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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
HOW HIS CHILD LED HIM.

Several years ago my brother was IN
Springfield one cherries day, with about
half an hour on his hands before train
time. Strolling along near the depot, he
noticed tidy restaurant, and went In for
lunch. A bright boy came to take his order,
and as soon as he brought 1t sat down to his
lessons. A respectable man, evidently the
proprietor, was seated near the fire, with
disabled foot propped up In chair. When
my brother had finished his meal, he ap-
preached him. saying: "You have bright
boy to wait on your customers"
'sYes, indeed" said the man, with parental
pride, IT couldn't hire so good boy as that;
he Is my son, and was the means of my open
ing this place instead of keeping a saloon,
which was the way got my living for some
years; and I'll tell you how it was. He came
from school one day heavy-hearted, and
when asked him what was the matter he be-
gan to cry but couldn't speak. After I had
urged him, he said that In recess some Of the
boys asked each other what their
fathers did. One said that his
his was O carpenter; and when they
came to my boy, who said his father kept
saloon, one of them said: That's the mean
est kind of business and I could see that
they all felt the same way. That made me
feel awfully ashamed, So father, II you will
only give up the saloon, I II do anything
can to help you With that he threw his
arms around my neck, and, sobbing, begged
me to give it up. Well, the end of 1t
was I sold out. I don't make so much
money as I did selling liquors, but 1t
goes farther, and we have q happy
home. My wife can help along because
decent people come here for their meals,
but before I did not like to have her around,
there was 80 much low talk. My boy has
been as good as his word. I couldn't ask
for better son."
My brother thanked the man for his con-
fldence, and after giving his hearty approval
went his way.-Julia Billings, in the Little
Christian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
LIQUOR IN MAN.

In the Isle of Man the burning question 0:
the hour is that Of liquor licensing. For sew
eral years Illicit sale Of liquor in boarding.
houses has been winked at by the authori-
ties, until it has been assumed by mahy as q
right. The Governor now proposes to grant
boarding-house keepers leave to supply vis-
ito-s with beer at dinner and supper only.
The bill. however, contains regulations and
conditions Of such nature that interested
parties demur to accepting it. In the House
OF Keys the bill was passed, considerably
amended. it being provided that permits
should only oe granted houses of over forty
pounds annual value. Permits are only to
take effect from May 1st to September 18th
each year. The act is to continue in force
for two years, and its operation Is confined
to Douglas. Nearly 800 houses are affected
by the bill. The temperance party in the
House offered strenuous but unavailing
opposition. Christian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
CHRIST CAME TO MAKE MEN HOLY.

About one thing there can be no doubt {:
Christ came to this world to make men holy.
Whether we take his own words or those OF
his disciples. this alone was the object of his
mission among men. Indeed. the one thing
on which all agree is, that Christ puts new
and larger meaning into the words right
eousness" and holiness We find it in
every phase of his teaching. No other con,
ception OF salvation in a pure heart and
righteous living is to be found in the New
Testament writings.
The contention of Christ with the religion
lists of his time was that they had lost the
idea of spiritual religion out OF their hearts
and therefore out OF their worship. Scribes
and Pharisees alike knew as they listened Of
his teaching that they were not to his school;
that he must be silenced or his idea OF relig-
Jon would prevaii.-Central Christian Advo-
cate.
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Eugene Prendergast was hanged In the
county jail at Chicago, for the murder OF
Mayor Carter n. Harrison last October. The
drop fell at 11.40 e. N. He did not break
down at the last as his keepe:s had expected.
Between six and seven o'clock a. m. he par
took heartily OF breakfast, and at about
nine o'clock sent work to the jatler that he
was again hungry, and was served with an
other hearty meal. He talked freely with
his spiritual advisers. As the hour for his
execution came nearer. he showed some
sipns OF nervousness, but on the whole was
remarkably calm.
The Jury OF physicians at lilo inspacte1
the scaffold and appurtenances. Fifty de-
putty sherlffs were ranged around the sides
of the corridor and after a short wait the
march to the scaffold was begun.
Sheriff Gilbert and Jailer Morris appeared
at the right OF the scaffold, and the prisoner
walked behind them. He stood without ap-
pinioned. and seemed determined to die
game, A white shroud was placed about
him, and the jailor placed the rope around
his neck and the white cap over his head.
An instant later he shot downward. His
neck was apparently broken. He hung sur
rounded by the jury Of physicians for nlne
minutes and was then pronounced dead. Ioe
body was then lowered, placed In CONN,
and taken into the outer court for delivery
to his relatives after the customary formall-
ties.
Prendergast made no audible sound from
the time he left his cell. He was dissuaded
by Sheriff Gilbert from his determination ex-
pressed earlier in the day to make speech.
The crime which Patrick Eugene Prender-
CAST expatlated with his life was the murder
OF Mayor Carter Harrison, OF Chicago, on
the night Of October %. 1898. The assassin
called at the Mayors residence ami
said he was city Official. he
walked past the servant and found MIR.
Harrison. A few minutes later the crack OF
q revolver was hearl, and Prendergast
rushed out OF the front door. The Mayor
died in very snort time. About 9 clock OF
the same evening the assassin gave himself
up to the police.
PrenierSast was indicted by the Grand
Jury October 80, two days after the commits
sion OF the crime. The trial resulted In
verdict OF guilty four days alter CHRISTMAS,
and the execution WAS set for March %.
The defense claimed that Prendergast was
insane, and, as the law OF Illinois forblds
the execution of a prisoner while insane, O
stay was secured and an insanity trial Or
dered.
The arguments and postponements were
long, but decision that the accused was
sane was finally reached, and the date OF
execution set for July 13.
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RELIGIOUS READING.
THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

When Christ told his disciples that it was
best for them that he should go away, he
promised them that he would send unto them
the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, which
promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost,
and since that day, the Holy Spirit has been
a necessary power in the life of every true
Christian. He is inseparable from the Father,
inseparable from the Son. When we en-
deavor to comprehend the length, breadth,
and depth ofthis living reality, our minds are
lost in wonder. love and praise. Without the
Holy Spirit we can do nothing. Even when
we pray, it is the Spirit that inditeth our
petitions for us, for we know not what to
pray for Alright.
The Spirit enables US to see ourselves as we
are, poor, blind, and lost In the dark waves OF
sin, and when he has opened our eyes, it is
he that leads us to Christ, and says to us.
"Behold the Lamb Of God that taketh away
the sin of the world" He opens our blind
eyes that we may behold wondrous things
out of Gods law. He comforts us In sorrow,
and when passing through the deep waters OF
earth's trials which lie in our pathway, 1t is
he that helps US to look to Jesus, who will
gladly carry our burdens, and help US to pass
through them all, and bring us safe on the
other shore, free from earth's pollution, with
our garments washed and made white IN tho
blood of the Lamb. 1t Is the Spirit that
gives light that Light which lighteth every
man that cometh into the world. 1t Is the
Spirit that gives power, power over our foes,
foes within and foes without.
1t is the Spirit that gives strength to over
come, and have enabled us to conquer, he
will give US strength to stand. Who would
not be led by the Spirit9 Who would not
have his presence ever dwelling within, to
sanctify US unto all truth? Let US depend
more upon the Spirit and less upon ourselves.
Let US feel more thu Importance Of his help.
Let us pray more earnestly for his power In
US, then we may make our Christian lives
show to those around that we are abiding In
Christ, and the Holy Spirit abiding in u.s.
Religious Herald.
Look upon success and sweetness OF thy
duties as very much depending upon the
keeping of thy heart closely with all dilli-
gence.-Flayel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
An Aquatic Sport.

Chicago is rejoicing in new aquatic
sport, which has proved very popular, and
Is bringing the happy originator mint OF
money. It is called "Shooting the Chute"
and consists of sloping trough some PTS
feet long, with fall of sixty feet, down
which stream of water tumbles into lake
about $50 feet long. The descent Is made
in hat-bottomed boats. which carry about
eight passengers each, and go flying down
tho watery road to bob and dance over the
waters OF the little lake to the shore. It Is
said to be very exciting and perfectly safe,
and the rush OF people to ride down the
Haterr road is something immense.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
MORE REGULATION,

The citizens and free men of Canton Uri.
IN Switzerland. have lately introduced spe-
cial clause into their code to this effect. Any
hotel-keeper or inn-keeper who gives his Gus
toners sufficient intoxicating liquor to rem
der them unconscious. or unable to walk
straight or steadily home. shall be Obliged to
afford them bed for the night, and ade-
quate board and lodging till sunh time as
they are completely recovered. No fee, cost
or charge shall be made by the said hotel
keeper for the said board and lodging. The
Constitution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
An Aquatic Sport.

Chicago IS rejoicing in Il new aqult'r
sport, which has proved very popular, aul
is bringing the happy originator Il mint OF
money 1t is called shooting the Chute"
and consists OF 4 slopins trough som" 27j
feet long. with a fall Of sixty feet, down
which a stream OF water lumDles into lake
about $50 feet long The descent is made
in fat-bottomel boats. which carry about
eight passengers euch. AMI 60 flying AVN
the watcry road to bob and dance over he
waters OF the ltte lake to the Shore 1t is
said to be very exciting and perfectly safe,
and the rush OF people 10 ride down the
watery road Is something immense.
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A Plague OF TrampS.

There is plague OF tramps Throughout
the fruit belt OF New York and the growers
are rasor;iny to drastic measures to rid
themselves OF it. They other day they organ
lied at Marlborough and in a short time
corraliel fifty bummers. traiE on tho
West Shore Road was stopped, the tramps
were forced to board empty ears and warned
no, to leave them until the county line had
been passed. !.nother roundup. it IS ex"
pected, WILDE sufficient to ridthe community
for the spaSon
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TEMPERANCE.
LIQUOR AND LABOR.

"In one OF the towns of Illinois banker
put his private mark on the money he paid
out on Saturday night to the wage-workers
OF the town who patronized his bank; and
On Monday night, OF the 300 paid out, and
marked privately, over $500 had come back
TO him from the saloons of that town There
is nothing that cramps. belittles and dwarfs
the possibilities OF the labor movement In
lard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01

The National Sculpture Society has offered
prizes for the best designs for silver dollar,
the competition to bs made public next
winter at the annual exhibition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
Santo Has Lost His Nerve.

A despatch from Lyons, France. says OF
Caserla Santo, the murderer OF President
Carnot "His spirit is completely broken
He lies on his cot and groans continually
that he is only twenty years old, and does
not wish to die. The guards watch him
most carefully to prevent his suicide"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01

AT Jesup, Iowa, a thirteen-year-old boy
was handling gun when It was discharged,
iat-.lr injurmg his two younger brothers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
Paper Telegraph Poles.

Paper telegraph poles are ths latest de-
yelorment OF the art OF making paper useful
The Washington times., 1894-07-16
HEAVEN OR BOSTON.
Miss Blank Was Too Erudite to Read
Low-down Novels.

Low-down Novels.
From the New York Journal
few weeks ago one OF the dealers at the
Fulton market engaged young woman to
fill the position OF book-keeper. Before long
he noticed that whenever customer went
up to the desk TO pay she was found to be
deeply absorbed in a book.
"She's reading a novel, thought the dealer.
But day after day went by and the book ap-
peared to hold her attention as absorbingly
as ever. The young woman's habit ofreading
annoyed customers. who did not like to be
kept waiting for their change. So the dealer
decided to speak to her about it.
.'See here, Miss Blank" he began. Il don't
like to have you read novels during business
hours"
The young woman looked up in astonish-
ment.
II am not reading a novel; she replied, Il
never do read them
"Then what is that book you keep your
eyes on all the time?'
why it's Euclid
"And who wrote it?'
Then the young woman in streak Of great
compassion, explained that she was studying
geometry.
And do you keep that sort of thing up ali
the time?" her employer demanded.
Certainly. sir"
''Miss Blank, don't believe young lady
or your tastes will suit me for a book
keeper. Heaven, or Boston, is your home.
The Washington times., 1894-07-16
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Graduates of the Best Medical Colleges In
the COuntry-Physicians OF the Widest
Experience in Office and Hospital Prac-
tfce at Your Service Free.
Sufferers from Rupture Varicocele, or any dis
case OF the pelvis. nervous, or sexual system can
have an examination by one or by all OF these
experienced specialists FREQ of charge. The
practice OF DIR. Parker, lila q street northwest,
specialist In hernia varicocele, and nervous dis
eases has grown to such enormous proportions
that he has been compelled to secure the SER
vices Of skilled physicians and surgeons to aid
MIN in his great work of curing the army OF suf-
ferers that apply TO him for help. The great
reputation Dr. Parker has earned from tho al
most countless number of ruptured and varico-
celcd patients he has cured, and from the hun
drcds OF triisses he has removed from ruptured
humanity and consigned TO dark closets never to
torture their victims again, has brought him a
patronage In Washington that has seldom been
eQualled by any specialist in this country The
best citizens of our city and of the whole country
who are suffering from hernia, varicocela, and
other abdominal diseases are his patrons The
cure OF these diseases has been reduced by DIR.
Parker tn a mathematical certainty, thus he
never experiments and thus he suffers no fall
urea Careful, scientific treatment is assured to
all his patients and cures guaranteed. Raptures
and varicocels cured without operations. pain,
or detention from business Nervons or mental
depression impaired memory, failing or lost
power. blood poison OF recent or long standing.
and all diseases of the sexual system treated
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rupture can be cured in from six weeks 10 three
months Hours for ladies, from TO i o'clock
daily. Hours for gentlemen, from IL to 8, and
from 8 TO $50 Sundays, 10 to
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"Yes'm, that's Mrs. Jones'"


YES; you see most OF 'em that come
for long stay like you and her. na'am,
sorter tries to make themselves feel as much
at home as possible. Three months is a long
time, you know"
With a glance that 1 tried to make abso-
lutey whitening. being conscious that failed
miserably, went on my way wondering how
in the wide world those servants should
know on the morning after my arrival what
purpose it was that brought me to their town.
Passing out into the street the loungers in the
Office nudged each other and whispered audi
bly,: "There's another" and on the streets
and in the shops it appeared to me that there
must be some system of private information,
such as in force in Russia, for every face
beamed with the knowledge and was more
than glad to get back to the hotel, determined
that only necessary business would again
tempt me forth into the horrid, inquisitive
town. The door of the pretty room was still
ajar. and as passed the girl by the fire raised
her eyes Tor moment to mine. Such truth
ful orbs, the bluest and the saddest had ever
seen. Timmlns, who, much to my disgust,
had been making friends with the impertinent
maids, told me that the little creature was en-
tirely alone; her meals were all served in her
room, but that the tray was carried out in al
most the same condition that it went in. In
fact, to use Timmins' words, ''She didn't eat
enough to keep sparrer alive, but Jest set
ohu co. eho ANSAoA6 Ncss oiOSu'A oNC1 ucT
troubles"
81 presume she loved her husband" said
Timmins, with most unwarrantable emphasis
on the pronoun. ''Well, didn't II" Ibridled
up.
''In way, Of course, Miss Elsa, but not
enough to make you sit all day with face
like a wounded dove and never touch a
mouthful," and she looked at ths wreck of
very substantial breakfast ON the tray as proof
positive that she was speaking the truth.
NO, thank the Lord, I'm made of grittier
stuff than that, and the man isn't born thar
could make me cry. It's weak nature, Tim
Minis. a weak nature that gives in to trouble
that way"
Just as Timmins was about to trespass upon
the fact that she had been with our family
since her mother was little girl and enter
into protracted argument, the sound OF a
fall made " both start AMI tntuitiYely !
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Perfect Luxury BY the Sea,

The attention of Washingtonians who ex-
pect to escape from the heat of the city to
some seaside resort, is directed to the an
nouncement of the Ocean House, at Long
Branch. The hotel is practically a new one.
having been renovated and reftted for this
season with all modern appliances for COM
fort and luxury, and now ranks among the
first hostelries of the Jersey coast. There is
no more delightful place on the Atlantic
coast in which to spend summer vacation
and enjoy the invigorating sea bathing than
at Long Branch. All the advantages Of any
resort are to be found here, with the aris-
tocratic Sea Bright just to the north. and the
Shrewsbury river only short distance in
land, where can be had sailing and beating
and fishing in abundance. The Ocean House
IS under the personal superintendent of NJ.
J. Butler, the proprietor, who has had a life
long experience as manager of hrst-class
hotels. The house is one OF the most com
plete and comfortable family hotels on the
Atlantic coast. The cuisine and table service
are of the highest order, and the rates are
reasonable.
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me to my destination if had given him only

me to my destination if l had given him only
half chance.
presume should not have allowed him
to give me his card. but one grows very
friendly In the unconventional atmosphere Of
parlor car during trip that was necessarily
a much longer one than was at first intended,
owing to snow blockades along the line. II
1t hadn't been for his flask. which, like the
purse of Fortunatus. was never empty, l
would have been chilled through more than
once. He must have had hogshead of whisky
concealed in the baggage car, for 1 never
knew any one to be so liberal and yet never
to apparently have any less to share What a
favorite he was with every one on board.
This remark followed so closely upon the sur
misses regarding the hidden distillery may
appear somewhat cynical but it was not my
intention to convey any sinister impression
regarding one who was both philanthropic
and noble; a man that could love and trust
if ever fate were kind enough to let such a
man propose to me.
NV, but he was a contrast to that small
minded, selfish individual whom endured
for two years. When look over the past
wonder how l ever came to marry him. His
money, Of course. was some incentive for 1
thought how fine it would be to live in the
stately old mansion out near the park, wear
the beautiful family diamonds and give the
STSuuest entertainments IN town. linen
when he appeared so devoted and was really
a nice-looking fellow began to build up a
romance that was quite dashed to pieces be-
fore our return from the HONEYMOON journey
Even on that trip when a man is supposed to
be liberal if he ever were in his life, he
wouldn't fee the walters, rowed with the cab
bies over their fare, and as a crowning straw
of meanness made me ride up town in the ell
eyated because he said he never took his
horses out after dark and to hire a carriage
would be a piecs of unnecessary extrava-
gance Nice way for bride to come home,
wasn't it? particularly as 1 had pictured in
my minds s-eye dashing up to the door in my
own brougham with clanking harness and a
pair OF well-sroomed bays guided by my own
coachman in dark green livery, the envied OF
all the other girls living on the same block.
As he began so lie went on destroying ono
by one the air castles that / had built until I
couldn't see that he was one bit good-looking,
though other people insisted upon drumming
his praises into my eals, The swell sntsEv
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Special for Monday, Tuesday, and Wed
ncSday.

Every purchaser of one pound of our cele-
bratd Thea-Nectlr at 60 cents pound, or one
pound Of our A. and p. Baking Powder at 4J
cents, will be given their choice of the following
useful household articles: A decorated sugar
box, knife box, glass sugar bowl glass but
ter dish, decorated cup and saucer and plate,
decorated cuspidor, eight-inch platter, eight
inch nappie, fancy plate, three-pint decorated
pitcher, maiolica pitcher, rose bowl. and various
other articles too numerous TO mention This
splendid offer for three days only-Monday,
Tuesday, and Wedlesday-at our main store,
sol and SOB Seventh street northwest, corner OF
Z street
THE GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA Co.,
NEWTON II. BOWMAN, Manager for d. c.
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COLONIAL BEACH.
LOW RATES
To Colonial Beach and Return
ST., Old Point, Norfolk,
Va. and Return So.

SPECIAL TRIP Monday, July 16, returning
July Is. Fare, $50
Boat leaves Sixth street wharf p. m Re-
turning leaves Norfolk 8 30 D. m: Old Point 80
P. m, arriving at Washington 7.30 a. N.
TICKETS GOOD UNTIL USED
The Palace Steamer Lady of the Lake has been
thoroughly overhauled- Saloon, dining, and
state rooms lighted by electricity.
First-class meals for so cents. Leave Sixth
street wharf every Saturday at 8 20 p arriving
at Old Point at a in. and Norfolk at s a. m.
Returning, leaves Norfolk at p. m; Old Point, s
p m, arriving in Washington Monday morning.
go o'clock
Staterooms for sale az Beekman's Ticket
Once, 6l3 Pennsylvania avenue, in Met
ropolitan hotel, telephone cad lisi, and at
Metzerott Music Co, Metzerott Hall, corner
Twelfth ana streets, telephone call l5s5, or at
the boat J. W. Paterson, President. Jacob
Berges, Manager. +. D. Lee, General Agent
fu30-3m