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sublimity and holiness-I mean the

sublimity and holiness-I mean the
Kingdom, by the grace of God, the
Kingdom with its heavy duties, its
never-ending, ever-enduring tolls and
labors, with its awful responsibility to
the Creator alone, from which no man,
no minister, no House Of Parliament,
no people can release the Prince. For
me it will be sacred duty, following
in the way which the Great Ruler has
shown US and in solicitude for my
country, to hold my protecting hand
over this splendid jewel, and in the
tradition which has descended to US
and which remains stronger than
iron-yes, even the walls Of Ehren-
breitstain IAN exceptionally strong
fortress, opposite Coblentz)-to take
this province to my needful heart, the
heart of the father of his country, and
wish with all my heart that her people
may grow under the protection of long,
lasting peace" y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
An Explanation.

Some of our competitors are trying to "fy
blow our free gift in furniture by saying TO
our friends and customers that In order for US
to give such handsome gifts for trade, that we
unfair, and any person that makes such a
statement, states what is untrue. Our sole
object In making these gifts TO our customers
is to advertise our business and increase 1t, II
possible. 1t has been good shit" and now
our competitors are using unfair methods of
trying to prejudice you. "The hit dog always
hollers." Now TO disabuse your mind of all
these misstatements we wish to make the fol-
lowing statement:
That we will duplicate any prices that can
be had In any store in Abbeville, and give
you handsome piece OF furniture. II you
don't believe 1t, try 1t. Aug. W. Smith.
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After Death.

sometimes linger DER the list
OF friends lost in other days,
And still the question with me stays
"When am gone, shallI be missed?"
doubt If others think the same,
Or even wish to share my thought
That men were foolish who have thought
To leave never.dying name.
When thou hast run thine earthly race,
Thou wilt not "leave world In tears
Nor will men come In after years
To view thine earthly resting place.
Thy poor remains will rest as well,
Thy spirit will be no less free,
Although IL is not thine to be
A Milton or Raphael.
Fret not thyself, but heaven thank
II all the good that thou can'st do
May be 80 done that nly few
Need ever know thy place is blank.
Be thankful II but one true heart
Shall feel for thee the moments pain
Ere 1t can say, 1--WE meet again.
or knowing what II is to part.
One loving heart thou mayest crave,
Lest all thou carest for on earth
Should seem TO have no lasting worth
And end forever in the grave.
One faithful heart beneath the sky,
In which 10 leave seed Of love,
To blossom In world above
And bear a fruit which shall not die.
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The Emperor William is still crazed
with the mediaeval idea of the "divine
right" Of Kings. "My grandfather
went forth from CoblentZ to mount the
throne as tie chosen instrument of the
Lord, and rs such he regarded him
SELF" he declared in speech at BAN
quet last Tuesday night, after unveil-
ing an equestrian statue of William l at
the confluence of the Rhine and the
Moselle. "For all ofus," he continued,
"more especially for us Princes, he
raised once more on high, crowning it
with the bright rays of the treasure
which may we ever preserve in its
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Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in Abbeville, South Car
olina POstofice, for week ending Oct. ), 1897.
A-Adams, George.
B-Boagg, Mrs. Pinknie Bobo, Lucindy.
D-Dixon, George; Dorm. J. ID.
G-Gouldsby, Mrs. Amanda; Gay, Andrew.
H-Hunter, Elizabeth; Horace, Mrs. Re.
becca.
J-,Joletson James; Johnson, Miller.
M-Mims, Mrs. Anna.
P-pruit. Mary Lee; Powers, ]. NJ.
R-R.ed, Milton.
W-Wall, Miss LIME; WadOn, Miss Eliza
Wilbanks, + y; Williams, NJ. G..
I-Young, Thos. Robt. ). Link, p. NJ.
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Interesting Items.

A Chicago newspaper correspondent visited
the grave of Jim Crow, the Inventor OF Ken
lucky whiSkey, and laments that no monu-
ment has been erect ID to commemorate his
invention. This whole broad land Is dotted
with monuments, big and little, TO Mr.. Crow.
A question has been sprung In Atlanta
which may result in Chattanooga, which has
been long known as one of the leading cities
OF Tennessee, becoming a Georgia towt Doubt
has been thrown upon the accuracy OF the sur
vey nt the boundary line between Georgia
and Tennessee, and If the theory OF eminent
legal authorities is confirmed it may be found
that Chattanooga is on Georgia soil.-Ex.
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w. ID. RarksdRIe d. Co. LOcaIS,l

Lots of tinware at low prices. Tin sets. as
sorted colors. nice goods, 81 set. Five gallon
pump oil can 81. Galvanized pans, tubs, etc.
Granite paus Upper coffee pots. sauce pans,
copper bottom coffee pots. Something new.
New lot Harris suspenders. The very best
sold from 10c pair up.
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MIR. Bernau. the Jeweler, has just returned
from New York. He has taken an other
course In optics and is now prepared to fit
any defective vision with srectacles. II you
need glasses call on him and he will fit you
with glasses that will suit you. Prices from
25 cents to $40. No charge for fitting.
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A. NJ. Hill & Sons Locals.

Look at our Coffees before buying. Good
Rio (green) lbs for SI.00, Roasted fresh ev.
cry week, Is, 30 and 40 cents per pound.
Ground or whole as you please at A. Nj. Hill
q Sons.
cult, Crackers, and Tea Cakes just received
Try them, they are superior 10 all others al
A. NJ. Hill & Sons.
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Cure all bad blood diseases with Africana
For sale at Speeds.
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CHEAP TRIP.
Route and Rates 10 the Associate Re-
formed Synod nt Belfast, Tenn,
October FL, 1897.

Huntersville, n. c., Sept. %, 1897.
Dear Brother - After considering the ad-
vantages OF the various lines, have decided
on The following as the most direct route and
giving US advantage Of the lowest rate.
BY special arrangement we will use the 10
days round trip tickets TO the Tennessee Gen.
tenuiaI Exposition at Nashville with stop
over privileges at Deckerd on the going trip,
from which point special train will carry us
10 Belfast. We will travel in a special pri-
vate car which will be for our exclusive use
during the entire trip. and will be conducted
ny Mr.. G. McP. Bate Of the Seaboard Air
Line, and Mr.. j. Ii. Latimer OF the n. G. & ST.
l.. In order to gel the benefit of the above
rates and advantages. the following schedule
must be followed TO the letter, as only those
travelling In my company will be allowed the
stop over Our car will leave October 18th.
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HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM FRIDAY, OCTOBER
10Th UNTIL FRIDAY, I
DECEMBER 3lst.
The Rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Road Tax.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
l. raise supplies for the fiscal year commenc-
ing January /, 1897, notice is hereby given
that the Office of County Treasurer OF Abbe-
WILLIE County will be open for the collection OF
taxes for said fiscal year from Friday, October
18th until Friday, December 3lst, without PEN
atty. Rates per cent. OF taxation are as fol-
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]. R, BLAKE, JR.,
Treasurer.
1897 If

Put up your fruit with the American Pre-
serving Powder and Liquid. For sale at
Speeds.
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Leave Deckerd by special n. c. & st. L., 4.l5
Z. Nj. Arrive Belfast els p NJ.
Delegates from Columbia and intermediate
stations will join the party at Clinton.
Rate.
Leaving Columbia, C. n. & L., COOP. NJ, Sl2.7O
Prosperity, S25 ll.S0
Newberry, S53 ll.60
Add $3.50 TO the above to cover the distance
from Deckerd to Belfast and return, and you
have the total travelling expenses OF the trip.
Remember that the above arrangements In
clude not only delegates, but their families
and friends, who can attend both the Synod
andthe Exposition on the same trip.
On The adj djournment of the synod we Will
return TO Deck erd and resume our journey TO
Nashville, where special hotel accOmmoda-
tions have been arranged. II is necessary for
all 10 60 TO Nashville in order to get the tick
OTIS validated for the return trip. The time Of
leaving Nashville to he agreed upon later.
For any further Information write me at
once. Most respectfully, James Royce.
Stated Clerk.
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llA
In addition to the above a special tax will
be collected for school purposes as follows:
Town of Mt. Carmel................. mills.
McCormick..................
u..... 4
Town of Abbeville:
Retiring Railroad Bonds and
paying interest on same..-... mills.
Special School, retiring bonds
and paying interest on same s3
A poll tax Of One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age of 81 and 60
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
and 50 years, except such as are exempted by
| law. Unless said tax Is paid by first Of Jam
uary, 1898, four days work upon the public
highways will be required under q 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 1895.
Parties desiring Information by mail In re-
gard to their taxes will please write before
December 18th and 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.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
PLEALING FOR HER BOY.
Mother of A. VI. Cross Striving to
Secure His Release.

Mrs. Cross mother of the young man who
cinnati, where he was arrested for beating
hotel. is in the city named endeavoring
to prevent a trial by settling her son 5
bills 1t was stated this morning tia
Harry FEEDER. the former hotel clerk here,
whose wife's name figured so conspicuous
ly with that of Cross, had not gone to Ohio.
1t has been understood that Mr.. FEEDER
would make an investigation concerning
the identity of the woman who registered
as the wife of Cross when he appeared
Under the name of A. NJ. Leadley at the
Cincinnati hotel.
According to stories printed In Cincinnati
papers Cross was what the sporting men
call Il high liver" He played the races,
ishly but like most followers of the course,
he went broke" and had to resort to hotel
beating in order to exc out an existence.
The Cincinnati papers are also printing
statements about the movements of Cross
and his female companion, who, 1t is as
serted, was Mrs. FEEDER. When Cross was
arrested he had on him a note written on a
letter head of a messenger company, as
fellows:
MIR. Cross: Meet me at the corner, as
must see YOU Don't keep me waiting.
VIII wait at the office until the boy re-
turns"
This was signed &c. F.
1t also appears from the printed accounts
that Mr.. Davis, the ticket broker. at VIII ose
house Mrs. FEEDER was a guest. spoke to he-
about the manner in which she was asso-
c.atirg with Cross, and advised her TO leave
Cincinnati
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ALLEGED DEFAMATION.
Suit brought by IL StenOgrapher TO,
Recovery of Damnvea

Recovery of Damages
A somewhat unusual and rather inter-
esting suit at law for alleged libel, seeking
the recovery Of damages in the sum of
10000, was today instituted in the SUI
preme Court Of the District of Columbia
against DR.. Daniel H. Williams, the sur
geon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital. The
plaintiff is George w. Johnson who claims
to be competent typewriter, stenographer
bookkeeper and clerk, and who was for
merly employed In that capacity at the
hospital mentioned.
In his declaration, prepared by Attorneys
X. Ross Perry & Son and Heber ]. May
johnson states that he was dismissed
from his position at the hospital by DR.,
Williams June 1. 1885, without justification
or excuse For a year, continues John
ston, he has been endeavoring, by just and
lawful means, to be reinstated to his posi-
ton. He was 80 endeavoring July last
ne says, when DR.. Williams, intending to
defame him and to cause it to be believed
that he was of unsound mind and had con-
Quoted himself in a dishonorable and cor
rrpt manner as clerk and bookkeeper at
the hospital, and was incompetent to per
form MS duties. maliciously, July 8. wrote
dalous libel concerning Johnson and his
connection with the hospital and sent it
to Senator James Mcmillan. chairman of
l
District Of Columbia.
By reason of the letter, johnson alleges,
he has been greatly damaged in his good
name. credit and profession, and failed to
be reinstated in the position he formerly
held at the hospital. Therefore, he claims
damages in the sum named.
The letter claimed to have been written
by DR.. Williams to Senator Mcmillan is
| embraced in the declaration. Among other
things 1t sets forth that Johnson's applica-
ton for reinstatement was merely an ill
disguised attempt to cast reflections upon
the management Of the Freedmen's Hos
pital, and to invite official investiga ton
into the same; that Johnson's statement
| that ne was summarily dismissed was not
true the facts being that he simply aban-
doned his position. deserted his post Of
duty and not only failed to return, but
could not be found upon repeated cfforts:
that johnson was sullen. sulky and obsti-
nate. Johnson's father was quoted by DIR.
Williams as saying: II attribute Georges
moroseness, sullenness and mental condi-
| q child"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
SUBURBAN STREETS.
The Contracts Ayynrded for Grading
and Maenda mixing.


The Contracts Arynrded for Grading
and Maeadamixing.
Within a few days the work of grading
and matchmaking the suburban streets Will
commence. n e.
Today the contracts We're awarded as fol-
lows: 18th street extended between Florida
avenue and Mount olive. road. and Florida
avenue northeast hetXeen M street and
Brentwood road. to Gaskins & Horne.
Roanoke, Irving, Princeton, Harvard and
18th streets, to M. F. Patty.
Emporia street, from 18th street to Brent
wood road to Chas. III. Eslin.
Upon Sherman avenHe Lyon Bros. are
the lowest bidders, Since the opening OF
the Lids, however, they have filed a letter
stating that for network Of crawling they
intended their bid to be thirteen cents per
square yard instead Of ten cents.
Captain Burr, who. has charge Of this
matter, calls attention to the fact that the
bid of Lyons Bros. Is the lowest and he
does not see how the request to have the
same thrown out can be granted. The only
way this could be done, he SAID, would be
to throw out the bid because 1t Is too low
to secure proper work, which would be- IN
this case, a very doubtful method. and
one which he Is not prepared to follow. He
accordingly recommends that the contract
for Sherman avenue be awarded in accord
ance with the bid.
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ri
FORM AN ASSOCIATION.
BrtEhtwOOd Park Citizens ORGANIZE
and Elect Perma aren't Officers,

BrtghtwOOd Park Citizens Organize
and Elect Permanent Officers.
A number of the Brightwood Park resi-
dents met at the home of Mr.. John w.
keene, on Flint street, Thursday evening,
and took the initiatory steps for the or
ganization of a citizens" association, by af-
liking their names to the following Dec
laration of independence:
we, the undersigned residents and prop
erty owners Of Brightwood Park, District
OF Columbia, herewith sign our names to
the roll Of the Brightwood Park Citizens
Association, and agree to sign and be
bound by the constitution and bylaws of
said association"
The paper was signed by VIM. Reynolds,
James Sands, Richard T. Donovan, Geo
MacElwee, VIM. Wannare, VIM. NJ. Clay
ton, l.. N. Simpson, Chas. Beck, Geo, H.
Jones, Thee. F. Brown, J. w. Keene, w.
S; Detweiler, W. F. Walsmith, Sam. J.
Woolly, j. c. Graves, w. r. Van Horn.
Ben. Martin. VIM. Mex. Clayton John Ell.
lott, Chas. Garvey, A. L. Koon, Thos. Cor
man, Richard Ker, w. Chas. Heitmueller,
Harry Gwinn.
The above twenty-five members will prob
ably be but half of those enjoying the be
gin at the beginning distinction, as all
who join at the next meeting will be con-
sidered as Charter members"
The temporary officers are: VIM s. Det-
weller, chairman, and George MacEIwee
secretary. The matter Of constitution
and set of bylaws was taken up, and a
committee appointed to prepare them, con-
sisting of Mr.. VIM. Clayton, chairman, and
Messrs. Ben. Martin and James Sands.
They will report at the next meeting
The following instructions as a part of
what was to be embodied in the constitu-
ton were given to the committee: ANY
person interested in the welfare and prog
ress of Brightwood Park and any pers On
residing or holding property there may be
admitted to membership by a vote of those
present at any regular meeting. Officers
shall be elected by majority vote to Off
ciate one year as follows: President, vice
president, secretary, corresponding secre-
tary, treasurer and sergeant-at-arms. The
constitution may be amended by q two
thirds vote of these present at any regular
meeting. The dues shall be Is cents per
month. with no initiation fee Ladies who
are heads of households or independa nt
property holders may be elected to men,
bership, and regular meetings shall be held
once a month. Special meetings may be
called by the president at the instigation
of five members.
Mr.. W. NICK. Clayton was nominated for
president by Mr. James Graves and he was
elected by reclamation. On motion of Mr.
VIM. Reynolds. Mr.. w. F. Walsmith was
unanimously elected vice president
Mr.. Geo. MacElwee was chosen recording
secretary, and Mr.. James Sands financial
and corresponding secretary.
Nominations for treasurer were: VIM. s.
Detweiler, VIM Clayton, ST., and Benz.
Martin, the first named receiving the ma
jority.
Mr.. Richard Donovan was elected SER
geant-at-arms.
all committees, after which adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock when the meeting will again be
held at the house of Mr.. Keene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
THE MORGUE-FOR MAIL
There Are Lively Things, However, in the
Dead Letter Museum \
Recent Addition. ThIEt Are Amusing
and Unique-Lovers the Great
est Contributors.

There have been several additions to the
dead letter Office museum Of late Of rather
an amusing character. One Of these is a
pair Of what might be termed loud trou-
sers' from the pattern of diminutive size,
about six inches in length, with regulation
"galluses" attached. On the rear part are
tackled two pieces Of sand paper. while in
front is written on piece Of paper the
couplet:
IF you use this to scratch your matches
You will need no wife to sew on patches"
Another object evidently sent by some
loving heart to its counterpart. the ad-
dress not being written on account of the
existing agitation, is a doll. This is made
out of a common clay pipe and is dressed
IN feminine attire, with bag on the right
arm containing shoe buttons. On the
front of the figure is a slip Of white cloth.
on which is written in splendid feminine
chirography the verses:
MY name is Miss Piper,
I'm not a penwiper,
But II from your shoes
Your buttons you lose,
Just bring them to me
And quickly you'll see
Win what great delight
III sew them on tight.
A Corn Husk Doll.
Still another is a work of art in certain
in height, formed entirely of corn husks,
the stylish gown and bonnet which adorns
the really graceful figure also being made
of this material. The tints in the gown
are formed by blending different colored
husks. In the right hand is held a minia-
ture parasol, exceedingly cleverly con-
structed, and the whole is a fine representa-
ton. 1t is thought that the figure came
from somewhere in the west, but, as in
the cases of the others, there was no ink
ling Of the person by whom it was sent,
or for the one intended.
A Unique Photograph Case.
In little case recently received at the
museum from the dead letter office is what
at hrst seems to be simply a fve-franc
piece with the date of 1899 and the inscrip-
tlon Louis Philippe Roi Dcs Francais.''
Careful examination shows that the in
Size of the coin has been deftly cut out,
leaving but thin shell remaining. A hinge
mas been fastened en- the inside, though
there Is 10 suspicion of one from without.
by prying with a sharp blade the top can
be taken off of the coin, lifting I'D on the
hinge, and on tie inside is shown the pho
tograph of man. The manner in which
the work has been done shows that the
originator was skillful artist.
Many OF the communications and objects
received at the dead letter office, it is ex-
planned, are from lovers to one another
they appear to be so wrapped up in what
lhey nave written to- each other and their
dreams of bliss thasiin majority of cases
the addresses are left of altogether or are
so undecipherable thatI it is beyond the
skill Of even Mrs. Collins to decide what
they are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Case of Mismatinr

A dispatch was received yesterday after
noon at police headquarters from Chief
Pugh Of the Covington, KY, police depart
ment, asking for the arrest of Gene Clus.
by and Lula Weber. According to the dis
patch, Clusby Is colored. but because of
his clear complexion he will pass for white.
Lula Weber is white and her age is given
as sixteen years Chief Pugh says that the
couple left Cincinnati together Thursday
morning and came in this direction.
The young mans mother, he says.
lives in or near this city, and he has q
brother, who is in the government service
II they come here Chief Pugh wants them
arrested and held. No such name as Clus-
by appears in the city directory, and the
police have an idea that Chief Pugh made
mistake in that particular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

A telegram received last evening an
nounced the drowning, at a point In the in
terror of Virginia. several miles from Rich
mond. Of Master Harley Lawton. who but
recently left this city with his mother and
sister to join his father at the latter's place
Of employment. The mother and two chill
dren resided while here at No. q 9Th street
northeast. A number Of their near relatives
still reside In that vicinity.
The victim OF the drowning was about
seven years of age No particulars Of the
occurrence were given in the telegram, the
mere fact being stated and announcement
made that the funeral would take place
tomorrow, Sunday.
Mr.. Albert Campbell, a relative of No.
70 9th street. left on late train last night
to attend the burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Making N Record

Several weeks ago Inspector Hollinberger
asked the authorities Of Hoboken, N. j.. TO
arrest young man named Henry Hubert.
who Is wanted fere for the alleged theft of
bicycles. Today message was received
from Chief Hayes Of the Hoboken detective
corps. giving information of the arrest Of
the fugitive in that city. The chief added
the information that the young man is in
dicted there In several cases for alleged BIZ
cycle thefts He also said that the boys
stepfather was sent to prison about two
weeks ago.