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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
The Procession

The Procession
was formed at the school house at ten O'Clock,
and from that point proceeded TO the public
Here DR.. F. E. Harrison in an appropriate
speech, and crowned the queen.
For the purposes OF the carnival Mr.. James
A. HIPS theatre tent had been rented and
pitched in Monument park, before which the
The streets, the public square,, and the win.
OF the buildings were filled with good
humored people who had come to see the
show.
GUARDS AND MUSIC.
First buggy-Chief OF Police Riley, Police
man Schroeder.
Band wagon, carrying the brass band which
furnished music for the occasion.
Third vehicle, carrying Mayor j. L.. McMil-
Ian and Alderman Albert Henry.
QUEEN AND MAIDS.
The Carriage Of State was q float. trimmed
In pure white. The throne, beneath q white
canopy, was on an elevated platform upon
which sat the Queen, Miss Mary Syfan, wear.
Ing the Royal Crown. She was surrounded
by Maids who we're fair and beautiful, while
at their feet sat the NEUROLOGICAL female d.
whites. namely: Maids-Miss Elise Brown.
lee, Miss Bessie Lee Cheatham. Miss Sep Hol-
Miss Edna Bradley, Miss Mary Graydon.
This float was drawn by four high stepping
horses. that were led by walking groomsmen
holding the brides.
The outriders or knights were: Mr.. A. B.
Brin K Mr.. Dufie Mckee, Mr.. Albert Mil
Ter. Mr.. Calhoun neBruhl.
The clown was Mr.. Henry Cason.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Prohibition or Dispensaryr

The primary election will soon be on, and
1t becomes candidates and people 10 under
stand each other. Probationary ought to
know how the candidates stand on the sub
ject OF the dispensary. They ought not to
vote for q dispensary man. And In like man
ner q dlspensary man ought not to vote for
blind tigers.
Those who want blind tigers ought
not to be misled into voting for dispenssry
candidates. Let us understand one another,
and let NO man claim that he voted under a
Misrepresentation OF facts. There are two
ways Of dealing with liquor-one by blind
tigers-the other. by the dispensary.
In order that our people may know how
candidates for the Legislature stand on the
liquor question. the Press n Banner will
be glad to publish letters from each defining
his position.
Other than Legislative candidates need
not express themselves on the liquor ques'
ton. yet 1t Is important that nobody should
vote for the wrong man for the Legislature.
Speak ont, gentlemen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
how is THE?

Mr.. s. ]. Link, one OF the best men in this
town. is just back from Charleston. He went
to that city q Rhett man. He comes back
anything else. He changed his mind for this
reason: That Rhett as Mayor OF Charleston
does not enforce the liquor law Of this State.
Mr.. Link saw open saloons in the city. where
cny drink could be had. Under Mr.. Rhett's
Office. or next door. was q place where liquor
was sold contrary to law. Mr.. Lin asked a
seller how 1t was that he could sell liquor by
the drink. and his reply was: That he was
fined $50 every two months. the fines being
equivalent to q license Of $500 a year.
We believe It was in Aiken county that q
man was recently sent to the chain gang six
month"; for selling q small bottle OF liquor.
1t may be right 10 send q poor man to the
chain rang for q single act. but We do not see
how the rich bar.keeper Of Charleston can
buy his Indulgence for daily violation Of the
law, at $500 q year. -.
II Mr.. Link Is mistaken 1t should be the
business Of somebody In Charleston to tell US
II 1t is true that Mayor Rhett winks at the
notification OF q State law at any such fig
ures or for any other figures. or for no figures
at all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
choice, and then return the others to theil
former owners, as not being needed.
Miles Of Beauty Riding in
Splendor.

Miss Antoinette Hammond and Miss LII.
liam Gamorell, drove black horses; covered
with green petting, the buggy tr 70 . ID
carrying black parasols and sunfower =.
Miss Louise McDill and Miss Sarah Haskell
wore white dresses and white rowns The
buggy was nicely adorned with white and
yellow trim mings. Their buggy won the
award OF the committee as being the best sin
gle team.
A handsome Stanhope driven by Mrs. Hen.
draped entirely in white Will white harness
and beautifully decorated with wisteria flow
ers (two shades Of purpIe) and gracefully eL-
tertwined with the vines and leaves with rib.
bons to correspond, made q notable turnout.
Mr.. Stark's double team carriage carried
Miss Mary Stark, Miss Fanny Stark, Misc
Maud McClung, Mr.. ]. 8. Stark. The ladies'
wore white dresses and held flags IN the
breeze. Mr.. Stark was dressed In the manner
and style OF q distinguished kinsman, your
Uncle Sam. The vehicle was decorated 10
white and blue. Their turnout won the award
OF the COM m for the best ioral display.
Mrs. Aiken's conveyance was decorated
On tirely in pink and was az pretty as could
be. It was turned over TO Misses Blanche
and Marie Gary, Miss MSmsell Norwood END
were dressed In pure white and wore pink
hats.
Mr.. Willie DuPee OF Abbeville and Miss
this reporter failed to get a note OF either the
prettiest girl from Virginia.
Miss Sarah Calvert and Miss Edna Cox
were In q buggy In the procession. The
ladies looked so charming In their dresses
OF white that we forgot to note the dress OF
the buggy wheels.
Master Leslie MCMILLAN was a figure as he
moved around on his bicycle, the wheels OF
which had on more frllIs and furbelows than
the ~prettiest girl In own
Mrs. W. T. McFall, who, any day In the
week, drives the uicest horse In town, hitched
o - TIM -toaof r,,hhor tive hn00u IN hn f0unh
hereabout, appeared most attractive on this
OCCASION. The buggy dlsported white and
yellow drappery wound around the wheels
Mr.. McFall were occupants OF this vehicle.
Mr.. ]. R.. Glenn and Mrs. Glenn rode In a
buggy which lac been artistlcally draped
and decorated In black and yellow, with can
opy OF yellow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Milford's Locals.

Prescription work is q speciality with Us.
DR.. ]. r. Power has few equals and no supe-
riors as q prescriptionist, and when II comes
from bis hands you will always Ind 1t o. K. In
every respect. {. A. Milford 4 Co.
Save your fruit with Wheeler's preserving
powder, For sale by G. A. Milford &,Co:
Paints, varnisbe s and stains in any quaint.
ty always or hand at c. A. Milford & Co.
II you are In need of q truss you want to 60
to Miltord's drug store. They can fit you up
TO your satisfaction.
Sci ecs stock and poultry food at c. A. Mil.
ford d Co.
Japalae and Renulac always to be our at
@. A. Milford Il Co.
Neuralgia cured in ten minutes with Mil.
lords Neuralgia Powders. Try them. Sold
by G. A. Milford i Co.
Promptness is our watchword. Deal with
rs and you will always get your drugs and
other goods within ten minutes Ask our
customers. They can tell you how we do bus
mess. Yours 10 please, G. A. Milford d Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Dates for County Campaign.

The County Campaign will open up at Nc.
Corniok on Tuesday, Aug. IL.
The itenerary Is as follows:
Mccormick, Tuesday, Aug. II,
Bowens' Spring, Wednesday, Aug. II.
Calhoun Falls, Thursday, Aug. 10.
Lowndesville, Friday, Aug. IA,
Antreville, Saturday, Aug. Is,
Donalds, Tuesday Aug. IS,
Due West, Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Abbeville. Saturday, Aug. q.
All pledges must be filed before August sth
at IL m.
Pledges may be filed at any time before
that time with the Chairman, Hon. r. B.
Gary, r. B. Cheatham. Secretary. or Henry
Power, Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

In another part of this issue we publish the
card of the Carolina Engineering COMPANY.
This company is formed by three Of Able
ville's young men: Meaars. w. L. Hemphill.
A. M. Henry and 6. 7. Hill who are respect
lively civil, mechanical and electrical engl
neers OF ability and varied experience, Mr.
Hemphinr being q graduate engineer OF the
Citadel and having been employed In engi-
neeripg works OF magnitude in Mississippi
and South America; Mr.. Henry, q Clemson
graduate, with experience IN the building. in-
stallstion OF machinery, and superintendenoe
OF cotton mills in various states west OF the
Mississippi and Mr.. Hill. also q Clemson
graduate. work for the Government at Port
Royal, New York and Chicago. This ID q
strong combination and q step forward In
the advancement OF Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Scholar and Gentleman.

Abbeville had the pleasure Of, q visit last
week from Mr.. James Henry Rice, Jr., who
is Secretary OF the Audubon Society. He is
a native OF N%ipety-Six in the county OF
Greenwood, but Ia now q resident OF the
city Of Spartanburg.
Mr.. Rice is q man OF ability, education and
loyalty to the work in which he is engaged,
namely, Official In vestigation 9th life and
habits Of all birds, animals, fish and other
forms Of life, their benefits and their dangers.
The work which he lie doing;.will be OF Inn
mense be eft.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. Nj. M. Dawson, of No. 379 Gift
ford Ave.. San Jose, CAL, says: 1.-THE
worth of Electric Bitters as q general
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor of the liver and bowels
is so pronounced that I am prompted
to say a word in it's favor, for the ben
eft of those seeking relief from such
Affections. There is more health for
the digestive organs in a bottle of Elec-
trio Bitters than in any other remedy I
know off, Sold under guarantee at
Speeds drug store. soc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
War Against

All nations are endeavoring 10 check the
ravages OF consumption, the white plague"
that claims 10 many victims each year. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds
perfectly and you are In no danger OF con-
sumption. Do not risk your health by a
ing some ~ known preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is sale q certain In results.
The genuine is in q yellow package. ,P. B.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
The Registration.

Messrs. W. C.. Sherard, r. H. Armstrong
and A. +. Calvert have been keeping the regis
tration office daily for a month. Only one
month more remains In which the citizens
may register, and falling to register ones Cit
izenship 10 lost. He will have no voice In the
election OF any public officer. This fact
should impress the citizen with the impor.
lance of attending TO this little matter with
out delay. Up to this time the people have
paid little attention to the preservation Of
their rights. The registered vote up to this
time In as fOllOws-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Glenn Springs and Harris L.thia Water
fresh every wt,k, at Z. A. Milford q Co.

DR.. Thornton's Easy Teether has saved the
lives ui HUNDREDS OF babies and will safely
carry sour baby through the most try Ing pc
Rod OF It's lie as II ia q guaranteed remedy iur
Teethipg, summer Ciarrhoea, Flux, Ipdige,-
lion, and oil stomach and bowel troubles Of
Infants. 20 cents. For sale by McMurray
Drug Co. and country merchants, or Easy
Teelher Medicine Co., Harlwell, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Acts and Actors,
THE SHOWS.

Minstrel Show-Under direction OF Mrs. Joe
Wilson. Aotors-Missea Anna Clark, Mario
rie Fern, MessrR. Terrell Jones. Chester KlutZ
Lowry Blake Calhoun DeBruhl. Willie Lyon
Harry Cobb. Whit Cheatham; Sam Turner
Vaudeville Show-Under direction OF Mrs
Coleman and Mrs. Mcmillan. Actors-Mtsse'
Inez and Marie Motz. Messrs. Whit Cheatham
and Stringfellow. Musical director, Miss Ads
Juvenile ~Show-Under direction OF Mrs.
DR.. Gambrell. Actors, Teddy Bears-Misses
Ruth and Elizabeth Barksdsle, Katherine
Link, Leila Link, Mary Bradley. Margsre,
Moral. Dorothy Miller. Katie McDiil. In.
dians-James Klugh, Andrew McDiIl. Fraser
MoDill. Claud Wilkinson, Billie Bradley. Al
len Smith, Edward McDavid. Walter McFall,
din. Musical director, Miss An tionette Ham
mond and Mrs. ]. F. Bradley.
Pantomlne-Leslle Mcmillan and Blanding
Dick.
Serpentine Daucer-Miss Eugenia Coleman
orchestra accompaniment.
SWEETS To THE SWEET.
Candy Wneels-In charge Of Misses Fannie
III Mary Stark, Fannie and Maggie Riohey
Hanna and Carrie Cochran, Grace Hemphill,
Ann May Nance.
Cane Rack-In charge OF Misses Norwood
Miller, DeBruhI and Hemphill.
FORTUNES FOR US ALL.
Vaiti. Gypsy Fortune Teller-Mrs. Henry
Sign.
Bell Rack-Mr. Scott Hammond.
Ticket Sellers-Miss Jennie AlleE, Mrs
sondley, Mrs. Fern, Miss Maggie Brooks, Miss
Lulu Power.
Doorkeepers-Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs. Cole.
man, Miss Mae Robertson, Miss Kate Mar
shall. Miss Ellen Gambrell.
Speilers-AIlen Robertson, Dyer, Hemp
bill, Coleman, Cason. Miller. Haskell Thos.
Lyon, Pat Roche.
EATING DEPARTMENT.
Refreshments-Mrs. Ellis. chairman.
Serving Dames-Mrs. Z. B.. Gary, Mrs. Lucy
Thomson, Mrs. P. A. Cheatham, Mrs. Sher-
rard, Mrs. A; 8; Simmons, Mrs. ]. L. Clark,
Waterfalls Maggie Brooks. Miss Louise
DeBruhl, Misa Eunice Calhoun, Miss Lula
Power, Miss Mary DuPre, Miss Elise Long.
Mabry. Mrs. Allen Smith.
Lemonade Booth-Mrs. Bullock. Miss Max
we'll, Miss lone Smith, Miss Lucy Henry.
THE R
Committee on Parade-Miss Mae Robertson,
Mrs. ]. F. Bradley, Mrs. McDill, Mrs. Media
Nid. Mrs. DIR. Thomson, Miss Sara Lee. Mrs.
Lewis Perrin, Miss LILLIAN Gambrell.
Judges OF the Parade-Mrs. T.. w. White,
Mis-. George White, Mrs. R.. f. Hill, Mrs. CEo-
mer, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. J.. W. Coleman.
THE DANCE.
= Mrs. DR.. Harrison, Mrs. Haskell, Mrs. Lewis
Perrin, Mrs. A. 8. Simmons, Miss Kate Mar
shall were the judges Of this Interesting per.
formance by graceful young people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Examining the Lists.

Supervisor Nickles is looking over the pc.
titions for the election on the subject of clos
ing the dispensary. He has been at work on
the registration books. The names or these
books have been reduced to something like
$500. and may be further reduced. There are
on the petitions something like 800 names.
The names on the petitions are being exam
ined now.
While we were In the office last Monday
afternoon the work had only been begun.
The petitions from Due West included:
Ill
Repeaters
Unregistered e. ....!.~......-...A
Total not entitled to vote... IS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
CASH SALE!
Great BARGAINS at haddon's for the Next 50 Days.

so pieces standard Ginghams were 19c now lOc y
Figured Muslins, old price. 12c to Csc now &c, 1c and 12c.
Colored Stripe Dress Silk 7c and 9Oc grades now SOC and 69c.
Colored Silk Parasols 50 25 grade now $1.69. White, tan and cream just
the think for the hot weather.
FANS AND BELTs-0 per cent reduction in fans that we're Csc and soc.
% Der cent reduction in belts that were soc, 7c and 81.
CoIored Skirts, readyto-wear, at big reduction, So skirts now $47a
NEW GOODS-Strpe Linens 36inch wide 15c. 36inch Black Tafeta
Silk have been ST now roc.
Going away o N vacation W 9 "a fit you up at small cost.
Hair Rat-New supply just in at Csc and SOC, all shades.
Prompt attention o all mail orders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
THE COUNTRY STORE.

Perhaps the most notable enterprise under
the can vass was the country store. At this
store you didn't buy what you wanted. You
simply boughta ticket for ten cents and then
took whatever the number Of The ticket call
ed for. The saleswomep. or clerks, in this
store were: Mrs. j. +. Barn well, Mrs. Media
vid, Mrs. McMurray. They sold tickets at
ten cents a piece, each drawing a prize.
Sometimes the prize was worth more than
the price Of the ticket and sometimes 1t was
worth less. In stock they had tin pans, tin
cups, face powders, pie plates, ~sifters, canned
shoes, eg gs, and so on and so forth.
We have not room TO Insert the names Of all
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

The Anderson Mail has q n able article on
How TO know q mad dog" Our opinion is,
the only way to be sure as to the dogs "sani-
~" Is to cut his head of, and then send 1t to
Atlanta.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Senator Gary Returns.

Senator and Mrs. F. B. Gary returned home
Monday after an extensive and pleasant trip.
first to the DemocrsticC Convention at Denver,
then 70 Utah. Yellowstone Park, and other
points of interest in the West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

Mr.. L. B. Speer requests us to announce
that he has withdrawn from the race for
Sheriff.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
July n and 23, 1908.
MOST IMPOSING Street PARADE EVER seen
The CITY OF ABBEVILLE.
Beautiful Women in Beautiful Apparel in GaiIy Trimmed
Vehicles Drawn by A~rtstiea|Iy Caparisoned steeds
Make Sight Fit for the Gods.

The Occasion was 1naugurated by the Civic Club to Raise
Money to Beautify the Public Square-General Man.
ager, Mrs. M. T. Coleman; Assistants, Mrs. J. l.. Nc
MILAN, Mrs. J. c. Ellis, Mrs. DR.. Gambrell-Gross Re-
ceipt about 5000; Net Profits about $475.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Side Shows.
BASE BALL.

Baseball-Mrs DR.. Gambrell, chairman.
On last Wednesday evening Abbeville was
lined up against Due West In one OF the best
willie grounds In quite a while. Both teams
played like old leagures except in the third
inning when birch hitting and errors on Due
West team gave the game 10 Abbeville.
Jones pitched q good game allowing only
three hits and striking out, Is men. Able.
VILE winning by q score OF s 10 3.
On Thursday the two teams were again pit
ted against each other. Abbeville had q
walk over winning by a score OF Is TO 0 every
player on the AbbevlIle team was a feature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

Johnson has just received a large shipment
OF cut glass, silVerWale and hand painted
china
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
Leaving Registered Voters.

While Captain Niokles refused TO make
any estimate as to the number OF qualified
voters who had signed petitions. yet we hear
that when the names OF the repeaters and the
unregistered are erased there may be some
thing like 600 names OF legal voters on this
petition. There seems to be little probability
OF the election being ordered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

Don't smoke mean cigars when o can get
3 peed's Cincos for the same price.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

Lord Casper, the best DC cigar sold today at
MiIford,s drug store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29

Sully on the War Path Once More.
The panic having ended, l am again in the
real estate market, and will buy or sell lots
on short notice. M. E. Hollingsworth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
NEWS IN THE CITY.

Col. j. G. Marshall and family of Anderson
took In the Carnival and while IN Inc CITY
were Inc guests OF their mother, Mrs. +. II.
Marshall. u
Mrs. w. E. Caeon and her pretty daughter
Ellen Wright OF Anderson after q pleasant
stay with bomefOlks returned 10 Anoerson
last Saturday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-29
The Floats.
THE ABBEvILLE LUMBER COMPANY.

H ABBEvILLE LUMBER COMPANY.
On the big white float OF the Abbeville
Lumber Company was a small frame house,
representing the Office Of the company, which
was neatly furnished, and noted by all. As
II passed through the streets the office force
threw out fans. advertising the business oil
this excellent firm OF enterprising citizsns
They are new comers amongst uS and are de-
servedly popular with our people.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-08-13
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip Of the
overland Mnir' through the Rocky
mountains. Uncle Billy" Dodge, stage
Phineas cadwaiiader, introduced. They
come across the remains OF massacre,
Later at Anthony's station they ind the
work there also. Stella Anthony. daugh-
ter OF Anthony, keeper OF station, u In
troduced. Anthony has been killed.
ing plans OF enemies OF railroad being
built. Vincent visits town where railroad
men are working on the road and receives
stage driver decides to work close to
town In order that he may be able TO
keep fatheriy watch over the young
Viola BERNARD. daughter OF hotel land
lady. Vincent visits society circles OF en-
emies OF the Central Pacific railroad and
learns their secrets He returns TO Stella,
each showing signs OF love for the other:
Phineas Cadwallader, pushing a railroad
opposing Central Pacific, reaches mining
boast. Plying his attentions Cadwallader
Insults her and she Is rescued by Gideon.
Is savSa her ne
he will return the sort Of a man she Will
love. Stella hears from her lover,
q6SSn snG of bis
plans OF opposition road. Plot to destroy
compRny's ship Flora IL unearthed and
discriminating evidence against Cadwalla.
found. Impending disaster TO Central
Pacific is averted by protecting the Flora.
PhlneRs Cadwallader faces prison on
charge OF wire tapping. A perfect
chain of evidence connects him with plot
30 blow up Flora" Stella and Alfred
show love for each other despite hostility
of Gideon. Alfred and Stella pledge their
troth and former IL compelled to leave on
company business. Mrs. Bernard leaves
for scene OF husbands recent "Atrikc.'
leaving Stella In charge. Again tho girl
Tepulscs Gidcon'a advances In showing
Miss Hamilton. n niece OF n railroad Of
flcial, about the camp, Alfred somewhat
neglectB Stella. who shows pain At treat.
ment. Banquet in railroad town is scene
of more monopollEation OF Alfred by Miss
Hamilton. with determination on Stella't
part to change her temperament. Alfred
writes passlonately 20 Stella. decryinE
the attention which he was compelled C
give Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Sally" Der
nafd announces riches. Niola's love fol
Alvin. a telegraph operator. Is revealed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-08-13

power over her. wondered why Gid.
con away. was SO small n part Of her
life; yet near, so masterful. monopOliz.
ing. In the pause while he attended TO
the lamp this question rose again;
and was still unanswered.
He turned to meet her mute scru-
tiny. His eyes we're deep and tender.
his voice woolng. You're glad TO
see me, aren't you. sweet Starr" He
threw his arm about her waist with a
motion both swift and gentle, as
might be a panther mothers. and
kissed her on the forehead.
Don't, Gldeon!" Stella cried
GREATNESS, struggling unavaillngly. yet
not quite sorry that his arm did not
yield. Always with Gideon present
came the memory of their comradship
a comforting sense OF his strength, O
desire to lean upon him. II no would
only be content with brotherlinessl
"Moppett, why do you push me
away? It's so long since l saw you
II we're your brother by blood as
am by rearing. you'd take my kiss, ant
kiss me back. Isn't the tie almost Al
close? We've been so much more Il
each other than ordinary brother anC
sister" He dropped his arm ant
stepped back; and the consideration
the gentleness and regret in his ton,
subdued Stella with quick contrition
"Oh. Gideon. don't mean to b,
| cold, unkind; but I'm afraid of-o
what see in your eyes"
He looked long into her face. "Dea
little girl" he said at length; and tn
adjective did not seem uniting whe
he stood near her. Don't be afrai
OF me, Stella. | love you, and l wan