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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-07-26
Soul Starvation.

"tHe would fain have been filled
with the husks that the swine did
eat.'
"Here was the cause Of man try
ing to satisfy his human needs on the
food of beasts. OF course, it neither
built him up nor satisfied him.
when he came to himself he remem-
bered his fathers home and the
sufficiency there (even the servants
had bread enough and to spareO, and
said, Il perish here with hunger He
wisely resolved to 60 home, where he
was received with gladness and
thanksgiving.
"Alas! many to-day are trying to do
in spiritual way what failed in this
young mans case in the physical.
They are trying to feed their souls
with worldly food. Of course, it fails
-miserably fails. Some have not yet
come to themselves, and do not know
that anything serious ails them.
Others see and approve the better
course, but follow the worse
"Nor is this true only of those who
are outside the church, 1t is also
true Of many within her pale, world.
filled professors. They neither study
Gods Word nor atted His house, only
on Sabbath mornings, and the princi-
pie of respectability more than person.
al duty or religious pleasure influence
them in this. They never speak of an
experience of grace, because they have
none. Enthusiasm for the Redeemer's
kingdom never stirs them, though in
a formal way they pray, Thy king
dom come.' What the Lords SER
wants are doing in His vineyard they
know not, for they neither subscribe
for nor read church paper. They
never speak to unconverted people
about personal salvation-they leave
that to the PASTOR Poor witnesses,
these They partake of no spiritual
food; hence they starve. May the
pangs of hunger arouse them and
may they soon apply at the Fathers
house for the living bread ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-07-26
LayerinE Grapes.

A very convenient way of propaga-
ting the crap svine is by layering. A
vigorous branch should be selected,
and after all of its side growth is re-
moved it is bent to the ground with
the end over the spot where the new
vine is desired. Here a hole 6 inches
deep is dug, the vine is bent into it
and fastened in place with forked
stake or by laying a stone upon it, and
then it is covered with soil all but the
terminal shoot, which should be tied
to a stake.
After years growth the layer will
be sufficiently rooted to admit of being
cut loose from the parent vine. While
this Is little more work it is rather q
better plan than making cuttings
when only a small number of plants
are desired.
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SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Revised List Appointed for The
School Year.


School Year. e..
No ii. w. Carlisle, s. F. Epps, ]. E. Pet
No. 2-E. o. Cllnkscales, 9. 8. Bowles, Bar
No. s~Arthur Latimer. E. W. Harper, ]. B.
No. ~. T. Baskin, Theodore Kennedy,
Robert Burdette.
No. 5ITo be supervised By No.
No. ED Smith, johnson Cleckley, j. G.
No 7-R. o. Bell, Claude McAlllster, Geo. C.
No. S-George speer, J. F. Clinkscales, W. A.
No. io-A. L. Patterson, J. W. Morrow, w.
No. lis. g.. Mcbride, J. A. Leroy, Jos.
Black.
No. ilJ. L. Gilbert, ]. Corley, George Nc.
No is-s. l.. Edmonds. J. b. Harmon, N. G.
No. H-w. H. Britt. 8. b. Tolbert, ]. D.
No. isl. L. Kennedy, s. P. Morrah, DR.. ].
No. i6-w. P. wideman, J. R. McCombs'
John A. Brown.
No. II an d 10 Notwithstanding Parker,
Percy g.; Hartzog, ]. b. Watson, @. J. Lyon
No. is-J. q. Link, A. T. Brown. b. g. Cason.
No: 0-J. T. Cheatham. r. W. Knox, Mich.
N No. Si-W. T. Moaill. David wardlaw. Jas
No. 29-F. B. Gary, J. A. Harris, Jones F,
No. s-P. A. Cheatham. Geo. s. Wilson,
No. 2@W. E. Lesley, Arch g. Cochran. A.
No. 81. E. Brownlee, J. W. Bradberry, J.
No. 9e-J. B. Hampton, Max BuIow, D. T
No. Us. B. Knox, ]. A. Anderson. -. -
Keaton.
No. 81. T. Bryant, M. 8. Ashley. g. w
No. 2s-R. M. Pratt, NJ. @. Ashley, T. C. suth
No. SOW. R. Ellis, J. A. King, 8. n. Coch
! No: sl-A. T. Mc1lwain, ]. R. Lomax, DR.. J.
No. @w. o. cromer.
No: Ss-R. B. Purdy, R. E. White, T. P
No. atA. F. Calvert, George E. McIlwain
No: s@s. 5.45sR r preasly, J. N. Niokels W. G
Smith.
No. ss-J. h. Greene, P. B. Carwile, M. G.
No. SD. A. Crawford, R. O.. Branyon, J.
No: ss:F: 7. Pressly, M. B. cllnkscales, T
No. ss-W.J. Donald, J. W. Mattison, W. "
No. zo~J. E. Mundy. J. E. Lomax, +. A
No. 41-In Green wood county.
No. 42-Supervised by Trustees 43. Most o.
this District in Greenwood county.
No. 43-S. g. Martin, W. 8. Garrett, James
No. AS. J. Bolts, 8. H. Holcomb, M. L
Latimer.
No: 45-G. O. Bigby, J. D. CarwiIe, W. R
No. 46-In Greenwood county.
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DR.. Hills famous headache power for sail
BY Milford & DuPre. Phone 10.

DR.. HtlPs famous headacne power Ior sale
by Milford & DuPre. Phone 10.
Remember where to get DIR. Neuffers Lung
Tonic. Milford & DuPre's. The druggist.
Phone l07.
DIR. Hills headache powder for sale at
Milford & DuPre's. The druggist. Phone lot.
Why allow your tin roofs to rust and leak
when one coat OF Alens Antitrust ROOF
paint will stop the leaks and preserve the
root for fve years only 75c per gallon at
Speeds drug store.
Keinjane hams are the finest. Every one
guaranteed. Smoked shoulders SIC. per 10.
have metal bath tubs various shapes and
prices.
Base balls, bats, mitts and masks. also
sweaters. The best you ever saw for 5oc.
Novelties In belt buckles and belts, at Had
don's.
See r. c. Wilson before buying your hay,
orn, -four GO.
"Lolly Pop" and ice cream sodas at Milford
& DuPre's soda fountain.
DIR. Hills headache powder for sale by
Milford DuPre. Phone 107.
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Wednesday, July 26, 1899.
Wheat Growing.

There seems to be movement all along the
line In the direction Of wheat growing. The
demand for the roller mill is one evidence OF
progress in that line. At present it is diff
cult to get wheat turned into dour, but with
the improved process our people may plant
wheat with profit.
The fact is, cotton Is so low, that our farm
ers will be forced to plant more grain, and
produce the various food crops 10 greater
quantities.
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Bargains at HaddOn's.

Bargains ~ GHuuOhss
New arrivals In white goods at Haddon's.
A new line of embroiderles, insertings and
ribbons.
See our linen and crashes for cool summer
dresses.
36 inch percaIes at 5 cents at Haddon's.
Go to Haddon's and get bargain in colored
lawns at ~ cents per yard.
A new piece of gloria silk for ladies' waists
so inches wide at Haddon's.
Ready made shirt waist at 25, s. and 80 cts.
Window shades at l0c. at Haddon's.
A full line OF window shades in all colors
at all prices.
White and colored dotted swiss for curtains.
An elegant line OF fine lace curtains at all
prices at Haddon's.
New arrivals in millinery this week at
Haddon's.
Sailors leghorn and fats just received this
week.
A new supply of chiffons, ribbons and laces
at Haddon's.
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Ones first thoughts in the morning
usually give the direction for the days
journey. If the heart at waking
mount upward, the general direction
of the heart through the day is apt to
he upward. If it descends, it is likely
to spend the day in the dust. AS 8
rule we can make our days what we
will, If our wills are brought to beal
upon our thoughts and feeling at the
beginning Of the journey.
When you are misunderstood and
misjudged by your fellow-men, then
you may find comfort in the fact thai
God knows all about you.
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Little Mountain Presbyterian Church

The pastor, Rev. ]. F. McKinnon, will be-
GIN meeting at Little Mountain Presby terian
church Saturday OF this week. There will be
one service on Saturday, and two services
day thereafter until close of meeting. Rev.
Hugh r. Murchnson. OF Edisto Island, Is ex.
pected TO be present on Sabbath. and Will
preach twice each day. He will also assist
The pastor at Upper Long Cane IN meeting
10 begin Saturday before first Sabbath Of
August. All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
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Onions for Children,

A prominent physician claims that
there will be no diptheria, scarlet fe'
yer, nor worms for children, if they
eat plentlfully Of onions every day,
especially when there is a scarcity o1
fresh fruit. He buys onions for his
young folks, and they are served in
every imaginable form.
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Why does Speed sell 80 many cigars? be.
cause he handled high grades good at low
prices.
Order what you want over the phone and
have Milford DuPre to place 1t in your
hands at once. Phone 107.
Get rid Of your fees with insect powder.
For sale by Speed.
Try glass OF our delicious claret phos
phate. Milford DuPre.
For pains in the back get bottle of Prick
ley Ash Bitters. For sale at Speeds.
Johnsons Chill and Fever tonic ia guaran.
drug store.
and refreshing cold drinks at Speeds soda
fountain.
Soda water and every thing in the way
| Ice drinks at Milford & DuPre's drug store.
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AbbeYtlIe w. Piedmont.

Thursday aud Friday evening, the PIED.
mont champions, and the Abbeville crack
team will cross bats. Both teams will be COM
posed Of fast ball players, and good games
will be played. Come ont and see TWO good
games.
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When you are misunderstood and
misjudged by your fellow-men, then
you may find comfort in the fact that
God knows all about you.
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Close connections at Greenwood for al points on
8. 4. L. aud G. q e. Railways, and ct spsrtsnburg
with Southern Railway. =
For any information relative to tickets, rates. sched'
ule etc., address -
WI. CRAIG. Gen. Pass. Agent Augusta, Do. y
Z, N. NORTH, Sol. Agent ~ ~
T. n. EMERSON, Traffic Manager
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
UNUSUAL TRAGEDY.
Murderer Falls Depth of 1000 Feet in
Salt Shaft.

Ellsworth, Kan. April 2e-An unusual
tragedy In which an italian and his wife
and male boarder were actors, took place
at Kanpolis. The husband and the boarder
are dead and the woman is seriously
wounded. No names are given.
1t seems that the woman recognized the
boarder as an escaped murderer wanted in
Italy for killing a man, woman and child.
He had been tracked to South America and
only recently came to Kanapolis. Learning
that his identity had been discovered and
fearing he would be given up, he deter
mined to kill the family. He started in by
shooting the husband and wife. The
wounds did not prove serious and the
boarder slashed the man about the face and
neck with a razor, cutting one ear off,
almost severing the nose and cutting two
gashes in his throat. The woman, who
was not sriously wounded, gave the alarm.
In escaping, the boarder plunged headlong
into shaft at the salt works. The body
bounded from side to side splatterlng the
timbers with brains and blood until 1t
reached the bottom 1000 feet below. The
head and hands were torn from the body
by the force.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES
Continues in East Florence and Death
Rate is High.

Florence, April 26.-(Special.)-Th epi-
demic of measles in East Florence contin-
ues its ravages and deaths are occurring
almost daily. Several children have already
died from the dread disease, and it Is
feared that many others will follow. as it
seems that nothing can be done to prevent
the spread. Whole families are sticken,
and there has been much suffering.
The churches in East Florence have
taken up the work of nursing and caring
for the sick, and the work is now going
forward Systematically. Committees to
raise funds and secure nurses have been
appointed, and many are responding. The
city proper has also awakened to the sit
uation, and assistance will be rendered the
stricken portion. In one family that of
John l.. Mitchell. there have already been
three deaths within the past month.
Superintendent Gilbert of the CITY
schools, has ordered that the closing exer-
cses of the East Florence school, which
were set for next week. be dispensed with
on account of the epidemic, and every pre-
caution is being taken to stop the spread
OF the disease among the school children.
The measles follow grip in many cases and
prove very virulent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
O'NEAL And CAMPER
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
LauderdaIe Democrats Favor the
Constitutional Convention.
The GOVERNORS FRIEND
Judge Mitchell, Will Probably Abide by
the Dictates of His Party, and
His Position Will Garry
Much Weight

Florence, April 26.-(Special.)- 1.-THE cam
launched IN this county today when Emmet
O'Neal and M. w. Camper, nominees, adj
dressed the people Of the Center Star neigh
borhood at that place. Other appointments
have been made for the various precincts
of the county and the active canvass will
go forward from this time.
1t is believed that the convention will
carry by large majority in Lauderdale,
although a majority of the white men of
the county were at the beginning said to
be opposed to the holding of a convention.
The endorsement of the measure by the
state convention and the state democratic
executive committee have had the effect
Gratis.
The campaign will OPEN in Florence on
Saturday night, when a mass meeting will
be held, and speeches will be made by the
Nominees and prominent democrats
or the two Lauderdale county representa-
tives one, Hon. Henry I<il.en, of Green
Hill, has declared his intention of support
ing the act for the repeal of the statute
calling the constitutional convention. Hon.
j. j. Mitchell has not made public his
views on the question, but it is believed
that he will submit to the dictate of the
majority of the democrats in the state.
Judge Mitchell being the recognized
leader of the house, and one of the strong
est friends of the governor at all times
heretofore his position will carry much
weight both in the county and in the legis-
May 2.
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Drivers viii Get an Advance

An advance in wages of 12h cents per
day will be allowed the coal drivers in the
mines at Pratt City on May 1.
The drivers at present are receiving $115
day for their services and though the
miners have received several advances,
nothing has been done to increase the
wages of the drivers. Application was
made to the miners for assistance in get
ting an advance in wages for the drivers,
and the matter was taken up by them. A
conference was held between the operators
the miners and drivers, and an agreement
was arrived at by which an advance of 1914
cents per day was allowed. This agree
ment goes into effect May 1, and the dri-
vers' wages will then be $1271s per day.
In all probability the miners in the en-
ploy of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Com
pany will receive another advance of 21z
cents per ton. The miners and operators
have been comforting on the matter, and
the advance will in all likelihood be al
lowed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Ninth Annual Session Begins at Atlanta
Many Delegates Present

Atlanta. April 26.-The ninth annual con-
yention of the National Sunday School
Workers met in Atlanta at o'clock to-
night. the sessions to be held at the Grand
opera house, continuing until Saturday
evening, with special services and mass
meetings throughout the churches on Sun
day Among the convention are some of
the most prominent Sunday school workers
in the United States. Special trains ar
rived at intervals during the day, two solid
trains coming from Boston with delegates
and visitors, vestbule train from ST.
Louis one from New Orleans and one from
the far west, while all the regular trains
have been crowded and many additional
coaches attached.
The opera house was crowded to suffoca-
tion when the second vice-president, Hon.
John M. Green, of Atlanta, called the as
semblage to order. Governor Allen d.
Gambler of Georgia, welcomed the dele
gates to the state, and Former Governor
William ]. Northen extended the greetings
on behalf of the churches and Sunday
schools of Atlanta.
To these addresses of welcome responses
were made by the following gentlemen:
for Canada. Hon. S. H. Blake, Ontario; Tor
the west, S. H. Atwater, Colorado; for the
south, James 1. Vance, D. D., Tennessee;
for the colored people, Professor w. M.
Collier, Florida.
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hundred feet and that coal will be put on
the market as soon as the basin is reached.
Mr.. Hooper stated that a mine was
also being opened by the Miner Coal and
Railroad Company on the New Castle vein
at New Castle. They are expecting to
have an output of five or six hundred tons
daily. This company has also passed
through the fault in the Black Creek
seam, and expect to shortly increase their
output from this mine.
The Sloss company Is opening two new
mines, one near Brookside and the other
at Coalburg. He said that it would be
some time before this work would be COM
pleted.
Mr.. Hooper further stated that the Nc
Elherne Mining Company was regularly
working its mines west of Cardiff, and get
ting out about $50 tons per day. This COM
pany expects to materially increase its out
put within the next month or six weeks.
On these statements, and the fact that
the old mines are being worked to their
fullest capacity, Mr.. Hooper bases his as
sertfon that the output of coal in Alabama
Will be larger this year than ever before
In the history of the state.
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4-22-eod to So.
HALF RATES

To Louisville, KY, on Account of the
Southern Baptist Convention.
For the above, the Alabama Great
Southern railroad Queen and Crescent
route) will sell tickets from all points to
Louisville, KY, at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale May sth to
18th, inclusive, limited to fifteen days from
date of sale. An extension of the final
limit may be obtained to leave Louisville
not later than June 10, provided tickets are
deposited with joint agent at Louisville be-
fore May 49, and upon payment ora fee of
so cents.
Double daily service.
Quick schedules.
Through sleepers and coaches.
Service unsurpassed.
The scenic route.
Address r. M. Ellis, Travelling Passen-
ger association, Birmingham, Ala, for de-
tailed information.
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GREAT UNEASINESS
IN The TRANSvAAL
Dom Paul Kruger is Evidently
Expecting Trouble With
England.

New York, April 26.-The Journal today
prints the following, dated Capetown,
April rs:
There is renewed uneasiness over the sit
uation in the Transvaal. President Kru-
gers general-in-chief, Joubert, is inspect
ing the frontiers and selecting places suit
able for entertainments.
More rigid inspection of the military has
also been ordered. Kruger, as he intmated
a month ago, evidently is expecting hostili-
ties with England
The Dutchmen are uneasy over the re-
suit of the petition to Joseph Chamberlain,
Englands colonial minister, signed by 21,0oO
English residents in the Transvaal and set
ting forth their grievances
Chamberlain's action. 1t is believed, will
: mark crisis in Eng iish-Dutch citations.
The British army here is being steadily
augmented.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
DECORATION DAY
Was Observed at Hayneville-Col Caffey
Orator of the Day.

Hayneviile, April 26.-(spec l.)-Decora-
ton Day was generally observed here to-
day on grander scale than heretofore
many old comrades and their families COM
ing from all sections. Col. Francis B. CAT
fey, of Montgomery, born and reared in
Lowndes, delivered the Grafton in the court
house, which was packed to OVERLOOKING.
Colonel Caffey is able and fore BILE
speaker, and the old veterans felt proud
over the fact that the Grafton was deliv-
cred by one whose father went with the old
veterans to the front, and an honored cit
zen of Lowndes who occupied the high
position of judge of probate of this county
for many years.
Col. julie Rast was elected commander
of the post here
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Will Sustain the Administration

Washington, April 26.-The Wade court of
inquiry continued the preparation of its re-
ports today, and when adjournment was
mad comparatively little work on it re-
manned to be DONE The different members
OF the court have made separate investi-
cations of the testimony, and they were
today engaged in comparing notes. They
ind that about 200 witnesses were exam
med during the investigation. The testi-
mony covers 5000 pages of typewriter mat
ter. There has been no recent change in
the conclusion of the members of the court
Inc report will undoubtedly sustain the
administration.
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Notice of Bond Sale.
Office of CITY Clerk.

Birmingham, Ala, April 81, 1899.
Be 1t resolved, That the city clerk be,
and he is hereby directed to advertise for
bids for the improvement bonds to be is
sued and sold to provide the necessary
money to construct the improvements di-
rected to be made by ordinances confirmed
April 10, 1899. Said bonds to bear interest 1t
6 per cent. All bids to be filed with the
clerk and opened by the board at its next
regular meeting. The right to reject any or
all bids being reserved.
In accordance with the above resolution,
sealed proposals will be received at this of
flee until 1880 p. m. May g. 1899 for $25 GOO
of per cent ten year Improvement bonds.
Each bid must be accompanied by a GER
titled check made payable to the mayor and
aldermen of Birmingham, Ala, for $500.
H. d. WOOD
4-22-eod to SO. City Clerk.
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TRY ALIENS F0QT-EASE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous and hot, and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try AL
lens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feot, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for Csc.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
4-1-tus- thr-sat-3m
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sEACoAsT EXCURSION.
To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May goth.
So For Round Trip.

To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May goth.
SO For Round Trip.
A special train consisting of nice coaches
will leave the Union Passenger Station Sat-
urday night, May 20, at 1880, for Pensa-
cola, Fla, arriving there Sunday morning
and remaining there until Monday night.
which gives those going down two whole
days and one night in the most popular and
up-to-date city on the gulf coast. All kinds
Of arrangements have been made for the
pleasure of those going along. Fare for
the round trip will be only SO.
Arrangements have been made by which
any one desiring to go to Montgomery can
do so for 81. 80 for the round trip. This will
give you Saturday night and all of Sunday
And Monday in the Capital City Of the
state for a nominal sum.
For further information regarding this
excursion call on or address any agent of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad or
the Union Ticket office.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-27
Relief In Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is a great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompts
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, In male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost immediately. If
you want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co., Bir-
mingham, Ala.
2-28-thurs- fri-sat-1yr