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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
WIT AND WISDOM.

Life is not so short but that there
is always time for courtesy,-Emerson.
Your native village is a good place
to go away from, but better place to
come back to.
If a good face is letter of recon-
mendation. Il good heart is letter of
credit.
No duel can now be complete with
out bureau of publicity and promo
on.--,Washington Star
-Faithfulncss in the little things fits
one for heroism when the great trials
come Louisa NJ. Alcott.
The woman who paints her face
forgets that the world is full of peo-
pie who have good eyesight Rams
Horn.
The world is full of men who
have things they want to sell for less
than they paid for them.-Atchison
Globe.
Children have two inalienable rights
the right to be well born and the
right to be well reared.-Rev. Anna II.
Shaw.
Before adding insult to injury you
should be sure that your victim is too
badly injured to resent it.-Indianapolis
Journal.
The boy is not only father to the
man, but he aspires to be boss of the
women. When the woman is his mother
he generally succeeds. Boston Tran
script,
The men who succeed are those who
do not lay down when confronted by
an obstacle. Their theory is. that diff
culties were madeto be surmounted.
Rams Horn.
1t is always surprise to pretty
girl when she has to stand in a crowd
cd car. But she knows then exactly
how the homely girl feels when she
gets seat.
Cheaper -Husband-Wh had you
rather do this summer, dear, 60 to
Newport or stay at home and take ice?
Wife-Oh, let's go TO Newport, -Har-
ward Lampoon.
"A Busy Day,-Recording Angel
want some assistance to-day. Michael
What is the matter? Recording An
gel-Three sewing circles meet this aft
srnoon.-N. Y. Herald.
Amateur What asly animal
the fox is, to be sure! The other day
followed one for three hours, and when
finally shot it, found it was red
dog!-Fliegende Batter.
Very Accomplished Bessie Norris
i wonder why Kitty Winslow is such
favorite. She doesn't sin, or play, or
even recite Tom De Witt-Probably
| that's the reason.-Truth.
Every one who ever amounts to
anything for good has to be hid for a
season beside some little brook where
he can be taught how to win victories
on the mountain top.-Rams Horn.
Little Roger-What makes you
walk lame, Uncle John? Uncle John
There was an accident on the bridge
to-day, and / got caught in the jam.
Little Roger got caught in the jan
once, and walked lame for a week.
.-Jobson-Whatd did Hobson say about
nv play? Dobson-He said he certainly
felt that he had got the worth of his
money. Jobson-Anything else? Dob
son--Oh, yes; he asked me to thank yor
for the complimentary ticket you sen
him. Tit-Bits.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
AT THE LIBRARY.
A Young Woman Who Had Decided to BE
Literary,


The young man who receives and
questions applicants for cards at the
Public library in certain eastern city
relates some experiences quite as anus
ing as those which are SO often recorded
by the much-tried ticket agents in rail-
way stations. Some of his customers
tell him too much, and yet leave him
too much in the dark.
"IIave you ever had a card?" he asked
pretty but bewildered young woman
who presented herself at the desk one
day, and from whom he had elected
her name and address after some little
parley
"Why, / can't remember whether |
have or not" said she in dubious
voice. I'VE had one in the family, but
longcd to me or my sister Ellen. Yon
see that was before | was married. ]
suppose could write and ask Ellen.
She's living out in Idaho, but then she
might not remember, either"
1T won't be necessary to write her"
said the clerk. How long ago was
thiS?n
''Oh, dear me!' said the young wom-
an. Nov | wish | could think! Let
me see; used to come here to get books
when was engaged, Joe, my hus-
band, is ge,y literary, and ! used to try
to keep up with him. / remember that
first winter read all Dickens books
or was it Thaclieray? | wonder which
it could have been"
well, no matter just how long ago 1t
was" remarked the amused listener, as
the young woman rested her face on her
hand, apparently lost in pleasant recol-
lections. "Will you give me some one
as reference, please?"
"Why, how funny!' said the young
wife. II really forgot where / was. 1t
seems queer for you to want refer
ence; but Joc's address is 14O Blank
street. He has splendid position
there. think, she added, sinking her
voice to a confidential whisper, they'll
ask him to become one of the firm next
spring. But Joe told me I'd better not
tell people that, so of course you won't
say anything about it."
81 won't mention it, the young man
assured her, controlling his face with
difficulty; but please give me some other
reference than your husband"
What for?" asked the yong woman,
Indignantly.
"Simply because it's the rule" re.
piled the clerk.
"Well, it's very poor rule" she re-
| joined, in tone of contempt. "But I'll
refer you to my father. He's at "a Wal
ter street. Or you can go to my brother
at 76 Morse Place, or to Cousin Will, at
the stock exchange; but Joe will be
very much provoked to think you
weren't satisfied with him." With that
she took up her handbag and four pa
per parcels, gave the clerk a frosty
good morning" and walked away
from the desk, leaving the poor man
without any idea as to the names,
other than Christian, of her father,
brother or cousin, and with only con-
fused tumble of addresses in his mind.
She never came again. and the clerk
is left to suppose that either Joe" was
provoked, or she has for the second
time lost her desire to be Literary" -
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
FARM AND GARDEN.
SMOOTHING HARROW.
A Splendid Homemade Implement for
Destroying Weeds.

A Splendid Homemade Implement for
Destroying Weeds.
The harrow | had made to suit me,
for special purpose narrowing corn
corn for ensilage being our main fodder
crop, and it does so much better work
and so much faster than any ready
made drag | ever saw that | would not
like to be without it. 1t is just as good
for killing weeds in potatoes as in corn,
The field should be narrowed as soon as
two or three days after planting, and
surely twice week until the corn is 4
to 8 inches high. Use one horse until
the corn is up nicely and then use two
horses, always driving between the
rows so as not to tramplc on corn or
row.
The woodwork of this harrow is all
of good, seasoned white oak, painted
three coats, with venetian red dry
mixed in raw oil. The teeth can be
made of old sullly hay rake teeth, q
inches, or get sS-inch square steel and
cut in 6-inch lengths and have sharp
ened, making teeth about inches long
and drive down even with top of beams.
| will give bill of the material needed
for such drag.
Twenty beams 2X2X4 feet, planned on
all sides; cross rails 2X2X3 feet, planed
on all sides; ! doubletree 113x4X13 feet;
1870 steel teeth 9sX7 inches, round or
square; iron braces 4X1X4 feet; 10
small clevises; s feet 15-inch iron rod
for draw rods; chains of or links
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
Detasscllng Corn.

The process of detasseling corn con-
sists in removing the upper portion OF
the stalk to which the spray of male or
pollen bearing flowers is attached. Sevs
eral experiments have shown that it in.
creases the crop to remove the tassel
from fully one-half of the stalks before
the pollen is shed. The results of some
extensive tests made by the Nebraska
experiment station show the opposite
effect. There was a uniformly lesscnea
yield upon the plats when one-half Of
the stalks were detasseled Similar re.
suits obtained when the tassels were
removed after the pollen had been Ina'
tured and scattered 10 view of these
results, it does not SEEM wise 70 iateT'
fere with nature for profits safe.
American Agricultarlst
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
EASILY opEtarED FARM GATE.

ingenuity and almost no additional ex-
pense, a durable and handy gate may
be substituted. J. s. Mcintyre, Bra
shear, Mo-, sends the following plan,
illustrated herewith, to the Orange Judd
Farmer. Secure IA gate post having a
large limb or fork about seven feet
from the top, set it solidly, saw the fork
off six inches above ground, bore into
it Pinch hole two inches deep, Use
by inch oak stick feet long for up
right of gate frame on the side next the
gatepost. Reduce the lower end to two
inches in diameter to fit the hole in
limb of gatepost. Round off edges at
the top where strong iron band goes
loosely around it and fastens to the
post. Make the remainder of the gate
of any strong light material aud run a
strong wire from the top of long up
right to the opposite side of gate to keep
it from sagging, Any form of latch
may be used. This gate will swing
either way and child can open it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
VOLUME VILE
THE FARM Err.


The king may rule DER land and sea,
The lord may live right royalty
The soldier ride in pomp and pride,
The sailor roam DER ocean wide;
But this or TINT, whate'er befall,
The farmer ne must feed them all.
The writer thinks, the poet sings,
The craftsman fashions wondrous things,
Yhe doctor heals, the lawyer pleads,
The miner follows the precious leads;
But this or that, whate'er befall,
Tho farmer he must feed them all
The merchant he may buy and sell,
Tho teacher do his duty well;
But men may toll through busy days,
Or men may stroll through pleasant ways;
From king to beggar, whate'er befall
Tho farmer he must feed them all
The farmers trade Is one OF WORTH
He's partner with the sky and earth,
He's partner with the sun and rain,
And no man loses for his gain;
And men may rise, or men may fall,
But the farmer he must feed them ALL
God bless the man who sows the wheat,
Who finds us milk and fruit and meat;
May his purse be heavy, his heart be light,
His cattle and corn and all 60 right;
God bless the seeds his hands let fall,
For the farmer he must feed us all.
Lille e. Barr, in N. Y, Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
PLAYED WITH LIVING CARDS.
A New Form of Musical Whist for Public
and Charitable Entertainments.

and Charitable Entertainments.
Four players take their seats. A
large square cloth stretched on the floor
represents the top of the card table, and
the players sit, each on one square. The
cards then enter, dressed in appropriate
costumes The dresses can be made as
simple or as elaborate as may be desired.
The aces and court cards should be the
tallest performers, and the kings,
queens and knaves should be made up
so as to suggest the well-known appear
ance of those cards. The pip cards
need only wear tabards, indicating
their value. School children, who can
be easily drilled, make very good pip
cards, the thrces and twos being of
course selected from the youngest.
The cards should first go through evo-
lutions, accompanied by band or piano,
to express, in dumb show, shutil ing,
cutting and dealing, and should then
sort themselves in hands and suits in
trent of respective players, This must
be rehearsed until the actors know their
parts or they will get into ineXtricable
confusion.
The play then begins as at whist, each
player indicating in turn card, which
advances to the center, stepping to mu-
sic. On the completion of trick -four
cards in center) the winning card leads
the others to one corner of the table,
where they form in file; and so on for
the other tricks, closing up when six
tricks are made on either side. At the
conclusion of the play the score is an
nounced by scorer trained for the pur-
pose, and the tricks of the winning side
lead off in triumph those of the losing
side, the cards retiring in procession
| Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01

2 chains of links; 40 bolts 5-16X4
inches; bolts 5-16x24 inches
l made out bill of what | wanted
and had it got out and put it together
myself and my boy painted it. 1t is my
own invention and no patent-so any
one can use it. The teeth are set a
little slanting back and sidewise also.
The sections are hung to doubletree
just as far apart as rows are. If rows
are close and the sections bother about
jumping on each other, lengthen chains
s or 10 inches on Nos. | and g. This
drag is very nice for covering flaXseed
or oats when sown by hand, broad
cast There are extra holes in double
tree for use on wide rows. Draft rods
fasten to doubletree by clevises, not
shown in the cut. The clevises can
be made of 3s-inch iron rod with ends
simply bent around and not welded,
and use 9s-inch bolts for pins making
a very cheap clevis, George E. Rice,
in Ohio Farmer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01
EASILY OPERATED GATE.

just as Cheap as the Clumsy Affairs Now
in General Use.
1t seems II little strange that when
gates are so necessary on farm, and
require opening and closing SO frc-
quently, the majority of those seen are
such clumsy, bacls-breaking affairs
which have to be lifted about or slid
back and forth at the expense of much
time and strength, With very little
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01

Servant-Your name, sir?
Caller-IinkS.
Seryant-Do you spell it J-i-p.k-s or
J-y-n-l<-c.s?
Calcr--J-i-n-k-s
seIyapt--Back door, sir,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01

A velvet bodice made slightly open
at the throat, with elbow sleeves also
slightly open, is most useful addition
to a woman's wardrobe. Net or lace
sleeves set in full below the velvet
sleeve can be changed at will to match
various styles and tints of neck-dress-
ing. Lace or folds of chiffon or net are
lightly arranged to outline the opening
at the throat Crossed folds of crepe de
Chine can also be used TO raise the DO.
dice trout to any desired height. while
the dressy appearance of the V outline
yet remainS.-N. Y. Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-07-01

Mrs. White calling on an old ser
vant)--."So your husband is dead, Mar
garrett" Margaret vigorously wiping
her cyes)---"Ah. yes, mum; he's been
smould'rin in his grave thest many
years ,--lluper's Bazaar,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-09-07
R. NJ. HILL,
Intendant.
J. F. MILLER,
Secretary and Treasurer
Sept. 7, 1892
Sept. Z, 1892.

Some things may he old, yet they
are Indispensable. Nothing new can
take their place. The sun IS as ald as
creation. but no new substitute IN the
way of light and heat can supersede it.
The atmosphere is coeval and coeXten-
sive with nature, but no chemical com
bination is capable of dispensing with
it as cource of life and wellbeing. In
like manner the Gospel is old; but as
long as the human nature is corrupt
and requires divine cleansing. and as
long as creature power is inadequate to
its publication, so long will the Gospel
of Jesus Christ be all "all in all" to
every man upon the face of the globe
Said a thoughtful man the other day;
"Would it not be strange if the Saliva
ton Army should prove to be the
Church of the future ?" No so very
strange remembering that all reforma-
tious begin with the lower stratum OF
society. The ignorant colliers of Corn
we'll and Yorkshire furnish the foun-
dation timbers for Methodism, which
is now the largest and wealthiest in
dependent Church in Christendom.
Dare look up.to God and say, IDEAL
with me in the future as Thou wilt; |
am of the same mind as Thou art; l
am Thine; refuse nothing that pleas
es Thee; lead me where thou wilt
clothe me in any dress thou chooseth."
Beware equally Of sudden friend
and slow enemy.
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Was it an Effort to Deprive Good
Citizen OF Livelihood

For n year or more Mr.. G. G. Dusenberry has
been the village wetgher for all persons VINO
did not patronize the depot scales.
When he entered the business he bought
scales and made his arrangements to serve
the public. His business on his farm has been
arranged with that end In view, and az 1ar as
we have heard, his services in the pas; have
been entirely satisfactory 10 every body. and
it Is fair 10 presume he is just as good man
to-day as he was when he was the choice OF
everybody.
met in the Court House last Monday was
prompted by report that he had voted for
Sheppard. That was the extent OF his Offend
ing. 1t is said. Patriotic gentlemen could not
hled together and elected a weigher of their
own. This they had perfect right to do.
Any citizen in this country is at perfect liber-
ry TO choose his own weigher.
Further, IL is the right OF any citizen TO SET
up scales and go into business whenever he
feels SO Inclined, and we believe MIR. Dusen-
berry has the right TO continue business at the
1id stand where ne WI, BE , sppe 20 feGstss e has
invested his money in scales, ana has made
his arrangements to do any weighing that
may be offered, and he need not he discour-
aged because of either opposition or competi.
lion, A little competition Is good for most OF
us, and we presume MIR. Dusenberry can fig III
II out on this line.
This thing of prosecuting people on account
of politics Is q reprehenSlble practice, Wnlch
must sooner or later be discontinued.
The boycott will react, and 1t Is game that
two can play al.
Besides this, we are all nelghbors and kim
dred and should be friends 10 each other. We
should be ever ready to lend a helping hand
to any worthy brother, and should not, under
any circumstances, combine with each o1her A
In an effort to destroy u neighbor. The Till
man faction may be flushed with victory.
They have won by Overwhelming odds, and
now they should be magnanimous and for
bearing.
A system of cruelty and oppression toward
individual citizens, who may not agree with
them in politics, will not prosper perma-
nently.
Mr.. Dusenberry will likely hold forth at the
old place-he couldn't with self-respect aban-
don his business because of the prospect OF
competition, and the people have everything
to gain by having two or more welghers. The
more the merrier, and Mr.. Dusenberry would
make mistake TO submit his business inter
ests To q vote OF politicians. He can't be elect
ed as long us he Is charged with voting for
Sheppard.
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Contributed Locals,

Abbeville, =. e., Sept. Z, ls92.
Miss Cecilia Winstock, after pleasant visit
10 her her neice Mrs. Rosenberg, returned to
Charleston last week.
Miss Bell Nisanska Is visiting relatives In
Green wood.
Capt. Riggsbee, after delightful trip North,
Is home again and at his post of duty.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. w. Coogler returned 10
their home at Cross H Ill last Monday. Mr..
Coogler has been in charge OF the g., c. & n.
office at this place during Capt. Riggsbees ab.
sence.
Rev. w. H. Hanckle left last Monday for
Flat Rock, y. c., on II visit to his brother.
BE ready next Tuesday. the 18th, to cast
your ballot for the best men, regardless OF the
faction to which they may belong. Let
sound judgment. and not prejudice, direct
you in your choice.
Mr.. Il. NJ. Haddon has returned from North,
ern markets. Mrs. Haddon and her daughter
Miss Bell, will arrive in few days.
Miss Jennie Sondley Is visiting friends In
the city.
In, Miss Mamie WaShburn, an accomplished
and beautiful young lady, OF Montgomery
Ala, were shopping In Abbeville last week.
A protracted meeting began last Sunday a1
Bethel church.
Rain, aud showers Of blessings are much
needed.
Miss Orene Hughes arrived In Abbeville
| yesterday on visit To relatives and irienuS
On last Monday one Doc Jones, c0lored, had
preliminary trial before Trial Justice Cox
| guilty and reminded to jail. Another charge
| of the same character was preferred agatns
| him, whereupon he was brought 10 trial again
| on Tuesday. There was no trouble In his con
| viction, as part of the stolen goods were founc
on his person.
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DUE VEST COLLEGE.
Went TO the Wrong Town for Brick..-
Prof. Hood, and Several other Pro-
fessOrS...ParsOnalS.

DUE WEST, S. c.. Sept. 5, 1892.
DR.. J. NJ. Todd is at home after pleasant
visit to friends and relatives In Virginia. He
left Mrs. Todd behind him.
DR.. j. r Kennedy has returned to Atlanta
10 resume his practice. ,,,,
liford, OF Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Grier returned home on
Monday. Mrs. Grier has been visiting In
Yorkvllle. and Mr.. Grler has been preaching
In North Carolina.
markets this week to purchase their Fall and
Winter stock of goods.
Prof. P. l.. Grier went to Augusta last week
TO look afIer some brick for the College build
Ing. They will need about one hundred and
fifty thousand more to complete The orlck
work.
looks well. IT, brightens up everything.
Prot. VIM. Hood has gone to Clinton on bus
iness relative TO the Chemistry Chair which
has been offered to him In the Presbyterian
MIA. a. Pearson has been elected Warden
in lieu of Mr.. Harold Sullivan. removed from
town.
DR.. W. NJ. Grier attended the meeting of the
Board OF Trustees OF Erskine College, which
convened at Chester last week. The ohJect ol
this meeting was to elect cttemporary professors
to serve while the regular elect proiies,soLs s,'I,
ed Mr.. John McNeel. Of forkyille TO ~ the
Chemistry Chitr, and asked the Faculty to
elect some one to 1ll the Greek Chair. me
Faculty have elected Mr.. T.. B. Kennedy, oil
this place. to MI this Chair.
Mr.. McNeel is n gradunte Of the south caro-.
lima College aud has spent one year In johns
Hopkins University, and has given special nj
tentiOn To Chemistry.
| Mr. E. b. Kennedy has been teaching for hc
past two years in Alabama with marked sue
cess. He took a very high stand In Greek
while In College ,.
The regular monthly meeting of the Mis-
sionary Society was held on Thursday nishi.
Mr.. Oliver Johnson delivered Il mosteXcellen
address. The following officers were elect q
| for the coming quarter II, L. Bell. President;
II. l.. Grier, Vice President; /. \. Kennedy.
Secretary.
The Young Girls Missionary Society gave
nn ice. cream festival on DI. Grier's lawn on
Friday night. They realized about ten dol
lars. H.