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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-01-30
Wednesday, Jan. 80, 1889
Look Out for This Cheat.

Some city sharper has sent US the following
letter. We publish as warning TO others
who may receive the same letter. 1t Is scarce
Jy necessarily 10 state that the sender OF the
following letter Is swlndler, and whosoeveI
NAV answer 1t, will find out the fact to his
sorrow:
DEAR S1R:-You have been referred to me
as q trustworthy person and one can keep his
own counsel, therefore would be pleased 10
open a correspondence with you In regard 10
the business which propose and If you will
be guided by my advice and experience, there
is no reason why you should not make a sure
and safe fortune, there is absolutely no risk as
the article is (g0od) money and is perfect, the
sas cost s5S 81 500 os 500 s 500 cost 500 1000 cost
$3.50. 90 900 cost $1,000, and SO on at an increas-
YOU vol eet the goods, 1000 in the goods costing
$3.50 Is the lowest amount will sell and If you
will take 10000 costing $3.50, or 2OoOo costing
$1,000, l will give you the right of your state
and no one else can get the GOODS IN your
State. / do not give you the goods at these
figures after the first deal. only give them
now as an extra inducement and TO give you
a start, after the first deal charge at the Iate
you wish TO enter this speculation 1t Will be
necessary for you to come here and see me
personally as will only deal face TO face with
satisfactory way for both of us. 1 know 1t Is
quite o journey for you to come here, but look
at the advantages and again think of the
large profits and no risks and AS far as your
EXPENSES are concerned always make a lib.
eral allowance In the goods to cover that.
Make up your mind 10 come here. You Will
find me square white man In all my deal
ings and you will never have cause to regret
a visit to me. I will meet You in Hoboken,
N. J., any time you may appoint and l will
show you my entire stock from which you
can make your own selections, and # my
goods are not all claim them TO be, l will
Say your fare to and from your home. Now,
what fairer can you ask? In Gods name do
don't betray me or mention to a living soul
what passes between us as have never done
you any harm or never shall, but will prove
n true and lasting friend to. you. Make up
your mind to come here and In my next letter
I will name hotel for you stop at, how
you will know me and full instructions, be
sure and send me your name and post-office
address as might lose the one now have. /
will always return your letters to and as
guarantee Of confidence l also request the
return OF this letter. Trusting you will an
swer at once. Address, as on slip. Return
this letter.
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At the Door.

A hand tapped at my door, low down, low
down,
opened IL and saw two eyes OF brown,
Two lips Of cherry red,
A little curly head, -.
A bonny. fairy sprlte, in dress Of white,
Who said, with lifted face, Papa, good night"
She climbed upon my knee, and kneeling
Lisped softly, solemnly, her little prayer;
Her meeting finger tips,
Her pure, sweet baby lips,
Carried my soul with hers, half unaware,
Into some clearer and diviner air.
or scientific thought the subtle chain;
So small, SO small,
My learning all;
Though could call each star and tell Its
My chiids "Cur Father" brIdged the gulf Of
space.
sat with folded hands at rest, at rest,
Turning this solemn thought within my
breast: Ess4
How faith would fade
II God had made
No children in this world-no baby age ~
Only the prudent man or thoughtful sage.
Only the woman wise. no little arms
To clasp around our neck; no baby charms, -
No loving care, ~
No sinless prayer,
No thrill OF lispiDg song, no pattering feet,
No infant heart against our heart to beat.
Then II a tiny hand. low down. &
Tap atithe heart or door, ah do not frown: lT.
Bend low 10 meet
The little feet, .la
To clasp the clinging hand; the child will be
Nearer heaven than thee-nearer than thee.
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To MAKE A FILTER.-In q water
tight cask put layer of clean, sharp
gravel, then alayer of charcoal, broken
into small pieces and carefully washed
to remove all dust, then layer of
gravel, another layer of charcoal, and
a heavy layer of gravel on top. Set
into the top of the cask tin pan per-
forated with holes for the water to run
through. Put faucet in near the bot
tom of the cask and the filter is done.
1t should not be permitted to freeze.
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The report of the treasurer of the
Augusta Exposition does not show
financial success. The cost of the
buildings was some$S1 200, of the land,
race track, &C., $685. The expenses
of running the exposition was SIS, ,101.
The stock subscriptions were $65, ,019,50.
Gate receipts $46,2l1 so. Privileges
and exhibit fees SIG, 1877 IS. The expo
sition company now owes some $51 ,584.
The gate receipts does not show an
average of over 5000 paying visitors a.
day.-Editor Monitor.
About the way all such things wind
out, to say nothing of incidental de-.
moralization and the eamount of money
spent in going to see the big show that
ought to have gone toward paying
debts. =
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TRANSPARENCY of Molten Iron.

A correspondent of the Chemical
Neavs says: Some days ago was
present when a casting was made in
volving the pouring of several tons
of molten cast iron. The stream was
very regular, and resembled great
waterfall. 1t was possible to see objects
through the molten metal, which ap-
peared to be of yellowish color, but
tolerably transparent. Two gentle
men who were present were also con.
vinced of the transparency of the
metal.n
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STOVE PIPEs.-When the stoves are
taken down clean the pipes out, being
careful to keep them dry; lay an old
quilt on the attic floor, in perfectly
dry corner; on this put all the pipes
that belong to all the stoves, stuff each
end of the pipe joints with paper and
wrap them up, ends and all, in the
quilt. Some advise first washing the
pipe with warm soap-suds and drying
thoroughly before putting away.
Others, after washing outside and in
side, grease outside and inside with
fresh lard containing no salt, and then
put in dry place.
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Dress goods at less than their value w. l..
Bell offers some wonderful bargains in 20, 81
and 3S-inch dress goods this week. If you
cant get them this week he will have some
thing In his next weeks sale for you.
dozen children's hose in assorted colors
and sizes for SOC. pair worth l0c. and l5c. The
sizes are broken aud offer them at this price
In order to close the lot out w. +. Bell.
Ifyou have county claim and wish to get
the money, call on me, and l will take them
al a liberal discount. w. Z. Bell.
5000 in school and county claims wanted
Nv. z. Bell.
5000 in school claims wanted. w. E. Bell.
Person wishing to sell school or county
claims will do well to call upon w. +. Bell.
W. E, Bell will offer bargains every weel'
Snrinp this month. Don't overlook the bar
gains he offered in last weeks Press ana Ban
Rer.
Persons wishing to buy children's shoes
either in fine or heavy shoes, can save from !;
to % per cent. by buying them from W. f
Bell.
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Public School Houses.

Would 1t not be we'll for our school authori'
ties to consider the propriety Of building
school houses in which to teach the public
school? The plan Of using other people
houses for school purposes, regardless OF the
suitableness of the location, or on terms and
conditions which are dictated by the owners
might well come to stop. In each ana every
town there ought to be one, two, or three pup.
lie school houses-the property Of the School
District. It would be we'll for the people II
houses we're built, even II the ischool money
should be exhausted and the schools should
have to be closed for year. We need school
houses.
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Special bargains in ladies undcrvcsts. Splcn
did article at 25c. each. w. L. Bell.

Special bargains in ladies undcrvcsts Splcn-
did article at 25c. each. w. L. Bell.
Wonderful bargains in children's Jersey
jackets in pure all wool goods. w. i. Bell.
The prints, satteens and ginghams at White
Brothers cannot be eNcelled. Look at those
wide and heavy prints at cents which arc
usually sold for ten cents per yard.
White Brothers are better equipped this
season for supplying the men Of AbbevilIc
County with choice ready made clothing than
they have been before. Their stock of fine
clothing Is unrivalled, and any one wishing
to buy fine suit or an elegant oVercoat Is
sure to be pleased. Try it.
Breech and muzzlc loading shot guns at
Smith Sons.
Brown homcSpun in the Piedmont goods.
have n large stock and have reduced the price
in order to reduce my stock. w. +. Bell.
The attention of ladies is called to the large
stock of cloaks, jackets and jerseys at White
| Brothers.
Rain! rain! rain! Christmas weather has
commenced already.
Spices of dress silks at 35c. worth 60c. This
| line of colored silks are worth twice the mon
| ey ASH for them, but put them at this low
price to close out the lot. W. l.. Bell.
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THE OLD STAR TWINKLES.
The cannon Ball. Delay the Press
and Banner---The Bride and Groom
..-More Prospective Bride..- Reh-
giOus QuarreI-.-Prarie KTay-.-Law
Students, and Other Things.
NINETY-SIX, s. c., JAN. Is,

NINETY-SIx, S. c., JAN. 2S. 1889.
Several friends Of DR.. and Mrs. Neufier con-
graduated them rs they passed Ninety-SiX.,
We suppase the Press and Banner was in the
wreck of the "cannon ball train" on last
Tuesday. as it did not get here till Thursday.
One gallon OF multiplying onions Will pro-
duce ten bushels, so one OF our customers teStl-
tles. We would at least advise every house
Dr. Outz, of Edgefeld, has purchased the
Norman stallion "Savon" formerly the prop
erty Of Col. VIM. johnson.
For l5 cents you can procure, fine pair OF
eyeglasses at Ninety-SiX, the best, we think,
we have ever used.
Col. Wallingford still has some fine mules
and horses for sale. a few days ago a North
Carolinian came here with some stock and
prices. And besides all this, when you buy OF
the Colonel you risk nothing; he is RESPONSE
ple and reliable.
A letter received from Mr.. F. NJ. Pope, for
merly Of this place, but now Of Fort Smith,
Ark, states that he and family are well and
doing well, and that Mrs. Pope has joined
The Presby terian church.
Capt. w. Il. Smith, Of Chappells, was in
town recently.
Mr. Geo. NJ, Anderson and party Of low
country gentlemen are now in Beaufort on q
hunting and fishing expedition.
Mr. w. $. Anderson, Jr.. has shown us a
can't see why 1t won't take the place of the
more expensive hays, such as clover, Timothy
&c.
Some of our farmers are going to try the
white barley oats. They claim that 1t Will
produce nearly as many oats, and four times
the quantity OF straw as the red oats.
Mr.. w. L. Fouche has moved to his planta-
ton near Coronaca. We presume his house
here will be for rent.
Mr.. Turner says "Sweet' is not burning as
much oil for him as formerly.
One. of -our girls is lost to us. She Will
become the wife of 4 miller and move to the
far West
Mr. John &. King, who has had n bad case OF
jaundice is rapidly recovering.
The colored MethodiSts and BaptiStS are quar-
reling about their school. They want each u
school.
Miss Teresa Lipscomb has returned from q
long visit to st. Georges.
Col. w. G. Rice is exchanging his cotton
seed for cotton seed meal. This shows good
sense, and Is in striking contrast with tho
many farmers in our community, who arc
selling for money and spending the money.
EAST END.
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Unhappy MaIietea in Bantsiment-
The Deposed Samoan King.

San Fracisco, January 26.-The
American schooner Fl. l.. Tieman ar
rived here from Marshall Island, the
place of banishment of Malietoa, the
deposed King of Samoa. Malietoa ar
rived at Jaliot, on Bonham Island
about November 25 on the German
war ship Olga. He was accorded the
liberty of tie Island, but was guarded
by German soldiers and prevented
from holding intercourse with the
white people of Jaliot. f. NJ. Morgan,
United States consul at Jaliot, endeay-
ored to get into a conversation with
the deposed King, but was prevented
from doing so. Malietoa has aged
considerably since being placed in cap
tivity, and wanders aimlessly about
Jaliot as if he had given up all hope of
escape.
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How Boys can Make Money.

Russell Sage's advice: 'By Q) get
ting position; (2) keeping his mouth
shut (3) observing; (4) being faithful ;
(5) making his employer think that he
would be lost in a fog without him ;
(6) and be polite. That is good way
to begin after he gets there. If he
lives up to these rules he will not want
a friend at court for any length of
time-in fact, not at ALL"
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THE GRAND INQUEST.
What the Grand Jury Have to Say
of the Public officers OF the COun-

"pat the Or8uu jury 1h"sS ~ Ss'S
OF the Public Officers OF the COun-
ty.
ABBEv1LLE G. H., S. c., Jan. %, 1889.
To His Honor, T. B. Fraser, Presiding
Judge, January Term Of Court for
the gear A. D. 1889:
The Grand Jury beg leave to submit the
following as their Presentment, viz:
We have examined, by committee, the
various Institutions, Public Buildings,
Offices, &C., belonging to the County.
We find the Poor House buildings in
good condition; the inmates are well
cared for in the matter Of food, raiment
and medical attention; but in the matter
OF bedding, there should be better provis-
ion.
We find the Jail in good condition and
the prisoners we'll cared for.
The Court House is in good condition,
except that Tenders should be furnished ;
or sheet iron be placed around the lower
part of the mantle-pieces, as protection
from fire.
Our attention has been called to the un-
comfortable condition of the Petit Jury
Rooms, as to chairs and cleanliness.
The Court House should not be used for
other purposes, than the holding of court,
political and agricultural meetings, or
such other as might be beneficial to the
public interest.
We have examined and approved the
books of all the Trial Justices, except
those of Justices w. L. Miller and w. A.
Smith.
AS our time is so limited, we have ap-
pointed a committee, consisting of T. L.
Graves, a. A. Stuart, A. r. Langly and
G. H. Towns, to meet at the Court House
on some day, appointed by themselves,
between this and the meeting of the June
Term of Court, to examiue the books 2oi
the Officers in the Court House and they
should have authority to employ an ex-
pert, if they see profitable so to do and
report at June Term.
The upper bridge over Turkey Greek
on the Saluda side, has been reported by
responsible persons as being in very
dangerous condition; so much SO that the
citizens will not try to cross, even on
horseback.
The commissioners should be required
to advertise said bridge as dangerous, and
repair it at once.
Our deliberations have been harmo.
nious; and under the circumstances
very pleasant.
We have discharged our duty to the
best of our ability,-we know nothing
extenuatod, nor ought set down in NAL.
ice, but have followed as far, as might be-
the excellent and practical charge of the
Presiding Judge.
In conclusion we are free to express
our high appreciation of the courtesy o.
the Court, and the polite attention of.tht
officers thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
J. FLETCH HODGES.
Foreman.
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Wheat flour is excellent for clean
ing worsted shawls, hoods, mittens
and other garments. Simply take dry
wheat flour, put it in tub or other
vessel in which it can be rubbed, and
then rub as with soap or water. The
garment will become clean and fresh
looking at once. This is for white or
light colors; perhaps it would not
cleanse dark colors. The flour shakes
out very easily.
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DissOIvinS AdSer College.

GreenviHe Enterprise and Mountaineer.
Tho Jyalha,lu Courier Of last week tax es
strong grounds in favor Of dssolving Adger
College. which it says is practically dead, and
organizing graded school for that place in
stead, under the recent Act OF Legislature
providing for the organization of school dis
tricts and the paying and collection OF taxes
therein for the support of schools. From the
article Of the Courier, we think the cause of
education and the good of tho people of Wal
,halla will be promoted by following the course
suggested by 1t.
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The s'Stins" Of the Bee Necessary TO
its Success as n maker of Honey.


That the "sting" and poison appara-
tus of bees have another object than
that of weapon of defense, is shown
by the following, from a German
source: At meeting Of the Physio-
logical Society of Berlin, it was stated
that when the bee has filled the cell
either with pure honey or mixture of
pollen-dough and honey, and has COM
pleted the lid, drop of formic acid
obtained from the poison bag connect
ed with the sting is added to the honey
by perforating the lid with the sting.
Numerous experiments have shown
that this formic acid preserves honey
and every other solution from fermen-
tation.
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Our readers may expect on interest

Our readers may expect on interest
ing letter next week from our Mpsic
correspondent. AS the trouble on the
Samoan Islands concerns the United
States, reliable intelligence from the
Islands will be of interest. In the
mean time let all humane people pray
that wisdom may supersede the al
ready bloody weapons of war, and
that the arm of oppression may thus be
paralyzed.--hang that arm to which
or whatsoever power it may.
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CHEESE PATTIEs.-Bcat half 4
pound of high favored cheese in a
marble mortar, then add quarter of a
pound of butter; beat them well
together; add five yelks and the white
of one egg; continue beating until
they are quite smooth; then put into
tart pans lined with paste, and bake
them until prettily Drowned.
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Wills, WOn'tS and Can'ts.

There are many kinds of boys and
girls in the world, but there are three,
kinds which deserve special mention.
They have been called the wills"
the "Won'ts," aud the "Can'ts." :"
The "Wills" accomplish everything,
the "Wonts" oppose everything, andi
the "Can'ts" fail in everything.
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Mr.. Gibbes Gardiner, Of Augusta,
Ca, has bought the Columbia Even-
ing Record, and will continue its
publication in Columbia The Monday
edition of each week will have eight:
pages, and will be issued in the morn.
ing of that day, as The Heekty
Record.
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Flies are great nuisance-but a
purifier. They use up all the little
particles of filth, and render many
apartments comparatively healthful
which without them would be unfit to
live in. So in shutting out flies great
care should be taken to still secure the
best of ventilation, and preserve every
thing in the most perfect neatness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-01-30

CURE FOR FELoN.-A cure for
felon is said to be q poultice made Of
equal parts Of spirits of turpentine,
salt and common bar soap, applied as
soon as the felon becomes apparent
Renew the poultice once in twelve
hours. Remove it occasionally and
hold the finger in lye as hot as can be:
homo
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The dwelling house on Weehaw
plantation, occupied by Rev. Thomas
Mitchell, was destroyed by fire the
night of January -. The fire origi-
mated in a spark from the chimney.
Mr.. Mitchell barely saved his furnf-
ture.
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Have the past seasons work and its
results convinced you that you have
more land than you can farm profita-
bly,? Sell Il portion if you can at fair
price, and if not lay plans for glassing
it next season.
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The Chester Reporter is nearly old enough TO
vote. That paper enters Its twenty-hrst year
In the full vigor Of journalism, and material
prosperity. May live forever and grow IN
popular favor to the end OF time
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Vanity is D retiined seltishness
whi~h is ever exacting homage, but
neYer paying any.
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Three hundred houses in Sarabat;
Valley, Asia Minor, were destroyed
January 81, by an earthquake.
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G. NJ. HODGES, sworn for defence.
Lives at Hodges, three miles from where
John Il. Glymph was killed. Saw John after
death. Saw pistol, six shooter In his right
the trigger. Had firm grip. Had trouble to
get his finger of of the trigger Found some
papers and letters on his person. Also anoth.
cr pistol. All of the chambers of this pistol
was was shown witness. He did not know the
hand writing. Then second letter was pro:
duccd which he thought was In the hand
writing OF Jennie Glymph. Saw blood on door
facing. Blood was forty-tour inches from
floor The blood was almost in Il circle.
Looked as If it fell from direction Of the din
ing room. Could not tell whether or not de-
ceased was standing on the platform or In the
cook room door when he was shot. He could
net have been sitting down on the door fac.
ing, and the blood to have been as high as IL
Letter proved to be in handwriting Of Jennie
Glymph was here produced in evidence
which is as follows:
"Oh! my darling how my heart throbs when
| 30 in your room and no Johnnie, sweet
Johnnie, is there. There arc all of your
clothes to look at which makes mc so sad. my
angel. | can't he happy away from you:
achcd when drove away without you to-day.
1t was sad moment to me-one shall never
forget. | am heart broken and almost dead.
If this separation lasts it, Will Kill me. My
darling sweet angel look at rae with pnc oi
those sweet smiles, right now Just MS soon rs
you read this. Darling you have u good
heart, l know 1t, and love you dearly. No
one can ever take your place in my heart II
l could hear that sweet voice now, | would
give ten years of my life, and to imprint one
kiss on my own angel Johnnie's lips l would
give twenty years OF my life."
]. d. ELLIS, sworn for defence.
He is the administrator of j. B. Glymph's.
The papersiproduced were In his trunk.
WILLIE RowLETr, sworn for defence.
Suw John GIympl give uncle Mack's wife q