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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
A Bantam Blunder.

A difficulty commonly met with by
priests is due to the fact that parents
aud godparents persist in giving both
Christian and surnames when asked
to Name this child" A year or two
ago was summoned by member Of
our congregation, Hill by name, to
baptize his "brother's baby" who was
supposed to be dying. Now it hap
pened that the man was really his
brother-in-law, and was named Gee,
though 1 was unaware of it at the
time. I proceeded to baptize the in
FAINT, and on inQuiring the name was
informed that it was to be Hubert
Gee. Hubert Gee" l inquired
doubtfully. Hubert Gee" reattirmed
the mother. Accordingly, baptized
the child by this name. Imagine my
horror and amusement when, on talk
ing down the particulars for entry
into the baptismal register discov-
cred that the family name was Gee,
and that the baby would thenceforth
be known as Hubert Gee. GeeW-Lon-
don Telegraph.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Horse Takes a Boer Prisoser.

During one Of the outpost sklrmlsnes
between the Englishmen and the Beers
one of the latter had his horse sho,
under him, says a correspondent OF
the Washington Post.
Seeing q British cavalry horse with
out a rider, he captured it, and was
riding away. when a bugler caught
sight of him, and, putting his bugle
to his lips, blew shrill blast.
The horse wheeled sharply around
and, despite the strenuous efforts OF
his rider, galloped madly back to the
British lines, while the Boer, unwilling
to lose his prize, held on too long and
was taken prisoner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Pulled IyeIlInrton.s Nose,

The lat, Duke Of Wellington was
brought to Apsley House while an in
FAINT to be shown to his illustriohs
grandfather, the hero Of Waterloo. As
the child lay in his nurses arms the
duke bent over him, and the infapt,
growing merrily, caught his grandsTe
by the rather prominent nose and
pulled it. The nurse tried to interfere,
but the duke motioned to her to let
the boy alone, and turning to Lord
Derby, who was present, remarked:
Il rather like the novelty Doubtless
many years had elapsed since anyone
had dared to pull the Duke of yelling
toms poSe.-London Chronicle. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
His shield and Buekler.

Many a rough-looking man carries in his
pocket, safe from all eyes but his own,
some memento or relic that is to him as a
shield and buckler against the powers of
evil. / I'D
A story js told of big, burly miner who
steadily refused to join his comrades In
their drinking bouts, or in any of their
revels in which evil was done. He was not
surly and morose, but he stsadfastly de;
slined all invitations to take part inyMs
companions carousals. He was jeered at
but yield he would not. One night,i when
the revelry ran high, and many Of the men
were half drunk, they declared that big
joe" as he was called, simply had to
drink with them" EasH
II will not, boys" he said firmly. sS
They declared that if he did not they
would force liquor down his throat, and
then run him out of the camp. &.
You amt no better than the rest of
us!" said one man angrily.
"Well, why can't you join US and be
friendly and sociable like, when we're try
ing to have good time? Amt signed the
pledge, have you?" with a sneer.
"No, l have not signed any pledge,
"Well, boys. I'll tell you,D he said. cts
6OmetnlnR QOn IKE 10 Cdlk dUOuC, Uut
I'll tell you, and perhaps you'll not expect
no, nor want me t9I !6s INK with you when I've
He thr1s2 Us hand down into an inside
pocket in his gray flannel shirt. and drew
forth something wrapped in an old silk
handkerchief Inside the handkerchief
was wrapping of tissue paper, and in the
paper was little shining curl of yellow
hair. Big Joe held the curl up between his
thumb and finger and said:
Boys, I've got little motherless girl
nearly 1000 miles from here, and that curl
came from her head l used to drink a
Iot-enough to ruin my wife's happiness,
and when she was dying / promised her
that I'd never drink another drop, and
that for our little girls sake I'd be a bet
ter man, and when I left my little one
with her grandmother, ] promised them
Doth what I'd promised my wife, and
my little girl cut this curl from her head
md gave it to me to remember her by,
and she said Maybe it will help YOU to
keep your promise, papa 1t has helped
me. I've worn it next my heart night and
Law, and I'll never, never drink drop. nor
10 anything she would be sorry to have
ne do while it is there. Now do you want
ne to drink with you, hoys: :.
Th: man who had threatened to have
whisky poured down Big ,Joe's throat was
the first to say mo-" and from that time
forward he was never asked to break his
promise. His little girls curl of shihing
yellow hair was his shield and buckle.i:
and with Gods help, it was to him sure
defense.-J. L. Harbour
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Followed the Emir rants.

Apples were unknown in California
previous to the Eastern emigration to
the coast, in 1915. In that year and
the following years until the railroads
were built the thousands that went
overland made large provision for
sustenance on the way. Bales of hay
and whole oats were carried along for
the cattle and mules. and from the
Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean
there sprang up grasses that We're
strange to that country, and to this
day the old trails are marked with
timothy and oats that grow wild and
are Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
And All Were Happy.

Appeal to a woman's vanity and her
temper will be improved. The Willow
Grove car was uncomfortably crowded
andia large portion of the passengers
were women, decked out in holiday at
aref They were squeezed together
tightly, and some were obliged to
stand, which did not tend to make
them happy as they gaed ruefully at
their ruff1ed clothes. On the rear seat
was little GIRL with shrill, penetrat-
ing voice. ooh, mammal she ex-
claimed, hasn't that lady got be-
youthful hat on?" Every woman and
girl in the car smiled. They all had
their backs turned to the, child. and Of
course could not tell just which had
been designated. But, judging from
their faces, each one must have thought
her hat the one that had aroused the
little girls admiration. 1t was q little
thing in itself, but every woman in the
car seemed happier after that.-Phila-
dalphla Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
There was a rustic in the bushes, q

shrill bark sounded, ana tneu ouI
| dashed a little sky terrier. who flew
at Rowen in an eyuberance OF glad
ness ut sight Of him.
Rowen. stopped to cares the creature
which belonged to Myra Kent, and
was her constant companion.
The young mans eyes glanced about
honing' to see the dogs mistress; but
no one appeared, and at last Rowen
was sure she was not near.
Instead of going back in few mo-
| ments the dog kept near, and at last,
when Rowcn tried to drive him away,
Alfred persisted in remaining.
"You are not at all like your mis-
tress," said Owen, with some bitter
ness. "Shc would not manifest such
delight at being with me-
= The man and dog went on slowly,
| and it was not until some minutes
| had passed that Rowen noticed that
the TERROR continually turned back and
looked at him as if asking him to
come.
| Idly at last Rowen turned and fol-
lowed Alfred, who leaped stone wall
and flew across a field covered with
faded golden-rod. He uttered short
barks of satisfaction as he went, and
was constantly turning about to see
that Rowen followed. He went faster
and faster, so that finally Rowen was
nearly running to keep him In sight.
Suddenly the dog leaped and scram-
bled down the steep bank of dry
water, course, and when Rowepf calpe
to the edge and looked down he ut
tered an exclamation of alarm and
surprise, and then swung himself down
from birch tree and fell rather than
walked to place where lay a figure
whose blue dress and bright scarf
were familiar to his eyes.
"Myrar' he cried, as he flung himself
down by her.
All his love and agony were in that
word. He had feared to find her
sensclcss, dead, but she looked at him,
and faint smile came to her white
lips. AS she met his eyes, as the fire
in them poured down upon her, tinge
of color came back into her face.
Il think most of my ribs are broken.
and perhaps the rest of my, bones,"
she said, with an effort at speaking as
lightly as her words sounded. But
I've found my bracelet:
As she spoke the last words her face
turned deathly white, and she sank
still further back in unconsciousness.
A quarter of an hour later, when
life returned to her, she found herself
supported in Rowen's arms, and before
she opened her eyes she felt pair
of trembling lips pressed passionately
upon her own.
Forgive me! Forgive mep' MUIR
INJURED Rowen. II was wild-I thought
you dead! May you never suffer as
1 have"
She tried to withdraw herself, but
he held her fast; he could not let her
go. There was something in her face
that emboldened him, that made his
hopes rise intoXicatingly.
And now that am not deadw she
whispered, at last.
"Ah, now-now I will never let you
gow he exclaimed, holding her yet
closer. Have you ever guessed how
l love you?"
"Yes-I half fancied-but-" was
the low response.
But what?"
Il dared not think of it because
because was afraid I should discover
that 1 loved youw was the delicious
reply.
A few moments after he said:
II intended to have found that brace
let myself" .r
Its all the same" she said, shyly
smiling, "since 1 have found it,
Spare Moments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
The Necesaaries.

II would like" said the spare young
man to the department clerk, Ito ex-
change this cut glass set given US az
wedding present"
"Yes, sir. What for?" asked the
clerk.
"Where is your meat and vegetable
department." inquired the young man.
philadelphia North American.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
'AMD IN DEATH THEY WERE NOT
DIVIDED"
IY LOSEPiI s. Dunn.

rat the storming of the Tugela Heights
by Hulers force on Majuba Day, Fcbrrl-
AIRY -, among the Bocr dead found in their
trenches were an old 'Boer woman. girl,
an old man and boy. all with bandoliers
and MauScrs, supposed to be members OF
one family.
~ mother. daughter. father, son,
Lie in the trenches dead!
Each rigid hand still grasps its gun
Oh, the fierce stand they made!
The mother old. the son a boy;
The father bent with care;
The daughter her old parents joy
They fell together there!
OF olden heroes oft We sing
Their splendid deeds recite;
Long may their names through ages ring,
Their laurels ever bright!
And later times have heroes, too,
All worthy of the name
Their feats are written, stanch and true,
Upon the roll of fame.
But where was ever such deed done,
Or more surprising brave?
A mother, daughter, father, son,
All in one vanquished grave!
Ladysmith, 1900.
New York. Independent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
A New Point of View.

Questioning the wisdom OF Boston's pres.
emf system OF Furnishing drunkards as GRIM
inaIs a correspondent of the Record writes:
IF the city will, through its licensed
AGENTS. bclp rob a man or woman of their
scanty savings, as well as their brains for
the time being, then the city ought, out OF
the license money received, provide a home
and care for them until they recover their
senses again. Don't throw a man, into
criminal institution for drinking what the
citizens of Boston vote to sell publicly.
Let people who sell rum and who vote to
sell rum be consistent"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Nn Mead Of Economy.

"You must keep your mouth closed
while you are in the water, Bessie" "
said the nurse, as she was giving the
little one her morning bath; IF you
don't you'll swallow some Of it."
"Well, what if 1 do?' queried Bessie;
"there is plenty more in the pipes,
isn't there!'-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
THE GREAT DESTROYER.
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF INTEMPERANCE.

The Pulpit and the Pew-why "Big Joe,''
the Miner, Refused te%Drink With
his Colnrades-A Msmento of His Lit
tie Girl His Safeguard Against Evil.
From the pulpit and the pew, where the
Christian peoples meet,
Comes a call to me and you that we must
heed: -...
10! they perish in their sin .
Whom the Saviour died to win,
For the Church of Christ has failed
them in their need!
The Devils Doors are open, when the
Gates of God are shut,
And the arms of hell their victims fast
enfold, ..
Drag them in and hurl them down,
In each Licensed-Liquor town,
Where the souls of men weigh lighter
far than gold!"
!" Let the steeples loud proclaim
To the peoples, in His Name ,
In the name of Christ the Cruci6ed who
suffered cruel shame ,G,i
By His death upon the Cross
To redeem the world from loss
'fRise and smite the Liquor Traffic, in His
Name!"
To the pulpit and TIE pew ocmes the {es-
son of it all
In the hearts of good and true it must
be heard:
'That the Cross of Christ may win,
Ye must close the ways of sin,
And must walk the narrow pathway of
His Word!
The Gates of God must open, the DEVILS
Doors be shut, (.,n
By the hands of Christian Patriots at
the polls, :, Z"
r. For the sake of; Him who died
Must your greed be crucifed,
Ye must prove that gold .is lighter far
than souls" 90
"A. A: Hopkins, in the New Voice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Hfl Day.

"Every dog has his day" sighed the
rhinoceros. trying not to feel nurt a'
the laughter of the crowd. ut IS true
my hide is not very well-fitting' bu'
Just wait until the fluffy effects come
ip again."-Detroit Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
A Senator in HolneSpun.

Senator Caffery's invariable summei
rig is a sit of linen homespun, topped
off with a manila hat, the whole
shaded by a huge umbrella. greer
lined. Thus arrayed the Louisiana
statesman's squat, fat figure presents
q somewhat amusing appearance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Intuition.

Intuition is decidedly stronger IN
woman. No man, we are confident,
is able to know, except by hearsay OF
by turning around, how many times
the feathers in hat four pews be-
hind him have been pressed over
Detroit Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
ExnanalYa ViaitA.

THE Prince of Wales, simple and
s!6stentatious as he always desires his
privat. visits to be, cannot be fitting
ly entertained for even two or three
days without an expenditure Of $15,-
600 or $4,000
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

A New Yorker recently turned out
his one hundred and twenty-seventh
patented invention, consisting Of a
finger ring which cuts twine and
erases lead pencil marks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

What Shall We Haye For De6gt4
rhis question arises In the family daily. Lot
Is answer 1t to-day. Try JellsO, Q deilciQus
ind healthful dessert. Prepared 10 2Tsp. 20;
polling! no bakingf Simply add q lfe$ie Agts
water & set to cool. Flayors: Lemon Grange.
aaspberry and Strawberry. at grocers. loo.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Most of the rich Siamese mandarins
send their sons to Europe to finish
their education. London, Paris and
Berlin are the most attractive Euro
pean cities for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
A Few Executions. q.

According to cynic, every one mar.
ries nowadays, except a few foolish
women and some very wise men,
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Where Pink Pearls Are Found

One of the most important industries
of the Bahama Islands is the gathering
Of pink pearls. 1t is the only place
in the world where these pearls are
found,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Ti1nA,s Changer.

Before marriage a mans display Of:
affection is very apt to be overdone;
after marriage it is more likely to be
rare.-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Ladie, Can wear sheess

One size smaller after using ALIENS Foot;
Ease, powder for the feet. It makes tight
81 new shoes easy. Cures sW6ilens bot,
sWeating. aching feet, iDgrowfAg hatlas
sstores, 25c. Trial package FREE 5y nall
Address Allen 8. 0lmsted, LIE Roy. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
Is cough cure.-J. w. O'BR1EH, 322 Third
Ave, n, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. q, l9OO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Tho Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is q bottle Of GROVES TtsTxLhse
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply iron and q9inlne IN
a taatoless form. No curs-no pay. Price ooe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
battlefield Reunion, Atlanta, Ga

trim rate one fare, Sl750. Washington to At
ianta. account of Battlefield Reunion. Tickets
en- sale July 10 and II. good to return until
July g. For full particulars address Alex. :.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days nse OF Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer SO trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Ph1la., Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Chicago's latest count shows that it has
lis attorneys.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
, THE LOST BRACELET.
903o0o0cooooO ocCooocoGcC,

Y RIA KENT
was sitting ut
the piano, her
h cad leaned
back, her eyes
lowered to the
face Of the
young man who
lounged near
her "a hand
some young
man, the "sec-
ond Adonis,'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Albert BurchStvest Toledo. Ohio, says:
Halls Catar1Cure saved my life" Write
DIM for part.Sars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

A fellow can't even learn to play the
lrum unless he sticks at it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Don't wait for great opportunities.
A long, continuous walk will get you
over more ground than short run.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Indigestion is bad companion. Get
i'd OF It bv chewing bar OF Adams Pep
in Tutti Frutti after each meal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Mrs. misunderstanding syrup for chfidxen.
eething, softens the guns, s,reducesinfiammAs
ion. .allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. a bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

It takes brave man to tell funny
story when his wife's around.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Advice TO Men Who Walt.

With a population of 5,5O0,OOo London
harbors every day 10000 strangers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Pasteur institutes are being established
in nearly dozen Russian cities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Frey's Vermifuge has many imitators. Re
sure TO get the genuine, made by E. q .
Frey, Baltimore, Md.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

The Englishman who drops his his says
lovemaking is lost cart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Assuan. Egypt, has two new hotels and
IN English church for 800 people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
OVARIAN TROUBLES.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable compo,

Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Cares Them Two Letters from Women.
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Il write to
tell you of the good Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
me. Twas sick in bed about five weeks.
The right side of my abdomen panied
me and was so swollen and sore that
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

The electric service of Bangkok; Siam, Is
in the hands of an American syndicate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

To Cure Cold In One Dny, .s,e
fake LAXATIVE BRoXo QuININl T13Lt4
lruggiats refund the money II Is fstlsJQE
E. W. Gaov3s signature is on eacA bcx%
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

The doctor and the legislator both
mend the constitution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01
Jell.O, the New Dessert

PIeases all the family. Four flavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Tennessee pays the Chief Justice Of itl
supreme Court an annual salary OF $3500.5s
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Life is like crowded street car The
people with push are the ones who move
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

Even the breezy young man cant slwsys
aise the wind. @ ~ q 3 III !.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

"DEAR Mrs. PINkHAM:-Iwas sick for
two years with falling Of the womb, and
Inflammation of the ovaries and bladder.
/ was bloated very badly. My left limb
would swell SO l could not step on my
foot. I had such bearing down pains
could not straighten up or walk across
the room and such shooting pains would
go through me that I thought could
not stand it. My mother got me a bottle
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told me to try its ! took six
bottles and now, thanks to your Won
derful medicine, l am a we'll woman" "
-MRs. ELSIE BRYAN. Otisvilje. Mich.
II afflicted with Thsmn snn's EvpW ate,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-01

If .srs sf's'ss sSss T,sS vi. Ihompson's Eyewate'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-06
Culhane. Chase & Weston $ EilnStrtIs

Culhane, Chace & Weston's Ministries
will appear in this city. next Thursday
evening, at the Opera house. This is
their second successful season and is
presenting again for the apncobaJi
Of the amusement public, Il strictly
tlrs;-class attraction. They wish to
call attention to the fact that each
ana every department Of the orEaniZ1-
ton consisting Of comedians, vocalsts,
musicians. specialists, military band
and orchestra is complete in every a.
tail. The company numbers 80 artists.
The famous Three st. Felix Sisters are
again one Of the features Of the COM
pany. and will present an entirely new
singing and dancing act. These artists
are among the highest Salaried VaUde
Vile stars in America. The parade. al
noon. is a feature. Seats at popular
prices are now on sale.