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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

NAMED as q reminder Of reckless dar-
ing. AS we now moved along the feel
ing Of elation slowly subsidized with
the realization Of the prospective diff.
culties Of the return. Though the mer-
curry was still frozen and the suns
perpetual flush was lost In q frigtd
blue, the time was at hand in lower
ATTITUDES for the Ice to break and drift
southwark.
With correct reasoning all former
expeditions had planned to return to
land and secure a line Of retreat by
May /. We could not hope to do so
until early In June. 1t seemed. there
fore, probable that the ice along the
outskirts Of the polar sea would be
much disrupted and that open water,
small ice and rapid drifts would seri-
ously interfere with our return to q
sure footing on the shores Of Nansen
sound. All Of this and many other
possibilities were carefully considered
before, but the conquest Of the pole
was not possible without risks.
Famine and Frost.
We started earlier than all other
polar aspirants. and no time had been
lost en- route. If misfortune came to
us It could not be because Of wasted
energies or unnecessary delay. In the
last days Of the onward rush to sue
cess there was neither time nor oppor-
tuntty to ponder over the bitters OF
subsequent remorse. but now. facing
southern skies under which were home
and all for which we lived, the back
trail seemed indescribably long. In
cold! sober thought, freed Of the intox'
ication Of polar enthusiasm, the diff
,,ulties darkened IN color. We now
saw that the crucial stage Of the cam
paign was not the taking Of the pole.
The test Of our fitness rs boreal con-
ouerors was to be measured by the
outcome Of q final battle for lie
against famine and frost.
The first days, however, passed rap
1OlY. WIFI ldlT NSotuCl oAo
ice long marches were made.
We aimed to return along the one
hundredth meridian. There were three
important objects to be gained by q
route somewhat west Of the north
ward march. The increasing easterly
drift would thus be counterbalanced.
We hoped to get near enough to the
new lands to explore q part of the
coast, and q wider belt would be swept
out Of the unknown area.
The pack drift proved quire active.
and we were quickly carried eastward
beyond our daily drift allowances. On
April 30 the pedometer registered 12l
miles, and by our system of dead reck-
oning, which was usually correct, we
should have been at latitude $3.50,
longitude 100. The nautical observa-
tons gave latitude S9.1, longitude 97.42.
We were therefore drifting eastward
with increasing speed, and to counter
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
A COMMENT.

The Abbeville Press and Banner has a right to feel proud OF the
special industrial edition which it issued last Wednesday, and the
citizens of its city and county should feel grateful for its Intelligent
advertisement of the attracGveness of the social life and business op-
portunities to be found there.
Set among the hintops of the Piedmont, with fine climatic con-
ditions, splendid water and an excellent sewerage system, Abbeville
is one of the healthest towns in the State. 1t numbers between
1000 and $500 citizens. 1t has some of the handsomest public build
ins to be found in South Carolina, including a magnificent court
house, a beautiful opera house, a high school anda graded school and
q number of handsome churches. Its hotel facilities are excellent;
it's banks are prosperous; its postoffce receipts have shown a steady
gain; it's real estate opportunities are most inviting; it has many
manufacturing advantages; its railroad facilities are good; its taxes
are low; it's adjacent farming lands yield abundantly under proper
cultivation and are still reasonable in price; it has some of the pref
test homes in South Carolina, and it is in all respects a delightful
town in which to live.
Few counties in the Nation have produced more influential men,
few counties are richer in historical association. 1t was in Abbeville
that the last meeting of the Confederate Cabinet was held. The
Press and Banner prints a picture of the Burt house in which this
conference took place. Internationally Abbevlle has always been a
leader. no single school ever conducted in the South having eXerted
so farreaching an influence as that presided over by such men as
John c.. Calhoun, George McDufie, James L. Petigru, the Buffers,
Judge Longstreet and numerous other men who attained distinction
in public life. Erskine College, Erskine Theological Seminary and
the Due West Female College are all located in Abbeville County.
The Press and Banner prints a large number of pictures and
sketches of the leading business men of its city, of its public build
ings, of its cotton mills and other manufacturing enterprises and of
its residences. Especially interesting is the picture and sketch of
Mr.. Hugh Wilson who was for more than thirty years the editor of
the Press and Banner, and whose originality and forcefulness distin-
guhhed that newspaper throughout the entire period. The present
proprietors of the Press and Banner, Messrs. W, ". and ". r. Brad
lev. are continuing to make that journal one of the most attractive
county papers published in the South, and the industrial edition
which they have just issued is a noteworthy testimonial to their en-
terprise.-News and Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

sixth would soon be under foot, and
the sight Of the new lands should COM
pei action. These hard fought times
were days long to be remembered, but
only the marks Of the pencil now re-
main to tell the story Of a suppressed
existence.
Fellow Feeling For Dogs.
The long strain Of the march had
given q brotherly sympathy to the trio
Of human strugglers. Under the same
strain was made the descent TO canine
levels. The dogs, though still possess
ing the savage ferocity Of the wolf.
had taken US into their community.
We now moved among them without
hearing a grunt Of discord. and their
sympathetic eyes followed until we
were made comfortable on the cheer
less SHOWS. If u dogs happened to
be placed near enough they edged up
and enclrcled US, giving the benefit OF
their animal fires. To remind US ca
their presence frost covered noses were
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Shriners to Meet at Charleston.

Illustrious Potentate George T. Bryan
has issued his proclamation and has
named Wednesday, June 18th, as time
for holding the next ceremonial session
of Omar Temple A. A. o. N. M. S.
Among the many and varied enter
tainments which have been arranged is
a special Shriners Picnic at the Isle of
Palms, with attendant attractions. The
Railroad companies have insured spe-
cial rates and a good time is assured.
Farmal natices will be shortly sent out
giving particulars in detail.
Yours, Henry O. Strohecker.
Charleston, S. c., May 7, 1910.
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AbbeviIIe County Sunday-SchooI
Association,

AS you noticed last week the Association
is to hold it's Annual Meeting in the Meth
odist Churce at Abbeville. IN the 21st,
and 21nd, OF June.
The programme committee, which is
composed of the followering gentlemen
who represent the different denominations
in Abbeville. Rev. Henry Stokes, Messrs.
w. A. Templeton, C. Y. Hommond, j.
Roddy Bevlin, j. NJ. Lawton, j. Foster
Barnwell, and j. S. Morse, have been
working on the programme and a meeting
Of the committee last night they complet-
ed it and will endever to have it in the
hands Of the Superintendent OF each
Sunday School in Abbeville County before
Sunday.
We have arranged a very attractive
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

ened skins and insensible nerve fila.
ments the torture was not so keeniy
felt.
The steady diet Of pemmican and tea
and biscuits was now entirely salts
factory. We longed for enough to
give a real filling sense. but the ration
was slightly reduced rather than In
creased. The change in life from win
ter to summer. which should take
place at about this time Of the year.
was in our case marked only by a
change in shelter, from the snow
house to the tent, and u bed was
moved from the soft snow shelf OF the
igloo to the hard, wind swept crust.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
DANISH TORPEDO BOAT JsBJoRNEN VEL
JOINING DR.. COOK AT SKAGEN..

DANISH TORPEDO BOAT JsBJoRNEN WELL
COMING DIR. COOK AT SKAGEN..
to the sweep of winds-in open def
ance Of death dealing storms. They
willingly did a prodigious amount Of
work each day, and then as bedfellows
they offered their fur as shelter and
bones as head rests to their two footed
companions. We had learned to appre-
ciate the advantage Of their beating
breasts. The bond Of animal fellow
ship had drawn tighter and tighter In
O long run o. successive adventures.
And now there was a stronger reason
than ever to appreciate power, for to-
gether we were seeking an escape
from q world which was lever intend-i
ed for creatures with humping hearts.
Much very heavy ice was crossed
near the ciehty-eighth, but the endless
unbroken fields Of the northward trails
were not again seen. The weather
changed considerably. The light cut
ting winds from the west increased In
force, and the spasmodic squalls came
at shorter intervals. The clear purple
and blue Of the seas were gradually
changed to light gray, and a rush Of
frosty needles came over the pack for
several hours each day.
Could Brook No Delay.
The .inducement to seek shelter In
cemented walls Of snow and wait for
better weather was very great. But
such delay forestalled certain starya-
ton. Under fair conditions there was
barely food enough to reach land,
while even short delays nigh: easily
~jeopardize our return. We could not
therefore, do otherwise than to force
ourselves against the wind and drift
with all possible speed, closing the eye
to unavoidable suffering.
With no alternative, we tried to per-
suade ourselves that conditions might
be worse.
The eighty-seventh was crossed, theI
eighty-sixth was neared. but there
came a time when both mind and body
wearied of the whole problem Of forced
resolution. iii.
The hard work Of igloo building was
now a thing Of the past-enly one had
been built since leaving the pole. and
in it q precious day was iost-while
the atmospheric fury changed the face
Of the endless expanse Of desolation.
The little silk tent now housed US sufh-
GENTLY from the icy airs. There were
still 80 degrees of frost. but with hard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Peace.

The Brock-Boyd Controversy is a most
deplorable affair. That these gentlemen
should quarrel thus is most regretable.
that it should be necessary to appoint q
court marshall and thus spend the States
money to settle a quarrel which should
never h~ave'e1isted is deplorable.
Human nature is so constituted that no
one man has all the right on his side In
such a quarrel. There is blame on both
sides, and it is a pity that some Of their
brother officers Of the capitol could not
have dissuated these gentlemen from en-
tering into such a tilt as is on at present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Jurors June Court General Sessions.

L. o. Robinson, Diamond Hill.
R. G. Philson, Abbeville.
Charlie Bannister, Lowndesville.
". A. Scott, Calhoun Mills.
T. w. Duckworth, Donalds.
J. W. Faulkner, Abbeville.
R. L. Keaton, Diamond Hill.
J. G.. Porter. Abbeville.
J. w. Corley, Bordeax.
P. R. Dansby, Cedar Springs.
Joe E. Thornton, Abbevllle.
R. A. Ware, Diamond Hill.
J. L. Clark, Abbeville.
w. M. Thomas, Abbeville.
T. L. McMahan, Diamond Hill.
J. Andy Morrison, Long Cane.
r. R. McQuerns. Abbeville.
Tom Bolts, Long Cane.
R. E. McClane, Due West. :
L.. O. Brock, Due West.
r. G. Brownlee, Due West.
P. L. Blanchett, Abbeville.
S. w. Boyd, Magnolia.
T. B. Ellis, Diamond Hill.
w. NJ. Barnwell, Abbeville.
l.. T. Miller, Abbeville.
J. w. McCalla, Lowndesville.
L. D. Caldwell, Abbeville.
Thos. Nickles, Long Cane,
J. L. Mabry, Cedar Springs.
NJ. G. Blgby, Donalds.
7. 2. Reagan, Cedar Springs.
T. w. Stokes, Abbeville.
J. E. Palmer, Magnolia.
J. R. McIlwaine Due West.
A. M. Tolbert, Smithville.
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Rev. Jas. T. Presley Called to
Due West.

The Due West Congregation has sought
out a good shepherd. On last Sunday the
Congregation met and called to that pasto-
rate Rev. Jas. T. Presley, Vol Of Prof.
John L. Presley, Rev. Mr.. Presley has
been filling the pulpits Of Moreland and
Whiteoak Churches in Georgia for
the past four years. He
was graduated from Erskine in 1903 and
from the Due West theological Seminary
in 1905.
He married Miss Bessie Boyce, eldest
daughter Of the late Rev. James Boyce.
Rev. Mr.. Presley is a young minister
but he has shown ability as a shepherd and
conservation as a minister OF the Gospel.
He Is loved by all who are intimately ac-
quainted with him for his big heart and
broad mind.
While we know that his charges In
Georgia will likely miss him still We are
selfish enough to wish him back in his old
home which will welcome him with wide
open arms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Programme and we hope that the people
over the County who are interested in the
work will lend us all the aid they can and
help us to make the Convention very help
full and enjoyable.
Amongst those who are OF our program
me are Hon. c.. G. Featherstone, of Laurens
Rev. S. c. Mitchell of the Episcopal Church
at Greenville, Rev. E. S. Reaves Of the
Baptist Church at Hodea Path, DR.. S. Mo
fact. President OF Erskine Collage, Rev.
F. w. Gregg of the Presbyterian Church at
Gaffney, Mr.. Geo.C Hodges OF Greenwood.
Who has charge of the Laymans Moveme-
mt in the Methodist Church, Also Rev. G.
Brown Cox. the Secretary OF the State
Association and Miss. Vandiver who is
the Superint endent of the Primary Dep
artmen. Besides these there will be a num-
Der of other interesting speakers.
Each Sunday School will be entitled to
two delegates an d VI hope that they will
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Notice, Veterans.

The time for the distribution Of the
crosses of honor is aboutto expire. Any
veteran who desires a cross of honor
will please apply at once to w. A. Tenn
pleton, AdjItant, OF Mrs. Lucy Thorn
son, President of the Daughters of the
COnfederacY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Refinement that does not enable
a person to move along in life with
less friction Is a poor kind cf r'fine-
ment. Polishing machinery makes it
run more smoothly.
-'Covet earnestly the best gifts"
and develop them.
Telling a falsehood to get out of
trouble generally leads into worse trou-
BILE.
See to it t hat time develops not
the worst but the best side of your
character.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Of ice to gladden. the heart. The Their
mometer rose and fell between 30 and
40 below zero F., with a ceaseless
wind. 1T was still very cold. The first
of May was at hand, bringing to mind
the blossoms and smiles Of a kindly
world, but here all nature was mar
rowed to lines Of ice. The sun circled
the skies in lines Of glaring, but its
heat was a sham and its light a tor
ment.
With, weary nerves and compass in
hand my lonely march ahead of the
sleds was continued. Progress was
satisfactory. We had passed the
eighty-ninth and eighty-eighth paral-
lels. The eighty-seventh and the eighty
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Altogether CreditabIe.

The Abbeville Press and Banner is
sued a special industrial edition this
week, consisting of 32 pages, profusely
illustrated and filled with interesting
and reading matter about the city
county of Abbeville. 1t was a hand
some paper, and altogether creditable
to the Press and Banner. Daily Mail,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Dr.. SWingel.

DR.. Swingel, formerly Of Vaucluse, Al
ken County South Carolina, has located at
Mi. Carmel. He Is a graduate OF the I'm
iversity of Maryland. Those who know
him speak in the highest terms OF him. as
a physician and as a gentleman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
,.,.,...2O,214.28

The institution Is growing in favor and
in a short while Abbeville people will won
der how they managed to do without such
a good thing for so long a time.
II you are paying $1,000 per month rent
join the Building and Loan, pay $500 per
month and own your house in seven years,
If you are paying SIS. per month just add
$3.50 to 1t and own the place in seven years.
1t is a great institution.
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frequently pushed Under the Bug. ahd
occasionally u cold snout touched
our warm skin with a rude awakening.
We loved the creatures, however, and
admired their superb brute strength.
Their adaptability was a frequent top
ic of conversation. With a pelt that
was a guarantee against all weather
conditions they threw themselves down
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

be elected at once and tn cir named sent
to Mr.. J. NJ. Gambrell, Abbeville S. C.. as
soon as possible. We would suggest that
in every case one Of the delegates be the
SUPERINTENDENT.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
ELEVENTH ARTICLEl

balance this a still more westerly
course was set.
At this time the never changing
sameness Of the. daily youtine vas
aguin felt. The novelty Of success and
the passion Of the home run were no
longer operative. The scenes Of shiv-
ering blue wearied the eye. and there
was no inspiration In the moving sea
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

The industrial edition of the Abbeville Press and Banner is a
good Illustration of the enterprise and prosperity as well as the in
teligence and culture of the famous old town. The issue of May
11tb does credit to the publishers and should be highly appreciated
throughout the unty.-McCormick Messenger. I
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Preserved the Ratio.

"They have been married six years.
Does she think as much Of him as
she thought she would?"
"Yes; her affection seems to grow"
"Well. his salary has been advanced
every year"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

A splendid half Jersey COW with calf one
week old for sale. Terms reasonable.
j. r. Blake.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
To Rent.

Rooms to rent on first floor. Apply to
Miss Mary T. Douglass.
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Judge J. c. kIugh at Home Again
Judge &c. Klugh who has been in At
lanta for some days returned last week.
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TURING the first hour Of April 90
backs were turned to the pole
and to the sun. Our exploring
ambition had been thoroughly
satisfied. There were few glances
backward.
The eagerness to solve the mystery
had served its purpose. and the men,
pry of the adventure for a time re-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1910-10-29
NAVY VERSUS RESERVES
Good Game With Possibilities OF Fast
Work Is On Program At Academy
Ibis Afternoon

Almost ideal weather conditions
prevail today for what promises to be
one of the best games of football to
be seen on local grounds this season,
when Navy and Western Reserve lock
horns at the Academy.
Reserve got in yesterday afternoon
and had their last practice shortly
before the middIes went out for their
final work. The practice of both
teams was, of course, of a light ma
ture, designed to keep the men from
getting stiff through days layoff,
and consisted for the most part to
signal and formation drills with some
kicking and punt handling
Today's game is considered by
many to mark the turning point
either for good or bad of the MILDLY
season, and promises to be an enjoy
able one from the standpoint of the
spectator. Reserves is touted as hav-
ing plenty of classy open formations,
while Navy has been improving
through the hard work put in this
week. The coaches have given out
the following as the lineup:
Navy-Hamilton, |. e. King, J. t. !;
Brown, ]. g.: Weems, c. Wright,r. G.
Davis, r. l.; Gilchrist, r. e. Sowell.
q. b.; Dalton, l., h. b.; Austin, !. h.
b. Rodes, f. b.
Reserve Bowie. |. e.; Snyder, ].
t.; Grillis, !. g.; Mowrey. c.; Wells,
r. g.; Portman or Logue,r. t.. Raffer-
ty, r. e.. Finberson or knight, q. b. :;
Bonfield or Thomas, l. h. b.; Kazy,
r. h. b. Lind, f. b.
The officials will be c. S. Will
Jams, Pennsylvania, referee; C. r.
Williams, Virginia, umpire; Gresh-
am Poe, Princeton, field Judge;
Kirby, Georgetown, head linesman.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1910-10-29
PRICE ONE CENT.
THE CARDINAL TO CONFIRM
Special Services AZ The 1880 Mass
Tomorrow Morning

AT the 1880 a. m. Mass tomorrow
morning at St. Mary's Il. c. Church
there will be special service Of con
iirmation.
The rite OF confirmation will be ad-
ministered by His Eminence, James.
Cardinal Gibbons of the Cathedral.
Baltimore, who will arrive here this
afternoon. Cardinal Gibbons will be-
the guest of the Redemptorist Faith
ers at st. Mary 5 over night.
At the confirmation tomorrow ho
will administer the rite TO between
seventy-dve and eighty children and
adults, and after confirmation he will
preach the sermon. The Cardinal is
a man of deep learning and Of broad
mindedness. He is admired by
Protestants as well as those of his
own faith. He comes to st. Marys
once a year 10 administer the rite
of confirmation. which he will do to-
morrow
His Emience Cardinal Gibbons will
arrive here this afternoon at o'clock
in a special car over the Maryland
Electric Railways annapolis Short
Line.) There will be four in the Car
dinal's party. The distinguished
party will be guests Of the Redemp-
torist Fathers.