The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, January 31, 1900, Image 5
The Press and Banner
ABBEVILLE, S. C.
^"Published every Wednesday at 83 a
year In advance.
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1900.
Two Sides.
The State replies to our reasons for supporting
tbe dispensary. In tbe replies our contemporary
makes good reading, but it seems
i>o (hot ha errs in many of bis answers, but
we give our readers tbe benefit of bearing
both Bides. Mot knowing better how to make
it plain, we bave set Tbe State's replies leaded,
and our own reasons solid.
After all, it comes back to the standpoint
from which tbe question is viewed. As we
ee it, tbe law is good. As our contemporary
sees it, it is bad.
All that our contemporary says of "blind
tigers," would be of ten times more force, it
we bad prohibition. Governor McSweeney
has a small army of constables whose buslne?s
it is to look after the blind animals. Are
they incompetent, or do they wink tbe other
eye?
The blind tiger business in this community
Is insignificant, and tbe dispensary is giving
abundant satisfaction.
As soon as tbey think we are getting too
much liquor tbey will favor a movement to
have tbe institution opened later in tbe day
and closed earlier in tbe evening.
At present we know of very little opposition
to the law in Abbeville.
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Didn't Insult Factory People.
The effort of some most excellent people to
take charge of other people's cbildren, by refusing
to allow them to work in cotton mills,
was properly killed in tbe Senate by a vote of
29 to 8. Tbe bill didn't come np in tbe House.
The solicitude of people who have no children
as to the welfare of other people's children
Is natural. Childless people, aB a rule,
know more about governing and caring for
children than do their mothers. The proposed
law was class legislation, and should be offensive
to every self-respecting operative in
any cotton mill. Any idea that the control of
poor children should be taken away from
their mothers is monstrous. The friendship
and anxiety of intermeddlers is not to be
compared with the love and tenderness of a
mother. The tendency of too many mothers
is to work too much themselves, and to re*
quire too little help from their children.
Work may be a very bad thing for anybody,
and few of us would work. If we conld help
It. It Is the rarest thing for a mother will
overwork her children. m
Prof. Wallace's History.
Professor W. E. Mikell, University of Pennsylvania,
contributes to the Annals of the
American Academy of Political aad Modal
Science, a review ol Professor D. D. Wallace's
Constitutional History ;a? South CarOlin?,
from which we make the following extraot:
"Professor Wallace's CoosUUitlooal History
~ ' i-wt 4^ inc lha
or HOOID laruuuu iruui l/*v MI1IIU raiiua iu?
first part of a history of tbat State from 1725
to 1810. The volume dealt wltb tbe oonstliutlOQ
or the oolony under tbe Royal Government;
with the stamp Act; tbt.tftjtttloDS of
the Commons and Council; ibo appropriation,
of the publlo money; and Uta MFiemptof tbe
Commons to abolish tbe legislative character
of tbe Council. It therefore win be'-apeo JjW
ihe author has merely blazed bis path; the.
constructive work Is yet to bedooe.
"Mr. Wallace bo* undertaken a task, tb^'
successful accomplishment of whlcb
welcomed by all wboare interested iD.Sotttb.
Carollua, and Id tbe coD8tltatloiU^lilmpirfw;
oar slate* generally; be has b rough ttObettt;
on tbe task an evident love of blaiotdfc^MJl.
commendable Industry In bUf search jfoi
Tbe Press and Banner regarda?tbe$w?pM
tbe best publication of the kind tb&t we hav#
ever seen, and Professor Wallace baijn^^H
good work for bis Stale In publlibtngttj^^H
Iiaat Frldor.lJ&e gyrations of a wUt^^^BB
forded daogeraort amusement for sttttaTflre
ern and curious people. For a time MnjHw
i.log afforded^pleasure, but la a )|MjesBK
cowards'^10ejm* jyvjlima
W ater O
Last Friday while the woirk of fllljng tbe
standplpe waagoingon,Mstticn of tbe main
plli opea near tbe SeaM&rit: Air Line depot,
and for a little wbtla tbe water flew high Id
tbe air, dissipating into epnw aqd comlbg
down la sacb form and manner as, Ux zaafce
ao Interesting sight. The Oily plamber, Mr.
C. P. Hammond, has a special fondneso for
haodllng accidents, and with' wrenob and
other implements bo reduced tbe Totnmeaad
soon closed tbe show, to which no tickets bad
been sold, or tflven away. The whole per*
form an oe was extra, and up to the appesr oee
of Mr. Hamqiond, nothing of It was on
kue VI lift. x v, r ,
Oo?J Friead to Abbeville.
Mr. J. B Habkov gives a most; Cheerful
account of tbe prospects of MoOorrnlofc. Tb?
people tbere rejoice la tbe establishment of
o oil mill,and, feasting apoo the 1004 retails
of an oil mill, tbelr appetite Is whetted for a
cotton mill, wblcb is a possibility. No better
place for a mill can be found/. Mr. Harmon Is
a good friend to MoOormlokr, bat nest to McCormick
be Is a good friend to Abbeville.
Meetlag ef the SMncbteri of tkf Coninto
roycy. * :-#Sw
Tbe regular monthly meeting of tbe^KOgb.
term of tbe Confederacy vlli be held ba&ogsday.
February tbe sixth, at Mrs. jF. JJ, ^ajrlAoa's.
at 12 o'clock. Business or importance
will be discussed, ana all members are OTged
to attend and to be punctual. - -ifffifr'Jjuola
W. Parker, Pr?tfojjtt.
Prosperous merchant. W
Mb. c. W. Clinkhcales, of the itrm ol
Cllukscale* Bros., Ijownrtesville, was on our
streets last w??fc. His firm Is one pf tbe most
prosperous In tbal section of tbe county, and
tbey deserve the good fortune tbat Is coming
that way. Attentive to business, obliging In
their dealings, success will come ana abide
wltb tbem,
flood Citizen.
Ma. James T. Latimer, of Ijcvodesviile,
was in town last week. He Is u brother ol
Congressman Lntimer who serves this Dis
irlctsowell in Washington, and is himself a
most excellent citizen, a good merchant, and
a useful member of tbe cburcb.
I'ubbnKd Plaute.
Prepare your ground at once for cabbage
plants, as I will be receiving tbem now
weekly. Succession and Wakefield are tbe
varieties. Very Respectfully.
C. P. Hammond.
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Oysters and Fifth. ,
When ytw* tvant oyRters and fllsb go U.
Thos. Thomson. I have tbem always ot
/ hand. Telephoned.
Wanted.
School aod County claims. G. W. Lomax.
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Melissa Wilmaxs. colored, who lives on
Dr. Johnson's place near LowndesvlUe, snf
tarred considerable loss by flre on last Tbnrs
/day. Including a ^.le of cotton weighing 50!
pouods,?0bu8belffor corn, 0 gallons or mo
Lasses. This is the third fire at that place it
less than four years.
Miut. Lvar Psnaiii <3ass. ajod her children
ar? visiting Mrs. L. C Haskell.
Dr. T. M. Bailed, Corresponding Secreta
ry Baptist State Convention, will fill tbe pul
pit at the Baptist church nextttunday.
I have a small lot of nice country bams
Amos B. Morse.
Lots of new Spring: Goodt
at Smith's Dry Goods and
Millinery and more arriving
daily.
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CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
H'bnt "M" Seen untl IIearn on HIh
ICotiudM Altout (he City.
Abbeville, S. (J., Jan. 31,1S*J9.
SUOKr STOKS AND CLIPPINGS.
The blizzard struck us last Monday morning
In quite a "breezv" way.
I I'm Bald an open January brlugs a rough
February, which prediction If true, will Drlug
us bard weather the coming month.
WORK FOR FEBRUARY.
February 18 the time to begin your garden
worn, prune grape vines and fruit trees, renew
strawberry beds, dress asparagus bed",
and plant Irish potatoes during "dark moon,"
sow small seeds in hot-beds, look out for pack
peddlers, and knock book agents In the head.
During this year there will be three eclipses,
two of the sun and oue of the moon. First, a
total eclipse of the Sun May 2Sth, visible
throughout North America, Kuiope. and
I Africa. Second Partial eclipse of the Moon,
(June mil, viKioie over me i unea maws
Third, Annual eclipse of the Sun, Nov. 22
visible only on the opposite side of the earth!
NEXT MONDAY IS SALES-DAT.
Court of General Session will convene here
next Monday week 12'h inst. |
Today (Weduesday 31st.) is tbe last day for
tbe payment of taxes without penalty.
Make no delay, but make your tax returns
at once; see Auditor's notice.
London is in gloom aud grief on account of
recent defeats. The Boers are meeting the
British nllt to hilt, and thus far holding their
own,
DEWEY'S EPIGRAMS.
Great Crises make great men.
Sincerity Is the heart of virtues.
I am not a candidate for president. I never
will be.
Artistic diplomacy Is to say nothing, and
say It well.
Politics should be less a matter of party
than principles.
Crush the rebellion first, and then provide a
Just government.
The plaudits and love of a child are greater
than tbe praise of a Statesman.
The state of matrimony, like the state of
Vermont, <s very pleasant to enter Into.
It Is very pleasant to be a hero, but a continuous
performance is hard on tbe nerves.
A naval officer should be content with the
honors that come toblm in his profession.
We may ask courtesies of acquaintance,
but favors should oome at the hands of
friends.
WISE AUD PBETTY SAYINGS.
Men of great forge are apt to have great
faults. < . . >
The culture of fools Is bat the cultivation of
folly.
He \yho Judges another waits bis own sentence.
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Tbe way to tbe Jov of our Lord is through
HIh Crow.
No man loses anything, though be lose all
for Christ.
Tbe pickets of civilization are tbe principles
or Christ.
Every Christian is a photographer, a sun
picture of tbe Son.
Yon cannot go to heaven looking backward.
A light head makes an easy running
tongue.
God will reward you not for results, but for
fidelity.
Tbe pleasures of fashions have never yet
fashioned true pleasures.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING
Mr. Ed Mcll wain, after an absence of several
yea.s. is nome again, where he Is welcomed
by many friends.
Mies McLaugnen Is now on a visit to friends
at Walballu.
Mr. Eugene Rlohey is not lost, but has
turoed up to tbe delight and Joy of friends
and'lftftaefolks, afier an absence of about 8
*r-A. Bequest, the "booming" Insurance
igent 1* In tne city.
911m Kate Marshall Is visiting relatives and
.MeoOa at Anderson and Clemson.
,Mr. Bailey left today for the North In tbe
Interest of his mill. He was accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Louise, and Mlks Fannie
Harris, daughter of Mr. J. A. Harris, the
efficient book keeper of tbe Abbeville Cotton
Mill.
charmingly entertained.
Miss Drule Penney delightfully entertained
a lew of her friends last Wednesday evening
In honor of her charming friend, Mies Lena
Brownlee.
V- FAULKNER?StCJULLAN.
marriage of Mr. Faulkner and Miss
jfnfSfcillfljdll'an will be solemnized tomor|TiS?S.
Thureday evening at ? o'clock, at, the
EflMBHBHigMirlde'ti sister, Mrs. J. C. Miller.
HHNHHBBtpan officiating. This will be a
fMNHHBpdlog, witnessed by only h lew
connection. On Wed\
ir?7*.&c?MiE?WM?edlng her marriage. Miss
number of her|
Ibve her^or her
In the business circles ol
jtBMMECf. knrf7 is popular with every one.
yHM-Jfflfendfl extend to Mr. and Mrs. Faulk-1
^^^^Ww^eongratulaiions and best wlsheB
HSi^^ipRpiy offered during the past
? wsrfWpaiBmataiiem that the crop Is well nigh
HBfiBrat^llj'.'rSftve a few bales here and there
Khat aiiVvoeen held for higher figures. Prices
Fbave ranged from 7 to V/H with very limited
jtoppiy. Secretary Hehier of New Orleans,
I makes the following report for the weefc ending
January, 27: For the 26 days of January
the totals snow a decrease under last year ol
! 227,000 bales. For tbe 148 days of the season
I the aggregate is behind last year, 2.013.000
I Tmai ranvpmnntK from tlrat September
uaicD. *viw ?? - .
to date 6,638.048. against 8,687.178 last year.
Receipts at all United Slates ports since let
September are 4,587,307 against 6.641 J015 last
year. New York market steady. Liverpool
strong cables and large buying orders, notwithstanding
African reverses.
OUK SICK FOLKS.
Mr. George W. Syfan is better, but is 61111
oonQned to bts bed. Many jrleods hope be
win soon be fully restocoed to health,
Mr. Alpha Lomax wbo bafcHten quite sick.
Is still confined to bis rooq?fytitl;tS thought to
beMra.PH? P. Mcllwain whpbaiteen extremely
III, is now resting mors^^^rMiWy, and is
Au A fll Iclr<! Family HMT .&iMOD ta
Search for tbe Cause of Slcknes*?
Ad Abbeville Lady Abroad?Beloved
Preacber.
Santuc, S. C., Jan. 26, 1900.
Miss Ollle Mcllwain, of Abbeville, wbo has
been visiting her cousin, Miss Sallle Milford,
returned borne last Monday to tbe regret of
ber many friends and admirers. MissOllie
returned earlier than sbe expected to on account
of ber mother's illness.
The Infant of Mr. Ernest Gordon's was
,! burled at Long Cane cemetery last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coobran, ol Greenville,
i have been visiting tbe latter's mother. Mr.
j Cochran is a prosperous farmer of Greenville
" q roci/lanf i\f thlfi
UOUOiy, VOlUg fUllUUlf O v.
place.
Mr. Pierce powen was called to Anderson
' last Thursday W attend the bedside of hisslaI
ter. Miss Addle, who is quite slcjs of pneu!
monla.
Mr. Miller, our popular teacher, Is well and
at bis post of duty again. Mr. filler's school
bas Increased to such an extent tbat be now
baB Miss Lizzie Cocbran assisting bip. Miss
1 Lizzie bas filled tbe assistant's plaoe in this
school for several terms, and sbe is loved by
all ber students.
Mrs. Lark Nick lea > very ill. Sbe bas bad
two hemorrhages of the lungs this week, and
sbe still remains in a critical condition. Her
. son, Pavld, who bas been and is still dowp
i with fever Is slowly Improving. The hand of
affliction has certainly rested heavy upon the
heads of this family for tbe last lew months.
Mrs. NlckleB 'having buried a grown daugb;
ter. Miss Lizzie, last November, but "we know
that all things work together for good to them
> ihot lnv? Hod."
Mr. T. O. Price visited la our vicinity last
1 Sunday.
Mr, Evans Gordon has been confined to bis
room lor the past few days threatened with
pneutoonla, but be Is able to be up attain.
Mrs. Fleetwood Crowtber intends giving a
turkey dinner to the ladles In ihenear future,
' and all present are to quilt. The ladles an1
ticlpate a good time and especially a alee
Mr. Frank Robertson Is keeping bacfaeltw'a
ball at presont, but froao the appeftttfatnOiJ
things It is only for tho time being, '-JiV: - ~
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson visits.MlU^Neliwrrt
mother, Mrs. stokes, of Aatr^^l^^st-(Mt<
URev. McKlnnon. pastor-atxsrof{jane, was
vHltlng In our midst last Tbaraday.it J(r. Mo
) Klnnon certainly bat the confidence Cod love
. of all our people, and he 1b a moat welcome
. | visitor In our homes. We feel better and
more contented with our lot In life after bav!
log come In contact with his beautiful and re
I signed life. '
I u'a trimt that the license bill will not pass
- as we are aD^iot^s to'see our bachelors get
- married who Bay that tljey cannot aflord to
pay license for a girl.
Mr. George Mann, of the Sat Jon, visited his
* motber-fn-law, >Jrs. Crowther, last Wednesday.
We have Just learned of the sad d^ath ol
Miss Addle Boyen, which occurred la?t ThursJ
day night. Her remains were Interred at
| Shlloh cemetery on Friday.
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You will Add Ibe nicest lot of toilet soap ic
town atC. Milford's, The JJrugglst,
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A JUMPING ENGINE.
Beantirylmc h Home?I'oiiihI Party?
Llttila Harris?Ami Other ThiugN.
Ix>wndesvllle, Jan. 29tb, 1900.
Mr. Joe Black, of Wellington, was Tuesday
night on business.
' 'bere was a slight, wreck or rather a jump
off of the engine attached to the freight train
on theHavannah Valley Railroad Wednesday
at or near McCormlck. Mr. Greason. the engineer,
was hurt. For a day or two the trains
did not run on schedule time. It seems a little
singular, but It occurs to this writer, tbat
since this road has been In operation, all of
the mishaps to the rolling stock has been to
the freight trains, not a run off of the passenger
trains.
Tbe first of last week Mrs. J. C. Lomax
spent a day or two with the family of ber
hrotbef-ln-law, Mr. E. U. Mechine. He, Mr.
Manhlna h?K n?W ?nd hflfi hfld for SOIDe ll ff)e
a considerable force at work improving and
beautifying bis home, and uo expense will be
spared to make it. one of tbe most desirable
rural homes to be found.
Mr.C. (i. McAllister and his daughter. Miss
Alice McAllister, of Latimer, came up Thursday
and spent, a few hours. We hope these
good friends will soon come again, when they
will not be in such a hurry to return borne.
Miss Bertha White, one of our teachers in
I the High school, went, to Abbeville Friday
evening on a short visit to her home folk.
The choir of the Methodist church spent
Rome time in practicing at the home of Mr. J.
T. Latimer Friday night. It is a well known
fact that in many of ourchuiches this department
of worship is sadly neglected. This
should not be so.
Mrs. J. T. Barnes went to Iva several days
ago to spend a while with her daughter, Mrs.
J. F. Harper.
Messrs. W T. Cunningham and M. T. HuchIbou
bad business at Abbeville od Monday.
Dr. J. B. Moseley spent a day or two at
Greenwood the past week, attending tbe
meetingol the District Stewards. He reports
a very pleasant time, a harmonious session,
and a larger number of tbat body present
than usual.
Messrs. Kennedy, Watson, of Mt. Carmel,
and C. G. McAllister, of Latimer, spent a few
hourB with us yesterday.
The Pension Board of tbe Lowndesvllle
townshio will meet in this place next Saturday,
3rd ol February. All Interested will govern
themselves accordingly. By order of Dr.
A. J. Speer, chairman.
The Epworth League will meet at Mrs. J. W.
Huckabee's (that's the modern way or putting
it. Just because oar good wives some*
times wear some of our clothes, so said, is no
reason why tbey should be given the place of
head of the household, too,) next Thursday
night, February at 7 p. m. A full attendance
Is desired.
The good ladies of the Baptist chnrcb will
have a pound party next Friday night, (2nd
February), In the store vacated a while ago by
Mr. E. R. Horton. Everybody la cordially invited
and asked to bring a pound. The
pounds received will be sold for the benefit of
tbelr church.
Mr. J. T. Harris, owner of Harris Lltbia
Springs, was in town one day last week. A
poung man of a thousand, nerbaps a million,
would not be far wrong. He Is handsome, intelligent.
Industrious, and to bis other qualities
is that of being a splendid oook, and that
which ought to commend bim to the good
opinlsn or everybody Is tbat be Is a teetotaler;
never has drank a drop of spirits, except once
When he was very sick, and bis pbyslcian
said tbat it was the only thing tbat would
save bis lite, and he bad to be forced to take
It. He does not need the dispensary, prohibition,
or any thing else as a shield against toperism.
As he is a good catch, any yonng
lady that wishes to learn his name^pbone 8,
Friday night about 12 o'clock tn? negroes
living on the place where Dr. J. O. Johnidn
lived and died, were awakened to find the
barn In flames. It was soon burned tb the
grom-d with Its contents, which oonslsted of
all of the com tbat some of the negroes bad,
together with oue bale ol cotton. It is not
known what caused it to take fire. Troupe.
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Here's a
Kid Glove at
Goods and Mlllineryttf^MB;
White with black stitjMpg,
Pearl Gray, Pearl Gropwith
black stitcfiing, Black, Black
with white stitching:, Tans
trimmed in Black, Modes
trimmed in Black, in fact all
the new shades. Their $1.00
Glove has no equal.
THE COUKT.
The ttraud Juror* for the Year?The
Petit Jurors lor the Term.
GRAND JURORS.
R. P. Hodges Abbeville
Alason Adams Cedar Springs
R. A. Kenton Diamond Hlil
DeWitt Hall... '? Diamond Hill
w. A. TemDletoD Abbeville
J. L. McMillan Abbeville
W. C. Drake Donalds
L. M.Rhaw Diamond Hill
L. A. Morris Doe West
R.J Boblnson Bordeaux
Charlie Trlbble ponalds
Hugh Bowen Due,West
petit jurors.
L. W. Lesiy ~~..Calboan
Geo. Penney ?Abbeville
J. \ Ellis .;Long; 0?ne
L. P. Harkness ....Diamond Hill
A. M. Erwln Diamond Hill
O. C. Robinson ....Doe "West
Marlon Barnes Lowndesvllle
H B. Jameson Donalds
L. M. Patterson Diamond Hill
Oharlle Thornton Cedar Springs
J. L. Perrln Abbeville
J. B. young Donalds
J. W. Ashley, Jr Due West
T. C. Burts ......Donalds
W. R. Stewart... Abbeville
G. H. Gable. Indian Hill
J. P. Glbert Cedar Springs
T. B. Blackwell...._ .'J Due West
E. H. Pennell Due West
P. A. Bocbe Long Cane
W. W. Wilson Due West
M. B. Cllnkscales Due West
L. A. Bamey Cedar Springs
J. Harvey Cllnkscales Hue West
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W. T. uroaaweii uiwuuc><n>t
. J. P. Prlnoe Diamond Hill
*?. iS. Q. Bean ford Indian Hill
\W. D. Beanfnrd Abbeville
S. Singleton Bordeaux
fiUAirA. Pierson Due West.
> J. BiSeawright Diamond Hill
Ji P?' Holloway Bordeaux
W. D. Morrah Calboun
i R. E. Henderson Bordeaux
P. G. Hartzog Calhoun
J. H. Asbley Long Cane
An Inferential; Disclaimer.
New York Mail and Express.
"I don't want you to think," said William
J. Bryan to the people wbom be addressed
the other evening in Jersey City, "tbRt I am
speaking to you as a candidate." The diiclalmer
was touching, but unnecessary. No
body for a moment fappoges that Bryan 1b
careering about the country as a candidate.
Perish the thought I The general Impression
Is that be is lilting i)p bis voice, night in and
nlgbt out, always as an elocutionist, uui never
as a candidate.
The Hou. Wilklns Mlcawber was also given
to oratory. But here tbe likeness ends, for
Mlcawber was continually waiting for something
to turn up, but Bryan Isn't. Bryan is
bent upon making the greatest number of
speeches in the shortest possible time, not because
he wants anything, not because lie could
be induced?for example?to accept the Democratic
nomination for tbe presidency this
year, even If it were presented to him on a silver
salver; but just for his health: Just to
convince the skeptical that there 1h such a
thing as perpetual motion? of the tongue.
The scene that followed Bryan's assertion
that he was not speaking in .Jersey Olty ' as a
candidate" must indeed have beggared description.
Strong men most likely turned
aside to drop a tear, and everybody witbjn
sonnd of his voice must have been agoo<) deal
overcome with emotion and felt Impelled to
go out and have something. Tbe girl In tbe
old story artlessly remarked that ber brother
wrote as good poetry as Milton ever produced,
and "admitted tbe fact himself." Bryan is
equally lmpreBsly%wben itoomes to making
: admissions lavoWnft himself. He an officei
rieekar, wiih-t^-remorseless persistency of
n horse leech ? He engaged
1 lOMamplh&tbecountry In the Interest of his
ojnr9&$tittfl9&y*for an office which in vain he
oeraed $&6>Iteop 1 e to give him in 1896? Go to,
1 tro'toK* All that be das in view tnese aays is
vocal culture for vocal culture's sake. Any
other view of his performance does blm cruel
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Ladies and Children's Shoes
vpu will always find at
> Smith's Dry Goods and Mil;
jinery. The right styles at
the right prices.
Stop tliat cold In one day with a box of
"iiutuacetol." You will Audit at C, A. Mil.
i ford's, The Druggist, Phone K>7.
ABBEVILLE'S ATHENS.
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Xewtt anil Pernotial Sole* In .and
About (lie City which In <ampact
and Fair.
Due West, S. C., Jan. 30, 1900.
Mr. Will Death has had a thousand cross
ties hewed out and will have another thousand
Hawed. We understand they will be
sold to the Southern railway.
Miss Alpha McGee. daugbtea of Mr. H. P.
McObee, of Oreeuville, is spending a few
days In Due West as the guest of MissDola
Bell. Miss McGee has many friends In Due
West who will always be ready to welcome
her return to ber old home.
Mrs. Julia Uowan Hanson returned from a
visit to friends in Charlotte a few days since
and will remain with ber parents for some
time.
Mrs. Dr. J. D. Neal and Mrs. (J. D. Haddon.
of Troy, visited friends in Due West last
week. They preferred to travel tbe dirt road
on account of the delay at Greenwood.
Mils Allle Prult anp MlssCrayton Robinson
cam e up from Biadley last Thursday to see
Mrs. M. G. Donnald who bas been quite sick.
Miss Rosa McAdams, Miss Ollln McAdams
and Mr. Robert McAdams, of Antrevllle,
sneut Friday night with tbe family of Mr. F.
V. Prult aud attended tbe Philomethean
celebration.
Furman Mtlford, son of Mr. G. W. Milford,
of Antrevllle, spent Friday night with bis
friend Roseoe Knox, wbo was one of the
speakers nt the celebration of tbe Pbllomatbean
Society.
Miss Pearl Dean, of Dean's Station, Anderson
county, attended tbe celebration last
Friday nlgbt.
Mr. Jim Andy Mcllwain and Mr. John
Bobert Mcllwalu from tbe neighborhood of
Central School house came up with Mr. ?. D.
Ell is and beard tbe speeches and debate at the
Phllomathean Celebration.
Miss Lillian Erwln, who is tbe assistant
teacher in tbe Antrevllle School, was present
at the Friday nigbt celebration to hear ber
biotber Aitbur speak.
Miss Janle Holilngsworth, Miss Maud Holllngswortb,
Miss Corrle Holllngsworth, Mr.
Thompson Holllngsworth, and Mr. Grover
Holllngsworth, ot Abbeville, were among the
happy visits at tbe Phllomathean Celebration.
Tbe large crowd In tbe hall of tbe Pbilomatbean
Society last Friday night should have
been and no doubt was an Inspiration to tbe
speakers ?n tbfc program. There must have
been three bootfrra persons In the audience.
One of tb0 most'pleasant features of tbe
PbllomAtbeap OqtMHRtion was the delightful
mnslb dlsoouraedtbe splenpld orchestra
from Anderaon. undCT the leadership of Mr.
Joe Trowbridge,
Miss Docia Brock came home from Monterey
to ktlend tbe celebration.
MIbd Tnnla Vrvnn? aumoncor frnm f.ot mcr'fl
last Friday to attend tbe Pbilomatbeaa Celebration
and remained at borne for a day or
two. . . 'TW
Miss Janle Sondley, of Abbeville, 1h visit*
Idk at Mr J. C. Haddoo'M.
Rev. J. 0, Lindsay, D. D., del levered an intensely
and lnstraotivs address to tbe students
of tbe Tbeologloal Seminary last Thursday
evening on tbe Holy Spirit.
A musical club bas been organized bere
from wbicb good results are expeoied. Rev.
James Boyoe is tbe President Dr. ?. H. Kdwards,
musical dlreotor. Miss Jennie Edwards,
assistant director. Miss Minnie Press
ly, accompanist. Miss Nellie atack, Secretary.
Tbe friends of Mra. M. G. Donnald will be
glad td know that ber condition bas In proved
very maGb. Her mother, Mrs. Acker, of Belton,
?bo came nown some days ago to nurse
ber ip dow quite slok at tbe bome of Mr.
Donnard.' Botb are reoelving the closest attendent
of tbelr physician, Dr. Jobn A. Robinson,
and it is hoped will soon be restored
to bealtb. Tbe. families bave tbe slnoere
sympathy of all tbelr friends. Tuesday
morning,Mrs><Donnald reported as bettisr, bat
Mrs. Ackte ls'no better.
Dr. T.$MpM>hald, of Piedmond, bas made
tbree visit* to tbe bome of bis urotber, Mr.
M, G. DdttOUd, wltbln tbe past ten days and
baS beeb to consultation wltb Dr. Robinson
ln.rsgard to tbe treatment of Mrs. Donnald.
Joseph B. M. Wright and family bave
taken'bp tbier residence in Due west Tbey
occupy a cottage n6ar Prof. J. F. Lee's on
iJaWis once owned by Capt, R. C. Sharp.
"Mr. James C. Trlbble is having a large number
of stock logs oat and nauied from Trlbble's
addition to a saw mill that will locate on
bis lot. Mr.Trlbble bas more energy to tbe
square Inch than any man we know ana Just
keeps everlasting at it.
The public school in Doe West opens next
Monday. The school building ia.being painted,
the grounds have been graded, trees being
planted, the trees and nidewalks adjacent
thereto will be put In good condition.
Prof. E. U. Reld has set out quite a number
of shade trees in his front yard and also oq
the street about his premises. We oommend
hia thnugbtfulneas to other property owners
in the town.
Kit Moore went to Atlanta Saturday night
with the intention of enlisting in the United
States army. He did not go out to Fort Mo
Pberaon, but says a little fellow in the city
examined him and told him be bad heart
trouble and tbat bis eyes were weak. He was
mighty glad to bear such a report and at once
turned his face homeward, reaching Abbeville
Sabbath afternoon. He says the railroad
shops were running full blast in Atlanta
on the Sabbath and that he did not like the
moral tone or tblngs in the city. He will
biich up his mule ami prepare to pitch another
crop, believing that home is the best
place after all.
Your correspondent bad a pleasant call
from an old friend a few days ago. He will
De seventy nine years old next June. He has
lived all hia life on the same plantation,
though not at the same spot. As a beverage
he baa not tasted llqnor since be was eighteen
yoars old though often tempted by frlendB in
UIa Wouo Uo hoo voloar) o famflv nf
six children, three boys and three girls. One
son was lOBt in the Confederate army and the
other two have died since. One daughter Is
the wife of Mr. J. H. Green, and Is the rootbar
or talented children. Another married Mr.
David Green. Another still married Mr. Erskine
Agnew, who died some years ago. He'
has long led a correct life and reads his Bible
night and morning. Enjoying the confluence
and esteem of his friends and neighbors he is
at peace with all the world and hence bis is a
happy home. We refer 10 Mr. H. B. Bowie
who lives near Gilgal church.
Mr. Harvey Pennel of Sunny Slope bought
a fine mule from Mr R. W. Haddon M?Qday
afternoon. Mr. Haddon has some other stock
to sell.
Below we give the program of tne Semi-Annual
Celebration of the Phllomaihean literary
Society.
prayer.
Address of Welcome?W. A. Philips, Jf. C.J
President.
FRESHMAN DECLARERS.
"Our CI vilization,"?A. M. Erwln, S. C.
Music.
'Aqutsltion of Territory,"?S. W. MltchelJ,
SO.
Music.
CSUI'il u.uui\rj l/CVXiAi0intK)t
"The First Settler's Story,"?P. D. Carson,
Va.
Music.
"The Poet Priest,"?E. C. Knox, S. C.
Music.
SENIOR ORATION.
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"When Will Man be Satisfied,"-<3. L. Keer,
N.C.
Music.
Debate?Q,uery : Resolved, That England
is waging a holy war in South Africa.
Affirmative?E. N. Orr, Texas, J. B. Betts,
S. C.
Music.
Negative?R. E. Ranaon, If. C., E. E- MoCaln.Tenn.
Musfo.
Committee of Decision?W- H. PhillipB,
(Ex-OfficiQ.) E. E. Strong,Tenn., C. M- Boyc(,
MISB.
Marshals?J. I. Brqwn lee. S. C., (Chief.) L.
Q. Hunter, N. C., R. E. Grler, S. C.
The weather was bright and bracing and an
unusually large number of persons accepted
the kind Invitation that had been extended
by the young gentlemen of the Society, ani)
were present to greet their speeches as they
marched, arm in arm, with the ribboned Marshals
from the library to the spacious and
i j-?? u..ii a., tho oonnnH flnnr
nenuimji ueuurateu uun uu .,
The opening prayer was offered by Rev.
James Boyce, President of the Female College,
and a cordial welcome wan extended the
visitors by the President of tbe Soolety, Mr.
Wade Hampton Pnillps. Mr- M.Erwln.of
Antrevllle, was the first spesker representing
the Freshman class. He spoke well, and
gives promise of becoming a good orator,
Mr. 8. W. Mitchell, of Fairtleld County, followed
in a well prepared speech. He is a
pleasant speaker Representing the Hophomore
class Mr. F. D. Carson appeared and
made a good speech His voice is not very
strong. Mr. R. C. Knox, of Antrevllle, waa
tbe representative of tbe Sophomore class,
and delivered bis speech In an earnest ana
Impressive manner. Tbe Senior orator was
original and was made by Mr. G. L. Kerr, of
W. D. BA]
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| QRANpEDft ^LOpRr-ALti SIZES.
OppEBa SIRUPS AND MO^ASSJ
,l ; BJG STOCK OP PLOWS
'; * V HOES, TRACES,
SEED OAT
DRIED APPLES, P]
When needing anything In goods, come a4
W. D. M
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North Carolina. He is a good speaker and
reflected credit on himself and the society.
Much of the Interest of the evening clustered
about the debate. The subject may be said
to have been up to date, and was well bandled.
Mr. E. N. Orr, of Texas, .Junior class,
anp Mr. J. B. Belts, of Chester County. Senior
class, represented toe Affirmative and Insisted
that England was waging a holy war In
South Africa. Mr. R. K. Ranso". of North
Carolina, Junior class, and Mr. E. E. McCain,
of Tenneflse, Senior class, representing the
Negative stoutly contested the position taken
by tbe Affirmative and won the day, the decision
belog rendered In their favor by tbe
committee.
Mr. J. I. Brownlee, chief Marshal, with bis
assistants. Mr. L. O. unter and Mr. R E.
Urler. rteserve credit l .r the courtesies manner
In wblcb they looked after tbe comfort of
tbe large crowd that was present.
The muslo was furnished by tbe Anderson
OrcbeBtra Sucb exercises are Interesting to
tbe public, and beneficial to the young men,
but in our opinion sbould be beld in tbe
Auditorium.
You will find correct and
stylish goods at Smith's Dry
Goods and Millinery.
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AFTER THE TRUST.
Large Number of Farmers Discuss
tbo Fertilizer Business.
According to announcement a large number
of farmers in tbis oounty met In tbe
court room to take into consideration the
tbreatbened rise in tbe price of fertilizers.
Tbe farmers last year bad the benefit of a
considerable rise in tbe price of ootton, and
they feel that they are unwilling to have that
Increase of price squeezed oat oftbem by a
subsequent extortion In tbe prlee of fertilisers.
Feeling this way they met to advise
with' each otber, and, if possible, avert tbe
tbreatbened evil.
'Mr. A. F.Calvert called tbe meeting to order,
wben Mr. J. R. Kennedy was requested
toaotal Secretary.
14 In reoponse to enthusiastic calls, Mr. J, R.
Blake, Jr., responded In &.epeeob wblcb meta
responsive cbord In the hearts of all. The
speaker always takes tbe liveliest In that pertains
to tbe welfare of the agricultural Interests
and thn twinlp have lone recoenlzed In
him sd ardent friend, whose zeal for the people
nas been so effective In the past.
By a rlslog vote the following resolutions
were adopted:'
Resolved, That it la the sense of this meeting
tbatweongbt not to give more than 10
per cent, advanoe on last year's price for
fertilizers.
Resolved, That we will not buy at more
than 10 per cent, advanoe before February
15th, at whlcb time further action will be
taken.
Resolved, That ltlstbe sense of this meeting
tbat nnleaa the price of fertilizer* la re*
duced to witbln 10 per cent, advance on last
year's prices we will discourage the use of
commercial fertilizer altogether.
Resolved, Tbat the president of the State
alliance bring tbls matter before tbe several
county alliances for immediate action.
Resolved, Tbat we oondemn tbe action of
the Virginia Cbemlcal company in forming a
fertilizer trnat and arbitrarily advancing the
price of fertilizers, and we would nrge onr representatives
to use every effort lb Investigating
said trust and tb waning tbe intended injustice
to tbe farmers of this State.
Messrs. J. R.Blake. J. H.McDill,and A. K.
Watson were appointed a committee to awer*
tain facts as to tbe fertilizer trust, will report
UtJAbOttlO kJVkJ .
Further action, It In expected, will be taken
at tbe meeting next Monday, when tbe wbole
matter will come up again.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Abbeville is Soon to be Illuminated
by tbe Best of Light*.
Tbe Electric Light and Power Company are
poshing abead, making ready to give tbe
town light and power. For tbe present, tbey
will use Mr, Long's steam plant to generate
eleotrlolty. Tbe generator la already In position.
Notwithstanding the extremeoold weather
the wires are being placed in position with
tbe greatest possible speed, and an early com
pletlon of the work may be expected. Within
tbe next month our streets may be lllnml'
nated >>y the best and most brilliant lights
that d Ispel tbe darkness of any town.
One by one new enterprises are developed,
and Abbeville make progress.
BARN BURNT.
Heavy Loss to an Industrious and
Proaperon* Farmer.
Mr. J. W. MoKe?,of the Long Cane settlement,
bad the misfortune to lose bis barn last
Monday night.
We bave not seen Mr. McKee. bat reports
la town conoernlng It, are somewhat as follows
: About nine o'clock bis dogs barked
fiercely aod be hissed them on. Some one repiled,
"If you set your dogs on me, I will kill
them."
About twenty minutes later the barn was
discovered to be on Are. The loss was the
building, Nome bogs, a beef, Injury toaborse
wblch refused tooomeout an til after it bad
suffered from fire. Other personal property
was destroyed as follows: Two barrels molasses,
sbuclts and fodder, 160 pounds of meat,
corn enough for the year, 75 bushels cotton
seed, 15 bushels peas,
Unclaimed Letters,
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metiers id poni. ouice w?? ouuiug <?,
A?Molly Aiken, Mrs. Sllllas Adams.
B?Miss Anne Belton, Ike Blackwell, Teme
Brow, Mias Llllla Bresca, Levi BrowD, Margaret
Brown, J. U Barksdale, MIbs Mary Brown.
(J?A. C gilnkscales, David Cllnkscales, Jim
Caches, P. P. Crewe.
E? Miss Susie Edward*, Sis Elem.
F? Miss Rosa Fair.
H?H. 0. Hammond, Bene Hill. Mlu Nannie
Hutler, Mlsa Hettle Hutchison.
J?Miss Alice Johnson, Miss Emma Johnson,
HUIyard Johnson, Miss Mary Jordan.
L? Miss Sallle Lawlon, J. W. Lomax, Walter
Logan.
P?Mlsa Cora Parker, Pat Prult, Miss Mamie
Pope.
R-W W. Russell. Willie Reloe.
S-Miss Mary Smith, Oarrle Slmpklns, Bev.
J. T. Stewart, J. P. Smith.
T-rrMrs. Anna Thomas, Miss Namle Tarrant.
W?John Wilson, Tbo*. WlUnn, Lucy Widemab,
Jim Wlllard, Mrs. E. B. Williams.
Robt.S. Link, P. M.
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The right prices bring business.
Smith's Dry Goods and
Millinerv realize thir fact.
They want your Spring lousiness?prices
are what you
want.
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J. H. Qlenn's Locals.
Evaporated and dried fruits, butter a&d
Boston beans, peas, potatoes, onions, apples
and copanuts at Qleoo's.
Rood's easily prepared Oellatlae, Baker's
Cocoa and Cbaoolate, Oolong and Young
Hyson teas, One Savoring extracts, canned
corn, beans, peas, tomatoes, ofera and toma^
toeB at Qlenq's.
.Mackerel, wblte fish, bams, bam roll, breakCant
bacon, domestic and Imported macaronle
cream cheese, Ac., at Glenn's.
Qlenn has pen extra fine B. P. Rook oblcken8-:prlae
stock at State fair. Eggs from this
pen ia ior an.
Bruce'* Restaurant.
Go to Bruce's Restaurant for meals at till
Lours.
Bruce's Restaurant Is open for the Fall and
Winter trade.
Bruce's Restaurant Is open day and night
knock and the door shall be opened unto you
Telephone wire aultable for wire fencing for
sale by C. P. Hammond.
RKSDALE.
0? woo.
(AND PLOW STOCKS.
COLLARS. HAJflKS, ETC.
8?.BOTH gOUJt^TRY' AND HOME RAISED.
SACHE8, PBUN?8 AND RAISINS.
ftfsee us and get our prices.
tarksdale.
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Have you bought any of
those Crashe's from Smith's
Dry Goods and Millinery?
They have plenty of them
now, but they cannot last
long at 5c.
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
rn \fqttAr nf th? Kutftte of James Coth
ran. Sr., Deceased.
Petition for Settlement and Discharge.
SE. ROSENSWIKE, as Executor for said
Estate having applied for settlement and
discharge.
It is Ordered, That Tuesday, the 27th day
of February next be fixed fnr granting the
relief prayed for. R. E. HILL,
Jan. 27, 1SKK). Judge Probate Court.
Notice.
T*HE FIRM OF BELL. ELLIS & CO. HAS
-L dissolved co-partnership by mutual consent.
All parties indebted to the firm will
please call and settle with J. R. Ellis, successor
to Bell, Ellis & Co.
Jan. 80,1900.
Estray.
A BLACK MARE MULE CAME TO MY
bouse on the 14th instant, supposed to be
| ten years old. The owner will come lorward
and prove property, pay charges and take It
away. E.M.ROCHE.
Abbeville, S. C., Jan. 25,1900.
Cedar Poles Wanted.
pEDAR POLES, 85 FEET LONG, NOT
V/ leas than six Inches in diameter at the
small end, are wanted by tbe Abbeville Tele
phone Company.
Wm. M. Barnwell, Manager.
Jan. 30,1000. tf
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For Rent.
rpHE NICE FOUR-ROOM COTTAGE NEXT
-* to the bouse where President Bailey now
lives on Magazine Hill. Apply to
Jan. 80,1900. P. Rosenberg & Co.
L, W. White's Locals.
Boy yonr domestic goods from L. W. White.
Buy tbem while they are cheap. They are
oertaln to be muoh higher In the near fotare.
We offer a large line of abiding prints at
tbe same price at which they were sold last
year. ToI? is a great concession to buyers.
Go to L. W. White's store, and supply all
your wants In this line.
L. W. White now offers a very large line of
percales ranging in price from 6 to 12% cents
per yard. When you consider tbe width of
tbe percales at 6 cents, they are cheaper than
prints at 5 cents per yard.
Special attention Is called to the Immense
stock of embroideries now on sale at tbe store
of L. W. White.
Don't forget the clothing and gents' furnishing
goods department in L. W. White's store.
It Is very complete. We have suits of all
kinds an<f at all price*. You are sure to be
pleased if you will only call and see what we
nave to show you.
Our carpet and matting department has
been a great success thU season. We have
carpets, rugs and mattlngB to show you. Call
una see them.
See that new style of matting now shown
by L. W. White. It is a linen matting, is a
great novelty and Is reAliy worth seeing. It is
highly recommended fotlta beauty and durability.
L. W. White now has*m hand a full stock of
groceries and provisions. He has recently iecelved
a car load each of corn and Sour. Besides
these be has molasses, lard, coffee, sugar,
teas, rice, grits, meal, salt, Sic., &c.
Keep in touch with Smith's
Dry Goods and Millinery this
Spring. They are going to
have some "startlers."
Burs ted water pipes repaired promptly by
C.P.Hammond.
Wagons and buggies repaired promptly C.
P. Hammond.
Bicycles repaired and cleaned up promptly
C.P Hammond:
Tar and Wild Cherry Cough Syrup will stop
that backing cougb that be .hers you during
the night. Try a bottle at C. A. Milford's,
The Druggist, Pbone 107.
An elegant line of Indigo blue, mourning
and second-mourning prlntsat L. W. White's.
You can buy a pair of bed blankets very
cheap now Irom L. W. White.
When in need of extracts and fine cologne,
remember I have them, also Racht Dowers, all
flavors. C. A. Mllford,
Pbone 107. Tbe Druggist.
Every;bbl. Glenn's best patent, flour is sold
under * positive guarantee.
Haddon's spring stock now arriving. Having
contracted last tall for a great many
spring goods, we will be in a position to
make things lively this spring for close cash
buyers.
^Wanted.?Scrap Jron of every description.
EllKUCBfc unuc Uttiu ucuvctcui
J. L. Perrln.
My prescription case is full of the very latest
and best medicine that money can buy.
BrlDg your prescriptions to me and see bow
quick you get them filled. C. A. MUford,
Phone 107. The Druggist.
Mr. Geo. C. Gambrell has quit flagging,
freight trains on tbe Southern railroad and
Is now flagging customers at C. A. Mllford's
drug store.
When you want your medicine or anything
In the drug llbe delivered promptly, call 107
over the phone and tell them what your
wants are, and you will get It at once. 1
make a specialty of delivering goods promptly.
C. A. Mllford, Tne Druggist. Phone 107.
Religions.
We build our heaveu as we ro
qiaii cf
The only way to attain true success
is God's way,
Every prayer for God's glory fiads
quick response.
What we really need is to feel that
we are being watched by God.
There is a good deal of religion in
grateful contentment.
No outlook is worth much unless it
is also an uplook.
Fear never visits those whose sin
has not invited him.
Some day 1*11 know that what is bitter
here is only the hereafter's unripe
sweetness.
Hope breaks every chain, makes one
free, and changes burdens into wings.
The public prayers that are made to
men's ears never reach God's heart.
There is no low life, except the life
that looks down.
Showers as well as tunshlne are necessary
to growth.
When we lose patience we really
Imio narh nf nnrself.
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Christ was Dot above an audience of
one?and a poor one at that.
Prevailing prayer is praiseful prayer.
The thanksgiving of his children is
pleasant in the ears of God.
"God's promises always sustain a
trusting soul; never a doubting oue."
Opportunities must be made of God,
but they must be made the most of by
man.
He that reigns within himself, and
rules his passions, desires, and fears, is
more than a king.
Those who try to da something and
fail are intiuitely better than those
who try to do nothing and beautifully
succeed.
There is nothing in God that needs
to he averoome by prayer. All ototac
Ves lO answereu prater are 111 oursswu
God always answers our needs, but
not always our requests. We may
sometimes ask amies, but God never
gives amiss.
It is from the depths of misfortune
and despair tbat God oftirues saves
men who could not be brought to him
in their prosperity.
There is not an hour we live which
does not have its influence on all the
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remainder of our life to ita close, and
upon eternity. '
There is rare courage in just being
sensible, in compelling our feelings to
face facts and deal with them instead
of with useless wi?h>svor regrets.
No life can be pure anfr^trong without
making others purer amNjronger;
a man is composed of a part ofaTWhat
he has met and with which henijL
come in contract.
There is no standing still; we are
going forward or slipping back. Let - '".W
us look back over the year and see
whether are stronger or weaker for
our work.
We cannot dream ourselves into
anything that is either beautiful or
good; we must hew our dreams out of - M
the hard rock with pick aud hammer. f
There is nothing for the self-indulgent :?|
but miserable failure.
The thought of a just God having
seen all that we have done would
only breed despair in our minds if we
did not know that He forgives those
who hnmbly and penitently confess
their sins.
If we are determined to sow "wild
oatu" God will not hinder us, but He
sets up before us the fearful warning.
"He that soweth to the flesh shall of
the flesh reap corruption."
The person who is wasting his inheritance
in riotous living is fortunate
if he can pull up before everything is
gone. The greater likelihood is that \
he will go on till health, aud wealth, ^
and self-respect are gone.
As the sweet fragrance of a frail
flower ascends to mingle with the
atmosphere, so does the holiness of a
good man sweeten, the life of his |
neighbors; and even as a stagnant pole
gives off miasma, does the influence
of evil corrupt and poison.
Recreation is intended for t^he mind ?
as whetting is to the scythe. He, ;>[ %&
therefore, that spends his whole time
In recreation is ever whettinjr, peter '**
mowing, and he that always toflrand <
never recreates is always mowing, .$5
never whetting. ,238
If one allows himself to haakerljfter ^
evil things he will not be
doing the evil by any outwaeA';TO^ y*
traints. God will allow him to make '4
his own bed and will let him lie In it A
until like the Prodigal he cotqttrto -f.
himself, and sees what a fool he lu
If we could all realize fully the truth wh
that ail our thoughts, words and aotions
are an open book to God and are
recorded tor or against us, we should '>;
feel that we have greater need to keep
all our thoughts, imaginations and desires
pure and noble.
Upon how many does the loving influence
of a dead mother still shine? jmk
And of how many stars that have
ceased to exist do astronomers tesjtb
U8 that we yet receive the iigjpt?
What invisible power is it that seibes
ub at times with the exaltion and Inspi
ration of past deeds, past heroes, - <
past glories? C
Conversation is an art worth learning.
Its keynote is unselfishness. To
speak without trumpeting our opin- "7.
ions, and to listen without interrupting,
are accomplishments whicn a selfish
person finds difficult, but which
must be learned before the charm of
conversation commences.
When some of life's plesant places have
for us come to an end, when some
door of joy has closed behind us, shut- Y.
lintr il u ftlU fpnm nlfi dftlichts and , i'
fellowships, and bidding us turn to
new paths, how slow we are to accept > al
the inevitable.
Once there was a brier growing in a
ditch, and there came a gardener with -M|
his spade. As he dug round it andJ?
lifted it out, the brier said to Itseelf,W*
'What is he doing that for? Does not
he know that I am ooly an old worth- ; - *
less brier?" Then thegarbner took it
to the garden aud planted it amid his
flowers, whiie the brier said, 'What a
mistake he has made, planting an old A
brier like myself among such rose trees >$1
as these!' But the gardener came
once more with his keenedged, knife, 7\j
made a slit in the brier, and, as we say
in England,'budded' it with a rose, '
aud, by and by, when summer came, ':-3s
lovely roses were blooming on that ^
old brier. Then the gardener said,
'Your beauty is not due to that which
came out, but to that which I put into
you.'" That is what Christ wpulddo
with each life of ours. He would pot At
himoplf his nwn life, into US. Then 7;
we shall be able to live worthily and
beautifully and to succeed and become
a blessing in the world. Christ In us ;
will make us what we ought to be.
Nothing else will.
He who disobeys any law dishonors - 1
all law.
Faith Illustrated. ' '"4,
Faith in Jesus Christ and In God 'ij,
the Father is not a mysterious somie^
thing J t is like the faith exercised in
every-day life, only it is directed
toward a different object. The following
extract from a eertnon by C. H.
Spurgeon makes the subject of faith
for salvation simple and clear :
The farmer buries good seed in the
earth and expects it not only to live
but to be multiplied. He has faith in
the covenant arrangement, that seedtime
and harvest shall not cease, and
he is rewarded for his faith.
The merchant places his money jn
I the care of a banker and trusts alto
gether to the honesty and soundness
of the bank. He entrusts bis capital to
another's hands, and feels far more at "<
ease than if he had the soiid gold locked
up in an iron safe. ".)?&[
The swimming trusts himself to the
sea. When he swims he takes his foot
[from oft'the bottom and rests upon the
I buoyant ocean. He could not swim if
be did not wholly cast himself upon
the water. 's
The goldsmith puts precious metal
into the lire which seems eager to consume
it, but he receives it back again , ;
from the furnace purified by the heat.
You cannot turn auywhere in life
without seeing laitb in operation beman
an,i mAn or hetween man
aud natural law.
Now, just as we trust In daily life,
ever so are we to trust in God as He
reveals Himself in Christ Jesus.
Faith exists in different persons in
various degrees, according to tfcie
amount of their knowledge or growth
in grace. Sj
How to Kill Lice ou Hok*>
Hogs will invariable take to the
water when given an opportunity, especially
when troubled with lice. If
the animals have no wallow, one
should be provided. This is easy to
accomplish." Simply dig a hole ana
fill with waterana the hogs will do the v v
rest. When the wallow is formed .v ,
pour over its surface keroseueoil varying
in amount according to size of wallow.
The mud and water thus treated
becomes sure death to the lice on hogs.
Do it Well. '
If two angels were sent down, to
earth, one to ruleau empire, and the-.
other to sweep a street, they would t .
have no choice in the matter, so long
as God ordered them. So God in Hi?
providence, has called you to work
hard for your daily bread ; do it to Hift
glory.