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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

"Dew drop" in as you pass by and be re-
freshed at Milford q DuPre's, the druggists.
Now is the time TO get rid of bed bugs. Use
kill-a-bug. For sale by Speed.
~ the best cattle powders for sale by Speed
Call in as you pass by at Milford & DuPre's
drug store.
Tar Heel cholera cure is positively guaran-
teed and when 1t falls to cure hogs or fowls Of
cholera you can get your money back. For
sale by Speed.
For driving out dull bilious feeling
strengthening the appetite and increasing the
capacity or the body for work, Milford's syr.
up hypophosphites Is golden remedy. Sold
only by Milford DuPre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
ID. HI, WiIder's Locals.

60 to d. H. Wilder when you want fresh
groceries, rice. pickels, tomatoes, corn. sar-
dimes, salmons, crackers, oat flakes, chocolate
grits, hams.
Something extra nice In syrups and molas-
ses, cabbage and seed potatoes, cocan uts,
oranges and bananas.
10 lbs. good green coffee for 81.
l6 lbs. granulated sugar 81.
IS lbs. Y. c. sugar for 81.
l23lb. 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.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

DuPre's extract sarsaparilla compound has
no equal as a blood purifier and spring tonic.
Call and see 1t before buying. For sale by
Milford d DuPre.
Call at Milford & DuPre's drug store and see
the handsomest soda fountain in the up
country.
Prescription work done promptly and accu.
rately with fresh drugs, and delivered at your
home at once by Milford l. DuPre, phone l07.
The latest smok ing tobacco on the market.
Try package at 10 cents-Klondike Mixture.
Harrison & Game,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

C.P. Hammond has just received O beauti
full ladies wheel. Call and see 1t.
Try "Lolly Pop" at Speeds soda fountain,
cents glass.
When in need of medicines at night our
pharmacist will be found next door to the
Western Union Telegraph office, over the
Abbeville Supply Co.'s store.
Harrison d Game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

Have purpose in life, and having
it, throw into your work such
strength of mind and muscle as God
has given you.
Death has nothing terrible which
life has not made so. A faithful
Christian life is the best preparation
for eternity. ..~
Christ has given .us the earth for our
body, but he himself is the soul in
which our souls must root; the eternal
help, the source of succor and all sup
ply. -; J.a. ::r -:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
Might Fit the Case.

Peddler-Wouldn't you like some mot
toes for your house, mum9 It's very cheer
ing to husband to see nice motto on
the wall when he comes home.
Mrs. De Jagg-You might sell me one
if you've got one that says Better Late
Than Never. New York Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

The laborers who built the pyramids
did not work under such disadvantages as
have long been attributed to them. Re-
cent research shows that they had solid
and tubular drills and lathe tools. The
drills were set with jewels and cut into
the rocks with keenness and accuracy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
Not His Fault.

Father-Why, when I was your ago I
didn't have as much money In month as
you spend in day.
Son-Well, pa, don't scold 1ne about 1t.
Why don't you go for grandfather?-Chi-
cago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

The population Of the earth at the time
of Emperor Augustus was estimated at 64,-
600, 900. 1t is now estimated to be a5out
1850, 900, 900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

THE beautiful Cantata, Esther, will be given
in the Court House Monday night under
auspices of Ladies OF Long Cane Cemetery
Society. Popular prices. Seats on sale at
Milford & DuPre's.
OUR best local talent take part In the
Cantata. Read the Bible story OF Esther. go
out to see how we'll Abbeville's beautiful
young ladies and handsome men fill the parts
Of those who lived 500 B. G.
THE beauty and talent OF town com bined
insures the success of Cantata Monday night
Don't miss 1t.
ANY body wanting good milk COW call on
G. c. Dusen berry or w. D. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
COMMENCEMENT SERMON.
Cokesbury's Oratorical COntest-Lit-
erary Address-COncert.

REV. E. D. WATSON, of Orangeburg, s. g.,
will preach the commencement sermon next
Sunday at eleven o'clock before the Cokes
bury Conference Schpol. Rev. T. Grisgly
Herbert. OF Pelzer, 8 c., will preach at night.
Monday night will be the oratorical contest
for the stephen Oliver prize.
Tuesday, IL o'clock a. m.. Prof. II, N. Sny-
der, Of Wofford College, will deliver the lit
erary address.
Tuesday night, $50 o'clock. will be the con-
cert by music department.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

Fresh shipment Of Nunnally's candles Just
received. 8, 10, 30 and 60 cents boxes. For
sale by Milford & Dupre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

The value of the average annual pro-
t12, 055, $40, 500.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
Ann ual Big Picnics.

Welcome all to the annual picnic at War.
renton Saturday July l, 1899. The comm ittee
will endeavor to make this the best picnic
ever known in the history of Warrento
Come all and bring well filled baskets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c.. May "a, 1899.

ADDeVllle, .. u, may "a 1879.
GRADED SCHOOL ENTERTAIN
MENT.
On tomorrow evening Abbevilles Graded
School will give most elaborate and inter-
esting entertainment In the Court House.
The first part will consist OF songs, music
and drills by the school. Second part dra.
matte act "Down by the Sea-" by nine Of the
larger pupils Of the school. Prof. Gillian,
Teachers and Scholars have been at consider
able trouble and expense to get up most
program. which promises TO be
highly entertaining. and should be literally
patronized, as the admission fee will be very
small. and for the benefit OF the school library.
On Friday evening the entertain nment will
be free to one and all, and will be both enter.
taining and instructive, as the exercises will
consist OF essays BY the graduating class, and
the present ntation OF certificates. After which
President Cromer OF Newberry College, will
deliver the annual address. Remember Fri
day evening is free and the public and friends
of the school, are most cordially Invited to
be present.
The times., 1899-05-25
OFFICERS ELECTED.
\ Adjournment of the Encamrment
th,. Snns nr Veterans

the Sons % Veterans.
The thirteenth annual encampment OF
the Maryland Division of the Sons Of
Veterans was brought to a close yester-
day afternoon in Maccabee Temple. after
having been in session for three days. The
next encampment will be held on the see
ond Tuesday in June 1900, at Fort Mon
roe The encampment has been one of the
largest and most successful in the his
tory of the organization.
At yesterdays session the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
G. 5. Whitmore of Washington, Com
mander; Roscoe c. White, Frederick, Sen
ior Vice Commander; Past Capt H. II.
Henry, of Phoebus. Va. Junior Vice Com
mander; Miles W. Ross, Baltimore; Past
Capt w X. Houchen. Richmond and e.
c. Billings, Washington, members OF the
division council; Edgar Allen. jr. repre-
sentative to the national eucampmenj, and
F. T. +. Johnson, of Washington. delegate
to the national encampmeut
The new officers were installed by Past
Division Commander Il. K. Campbell.
Some discussion was had on a resolution
petitioning Congress to make May l a
legal holiday, to be known as Dewey Day
No action was taken. however. as the order
is already taking steps to have Lincoln 5
birthday made a legal holiday. and it was
thought the adoption of another resolution
might defeat that movement.
The times., 1899-05-25
OF THE DISTRICT.
The Weekly iBuiIetin of the Health
Department.

Department.
The Health Department yesterday issued
the following bulletin: There were IO1
deaths in the District during the past
week, as compared with SO in the week
before. OF the decedents, IS were whit
and 43 co.ored. The annual death rate was
1874 per each thousand of all the popu-
lation, that for the white being 10. 70, and
for the colored 25.1S.
The principal feature of the heath con-
dition for the week was an increase from
to Is in the number of deaths from acute
lung diseases, and a decrease from 10 to
l3 in those from diseases OF the brain and
nervous system. There were fatal cases
of cerebro-spinal meningitis, as compared
with in the former week, and TO death
from any of the contagious diseases ex-
cept one from smallpox. OF this latter
malady there were Is cases in hospital at
the close of last report. No new eases
occurred during the week, and were dis
charged Including the one death. leav-
ing 10 cases in quarantine, with hous IS
in isolation. OF diphtheria there were IS
cases under treatment at the close of last
report During the week 9 new cases de-
veloped and We're discharged, leaving %
cases in quarantine in 20 premises
There were 81 cases of scarlet fever in
isolation at the close of last report. Dur
ing the week - new cases were reported
and 13 were discharged, leaving Al cases
with warning cards in % premises.
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature of the
air, 62 degrees: barometer 1898. and +, la
tive humidity. 20. The rainfall was liz
inches, with winds northwesterly, averag-
ing miles per hour. On the 10th the
thermometer registered 50 degrees, falling
to - degrees on the goth.
The times., 1899-05-25
Don't Forget

While you arc ''iubila.ing" the aics are
getting in. Window screens, I2c. Screen
Doors tJs.
JonN B. EsPEY. IOIo Pa. Ave
The times., 1899-05-25
Two Petitions for Divorce.

Two petitions for divorce were filed yes
terday in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict, one by Adelbert W, Cox, who gives
his occupation as policeman. and alleges
that his wife. Georgiana Cox. since their
marriage in June. 1894, has treated him
with systematic cruelty,
The other petition was filed by Lizzie
Zel, who charges her husband, Frank Zell,
with infdelity, non-support, and cruelty.
Attorney Edward C. Niles represents both
petitioners.
The times., 1899-05-25
THE WORK OF P1cKPocKETs.
Five Robbcries Reported at Police
HcahuuarIcrs.

The number of reports Of pocket picking
received at headquarters yesterday. IS on
the previous day. was small, despite pub
lished accounts to the contrary.
Among those received yesterday was one
from Andrew J. Hurley, of 1920 North
Capitol Street who was robbed OF a dia
mond stud while a passenger on columbia
railway car. The stud was valued at 500.
H Hienriesh. Of Columbia :. c.. reports
that while he was standing in front OF the
Riggs House yesterday afternoon his
pocket was picked Of a wallet containing
$40 in cash and 4 mileage ticket, from
which i5O miles had been used.
Samuel Morsell, Of vi N Street north
west. reports that his pocket was picked
of $21 while he was on a Columbia railway
car Yesterday afternoon.
Henry f. Hayden, OF 1870 Thirteenth
Street northwest. reports that while On
Fourteenth Street car he was relieved Of
Il gold watch and chain.
The loss of gold-nlled watch Is re-
ported by Ross Sanderson. 1t was picked
from his pocket while he was standing at
the corner of Seventh Street and Penn
svlvania Avenue northwest.
The times., 1899-05-25
s. KANN, SONS & co.
:. KANN, SONS s. co.
Always the everything money.
The Busy Corner
An Army Of WASH WAISTS
Is Here!

FIanks both sides of our big aisle the second
floor. Lined up waiting review, No veterans in
this line. All new recruits. Just from New York's
most renowned waist armores They've received
orders to strike camp and march. The prices are
the orders and they like this:
The times., 1899-05-25

the second day OF the proceedings he, being
al large on bail, failed TO appear and face
the witnesses produced by the Government.
The trial was proceeded with in his alb
sence and the Jury returned a verdict OF
guilty He was afteTward arrested in New
York His counsel then moved for new
trial and arrest OF judgment which motion
was oyerruled By Justice Cole. An appeal
was then taken to the Court of Appeals 70.
the District.
The times., 1899-05-25
Died in the Hospital.

Policeman McTaggart, of the Ninth pre-
cinct while On duty at Benning yesterday
afternoon, found Henry Donkel. thirty
years old, lying in the bushes near the race
track The man was in Il semi conscious
condition and evidently in great pain. He
was sent to Freedman's Hospital and died
shortly after arriving there. TIE body
was then removed to the morgue and Cor
oner Carr notified.
The times., 1899-05-25

p dozen fine Figured Lawn Waists in pink blue black and
white made with yoke back, detached collar and full front
every No waist made sell for soc VIII ~
pare WIN these at
Fine Sheer Waists white ground, with neat
pink and red stripes made with matched bias yokes fly front
finished pearl buttons also plain white, pink a ~
light blue pques, plain black lawn and chamfrays AVk
Every waist worth Zoe SPECIAL
Ladies Fine Plain White India Linon Waists, made ~ T +,
with full fronts, deep pointed and square yokes u
material, A. Worth 81 .25 ~
Island Percae and Plain Crlmbay, with
coored fronts and openwO embroidery also Scotch Madras in
black colors patterns of beautiful stripes and checks
nth plated back attached skirt fastener, detac
pearl Worth all YfNk
French Iappet Lawn Waists with bayadere
embroidery effect, q -
swell and cool. We you'll not find FNk
20 i ~ W
Al-white Dimity and Nainsook Waists,
dainty Openwork embroidery, deep pointed
fSzes high standing collar Also special lot of 6nA 81
aIioyer cluster tueks included in this assortment. ~
equal this city. Special price p&o%
5. KANN, SONS & CO.,
Eighth and Market Space
The times., 1899-05-25
FaIL Admitted to Ban.

Macmillan w Falk, who some time ago
was convicted before Justice Cole Of
adultery and sentenced to a term of six
months imprisonment in the pcnitentiary
at MoundsviIle, W. Va, was yesterday ad-
mitted 10 bail in the sum OF 81, 500, pending
his appeal to the Court of Appeals for the
Distrilt Falk was put on trial in Criminal
Court No. ! on January g last, and on
The times., 1899-05-25

To protect yourself from limitations look for
a framed glass sign with the words ''Maerzen
Beer in gold letters and this will assure You
that Heurich's Maerzen is exclusively sold at
that particular hotel restaurant, order a
case by 'phonng G3i, Arlington Bottling Co.
The times., 1899-05-25
Nlns. ,Iecting nd ArdwicI..

The chief Of the State Highway Com
mission OF Maryland, body appointed by
the Legislature 10 investigate the subject
Of roads. has accepted an invitation TO ad-
dress q mass meeting Of farmers aud
wheelmcn on the afternoon Of May 80. at
Ardwick. Prince George county.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-02

ssnot interest, much less attract. His
hands were good companions to his
5mlnd, and his mind was careful en-
GplOyer OF his hands.
Volumes might be written of him,
but the record of his daily life alone
would 1.-the story of j. Fred Meyers,
and that record were he alive, he would
scheerfully submit to the examination
Sof friend or enemy. Such, lives are the
\ grandest harmOnies of the created
world. Such men are the landmarks
Ito guide the generations to follow them
Eln their course. In any age the good
ahas been the same. At any time the
upright man was all that man should
Sbe and he has fulfilled the purpose for
which man was created. More could
not be done. With the termination of
his life a sorrow fell like night upon
his friends, still those who had not the
benefit of his acquaintance and friend
4shlp were those who had most cause to
mourn: He was friend and brother
to all those who knew the meaning of
1.-THE words and who would be friend and
&brother to their kind.
f. w. FAuLKEs.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-02
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Church Notes.
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PRESBYTERIAN.

Mrs. DR.. DeWolfe, one of the pioneer
members of the Vail Presbyterian
church, though in quite feeble health
was privileged to worship with us.
The spring meeting of the s.Presby-
itery OF Sioux City" at LIE Mars was
well attended and transacted much
business for the churches. Arrange
|ments were made for the ordination
land installation of Rev. l.. C. McEwen
lat Charter Oak on May 10th.
Che congregation on Sabbath morn
ing notwithstanding the threatening
weather was unusually large. The
pastor preached on the subject ssThe
Ark taken and retaken''- spiritual de.
clension leading to detection and de-
feat and the victory of God as shown in
restoration. The service of song and
the anthem were peculiarly inspiring
and helpful in worship.
BAPTIST.
On Wednesday, May 8, the pastor
will attend the state convention board
meeting in Des Moines.
Immediately after the sermon on
Sunday evening the ordinance Of bap-
tlsm was observed by baptizing six
young ladies into the church.
On next Thursday evening will occur
the regular covenant meeting of the
church and it is requested that there
be in attendance large number of our
church members.
The pastor preached the second of
the series of sermons Sunday evening
The subject was 1.-THE Significance Of
Death" Next Sunday evening he will
deliver the third sermon of the series,
the subject being Resurrection
NJ. E. NOTES.
Epworth League anniversary one
week from next Sunday.
The W. F. NJ. S. will meet tomorrow
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. /.
Gillmor.
We are sorry to lose from the cL urch
Miss Allie Green, who has left for De
troit, Mich, having secured a position
as stenographer.
MIR. Y. G. johnson led the Epworth
league Sunday evening. There were
about thirty present. The service was
exceptionally profitable SO many speak
ing on the topic.
1t was exceedingly gratifying to see
such large congregation present last
3Sunday morning, notwithstanding the
threatening weather. The Audience
room was well filled with earnest wor-
shippers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-02
nAsTERsoN CAPTURED.
Man Who Passed Bogus Checks Arrested, i,
Des Moines and Brought Back to
DenisOn


Des Moines and Brought Back to
= Denison
10 the perseverance on Constable w
y. McAhren and to the intelligence of
the Des Moines detective service ia. 70
be credited the arrest of Chas, J. Mas.
terson, very clever ICON" man. Onr
readers will remember that last week a
man hired team from Mr.. McAhren's
livery stable but forgot to return them.
Jesse got track of the team and fonnd
them at West Side. In the MEANWHILE
it was discovered that the man had
passed bad check for $4,000 on the
Traders Bank at Vail. Efforts were
redoubled to capture the man and des.
Icrlptions were sent all over the state
with the result that he was rounded mn
at Des' Moines by detective E. q. John
kston. Mr.. McAhren was notified and
went to Des Moines bringing his man
back Sunday afternoon. He now lang.
pushes in the county Jail the preliminary
examination having been postponed
until May 9th.
Brother Caswell speaking of the Nc.
Farland case says: ''If all those repub-
|lican officers who held up their emnlov.
|ees and fattened their pocket books on
|the emoluments Of their Offices were
compelled to disgorge, the state could
do without tax levy for year or two.',
The above is one of those filppant para.
graphs written without thought and for
the evident purpose of being sscnte.n
The charge made is that the state has
been robbed of several million dollars
10y state officials on the Mcfarland
plan. These serious charges against
officials are becoming too frequent. and
too lightly made. We do not believe
the Bulletin has one i,ta of proof for
such a statement. If he has il is his
duty as citizen to produce it and have
Inc matter thoroughly Investigated. If
ne has no proof he should apologize to
MS readers for making such unwarrant.
% charges. and ones which reflect 40
leeply on tho fair name of Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-02
From Mr.. Geo. d. Perkins.

Newspaper people, working in the
same territory. and particularly where
their service covers considerable
period of time, come to know one an.
Iother pretty we'll. The exchange list
in every we'll regulated country Office.
at least. affords the editor friends.
sometimes enemies, and always specta-
Giles. lie comes to know the papers and
to individualize them, and thus to give
them classification and rating. Through
these papers he looks into the office
Windows where they are made, and he
can tell who was at work that day. or|
that week. The relationship is I'll t,e|
|next Thing .tqias l4i5taafal crossias af legs
over the same table. In this way ii
knew j. Fred Meyers pretty we'll. HeI
always had something to say, and bel
said it we'll. Few men in my exper.|
fence have brought to their work op|
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-22

On and after Jan. 1st the Vermont Saw
ings Investment Co. will pay per cent in
teresb on time GER icates OF de
payable in giving 80 lays notice. =
E. E. BIakely, treasurer, Montpelier, 1t.
We have tons of Ground Oyster Shells for
hens, and can sell them at rs cts bag of
100 lbs, also cracked bone and Pages
poultry food at q cents a pound, prolific
poultry food, cheap red pepper etc, for
the hens, at Ovens tt.
Twill buy calves and hogs forstocl< train
every week through April. Commencing
April 18th, will buy hogs for stock train,
lambs and calves every Tuesday forenoon
through the season, at highest market
prices. S. E. Winslow, Barton Landing
1926
Wanted-Five or six experienced table
girls. Apply to Hotel Barton. G. R. Pat
tee, Proprietor. 16tf
Wanted Immediately: a heavy pair of
horses that will weigh from 2300 to $500 lbs.
for farm work, address, Alfred Burnham,
Sutton, Vt.
For bargains in wagons of all kinds, new
and second hand, road-wagons CoucOrds,
top-carr1ages, lumber wagons go to Chas.
J. Uford. Also several good young horses,
workers and drivers, for sale at right
prices. Chas. J. Ufford. Barton, VT.
Pasturing to let for one or two COWS.
Apply to o. D. Owen.
We pay the highest cash price for maple
sugar. Tower Bros, Barton, and S. G.
Kimball, Barton Landing. 20-1
Good tenement for rent on Main street.
Apply to d. d. Bean. 20tf
Go to Miss Colburne's for the new "cycl-
ing saiIor' just in from New York. PIP
Plenty of Sanford Corn at s. G. Kim
balls, Barton Landing, VT.
Lost-NIay 10th between Bloomington
and Westmore via G. B. Leland's large
Atwood horse blanket, checked, colors
yellow and brown. Finder leave at Evans-
vile creamery and receive reward.
A bunch of keys were lost last week
somewhere on May Hill. Will the finder
please return them to this Office.
For saIe-A full blooded Jersey bull, two
years old, girts six feet, came from Gov
CIRCUITS herd. G. B. SToDDARD, East
Charleston. PIP
Sanford corn is a scarce article this year
but we have little left. FL. T. SEAvER.