifth from France. All
concerned bound, of course, by the
decisions of said Conference.
Evidently there appears to be such
a lack of agreement between diplo-
mats and those connected with them
that satisfactory settlement of the
Samoan troubles does not appear in
the near peaceable future.
Greater matters than the Samoan
troubles have been kindled by a small
er fire than that which, as yet, is not in
u blaze. May it die out aOithout euer
blazing. The governments which are
Immediately concerned should be fully
persuaded before endorsing the
course of action which has been taken
or may be taken in Samoan affairs by
their officials. ~
When way that is wrong has been
entered upon every step~from bad to
worse ; and when the right-the more
excellent way-is adopted it is easy to
follow the things that make for peace
things which abound along the way
of Righteousness and truth.
However wide of the International
and diplomatic line these unofficial
suggestions may be, and however
"contemptible" may be the speech of
q private citizen in the eyes of great
men in authority, there is one thing
we can affirm with confidence: If
those men, many or few, who may be
entrusted with the settlement of the
Samoan troubles be true Christians
and will, each for himself, fast and
pray to the King of Kings and Lord Of
Lords, two days before meeting to-
gether, and appropriate the first day
of their meeting to united prayer for
Divine guidance in settling existing
troubles, all concerned may be salts
fed, in advance, that the settlement
will be according to truth and right
eousness, and then shall peace come
in the place of trouble, and so far will
such treaty" conducted under the
auspices of Christian diplomacy, con-
form the Kingdoms or governments
concerned to the kingdom Of "our
Lord and Of his Christ" .
No emergency can come to pass be-
tween man and man or between ma
ton and nation to which the princi-
piles of the Christian religion do not
apply and for a right disposition of
which they do not provide. If rulers
of nations, and in nations, would re-
member that they are under an au-
thority, higher than the highest hui
man authority, and would obey that
highest authority, even as they would
have their subjects to obey them, the
obstructed era Of 'peace OH earth and
good will toward men," would burst
forth from national imprisonments and
"all nations, and kindreds, and peo-
pie and tongues" would join the heav-
enly host in praising God, and say
ing, GLORY to God in the highest
TO say that any war is necessary or
unavoidable is to say that the Chris
tian religion is faulty or (truthtulH)
that men who thus speak will not
have Christ to rule over them, pre-
ferring weapons of war to wisdom.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

We have several extra quality Gents Leath-
er Valises, also q number of cheaper Ladies
and Gents Valises and Boys that we are Of
fering very cheap for cash. Smith & Son.