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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
RraYar La IkealiZing God.

Blessed is the man who has early learned
to pray-to pray. not simply to say his "Now
I lay me, though that infantile rhyme has
been the slender cord drawing many wan
dering soul back to his mothers God.
Prayer, like good many other things,
can be- best learned in childhood, and,
early learned, saves the unlearning later
on OF many things 1t were better not to
know. Once learned, it cannot be wholly
forgotten. Prayer is the habit, born OF
practice, OF asking things Of God; but 1t is a
good deal more than that. 1t is not teasing
for things. 1t is not simply running to Him
when afrrighted, nor is It asking for impos-
sibililies. Prayer is a realizing Of God, Il
bringing OF God into the individual life, a
bringing OF the soul end its daily life into
relations with God. In the best praying
the soul and God together look on the
thoughts and deeds which make life and
Nh"-acter. 1t is thus blessed seeing with
God
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

or pencil. The system bears the name
of its inventor, Procopovitch, and has
been introduced into the schools
throughout Poland. A little study of
the illustration will enable any one to
do sums. Children are required first
to mark the numerals on the ends of
their fingers that they may remember
them more readily, but admits can get
along without this aid by memorizing
the position Of the numbers.
The system is not used for multi
plying numbers OF less than six, since
such problems can readily be done
mentally. The fingers are numbered
as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
A Yard OF Butter1nflk,

One time an Irishman was travelling
in Scotland, and going through one OF
Glasgow's principal thoroughfares,
noticed a sign on a grocery store,
which read, Everything sold by the
yard"
Going into the store, he asked the
grocer for a yard of buttermilk, and
he soon returned with can full and
began measuring it out on the coun-
ter!
THAT will do," says Pat, "iust put
it in paper and I'll take it with mel"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Cycling Notes.

One OF every fifty persons in the United
States rides the wheel.
The Transvaal campaign Is the first IN
which bicycles have been used by British
regulars.
Most remarkable OF the seasons features
is the increase IN the number OF juvenile
wheels In use.
The old policy Of storing the bicycle away
for thu winter months appears to have be-
come almost obsolete.
A strange fact Is that where the bicycle
has become popular there has been no.
ticeable decrease In crime.
Eddie Mod uffie, the Boston hyer, broke
tho worlds record for half mile by one
and ond.itftA seconds In Chicago,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
LAKE EiI.exPREss ROBBERY.
Five Men Break Open . Sealed Gar Be
longing to tho United States Company.

Five Men Break Open . Sealed Gar Be-
longing to tho United States Company. !
ERIE, Penn. Especially. men en-.
tered United States Express car attached
to the Lake Shore Railroad train between
Cleveland and Erie. The car was ran
sacked and nearly every package opened
and the contents scattered broadcast.
loss. which is placed at $4,000. The men
signalled the enginesrsapd left the train at
Dock junction, n ear the city limits, and
have not been caught.
A number of seals kin cloaks were part OF
the plunder. The robbers are presumed TO
have jumped the car platform at station
Is made. They broke In the door OF the car
with q brake. Railroad men here think
the robbers were not tramps, because OF
the care used In examlng packages.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Wasted Effort.

"When my wife gets. to jawing,"
said the man with tie frayed cuffs, 81
preserve dignified silence"
eyes, heard about it," said the
man with the blue overalls. II heard
your hired girl telling our hired girl
that you was the best hand at settin'
round an sulkin' she ever SEEM
Indianapolis Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
INTERIOR or
, ARnoRED TRAIN

and brought to shore. There were from
four to six people (women and children)
who did not daret to jump into the water
They were told to do so, but remained
where they We're and were undoubtedly
lost, as the schooner. soon.went to pieces!
"rhose rescued numbered nearly 100
souls. The steamer Vasco was then bat
of. Gherardt called sor life line, and,
forming party Of rescuers in line joining
hands extending out into the water, him.
SELF at the head, he,soon- had hold OF the
line, and, bringing Ito the shore, fastened
the end securely to .a-neighboring q tree.
'The crew climbed down and along the
line and were safely landed"
Ensign Gherardl Is son OF Rear'Admiral
Gherardi, retired. a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Boer. British War Notes.

The British wounded at Cape Town are
doing we'll.
The British claim to have saved all their
stores when ColenSo was evacuated.
The military authorities at Durham have
seized 500 tons Of foodstuffs consigned TO
the Transvaal.
Emperor William has given orders that
no Prussan offloer Will be allowed leave to
fight for the Beers.
The Dublin Fusiliers have bsen served
with new kits, as they lost everything In
the retreat from Dundee.
Dr.. Leyds. the Transvaal's agent In En-.
rope, denies the report that Catholics are
not allowed to hold ONCE under tho 10
public.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
To Found n Colony In Cuba.

A plan to found colony In Cuba. with
the twin purposes OF raising fruit for United
States markets aud OF establishing winter
resort, will be consummuted soon. The
capital has been furnished by New York.
Chicago, Detroit, aud o nuha, AMI the co.
lonists, some 400 In number, about half OF
them from Chicago, Will sail soon. They
will have control OF $500 acres neur Nue..
vitas, and will call their settlement La
Gloria. The growing OF plneapples and
bananas, 1t is said, will bs their speciality.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

ple one there and she danced out to.
ward Olihay, crying defantly, ITO
begontobegontobegon!" but Olihay
took a backward step and was out OF
harms wsy-in the part marked
sssafe" in the diagram. This gave
Bitruana a chance, and she founced
her pretty skirts across the line just
as Eness reached the limit OH that
side. and she screamed at her narrow
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Gd1 -
INTERIOR OF HOLLAND BOAT.

"I report my belief, after full examina.
tions, that the Holland Is q successful aud
veritable submarine torpedo boat, capable
OF making Q veritsble attack upon the
enemy unseen and undeteotable, and that,
therefore, she Is an engine OF warfare OF
terrible potency which the Government
must necessarily adopt into its service"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
his Iinpartiality.

"WhatI 1 want to see," remarked th.
man of theories, sis an equal dis
tribution of wealth."
'"rhat's exactly what I want t.
see," answered the man with so much
money that he could never find time
to countlt. "Did you ever meet ny
partner in business? He's q fine man
I'd like to see all the wealth in ex
istence divided 80 that he'll have on
half and I the other"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Lvnched n White Man.

William Hun, white mau IN jail at
Bloomfield, No., charged With tho murder
OF Andrew Melton, was lynched few days
400. A mob of 100 men gathered at tho
iaiI. broke the doors in With sledRe ham
mers, took Hun from his Cell and hanged
him, Kidding his body With bullets as II
swung from the limb Of tree.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

In consequence OF the law allowing
wild ducks to be killed nine months
year, those birds are said to be on the
point Of determination in the marshes
Of Michigan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

Anniversary OF Brazilian Republic.
Brazil has just celebrated the tenth au-
niversary Of the proclamation OF the re-
public. There was military parade and
naval review at Rio de Janeiro; the Presi-
dent, Dr.. Campos Salles, held reception
OF the Diplomatic Corps, and Ministers.
etc., aud In the evening there were balls
and other public entertainments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Tho PatrIa Burned at Sea.

The Hamburg American llHer Patria 1
few days ago was discovered to be burn
Ing. She was then of the North Hinder
Lightshlp, in the English Channel. The
passengers were called on deck and were
and landed at Dover.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

escape, Eness was back again to the
center, and this time she caught
Bralsidis fair and square. There was
q slsp on the shoulder and a cry of
delight from Eness as Bralsidis slowly
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

those placed together and including
these, we obtain seven fingers, or 70.
There are now remaining two fingers
on the right hand and one on the left,
which when multiplied give two
These two, added to the number ol
tens, give 70, the product 8 by 8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
rootbnil PLAYER Killed.

John Allen, Of Marion Mass, tho medical
student iniuted while playing football On
the Christian Brothers College eleven,
died at st. Louis, Mo. He never regatned
consciousness after receiving his injuries. J
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
The Men Who Shout,

The men who ale too anxious tt
fight before the battle opens are often
conveniently absent when the firing
begins. Pathfinder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

her side, and when Eness darted back
that way. Vahedis and Bralsedis
crossed sidewise and Eness was where
she started. Each girl screamed with
excitement, but the hand of Eness did
not touch any one, and all Strengthened
mp to catch breath.
Eness was probably the most sup
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

What sorrowing one among us has not
Known some one with q greater sorrow?
Courage! 7 his is brave world, and God
ioes not intend that any one Of US shall be
Eursted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
me,sor Borss q Hole In Iowa.

m0t0or burob u 0Uk0 III 4VWSs I
A large meteor fell in the woods just CAST
OF Webster City, Iowa. It made hole
about five feer square and was still 9eeth-
ing and steaming so that its full zscould
not be determined. People In the fictnity
say 1t made loud roaring noise Fhen de-
ocandlnp
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
PANAMA KNOCKING At OUR DOOR
The Isthmisn State Wants to Be Annexed
to tho United States.

to tho United States.
WASHINGTON, d. @. Especially. An appli-
cation for annexation to the United States
has been made to this Government by the
State of Panama. one Of the political sub
divisions Of the United States Of Colombia.
The State OF Panama has refused to re-
cognize the authority Of the Colombian
Government, and there has been much
internal trouble on that account. SO
far, however, the State has not been able
to establish an independent government,
and as 1t has no sovereign rights the United
States cannot regard The application.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

TO MULTIPLY WITH THE FINGERS,
An Ingenious System Used in the School
Of Poland.
Abolish mathematician has invented
an ingenious system whereby large
sums may be multiplied on the fingers
with much less trouble than with pen
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

south Carolina's IncraRse In Wealth.
The assessed valuation OF property IN
South Carolina shas Increased $500 ,0oa
ever the year 1888.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

Coenso the railroad running from LadymtR Pieter
The Colenso and likewise
the railroad the bridge crossing the Iuge
which This bridge has been
subject London War Office the depend
of built of iron lattice
tubing supported of Conso in Natal seven
hof
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Drought In New Orleans.

New Orleans is now suffering from the
worst drought 1t has ever known. Droughts
have prevailed there for seven years in sue
csssion, but the present is far more serious
than its predecessors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
HOLLAND BOAT SUCCESSFUL.
The Board Of Inspection Reports That She
Fulfilled All Reauirements.

wAsHrNeToN, D. G. (speclaD. The report
OF the Board Of Inspection and Survey on
the recent official test Of the submarine
boat Holland in Psconic Bay November g.,
has been given out by the Secretary Of the
Navy. The Board reports that all Of the
requirements OF tho Department were full
filled by the performances Of the Holland
on this trial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

One OF the large laundries in the
suburbs of Paris has adopted this
means OF hanging it's clothes up to dry
above the contaminated atmosphere OF
the French METROPOLIS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

- THE "LAHA" GROUND.
fThe one who Stands" may run anywhere
Z ON the dark portion, but usually stands
!. In tie centre, ready to run In any direc-
tlon.)
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-09

One OF the prettiest features Of the
Midway Plaisance will be the May pole
dance. which will take Wednesday after
loon OF fair week. In the evening OF the
same day, directly In front Of the grand
stand on west Gold avenue, Instructrsss
Mrs. ", Y. Walton will present a new
and pretty novelty, constituting q gath
ering OF girls and boys that will be
something grand in Its make up. The
lady, with her gathering OF youth, will
also constitute u beautiful spectacle In
the grand parade OF Thursday afternoon.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-09

At the request Of @ number of msr.
chants, who are making big prepare
tions for outside booths, Mayor Marion
states that he sees no reason why the
merchants should not be granted the
privilege OF commencing the building
Of their booths In front OF their stores on
the Friday before the opening OF the
great fair. This will give plenty of time
for erecting and decorating them before
GOV. Otero touches the electric button"
on the morning, or rather on the after.
noon OF September 10. Ths"button" will
be touched In the Midway Plaisancs.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-09
THE FIRE WORKS
FOR THE BIG FAIR!
A Thousand Dollars to be Expended
i'm These Events Alone.


OkAINDESI LLUMINA Jun IMAOINAbLE
The proposition of the Los Angeles Fire Works company,
which was received by the president of the Fair association and
which is business-Hke in all of its minutest details, gives to the
management of the forthcoming Territorial Fair an exhibition of
fireworks that far excels anything of its kind heretofore given in
the southwest.
Besides the fireworks, the miniature reproduction of THE
Battle of Manila" will be given by an entirely separate company,
and the great naval battle, which won for Admiral Dewey a name
that would give him the presidency of the United States if he SO
desired the office, will be touched off by electricity handled and
manipulated by Electrician William Holloway, of the local Electric
Light company.
These two events-freworks and The Battle of Manila"-I
will take place on the grounds on West Gold avenue, directly in
front of the grand stand which is being erected by the Fair associ-
alton.
On these grounds, which will be illuminated at night by hall a
dozen OF more arc lights, there will be base ball games during the
afternoons, sword contests from the famous Ninth cavalry, tug-of-
war pulling events, balloon ascensions with parachute leaps every
afternoon and evening, and other events, while along
the smooth roadway which is being prepared on Gold avenue,
from First street to the Casa de Orc, there will be exciting bicycle
races, hose contests and foot racing. The finish of all running
events will be directly in front of the grand stand, which is being
erected in front of and Just beyond the Casa de Orc.
a partial list OF the fireworks which will be seen during the
approaching fair is here given, as follows:
PROGRAMME NO. l.
L. Ariel Salute, announcing opening.
:. Grand Illumination, changing to sheath of golden
spray, interlaced with jewels
g. Ascent of Rockets.
4. Ariel Shells of Peacock Plumes.
s. Fanfornade of Pearls of Light.
o. Set ~Piece-Fiery Phoenix.
Roclo,. vi,h Sboot;rr p,,ndos
S,t piec. uuno S,n s Eou,,,irs
q Nire &c Silver Soucassor.
70 Mines 4 pearls md Ama,h,uts
II. Mammoth Ariel Projectle, Soinch.
IL. Tourbilions of Table Rockets.
"a Volev Of Hissino Cobras
ii. Rockets, with parachutes suspending jewels.
IS. Batteries of Pearls of Light.
10. Set Piece-Animated Alligator.
- Rockets with b,noino chains 4 ire
rs Batteries u Elactric Srre,dsrs
10. Screen of Diamond Spray.
20 Double Set Piece-Two War Vessels each soxIs &
Pyrotechnic Battle.
e. NIAGARA, ROARING cataract ,ox,o
% Set Piece-"Adios"
?, Finale Volev of shells from ali mortar
ppocp,uNo
Dennating Aerial Shells announcinq commencement
ofdisnI,v
, Illumination Of surrounding scenery bv large and
noyerul ,arico1orod lobts
DISCHARGE of Shells nj old oo,d and ora,,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
OVER THE COUNTY

Cabinets, 81 per doz. at Young's, If
The Bell Telephone Company has
completed its line to Rally Hill.
The cedars are being rapidly
thinned out in the Andrews neigh
borhood.
Use Alcorn's Worm Syrup. II
Work has commenced on the new
bridge over Fountain Greek at
Thomas Mill.
There are several cases of whOnp-
ing cough in the Sawdust Valley
neighborhood.
Buy your drugs at Alcorn's. tt
Mr.. II. w. FAIRIES, Of Bigbyville,
spent several days In Nashville aud
Franklin, on business, las, week.
The Board of Equalizers, com
Harris and j. g. Dodson, will meet
the first Monday in next month.
"Lanton" is the name of new
postoffice which will be established
the lst of June at Klncaid Bros
store on Double Branches. w. A.
Kincaid will be postmaster.
Buy flower seeds at Alcorn's. If
"Harding's Hummer" not only
cuts but elevates feed, with less an
noyance and delay than any other
cutter. Go to SAtterfleld & Dodson's
and ask to see one, and tell them
you saw their ad in the HERALD.
The following Maury County ply
sicians attended the meeting of the
Middle Tennessee Medica! Associa-
tion in Franklin last week: Drs.
K. s. Hewlett, r. s. Perry, w. X.
and l.. L. Sheddan, L. E. Ragsdale,
Haywood and Hardison.
We advise those who are working
for one of the HERALD'S premium
watches, to complete their lists be-
fore May is out, because, the first of
June, when the schools close, quite
a member of new competitors will
be in the field.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. P. Timmons
left for their old home in Tennessee
on last Tuesday, where they will in
the future reside. During their So
journ in Cameron and Milan county
they have made many friends, who
regret exceedingly their departure,
and sincerely wish for them a pleas
ant journey and happy return to the
old home.-Weekly Herald, Com
eron, Texas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
SMALLPOX SITUATION.
One White Man Found TO BE In.
fected With the Disease.
There Have Been Nine Cases at the Pest
House, and of This Number Four
Have Been Dismissed.

The smallpox "scare" was given
somewhat OF an impetus last Friday
by the discovery of case In white
man by the name of Bob Johnson,
who boarded at the home of Reese
Davis on South Main street. The
case was found Thursday evening
by DR.. VOORHEES,, but its existence
did not become generally known I'M
til Friday. Drs. Forgey and Harri-
son were called in, and all three of
the physicians agreed that the case
was genuine smallpox. The yellow
flag was Immediately hoisted in
front of the house, and later The case
was removed to tent near the pest
house. Johnson had been sick for
several days, and when found the
disease had broken out thickly over
his body. After being removed to
the pest-house he grew much worse,
and the case developed into one of
most violent type. For a while the
physicians entertained fears for his
recovery, but his condition is i'm
proved now. His body, even to the
palms of his hands, is literally
covered with sores. His case is de-
cidedly the worse that has yet been
found.
Johnson worked for an insurance
company which does business
among the negroes. He stated to
DR.. Forgey that he had been to the
negro Tolbert Walkers house twice
while he (Walker) was sick with
smallpox, to collect insurance
money. Walker, it will be remem-
bered, was one of the first cases dis
covered, but it was not known that
most recovered. All of the cases
that have yet been found are direct
ly traceable to him.
There have been many rumors
afloat this week, but the facts about
the situation, as recited to HERALD
reporter by City Health Officer
FOrgey. are as follows:
Altogether, there have been only
nine cases of smallpox here. Three
OF these were found inside the city
limits and six outside. OF this num-
Der four have been dismissed as be-
ing cured, leaving five in the pest
house at present. There are no
other suspicious cases under guard.
There have been three cases carried
to the pest-hOuse since last Friday.
One of these was the white man
Johnson, and the other two are
George Anderson and Gilbert Steph-
ems, both colored, who lived in
Happy Hollow" negro settle
ment west of Columbia. Stephens
was in the second week of his illness
when discovered.
The family of Mr.. Davis, with
whom Johnson boarded, have been
vaccinated, the house quarantined
and all necessary precaution taken
to prevent the disease spreading
from that point.
While the situation is uDfavorahle
as to the number of new cases, yet
one thing favorable about it is that
no one has yet contracted the dis
ease who was not closely associated
with the negro Walker during his
| illness.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

The closing exercises of McCain's
Academy were held last Friday
night. The school building was fill
ed to its utmost capacity, large
number from Columbia being in at
tendance, and the exercises were
very much enjoyed. The senior
class was composed of six young
men, who delivered orations. Miss
Bessie Giddens was salutatorian.
Profs. Harris and Scott, who have
had charge of the school for the past
three years, having previously ten
dered their resignation. Prof. s. D.
McElroy, of Kings Mountain, N.
c., was elected by the Board of
Trustees as principal for the next
year.