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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
David Brainerd and the Indians.

The following remarkable answer to
prayer, as related by Rev. p. Payson Ham;
mond, is given in one of the Hartford
Conn., papers
David Brainerd, in the early New Eng.
land days, resovied to carry the gospel to
a savage tribe: of Indians, well back in the
forest fastnesses. His friends, on learning
his plans, declared they should never see
him alive again, but he could not be dis.
suaded. He. carried little tent under
which he slept, and efter weary days of
travel he approached the principal village
of the tribe. Here he tarried for while
that he might plead with God for His
blessing before making the attempt to ben.
eft those savage Indians.
He supposed that no eye but Gods rest
ed upon him, but some Indian hunters
had watched him as he pitched his tent,
then Fastening to the village had told the
chief of the approaching white man. A
council was held and 1t was decided that
he should be killed and scalped and never
enter the village.
A party Of Indians hid in sheltered
place and waitedi.for the missionary to
come out, but Brainerd continued long in
prayer. Becoming impatient they drew
nearer, and cautiously peering through
the opening they saw him on bis knees.
They thought he was talking to some one.
just then a great rattlesnake slowly
pushed his ugly head under the tent and
crawling over Brainerd's feet and legs
reared itself parallel to the kneeling mans
hack as if to strike his fangs in his neck.
Suddenly it drew back as if God forbade
the murderous attempt, and glided out at
the opposite side from which it entered.
The Indians were amazed, and noiselessly
retreating they joined their comrades and
described what they had witnessed.
Brainerd was so absorbed in prayer that
he knew nothing of the snakes visit, or
of the savage warriors who had come to
destroy him. He seemed to hear God
say: "My presence shall 60 with thee"
At length he took his Bible and went to.
ward the village. To his surprise it
seemed as if the whole tribe came ous to
greet him. They treated him with the
greatest respect, regarding him as under
the protection Of the Great Spirit and
concluded that instead of being hostile to
this T,an whom God had defended from
the poison of the rattlesnake they ought
to sue for peace. Thev listened to his
preaching and were ready to hear his en-
treaties to trust alone in Christ for So Iva
ION. &"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Woman's Fancy Waist.

The fancy waist. with soft tucked
front and bishop sleeves. is shown
among the latest models, and can be
relied upon as correct for the coming
as we'll as the present season. The
smart May Manton example Illus
trated in the large drawing includes
the newest features and is eminently
we'll suited to the odd waist, as well as
to the entire costume. AS shown the
material is white crepe de chene, with
cream guipure over white silk, but all
soft clinging materials are appropriate.
louisine silk, taffeta mousSeline, challle.
cashmere, albatross and the like with
lace, velvet or applique as trimming.
The foundation. or lining. is snugly
fitted and closes at the centre front.
The back proper is plain and seamless.
but the right front is tucked and ex-
tends we'll over the left. the closing
being effected beneath the left bre-
telle. The yoke and bretelles are care
fully shaped and give 4 most satisfac-
tory effect. while actually involving
little labor. The sleeves include the
latest novelty in the deep pointed
cuffs, but can be made with the sim
pie straight ones when preferred.
To cut this waist for 4 woman OF
medium size three and three-eighth
yards of material twenty-one inches
wide. two and three-quarter yards
twenty-seven inches wide. two anu a
half yards thirty-two iaches wide Or
two yards forty-four inches wide will
be required, with one and . half yards
of all-oyer lace for yoke, bretelles and
cuffs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

Peace and Light - An Incident In the
Life Of David Brainerd, the Indian
Missionary, Which Shows That Prayer
ia Answered-Amazed tho SavaRes.
do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
pleasant road,
I do not ask that Thou should'st take
from me: aught of its load.
do not ask that. flowers should always
spring beneath my feet,
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.
I do not ask my cross to understand, my
way to see,
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand
and follow Thee.
Joy is like restless day;
But peace divine like quiet night.
Lead me, o Lord, till perfect day shall
shine,
Lead me, o Lord, through peace to light,
Amen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Some Pretty Petticoats.

A petticoat of fine white alpaca
much frilled. makes a nice chanse
from silk or muslin skirts. 1t washes
we'll and will outwear three silk skirts.
Petticoats in colored cambria are USE
full. Those sold in the shops are apt
to be coarse and heavy. But when the
materials are carefully selected, the
ruffles made with the daintiest care
and the fitting properly done. the re-
suit will be a very satisfactory gar
rent, which will have the added rec
ommendation that it will wash.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Soft Silks Preferred.

If you are ordering a tallor-made
gown for autumn use. and you will
need it if you desire 70 look smart
see that you do not choose silken lin
ings which rustic. 1t is no longer con-
sidered good form to use rustling
dress Innings. so use soft silk for the
purpose. The cause of the revolution
in opinion is not well known. 1t may
be because rustling in silk Innings
have been so cleverly initiated in rus
tic percalines. and in the mercerized
almost-silis used for dress Innings.
Perhaps it is simply for the reason
that they have been used for quite
long time. and so we are all ready for
q change
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Keep Your Record Clean.

"Young man, keep your record clean!"
If the great orator had spent all his life
in fixing on sentence which would be his
message to the youth of the world he
could not have chosen better. For he
knew. and older men all know-though
few young men learn the truth until too
late-that for the sake of the peace and
power of all of mans later life, it is of
supreme Importance that he keep his
youth pure and untainted Anything that
will be a blot on the character. or that
will be bitter to the memory, is TO be
Stunned as if it wore horns. tail and
cloven hoof. .-Wellspring
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
The Church For All.

The church is intended for all people.
There is no limit, but no matter how great
sinner man may be, the church is for
him just as much as for very religious
person. 1t is not right for people to eriti-
else others in the Congregation. This is
the cause of many leaving church. We
doa't like to hear stories that others have
circulated about ns. IT hurts our tender
senses snd breaks friendly ties. We should
take sinners int6 the church. and with
the experience we have gained bring them
to the way of leading holy life. We
should welcome them to the church and
invite them to partake Of the waters of
life freely. It was intended for them
Just az much as it was for you and me.
So be kind to those who have not walked
in the path of righteousness, and do all
in your power to make them good. Crit-
cism will not bring this good rcsult.-Rev
w. S. Iyie.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Fire Record Beaten in KusBia.

During the dry season in Russia, it is
calculated. l60 900 buildings are burned on
an average every year. worth $4,000, 900.
But this year far surpassc: any yet tabu-
lated. 1t is computed that more than
2OO,OOO buildings have been burned, the
total loss being more than $lOO,O0O,0Oo.
In addition there are the awful forest
fires, which this year have been very ex-
tensive in twelve governments or prov.
inccs. The people in the governments OF
Simbirsk and Kostroma did not see the
sun for a week because of the dense
clouds of smoke which hung in the air.
The damage to the crops. cattle and for
ests is incalculable
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Australia Needs y Capital.

autonomous government If Australia the
question has been asked. Which, is to be :
the capital of the new commonwealth!
According to an act OF the British Parla.
ment the seat of the fedora! government
must be situated in New South Wales,
and must be as near as possible to some
large river. The High Commissioner who
has been instructed by the Minister ol the
Colonies to study this question says that
there are three places any one OF whicn
would serve admirably as q metropolis.
These are Canobolas. Yass and Bombala
Eden, in the County of Monaro. In Eu-
rope the selection OF an appropriate site
is regarded as of great importance, not
only because Australia is almost as large
as Europe, but because new city ana id
one which must be of imposing size Will
have to be built.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
,Jeweled Lace.

Jeweled lace is a fad in both Paris
and London. and is gorgeous toilet
detail even il slightly barbaric. Many
q grande dame wears real jewels OF
great value sprinkled over her old
point, but the ordinary woman can ac'
complish wonders by buying the imi
tation stones which are sold for the
purpose, and applying them artistically
to handsome heavy lace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02

yards of material twenty-one Inches
wide, three and one-eighth yards TWEEN
ty-seven inches wide. two and seven
eighth yards thirty-two inches wide
or two yards forty-four inches wide
will be required. with three-eighth
yards of all-over lace for yoke and col
lar and six and half yards Of cording
to trim as illustrated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Notwithstapdinr What "They Say"

Ones rightful work is often halted by
ear of what others will say about it. This
may be even more barrier to the work
than the fear of not doing the work at all.
1t takes courage to do what we believe we
ought to do, when we think we shall be
criticised, or misunderstood, or scorned.
But the real calamity lies in not doing
what we ought. Of this it is well to have
so strong fear that we shall have courage
to face whatever others may say of our
ght.doing.-Sunday-sc Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Frnnkness, Not Fault Finding.

Frankness in the home circle is one of
tine most beautiful habits. BY this is not
meant a habit of cross fault-fnding and
use of offensive and needless criticism.
These things are destructive of home hap
piness. But the utmost candor of kindly
and conscientious expression of differ
erces of opinion is helpful all round in
outside world. 1t gives self-control, forti-
ties against the unkindly criticism which
all are sure to meet and leads one to BE-
on his guard d.-Christian Instructor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
The Place For the Braid.

If you are having a frock braided
by a home dreSsmaker. and are in
need of suggestions. remember the
regulation for this season is to EN-
broider or applique dress skirt six
inches above the bottom line. 1t is
easy to- bear this in mind, otherwise
your homemade braided frock may
have it's applications set too low. and
so lose the cachet Of an exclusively
autumnal style. The mixed bralds Of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Monument to = Noted Surgeon.

A monument is being erected on the
grounds of the old Government fort on
Mack;nac Island to DR.. William Beau
mont. who, more than half century ago,
made a number of surgical discoveries
which resulted in methods OF practice of
inestimable value, not only to army sur
geons, but to the medical profession
Everywhere. DR.. Beaumont was born II!
Connecticut, and was known IN one of
the greatest Investigators in the profes'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Abhor Evil.

People who have for so many thousand
years had the benefit of the teachings of
all the prophets of the Christ and of
all history ought to be able to hate evil,
to abhor the wickedness that seems to
entice mankind. We abhor sickness and
have met with large success in removing
Methodist, Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
What Is Most Crayed.

The deepest want of man is not de-
sire for happiness, but craving for peace;
not wish for the qualification of every
desire, but a craving for the repose of ac-
quiescence in the will of God and it is this
which Christianity promises. Christianity
does not promise happiness, but it does
promise peace--F. W. Robertson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Cloves For Elbow Sleeves.

Gloves for the elbow-sleeved gown
are shown with lacing Of gold or sill
yer cord from waist to elbow on the
outer seam. The same thing Is seen
in shoulder length gloves and the lac
ing is not only decorative but also
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02

1t hardly seems credible now that
any one ever wore high, stiff collars,
canras-lined and Of the most unyield-
ing description. If collar is used at
all nowadays it must be soft and
transparent,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Where Our Duty Ends.

We ought to measure our actual lot
and to fulfill it; to do with all our
strength that which our lot requires and
allows. What Is beyond it is no calling
of ours. How much peace, quiet, conf
dence and strength would people attain if
they would go by this plain rule.-H. E.
Manning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Drunkenness In England.

Ii / were asked to say in one word what
was the matter with England, I should
reply, drunkenness" What causes this
drunkenness? I will not venture to de-
clare, but from it springs practically all
the ills to which the British social organ
ism is heir-Lopdon Interview with Miss
McDo vel, of Chicago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Force of Example.

The examples of numberless abstainers
who enjoy the most perfect health and the
brightest spirits, without ever touching
alcohol, is in itself an efticacous argu
ment. They furnish an obvious and incon
testable proof that strong drink Is abso.
lutely needless for health, for strength,
for ha,Diless or for longevity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
EoE For a Rabbits Bnrlal

Tn the will Of William +. Bakeman, OF
Gloucester, Mass. filed for probate at
Salem, there is n bcQucst of $2j TO pay Tor
burying his pet rabbit, Bonnie" beside
him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02

black and silver are "well worn.' as
the dressmakers say. and if you do
not care for even this slight admixture
with tinsel the all-black braids-
military" mohair or silk. are always
stylish and extremely we'll looking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-02
Up-to-Date Collars.

useful in fitting the glove to the arm
and keeping it in place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-21

had forwarded his resignation as starter
for the st. Louis fair grounds track. He
stated that similar action had been taken
by Dick Dwyer. The existing turf war
il given by Hoffman as his reason for not
wishing TO start at st. Louis.
Plaw, of the University of California, es-
tablished two new worlds records yester-
day in the shot and hammer puts, in the
intercollegiate games between the Univer-
sity of California and Stanford University,
at Berkeley, Cal. Plaws records were: Six
teen-pound shot put, AZ feet ~ inches; six
teen-pOund hammer exhibition throw
from nine-foot circle, III feet 2 inches.
Football will not be abolished in Chicago
high schools. This is the result of con-
ference between Superintendent Cooley
and the subcommittee of the Board of Ed
ucation. Instead OF trying TO break up
the game and taking from il all stamp
of authority the sport will be looked on
favorably and regulated according 10 the
suggestions of the advisory committee of
experts in the game. The advisory COM
mittee of experts comprises such we'll
known men Everts Wrenn of Harvard:
A. A Stagg, athletic coach at the Uni
versity of Chicago; Walter Mccormack, OF
Dartmouth; Max Beutner. coach Of the
First Regiment Athletic Club; DR.. Charles
HOLSTER coach of the Northwestern Uni
versity, and Ralph Hoagland of Prince
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-21
FOOTBALL AND FEAST.
English Event i'm Which Great Inter.
est Was Manifested.

LONDON April 20.-War and politics
took a back seat for the day and the alb
sorbing topic was the great football match
at Crystal Palace for the possession of the
association cup. The Sheffield United and
the Tottenham Hotspurs were the two
teams competing in the final. Sheffield won
the toss. kicked off promptly at $3.50 D. m
and after eleven minutes warm play scored
the first goal. Shortly afterwards the Hot
Spurs were awarded a free kick for a foul
which evened matters. The result was a
draw.
The extraordinary interest annually
shown in the contest was heightened by the
fact that not only was to-day's battle be-
tween north and south, but that IL is twer-
~ years since a London club figured in the
final. The influx from the provinces To.
London beat all records. Sixty special
trains enptied into London thousands of
people, many of whom Travelled all night
long without sleep 20 witness the game
With Londons quota COO is a moderate
estimate of the number of spectators who
saw the game. That feasting was antici-
pated NAV be gathered from perusal of a
few of the principal items of the lists of
edibles prepared at the palace which in
cludes thirty cattle, fifty sheep, coo fowls
POO pounds of potatoes. 10 900 pork pies
and less substantial articles sufficient for
an army corps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-21
SAYS CONTRACT IS VOID
ELLIS SAYS HE HAS NO FRANCHISE
IN THE ASSOCIATION.
lie Also Claims that He Did Not Sign
the Constitution Nny Not
Affect the Association.

GRAND RAPIDS, April 2O.-George f.
Ellis, owner of the Grand Rapids baseball
club. says, concerning the charge that he
has violated the National League agree
ment by playing his game with the De-
troit American League club that he has
no franchise i'm the Western Association,
that he did not sign the constitution, and
that his contract with the Western Asso-
citation has been rendered void by Fort
Wayne's opposition TO Catcher Ames and
Pitcher Fox joining the Grand Rapids team
as agreed on at the Louisville meeting. He
sets forth these facts i'm a letter 10 Presi-
dent Meyer of the Association.
Secretary Ruschaupt. of the indianapolis
club, said last night, that while Ellis did
not sign the agreement at the meeting in
Louisville it was understood he had
signed it later. The Grand Rapids Stock
Company was represented by the secretary
Of the club after Ellis left the meeting.
Mr.. Ruschaupt said the action of Ellis will
not affect the Western Association, as far
as he knows, as the Grand Rapids club
is owned by a stock company and will no
doubt continue I'm the association. Mr.. Rus
chaupt would not discuss the action Ellis
in playing a game at Detroit other than
to saw that Ellis and President Johnson,
of the American League, were close trlends,
and il may be possible the game was nXed
for the purpose of causing trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-21
KNOX AN EASY WINNER
FINISHED SEVEN POINTS AHEAD OF
HIS NEAREST RIVAL.
Bryson Less Than One Point Behind
Brown-Indiv Champion
ship Games This Week.

The bowling season is rapidly drawing
TO a close. The games in the city cham
pionship club series were completed last
Friday night, and the Marions won the
championship. with eighteen straight
games 10 their credit. The attention OF the
bowers will now be attracted toward the
concluding games this week in the indi-
vidual championship series. which Will be
rolled at the City Club alleys tomorrow
and Thursday evenings. Bryson is In the
lead in these games After the individual
championship is decided the only thing to
attract the bowlers will be the two-men
league games at three of the alleys and
also the fve-men league games at the
Washington alleys.
M. c. Knox finished first in the averages
in the championship series. Ben Brown
was seond and Bryson third. Bryson fin-
ished one-fifteenth OF a point behind
Brown. Warren Buchanan won the prize
for the highest individual score. Knox
made the most strikes and Gielow the
greatest number of spares. The record Oh
the bowlers in the championship series was
as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-21
1. II. :. Also Won.

In the second contest Rose Polytechnic
and Shortridge High School players dis
played less vim than that which character
lied the opening game. This spirit was
due probably to the chilling effects of the
elements and also from the fact that the
visitors exerted themselves more in the
first game The regular positions of the
ShortriGge players were changed about at
the beginning of the game, but in the third
inning Gibbs, who started in to pitch, gave
way TO Tolin. the regular twirler Gibbs
going to second. Gibbs at the time of leaV-
ing the box was doing good work. and only
gave way so that Tolin could work him.
self out. The particular star or the second
game was Allen, the little catcher for the
local team Handicapped as he was with
a very sore hand, he entered the game with
a strong determination to help his club TO
victory. and the manner in which he
backed up his position would have done
credit 10 many an older and more expert
The visitors took the bat in this game
and Randall started interest in the game
by lining out a safe single TO left. Nichol-
son advanced him on a slow hit 10 second
He stole third and scored on Gibbons
long fly to left. Hampton went out from
second to first. The locals started i'm WELL
Gibbs hitting safely To left Barry drove
one to center Gibbs going 70 third. and
scored on Tolins hit 70 center. Allen hit
a little one down the first base line. which
was furHbied bN Daily. Barry scored on the
error. Duckwall got a free pass and TOlin
scored on had throw.
For the next two innings the visitors were
retired IN quick order. The second inning
the "Polliss' went 70 pieces and some very
ragged work was DONE allowing the l. II
s boys 10 score four unearned runs. In
the fourth the visitors added one more on
a base en- balls and two hits, but might
have secured more but for the nice double
play executed by Parker and Holtson. In
their half of the same inning the locals got
one by Rarry being hit. coupled with little
infeld hits. which were wildly thrown. al
lowing Barry to score. The visitors got two
in the next on bases on balls and some
ragged work in the outfield The locals went
five better in their half. on a number of
hits and errors Hampton began the sixth
with n safe drive TO center and stole sec
ond, and scored on hit by DAILY. They also
got one more run in the first Of the seventh.
The work Of the visitors was somewhat
disappointing to all present. the men
had come heralded as being great players.
and from their size and appearances the
younger opponents were almost pigmies
Score:
RHE
S. High School. ...s 4 l o '-13
Batteries-S. II. S. Gibbs Tolin and Al
len: Rose Polytechnic. Randell and Hadley
Umpfre-WeSt