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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

Keep celery fresh by rolling it III
brown paper sprinkled with water,
then i'm a damp cloth. and put it in a
cool, dark place. Before preparing II
for the table submerge it in cold water
and let it stand for an hour. 1t Will
bc found very crisp.
Save stale pieces Of bl cad, and when
all easy day comes dry them thorough
ly in an open oven, and with a rol!ihg
bin crush as fine rs dust. These then
will always be at hand for preparing
oysters, outlets, croquettes, etc.
Always wash q baby's mouth and
gums every morning with water in
which YOU have put pinch of boraX.
Il keeps the mouth fresh and sweet,
and prevents that uncomtortaole al
Fiction, a sore mouth, with when so
many poor babies are troubled wheh
their mouths are not kept perfectly
clean.-Good Housekeeping.
A correspondent says that the way
to start balky horse is to take up one
of his fore feet and strike the shoe Il
few times with stone. He claims to
have started several horses in this way
which had stubbornly resisted more
violent efforts to make them move.
he also says that he has never known
this simple remedy to fail.
Pumpkins always find Il place on the
farm. They are ust the thing for fat
tening hogs They help to iatten,
and what is stronger point they help
nightly to keep away disease. Ihey
are GOOD for cattle, sheep and horses.
Plant a patch separately, but plant
none in the corn field.
Farming must be made more a mat
ter0f business and must be conducted
upon business principles. 1t il an er'
ror 10 manage farming loosely an
then compare its results with those Oh
tained by the systematic merchant or
manufacturer. To become accustomed
to keeping accounts is to be able 10 dis
criminate with certainty between prof.
it and losses.
A prayer, in its simplest definition,
is merely wish turned heavenward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

AS fattening and heat-producing
food, there is nothing better than corn.
But no one food contains all the ele-
ments necessary to the maintenance
of health. AS all exchange says, it is
not good economy to use or depend up
on any one material as a food for stock,
as there are few, if any, that furnish
all the elements of nutrition in the
proper proportion to secure the best
gain at the lowest cost, and one of the
principal advantages in using variety
is that more complete ration can be
made up. Although corn is a cheap
feed, especially in fattening hogs, 9th
er materials can be used in connection
so as to secure not only better growth
and thrift, but also reduction of the
cost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
Not Ready to Receive.

There are many persons who ask and
long for blessings, but who yet are not
ready to receive them. They are will
ing to make the sacrifice that is requir-
ell to their reception. There are peo-
D e who pray for the Holy Ghost, who
have not the slightest idea of doing
the the things which the Holy Ghost
would lead them to do. The words
spoken by men moved by the Holy
Ghost they do not even read with care
nor do they attempt to heartily obey
them.
When the Holy Spirit came upon
the people on the Day Of Pentecost,
"they were all with one accord in one
place." but many persons desire the
Holy Spirit are not of one accord with
other Christians, nor do they desire to
be. They have their sects and their
sccisms' they say am of Paul and 1
of Apollos, and so prove that they are
carnal, even babes in Christ. The
Holy Spirit comes to hearts. that are
obedient to God, purged from sin,
emptied from the love of the world,
and ready to do all that God requires.
But men pray for the Holy Spirit
Wnlle ClInSluS 10 Tie WOflu, eHCduSitu
in sin and sometimes engrossed in fol.
ly.
God is willing to give all that we
are willing and ready to receive. He
is willing to do exceeding abundantly
above all we ask or think, but he would
have us ready to receive what he be-
slows, and the N of his, fullness may
all receive, and grace upon grace. He
He will not send his Spirit to dwell
! in defiIed temple. He will not bless
church in doing what he has pos
lively forbidden them to do. He will
not work by his spirit to prosper an
sustain things which are directly con-
trary to what his spirit has command
ed in the written word, We cannot
have the Lords power to use in run
Mug the DEVILS machinery. Our
worldly policies follies, and vanities,
our carnal separations and sectarian
strifes, may be highly esteemed by
men, and yet be an abomination in
the sight of the Lord. Let us search
and try our ways, and turn to the
Lord, assured that he is waiting to be
gracious, and giveth to all men LIBERAL
ly and upbraided not.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
Pra ctlce what you Preach

The Michigan Advocate tells of O
prominent minister, who when invited
to colored congregation, took occa-
sion to give them some wholesome
doctrine on the moralities OF. life. In
the closing prayer the colored preacher
got even with him in the following
fashion: 20 Lord, bless the brother
what preached to us tonight. He's
brought us the gospel about good liy-
in. He's done told US We mas'a quit
lyin,' and quit stealin,' and quit get
tim drunk and he's told US We must
pay our debts, and keep our word good.
. Lord, bless him wild power and
strength to practice what he preach
es."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

Don't Scold.-Scolding is the out
burst of inpatience, ,intemperaDce,
and passion. Do not scold either in
the pulpit or out Of it, neither in the
house nor out of it, neither old or
young. A writer says: ut is shock
ing mis- ake to be continually scolding
children. No good is gained by it,
but great deal Of harm is sometimes
done. When childien who strive to be
good and obedient are reared up to the
everlasting don't they soon see that
they are striving in vain to please. It
must be very annoying for a child to
be told every hour Of the day. Don't
do that Don't go there or 'You must
not make that noise.' Explain quiet
ly to the child why it is not to do that,
or not to 60 there, and the kindly ef-
fort to reason will so impress the child.
like nature that the little creature will
soon learn to obey. Too much scold-
ing ruins the character of children"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
We Protest.

One day last week Governor Tillnan was at
Greenwood, and at night remained over with
II friend.
During the evening he was rendered
q serenade while on one of the sidewalks in
that town, and the State next day, under big
head lines, gave an account of the affair,
which, taken with other remarks which have
been made about the Governors private af
fairs, leads MS to protest.
We respectfully admit that the sidewalk is
rather an unusual place to attack Il man with
q brass band and we grant that the Governor
lacked something of a polite expression ol
appreciation of the high honor which had
been con ferred upon him, in such an unusual
way.
But we submit that these frequent pretcXts
of the State and other newspapers Tor holding
the Governor up to ridicule does no good, out
much harm.
1t will be noticed that the official record OF
Governor Tillman has received very little at-
tention from the anti newspapers, except IN
the matter of pardons, and he is regularly
criticised when he exercises the pardonlng
power-which power according to our judg-
ment, he has not abused more than have 9TH
er Governors.
Reduced to the last analysis, his official rec
ord is the only matter in which the public is
really interested.
A dog may be kicked unit! we are sorry for
II, and Governor may he abused and ridi'
culed and bounded down until fair-minded
men Of whatever cast of political opinions
may be disgusted.
We protest against method OF war
fare which is contrary to our conception OF
fairness and which fails 10 come up to our no.
tion of the requirements OF the occasion.
If we cannot discuss the Governors official
acts, and If we have no political or State pol
icy to urge upon the attention OF the public
then we submit that we have a poor cause in
deed.
While we do not want the Register TO con-
slider this newspaper as Of undecided political
opinions, yet we respectfully submit that the
Governor has right to pass through the en-
tire State, and speak or not. as he chooses
We further suggest that Governor Tillman
cease his ill-mannered talk about the newSpa-
pers when he is in Abbevile county. He has
received no insult, offence, or injustice at the
bands of the Abbeville editors, and 1T is
most remarkable fact that every time the
Governor opens his mouth in this county,
that he must go out of his way to attack the
newspapers. The newspapers have very
much the same feelings, and are governed by
very much the same reasons as are other peo-
pie, and it is an unprecedented thing for any
gentleman to attack the unofendins editors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

tits TO O mans credit that he re-
sponds promptly to every proper call
upon him for help and cheer; but it is
more to a mans credit that he seeks to
give help and cheer to those whose
aching or respondent hearts havs not
vet forced them into q acry for sympathy
and assistance.
That is q bright morning in every
life on which Gods school-masteJ
whips sinful habit out OF US, anq
nuts us into a new line OF conduct.
And how can we advance in the d.
vine life and grow in grace, if we are
satisfied to start every day on the same
old beaten tracks, and re-enact the
same blunders, and let our same old be-
setting sins cling fast to us?
The ideas of Jesus are sunbeams.
When they.fall full and free upos the
heart of humanity. they are like the
solar rays of spring upon winters dark
and icy lands--they cleave the clouds,
breathe genial thaw, wake the DOR
mant germs, loosen the frost bound
currents, and send them forth in warm
and sparkling streams to irrigate the
scene.
It is not true that we all live two
lives, life of our deepest thought and
feeling which is but seldom stirred,
and surface life among things and
words: Into that deepest life but few
ever come, for it is the Holy of Holes
of the soul, where God and unconsci-
business alone dwell. The surface life
is known and read of men; the All
seeing Eye alone looks into the secret
springs Of life and consciousness.
Orange Jelly Pudding.-Soak half a
box of Knox's Gelatine in u gill OF wa
ter for half all hour, then add gill OF
boiling water, The juice of one lemon,
the iuice OF four oranges, and cupful
of Granulated sugar. Strain through
a ielly bag and set in a cool place.
When it begins to stifIen beat it with
the egg-whisk, and beat into it the
beaten whites of three eggs. Put into
the dish in which it is to he served and
set in a cool place. Thicken pint of
milk with the yelks of the eggs, add
sugar and flavoring to taste, also a bit
of salt, and pour into pitcher and set
in cool place. Serve the two toseth-
er.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
Like white Folks,

A northern minister was introduced
to colored minister, and inquired
after his work. .[ breaches, sab, on
Colonel Gardens plantation" "How
many many colored people have you
there ?" "Well. sah, about one hun
dred and seventy-fve." "And how
many have you In the church %
"Dat' pends, sab, altogether on de
time 0b year. In the 'vival times
dey's all members. In de back-slidin,
times dere's nobody members but Un-
Gle Billy and old Aunt Katy"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
A weaver sat one day at his loom,
Among the colors bright,
With the pattern Of his copying
Hung fair and plain In sight.

But the weaver's thoughts were wandering
Away on u distant track,
AS he threw the shuttle In bis hand
Wearlly forward and back.
And he turned his dim eye to the ground,
And tears fell on the wool.
For his thoughts, alas were not with his home
Nor the wife beneath his roof.
When her voice recalled him suddenly
TO himself, as she sadly said
"Oh, woe is ME, for your work Is spoiled,
And what will we do for bread :"
And the weaver looked and saw
His work must be- undone,
For the threads were wrong, the c0lors dimnet
Where the bitter tears hsd run,
"Alack alack - said the weaver,
"And this had been right
If | had not looked at my work, but Kept
The pattern In my sight.
Alr, sad It was for the weaver,
And sad for his luckless wife
And sad 1t will be for Us II we say
At the end Of our task OF life.
"Thc co!ors that we had to weave
Were bright in our early years,
But we wove the tissue wrong, and stained
The wouf with bite rtears.
"We wove web of doubt and fear
No faith, and hope, and love
Because We looked ut our work, and not
At our Pattern up above"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

To the question whethe women are
strong enough to keep step with men
in higher education, a woman answers:
"I would like to take 300 young men
and lace them up, and hang ten to
twenty pounds of clothes upon their
waists, perch them up on three inch
heels, cover their heads with ripples,
chignons, rats and mice, and stick TO-
900 hair pins into their scalp. If they
can stand all this, they will stand a
little Latin and Greek.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
90

"Mr. Speaker" began the eminent
statesman from the Second distaict
with stentorian voice and flashing
eyes, ''if this here yeIler fever was car
ried about from place to place, as the
gentleman from Florida says it was,
by somebody by the name of Mike
Robe, move, sir, that the United
States guvment offer reward off,
But q fellow member whispered
something in his ear, and the eminent
statesman sat down grumblingly.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
SALE DAY.
Attendants GOOD
HumOr-OHiciaI Sales.

HumOr-OHicial Sales.
Last Monday WAS Sale Day, and the first
dav of the June Court.
Quite a number OF our fcllow-citiZens were
present, Il number of whom had been SUM-
inoned here rs attendants upon the Court,
but by far the greater number were poiiti-
clans and prospective Oilice-oeekeis.
The candidates were to be found on all sides,
and several new names appear this week In
the printed lists. The names which appear
III the Press and Banner are seeking votes,
and we hope that our subscribers Will give
each full and fair consideration.
The crowd was a good humored one, and far
as we have heard only one arrest was made,
and that was for drunkenness.
The business firms OF the town have not
been very cXubcrant over the business, but
we presume that all are satisfied.
The official sales were few. The Master
Solda house and lot in Greenwood in the case
of McClintock, Reynolds " Co., against OXi-
ner and wife. j. X. burst was the sbuyer
at S25j.59.
The Sheriff sold the interest Of I. c. Perrin
in the Academy lot, being one-third-slXth, 10
w. A. Templeton, and others. trustees, for
S27.Tj.
The She erih also sold the Gillian property
in Greenwood, II acres, to Francis Arnold for
s., 2,G5U-subject to mortgage Of some sl,GDN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

A silver shekel has been found in
Galveston of the time Of Simon
Maccabeus, who lived 142 years before
the beginning of the Christians era,
and consequently it is 1888 years old.
The coin is estimated by competent
Judges to be worth for its numisnatic
value $1,000, while the intrinsic value
,f the silver it contains does not eX-
ceed 80 cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

by the County Exeeu'
tive Committee.
AT a meeting OF the Democratic Executive
Committee held at Abbevillc, June b, ls9s. po-
litical NEE tinss are appointed at the times
aud places hereinafter stated. in pursuance OF
Article MI OF the Co stitution to headdresS-
ed by the Candidates for the General Assemb-
ly and for the different County officers:
Lowudesville, July -.
MI. Carmel, July %.
Mccormick. July %.
Troy, August2.
Bradley, Augusta.
Greenwood, August J..
Ninety SiN.AusuSt D.
Hodges, August
DUnuldS, August TO-.
Due West, August II.
AntrcvilIe, August II.
ADbevile, Augusta:
ID. II. Magill,
Secretary Executive Committee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

Straw hats to suit the taste Of every one.
Rosenberg IL Co.
The astronomers of this and other
countries are excited by the discovery
of a new comet, having no less than
eight tails. The celestial visitor may
be seen in the east at about 3 O'Clock
in the morning.
Baked Ounce Pudding.-Scald'some
ounces Till tender, pare and scrape Off
the pulp; then strew it with ginger,
cinnamon and sugar. TO u pint OF
milk of cream, put the yelhs OF four
eggs and stir in the ounce to proper
consistency. Bake in Il dish lined with
paste. Canned ounces can be used II
necessary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

It is poor relief from sorrow to fly to
the distraction of the world. AS well
might lost and wearied bird, suspend
ed over the abyss of the tempestuons
ocean, seek a resting place on its top
most waves as the child Of sorrow seek
a place to repose amid the bustlins
cares and Intoxicating pleasures OF
earth and time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

Cocoanut Bread Pudding.--Soak hall
cup dessicated cocoanut in boiling hot
milk for half an hour or more, then
add it to the usual bread pudding pre-
paration (the quantity of the bread be-
ing about three times as much as the
cocoanut). Enrich and flavor to suit
This YOU will find to be very pleas
ant and economical dessert.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

Glenn Springs Mineral Water for sale by D.
c. DuPre. Greenwood, at 81 per case OF two (2)
dozen quarts. Also on draught. Sl.5O allow
ed for empty bottles returned.
A lot of white vests which will be sold at
soc on the dollar. Call early, 7. Rosenberg q
10.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
THE COTTON CROP.
kbbeyiIIe Heads the List OF Counties
In South Carolina.

The South Carolina cotton crop. by Coun-
Ties Tor the census year 1So'-U, was as iol-
lows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

new lot of buggies just received. Dc l.
Simmons, Abbcville, SC.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08

At ten O'Clock last Monday morning the
Court of General Sessions fer Abbevllle coun-
ty was opened, Judge #. Il. Fraser on the
Bench. The other officers of the Court were
present. Solicitor NJ. +. Ansel Clerk Il. l..
Moore; Sheriff w. ID. Mann; Stenographer
Wyatt Aiken: Court constabes Leroy j. Will
SOIL John Schroeder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
The SESSIONS COURT.
BRIEF NOTES OF THE WORK UP TO TUES
DAY NIGHT.

The Officers and Jurors of the Term
a few verdietS by the Petit
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
ON REVISION OF CLUB ROLLS.
MEETING AT ABBEvILLE.

The following gentlemen were appointed
committee to make preparations for the cam
paigu meeting at Abbevlle, on August ~:
:. {. CaSon, F. B. Gary, ]. $. Gilbert, and W.
+. Morrison.
On motion the Executive committee ad-
ourncd 20 meet on the second Monday III
July next. ID. II. MaSlll, Sectelry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
CAMPAIGN MEETINGS.

gestcd and adopted:
Lowndesville, July 81.
Mt. Carmel, July IS.
Mccormick, July -.
Troy, August2.
Bradley, August 3.
Greenwood, August 4.
Ninety-SiX, August D.
Hodges, August o.
DonaldS, August 10.
Due West, August ii.
Antreville, August II.
Abbevillc, August "a.
The morning call., 1892-05-25
PORTBR'S COMPLAINT.
1t Will Soon Be Filed With the
Railroad Commissioners.
a Citizen Of Watsonyille Asks for General
Reduction Of Rates on All Southern
Pacific Linss in California.

At the next meeting Of the Railroad Com
mlssioners, which VIII take place on Mon
day, June 6, James Rea Of San Jose viii
read a complaint from John T. Porter Of
Watsouville asking for a general reduction
of rates on the Southern Pacific lines IN Cal
ifOrnia. This complaint vas filed with the
san Jose Commissioner about two weeks
ago, but withdrawn two days atterwaTd,
presumably for revision, but in reality
owing to several small clouds in tue pOliti-
cal horizon. The author of the complaint
upon close examination discovered that the
clouds. while still in their former position,
have the prOFeTb.al silver lining, and SO be
has again presented his document for the
consideration Of the board.
If, as the Commissioners argue, they can
do nothing on the rate question without a
specific complaint, an opportunity has now
presented itself calling for immediate and
decisive action. The action OF the board in
this matter Will be watched with consider
able interest by people whose interests are
involved and by citizens OF the State geneT-
ally.
1t is believed by the merchants. members
OF the Traffic Association and otherwise,
that The complaint will do absolutely no
good, Tor the reason that two members OF
the board have been trying to prove that
rates are already lower here than IN some
Of the Eastern States, and that 20 general
reduction is necessary for the commercial
prosperity Of California. In view Of these
recent arguments for the Southern Pacific
Company they say that it is entirely useless
TO look 70 the present board for any relief
whatever, and also that the Traffic AssOcia-
ton adopted a wise policy n refusing 20 file
y complaint, as requested by Messrs. Rea
Beckman and Litchfield.
AprOp0s Of this matter, it Is not generally
known that the executive committee Of the
association split some time ago, and long
before the resignation Of President StetsOn,
on the very question that has now been pre-
sented by e citizen Of Wats0nville. When
the Traffic Association Of California made
its first attack upon the Commissioners they
answered with one voice. File a complaint
and we will consider it,"
Mr.. Leeds took the matter before the
executive committee and asked for an
opinion. recommending however, that no COM
plants be flied. for reasons which have been
published repeatedly and which in the light
Of recent events have been considered good
and sufficient. Three members wanted 20
file a complaint and they insisted upon hav-
ing their way so strongly that for n time it
looked like disruption. Without any doubt
the strife that led 10 tie resignation Of Presi-
dent Stetson originated in this FIRST affair,
the primary set-to in the merchants COM
blne The good judgment and tirele5s
energy Of Traffic Manager Leeds finally
succeeded ia arranging the matter.