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~NAPOLEON's STERN LOGIC.

A calash drawn by post horses and
bearing all the indications of having
made q long journey penetrated to the
very front Of the French lines. 1t was
the night before the famous battle Of
Jena. The calash contained LIE Com
Jesse de Cing-Cygne, a beautiful young
woman, who had been an inveterate
enemy of Napoleon, and her elderly
relative, LIE Marquis de Chargeboeuf.
They had come to beg mercy of the
man they had always denounced as a
usurper for the cousins Of the countess
and Michu, her old servant, who had
been unjustly convicted Of carrying off
and imprisoning q senator of France.
At last, in spite ofthe opposition of all
the guards the young woman pene-
trated to the emperor's tent. he al
lowed her to enter. He was sitting
before q rough table, his redingote
thrown off and his green uniform and
white trousers bringing his pale,
thoughtful face in strongest relief.
"Do you not fear to speak to me be-
fore the battle ?" he asked gently.
am the countess of Cing-Cygn"
she answered, with pride.
"Eh, bien !" he exclaimed, with q
trace of anger. ,..
She threw herself upon her knees
and presented her memorial. He ex-
tended his hand and raised the sup
plant. Then he glanced rapidly at
the paper. Are they innocent? he
asked. I
"Every one of them" she replied.
"No," he said slowly. "Your SER
want is a dangerous nan Perhaps he
did the job without asking your adj
vice."
"Oh, sirew she said. IF you have
a devoted friend would you abandon
him?"
"You are q woman"
"And you q man of iron," she said,
with a passionate hardness that pleas
ed him.
"That man has been condemned by
the laws of his country" the emperor
added.
"But he is innocent"
"What a child you are" he cried
impatiently. Then, taking her hand,
he led her out of the tent. The whole
camp was in sight. "Voiciw he ex-
claimed. ''There are 100000 men.
Tomorrow 10000 of them will have
died for their country. They are in
nocent too. Perhaps my best friend
will be among the dead. Shall I ac-
cuse the providence of God? No. I
shall keep silence. Know this, ma
demoiselle, that it is as necessary to die
for the laws of ones country as for her
glory. Go. Return to France. My
orders shall follow you"
She bent the knee again and kissed
the hand of the usurper. Her Cousins
lives were spared. Poor Michu. equal
ly innocent, died for the laws of his
country according to the stern decree
of the man of iron.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-08-03
The Age OF The Earth.

In a recent lecture delivered before
the Royal Institute in London, MI.
Ernest Rutherford has called at
tention to a possible new phase of the
problems as to the earth's age, which
has resulted from the study of radium
and its properties. 1t is believed
that radium matter-possibly primeval
matter-undergoing dissolution. 9th
er elements, such as iron, copper, and
gold, may have experieced a similar
dissolution in the infnitive past, or
may now be undergoing it, yet so
slowly that the phenomenon cannot
be perceived. In this energy radium
gives off ammount of energy unparal-
leled elsewhere, thousands of times
greater than chemical reaction, but
there is almost no diminution in the
substance itself.
Sir. William Ramsay has shown
that the energy existing in Il pound or
two ofradium would probably continue
to manifest itself for a period of so, 1000
years. It is known also that while
radium is found nowhere in quantity,
it is widely diffused and may occur
more a~bundantly in the interior of
the earth than at the surface. Consid-
ering these facts, there is some reason
for assuming that the earth's internal
heat may be due in part, at least, to
the presence of radio active substances.
The import of this conclusion is ap-
parent.
Lord Kelvin, in his classical resear-
ches, estimated that the age Of the
earth could not exceed 100, 900, 900 years,
with the greater possibility in favor OF
90, 600, 900 years. The conclusion was
based upon the time required for q
globe of the earth's mass to cool to the
present condition. If however it is
assumed that the internal heat is due
to other causes than those connected,
with primeval condition of the earth,
the limits, as determed by Lord Kelvin
may be extended indefinitely. This
would accord with the views of many
biologists who are inclined TO the
o pinion that eve the maximum OF
! 90, 100000 years is too brief a period
to measure the evolution of life on the
globe.
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another? 1t depends upon the settle
ments of'these questions whether the
courts will allow the great ka]ep Wee
vii fight to come off in Texas this sum-
mer.
The mongoose, imported into ia
maica to kill off the rats which in.
jured the sugar cane, performed that
work successfully, but has since be-
come ten times the nuisance the rats
were, for after killing off the rats it
took to eating spring chickens. Sim
ilarly, the English rabbits imported
into Australia have proved one of the
greatest curses of that island CONT
nent.
The importation of water hyacinths
which came from the same country
as the tkalep"-has cost the south
millions of dollars and put the FEEDER
al government to considerable expense
to get rid of its growths, which have
rendered most of the Gulf streams I'M
navigable. Similarly, Bermuda, grss.
Imported from the West Indies has
increased the cost of cultivation in the
south 10 per cent, and cocoa grass has
also added to the trouble and expense
of the farmers.
Two of the most troublesome plants
to southern farmers were actually i'm
ported by the United States depart.
ment of agriculture and scattered
through the south before their danger
GUS character was discovered. The
first and worst Of these was johnson
grass, which was recommended to the
farmers as an excellent forage plant.
Johnson grass grows with a rapidity
that is starting and it cannot be erad-
icated. You may dig it up or burn 1t,
but you cannot get rid of it. The leg
islatures of both Texas and Louisiana
prohibit its importation, and the quar-
antine against 1t is as stringent al
against smallpox.
The United States department Of
agriculture also recommended Japa-
nese bamboo as likely to thrive in the
south, and offered samples of 1t to
southern farmers. They planted 1t.
There is no question about its thriv-
ing. .t
Mr.. Clark, who is leading the fight
against the Guatemalan ant is one of
the men who planted the bamboo.
1t grew 80 fast that he and his neigh.
bors became alarmed, as it threatened
to cover the whole plantation. When
he tried to get rid of it he could not,
until he built q levee around his ban-
boo patchand kept it saturated with
crude Beaumont oil.
Either the plant fourishes better in
this country than in Japan, or the
Japanese know some way of holding
the gtowth in check which the depart
ment of agriculture forgot to get.
Bamboo may make very good baskets,
Mr.. Clark says, but the. south Is not
prepared just yet to abandon cotton
and all its other crops and conine it's
energies to basket making.
With these facts before them the Tex
as farmers and their friends have not,
only flooded the department of agri-
culture at Washington with inquiries
and protests, but also announced their
intention to fight the kalep in the
courts to, the last ditch. An irjunc-
ton has already been secured from
the Texas district court at Hous-
ton directed against DIR. Cook and
other employees ofthe department. of
agriculture, prohibiting them from
introducing into Texas the Gustema-
Ian ant.
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The Press and Banner
Wednesday, Aug 8, 1904.
Picnic at Central.

The good people of Central got together last
week, murdered seventy-hve or a hundred
chickens, killed q beef or two. robbed the fruit
trees and placed the fruit in apple pie ORDER
Saturday they came together at the Central
Several youag Able WILLIAMS" were present
sparkling Long Canes beautiful girls. Look
out we young buck of Lon! Cane or ye young
buck OF Abbeville will steal your sweetheart.
The Candidate present were Frazor Lyon,
Gran Vile Beales, WIS. Cochran, and j. c. L.
max for the house; for supervisor. u. A.
nick les and David Gllliam: tor sheriff, w. D..
Mann; for SUPP. EducationF c. Dupr'; :or Cor
oner, "Dock" Bowie and Foster Sea wright.
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Biz Cue at Lamar CiinkscnIes.

The largest barbecue OF the season was held
at Lamar ClInkscales last Thursday. SOM
place the attendance al 1000 people. There
was the greatest abundance of the one thing
needful at q picnic-Hash In addition u
the Hash The ladies of the community
brought nice things from home in the way
OF sweet meats, ect,
All the candidate were there. Speeches
were made by the candidate for the House
OF Representatives. Those who were present
speak very kindly OF the people OF that neigh
borhood.
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u Miss Alma Sharp of Due West, Is visiting
her aunt Mrs. F. Morrw, of this city.
+ will be at DR.. Killingsworth Dental Rooms
until August 10th. II you desire, to have
your eyes examined and tested by the latest
approved methods come and see me. II will
not cost you q cent. Glasses fitted and ad.
tusted at u moderate cost.
HID. Reese. Optician.
A bill for three thousand of Speeds CincC
cigars Just received. This makes nine thou
sand for July. Everything Is lining up on the
side OF Cincos now and wanting TO play In it,
back yard.
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Mastic paints the kind that wears. For sale
al Milford's Drug Store.
Go to Penney Cloth ng Company for Man
haitian shirts, The first ever shown In Able.
Vile, s1.O and SOU
Breihahn also sells supar, cigars, tobacco,
and a superior line Of fruits and manufactur-
ed candles.
When In the city be sure to call at the
Furniture store of the Kerr Furniture Co
There you will find the largest and most up
n dale stock of Furniture and house Furn.
ishings in upper Carolina.
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When trouble calls it usually finds a

When trouble calls it usually finds a
man at home.
AS men of parts, actors are not in it
with BARRIERS.
The fool killer should be removed
from office for cause.
A busy man is about as sociable as a
woman with the toothache.
It's waste of coin to advertise for
lost friendship or umbrella.
intellectually is the cause of bald
ness. So says a baldheaded man.
The average man is very patriotic
when there are no war clouds in sight.
AS soon as q man is elected to office
he begins to work for a second nomiDa-
ton.
Some men get there because they are
pushers, and others because they are
kickers.
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To the Democratic Voters OF Abbeville County;
Once again a Nation has arisen In her might
with q bold front soiidiy united on her Can
dtdste for the Sheriffs office OF AbbeVille
County, which means a complete subjugation
of all man kind all Lions and every creeping
thing that roames this broad land, seeking
whom they may devower.
Therefore q Nation Solicits Your Suffrage
in whipping this fight. 49,,
Our Motto Is: Honest Mesure and Full
Weight makes the Scales Clink.
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Gone 10 Johnson City, Tenn.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Glenn have gone
to johnson City Tenn. where they will make
their future home. Mr.. Glenn is a deserving
young man and has taken away with min
one OF Abbeville's best girls. We wish them
well In their adopted home, but wish they
could have remained in Abbeville. Mr.
Glenn preceded bis wife, and has been ir
johnson City some time.
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Notice

Regular services will be resumed In Trinity
Episcopal Church on the first Saturday in Au'
gust. The Rector will return to the city on
Saturday the 9Th. and the services on Sunday
will be as follo~s: III A. M. Sunday School
liza. NJ. Morning Prayer, N and Holy
Communication, 6-p. m. Evening Prayer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-08-03

A teacher for the Monterey School, one whe
can teach Latin {; q music teacher preferred,
Music pupils will pay extra Term OF schooI
s month Salary $50 ped month; Address,
Jas. F. Clinkscales,
Geo. w. Speer,
o. w. A. Lanier.
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Teacher Wanted.

Applications are In order for the principal
ship OF the Cold Springs Shoot. Send appl1
cations and testimonials To-:
w. r. Ellis,
w. B.. Uldrlck,
J.. D. VIM,
Trustees.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-08-03

A Sc suit case, made of best
tan leather, strong, durable
and neat, we are selling for$5.
A big assortment of Roller
Tray Trunks, Steamer Trunks
Hand Satchels, etc. The
things you will need for your
St. Louis trip. P. Rosenberg
& Co.
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Husbands pay for the fine feathers
that make fine birds; bachelors adj
mire them.
A girl is always willing to admit
she is fat if she doesn't weigh more
than 10.
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Prizes Awarded.

The result Of the Bowling Alley contest fol
the highest SCORE In July was in favor OF Miss
Winton Taggart, a parasol n Mr.. +. A.
Thompso n, q gentleman'G hat.
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Wanted.

A young lady to learn to work at Central
Office as extra operator.
VIM. Barnwell, Mgr.
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Notice of Change,

will be engaged in the Dry good. & clothing
Department at L. w. Whites. Call and see
him,
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Just received at Milford's the largesl and
best lot of stationery ever seen In Abbeville.
Come In. and We will show you.
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A meeting OF the Pension Board is ordered
for the first sale day in September.
h. W. Bowie.
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Herpicide the greatest remedy ever discov-
cred for the hair and scalp. For sale at Mil
lords Drug Store.
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Out of Town.
Wanted

Mr.. william Marion Andrews is spending
week ut bis home in Wellington enjoying
we'll deserved rest.
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WEST END.
happenings and Incidents OF a Week
About the City.

nhppcElhu&S ohu VI a
About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., Aug. g., 1904.
Mrs. w. 8. Cochran and her daughter re
turned last week from q delightful stay In
Asheville.
Mr.. W. Joel Smith has returned from a
short visit TO Brevard, Toxaway and other
North Carolina resorts.
Mr.. ]. r. Blake went over 10 Atlanta last
week on business.
MI. j. Allen Smith, Jr. left on Monday to
spend some time at Tate Springs.
Miss Emma Harris left Friday night for
spend O month.
MI. A. NJ. Smith left on Monday for Tate
Springs, where he expects 10 spend several
weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Minshall, of Piedmont, W.
Va, Is the attractive and much admired guest
OF Mrs. VIM. p. Greene.
Mrs. Knox of Mt. Carmel spent several days
last week with Mrs. J. A. Dickson.
Mrs. Henry L. Williams and her daughter
Margaret are enjoying a months stay at
Wrighlsville Beach, NJ c.
Rutherford, n. c. MIR. Haig.er left ON Mon.
day TO join them and they will return about
the first Of next week.
Mrs. Ellen P. Norwood is spending q few
days with Mrs. Mary Perrin.
Miss Elise Carlisle spent last week with her
aunt Mrs. SoDdley.
Mrs. A. NJ. Erwin, of Antreville, spent Sat.
Master JACK Harden left on Saturday for
Rome, Ga, where he will spend two weeks
with Mrs. Spencer.
Miss Meta Lythgoe expects to stay two
weeks with Miss Grace Smith before return
ing to her home in Atlanta.
Miss Mae Robertson left on Wednesday for
Millersburg, KY, where she will visit Mrs. J.
McC. Thorn. stopping for a few days in Allan
Ia and Elberton on her way home.
Miss Callie Lou Graves OF Latimer Is visit
ing Miss Louise DeBruhl.
Mr.. W. A: Templeton spent Sunday with
his homefolks.
Miss Helen Smith returned on Saturday
from Anderson, where she has been attending
q house party given by her friend Miss Anna
Cunningham.
Miss Helen White who has been visiting In
Newberry and Anderson returned on Satur-
day.
who directed the larry play bell, left
on Wednesday for Augusta.
The Abbeville Chapter d. c. met with Mrs.
Tusten and Mrs. Bradley yesterday afternoon.
The afternoon was enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. j. Allen Smith Is expected home today
from Toxaway, where he has been spending a
fortnight.
The session OF the Presbyterian church has
| granted DR.. Wilson a much needed rest and
he will spend a month at Walhalla and Bre.
ward.
4 here some time at Mrs. Templeton's left on
/ Monday for Batesburg, 3. c., where MIR.
HAYES will superintend the putting In OF
sewerage and electric lights.
i Miss Rena Barbee left on Monday for Rome,
! Ca, where sbe will teach music in Shorter
College. Miss Barbee has many friends here
who regret 10 see her leave.
Miss Lalla and Miss Eunice Calhoun enter
! tained the Euchre Club on Friday afternoon
in honor OF their guests the Misses Lucy and
Caliie Graves OF Beach Island, and Miss
Madge Mays OF Edgeheld.
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Feet Hurt You.
Notice of Meeting.

Use Aliens foot ease. For sale at Spee'
Drug Store,
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Thast a nice cigar you are smoking. what s
1t, Why It's Speeds Cinoo, Of course, there is
nothing to equal II. =. a.
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IN THE PRIZE RING

new agreement was made yesterday be.
tween Young Corbett and Jimmy Britt in re.
gard to the division OF the purse in their fight
ment was that il Corbett won he would take
80 pei. cent leaving Brit 40 per cent. If Britt
rided. each taking so per cent. The new
agreement provides that the winner shall take
10 per cent and the loser 35 per cent. a"
Abe Attell knocked out Patsy Haley of Buffah
In the fifth round last night at Hot Springs
Ark, in what was to have been twenty-ro,inj
fight, At no time did Haley have chance dur
ing the battle. 80
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MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS

4 I u
At a meeting of the Minneapolis Pistol clnb
last evening 1t was decided to accept the invita-.
ton of the gun club to shoot at Inter City park
and an up-to- range will be established there
vi. w. Walker. general freight agent Of n.
Duluth; South Shore & Atlantic road, is presi-
dent Ct the Northland Golf club of Duluth. He
was selected ut the annual meeting of that ar.
ganis5astton last night The vice president is W.
Duluth The secretary is 4. w. Hopes, another
real estate man. Werner Pressentin 1s treasurer.
T.. v. Gedney Of this city has purchased the
fast PAGER, Srlviaone, 2:09A, from William
Nstep of Kansas City. She will be used for road
and matinee work. en- 80
large number OF candidates turned ont last
night for the preliminary to the indoor meet at
the Y. NJ. C; A.. March 90. The names of the
men who will represent the association in fhe
meet will be announced later. 2
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for Olympic
gaaaes at 4 npleton. WIS.,, May for ali the
schools will participate and 1t Is expected that
over 800 athletes will enter.
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COMMERCIAL STANDINGS.
COLLEGE BASEBALL

Seventy-four candidates for the university
baseball team reported to Coach Ferguson yester-
day afternoon in response to the call for men
The coach made a favorable impression on the
men. who are confident Of his ability to de-
that no partially would be shown any Of the
candidates. The task Of selecting a team from
the large number of men will be strenuous
one. - :
Two more games have been added to the base.
ball schedule, one with st. Thomas, at St.
Thomas. May I, and the other with the same
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