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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
UnDIeasant Visitors.

Nothing is worse than unpleasant
visitors. They come with huge trunks
that plow furrows in polished hoors
and that crack tiling. They lay wet
flowers and heavy bundles ON the
toilet set made of fresh null and SILK:
They hang wet things on Vanished
chair backs. Unpleasant Vlsltors
splash soapy water around the wash,
stand of the guest chamber, and throw
spots of ink and shoe varnish about
the walls and floors, and drop hairs
and threads on the carpets, and smear
tables with glycerine and vaseline'
and spill tooth powder into bureau
drawers. Unpleasant visitors tnro"
their dusty coats and cloaks on the
clean bedspread OF the spare room, ana
lie down on it in their shoes and dusty
street clothes, and even take maps be-
tween the clean blankets, thus dressed;
They leave their windows open and
let i'm dust and rain. Unpleasant
visitors bring bottles of sticky medl-
cine that leave inetfaceable rings
about their room. Unpleasant vlsl,
tors have the rheumatism and smell OF
disagreeable liniments. They muss
the clean window curtains, they
scratch matches in improper places
and they carry the morning paper 10
their room and never bring it back.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
stone By Stone.

Tom and Robert were walking
through the woods. They came to ,
stream of waller ; both stopped, delib
Grating what was best to he done.
81 am going to leap it," said Tom.
"[ am going to work my way over
stone by stOne," said the more pru'
dent Robert.
Tom leaped, and missing his foot
ing, fell into the stream. whilst Robert
working his way carefully from one
stone to another, landed safe and dry
on the other side.
Boys, learn the lesson while young
the shortest way often appears the
longest. DO not try to leap across the
stream of difficulties that separates
you from the shore of success. Perse
verance, diligence and determination
are all stones cast across the stream o
life. A leap will bring you down
among them, wounded and bruised
But. conquer them, stone by stone
and ultimately you will reach the
other shore-the coveted land OF sue
cess. Remember, do not leap work
your way across the stream stone by
stone.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
Selecting Candidates.

Having talked with various Reformers as To
the methods of the approaching election, the
plan which seems TO be most popular with
the leaders. is TO place the county officers on
exactly the same platform as the State Con-
vention put the Governor.
To use some OF their own words-"the ALI.
Ance should measure all men by the same
yard stick. 1t would not be right to apply
one rule to county officers and another to
State officers. II 1t is right to submit the
nomination Of the Governor TO tie people, II
Is also right to submit the nomination OF
the Legislators to the same people-those
composing the Reform ranks"
The Reformers seem to be settling down In
the conviction that the outsiders should have
nothing to do with making their nomina-
tions that only those who dlstrust their
popularity with their own party would object
to allowing their party to express a preference
And 30 II seems to be fairly we'll settled that
the voters will act for themselves. and
that the Objectionable plan Of "boiling out"
as practiced heretofore in convention, will be,
as 1t should be. abolished. The members OF
the Reform clubs will likely name their
choice, at least. for Governor and Legislators.
Tickets-will be furnished by those candi-
dates who are active In promoting their OVID
interests.
The communication bn "The McCalla Plan"
on the same line, will also be read with inter-
est by all Reformers.
Not being specially Interested, and having
nothing at all to do with it, except to give the
news as we understand, we give the foregoing,
as representing our understanding Of the sit
uation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25

"If half the citizens of the world
said a young woman who works on
umbrella covers, 'only knew such a
simple thing as how TO roll up al
umbrella, most of the umbrellas
brought to dealers to be mended.would
never have needed repairs.
"The right way to roll your um.
brella is to take hold Of the ends OF
the ribs and the stick with the same
hand and hold them tightly enough
to prevent their being twisted while
the covering is being twirled around
with the other hand. Then your um.
brella will be as nicely closed as when
you bought it, and the only wear and
tear will be OH the cloth.
1T is twisting the ribs out of shape
around the stick and fastening them
there that spoils most Of the UNI
brellas. Never hold the umbrella by
the handle alone when you roll it up
and you will find it will last longer
and cost less for repairs. ."--Philadel'
phia Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
Look TO Your ChatteI Mortgages

Considerable interest is manifested In the
decision Of Judge Gary In the case Of Ii. r.
Hutchings, dispOslng of property under lien.
The following Is the order Of the court in
that case.
"The defendants counsel having demurred
to the indictment upon the grounds that the
same does not charge an offence and having
agreed with the Solicitor that the mortgage
showed a payment after conditions were bro
ken and having agreed to submit the ques-
tions OF law upon these issues to the court
II IL ordered that the demurrer be sustained
and The indictment be quashed. and under
the authority OF the cuse of Simmons VS. Tai
ley, this court holds that the Indictment will
not lie. the mortgage having accepted part
payment after the conditions were broken
and this Is held to have waived the for
leiture."
Stripped Of legal phrases the decision means
this.
II you hold a chattel mortgage and do not
take possession OF the property when the
deed Is due you forfeit your claim To proper
ty. If you accept partial payment on such
a mortgage you forfeit your lien. The decis-
ion follows up one made by the State Su.
preme Court In the Spring of 1893.
IL Is understood that Solicitor Ansel will
take an appeal to the Supreme Court-Green-
Vile Democrat.
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God Give, / Give.

There is very touching story OF
Door little boy, who, when suffering
from cold and hunger, was warmed
ana fed through friend "sent by
God" as he truly told the child
When the little fellow vas warm he
thought of some children az poor as
himself, and wanted to carry some OF
the food God sent. 'Because," SAID
he, "God give, ! give"
That is just the reason why we
should give. This poor little boy
who had been to u mission Sunday.
school two or three times, and heard
the story of Gods great gift to the
world, had learned the secret of real
giving. He would pass on to others
Gods good gift to him! That was
real love and gratitude.
Perhaps some one says, "What can
1 give"' Like everything else, Civ.
ing should be taught about, prayed
about and planned for. Perhaps you
can gain money to give to Christ's
cause by doing some self-denying work
or going without something you want
very much. you will begin to look
out for way to give, you will Ger
tainly find it. BE sure of that.
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PREJUDICE.
Some Notes of n Good Sermon In the
Presbyterian Church.

Last Sunday night, In the Presbyterian
church, DR.. Wilson in his sermon lamented
the existence OF prejudice - that prejudice
which was manifest against our IeIlo%nian' '
and which would, because IT is blind, do In
iustice to worthy and deserving brethren.
The preacher deprecated the evil In our
hearts, which would blind our vision to the
virtues and the excellences OF our neigh hors
and which would distort even their Dest enorS
to acts of evil intent.
The same evil disposition which existed at
the time when our Saviour lived still existed
in the hearts of some of their defendants.
The distinction which comes to our
neghbors and friends from the attain.
ment Of public honors. and the praise
which we accord to men who are brave enough
TO stand for their principles and convictions,
only make them more prominent targets ior
the shafts OF blind prejudice. which. because
Of Jealousy or other evil disposition, Would
that is due to them, and deprive them Of the
we'll done from their country men.
No station in life Is exempt from the cnar.
acteristic that would deny. full and JUST
In either Church or State. The disposition OF
prejudice was 10 1nd fault, rather than 10 DIS
cover the virtues and the good qualities when
prevail and move the hearts of our Struggling
felloW-men. And there was no man WnC
sought the good of his fellow man. who dio
not hunger and thirst for that recognition
which his honest efforts deserved; IT was IKE
food TO the hungry, which nourished ana ID
yigorated, and set the wayfarer on the roau
with renewed hope and greater strength tt
acquire the mastery.
Even the church members, who are usually
80 loyal and 30 true to their servant, some
times withhold even the just credit for du'
and proper effort. or one man they Wouit
say, he was good pastor, but failed TO STUD.
his sermons. or another they would say ina
he studied his sermons, but failed TO Vlslt nv
people, thus condemnlng one for what anoth
| er was praised. $50
At the conclusion, the preacher with NOR
than his usual pathos and eloquence SAID. ina
however much or little his efforts were appre
ciated, 1t would still be his object and aim
approach nearer and nearer TO the Cross. evel
until he should rest within its shadow, An.
his prayer would ever be that the ind ividunl
composing his congregation would be ther
with him in Spirit and In truth.
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A Little Thing.

| Our school has a children's choir
| and we were all standing in the gal
lery that bright morning waiting
minute or two while the organ playeC
its prelude. / could look down ovel
the Church, and I thought no"
pretty it looked with the classes all lr
their places and 50 many bright face:
and pretty suits. Pm afraid ] wa:
thinking most of the suits, for L haC
new one myself. cloak and hat anC
gloves to match, and that makes one
feel so comfortable, you know. 1t was
Just the time for putting on spring
clothes, and nearly everybody in tine
choir had something new and nice
except poor little Margie Dane.
Margie has u sweet voice ana she Is
Il pretty girl, too, but that brown
dress of hers! Why, it was Old last
year, and it never WAS anything very
nice. Of course she can't help it, and
Pm afraid she was feeling u little
badly about it, too, and noticing how
different il was from the others, for |
saw her eyes under their dropping
lashes steal glance along the line.
| think some one else saw II, Tor just
then Minnie Grey, who had a bunch
of roses-beautiful hOt-hOuse roses
turned and gave them to Margie and
whispered softly:
IL know they must belong to you,
Margie, dear, for they just match
your cheeks"
The gift and the loving words HASH
ell Il light all over the dropping face,
Margie's soft cheeks touched the roses
in delight, and the next minute her
voice rang out in the hymn. How
clear and sweet it was!
Scatter seeds of kindness ! Scatter
seeds of kindness !"
l have sung those words good
many times, but | never thought OF
their meaning as | did just then AFTER
Minnie had done little "scatter-
ing"
Iwonder if that one thoughtful aci
wasn't really sweeler praise thah all
the singing uf the choir? at was
such little thing" Minnie would
have said if any one had spoken TO
her about it. But am beginning to
think that it is the little things done
at the right time, that count for most
II this world.
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THE M'CALLA PLAN.
Tillmanite Gives His Views on the
s.BOiling Down" Business.

The Reformers throughout the state should
rejoice at the action OF the Reform Conven
tion which met In Columbia on the llth.
The determi nation OF that body TO adhere
TO the Colleton plan max es the election oft
candidate most acceptable TO the reformers
u certainty. The autonomy OF the Reform
faction demanded adherence to this plan
Without this the choice Of the majority o
the refOrmers would not receive the nOmlna
ton for Governor.
The best man, the most acceptable man
would not receive the support OF the antls
They have no interest In the upbuiding o
the reform movement, and would vote every
Time to u man, Ior the candidate who was
least acceptable TO the RefOrmers. This is
what they have done often before n county
politics: vole for the least competent, the
most illlterate reformer, 80 as 10 bring re
proach and derision on the movement.
The unanimity OF the members OF the Re-
form Convention Is q hopeful sign, and our
county, Mr.. /. H. McCalla, is entitled to the
thanks of his people. Indeed MIR. McCalla
has always favored the settling Of these mat.
originated and proposed the boiling
down" plan at the last election,
thereby securing the choice OF the
reformers to represent Abbeville In the
House of Representatives.
This plan should again be carried out. II IL
fair TO the candidates and satisfactory To the
reforlners. 1t doesn't lSatisfy:the antis. and II
doesn't satisfyIprobably those candidatessw no
expect 10 come IN ny uelllS vi lne dull foIeS.
Let us satisfy ourselves, and say to antis and
those candidates who expect " come In by
the ant! vote, stand back, we are in the ma
jority, we are the people, and our voice Is the
supreme law In this matter
Each local Reform club should see TO IL
that q full number Of members are present
at the next meeting when delegates are TO
be elected to the County Convention, and In.
structed To vote agreeable to the sentiment Of
the local club for or against the McCalla
Dlan OF "bOlling down."
In the interest OF reform, we hope to see
no candidate object TO this plan. There will
likely be no candidates for Legislative or Sen
atorial honors from among the antis, hence
we expect the choice TO be made by the re-
formers without assistance from the antis.
The candidate who objects 10 Mr.. Mccall as
plan, surely looks beyond the limits Of the
reform lines for aid.
There Is no difference at all between the
State officers and candidates for the general
assembly In The matter of boiling down.
There are no anti candidates for state offices
and, In this county, none for the General AS
sembly.
It Is absolutely necessary in both cases to
secure the choice Of the reformers for the
offices.
Turn out. reformers, and tell the candidates
and the antis too, what, you wantand whatyou
expect to have. TillmaniLe.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
A Good Afteniancc-Intere Ex'
arcsSeS.


The County Teachers Institute opened In
the Graded School building on Monday
morning. The attendance the first day was
not large owing 10 the inclement weather
but on Tuesday the attendance was better. In
| fact the enrolment is now the largest eVel
had al an institute in the county, and the
teachers present are attentive and Interested
| In the discussions.
The Institute is conducted by Prof. j. l.
Mccain, OF Erskine College, assisted by Prof
E. l.. Hughes. OF Gr enville. and Miss Nellie
Chapman, of Newberry.
| Prot Mccain lectures on English, Peda
gogics and Ethics. His talks are interesting
and instructive, and evidence the thoughtful
and careful student.
| Prof. f. l.. Hughes superintendent of the
Graded Schools of Greenvlle, has variety
of subjects. In fact he is an all.around insti
tute man, having done good deal of work
of this kind in North Carolina aud in this
State. He lectures on geography and htsto-
ry, mathematics and drawing, psychology
and music He gave the teachers yesterday
with the local history of old AbbevlIle. 1t is
| a subject rich In treasures and almost mex
haustible In resources
| Miss Nellie Chapman, Of NeWberry, h:t.
charge of the primary work In the institute.
This IL one OF the most important branches
| or school wOrK, and Miss Chapman Is an &C.
compished teacher, and Is giving the teach.
ers some valuable suggestions along this line
OF work.
The sessions of the institute are open to the
public and not only teachers but citizens are
cordially Invited TO be present.
During the evenings, from SID TO III p. m,
exercises are held which are intended mol
only for the teachers but for the general pub.
lie.
On Monday night Prof. Mccain delivered a
most excellent address on the general scope OF
education and Prof Hughes entertained the
audience with Il recitation.
Last night DIR. Grler delivered an address.
The Institute will adjourn today at IL O'Clock
on account OF the meeting of the Bible SJcle.
ty. The afternoon session Will be held from
half past four TO six and paper on education
will be read by Mr.. Hugh Wilson. There will
be no exercises tonight.
Tomorrow the regular exercises will be held
and ut night Prof. Hughes will deliver his
lecture on what the man In the moon saw.
II Is an entertaining and instructive lecture
and Is illustrated with drawings made by
Prof Hughes TO represent some OF the things
seen by the man in the moon as he moves
about our earth.
The public Is ted TO attend all Of the ex-
ercises of the Institute as well as the night
exercises.
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RAILROAD RACKET.
Items Of Interest To Railroad People
and Their Friends - Picked up
Along the Road and About the
ShODS.


Freight and passenger agent Thos. Ander.
son, was out over the line OF the G., T.. & n
last week week with Codack, taking snap
in advertising matter. Conductor Dearlng
was in charge OF the train from Monroe tC
Atlanta.
The g., G.. & N. Is arranging to put up O
first class eating house ut Monroe, N. ..
Conductors George Gruber and William
Webb, two veteran Coast Line conductors
now handle the Il. G. d N. connection for
There was handled over the &. G. & A. Il
r. last Thursday l5O car loads OF water-melons
II required eight trains 10 move them, the
trains being run In sections.
Machinist John Dockrey spent last Sunday
in Atlanta.
MIR. A. j. Corrie who has been round house
foreman for a short while, has been promoted
to general foreman of the Southern Division
G., &. 4 n. Railway, headquarters at Able.
willie.
General storekeeper Edwards whose office
Is at Raleigh, n. c., spent several days Of last
week In town.
Engineer j. l.. Anderson is spending this
week al his home In Columbia.
Engineer John Garrison Is spending a few
days at Raleigh, N. c.
Engine No. il. one OF the jacks that has
been In the round house for an overhauling,
has been finished up, and s now In service.
In the past few months since Mr.. B. :.
Shaw has been master mechanic OF the G., e..
& N, with the aid of his foremen and force
of mechanics, there has been turned out OF
the shops two jacks, three switchers and one
ut present doing first class service. There has
also beeit a large number of engines given
slight repairs that put them In first class con-
dition.
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Buttercups-Boil two cupfuls of
molasses, one cupful of sugar, three
quarters of cupful OF water, one
heaping tablespoonful of butter, one
half teaspoon of cream Of tartar
without stirring. When done pour on
to a buttered platter; when it cam be
handled pull untillight colored. Place
on slightly-houred board, and stretch
out into Il long, narrow shape; into
the centre fold some French fondant,
and roll out and cut. Porto Rico
nlolasses of medium grade is hest
for candy. Measure the butter as round
ing as the spoon hollows; measure
out al even teaspoonful of cream of
tartar, and divide length-wise for the
half 81 poonful. The cleam of tartar is
not added to make the can dy
while, rs many people think, but to
keep it from graduating.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents Of a Week
Around the City.

Happenings and Incidents Of a Week
Around the City.
The A. 3. C. (Abbeville Bicycle Club) was out
Sunday afternoon, or at least good number
of them. The membership has Increased very
much lately.
the city some fine watermelons, and are re.
aliZing fair prices for them. The amount OF
melons brought 10 town SO far, has been com.
paratively small. but from this time until the
Material is being put on the ground for Mr..
II. w. LaWson's new residence on Main
Street. Work will be commenced in day or
The Teachers Institute opened Monday
morning. The attendance was very small
and when the design OF the Institute is
known, IL Is "passing strange" that every
tend, does not do so. The exercises Of the In
stitute are very interesting to every one,
teachers or not.
the guest of Mrs. w. e. McGown for several
Miss Lucia Brewer, Miss Carol Maddox,
Miss Fannie House and Miss Allie Sue Swear.
days last week visiting Miss Mamie Lee.
Miss Carrie sullivan, OF Anderson, IL the
guest Of Mrs. w. A. Templeton this week
she Is attending the Teachers aI a institute
Azile and Miss Belle Simpson. who have been
with relatives in this city for the past Two
weeks, left Tuesday Tor Cokesoury, where they
will visit friends.
Mrs Alb. Garrison and her friend, Miss En-
ma Hull went over to Atlanta last Saturday
10 spend week. They will also spend a few
days in Athens before their return.
Mrs. Brunson, OF Edgeield. has been stay
ing with her brother, DR.. q. S. Thomson for
several days.
Mrs. sllnguf. of Baltimore. is here for the
summer She is staying at Mrs. 8. J. Links.
Mr.. George Penney and Mr.; Edwin Parker
have returned from q trip TO the mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. W. Smith are of for the
mountains.
Mr.. +. c. DuPre lett yesterday for Charles
ton, via Anderson and Augusta. Mr.. Frazier
Lyon will also take in the "Clty by the Sea" at
the same time.
DR.. Bays was sick last Sunday and unable
to preach. His pulpit was filled in the morn
ing by Or. Lander, of Williamston, and at
night by Presiding Elder Campbell.
Contractor Sprott began work on the addi-
ton to the Methodist church building yester-
day, and with fair weather, will soon change
the appearance Of things very much. The ad:
dition will Increase the seating capacity OF
the church nearly one-half, besides improv-
ing the general looks Of the building.