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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

A new method of ventilating rail-
way carriages and preventing dust
from entering with the air has lately
appeared in France. The more quiek-
" the train moves the more rapidly
the apparatus works. The air is made
to traverse a receptacle containing wa
ter. which cools it and relieves it OF
dust, after which it goes through an
other filtering before entering the car.
riage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

A small box filled with lime, and
placed on shelf in the pantry or clos
ct. will absorb dampness and keep the
air in the closet dry and sweet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
A COOP MEAL.-Charles Dickens

A COOP MEAL.-Charles Dickens
used to say that he judged the quality
of housekeeping by the condition of
the casters on tile table. If the mus
tard was freshly made, ,.the vinegar CRU.
ct stainless, the silver brilliant, and
the pepper boxes perpendicular, he eX-
pected good, clean, wellserved meal,
with behavior to match" If, on the
contrary, the casters were uncleaned
and out of order, he knew what he had
to expect and was seldom disappoin-
ted. 1t is, in truth, simple things
that denote quality. The test of a
good cook is not the cake she makes,
nor the mysterious sauces she can
concoct, nor the rich pudding she
can produce. A good cook is known
by her boiled potatoes, her mutton
chop, her roasted joint. Such things
require personal care and Judgment,
and are he basis of "a good meal"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

1t sometimes happens that the great
est philosophers. in theory are the
greatest fools In practice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25

The Preacher-Well, sam, how have
you been getting along since your con-
version?
Sam-Oh, fust rate, sab, fust rate.
Me and de whole family has quit lynn
swearln' and stealin' in great meas
ure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
The Christian.

BE CoNTENT.-Be content with such
things as We have. Some people have
better things, others have worse.
You, perhaps, cannot have the better,
and you have no desire for the worse
then be content with what you have.
You may have had better things in
the past you may have worse things
i'm the future; be thankful for the pres
ent, and be content. If your lot is a
hard one, you may improve it, but not
by murmuring, fretting, or repining.
Just here to-day learn the lesson OF
contentment, and wait on God for
brighter days, for rich fruits, for purer
joys.
No blessing comes to the murmur-
ing, complaining, discontented heart.
When once this evil demon of discon-
tent has entered into the soul nothing
is right. Even the "angePs food" was
not good enough for the murmuring
Israelites, and "the corn of heaven"
could not satisfy those whose souls
were filled with the discomfort of
earth. But when once the heart has
found its rest in God, and all Its MUIR
murings are hushed in sweet submis-
sion to His will, there is peace in be-
Tlieving and :IeGyipp 10y N. the Holy Ghost and
hallowed confidence IN the kind
providence of Him who hath done all
things well.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
ALWAYS EATS HIS WORDS.

Col. John C. Haskell in his speech the 9th.
er night, said Of Capt. Tillman that he had
heard him frequently, when no charge was
that he had never seen the time when face TO
face with the man he accused he had failed to
eat his words. N. G. 6.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
MUNRO TO TILLMAN, NO 4,

Yours received. I have asked no explana-
Iion, but II you used the language, as report
ed, I understood your note as saying you had
that connection. II am correct this is en-
tirely satisfactory. If am not correct please
inform me at once. Respectfully,
VIM, MUNRO,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-25
THE FINAL BACK DOWN.

JUNE 23.-Hon. VIM. Munro-Sir: In speak.
ing as did had no reference to you or any,
other man. I was speaking In general terms
Of electing men on account Of personal popu.
larity, and giving votes for "howdy-dos."
Respectfully, b. r. TILLMAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
The House on theMarSh;;
THE MYSTERY OF THE ALDERS.
az FLoRENCS WARDEN.

He was putting such different color
upon my reluctance, as if had not
thought it good enough. And there is
great deal of difference between fif-
teen shillings and twopence-halfpenny
l saw Sarah, who was in the room,
look at me very sharply, and Mrs. Ray
ner did not look pleased.
Altogether, the beautiful ornament
that had admired SO much, but GER
tainly not coveted, had brought me
more annoyance than pleasure. 1t
procured me one more little trial that
very evening. When got upstairs, I
sat down and looked at the ornament.
1t certainly was very splendid, and
thought, that, if this were paste, and
worth only fifteen shillings, it was
great waste of money to buy real dia-
monds, which cost so much more and
looked no better. And, as was hold
ing it up to the light, and feeling at
last shrill of pleasure in its possession,
heard voice behind me say
$50 that's the twopenny-halfpenny
trinket, is it?'
OF course it was Sarah. She had
come up to bring me some water, and
had plenty in the jug. shut up
the case, and said coldly:
"Of course Mr.. Rayner would not
give any one a thing which really cost
only twopence-half-penn Sarah"
No, miss, not for such services as
yours"
And she said it in such nasty tone
that, when she had left the room,
threw the case down upon the table
and burst into tears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

didn't YOU'D have 90 often wondered
why you didn't t..ke her away. It
seems so hard tiat you, who want
sympathy SO mueh-you know you
have often told me so-should have to
live, as you say, q shut-up life, on nc
count of the apathy of the woman to
whom you are bound"
He seemed to drink in my words as
If they contained an elixir; I could feel
by his hand that he was actually trem-
self.
"Now, if you were to take her away,
although you might have difficulty at
first in persuading her to go, and force
her, with the kind force you know how
to use, to go among fresh faces and
fresh people, l believe she would come
back to life again. and see how much
better you are than other husbands,
and love you Just as much as ever.
Oh, she couldn't help it; you are SO
kind and goodr'
Then my heart sunk, for saw had
gone too far. AS I spoke, from pas
sionately eager, he looked surprised,
puzzled, and then his face clouded over
with a cold frown that chilled me with
fear and shame. 1 drew my hand out
of his quickly, and stepped back into
the room. He followed and took my
hand again.
Never mind, little one; you have
not offended me by speaking your mind
out; don't be afraid. But you don't
know, you can not guess-how many
or how deep IL mans cares may be
while he is obliged to bear brave
front to the world. l think you would
be sorry for me if you knew them"
II am sorry even without knowing
them" said, softly.
He bent down over me and looked
into my eyes for few moments. Then
he raised his head, and laughed
lightly.
"You are fraud. Great gray eyes
ought to be passionate, and yours are
MS cold as lake on a still day. be-
lieve you are an Undine! You have no
soul"
'.Oh, Mr.. Raynerr' I said, mourn
fully. and I turned slowly to the piano
to put away the music.
"Never mind; I will do that" said
you long enough. Goodnight, I'm
dine"
| Twas almost afraid he would again
want to kiss me, and, after offending
him once, should not have dared to
refuse. So shook hands as hastily as
l could, took my candle and ran up
stairs. l was very angry with myself
for having been cold and unsympathet.
ic-I had not meant to be SO at all.
But the fact was had been thinking
the whole evening of Mr.. Laurence
Reade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

richness and elegance are consequently
attainable at much more moderate cost
than is the case with quieter dress cloths
An exceedingly effective smoking-gown
is made in solid color, lined and trimmed
with silk of contrasting hue. The silk
may extend to the edge Of the garment
and serve as facing at tho lapels, or
the edges may be simply bound with
silk. Each one can exercise discretion
as to that. The color of the garment, as
we'll as Of the contrasting silk, is also a
matter of choice, abundant room being
left for the display of good taste.
The dressing-gown, or mornlng-gown,
as it is often designated, is to all in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
WATERBURY POST OFFICE
Mails Close

New York city-T.so, 10 90 m; s.!o; $40. 7.ssp a
Boston-7.OO, $50 a m; Ii. 3d. 40, 7.30 m. h.
Southern--75o, 1920 m: 21o, $50. 7:5o m. :.
Western-7.5O, 1920 m; 2.1O, $50, $50 pm
Eastern o. 7.so n; IL 80 {. 1o, go N;
Albany-75 so. 1920 a m; 21o, $50, $50 m:
Northern N Y.-7.5O. 10. 20 M 2. 10. $50 7.80 n.
Providence-7.OO, $50 m; IL. 80, 2. 10, 7.3o m.
springied-7;oo $50 am; y 80, TO- $50, zso pm
Pttsfeld Mass s :. =: 50 M; !, z IT, sS0, ysopm.
Bridgeport-7.5O, 1912 a m; 2.1O, $50, $50 pm.
New Haven-7.5o, 10. 20 am; II Sc, 2 TO- 5So, ppm
Ansonia-75O, 1920 m; II. 80, 80. $50, 7.8o m.
Brmingham75o 10 20 ann L; 80, 10. $50 .sopm
Union City-7.5O m; 2.1O, $50 p m. 49,
Naugatuck-7.50 am; 2.1o, $50 m.
Seymour-7.5O m; 2.10, $50 pm.
Winsted-10.55 m; 6. 80 p m.
Stations on Naugatuck R.R. north Waterbury
1045 m; 6S0pm.
Meriden-7.5O, 1920 am; 1880, 40, $50, 7.30 p n
Danbnry17.5o m; 12s, 2; 1890, 80 Pr
Watertown-;o.45 m; $50 p m.
Oakville-1O.45 m; $50 p m.
Woodbury-7.3O, 10.45 m; LES p m.
Southbury-73Oa m; 1875 m.
Middlebury-12.3O m.
Wolcott Gu. TIL, Sat.) 12.S0a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
She Showed Him Stars.

For every shooting star he claimed kiss
She, seeming coy, at first demurred to this;
But he persisting, would not be denied
When he at length q flying meteor spied.
And SO, as evening grew apace, their eyes
Oft scanned the glittering aspect of the skies
And when darting star caught either's sigh
A sound of kissing broke upon the night.
And SO it came to pass anon that she
Looked for a shooting star as much as he.
Nay, If by chance q star escaped his view,
She called his wandering fancy to it too.
When intervals seemed long between each hug,
She called him on passing nghtninP-b-g;
And, ever taxing her ingenious mind.
Her ready wit enabled her to find
More shooting stars in three short, leetina
hours
Than would compose whole meteoric bowers.
But when she did her last pretext exhaust
And was about to yield her cause as lost,
She saw switchman's lantern circling swing
And got the youth down to a steady thing.
-Vassar Miscellany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

may cost fifty dollars if the wearer is
reckless of his monetary outgoings, but
it need not cost over one-fourth that
amount and can still be very fine. AS
much as two hundred dollars has been
squandered on a smoking coat by q Sec
ond-rate New York actor, but the result
ant effect was more tawdry than beauti-
full.
Another distinctive sort of smoking
jacket is in solid color, lined with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

ENGLISH PLAID. It Is made OF TAB
RIGS similar to the smoking jacket, and
closes invariably with a girdle. Like
the smoking jacket, 1t has rolling
COLLAR and Is usually trimmed with
satin or silk. There are smoking
Jackets made of velvet, but dressing
gown made OF velvet could hardly be
considered in good form.
How many smoking jackets ought
man of fashion to possess? Some Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
The Book Canvassel

Inc Book Canvasser.
Let me tell you contidentially
OF men who. differently,
VIII chin" to you potentially,
By the quarter hour or less.
You may frown and scowl Indignantly,
You may slam the door Indignantly,
They'll smile on you benignantly,
II you say yes.
Their forte is affability,
They're men Of marked civility,
OF most pronounced humility
On this lay some stress.
BY reasoning quite synthetical,
They'll prove that you're poetical
And far from Alphabetical,
If you say yes.
They're public benefactors,
And, while they have detractors,
AS who has not? The fact is,
And this you must confess,
They broaden human knowledge
Without any aid from college.
This much you will acknowledge:
If you say yes.
The fund Of information
Revealed in conversation
With men of any station,
Or outward form of dress,
Shows clearly to the skeptical
That, in matters intellectual,
You're sure to be effectual,
If you say yes.
I've feeling that's fraternal
For these visitors diurnal
And choppers I'M nocturnal,
Which always will express,
And the height Of my ambition
Is to better their condition,
Which can only reach fruition
When we all say yes.
Philadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

QUILT PATTERN. to be above compar-
ison with it in all essential character
istics. The imported jacket is beauti-
full in fabric and color, but according to
the Yankee notion of things it does not
fit. 1t is loose and flowing, but it lacks
what every American appreciates in
clothes-to wit, snugness.
There are three distinct kinds Of
smoking Jackets. The first is cow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13


m a d Q of Scotch
plaid or a similar
soft material, and is
without lining. Tho
edges and pockets
are relieved with
stretches of corded
silk. This garment
is commonly called
a house coat and is
suitable for ny
manner of indoor
neglige wear. T sste
alone determines
the pattern to be
worn, the only linn
itation b o ing the
broad and rela tive
law of propriety. A
avail 49, 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

tents and purposes
a smoking jacket,
but, being longer, it
is more expressive
and demure. 1t Is
affected chiefly by
professional men
and elderly gentle
men to whom the
diminutive smok-
ing jacket would
not be becoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

fifty per cent. But
the average good
dresser is not so
extravagant in re-
gard to smoking
habits as in other
articles of cloth
ing. He doesn't
have to be. The
fabrics of which
these garments are
made are almost
/ n v a + / ably of a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

the most fastidi-
Gus men of New
York own only
one, and several
whose taste in dress
and means are alike
deficient have as
many as half a
dozen. The matter
depends en- tir Q ~
upon circumstan-
ces. The late John
Met ollough was re-
puted to own nine,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

Richard M. Walters has four, one OF
which cost SITS. The latter was pre-
sented to him by London admirer on
the occasion of his visit to England as
bearer of the Gladstone memorial. SEN
ator Evarts. Herman Oelrichs, Mayor
Grant and Recorder Smyth all have
jackets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

VELVET NOVELTY. variety IS decldedIy
gay in appearance, and is in vogue among
young clubmen and men about town.
There is no limit to the expense of such
garment. Ono may select the most
costly of fabrics, and the trimming may
be worth its weight in gold.
Hand embroidery, both within ane
without, will easily enhance the value b,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

Germany, says the
N 9 w York World,
and plenty of men
will not wear any
but the foreig n
brand. But it must
be conceded in all
andor that the
American article is
SO far superior to its
foreign prototype as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13

Q l Z II e T pain OF
quilted satin. The
lining extends to
the edges of tho
lapel and serves as
q facing for the
co a t. On t h g
S | ee YES are cults
about five inches
deep, composed of
the same material
as the lining. This
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
Sewer Assessments.

THE board of sewer commissioners of
the city of Waterbury, at meeting
held February 5, 1890, made the following
| assessments for sewer purposes, to-wit =
PLEASANT STREET.
Patrick E. Pierce, $3.50, Maurice Har-
rington 1900, Michael Cruise Ill 90, Fin
ton Brophy 100, Maurice Healy 165.00,
Patrick Ryder $500, estate of Sherman
Steele and Margaret Steele 1880, Edward
Brennan 1878, James Kelly 1880,
Patrick Collins $500, Michael Dillon
rs 90, Dani,l Conner 40 so, Daniel Conner
SO so, William Killian 5000, Catherine
Curley 1880, James Thompson 1926,
Bridget Altman 1926, estate of Daniel
Lynch 94.25, David D. Altman 90. 25, Ann
Halpin 80. 90, Michael Dillon 1900, Jane
Downey SO. 90, Martin Phelan SO 90, Anna
Phelan 6750, Henry S. Atwood and
Michael Guilfoile 1850, Mary Casey
67.5O, Henry S. Atwood and Michael Gull
foile 1850.
FOR USE BENEDICT STREET SEWER.
Tracey Brothers, $4,000
HAYDEN STREET.
Mrs Ellen Lawler, $50 90.
E The above assessments become due
and payable Feb 10, 1890. Payments to be
made to City Attorney George E. Terry at
his Office in the Platt block, corner East
Main street and Phoenix avenue.
| Attest E. G. KILDUFF,
City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
Goderre & Duchaineau,

MERCHANT TAILORS. 172 BANK STREET.
i Attest FALL STYLES TO SELECT FROM
IL We guarantee style and workmanship, and
large saving In cost to our customers. Come
and sec uH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
MADE SMOKING JACKETS.
They Are No Longer a Luxury
for the Few.
English Importations Said to BE Inferio
to American Products-Costly Con-
ceits of Wen-Known Men
vagaries of Dressing-Gowns.

Smoking jackets continue to be inn
ported from England, and even from
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
WordsI

Words!
Listen to the words around us,
Bodies OF the thoughts they serve;
With their forces they confound US,
Touching every quivering nervel
Stirring us to strife or kindness,
Striking for the wrong or right;
Sometimes cursing US with blindness,
Sometimes blessing us with light
Angry words, like tempest swelling,
Beat against the soul with rage;
Scar the spirits inner DIV cling,
Stain with spots LIES sacred pagei
Kindly words God message bringers
Lift the good from out the sin,
Sweeten like the songs of singers
All the troubled life within
Ella Dare in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
Noontide Hours.

Noontide Hours.
All beginnings have their zest;
Every ending bringeth rest;
Rhythmic throb, impelling ever,
Rest and zest-ease and endeavor.
Morning hours are filled with zeSt,
Evening hours are crowned with rest.
But calm ewes and mornings green
Have their long bright day between.
When the noontide burneth hot,
lest hath vanished, rest comes not.
Still the labor must be done;
Rest comes not till set of sun.
Patience, then o soul OF minel
Now thy labor grows divine!
For in Sultry noontide hours
Duty girds thee with fresh powers
Duty, though should fail thy zest
Leads thee, victor to sweet rest.
Mrs. Merrill Z Gates in S. 8. Times.
Gretchen.
Gretchen, so lithesome is thy maiden grace;
So blue are those Tcutonio violet eyes;
So hax IN are those WOndrous braids Of thine,
Thou dost persuade me twas an ancestress
OF thine who first inspired old Goethe's pen;
So gazing on thy beauty forget
Thou art waitress in q German restaurant
Where steaks are served mirAculously tough.
Such eyes as thine-a cup of coffee, please
Would win Faust without the demon aid
OF that red plotter, Mephistopheles-
Bring me some ham and eggs-thy frank, bright
smile
Conjures a spell-some fried potatoes, too
That long abides with mean omelet-
Thou art modern Hebe-oring some rolls
And Jupiter were blessed among gods
To have handmade beautiful as thou
To spill ambrosia down his god-liiSe neck.
Faiu would linger longer to admire
But I'm half starved, SO 'hustle," II you please
America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-02-13
A VARIETY OF VERSE.


Tho Coynsss Of Goodness.
It takes q thousand roses,
All gorgeously in bloom, ...
To make for dainty noses
A spoonful Of perfume.
One onion, when it's feeling good
And able to be out,
Will tackle q whole neighborhood,
And put the folks to rout.
And SO in life our kindly deeds
Seem weak and unobserved,
Their goodness very family speeds,
Their strength seems quite unnerved;
But let US something evil do,
The world will wildly shout,
AND get US into such stew
We never can get out.
Chicago Herald.
What the Stair Clock Saw.
Up on the landing the stair clock stood
The prim old clock,
AS staid as rock
And licked away as hard as it could;
Textbook tick tock
IT'S late, go lock-"
Down in the doorway a lover wooed-
A signing swain,
A cooling twain,
Each heart with love in q melting mood;
To part was pain,
Twas plain quite plain.
The signing swain took q final kiss
A rousing smack,
A bold attack
The dying note Of their soulful bliss;
Alas alackl
A parting crack.
The old clock saw, and it hid its face;
A shocking sight
So late at night;
1t woke the echoes about the place;
Not right not right!
Young man, take f1ightr'
1t looked again, and beheld sight
An old man mad,
The young girls dad
A fleeing form in tie cold, dark night,
A maiden sad,
Half sad, half glad.
Frank B. WEIGH, in The Jeweler.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-05-24
They Settled the Case.

Some Years ago. when Chief JUS
tice letcrs, the brightest ornament
cfthe Maine bar.waS holding court
in one of the interior equities OF
tie State, ii case was called which
had long been in litigation. The
Chief Justice, who at hat time was
plain Judge Peters, thought it inn
practicable to keep tue Case longer
in court, and advised the parties
TO referth matter. After due de
liberation they aNcented. agreeing
To refer the case 10 three honest
men.
With a grave smile, in perfect
keeping withjudicial dlgnity,J Judge
Peters said that the case involved
certain legal points which would
require one of the referees, at
least, TO have some knowledge OF
law; therefore he woultl suggest
the propriety of their selecting one
lovyer and two honest men.
The suggestion evoked a roar OF
laughter which proved to be the
happy l,arbinger of All aplcab Z
ttlelnpnt.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-05-24
ViOletS.

Violets sell in New York and
some other cities nowadays for
s1.5O a bunch. There are about
fifty violetS in a bunch. Notwith-
Standing the price there is great
demand for them, and florists say
there would be considerable sales
if they were $40 bunch. In eve
~ florists establishment there are
men and girls employed whose
chef work is to taSten artificial
stems on flowers intended for
large hoquefs and floral pieces
Ordinarily flowers do not require
much handling. but. owing to Its
t'rail stem, every violet must have
a support, even for a small bon
qnet. This is one reason why
violttS come so high. The end OF
Il bit of fine florists wire is insert
ed into the flower from below ami
twirled around the stem. I6takeS
i. good while TO prepare very
small bunch for sale.-New York
LITTER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-05-24
BEAUTIFUL LOT IN OMAN
COCK FOR SALE.

Tho Baptist Parsonage lot in
Omancock is for sale. The house
is new, large and comfortable. The
lot contains nearly three acres,
fronts on Main and runs through
to Ker street. Two desirable build
ing lots can be made to frort on Ker
ST, aud leave nearly two acres with
the main building and lot fronting
on Main street. The lot is very
desirable and there is pro bably, no
more comfortable or convenient
house in town. 1t will be sold as
IA whole or subdivided to suit pur-
chaserS, provided a sale of the
whole is effected. Terms will be
made convenient. If not sold at
an early day it will be rented out
for this year. Address either
e. II. GUNTER, Accomac q. H.,
or T.. l.. EAST. Onancock, va.