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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
II Were You.


II I were you, I'd see my path Of duty
So plain and straight, without curve or bend,
And walk upon it, without swerve or falter,
From life's beginning straightway to its end
I'd be so strong, so faithful and so true,
! would, If I were you.
II l were you, I'd live upon a p~ittance
n save up money for a rainy day
And never buy a pretty gown or jewel
Or take a bit Of pleasure by the way,
And then I'd be so cheerful, never blue,
I would, il / were you
II 1 were you and friends that knew you Ion
gest
Would hurt and wound, advice unasked would
give,
I'd still forbear and cherish all their virtues
And ever with them in contentment live.
I'd be So faithful, constant through and
through.
I would. If ! wsre you
II I were you and found some gentle woman
Who gave you sweetness, trust and sympathy,
I would not turn to them for consolation,
But seek alSne the barren friendship tree,
Nor try to find a broader mental view.
| All, no; I would not-not If ] were you
And If a man should help you with his liking
10 SITOuR0r purpOSc Il W piaNOi Gov
I'd do without his presence and incentive,
Lest all the gossips' tongues thereby should
speed,
Although 1t take from life its pleasures few
I would, If ! were you
II I were you, I'd stay in old Enclosures
And be consistent all the way along,
No matter what the stress and strain Of life Is,
Temptations, trials, sorrows, loss among.
All this and more I'd do,
I would. II were YOU
But for myself, as I am just q woman,
I'll take what help and gladness / can find,
Nor make q pledge to absolute perfection.
And all ny way to hard heroics bind,
Content to think, with kindly deeds as leaven,
While here I dwell 1 lose no hope of heaven,
And 80, withal, at last l may not rue
Not doing as-I would if l were you.
Anna Olcott Commelin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
The Mirror.


NV mirror tells me that my face Is fair,
And can I doubt but that it tells me truef
My mirror says that / have golden hair
And cheeks like the wild rose and eyes Of
blue.
I say, DO I indeed these charms possess,
o trusty glassP" My mirror answers 'Yes."
When lovers tales this heart all free from cart
Have surfeited with aattery's cloying sweet.
Unto my mirror do I straight repair
And Org: 20 mirror, is this all deceitp
Say, do I merit praise and fond caressP"
Then doth my trusty mirror answer Yea
Deem me not vain. I pray, for we'll I know
That when LIES skies have lost their rosy
hue
I must one day unto my mirror go
And say, 'Oh, tell me. mirror, is 1t true
That every day my youthful charms grow
lessP"
Then must my trusty mirror nswer yea"
And, oh, I trust that in that later day,
The time Of silvered hair and fading sight,
When l unto my looking glass shall say,
20 mirror, with my beauty's waning Light
Doth honor also fail and virtue soF"
Then may mine truthful mirror answer mo"
Margaret B. Mauro in MoClure's Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
b Ladies' Friend.

What? Neuralgine. Why7 For 1t cures
they once try it, you cannot say, I have some
thing Just as good, for they know better. Try
1t and. nee II they are not right. Cures In
minutes and il harmless. Sold everywhere
BY, 12m. Neuralgipe Co..Augusta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

On " solid leather shoes for the children.
Strong comfortable school shoes.-P. Rosen-
berg Il Co.
Our customers and frier DIS will have 10 par
don us for not giving them a few locals the
last lew weeks, but we hsve been so busy un
I'll ir has been impossible - do SO. Yours 10
please, Milford's Drug Sit e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
GE MS IN VERSE.
The Little Streets.

The Little Streets.
"Tomorrow I'll do it," says Bonnie.
81 will by and by" says Seth.
"Not now-pretty soon," says JENNA
s'In a minute" says little Beth.
Oh, dear little people, remember
That, true as the stars in the sky,
The little streets of Tomorrow,
Pretty Soon and By.and-by
Lead, one and all,
As straight, they say,
AS the Kings highway,
To the city Of Not at ALI
Annie b. Donnell in Youths Companies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
Cured of Lame Back After 15 Yerrs of Suffer
inc

~ had been troubled With lame back for If
teen years and l found q complete recovery 10
the use OF Chamberlain,s Pain Balm, )" says
John G. Bisher, Gillian. Ind, This IMMINENT
ie also without an equal for sprains and
bruises. 1t Is for sale by G. A. Milford. Able.
vile. H. NJ. Young, Due West. j. w. Nor
rah. MI. Carmel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
Charles Dickens on Christmas.

currence Of Christmas. There are people
who will tell you that Christmas is not
to them what it used to be; that each
succeeding Christmas has found some
cherished hope or happy prospect of the
year before dimmed or passed away; that
the present only r to remind them
Of reduced circumstances and straitened
incomes, of the feasts they once be-
slowed on hollow friends, and Of the cold
looks that meet them now in adversely
and misfortune. Never heed such dis
NAL "reminiscences. Look on the merry
faces Of your children, if you have any
as they sit round the fire. One little
seat may be empty. One slight form that
gladdened the fathers heart and reused
the mothers pride to look upon may not
be there. Dwell not upon the past. Think
not that n short year ago the fair
child now resolving into dust sat before
you with the bloom Of health upon its
cheek and the gayety Of infancy in its
joyous eye. Reflect upon your present
blessings, Of which every man has
many-not on your past misfortunes, Of
which all men have some. Fill your
glass again, with a merry face and con
tented heart. Our life on it, but your
Christmas shall be merry and your new
>ear q happy n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature

Medicines thai aid nature are always mos
effectual. Chant erlain's Cough Remedy acts
on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves
the lungs aids expectoratiop, pen the secre.
lions, and aids nature In restoring the system
to a healthy condition. Sold by Q Mllford
Abbeville. q. NJ Youcg, Due West. j. w
Morrah, Mt. Carmel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
Frame Your Pictures.

w. d. Addie has Just re feived aSfuIl
line of picture moulding. Heis ready
to serve you. Call and see his line,
you will be sure to find what yon
want.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
We have a line of fancy
lamps that will suit your
fancy and please your pocket
book. Thomson Bros.

A telephone in your Office and residence
lightens labor, saves Journeys, dlspels "orries
reduces work.
am having inquiries nearly every day
from different sections Of the United States
for Farming lands. Let me know what you
have to offer. Robt. S. Link.
As usual your wants anticipated, an elegant
line OF imported china ware etc. LOT Wedoing
presents, at Milford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

We have the largest stock,
the prettiest patterns and the
newest prices on Cut Glass to
be found in this city. Be
sure to call on us when in
need of Cut Glass or Fancy
China. A. M. Smith & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

Our store is full Of bargains
We have a nice fresh stock Of
everything that is goodtoeat
and wear. We cansave you
money. Thomson Bros.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
II SKATING LESSON.
How Thornley, Fulfilled His Rash Christ

She was a beautiful girl,
and Thornley, was the hap
piest man along the Hud-
son river because she was
paying his sister Emily a
two weeks visit. There
was a stretch of CLASSY ice
below the house, and when
Thornley, jokingly asked
her what he should give
her for Christmas she
smiled sweetly and re-
piled:
"Giye me a few lessons
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30
Each In His Own Name.

Each In His Own Name.
A fire mist and a planet, .
A crystal and a cell,
A jellyfsh and O saurian
n caves where the cave men dwell.
Then a sense Of law and beauty
And a face turned from the clod-
Some call it evolution,
n others call 1t God.
A haze on the far horizon,
The infinite, tender sky;
The ripe, rich tints Of the cornfeldS
And the wild geese sailing high
And all over upland and lowland
The charm Of the goldenrod-
some Of us call it autumn,
And others call ii God.
Like the tides on q crescent aeabeach
When the moon Ia new and thin,
Into our hearts high ~yearnings
Come yelling and surging in,
Come from the mystic ocean,
Whose rim no foos has trod-
lone Of as call it longing,
And others call IL God.
A picket froEen on duty,
4 mother starved for her brood, >
Socrates drinking the hemlock
And Jesus on the rood,
The million who, humble and namelesS,
The straight, hzrd pathway trod-
Some call IL conservation,
And others call 1t God.
W. q. Carruth in Christian Register.
You on talk o. martial heroes till tn toot o
Gabriel's horn
An declaim about your statesmen till you're
hoarse,'
But they amt tn biggest heroes that into In
world was born,
For compared with some their work ID
tn real heroes wear no tokens but tn blisters
on their hans
They're tn toilers that aboun in every chime.
They're tn very bone en- sinoo o. all times an
O. all lan's.
They're th men who keep a-hustlin an tn
time.
Omaha World-Herald.
Gods glory lies not out Of reach.
The moss we crush beneath our feet,
The pebbles on the wet seabeach,
Have solemn meanings, strange and sweet
Owen Meredith
Cow Feed.
Cotton Seed Hulls by the
100 pounds or ton.
Cotton Seed Meal deliver
ed any part of city.
Phone No. rs.
W. D.. BARKSDALE.
May 81, 1904.
paraine wax for sealing fruit jars for sale
at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

We love and bless the hands we press
When the Christmas Log Is burning.
Cook
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

Landlady-Are you i'll, MI. Middle
age? You do not seem to be enjoying
your Christmas turkey with MI. Young.
blood?
Mr.. Middlesge-No, not i'll. But Ina
not so muscular as I was onc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-11-30

Underware, pure wool, mixed wool, fleece
lined for men, ladies and cnlldren' r. hosen-
berg d Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
Agricultural Department
CONDUCTED BY FULTON 8. WHITE

be seen that where there are quite num- Der of young men In the north who want to secure places in the same nelghbor- hood. in the south they can be aeeommo- dated.
 As the Southern Field has a wide elreu- lation, doubtless there are many readers who would be inclined to take service on farms in the south. provided they knew of the openings. In order to ae- eommodate that class, we will be very glad to correspond with them and would wish to know something about their ex- perience, references as to character and ability. and upon receipt of the informa- ton we will communicate with some of our correspondents. reliable farmers in the south, with the view of bringing the farmer and laborer to gether. We would strongly urge the young farmer of the north and in foreign countries, who de sires to get into good country where he can secure employment and eventually secure in the same neighborhool a pleas ant home, to consider the suggestion that the country along the Southern railway is the most desirable field for him to con- sider and we will be very glad to render him assistance in gaining information about desirable districts in which he should locate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC
 INSTITUTE.

CHARLES c. TEACH. M. A., President. Healthful location; s26 feet above tide water.
 Enrolled last session 4S0 students, repre- senting 49 counties in Alabama. g states. and 3 foreign countries.
 Faculty of F professors, ? assistant professors. and 15 instructors and assist ants.
 Seven degree courses are offered: Q) Chemistry and Agriculture, @ Civil En- gneering, (S) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, (D Mining Engineering. (5) Pharmacy, (6) Chemistry and Metallurgy. @ Latin-Modern Language Course.
 There are IA we'll equipped laboratories. fin which students work regularly.
 Healthful military exercises.
 Tuition free to residents of Alabama: go per year to non-residents.
 Students board with families in Au- burn. at $9.50 to $15 per month.
 Session begins Wednesday,. September 7th. For, catalogue address
 VIM. O. SCROGGS. Secretary 6-19-su-tu-th-tf Auburn. Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail- road Company-"The New Wav.r

The undeveloped resources along the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those of any other railroad in the south; the timber is practically inexhaustible consisting of the highest grades of long yellow leaf nine. short leaf pine and a variety of hard woods. The line also traverses one of the finest farming and agricultural sec- lions to be found in the south. Corres- nondence is solicited from those contem- plating the location of any kind of man. ufacturing enterprise or who may be t,rospecting for a superior field for inc purpose of tilling the soil. In addition to the merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple. we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- vantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising splendid transpor
 tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost. Information cheerfullv given on request to T.. B. Sullivan. Gen eral Freight and Passenger Agent. Mo- bile. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
BEST BRANCHES OF FARMING.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 Dairying and poultry keeping are about the only branches of farming that af- ford nearly continuous income. The main and staple crops yield a harvest but once a year. The profits of farming generally speaking come slowly. and must be patiently waited for To some yong men, anxious to get rich fast, this seems to be a reason for choosing to engage in some other business. But the returns of intelligent farmers, although slow, are pretty safe and sure. The young live stock which the farmer raises must be fed and, cared for long time before any profit comes back, but the profit comes in due time. Their growth and increase in weight goes on silently and steadily as money at interest and, in the end. should amount to much more One important re- turn of profit for labor bestowed and the cost of fertilizers applied comes to the skilled farmer in the course of years through the increased fertility and value of his farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
CHANCE FOR FARM LABOR.

From the Southern Field.
 The opening up of new farms anl in- creased operations of existing farms throughout the south has created increas- ed demand for farm labor It is estimated that vast number of men can secure profitable employment on the farms in the states through which the Southern railway runs. Being an all the year round farming country the farm hand would have no difficulty in securing employment by the year at good wages. The ex- pense of living is small in comparison with that of the north and west, and the climate is such that the farm hand will find it a much more comfortable avocation in the south than in the colder country, where necessarily all kinds of farm work Is greeable many months of each year. Another important and substantia advantage the farm laborer at this time has in the south is the op- portunity to secure a farm of his own. It takes but little money to get started in the south. Lands are cheap and obtain able upon easy terms that after a farm hand is located ir .he neighboIhood and works a little while. familiarizing himself with the district. he would have no difficulty in securing farm upon which he can establish his own home and become perfectly independent.
 During a recent tour through the south ern states we discussed with many in- fluential farmers and planters the ques- ton of farm labor, and found ma jority of the farmers were anxious to secure d good class of men to work on their farms, that they would pay reason able wages. and where he employe should be inclined to engage in farming on his own account, they would offer splendid inducements in renting a suffi- c,ent amount of land. and, in many cases, supply the equipment so that 1t would not be necessary for the farmer to have very much if any capital One leading farmer advised that he would agree to give employment to ten men. would erect new houses for them to live in. and would make reasonable arrangements in regard to supplies He would give them employment by the year.t Thus it will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

From Harper's Weekly.
 The chief reason why alfalfa hay will grow in the short grass country is that it has long roots. They have been known to strike 25 feet deep for moisture. The plant will not thrive, therefore, in soil that is not open and deep. An ideal place for it's growth is along the river bottoms in the western part of Kansas-lands under which great lakes of sheet water" miles upon miles in extent, are found from 10 to 25 feet below the surface The roots of alfalfa readily push down to the water and dring when they need mois- ture, and the result is that the plant blossoms and prospers, and becomes a never failing source of revenue to the man who cultivates it. On the rolling uplands where there is scarcely an average rain- fall of 25 inches year, the plant will live and produce hay nearly always It makes good pasturage under ordinary con- ditions there, and Is almost certain every year to produce a fine crop of seed. All the uplands are fertile enough, the only trouble about making use of that fer tility being the lack of moisture. Irriga- ton has not vet succeeded in bringing water in abundance to the assistance of the tiler of the soil in this region and therefore, only such a plant can live as has deep roots, and a pertinacity that even the hot winds of Kansas cannot shal<a
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FOR SALE

$3, 200. OO-New and up-to- date cottage, 5 rooms, large hall, bath. pantry, hot and cold water. electric lights. etc. Good neighborhood.
 @85O.OO-Vacant lot, worth @l, 25O.OO.
 @1,3OO. OO- Groom house. on lot 50 x l90 it. A l3 per cent investment-worth eas ily Sl, 75O. %.
 J. ID. CROSTHWAIT. 1O36 lst Natl Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
EXCURSION RATES
To Eastern Cities Via Savannah and
 Cteamships.

The Central of Georgia railway and It's connections sell excursion tickets to east ern cities and return via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company or Merchant and Miners Transportation company. at greatly reduced rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For further information apply to nearest ticket agent or E. H. Fell. Travelling Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala 6-l-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
ALABAMA NORMAL COLLEGE,

Normal, Literary. Industrial Music and Art Departments. Graduates admitted to university without examination. Loans made to a few worthy pupils in limited circumstances. Terms low. Tuition free in Normal Department. The young ladies are boarded in the college home under the care of the president Address Miss Iulia A Tutwier, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
WARD SEMINARY FOR Es..ss'IF., xcgSf tffelEs' fsnas'

10th year. Faculty 30. Seminary and Spe- cial Courses. College preparation. Board ing pupils Iimito to 140. An ideal Chris tian home. Complete appointments. For catalogue address J. D. BLANToN. IL.
 D.. President june 7st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
HAMILTON COLLEGE

FOR YOUNG WOMEN. Lexington, Ky. 36th Year. Famous old school of the Blue Grass Region. 26 professors of best university training Splendid buildings, newly refur- nished Exclusive patronage. Home care. Music, Art and Elocution. For Year Book, address
 7-5- 26t tut thu-sat President.
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BETHEL FEMALE COLLEGE,
 HopkinsvilIe, Xiv.

A select schools for young ladies and girls Faculty of ten teachers Thorough training under. healthfu1 influences.
 Write for information ana a catalogue.
 EDMUND HARRISON, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
CONVERSE COLLEGE,
 SPARTANBURG, s. C.
HISTORY;

HISTORY: Pounded n by D. leading
 of Sparanburg higher education young
 representing all the Southern many Western States. The at $250Ooo00 L0CATION spartanburg, thriving in te
 Blue Ridge, with annual temp M degrees of five railroads. ADMINISTRATION: Church, Corpora debt and pays dividends All fees r
  Managed by self f-perpetuating Board of Trustees CHARACTER: being to majority Faculty any church. it is dinctivey n its Students their churches. The Bible is used textbook and Y. W. A. is in active operation. FACULTY:
 Large Faculty Edinburgh Cornell Trinity (Canada) Chicago New York N Wellesley Colleges, Berlin
 Boston, Cincinnati Conservatoies, and Paris r Schools CURRICULA leading degrees B.. B. L., M A. Mus, Mus Mus Doc and to Teachers Music E1
 peson Special department students applying for degree. GROUNDS: Contain 55 acres including campus
 supplying table and oak Nicely kept grounds ball, other athletic BUILDINGS: large buildings, frontage 525 buildings connece. by covered kept at students heated with electricity well ventilated with spacious and corridors extending length of every floor. FURNISHINGS single, double and ensuite allowed of caFpeted and fur
 enameld bedstead oak dressing
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MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE

of of the  the greats it's is fed outa to of and the
  of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
Meeting Most Important.

1 The local institute and the bulletins from the college are always good and full of information, yet above these are the state meetings, for here tie best and most experienced talent is gathered and from these the people have an opportunity to learn the things most needed and how to reac best results at least cost
 There are also many questions consd- cred, some of which cannot be learned on the farm. Such intricate questions as fungus diseases in fruits and vegeta- bles, etomology, treating of the various insects that prey upon our crops, diseases of our domestic anmals-these and many more questions will be treated
 Another grand feature of these state annual meetings is that farmers may load themselves up with questions per taining to their interests and come here expecting to have them answered An other grand feature is that new and val uable samples of various crops may be brought here for examination and com parison.
 These and many more of a like nature are the matters that will come up at this meeting. There are so many indeed and of such value to the people, that no farm CT should fail to attend who possibly can. The railroads too. should take deep in- terest in this work and encourage 1t by making special rates, and in giving free transportation to a few representative farmers in every county of the state. This would greatly stimulate the interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
opeciaI Excursion.

Special Excursion. To Chautauqua Lake July and 2S, at greatly reduced rates via the Queen and ' Crescent route. For information address A. B. Freeman. T. P A., Birmingham; J. c. Conn., D. P. A. Chattanooga, Tenn. 6-16-to-7-S-