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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03
Patronize Home Merchants.

good story was recently told us of
an Augusta lady, and as it points a
moral" she WILL perhaps. forgive US
for publishing it. She was in need of
winter garment, and without waiting
to see what she could find in the stores
of her own city, went to Boston for
the purpose of securing one. Upon
her return she called on a friend to
secure her judgment upon the pur-
chase. The friend examined her new
cloak with critical interest. while her
caller confided the fact that it was
imported" and that she had secured it
at great bargain" only $780, Then
the hostess remarked quietly that she
had bought new garment herself but
as she couldn't afford to go to Boston
for it. she had purchased it at a local
store. 1t had only cost her $500 but
it was warm and comfortable and her
friends thought it was pretty and
stylish. Imagine her callers surprise
and it proved to be an exact counter
part of the one purchased in Boston,
made by the same firm from the same
pattern and off the same piece of
goods. The lady who made her pur-
chase had paid $500 more than she
could have secured the same kind of
e.. H.
Now as a generanthihg all classes of
goods can be bought cheaper in any of
the cities of the Kennebec valley than
they can in Boston. The reason for
this is obvious. Rents. taxes and run
ming expenses are much cheaper here
than they are in a large city like
Boston. Our merchants are. therefore,
able to sell on closer margins.
There is another element that enters
strongly emphasized. 1t is duty that
every citizen owes to his community
to patronize home institutions, and
thereby contribute to it's prosperity.
Every time money is carried out of
town for the purchase of goods it is a
direct loss to the community. Every
dollar expended for goods at home. is
kept in local circulation and becomes
an active factor in the city's pros
perity.
Again if our money is expended
among our own merchants they will be
able to keep larger stocks, and all the
consumers will share in the benefits OF
the larger selection thus afforded.
We cannot emphasize this fact toe
strongly, viz: The Augusta merchants
the conditions of trade in our city, need
the money that our citizens expend in
Boston and elsewhere, and are nra.
pared to give their customers create,
value in return for it, than they cou,f
secure in larger cities. Is there an,
reason why the local merchant should
ne asked to carry the credit accounts
whiie the cash trade is sent elsewhere
isn't It reasonable that he cou1d t,,.,
that cash trade to advantage both +,
"i"'seii and the community?
We believe that in this m.,,a y
a'sparasing and disregardins the on
portunities of home trade the laa;o
are The chief offenders. We ao ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

The report from the life-saving ser
have been greater and the percentage
of lives and property lost to have been
less, than in any previous year. That
proportion is only one of many credits
to the brave and efficient life saving
service along our coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03
How to Make a Fire Screen.

An attractive as we'll as q very useful
gift is fire ccreen. The frame is made
of pieces CT wood plainly painted in
white. Where the pieces cross they are
cut away little with penknife and
tiny nail put through them, the final
fastening being fine silk cord. The cen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

The leprosy cure discovered by
Bogota physician has been thoroughly
tested and found effective says a dis
patch from Colon. Unfortunately
moral leprosy does not yield to the
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Mr.. Reed doubtless smiles indulgent-
correspondents to scare up another
formidable candidate for the speaker
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03
CAN WE WHIP EMIT
Various Opinions as 10 What United States
Troops Would Do in Cuba.

Washington. Dec. 2-tSpeciaD in
conversation with friend few days ago
General Miles ,aid he would he willing to
risk his reputation upon the prediction that
the United States army ifaturned loose in
Cuba after General Antonio Maceo and his
band OF insurgents would wipe them out
in 80 days. General Miles opinion is
worthy of confidence. and he bases it upon
his experience in fighting Indians in the
far west. He says the troops Of the regular
army have the science Of Indian fighting
down to u fine point Us they have shown
in their expeditions against the Apaches,
the Modocs and the Sioux. All these In
dians. especially the Modocs and the Sioux,
were willy fighters and reiterated to regions
in which ordinary military operations We're
just as nearly impossible rs they are in the
Rubi hills, where General Weyler is trying
his best to catch Maceo in a trap.
Guerrilla Warfare.
The way to fight Indians and guerrillas
Is with their own weapons and in their
own style of warfare. Our troops learned
that lesson long ago, and not till they did
learn it were they able to accomplish much.
nut loI IftttNt &tiiutS anu tbG SCI NiN'S VI
friendly Indians, backed up by the skill
and daring OF American soldiery, the Mo
does could never have been driven out of
the lava beds or Sitting Bull have been
overwhelmed on the Big Horn. If General
Wcyler We're to abandon his present tactics
of keeping his men in regular fighting
force and dcploy them in the mountains as
rangers, living principally on the country
and fighting the insurgents in their own
style, he would probably have better news
to send to Madrid
Another army officer who knows some
thing of the conditions by which General
Wcyler is surrounded takes issue with Gen
eral Miles and says it is practically impos-
sible for the Spanish to defeat the willy
mulatto or to drive him out OF the coun-
try. On the face of things, as General
Miles points out it does seem absurd to
have Maceo's 5000 or 5000 men defying
an empire within n few hours ride by train
of the capital of Cuba. Not only can Wey-
Ter throw against him 80, 600 or even 70, 900
troops. but Maceo must get his ammunition
and other supplies from the coast, where it
is brought by expeditions from the United
States. 1t seems odd tll6t the Spanish navy
and army together cannot prevent the land
ing Of these supply expeditions or cannot
DESTROY them after they have landed and
before thew make conjunction with Maceo
=, a., p',,,, ,,;r.
~,
ouc 'nc cohui,ions are peculiar Inc
coas1 IS nilea WIN niue Days ana prleAeu
ny he'oiahus. \iSiiano as 'iie warsnips
ana guhooa's are supposeu 10 DC, lhe HI
busters i'hu III comparatively easy 10 creep
IN curing .he hlgh., Ut even III ~, iliis' OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

The latest from Waterloo, Ia, is that
not to be broad enough. This. how
ever, is only one of free silvers Water
1OOg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Senator Lodge says there is no place
in the cabinet that would tempt him
more than the Massachusetts senator
ship. This accords with the views the
senator's friends had previously en-
tertained of the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Harvard and Yale resume their
backyard amusements. Away with
tale of trouble which holdeth children
from play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03
A Pretty Lamp Shade.

To make pretty umbrella shade for
a tall lamp cover the frame with some
silky material, like fine sateen. Then
cover the whole by draping yard lengths
in white or light blue china silk, finish
ed with a putting ct the top and edged
with fall of deep lace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03
For Your Musical Friend.

A handy article for musical friend
is music sest. to be used for keeping
music in p;:.ae. Take three-quarters of
"a yard of ;,.:ee inch ribbon, fold and
overw.lip the edges. Fringe the ends
and fill witt, sand. Paint few bars of
music upon it, and about three inches
from each end tie with narrow ribbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

ter is piece of brown denim, the de-
sign being done in water colors. 1t can
be replaced by any other transferred by
means of tracing paper. The sides are
of pink silk gathered on bar of wood.
brass veneeYed, and pink brows are
placed on the central from top and bot
TON,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

signed communications.
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
ADDRESS all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH q FLYNT, Publishers. Au-
G7aeta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Mr.. Concannon announces that he
will continue to give manifestations. ;"
Isn't there a law against nude living
pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Perhaps Doctor Jim" will be per-
mitted to enter the Transvaal in pur-
suit OF his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

. Bynum will be a synonym for busy
before his tic-Republican
party is reality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

likely to remain away, and consider
able numbers Of them. as we have
said. may be expected. to join the Re-
publicans"t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

A newspaper trust seems assured
and not merely a trust on newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Even baby ur-
derstands that il
is not right that
mother should be
a lw avs sickly,
nervous, full
and cross. Baby
wonders what is
the matter. Baby
would willingly
help if he could.
II lice with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Craft shun the icy embrace" of the
kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

The ring of the axe is heard in II
woodlot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

How fair Brunswick will blush owe
the ring of the postman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

a Presque Isle citizen attempted a
short cut through the woods the other
day and after Il bewildering tramp OF
more than an hour came out where he
started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

A Brewer grocer wanted to lick the
man who appended this placard to the
finest gobbler in his shop: Small, but
d old. For sale cheap. Fifty cents
takes the turk. May be bought cheap
er as it grows older" 1t does not re-
lieve his feelings any now that his
friends insist on lecturing him upon
the evils of an ungovernable temper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

| The sale of revolvers to the yeo-
many of Hollis has been brisk since
several farmers returning from market
| were attacked by tramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Good weather for getting the ic
house in readiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-03

Machias is in the throes OF ecstatic
bliss over the blessings of the new
telephone. In the words of the local
scribe: "A man can do the same
business with Rockland or Boston in
five minutes that would take him half
a day under the old system to accom-
plish. 1t only takes 80 minutes to get
a doctor, night or day while hereto
fore ii would take at least an hour to
drive to Machias and get a physician
in the night
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
NOTICE.

WE PROHIBIT HUNTING ON OH
" lands either in the day or night. Ti8s
passers will snrelv be prosecuted. -
Mrs. Lou Richcy, ~
J.N. Drake, ~
R. w. nrake, ~
u. Haddon.
DIR. J. w. Wideman,
7. NJ. Haddon,
G. Haddon.
10 McDavid,
J. j.. Todd.
A. s. Drake.
Oct. 27, 1896. : ..-........
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

Sincerity is jewel that sparkles in
the sunlight of Gods favor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Many Good Uses Of Salt.

When broiling steak throw LITTLE
salt on the Goals and the blaze from
dripping fat will not annoy. -,
Black cotton gloves or stocking VII
not crock if scalded in salt and water
before wearing them.
Salt cleanses the palate and furret
tongue, and gargle of salt and watel
is often efficacious.
A pinch of salt on the tongue, fol-
lowed 10 minutes afterward by drlnF
of cold water, often cures sick head
ache. -,
Salt hardens gums, makes teetf
white and sweetens the breath.
Cut flowers may be kept fresh by
adding salt to the water.
Weak ankles should be rubbed with
solution of salt, water and alcohol
Rose colds, hay fever and kindred
affections may be much relieved by
using fine dry salt, like snuff. =.
Dyspepsia, heartburn and indigestlol
are relieved by a cup of hot water IL IL
which q small spoonful or salt Luz
been melted.
Salt and water will sometimes re,
viye an unconscious person "nen nul
| if brandy or other remedies are noI a.
hand. ~ ,,,;, =
stonned by filling the mouth with sail
and water.
Weak and tired eyes are refreshed
bv bathing with warm water and salt
Public speakers and many noted
singers use wash of salt and water
before and after using the voice, as il
strengthens the organs of the throat.
Salt rubbed into the scalp or occa'
sionally added to the water in washing
prevents the hair falling out.
Feathers uncurled by damp weather
are quickly dried by shaking over fire
i'm which salt has been thrown.
Salt always should be eaten with
nuts, and dessert fruit salt should be
specially made. :,
If 90 pounds of salt and 10 pounds
of murate of ammonia be dissolved IN
several gallons of water and bottled,
many fires may be prevented. by
splashing and spraying the burning
articles the fire is soon eXtinguished.
An incombustible coating is immedl'
ately formed.
Add salt to the water in which black
and white cotton goods are washed.
Flatirons may be made smooth il
rubbed over salt.
Copper and glass may be quickly
cleansed by dripping half lemon III
fine salt, then rubbing them over stain
ed object. Lemons and salt also re-
move stains from the fingers. Do not
use soap afterwards. -,
If small teaspoonful OF fine salt be
added to a quart of milk, it will be
preserved sweet and pure for several
days. A pinch of salt added to mus
tard prevents its souring.
A smouldering or dull fire may, be
cleared for broiling by a handful OF
salt. Salt thrown on any burning
substance will stop the smoke and
blaze.
Bread insuficiently salted becomes
acid, dry and crumbles. Bread made
with salt water is said to be good in
some cases of consumption.
When cabbage, onions, or strong
smelling vegetables have been boiled
in pans, to prevent odors clinging to
them, place some salt on the stove and
turn the pans bottom up over the salt;
In a few minutes the pans will smell
sweet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Our Line
Drink Water.

There are very few people who ap'
precate the Importance of drinking wa
ter. Many persons merely drink water
to satisfy thirst; they think that is al
that is necessary, and as there is large
number of people who care very little
for water, they fail to make water
drinking a habit. One trouble is tina,
people don't drink water enough to
properly thin the blood-secretions and
excretions-so that the system can be
cleaned Of its wornout matter speedily
We had friend whose health failed
she began telling her symptoms-un.
pleasant feeling about the hand, pal
pitation of the heart, numbness oil
limbs, and many other distressing feel
ings, when the doctor stopped her and
said: "How much water do you drink
during the day?" She replied that
she seldom ever cared for water, some
times she drank glass at her dinner
but not often. His prescription was to
drink at least half gallon of water
during the day, until she found the &C
tion of the heart better and other symp'
toms relieved, then she could descrease
the quantity. But he said every one
should dcink over quart of water
daily, at different times. Another cele.
brated physician, when asked as to his
opinion of the efficacy of some noted
springs, said the only good derived
from them was the quantity of water
people felt called OF to drink when they
went to such places. If they drank
just as much water at home they would
never need to 60 to the springs fo'
health. The human body needs wash.
ing out; as health journal expresses
it: 1.-THE long-contiDed retention OF
secretions that ought to be thrown off
is the cause of such disease as rheu'
matism, catarrh, etc. They affect the
heart by thickening the blood, making
it harder for the heart to do its work.
Again the use Of water, in its full
normal quantity, washes out the ali
mentary canal, keeps the stomach and
bowels sweet and clean, and has the
effect of an inside bath" So we see
this habit of drinking water is very
good one, one that we should cultivate
and attach much more importance tc
than we do.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Amos n. Morse Locals.

Cottolene is a fine shortening. have 1t In
20 10. pals In tierces.
A first class axe at 50 cents and the best
handles for 10 cents that you ever saw, also old
steel axes extra good.
A new lot of bagging and ties Just in.
Quaker oats, rolled oats, rolled wheat and
sell raising buck VI heat very fine.
The biggest stock of brooms and lowest
httin the city.
Wheat, barley, oats, rye and clover seed,
now Is the time to SOW.
A beautiful line of plaide outings, blankets
&c. Red twilled flannel wide and good
weight only l2H.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

No one is US useless in this world
who lightens the burden of it for
another.
Never give way to melancholy resist
it steadily, for the habit will encroach.
No young man ever climbed the
ladder of success with whiskey flask
in his pocket.
Drudgery is as necessary to call out
the treasures of the mind as narrowing
and planting those of the earth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
His Office to be Open from Thurs
day, October 18th Until Thurs
day, December 31st.
The Rate of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax. One Dollar
Communication Road Tax.
Other Information 10 be Had by
Writing to the Treasurer.


Writing to the Treasurer.
TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TC
l. raise supplies for the fiscal year com
mencing November !, 1895, notice Is hereby
given that the office OF County Treasurer o.
tion of taxes for said fiscal year from Thurs
day, october 18th until Thursday, December
3lst, without penalty.
Rates per cent. OF taxation are as follows:
esans ordinary County Tax.::.:::..:. mills
5
Total. .:;;......;...... ........lOT
be collected for school purposes, as follows
Town OF Green wood ............". mills.
Mt. Carmel
McCorm'cK .''...'......'.'....'. ........'"
Lebanon .........
Town of Abbeyille:
Retiring Railroad Bonds and
paying Interest on same...." mills.
Special School, retiring bonds
Townships OF Cokesbury and Ninety-Slx
For defraying expense of Rail-
nn1 r9aa Bond nc SUI nosr IS mills Us
male citizens between the age of q and G
years, except such as are exempt by law, will
be collected.
A communication road tax of One Dollar will
be collected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the age of Is
ahd so years, except such as are exempted by
law. Unless said tax is paid by first January
1897, four days work upon the public nigh
ways will be required under contractor.
Taxes are payable only in gold and silver
coin. United States currency, National Bank
| notes, and Coupons of State Bonds, which be
come payable during the year 1896.
The law having been repealed requiring
TreaSurers to visit certain sections OF the
county for tie collection Of taxes. all taxes
hereafter will be collected at the office of the
Treasurer
Parties desiring Information by mail in re
gard to their taxes will please state the loca
tion OF their property. and include postage
for reply, and those paying taxes by check
must Include the charge for collection.
| J. II. BLAKE, JR.,
| Oct. Z, ls96. Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Forgot Himself.

There was once judge noted for
the mildness of his manners and the
gentleness of his reproofs to the law
yers, who sometimes addressed each
other in language which could not be
passed by without notice from the
court.
One day two lawyers who were
pleading a case passed beyond the stage
of bantering, and began to call each
other names. One of them said:
'The attorney on the other side is
may it please your honor, not the ug.
liest but the stupidest lawyer in the
country"
"You forget yourself, Mr.. Smith
you forget yourselfw said the judge
rapping gently with his gavel.
Never suffer yourself to be amused
by an immodest action nor by smile
encourage those seeds of evil which
unless destroyed, will bring forth the
fruits of vice and misery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

The prettist lot OF neck ware at p. Rosen-
burg & Co.
Don't fall to plant Pearl onion sets, w
Joel Smith & Son, can supply you.
Pearl onion sets at w. Joel Smith Son.
When you cume 10 Abbevile come In to
Aug. w, Smiths and make his place head
quarters. He will be glad TO have you wheth-
er you want to trade or not.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
BOARD DIRECTORS.

Abbeviile, S. c.. Feb. 49, 1885,
Mr.. J. R. Blake, Jr., Treas. F. NJ. F. A. A. G.
Dear Sir-Please accept our thanks for check
of $500 to cover recent loss OF our dwellings by
fire. For cheapness and safety we cheerfully
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa-
tlon of Abbeville County to all who desire In
surance on their property:
r. W. ASHLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

Be honest with yourself, whatever
the temptation say nothing to Others
that you do pot think, and play nc
tricks with your own mind. Of al
the evil spirits abroad at this hour in
the world insincerity is the most dan
gerous.
Better teach your class one truth and
dismiss them feeling sure that, than
to spend an hour in desultory talk o
which neither you nor the children
can recall much of value, and which
has made no lasting impression.
Moderation is the inseparable com
panion of wisdom, but with genius
has not even a nodding acquaintance
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Desirable Place for Sale.

WE offer our homeplace at COX esbury for
w sale or exchange. Premises In fine re.
pair. 93 acres Of firstclass land. Land well
adapted to fruit and all crops. Pure cold wa
ter and perfectly healthy location.
Wyatt Aiken, Abbeville, s. c.
US. Aiken, Cokesbury, $. G.
Sept. Sd, '95. II.