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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
To Be Remembered in the Home.

It is better 10 be silent than to say
unwise or unkind things.
Do not boast of birth, wealth, inf1u-
entail friends or bodily prowess.
Look at those who address you; but
in speaking to others do not stare at
them.
Remember that a servant is a man
or woman, and will appreciate treat
meut as such.
A compliment, to be appreciated by
any sensible person, must be prompted
by sincerity.
Never urge another to do anything
against his desire, unless there Is dan
ger before him.
Never enter an apartment occupied
by another person, except the common
rooms of dwelling, without knock
ing.
Ladies should pass through a door
first, but gentleman is to precede in
going up stairs.
Do not constantly refer 10 expe-
riences or honorable positions which
may have been enjoyed.
Always give preference to elders, Wis,
itors, those of superior position and
those who are weak or ill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

The moral influences of the minister
will immensely add to his pulpit pow
er, or counteract. We must live well,
if we would preach well. The "moral
pressure" of ministers, of which we
read in modern writings, must come
from the moral qualities ofthe preach
er. We cannot leave the ministerial
character in the pulpit or the vestry
any more than we can our complexion
God can and often does employ the
less gifted servant who is full of the
Holy Ghost. How successful some OF
our less known, but consecrated, breth-
rem have been. And in them we see
the words of the Lord fulfilled: "Them
that honor me / will honor" For he
constantly reminds us "that it is not
by might, nor by power, but by my
Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts"
When we twere candidates for this
ministry it was asked Of each. HAS
he gifts and grace and fruit?" 1t m ight
be we'll If we sometimes before God,
asked the question again. each one OF
himself, and faced the answer. WEES
leyan Methodist Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
BY HUGH WILSON. ABB
A Story Told by WattersOn.

"That was queer story Henry Wat
terson told in his lecture about
defalcation case at Louisville" said q
gentleman VINO heard the eloquent
Journalist at Entertainment hall, to 9
st. Louis Republic writer. "He said
that several years ago a gentleman
holding commanding commercial
and social position in the Ken
lucky metropolis had used the funds OF
the corporations of which he was the
trusted financial head, and when the
day of accounting come he found he
was short in his accounts. The time
was too brief to make the deficit good,
and his own funds were In such shape
that he was inextricably entangled.
He was an honest man, but in mo-
ment of over confidence had permitted
himself to deviate from the narrow
path Just enough to use 1.-The firms cash
as temporary loan, promising to re.
turn it at once and promptly. AS is
always the case he failed to keep his
promise, and the delay was danger
ous-when the time came he could not.
Instead of awaiting the inevitable dis
covery he called a meeting of the
directors, made straightforward con-
fession. resigned his position, threw
himself upon the mercy of the court,
so to speak, and pledged himself to
pay every dollar if he were not ex-
posed and prosecuted. An animated
discussion followed, and a large ma
jority were in favor of giving the de-
linquent q chance. His hitherto high
standing and undoubted business abil-
ity were in his favor, not to mention
that he might have skipped if he had
desired. Two of the directors held
out. They thought it would be COM
pounding a felony, and it was an awful
thing to let such a man loose upon an
community. But they
were out-voted and the defaulter
was given another chance. He is
now a prosperous and wealthy
business man of Louisville. Two
years after his misfortuneone of
the Two men who had objected
to his release, was fugitive in Texas
charged with embezzling, and at the
end of another year the other fled to
Canada to escape arrest on the same
charge. In the whirligig Of time this
prosperous merchant, whose early
these two men had en-
deavored to turn into disgrace and ca
lamity, said Col. Watterson, was the
foreman of the grand jury that in
dicted the two fugitives. Beware the
first false step, continued Col. Waiter
son, but don't always condemn the
victim without giving him the bene-
fit of the dOubt.n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

"a sporting man said, after hearing
Ingersoll's recent Grafton in New York
"It's spicy thing to laugh at for an
hour, but not a very cheering doctrine
to have around when there is q funeral
in the house. Irreverence and tri-
fling make up the sum total OF the
effusions of this blatant and notorious
infdel. Men enjoy the spiciness of
his hits, and willingly pay him for an
hours entertainment; but deep down
in their hearts the most sportive among
them feel that his "doctrine" is poor
thing for sorrowing and dying human.
ity. Mankind needs a religion OF
cheer, comfort, and strength. Chris
tianitity is for the serious man and the
serious hour. Life is serious; death is
serious and eternity is serious. A serio-
us Gospel is the sole hope and support
for these serious phases and conditions
of human lives and experience"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

OLD.FAsHIoNED BUT GooD.-The
way to raise money for Church uses is
the great trouble in many Church.
The right way lies close to hand-old-
fashioned it is true, but the very thing.
The United Presbyterian suggests 1t
ave know of but one way put your
hand we'll down into your pocket,
just as though you were going after
money for some selfish purpose; get
the contents of your pocket well In
hand, as business man says Of his
work, and then-lift. This is the very
best way to raise money. If you want
to know how to get other people to
raise money, the answer is, set them
q good example,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
Enriching Ones Life.

If all our younger women realized,
as we gladly recognize that many OF
them do, how much brighter and richer
their lives might he made by a gen.
erous literary diet, they would early
cultivate taste for reading, since this
is an appetite that grows by feeding,
but is difficult to acquire in latter
years. 1t is not best at first to under
take heavy, exhaustive treatment upon
subjects of which one knows little and
cares less, since this method wearles
and discourages at the outset. Rather
LET one start with the resolve to add
daily TO her stock of information some
thing fresh and valuable upon the sub
iects in which she is already interested,
TO master thoroughly each new fact,
and to allow the interest which IN
creased knowledge is sure to awaken
to carry her into broader fields.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

At the close of Rev. Browns sermon
on Love, Pat Roony went forward
and said:
"I wish to join your Church."
Deacon Smith-"Amen! 7 told
the brethren if we would leave this
matter all with the Lord, everything
would come around all right"
Rev. B. "Yes, Brother Rooney,
we have prayed for you long time,
and are glad to know that you have de-
cided to 60 with us to Heaven, and
stop your business that has sent 80
many people to eternal perdition."
Pat 80 far as that is concerned I
want you to understand I intend keep
ing right on with my business just
the same"
Rev. B. "Do you wish to insult US
by offering to join our Church, then
continue your soul-destroying bus
mess ?n
Pat - II do not wish to insult you,
but as we had worked and voted to.
gether for years in the same Political
Party, 1 thought we might do likewise
in Church matters ALSO"
Rev. "We are not talking poll!
tics now, neither can you join our
Church unless you shutup your sa-
loon."
Pat "Is not that Strange? You
vote for men that make what you call
good laws. live a law-abibing citi-
zen, and then you say my business
shuts me out OF your Church and out
of Heaven"
Rev. B. (short)- "Don't wish any
argument"
Pat ~ expect not When you
help make the laws, get nine-tbenths
the benfits out of the business, do all
the dirty work and get only one-tenth:
you sings Psalms, 60 to Heaven, and
sayI must keep out of your Church and
go to HI - The Campaigner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

Only he who himself has deeper
nature can reach the deeper nature OF
others. Some men have no internal
lie of their own. They live on the
surface, perhaps in region of interest
in their fellow-men, and even of SYM
pathy with their troubles. But they
have little to give others in the way OF
light and help, because their own life
is SO shallow and unfruilful. Others
are rich in inward experience and
knowledge, but lack the power to meet
others and to communicate to them.
They have everything but the ability
to give, or-worse still-the desire to
give. a rightly balanced nature is
strong on both sides. Its barns are
not empty, and the doors are not
shut.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

DULL HEARING.-Thec criticism on
the dullness of sermons has the force
of a measure of truth. The Apostolic
Guide comes nearer it though {:
"There is good reason to believe that
about the most prolific cause of dull
preaching is dull hearing. When peo-
ple learn to 60 from the closet to the
house of God, when they read the BIZ
BILE instead of the Sunday newspaper
before going to Church, when they
attend public worship with minds and
hearts intent on spiritual things, and
with souls hungry for spiritual food,
there will be fewer dull sermons and
less complaint about them"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
s.When Dost Thou Think ?"

Southey was explaining once to q
Quaker woman how he filled up his
time, studying Portuguese grammar
while shaving, reading Spanish for an
hour before breakfast, studying till
dinner, and so having every hour and
minute occupied With studying, read.
ing, writing, eating, exercising and
sleeping. o,,A.
"And when dost thou think ?" in
quired the placid friend, after listening
to his long account.
Sure enough, when do some people
think. They talk, they rattle, they
clatter, they gossip and gamble, they
read, they learn, they teach, but when
do thew think?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
Ashamed or Them.

= A group Of persons was one day
last summer strolling through the
throne room of the palace at Versailles,
such as is too often duplicated among
Americans III Europe and at home.
A father and mother, loud voiced
and richly dressed, somewhat pom.
pous In manner, stood near q picture.
glancing as they spoke, as if in dread
of criticism, to young girl who held
herself little apart from them. Her
features showed that she must be their
daughter, but in other respects she
was as. different from them as II she
bad been born in another rank in
life. lH
Her dress and manner were Quiet
and well bred, her voice low and clear.
She spoke to the guide in Parisiar
French, and was as gentle and lacking
in self assertion as they were coarse
and pretentious. In word, they had
bought for her the education and
training which they never had had.
They followed her with fond admir-.
ing look mingled almost with ave.
while she discussed the portraits In the
gallaries with q friend. The good
building contractor and his wife had
seldom heard of these famous Bourbons
and De Medicis Of past ages with
whom she was 80 familiar. She an
swered their questions with cold civil
ity, but when 1t was possible, she ig-
nored them altogether. It seemed as
if she would gladly have forgotten
that they were in the gallery, or, in
deed, in her life at all. -
Presently she stopped before q pic
ture of the Madonna which has been
ascribed to several painters. The girl
bad keen, well trained artistic sensi-
bilities, and she looked with kindling
eyes at the outline and color of the
beautiful figure which for three centu-
ries has delighted the world.
"And to think" she said to her
friend, turning awayIwith sigh, "that
even the name Of the painter Is forgot
ten. He must have given years of
his life to this picture, and yet nobody
remembers him or'is gratefulp'
"That sort Of thing happens often in
the world" said her friend, looking
thoughtfully at the. old couple who
were wandering about neglected.
They had poured out their money,
their cares, their prayers and love to
make this woman what she. was, and
she was the first to ignore them, to
disown the debt!
Ungrateful and unloving, she lacked
the essential qualities that are the
charm of true womanhood, and with
all her culture was less worthy of re-
spect than the parents she dispised.-
Youths Companion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

At the time of the great earthquake
in Charleston, Mrs. William G. Whit
ney was most generous contributor
to the relief fund, and just before
Christmas Of that year she sent her
personal check for $500 to Capt. f. w.
Dawson, to be used in making the holi-
days happy for those who suffered by
the earthquake. On the occasion of
her death last week, very appropriately
did Mayor Ficken remember her
generosity and sent the following mes
sage to Hon. w. G. Whitney: SIN
behalf of the people of Charleston, /
beg TO extend their profound sym
pathy. Through your bereavement
Charleston loses q noble benefactress. ."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
RespOnsibiIitya and Resources.

A man can do all that he ought to
do, although he cannot do all that he
would like to do. 1t may, indeed, be
that man could have done more than
he is now able to do, if he had been
more earnest and faithful in the days
that are gone. But, with things, as
they are, what ever it is mans duty
to do he can have power to do. God
never gives responsibility without be-
ing ready to bestow strength and grace
for its discharges. S. Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

Faith is better than doubt, because,
doubt must inevitably paralyze all ef-
forts at any preparation for the needs
of the dying hour, or the possibilities
of the future. 1t is the great purpose
and effect of firm beliefin revelation
to urge us, by the strongest and most
stirring motives, to get ready for the
solemn needs of death, and the tre-
mendous possibilities of eternity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

The best and freshest peanuts on the mar
ket are TO be found at g. w. Lomax's.
C.E. Bruce sells the best sewing machines
and makes the best boots and shoes In town.
/ GOO bushels red rust proof seed oats just re
ceiyed by w. Joel Smith & Sons. Call on
them and get your supply. 1t will pay You 10
sow good oats and no other kind.
Brides. harness. and all kinds OF plow gear
at C. p. Hammond & Co.'s.
A new line of nice chewing tobacco at Hnr-
rison & Games.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

TEAL ESTATE and INSURANCE AGENT.
n Equitable Life of New York. Also full
line OF first class Fire and Accident compa-
MES represented. 1t will be to your Interest
ty. l have now for sale several residences.
residence lots. Decided bargains. Also for
sale several desirable farms near town.
Office In J. r. Millers store. fJan. Is. '93
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
A New Leaf.

He came to nv desk with quivering lip.--
The lesson was DONE.
"Dear teacher, I want new leaf" he said;
Il have spoiled this one. ~
In place OF the leaf so stained and blotted :
gave him new one oil unspotted,
And into his sad eyes smiled
do better now, my child"
went to the throne with quivering soul..-
The old year was DONE
"Dear Father, hast Thou new leaf for mes
have spoiled this one."
He took the old leaf, stained and blotted.
And he gave me new one all unspotted,
And into my sad heart smiled
"Do better now, my child" .A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
ARTESIAN
Terra Gotta Wells.

At GREAT EXPENSE I AM NOW PRE-
n pared to sink wells through clay, quick
sand and rock to any desired depths. Curb
ing the clay down TO rock with heavy Arte-
sian Wrought Iron Pipe, by no other means
Ia IT. possible to get down 70 the water bearing
strata except with q Drill Machine. I would
be glad Tor parties falling to get water on ac-
count OF rock or quick sand to communicate
with me. expect to continue sinking the
Terra Gotta Wells where desired, and claim
that in ten years experience l have sunk
more and given more general satisfaction
than any man In the State. I am no squatter,
here to-day probably in Texas next week {;
consequently my guarantee Is OF some effect.
Address, G.. NJ. CALHOUN,
March 2, 1892 Greenwood, 3. Q.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
Apportionment School Fund
for 1898,

THE apportionmcnt OF the Public School
/ Fund for the Townships OF Abbeville
County is herewith annexed, and the School
are strictly cautioned not to over
draw on the amounts designated for their re-
spective School Districts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

The last Township, No. Is, represents the
town Of Greenwood. +. COWAN,
School Commissioner A. c.
Jan. 10, 1893.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01

DICHARD CAN'T, is now prepared to do
n all work In his department In the best
manner aud at reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
In the best condition for Is cents each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-01
A, NJ, HILL & SONS

IIAVE opened COAL and WOOD YARD
ii and are ready to receive your orders for
Winter. Call aud get cheapest rates. Terms
Cash on delivery. July q, 1892, II
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-11
A Bear of ManvI.ives.

While hunting for deer on the Clackamas
recently, says the Portland Oregonian, =. H.
Bennett. OF this city came in contract with a
brown bear which fairly rivalled the grizzly
for desperate lighting and Outdid the cat OF
nine lives for its tenacity Of life.
Mr.. Bennett started on hunting and fish
ing trip with Bert Day and +. de Hardy
about two weeks ago. They pitched camp
on Roaring river. one Of the branches Of the
/ ca ;kamas which is about fifty miles from
this city. one night Mr.. Day started out to
+ rccOnnOitre and returning in about an hour
with the information that he had seen a gil
gantic black bear sitting on its launches and
eating berries about a mile from the camp.
The next morning all three started on a
search for deer Mr.. Bennett who was in the
lead. pushed his way through the thick under
brush and reached the top of PERCEPTIONS
Gin, from which. in canning the Colntry for
deer, he dlScOvered Druin drinking at the
river. about 90 yards distant and 100 feet or
so below the cliff. Thinking he could easily
win his prey. Bennett took aim. and sent a
bullet speeding after the ear. which imme-
dlately turned and ran toward him. Bennett 5
nrst impression was that the bear had mis-
taken the direction from which the report
( came. and was trying to escape. He waited
TIL the animal approached to within 100 yards
and then fired seven or eight shots at him.
Che broke his fOrcleg and several entered his
I body, but he never faltered. Bennett kept
up his fUslllade and emptied his rife
before the bear had got within sixty
yards OF him. Then he called for help and
began to reload. Day and De Hardy came up
and paid their attention to the bear, which
had begun the ascent of the cliff by a circuit
Gus route. He got within thirty yards of them
when Bennett and Day rested their rifles,
took deliberate aim and fired. Both bullets
hit their mark and bruln rolled to the foot of
the hill. but arose Immediately and started
up again. Several more shots were fired,
three of bruin ) legs were broken and blood
flowed in streams from his wounds, but he be-
gan to crawl up the hill and snapped and
growled furiOusly. He finally became ex-
hausted and Day approached to within five
yards of him and gave him his quietus.
The bear was skinned and thirty-fve bullet
holes were found in his hide. Three of his legs,
both shoulders and hips and several ribs
were broken. He measured feet in length,
feet in height, and weighed 400 pounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-11
The Cat Came Back.

Henry Waltz and Virgie Wise, residing in
the eastern part of Bourbon county, Ken
lucky, had pitched battle the other day, all
because the cat came back and Waltz is
dangerously wounded Waltz and Wise were
friends. Some four months since, saws a
correspondent of the Commercial Gazette
they were both sitting on Wises porch CON
vers1ng about cats attachment for certain
localities. Henry Stemp Wise S hired man
was to leave next morning for Texas. Waltz
said. Il would be willing to bet 500 that
Stemp can take your black cat to Texas with
him and 1t Will find its way back home before
two months The bet was taken, and next
morning Stemp left for Texas, carrying the
cat along in box. One night, just month
his door, Investigation showed the
with which the hired man started to Texas.
The cat was badly dishgured and almost
starved giving every evidence of having
made a long Journey. letter from StemD
stated that he arrived in Texas with the cat
and had turned him loose. The 500 was paid
to Waltz and nothing more would have been
thought of it had Waltz not done too much
talking. He let it out that Stemp took the
cat as far as Cincinnati, and then expressed
it to Waltz at Paris. Waltz came to town one
night, got the cat and took it home. He then
half starved it, scratched it up and allowed
1t to wander over to his neighbours. He col
lected the money and sent half to Stemp.
Wise heard all this met Waltz. numerically
thunped him and has brought suit to recover
the 800 He now wants to meet the hired
man; if he does Stemp's blood will stain the
SWard.