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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
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did not know who he was, in regard to
nama and rarentage-and though he
consoled himself with the belief that
neither could be bad, he realized
that in this community, there was q
strong, even bitter, prejudice agalnst
these Of illegitimate BIRTH, and that
maidens far beneath Lea Hedges IN tne
social scale would hesitate before CIV
!, ing him their hands in marriage.
Usually, Ralph was the soul OF cheer-
Hulness; tonight, he was gloomy, and'
In her futile efforts to rally him, Lea
herself became taciturn.
At length they reached promontory.
that commanded magnificent view OF
the bay, and of the islands to the east,
now cloud OF green and gold, IN the
distance. Here they sat down on the
trunk of a fallen tree and, turning to
her, Ralph asked: ~
How long have you known me, Leap"
Il have known you Ralph" she re-
piled, ever since can remember.
He became silent again, dreading to
launch out on the sea, to whose shore
be had led her.
why do you ask that strange ques-
tion?"
She did not look at him, but toyed
with the ribbon Of the hat which she
held in her lap.
Il was wondering how long two
friends-good friends as you and are
could be acquainted without knowing
exactly what the one thought OF the
other" he said.
Il have never doubted about that; you
have been to me q brave brother, IN
whom I felt all sisters pride; and l
think I have been to you q sister; you
have often told me was, in these very
woods" And now she began to knot
the strings as if she had spite against
them.
Il was then youth and you q little
girl. We have both changed. You are
no longer a sister to me. Lea"
Not sister, Ralph"
mo; the time-the time I have so
often thought of, and always with q
feeling Of dread-has come. Oh, Lea,
you must be much more than sister to
me-or-or less.
He turned to her and reached out
both his hands; and, as she did not
make a response, but sat there trem-
bling, with face as white as q statue,
he called out:
Forgive me, Lea. I could not help
it. 1t seemed that my heart would
break if J did not tell you of my love
before left. Now I care not to return,
but do not blame you. We're you in
truth my sister, and one in my position
asked for your hand, I could not en-
courage him
"Oh, Ralph, Ralph" she cried, spring
ing to her feet, and clnging with her
white arms to his neck. DO not leave
me so, Ralph, my more than brother!"
AS he folded her to his breast, and
kissed her face, which the setting sun
seemed to surround with an aureole Of
golden light. Ralph Denham became
aware Of another presence.
He looked up and saw the scowling
dark face and towering form Of the
Montauk chief before him.
Releasing Lea, Ralph strobe before
the Indian, and in an angry tone &C.
manded:
What brings you here?"
Here" said the chief, defantly
glancing around him. Here stand on
the lands Of the Montauk. What brings
you here?"
Il should give my reply if this lady
were not with u.s." said Ralph.
Il shall receive your reply when she
is not with you, said Uncas, throwing
his long rifle across his shoulder, and
stridng into the forest from which he
had come.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
EIaliinD DIaaRtera.

A summary of the fishing disasters at
Gloucester, Mass, for the year just ended
shows that seventy-four lives had been lost,
against IN avGrage Of ninety-ninc for the
twenty-five years previous. The number 81
vessels lost were thirteen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
BITING sIIK ENDS,i

If you're in the habit of biting Of
the ends of your silk thread wh'ls
sewing, and notice that the bitten
thread gives a sweet taste, stop the
practice. Acetate of lead has been
used to make the silk heavy, and You
are getting some Of it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

There is vast difference between prayer
in faith and faith in prayer; Having faith
in praver is believing that because certain
prnvers are offered certain results will fol-
iow-that the praying will secure the thing
prayed for. Praying in faith comes of an
abiding confidence in the Person prayed to;
the confidence is in him: it is based on a
knowledge of what he is ard on conviction
that he is every way worthy to be trusted.
Pruving in faith is the act Of a simple
hnss taL child Of God.-H. CLAY IrumHul.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
RECIPES.

Baked Qdinces Are Excellent
Select six good, ripe ounces, wipe
dry and set in oven to bake. When
done strip off the skins, sift powdered
sugar over them and serve with
cream.
Pesch Pie-Line pie pan with
rich paste. Peel, halve and seed
peaches enough to fill the pan. Then
sprinkle over the pie two tablespoon
fuls of -four, one cup of sugar; I'LL up
with thick sweet cream and bake till
done-about half an hour.
Delicious Cornbread-One pint OF
sour milk, one level teaspoonful OF
soda or one pint of sweet milk and
one heaping teaspoonful of baking
powder, one tablespoonful of lard, Q
pinch of salt. Stir in white meat
enough to make batter the consist
ency of sponge cage. Bake twenty
minutes by quick fire. -
Tomato Tapioca Soup-To one pint
of strained red tomatoes add one-half
tablespoonful of extract of beef, one
tablespoonful of butter, three small
tablespoonful of minute tapioca, one
and one.half pints of hot water, tea
spoonful Of salt and quarter tea
spoonful of pepper; boil fifteen min
utes. Serve with croutons.
Baked Apple Pudding-The yolks
of four eggs, six large pippir, grated,
three tablespoonfuls of butter, one.
half cup of sugar, the juice and half
the peel of one lemon. Beat sugar and
butter to cream, stir in yolks and
lemon with the grated apple. Pour in
deep pudding dish to bake. Crate
little nutmeg over the top. Eat cold
with cream.
Stuffed Tomatoes-Selcct six good
sized, firm tomatoes, cut a slice from
one end, scoop ont the inside and I'LL
with dressing made as follows: One
pint OF finely chopped bread crumbs,
one small onion chopped fine, one ia.
blespoonful of butter, Que teaspoonful
of salt, one.fourth teaspoonful Of
pepper. Bake until they are soft, but
do not lose their shape, and serve with
bits Of parsley.
Grape Catcnup-Wash and stew five
pounds of grapes over slow FIRE until
soft. Then strain through sieve and
add five and half pounds OF sugar,
one tablespoonful of cinnamon, one1
tablespoonful of allspice, one table,
spoonful OF cloves, one tablespoonful
OF pepper, one.half tablespoonful CT
salt and one pint OF vinegar. Boil
until little thick, anu bottle. Splen-
did for cold meats.
Maryland Biscuit-Fourezen pints
OF flour. Rub into this a piece Of
bntter the size of duck egg, a full
teaspoonful OF salt and two. thirds of
pint of water. Let the dough stand
for few minutes, then work and beat
with heavy mallet until the dough is
we'll blistered and snaps. Roll out,
cut in small biscuits one-half inch
thick, prick with fork and bake IN
quick oven until delicate brown.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
HOW TO sAurE WHEN COOKING.

TO saute is to cook quickly over a
sharp fire, with just enough oil or
butter to prevent sticking. This pro-
cess the majority of housekeepers'
would call frying-aat frying, or dry
frying; but fiat frying and dry frying
are awkward, says one of our best
cooks, and the sooner we boldly take
saute into common use, and let it be-.
come a kitchen word as familiar as
fricassee, the better. The following
instruction is for the benefit of those
who are not quite clear on these i'm
portant processes in cooking-sauteing
and frying. The process generally
meant by "frying" is really sauteing;
vet 80 general has been the miscon-
ception among ell but professed cooks,
that one has to take the precaution in
giving directions for frying to say,
"Fry in deep fat It ought to be
understood that to fry is to immerset
in hot fat. To saute-although every,
Bridget and Gretchen imagines that
she can do it-requires nicety and
care to do it we'll, and is far more diff
cult than frying in deep fat. The pan
requires to be hot, also the fat or but
ter used, which should cover the bot
tom of the pan; bright fire is re-
quired. Things that take long TO
cook require more fat than those that
require but short time. Efforts must
be made to adjust the proportion. as
adding cold fat prevents browning.
Veal outlets and many other things
are far better sauted than fried. The
articles sauted require to be watched
that they do not burn. :.
The easiest and safest way to fry is
to use cooking Thermometer, or frio.
meter, as it is sometimee called, and
let the fat be $50 degrees for crc-
quettes, oysters and articles that only
require two minutes cooking $50 de-
grees for outlets and heavier articles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
AN ADVANTAGE, NOT A DISADVANTAGE.

AN ADVANTAGE, NOT DISADVANTAGE.
ISIS not young man placed at disad-
vantage when he refuses wine at public
dinnersP
81 am under the impression that Young
man who refuses wine is always at distinct
advantage says q writer in the Ladies
Home Journal. a strong adherence to any
good principle Is always recommendation
of young mans character In the eyes OF MS
elders
.'Can you. as one young fellow to another,
honestly say to me that total abstinence
from liquors is not barrier to social sue
cess?'
"'I can, and with all my heart. Changing
the negative to the aff1rmattve,I can honestly
say that q young mans best and highest
social success Is assured just in proportion as
he abstains from wines An indulgence in
intoxicants OF any sort has never helped
man to any social position worth the having;
on the contrary, it has kept many from at
tanning position to which by birtn and good
breeding and all other qualifications they
we're entitled. No young man will ever ind
that the principle OF abstinence from liquor
is barrier to any success, social, commercial
or otherwise. On the other hand, 1t Is the
one principle in his life which will, in the
long run, help him more than any other.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

An ordinary silk hat weighs onl.
seven ounces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

New York Election Districts.
There are 1892 voting districts in New York
City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
DRANK NO MORE TEARS.

In several places In the Psalms the meta
phor is used of the beverages OF tears. but
how often in real life is the custom OF drink
ing the tears Of their wives and children full.
filled in the lives Of Incorporate husbands
and fathers? In 1885. in Arkansas, this scene
was enacted:
Josh Speelsr, an old topper Of long standing
and capacity, on being invited bv some OF
his boon companions to "take drink" re-
piled, "Boys, I won't drink without you take
what I do" The "boys" were surprised.
:sThe idea" said one Of them, "that you
should prescribe for US. Perhaps you want
Us to drink one OF your mixtures. You are
boss mixer and I won't agree to It,"
perhaps he wants to run some castor oil
in on US" said another.
mo, I'm square-honor bright. Take my
drink, boys. and am with you."
They agreed, and ranged themselves along
the bar. All looked at Speeler.
''Mr. Bartender" said he. ''give me glass
"Wbat9 w-a-t-e.rY"
"Yes, water. It's new drink to me, boys,
I admit and it's a scarce article around here
I expect. But let me tell you about It. A
few days ago party Of US went fshin. We
took fine share Of whisky along and had
Jolly time. Along toward evenin' got pow
erful drunk, and crawled OF under tree
and went to sleep. Inc boys drank up Ill
the whisky and came back to town. They
thought 1t a good joke cause they left me
out there drunk. and told 1t around the town
with big laugh. My son got hold OF the
report and told 1t at home Hay under that
tree all night, and when l woke in the morn
in nv wife sot right there side Of me. She
said nothn' when woke up, but turned her
head away. and could see'she was a-cryin'.
4 wish had suthin' to drink says I. Then
she took cup wot she had fetched with her
and went to a spring that was near and
fetched 1t full.
jest as she was handin' 1t to me she leant
over to hide her eyes, and saw tear drop
inter the cup. I TUX and drank. and raisin
my hands to heaven / vowed, God heipin'
me. I'd never drink my wife's tears again, as
had been doin' for the last twenty years,
and that was goin to stop. You boys know
who II was that left me You all was in the
gang. Give me another glass OF water, MIR.
Bartender. Union SignL.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
WESTBROOK.

Mr.. G.. W. Mace, superintendent of
the cutter room at the S. d. Warren mill
is at Worcester, Mass, called there by
the death of relative.
Messrs. S. d. Warren & Co., have this
week commenced the foundation for an
extension to their last mill which is to
be used as an enameling room. They
also have large CT ew of men removing
the debris of the mill lately wrecked
by the high water. This mill they will
Immediately rebuild. They are contem-
plating way to avoid trouble in the
future from freshets by tunneling
through the high bank below the M
c. R. R., bridge under the highway of
Cumberland street to the low ground
near the pulp mill. They have had an
expert to look over the ground and at
present are boring in different places
and find the soil free from ledge or other
distractions, and in the near future
will probably construct a tunnel over
the above named route. If this should
be done it would do away with any fur.
Their chance Of damage to their mills or
the city's bridges at the east end.
Mayor Cutter has made the following
additional appointments
Chief Engineer Fire Department
Charles H. leighton.
First Assistant Engineer-Edward An
derson.
Second Assistant--William II. Parker.
Policeman for three years for east end
Wesley e. Witham.
The Bowdoin College glee club and
banjo, mandolin and guitar clubs as
sisted by M. Sumner CoRgan, reader,
will give an entertainment at Cumber-
land hall Friday evening, March ~.
NJ. Charles Spear is at home from
Colby university for three weeks va
cation.
Mr. Cornelius Nav, a former resident
of this city, but now citizen of Phila-
delphia, is visiting friends here for few
days.
The new school committee met at the
high school building Monday night and
organized by the election Of Mr.. E. J.
Haskell as president Of the board. The
selection of a superintendent was laid
over for the present. The meeting was
adjourned for one week at which time
the president will present the names of
the different committees.
Mr.. Leander Clements of Standish was
in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. L. L. Flood has sold his horse and
outfit to Mr.. Leander Clements
Mrs. J. D Tilton and daug liter, left
for Southern Pines, N. c., Tuesday.
They will be away for three months or
longer.
Wednesday the Westbrook High school
received views taken by the K ray. The
views were taken through a board an
inch thick. Prof. Small, their former
principal, sent them from Clark's uni
versity of Worcester, Mass, where he is a
student. The photographs were taken
by Mr.. Small.
The warrior degree team of Pequawke
Tribe, 1. o. r. NJ, is req uested by tn
chief to meet at the wigwam at
O'Clock next Monday evening for rae
tice.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
"THE OLD SHIP"

BY j. e. M,
1t is dreary and dark
For our good noble bark
As she rolls Oh wild stormy sea,
We are dreading the fate
OF our good ships OF state,
There are rocks looming up on our lea.
We are holding our breath
Dreading danger and death,
No hope from commander or crew,
Only Thomas B. Reed
Is the captain we need
To pilot the good vessel through.
If she only will sail
Till we weather this gale,
Though her bright golden ballast be gone
We will "prll for the shore"
And We'll put in some m ore:
Paper bonds are no better than none.
We will fit out anew
With trustworthy crew
Spiok and span from the truck to the
keel,
Then Well sail the wide seas
Taking comfort and ease
With Thomas B. Reed at the wheel.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
Funeral of Archbishop Kenriok.

st. Louis, Mo-. March lin Calvary
cemetery repose the mortal remains Of
Peter Richard Kenrick. lately archbishop
OF the diocese Of ST. Louis. The funeral
services were held this morning in the
old cathedral on Walnut street and were
attended by nearly ten thousand persons.
Cardinal Gibbons assembled the throne
of the Episcopal side of the altar and
Archbishop Ryan was escorted to the seat
of honor on the opposite side Of the sane
tuary. At the close of mass Archbishop
Ryan, of Philadelphia, an intimate
friend of the deceased, delivered a mos
eloquent panegyric. The body was fol-
lowed to the grave by an immense crowd.
the interment ceremonies and was assist
ed by number of fellow bishops and
DrieSts
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
OHIO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Major Mckinley Formally Presented As
the Candidate of the Buckeye State.

Columbus, Ohio. Ma rob 1.-THE Re-
order at 10. 80.
The report of the committee on perma-
Dent organization, continuing the tenn
porary organization with Mr.. Foraker
as chairman, was adopted.
The platform adopted congratulates
the party upon the growth of Republican
sentiment in the country; denounces The
Democratic administration as the most
destructive and disastrous the history
or our country has ever known and
affirmed adherence to the principles of the
Republican party as defined by the ma
tiOnal convention in 1896.
Following are abstracts:
"We are faithfully welded to the great
principle of protection by every tie Of
the party fealty and affection.
"We denounce the present tariff law as
the sublimated product of Democratic
ignorance.
"We denounoe the free wool provision
elimination against an important indus
"The Republican party stands for a
reciprocity that reciprooates, and which
does not yield to another country, a
single days labor that belongs TO the
American working man.
"It stands for foreign policy dictated
and imbued by spirit that is genuinely
American.
cit stands for the Monroe doctrine as
Monroe himself proclaimed it.
1t stands for commercial policy that
will whiten every sea with the sails of
American vessels flying the American
flag; for fiscal policy opposed to debts
and deficits and favors the return of
the government to debt paying policy.
cit is too plain for argument that the
public credit for commercial interests of
the country require the revenues of the
government to be amply sufficient for
the public expenditures.
"We favor bimetallism and demand the
use of both gold and silver as standard
money in accordance with a ratio to be
fled by an international agreement.
"We assure Republicans everywhere
that whoever may lead the Republican
hosts, Ohio will con tri butte their share
to the swelling tide of victory in Novem-
her,"
1t pledges the support of the state to
Mckinley for the Presidential nomina-
ton and instructs the delegates chosen
to represent Ohio to redeem this pledge.
Delegates at large to the national Re-
publican convention at st. Louis were
chosen as follows: Senator elect Foraker,
Governor Bushnell, Marcus A. Hanna
and Congressman G. H. Grosvenor.
Charles Kinney was nominated for SEQ
rotary of state.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
DR., DAVID KENNEDYS
FAV0RITE REMEDY

to many people, for it saved my life."
In speaking to Mrs. Adams, she said
"About year ago was in very feeble
state of health, being completely run
down. l had doctored considerably, but
without permanent relief. One day one
of my neighbors advised me to take DR..
David Kennedy's Favorlte Remedy,
which did. My trouble was dyspepsia,
and for long while was unable to be
about at all; but after taking few doses
I was completely cured, and now enjoy
good health"
Hundreds Of men and women with
that run down. condition, unable to
work, have recovered health and strength
through this remarkable remedy. 1t
purifies the blood, stirs the liver and
kidneys to healthy action. In cases Of
rhematism, kidney, liver and urinary
troubles, it is well-known specific.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
American Banker. in session.

New York, March 1.-The executive
council of the American Bankers Associ-
alton hold meeting here today. Mem.
hers from all parts of the United States
were present. The council unanimously
adopted resolution declaring unequivo-
cally in favor of the maintenance Of the
existing gold standard of value, and rec
ommending ali bankers and customers OF
all banks to exercise all possible influ-
select delegates to the political conven-
tions of both great parties who will de-
clare unequivooally in favor of the main
tenance of the existing gold standard of
value. 1t was decided to hold the next
annual convention of the American
Bankers Association in St. Louis, Sep
tember 81, % and 90
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
Date of National G. A. r. Encampment.

St. Paul, March 11.-General Walker,
commander-in-chief of the National
Grand Army of the Republic, arrived
here yesterday. Gen. Walker said: ''My
visit is with the primary object of talk
ing over the enoampment to be held here
the first week in September with the
local committee. This encampment has
September but I believe will be better
to alter the date to week later as pen
sions will not be paid by the treasury until
the fourth of September which would
affect the attendance. The question was
discussed but no action was taken.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
The Bouny Eagle Water Power.
To the Editor of the Press:

ASNeeSs
By close observation.I noticed through
the great flood on Saco river that at Bon
ny Eagle, where there is talk Of putting
in dams and improvements for manufsc-
turing purposes, If Warren & Co.'s great
paper mills at Westbrook had been locat-
ed there, they would have run all their
machinery and works without losing an
hour Of time, or being damaged by ice or
high water It is the best and most nat
ural water power in all New England.
1t is pity to let SO fine privilege lie
idle. The manufacturing companies at
Lewiston tried years ago to buy the priv
llege and locate there but some lumber
ing companies who were operating there
at the time would not sell out to them,
am told. 1t was pity, for the place has
not progressed any since that time, but
declined: We are in hopes that some
thing will be done there in the spring to
make move towards good, large, pros
porous manufacturing town.
OBSERVER.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
BRIEFLY TOLD.

General Galixto Garcia, and four other
members of the Bermuda expedition,
were indicted by the federal grand jury
in New York yesterday for taking part
In an armed expedition contrary to neu-
trality laws.
The China steamer Rio de Janeiro, due
at San Francisco, is missing.
The discovery of an underground tun-
mel in United States Jail at Guthrie,
o. H., prevented the delivery of 112
prisoners. qfal 1e 10
A japanese advioss state that the govern
ment has decided to remain absolutely
passive for the present in regard to
affairs in Korea, where Russian influ-
ence is now paramount. The Yokohoma
press substantiates the statement that
the killing of japanese in Korea was at
tended with horrible barbaritles including
caniballsm and without trial of any kind.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-12
Dangerous USE OF
Strong PURGANVES.

Pills and purgatives which act
quickly upon the bowels, irritate
and destroy the mucous Innings
of the stomach and bowels. A
continued use of such remedies
infiames the stomach and bowels.
The use of the genuine imported
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is highly
recommended because its action
is due solely to its solvent and
stimulating properties, without
irritating the stomach. Best re-
suits are obtained when outdoor
exercise can be had. Obtain the
genuine imported article only.