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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
; That Sobered Me.

A gentleman high in commercial circles
in Western city was relating some OF his
experiences to group Of friends. ,sl
IT think" said he, "the most singular
thing that ever happened to ME was in
Hawaii. ~;
"My father was missionary in those
islands, and I was born there. l came
away at an early age, however, and most
of my life has been spent in this country,
but when I was young man-and rath.
er tough young man, too, may say-l
went back there on a visit. -, -
"The FIRST thing did was to drink more
than I should have done. While was IN
this condition an old man. a native, per-
suaded ME to 60 home with him. He took
me into his house, bathed my head, gave
Inc some strong coffee and talked sooth-
ingly and kindly TO me:
"sOld man. + said, what are you doing
all this to me for?'
"'Well,' he answered, tI'll tell you. The
best friend I ever had was white man, an
american. I was poor drunkard. He
made a man of me. and hope God.fear-
ing one. All I am or ever hope to be owe
to him. Whenever I see an American IN
your condition I feel like doing all ! can
for him on account of what that man did
for me-
"This is q little better English than he
used. but il is the substance of it..
"'What was the name of the man. !
asked him. .'.. "
"Mr. Blank, a missionary
'"'God of mercy!' I said. He was my
father
"Gentlemcn, that sobered me-and, J
hope, made a man of Inc. II is certain
that whatever. am to-day owe to that
poor old Sandwich Islander" u Youths
Companion. -........ 4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Merely a Matter Of Appetite.

Intemperance is a matter Of uncontrolled
appetite This fact was emphasized in q
conversation that occurred in q barber
SHOP between the barber and a preacher;
both of them close friends of the writer.
The preacher look his place in the chair
for a shave. The potatory barber knew
that his breath was heavily laden with the
odor of whisky, and felt that it was ne :es.
sary for him to offer an apology. This he
proceeded to do by saying he was bothered
with stomach trouble, which sometimes
assumed an acute form. At such times the
only remedy he could find was whisky. He
had just been suffering an attack, and had
been compelled to resort to the only
means of relief. He hoped the preacher
would not be offended, for whisky was the
only thing that could give him: any salts
faction. The preacher replied substan-
TALLY as follows: Certainly, Mr.. -, GER
tainly.' I know just exactly how you feel,
and can heartily sympathize with you: The
fact of the business is, have similar
trouble. 1t is located in my stomach, and
bothers me every day. Sometimes it gets
so painful as to be unbearable.. When
that occurs there is only one. thing that
will afford any relief at all; there is Just
one thing, and that is-chlcken.' The
shaving was done in silence, but each man
did some deep thinking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
The Crusade in Brief.

Liverpool has closed one-third OF its sd
looms during the last ten years. and so de-
creased her police in consequence as to
have effected an economy of $40 1000 yearly
When London has decided whether or
not it eats too much. says the Chicago Trl-
bune, it will find it equally profitable TO
ask itself if it doesn't drink a little too
much.
A new 100000 hotel, with 240 rooms es,
pecially for the moral. religious travei!ng
bubble. is one of the latest projects IN In
tiianapolis. 1t will be without bar or BIZ
lard room, and card playing will not he
allowed.
Is it right to license i. man to sell drink
which will make people drunk. and then
fine men and women for getting drunk.
Is it right ior people TO wish the tcn,-
oerance cause success, and at the same
lime continue to drink and support the
liquor traffic!
Strong drink. by whatever name the de-
mon is styled. in whatere: %ay Il presents
itself-this prevents our success. Remove
this obstacle and our course will be or.
ward and our labors will be blessed.-John
Bright.
BY the terms of the new license !aw Of
New Hampshire licensed saloons are for
bidden to sell Intoxicating liquors on SuE-
days. election days and public holidays, ba.
licensed hotels are exempted from this re.
Stvietion.
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Baked Sandwiches-Dust thin slices
Of cold meat with salt and pepper, lay
them between thin slices Of bread,
piling them as finished to five or six
| inches high. Run q skewer through
and crisp them in hot oven, basting
with melted butter. Roll in the par
affin paper, unless to be served imme-
diately. !!
Brown Robin-To water for dozen
| bottles add half an ounce Of ginger,
boil half an hour, then add half q
pound Of syrup, half pound of sugar,
a teaspoonful Of cream of tarter and
salt. Let it come to boil, then empty
into "crock," or deep basin, and cool
till it is lukewarm, when add a cupful
Of yeast.
Picked Caulifower-Cut in pieces
two caulihowers, pint of small onions
and three red peppers Of medium size.
Let them stand over night in a brine
made Of 4 cupful Of salt and water to
cover them. The next morning drain.
Heat two quarts of vinegar with four
tablespoonfuls of mustard, add the
mixture and boil fifteen minutes or
until the cauliflower is tender.
Corn Chowder-Cut a two-inch cube
of fat salt pork into small pieces and
try out; add q small onion, sliced, and
cook slowly for five minutes, stirring
often to keep it from browning, then
strain the fat into saucepan. Cook
q pint of sliced raw potatoes for five
minutes in boiling water to cover,
drain and add to the fat. Add also
pint Of raw sweet corn cut or scraped
from the ear, half teaspoonful of salt,
a saltspoonful Of pepper and boiling
water to cover. Simmer until both
potatoes and corn are tender. Melt
rounding tablespoonful Of butter, add
an equal quantity of flour and grad
ualIy a pint of milk. Let it boil 4
few minutes, add to the chowder, sea-
son the mixture more if needed, boil
up we'll and serve very hot with crack
ers. A cupful of tomatoes, pared and
sliced, may occasionally be cooked
with the potatoes and corn to give
pleasing variety.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Putting Up Huckleberries.

The old-time way of preserving
huckleberries in molasses for winter
use excels all methods, says the New
York Tribune. The molasseS does not
affect the flavor of the berries. 1t
would, of course, ruin more delicate
fruit. Huckleberries, being a coarse
skinned fruit, are not injured by being
covered with the molasses. When
needed, they can be carefully washed
out and Immediately made into pies.
If the berries are kept in cold place
they will last all winter. Some house.
wives add a cup Of vinegar to every
quart of molasses when they put the
berries up for pies. To prepare them,
use firm, large berries that are per-
fectly ripe; rinse carefully, rejecting
the poor fruit and small leaves. Put
them in a stone crock, cover with mo-
lasses and seal up. After setting them
In q cold corner Of the cellar do not
disturb them until winter. When the
frosts have come the crock may be
ansealed and the berries used from
time to time. The blueberry does not
keep as we'll in this way as the COM
mon huckleberry, because its skin is
more tender.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Young America Unabashed.

When General Grant was in London
on his trip around the world he was
invited to Windsor Castle by Queen
Victoria. The Queen received the par.
ty in one of the private audience cham.
bers, and chatted with the noted
fighter for a few moments before din.
ner was served.
Jessie Grant, then q small boy, was
with the General. and stood just be-
hind him. AS the General was talk.
ing Jesse pulled impatiently at his
coat tails a number Of times. Finally,
the General turned half way, and
Jesse whispered. PA, can't I be in
troduced"
Your Majesty" said the General,
II should like to present my son,
Master Jesse"
The Queen shook Jesse's hand cor
daily and that young man, thinking
it incumbent on him to say some.
thing, glanced approvingly around the
room, and said, "Fine house you have
here, a'am.'-Philadelp Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
An Automatic Salt Train.

Germany possesses miniature but N
useful railway to which no parallel is fol
in this country, says the New York
bune. Its peculiarity is that its TIT
have no drivers. 1t S used for carry
salt from the salt mines at Statsfurt. I
trains consist of thirty trucks, each cal
ing half a ton of salt. The engines
electric, of twenty-four horse power Cd
As it approaches station, of which I'll
are five along the line, the train autom
cally rings a hell. and the station atte
ant turns switch to receive it. III
able to stop it at any moment. To star
again he stands on the locomotive. switd
the current and then descends again bel
the engine has gained speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
No one without Talent.

Many Christians are failing to receive
degrees Of joy in Gods service, and are
not doing what they could essiiy do =
they, would throw away asfalse modesty
or humility. ooh. can not do anything
I have no talent, or Il have only one tai
ent."S q, ~ l.. TX 4 l5s
Beloved, the Lord knows all about That;
No one; is without talent. And il you
have only one be glad and use that one
The Lord will add to it if you use the one,
He says to you and to me, Bear much
fruit" It is blessed the writer knows (by
the grace of Cod from long exrarience I'd
use ,joyously and earnestly the powers ond
has in Jesus service. 3 It is blessed td
meet those whom one has led to Christ.
No wonder Paul says, writing to thu
Galatians, IT live, yet not I, but Christ
liyeth in me-" And the more one is LED
BY the Spirit the more Of this blessed
peace with God does he realize and tn
greater his joy in knowing that his ,hfJ
IS made blessing to others.-Alfred y
Scott.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
The End Of Fife.

The end of, life is not to do good, a
though many of US think 90. TITS not =
win souls, ialthough Oh once thonaht 50. In
end Of life is to do the will Of God.
How can you build up . life on tha
principle? !. Let me give you an toutlin
Of q little Bible reading:
The object Of life: Il come to do Th|
will, o God"
The first thing you need after life
food: "My meat is to do the will of Hh|
that sent Me-
Thd next thing you need after food 8
society: "He that doeth the will OF M
Father in Heaven, the same is My brothd
md sister and mother"
You want education: "Teach me to
Thy win" 49,. -
You want pleasure: IT delight tor q
Thy will, o God"
A whole life can be built up on that on
vertical column, and then, when all.
over, "be that doeth the will of Cd
lbideth forever" Henry Drummond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
The Cats Rivals.

The cat has long been pampered pet
of society, says French writer. Fair
Persians. uncanny Chinese. half-tin-
ished Manxes. sleek English tortoise
shells, and lucky black srimalkins have
been cultivaed as carefully Of late years
as Shorthorns and racehorses and GER
tain breeds of dogs. Pussy has had
shows and a society all to herself, and
one could name some famous cat
teries" belonging to well-known MEM
bers Of society. 4 great insult is now
offered her, however, in that the
mouse has become q fashionable pet,
and has already attained the distinc-
ton of points" 4 mouse show is in
contemplation. to which every god cat
should be taken for a treat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Plain Sewing.

Many q woman unable to Ieave home
may earn a considerable sum by teach
Ing plain sewing, says the House
keeper, as mothers, nowadays, fire.
auently find little time 20 instruct their
daughters in this very essential accom-
plishment. The first thing necessary
Is to make an outline Of the work to
be taught, then arrange for pupils Of
equal ability to begin course Of
twelve lessons.
Commence with teaching the use Of
scissors, thimble and properly knotting
the thread. On strips of muslin about
twelve inches long mark dots with red
Ink where stitches are to be made. Be-
gin with five stitches an inch, and in
crease the number till twenty or more
can be run in that space. Then, with
overhanging, remminga and filling, make
short marks instead of the dots, to
give the proper slant.
Continue with binding, facing, ruff
fng, darning, buttonhole making, hem
stitching, cat-stitching, and graduate,
If possible, in teaching how to run the
sewing machine. Keep specimens Of
each lessons work in a sewing box
made Of leaves Of any strong paper.
Review each lesson, and give only one
subject to lesson. Give practice work
70 be done at home. Enliven the les
son hour by five-minute recitation,
and with some good physical culture
exercises to rest the muscles.
A class of ten is good size. Each
one must receive individual attention.
One lesson a week is often enough for
girls under ten; older ones may take
two. The course should bring S5 a
pupil. A good teacher of plain sewing
may feel that while she is doing some
thing to help herself she is comforting
blessing upon the rising generation.
in that they are learning usefulness
in a form that has become rare in
these strenuous times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Hot Meat Without Fire.

! The commissariat department Of Ryssi'
Estates that not pound of meat or bceat
is being sent 10 Manchuria, as cattle ant
grain available there are more than sufti
cient for the demand. All the tinne'
meats are being put up in St. Petersburg
and at Riga according to German pro
cess, by which the contents can be served
hot, without the use of fire, the tin beint
placed in another filled with water ant
having a false bottom containing a carbide
mixture which is forced into the water
when it is desired to do so and brings thu
contents of the inner can to boiling point
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
The Power of Happy Thoughts.

How careful We should be to guard Of
thoughts. If they are pleasant we w]
have pleasant faces and kind ways. W
will gain treasures for days of adversit'
upon which we can draw when othj
sources of enjoyment fail. Old age will
happy through them, for they win be us1
as material from which to build homes
refuge wherein we find comfort and d
light when the windows are darkened an
we are forced to keep company most Of 81
time with what is within us.-Presbyterl
Record. II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Saloon Limitation in Germany.

Increase of alcoholism in Germany has
led to a movement for the better control
of the liquor trade.
1t will require saloonkeepers:
l. To keep for sale at all times food and
Misunderstanding drinks, especially lemon.
ade, milk, coffee and tea.
9 That no liquor may be sold on credit,
and that the number of women attendants
shall be strictly limited to legitimate serv-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
We Make Our Own Atmosphere.

Bear in mind that your happiness
misery is very much of your own makir
You cannot create spiritual sunlight a
more than you can create the mornl
star; but you can put your soul whd
Christ is shining. Keep clean conscien]
Keep good ock of Gods promises wi1
in reach. -ep = nightingale Of hope
your soul that can sing away the dd
hours when they do come. - Reform
Church Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
A Cheerful Exhibition.

The North of England Funeral Under
takers Association has been holding an
exhibition of coffin furniture, shrouds,
urns, baskets and drawings of funeral cars
in Manchester. The exhibition is only open
to members of the trade and their wives:
The wedding March" is regularly played
by a gramophone.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
After Sweeping q Carpet.

After Sweeping q Carpet.
1t is good plan sometimes to rub it
over with a cloth wrung out Of am
monia and water. This will add to the
cleanliness of the carpet and much i'm
prove the look of one that has become
dingy. This method helps to keep the
air of a sick room fresh, and there, of
course, it is particularly necessary to
avoid dust.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Dainty Slip Covers.

Dainty Slip CoVers.
Slip covers are now oftener made
with a French fell about quarter of
an inch in width, rather than the bind
ings formerly so much used. Those Of
daintily fowered glazed chintz in
about three-quarter inch stripes are es-
pecially attractive and ''summery"
looking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Motor Torpedo Boat.

M. P. Chauchard, the well-known French
motorist, announces that he has succeeded
in adapting the torpedo tube to motor.
boats. A vessel is expected to render great
.ervice in scouting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
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The Turning Point

Sweet Saviour, in the midst of life 2
I rest me halfway up tha bill; 5f45s
Look back upon the fields Of strife, "
Look forward, Lord, TO what you viii.
The past, what is and is TO be,
I leave it all and come to Thee. ";
Thus far I've tried to walk alone
And many passed me on the way, "
They followed where Thy 1ove-light shone,
Passed on, andtleft me where I lay. ,%s
From out my life,s Gethsemane, ~
Sweet Saviour, now come to Thee.
asv =. .St ~ --Cy Warman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
::HOUSEHOLD 3 . 3
: > 8 3 > MATTERS
To Select and Prepare Fruit.

To Select and Prepare Fruit.
Buy fruit that is fresh, firm, Of best
quality and not over-ripe. Never put
up fruit on a wet day or buy fruit
that has been gathered after rain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
Chrfstjon Reciprocity.

If ye forgive not men their trespas7
neither will your Father forgive your t1
passes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27

Safety pins are peculiarly American.
The United States uses 44,000,000 of
them each year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-27
EXPENSIVE Lace.

. Some lace has been manufactured valued
at $4,000 a yard,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23
RECEIVER FOR 6. &W. R.R.
P. A. Wilcox Appointed to Succeed
Freeman S. Faff, Deceased.

Judge Rrawley in the United
States court today signed an or.
der appointing P A. Wilcox of
this city receiver of the George
town and Western railroad COM
pany.
This appointment was in an
swer to the petition of the
Meyer Rubber Co. against the
road under which Mr. Farr was
some time ago appointed
Mr. Farr recently died and Mr.
Wilcox was asked for as re-
ceiver. He will take charge as
soon as possible and will con-
duct the road for the creditors
uetil such a time as they may
see it to their advantage to sell
This will not necessitate Mr.
Wilcox changing his resi-
dence from Florence but it will
take a great deal of his time.
The appointment is a high
honol to a Florence attorney
who is being recognized as one
of the best railroad attorneys
in the country Florence Times,
March 20.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23
4 Word From Smiths.

SMITHS, March 20:-Farm
work in this vicinity is about
ten days late, but the farmers
are catching up.
Our community is recovering
from a long siege of grip and
some smallpox.
Truck products are later than
usual this spring, owing to the
cold, wet weather that obtained
up to a short time ago.
AS the writer was driving
along the public road recently
his horses feet became en-
tangled in a telephone wire and
Came near breaking the buggy.
This is a matter that ought to
be looked after at once. Remove
the telephone poles and wire
from the road, gentlemen.
I notice that the county road
pillow is doing some good work
near here. A. B.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23

grades)
We are glad to add to our
ever.increasing number Emma
Footman of Greelyville.
La grippe seems to be still
gripping some of our pupils. We
missed from their accustomed
places, Sam Stackley, Selma
Wheeler. Tommie Gilland, Elma
Camlin. Annie Bryan and Matte
Brockinton during the past few
days. ,r-
The following lines are we'll
connected with the 10th grades
recent geometry exam:
"When can their glory fadef
Oh, the grand marks they made!
All the school wonders"
Guess what two members of
the 10th grade were so badly e4-
cited over the geometry exami-
nation last Tuesday that they
forgot to lower the flag at 2
o'clock
The boys have laid off a base
ball diamond behind the school
building and have exciting
times at recess playing ball
As examinations and COM
mencement approachso some eot CT,
number begin to look wise, b6kS
others both look and feel ;othexs
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23
CHARGED With ABDUCTION.
Sheriff Graham Goes to Florida After
Negro Prisoner.

Armed with requisition papers
from Governor Hayward direct,
ed to Governor Napoleon B
Broward for the apprehension
of one George Prince, a negro
charged with kidnapping and
abducting a minor, Sheriff Geo.
J Graham left Monday evening
for the Land of Flowers, where
his prisoner is under arrest at
Jacksonville pending his arrival
The minor in the case is a negro
boy whom Prince is said to have
taken to Florida without the
consent of the boys parents.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23

M. Royal Succeeds nr KenIy as Gen.
eral MANAGER.

WN Royal, general superin.
tendent of the first division of
the Atlantic Coast Line Com
pany, with headquarters at Viii.
mington, has been promoted to
succeed Fourth Vice President
] R Kenly, as general manager
of the road.
1t is thought that G G Lynch,
superintendent of the Charles
ton division, will succeed Mr.
Royal as general superinten.
dent
Vice President Kenly will de.
vote his entire time to the adj
ministrative work of his oMce.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23

morning and began his survey
of the town for the installation
of the drainage system. This is
business and it is good common
sense. Mr. Gourdin will, after
he completes his observations
and measurements, tel the
council exactly where put
the pipes, how deep, how much
grade to give them, ETC., and if
his advice is followed, we will
have a town free from water and
from this unnumbered blessings
will flow. w L B.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-03-23
SALTERs SIFTINGs.
Negro Boy Dies Suddenly RumOf
That Should be investigated

SALTERs DEPOT, March 90
t is reported that a negro boy
about Is years old was fd dund
dead, with his skull crushed,
abeut four miles from Salters
last week and buried, without
any coroner's inquest being held
over the remains.
Magistrate A R Moseley was
summoned by wire to Lanes
last Sunday to hold an inquest
over the body of a negro boy
about IS years old, who died
Saturday afternoon under sus-
picious circumstances, It is re-
ported that the deceased drank
something out of a bottle on
the vestlbuled train and a short
while afterwards was taken
violently ill and died in great
agony. On account of not being
able to get a doctor it was
deemed advisable to get the
coroner to hold the inquest.
Large quantities of guano are
being received here daily.
Rev Mr. Ray has been sick
with grip for some days.
Mr. W R Bryan is still quite
sick.
Mr. James E Davis is also on
the sick list.
The smallpox excitement has
about subsided around here.