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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-17

The grandmother Of the Emperor OF
China is eighty-nine years old, blind,
deaf, and q cripple, and the other day
her loving grandson presented her with
500 singing birds, 200 silk dresses, and
100 musical instruments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-17
THE coREAN LADIES At WASHINGTON.


The ladies of the Corean Embassy are
little childish looking creatures, not more
than five feet high, if that. They have
delicate, slender, fragile bodies and
smooth, shiny, lemon-colored faces that
are really very pretty after you get accus-
toned to the Asiatic style of beauty.
Their hair is of midnight blackness,
parted in the middle, smoothly combed,
and fastened in loope at the nape Of the
neck with massive gold pins, not like our
hairpins with two legs, but just straight,
simple pins with large ornamcnted heads.
Their eyes have the moon-tilt, are black,
of course, and very bright and expressive.
Their lips are full and red, and they are
exouisitely clean and dainty about their
persons, and fond of the most delicate
fabrics. Their gowns are Of silk and all
made alike, with full gathered skirt of
some bright hue sewed to q little waist
like that that little girls wear to their
petticoats, and which reaches onlya little
below the armpits. Over this is worn a
little silk jacket of bright contrasting
color, and not any longer than the skirt
waist. The sleeves are large and long,
but not uncomfortably 80. The neck is
faced with ribbon, generally two pieces,
the one next the skin being white, and is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-17
A MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION ROOM.

Here is description of Mrs. William
B. Astor's reception room in New York,
ssthe wide window of which," says the
writer, ''is cased in ebony wood and
smothered in hangings of turquoise blue
silk and indigo-tinted lace. The walls
are hung in turquoise silk, with deco
rative dado and canvas painted ceiling,
and the ebony finish of the woodwork is
as beautifully polished as piece of
onyx. In the centre of the parquetry
floor is an odd design of small'Persian
rugs, inlaid as it were in field of garnet
terry. Precious rugs drape the small
divans, and superb specimens of needle
paintings are shown in the chair cover
ings. The most attractive article of fur
niture is a small upright piano of light
mahogany, beautifully embellished with
panels of carved silver, symbolic Of
music and song.
"Figures of cupids and busts of chill
dren fill the corners of the room with
beauty, and as the visitor enters, she
passes under the glossy green branches
of small palm tree that stands on a
pedestal of polished green marble. All
the ornaments are of Dresden china, and
the fantastic beauty and grace of the
figures, the variety of design and brilliancy
of color produce an effect both novel and
agreeable. On the walls hang brackets,
baskets and pockets of the fowery porce-
lain, and about the metal cabinet, along
the edges of small stands and fairly
crowding the piano shelf, are shepherds
and shepherdesses, troubadours, peasant
girls and court figures, no two alike, and
each outrivaling the other in gayety and
color. Another feature of this room is
the splendid army of artificial flowers, q
variety of decoration, by the way, that
Mrs. Astor is very fond of.
"Violets, lilies, ilacs, fcverfews, hya-
cinths, buttercups and little wildernesses
of field flowers are knotted together in
clustering bouquets and freight the wheel
barrows, vases and jardinieres of Dresden
china, while in the slender forms of
crystal and jeweled wares are roses, as
tiers, iaponicas and magnolias of such
remarkable composition as to challenge
detection in flower show without the as
sistence of touch or smell. The linen
blossoms were brought from France last
summer, and the sum paid for them
would have procured a very nice supply
of cut flowers for an entire season. All
the hangings about the room are made of
rich blue silk canvas, handsomely worked
in silver threads. The family crest, done
on q field of scarlet and white in silk, sill
yer and gold, and mounted in banner
form, is the glory of an east corner.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

While the March Century was being prepared,
the press was stopped in order to insert paper
by the Hon. Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, one of
the Republican leaders in the Lower House, on
E" The Rules of the House of Representatives
and it has peculiar Importance from the fact that
it not only calls attention to the present diff
culties of the situation, but suggests changes.
These changes it may be in the power of Mr..
Reed and his associates in the next Congress to
carry out.
DIR. Andrew D. White will conclude, in the
March Popular Science Monthly, the subject OF
" Demoniacal Possession and Insanity" which
forms one of his New Chapters in the Warfare
of Science" now publishing in that magazine.
The forthcoming article will tell how the Ro-
man Catholic Lutheran, and Calvnistic clergy
We'd with each other in exercising and perse-
cutting the unhappy victims of insanity, and
how medical science slowly introduced more
humane treatment and finally drove back SUI
perstition from this part of the great battlefield
BelfOrd'S dgGziae-Edited by Dom Piatt
Published by Belford, Clarke & Co., Chicago.
Price % cents. The novel which is published
in this numbers " A, Storm Ashore" by James
II. Connolly. In addition to this there are q
number of essays and other interesting matter
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Eczema in its worst stages. A raw sore
from head to feet. Hair gone. Doctors
and hospitals fail. Tried everything.
Cured by the Cuticura Remedies for So.
am cured of a Ioathsome disease, eczema, in its
worst stage l tried different doctors and been
through the hospital, but all to no purpose. The
disease covered my whole body from the top Of my
head 10 the soles of my feet My hair all came out
leaving me a complete raw sore. After trying
everything, heard of your CUTIcURA REMEDIES,
and after using three bottles of CUTICURA REsOLv-
ENT, with CUTICURA and CUTICURA SOAP, find
myself cured at the cost of about Sc. would not
be without the CUTICUBA REMEDIES in my house,
as l find them useful in many cases. and think
they are the only skin and blood medicine.
ISAAC H. GERMAN, Wurtsboro, n. 7.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Without completing his remarks, the Senate at
o'clock p. m. adjourned.
In the House the conference report on the
Diplomatic and Consular appropriation bill was
agreed to. The Senate recedes from the amend
ment appropriating 100000 for a coaling sta
tion at Page Page, in the Samoan Islands, the
provision having been inserted in the Naval
appropriation bill
Mr.. Randall (Pa,) from the Committee on
Appropriations reported the Cowles bill amend
ing the internal revenue laws, which was re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole, together
with minority substitute, which was reported
by Mr.. Forney (Ala.)
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the postOffice appropriation bill,
which consumed the entire days session.
Without coming to a conclusion the committee
rose and the House adjourned at 4:30 o'clock
p. u. - -
MONDAY, FEB 10.
In the Senate, Mr.. Palmer (Mich.) offered a
resolution extending the thanks of Congress to
the State of Michigan for the statue of Lewis
Cass, which was unvailed to-day in Statuary
Hall, and made speech of eulogy, as did Mr..
Morrill, (Vt), Mr.. Chandler IN. H., Mr.. Nor
gan (Ala) and Mr.. Hoar (Mass)
Mr.. Cullum (Ill.), from the Committee on
Territories, reported back the House bill to
organize the Territory of Oklahoma, which was
placed on the calendar, and notice given that it
would be called up at the first opportunity. A
minority report was also presented.
The Senate then resumed the discussion Of
the Texas outrage resolution, and Mr.. Coke
(Tex.) finished his remarks on the subject. At
the close of Mr.. Coke's remarks the bill was
laid aside.
On motion of Mr.. Hale (Me.), the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill to pro-
vide for the taking of the 18th census, and
without reaching conclusion adjourned at 6
o'clock p. m.
In the House, Mr.. Dunn ARK called up the
bill to provide better protection of the seal and
salmon fisheries of Alaska, which was laid over
without action after several amendments were
adopted.
Mr.. Crisp (Ga-) then called up the contested
election case of Sullivan against FELTON,, of
California. The point of no quorum was raised,
and after several Intellectual roll-calls the House
adjourned at o'clock p. m.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Eczema 2 Years Cured.

Two years ago was attacked with eczema
cannot tell you what suffered. I dare not shave;
had always shaved before. 1 was the most forlorn
spectacle you ever saw. Charles Kennedy. of this
place, showed me your pamphlet skin diseases,
and among them found the description suitable
to my case. l bought the CUTICURA REMEDIES,
and took them according to directions, and soon
found myself improving. Itook seven bottles, with
the CUTICURA and SOAP, and the result is perma-
nent cure. thought 1 would wait and see if it
would come back, but it has proved all you said it
would do. 1 feel like thanking you, but words
cannot do 1t; so L will say. God bless you and
yours. THOS. L. GRAY,
Leavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Eczema or Salt Rheun

Baby bad with Eczema. Hair gone, Scalp
covered with Eruptions. Physicians fail.
Cured by the Cutieura Remedies. Hair
restored. Not Pimp1e ON him now.
cannot say enough In praise of the CUTICURA
REMEDIES My boy, when one year of age, was so
bad with eczema that he lost all of his hair. His
scalp was covered with eruptons, which the doctor
said was scad head, and that his hair would never
grow again. Despairing of cure from physicians,
began the use of the CUTICURA REMEDIES, and, 1
am happy to say, with the most perfect success.
His hair is now splendid, and there is not pimple
on him. recommend the CUTIcUKA REMEDIES to
mothers as the most speedy, economical, and sure
cure for all skin diseases of infants and children
and feel that every mother who has an afflicted
child will thank me for so doing. Mrs. NJ e.
WooDSUM, Norway Me.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Eczema 81 Years Cured.

am farmer, sixty-one years of age, and have
suffered from babyhood with what heard COM
monty called honeycomb eczema" on my hands.
A few months ago purchased from my druggists,
Messrs. Sanders Sc Lesesne, your CUTIcURA RENE
DIES, and used them according to directions A
cure was speedily and thoroughly effected, and 1
make this statement that others likewise affected
may be benefited. JOSEPH JACKSON,
Georgetown, Tex,
Reference: Messrs. SANDERS & LEsEsNE, Drug
ois
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Salt Rheum . Years Cured.

have suffered greatly with eczema or salt rheum
for four years, with sores all my body. pro-
cured three bottles CUTIcURA REsOLvEST, one box
of CUTICURA, and cake OF CUTICURA SOAP, and
they have healed my sores entirely. think it the
best medicine / have ever used. and 1 feel very
thankful to you for the good it has done me.
Mrs. ALEX. McDOUGAL,
kirkland, Carleton Co., N B.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Two Little Boys Cured.

am truly thankful there Is such medicine as
the CuTIcURA REMEDIES. 1 have two little boys
who have been afflicted with eczema and scall
head, which finally settled in their eyes L tried
several good doctors and plenty of medicines, with
out relief 1 procured a bottle of your CUTICURA
REsoLvENT and box of CUTICURA and commenced
using them, and am happy to say that before the
first bottle was used their eyes were nearly well,
and when the second bottle was half used they
were entirely cured.
Mrs. SUSAN NJ. DoBsoN, Milford, Mo.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Cuticura Remedies

DIES cure every species Of torturing. humiiating,
itching, burning, sealy, and pmpy diseases of the
skin, scalp and blood with loss of hair, and all hui
mOrs. bOtehes eruptiOns, sores, scales, and crusts
whether simple, scrofulous, or contagious, when
physicians and all other remedies fail.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA Soc; SOAP,
25c; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION Boston.
"a Send for " How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81
pages. so illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

CUTIcURA, the great skin cure. instantly allays
the most agonizing itching, burning and inhamma-
ton, clears the skin and scalp of crusts and scales
and restores the hair. CUTICURA SOAP, the great
est OF skin beanters is indispensable in treating
skin diseases and baby humors. 1t produces the
whitest, clearest skin and sofest hands, free from
pimple, spot, or blemish. CUFICURA REsoLvEsF
the new blood purifier, cleanses the blood of
impurities and poisonous elements, and thus re-
moves the CAUSE. Hence the CUTIcURA RENE
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
denomination surely Cured.

To the Editor Please inform your readers that
have positive remedy for Consumption By its timely
thousands of hopeless have been permanently
cured. shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy
they viii send their Express and p o. Address. Re-
spectfuIIy, T. A. SL0CUM, NJ c., ISL Pearl ST., n. Y,
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

be Senior Inspector
General Of the Army
was a Captain in the
I'd u. 5. Art, COM
manding his battery
and the post at the
Arsenal in this city
Jan. 20, 1881, he &C
ceDted a commission
as Major and Inspect
or General; Feb. 5
1885, he was promoted
60 Lieutenant-C0lOne.
In the same corps; Il
Colonel Sept. y, 1885
and last August, on
.---.-,-. -. - Gaaa
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Who will be Secretary of Slater Never mind
that The question for you is-Where and
how can I make money! And the answer is,
write to The Am Mfg. House, they will give
yo6 full particulars, and if the right party pay
you a salary. Clock box 1910, N. "
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

QhQVo Skin and Scalp preserved and beautified
DhDI y by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

CHAs. B. BATES, who has been connected with
the Fl. P. Hubbard Co., Advertising Agents,
New Haven, Conn, for nearly eight years as
faithful and conscientious employee has severed
his connection with that firm and opened q
newspaper advertising agency on his own &C
Mr. Bates isa youngman possessed ofsome means
in addition to which he has three attributes
which combine to make a successful business
man, viz: ability, energy, and perseverance,
We consider him young man worthy of the
respect and consideration of the fraternity and
wish him success in his new field of labor
Commercial Union Chicago, III.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

OlMPLES, blaekheads. red, rough, ehapped and
lHl oily skin prevented by CUTICURA SOAR.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOiBgs at the Ma
tienal Capital

GEN. JOSEPH C. BBEcKIERIDGE.
In January, 1881, Brighten. Joseph c.
Breckenridge who WAS last week promoted to
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

hts Epilepsy sure and positive cure IN days CaI1
or write DR. Kruse NJ O. 2iS6 Hickory St, ST. Louis No
Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
Loretts Guide to horticulture.

published by the J. T. Lovett Company,
Little Silver, N. J., is unquestionably the finest
Catalogue of nursery products ever issued by
any nursery in this or any other country. In
the matter of illustrations. cover and colored
plates it is decidedly unique, chaste and re-
fined and fully abreast with the times. 1t con-
tains full and complete list of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Creepers,
Hedge and Herbaceous Plants, ETC., all fully
described and illustrated; and being properly
arranged and classified with botanical as well
as common names, renders it book of far more
than mere temporary value. 1t is sent with
colored plates for 10c., or without plates free.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Hearing Perfectly Restored
By Peek's Pat Invisible Tubular Ear Cushions III.
book free Call write r. Hiseox, s55 B'way N Y.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Pitchers Castoria.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Convertible Wire Basket. The Handy Self fasteas
ing Button Emery Knife and Mower ShaFpeaers Agent.
send for catalogue and Clement 8 Co, Chicago
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune., 1889-02-21

pTT 7 Voun f1yTTu TEETH with Crystalline. stops
/ Hill JUL UW II pain and Decay. LISTS Lifetime.
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Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1889-02-21
VETERANS IN TIE CITY.

John &. Wiedersheim, Past Commander
George G. Meade Post, Philadelphia, Pa. Com
rade Wiedersheim belonged to the 18th Pa.
during the war.
Mai. Ernest C. Stahl, First Lieutenant, Sd
n. J. battery, Trenton, n. ]. Comrade Stahl
entered the Sd N. J. battery as private, and
was promoted through all the grades TO First
Lieutenant. He is now editor and proprietor
of the NeW Jersey Staats-J Journal, a profitable
German paper; is Commander of Aaron Wilkes
Post, No. %, of Trenton; member of the
weli-knOwn Veteran ZOuayes and has held a
number of responsible positions in the GAR.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-11
NONE o. THAT IN HIs'N.

Justice Powell Makos Fow Remarks
About an Important once.
cam on the poard Of Equalization
I'll be d--hangcd ii AMI"
But for an agile movement 10 one side,
an APrEAL reporter. who caused this gen.
tic statement from Justice G.. II. Powell,
would have felt the emphasis intended TO
be thrown into Il.
"No, sirl" continued the Justice. "Pvo
Just been talking 10 Mike Garyin about
service on that board, and advising him,
by all means, 10 ait for Just one session.
It's the finest school In which 10 study
human nature the world has ever pro-
duced. One Of the present members
offered me 500 10 take his place, but !
told him, by G-gingcr sir, | wouldn't
do Il for $500 and my funeral expenses
oh. You are young. innocent and mex
pcricnccd. Just get three or four widows
after YOU, and where are you2 In h-h-
hominy. sih"
By this time tho Squircs bdndana was
PLAYING hide and seek about his nose;
ihcre was an ominous sound from under
meath lis countless folds, and Col. Nat
Taylor's soothing syrup was called into
rcquisition. The patient was removed "a
his home In Chelsea, aud at o'clock this
morning was sleeping, but would ever and
anon bc heard 10 murmur, Hang u,
madam, can't lower the assessment"
From tho tenor OF complaints made u
an ArrEAL reporter, braced with horrible
examples, Assessor Smith has stecrod en-
tircly away from tho line Of equality IL
assessing property.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-11

his charge, and 1t is more than probable
that the gelding will carry the maroon
and scarlet in the suburban next week,
although both he and Prince Royal may,
be sent to the post. While speaking OF
the suburban the following horses are al
most sure to be seen in the great event
Raceland, Hanover, Inspector B, Badge,
Exile, Elkwood, George, Belvidere, Eurus
and Oriilamme. All these racers are doing
well, and the prospects for a very open
race were never better. If a sensational
finish can be produced it will be worth
going many miles to witness.
The program for tomorrow, "Wednesday
and Thursday of this week at jerome
Park is good, and fair sport should result.
Tomorrow the Encore Stakes, for two
year-olds, at three-quarters OF mile, with
all the crack youngsters engaged, Will be
decided in conjunction with the Harlem
Stakes for three-year-olds, at six furlongs
This ast-named event will bring out For
est King or Fides from MIR. Belmonts
stable, and, on paper, it looks like another
victory for the Babylon string, although
Mai. Fresno, Holiday, Radiant or Cortez
may be able to snatch the prize.
On Wednesday the pick OF the older di-
vision will do battle for the Westminster
handicap at mile and three furlongs, and
on Thursday, when the meeting comes to
a close, the maximum stakes for two year
olds at six furlongs, and two classic Bel
mont stakes for three year olds, at a mile
and half, will be decided The latter
should furnish great contest ii Diablo,
the Favorable colt, Fresno, Sephyrus, Major
Domo, Eric and ]. A. b. come together.
1t remains to be seen II Diablo can repeat
his performance by winning both the
Withers and Belmont. Nodoubt Mr.. Bel
mont would be glad TO win this stake OF
all others, but il is doubtful II Garrison
will be able to get Sephyrus in home in
front Of Diabloas he did on Friday last when
there was difference OF ten and a hall
pounds in the formers favor.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-11

familiar with a cyprian who lives at the
corner OF jefferson and Third streets. lis
wife discovered his illicit relations and
called him TO time.
John begged oil.
His wife extorted from him promise OF
reform and forgave him. lie lived conti-
nently for while and then contracted u
sudden fancy for his wiie's colorcd cook.
His wife became furious. She entered the
kitchen, where her lord was enjoying his
vesperian hash in the sweet communion of
the colored domestic, and she upbraided
him. John became wrathy, and raising
his hand smote his spouse in tho face.
Mrs Willis is a patient and long suffering
woman, but becoming eNasperated ut her
husbands aggressive muscularity, she
squared herself and returned him one from
the shoulder. She apoogiled TO the court
for her rash act in her petition.
John is not thrifty.
lie tolls early and late for tho munfi-
cent remuneration OF 500 per week. This
was not enough to support ono family and
John tried TO take care OF two on II. Tho
result was that both were neglected and
his wiie-his own wiic-brings suit for d.
vorce. She tells the court just howit hap
pened and her petition is what is called in
courthouse parlance Juicy"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

MRs. w. f. FRASER and son Harry will
leave this morning for Searcy Springs for
the summer.
w. L. EASTMAN, of Nashville, general
manager OF the Cumberland Telephone
Company, is in the city.
VlslroRs on change yesterday: Ray
Vest, ,lluntvillc, Ala; Joe Newbarger,
Coheeville, Miss; sam Frank, Holly
Springs, Miss.
TnE marriage OF Miss Marion BOYLE and
Mr.. j. A. Evans will take place at Calvary
Church this morning at half past nine
o'clock. No cards.
Miss FANNIE MARIE TIGHE and George
S. lands will be married at 81. Peters
Church at o O'Clock this morning. They
leave tonight for an extended tour OF the
East.
Miss By-rY srLpEs and Martin Ensley
will be married at Calvary Church this
evening. An extended European tour will
follow, the bridal couple beng accompa-
MED by Miss Hattie Ensley.
MRs. II. @. Vas LEW, Of South Bend,
Ind, and Miss Maud Van Licw, OF Lake
vile, Ind, sister and niece OF Capt. Il. j..
Foster, who have been visiting relatives
here, will leave for their home today, via
Nashville.
MAJ. WILL T. EASTMAN, Of Nashville,
Superintendent OF Construction Tor the
Cumberland Telephone Company, Is stop
ping at the Gayoso for few days lie II
here TO supcriniend the reconstruction o
the line between here aud Jackson, rs wei
as repair things here generally lilo say'
that the efficient labors OF the local man
ager, Mr.. Hume, have most materially re-
duced the amount OF labor and time TO
quired OF him In this circuit.
Ron. @. CowARDiN, an old conductor o
the Nashville, Chattanooga * ST. Louis
Railway, now Southwestern Passenger
/ Agent OF that line, and X. A. Williams
| Southeastern Agent, Little Rock & Mem
phis road, were In the city yesterday
| They have been occupied In bringing
school girls from the schools Of Nashvill,
and vicinity 10 their homes In Texas ant
Arkansas, over the n. q. & ST. L., the l.
Il ~, the Cotton Belt, via Bhnkloy, the
Little Rock & Memphis, and tho Iror
Mountain. They have safely conducted
10 their homes go school girls, and hops
on September 10 bring back TO the SAINT
schools at least double that number. Thel
were In most cases accompanied 10y NJ
attache Of the various schools, which ma
terially reduced tho labors aud response
bilities OF these passenger agents.