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7*.\ , * The Press and Banner |y Published every Wednesday at 98 a ear in advanoe. Wednesday, March 9,1904. NEW SPRING GOODS. Hall & Anderson have Just finished marking up tbe largest stork of goods they have ever pat on the market. If you will Inspect their different lines. It will be easy for yoa to Bee why everything is selling so rapidly. In point of style and quality, you will And tbe best to be bad anywhere and tbe prices are made to suit everybody Now Is the ewo* f?Ani? unrlncr Blllt hAfnrA OVPTVfhlnfi' HUJC W ?CH J VU1 Oj/. >UD ww*? wvw w - 0 . Is plofced over. i ? ? Gladly Welcomed. Several years .'ago this olty gave a hearty woloome to Mr. H. G. Anderson In the business world of Abbeville. And now the good people of all stations, sizes and sexes of tbls city are proud to have his pretty bride as one of qs. Mr. Anderson has prospered at Abbeville, and as charming a bride as ever made a bachelor happy has crowned him as one of the proudest as well as one of the best of mar* rled men to be found In all the land. May they continue to Increase In riches and happlnes until their cup of Joy does run over. A Handsome Line of Slippers. Mr. 0. H. Cobb 1s Bhowlng the prettiest line of slippers ever seen In Abbeville. His Oxfords. Ties. etc.. are well selected and he has any style that you might call for. Tbeswellest thing tor ont door wear this summer Is a tan slipper that Is being worn by all well dressed women In the larger oltles. Ask to see bis dainty evening slippers?he has a line of these that will suit the most fastidious woman In Abbeville County. Editors, College Presidents, Gentlemen, All. President James Boyoe and Mr. R. S. Galloway. of Doe West, were in town one day last .. week, and the Press and Banoer was glaJ to see them. As Iron sharpeneth Iron, so doth the oountenance of a man's friend. Fob Sale oe Rent.?House on Wardlaw Street near school boase. Recently repaired and renovated. Possession given June 1, 1901. R. F. Gilliam. Fob Rent?Two boaaee at (be one-mile poet on tbe road to Verdery. Ms. T. B. Harkness now of Birmingham, Ala. bat a native of Antrevllle, came borne > yesterday to spend a few days wltb bis mother, Mrs. Jonn Knox of Antrevllle. Mr. Harkness bas been on one of tbe railroads about Birmingham for two or tbree /ears Jnst before Cbrlstmas be was promoted to a blgber position tban be had been boldlng. Mr. Bam a el Shaw of Level Lend was In ' Town yesterdav set ling oolton at fifteen and f a half cents. This shows that he's six and a half cents smarter tban the editor who sold his oolton at nine oenta. } Mr. James W. Whits, a gallant soldier of I do. M 10, Iafantry, Fort McPbearaon, was ;V with bis bome people In the city a few days j this week. Mr. White Is a rising youDg / man and we feel sure be will make a noble I soldier. Rev. Ukieb ^ressly, nauve 01 .Mexico, will preaon next Sunday morning In the Assoclaie Reformed church. The public Is Cordially Invited. Miss Samuella Shaw Is off from the store to spend a few days with her mother In Level Land. "Caba on Wheels" has been unavoidably delayed, but will fill engagement In Abbeville at a later date?probably next week. CANDIDATE. For Mayor. I hereby snnonnoe myself a candidate for Mayor, subject to Democratic primary, ordered by citizen's meeting March 4,1904. J. L. McMillan. THE PEI0E DIDN'T SUIT. Capt. Dnnn and Mr. Nance Ntlll Hold Their Cotton. i Capt. W. R. Dnnn and Mr. Joe N. Nance wara in in?n vnaterdav. Thev came to sell their cotton. I&vch had a hundred bales and they thought by selling together tbey would < tret a better pnoe. Tbey oouldn't set 16% cents. Tbey nave no particular need of tbe money, and dldn'^sell. ' m m Thomson Bros. Loealc. Come to ns wben you want a pair of shoes. We can save yon money. Thomson Bros. * Crockery, glassware and tinware. We have a good assortment at prlbes tbat will please yon. Tbomson Bros. Plows, hoes and garden tools. Tbe bevt makes at tbe loweBt prices. Thomson Bros. We have all varieties of garden seed. Tbe best at cheapest prloes. Tbomson Bros. Golden Dent and Snow Flake, two of the best varieties of early garden corn, for sale by Tbomson Bros. Seed potatoes, both sweet and Irish. Tbe b?si varieties at lowest prices. Tbomson Bm. Oat onr prices on heavy groceries before baying. We can save yon money. Thomson Bros. There'a An Eye On Ton, Boys. When we see boys on the streets and public places we often wonaer if they know business men are watching them. In every bank, store, and office there will soon be a place for a boy to fill; those who have the management of business will select one of the boys, tbey will not select him for his ability to swear, smoke cigarettes, , or tap a beer keg. And the "Society Swell" who is daft about little social functions and happy in the conceit that he is "just the article" that young ladies find indispensable on all occasions, is given the 'glassy stare' quite as often as the beer guzzler or cigarette smoker. Business men may have a few loose habits themselves, but tbey are looking for boys who are as near gentlemen in every sense of the word as they can find and they are able to give the character of everybody in the city. They are not look ItTl _ 11^^ mg ior rowaies. w uwu a uuy applies for one of these places and is refused they may not tell him the reason why they do not want him but the boy can depend upon it that he's beeD rated according to his behavior. Boys cannot afford to adopt the habits and conversation of loafers and rowdies if they ever want to be called to responsible positions. Friends seldom desert a man while his monay holds out. It's a case of minority rule in a house where there's a baby. If some girls who think they can Bing would not try to prove it all might be forgiven. A woman's idea of mutual pleasure is to spend the money her husband earns by the sweat of his brow. Girls usually want so marry men who can support them in a style to which they nave been unaccustomed. If it's necessary to lie in a man's favor do it while he is alive instead of - - - - 1 - J- Ji 1 hiring a maroiecuiier to uo u aimr ue is dead. Many a man who starts out in the world with a determination to rule soon gets married and retires to the rear of the procession. During courtship a girl thinks marriage is a baven of rest in which she will be free from all worry and care. After marriage she has another think coming It bas been said that Rirls give up piano playing after marriage. Probably tne dear creatures started the rumor for the purpose of encouraging young men to propose. ? Southern States Fertilizers are sold by W. D. Barksdale. Try their high grade guano. When In doubt buy Royster's Fertilizers and you can't be wrong, w. D. Barksdale. DJ Ladies 1 Some Animal Don'tM. These hints are not intended for animal fanciers. They are specialists, and and know much more about their pets than any layman?however devotedcan tell them. But the master and mistress of the household dog, or Cat, or ibird, may find a useful suggestion or two in what follows. Don't go on your summer vacation without making exact provision for the care of the cat. Don't forget that after you nave eeen to the wants of a domestic animal from the day of its birth you have thereby deprived it largely of the capacity to shift for itself. Don't allow your dog to run after you when you are out for a long ride or drive on a hot day. The beast's unreasoning tenacity and hie horror of being left alone will cause him to follow you long after he is ready to drop. Don't think that every dog that runs amuck is mad. Babies is an exceedingly rare disease. Don't forget that most dogs are morbidly sensitive and insanely jealous. They may easily be hectored into a state of mind approaohing madness by thoughtless people who like to see them show pique. Don't overlook the fact that owning pet animals involves certain moral responsibilities, and if you are not willing {mft nnH frnnKIa t/t PQrA fnf IU (.aDkU lug uuiu cIUU vivuv<v %v v??v them properly you ought not to keep them. Don't wantonly startle a dog for fun. Nature has given him hair-trigger nerves as a means of self-protection. Don't beat his head off, therefore, when he snaps at you after you have all but scared the life out of him. Don't dig him in the ribs, I don't maul him about, and don't pull his Price, 5 Twenty-t and Ai < It is known I Write foi *D JJ We A re r\vr rmn til llUU a ftlnri jadies Val ears, on tho plea that you are "playing with him." You would fight the man who dares to Dlay with you in such a loutish fashion. " Don't breathe in a dog's face. It infuriates him beyond anything else. Don't forget that the earth revolves and that the canary bird's cage which is nicely shielded from the sun at nine o'clock in the morning may be exposed to pitiless heat at three in theafternoon. Don't think a dog drinks stale water from choice, and remember that it requires only a moment's attention to provide him with fresh supply several times a day. Don't fail lo keep the water pan or pail where he can reach it wnen he will. Don't keep a dog tied up for hours in a stuffy kennel or stable on a hot rtav. He will Burelv fret himself into a dangerous state of temper. Don't cuff him one instant for an offense and pet him the nfext when ha cowers sway. He is unable to follow the vagaries of your train of thought and does not know whether you are punishing him for an offense or petting him for a clever trick. Don't forget to provide caged birds and animals with Bome kind of a plaything, even if it be nothing more than a spool or a bit of bright cloth. Life for caged pets is apt to be a dreary routine at best. A foolish little toy is a source of endless delight to them and helps to keep them in good health and spirits. Don't be a party to the further pro1 ' 9 ? m 4' nilT\AVoHf{An muigauon ui lue nuouiu ou|?muu<>u that it is bad luck to take the household cat with you when you move. The poor animal, if left behind, will either die of hunger and exposure or be torn to pieces by marauding doge. Don't fail to teach your children w peso. hree yea: atomobile constri wherever aut Twenty Thoi r catalogue ai A mxnc! IXX X JJO GENERAI . f V Showing i r\n n irn Do, 1V11J s and Mm Hals KJ Yours for b\ sr. m how to get on amicably with domestic Animals and how to treat them with intelligence as well as kindness. Many a kitten has been literally loved to death by a child that smothers it with endearments, Don't, in conclusion, bore your friends with long stories of your dog's cleverness and peculiarities, but keep a succinct little journal of these matters. Skillfully and carefully prepared, such data has a distinct scien tific value, and besides tbe recording of these facts is very fasinating work. It will teach you to love animals more I fondly, to treat them more considerately; and to note their curious, sagacious ways more intelligently. It trains your eyes ana mma wouuenunj, nuu du/icuuuw . you as much aa it does the beast or bird. Darwin based a large part of several of hiB most interesting and j vital books on the sum-total of such painstaking but easily-made observations, and as a result contributed invaluable facts and deductions to the world's store of scientific knowledge.? j Chicago Journal. Two West Coast of Africa magistrates, riding on their bicycles at night without lights were arrested. They were found to be the only two people in town competent to try the case. So Judge Smith mounted the bench, tried Judge Jones and fined him five shillings, with an appropriate reprimand. Then Judge Jones, smarting unner 1 punishment, mounted the bench, tried Judge Smith and fined him ten shillj Ings.?Sun. ??^ii MUford's White Pine and Tar Cough Syrap, the best on earth. Paints and ollB of every kind at MUford's drag store. C"?0*v ? Price, $ tti t) tj . w. -D. JL1 rs of exj manufa( iction of omobiles are isand Oldsmo You Ld full informi -TA1M1 j AGENTS, ' : ; V.--r- . r.: V:.vv ' a Grand Dii r T T?TT1T\7 Willi fill V Muslir Now on as iness, |The Immortal Beanty of Grass. John J. Ingalls should be forgiven for all the bitter things he ever said against people on account what he has said about grass. The following extracts from his essay on that sud ject will be enjoyed by all lovers of the beautiful: "Next in importance to the divine profusion of water, light and air, tbese three great physical facts, which render existnece possible, may be reckon* ed the universal beneficence of grass. Exaggerated by tropical heats and vapors to the gigantic canes.cpngested with itssaebarine secretion, or dwarfed by polar rigors to the fibrous hair of Northern solitudes, embracing between these extremes the maize with ita resolute pennons, the rice plant of [Southern swamps, the wheat, rye, {barley, oats and other cereals, no less than the humbler verdure of hillside, pasture and prairie in the temperate zone, grass is the most widely distributed of all vegetable beings, and is at once the type of our life and the emblem of our mortality. Lying in the sunshine among the buttercups and dandelions of May, scarcely higher than the minute tenants of that UiltiiiU wliuoiucflo, uui caiiicov iw collection are of grpss; and when the fitful fever is ended and the fboiish's wrangle of the market and forum 1b closed, grass heals over the scar which our desent into the bosom of the earth has made, and tbe carpet of the infant becomes the blanket of the dead." "As he reflected upon the brevity of human life, grass has been the favorite symbol of tbe moralist, tbe chosen theme of the philosopher. 'All flesh is gra^s,' said the prophet. My days are as the grass,' sighed the troubled patriarch ; and the pensive 9 1750. 'ACTORY. )erience i J _! _ _ jture is e the Olds known. biles in use t< See Them Ei ation. NT A HI] I ? i i. y - ' ' ' " -*"iV,3< m ; ; .V - .' . .1 splay ot n rmT m I, DIM l Unde: Eihihitiftii JbflAAJJIJL FV A VA V AAI ida I Nebuchadnezzer, in bis penitential mood, exceeded even these, and, as i the sacred historian Informs ns, did i eat grass like an ox. "Grass is the forgiveness of nature j ?her constant benediction. Fields trampled with battles, saturated with blood, torn with the ruts of eannon, grow green again with grass and carenage is forgotten. Streets abandoned by traffic become grass-grown like rural Ian ph. and are obliterated. For- 1 eats decay, harvests perish, flowers 1 vanish, but grass is immortal. Beleaguered by the sullen hosts of win- t ter, it withdraws into the impregua- t ble fortress of its subterranean vitality, j and emerges upon the first solicitation of spring. Sown by the winds, by 1 wandering birds, propagated by the i subtle horticulture of the elements t which are its ministers and servants, ? it softens the rude outline of the ? world. Its tenacious fibers hold the i earth In its place, and prevents its fe soluble components from washing in- e to the wasting sea. xt invades cue solitude of deserts, ollmbs the inao c cessible slopes, forbidding pinnacles * of mountains, modifies climates and f determine the history, character and * destiny of nations. Unobtrusive and patent, it has immortal vigor and aggression. Banished from the tbor- 6 oughf&re and the field It bides its F time to return, and when vigilance 8 is relaxed, or the dynasty has perished it silently resumes the throne from wbich it has deen expelled, but which it never abdicates. It ? bears no blazonry or bloom to oharm 1 the senses with fragrance or spleudor, 4 but its homely hue. is more enchanting than the lily or the rose. It nioHo tin fruit. In onrth nr flip, and vet f J 1V1V4U MV * ? ? ? , ? should Its harvest fail for a single year famine would depopulate the j world. , \ I rnci n gasolir smbodied (mobile. o-day. irerywhere! jL LrVJ greenvil: . (I X Ij * rwear |_ :;1 tjLJLm A changed lire and a changed mind ire both essential parte of true repent- v moe. The proceea of repentance is bitter, tpjl )ut its fruits are sweet Schemers get into offloe when hon- ?/.|l ?t men fiUl to do their duty. Why stay on earth unless to grow? The longer a doy is tied to bia ' i Jg nother's apron-strings thel nearer heb to success when .be does cut loose, When Gk)d gave his best in his only >egotten Son, ne is not going to with- .. jjsg lold anything from you that is for rour good. A little boy was praying to God., at' '-'M lis mother had taught him to, for help Jta n his need. Being asked how he i Li n.j 1J J Ul_ 'Mw uuugub uuu uuuiu ntwuu tAj uiui r rSSJ rhile he bad everybody else in the '.rrfi eorld to care for, he replied ;"I don't 8 ;now any thing abont that: all :now la He says He will ana thatV; %|3 nough for me." Be ye free from the love of money; ' l;^B on tent with BQoh things as ye have; or Himself bath said. I will in no wise ; .wg all thee, neither will I in any wise ?|i oraake thee. There are thousands going down to . ternal darkness just because of the >ride which won't let them take the "rM toner's place. i We have Unat received a beantlful Hoe of A tatlonary, school tablets, pencils andallsaoh 3 it the "old reliable" Speed's Drag Store. i>; ~?# If there la anything yoa want In drags, etaJonery, tablets tnd oils, don't paw m by. Speed's Drag Store. ;M If yoa are toad of ginger ale try that at Speed's. Its delightful. Fob Sale?Three floe highly bred setter paps. Black Gordon Better. Except tor a lacnnloallty .they are subject to registration. jsi ipply to L. H. Russell, Abbeville, sTc. $850. ie motorl in the 1 tm M iH m ; m ' -vi \ ' 7:S . . . "> X~ !"^j 'Vy I v ' & i ' J LE, S. C. J ati#ti ,,u i ?