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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Will Not Bond Drinkers.

Men desiring to occupy certain pt
sitions Of trust in the United State
must be bound by regular "bondin
companies" one of whose main que,
tions is, do you drink intoxicatin
liquors?" If this question is al
swered in the affirmative, the con
pany will refuse to bond the appH
cant. 1t Is said that over 100000
of the best business positions OF II
country are closed to all but tot
abstainers. One Of the most %fascinaI
ing themes for the student OF ten
perance issues is the attitude OF g
lutte business institutions toward III
use of alcohol as a beverage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Thanks.

John Ridgley Carter, Secretary of
the American Embassy at London,
was plotting some American friends
through the museum at Hastings
when he observed an unhappy atten-
dant wearing a military uniform,
with q helmet from which a chin
strap hung, at whom an inquisitive
tourist was firing all manner of silly
questions.
The tourists last question was:
Say, what is that strap under your
chin fcr?"
The attendant sighed. 1.-THE strap
is to rest my jaw when I get tired
answering questions" said he.-Har-
per's jeekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Wanted.

One huidred boys for new cHt
toners.
Most of our old customers are raI
idly dropping out.
Ten committed suicide last week.
Twenty are in jail-eight are !
the chain gang.
Fifteen we're sent to the poor hous
and one was hanged.
Three were sent to- the insanl
asylum.
Most of the balance amt wort
fooling with-they'Ve got no money
We are just obliged to have ne
customers-fresh young blood--o
we will have to shut up shop.
Don't make any difference who's
boy you are-we need you.
You will be welcome.
If you once get started with US "
guarantee to hold you.
Our goods are sure.
Come early-stay late.
OPELIKA SALOONS,
Proprietors.
(The above was used with telliu
effect by ]. B. Green; SuperintendeI
M. E. Sunday-school, at Opelika, All
bama, on the world temperance SUI
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
The Medication of. Tears.

Tears have a special Office in the
medication of souls. Without their
ministry our insane asylums would
be more crowded than they are at
present. To hide from all criticisers
and c%ouaselors but God, and weep the
burden of pain away, brings a moral
crisis that uplifts a new heaven and
performs the office Of the tempest in
nature. Again, our senses, long
dead, perhaps, to beauty, to the
charm of life, can bud and blossom,
can smell the dew and rain; and, If
we cannot relish her song" and find
supreme Joy in the ideal, like the
sacred poet, we car again transmute
the common life 20 symbols OF
spiritual significance. The air Is
cleared, a sweet, refreshing GOODNESS
breathes from the ground, flowers lift
their heads but lately withered and
dead for us, and blush in living col
ors, a gentle breeze blows from the
land Of promise, and birds begin to
twitter and fit joyously among the
trees.
Life comes back to many a sad
heart through this : ism. God Is
the only comforter for many sorrows,
and His method is not a r%eproach,
a hard aphorism about cheerfulness
and self-control; but He gives leave to
grief to take it's sacred way. To Him
we creep for shelter in the day of
trouble. Only those who have en-
tered the sanctuary of sorrow and
abode there for a time know the
meaning Of this mystery, the trans
action between the human soul and
God.
The pampering Of sorrow, the nurs-
ing of it and pelting of 1t, making 1t
a kind of dissatisfaction, a distinc-
lion like the wearing of a very beau
tiful mourning and much becoming
let, is an abuse of the right to grieve
when grieving is a prerogative of the
overwhelmed heart. 1t has it's sellsn,
egoistic side, it's habitudes that have
been stereotyped in voice, look, man
ner, in the expectation of coincidence
that is baneful, in self-pity and abb
sorption, in a pose that is fatal to
healthy growth. To nurse gloom and
surround ones self with its emblems
like coffin plates hung upon the wall,
or dried flowers that have been laid
about the dead, seems an abuse of the
sacred, remedial mission Of sorrow.
For sorrow as a means of discipline
has the noble Office Of deepening and
strengthening the nature, as trees
deepen their roots when tempests
bow their heads. 1t should open a
window on the wounds Of the world,
and show how personal experience
can be transmitted into service and
built into a structure of help for
others. It is Jul right to be sad for
a time when sadness is inevitable. 1t
is our duty to draw from the wells of
emotion opened within us precious
balm which may be made part OF the
great gift of love and sacrifice to the
world.
But sorrow is not an abiding-place,
nor even a halfway house. but rather
a tent for the night or a stone pillow
where We lay the weary head, like
Jacob in the desert, and arise, after
weeping ourselves asleep with the
vision of angels in the heart.-Chris-
tian REGISTER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
OR 4 TALE OF MONEY MADNESS

you are doing that also. There is no
change of mind to plead, but simply
n Of circumstances. Your gurdian
has forbidden you to hold any further
communication with him, and you
have no alternative but to obey. You
have only to write that
Only that! A crooked smile
played upon poor Sophy's lips. Then,
after a long pause, she once more
murmured: Il will do my best"
This time Aunt Maria found no
fault with that expression, but pushed
a little writing table to her compan-
ions side, and set pen and paper be-
fore her. She had the sense to see
that the time for talk was over, and
also that the girl should be left to
herself to think.
Shall l be in your way if I wait
till you have written your note?"
Sophy shook her head, and with a
trembling hand set down a sentence
or two, and placed it in an envelope.
Quite right, my dear; the 6 Irter
the better" said Aunt Maria, al. row
ingly. You will promise me to send
it, Sophy? 1t had better be posted at
once"
Yes, Jeanette shall take it,"
Aunt Maria stopped and kissed the
girl affectionately. The surgeons
knife is KEEN" she said, but there is
health in its use. God bless you, my
darling; you will be better now that
this weight is off your mind" and,
with another kiss, she left her.
Poor Sophy did not look like one
who has had a weight taken off her
mind. She rose YEARLY from her
chair, and, passing into the opposite
ROOM, placed a. large oblong card
in the window that looked upon the
road. Such a sign in London houses
means that the delivery cart, or the
dustman, is to call. In her case it
meant something quite different. To
certain eyes which would presently
catch sight of it, from the other side
Of the way, it would signify, MY
guardian is at home; you must not
call"
Then she rang for her maid.
Jeanette, you must take this
note to Green street."
II do hope, Miss Sophy, thatyouare
not going to do anything rash," an
swered the girl, hesitatingly.
Rash! what should put that into
your head? shall want you to walk
out with me this afternoon at 4
o'clock"
But not to meet MI. Perry, sure
ly?".
Yes, it must be DONE" said Sophy,
changing her light tone for one of
bitter gravity.
But consider; you are both known
so well, and it will be broad day.
light"
Never mind; it will be, l trust,
for the last time"
That's what you always say"
urged the waiting maid, but yet it
happens again and again. The pitch
er will go too often to the well, Miss
Sophy; indeed, indeed it will"
There will be no one to blame but
myself, ever if it does, Jeanette"
answered Sophy, with a sigh; here
is the answer to his letter. Just
leave it."
1t ran as follows:
Dear HI cannot answer your
note in writing, o answe it as you
wish at all. Something very serious
has happened. l will meet you be-
hind the mill at 5 o'clock"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Obedience Develops Love.

A loving heart and an obedient lie
are inseparable. The one cannot ex-
list without the other. AS soon as a
man loves God, he has the spirit OF
conservation, the spirit of obedience,
the shirt of service; and while love
continues to dominate the heart, that
spirit of service manifests itseif IN
the life. 1t is true that love is the
fulfilling of the law" Heart religion
ia the only kind Of religion |orth
having. 1t is the pure in heart who
,ball see God.-Methodist Recorder,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Russians Sell Daughters.

Reports from the famine districts
Of Russia show that the distress is
steadily growing acute and that the
peasantry in the government of
KaZan have been driven to despera-
ion and i selling their daughters
INTO slavery to the Moilammedans of
the Caucasus. The ages OF girls sold
range from twelve to seventeen, and
the prices realized are from $50 to
SIS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Cows Mil, Causes Tuberculosis.

The Royal Commission OF Tuber-
:ulosis, in London, England, appoint
I'd in 1901, has just issued its report,
IN which it is asserted that man is
liable to injection by bovine tuber-
~sulosis, and that cows milk contain
.ng tuborculons bacilli is responsible
or 4 majority of the cases Of infec-
lion. This commission was created
n consequence of the announcement
~ Professor Robert Koch, of Berlin,
n 1900, that bovine and human
tuberculosis were distinct diseases
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Lord WolseIey's Views.

Lord Wolseley said concerning I
Red River expedition: Never hs
soldiers on the march been call
upon to perform more unceasif
hard work, yet intoxicating liquI
formed no part of the daily ratio]
The old superstition that grog il
good thing for men before, duringl
after a march has been proved by 1
scientific men Of all nations to ba
fallacy, and is only maintained
men who mistake the cravings a
ing from habit or the promptings
nature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Great age OF 4 Tree.

Thomas Himeb:ook, a farmer OF
Jasonville township. Indiana, cut
what was known as the largest oak
tree in the county. The rings on the
stump showed an age OF 376 years.
1t was 1S9 feet high, measured nine
fee: three inches across the stump,
and at the height Of eighty-seven
feet was four feet eight inches in
diameter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Business Men Who Don't Drink.

The editor of the Ladies' Hon!
Journal, Mr.. Box, recently made 4
investigation with a view to ascd
tanning, if possible, the proportid
of the leading business men of II
Nation who are addicted to the use
LIQUORS. Twenty-eight of the large
business men of the country wei
taken for the purpose Of investie|
ton and the results show that twe|
ty-two out of the twenty-eight,
more than fve-sevenths, have new
used alcoholic liquors in any wa
shape or form. 81
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24

What is known in the market as
chamois skin is really obtained
sheep skin Innings. The supply Of
real chamois skin is very limited, and
all there is in the world would not
supply the United States for a sin
gle day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24
Don't FORGET the "Almosts.'

Carroll C. Wright, Commission
of Labor of the United States, III
stated that there are at least 1000
men annually destroyed by the Aquy
traffic in the United States. VIII
about the wives and mothers? VIII
of the "AlmoSts2"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24

Both Congress and Senate of Spain
rest every year aud the relgning mon
arch has the power Of convoking, sus-
pending, or dissolving them, but in the
latter case q new cortes must sit within
three months.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24

Danish Government Assists Railways
The Danish Government subscribes
one-half of the capatal required fo1
my private railway line which is OF
public utility.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24

The first typewriter eve made ap-
peared in 1714, the work Of Henry
Mills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-04-24

Immigration to Argentina.
Argentina acquired nearly 100000
new Inhabitants last year by immi'
grafton,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
KIine-JOhnSOn

On Tuesday evening Mr.. Joseph NJ.
Kline and Miss Susye NJ. johnson
were united in marriage at the
Presbyterian parsonage, Rev. Curry
Fl. Love officiating. It was a quiet
affair, only relatives witnessing the
ceremony. The bride is an estimable
young lady who recently came here
from Cisco, Texas, where she has
many friends. She has two sisters,
Mrs. j. E. Stephens and Mrs. I. A.
Nichols, residing in Clifton and with
whom she was visiting when the TO-
nance took place. The groom is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Kline of
this place, and is one of Clifton's
most substantial young men. He is
well known and has host of friends
who will join the ERA in offering con-
gratulations to the happy couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kline will go to house
keeping at once and will be at home
to their many friends on Hills ad-
ditiOn.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
A Shooting at Coronado Mine.

Ysabel Torres was shot by Valente
Ruiz last Sunday afternoon at the
Coronado mine. Ruiz and Torres had
previous trouble which resulted in
one of them receiving blow on the
head with a gun. The shooting took
place close to Ruiz's house, where
Torres met him and began shoe ting
with the result that a bullet took
effect in the shoulder, passing clear
through and causing instant death.
Shortly after the shooting an Of
ficer appeared on the ground. He
met Ruiz and asked him who did the
shooting and was informed that
Torres was killed by stray bullet
fired by party of Clifton boys who
were in the canyon short distance
away praCticing craftsmanship. The
officer Immediately crossed the can
yon and took charge of the party,
who explained to him that they were
shooting in the opposite direction.
Finally the officer went back where
the dead man lay, and after investi-
cation learned from eye witnesses
that Ruiz did the shooting.
In the meantime Ruiz made his
escape and has not been seen since
in spite of the desperate search that
is being made for him.
Ruiz is considered a bad man and
it is said that he knows the noun
tains like a guide and in all proba-
bility will make his escape to Mexico.
The officers are still on the lookout
for him.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
The Shannon Road.

G. w. Sanders, an expert civil en-
gineer of Boston, arrived in Clifton
last week to confer with Manager
Bonnie, of the Shannon Copper com
pany, in connection with the build
ing of the Shannon railroad. He
spent several days looking over the
proposed route and took back with
him copies of the preliminary survey.
He was well pleased with the posi-
bilities of the construction of the
new road and went home to get ready
for business.
The people of Clifton and especial
ly small mine owners of the Clifton
Morenci district are greatly inter
ested in the building of this new
road, as it well furnish direct trans
portation to the Shannon smelter,
which is handling a large amount of
custom ores.
The building of this road will fur
nish employment for a large number
of men and at the same time put
thousands of dollars into circulation.
That the railroad will be built there
is no possible doubt.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
The Pythian Social.

Last Thursday evening witnessed
one of the leading social doings of the
season, when the Pythian Sisters, as.
sisted by the Knights of Pythias OF
Clifton, entertained a large number
of friends at Prettyman's Academy
More than fifty couples tripped the
light fantastic and partook of Ply
THAN hospitality, which was con-
spicuous for its abundance.
The guests were met at the door by
the reception committee and guided
to safe and coy retreat until dane
ing was announced by Floor Manager
Wayland. After introduction, all
present INDUCED in dancing, and
when the eighth number on the pro-
gramme was approached, intermis-
sion was announced and all repaired
to the banquet stand where refresh
ing coffee and delicious sandwiches
and cake were served by the sisters.
After the feast dancing was resumed
and continued until the small hours.
The hall was tastefully decorated
in the colors of the Pythian's Sis
tiers and those present were eager in
their expressions of the pleasing
effect.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
Prentice.MOOdS.

Married in Clifton, Wednesday
evening, at the Presbyterian parson
age, Mr.. w. L. Prentice and Miss
Alma Woods, Rey. Curry H. Love of
floating. The bride is one of Cliff
tons fairest young ladies, and the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Woods of this place. The groom is a
prominent young man of Mowry, Ari-
IONA, where he is engaged as superin-
tendent of a milling plant. He is a
former resident of Clifton and has
many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Prem
tice left this morning for a short trip
to Ell Paso and other points, after
which they will return to Mowry,
where the groom has prepared cozy
little home. The ERA extends con-
ordinations
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Jake Abraham, an old timer in
Arizona and New Mexico and who
was recently in business in California,
is now at Silver City, where he will
most likely engage in business.
Mrs. NJ. H. Kane arrived Tuesday
from an extended visit to Kansas
City, Mo. She was accompanied by
her sister Mrs. G. NJ. Harris of Lords
burg, who will remain on a short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Greer, re-
turned Sunday from weeks stay in
Globe. Mr.. Greer speaks in the high
est terms of Globes prosperity. He
met so many Clifton people over
there that he felt at home.
]. H. P. Mason, travelling passenger
agent of the Washington Sunset
route, with headquarters at Los
Angeles, spent couple of days in
Clifton this week on business con-
nected with the company.
Fred Marston, travelling represen-
tative of the Ell Paso Foundry and
Machine company, and who faithfully
served the A. G. company as concen-
traitor foreman a number of years, is
in Clifton this week selling machin-
cry and supplies. Travelling seems
to agree with Fred.
F. C. Alsdorf, formerly resident
of Clifton and superintendent of the
Cuprite Copper company, but now a
resident of Globe, arrived last week
on business connected with the COM
pany. He reports that Globe CON-
tinues to forge to the front and says
that the Clifton colony at that place
is fourishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Parks and son
have moved down from Morenci and
are occupying their beautiful home
on Hills fat, which was finished last
week.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
Coffee a Disinfectant.

Coffee is a powerful deodorizer. 1t
has instantly destroyed the smell of
putrefying meat and in half a min
ute it has permanently cleared a
house of the effuvium of cesspool.
To use coffee for these disinfecting
purposes, dry the raw bean, pound it
in a mortar or grind in a coffee mill
and roast the powder on a moder-
ately heated iron plate until it is of
a dark brown tint; then sprinkle it
in sinks or cesspools or lay it on a
plate in the room which you wish to
have purified. Coffee acid or coffee
oil acts more readily in minute guam.
Things not Generally Known
by David A. Wells.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
Stafford Weddings.

Last week witnessed a regular
boom in society circles in the valley.
Three couples were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony. The
contracting parties were: Lester
Bingham and Miss Dora Slinker,
of Solomonville; Jean Moss and Miss
Ermine Kimball, Stafford; John Mar
tin and Miss Ella Snow, Stafford.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21
Important Notice!

The patrons of the Clifton Water
& Improvement company are hereby
notified that after March LIST, 1907,
all property owners will be RESPONSE
BILE for the water used on their
premises.
The regular rates will be charged
and all bills will be payable at the
office of the company before the
tenth of the succeeding month.
II. r. WALTER,
Superintendent
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

w. D. Tucker, one of the enter
prising cattlemen of the southwest,
and who seldom sacrifices the welfare
of his ranch for city life, arrived in
Clifton this week, in company with
his estimable wife, to spend a few
days. Mr.. Tucker deYotes his entire
attention to the care of cattle and
horses on the Rattlesnake ranch, in
which he is equally interested with
Geo. Webster. Mr.. Tucker was
amazed at the improved condition of
Clifton. He. is very enthusiastic
over the cattle business and says that
the cattlemen are witnessing their
full share of prosperity on account of
weather conditions the past few
years. There is plenty of water and
grass and loss from disease has been
comparatively nothing. He is one of
the oldtimers in the cattle business
who have been thrhugh the dark and
light side of the business.
Try a jar of fresh Jam, Jelly or
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Yesterday afternoon while J. G.
Werner was getting out an order of
shingles at the Arizona Lumber COM
pany's planning mill, one of the bun
dies fell, striking Mr.. Werner on the
head and cut a cash about three in.
ches long. He was taken to the
hospital, where his wound was
dressed. Nothing serious is expected
from the accident.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

The residences of the A. c.. COM
pany officials are being raised six
feet by Harry Niblock, chief car
penter All the buildings will be
placed on good rock foundations and
when completed will present most
pleasant appearance.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Chappo Lopez, a Mexican well
known on Chase creek, was stabbed
in the back one day this week and is
now at the hospital. The Mexican
who did the stabbing has not been
apprehended. The officers find it
difficult to make an arrest unless they
are on the ground when the trouble
occurs. Chappo refused to give the
name of his assailant.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Road Superintendent Layton ar
rived in Clifton last week on busi-
ness connected with the good roads
of this section. 1t is hoped that he
wiIlrecommend an unlimited amount
of work
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

The Presbyterian church has just
received a fine chapel organ. A gift
from Mr.. G. Hopkins. The congre-
cation wish to extend their hearty
thanks to the donor for this beautiful
and useful gift.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

w. A Burke, one OF the A. G. ma
chinists had one of his arms badly
crushed last Saturday and has since
been laid up for repairs.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Contracts have been let to w. S.
Humphreys by the Scotch mess boys
for the erection of two large cottages
on the hillside in East Clifton. Con-
struction work has been commenced.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Clifton lodge Knights of Pythias
will have initlatory work in the first
rank tomorrow evening.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

The Hopkins lot, adjoining A. G.
Smiths residence, is being fenced,
preparatory to planting trees.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-21

Tree planting is the craze in Cliff
ton aud especially on HILLS addition.
Everybody is planting trees and
otherwise beautitying their yards.