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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
~TG1nperauce Notes.

The more you use saloon the more
/: will ill-use you.
Who would be man must steer
clear Of strong drink.
Oscar H., King Of Sweden. has ac
ceded to a petition Of his Temperance
subjects to discontinue the christening
Of battleships with wire.
When see a snakes head coming
out of hole. / don't stop to &rgut J
with that there snake. just hlt /
with all my might. Don't argufy viii
the LIQUOR traffic c-Artamus Ward.
What the physician most fears II
alcohol is chiefly me injuries to TN
nervous system and the intellectual
powers.
Matti Helenius, member or tnt
faculty of the University of Denmark
shows that in Denmark one out OF
every seven men who die between the
ages of thirty-fve and tifty-Gre is vic
tim of alcoholism.
In New Zealand. where three-1fth
vote is required 10 imperatively pro
hibit the liquor traffic, the requisite
vote has been given in several districts
while others have given majority
but not three es-ifths majority, agains
licensing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
| THE GREAT DESTROYER
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF INTEMPERANcE;

eoem: The wond.rs Of Beer-The Nep
Cateohism - A String OF Momentous
Questions and the Answer 70 Every
One Is "The bsr-Room.
In the midst OF small village green
A speaker stood up on chair,
Talking temperance truth to the grown-up
youth,
And he bade them OF liquor beware;
He told of the evils Of drink.
How it made people sorrow and moan.
Not for work or for pay was it gocd-
: anyway
So they'd far better leave it alone.
Now just at the edge of the green
Was drunken man perched on fence;
And he would have his say, and was shout
For the drink had bereft him of sense.
And be cried, "What you say is all stuff!
Eou, say beer is no good? Why"-said
"A poor fellow would sink if he hadn't
Why-it's meat, ,.'drink and clothing to
mew
As he waved his hand over his head.
His balance was lost in flash,
And he fell in a ditch full of water and
squitch
And how he did founder and splash;
And the lecturer quantity remarked,
"Iu future, my friend, you can tell
That the beer YOU suppose Is your meat,
drink and clothes,
Finds you lodgings and washings as
well!"
j. MaIns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
The New Caterhlsm.

What is the chief law breaker Of the
aand?
The bar-room.
Where are the schemes Matched
which promote civic corruption?
In the bar-room. ....., -. .-
Where does the midnight assassin
60 to prepare for his murderous work
10 the bar-room.
Where do the police go in search Of
the skulkihg thief or murderer? >
To the :bar-room.
What lays it's hands upon political
: parties aud dictates who shall be nom
mated and elected?
The bar-room.
What impov verishes the Industrious
workman and fills him with the spirit
Of ciscontent?
The bar-room.
What takes the bread from the
nouths Of starving children? '-
The Dar-room.
What clothes with rags women
raised in refinement and atnuence?
The bar-room. .J"
Wkat despoils young manhood and
sends it reeling and staggering down
the street? ...
The bar-room. -. .
What crowds our prisons to their ut
most limit? ..gt :. -
The bar-room.
What peoples almshouses and insane
asElums with pitiable objects?
The bar-room.
What destroys the respectabflity and
influence of men and sends. them reel
ing to the drunkard's grave and to
drunkard's hell? 2,
The bar-room. ,..'i. !Es-
What destroys more homes and
causes more family trouble than any
thing else?
The bar-room.
What is the greatest enemy Of the
church. the nation AMI the home?
The bar-room. -
What is the greatest hindrance to
every reform?
The bar-room.
Can both the church and the bar
room prosper in the same territory?
No.
Can q man. knowing the awful work
OF the bar-room, be Christian and
sign bar-room petitions, rent property
for bar-room purposes, or vote Tor men
committed to. and in favor OF, the
liquor traffic?
This question we le:ve for each read.
or to answer for himself. In the light
OF experience and constant failure
along other lines. does not electoral
action present the common sense
method of destroying the bar-room:-
s. S. Hardin, in the Kane County
Leader.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
How to Listen to Music.

People often get intensely excited in
listening to music-letting their emo
tions run rampant and suffering in
consequence a painful reaction of ia
tigue. If they would learn to yield so
that the music could pass over their
nerves as it passes over the strings
of a musical instrument, and then,
with the new life and vigor derived
from the enjoyment, would turn to
some useful work, they would find q
great expansion in the enjoyment OF
the music as we'll as new pleasure II
their work. If we enjoy good music
and gloat over our personal pleasure IL
it, so to speak, it takes the life out OF
us. If we let the music carry US along
instead of trying, in our excitement, to
carry the music, it brings new life tc
us.-Annie Payson Call. in Leslie's
Monthly Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
What Ono Kcg of Beer Cost.

The saloonkecper in whose possession
it was said he paid S1.25 for it. A
couple of men came in and asked for
some beer. He drew them each a mug
full out Of the keg and they paid ten
cents apiece. They liked it and called
for another and another. After drink
ing three or four they began to get
drunk. They kept on and got thorough
ly intoxicated. Then they began te
quarrel and finally one man killed the
other. 1t cost the county of Los An
geles, in which the event occurred
$32, 900 to get the murderer arrested
and punished. So that one keg of beer
cost at least the sum of $1.25, one life
and $4,000. quito sum to pay fo1
so small q thing.-New Voice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
'H;!MEE?@HW7 E
FENT=@SHE@

Sugar Snaps-Froth four eggs, add
one pound each of -four and sugar,
flavor to taste. Roll very thin, cut into
shape and bake in quick oven.
Drop Cakes-Cream one-half cup of
butter, then add successfully one cup
sugar, one egg, one-half teaspoon soda
dissolved in one-half cup sour cream,
one-half cup raisins, seeded and
chopped, one-balf cup chopped nut
meats, one-half teaspoon vanilla and
two and a half cups -four. Drop by
spoonfuls one inch apart on buttered
sheet and bake in a moderate oven.
Bohemian Cream-One quart Of
cream, two tablespoonfuls Of sugar,
one ounce of gelatine, dissolved. Whip
half the cream to a stiff froth. Boil
the other half with the sugar. Remove
from the fire, add the gelatine, and
when cooled a little the beaten yolks
IF five eggs. Beat until it begins to
sriffen, then beat in quickly the
whipped cream. Pour into wet molds
and set on ice.
Bread Omelet-Pour one cup Of hot
milk over one cup Of grated bread,
add six beaten eggs and season with
pepper and salt. Turn into hot but
tered omelet pan. Fry slowly, and
when ready to fold, pour over two
tablespoons of nut-brown butter,
simple sauce made by cooking two
tablespoons of butter to a nut-brown
color and adding half teaspoon OF
tarragon vinegar.
Ginger Cakes-Mix and sift together
six cups -four, two tablespoons ginger,
one tablespoon cinnamon and one
tablespoon soda. Heat one-half cup
lard or butter, one cup New Orleans
molasses and one cup brown sugar
until boiling. Take from the fire, add
one cup of sour cream and pour gradu-
ally into the -four mixture, beating
until smooth. Pat and roll out, cut
into small cakes and bake in mod
crate oven.
Potato Soup-A very fine potato soup
is made by adding a quart of scalded
milk, in which several slices of onion
have been stepped to two cupfuls OF
mashed potato. Soften, not melt,
large tablespoonful of butter, and mix
with it an equal quantity Of -four. Add
salt, pepper, and dash of celery salt.
and pour gradually, stirring all the
time, into the milk and potato mixture.
Sprinkle a little finely mixed parsley
Oh top. Serve with buttered crutons.
Rice Omelette-DissolVe one ;teacup
of cold boiled rice in one teacup of
sweet milk, stir in one tablespoonful
of butter, salt to taste, add three we'll
beaten eggs, bake as plain omelette.
Tomatoes au Gratin-Cut into pieces
a half dozen (not too ripe) tomatoes
Line a pudding dish with cracker
crumbs, cover with a thin sprinkllns
of the tomato, CRATE over it some Amer
lean cheese, then put on q layer OF
crumbs. next the tomatoes, and so on
until the dish is filled, having the last
LAYER of the cheese and the one before
it of cracker crumbs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
A Good HouaekeeDer,

Must oversee many things herself.
Must be patient but firm with those
in her employ.
Must not disdain to pick up duster
and use it occasionally.
Must seS that more than the mere
surface dust is removed.
Must have a place for everything
and see that everything is in its place.
Must have the housework planned for
regular days, and adhere to the rule.
Must take personal interest in the
condition Of the refrigerator and its
contents.
And should 60 to market at least once
q Eeek.-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06

"Richardw cried my wife, laying heI
hand upon my arm. What is the
matter?"
":Nothing-Rothing,"' I .stammered
What should be the matter? Let the
officer come in"
In point Of fact he!was already in the
passage; I heard his footsteps there
Inyoluntarily my hand wandered to-
ward the pocket which contained the
ring and the cord.
II took the liberty Of following your
wife, Sir" said the detective, pushing
open the door, "the business being
pressing"
Leave u.s." I said to my wife. She
obeyed, with long, solicitous look at
me. I turned to the detective. "Well?'
can important matter, SIR" said the
detective. Samuel Fleetwood is
caught"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Kitchen FuruishfnCa.

Though the kitchen should be simply
furnished, there is no reason why the
things a servant does use cannot be
picturesque and in good condition.
Nowadays there are many charming
mixing bowls, ETC., in blue and white
earthenware that look better Oh the
shelves than the common ware, and
are often just as cheap.
It is wise not to have too much
kitchen china for the servants to use
at mealtime. There should, of course,
be a sufficient supply, but if there are
too many to draw from the servants
will never report breakages to the mis-
tress, and it is said that some lazy
servants will not take the trouble to
wash their own dishes, but leave them
in some out-of-the way corner of the
cupboard until the whole supply is
used.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
The Apron Rume.

The man who discarded the two but
tons on the back of his coat as soon as
be discovered that he could not tell
why they were placed there, might
have scorned the rufle with which q
certain wise cook invariably trimmed
the bottom Of her kitchen apron. How
ever. when asked why she took 30
much trouble, the cook answered that
the ruffle was meant to catch any
chance drop Of grease or similar drop
ping, and to prevent the same from
attaching to her always immaculate
skirts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Care OF Table Linen.

Table linen, in order to bring out the
bright gloss that makes it attractive,
should be dampened considerably.
Sprinkle the tablecloth well, being
sure that the selvage ends or hem.
stitched borders are thoroughly damp.
Roll up tightly. The napkins and
doilies should be arranged alternately,
one upon the other. first dry napkin,
then one which has been wrung out of
warm water then a dry napkin, and
so on. Then roll tightly. All linen
should be ironed very dry. The least
bit of water starch in tablecloths will
greatly improve them, and they will not
muss so easily.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Fashions in Dogs.

The multiplication of foreign breeds
of dogs in this country makes good
old breeds like the King Charles span.
iel or the Blenleim or even pointer
seem rather out Of favor, compared
with the number of schipperkes, chowsi
poodles, japanese pugs, Dachshunds.
Maltese terriers. Spitz dogs and French
toy bulldogs.-Country Gentleman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
An Enectual Oufetus.

After our family had decided to move
to Oklahoma, the children Of the neigh
borhood tried to frighten my little sis
ter about the Indians. She came to hel
father in great trouble, and he explained
to her that the Indians, nowadays, arc
civilized. Whereupon she promptly
informed her small world:
You can't scare me any more about
the Indians. My papa says all of them
ore Little Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Lone Voter at the Polls.

Although notices were posted for the
special election to choose two Fire
Commissioners and make an appropria-
ton in the town Of Laurel Springs, N.
J., one lone voter, Fire Chief Harry
Schultz, turned up at the polls to vote.
and the election was declared of. 4
game of baseball had proved greater
attrs ction
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Indiana Law Enforcement.

1t is safe to say that never in the
history of the State of Indiana were
the laws so faithfully enforced as al
the present. Liquor dealers are com
blaming that their business is ruined
Breweries and distillerieS are com
planning that they will be compelled tc
take a number of their travelling sales
nen off the road if the present condl'
tiop continues.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Suit In Sign Language.

Because the plaintiff and defer
are deaf and dumb, and to take
testimony would be difficult in re
court proceedings, Judge S. A. R
son, at New Haven, Conn, appo
William A. Wright a committe
hear the divorce suit of Isas
Beach against Grace B. Beach,
of Branford. Infidelity and or
were alleged. Several Of the with
were persons who are also deaf
dumb Testimony was interprete
q si@u language expert.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
souI.carelessnsss.

a prudent man seeth the evil,
hideth himself; but the simple pass
and suffer for it." Human histor
full of illustrations Of this great IT
Perhaps the experience OF every
vidual will verify the statements y
made. Who has not taken risks ]
should have been avoided, and.
stunning of which would have
beneficial to the individual assurl
them? ~, !, ~
This species Of folly is more pr
lent is spiritual, things thar. elsewh
Men are inclined to be careful In 1
tiers pertaining to bodily welfare
financial interests; but when it co
to those things that concern the 4
t." are strangely careless. II SD
<,.l threatens to invade commu1
the people hastily take steps to 81
against its inroads. But when m|
evil knocks at the door, people
often bid it welcome, and embrace
Christian Companion. - 4
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Bridal Pair on an Engine.

DR.. Hoeffer and Miss Name thinner
man, young society leaders. who were
married a few days ago in Pottsville,
Pa, were forced to make the trip from
the brides home to the railroad sta
ton perched high on the seat of an
old-fashioned fire engine, drawn by
score Of friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
The Greatest Evil.

Erigadier- General W. F. Jenkins, o.,
the Salvation Army, who has been 10
Gated at Minneapolis since 1903, i'll nj
interview in the Minneapolis Journal
June 5, says: "Ny two years expert
ence in rescue Work in Minneapolis
would lead me to sa! that the Creates
evil confronting social. moral and in
tellectual tAdvancemtpt is the drink
problem. and its coEtomitant evils"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Worship Opens tho Door OF Life.

The Rev. DR.. E. Trumbull Lee 8
"The best life begins with prf
We must first be lifted up out Of
selves by an approach to God.
must worship. Through worship
opens the door of life. While
and women of the world tumble al
latch, the humble believer enters
takes possession" "a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Work Breeds Virtues.

Thank God every morning when
get up that you have something I
that day which must be done, whe
you like it or not. Being force
work and forced to do your best,
breed in you temperance and self
troll, diligence and strength of I
cheerfulness and content, and a
drsd virtues which the Idle y
kn1w.-Charles Kingsley. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06

>:>Matters
Mendine the Hot Watsr Bar.

1t was truly ingenious woman who
discovered that she could mend her
injured hot water bag with the kit Of
repair tools in her husbands bicycle
outfit. She simply followed directions
for mending q leak in the tire
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
O1dost Man in Illinois.

Leonard Roeder. Of Quincy, ILL.,. who
is supposed to be the oldest man in Illi-
nois. has just celebrated tue 1O5th Al.
niyersary of his birth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
Had Thirty. Three Children.

Frau Gondel, wife of n Hamburg
merchant, in twenty-five years Of
welded life has presented her husband
with thirty three children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06


hold w0ndrous things out OF Thy !
Psalm 1l9:1s, q 3 iSs]l 4
In one OF his helpful little -yolui
the Rev. DR.. j. r.; Miller tells d
young lady who purchased a beck
read q few pages, bnt failed to hecc
Interested In It. But some months
terward, he goes on to relate, she !
the author, and tender friends
sprang up, ripening into love and 4
.trothal. Then the book was dull
longer. Every sentence had q cha
for her heart. Love was the inter-
ter. Seeing beauty In Gods Word
much conditiole In the same VI
The Bible has infinite value In dts|
but to reveal itg richest TREASURED
needs love as an interpreter. To th|
who do not know Christ personally
may seem uninteresting, but to th
who know and love Him Its every p
becomes like q casket Of jewels 81
ing with beauty and light; yespf fed
better, like q letter OF love, quickeg
the heart throbs and filling the 4
with rapture and with fresh and 4
resolve. IS
An open eye means an iitumina
page. To the unveiled vision 5Wi
wondrous things are seen in God'se|
precious Word, ,wondrous things a
the depths of His love. as to His,
giving mercy, rs to His saving grd
as to His never failing help, as to
home prepared for all that love =
and blessed eternity under the SD
of His presence forevermore!G. BI
Hallock. D. D, ~ VA,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06

The Royal Military College Mt Bang
kok now accommodates 300 cadets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06

Attachment to Christ is the onl!
cret Of detachment from the wor
A. J. Gordon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-06
The. Miniater DId His. nrt.

A story is told OF q gospel minis
long before the days OF railroads, y
was travelling on horseback from, T.!
adelphta. to Pittsbtrg. He stop
over night at q tavern among
mountains Of Pennsylvania, and al
supper asked his Landlord some %
tons about the people, ana whet
they ever had preaching there. Z
was told that there was no church, I
NJ attempt at holding services.
minister told him to prepare 4 ~
and invite I'm the neighbofs, and
would preach to them.
THAT would be Of no 5use, = said
landlord, "lfor they would not come
TO all such objections the minil
had but. one answer, aGet the Il
ready" This was finally done, 4
sure enough, as the man had said, 4
body came. The good minister y
still concerned only to do his part. q
waited awhile, then began the eerv5
gave out q hymn, sang, read the 6f!
lures, prayed and then gave ont4]
text. Just then a man slipped in 4
hid himself behind the door, where
stayed all through the sermon WI
followed, rushing out the mfnuta|
ended II ~ ~ y =,
{ Nearly two years afterward the n
lister went through that place eag5
and, stopping at the same house,
proposed once more that the landlI
should find q room and get It rel
and invite the people In for pfeacM|
"0h,r said the man, there will bel
trouble now. We have q church, q
as soon as ! let the people know J
are here II will be filled. y
II came ont a little later that q
church of fifty members had been
direct fruit Of that nights preach
to, the one man, behind the door
had been converted, and had been
meaBs OF conversion 10 many o.
neighbors. All<this from = getting
room ready..-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-04-29
HERE AND THERE.

Bad roads are the best possible
argument in favor of good roads.
1t is stated by experts that it is
impossible for creameries to make as
good butter as that produced from
properly conducted private diaries.
There is as great difference in
crops as there is in men, and what is
most needed is to improve the men.
Then will come advancement in agrt-
culture.
Farmers should raise more and
better horses. Good horses are In
increased demand in all the large
cities and towns, and the demand all
the time is for better quality.
Corn is king. 1t is Uncle Sans
biggest crop. The average yearly crop
in this country for a period of five
years aggregated the vast sum of q
2O0, 00O, 900 bushels. and is worth ST.
O00, 000,0 900.
ANY kind Of man can farm. but
il takes brains to farm well. We know
where the lower level is, but there ID
no upper limit. and the room for adj
vancement is as broad as the uni
verse.
Dairy cows have the ability to
make pretty good milk when drinking
pretty bad water. They would drink
more water and make more and better
milk il they had better water to drink.
Try 1t.
"A writer suggests that when dairy
men get down to real. earnest work
that they will have summer silos, as
well as winter silos, and that when
the pastures fail, they will be able ia
feed ensilage, and thus be compare
lively independent
Many a cow is found fault with
because the butter does not come,
when probably the cream is not prop
erly ripened, or the temperature is not
right. When enough cream has been
gathered for q churning, 1t should be
exposed to a fairly warm temperature
and stirred occasionally, until II
reaches Z proper stage Of ripenes&