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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
EEL STORIES.
Queer Notions About Their Origin
Ripe Spawn Never Seen.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
In the midst of much dry-as-dust infor-
nation and many drier-than-dust figures
relating to the larval or post-larval de-
velopment of the brain of the lesser sand
eel, to hermaphroditism in the cod, to the
spawning period of the armed bullhead
and the vitality of it's eggs. and to other
topics of a similarly hair-raising charac-
ter, the third part recently issued, of the
thirteenth annual report of the fishery
board of Scotland contains papers on two
or three points of interest to others be-
sides biologists.
Valuable as tending to the elucidation
of subject wrapped very much in mys-
terry is Mr.. H. c. Williamson's elaborate
paper on the reproduction of the common
eel. Mr.. Williamson gives "a very full
account of the reproductive organs, both
as described by other naturalists and as
observed by himself in a number of speci-
mems examined at St. Andrews; and the
paper includes a description of the migra-
lions of the eel and all that has been as
certained about its spawning.
1t is a remarkable fact that the ripe
egg of the eel has never yet been dis
covered. Some funny beliefs have been
held at different times as to the genesis
of this very slippery creature. Aristotle
said it sprang from what he called the
'entrails of the earth, Pliny the elder,
said: ''They rub themselves against the
rocks, and their scrapings come to life
Gesner thought the opinion as to their
generation in the putrid carcasses of dead
horses was quite a rational one A Ger
man sage forty years ago, stated seri-
ouSly that they owed their existence to
electrical phenomena. People are still
found in England who believe they are
'evoluted' horse-hairs; and not long ago
one pretentious gentleman gave this re-
cipe for their manufacture: cut up two
turfs covered with May dew and lay one
upon the other, the grassy sides inward,
and this way expose them to the heat
of the sun; in a few hours there will spring
from them an infinite quantity of cells"
In Sardinia the fishermen cling to the
belief that the so-called water beetle is
the progenitor of the eel and an English
man has written a small book to prove
reasonable doubt however, that this fish
is oviparous and spawns just as other fish
do. Plentiful though our lack of knowl-
edge is regarding it, this much at least we
have learned. The notion appears to
be very widespread that the eel, like the
lamprey, only spawns once and then dies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

no railroad train what did that When
We come 10 a ditch or draw ne just
~ right up. pacin IN the air ! DeiieVe
as m Twin sinner. for ne ht
pacin' on the other side. We was cutrin
due north right across the prairie Nile
AFTER mile slid under US IKE u was
creased. and that hoss never slackened a
mile nor breathei hard single time
begun 10 think Of these here wild gnOst
horses. you read about, and Dig szeer
begun 70 rise and spread al around INSIDE
OF me faced the hurricane and took
look ahead. A big lone tree was comm
2 puigin- II seemed 10 me- right DOWN
on US. a little % one side / knoWel
that tree and then you bet / was sure
skeered. We had come fifteen mile and
Just short mile ahead was the Colorado
river / never cared cuss Tor Just
for a place where the prairie drops right
OF, and there's fall down 70 the river
over blum two hundred and hftey feet
high knOwed II / ever went over there
] would look when / lit just Ike some
felier had busted a red ripe tomato ag1n.
a rock wall ! knowed nothin' would
turn that boss 10 one side, and
/ knowed from the way he was
gOin 81 wouldn't be no time at all till he
went over l loosened all hollis, thought a
prayer and fell Of. ker-bllm, ! nit the
sorter dazed. just in time to see that boss
pace right over that awful edge. Down
below, gentlemen, on the wet rocks, was
the busted carcass Of the swlftest moss
that God ever put life into. Just about
that time the prairie. the scattered trees
and the far of SKY began TO run rounG
and round like mad and I fell over in a
dead faint. It was noon when the boys
found me, and most night when they
fetched me to. Water wouldn't do II, so
they had to tote me back limp as rag
TO where there was whisky. Then, when
they drenched me with that. Mr.. Patterson
riz up again.
80 you see these fast PAGES amt nOthin'
TO me. Fact IS, I've been everlastingiy
smiled sine. caafut fpaNfrlf
goin'. Since that ride 7 amt never had no
feelln. while movin. eXcept Of slOWness5
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

and said De noticed the penalty for non
appearance was S7p. Reaching int0 his
pocket De drew out his purse and said he
f0r me privilege OF beng excused from
the court for the remainder Of the day.
BE w0ud gladly pay ir. as his reasons
were not 10 De weighed hy dollars and
would NOT De- accepted. Doctor" said
Judge Speer. I have no authority 90 ler
you 60. as you are here under summons
from che lawyers. but I can adjourn court
when % becomes necessary 10 take your
teS-im0uE-you may 20"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
StxtyEve Dollars !?

which is just as good any wheel listed at $85 If
you afford to pay S85 for wheel, you afford to
pay $780, and there is only wheel in estimation
that price, and that one is the COLUMBIA Don't make
mistake in your mount but let it be either Counbia
or a Crawford
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
The Crawford Bicycle

has had fame thrust upon it and we'll does it bear
it. 1t deserves it, too matter what our competitors
may say to the contrary We think they just little
netted that many of them have been sold and that
their predictions about their falling pieces have not
true They can't fall to pieces They are not built
that way. We working way up to the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

The rising orator of the backwoods of
Canada was lately addressing an assem-
speech his patriotism was bubbling over.
His eloQuence was a surprise to even him
self for this is what he asserted: The
British lion. whether il Is roaming the de-
serts of Africa or climbing the forests of
America will not draw in his horns or re-
tire into his shell."-Detroit News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

The sale Of the Midland railroad. which
was 10 have taken place At Orlando Mon
day. did not occur. No bidders were IN
sight for the property. and the sale was
postponed for one month
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLD
PARAGRAPHS.

A Convict KILLED by Blast While at
Work in an Ore Bank-A Pathetic
Incident in Court During the Hear
ing Of the Mobiles Habeas Corpus
Case-stock Holders Of the Indian
Springs ana FIOviIIa Railroad At
War.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
POLITICs IN THE STATE.
Candidates I'm the Field and News
pnper TnIk on Pnrty Policy.

Atlanta Journal: The advocates Of the
one convention plan in Georgia evidently
did not know that the precedent" of
1876. TO which they appealed as a last re-
sort, was loaded"
Sandersville Progress: Unless there be
harmony in the ranks the success of the
democratic party will be jeopardized, and
for that reason the Progress Is against
the one convention idea, and we believe
a large majority of the democrats Of the
state will concur In this opinion when
viewed from this standpoint.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

The steamships of this company are ap-
pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti-
more as follows-standard time
D. II. MILLER, Capt. G. w. BillupR
SATURDAY. Feb. 8. D. m.
BERKSHIRE, Capt. ]. w. Kirwiu.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. u, p. m.
WM. CRANE, Capt. c. James, SATUR-
DAY, Feb. Is, D. m.
And from .baltIlnore every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY.
]. ]. CAROLAN, Agent.
- Savannah, Ga
a. d. sTEBBfNs, A. T. N.
J. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore Md
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
-Four Hundred Mark,

such record? We think not. Then why stop to
think about your purchase of wheel? If you can't pay
hundred for wheelwha is the pay S85 or SIS
when you get wheel with such reputation for
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Poultry and Fruit Together.

The raising of poultry in connection
with small fruits and other nursery
stock can be done to good advantage
where the party takes an interest in
both, without care neither of them will
succeed. Wire netting can now be had
for about Onehalf what it cost few
years ago. A yard of good size can be
enclosed in netting, and the poultry be
kept there until the ground becomes
bare; then place the chickens in u
fresh one with grass sod the one
previously occupied makes an excellent
place to grow small fruits or vegetables.
By alternating this way every few
years you have fresh run for the
birds and rich soil to grow plants in
requiring no other fertilizers, as poultry
manure is one Of the strongest used.
The chickens at certain seasons of the
year can run among trees in nursery
rows, where the ground is kept culvat-
ed. They get good place to dust in,
shade in warm wether and shelter in
cold, especially among the evergreen
trees.
have been raiser and admirer Of
pure-bred poultry for over twenty-five
years, also a grower of tree and plants,
and find that the two callings can be
combined to good advantage, keeping
the birds in their proper bounds with
netting when the case requires it. In
winter the nusery. business is COM
paratively dormant, then the poultry
comes in for its care and profit, as we
sell most of it during the winter
monts. Neither business will succeed
unless care in the various details is
observed. The place to grow plum
trees is in the chicken yards, as the
chickens eat the bugs and worms
that infest them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
LIT Us PUT YOU
On the Right Track.
COHEN
THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES
WILL DO 1T.

We don't expect any man To buy mere W. ',' ~
can do better anywhere else, but he'll nnfe ,n,"
fruitless hunt. We put our whole heai, r,pInU ,
clothes-buying and selling. we ,ina for
every talent, profit by experience, 81 r, dawn
every perfection. and have sot tn,aing t,ie q" how
IN. n nicety While some are shoutliiS hor,
chean they've got we want 10 tel Spu ,non 49,
fine we've got Anybody can seil tn,'p uS"p
cIotbes-there's no knack about tn;t.. We ~ W
,nt snits as low as So but AT s1n. Slo slo 10 sio
oond Son is where eXpertnesS couhts, ceNel
80 iS' Sed where competition is qeclareu
ont of the race, where Its meek anu IecN
LIN Tho hest of custom tailoring. Ana just
,hiny nf what n saving IL Is. A little more
tmnn ~ asked for the cheap truck, but greal
dol loss than the tailOrS denland-about hall.
Whai worth have words when everybody
ciaims the largest stock? What weight have
nnblished prices unless you can prove the
values: You've got standing invitation To
look US over and see il we are not showing
three times the variety OF suits that is 10 be
found anywhere else. You are assured sal
isfact ion in every purchase, not the "as good
as-kind," but Il guarantee that there can be
no better made. There's no chance Of our not
being able 10 suit you. such nh immense
line must hold everybod's size and every.
body's style. Some of the back cothierS
advertise clothing in any shape as the iash
iopable sort but their idea is like their CLONES
ancient. The styles this season are OF the
moderate sort in length, both cutawayS ana
sacks. This way for the correct style at low.
est prices that can be made for the pest
clothes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
When We Were q Boy.

When we were boy of sixteen and
thereabouts we thought that what we
didn't know wasn't worth knowing.
When we grew older we knew less.
Now, when we look around us and
read in newspapers the astounding
folly of some ofour politicians and So
called great notwithstanding wars
wanting "a great navy of swift COM
mence destroyers and powerful battle
ships"-&c.. we are forced to tie
conclusion that either we are getting
into our second childhood or lots OF
these so-called great men have never
emerged from their first.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
A Startling Pulpit Announcement.

A clergyman was very anxious to
introduce some hymn-books into the
church, and arranged with his clerk
that the latter was to give out the no.
tice Immediately after the sermon.
The clerk, however, had a notice OF
his own to. give out with reference to
the baptism of infants. Accordingly,
at the close of the sermon, he arose
and announced
"All those who have children whom
they wish to have baptized, please send
their names at once to the clerk"
The clergyman, who was stone deaf,
assumed that the clerk was giving out
the hymn-book notice, and immediate,
ly arose and said:
"And I should say, for the benefit of
those who haven't any, that they may
be obtained at the vestry any day from
three to four o'clock ; the ordinary
little ones at one shilling each, and
special ones with red backs at one
shilling and four pence"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Sugar, II lbs. to the dollar. Aug. w. Smith,
See Aug. w. Smiths line of lace curtains.
Towels! see our line, Aug. w. Smith.
The prettiest and cheapest lot of embroid
cries YOU ever saw at Aug. w. Smiths.
A pretty line Of checked muslins and nain-
socks at Aug. w. Smiths, and cheaper than
you have ever seen them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Drink Vichy water. Speed.

We have a nice line OF Nunally's candy In
stock. Speed.
Don't fail to get glass of Vichy Lemonade
these hot days at Speeds
Save money and get the newest and most
stylish suit by buying yours of Cohen.
We have Just received a large supply OF
iron tonic. 1t Is one of the best blood puri-
tier. Speed.
We have Just received large lot OF tanglc-
foot fly paper, which we are selling at 40c Il
box. Speed.
3 lbs. tomatoes, 80 conts u dozen. Aug. w.
Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Desirable Place for Sale.

WE offer our homeplace at Cok esbury for
w sale or exchange. Premises In fine re.
pair. 90 acres OF firslclass land. Land we'll
adapted to fruit and all crops. Pure cold wa
ter and perfectly healthy location.
Wyatt Aiken, Abbeville, s. G.
Us. Aiken, Cokesbury, ). G.
Sept I'd, '95. u.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
THE TELEPHONES.
Growing Popularity OF THIS i"'P"r'
tnut Institution.

sboWs THs ts increasing % popularity with our peo,
nIe, II is only question OF M ileeie ,,nts o,,ne
when nearly every body will be In Close bst roucn pn
with all their neighbors. IT ceraauIb ,rbiIe viii
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
pRopATE coITRT

Citation for Letters Of Administration.
BY r. f. HILL, Esq., JUCGE OF PROBATE
WHEREAS, J. j. JOHNSON has made
w suit TO me, TO grant him Letters OF Ad-
ministration Of the Estate and effects OF j. G.
JOHNSON, late OF Abbeville County, de-
ceased.
These Are Therefore, to cite and admonish.
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said ]. 6. JOHNSON, deceased, that they
be and appear before me ,.jn the Court of Pro-
bate. to be held at Abbeville e. H., on the 18th
day OF June, 1896, after publication hereof. at
IL o'clock in the forenoon 10 show cause If
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
- Given under my hand and seal Of
L.. : the Court, this Srd day of June, In the
--- year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-Six and in the l2Oth year
of American Independence.
Published on the l0Ih day OF June, lSlG. In
the Press and Banner and the Court House
door for the time required by law:
Judge OF Probate.
June ~, 1896, If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

We love music for the buried hopes,
the garnered memories, the tender feel
ings it can summon at a touch. E.
Landon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
Make Returns.

ALL Executors, Administrators Trustees
IA and Guardians are required by law to
make returns to the Judge OF Probate an ac-
count of the estates In their hands on or be-
fore the LIST day OF March of each year:
r. f. HILL,
Feb. II, 1896. Probate Judge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

The above eapportiOnmento OF tne ScnooI + uuu
to the different School Districts In AbbeVliie
County Is based on the attendance OF puPils
last school year The different boards ol
school trustees must not overdraw on the
amouns designated for their school districts.
w. T. MILFORD,
March Q. 1896, If School Commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
BOARD DIRECTORS.

Abbevile, S. c.. Feb. IS, 1895.
Mr.. j. r. Blake, Jr., Treas. F. M. F. a. a. &.
Dear Sir-Please accept our than ks Tor checR
of $500 to cover recent loss OF our dwellings by
fire. For cheapness and safety we cheertully
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa.
ton of Abbeville County to all who desire In
EDWARD ROCHE.
<. w. ASHLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
NO EXTRA FARE ON ANY TRAIN.

For Tickets, Slccpcrs, and Information, apply l.
Ticket Agents. or to
T. a. NEWLAND. General Agent,
WV i. CLEMENTS, TRAY. Pass. Agent.
kinball House. Atlanta. Ga
f. Sr. JOHN. rce-Prcs. and Gcnl. Mgr.
'. +. MCBEE, Gcn'l. Superintendent.
II. ". L. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
I. J. ANDERSON, Gcn'l. Pass Agent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Our lOc ginger ale is equal TO any imported
Speed.
Phaetons, bugsies, (single and double) sur
reys and carts at all prices, cheaper than ever
at A. NJ. Hill d. Sons.
Now for q gentle swing inthe even Ing
breeZes. get a hammock from \. B. Morse,
and you can enjoy life, Ill sorts OF hammocks
rom, Is cent up, also hooks and spreaders.
Aug w. Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

IT, Is a matter OF satisfaction that the many
and great bargains have offered this Spring,
have been appreciated and largely taken oy
the trading public. Our trade has never been
better, and although we have had strong
and efficient force, many times. even while
doing our best, we have not been able to walt
on ali our trade. l take this occasion TO than <
to assure them that during the month OF May
my stock will be more attractive than ever;
Already have had to order goods, and Will
keep my stock full by making fresh orders
from time to time.
My clothing trade has been unusually good.
I still have many good bargains to of1er ID
this line.
Call at Whites Block. Numbers and 2, and
you can always rely upon receiving the oest
attention. Respectfully.
L. w. White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Pains celery compound Is the finest nerve
tonic on the market. Why feel weary when
you can get Il cure. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17
=, T. GILLIARD,

=. 7 A ILO r, =.
IJAS moved, and occupies the room recent
II ly occupied by ]. l.. Clark. the gun,
smith. and Is now prepared to do all kinds OF
repairing and cleaning of gentlemen's clothes
on short notice. -
Samples Of suits always on hand. Charges
easonable
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-17

Folly is soon learned.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-23
WERE ON THE CAR.
How Two Honolulu Men Just Missed
Going Down to Death.

Gus Mauer, the barber of the Ha-
waiian Hotel, and Henry Walker, both
had narrow escape from being in
the wreck at Vancouver. The young
men took the Inflated ear, but on ac-
count of its crowded condition were
elected by the conductor. They tried
to get on again, but failed. Walker
then took a steamer over and Gus got
on second car.
Gus helped to rescue the passenger,
from the wreck. He thought all the
while that Walker was on the car that
went down, having lost sight of him
on the second attempt to board it.
Gus now believes more than ever that
some guardian influence always
watches over and protects the good.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-23
MINISTER DAMON TALKS MONEY
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Means at Hand and Loan Subscrip-
tions Offered-Roads and Harbors-
Good Showing.
San Francisco Call. 11th. |

5. Nj. Damon, Minister of Finance in
Hawaii, arrived here on yesterdays
steamer. He accompanied Mrs Damon,
who is gong on to Yale to attend the
graduation of her son. Minister Da-
mon Will return to the Islands in q
few days. He says the finances of the
new republic are in excellent condtoin.
"The loan that has been suggested
and that has passed the preliminary
stages, for $sOo,OoO," he said, "for pub
lie works of various kinds, has had
$35O,O00 subscribed to it already.
Besides this, we have on hand from
various issues, or from what is known
as the loan fund, $4,000 more, SO
that now we practically have $465,0OO
for public works.
1--WE shall therefore have all that is
necessary for fifteen months for build
ing new roads to the coffee planta-
tions, improving the harbors, erecting
new school houses and extending the
water works. The drain of $175,O00
last year, because of the insurrecton.
took that much right out of our direct
receipts, but we paid it all without
borrowing.
"Attorney-General w. o. Smith is in
China studying the cholera and black
plague. We recently appointed a med
ical inspector in Yokohama, and Cen
| eral Smith and DR.. Wood of the Board
of Health will appoint one in Hong
kong and one in Annoy. This is done
in order that passengers for Hawaii
may have medical Inspection. 1t is the
intention of the Government to pro-
tect the islands in every possible way
| from disease"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-23
THE FREE LECTURES.

Professor Ben Dillon's lecture at the
Christian church last night drew quite
a large crowd and was considered a
decided success by all who were
there. The Professor is at home on
the platform, combining in himself all
the elements of successful speaker.
The public examinations made were
considered faultless and it is evident
that the Professor has thorough
knowledge of human nature.
The lecture tonight "Animality of
Man." will begin at 1880. All are well
come. Admission free. Lecture each
evening this week, except Thursday
evening. The people of Honolulu
should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of hearing this gifted and most
entertaining speaker.