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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
An ACCOMPLISHED Fish.

AS a vaulter the tarpon is unequalled,
and his aerial feats must be seen to be
appreciated. On one occasion, says q
correspondent of the Jacksonville Fla.
Neaos- -HeraM, my friend g. and a COM
panion were rowing through Salt River
"a tributary of the Homosassa) in a
sixteen foot Whitehall boat. A tarpon
was summing himself in the grass, and,
being disturbed, made for deep water.
Finding the water shallow and the boat
in the way he endeavored to clear it at
an angle. The head of the fish came
into contact with the side of G.'s COM
panion, which DETECTED him from his
course, and he passed under one of the
boat seats. A pocket knife was used
ito settle his hash," but it would not
penetrate the ivory-like armor of the fish.
Oars were used to despatch the prisoner,
but it was found that, if he were in
terfered with, the boat would suffer from
che vigorous blows of his head and tail.
G. seated himself in the stern and his
companion in the bow, and for the time
the fish was awarded the post of honor
unmolestcd. When peace was declared
the gentlemen resumed their oars, but
the one who DETECTED the silver king IN
his course found that he could not
upaddle his own canoe" for several of
his ribs were fractured. G. rowed the
boat to Jones's Landing on the Homo
sassa. and the tarpon was weighed, tip
p1ng the scales at 153 pounds. The
above statement is not in the least ex-
Among other instances cited, one in
which the captain of the Water Lily
suffered is remarkable. The captain was
seated on a chair in the centre of the
forward deck with his back to the pilot
house on the steamer while en- route
from Jacksonville to Maysport. AS the
boat was passing St. Johns bluff a frisky
tarpon leaped from the water, cleared
the guards and landed in the captains
lap. The captain was knocked over by
the shock, but the briny vaulter was
secured, weighing sixty-eight pounds;
The capture of a tarpon with hook AMI
line is difficult undertaking. Every
summer many are hooked, but few are
landed. 81 have had on many occa-
sions," writes DR.. Kenworthy, "these
fish seize my bait and run with lightning.
like rapidity for twenty or hundred
wards. then leap into the air and shake
their heads, like q terrier shaking rat,
and expel the bait. The colored fisher
men have learned by experience never
TO interfere with tarpon while in his
playful moods, for one of their number,
while fishing in Trout Creek few years
ago, had the sinker thrown at his head
BY frisky member of the family. The
fish had taken the bait and rushed Oh
only q few rods, when he vaulted into
the air and threw the bait, sinker and
all clear into the boat. striking the man
on the head. He never attempted the
experiment again."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A Chinese Couuette.

The Chinese, says Thomas Stevens, as
a general thing, are horribly matter-of-
fact and realistic. But there are CO.
quettes even among the heather Chinee.
had quite filtration directed at me by
a not unhantsome golden lily one day
up in the province of Duang.tsi. She
was all the more interesting because l
had up till then seen little disposition
among her co olntrywomcn to hirt. She
was at a roadside teahittim, where l
halted for refreshments. The golden
lily, her tiny feet Landaged prettily with
red and blue ribbon, came and sat be-
side me. and helped herself to tea and
peanuts, suntlower seed cakes and sweet
meats, and smiled and chartered like a
Celestial parrot. Istayed there aiout half
an hour, during which time the golden
lily had chattercd and giggled inces-
sanity, and when finally moseyed OIL:
she wagg!ed her hand good.by and
'chin-chinned" till was out of sound
and hearing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
miles southeast of Boise City and civil

miles southeast of Boise City and civil
zation, and twenty-five miles from
Mountain House, the railway station.
Her ':farm" is a matter of seventy-five
miles away from the house, but such
little distances as that don't count in
Idaho. She goes there herself every year
to oversee the bringing in of her stock,
but claims that she does not herself par
ticipate in the roundup, although she
rides a great deal and shouts like q
veteran hunter.
Miss Wilkins is described as being tall
and blonde, with regular features and a
high forehead. She is only twenty three,
adores Idaho. and swears that she loves
no man but the man in The moon.-New
lV0rE SUM-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
The Fox-Huntfng Judge.

Rather good story used to be told
by Justice Porter, a well-known legal
bonvivant of Dublin. 1t concerns rare
old Irish Judge on the northwest circuit,
who loved the hunting field more than
he did the stupid, sleepy courtroom.
His clerk was like minded, and q joyous
pair they made.
One fine morning the clerk whispered
to the Judge:
eyer honor, old Billy Duane's meets
to-day at Ballykillmulligan, an they've
a fine dog fcx."
"How mauy's in the dock'" asked the
judge, excitedly. .
Twenty, for rioting and breach of
promise, yer honor"
tom" said the Judge, ''do you think
you can get the first fellow to plead
guilty without a jury trial. and me to
let him off with week in jail?"
''The easiest thing in the world,
answered the faithful clerk.
snake haste, then, and bring the
whole gaLg; and, I say, Tom, tell
Jerry TO saddle the mare meanwhile"
The twenty Fenians were brought
into the court-a defiant gang, nineteen
of them prepared to fight with counsel
and Jury to the bitter end. The
twentieth had been interviewed by the
clerk. He was called.
equity or not guilty of the crime
charged2" demanded the Judge, with a
propitious smile.
''Guilty, yer honor" said the crafty
prisoner.
"Well," said the judge, glancing be.
nevolently about the room, 81 fancy l
can let you off with week"
The man thanked the judge and
stepped down to the bailiff. There was a
terrific sensation among the other defend
ants. Why, none of them expected to
get off with less than five years in limbo.
Here was a chance to profit by "his
honor's" pleasant mood. One and all
manifested an earnest desire to follow
the example of their comrade and
acknowledge the crimes in batch.
':Do you all plead guilty." demanded
the judge eagerly. II.
"We do" shouted the enthusiastic
nineteen, in chorus.
"Fourteen years transportation
apiece" exclaimed the judge, with a
click of his jaw-''Jerry. is the mare
saddled yetH-Fdrmsr's Voice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A Railroad Chaperon.

There is one woman in Philadelphia,
says the Press, who has position that
has made many of her woman friends
turn green with envy. Her name is Mrs.
H. F. Bender, and she is employed as q
"chapelon" by the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company. If is the only position
of the kind in the country.
Last fall the Pennsylvania Railroad
inaugurated q series of special tourist
trips. 1t was determined to have every
thing about them in frst-class style, and
when it was suggested that many ladies
might desire to 60 on them who would
not be accompanied by gentlemen, it oc-
CURED to George w. Boyd, of the Pas
sengcr Department, that it would be an
excellent idea to have lady employed
by the company in the capacity of chap
eron, who would look after unprotected
ladies and by her knowledge of the route
over which the party intended to travel
would be of invaluable aid to the other
ladies. Mrs. H. F. Bender was the one
chosen, and she told her story yesterday
in a manner that showed she fully appre-
ciated the pleasant lines within which
her lot has fallen. She is q pleasant
looking little body of medium hight
with a swcetly modulated voice and
seems to be cut out Ly Dame Nature for
the peculiar position she occupies. Her
husband is employed in the Fourth street
office of the Pennsylvania Road, and they
both live at No. 1886 Spruce street.
Last September Mrs. Bender passed
civil.service examination for position
in the Pension Office mt Washington. Il
haven't much faith in civil service" she
chatted yesterday, land I was much
surprised, although my average was over
ninety, to receive the appointment to
5000 clcrkship. Mr.. Boyd heard OF 1t
and sent for me to come and see him.
He told me of the position they intended
to make, and said if would take it they
would pay me more than the Govern
ment would. 1t is needless to say / ac-
cepted his offer. My salary is $7j a month
and my expenses paid, and my work IS
to 90 off on these delightful trips all over
the country, when other folks have to
pay. This position is entirely new one,
and it is hard matter to give just yet
detailed description of what the duties
really are. Still, think I can give you
some idea of them. These trips as
general thing begin at night and that
evening go through the train, which is
always vcstibule string of Pullman cars,
and Introduce myself to the ladies. l
tell them where they can find me if am
wanted, and explain that I am here to
give them all the help and information in
my power. The next morning, after they
have had a good breakfast, l visit them
again, and by evening generally have
them all acquainted. Before we start oat
on trip the tourist agent, Mr.. Draper
goes over the route gathering up all the
needed information. He gives me points
about the trip beforehand. and inform
myself of everything that will be of i'll
terest to the ladies. I ascertain where
will be good places for them to shop in
any of the towns we stop at, where they
can see the pretIiest views, and espc-
cia!ly do I devote myself to those who
have no escorts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
Fashion Notes

White with terra Gotta is very stylish
mixture.
Skirt draperies falling in straight lines
are in high favor.
Pinking is used to edge draperies upon
all materials that do not fray at the
edges.
Dull blue and tan color promises to be
very stylish combination for street
costumes.
Green and red costumes are likely to
supersede the time worn combination OF
blue and red.
The newest hose show a great variety
of colorings in stripes, solid colors and
changeabe effects.
Tinsel effects prevail in the new trim.
mings. many of which are quite the re-
verse of handsome.
Some changes in hair-dressing are
promised, and curls and puffs are likely
to be again favored.
Entire mantles and shoulder capes are
again shown, made up Of jet, Suede, iri
descent and bronze beads.
The polonaise, which always was a
favorite mode, seems now on the high
road to popular favor again.
Albatross, cashmere, yelling and surah
will be the favorite materials for little
girls wear the coming season.
1t is predicted that flounces, plain and
plated, VIII again be an important
feature in DIRE: ses of all kinds.
Braided cloth mantles have all.over
designs which nearly conceal the mate.
rial OF which they are composed.
A new design for q lace pin shows
twelve tiny forget-me .nots which are set
between two rows of gold twist wire.
Among the novelties in wool goods is
one showing all-over design in raised
uncut velvet closely initiating soutache
braidlng.
Lace is again used at the neck and
sleeves of dresses, and lace jabots in
single or double frill trim the upper part
of waists.
The new poiouaiscs are without
drapcry, and in their classic fine: and
severe effects resemble the Directoirc
coats of several seasons ago.
The redingote polonaise is much ad-
mircd for drcssy costumes. They are
made of plush, velvet or wool, with
skirts and accessories of faille or moire.
A corsage wholly covered by orange
blossoms is the latest thing for bridal
costumes and presents very striking
effect, quite soft and becoming TO a
youthful bride.
Home spun cloths of coarse, rough
texture are TO be worn again and have
very durable look. For children
particularly; they are liked for school
and rough wear generally.
Flouncing is seen on some Of the i'm
ported models. This fashion, if revived
to any extent, should be kept exclusive
ly for. house dresses rs the tlouncing
adds so much to the weight of skirt.
The bulbs, such as jouquils and Roman
hyacinths are much sought for by young
girls who carry them for bridesmaids
bouquets as we'll as for corsagc bouquets,
and they arc more in favor than roses.
A plain black silk is thing of the
past and if it be at all in style, vest
and cuffs of gold or silver braiding must
accompany it, with sometimes panel.
The braids arc always on background
of the color of the braid, thereby making
a very nice effect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
WORDS OF WISDOM.
Conscience is the pulse of reason.

Conscience is the pulse of reason. :
Cheerfulness beats whole spothecary
shop.
Make good use of to-day; you are not
sure of tomorrow.
He that speaks doth SOW, but he that
holds his peace doth reap.
The greatest misfortune of all is not to
be able to bear misfortune. -.
A helping hand at the right moment
would save many from ruin. -.
Where there is no want of will there
will be no want of opportunity.
Fame comes only wher deserved, and
then it is as inevitable as destiny.
The world is full of prophets who
foretell things after they have happened.
The hypocrite would not put on the
appearance of virtue if it was not the
most proper means to gain love. ~
A law may be reasonable in itself, al
though man does not allow it, or does
not know the reason Of the law givers.
The most agreeable of all companions
is simple, frank man, without any high
pretensions to an oppressive greatness.
The natural progress of the works of
men is from rudeness to convenience,
from convenience to elegance, and from
elegance to nicely.
He that would make real progress in
knowledge must dedicate his age as well
as youth, the latter growth rs well as the
first fruits, at the altar of truth.
How black and base vice ingratitude
is may lie seen in those vices which it is
always in combination with-pride and
hard. .heartcdness, or want of compassion.
If we hope for things of which we
have not thoroughly considered the
value, our disappointment will>be greater
than our pleasure in the fruition Of
them. s
Happiness must not only be prepared
and fitted for man, but man for his hap
piness; he must become q rational
creature before he can enjoy rational
pleasure. ... a..
A Just and wise magistrate is bless
ing as extensive as the community to
which he belongs; a blessing which in
cludes all other blessings whatsoever that
relate to this life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04

misery back to the stage and ended his
act by flight. While young man was
singing something about girl who
didn't want him, the Professor hunted
up a notary and came back before the
curtain fell with an affidavit that he did
crush the hat aforesaid, without malice
aforethought and without afterthought
of making it as good as new again. The
audience, including the fat man, be-
lieved him then,-Philadslphia Call.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A Horrible Possibility.

Dear Friend-That gentleman who
boards at your house seems to be very
attentive to you, my dear.
Sweet Girl-He is. and II love him,
but o, what a risk I am running. We
are engaged.
"Risk z"
eyes. it nearly breaks nv heart when
the thought comes to me that he may
not love me for myself alone but-boo,
hoo ~
"Calm yourself, my dear. Why
should he marry you if he does not love
you 2" -, ,
"Hc-he owes mother three months
board. .n-Omaha World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS
A Useful Duchess.

The Duchess of Hamilton is determ ined
to make herself useful. She has opened
a retail butter shop in Ipswich, Norfolk
shire. England, and drives a prosperous
business. The location is near the White
Horse Inn, which is named in the Pick
wick Papers. The Duchess is the wife
of the Premier Scotch Duke with a
French dukedom attached. She is a
rather handsome woman, with cielncut
features and a brisk business look.
Many British aristocratic ladies, and
perhaps some wives of millionaires in
America, may initiate her example,
Mrw York Mercury.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

Couldn't Say No-EncouraginG In
formation-A True Soldier-A
Horrible Possibility He
Was From Boston, Etc.
"You know Tompkins can never say
no. said Lighthead. 'Well, he's got
himself into u nice fix"
'!How's that2"
"It's leap year. Three girls proposed
to him and he said yes to each of them" I"
-MeU York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A Mean Man.

The meanest man on record jumped
aboard a Woodward avenue car the
other afternoon. Every seat was occupied
and what did that man do but look out
of a window and whisper something
about dog fight. Of course no man
could keep his seat under such a provo
cation. When Brown had looked in
vain for the dog fight, he also looked in
vain for his scat. 1t was completely
hidden by that mean man, who was so
deeply interested in his paper as to be
wholly oblivious of everything else. But
Brown had his revenge. A lady soon
entered, and before any one could offer
her seat, he punched up the mean man
and said:
.'Will you please give this lady seat,
sir2"
Then they hung on the straps and
glowered at each other until their brows
ached. d.-DetroH Free Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A Jokes Fate.

1t ever is the poets dream,
That something he has put in rhyme,
Nav live beyond his little day,
And 'scape the hungry tooth of tina.
One little joke that once I wrote
Is safe within Fame's portal,
The negro minstrel took it up
And now it is immortal.
Merchant Traveller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
He Was From Cultured Boston.

A tramp applied at the back door of a
house on u street for something to eat,
and the mistress of the establishment
let him in.
"Madam," he said, with formal bow,
81 crave some nutritious aliment."
CHESTER" she called to the cook,
"there's a man here wants something to
eat. Bring out that plate of pork and
beans"
.'Ah, Madam" he said, taking the
dish as soft light shone in his face, "a
fellow feeling makes one wondrous kind.
1 used to reside in Boston myself"
Washington Critic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
A True Soldier.

"Yes, gentlemen" said the Colonel,
as he returned his glass to the counter,
sthe true soldier is never averse to dis
cipline. No matter how Objectionable
orders from a superior officer may be,
they must be obeyed promptly and with
out question. The true soldier never
"Pa," said the Coloners little boy,
opening the door, "ma says to come home
right away"
"Gentlemen," said the Colonel, ''good
day. ."-New York. Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
Encouraging Information.

Jones (who is swallowing oysters, to
opener)-'You can tell bad egg the
moment it is cracked. Can you tell q
bad oyster the moment it is opened"
Opener--"No."
J.-"How can you tell when an oyster
is bad?"
O.-"When you swallow it."-Boston
Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
KCDartee.

There is no weapon in the armory of
wit more effective than repartee, and the
French, from which the word is bor-
rowed, excel in the use of the missile: An
anecdote in point occurs to us. Talley-
rand had crooked leg. Madame De
stael squinted. The two hated each
other cordially, and meeting one day in
an ante-room of the Palace of Versailles,
the following passage at arms took place
between them: .
"Monsieur, said the lady in tone of
mock sympathy, show is your poor leg
this mornings"
"Crooked-as you see" was the quiet
reply.
That was what might be termed q
palpable hit. It took the authoress of
ssCorinne" completely aback, and before
she could frame rejoinder Talleyrand
had hobbled out of hot.-SJtings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-04
The Magician and the New Plug Hat

Prof. Irvink, who monkeys with cards
and the other bric-a-brac that goes to
make up the outfit of the professional
sleight. Of hand performer, gave an exhi-
bition at a hall in Frankfort the other
night. The professor is all there with
his tricks, but somewhat shy on his ora
tory if he gets out of the beaten paths
of his hanky panky. This time ne accl-
dcntally strayed and got badly mixed up
in byway.
Smiling like a crack in q rocky noun
tain range the professor ambled down
from the stage and borrowed silk hat
from fat man in the front row. 1t was
q brand new eight-dollar hat, and the
professor looked at it affectionatcly as he
made his way back to the stage, which
was reached by short step-ladder
placed there for the occasion. The pro-
lessor hadn't been drinking, but he was
nervous. The ladder slipped from under
him and he tobogganed on the hat sew,
cral feet up the stage. As he picked
himself up and looked at the crushed
stovepipe in blank despair the audience
roared. No one laughed so heartily as
the fat man who owned the wreck. lr-
wink looked at the hat, the spectators
and the wings.
"Ladies and gentlemen" he finally
stammered, "this was an accident. II
the gentleman who owns the hat will
wait until tomorrow l will try to buy
him q new one out of the box receipts.
Really did not mean to fall. /"
His voice was drowned in laughter and
applause.
s:Isn't he an excellent actor?" ex-
claimed the fat man, between convul-
sions, to his neighbor. 'Never saw any
thing to beat it"
The Professor turned his scared face
about the stage. Escape was Impossi-
be. The more he tried to tell his audi
tors that the crushed tile was not trick,
but a good. wide, and all-wool reality,
the more his auditors didn't believe him.
lie went down into the orchestra and
whispered to the owner that he did not
mean to fall on the hat, and that he
would make restitution as soon as posi-
ble, but the owner wiped the tears off
the end of his nose, and found breath
enough to remark that he knew all about
it: this wasn't the first time he had been
to sleight-of-hand show.
At last Irvink carried the cause of bis
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-07-24
IN THE MATTER OF THE

M TIRE MATTER OF THE
A petition Of d. w. Avery, en- insol-
vent debtor.
Pursuant to an order Of the Hon
Richard Rising, Judge of the said Dis
trict Court, notice is hereby given to al,
the creditors of the said fnsolvent. d
w. Avery, to appear before the said
Judge, in open Court. at the Courtroom
Of said District Court, at the Court
House, in said county, ION the Fourth
cay CT August, a, D., 1858, at 10 O'clock
4. NJ, of that day, !heD and there to
show cause, if any they can, why the
prayer of said insolvent should not he
granted, and an assignment of his es
tate be made, and he be discharged
from his debts and liabilities. in pursu
ance of the provisions of the statute ~
such case made anu provided; and In
the meantime all proceedings against
said 'nsolvent be stayed.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
Court, this 10Th ay of June, A. D., 1883
[sEAL.I WIN. HY. DOANE,
jlyI.30d Clerk.