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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
An Appeal for Bodily Purity.

Spirit OF the Living God, who dwellest In
our bodies as in temples made for thee, so
purify our thoughts and restrain our pas
sions that We may not in any wise dedls the
chosen place OF thine abode or grieve thee
by any thought or word or deed. Thou
knowest our emptations-guard US that we
may overcome. and by thy grace transform
our weakness into strength. Help US to use
the powers which thou hast given US In JOY
full self-devotion. Bless US In labor that We
may do thy will. Refresh US in the rest Of
sleep or change. Maintain our powers that
we may serve thee faithfully and keep us
alike from idleness and overwork. Uphold
US in sickness and intirmity, and may the
glory OF the resurrection OF our Saviour,
Jesus Christ. shine upon every thought OF
death, that we may wait before thee without
faar Amen
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Boys Box I,eefer.

The popular school coat for boy
is the box REFER of style similar to
the one shown in the large engraving.
After twelve or thirteen years of
age, boys more frequently wear
trousers than knickerbockers, except,
of course, when cycling. In England
they give up the form earlier, or, at
any rate. the knickers are worn with
stockings. A boy of from eight to ten
years of age, clad in short knickers
and socks, such as one continually
sees here, would be the laughing
stock of his comrades on the other
side of the. channel.
A sailor costume with long trousers
and Jersey may at pinch form part
of the wardrobe of boy from thir-
teen to fourteen years of age, espe-
cially in the country or at the seaside.
But the dress just described, short
jacket and knickers of drab or gray,
are generally preferred here for boys
up to thirteen or fourteen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Foundation of Our Christian Life.

. We make great mistake and we do not
understand the foundation Of our faith
II we do not regard that life as spent in Pal
estine and lasting only three short years, as
the very foundation OF our Christian life.
He rose from the dead, came back and Is
living, and that here today he Is doing for
US what He did for those OF the olden time.
He Is still here. still pouring into them the
treasures Of His illimitable life. Tho ques-
tion is not, What can you do? but, What
can you and God together do; not what you
can do apart from Him to win your way to
His favor2 but, What can you do as the re-
cipient of His favor? Christ In US Is the
hope OF our glory. This Is the foundation,
the heart, the life OF our life. He is still
here, and all that He says We can dove
can do because He can co 1t in US and for
u.s. This is prayer. 1t Is not asking for
money. It Is no such thing as drawing q
check and carrying 1t up to the bank OF
heaven and getting 1t. 1t is opening our
heart to the heart OF God, laying our own
hands in the hand Of God, through Jesus
Christ our Lord, and asking and receiving
life.-Outlook.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Keep the Lord's Day Eoly.

What is true OF nations Is also true OF in.
dividuals. Nowhere can men and women
be found OF deep spiritual life who neglect
to keep the Lords day holy. To neglect
the Lords day Is to declare disloyalty tc
Christ. The workers In our churches
workers along spiritual lines) are never
those who read newspapers, secular maga-
zines. novels. etc.. on this day; they are
never those who take their pleasure, attend
to business, do ordinary work, or use the
day In any secular manner. That professed
Christians are guilty OF all these things is
undeniable; it is also undeniable that such
are worthless as spiritual forces In the COM
munity. Morning Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
The Christians Pleasures.

In the first placethe Christians pleasures
are the pleasures which helong to the
worlds life so far as these are innocent and
wholesome. Ne will exercise wisdom in the
choice ofthem, and self-control in the use
OF them, but no one has better right to q
sgood time" than he. He may relish just as
keenly glass OF soda water or trip tc
Europe rs the man who never thinks OF
Jesus Christ or tries to follow him. This II
our Fathers world. and he has fitted 1t uE
with many things to minister to our physi-
cal and aesthetic senses. We can have access
to any and all OF them 80 long as indulgence
does not compromise our Christian princi-
pies or dull our spiritual vision.-Rev. H.
4, Bridgman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN..
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS

A Seasonable Prayer-Translated Enthu.
siasns-Foundation of Our Christian
Life-Spealing Straight to the Heart
An Appeal for Bodily Purity.
Give rs, Lord, enough OF gold
To share with those who need 1t more,
Enough to clothe us from the cold
And keep the gaunt wolf from the door,
Yet not enough to bring turmoil, +
Or tempt US to abandon toll.
Give us the fond and wholesome joys
OF home and friends and tender ties,
Yet since too much Of sweetness clogs,
And pleasure unmolested dies,
Give US our need OF pain and woe,
The soul needs shade at times to grow.
Make US content with what we have,
But discomfort with what We are,
The boat that's anchored to wave
Goes not beyond the harbor bar.
Give US the courage to break free,
And find what we can do, and be.
As down lfe's changing ways We grope,.
Joy may not always be our friend,
But let sweet sympathy and hope.
Walk with us to the very end.
The first will help US thro' the gloom
The last will glorify the tomb.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Tho Newest Shades.

As regards color, the fashions run
principally on light shades. These
may possibly not be considered suit
able for street wear in America, but
will. without doubt, be much worn in
Paris. The newest shades are the
so.called pastel shades: Delicate
blues, greens, grays and pinky bufs
like the under part of the mushroom.
There are some exceedingly beautiful
extra-wide width cloths in these
colors, which would at first seem only
fit for evening wear, but of which very
elegant street costumes are made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Wrote Eighteen Hours a Day.

It is related of Professor Johnson
the late eccentric professor of Biblical
criticism in the University of Aber.
deem, that he ofteu wrote eighteen
hours a day. If at any time he be.
came tired he slipped into the nex'
room, where he Kept bath, and,
summer or winter, plunged into the
cold water-breaking the ice if need
ba-and resumed his pen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
SIMPLE MORNING GOWN.

house. The material is brilliant iri-
descent Persian chiffon, of the softest,
richest coloring. The whole dress is
appliaued over with black-thl ead lace
in graceful conventionalized flower
like figures, the lace in turn being
outlined with rucked baby velvet rib
bon the shade of Parma violets. There
Is V from the throat to the point of
the bust of heavy cut white lace over
satin, a white satin belt and very long
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

The woman who likes kimono, but
who feels how impossible it IS out of
her bedroom, can make something
very similar, so far as comfort and
GOODNESS are concerned, and yet have
q gown she will not mind wearing about
the house, IN the morning, at any rate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
A New Set of Colors.

Paris is inaugurating a new set of
colors, and Judging from the titles
given the various shades considerable
attention is being given the question
by the experts. A deep cream is
called "Cream of the Meadow" as its
shade is exactly that Of the wild flower
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

and then you have no right to kill yourself
by overwork; or you are not necessary to
Providence and then you have no need to
kill yourself by overwork. 1 put that dill
emma to you in all seriousness and leave
YOU to escape from 1t il you cau.-Charles
Kingsley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Horse Sausage In Milwaukee.

Chief Inspector Curtis, Of the Health
Department, says horse meat Is again
It is alleged by the veterinarian who has
been dealing In horssaesh that all. the
horse sausage made In the city has been
shlppsdto the East or to Chicago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
psrnle, Bear Dangerous Germs.

The sensationaltlIscovery has been made
that the copper penny Is an especially good
medium for distributing disease germs. A
large number was collected from school
children at Chicago and only one was
found free from dangerous germs. On
many the germs could be seen with the
naked eye. A movement will be started TO
have some other metal used In making
peuuivs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
May Tie the Bonnet Under the Chin.

Are strings to hats and bonnets
really coming again? 1t seems like
it, at any rate, for tulle strings are
seen on all the new hats. They are
becoming as rule-they are worn
twisted round the throat-and the ef-
feet is soft and pretty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
A New Head-Dress,

The Curzon coiffure is a style OF
head dress much in vogue at present.
There is large pompadour about the
face, and the hair at the back is twisted
into figure eight. 1t is a trying
style, and becoming to but few women
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
A Pretty Idea.

For weddings, garden parties and
afternoon teas natural flowers on hats
are very effective, and a pretty fad
just now. OF course, onlE such flowers
and foliage as will not wilt quickly
must be used.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
SAT- UPON A WORSHlPER.
4 Woman Speaker Created Excitement II
a Connecticut Tabernacle.

During service in the Scattergood Taoer
pa,le at D. erby, Conn, few days ago, the
reople In attendance, over 200 in number
were 80 worked up by religious fervor that
several faiuted.
One speaker, Mrs. b. b. Loomis, sc
worked upon tho feelings OF her hearers
that several declared that they saw vt=ior
OF the Holy Ghost.
J. H. Carleton became 80 excited that ht
had to be placed upon the floor and 90.
upon to prevent him doing Injury.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
SAID HE WAS THE MESSIAH.
Ex-Sh0velmaker Made the Announce
lnent and Attracted q Following.

John 2. 6ranch. OF Waterville, Me-, thlr'
tr.ave years old, who before he became
minister was shove-hand!e maker. Great
ed sensation In a Gospel tent few days
ago by announcing that he was the Hes'
siah.
Many OF those who have heard Mr.
Branch arc inclined TO believe TINT what he
saws is true and lie Is having many follow
ers in his new religion, which is not unlike
the Rev. Frank w. Sanford's Holy Ghos'
and Us Sor;e:y. SIeptlcal people II Water.
Vile notified Mr.. Branch 10 leave town OF
be ridden on q rail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

New YORK CITY (SpeciaD.-A su-
perb house toilet or morning gown
suitable for any time of the year IS
successful creation of a New York
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Black Dinner and Ia,,sption Gowns.

For dinner and reception gowns
black velvet will assume the prece-
dence, over even the black spangled net
affairs Of the past season.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
NEW YORK FASHIONS,
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.
"EYantide" de

of that name. 'Eventide" describes
new gray, and really the color is
deep, mysterious and misty. A shade
of pink is described as poppy bud, I"
as it gives one the idea of the silvery
sheen seen on the poppy bud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

1t Is thy duty oftentimes to do what thou
wouldst not; thy duty. too. to leave undone
what thou wonldst do.-ThomaS = Kampis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
WlPINc OUT A TEXAS PES-.
Prairie Dogs Caught by the Thousands
in New Kind of Trap.

The prairie dogs in the Texas Pan
handle are being etadieated by means OF q
new device for catching them which has
been adopted by all tho ranchmen and
farmers OF that section. On one large
ranch over II, 900 we're captured and killed
'asr week. The trap is placed over the
animals mound and makes 1t a prisoner
when It emerges from the hole. This pest
has been destroying over fifty per cent. OF
the growing crops and grass annually
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

slightly shirred sleeves. As will be
noted, the skirt trails all around and
is very clinging, falling below the rich
satin underslip on which it is mount
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Pretty Neckwear.

The white or cream maline neckties
that have been fastened in a bow at
the throat are now brought twice
around the high, straight stock, fast
ened half way between throat and belt
with pretty pin, and tied in bow
there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

Killed Annually on the Railroads.
Morethan six thousand persons are killed
on the railroads OF this conn'ry eyarv vea--
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20
Strings on All Headwear.
A Loun1inc Robe,

Strings are appearing, both on hats
and bonnets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

Another pretty fancy is to bring a
satin ribbon twice around the stock,
put its ends through small buckle of
rhir estones or paste jewels, which is
pushed close to the throat, leaving the
ends of the ribbon to hang in two long
scaraike ends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-20

Wide winged bows of white silk
muslin edged with imitation Mechlin
lace are becoming to every one, and
smarter up q very plain waist.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07
A PRISONER FROM PORTO RICO.
RAFAEL ORTIZ BROUGHT HERE TO SERVE
LIFE SENTENCE FOR MURDER
INC A SOLDIER

On board the transport Mcpherson, which came
up to her pier in Brooklyn yesterday from her trip
10 Santiago and Porto Rico. is a man said TO be
the first Federal prisoner to be brought to the
States for Imprisonment from among the natives
of Porto Rico since that island became a part OF
American soil. The is Rafael Ortiz, who. after
brutaily numbering John c. Burke, Company c, Of
the 47th Regiment, United States Volunteers, led
the soldiers a merry chase through the mountains
Of the islands until he finally captured. Ortiz
is on his way to the State prison in saltwater,
MINI. where he is TO serve life sentence.
Ortiz, II is said, angered at a United states
soldier who had stolen the affections of his sweet
heart Believing that Burke was the man. Ortiz
with some friends plotted kill the soldier. They
lured him up into the upper of one OF the ma
tive houses and started to play some game or
cards. II was arranged that Burke should sit
in a rocking chair with his back 10 the door on
a pretext that he going to get something to
drink Ortiz left the room Later he slipped in
quietly in his bare feet, with a sharp machete in
his hand When Burke rolled backward Ortiz
quickly pulled Burkes head back and nearly
chopped his head off with machete.
The murder occurred Just before the 4th Regi-
ment started for its home in Brooklyn. Later
Burkes body was brought home to the house of
his father in Flushing-ave. Brooklyn.
Ortiz escaped TO the mountains. and. after an
exciting chase OF a week. ne was caught and
taken to San Juan for trial. and sentenced to be
shot. When Secretary Alger was in Porto Rico
he appealed to on behalf OF the prisoner.
They told the Secretary that Ortiz thinking that
Burke had stolen his sweetheart-although after
ward II found that 1t was another man
had provocation for the murder. Alger heard all
the testimony, and postponed the execution of
Ortiz for two weeks. Meantime a petition had
been presented to President Mckinley, and the
latter commuted the sentence to life imprison-
ment. Since that time Ortiz has been in the mill
tary prison in San Juan He is an ugly fellow.
and a close watch had to be kept upon him. He
made two attempts 10 shoot himself and one
shot went through his neck. that he now has
difficulty in swallowing. The guard will start West
with their prisoner to-day.
Among those who came North the Mcpherson
were Colonel J. w. Pullman, formerly depot quar-
termaster OF Porto Rico; Captain King, quarter
master OF San Juan: Acting Brigadier- General
Eaton who is the School Commissioner OF
Porto Rico: Colonel W. P. Hail. Mrs. Buchanan,
wife OF Captain Buchanan. the Collector of Gus
toms in Porto Rico and Colonel De Russo.
There were sixty-eght discharged soldiers on
the Mcpherson.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07
DIED.

Aycrisg Thoma.o. Montsomsry. Hsrtsr 4
csipnsn Frederick W. Oliver. George
Earle Charles NJ ps psrs' rdI.S nT = .
grimm MARY J. Roy. Esther NJ.
Lethbridge Frank r. stott. tn@res -
Merrick William l. thomson frahN-
AYcRIGG-June g. 1889. at white Plains, ~. T.. Of
in his es'h year Thomas Gsrda nd
Jane Gardner both deceased. Of New-fork City ana
Funeral from the residence OF his sister Mrs Josega
Hsgeman. No. 200 Pennington ave. Passaic. y, =,
fsBss a. 'Tns Passsc main station from train avia
Chambers-st at 2 p m. 23d-st. at 1853 p m
BowNE-At Glen Cove, Long Island; on Monday. tho
Funeral from his late residence on WEDNESDAY az M
Island City at IL a, M
c-HrPMAN-suasenlv. on June s. 1899 at HAs,inrs-on
Hudson. Frederick W. son Of the late Horace W. ana
Funeral service at his late residence. 40 s23 wsss
1S4th-st.. Thursday afternoon. June al O'Clock
Interment in Trinity Cemetery.
EARLE-suddeny on June g. 1889, at East orsnss. g.:
n j., Charles Willard Earle, in the eIth year OF nis'
Notice OF funeral hereafter
FoRD-on Monday June 5. James X. Ford Of Nev-
Funeral al Grace Church Nutey. n j. on Thursday.
stS inst on arrival of train leaving Ere depot foot'
Of West 23d-st at $40 a M
GRIFFITH-on Monday june 5. 1899. al her residence
No. p West s6th-st.. Mary J., widow OF the ia's
Relatives and friend. invited attend the funeral
services her late residence on Thursday June ~
10 a. m.
Frank r. eldest son Of george and the late Minnie
Steers Le,hbridge. his 35th YEAR
Funeral Grace Church Orange, n j. on rhar'dAy'
Train leaves foot Of Barclay and Christopher sts ~
MERRIcK-suddeny on June s. Of pneumonia William
L. Merrck - a.
Funeral services will be held at residence No
Halstedst East orange j. on We9nsssSy: s Sege :
Delaware. s. LacSawanss and Western Railroad.
N ssns nass Hester T a. wife George W. Mont
Funeral services will be held at her residence Ma
5 West 7ith-st. on Wednesday afternoon. at O'CLOCK
Kindly omit flowers
MONTGOMERY Suddenly. Tuesday June 9, Nellie MArys
wife George T. Montgomery and laughter OF Moan
Funeral services will be held her late resssnse No:
8is West ssi-st, on Wednesday evening. June T. a.
5 o'clock. Friends invited.
Interment al Albion. y Y
oIIvER-on June T. at surern. n Y. George oiTer' ~
Funeral from his late residence wednesday June
private. owing 70 serious illness OF his VIE
Albany y Y. papers please copy
PARET-on Tuesday June 8, Rufus Story son OF 'onf'
FnsraI @ i se2ees At his late residence No isi wsss
7eth-s, Thursday. June 3 at 8 D. m.
Interment private.
PARK-on sunday. June 4 1899. Edith Norwood. wsfs
Friends and relatives are attend the funeral
william H Park, No sl5 West 7e'h-st. on "ednes'
Crawford CN. j. papers please copy
RoY-on Thursday. June l. 1899. at her resdeness
Newton ~ j.. Esther NJ, wife OF Aaron H. Roy
Interment al Newton, ~ j.
sToTT-At Milton Hudson Charles sott, formsr-
Funeral at Ali saints Church, Milton wednesday
1nterment at Greenwood on Thursday June at 1890
p m
THoMsoN-suddenly. OF heart failure on Monday even
Funeral service viii be held at his residence Meron
Penn. at II o'clock punciualIy on Inufs'ay MORNINGS
1t is reqnested that no flowers be sent.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07
CHARLES MILLARD EARLE.

Charles Millard Earle, OF No. West one-hun-
red-and-twenty- -second-st. a well-known member
OF the New-York bar. died suddenly yesterday
morning at the home Of his father-in-law. Henry
Powles. No % North Maple-ave, East Orange.
n j.. where Mr. and Mrs Earle were visiting.
Mr.. Earle had a stroke OF apopexy about a. m.
Dr. w. D. Mitchell was hastily summoned, but
Mr.. Earle was dead before he arrived
Mr.. Earle born in Dutchess County y. Y, In
1871. and was graduated from Union College In
1851 He studied law, and for many years was a
member Of the firm Of Thornton Earle & Kiendl.
with whom he was associated at the time Of his
death. although not q member Of the firm. He
prominent member OF the Old Mercer Street
Church He took deep interest In mission work
on the East Side and gave his time and means 70
help on the work He married Miss Ella Powles,
of East Orange. about twenty years ago. she
survives him They had children.
The funeral will be Thursday afternoon, at
the home OF Mr. Powles, and the burial Will be in
Rosedale Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-07
PARIS TOOK AN UNUSUAL COURSE.

In speaking Of the accident to the American liner
Paris in landing on a rock off the Manacles. a
well-known navigator OF this city said yesterday
that he could not understand why she had taken
the course that she did.
1T is not the usual course" he said. land IL she
had taken the ordinary she would never
have run aground. When the Paris left Cape La
Hague which is a few miles from Cherbourg she
evidently set her course for a point three miles
south OF the Lizard or y. M w. by the compass.
II is one hundred and thirty miles from Cape La
Hague to the Lizard II she had set her course for
Bishops Rock by City Island. or n. 81 W, dis
tance Of AS miles. she would have escaped the
Manacles and would have saved thirty-two miles
as It is fifty miles from the Lizard to Bishop s
Rock There was every reason to choose the latter
course and only ascrbe Captain watkins
decision TO the fact that he had sailed by way Of
Cherbourg only a few times. and as he was more
accustomed TO the old course part Of which ex-
tended from the Lizard to Bishops Rock. he
wished TO sail over familiar course as much as
possible.
However. II the Paris had steered even straight
for the Lizard she would not have run aground.
think the drifting was caused by the Kennels In
draft " which is an unregistered current starting
from the Portuguese coast, running across the Bay
NJ Biscay. and finally into the English Channel at
right angles TO the course OF ship sailing In a
straight line from Cape La Hague TO the Lizard
This current TO my mind, Is what threw the PARIS
Ser 70 run aground II Captain Watkins had been
an old hand at the course he would nave Known . q.
the current even though was not registered, out
-ected 20 know Of unregistered currents. IhN cuI
rent runs or an average OF one knot an hour, ana
this just enough TO throw me tro rSr Sa9a 0 Ia
Manacles on her sl&-hour UP rum D"P' IN
Hague 70 the Lizard