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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Robt. S. Link
Cultivate Sense of Humor.

A sense Of humor Is certainly the
salt Of life, either Of the married va
riety OF the plain, single existence.
It certainly helps a wife to laugh off
many a little bruise that otherwise
would grow into a fostering sore. To
see the funny side of many Of the
trivial snnoyances of life at thu time
they happen certainly eases tina situar
ton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Cicero g Dead.

News has just reach .Abbeville that Mr..
Cicero Hughes died at Huntsville, S. G.
Tuesday a result Of stroke Of paralysis
on Monday. He was about II years Of
age.
His remains will be brought to Abbeville
for burial today Wednesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Of the CONGRESSIONAL committee.

Echoes of the famous Greene-Gaynor
trial, presided over by Judge Speer, were
heard at the morning session when Alex
A. Lawrence, member of the local bar and
one Of the attorneys for the defense in
that case, accused Judge Speer Of having
selected "convicting" jurors. He added
that, in his opinion, Judge Speer never
had observed the requirements Of the law
in the selection of a jury.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
End of a Noted Folly.

The monocle has long since been
out Of fashion in England, and is soon
to disappear from Paris, which has
been it's last stronghold. 1t was in,
vented by a Dutch dandy, and its evi!
effects upon the eye were at once
noted by oculists. The menocle first
appeared at the congress Of Vienna
in 1914, when it was worn by its III
ventor. One. folly, at. least, has had
only about a century OF life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
The Real Problem.

"Well DEAR" said the young hus'
band to his BRIDE I'LL make out the
deposit slip in your name, and all you
have to do Is to take it to the bank
EYES," she responded, "but suppose
want to draw out some money some
day, how will they know whch.is my
money ?"-Harper's Bazaar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Hadn't Done So Badly,

IT might have married a million.
aire," declared Everywoman. "One of
my old schoolmates is now one"
And several Of your schoolmates are
working right in this town for $40 a
week." retorted Everyman, while one
Of them is in Jail. I guess in marry.
ing a chap getting $500 a year your
average is fairly good" And then
Everyday set up a howl and they
had to stop quarreling to attend to
him.-Pittsburg Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Wb.re Caravan Seed Abounds.

.CaraWay seed is extensively grown
in Holland. Groningen. in the north:
east corner, produces more than any
other province, next being north Rol-
land, in which Amsterdam Is situated.
In these two provinces more than
half the caraway plant acreage is
found. In the whole country the num-
Der Of acres devoted to caraway
growing was, in 1911. 20,337.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Lucrative Find In South Africa,

South Africa's possibilities as a pro-
Queer of vegetable oils are wide in
deed if the results Of recent expert
ments under the auspices Of the Mo-
zambique authorities are translated
into commercial realities. For in
stance, the fruit of the "macua-
macua" was shown to yield no less
than 60 per cent of fine edible oil, and
Of the "pombula" 81 per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Voice of the Charmed One.

Fair Suffragette-"And now, If any
one who has heard my speech wishes
to ask a question, I shall be happy to
answer" Masculine Voice (from rear
OF halD-"1f you haven't any other
company, may I see you home this
ovening?"-Judge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Land for Sale !

$50 acres, 3 miles from Calhoun Falls,
8 tenant houses. Plenty Nimber,
wood and water, n of the finest
plantations in Abbeville county.
Can give good terms. $500 per
acre.
63 acres, 6 miles from ;AbbevIlle, one
horse farm open, good three room
touse, stable and barnI plenty of
wood and timber, and fine bot
toms. Price 81, 900.
IS acres on Due West road just at the
city limits OF Abbeville and good
dwelling and out houses. Price
81, 200.
One house and lot on Magazine street.
House in good repair.
One house and lot on Wardlaw street.
Price $1,000.
One house and lot in the city of Alb:
b~eville, O corner Pinckney and
Church streets. The house has
7 rooms, front and back halls,
electric lights, water works and
sewerage. Good terms, with small
cash payment. Price $3.50.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Don't forget to read the continued
story Broadway Jones" in this issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

The finer ensiIage is cut the better,
for it packs more firmly, and is more
easily chewed by the animals than II
cut coarse. Maize chafed into one
half inch lengths will not injure an
animals mouth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Swat the fly.
Apply manure while fresh.

, Apply manure while fresh.
Be regular in milking COWS. ;
Fine salt for the butter always.
Overlooking chickens is harmful.
Any disk tool is a great pulverizer.
Steer clear of dry COWS and indif-
ferent producers.
Good, pure food gives eggs all the
flavor they ought to have.
Dust the hens and little chicks fire.
quently and save a great loss.
If the chicken flock is not culled
every year 1t will d~eteriorate rap
idly.
Don't let your supply Of insect pow
der run short. Use it regularly and
literally.
Teach the colts to walk we'll and
you will lay the foundation for all the
faster gaits.
II COWS are pastured there should
be shade trees for them during the
hot weather.
Ducklings are better off for not hav-
ing water to swim In until they get
their feathers.
The exercise Of good judgment 10
most necessary in handling the dairy
herd proftably.
Early morning is the best time to
have good luck" in churning, II the
weather is hot.
In its last analysis, silage is moth
ing but canned corn fodder, and Is the
very best Of feed. '.'
If the little colts are slow to shed
their coats, feed a little oil meal or
use the horse clippers.
sAllow chickens of all sizes a good
dust bath. They enjoy 1t, from the
smallest to the largest.
AS soon as the early chicks reach a
weight Of a pound and a half, get the
broilers started for market.
It is well to plant peas where the
garden is a little moist. A spell OF
dry weather tests them severely.
Regular, careful, quiet milking will
permanently improve an animal as a
milk producer and will increase her
| flow.
A good poultryman is Industrious,
not easily discouraged, filled with
pluck and grit, and full Of ambi-
| ton.
Instead Of rushing things. on churn-
ing day, take It steady and give
the cream a chance to chug as It re-
wolves.
'Soft-shelled eggs are often caused
by fowls being confined, becoming
overfat, and from lack Of mineral
matter.
It is safe to say that ono a calf
| gets the scours, no matter from what
cause, it will never do as well as 1t
should.
Beware of the agent who sells a
preparation which, he Claims, will pre-
vent milk from souring when used to
rinse cans. ..%
1t is a fine thing for a girl on the
farm to know how to milk q cow
these days when men folks are busy
and work presses. ,
AS soon as the cockerels reach the
Growing stage they should be put in a
separate run and fed all they will
eagerly eat up clean.
If the COWS are carefully fed and
are bred right, 1t t not uncommon to
make a net profit Of $50 per cow per
year above cost of feed.
Land plaster and acid phosphate are
excellent absorbents to use in the gut
tiers and their use increases the value
Of the MANURE to a large extent.
Mutton can be raised cheaper than
any other meat, because the wool can
be made to almost, II not altogether,
pay the expense Of It's production
The dirt and hair should be re-
moved from the horse collar pads each
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Eggs should be sold by weight rath'
er than by the Dozen. They vary so
widely as to size and weight that the
seller or the buyer Is sure to lose
when sold by count. If sold by the
pound, both get Justice, because If thu
eggs are small 1t requires MOI" :
weigh a pound.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
NELSON-SICKLES.

: Miss Mary Nelson and DR.. Nickles were
married on last Wednesday afternoon at
the residence Of Mrs. Fannie Allen.
" The home was made very attractive for
the occasion with ferns, palms and beauti-
iul cut flowers. At the strains Of Men
'delsohn's Wedding March, played. by
Miss Ada Mcmillan, entered the bride
and groom who stood among the banks Of
ferns and surrounded by the flowers. Ex-
actly at five o'clock they were made man
and wife. Miss Nelson was lovely in a
handsome gown Of write crepe meteor,
trimmed daintily in point lace. After the
ceremony the guests were handed delight
full cake and wine. There were quite a
and aNnumber Of beautiful presents were
received. Miss Nelson has been with the
HaddonWilson Company for several sea-
SONS as milliner and has gained many
friends while here. DR.. Nickles is one of
the best dentists in the city and has the
esteem ofthe entire community.
DR.. andMrs. Nickles will be at home to
their flienS after the fifth of February in
their new lOme recently bought Of Mr.,
wilkinson q Upper Main Street.
sM1TH-HrLL.
Miss Flora Smith and Mr.. Frederick
Hill were married at Miss Smiths home
in ThomasvilleN. C. Miss Smith was liv-
ing with her amt, Mrs. ]. c. Skies. Her
home was BEAUTIFULLY decorated for the
occasion. The colors in the drawing.
room, reception, hall and parlors were
green and Whit Lovely ferns, smilaS
and quantities ofwhite carnations were
everywhere. The ride made a lovely pic.
ture amid the daaty and attractive sur.
roundingS. She VSre a handsome coat
suit of blue with haand gloves to suit,
In the dining roouthe decorations were
pink and white. In te centre of the table
was a crystal bowl I pink carnations
The guests were hailed a tempting sal
ad course with ice creal and cake. In the
hall was served coffee.
Mrs. Hill has been tn milliner for Mrs
James Cochran for selral seasons and
has mauy friends in Abeville. Mr.. Hill
is well known here, havin lived among us
for quite q number of yeas. He has been
employed by the Seaboal Air Line Rail.
way Company for quite a log time and is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

English Humor.
He who laughs last Is al SEngl1sh'
nan.-Princeton Tiger. a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Mutton can be raised cheaper than
any other meat, because the wool can
be made to almost, II not altogether,
pay the expense Of its production
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

If the chicken flock Is not culled
every year 1t will deteriorate rap
idly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Dust the hens and little chicks fire.
Quently and save a great loss.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Land plaster and acid phosphate are
excellent absorbents to use In the gut
tiers and their use. increases the value
Of the manure to q large extent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

If any cows that are large mixers
are about to calve, keep them in from
the pasture and feed hay for a time
30 that the udders will. not become TOT
much distended.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

The dirt and hair should be re-
moved from the horse collar pads each
night. This will help cure sore,
swollen shoulders on your work ami
mails.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Good, pure food gives eggs all the
flavor they ought to have.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

AS soon as the early chicks reach a
weight Of a pound and a half, get the
broilers started for market.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

II COWS are pastured there should
be shade trees for them during the
hot weather.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Don't let your supply Of insect pow
der run short. Use it regularly and
literally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

If the COWS are carefully fed and
are bred right, 1t Is not uncommon to
make a net profit Of $50 per cow per
year above cost of feed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

II the little colts are slow to shed
their coats, feed a little oil meal or
use the horse clippers. /
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28
Be regular in milking COWS.

Steer clear of dry COWS and indif-
ferent producers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Early morning is the best time to
have good luck" in churning, If the
weather is hot. ....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

sAllow chickens of all sizes a good
dust bath. They enjoy 1t, from the
smallest to the largest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Teach the colts to walk we'll and
you will lay the foundation for all the
faster gaits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

Ducklings are better off for not hav-
ing water to swim In until they get
their feathers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

The successful farmer has two
things to keep in mfnd-the amount
and the quantity of his products, that
they may realize him the most cash
in market.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

In its last analysis, silage Is moth
ing but canned corn fodder, and is the
very best Of feed. r.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-28

The exercise Of good judgment 10
most necessary in handling the dairy
herd proftably.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
CATTLE ARE MOVING
COMPARATIVELY SLOW
some Kansas buyers Are Coming In
Prices Very Satisfactory Ia
seller.

A few good cattle sales are re-
ported almost every week but the
cattle bushes Is not at all active.
However. the prices are very salts
factory 10 the sellers
George Donaldson and Mr. Butler,
OF Greenwood County. Kansas. have
Gpent several days In Amarillo and
the Panhandle during the pas, week
cooking for cattle.
Mr. Piatt. of Kansas. was In Anna.
rillo Thursday aud came near clos
ing a deal for 100 head OF three
year old steers. which he may have
purchased later. Those were the
Dobbs steers AZ Miami, which were
bought some time ago ~ Albert Biv-
ms. The price of the herd was In
the neighbOrhood Of SS,. 900
". T. Herring bought sac two
year old Monday. of cobb a Morris.
~ Beverley ne bought 900 tao
year Odds The same day Of -. Brid--
- also 81 Beverley The two deals
amounted 10 In the neighborhood of
sc1 600 These will be- delivered
some time from the ~ 10 the 2ith
of October
ON Tuesday 1000 IA" calves at
the Mrs Adair ranch on the Palo
uuro Canyon. fny-fiye miles from
marillo. we're sold 10 q e. Smith.
Of Farmland. Indiana. M {32 80 per
head The herd brought SOS.
and will be- delivered about October
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
TOWN OF PAMPA TO HAVE
MODERN LIGHTING SYSTEM
Work az Installation VIII Begin N
Once-'Alll lie Owned By
Mr.. Ileydler.

The town of Pampa, one of the
Santa be towns northeast OF ANA
rillo, Is among the live towns that
are Just now enjoying portion of
the Panhandle prosperity
As result the town Is to have
o modern electric lighting system
installed. which Is adapted to towns
Of that size and will give them the
appearance OF small city
Their lighting system viii be- bet
ter than was enjoyed few years
ago by many towns three times their
size
The plant will be owned by ". r.
Beydler and will be installed 10y the
Nunn Electric COMPANY Of this city
They will have regular no volt
current
Mr. Beydler Is installing re-
bular commercial lighting plant aud
already practically every live bust.
ness man In town has signed up for
lights.
Coal oil lights will be relegated 10
the dump or put away as relies and
Pampa will be living IN the twentieth
century as BELTS a town In the pros.
porous Panhandle.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
AND BISHOP
CHOICE Of CONVENTION
Are Formally DECLARED Nominees
For District Judge aud District
Attorney.

The district convention Of the
lorty-seyenth Judicial district was
held In the potter county court
house Saturday afternoon. Only q
few persons were present. even
some of the delegate being absent
There was no speech making aud No
resolutions
Hon. VI. ] Il. Jackson. OF ANA
f,liO, was unanimousiy chosen as
chairman of the convention and Del
Harrington acted as clerk
Hugh umphres received the unani-
nous vote of the convention ~ the
nominee for district Judge and
Henry Bishop was likewise M" un-
animous choice OF the convention for
the nomination for the office ol dis
trict attorney. The names of these
gentlemen will appear on the ticket
~ the November election as the re-
guar democratic nominees
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23

Some patriotic and public spirited
man or woman In this city II asked
by the National Defense League To
head movement to organize a
branch OF the League here.
The League. which was founded
BY prominent congressman and 9TH
ers In Washington. d. c.. in 1918.
has just launced a nationwide cam
pailn for branch organizations ~
every section OF the country.
TO work for a larger navy, an
adequate army the Improvement Of
the National Guard. and for all
things that will better prepare the
CGited states for war, the League
was organized In the House OF Rep
resentatlyes office Building. IN
Washington. February .. 1913.
Since then the League has accom-
plished much of the purpose. for
which II was started.
Work for Peace. but be Prepar-
ed for War" the motto of the
League, which is a paraphrase OF a
famous maxim OF George Washing
ton, exactly expresses the work Of
the organization
While the National Defense
League strives 10 strengthen all
forces which would make the coun-
Try better prepared for war, II states
In It's constitution: This league alb
hors war and believes IN universe
peace, but II firmly believes that
preparation for war is the best guar
dntee OF peace.
In view OF the suddenness OF the
gigantic European war now raging y
Dehooyes every patriotic citizen OF
the United States 10 critically eX-
anime the position his country now
occupies In relation ~ amy sudden
attack which might be made In the
future on II an attack which might
come with the suddenness of a thun-
derbolt and with the same uneNpect-
edness OF the present European con
iagration.
The United States is not prepar'
ed. II II were attacked tomorrow. 70
defend rs territory or its citizens
An attack by any first-class power
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
MATABOR RANCH WILL
BRING THOROu GHBREDS

II. +. Mitchell. manager Of the
Iatador Land a. Cattle Co. with
Headquarters at Claiming. was IN
Amarillo yesterday aud visited the
Panhandle State Fair grounds IN
company with President T. II Ian
dergin and Secretary McGregor Mr.
Mitchell made few helpful sugges-
tions for the accommodation Of WIS.,
itors at the fair and stated that he
would be here with a good bunch
of thoroughbred llerefords Mr.
Mitchell was one Of the exhibitors Of
cattle here last year
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
CONDJ CTOIi ROSE NESTING
WELL EtIiIi THIS MORNING

4 report from the sanitarium early
this morning stated that Conductor
John w. Rose, Of the Fort Worth
a Denver who was seriously in
lured az Claude Friday afternoon.
was resting very nicely. His condi-
ton seems much more favorable than
on Friday night.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
! ORMER AMARILLO MAN
DIES ~ WASH Notion

Mrs NJ. G. Guerro, OF 1900 Pierce
street. received telegra mSaturday
morning announcing the death oi
her father, W $ Beck. OF Vancou-
yer Washington No particular were
given Mr. Beck had made his home
with his daughter. Mrs. Guerre. till
about a year ago. lie leaves a son
and q daughter. the former being J..
G. Beck. OF Vancouver. There are
also two grand children living Mrs
Frank Wharton and l.. Busey. ~
Vancouver.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
CHIEF DISPATCHER
IMPROVES hit SLOWLY

T S. Barnes. chief dispatcher and
trainmaster on the Rock Island. who
was quite seriously injured q few
weeks ago when the motor car on
vhich he was riding left the track
fas not been making very rapid im
proyement 4 second operation has
become necessary and he IL expected
80 bee kept IN doors 'or several week
vet.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
With The Sick.

Ray Wiseman, who resides seven
miles south OF Amarillo. Is out
gain after being confined 20 his
home about four weeks on account
of sickness Mrs Wiseman and
another son. Russell Wiseman. are
now confined 10 their beds
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23

The Misses McSpadden will ouen q
tea room IN the room formerly or
upied by Currie A CO.. In the Nunn
tuildinR on Firth street Luncho.
viii be- served in the best OF style
This will be- something new for ANA
rillo and Is sure to prove popular
Institution
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
New Electric Sign.

The Nunu Electric Company ha.
Installed a new Victor sikh In front
o. their place OF bu ness which add.
another 10 the attractive electric
figns on Polk street
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23

DIR Cunningham has received no
tice that Lubbock all send four
uolegates 10 attend the Panhandle
Farmers Institute and Short Course
a number OF other from Lubbock
are expected 20 accompany the 70.
Rularly selected DELEGATES.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
RANCHES FOR SALE

In Texas. New Mexico. Arizona
and Old Mexico, any size, improved
or unimproved. Also longtime
ranch leases. u. +. WHITE COM.
MISSION CO.. 1855 First National
Bank Bldg, FL Paso. Texas.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23

Papec ensilage cutter Is easiest 20
move from silo 90 siio Require less
power per ton capacity. All iron 81
Test quality Made Boz five sizes For
particular inquire of ". l. Boys.
general agent. Amarillo 2s2-gt
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-08-23
SeIl. IiftV Cows

s. T. Jinkins sold about fifty cows
and calves. total Of about 100
head. for { Loren. 10 q. J Hunt.
81 Wan'onga oklahoma. during the
past week The price was ss2.50.
They viii b. delivered about Sep.
.emher