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The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
TIL LAST CONFESSION.
Published by Special Arrangement
BY HALL CAME.
lALL RIaHrs REsERvEp.l

l will ride all night tonight and al, day
tomorrow. and in week 1 shall be
standing by your side. A week! How
long, how long! Lord of life and death.
keep my boy alive until thenl
l became conscious that 1 was speaking
hot words such as these aloud. Even
agony like mine has its lucidities of that
kind. AT the same moment heard foot
steps somewhere behind me. Thew were
slow and steady footsteps, but / knew
them too we'll. The blood rushed to NV
head and back to my heart. I looked up
and around. Where was I? Where?
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

Who can fail to take advantage of this offer
Send 10 cents to us for generous trial size or.
ask your druggist. Ask for Efy's Cream Balm,
the most positive catarrh cure. Full size so
cents.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST., N. Y. City,
suffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever
since boy, and never hoped for cure, but
Eys Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many
acquantances have used it with excellent re-
sults-Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave-, Chicago
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
WHAT DID HE DRINK?

Orland. November 5.-Wilson Haskell
of West Penobscot, man not addicted
to the use of alcoholic liquors, relates the
following wonderful phenomenon:
"a few days since in driving from
Blue Hill to Orland, and at the foot of
Marks Hill I enoounted thousands of
spotted frogs, hopping at rapid rate to-
wards the east. The road was so filled
that for long distance L was obliged to
drive my horse at walk to avoid driv-
ing over these jumpers. 1t seemed tc me
that the whole valley of Marks hill was
full of them and there could not have
been less than 0,0o0."
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
So So + LEWISTON SUN ASSIGNS
BPEcIAL TO TIE pREs. =,

Lewiston. November 5.-The Iewiston
sun publishing Company has made an
assignment to Warren e. Riker of this
city. A nesting of the creditors has
been called for next Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
WIT AND WISDOM
Impartial.

"There's one thing admire about the
weather man, after all. :"
what that?"
"He hands out to the rich the same kind
of weather that he does to the poor. DE
troit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
CHIRopODIST :: and :: MANICURE,
RIrs. #. It. Appleby.

formerly surgical nurse of this city. after A.
course at the Boston College of Chiropedy
gress street. opposite the Baxter Block.
Where she will be pleased to see her friends
and others who call
Office hours 9 a. m. to IL m, 1.30 p. m to 80
p. IN. Saturdays, to p. M nov5d1w%
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

Excursion to Boston November 18th
$500 for the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

Are you going to Boston Nov. IL? There
is an excursion that day.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

You want to go to Boston November
18th. 1t will cost you only $500 for the
trip.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

Go to Boston on the cheap excursion
November 11th.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

You ought to go to Boston, Nov. 18th.
There is an excursion that day
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

Why don't you go to Boston on Nov. II,
the fare is low.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
Good Deal of a Woman.

SIS she much Of woman?'
1.-TWO hundred and fifty pounds. Chi
rago Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01

The best woman 8 shoe on earth for Sl.25 at
Cobb.& McDavId's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
COLLEGE AGAINST COLLEGE,
An Interesting Spelling Bee in
Which the Young Ladies' are Vic.

COrIOuS.
The evening of Nov. Oath. 1897. will long be
remembered in the classic little village o
Due West.
The senior class Of Erskine College-twen.
ty-f1ve strong-met the senior class of the
Due West Female College-twenty-four
strong-in spelling contest.
The entire village, that ia, Its Inhabitants,
turned out to witness the combat, and all, ex-
cept the boys, felt amply repaid.
Prof. P. L. Grier was chosen school master,
Revs. 0. Y. Bonner and ]. A. Brown and Mrs.
H. P. MCGEE judges. The text books selected
we're: Reeds and Swinton's word books and
"Weoster's blue back spelIer."
The young men entered the contest jubi-
lant-confdent of victory; the girls present
ed rather q calm but determine ed appearance.
The nterest, which seemed intense from the
first, increased every moment as the boys
went down and the girls stood up.
After two hours OF uninterrupted spelling
one solitary young man, Mr.. James Pressly,
OF Troy, Tenn, was left to battle with ten or
twelve young ladies. All eyes were turned 10
him, for all felt that he was already the hero
OF lost cause. And 30 he was. Right well
didshe spell, but not we'll enough to contend
with the girls OF the Due West Female Col
lege.
The scene which followed Mr.. Pressly's sit
ting down beggars description. 1t might not
he wise to describe 1t II we could. President
Todd felt 80 good that, In spite Of the lateness
OF the hour, be offered the young men the
privilege OF talking to the girls, but the boys
were too dsconsolate TO EN- brace the opportu-
nifty, and the soiree was by common consent
postponed till the next afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01

Mrs. Taggart has moved for the present
above Barksdales store, and has the incest
line of Millinery she has ever carried.
She has added to her stock Corsets. Collars
and Cuffs. Ladies' Ties, Clause and all kinds OF
stylish Neck Wear.
Also q pretty line of Dress Silks In Black
and Brocades, In lovely quality Changeable
shades and designs. Also Mourning Silks
Dress Braids. Jet and Dress Findings.
NV Infant Caps and Sacks are pretty and
cheap. Fascnators In White Pink and Blue,
with and without Pearl Trimmings. / ask
especial attention TO my Capes. / got them
from the factory and they can't be bought any
cheaper. The latest patterns In Trimmings,
Cnts and Styles. Isell pretty flush Cane for
So so. a plush braided Cape for 1915. They
ha We never been sold at these figures before.
Mrs. Mary Taggart,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
Annual Convention Of Daughters OF
Confederacy of South Carolina.

The Convention will meet In Abbeville on
Wednesday, December 1st, and the Abbeville
County Chapter anticipate the arrival Of the
delegates with much pleasure.
The guests will be entertained in the homes
Of the members.
After the business meeting in the Court
County Chapter will hold reception in hon.
or Of the delegates. The affairs will be under
the efficient management Of Miss Nj. L.
Smith, and the reception held in the beauti.
full hume of her father, Mr.. w. Joel Smith.
At night in the Court House General You.
mans, Of Columbia, will deliver an address
and choir of thirty voices will sing the IA
miliar refrains OF which Southern hearts new.
er weary.
All who are not members of the Assocla-
tion will be charged 25 cents admission for
the benefit of the monument fund.
1t In to be hoped that every member Of the
Abbeville County Chapter will assist by their
presence at all the meetings to make the oc.
casion success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
R. G. BERNAU.
Something Of Interest to You.

Read Mr.. Bernau's new advertisement In
another column. He has closed his branch
store at Greenwood, and is closing out few
lines way low down" to get room. IL Will
pay you to buy these goods now. Even If you
do not wish to buy come and look over our
pretty goods. We will be glad TO show you
what we have. Our fine china, vases and 9TH
er fancy goods are worth coming 10 see.
Have still q few Domestic sewing machines
which we are closing out at cost. II your
eyes trouble you, we will examine them free
OF charge.
When your watch gets out Of order you
have choice of two things to do: throw II IN
the fire, or take it to the watck tinker. The
former Ia the quickest.-Mark Twain. The
wisest thing would be to bring II 10 me and
have IL properly repaired. R. G. Bernau.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
Wan ted.

Five or six cords Of pine wood eight feet
long. Apply at the Press and Banner office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Jane Y. Prather, ct. al. against s. E. Grier
ct. al.-Partition.
10y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville G. H., s. c.,
on Saleday in DECEMBER. 1907, within
the legal hours of sale. the following
described property, situate In said State and
County, towit: All that tract or parcel OF
land, containing
Two Hundred and Sizty-0ne
(26l) Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands OF Thomas
McAllister, Mrs. s. E. GrIer. Bak er and others.
and lJ ing on Little River.
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on credit OF twelve months with interest from
date OF sale. TO be secured by bond and mort
gage. Purchaser to have leave to pay all cash
Purchaser 10 pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER.
Nov. l3. 1897, st Master.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
Estate Of DR.. J. G. johnson, Decd
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day OF De.
l. cember, 1897, will render hnal account
of nv actines and doings as Admiuistrator OF
the Estate OF DR.. ]. 6. Johnson. deceased, IN
office Of Judge Of Probate for Abbeville Coun-
ty at 10 o'clock q. M, and on the same DAY
will apply for final disharge from my srust
as such. ,s
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment OF! or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. ]. ]. JOHNSON,
Nov. 8. 1897, If ADMINISTRATOR
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01

Mems and boys top shirts 25 cents up at
B. Hillman's.
A new line OF Drew Selby's ladies' fine
shoes. Come and get a pair before your size
is gone. Cobb j. McDavld.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
ABBBVILLB HOSPITAL
4. D. REESE, SURGEON.

THE place to carry your SICK WATCH ES
Il and BROKEN CLOCKS, where they Will
be looked after and attended to at all hours OF
the day with skill and experience. NO turn
ing YOU away or sending Patients of to have
them treated elsewhere, but I will put them
going at prices to suit the times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
MORE VIGOROUS LAW NEEDED.

"The most difficult problem that confronts
pensary, l think, Is the best solution OF the
Question, but as the courts have decided that
the dispensary Is not O police regulation. am
In favor of amending the law 40 ss To make u
feature, and, II necessary. not 10 sell 1t as
beverage, but only tor medicinal and sacra-
mental purposes. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01

"Several days ago an interview was print ted
from Rev. Carroll, In which was reported to
have said that rather than join the liquor
men, would 20 TO- A great many have
asked me to iii out that blank. What I said
was: Before would turn this state over to
the liquor element, would go home and go
10 blowing
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-01
c. p. Ham mond,s Locals.

Have your Bicycle enameled now while
you can't use 1t. 9. P. Hammond can do 1t.
G. P. Hammond can put new rim on your
wheel,
c. P. Hammond can make any duplicate
part for your Bicycle.
C. P; Hammond repairs Rubber Hose and
Hose Bibbs.
The herald., 1897-06-18
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Another Letter From Filcher-Othe1
lIeWs Notes

The Chamber of Commerce is in re-
| ceipt of another letter from J. A. Filcher,
secretary of, the State Board of Trad.
now in Hamburg with the California
display at the exposition there. This last
letter states that F. Edwin Gray of Al
hambra, who exhibits flowers grown in
Hamburg from bulbs that he sent over,
has been awarded the gold medal
Mr.. Filcher also asks that price lists
of various California products be sent
over there because the state has made
another record and more new territory
has been opened for trade as result OF
the representation in the exposition.
The placing of the Chamber of Com
merce memorial fountains (and blythe
way, these fountains are the sacretary's
own idea) is TO be acted upon immedi-
ately, estimates are to be sent in, and
the first one will be placed in front of
the old Mott market on Main street, over
which the chamber was started, and
where the exhibit was kept until it was
| moved to the present quarters.
The membership of the chamber Is
increasing steadily and rapidly; in fact,
now that the citrus tariff is eettled, peo-
pie and firms are fairly falling over
themselves to get in as members
Andrews Bros, of Redlands, placed
on display yesterday box of black Tar
tartan cherries. which Mr.. Virgins does
not hesitate to say are the largest, hand
soonest cherries that have ever been sent
in to the exhibit
The herald., 1897-06-18
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD

The Fraternal Brotherhood continues
to gain in popularity and membership,
both in this city and elsewhere.
Los Angeles Lodge received nine ap-
plications for membership Tuesday
evening and initiated one candidate.
Bartholomew Lodge is making prep
arations to observe their first anniver-
sary on the evening of July 7th. A fire
musical and literary program will be
given, closing with a dance.
La Grande Lodge 9 initiated five can
didates at its meeting last Friday night
and will have several more limitations
this evening. La Grande will give a
Smoker" on Friday evening, July I'd, to
which members of the order and their
friends are invited.
Sunset Lodge A now meets on Mon
days at Paulk's hall. Their charter list
has been reopened for 80 days and new
members are coming in at the reduced
rate.
The offices of the Supreme Lodge have
been removed from room 8, 125 South
Spring street, to rooms s and 9 in the
same buildings. Increase of business
required more room.
Bartholomew. Lodge 8 initiated two
candidates and received five applica-
tions for membership Wednesday even
ing
The herald., 1897-06-18
HISTORICAL CELEBRATION
Anniversary Of the Fiftieth 0bser.
vance Of the ssFourth"


Next month. being the fiftieth ami
versary of the first Fourth of July cele-
bration in California. the Historical So
ciety, of Southern California, assisted
by the Sons of the Revolution and
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
is arranging for a meeting to especially
commemorate this event. This will
be quite distinct from the regular
Fourth of July ceremonies, more espe-
| cially as the holiday will be celebrated
by them on Saturday evening, July Sd,
instead of on Monday, the 5th, which
will be the generally accepted Fourth.
Yesterday afternoon a joint commit
tee of the three societies met in the
office of Colonel S. o. Houghton, in the
Billiard block. to devise ways and
means, etc. The joint committee con-
sists of the following members, repre-
senting the different societies: Messrs
j. NJ. Quinn and w. r. Bacon. represent
ing the Historical society; Misses Eliza
F. Houghton and Thorpe, representing
the Daughters of the American Revoiu-
ton; Messrs. H. O. Collins, A. B. Benton
and c. P. Fenner, respectively president,
secretary and historian, and Captain ].
A Osgood, representing the California
society, Sons of the Revolution
After a general discussion as to pro.
gram, place for meeting ETC., the follow
ing committees were appointed to report
on Saturday next to the general COM
mittee: Hall committee, Mr.. w. r. Ba-
con; program committee, Miss Eliza =.
Houghton and Messrs. II. o. Collins and
j. M. Quinn; music committee, Captain
j. A. Osgood
The herald., 1897-06-18

suited, however. in q receptions In honol
Of Mrs. Emma r. Neidig. supreme lieu
tenant commander, and the presentation
to her of a fine gold chain as a mark OF
esteem and appreciation OF her work for
the order. The presentation speech was
made by Lady Commander Dennis, and
Lady Neidig made feeling response.
The hall was beautifully decorated, and
there was an excellent musical and lit
erary program. as follows: Address OF
welcome. Mary l.. Dennis; piano duet,
Ella May Dennis and Mrs. Marcellus;
recitation, Miss Lenora King; vocal
solo, Maud Goodell Smith; reading,
Mrs. A. w. Plummer; remarks. Mrs.
Neidig; piano duet, Ella May Dennis and
Mrs. Marcellus. One hundred and four
teen members of Hive 1 were present,
also visitors from Oakland Hive IA, Star
Hive 16. Michigan Great Hive, etc. The
affair was brilliant one, thanks to the
committee Of twenty. as follows: La
dies Walker, Anthony, Carberry, Davis,
Dennis, Fay, Graves, Garrison, Keyne,
Krouse. Mullen, Mitchell. Merry Ros
son, Rowell, Skofstad, Thompson. AT
the close OF the hive session the Sir
knights of Tent 3 came in for social
visit.
A general committee meeting will be
held with Mrs. Rowell, at 462 East Fourth
street, this evening. All past COM
manders. lady commanders. record and
finance keepers of the local tents should
attend. Discussion of proposed amend
ments to supreme hive.
Hive 81 received sixteen. applications
for membership and initiated three can
didates Tuesday afternoon.
The herald., 1897-06-18
GEN. GUILLERMO ANDRADE
The Reception at Music Hall on Satur.
day Evening

The Spanish-American colony have
been making elaborate preparations for
the reception to be rendered the Mex
lean consul on Saturday evening at
Music hall. 1t is expected that great
concourse of people will be in attendance
to give him hearty welcome. A lit
erary program, followed by a grand
ball, has been arranged for the occa-
sion. Don Romulo Pico, nephew of old
Don Pho Pico. ex-governor of the state
Of California, will act as chairman.
Mayor NJ. P. Snyder will make the ad-
dress of welcome, and speeches will be
delivered by Hon. William j. Hunsaker,
Hon. Frank P. Davis Senator B. Sala-
Ear, Senator Robert N. Bulla, Frank
Dominguez, E. L. Hutchison and r. r.
Sepulveda.
The Spanish colony has added the
names of the following gentlemen to
the list of vice presidents heretofore
published: Judge Erskine M. Ross,
Hon. William Van Dyke, Allen Kelly,
General John Mathews, Hon. George
Carson. ]. G. sEtidillo, Hon. George
lor, j. Marion Brooks, Hon. Frank Sabi-
CHI Charles S. Stewart, Thomas Mar
ley, Col. F. b. Colver Maj H. Bell, Cen
eral Charles A. Last, Hon. H. H. Os-
borne Hon. Frank Finlayson, Hon. f.
H. Valentine, Captain Cross, Judge B.
n. Smith, Judge NJ f. Owen, Simon
Maier, John Burr Judge Morrison John
Francis, Ed Carson. Col. John Dodson,
Martin c. Marsh, Col. Thomas McCaf-
ferry, w. S. Creighton. Judge Clark.
The famous Mexican Philharmonic
band of thirty-six pieces will discourse
patriotic music during the evening. The
literary program will commence at p.
The herald., 1897-06-18
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES

The degree team of Banner Tent q
went over to Pico Heights Monday night
and conferred the degree for the tent at
that place.
The fourth anniversary of Banner
Tent 81 will be observed next TUESDAY
evening by social surprise given the
Sir knights by the ladies of Banner
Hive. A hapDy time is anticipated
But, for goodness sake, don't say 1 told
you"
Los Angeles Tent elected three, in
itiated one and received one application
for membership Wednesday evening.
Record Keeper e. M. Guthrie of Tent 2
has been il. the past week, but is now
improving. He missed his tent meet
ing for the first time since taking his Of
flee, several years ago.
Discussion of proposed amendments
to the laws of the order by Tent next
Wednesday night. All members should
attend.
Riverside Tent 10 has organized COM
pany of the Uniform Rank, which. is ex-
pected to be in full operation by August
1st
The degree team of Los Angeles Tent 9
is making preparations TO visit Ar
rCwhead Tent of San Bernartlino and
confer the degrees for them.
Kosedale Tent "a has contracted for
n excellent regalia which Will lie used
fer the first time about July 18th.
f. b. Manchester of San Diego Tent 20
died on Sunday last and was buried ur-
der the auspices of the local tent. Fred
was formerly ore of the act'v members
Of Tent 2, this city.
The herald., 1897-06-18
ODD FELLOWS

Canton Los Angeles is actively en-
gagged with drill.
Orange Grove Encampment 81 will
confer the patriarchal degree upon four
candidates this evening.
Semi-Tropic Lodge were working over
their by-lawe Tuesday night and next
Tuesday will take action upon their
adoption.
Good Will Lodge 1923 had candidate
for initiation last evening.
Hofer Lodge 60 initiated candidate
last night.
Philadelphia has 1856 subordinate
lodges.
The demand for admission to the home
at Thermalito is so great that new addi-
tions are to be built.
The Odd Fellows of San Francisco are
about to build temple for the deposit
of incinerated remains of members and
others. 1t will cost $4,000 and have "a
capacity of about 5000 urns.
The Odd Fellows Hall association now
meets on the second Saturday of each
month, instead of the second Thursday
as formerly.
Enterprise Encampment conferred the
Royal Purple degree last Friday night.
Col. c. C. Sherman of Riverside at
tended the meeting of Canton Los An
geles 27 last Friday evening.
Several members of East Side Lodge
took a moonlight ride out to Rivera
Monday night and witnessed the initia-
tory work of Walnut Grove Lodge.
Van Buren Barnum, d. D., for district
35 and Geo. c. Lawson, D. D., of district
30 have schools of instruction each Sun
day morning.
Grand Master A. NJ. Drew has sent a
communication to all lodges in the state
concerning delinquent members, and
asking vote on the question of placing
such members on nom beneficiary list
for time, set by them when they can
pay up. This is considered better than
to suspend them from the order