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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14
AGRIcULTUREOF THE ANCIENTS
Grain and Vegetables Raised by the Cliff
DwellerS,


Dwellers.
In the wilds of Colorado and Arizona
are found extensive ruins of habita-
tions, which, from having been built
in the face of steep cliffs, have re-
ceived the name of cliff dwellings.
These ruins, says the American Agri-
culturist, have lately been explored by
scientists, and in them have been
found numerous human mummies.
These people were of ordinary stature,
we'll formed and had hair of a blonde
color, which goes to show that they
were not like the red Indians of the
present day. They knew the art of
spinning and weaving, the making Of
ornamental cooking utensils, and the
art of brick making. But what is of
still greater interest they raised corn,
cotton, beans, pumpkins, and other
vegetables. That these crops were
raised by them is indisputable, as
have seen great quantities of each
that were taken in dried state from
their dwellings. 1t is interesting to
note the great improvement in the
corn of the present day over that which
was raised by the cliff dwellers. The
corn of the latter was very small, both in
the kernel and in size of the ear. This
contrast goes to prove what wonder
full effect human selection and good
cultivation can produce on plant life.
There were found in these cliff dwell
ings robes made of feathers, also
blankets made of wool and cotton,
children's toys and crutches for the
use of some invalid. Where these peo-
pie came from is question archaeology
is not yet able to answer. But that
they were an agricultural people adj
mits of no doubt, and that they were
surrounded by hostile tribes is also
evident, as they were forced to take
refuge in their almost inaccessible
abodes on the steep cliffs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14
MILLIONS IN SILVER.
Philadelphia Mint Vault Opened After
Having Been Locked Three Years.

Having Been Locked Three Years.
The huge vault at the mint, known
as vault C, in which has been sealed up
for nearly four years 5O,OOO,000 of
standard silver dollars, was opened a
few days ago, and the long and
laborious task of counting this big
amount of money was begun. AS the
occasion was deemed one of impor-
tance, says the Philadelphia Times,
there was observed some little formal
ity. DR.. Caleb Whitehead had come on
from Washington to represent the
mint bureau; Frank Sartori represented
Superintendent Townsend, and w. i.
Bosbyshell, Col Bosbyshelis son, rep
resented the former superintendent.
William E. Morgan, United States
treasury examiner, was also present.
United States Treasurer Daniel n.
Morgan, who, with his son, happened
to be in this city, and accompanied by
Maj. Worman, witnessed the breaking
} of the seal and afterward made tour
of inspection of the mint.
Maj. C. II. Townsend, cashier of the
mint, having been given the combina-
tion of the vault, proceeded to open
the door. This was easily accomplished.
but when the inner door was reached
some difficulty was experienced, as
even after the combination lock was
manipulated the door refused to open,
the bolts from long disuse sticking
fast.
This was soon overcome, however,
entrance was finally effected and the
assembled officials stepped within the
inclosure where lay piled up millions.
On the inside door, fastened by sealing
wax, was sheet of foolscap paper con-
tanning the statement that S33, 900, 900
had been placed there on February Z,
1890, with Maj. Meline, of the treasury;
B. F. Butler; of the mint bureau, and
James C. Eyster, of the mint, present,
and that, further, ST, 100000 more had
been sealed up on May 20, 1891.
The vault emitted damp, musty
odor when opened. Under the glare of
the electric light the great wealth of
stored silver was visible. There it lay
in bags just as it had been placed.
There were $4,000 bags, each contain
ing 81, 1000 in shining coin. These bags
were piled up one on top of the other,
the topmost almost reaching the
arched ceiling of the vault, nearly
nine feet high. The whole mass had
been arranged in different stacks.
The first stack was thirteen bags high
and eight across. Just in the rear of
this was a second stack, while still
further back loomed up third. This,
though, represents only one section of
the vault. Altogether there are nine.
The weight of this great amount of
silver is s,S5O,OOO pounds avoirdupois,
and the tremendous pressure of the
upper bags upon the lower had caused
a number of the latter to burst, caus-
ing their glistening contents to spread
out upon the floor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14
Shooting at Wagenor

A serious shooting affair occurred In
the town of Wagener over in Aiken
County on last Wednesday between
Prof. II. S, Cunningham and Mr.. r. l.
Gun:er, the result of a newspaper con
troversy concerning the local school of
which Prof Cunningham is the prlnci
pal. The following particulars of the
shooting Is taken from the News and
Courier of last Friday. "As Prof Gun
uingham was on his way to the acade'
my, and was nearing the northeast cor.
ner of J. A. Gunter's store, where sew
erai citizens were standing, Gunter ap'
preached Prof Cunningham and told
him If he said he (Gunter) had associat.
ed with negroes while at the University
of Michigan, at Ann IArbor, he was a
lying s. O. b., when Prof. Cunning
ham struck him with small walking
cane. Then Gunter drew his pistol and
opened fire, emptying his weapon, two
shots taking effect, one IN the hand and
the other in the right side above the
hip. A bystander seated that one shot
was fired at Prof. Cunningham after he
had fallen to the ground. Cunningham
only fired once, his pistol catching In
the pocket on drawing IL. IfoI. Gun
ningham had been warned by friends to
be on the qui vive, as strong threats
had been made against him, and ac-
cordinaly on leaving home put q plsto!
IN his pocket. thing he had not done
for years, and was loath to do it then
being a law abiding cttizsn, q good
Sunday school worker and a consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church.
The affair is greatly to be deplored, but
the majority denounce the attack. The
assaulter is a young man of athletic
proportions, while his opponent years
ago turned down the western slope of
life, and for the last year or two has
been sufferer from a troublesome af-
fiction. At this hour, p, m, the
wounded man is quietly resting under
the ipfu ence Of anodYnes, and his pny-
sIcians think that the wounds are not
dangerous.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14
A Smallpox Scare.

ALLIANCE O., Nov. 8.-Berjamin
Hazard, aged %, residing at Deerdeld,
eight miles north Of here, returned
home from New York city one week
ago, knowing he had been exposed to
smallpox. He came through and
stopped In Pittsburg and this city on
his way home. Sunday he attended
church at Deerfeld, and that evening
was taken sick, breaking out with
smallpox on Tuesday. No quarantine
was established until today, and over
800 people were exposed to the conta-
gion. The people are wild with ex-
element. Hazard Is faith curist
and did not want q doctor,
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Tho Qamo Law.

The Columbia Journal says the at
tention Of the Governor was called to
the game laws of the State recently by
the inquiry Of a man who wished to
hunt on his own land. The Governor
showed him tbs Acts Of the Legisla-
ture relating to the subject. They are
10 effect that no partridges, woodcocB,
deer, quail or wild turkey can be killed
In the State before the 1st of Novem'
Der and after that time for five years
from December, 1893, It's unlawful for
any one to kill any OF these named ami
mails unless they are Oh that persons
land. Friends may be invited to hnnt
on another's land and in that case the
law does not apply. Persons outside
Of the State coming here to hunt are
required to psy license fee of $25
dollars before they are allowed to hunt
q, all. For the violation Of this law
the penalty is $40 fine or ten days i'm
prisonment. 1t may not be generally
know but it is fact that no one Is
allowed to expose for sale any ct the
above named animals except such as
are killed on his own lands.
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Owens Gers There,

LEXINGTON, KY. Nov. --latest
retuns III AshlsDd District give Ovens
1I9 majority as follows: Scott 529,
Franklin 435, o ven 453. Oldham 242;
total, CSC: tor Donnv, Republican, as
follows: Favette l .065. Woodtork IL,
Bourbon 437, Henry %; total, l.54l.
Colston, Republican, has over 5000 plu
ralitY in the Z eventh District. George
Denny, Jr., docs not believe the ll8
majority claimed BY w. e. Ovens and
in an interview SAID: II do not bsllsve
tho vote of o Hens has been officially re.
ported and when tho tlus returns are re-
ceivsd. OWens's majority in that county
will be much smaller" Chairman Han
cock, of the Seventh District Congree-
sional committee, is also of the same
opinion and says that the election, It do
cared for o gens, would be contested in
the House. In Bfeckinridge's homo
county few, if any, of bis friends sup
ported the nominee. Breckenridge is
thought to have received his death blow
by this knifng of the nominee.
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Feared tho Law Deiav.

MACON, Ca, Nov. 8.-Lse Lawrence
q negro who assaulted Mrs. Polk IN
Jasper county a few weeks ago, and
who had been caught Ia Clayton coun-
ty and brought to this city for safe
keeping, was carried to Monticello this
morning. Hs was tried at special
term of the Supreme court and SEN
fenced to be hanged November 30. The
neighbors of the injured woman were
not satisfied, however, and. taking the
negro from the officers, carried him to
the outskirts of the town and hanged
him, riddling his body with bullets.
LaWrence's crime was very aggrava.
ted one, as he subjected his victim to
nameIess indignities and stabbed hel
because, he SAID, shs was not ubmls'
sive.
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Adls1 Explatns It.

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,. Nov. 7.-Hon.
Adlai E. Steventon, Vice President,
spent the day quietly 10 tho seclusion OF
tbs home CT his brother John, meditating
upon tho political events of yesterday
and preparing to attend the wedding of
his nephew which tskss place to night.
1t was a dreary day with leaden skies
aud cold drizzling rain. Mr.. Steven.
son whom asked to state his opinion as
to The causes leading up to the Demo.
cratic defeat of yesterday sad: my
opinion can be briefly stated. Tbs re-
sult ls due in part to the financial do
precision which came upon the country
soon after the inauguration of Mr. CleVe.
land. While the Democrats were in no
way responsible for this they were made
tho scapsgosts. 1t was also IN part due
to the delay of Congress in passing the
tariff bill. Had tho bill became law
ninety days earlier than it did, it is quite
probable that the business condition OF
the county would have 30 adjusted
themselves that tho political result
would have bsen different"
Mr.. SLeveus)n will depart from
Bloomington this week tor Ashevllle,
N. c., where be will join his family
who are so'ournipg there. He will re- :
main in the South three weeks, going
her co to Washington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14

RENO, New, Nov. THE Gght for
Governor between Cleveland, (rep) and
Jones, (silveI) Is very close. The result
is unknown at present. The vote for
Congressman between Newlands, Sill
yer, Partine, Republican. Daugherty,
Populist, is also close. 1t Is probable
Newlanus Is elected by 300 maj 1rlty, a
loss of 4,2CO since bis selection two years
ago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-11-14
FUSIONISTS WIN.

fUSlONlS1o WlNs
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. Slate returns
including Lancaster and Gage Counties
the Republican strongholds, give HOl'
comb, P0pulist ID Democrat, 600 plurality
over Msjors, Republican. Returns
coming In Continue to swell this plu'
rality.
MORTON's BIG PLURALITY.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The total cor
rected vote for Governor in New York
State, Sullivan County out, stanfs as
folio VS.: Hill 5l4,O73. Morton 67,4l9
Wheeler 81, ,l08; total. 1,208,GOO. Nor,
ton 8 plurality 1886. Morton's M a.
jority 1928.
OVER TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7.-Complete
returns received u p to midnight from
all but half a dozen of the sixty.seven
counties in this State give Hastings a
plurality of 233,37S, gain Of 169,63l
over 1892, when Harrison's plurality
was 63,647. Tie counties in which the
count bas not yet been completed may
add 9, 900 or 5000 to Hastings plurality
There were Dem ocratic pluralities 10
fourteen counties, while the Republi-
cans gained in every county, ranging
from 30 votes 10 Wyoming to 81 ,23O ID
Philadelphia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
MEN CHEW GUM, TOO.

A Feminine Observer Makes . Discovery
That vindicates Her Sex.
Is the gum chewing habit purely
feminine?
] think not now. though the time is
not 50 far gone when the practice was
limited to children and young misses.
It is different now. base my calcu-
ation on a recent episode that oc-
Cured on = train leaving the Grand
Central station.
Hardly had the cars started than the
rain boy made his appearance. To
each person, irrespective Of age or sex,
! package of gum was handed. The
women took the small packages with
IN air that betokened thorough knowl-
edge of the contents. The men handled
he foil-wrapped sticks gingerly. It
xas evident also that they had seen
hem before.
One old. bearded fellow. who doubt
less thought his age an apology for his
actions, soon had his jaws working.
md others followed his example. There
were twenty-nine men in the car,
fewer women, hut = generous supply OF
snllOFcn. i NC WO"SH cApCCNCu WOuAU
buy the sticks and divide with the
children, but assuredly the habit has
outgrown femininity when sixteen
men out of total of twenty-nine in
iulge in public in chewing gum.
On inquiry the train boy told me that
he percentage of men buyers was
much larger in that purely masculine
-etreat, the smoking car. ''It's the
best selling article we carry" he said.
and the men use more of it than tho
women.''-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
THE CARE or THE HAIR.

Only Good Animal OILS Should He Used
Astrinsent washes Arc Dangerous
DO not use mineral oil products for
the hair. Only good animal oils will
improve the quality and supply the nu-
triment needed to quicken hair growth.
The reason for this is obvious, since
the natural oil Of the scalp is of the
animal nature.
All astringent washes are perma-
nently injurious to the hair, as they
penetrate the hair cells and dry
the natural oil, withering the
roots. OF these alcohol, borax and
strong soaps are those most used, to
gether with patented lotions, and,
therefore, it is against such articles
generally that our readers need most
to be warned.
tion of the scalp with = medicated duid
will prove beneficial, but one should
not use those articles put upon the
market under high-sounding names
claiming to do all and cure all. When
y tonic for the hair is needed to over
come some existing condition of dis
ease always seek the advice of first
class dermatologist of repute.
For daily care of the hair for health
the brush must be used to clean and
smooth the hair strands, but not to
irritate the scalp. A harsh brush is
Objectionable from every point Of view
Select one having medium bristles, and
these Of irregular length. Do not slap
the brush down upon the head, and be
sure to keep the hair brush always
clean and free from collections Of
fluffy film and dust 1t the setting Of
the bristles, thus preventing it from
becoming = breeding place for disease.
N. Y. Advertiser.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
GLASS Is NEGLECTED.



Hseh LaIsr ~ Attsnsss. Nss1sa =
Make = uE1nl1nnt.
Glass does mot often meet with tho
delicate attention that IL deserves, ard
this notwithstanding that really bril-
liantly Furnished glass makes most
striking show upon any table.
Warm. but mot hot, water should b
used for glass A wooden bowl = safer
than china one, and should BE- kept
scrupulously clean with rinsinGs Of
soda and hot water. Every clcth
wherewith to rub the glass must Be -
soft - soft can be-and - dry. Unless
the polishing cloth Be really dry tho
glass does not take any brilliancy, rub
Is you may.
Xmmonia, rock silt and tea leaves
put into = decanter with some warm
water, and vigorously shaken mp and
down, are effective in dispelling III Of
tending stainA II the shalEine does
not prove sufficient the decantsFs Or
bottles should be left to stand al night,
filed with water and ammonia
Long, narrow champagne glaaes,
flower (sspecially specimen) glases ~
quire more frequent ablutiOns than the
open form Of glasses
Gas globes require m especially drsar
tic treatment, and are only cured
sometimes IN obstinate dimneB by
being placed in . saucepan near, mot
ON the flre, with = liberal supply u
patent soap powder o. soda thrown
into the hot water.
Servants who put their glass On the
table It the last moment are wise h
they wear soft wash-leather giovsa-
GentleWoman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
Oveer Articles for Food.

At the department Of agriculture in
Washington, hidden away in m OBJ
scure corner, is IN odd sort Of exhibit
OF queer food eaten by out-of-the-way
people. There is = loaf of bread made
from roasted leaves Of plant allied to
the century plant. Another kind OF
bread is from : dough Of juniper ber-
rics. These are relished by some tribes
OF Indians, while others manufacture
cakes out Of different kinds Of bulbs.
The prairie Indians relish : dish Of
wild turpips which civilised people
would not Be likely to enjoy 1t al. In
the great American desert the '.screw
beams" which grow on mesquite
bushes, are utilized for food. Soapber-
ries furnish an agreeable diet for some
savaxes in this country, while in Cali
fornis the -copper-colored aborigines
do not disdain the seeds Of salt graas-
Also in California the Digger Indians
collect pinenuts, which are the seeds Of
. certain species Of pine-sometimss
called ''pinions"-by kindling fres
against the trees. thus causing the nuts
70 fan out Of the cones At The same
time ! sweet gum exudes from the
bark, serving the purpose Of sugar.
The seods Of gourds are consumed in
Tie shape of mush By Indians In Ari-
.oua.-Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
..wHAr QUEER THINGS We AREi"


Interesting Res1ltA Of self-Examlaatioa
BY the Man with the Top Coat.
Two men were riding down town one
morning recently in an elevated train.
The man with the silk hat on made a
discovery. and he questioned his friend
thus:
..Arc you right-handed?"
Eyes" said the man in the tap coat
"Right-legged, also?"
"Right-legged, no."
"Sure?''
"Why, of course I'm sure. have
more power and accuracy and dexter
ity in my right arm and right hand
than in my left arm and hand But as
for my legs. / can and do use one the
same as the other"
.'How about your ears7"
'.Same rs legs"
Eyes,
Each equal to the other in all re-
spects."
"Sides to your jaws?'
"Why are you asking me such ques-
tions? If there's a joke in prospect,
let's have the laugh now"
No joke. All sincerity. Wanted
to know how well you knew yourself.
See you're pretty slightly acquainted.
Just wstc yourself for q few days.
The proper study for mankind is
goodby, here's my station. You'll be
the most surprised man. Step
lively, please, =" called the guard--''in
the world" And the inquisitor just
managed to get out upon the station
platform as the iron gates banged be-
hind him.
You're right said the man with
the top coat, . couple Of mornings
later.
Dead right. I've kept tab on my
self. Noticed when l used the tele-
phone / always put the receiver to my
right ear. Tried my left ear and got
all mixed up. Found always put my
left foot first into an elevator. and al
ways took the first step with it when
went up or down stairs. Started to go
down some steps with my right foot
leading. and nearly had tumble.
Then I'm right jawed. always chew
my food on the right side of my mouth.
Never thought of it before, but things
40 not taste as good on the left side.
They do not taste SO much. either.
Queer. isn't it, how the sense
of taste will become more high
" developed in one part Of the
mouth than in another by use and
force of habit? I'm left-eycd. You
know. I'm interested in botany, and
use a miscroscope great deal. Well. I
Invariable look through the instrument
with my left eye. For ordinary purposes
my right eye seems to be as keen as
the left one, but ! found that it was
not at all satisfactory when ] applied
it to the miscroscope. I am right
handed. left-eyed, right-jawed. left
legged and right-eared. suppose I'm
right or left good many more things.
but I haven't had time to discover
them yet"
What queer things we are- said the
man with the silk hat.-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
A NAN OF LETTERS.


"will-you.- he said, timidly, win
you have some ice-cream?-
mo. thank you" replied the young
woman. II very seldom eat it."
He looked surprised.
"Do you mind getting engaged "a
me? I know that you have been en-
gaged to several other young men this
summer. But that doesn't count"
II was never engaged in my life,
she replied.
A slight pallor came over his face.
pardon me, but do you know that
your hat snot on exactly straight?'
'sIsn't it?" Oh. well. I can Az II
when / get home"
He looked at her with . ghastly
stare.
''Great Sccttl'' he exclaimed. "have !
read the comic weeklies all these years
for nothing?''
And he sank to the pavement and
moaned.-Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-10-13
TWO SNAKES.
One Of Then Did Not Know a. MMeh -
the Other.

One Of Then Did Not Know ~ MMeh -
the Other.
The drummer had just finished .
rather remarkable snake story as he
sat in the country store after he
had sold = bill Of goods. and \ coun-
tryman, with some young pullets to
sell, had been listening. The drum
mer's story was about \ snake of his
acquaintance which had n habit Of
stealing eggs. lie would go out and
load up on them, swallowing them
whole. and then climb tree, fall OF
and break the shells and his digestion
would do the rest. The countryman
looked 1T the drummer with some de-
gree of doubt when the story was fin-
ished, but he never questioned its YER
aciousness-
''Some snakes is different to that,
mister" he said very earnestly. ''Onc
on my place was. He was snake like
the one you spoke Of, only he didn't
deal like men in that way. Well, this
TELLER hadn't the habit nv stealin' aigs,
but he run acrost nest one day, and
without askin' any questions he ups
and swallers six whole aigs- That
filed him up purity nice and snug, and
he went back to his den under the barn
without ever once thinkin' about
breakin' the shells like your snake
done. That's where your'n had tho
bulge on him. Well, he couldn't digest
them aigs to save his life, and they
staid right with him. Snakes kin go .
long time without eatin', and about
three weeks after this snake Inn tellin'
about had swallered them aigs. hap
pened to ketch him layin' out in the
sun by the barn, and the fust thing he
knowed ] had cut him in two with :
hoe, about six inches from his shoul-
der blades slung the head part into
the hog pen and picked mp the tail end
to do the same way with it, when, dod
rot my buttons, il half . dozen jist
hatched chickens didn't come tumblin'
out. Well, il skeert me ut fust, but
braced mp in = minute, and KNOWN
somethin' about snakes, i made up my
mind that them chickens was the re-
suit nv undigested aigs, and dog my
cats, mister, ef it want 50, cause
mother told me about missin' them six
aigA Them's the very pullets ont
thar in the coop now, and ef you don't
believe me, you kin come out and look
1t 'em yourself"
''I'll give you the price of your pull
lets If you'll swear to that story before
. notary public" said the drummer
and went out before giving the man
chance to earn the money.-Detroit
Free Press.