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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
Forarine For Her Cats.

The spectacle of handsome woman
in an unmistakable Worth gown pluck
ing grass out of Fifth avenue dooryard
would, am certain, says writer in the
New York Me,os, have attracted the atten-
tion of an even less curious person than my
self. The fact that was well acquainted
with the charming wearer OF the gown
and had never known her to be addicted
to excuses of lunacy added to the inter-
est her act inspired in me. Her eyplana-
tion was simple enough, however. She
was foraging for her cats. Pussy, it
seems, has a gastronomic fondness for
grass second only to that which she cher
ishcs for catnip. She devours grass, my
fair friend AYERS, as a tonic, and cat
well dosed with grass will, she states,
preserve its good condition against all
the ills that felinity is heir to. Having
two cats in her family, my gentle in
formant should certainly be an authority.
She goes to the trouble of carrying a
handful of grass home every day to her
pets to nbble on, and they do it justice,
she says, as properly constituted
Frenchman would render its due to the
most succulent salad. They get the grass
as regular diet, and catnip as on occa-
sional reviver at this season, but in win.
ter time have to worry along on catnlp
a,one. An additional and curious item,
according to my enlightener, is that q
fairly we'll bred cat infinitely prefers the
dried catnip one buys at the druggists to
the leaves fresh from the field. Pussy
will roll herself on the fresh leaves, and
perhaps nibble them Just little. She
will roll on the dried catnip, too, then
devour it to the last crumb and stagger
away TO sleep off her dcbauch in quiet
corner, like any experienced rounder
that travels on two legs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
Fashion Notes.
Red holds its own in Paris.

Fancy ribbon sashes are stylish for
young girls.
Handsome costumes are made of black
lace over white surah, jet ornaments.
Ribton bows, large and small, are
scattered about promiscuously upon the
skirts and bodices.
The long scarfs of Brussels or Spanish
net, which are used to trim large black
hats of fine Milan straw.
The fancy belts of gray and tan suede
kid are very stylish, as we'll as those in
fancy feathers and morocco.
Lace dresses for young ladies' wear
are often made of the straight lace, gath
cred into the belt, over silk skirt.
The manner of making lace costumes
must be decided by the wearer, as there
are no arbitrary rules laid down by Dame
Fashion.
Too much drapery docs not diaplay
the pattern of the lace, while full
draperies are much more becoming to
the figure.
Graceful notifications of the polonaise
are constantly appearing. tits no longer
simple garment, but in most instances
is decidedly complicated.
1t is now stated that ultra fashionable
brides require two wedding dresses, one
for the church ceremony and the other
for the festivities which follow.
The braided jersey is ch osen by many
young ladies to wear with tennis CO.'S
TUNES, instead OF the universal blouse,
and they are both comfortable and grace
full.
Shifting cambrics, which are used for
the comfortable neglige waists now in
vogue, are shown in white and tinted
grounds, figured with small conventional
patterns.
Braided tulle is novelty in bonnet
making, and it would seem unsuitable as
a material for this sort of manipulation,
yet when made in two different shades
the effect is very pretty.
Brides may now wear V necks back
and front, finished either with lace
draped around, but not filling the open
ing, or else with many folds of the tulle,
net or silk null that makes up the
drapery of the whole gown.
The best dressed society women have
abandoned the mere strap which
has served in many full dress toilets as a
sleeve. Although the sleeves are often
extremely short, still sleeve in some
form must be distinctly visible.
Printed mohairs, bengalines, challies
and the like are chosen for morning wear
at watering places, or in the country,
and almost smothered in white lace, to
match which the wearer needs a lace
shade hat, lace parasol and airy gauze
fan.
It is the judgment of Paris that the
travelling gown be of wool, in stripes
either wide or narrow, msde up into
skirt with narrow pleats alternating with
wide ones, and tight round waist, over
which comes plain redingote, that
sometimes opens at the side.
The housemaid's skirt, which is so
stylish with the English blouse waist of
colored silk, is simple full skirt with a
group of tucks at the bottom, or near the
bottom of the skirt. The fine tucked
yokes are pretticst in plain fabrics, but
many of the most stylish blouses are
of cured India silk, aud these have a
pretty look when they are tucked or
smocked. India silks in plain colors
ure shocked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
Significance Of MoIes.

The nonsense of fortune-telling is one
in which not only our servant girls in
dulge, but the daughters of wealth and
education are addicted to it. The SUR
reptitious visits to fortunc-teller is one
of the common escapades of society
matrons and maids, and anything new
in that line is bound to Iecompense it's
operator. A New York astrologer has
set up in a curious variation of his bust
ness of humbug, and his speciality is the
telling of fortunes by the means OF
moles. He 2retends to he able TO read
character and make prophesies by means
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
RELIGIOUS READING.
No Thorn Without q Roso.

"There is no rose without a thorn"
Who has not found this true,
And know that griefs OF gladness born
Our footsteps still pursuea
That in the grandest harmony
The strangest discords rise;
The brightest bow We only trace
Upon the darkest skiesl
No thornless rosel So, more and more
Our pleasant hopes are laid
Where waves the sable legend DER
A still, sepulchral shade.
But Faith and Love, with angel might,
Break up lifes dismal tomb,
Transmitting into golden light,
The words OF leaden gloom.
Reversing all this funeral pail,
White raiment they disclose;
Their happy song floats full and long,
"No thorn without rosel"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
W0MAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
A Dairy School.

. Mrs. Hanna Nelson is the manager of
9 successful dairy school in Denmark.
She travelled extensively, learning how
to make the finest kinds of cheese pecu.
liar to each country. She now has hum
dreds of pupils, including Counts and
Barons, from all over Europe. She has
taken number of premiums, and at her
silver wedding she was presented with a
silver cup by the Royal Danish Agricul-
tural Society as an Acknowledgements of
her share in the progress of Danish
dairying.-D:troit Free Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
TEMPERANCE,
No Papa for Us Three.

. NO Papa Tor Us Inree
A man Of Incorporate habits had been absel
from homo for q long time, and did not ofte
write; and when no letter came bis little thre
which incident inspired these verses:
IT'S four months and day, dear,
Since we kissed you fond good-by;
One letter only came to us
To keep the tear-fount dry.
Wee Maggie lists the postman's call,
When letters come for me, .- !
And Willie asks, lone from papap'
Ishake my head; my baby says,
mo papa for US three"
The days drag, Oh, so slowly by,
The nights are sad and drear: -
You do not write; say why, Oh whyi
Where are you straying. deari y
The chilly autumn winds are out,
Our children's feet near bare;
The coal-bin empty long ago,
In cupboard scanty fare.
Oh, James, where can you be tonight
What are your thoughts for me7
Our baby's words go through my heart:
'tNo papa for US three"
Last night thought her lost in sleep,
Wrapped in her tiny bed. ar
Theard her softly ask, Dear God,
Can papa dear be deadT
ask the question DER and DER, r.,
No answer comes to me;
The postman's gone, and baby says,
mo papa for US three" ..
Oh, husband, wandering far
Tonight, in paths Of sin IL be,
List you the cry from breaking hearts,
'No papa for us three"
Please send letter soon to cheer
The loved who wait for thee,
And change the sad tone to the glad,
"a papa for us three.n
-Dqnrilts IN. " Good Times
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15

Congressman Plumb, Of Kansas, has
offered an amendment to the Sundry Civil
Bill providing an appropriation for building
q public drinking fountain in the Capitol
Almost any food 6r drink may be purchased
in the Capitol restaurant, but no one can
get glass of water except in the private
committee rooms
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15

NEXT fall New York City will vote
for President, Governor, and Mayor.
something it has not done at the same
time before since 1876, says the Troy
Northern Budget The Mayor is
elected for two years, the Governor for
three years, and the President four
years, so this triple election can occur
only once in twelve years:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15

The number of liquor saloons in 492
American towns and cities is about 80, ,OO1, or
one for every l6J persons; anil Sl,503,000 is
derived from the licenses held by the saloons,
being one-tenth of the cost Of the police
departments for the sspe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15
Care of Gloves.

In buttoning glove for the. first time,
do not begin at the top button, but with
the second or third; 90 on to the lowest
button, and then return to the top one.
The strain will not come by this means
on the kid OF the upper wrists, a part
which is important should fit snugly.
Experts say that you should take off a
glove from the wrist always, and never
by the fnger-tips; rather peel it off,
turning all the fingers inside out. This
helps to remove the light moisture, and
the glove is better dried and in better
shape when it is turned again to the
right side out, which should be done be.
fore laying it away. Keep long box
for kid gloves; they should never be
rolled into each other or left in ball, as
the moisture then dries into them and
makes them stiff and hard.
A Classic Wedding in Arkansas.
While upon recent visit to Little
Rock, Ark, Mrs. Luella Steele witnessed
most beautiful and unique wedding at
one of the fashionable Episcopal
churches of that city. There were ten
bridesmaids, beautiful young girls, at
tired in Grecian costumes which consist
ed OF some soft white material, grace
fully draped over the figure and confined
to the waist by silk cord and tassels.
The hair was arranged in a Grecian
knot, crossed over by bands Of white
velvet. They entered the church, one in
each aisle, followed each other in turn,
and formed semicircle around the altar.
Then came the bride, unattended and
attired in the usual fashion, slowly and
gracefully, with dropped eyes, keeping
step to the wedding march which was
being sung by the choir. At the altar she
was met by the groom and minister,
each emerging from opposite sides of the
vestry. The whole effect was beautiful
and impressive. Constitution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-15

A man Of Incorporate habits had been absent
from home for long time, and did not ofte1
write; and when no letter came bis little three
year-old girl would say, "No papa for us threes;"
which incident inspired these vefses:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

Sergeant Young, upon information and
request by telegram, on Sunday night ar
rested a couple from Page county, who
were hieing away to Hagerstown to be made
one. The parties were J. R. Duke and
Miss Lucy Yates-aged only 10 years. They
we're taken from the S. V. r. R. train and
detained at the Carter House until the ar
rival of the young girls brother on Monday
morning. The would-be- Benedict says he
will try it again-and we 'spect he will.
They mostly do. Doubtless our town ser
geanfs duty was an unpleasant one-he was
Young himself when he took wife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
THE SEASONS PRODUCTIONS.

In extending you cordial invitation to examine our
stock we wish inform you of the fact that purchased our
stock this under unusual advantages Being wacul
of our patrons interests and having ample cash we made
IDEAL by which enabled sell goods this season fully
95 per cent below their market value Our stock the largest
and most varied that has been privilege to display
and contains all that and novel of the seasons roduc
tons in mems boys and chdrens clothing Requesting your
early inspection of our great stsck, are
Respectfully Yours,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

Mr.. Jno. w. McGinnis died at his home
near Middleway on the 3rd instant. He
was about 70 years of age. For many years
he was a compostor in printing offices in
Martinsburg, and at one time years ago, was
foreman of the Spirit Of Jefferson office
when owned by the late James W. Beller.
Mr.. McGinnis has been in i'll health for a
long time. We have no doubt he long ago
made preparation for the inevitable change.
He was an intelligent man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

Mr.. B. c. Washington recently attended
the funeral of his uncle, Mr.. w. C. Cum
nincham, at Swanton, Garrett county, Nd.
Mr.. Cunningham died on Good Friday, at
"Cheviot Dale" between Swanton and
GAINESVILLE, in the list year of his age.
He was the son of the late Capt. James G.
Cunningham, one of the early settlers of
Allegheny county. The funeral took place
from the Lutheran Church near "Cheviot
Dale" on Easter Sunday The deceased
was a cultured gentleman and respected
citizen. and much beloved by his neighbors,
by whom he will be greatly missed.-SPira'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
DIED..
In Martinsburg, April 1st, 1888, Mrs. N
V. UNDERDONK, aged 81 years.

In Martinsburg, April 1st, 1883, Mrs. MARY
V. UNDERDONK, aged 81 years.
In Berkeley County, March Goth, Mrs. SA-
RAH KISNER, aged 60 years, month and IL
days.
AT the residence of Mr.. Casper L. Johnson,
in Berkeley County, March 22nd, Mrs. ELIZA
WILLIAMSON, aged So years, month and %
days.
At the residence of Mr. Aquilla Janney, in
Berkeley County, Tuesday, March p, ISIS, Of
pneumonia, Mr. HUGH MCCLURE, aged 26
years.
Near Bedington, Berkeley County, March
2Sth. of consumption, Mrs. CATHERINE
BENDER. wife Of Mr.. Frank Bender and
daughter Of Mr.. David Smith, aged Al years.
In Washington City, March 18th, 1888, at
q45 D. m, Mrs ANN Z. KITZMILLER, for
merly of Harper's Ferry, after an illness Of one
week. in the 74th year Of her age, fortified by
the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, OF
which she was a member for several years: She
was the widow of the late a. NJ. Kitzmiller.-
Interment IN Glenwood Cemetery, Washington
City. May she rest in peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
poor. Won are bothered with Headache, You
are iidgelty. nervous, and generally out OF
sorts. and want to brace up. Brace up, but
not with stimulants, spring medicines, or
bitters which have for their basis very
cheap. bad whisky, and which stimulate
YOU for am hour and then leave You in
worse condition than before. What you
want is ana Alternative that will purify your
blood. start healthy action on Liver and
Kidneys. restore your vitality. and give re-
rewed health and strength. such a medi-
cine YOU viii find in Electric Bitters, and
only 90 cents a bottle at c. Frank Jones
Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

The Mission services in Zion (Episcopal)
Church, this town, attract very large con-
gregations four times a day, and are likely
to 90 so during the series. Rev. Dr. Henry
Wilson of New York is the Missioner in
charge, and his sermons, his talks and his
methods are earnest, forceful, interesting
and edifyiug. The UNCONVENTIONAL walls of
partition are for the time broken down and
the peoples of all the congregations meet
as a happy christian family. The singing
is lead by DIR. Wilson and a choir composed
of Episcopalians, MethOdists, Presbyterians
and Baptists. The music is pleasing, the
voices so blending in harmony that no one
is conspicuous for excellency or the lack of
it, Altogether it is very charming meet
ing and much good ought to come of it to
ali the churches and, of course, to the COM
munity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
1heir Business booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival at c. Frank Jones Drug
Store as their giving away to their custom I'm
ers of so many free trial bottles OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Their trade is simply enormous In this very
valuable article from the fact that 1t always
cures and never disappOints Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all throat
and lung diseases quickly cured You can
test it before buying by getting trial bot
tie free, large size 81. Every bottle war
ranted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
THE VIRGINIA FREE pREss--rHH OLD FAM
Personal.

Mr. H. A. Burton, jeweller, is quite sick.
Mr.. Fenton Griffith has been i'll with the
measles, but is better
Mrs. J. f. Engle left on Tuesday for a
visit to friends in washington.
Miss sallie Beller left on Tuesday for a
visit to her brother in ashington.
The friends of Mr.. WIN. H. Moore will
be gratifed to learn that he is better.
Mrs. c. Frank Jones has returned from a
visit to the parental home in Baltimore.
Mrs. Samuel walton, of Tazewell county,
Virginia, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Fouke.
Mr.. James II. Moore has been to town
since his recent illness-we were pleased to
observe.
The BOSS Baby" got the better of the
Measles-but the effort flushed his face
somewhat.
Hon Logan Osburn has returned to his
home from washington after a sojourn there
of several months.
Col. Jno, T. Colston is at Weston attend
ing a meeting of the Insane Asylum board
of which he is a director.
Mr.. Chas. F. McGinnis, of Philadelphia,
has been spending several days with his
aunt, Mrs. J. o. Tutwiler.
J. Shirley Smith has been quite sick
been confined to his bed for the last eight
days, not able to be up at this writing
Mr.. Shugert, of Burns & Shugert, has
gone East toselect stock of Millinery. Miss
Jennie Johnston is here to take charge of
that Department.
Mr.. Robert Risler has returned to his
home in this county He has been in Ohio,
teaching the young Buckeyedea to shoot
Since writing the above we are informed
Mr.. r has been in Missouri.
Miss Anna Bell Mason entertained fifteen
of her young lady friends at dinner on Eas-
ter Monday; after which she made a visit
to Washington and returned on Monday
night, along with Miss Mary Mason.
From the Evansville indiana Journal
SIC take the following, which announces the
arrival there Of our young townsman;
Mr.. James c. Scheerer, nephew of genial
Captain Tom, is in the city visiting that
worthy gentleman. His guest is a repre-
sentative of cold Virginny."
Maj c. II. Knott called to see us last
Friday. We are always pleased to see him.
He is one Of the successful farmers of the
county aud otherwise active business man
always ready to help an enterprise for the
good Of the Community, and is not ayerse
to taking hand in politics, if thereby he
can promote the public interest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

The buggy built by Mr.. August Schultz,
of this town, was awarded to Col. W. NJ.
Clements of the B. & 0. by much larger
vote than we announced last week. The
votes we're counted at Harper's Ferry on
the 2nd of April, and it turned out that
Col. c. had more than six thousand at 20
cents each, as follows Mr.. Clements, ST.
5l6.56: Mr.. Russell, $3.50; Mr.. Cameron.
$500. and Mr.. Elliott, S625-aggregating
s2.5SO.56. A pretty good price for buggy.
1t will be seen that Mr.. Clements had more
than all of his competitors combined. The
money thus collected is intended to help to
build three Catholic churches, one in Mid
dleburg, one in Shepherdstown and one in
CharlestOwn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
CHURCH NOTES.

The Presbytery of Winchester will meet
in Charlestown, on Wednesday, April 18th,
Z! p m.
Rev. W. G. Eggleston will preach at
Bethany" on Sunday afternoon next at 3
o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
To the Public,

Presents for Boys and Children.--With
every suit bought from us We will give a
Base Ball Outfit. We can of'ord to give
the boys and children the Best and Finest
made Clothing and Presents besides. And
above all, we guarantee our prices to be 30
per cent. lower than any and all others.
That's how we do business.
WM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
Home Aaain

In my new store and nicely fixed. Plenty
of room, plenty of light, plenty of goods
for Spring and Summer trade Clothing,
Hats, Shoes, Gloves and Furnishing Goods.
Five hundred mems and boys sample hats,
Spring Styles, at half price.
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

Parents come to our store, visit our children's
department and you will acknowledge that for
beauty, style and excellence our costumes for
children are Incompatible and that our prices
are by far the lowest even as our goods are su-
perior.
WM KAHN q Co, SadIer Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

The Best Sa.ve ia the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. self Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter Chapped Hands, Chilblains
loru,. and a,i skin Eruptions, and positive
care, Piles. OF mo- pay required. 10 Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price % cents per box.
Tor sale by G. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
The Most Agreedble

As we'll as the most effective method of dis
pelling Headaches, Colds and Fevers, or
Cleansing the System is by taking few
doses of the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs. Mr.. c. Frank
Jones, has been chosen agent for Charles
town W Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

We want you to be well acquainted with our
bows and children's department this season.
We assure you that it is much better than IT
has ever been before, both as to assortment and
low prices and we have not been forgetful OF
the boys. Well present to the purchaser OF
each suit Base Ball, Bat and Cap.
s ID. HIRsCHNIAN X Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
VIM. KAHN 81 CO.,
The Leading Clothiers Sader Building.

We are merchants of the people, with tn
people, for the people. Everybody is asked to
visit us, no one is asked TO buy. Weare strict
ly business and we do business on business
principles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

We will sell boys and children's clothing,
mems suits and pants from 50 to 80 per cent
less than other merchants. We mean this;
we guarantee this; we stake our name and
reputation on this
WIN. KAHN & Co., SadIer Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12
LANDRETH's SEEDS.

WE have just opened fresh stock Of Lam
w dreth's Seeds Now and during the en-
tire season we will be prepared to furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices.
Mar. is 'ss. AIsQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-12

Our boys and children's clothing isup to the
standard for quality and style. As durable as
work can make it, You'll not question the
low prices, and Base Ball, Bat and Cap goes
with every suit.
5. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.