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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
Madc.up Men.

1.-THE first thing" said the fashionable
tailor who clothes the "swell" young men
sis to build out the chest. This is ac-
complished with a sort of combination
corset shirt worn next the body. 1t shapes
down the waist nicely and is padded to
fill out the hips and chest. 1t is made
light and is not too warm. The latest are
made of the lightest kind of wire.
The trousers are padded back and front
and the calves are nicely filled out with
wire lining. The vest would show pad
ding if too much were put in, so very little
is used on each side of the chest.
The magnificent broad shoulders are
made into the coat with cotton. The
same material is generously and artist
cally distributed in the shoulders and
chest. The collar is cut high, and with
the high linen collars now worn they adj
mirably conceal the thin pipe of a neck
common to the genus dude.
"That man" pointing to the dude, who
mad resumed his coat and broad shoulders
without having struck a blow. shat man
weigh about 100 pounds, and he is built
up to look 40 pounds" - Mew York
Journal.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
Beverages and Digestion.

Some experiments on a large butchers
dog, with reference to the effects of SUM-
dry beverages on digestion, have been
recently described by Signor Ogata. The
following conclusions, which may not be
strictly applicable to man accustomed to
the drinks named, were reached: First,
water containing carbonic acid, Ia and
coffee in moderate amount, do not dis
turb digestion. Second, beer, wine and
brandy retarded digestion considerably
at first, till absorbed, and in the case of
beer the extractive matters thus as well
as the alcohol. Thus beer retards diges-
ton more than wine containing the same
quantity Of alcohol. Third, sugar (cane
and grape) retards digestion considera-
bly,. Fourth, common salt accelerates it
distinctly.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
Blackboard Exposition.

When the Rev. s. L. B. Chase was a
pastor in Rockland he one day essaycd to
treat the Sunday school to a blackboard
exposition of the lesson. So, for a start
er, and in the way of graphically illumi-
mating his remarks, he took a bit of
chalk, and slowly and somewhat painful
ly sketched on the blackboard a rcpresen-
tation of two human hearts joined to-
gether. "Now, then," he said, turning
to the school, "who will tell me what I
have drawn9" II know" called a very
little boy on the front scat. "Well,n
the pastor kindly said, "what is it2"
And the very little boy on the front seat
shrieked out, "a termarteri"-RocEland
(Me.) Courier.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
How a Big Fish was Caught.

Bill Lenore, while fishing in the Sacra-
mento river, says the San Francisco
Chronicle, tied the end of his line around
his foot, dropped the hook into the water
and began to read a book. Presently he
felt a nibble, but being interested in his
book he paid no attention. A moment
later a strong pull landed him on his back
in the river.
As the cord was beyond his reach, he
was powerless to aid himself and would
have been drowned had not a companion
come to his assistance.
The line wa cut and the end of 1t
twisted around a snag. BY the aid Of a
boat an eight-foot sturgeon was landed.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
A Dogs Peace-O Hering.

Walking in the outskirts of San Fran
cisco, l CHANGED to notice a young child
ut play with an immense Newfoundland
dog in front of an elegant residence. In
the rough and tumble sport of the two
the child hurt his dumb playmate SO that
he snapped rather angrily ut the infant.
A lady who was watching them on the
piazza cried out, "Nero, are you not
ashamed Of yourself, to frighten baby9
Go away, you bad dogw Poor Nero
skunk away, whining and irresolute; sud-
denly he sprang toward q towering rose
bush, bit off a fragrant blossom, and
with many ~eXtravagant capcrs laid it ut
the feet of the child, her bounded to-
wards to mistress to receive the caress Of
forgiveness.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

InvnIlds FfOteF aud SurGfcnI Instftuto.
This widely celebrated institution, located
ut Buffalo, n. Y, is organized with q full staff
OF eighteen experienced and skillful Physi-
complete Organization Of medical and surgical
ekill in America" the treatment of all chron-
1c diseases, whet-: u requiring medicalo OF surgi-
calmeansf for their cure. Marvellous success has
been achieved in the cure of all nasal, throat
ond lung diseases, liver and kidney Diseases dis
eases of the digestive organs, bladder diseases,
skin diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia, ner-
vous debility, paralysis, epilepsy. Qits), spcr-
tions. Thousands are cured at their homes
through correspondence. The cure of the
worst ruptureS, pile tumors, varicocele,
hydrocele and structures is guaranteed, with
only q short residence at the institution.
Send 10 cents IN stamps for the lnvalids' Guide
Address, Wor.1's Dispensary Medical Ascot
alton, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
Wants o Qufet Life.

Col. Cowles, q North Carolina con.
gresham, who served under Genera
Hampton during the late unpleasantness,
has a bald head, revealing a singula,
wound. 1t is a long seam, as if ripped
up by a pointed weapon, but was really
inflicted by a musket ball which plough.
ed the Uranium. The c~olonel's brain was
partially exposed at first, but the bont
thinly healed over it. I am told that the
least unusual excitement would be APP,
to kill him, and it is one of the gallery
jokes that he came to Congress to avoid
any dangerous commotion.-Augusta,
Ga, Chronicle.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

From General D. H. HILLS paper In
the Century, ''The Battle of South
Mountain, or Boonsboro'," VIC quote as
follows: "Thc conflict of the 14th of
September, 1862, is called the battle of
South Mountain at the North and the
battle of Boonsboro' at the South. So
many battle fields Of the civil war bear
double names that we cannot believe the
duplication has been accidental. 1t is
the unusual which imprcsses. The troops
of the North came mainly from cities,
towns and villages, and were, therefore,
impressed by some natural object near
the scene of the conflict and named the
battle from it. The soldiers from the
South were chiefly from the country, and
were therefore impressed by some artiti-
cial object near the field of action. In
one section the naming has been after the
handiwork of God; in the other section
it has been after the handiwork of man.
Thus the first passage of arms is called
the battle of Bull Run, at the North,
aAS ttiliS VI q llGGiC StICuIl. al JIG
South it takes the name of Manassas,
from a railroad station. The second bat
tie on hes same ground is called the Sec
ond Bull Run by the North, and the Sec
ond Manassas by the South. Stones de-
feat is the battle of Balls Bluff with the
Fcdcrals. and the battle of Lccsburg
with the Confedcrates. The battle called
by General Grant Pittsburg Landing, u
natural object, was named Shiloh, after a
church, by his antagonist. Rosccrans
called his first great fight with Bragg the
battle of Stone River, while Bragg nam
ed it after Murfrecsboro', a village. So
McClcllan's battle Of the Chickahominy,
n little river, was with Lee the battle of
Cold Harbor, a tavern. The Federals
speak of the battle of Pea Ridge, of the
Ozark range of Mountains, and the Con-
fcderatcs call it after Elk Horn, a coun-
try inn. The Union soldiers called the
bloody battle three days after South
Mountain from the little stream, Antic-
tam, and the Southern troops named it
after the village of Sharpsburg. Many
instances might be given of this double
naming by the opposing forces. Accord
ing to the same law of the unusual, the
war songs of q people have always been
written by non-combatants. The bards
who followed the banners of the fcudal
lords, sang OF their exploits, and stimu-
lated them and their rctaincrs to deeds
of high cmprise, wore no armor and car
RED no swords. So, too, the impassion-
cd orators who reused our ancestors in
'1776, with the thrilling cry, Liberty or
DEATH never nee put themselves in the
way of q death by lead or steel, by NUS
ket ball or bayonet stab. The noisy
speakers Of 1861. who fired the Northern
heart and who fired the Southern
heart, never did any other kind OF. firing.
One of the most prominent of them
frankly admitted that he preferred q hor-
izontal to a vertical death"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

Cherries were known in Asia rs far
back as the seventeenth century.
A remarkable case of longevity is re-
ported from the Caucasus, that of a shcp-
herd who has just died at the great age
of 1874.
The first piano made in this country
was constructed in Boston in 1900. Be-
fore that time the violin was the favorite
musical instrument of torture.
A young oma in San Francisco has
not spoken for seven years, alth ough in
full possession of her vocal powers. The
cause of the singular freak was a quarrel
with her family concerning a lover.
In harness q man has lifted 8, SUI
pounds, this result having been achieved
only by allowing every muscle to act
simultaneously to it's fullest capacity,
and under the most advantageous cir
cumstanccs.
A golden-wingcd woodpecker was
known to lay s~evcnty-one eggs in one
season at Dighton, Mass. An ornitho-
logist kept robbing its nest of all but one
egg, and the poor bird kept laying in
order to raise q brood.
DR.. Burney Yco, of London, reports
the curious observation that there arc
persons who usually drink tea without
injury, but in whom, when in q depressed
mental condition, it occasions indiges-
ton and palpitation of the heart.
Tho first printing in America was done
in the City of Mexico, in 1888. There
was then about 200 printing offices in
Europe. The second press was set up in
Lima, Peru, and the third was erected in
Cambridge, Mass, in 1859.
Lane, Raleigh's governor in Virginia,
first introduced tobacco into England.
He had learned to smoke it and taught
Raleigh. When the servant of the latter
first saw his master envelopcd in tobacco
smoke, supposing him to be on fire, he
dashed a pail of water over him. Raleigh
taught Queen Elizabeth to smoke.
In ancient times a person accused of
robbery had a piece of barley bread, on
which the mass had been said, given him
to swallow. He put in his mouth, utter
ing the words {: "NIay this piece OF
bread choke me if what I say is not
true" and if he could swallow it with
out being choked, he was pronounced
innocent. Tradition ascribcs the death
of the Earl Goodwin to choking with O
piece of bread after this solemn ap-
peal.
1t has happened, says Disraeli, that
lnquisitivc men, examining with a fam
beau ancient sepulchres which have Just
been opened, the fat and gross vapors
crgcndered by the corruption of dead
bodies kindlcd as the 1ambeau ap-
preached them, to the great astonish-
ment of the spectators, who frequently
cried out "a miracle" This sudden in
famation, although very natural, has
given room for the belief that perpetual
lamps were placed in the tombs of the
ancicnts.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
A Heavy Loss.

Ponsonby-1 saw you playing billiards
last night with Litew ate. How did YOU
come out2
DcGuy-Lost twelve hundred dollars
on eight games.
"Merciful smoke, what a lossp'
81 should say so; and the worst of Il
was two dollars of it was cash."-Put-
burg Chronicle.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

THE BLOOD MAKES THE ENTIRE c
OF THE BODY EVERY SEVEN and
whenever this circulation is impeded, or
any OF its channels are clogged by impur-
tiles, disease fo!lows-fcver, or a dis
order of liver, or kidneys, Or s~crofula, or
dyspepsia. To get at the source of the
difficulty, use the blood purifier, DR..
WALKERS VINEGAR HITTERs.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Q DYSPEPSIA. INDIGESTION, depression of
spirits, general debility in their various forms,
other Intermittent fevers, the "Ferro-Phos-
phorated Elixir Of Calisaya." made by Caswell,
Hazard d Co, New York. and sold by all Drug
Gists, Is the best tonic; and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness it hns no equal.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

To be pcrpetually longing and impa.
ticntly DESTROYS of anything, so that a
man cannot abstain from it, is to lose a
mans liberty, and to become a servant to
meat and drink, or smoke.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

The debt of Mexico is so large tina,
but few people know how large it is
The estimates range from $144, 000, 000,.
COO to 1896. 600. 600. 900.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Pride is increased by ignorance; those as
sumo the most who know the least.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

If have tumor, Tor tumor symptoms) can
GER Tor cancer symptOms,. Scrofula, Erysipe-
las, Salt-Rhcum, Chronic Weakness. Nervous
REMEDY corrects and cures.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

The best preparation for co1orflg the pearo
Is Buckingham's dye for the whiskers,
To strengthen and invigorate the stomach
and to stimulate the appetite. take Ayers Fllis'
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Offensive breath vanishcs with the use of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

There are two things to be dreaded, the envy
Of friends and the hatred of enemies.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

One word: one step may make or mar ones
whole future. DR.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic is
the proper move when you have dyspepsia, bad
breath, piles, pimplcs, ague, malaria, low
spirits, headache or any stomach or liver
troubles. 81 cents.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

"Golden Medical Discovcry"-the great
blood purifier.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
. Book Like II Tree

Why is n hook like a trccI 1t is full Of lenves.
DR., Higger's Iiuckfeberry Cordial leaves the
bowels in their natural condition., and does not
after checking them, constipate, us many medi-
cincs do.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

All men are equal before the law, but
not before the mother-in-law.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure TO
Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Do not wait to strike till the iron Is hot. but
make it hot by striking.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Work with all the sreed and ease you can,
without breaking your he I'd.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

Always tell the truth; you will find it easier
than by lying.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
The Testimony ora pbv.,.,.,.

James Beecher, NJ. D.. of Sigourney, Iowa,
says: For several years I have been using a
Cough Balsam, called DR.. WIN. HALLS BAL
SAM FoRTHE LUNGS, and in almost every case
+. ioughout my practice I have had entir-
success. I have used and prescribed hundreds
OF bottles since the days Of my army practice
1888 when | was Surgeon Of Hospital No. :.
Loui-ville, Ky.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22
The brown Cotton Gin Is "a No.

II hrU"H COtIUH VIII 4 NO. l."
1T is simply perfect" Has all the latest i'm
provements and Is delivered free of all charges
at any accessible point. Send to Company at
New London, Ct, for catalue OF ash your MGR.
chant to order one for YOU.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-22

or all the evil spirits abroad In the world
ins!ncerity is by far the most dangerous.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-03-05
A Remarkable History.

GuiZot is the Macaulay of the History OF
France His narrative is full OF emotion like a
quick stream; his characters rise before us as In
the flesh; they are men and women, not historic
lay figures 1t is as charming as any romance
1t is a work to read and re-read. The new eui-
ton Just published is worthy of the WORK.
Though reduced il price from s56,to 10 S6,o' Tie
~ illustrations are all there, superb III qnality
the type is large; the binding is thoroughly eN-
cellent and tasteful. Every word OF the pun
fishers description i'll the advertisement else
where is worth readng-the work ought 10 De
owned in every home. We have made an ar
rangement with the publisher by which We are
able to offer this work, Guizots History OF
France, vol. large i2mo i21 fine illustrations,
AS described in the publishers advertisement
elsewhere, regular price $780, in combination
with THE PoRr TOBACCO TINES ON the following
remarkably attractive terms, namely:
For So y, we will send one copy OF this paper
one wear and deliver II set of GuiZots History OF
+, ance, as described, at our Office without iur-
Their charge,-a saving 10 you OF SID.
For Sll -, We will send two copies OF thl> pa
Der one wear and deliver two sets OF the WORK
described at our office without further charge,
"a saving 10 YOU OF 500.
For $1,000 We will send three copies of this pa
per one wear and deliver three copies on the
work described. at our office without iurther
charge.-a saving To you OF s6,1o. .
our arrangements with the publishers enable
Us 10 make these exceedingly liberal offers Tor
prompt cali nj our Office To examine the work Is
worth YOUR while-that will cost nothing; a lie"
hours or few moments talk with your neigh
bors will enable you To secure II on easy terms
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-03-05
= p r I n G
1886,
NE"
"TRITOT DRESS GOODS.
NEW

Shades cf tie 50r !ot-Cafeola 4 shes of
Rose. Sumac. Elephant Gray, Tan, E'ru, Quaker
Drah. Sage Brown, Golden Brown. 90 Cod,
Chocolate, 1t anA DIX. GrayA, Seal and Havana
Brow ns. Myrtle Green Navy Brorz-, Cardinal,
Garnet and Black. More co'ors than above for
rea sons that mlny shade off little darker,
little lie hler. BE- far the best lin" "et shown,
so cents per yard.
40 inch iiomespuns at 59c.-3 shades OF
Brown 3 of Gray, Almond, Havana, Tan and
State \ big moneys worth.
G 4 Wool Tricots 81 co, in a variety of as
sorted Checks and Mixtures and Bronze, Leather
Tobacco, Dark Haya.a. Almond, Beige, Pigon
Gray. 1t, Med and DIX. Gray, Dark Green
and Navy. 4, 81 co per yard.
As inch all Wool Cashneies, in Gre. m, Cafeola
Royal Purple, Electric Blue, Almond Pigeon
Gray, Seal B own, Quaker Dtab and Navy
Blue. These Cashmeres are stand'id goods
and sold by US the last four seasons, and are OF
an excellent texture and beautiful finish. 45
inch 75c per yard.
AZ inch all Wool Scotch Cheviots, genuine
Scotch mixtures and combinations OF broad and
narrow stripes, dlagonals and plain in rich
effects.
~ zach Krickerbocker' Sui,ings, rich mix
lures, in new effects, produced by an informing
ling Of three or four colors, in a sort OF pepper
and sat fashion, one color predotniGatlng 10
make the shade.
AZ inch Canvass Cloth, Gt'.ric destined to
become very popular, tie warp is hard twisted,
and the filling is ''Shotted" thread of differ
ent colors, producing an il animated effect.
The above goods take precedence so far in
spring fabrics, aud are well worthy the atten-
ton Of early buyers.
Is-SEND FOR SAMPLES. ~uGG
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-03-05
EXTR AOR DI n A R 7
"BA2GAIUS'
In Ladies Muslin Underwear.

l2O dozen ladies muslin corset covers, high
neck, finished seams GuttoDs and but on, holes,
not worth 25c but the best ever Offered ut
l2Ie. each.
90 dozen ladies cambria corset covers, pearl
buttons, the best ever offered at 25c each, but
not worth sos.
80 dozen ladies fac eanbric corset covers.
V shaped neck, Hamburg trimmed, not worth
62}c, but the best value ever offered at 39c
each.
so dozen ladies' she mss!iu chemisP, cambri
ruff, rows Of inserting and tucks, the best
ever offered at sob each
IS dozen Indies fac ma lin drawers, Ham
burg ruffle, with tucks above, not worth 5Jc.,
but the best ever offered at 371 per pair.
so dozen ladies fac maslin walking skirts,
cam,ric ruff. with tour tucks therein and two
clusters OF eight fine tucks aoove, the hest value
ever showa al the price, onl, 55c each.
80 dozen ladies' fine muslia night dresses,
solid yoke of all-over embroidery, IS inches in
length, extra quality, worth 81, only sos each.
Bridal sets that formerly we were obliged 10
ask S. for are now offered al IS so :; best mus
Inns, Mediri lace edgings and insegtiuss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-03-05

Regulations Tor Lent
Next Wednesday. MAreh-letis, marks the
beginning of the renitential season OF Lent
During this season all christians refrain from
social gayety and pleasures and devote the time
to acts Of modification and Penan"e to better
prepare themselves for the approaching feast
Of Easter For the benefit of our Catholic
readers we publish below the regulations that
are usually issued by the Archbishop for their
guidance durisg this penitential period:
Ash Wednesday, the first day Of Lent falls
on the iett-uf ~ssf~reh.
l. All the faithful who have completed their
twenty Il. st year, unless legtimately dispensed,
are bound to observe the fast Of Lent.
:. THY are to make cns meal only day,
except on Sunday.
s. I he meal permitted on fast days is not
TO be taken til about noon.
i Flesh meat and fish are not TO he used al
the same time during Lent
:. \ snail rrfrsshment, commonly caiei
collation. is permitted IN the evening, but Is moi
10 exceed the fourth part Of an ordinary meal
g. At the collation. il 10 permitted TO use
bread oil kinds of fuit salads and vegetables
The use of butter, cheese, milk and eggs Is als1
to Grated BY virtue Cf long estab ished CUSTOM
/ General usage has made 1t lawiu! 10 take
in the morning some warm liquid, as tea cot
fee or thin chocolate made with water and
with this LIQUID "A soulhful of bread.
5 Necessity and cu.tom have authoriz the
uss Of hogs lard, instead Of butter, IN l'rena:-
ing permitted fool.
8 The following persons are exempted from
the o5li-aticn of tasting: Persshs under
twenty one ears of age, the sick, nursing wo-
men, those " ho are Obliged to do hard labor,
and all who, through weakness, cannot fast
without prejudice to their health.
10 By dispensaion the use o. Ash meat IL
permitted on all MEALS on SUNDAYS ssd oGcs a
!ay on MONDAYS, Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and
SATURDAYS, with the exception of Holy Thurs
dav and the second and last 5 Saturdays OF Lent.
IL Pvrsons dispensed from the obligation of
fasting, on account Of tender advanced age.
hard tabor, i'll health, are Tree to take meat
more than once on those da,s when Its use Is
granted by di-pensaIoa.
II Tue faithful are remiaded that, besides
the Obligation of fasting imposed by the Church
this holy season of Lent sh 'ud be. in An e>pes-
cial manner, a time of earnest PRAYER, sorrow
for sin, OF sec:u,ion from the world and It's
amusemenls, and of generous aims giving.
ID. The Fa>cad tlmc exte.ds from the hrSt
Sunday Of Lent It'll Trinity Sunday, during
which time ali Catholics who have attained the
use Of reason are bound 10 prepare ihe nssi'es
10 receive worihIIy the Hoy Communion. Tas
holy season OF Lent is very proper time, also,
for children 10 make their FIRST Confession.
Which they ought 10 do generally when about
serea wears OF age Parents should attend to
this ,I--ora-t-of- the-Stcst, Rev rehe'shoP.
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