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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
R1RLE REAp1NG-DR. CHALMERS.

TT look upon Baxter and Doddridge as
two most impressive writers, and from
whom you are most likely to carry away
the impression that preparation for eter.,
nifty should be the main business and
anxiety of time.
"Hut after all, the Bible should be the
daily exercise OF those who have decidedly
embarked in this great business, and If read
with the earnest sense and feeling OF its
being Gods message; if perllseG with the
same ave. and veneration, and confidence,
as if the words we're actually coming out of
his mouth: if while you read, you read
with the desire and the prayer that it might
be with understanding and profit, you are in
far more direct road to become wise unto
salvation than any other that can be rec
commended TO YOU There is no subject, on
which people are reader to form rash opin-
ions than religion. The Bible is the best cor
rectiye to these. Aman should sit down to
it with the determination of taking his les.
son lust as he finds it, of founding his creed
up. d the sole principle of Thus saith the
Lord and deriving his every idea and his
every impression of religious truth from the
authentic record of Gods will. His regular
and earnest study of the Bible was one Of
the first and most noticeable effects of Mr..
Chalmers conversion. His nearest neigh
Dor and most frequent visitor was old John
Bonthrow, who having once seen better
days, was admitted to an easy and privi-
legged familiarity, in the exercise of which
one day before the memorable illness, he
said to Mr.. Chalmers, i find you are busy,
Sir, with one thing or another, but come
when I may, never find you at your stud
les for the Sabbath oh an hour or two on
Saturday evening is quite enough was the
minister's answer.
"But now the change had come, and
John on entering the manse, often found
Mr.. Chalmers poring eagerly over the
pages of the Bible. The difference was too
striking to escape notice, and with the free
dom given him. which he was ready enough
to use he said, 4 never come now, Sir, but
find you at your Bible. All too little,
John, all too little, was the significant re-
ply."-LJe Of DR.. Chalners
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
SOMEBODY BEING FOOLED.

The Philadelphia Press invites attention tG
the fact that, while the wine consumed at
hotels, fashionable restaurants, etc., by those
who assume to know good wines, generally
bears foreign label, the importation of
foreign wines is no larger now than in 1910.
while our population has largely increased,
as has also the production of native wines,
The foreign importation of wines in 1888 was
1854, 545 gallons, and the native wine pro
duct for the same year was 81, $3.50, 523 gal
Ions, about seven times the quantity of this
imported. Why the large preponderance Of
foreign wine labels! Somebody is being
fooled and paying dearly for it.-National
Advocate. -.-.--.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
A Gun Forty Feet Long.

The Spanish Government, determined
to emancipate the country from its de-
pendence upon foreign nations tor its
munitions of war, has of late years dis
played great enterprise in the establish
ment Of works for the building of war
ships and cannon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
The truest philosophy of prayer is learned

The truest philosophy of prayer is learned
in the deepest distress. 1t is then God is
everything to us; the helper of the helpless.
Faith is pure reason. That may seem a
strange paradox, but it is literally true; moth.
ing is 80 reasonable as to believe the Word
of God who cannot err orlie.-Spurgeon.
~ will follow thee, but what fearful
possibilities are wrapped up in that one in
nocent little word! It has the power OF the
keys of the kingdom of hearen.-Norn'ng
Star.
God, who is liberal in all his other gifts,
shows us by the wise economy OF His frovi-
dcnce how circumspect we ought to be in
the management of our time, for ne never
gives us two moments together.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
LlaKT AFTER DARKNKSa
By 4 COMMERCIAL TOURIST.

Tho hotel bus, from the midnight train.
Brought only one passenger through the tnin-
A commercial tourist. weary and sad,
For trade had been poor and collections bad
Not single order was on his book;
Tho di gust he felt was shown by his look.
With careless hand he wrote his name
kDp tho page OF q book unknown to tame.
The drowsy night clerk the signature scanned.
Then letter placed in the drummers hand,
Bee how he stares while smile OF delight
Comes over his face at the welcome sight.
Opens the envelope, 1t ia quickly torn,
And over his face 30 weary and worn
Now fit like sunbeams after storm
Smiles OF 10Y, as the message takes form.
Thus clouds OF despair that will over appear
To the travelling man sometimes IN tne year
Ara often dispelled BIZ such simple means
As one friendly letter-how queer it seemsl
-ysr,sas City Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19

MUSIC, FRUITS AND BooTBLAckING.
1t is not necessary to go out of New
York city to see picturesque representa-
tives of any nation. You can find them
all on the East Side, and an occasional
hour with them is almost as interesting
as trip through the countries they rep
resent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19
fro BH oOHrIHuKD.l

The Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby, in
the Independent, holds up for our
scorn "the bogus preacher, the charla-
tan, who makes parade of rhetoric,
and seeks admiration from his elo-
quence, who courts notoriety, and sub
sidizes the press. The true preacher
continues the Doctor, @is amazed by
any notoriety. He wishes to hide him
self behind his message. He finds his
JOY, not in the great world, but in his
conscience and his God. If the world
praises him he feels that he must have
been indiscreet or unfaithful. Such
man wishes no triumph that is denot-
ed by the waving of flags and the
blowing of trumpets, but that which is
recorded by the penitent tear, the
prayer Of faith, the renewed life, the
happy heart" This ideal of the true
preacher is so lofty that we might sus-
pect it to be only imaginary if DIR.
Crosby and many other clergymen did
not 80 perfectly illustrate it. Yes,
there are such men, whom we have all
known and loved. But would it be
heresy to confess. just between our
selves, you know, that there are many
great preachers who fall far below DR..
Crosby's standard? Who are they?
Oh, we'll you don't expect that I am
going to answer that question. May.
be don't know.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19

Ice manufacturing companies are be-
ginning to spring up all over Pennsyl-
yania.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-02-19

THERE lives near Pittsburgh all old
lady who has movable birthday. She
had the good fortune to be born on
Easter Sunday, and she insists on re-
ceiving presents and congratulations
on that festival, no matter when it oc-
ours. People have tried to reason witt.
the old lady, calendar in hand, but she
replies to them all: II was born on
Easter Sunday morn, tifty-six years
ago, and until I die Easter Sunday
will be my birthday"
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
TELEG RAFHIC FLASHES.

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. TO- The men
who struck in the Delaware ard Hudson
yards returned to work last night.
OTTAWA, Sept. 1O.-In reply to a
trades deputation to-day Sir John Nc
Donald said that the Canadian govern
ment could not pass Chinese exclusion
act if it so desired for the Imperial au-
thorities would have their say in the mat
ter.
LONDON, Sept. 1O.-Mrs Mayhrick,
who is prisoner for life for the poison
ing of her husband, has just finished the
year Of solitary confinement with which
her punishment was ordered to begin.
She has now been placed il the ranks Of
second class prisoners for the remainder
of her term. Efforts to secure her par
don are still being vigorously pushed.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 1O.-The Bidde-
ford aldermen were before U. S Com
missioner Rand this morning in the
naturalization cases they waived a
hearing and were bound over in 81, 900
each to the grand jury in the september
term of the district court which meets
the 23rd instant.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
CHATHAM co. CONVENTION.

1t is Ticket of Ex"e''- IT Gentlemen.
The Legislative hominees Are For
Vance.
The Chatham county Democrats held
full convention and nominated the fol-
lowing ticket:
For the Senate-JNo. W. ATWATER.
For the House-ADDISON II. PERRY
and JOHN M. FoUsT.
For Sheriff-Spence Taylor.
For Clerks. NJ. Holt.
For Register D. ii. Marsh.
MR. ATwATER, the nominee for the
Senate, is one of the leading successful
farmers of the county-a gentleman of
high character and large information.
MAYOR THOMPSON, who knows him we'll,
said: ''He is capital good man in
every way"
Mr. PERRY, one of the House nomi-
nees, is successful and well informed
farmer, and Mr.. PHIL TAYLOR tells the
CHRNICLE that be stands very
we'll in the conunty and will
add strength to the ticket. Mr.. J. M.
FoUsT, the other nominee, is one of the
best men in Chatham, aud one of the
most level-headed and progressive. He
is the owner and manager of the we'll
known Mount Vernon Springs, and if
Chatham people will let! outsiders vote,
every man who ever stopped at Mount
Vernon Springs will vote for MR.. FoUsT.
The county ticket is strang. Mr..
SPENCE TAYLOR is the son of the late
CAPT. TAYLOR, who was sheriff of Chat
ham many years. The mantle of bis
father has fallen upon worthy "chil
Of the old block"
Chatham has done we'll. Now let al
the people rally and give the ticket one
thousand majority
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
Charlotte Female Institute.

This Institute began its session last
weak with as large an opening as it has
ever had, Mrs. McIyer, the accomplished
wife of Prof. G. D. McIver, State In
structor, is the lady principal. Mrs.
McIver was for three or four years at
Peace Institute, and has accompanied
Prof McIver in much of his educational
tour throughout the State, rendering
him invaluable assistance in his institute
instruction. Her experience and eff
cheney will greatly increase the advan-
tages the Charlotte Fema-e Institute Of
fers its pupils.
Prof. Maclean also opens his depart
ment with larger number Of music pu-
pills than ever. He will hold another
Musical Festival in Charlotte next
spring, giving to his pupils the benefits
to be derived from attendance upon the
concerts where the best music and the
best performers in The country will be
heard
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
COTTON CROP BULLETIN.
North Carolina Stands Highest in State
Averages, Being 95.
(By United Pl eSS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. The statisti-
cal returns of the department of agri-
culture for September are less favorable
for cotton than those of August. On
the Atlantic coast, rains following a
season of drought have caused rust and
shedding of leaves and fruit. The i'm
pairment OF condition has been eight
points in South Carolina and Georgia,
and niue ir Alabama Local reductions
are reported ia North Carolina, though
average condition is slightly lowered
through heavy rains and cool nights.
The general average is reduced from
80 to 85.5, which is a fraction lower
than the record of September 1889. TIE
State averages are: Virginia, 90; North
Carolina, 90; South Carolina, 81; Geor-
gia, sc; Florida, 90; Alabama, 81; Miss
isslppi, 81; Louisiana, 90; Texas, n;
Arkansas, 50; Tennessee, a. There is
very little merton of the caterpiIla, bu5
the boil worm has been unusually prev
alent and active from Georgia to Texas,
and more Injurious In the more western
portions of the belt.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
They Will Do All in Their Power to
Bring Wreckers of Trains to Punish.
IBy United Press. |

lBy United Press.]
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10 This weeks
Journal, the organ of the Knights of
Labor, under the caption Of ga Deed of
Devils" will say: "The wrecking of
passenger train on the N. Y Central
railroad Friday morning has filed the
public mind with horror. Nothing
more fendish has been recorded in Grim
inal annals. The almost miraculous fact
that no lives were lost does not lessen
the hideousness of the crime, and if, as
it is devoutly to be hoped, the wouldbe
perpetrators can be discovered, the only
regret will be that the penalty which the
law provides is altogether inadequate.
We cannot believe that any Knight of
Labor WAS concerned in this devilish
deed, but for all this it is useless to
either deny or ignore the fact that there
is in the public mind some suspicion
that staikers or sympathizers with the
strike are the guilty parties. What is
the duty of Knights of Labor, then?
clearly to do everything within their
power to assist in the discovery Of the
culprits.'
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
THE YADKIN WRECK.
Passengers Carried Oyer on Ferry.
Trains Can Pass Friday or Saturday
Possibly.

Passengers Carried Oyer on Ferry.
Trains Can Pass Friday or Saturday
Possibly.
Since the falling in of the train on the
Yadkin river Saturday night on the Rich
mond q Danville railroad passengers are
transferred over the ferry on local trains.
Until the bridge is finished through
trains will come from Greensboro to
Sanford over the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley, from Sanford to Hamlet, over
the Raleigh & Augusta, and from Ham
let to Charlotte over the Carolina Cen
tral. This is roundabout way, but it
is the best that can be done. 1t is
hoped that trains can 60 over the road
Friday, though it may be next week.
1t is big wreck, and nobody can tell
when it will be repaired. Capt. Green
is at the scene uperintending the wreck.
The authorities are using dynamite car
tridges to remove the debris.
The Brakeman all Right.
The Greensboro Patriot says: 1.-THE
brakeman, Mr.. VIM. Arlington, who
went down with his car, was here this
morning. He has his hand slightly
hurt, but is otherwise all right. He
says he thinks he must have struck the
river feet foremost, as he had sand in
his shoes when he came up."
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
Monument to the Late Col. l.. c..
Jones.

The heeuonument erected to the late Col.
L. G. zones, b. the officers and employees
of the Carolina Central railroad, was put
up last week over his grave in the GENE
terry at Buffalo church. The Sanford
Express, speaking Of it, says: THE
shaft is about eighteen feet high, and is
made Of gray granite from Iredell
county. 1t is in three sections
and stands on a granite pedestal. The
body of the shaft is quadrangular, with
four smoothly polished sides. The
front inscription is "Leonidas Campbell
Jones'" The inscriptions on the other
sides are, "True to his God, his fellow
man and himself" GA tribute from the
officers and employees of the G. G. rail
road to their late Superintendent" The
monument is a handsome and elegant
structure, and is worthy of the devotion
of the railroad employees to their super
intendent, and worthy of the memory o.
the noble man whose earthly remains
lie beneath it and over which it will
stand as sentinel for ages"
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11

1t was a Big Success---The Dawnins
Of a Brighter Future for Wilson.
Especial to STATE CHRONICLE.1
WILSON, N. G., Sept. 10, 1s9O-Any
visitor not knowing what was going on
here to-day would be very apt to think
that old John Robinson's circus was in
town. Ever since early yesterday even
ing tobacco wagons have been coming in
town from all quarters. Pitt, Nash, Will
son, Greene, Wayne, Edgecombe, John
ston and other counties are represented
with the golden weed.
The large warehouse, S0x16O feet, is
filled to overfowing, any lumber of
wagons are waiting for chance to un-
load. have talked with good many
buyers from other markets, and all that
| have talked with say that the tobacco
is selling we'll, and that the quality, con-
sldering the large quantity here, is very
good
The sale began this a. n. about 1920
o'clock Our young friend, Bud Harris
from Rocky Mount is the auctioneer.
This being something new for the town
OF Wilson, of course, everybody and his
wife is interested and most everybody
IN town, even to quite a number Of the
fair sex, are at the warehouse looking
At the beginning OF the sale there was
no speech making, but Capt. e. NJ.
Pace made the request for everybody
that cid not have tobacco On the floor,
or were not buyers, to stand back so as
to give the buyers good chance. The
sale began in business-like manner
| Up to this time-half-p one o'clock-
one-half of what was placed on the
floor hae been sold, and if all that has
not as Yet been unloaded be put on the
floor, it is doubtful whether or not they
will get through to-day.
Buyers are here from Henderson
Rockey Mount, Oxford, Durham, Rich
mond and Danville. One thing beyond
doubt has been demonstrated by this
sale, Wilson is a good location to estab
lish a tobacco market and the live enter
prislng business men Of this town being
fully up 10 the situation, are determin
ed not to leave q stone unturned to make
the market come up to the best IL tht
State. Another fact established is 5ha
there can pe grown IN this and adjoin
ing counties as fine GRADES Of bright lea
tobacco as can be grown any where, II
we hope that the efforts Of those who
have started the market here viii b.
crowned with success.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
The National Crop Report.
tBY United Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 1O.-The
national crop reports for September show
that the injury to the corn crop reported
last month was intensified by continu-
ance of drought in August, until the
rains came to its relief, but too late for
full recovery. The average is 7O.1,
against 1873 last month. 1t is the lowest
average since 1881.
On the coast from New Jersey to Mary
land and in North Carolina, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Arkansas, and Missouri, as
also in Northern New England and
Florida, there is improvement in corn
since August 1st. The Atlantic coast re-
latively high conditions impaired locally
by the effects of midsummer drought
and later storms.
Tobacco has improvek materially dur
ing the month, the average being 1914
much better than in the August report,
but lower than the July condition.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
THE SOUTHAMPTON STRIKE.
The Mayor Orders Out the Military for
Personal Defense.
[By United Press.l

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. 10.-Affairs are
still very menacing. More troops have
been summoned to the scene of the
strike. A number of boats manned by
the strikers are laying out in the stream
with view of intercepting incoming
steamers and prevailing upon their crews
to strike The admiralty has been ask
ei by the local authorities to assist in
preventing this new move. Eight of the
strikers have been arrested for rioting
The Mayors residence was threatened by
the mob again to-day and he at once
telephoned for soldiers who instantly re-
sponded, arriving in cabs.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
SHOT DEAD IN THE ROAD.
HE WAS SHOT FROM AMBUSH
AND FOUND DEAD,
lie Had Many Enemies, Though There
is No Clue as TO " no Committed The
Murder.

l.
Is No Clue as 10 " no Committed The
Murder.
Especial to STATE CHRoNICLE.I
WILSON, n. c., Sept. 1O-Mr. Lowell
Whitley and his son, Robert, while on
their way to Wilson this morning. riding
10 a buggy, We're fired upon from am
bush.
Mr. Whitley was found in the buggy
about one mile from town dead. a
mule Was drawing the buggy.
Robert was found about three miles
from town in a dying condition, about
where it is supposed the shooting was
done. From the appearance Of the
wounds il is thought that the shooting
was done by shot gun loaded with
buck shot.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Whitley's past
life has been such as to make a good
many enemies.
There is no clue as to who did the
shooting. II. B. 81.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
MIR. I. Il. Folsom, Formerly of Sumter,
S. c., Kills Himself With a Pistol.

Wilmington Starr
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. T. r. Fol-
som, of Sumter, S. c., but for the past
two or three years resident of Will
mington, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with a pistol.
The deceased had been in bad health
for some time past, and it is supposed
that dependency resulting from this
was the cause of the sad tragedy.
A colored boy named Tom Jones, who
had formerly waited upon Mr.. Folsom,
said yesterday Afternoon said that he
had before made threats to kill himself,
and had asked the boy to get laudanum
for him for that purpose.
The deceased, a short time ago, in
conversation with Mr.. Nash King, spoke
of his family troubles and said he had
then $40 in bank, and when this was ex-
pended he supposed be would 60 to the
dogs. His family consisting of a wife
and daughter, are living in Sumter, S. G.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
Accident at the Fife Meeting.

The heavy rain caused the tent to give
way at the Fife meeting at Newton Sun
day afternoon. Several people were
slightly hurt, and one man perhaps Sc
riously injured by being struck by a tent
pole. The scene was exciting for a
while.-Charlotte Chronicle.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
A Great Event for Virginia.
by United Press.l

GLASGOW, Va, Sept. 10.-The board
of directors of the Rockbridge Company,
Governor Lee presiding, in session here
to-day, ratified the English contract
made by their Vice President in London.
Their capital stock was increased from
$4,000 to S5,e0O,000. The English
syndicate contribute $1,500,00 in cash.
This is great event in Virginia's history
and in the advance guard of much more.
The contract is most favorable to Ameri
can stockholders.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
Ii 4SEBALL AT WINSTON.
The WinstOnians Defeat the Richmond
Boys the Third Time.
Especial to STATE CHRONICLE,

Especial to STATE CHROEICLRl
WINSTON, n. o., Sept. 10 Winston's
Invincibles beat Richmond again to-day
by score Of z to f. This makes three
victories in succession against Richmond
in contest for the championship of the
South Hurrah, for North Carolina.
Roanoke plays four games here next
week. II. VICTOR
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
The Convention to Nominate Governor
Columbia.
lBy United Press.l

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. 1O.-The South
Carolina Democratic convention to nom
mate Governor and other State officers
assembled in the Capitol at noon to-day.
A temporary organization was effected
without any collision between the oppos-
ing factions, committee on credentials
appointed and recess taken until four
o'clock. The convention is composed of
800 delegates, 266 of whom are pledged
to vote for B. R. Tillman for Governor.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
INSTRUCTED FOR VANCE.
Three Strong Men Nominated i'll samp-
son County.

Especial Cor Of State Chronicle)
CLINTON, n. G September 10, 1S90.-
There was full gathering Of the un-
terrified Democrats of Sampson county
at the Convention held here to day.
Mr.. Marion Butler, editor Of the Gin
ton Caucasian, was nominated for the
Senate.
w. K. Pigford and R. R. Bell were
nominated for tie House.
All the nominees are Alllancemen and
sterling Democrats.
A resolution was adopted instructing
them to vote for Senator Vance.
D. B. NICHOLSON.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-11
W. Ill. Il II. $. Tucker &CO.

To close out, We have reduced the
prices on line Of gents summer shirts.
You can afford to buy now even if you
do not use them much before next sum-
mer.
". II. il r. S. TUCKER & Co.