davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
For Sale.


A good family horse; easy kept and per-
fectly gentle. Apply to B. M. Haddol.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10

sxou NXxD AoT YnYT," zH1 mov N
PILn
~You need not frst" ths.eTow ssp1Ssdi
sTd never marry thea.
While rue you have Q srsenbsGk sasN,
! cannot spend II: sosf
I'm locking for . man Win GosA
Who has It In . paek.
And not . hopping bunfros SoA
With grssnbacks oa his bach"
-PtttsburE D1lpatoh
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
EARLY HBbftA.

EARLY HRbfts.
THAT last speaker" said ths hrse
guest at the banquet was quito enter
tanning"
EYES," replied the othsE. and hes al
self made MAI too"
II thought his delivery rather slovr
though"
THAT'S natural &c began hfs a q
messenger boy.%DsRvsa' MevA
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
Not q Rehearsal.

Not q Rehearsal.
The i~nquisitvs man saw q hearse
Itart away from . house at the head
Of O funeral procession. i
who's deadY' he asked the corner
grocer, who was standing In his door
watching the funeral start. .
~Chon Schmidt" answered the gro
.ef. 49, e.
.John Smith, exclaimed the other.
sYou don't mean to say John Smith IS
aeadr' ..-,r. p.
well, py golly." rejoined the grocer,
avot you dink dey doing NIT him
wacticing. heyT-Nsw York World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
A Better veIes.


The late Signor Fol- used 10 tell .
rood story about q then popular song.
.The Farmers Boy" While spending
q holiday in the country In England
be went fishing and was caught In a
heavy storm. Hurryins to = farm
house for refuge, he found that the
yeoman's daughter had been married
that morning and that festivities were
In progress. He was made welcome,
although his identity was not known.
and In due course he was asked to
contribute a song. he gave "rhe
Farmers Boy" which. It goes without
saying. was received with reclamation
But the farmer himself was restrain
Cd In biz praise. TT wur good" he
said, 'but ye can't sing It Ike u
.owman. I've heard hs Q mile away
against the wind"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
Policy KIDNEY PILLS

Tonic IN ae,iGn, quick In r~esolis. VIII cur
any case Of kidney or bladder disorder D"
beyond the reach of medicine. No need "
eay more. MeAurray Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
$780, The -----s
Scrap Book
A National Dish.

n NetlohaI btSns
When Mrs. Elizabeth King was trav-
cling through Germany, In 1910, she
had IN experience which left her hun
cry al well as amused at a hotel In
Homework. In lord Kelvin's Ear
y Home" Mrs. King tells the story:
There was a very large company In
The hotel, and at I o'clock the guests
assembled in a great hall for dinner.
About $50 sat down at the long, mar
row table, we as the last corners at
the very bottom.
Far from us on a platform In tho
middle we saw a very stately decora-
nve dish. DR.. Nicoll told Us It was
boar's head stewed In burgundy wine.
4 famous national dish. he said We
must dine on It, 30 as each course was
offered he refused and made. US do the
same. At length two walters removed
the stately dish, and as 1t was carried
OF he rubbed bis hands, exclaimtng.
NOW we shall have some dinnerF'
But, alas, It disappeared. and the COM
pany rose and scattered. It was SIM
ply an ornamental centerpiece Of wooAl
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-10
Mlsspsnt Time.

There Is no remedy for time missptnt,
No healing for the waste OF idleness.
Whose very .languor II q p~unishment
Heavier than active souls can fed %
guess.
D hours Of Incidence and discomfort,
Not now'te be redeemed. ye sting not less
Because / know this span Of life was lent
For lofty duties. not for selnshness.
Not to be whiled away In endless dreams,
But TO improve ourselves and scrve maa-
kind, " ',s>'
Life and It's choicest faculties were given.
Man ahould be ever better than he seams
And shape his acts and discipline his mind
70 walk adoring earth with hope OF
heaven.
Sir Arthur do We're.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Yes. Tom. almost inaudlbly.

Yes, Tom" almost inaudibly.
He gathered her in his arms and
kissed her.
Dearest he said a little later.
too have something / must get
on my mind. 1 thought / would beat
Eric at his own game. Ais fair in
love and war; he used to say, and so
Il is"
Rose looked startled. He went on.
Did Eric tell you he had sold the
house?"
yes"
we'll bought It. The farm has
valuable coal on it, Rose, and l sold
the rights. No one knows II, but /
am rich now. I had an idea that Won
did not love Eric Prescott and 1 de-
termined to try him, too. 1 got an
uncle or mine to make an offer for
the house to see IL he would sell IT.
Prescott sent the answer by wire in
less than five minutes. Now am for
given, dear? The house is still yours,
vOu know"
Rose put her arms around his neck.
you are a dear, but i would rather
live in the country" she said.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

The physicians who a few manly, ,
ago, when he was a prisoner nn6a-
guard at Fort Mcpherson. stated tbot
morse Gays were numbered. now he
nsNe ne mas chance to conquer the
1lsease which seemed to threaten bis
ueatn- Inc Joyous anticipation of re-
turning TO New York with the hurdo,,
Oh being in prison lifted from his roind
mas already given him new life go
new determination "iAN
while his friends viii not admit +bo+
morse has any idea of re-entarin.s
business in New York should he rs
sam ms health 1t is admitted thar
TO him his citizenship.
Plans have already been roado e.
tne transfer OF the prisoner to M,
ork, probably on Saturday. 70 he O.
eompanied on the trip by Mrs WorSo
ana Dr- FoWler. There 1t is planned
ior morse TO remain for several weel[s
oeIore gong 10 Bad Nauheirn. Ger
many Tor the carbonic acid baths
Mrs. Morse refers ali ino1jro-,
ABOUT her husbands health TO n
Fowler, once the Federal prison NJ.
slclan. lately Morses personal doctor
IL VIII be remembered that Dr -,
Ter stated on Morse's release th,t
ear was ali he would give him 10 Iivf
Dr. Fowler stated today tbat ~
patient is recuperating more 49, .i,'
mentally than in physical conditior
lie said Morse can walk abont -.
room and takes much interest in new
papers. d" news
Inc Atlanta Journal carried TODAY ..
- over the return to health a.
The prompt recovery of Mr. Nor,
SHOWS the triumph OF pardon o.,
matter. or mind over matter vvbjrS
ever ii is" winch
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
TUFTS Pills
SOUTHWEST TOWN q
q. GROWS RAPIDLY
Franklin County Capital Shows
Renewed Signs of Progress
and Energy.

ROCKY MOUNT, VA Special
Though the $4,000 bonds voted by the
Town Tor water, sewerage and q mu-
hlclpal power plant have not vet been
solo, work has been begun on a sur
Ney or the town by Mr.. Ludlow. of
Winston-Salem. there being money
IN the treasury available.
Inc Norfolk and Western station
mere is being enlarged and improved
at cost Of $1,000 or $4,000, and will
oe completed probably by the early
part of April.
The 1000 acre tract of land nj
saunders Siding, about three miles
from Rocky Mount, which was sold by
Or. John r. Guerrant to the Ameri-
can Apple Company, of Washington
-. e, of which Mr.. c. Louis Allen is
president, is to be cleared and planted
in apples and the orchard conducted
along the most scientific lines. About
TOUR piats of 100 acres each will !,
cleared and planted during the year.
the first by the middle of April. n
ArSe number Of workmen being en-
Saged upon it.
Until the trees attain considera HE
size, tomatoes will be raised on the
land. which will be utilized bv the
large canning factory to be erected
NJ saunders Siding by Mr.. Ira Chan
man, a prominent farmer Of Rocky
Mount. who has bought the flour mill
owned by Mr.. ]. II. Kirby. at saunders
siding, which he will run. in addition
40 a mercantile business that he will
also esta blish.
The American Apple Company has
a maid IN canital OF 100000 and the
president. Mr. Alien. IS m experienced
apple grower of South Dakota. where
tney raise apples by the most scicn-
tiilc methods. but lack the climate and
SOIL 10 get the fine flavor OF the Nir-
Sinia apple.
Franklin county, lying in the foot
hills of the Blue Ridge. is one OF the
best apple counties OF the State. and
FRANKLIN apples won gold medals AT
the st. Louis and jamestown exposi-
tions. There are a number OF fine
orchards in Franklin. among them
being the Algoma orchard. owned bv
Dr. 5 ). Guerrant. a prominent and
well known fruit grower. and the Mas
seau orchard, owned by his brother.
Dr. John Guerrant. a former member
of the Legislature. both of whom
have done much for the fruit grow
ing industry in this section.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
MORSE MAY YET
REGAIN HEALTH
FORMER CONVICT SITS Up FIVE
HOURS DAILY AND READS THE
NEWSPAPERS.

ATLANTA, Special Sitting III
ABOUT hve hours each day, reading the
newspapers and taking particular in
terest in the happenings of New York
city, Charles w. Morse, former con
Wet, ice king and banker. is to all an
pearances recovering. 1t is now ad
Illtteu that the report that he is
greatly improved is true and hone 10
expressed that he will live for many
years. While he will go to New York
statements that he will re-enter Wall
Street are not confirmed.
Or. A. l.. Fowler. chief of Morse's
physicians. made the following answer
to question as to the exact condition
of his patient:
Mr.. Morse is able to sit up four or
hVe hours a day, but not strong
enough to go for walk"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
LAUNDRYMEN WILL
MEET IN RICHMOND

h0ANOkE. VA, Feb. S.-Mr q
VI DeEerle. secretary and treasnrer
OF the Laundrymen's Association Of
IN INA anu West Virginia, stopped
IN roanoke yesterday on his VA.
nome from Richmond. where he az
fenced a meeting of the executive
committee. which has arranged tbe
PI1sram Tor the. next meeting to he
IS,S III tHchmond. March 18th and
ne organization has as its purnosa
nProNement in laundry work and in
me employment OF better sanitar,,
s,'lohs- The Membership nov.
,n.i3 elshty-tour out of the 1872
laundries in the two States In s.
TEMPER. 1910, the association met in
Roanoke. At that time il had bur
twenty-siN members and has grown
10 It's present size since that time.
tereSting features. among them an "a
dress by Governor Mann.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
FURNACE COMPANY Is
NOW IN BANKRUPTCY

LYNCHBURG, VA. Special-A De-
tltlon IN bankruptcy was filed before
Judge Mcdowell, of the Federal Court
Wednesday against the West End Fur
mace Company, of Roanoke II. H
Creider, OF that city. was named as
temporary receiver, who gave the re
CURED $4,000 bond.
The petition was filed by Charles L.
Bailey Il Co., Of Harrisburg. Pa. who
file claims amounting to $s4.51e.52:
Edward Bailey, of Harrisburg, Pa.
who is due $500, and the Nelson Hard
ware Company, of Roanoke, whose
account aggregates $951.O4.
The furnace is to be continued in
operation by the court
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
NEW YORK NEEDS S11.25O. 900 FOR
TREATMENT OF TUBERCU-
LOSIS PATIENTS

AUBURN, N. Y Special-Crarac-
terlzlng the lack of provisions for
treating tuberculosis in the rural dis
trlcts OF this State as shameful, the
anti-tuberculosis committee of the
State Grange, which is in session here
today, reported recommendation
that $11, 100000 be demanded from
the Legislature for hospitals.
The committee stated that tuber-
culosis is increasing faster in the
country than the city, owing to the
lack of institutions for treatment in
rural districts. There are at present
5000 living cases in the country in
New York State, the committee said
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
OUT OF WORK, MAN
JUMPS FROM ROOF

JERSEY CITY. n. j. Special.-In
the sight OF hundreds OF horrified
men ana women in the street be-
meath, Andrew Kocushky leaned from
roof here today. killing himself in
stantly. after his wife had battIed
with him until her strength gave ont
trying to prevent him from commit
ing suicide. Kocushky was out of
work and Respondent
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Former Quarterback Gooch to Wed

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.-Special
announcement has been received here
or the approaching wedding of Sta
pleton ID. Gooch, quarterback on the
University OF Virginia football team in
1910. Mr.. Gooch, who is son of
Judge w. :. Gooch, of Charlottesville
has held position as chemist AT
Plant City. Fla. since leaving college.
but recently accepted position al
Wilmington. Del, and will take charge
OF ms new work about February goth.
He will wed in Florida before goin~
to Wilmington.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
PORTUGAL FLOOD
TAKES HEAVY TOLL

LISBON, Special. Heavy loss OF life
ana tremendous damage 10 property
- oelhS done by flood in the Tagus
River, resulting from terrific rain
storms throughout Southern Portugal.
scores OF dead bodies of men. wo-
men and children are being fished
from the swollen waters. Hundreds
are homeless and hospitals are crowd
ed with injured.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Odds on Taft,s Election
NEW YORK. SDeciaI-WaII

NEW 1Ohh. Spec1al-Wafl Street
learned yesterday of the first offer to
bet on the outcome of the next presi-
dental election. The offer was made
on the curb by a stock exchange house
and no takers could be found. 1t was
a bet of $4,000 to $4,000 that Presi-
dent Taft, If renominated. would he
reelected. 1t was said today that Wall
street had come to believe that Theo-
dore Roosevelt would not get the pres
idential nomination at the Chicago
convention.
The offer to bet will stand, however.
for sometime to come.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

ney Pills were quick to relieve me
and made me well and strong.
Mrs. Splitter is only one Of the MANY
thousands that endorse Doan's Kid
ney Pills. If your back aches-if vour
ndneys bother you, don't simply ask
ior kidney remedy, ask distinctly
ior DOan's Kidney Pills, the same thas
Mrs. Splitter had"
QUO. all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.
Bunalo' N. " Props. when Your
BACK Is Lame-Remember the name"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
OAkDRUFF AND CANKERED
SCALP SUCCESSFULLY (UEES
BY TETTERIEE

Don't neglect your scalp. Dandrun
causes an early bald head. letter
me will get rid of any skin or scalp
disease In a very short time. II is
the only unfailing cure for Eczema
Ringworm, letter, Infants sores. etc.
Try soc. box today. II your drug
gist can't supply you write to the
COMPANY, SAVANNAH
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Agriculture Pulverize
Limestone

Is now IN reach Of every Virginia
farmer. Pulverized from high grade
Virginia limestone, second to none in
quality and preparation, at a price a
s5ngy man would consider cheap.
The Norfolk and Western Railway
has just made a special low rate on
this product, and will do the rest
Write or call a. my store for prices.
chemical and physical tests.
Respectfully,
w. y. CULBERT.
Marion, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

everything but death
with my kidneys. i
cannot describe my
suffering from bear
mg-down pains, dir
zy spells, headaches
and periods OF par
tial blindness. The
urine was full of
sediment. l was In
a hospital three
WnnKo H---r- NEal
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Order Obeyed

Willis-"My son was spending so
much at college that 1 told him he
must cut some of his Injuries"
Gillis-"Did he do it?"
Wills-"YeS." He writes me that
he has been cutting classes ever since. +"
Judge.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Wonaan's Department

require great deal OF borax auo
ma OF other water sOftener and -
wafer cannot be obtained. 1t is a -
axe 10 wash fine hair very ofta1,
D1rushlng with powder shouId $780,
ZINES De made to do the worlr - p
shampoo. Very strong hair hov
especially If II is inclined To 10 go, so.'
greasy. is only improved by sucb go.
IONS 10 the water used for wssh,oo-
inc I eI the hair still has disappoint-
- iook or grayness after washin~
NO - uSuaIly because IL has not bae1
mS1 sutnciently we'll. Many wo-
- VIC viii invariably wash a noel
-, ,ii.lanukerchief. or scrub their finrs-
10 INTO condition OF absolute mn
VIII only half wash their hsdr
y 10 mistaken idea thar fha,,
stt taxing particular care of ~ rk-S
us soapings and rinsings ar &c
~; many TO give If you wish 49,
A'I ~, 70 De glossy and Fragrant
T., nc average woman rolls bar ~.
~ d towel for a few moments J4ar
sue SIPS on her kimono. after . sr Ie
poO' ana then kneels before q &c -
SUinpIets drying process. Here 800 20
o. ons mar Will not suffer ~ eA-n
tOsure 10 strong heat is very inST,s' 80
" me dry hair. No intellipent o.S ouS
CT OF valuable muir would tbtrten-
Pu'uns II IN front of q stove - S-A-OA
8 Iedoouts she will keen her =,
,lhIteIy more valuable hair o 60 m
been washed. 0A'er IL has
10 III ~ summer weather an omen u,i,a-
- me best drying place in %nuoW
val III Dut airy room q
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

When writing, please mention this
paper.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
- ~ "A TERRIBLE ODEAL u.s. IS.
A Buena Vista WOman's Sufferings
With Kidney Disease.

Mrs. Virginia Splitter, Buena Vista.
va, says: For thirty years I suffered
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Tailored Suits.

IN, . Ad1iOreu Suits
~ amor SuIt is Without DOH.
t I,e rnebeeSslty Of the moment and aT
dark sb onese are now to be seen in
80 shaues, a redeemine to1S"h ~
e eTior generally relieves the son,h Oh
win W. when they give. while II H.
cite. AN CHIC TO the toll
me me pin-striped velveteens ara f-o
SuentIy to be seen in Their coe,.s. ire
er a ,eiVeteen may be considered rath.
an expensive material for coet-
ana skirts, as it rubs SO eaoilv cVats
q ~ soon assumes a woebegone appear1
60 sbothu surely nothing looks hair
st"pOy as worn and tuDohIo5
r neiHeteen. For the woman who hea
tbia costumes. of course. a frocl oS
t tils KIND Is delightful addition - -
iiea wardrobe. although the fact tbat
oneap, ready-made coats and STA
IN 10 De obtained in this matarieI
VA ~iii rather prevent it becoming aSon4-
GU ny thOse in quest of novelty.
Wnen writing, please mention this
paper. |lAs
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Problems Presented BY the slammed

All sorts of rules are laid 49,
about the washing of hair. but the
problem must be solved by every wo-
man Tor herself. The method and
frequency of the shampoo must de-
Pepd on the nature OF her hair, her
occupations and on the water supply.
Where the water Is so hard as to
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES

" more goods and color, all nsru . . -
dye
DRUG
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-24

WIRELESS
is used by tho business man who
appreciates the value Of time.

was rare spectacle OF confusion on
the part OF the resisting Celestials,
whose love OF their ancient form OF
,headdress was most deeply rooted, and
OF fun among disinterested spectators.
Although the natives were given only
"a hours, notice TO be shorn In compli-
-ance with the edicts Of the new dy-
nasty. the process occupied more than
a month. Inc operation was perform
ed torclbly by vigorous officials In
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-24
OPEN DOOR IN MANCHURIA.

Voane cncoy was known as the Holy Roman
Empire, not Holy not Roman and Empire He
thus condensed idea the thought that had thousand years.
and the Holy Roman Empire did in though, until the
thousand eight hundred and is .t. a...
In think China today. thing itself on the
mind of thoughtful people China regarded thought an Empire
1t consists of sixteen provinces united together way but tina,
has been dissolved The nominal head of Northern China Yuan
Ki whose power dcvoed upon him resignation the Mahu
Dynasty The Southern Chinese do recognize him. give such
lcsancc they have to Dr. Sun Yet Sen. 0..t"
Each prncs rules his province him
fitting Foreign conus officially deal with the governors from
that there is no Central authority. ...s.r
Trade merchants There no
Central authority China either dcm dtae recognized by foreign
States Indeed China at the present time politically amorphu In
political China today because
lied through constituted authorities that command the and loyalty
Of people, foreign nations simply
nation of four hundred millions people, all less akin blood
their and methods but such nation the sense
II is unique in the history Of nations What to outcome
political prophet predict.
Ono of the important parts of the former Empire Manchuu
that province the fertile all China and has
population square mile.
Those nations closest Manchura the ground were
Japan and Russia By geographical position and by
sly, is of more vital interest Japan than o Russia.
For long past Manchuia has furnished the Japanese people
of the important elements their food that is the beam
various kinds furnish the japanese dietary those elements of
and carbon that furnished Western nations largely by With
Jaan increasing population and complete adquay of the home
supply Manchuis becomes of Importance the Japanese people,
therefore, International relations about the trade Manchura Japan
from necessity and by physical force will be the chief power
cred This province Of considerable living along her
southern border Of Siberia, but by the
poianec Russia Japan So would that whatever
be agreed literary diplomacy Japan and
have and must have the ponderats influence politically and
ciaIy in this vast and fertile part Of THE Chinese Empire
OF course they make appear that there will be open door
the trade of other nations; but the open door business
literary the commercial conscience than potential trade
The United States looking with concerned eye her future
with Manchua The and partly finished materials exported Man
chuia and Korea, be largely bought United States
And therefore, would logically that America and Japan by
absorb the trade Of Manchua Japan has little material
make finished products comparatively little skill But she get from
her great neghbo the water both unfinished and finished products
which she the Korean Manchurn markets. thus
bymg her ability obtain food supplies from Manchua
by the trade propensics her ncghbor AT least
the situation North China OF subtle and absorbing all the
great naloins producing goods for sale abroad
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-24
HOOGS VISITED
MANY CLIMES

Back from trip extending for a
period of several months, during which
time the Pacific was encircled, VIII
liam II, Hoogs, who Is now prominent
~ Identified with an immigration prof.
ect, was "A returning passenger in the
Canadian Australian steamship Ma
rama,
Mr. Hogs upon departure from tho
Paradise of the Pacific called at ia
pan ports and thence proceeded to 81
IBERIA. He spent some little time at
Dalny, now one Of the most important
commercial centers in Manchuria, but
under Japanese Jurisdiction and rule.
Dalny is one of the ports from which
a number OF Russian immigrants and