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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20
TWO FORMAL ACTS.

AHA, Samoa. Deo. lS, via Auckland,
y. r., Dec. 19.-The German flag was
h1istcd over the courthouse today as
an official notification Of the annexa-
ton Of the islands, by agreement, to
Germany. The Samoan chiefs inform
ed the German consul that Mataafa
would be selected. Having declared
their government established, the
Mataafaites are driving the Malietoans
out of their villages. Trouble appears
imminent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20
VOLUNTEERING.

LONDON, Dec. ls.-Ninety per cent
II the membss OF the Venerable Ar
tillery Company OF London, have vol
unteered for service in South Africa.
Two-thlrds Of the Inns Of Court vol
uutcers, composed of the bamisteS
ard solicitors, have likewise rendered
theiV service
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20
RAILROADS GET TIME.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.The inter-
state commerce commission has de-
c,ded 10 grant the request Of the rail-
roads for an extension in which 10
equip their rolling stock With Inn
proved couplers and other safety equip
ment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20
HELP FROM SYDNEY.

SYDNEY. y. 5. W. Dec. ls.-The
government OF this colony has decided
to send tieLi hospital corps and bat
terry artillery to South Africa in ad-
d.tlon to the mount u contingent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20
SUMMERS APPOINTMENT.

WASHINGTON, Dec l9.-The SEN
ate today confirmed General o. sum
mers to be appraiser of merchandise
In the district Of Willamette. oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec. l9.-Thc war
department. tonight received the fol-
owing ON hal confirmation u the
klhng ~ Gcn,rh LawtDH nair San
MltcO Luz3h:
Manila. Dec l9-Gencru l.awlon,
while engaged IN driving the tBurg-
uuts from the san Matso section Of
couulry. nOrthlaBt Of Manila. was
killed instantly al $50 yesterday
morning His death II grea, loss 10
u. and hin country. OTIS"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-06-07
"GiYeupptty."

Two little sisters, Daisy and Bess
had been given a parasol which was
to be held and shared in common. 1t
was dainty bit of blue satin, with
such glory Of ribbons and lace as well
might charm the most exacting little
girl. They were to take turns carrying
1t but mamma noticed, at the end oi
a week, that Bessie's "time' never
seemed to come, although the unset
fish little girl made no complaint.
One day, as they started for walk
Miss Daisy, as usual, appropriated the
coveted treasure, and gentle Bess was
moved to remonstrance: "Sister, it's
my time to carry it,"
"No, it's not; it's my time! ]
haven't had it hardly bit," retorted
little Miss Temper, with flash of hel
brown eyes as she grasped the parasol
more tightly.
"Daisy, interposed mamma, "give
it to your sister. She has let you have
give it up."
20 mamma, I can't! There is nc
giveuppity in me-" sobbed the little
girl, dropping the parasol and hiding
her flushed face in her apron.
1t is often hard for children, and
grown people, too, to get "giveuppity''
in their hearts. But without ii, the
machinery of life soon begins to rub
and wear, and there is sure to be q
break down, so let us all cultivate
'giveuppity."
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Music In Souls.

Mr.. Drummond is quoted in the fol.
lowing suggestive and inspiring lines
'"lhere are some men and women in
VIII ose company we are always at ou1
best. All the best stops in our nature
are drawn out by their intercourse,
and we find a music in our souls
never there before"
These music inspiring men and wo-
men are a blessing to the world, and il
is a pity that we do not have more OF
them. How much better it is, how
much more helpful to all classes, to
call up the musical elements In men
and cause those elements to vibrate in
melodies that soothe the sorrows and
mollify the griefs and cares of life,
than it is to awaken the harsh, discor-
dant notes of selfish human nature.
May it not be true that every human
heart has in it something of this music
element? Does not the gospel of
Christ make music in the soul When
ever it is allowed place and power
there? Is it not the part Of wisdom to
seek for and develop those elements of
melody? Warning is needed against
the sins and errors of life, and all such
duty is unpleasant, but there is large
field for usefulness in bringing into
action the sweeter and nobler chords
of the human heart Saving grace
works great things in that way.
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How Coal Is Made.

Did you know that coal is made
from plants? Not one child in hun
dred knows that! The very heat il
gives out is what the plant first took
in.
What is there more valuable than
coal, that warns our houses 80 nicely
and gives us such beautiful gaslight tC
sit by on cold winter nights? All
kinds of machinery are worked by it.
from the factory,to the engine. Even
the oil that we use in our lamps comes
coal and the remains of plants. If fyou
were to take piece in your hands
you could see the impression of leaves
like those you gather in the country
lanes.
Many have stems, too. They are
very, very hard, and even have the
marks where the roots grew!
Many kinds of ferns and huge trees
of the forest often make coal, for every
coal mine has more or less of these
even the cones of the pine have been
found in the coal.
Peat is the beginning Of bed o1
coal before it grows hard. You know
what a nice fire it makes. Coke
which you have often seen burning sc
brightly in the CRATE, is made by driv'
ing out all the oil and gases from the
coal-the very gas that we burn.
Tar often oozes out of the Jumps o
coal on a fire, making little black bub
bles, which burst and burn. Paraffir
oil is made from this very tar, anG
benzoline, too. Aniline comes from
benzoline, which makes some of oul
most beautiful dyes. Essences tina
are put in candies you buy, and taste
so good, come from tar. So you SET
that from coal we get nearly all oul
heat and light, colors, and pleasan
flavors. Isn't it useful though?
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The only way to get more grace is
to make proper use of what we al
ready have.
Inever knew a national dispute that
might not have been settled without a
resort to the sword.
May never another War-drum be
heard or a flag unfureld on an Amer
lean battlefield.
There never was day that did not
bring its own opportunities for doing
good, that could not have been done
before, and never can be again.
God will just as readily recognize a
thought-prayer in the midst of the
bustling crowd as vocal petition in the
place of public worship.
God tests US benevolently to prove
and exercise our faith; the devil
tempts malevolently to weaken and
extinguish it.
Kindness is a precious oil that
makes crushing wheels of care seem
lighter.
Each new day with its opportuni-
ties is fresh gift from the hand of
God.
If you condemn in other what you
tolerate in yourselves, then you are
hypocrite.
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The GILT of Thyself.

Christ was a gift to the world
Thou art gift to thy neighbor
Never did the Savior know physical
weariness 80 heavy that. he failed to
lavish the abundance of his gifts oi
love, healing and comfort upon the
eager throngs who followed him,
Neither shouldst thou withhold that
which is in thee that may uplift thy
neighbor toward God. Hast thou a
social gift? Spend it freely. Hast
thou money? Hold it not back. Hast
thou great talent? 1t is the gift OF
God, but not to thee alone. Canst
thou look into the mysteries of Gods
Kingdom?
Then, indeed, art thou blessed, that
thou mayst be the medium through
which truth may flow in never-failing
streams, a clear crystal through which
light may send its rays into many a
darkened temple where Christ would
dwell. Therefore give thself, for in
so doing thou shalt ever grow richer.
AS thou lendest thy strength to the
burden of another. thine own burden
shall grow light. AS thou speak est a
cheering word, Joy and comfort shall
speak to thee, and the cup of cold wa
ter given in His name shall open
streams from the living fountain by
which thine own life shall be refresh
ed and made beautiful.
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A. b. MOrses' Locals.

doz. A.fnger grain CRADLES with Blood'i
best blades just in.
If you should happen to need few frui
jars or extra rubbers, l have them. My jart
sale, having aluminium tops and the glass is
clear and smooth. Half gallons. quarts and
pints. Look at them. Prices reasonable.
also have q small! lot Of paraffine wax fol
covering fruits and jellies.
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 500.
y few ice cream churns at very low prices
A nice line pickles, canned fruits, vegeta
bles, salmon, shrimp, crab, olives and sauces
A small lot OF fresh candles just received.
Fresh crackers to arrive next week.
Amos B. Morse.
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A Fragrant Conversation.

The fower.bath is said to be the
fashionable fad of many society ladies
at the present time. The method of
preparation is extremely simple.
Roses and violets hold sway because
of their delightful perfume. 1t would
be blessed thing if social conversa-
ton could be revolutionized by some
sort of intellectual and spiritual bath
perfumey by bouquets of Christian
graces. Too much of our society con-
versation is scented with gossip and
personal enmities and jealousies,
which are not good for either the in
tellectual or spiritual health. The
perfumes of love, hope, faith, meek
ness, gentleness, peace, are the kinds
that make personal fellowship a
benediction to all who share it. Es-
pecially is this true in the association
of Christian workers in carrying on
the kingdom of God in the world.
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SelE.Culture.

1t is the superfluous things that real.
ly make life difficalt. They are the
things we run in debt for, usually,
and the things we overwork to gel
and worry about after they are ours.
It is the care of these things that
make US nervous and worn. A lady
with beautiful home said last Christ
mas: "Please do not give me any
thing that will make existence any
more complicated than it is at present.
I really am at loss trying to remem-
ber what all the conveniences with
which I am supplied are for. and q
good part of my income goes In pay:
ing people to take care of the things l
do need" Yet in spite of her request
her dressing-table was still further
Uttered with silver knick-knacks, her
shelves were overloaded with ..bric-a-
brac, and her sideboard burdened with
articles for which she could have only
a remote use. She is not wealthy
woman, nor are her friends wealthy.
She represents the average well o-do
woman of taste, living on moderate
income. Yet she sees her servants
forever polishing and furnishing and
rearranging the articles which, so far
from adding to her happiness, really
cumber her, There has been q mark
ed increase in the luxuries of life in
America the lastfew years, and the
people, pleased with their elegant
toys, have not yet acquired the moral
courage to forego them. To acquire
and yet acquire is their instinct, and
thus they cheat themselves of leisure
and peace and simplicity.
Not that one would for q moment
suggest that bare home is more de-
sirable than decorated one. But a
home in which each article is either
useful or beautiful, or both, would of a
surety be most desirable thing.
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the Angels In tn" golden City OF the New
Jerusalem. The grief stricken family have
the sincere sympathy. OF hosts Of friends in
this community.
zone tie less to bind us here:
One more precious Jewel,
Undimmed now by stain or tear,
Waiting for our coming.
THUS our fond hopes fade away;
Thus the links are broken;
Thus our loved ones lead the way
To our home in heaven
GOVERNOR ELLERBE IS NO MORE.
The people Of the Palmetto state now
mourn the death OF Governor Ellerbe which
occurred at his home In Marion County al
S2G last Friday night.
PRETTY HOME MARRIAGE.
Miss Ida Hammond Of this city and Mr.
Lambert d. Caldwell OF Donalds, S. c., will be
married at high noon today at the home of the
brides parents. by Rev. ]. w. Daniel.
The home will be tastefully decorated In
natural flowers aud evergreens. The arch
just above the folding doors will be beautifully
and artstically decorated. from the center o
which Will be supended the marriage bell'
made ofwhite daisies. Precisely aul2 O'Clock
the stirring strains Of Mendelsdons weddi ne
march rendered most beautifully by Miss
Florrie Hill of Greenwood, caused all hearts
10 beat with Joy and delight. hmm ediately
the two pretty flower girls Misses Nettie
Hammond and Virginia Gam brell marched
IN anu uuldC6u Iuo IlOUOu uldhluR Way IOi
the entrance OF the maids OF honor who came
In as follows: Miss Eliza Gambrell and Miss
Bessie Murry, Miss Vivian Caldwell anG Mist
Nora Hammond, next came in the brida
couple who with quickened pulse and beat
ing heart stood in the center Of the group
waiting 10 be made one. The ceremony
while short was earnest and impressive. Al
the close of the ceremony best wishes and
sincere congratulations were extended.
After which delicious refreshments were
served.
The bride wore handsome travelling cos
tune OF blue while the groom was draped In
the conventional suit OF black. The brida
couple with q number OF friends left on the
one o'clock train via the southern for Donalds
the home OF the groom, where q reception will
be rendered them by the groom's parents
The bride and groom are we'll known In this
community and stand high in the esteem OF
every one.
On Monday next Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell
will return TO Abbeviile, where they will
make their home for the present.
The bJde received a great many beautiful
and handsome presents.
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F,rettfer than an electric light, that new
light that G. P. Hammond Is selling.
For pains In the hack get bottle of Prick
ley Ash Bitters. For sale at Speeds.
What is that at Milford DuPres. Go and
see.
Ice cream sodas and all kinds Of delicious
and refreshing cold drinks at Speeds soda
fountain.
Soda water and every thing in the way o,
ice drinks at Milford & DuPre's drug store.
Men who chew tobacco can get the very
best on the market at Harrison & Games.
The best fiavoripg extracts that can be
bought for sale by Speed.
Fresh Huylers candy just received at
Speed's.
One Economy Gas Light is equal to six In.
candecent electric lights.
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Right In the Swim on the Following
GOAdR.

Right In the Swim ON the Following
Goods.
lyd white lawns at 6, 8, and 10 cent. very
fine and nice.
Calicoes, cheviots, drills, sattiens, etc.
Sheetings, bleechings etc.
A bargain In towels at 5. 10, l5c.
Some bargains in ladies and childrens un-
derwear.
nice line OF sc. shirting.
Lots Of straw hats cheap, and lots Of notions
buttons etc., low down.
Canned goods down to nothing, pork and
beans SC. can, Bib cans l0c, okra and toma.
toes 10c. can.
Leader and excelsior flour. the finest.
Salt, soda, soap, baking powders, etc.
Kerosene oil. any way you want II.
Come in and see,
w. D. Barksdale.
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Winthrop College Scholarships
and Entrance Examinations.

THE EXAMINATIONS FOR AWARD OF
l. vacant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission OF new students will
be held at the County Court House on Friday,
July 2ist, at 8 q. m.
years Of age.
When Scholarships are vacated after July
2lst they will be awarded TO those making
the highest average at this examination.
The cost OF attendance. including board,
furnished room, heat, light and washing, Is
only $3.50 per month.
For further in formation and catalogue, ad.
dress PRES. D. b. JOHNSON,
May 20, 1899, If Rock Hill, 8. c.
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]. II. Glenn's Locals.

Graham Flour, extra quality, at Glenn's
Good for we'll people, still better for dispeptics
Nice summer cheese at Glenn's.
Salmon TO- Is, 20c. potted ham SC, Clipped
beef domestic and french sardines, pickles,
fine quality, apple vinegar, at Glenns.
Young hyson gun powder and oolong tea
blended TO suit any taste at Glenns.
Rio coffee IL lbs for 81. Arbuckle and
javanese roasted coffee.
e. C.. Hams, shoulders and boneless break
fast strips, hay. corn, bran and cotton seed
meal.
The -four sold at Glenn's has no superior
Low prices on domestic dry goods and
shoes at Glenn's.
Kerosene oil.
Good goods, low prices. polite attsn tion and
prompt delivery always to be had at Glenns.
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at which all qualified electors are entitled to
vote. At such election the electors shall cast
their ballots for three OF the qualified electors
residing in such District, and the three receiv'
ing majority of all the votes cast shall con-
stitute the Board OF Trustees for such District
for the next two years. Polls will be open
from s a. N. to 4 p. m. Should no one receive
majority OF the votes cast, the six highest
shall be voted for again on Friday, 2Srd June,
1899, or should only one be elected then the
four next highest to be voted for on such day,
or should two be elected on Goth then the two
next highest shall be voted for in the second
election. At this election ]. B. Holloway, T.
A. Box, ]. P jennings shall act as managers.
and shall also act as managers at the second
election If the same be necessary. Election
to be conducted as other primary elections.
By order OF the Board.
J. 8. GILBERT,
Co. Supt. Education.
June 5th, 1890.
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Southern Exhibits.
7l9 Thirteenth street, N. W.:
WouhipotoD D C. Nav 29. l&


Washington, D. c., May 20, 1899.
WYATT Aiken ESQ, Abbeville, S. G.
Dear Sfr-The exhibits Of Southern PROD
ucts made last year through the North oy
this company we're 80 satisfactory we have
decided to continue the practice this season.
Please remember that we can display iol
you desirable samples or specimens OF the
products OF your section. Your LOCALITY
should be represented. We can use grains IN
straw, grasses. vegetables, fruits, minera
specimens, scenes, &c:
AS Information, the best exhibit made last
wear was by zone horse" farmer In North
Carolina. He sent us samples OF grains, Qr
straw and threshed) grasses, vegetables. 70
bacco, hops. woods. cane, broom corn, white
corn, peas, beans, figs, nuts, etc. We placed
this material In our exhibit, and 1t proved 9
wonderful advertisement for the section rep
resented. We want variety and quality With
information as TO yield, value. owner, etc. A
full line of carefully selected cereals anG
grasses will do much to advertise your land.
Shipping Instructions will be furnished
upon application.
Yours truly,
NJ. ". Richards,
Land and Industrial Agent.
Mr. Aiken will be glad for the farmers q
our county to leave samples OF the above
mentioned products at his office over the
Farmers Bank and he vii. ship them TO Mr.
Richards. Name should be attached.
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ID. H. WiIder's Locals.

60 TOD. q. Wilder when you want fresh
groceries, rice, pickes, tomatoes, corn, sar-
dimes, saImons, crackers, oat fakes, chocolate
grits, hams.
Something extra nice in syrups and molss.
ses, cabbage and seed potatoes, cocanuts,
oranges and bananas.
10 lbs. good green coffee for 81.
16 lbs. granulated sugar 81.
1s lbs. Y. C. sugar for 81.
123lb. cans tomatoes for 81.
Special prices on kerosene oil by the BARREL
Call and see me before buying.
Headquarters for all kind country produce,
chickens, eggs, butter, etc.
deliver good anywhere In the city free.
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Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in the postoffice for week
ending May %, 1899:
B-Tom Bell, Miss Ida Bell, Geo. Bryant
Leapor Brisco.
C-Jas. H. Cochran.
E-W. B. Ellis.
F-Miss jamie Frazier.
H-Tom Hines, Peatter Holmes, Jim Har
rison.
J-E. H. Jones, B. II. Johnston.
K-Charles Killipgsworth.
P-Roht. Prate.
S-M. F. Scarry, ]. r. Smith.
T-Turnbough, G. w. Il. ;. LlnK, L. vi.
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Wednesday, June Z, 1899.
Re,utiful Light, Bright Light.

Mr.'C p. Hammond has organized the Abb
beyiIle Water aud Light Co., and from now
on can supply you with thing in this line.
He has secured the agency for "The Economy
Gas Lamp" and the light Is attracting much
attention The light is very brilliant and can
be run at very low cost. He will also hgure
soon upon lighting the town with this light
which is taking the place in many towns and
cities Of the electric lights. These lights are
more satisfactory than electric lights, anc are
about $50 per cent. cheaper. Parties using
much oil will save money by seeing G, r.
Hammond. The light Is especially suited Tor
halls, audttoriums, churches and stores.
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Close connections at Greenwood for all points on
8. A. L. aud G. & g.. Railways and at spsrtanbura
with Southern Railway.
For any information relative to tokets rates, sched
ule, etc., address
W. j. CRAIG. Gen. Pass. Agent Augusta, 90.
E. NJ. NORTH, Sol. Agent
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
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CUBAN LETTER.

Beautiful Country and Delightful
Weather.
Quennados, Cuba, June !, 1899
The country is beautiful, the weather de.
lightful and the "C-Ian army" Las quilt oluI'
fi5g and agreed to take the s., 1000 900.
Kindly remember me to General Hemphill
and Miss Mary Hemphill. Cowan McComos
we'll and doing well. b. l.. DlcKson.
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Commencement,

Ferguson. williams College Com mence'
ments June GIG, 1899. Season tickets 25 cents
or ten cents admission at the door each night l.
e. V. c. Williams, Principal.
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Do good with what thou hast, or i
will do thee no good.
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DIR. DICKSON will be absent next week on
professional business.
Have you seen the new light that =: r.
Hammond is agent for? See 1t and have him
light your house.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. Is.
Notice Of Election Of School
Trustees.

AN ELECTION FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES
for School District No. l3, for Abbeville
County, will be held at the town Of McCor
mick, on
TUESDAY, the goth day Of
June, 1899,
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The infant babe OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
McDill quietly passed away last Monday
morning, being proceeded by his twin brother
only few weeks. The little babe too pure
for earth now rests In the bosom of Him who
said "Suffer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them not for of such is the King
dom of heaven" HIS little body now rests In
Melrose Cemetery while he Is singing With
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Rev. d. G. Phillips of Bradley conducted
city last Friday and Sabbath day. BY his
faithful earnest and forceful preaching he
made most favorable Impression upon all
who heard him. While in the city he was
the guest OF Capt. John Lyon and w. W..
Bradley.