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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Turn Toward the Sun.

There are some flowers which always turn
toward the sun. There was little potted
rose bush In sick room which visited. It
sat in the window. One day noticed that
the one rose on the bush was looking toward
the light I referred to it, and the sick
woman said that her daughter had turned
the rose around several times toward the
darkness of the room, but that each
time the little flower had twisted itself
back, until again its face was toward the
light. 1t would not look into the darkness.
The rose taught me lesson-never to
allow myself to look toward any gloom, but
instantly to turn from 1t. Not a moment
should we permit our eyes to be inclined
toward anything sinful. To yield to -one
moments sinful act Is to deflle the soul.
The Bible says in its every verse, "Turn
from the wrong, the base, the low, the un-
worthy, to the right, the pure, the noble,
the godlike." We should not allow even an
unholy thought to stay a moment In our
mind but should turn from its very first sug-
gestion, with face full toward Christ, the holy
one. But we should train ourselves to turn,
Also from all shadows and disbursements.
There Is always bright side, and we should
find It. Disbursement Is full Of danger. 1t
weakens and hurts the life.-Rsv. ]. r. Mil
ler, D. D.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

tanned cisterns are provided for water
caught from the roof. There sur
mounts every station lookout or OBJ
servatory, in which day watch is
kept. The roofs upon the stations on
those portions of the coast exposed to
view from the sea are usually painted
dark red, which makes them dis
tinguishable a long distance off shore.
They are also marked by flagstaff
sixty feet high, used in signaling pass
ing vessels by the international code.
The stations (other than the house
of refugee are generally equipped with
two surf boats Supplied with oars,
life boat compass and other outGts), a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
LIZZIE HAGAR.

one day recently. At the point where
the feat was performed the river is
three-fourths of q mile wide, and she
was in the water nearly half an hour.
The feat was made more remarkable
for so young swimmer by the fact
that she accomplished it without rest
ing, and almost wholly by straightfor-
ward swimming. She changed her
position by floating occasionally, but
she kept on progressing.
The feat was performed on a wager
made by her father that she could ac-
complish it. He followed close in her
wake in a skiff, so as to be on hand if
she took swimmers cramp or met with
any accident. Lizzie learned to dive
and swim before she was seven years
old, and is never happier than when
indulging in her favorite pastime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
A Musical Mousetrap.

Acting upon the idea that mice are
very sensitive to music Belgian manu-
facturer has substituted a musical
mousetrap for the common trap. In
stead of batting the apparatus with a
bit of cheese or lard the inventor has
hidden in double bottom a small
music box, which plays automatically
various popular airs of the country.
The mice, he insists, are drawn ire
sistibly toward the music box, and in
order to hear better they step into the
trap and find themselves prisoners!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Christ q Living Truth.

In Christ there is not given to us fault
less essay on the loveliness of self-consecra-
ton to convince our reason how beautiful it
is; but there is given to US self-consecrated
one, living truth, living person, a life
that was beautiful, death that we feel in
our inmost hearts to have been divines and
all this in order that the spirit OF that con-
secrated life and consecrated death, through
love and wonder and deep enthusiasm, may
pass into us and sanctify us also to the truth
in life and death.-F. w. Robertson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
APhYsicinn's Diagnosis.

Life insurance companies are constant
ly refusing applications from habitual
beer drinkers, as statistics have proved
that such risks are especially undesirable.
Not long ago man was out shooting in
the Northwest, and by the accidental dis
charge OF his gun received slight flesh
wound. skilled physician was called in
shortly after, and Immediately gave his
verdict that the mal could not live. Sur
prised, and doubling, the friends asked
how such slight wound could cause
death. Said the physician, The man has
been an Incorporate beer drnker, and his
blood is In such condition that blood
poison is sure to set in from this wound"
The physician was right in his diagnosis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Raised their Own Coffin Wood.

James Swan an wife. and aged and
wealthy couple living on farm in InShaml
County, Michigan, fifty years ago, planted
in their dooryard q cherry tree, OF "nlcn
they became very proud. because it grew
so straight and to such great size. After .;r
talking it over for several years, the par
concluded to be buried in collins made from
their favorite tree; so several months ago
the tree was felled and mammoth log
taken to Mason, from which the burial
aaskets will be made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
ALL KANSAS ALARMED.
Severe Outbreak of Tuberculosis on State
Agricultural Farm.

Agricultural Farm.
The Board Of Regents Of the Kansas State
Agricultural College at Manhattan has dis
covered that the cattle, sheep and hogs
kept on the college farm are infected with
tuberculosis. The men who have been en-
ployed in the stables are seriously Ill, and
the man who had direct charge OF the cat
tie is not expected to live, having been suf-
fering from the disease for several months.
Mrs. c. Georgson, wife Of one of the pro-
fessors, has also been i'll for several weeks.
and it is reported that she became infected
bv using milk from the diseased COWS.
Paul Wilcox, an assistant, is also suffering
from tuberculosis, and his life is despaired
OF. He contracted the disease while hand-
ling the cattle. ,.
The existence Of the disease was discov-
cred bv Professor 4. B. Cottrell, the newly
elected professor Of agriculture. He re-
ported the matter to the meeting or the
board of Regents, and immediate action
was taken to secure an expert lnvestiSa-
ton of the malady. The Regents will Sc
cure the services Of Government experts in
making thorough examination. The
whole State is excited over the discovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Insanity Caused by Liquor Consumption.

In an article in the Paris Figaro on "Al-
coho!ism and Madmen," it is shown that at
the beginning Of this century comparatively
little liquor was drunk In France. 1t shows
that since 1900, when the practice OF dis
tilling brandy from corn, potatoes, ETC.,
began in that country, the number OF in
sane people has increased with the con-
sumption Of liquor. In the four years
1S26-30 there were 1880 cases Of self-destruc-
tior, while from 1876 to1sS0 there were $3.50.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN,
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

Water straight-A Famous Doctors Ut
terances Regarding the Use of Liquor
Queen yictoria's Physician Declared
That Alcohol Injured Nerve Tissues
"What do you drink?" the boozer cried,
To youth with health elate.
"My drink" the happy boy replied,
"Is naught but water straight"
But years went on, the temp.er came,
And early worked and late,
Until at last, with sin and shame,
The youth took whisky straight.
BE lost his strength, his manhood, too.
Sank to. an abject state,
Until the temp'rance worker slew
His love for whisky straight.
And now once more his pristine health,
His cheerful spirits mate,
For now he's on the road to wealth,
He drinks his water straight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Temperance News and Notes.

There is one never-failing way to pre-
vent men from becoming drunkards. Total
abstinence is that way.
The treating custom is not only a nuis-
ance but IN evil, and one which is respon-
sible for great deal Of drunkenness.
Il learned professor at Geneva, Switzcr-
land states that France drinks more alco.
hol annually than any other Nation IN
Europe.
Habits are formed by single acts. If you,
therefore, have a fear of the liquor habit,
beware OF the single acts-the drink now
and again-that make this habit
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Gods Promise of Strength Our Anchor

Gods Promise of Strength Our Anchor.
In peculiar manner the Christian may
be fortified for what he Is called upon to en-
dure. The consciousness Of reserve power
Is In itself a source of confidence and
strength. Sailors do not fearthe storm very
much 80 long as their vessel Is stanch and
there are strong anchors and reliable cables
on board; so the Christian enters upon the
duties and responsibilities Of new day
with confidence because he knows where
there are unfailing resources upon which he
can draw. Gods promise Of daily strength
is like sure anchor, that holds even In the
most terrific tempests of life. That
anchor never fails; that cable never parts.
The Christian must not expect ex-
emption from the cares. burdens and disap-
pointments OF this life. They will come,
and may come like an avalanche. "Many,"
says the Psalmist, ''are the Affections OF the
righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out
OF them ALL" And the way OF deliyerance
Is frequently through the acceptance OF the
strength that He gives to meet the daily need.
In view Of these things the child Of God
should take courage, and bear with patience
whatsoever burden may be placed upon his
shoulders. Bear the burden just for today,
and let the strength that God imparts help
you to bear 1t. Deliverance may come to-
morrow. Be patient and be hopefuL-Chrts-
tian Advocate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Non mark how the Father draXeth men

Now mark how the Father draweth men
unto Christ. When somewhat Of this per-
feet good is discovered and revealed within
the soul OF man. as it were in glance or
flash, the soul conceiveth longing to ap-
proach unto the perfect goodness and unite
herself unto the Father And the stronger
the yearning groweth, the more is revealed
unto her, the more she Is drawn toward the
Father.-Theologia Germanica.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN.
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

The Seasons Calm-Promise of Strength
Our Anchor-The Attraction of the d.
vine Turn Toward the Sun -"May We
Forget Time," Our Prayer.
The quiet August noon has come;
A slumberous silence fills the sky;
The fields are still, the woods are dumb,
In CLASSY sleep the waters lie.
Beneath the open sky abroad,
Among the plants and breathing things,
The sinlrss. peaceful work Of God,
I'll share the calm the season brings
William Cullen Bryant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

Eternal One, what are our days and years
but drops in the one river2 They are much
to US, they are as nothing to thee. Thou
dwellest in eternity. From everlasting to
everlasting thou art God. We are troubled
by moments we look forward to tomorrow
with distress and fear; We look back and see
nothing but gaunt row OF dead days look
ing reproachfully at US. May we not enter
for one moment the sanctuary OF eternity
and be with thee whose years are eternal,
that from thy throne we may look down on
all the restlessness and folly, all tho disap-
pointment and tumult Of what we call
time? Thy Son, our Saviour, was always
lifting our thoughts up to higher things. He
would not have US distressed; his word was:
Fear not little flock take no thought for the
morrow. Lord, increase our faith. II thou
wilt increase our faith thou wilt increase our
strength. our insight, our patience. Thou
wilt take away from us the sting and the
weight Of fear and fill us with the perfect
ness Of love. These are great gifts we ask,
but We ask them of great Giver. Amen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Indian Suuaw Commits Suicide.

The wife OF Black Hawk, an Indian chlel
of Oklahoma heard that he was gong 10
cast her off and get new squaw anu sue
cut her throat. 1t was the first suicide OF
a suuaw in the Cheyenne tribe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
In Water Not in Wine.

During the diamond jubilee festivities in
India native prince, in proposing the
health Of the Queen, asked the company to
drink 1t, not In the fashion Of Europeans,
but in glass Of water, which represented
the purity Of Her Majesty's character.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

According to recent Government
tests by Lieutenant Vladimirof, Of the
Russian Navy, pure caoutchouc should
stretch seven times in length without
breaking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

There is little corner in kersey
10th this year, one New York house
having bought up about the whole
available supply.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
prerty Dig reacn.

A peach thirteen and thtee,qHafsWIns Wn
inches In circumference was raised III Aa'
MInn County, Tennessee. this season.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

Five and half ounces of grapes are
required to make one glass of good
wine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Balancing Accounts.

A thickset, ugly-looking fellow was
seated on bench in the public park, and
seemed to be reading some writing on
sheet Of paper which he held In his hand.
''You seem to be much interested In your
writing" said.
eyes; I've been figuring my account with
Old Alcohol, to see how we stand"
"And he comes out ahead, suppose?"
every time; and he has lied like sixty"
"How did you come to have dealings
with him, in the first placer"
That's what I've been writing. You
see, he promised to make a man OF me,
but he made me beast. Then he said
he would brace me up, but he has made me
60 staggering round and then threw me
into the ditch. He said must drink to be
social. Then he made me quarrel with my
best friends, and to be the laughing-stock
OF my enemies. He gave me black eye
and broken nose. Then drank for the
good Of my health. He ruined the little I
had and left me "sick as dog"
"Of course"
"He said he would warm me up; and I
was soon nearly frozen to death. He said
he would steady my nerves; but instead he
gave me delirium tremens. He said he
would give me great strength; and he made
me helpless"
"Io be sure''
"Ee promised me courage"
"Then what followed2"
"Then he made me coward, for I beat
my sick wife and kicked my little child.
He said he would brighten my wits; but
instead he made me act like fool, and talk
like On idiot. He promised to make gen.
tleman OF me; but he made me tramp"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13
Queen victoria's Physician on Drinking.

One Of the products Of the Victorian era
was that noted physician, Sir William Gull,
who died but a few years ago, and who for
80 many years was physician to Her
Majesty Queen Victoria. His death, few
years ago, was chronicled all over the
civilized world as an irreparable loss. to the
medical fraternity. It was largely through
his advice and skill that Britain's Queen
has been enabled to celebrate the. .sixtieth
anniversary Of her reign and in such aus
picious health. Among the famous doc
tors utterances regarding the use OF liquor
Is the following:
II should join issue at once with those
people who believe that intellectual work
can not be done 80 we'll without wine or
alcohol. I should deny that proposition
and hold the very opposite. All alcohol
and all things Of an alcoholic nature injure
the nerve tissues, pro tempore, II not al
together; you may quicken the operations
but you do not improve them. It Is one OF
the commonest things in English society
that people are injured by drink without
being drunkards. It goes on 80 quietly
that 1t Is difficult to observe. mans
nearest friends frequently will not observe
IT,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

o awful joy life divine
. bliss too great. too full
Earth, man, heaven. angels, all are thine,
And thou art Gods. my soul.
Disciples Hymn-Book.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

Lizzie Hagar, aged nine, is now the
pride of Hill City, near Chattanooga.
Tenn. She swan the Tennessee River
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

Only Nine Years Old and Swan the Ten
uessee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-13

Italy's Vineyards.
The vineyards of Italy cover nearly s,ooo'r
300 acres.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Gents Wear.

There is not another gents furnishing
department i'll Roanoke where so much
can be had for an equal amount of
money. DO you believe it? Let's fig
ure a little.
suits good Balbriggan underwear,
worth &c Il silt, $l.44.
first-class unlaundered white shirts,
worth so cents each, 81.
snight shirts, well worth 80 cents
each, 81.
One half dozen linen collars, $3.50 per
dozen, 75c.
. pairs linen cuffs, 25c a pair, 75c.
pair good wire buckle suspenders, 10c.
pair fine half hose, at lie, SAC.
pairs good bleached Jean Drawers,
at 33c. GO.
Total SOL
All the above list is Mt our store for
only S4.51 IA saving of $l.62.
Gents fine Bnlbregan shirts and draw
ers-shirts have the French neck and
long ribbed cuffs, drawers have the long
ribbed anklets-this will be found en-
traordinary valuc-35 cents "A piece or
three pieces for 81.
Case unlaundered white shirts, liner
front and bands, equals any soc shirt in
the market-try it at 80 cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Wash Goods.

95 pieces Scotch Lappet cloth, imported
Goods, some of the rarest of the seasons
productions in this collection-have not
been less than 1Sc before, now to go Cor
II &c.
81 pieces Jaconat Duchesse, 30 inches
wide one of the best of tho ,2 &c sort
reduced to 10 cents.
J. 40 pieces 30 inch Organdie Duchesse.
ought to be sold for 10c-here it goes for
only 6 IA cents.
90 pieces Batisk Francais, fine and
sheer ana beautiful, SO inches, one of the
best of the IL Lee sort, only cents
One case 32.inch fine Lattice Guipure
tunder our private ticket), regular value
l5c-sse this at 10 cents.
Is pieces 81 inch printed Batiste for
8 wrappers and shirt waists-frst OF the
season, worth - &c, to close at cents.
There are many others not mentioned
in this list.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
CANNON SHIPPED TO GERAfANY
Trophies From West Point Traced
Through Junk Dealer.

New York, June 1.-Two of the trophy
brass cannon stolen from West Point last
March were shipped to Germany. Max
Bernstein, junk dealer of this city, who
is under arrest, .charged with receiving
the stolen cannon, says that on March Z,
he bought two boxes of what purported
to be old brass, from Thomas NJ. EARLY,
OF Highland Falls, N. Y, from whom he
had bought junk ut previous times.
Tue same day Bernstein says, he resold
the Junk, boxed as received. to Kahn
Bros, who afterward told him that the
boxes contained two cannon, which they
had shipped TO Germany. Early and
Bernstein have been held for examination.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Linen Dress Goods.

Don't forget the lovely French Organ
dies al csc.
Linen dress goods have never been
more pOpular-so much so that we can
hardy keep up the lines Our recent re-
ceipts, however, have put us in good
shape for few days.
Another case of the beautiful linen
Batistc, with French Revere and lace
stripes, so popular to make up over col
ors-value 20 cents-as before we will
sell them for only Is cents.
Ten pieces Lattice Linen. to make over
colnred Innings, only IL &c.
One of the most recent products and
the prettiest of all is pretty linen fabric
with Chenille cords of navy, green. brown
and black-only 10 cents.
The ''old fashioned" plain dress lin
ems, at 12 &c, 17c. 25c and 33c.
Pure linen "HIandspun' sui.ings for
separate skirts % cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
TROOPS WE'RE TREsPAssERs.
President Woodrow Will Ask Court-mar-
tial of Inspector General Watts.

Columbia, S. c., Juno 3.-President
James Woodrow, OF South. Carolina Col.
lege, addressed the students at PRAYERS
this morning about the riot between tt G
students, militia and police in College
Green last week, indicating his purpose
to demand the court. martial of Inspector
General Watts. He declared that the
troops were trespassers, and that when
he gave them permission to USE part of
the green he thought the officers were
gentlemen. The students gave three
cheers after the address.
In tbo riot, resulting from an order by
Gen. Watts to charge the students, driv-
ing them off the baseball field, q Students
head was crushed, professor dubbed,
and two policemen injured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Domestics.

Cutomers will please take notice that
the Domestic Department is now located
permanently on east SIDE of store.
Best calicoes made in the new "wavyn
designs and big dots for waists and wrap.
pers, SC.
New Chambrey prints for shirt waists
and wrappers, DC.
Blue striped cotton for working
shirts, &c.
Southern silk" brand of chevots Is
the best for working shirts, or boys
waists for daily wear, only Sc, worth Zoe.
Edinboro cheviots are great for boys
neyer-wear- ont waists, and mems sum-
mer working shirts, only 10 cents.
36.inch Percales OF the 10c sort-here
s cents
Special in ticking, 30 inches wide at
12 1-2 cents-the 17c soft.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04

Fine fast black and tan half hose spec
ial at 10 1.2c.
Two cases "Armor Brand" Laundered
Percale Negligee Shirts, 9 collars and
pair cuffs atsached-the "Armor Brand"
is Toe shirt as you kncw--here they are
80 cents.
Fine cambria night shirts for warm
summer nights, trimmed ana plaintiffs
hardly probable you can find them else
where below 69c-they are here for so
cents.
Two special values in muslin night
shirts, 81 Lee and 4Sc. LOOK at them.
Washable Club Ties, &c, &c and ~ &C.
Fine Silk Club Ties, only 10 cents, in
stead of zoe.
New four-in-hands in checks and
plaids, 25c.
Big "Puffs, +" all pure silk, only csc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Hosiery

Some values for buyers this week lit
tie above the aveIage-even Mt our store,
where the biggest values are always had.
Ladies "'Hermsdorf' fast black hose
fine gauze, spliced heels and toes, good
tic stocking, and you've paid quarter
for worse-here 10 12 cents
Ladies' seamless tan hose, special heel
and toe-only 10 cents.
Ladies' Grey mixed hose, fine gauze
sRliced heels and toes, 10 cents
Ladies black Lisle. Hose, Richelien rib
bed, "Hermsdorf, dyer, u beauty for
summer wear, 25c instead of 33 cents.
Case ladies' fine Swiss Ribbed Vests,
bleache1, only 10 cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-04
Linens.

In the way of linens we are offering
many things of more than ordinary in
terest to buyers.
80 dozen extra heavy German linen
Doilies, red borders, size 16x16 inches,
worth all Of 70c-special AT 60 cents a
dozen.
90 dozen extra heavy Loom Damask
Towels, red borders, generous size and
all pure linen, special ut 10 cents each.
10 pieces 60 inch Turkey Red Table
Damask-the very best of the CSC sort
here for 81 cents.
80 dozen 80 Napkins, all pure linen
worth just $l.25. and not penny less
here for STA dozen.
Try our extra heavy Sd bleach real
German Table Linen for life long service
they will outwear the dollar yard
ones, and get prettier every time they
are washed, only 50 cents.