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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
On Board a Buccaneer.

The customs and regulations most
commonly observed on board buccaneer
are worth noting. Every pirate captain,
doubtless. had his own set of rples; but
there were certain traditional articles
that seem to have been generally
adopted. The captain had the state
cabin, a double vote in elections,
double share in booty. On some vessels
it was the captain who decided to what
direction to sail in; but this and other
matters of moment were oftener settled
by vote of the company, the captains
vote counting for two. The officers had
share and a half, or share and
quarter, of all the plunder, and the sail
or's one share each. Booty was divided
with scrupulous care and marooning was
the penalty Of attempting to defraud the
general company If only to the amount
OF gold piece or dollar. Every man
had full vote in every affair of import
ance.
Arms were always to be clean and fit
for service, and desertion of the ship or
quarters in battle was punished with
death. On Roberts's ship a man who
was crippled in battle received $500 out
of the common stock, and proportion
ate sum was awarded for lesser hurts.
Lowther allowed $3.50 for the loss of
limb, and other captains instituted a sort
of tariff of wounds which extended to
ears, fingers and toes. In chase or battle
the captains power was absolute. he
who first spied a sail, if she proved to
be prize, was entitled to the best pair
of pistols on board her, over and above
his dividend. These pistols were greatly
coveted, and a pair would sell for as
much as $3.50 from one pirate to another.
In their own commonwealth the pirates
are reported to have. been severe upon
the point of honor, and among Roberts's
crew it was the practice to slit the ears
Oh nose of any sailor found guilty of
robbing his fellow.
Such feeble interest as now attaches to
what was once the formidable fame of
the pirates is not even esthetic, it is
merely comic. No imaginative essayist
discusses piracy as fine art; but Paul
Jones is resurrected as the hero of a
musical burlesque. Poor PAUL. And
he is almost the only one of the whole
buccaneering race whose stoly discovers
trace of the Legendary gallantry OF
piracy. Paul, whose father had been
head gardener to Lord selkirk, plum
dered the Selkirk mansion of its plate,
which he subsequently retured in par.
eel to Lady selkirk, with letter OF
polite apology.-National Review.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
A Mint Theft Recalled.

During the year 1885, when the late
James G. Booth was melter and refiner at
the Philadelphia Mint, three bars OF
silver were missed, and are supposed to
have been stolen. The silver bars were
in the legal custody of the melter and
refiner, aud he was therefore responsible
for them. 1t was shown that the limited
accommodations of the mint did not
permit proper storage to be furnished,
but this fact did not relieve Mr.. Booth
from legal liability, and he was compelled
to make good the loss by paving to the
Government the sum of S1S42, which
was in full for the cost value of the 1881
ounces of silver bullion lost. The loss of
the bullion was through no fault of MIR.
Booth, and Senator Cameron has intro
duced bill directing the Secretary of
the Treasury to return the amount paid
by Mr.. Booth to his heirs.-Boston
Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

Commenting on the penetrative powers
of the small arms lately introduced into
the armies of all the great Powers,
Colonel Lonsdale Hale states that the
minimum thickness of ordinary soil at
iording protection is thirty inches, while
single brick walls, after being struck
few times, no longer afford any cover.
The new German rifle ranges up to 1000
yards, and at 900 yards the bullet will
penetrate ten inches of fir or pine and
fourteen inches of sand. At $50 yards
the bullet can pierce three or four ranks,
and at 1900 yards man may no longer
consider himself safe, even if the bullet
has already penetrated two OF his COM
rades. With regard to ''smokeless
powder" the same authority observes
that, though the report of the rifles when
fred is heard, it is very difficult to see
whence the rifles are fired. Under GER
tain conditions no trace of smoke can be
distinguished. Minor acts of surprise,
he considers, will be more frequent In
the future, and will often partake of the
nature OF ambuscades. Very small bodies
OF cavalry, intimately connected with
infantry, forming in action patrols OF the
latter, will, therefore, be necessary, and
it will no longer be possible to discover
well posted batteries. On the whole,
Colonel Hale considers that only a war
can absolutely decide what the effects OF
the improvements in small-arms will be.
One thing, however is certain-that is,
that the difficulty Of leading troops has
considerably increased.-London News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
An Ingenious Riddle.

Some years ago, says the New York
Weekly, there was dispute between an
Did lady and gentleman about riddles
he contending that they were useless,
many of them silly, and that he had
uever seen one which he had failed to
solve.
The old lady took down her Bible, and
!old him that by the next day she would
produce riddle which he could not
readily solve. At the appointed time she
handed him the following lines:
God made Adam out of dust,
But thought it best to make me first;
So was made before the man,
To answer Gods most holy plan.
My body he did make complete,
But without arms or legs or feet;
My way and actions did control,
And ws.s ma de without a soul.
Arsing thing then became,
Ind Adam give to me my name;
}. Then from hi, presence withdrew,
And more Of Atam never knew.
did nv Makers laws obey,
From them never went astray,
Thousands OF miles I run, fear;
But seldom on the earth appear.
But God in me did something see,
And put living soul in me;
A soul OF ma my God did claim,
And took from me that soul again.
But when from me the soul was fled,
was the sams as when first made;
And without hands or feet or soul,
travel now from pole to pole.
labor hard by day and night;
To fallen men give much lighs:
Thousands Of people, young AMI old.
Will by my death great light behold.
No fear of death doth trouble me,
For happiness I cannot see;
To heaven I shall never 60.
Nor to the grave, nor hell below.
The Scriptures cannot believe;
II right or wrong, can't conceive,
Although my name therein is found,
They are to me an empty sound.
Answer-A WHALE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
Grease Spots on Books.

To extract grease spots from books o.
papers gently VAIN the creased or spot
ted parts of the book or paper and then
press upon it pieces of blotting paper,
one after another, so as to absorb as
much of the grease as possible. Have
ready some fine, clear essential oil of
turpentine, heated almost to o boiling
state; warm the creased leaf little, and
then with clean brush wet with the
heated turpentine both sides of the
spotted part. By repeating this appli-
cation the grease will be extracted. ac-
cording to the Publishers Weekly.
Lastly, with another brush dipped in
rectihed spirits of wine 60 over the
place, and the grease will no longer
appear, neither will the paper bs dis
colored.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

{ "Ihave been great
Asthma. sufferer from Asth-
ma and severe Colds
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as well as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing, and inability to raise any Of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my IT, was close at hand:
When nearly worn out for want OF
sleep and rest, a friend recommend
ed me to try thy valuable medicine,
Boschee's German
Gentle, Syrup. I am con-
, fident it saved my
heiresnhs life. Almost the first
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief anda gentle re-
freshing sleep, such asI had not had
for weeks. Mycough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
/ found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. I am pleased
to inform thee-unsolicited-tha I
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. c. B. STIcKNRY,
Picton. Ontario" .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

Cod-liver oil suggests con-
sumption; which is almost un-
fortunate. Its best use is be-
fore you fear consumption
when you begin to get thin.
Consumption is only one of
the dangers of thinness.
SCOTS Emulsion of cod
liver oil makes the thin
plump, and the plump are
almost safe.
Let US send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
SeoIr b Bowsz, Chemists, Isa South sth Avenue.
New York.
Your druggb, keeps Scost's Emulsion of eed-liver
ol-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
Ks a., isssrsllS

xES Q71 17S6ftts
to your intelligence, but some un-s
scrupulous dealers try it. For IN.
stance: you're suffering from some
Skin, Scalp or Scrofulous affection,
or are feeling arun down " and
used.up." There's . torpid liver,
impure blood, and all that may coma
from it. You've decided, wisely,
that Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is the medicine to help.
you. You know that it's g,saras.-
teed to do 80, as no other blood
purifier is.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, you
get your money back s.5a
But what is best for you to taks
isn't always best for the dealer
to sell. He offers something else
that's ajust as good" Is it likely q
If the makers Of q medicine can't
trust it, can youS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
Deafness Can,t be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu.
ttonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have q rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed,
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing Will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of deafness icaused by catarrh) that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free. 49, =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

One of two things has to happen.
You're cured of Catarrh, or you're
paid $500 cash. That's what is
promised by the proprietors Of Dr..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. By its
mild, soothing, cleansing, and heal
ing properties, it cures the WORT,
cases. &: s5
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

The Convenience Of solid trains.
The Erie Is the only railway running solid
trains over its own tracks between New York
and Chicago. No change Of cars for any class
of passengers. Rates lower than via any other
Arsf-claes line. ........ '.-'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

That "all gone" or faint feeling 80 prevalent
with our best female population, quickly sue
cumbs to the wonderful powers Of Lydia E.
fails >.'N ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER causes
Throat Diseases. There is no more efectual
remedy for Coughs, Colds, ETC., than BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Sud only In boaes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

The President owns a gold mounted
gun, which was given him by Indiana
friends soon after his Inauguration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
Sold by Druggists, 75c.

Lydia E. Pinkham's warning to mothers
should be needed by all, and Guide to Health
and Etiquette" needed by every Mother and
Daughter in the civilized world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

FITS stopped FREQ by Dr. KLtNE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No tts after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 50 trial bottle
free. DIR. Kline. M Arch st.. Phila., Pa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
An Engine Made Of Marble.

George L. sevey, an ingenious marble
cutter OF West Somervilie. Mass, has
made small operating engine composed
of marble. 1t has a vertical piston ana
two side Aywheels. The height Is twenty
three inches and it is ten by twenty IN
ches square. There are one hundred
pieces of marble, held together by twelve
brass screws. The engine is operated by
air pressure.-Scientif American.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

DoN'T fool with indigestion nor with q
disordered liver but take Beecham's Pills
for Immediate relief. rs cents q box. y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
Versailles, Mo-, claims vein of coal
eighty feet thicA the thickest vein on
earth. - ---. e.

The Philadelphia Record says that a
pair of canvasback ducks can be bought
for Sc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

DIR. SWANS PAsTILEs Cure female 11eakneees;
his Tablets cure chronic constipatt2n. Sam
pies free. DR.. swan, Beaver Dam, Wis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

Salt was the ordinary money OF the
Abyssinians.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Police Count Notes.

T.. Pettiford, colored man IN the
employ of the e.. X. x |. Railroad com.
pany, swore out u warrant from police
court yesterday for the arrest OF Charles
Jones for assault and battery.
George Foot paid 81 and costs in
police court yesterday for accosting
Mrs. Charles Mccall of Ellsworth ave-
nue., with "Ah, there" and throwing
kisses to her.
Joseph Miller was fined S. and costs
in police court yesterday for whipping
his wife Sunday night, while drunk.
He was committed to Jail for 80 days.
A charge of assault and battery
against Louis sander was nolle pressed
IN police court yesterday on the pay
ment Of costs.
Owen Callighan, q Walker avenue
saloonists, was arrested yesterday for
selling liquor without first procuring q
state license.
The hearing of James Brands on q
charge OF disorderly conduct was ad-
journed in police court yesterday until
August Is.
Joseph Guineyser. arrested Saturday
for assault and battery, will have an
examination in police court August 10.
Daniel Donahoe was arrested yester-
day on complaint of Henry Wsrrick,
charging him with assault and battery.
The burglary and larceny case
against Ed Hoagland was adjourned
yesterday until August 10.
Max Grohneat will be in police court
August 10 to answer TO q charge OF
truancy.
George Maying's case of vagrancy
was adjourned until August 10.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Eureka
Pile Ointment

Every box warranted to re-
lieve, or we will refund the
money.
Many persons have been
cured in Grand Rapids by the
use of this Ointment.
The formula is by a cele-
brated physician in this special
line of practice.
We know just what it is
made of, and we give it our
personal warrantee.
However much you may
have been disappointed, you
are justified in trying the
EUREKA PILE OINTMENT.
We mean just what we say.
money refunded by us if the
Ointment fails to give relief.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09

No good thing should be outlawed
because here and there graceless per-
on treats it basely. 1t is Just AS neces-
sary to administer invIgorants to the
aged ana feeble as it Is to strengthen a
dwelling that is beginning TO decay.
Not only may life be greatly prolonged
by artificial support, but the declining
years of those near and dear to US be
rendered more comfortable, and age
relieved Of many of its usual pains and
penalties by . judicious use of "Royal
Ruby" Port Wine; each bottle is guar
anteed by the undersigned to be abso-
lutely pure and over five years old at
bottling, or money paid for it will be
refunded. Quart bottles $l.00; pints
60 cts; never sold in bulk. See that
you get "Royal Ruby" For sale by
White Il White, Thum Bros. & Schmidt.
leading druggists. Bottled by Royal
Wine Co., Chicago. As
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Specimen CAses.

S. III. Cliifo ri. New Cassel, Wis. Was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheuma
tsm, his stomach was disordered, hrs
LAYER Was affected to an alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away. and he Was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepard. Harrisburg, H.,
had running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven hoxes of
Bucklen's Arnics Salve, and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Cstsw-
ba, O., bad i've large Fever sores on
his leg. doctors said ne was incurable.
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bueklen's Armies sslve cured him en-
tire!y. sold by Peck Bros. drug store
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Elsle ana Iohn ave Re.

Yesterday Jadgs Adst severed the
matrimonial bonds that have hound
Elsie j. Alisngasfn 70 John Allingham-
Mrs Aii,ngnala MAS granted TIE de-
cree on the grounds OF cruelty and
non support. and MAS g,sea tbs aa-
thoTity Ia assume her maiden name,
h SIC j. Bosworta. By = decree OF ihs
court John can not Ilt-tTeat auutuer
woman As his wife for tao years from
the date or the decree.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
THINKS he IS INSANE.
Groenwald's Attorney VIII Make That
Defense in Court.

Groenwaid's Attorney VIII Make That
Defense in Court.
The examination Of Jacob GroenwaId
on q charge of intent to commit muir
der wrs completed IN police court yes
terday and he was held TO the superior
court for trial. He was committed TO
Jail IN default of $500 bail. Groenwald
WAS arrested few days ago on charge
of attempting To shoot his wife. He
and his wife had not been living to-
gether for some time. she having ap-
piled TO the circuit court for n decree
of divorce. Since their separation
Groenwald has brooded over their
troubles To such an extent that he has
been drinking heavily and WAS under
the influence of liquor at the time he
drew hrs revolver ON his wife. HIS at
torney, j. r.. Mcbride, will conduct the
defense IN the superior court on the
ground of insanity.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Now Try Thla

1t will cost you nothing and will sure
ly do you good, if you have a Cough,
Cold. or any trouble with Throat, Chess
or Lungs. DIR. Kings New Discoveries
for Consumption Coughs and Colds IA
guaranteed to give rellef, or money will
be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found it just the thing and under its use
had speedy and perfect recovery.
Try q sample bottle at our expense and
learn for yourself just how good thing
IT is. Trial bottles l0c at Peck Bros
drug store. Large size 5Oc:and Sl.0O.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Irnx Iield fnr TnaI

Edward Troy, a member OF the west
side hobo gang, who Mas arrested Tor
deadly assault on Policeman iatroe,
vas held Ia the superior court for tria!
yesterday in police court. Ii has been
animated by Frogs attorney that the
defendant will plead guilty to assault
and battery wnen tho case comes up
for trial IN the superior court.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
INVENTORY FILED.
MIR. Hsrtmsn's Assets Excee HIS
Liabilities by Over $1,000.

Liabilitics by Over $1,000.
w. u. Tslford aud q. ID. Herrick,
appraisers of the stock of Carroll y.
Hartman. assigned, filed their APP
praisai with the county clerk last even
ing. The amount OF secured indebted
ness "a reported to be 50. 1859 and the
unsecured Indebtedness <3l 1880,
Masking a total indebtedness of $751;
566.5s. The inventory reveals property
worth $50, .j62 ~. which ~ appraised AT
f7S. 9tlS.S7. The assets exceed the
liabilities by ss.lt2 %. Mr.. Hartman,
interest I'm the Shepard Hartman build.
ing and the ngnety-nlueyear lease OF
toe property on which the building
stands u Inyentorisd At ti7 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09

stealing q Garage belonging 10 the
complainant. Brown stored las car
rage ia basn belonging 10 Frost. his
nslgnbor, aud FROST having oscas.oa %
use rs barn removed tbs carnage 10
shed standing near 81. Lambert wss
in the enpioy OF frost, aud shsn as
lett the carriage Ma missing also.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09

Lrz,e :. jerks. by her agent, Dewitt
e. Underwood, has begun = suit by
summons IN the circuit court against
Charles W. Johnston 10 recover an al
legged debt of Si25, claimed 10 be due
the plaintiff for the rental ot the paw
hon recently burned ~ Reeds lake.
The German Fire Insurance company
OF Pittsbarg and the Milwaukee, Me-
chsnlcs' Ere insurance company OF
Nj waukee are made gsrnishee defend
ants 90 the SUIT IL - claimed that
each company has insurance money be
longing % Johnston.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Probate Court.
JUDGE PERKINS.


Estate OF Margaret Flngleton. de-
ceased; petition for probate of will
filed. Hearing September 2.
Estate of Charles A. Simmons, de-
ceased; petition for determination of
heirs filed. Hearing September 3.
Estate of John w. Braginton, de.
ceased; petition for license to sell real
estate filed. Hearing September 3.
Estate of Aattle Doorenbos, dc.
ceased; order determining heirs.
Estate of Charles Spicer, deceased
petition for probate of will filed. Hear.
ing September 2.
Estate Of Edward ii. Clark, alleged
insane; petition for appointment oil
guardian filed. Hearing August q.
Estate OF Alfaretta Penibsr, do
ceased; administrator final accoun,
allowed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Very Much enrpriae.i

have teen sifisei.d with neuralgia
fof nearly tso YEAR,. have tired phys
eisns and ali knosB remedies, hut found
no permanent relief until | tried Q bot
lie of Duiiam's Great German IAns-
BaeBt aud ID gave me instani snd per-
msHent relief. Is cents pr bottle.
essoed, A. h. ssEIL
Hamilton, Mich, Apsi II. Issl.
foF ssls Ct II. G. rssFihnDs's drug ssore.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09

Is practced by many people, who buy
inferior articles of feed because cheaper
than standard goods. Surely infants
are entitled to the best food obtain
able. 1t Is . fact that the Gail Borden
Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk il the
best infant food. Your grocer aud
druggist keep IL.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09

Gerrit Cooper, u Walker township
farmer, pounded Thomas Wslpool so
badly in Reed Il Cooper's saloon sstur-
day night that Wsipool had him ar
rested Tor assault and battery. the
prisoner was IN police court yesterday
on the charge and he was convicted.
lie paid a tine OF s2o and costs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
nces,ea.s Ars,ea sais~

The test saive in the world for cuss,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, ehslbiAins.
oorns and all skin eruptions. and poss-
hyeiy cures piles, or no Pay required.
10 = guaranteed W give perfect satlsfac-
ton or money refunded. Price IS cent?
per bos. For sale by Peck Bros.. drug.
glsts. corner Monroe aud Dfvaoa- stA.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-09
Sued the Aldine Company.

Sproul 4 McGurrin have sued the
Aldne Manufacturing company IN the
circuit court in q plea of trespass on
the case upon promises 10 recover =
debt of 5000. The declaration was
filed with the clerk OF the court yester-
day