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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
AN UNeRATEFUI COMPARISON.

Lord Duferly (on his first visit to
New York)-"Who is that distinguished
looking man We just passed. Why, he
has the bearing of Duke!"
Mr.. Fourhundred-" 'Sh! Don't let
him hear you! That's a captain of
poiceW
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
A DOUBLE EPIDEMIC.
People Suffering From Black Tongue
and Diphtheria.

Physicians sent by the county into tho
mountain district along the Cheat River, W.
Va, in which diphtheria was reported to be
epidemic, tell horrible stories of suffering.
The people were suffering from two diseases,
,.diphtheria and the more dreaded "black
tongue The latter had broken out in the
last two weeks, and about thirty deaths had
occurred In the meantime great many
children were suffering from diphtheria, and
families were in want. Tho county had
erected temporary hospital and a large
force of physicians and nurses were attend
ing it. Even with this aid, many of the sick
were not being cared for properly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
A PAINTED BEAUTY.

He-"I got letter from Cousin Tom
to-day. He says he is engaged to Mollie
Jennings. Of course he paints his fu-
ture bride in glowing colors and all that
sort of thing"
she-''So far as that is concerned,
Molle is pretty expert at painting her
S If in glowing colors. ."-7sns Haute ES-
press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
STARVED HIS WIFE.
Horrible Brutality Brought to Light
at an Inquest.

A terrible tale of brutality was brought to
light at the inquest on the body of Mrs Eliza
Holbrook, wife of James E. Holbrook, Justice
of the Peace and a wealthy farmer of Peter
boro, Canada. Mrs. Holbrook, who was
seventy years of age and feeble, left her
home, about two miles from Havelock,
to 60 to a neighbor's house, and q
few days ofterward her body, scantily
clad, was found in swamp about three
miles from home. The evidence given
at the inquest showed that Holbrook kept
his wife badly clothed and ill-fed, locking up
the provisions from her, and that he beat
her shamefuliy. The verdict censured Hol
brook. and when the body Of his wife was
turned over to him he at first refused to
bury it, but finally consented to do so when
he learned that otherwise it would be turned
over to medical college. the feeling against
HoIbrook was intense, and the people were
clamoring fot his prosecution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
AFTER MANY YEARS.

Old Professor-"Why, Mr.. Barkins,
glad to see you, Pm sure. How time
does fly! Why, it seems to be only a
few years ago that gave you sound
thrashing." :,
Barkins-'I remember it. I've al
ways wanted to get even with you for
that. Have cigar, won't you?'-Aun-
seys Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
yENTURED A SURMISE.

"Susie," said Willie to his sister,
.swbat arc Blackfeet Indians"
"What are what?'
"Blackfeet Indians"
81 don't know, Pm sure" said Susie,
"what the expression can mean, unless
those wicked traders have been selling
the DOOR Indians some of the hosiery that
is warranted not to fade. ."-Nerchant
TrGUeLe7.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
HAD ALL HE WANTED.

Jinks (solicitously)-"Blinks, stop a
moment. That's fearful cold you have.
Are you taking anything forit"
Blinks (Hurrying on)-''Not in the
shape of advice, Kiljordan."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
OF PARAMOUNT NECESSITY.

Mr.. Uncertain-"Youk keep private
yacht, don't you, Dubious"
Mr.. Dubious-"Oh, yes"
Mr.. Uncertain-"Well, next to money,
what is the most important adjunct nee.
essary to the maintenance of a craft OF
that kinda"
Mr.. Dubious-"Credit. ."-Epoch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
VERY TRUE.

Teacher-"All things which can be
seen through are called transparent.
Fanny, mention something which Is
transparent"
Fanny-'A pane of glass"
Teacher - "Quite correct. Now,
Fanny, mention some other object
through which you can see."
Fanny-"A keyhole. "-7sras Sytsngs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
vEEY FRIG-D.

"Been having troubled" asked one
travelling man o. another.
"Some."
"Girl gone back on you2"
"No, but her father has,"
ssDismissed you in summary manner.
Eh?"
"No. In a wintry manner. ."-Aer-
chant Iraceler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
BAD GOT HER CONSENT.

Dick-'I intend to marry you
whether or no. I know you love me. I
shall not go until get your consent"
Miss Flirtte-"You have it."
Dick-"Ah, I knew I should tri-
umph."
Miss Flirtte-"Of course I meant my
consent to co., Chicago Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
A NATURAL CONCLUSION.

Mr.. Hardup-"Why don't you pay
more attention to the cooking. You
know you can do frst-rate cooking when
you try"
Mrs. Hardup-"I know I can, but
whenever I get up any particular nice
dish you eat it all yourself. "-zsrre
Raute Ezpress.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
CHARITY BEGINS NOT AT HOME.

"And what's all this I hear, Barbara,
about your wanting to find some occu.
pation9"
"Well, you see, it's so dull at home,
uncle. I've no brothers or sisters-and
papa's paralyzed-and mammals going
bGnd-so I want to be hospital nurse. "
London Punch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
HE WAS NOT SURE.

Guest-"I want something to eat"
The waiter calls off q number of dishes,
at the same time moving about his feet
uneasily.
Guest observing this asks)-"Have
you any corns2"
Waiter-"Don't know. I'll ask the
coUk."-Tezas Siftings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
SHE LOVED TO GRoAN.

Aunt Mary-"What cold hearted
world this isl I was so sick all night
and not q soul in the house came to see
what was the matter with me-"
-"That's not it at all, auntie
we all heard your groaning, and we
hadn't the heart to interrupt you. We
know how you do enjoy good groan-
ing. YOU know" ."-Boston Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Decrease for the First Half of the
Current Fiscal Year.

The monthly public debt statement, issued
from the Treasury Department at Washing
ton, shows decrease Of So, 1908 in the
debt during December; and for the first half
of the fiscal year, s23, 1893, 10. The total
debt, less cash in the Treasury on January !,
1859, was 81, 1874, 062, 25s; and on January l,
1890, it was 81, ,O52, 952. Gil; showing q reduc.
tion during the calendar year just closed OF
$S1, ,1O93l7. During the previous calendar
year the debt was reduced $91. .596,1A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
SAW EVIDENCES.
vas a cruel brother

He was a cruel brother.
He happened in to the room to find his
sister in tears but did not inquire as to
the reason nor offer single word of con-
dulence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

A Parents Advice-Had All He Want
ed-He Was Not Sure-Had Got
Her Consent-A Natural
Conclusion, Etc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22

Now, John, my son, before you 60
Take this advice to heart:
Don't try to show off what you know
So folks may think you're smart.
Although the world is like school,
Where those who study rise,
Remember that the silent fool
is oft considered wise.
Boston Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22
uWhere is nv oyercoat9" vas all he

"Where is my oYercoatF vas all ne
said.
II think you are as hardhearted as you
can be" she said, "not to realize that
any one can have trouble"
'I realized it," he said. Gas soon as
came into the room I saw evidences OF
4 cry, sis. s."-Merchant Traceler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-22

But the reports do not cUY1r tHb tOtaI
mileage of the country; only G. 7)2 per
cent. of it, If the accident rate was the
same on the roads not reporting, the total
number killed was 5693, and the total in-
iured 27,99S. These are the returns made by
the railroad companies themselves, and they
cannot we'll be suspected of exaggeration.
Neither is there, on the other hand, any rea-
son to suppose that they are not, in most
cases, complete and prepared with perfect
0oo1 faith
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
Housa Rix Parnsita.

: State Entomologist Lintner recently
received from o Government lady an In
teresting parasite on the common house
fly, says an Albany dispatch to the New
York Times. sIt Is not uncommon to
find half . dozen on Q single fy," the
sender writes They are exceedingly
small, being no larger than the puncture
in piece of paper by small-sized pin
point, yet they are seen readily because
Of their light vermilion color. The IA
vorite spot is on the body of the fy un-
derneath the bases OF the wings. The
parasite is mite Of the group known as
"harvest mites" bearing the scientific
name OF Trombidium muscafum, and Is
similar to another species that attacks
flies in Europe. The mite does not null
tiply, unfortunately, with sufficient ra-
pidity to do much toward the reduction
of the number Of house flies.
While infesting the fly 1t is In the lar
val state, and only after leaving 1t does
1t become mature and begin to propa-
gate. For this reason 1t rarely comes
under observation, and has seldom been
recorded by entomologists Another
species Of mite sometimes met with pro-
duces its young upon the house fly with
such rapidity that In few days the body,
head, and limbs become completely cov-
cred with the parasite.
The fact has been spoken Of often that
the usual number Of fies were not seen
last season. The reason for this would
be interesting, whether an undiscovered
parasite or some new form of disease has
destroyed them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
Wonders Of tho oOann.

As oceans cover three-fourths of the
earth's surface, II is interesting to know
certain facts regarding them. The
water at the bottom OF the ocean Is
much colder than at the surface, and in
many places the water freezes below
before 1t does above. At the depth OF
$500 feet waves are not felt, says the
New York Ledger. The temperature is
the same, varying very little, from the
poles to the equator. Waves are decep-
tive-water does not travel; 1t stays in
the same place and the motion goes on.
Sometimes, in storms, waves are forty
feet high. The base of a wave-the
distance from valley to valley on either
side at the bottom-is reckoned fifteen
times the height A wave twenty feet
high, for instance, has base extending
300 feet. A mile down the water has q
pressure Of ton to every square inch.
Taking the average depth OF the ocean
10 be three miles, there would be a
layer Of salt 800 feet deep, If the water
should eyaporate. The force of waves
breaking on the shores is said to be
seventeen tons to the square yard.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
self-Windiux Clocks.

A chain Of synchronized self-winding
clocks is being established in Springfield,
Mass, through the efforts Of Henry Dem
yer, Manager Of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company. The timepleces do not
obtain their motive power from electrical
action, thus being subject to hindrances
resulting from entire dependence on cleo
trical currents, but instead gains the
necessary force from the action Of fine
spring, as does an ordinary clock. Two
small cells of battery are placed in the
top Of the case, connected with magnet
secured to the lower part Of the move
ment. As the center wheel driven by
the unwinding Of the spring advances,
lever is raised that unlocks the arma-
ture and allows 1t to spring back into
position ready for winding. When the
lever drops the circuit isinstantly closed,
the spring being wound by the pawl fast
ened TO the armature. The action Of
winding breaks the circuit when the
winding is completed. The contacts are
made so short that the action of the bat
terry is very slight, thus enabling 1t to
perform the work of winding for over a
year without renewal or alteration.
Each clock is provided with simple at
tachment by means OF which its hands
may be controlled automatically by cleo
tricity. To secure absolute uniformity
Of time throughout the city the clocks
will be connected with time wire just
before IL o'clock each day. During the
brief period of connection, the standard
clock at Washington through the repeat
ing lines takes possession Of the wire,
temporarily controlling all clocks in its
circuit.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25

The Gun Was Well Loaded.

After the battle of Gettysburg was
one OF party detailed to gather up the
guns and accouterments which had been
left on the field by the dead and wound
ed men, writes an old soldier. One of the
guns seemed heavier than the others,
and took the ramrod and sounded the
barrel to see II the piece was loaded.
The ramrod would not go more than half
way down, and just to satisfy my own
curiosity I sat down and drew out the
contents, after an Intellectual effort to
discharge the piece. First came bull
let, then a charge of powder, then two
bullets, rammed down on top Of each
other, then another charge of powder
and another bullet, then three bullets on
top of each other, the last one without
any powder underneath, which account
ed for my failure to make the gun 20 off.
In all there were seven bullets and two
charges Of powder in that gun, and no
doubt the soldier who used It was under
the impression he was doing good service
the whole time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25


Thsrs is one feature Of the lottery law
the public ought 70 BE- aware Of; that q,
whers any one writes letter 70 Q lottsFy
company o. fts agents applying 70 par.
chase tickets In & lottery, he Duts him.
ell IN the power Of the lottery company
end jts agents. II the company or its
agents once get . man 10 write them for
tickets, that man belongs 70 the COM
pany. They can use the letter to com.
pei the victim 10 continue purchasing as
long IS they choose, By threatening him
With exposure 70 prosecution. OF course
this applies only 10 letters which are
written after the enactment Of the law,
Sept lo, 1890 The public should fully
understand that inasmuch as the lottery
law provides . punishment for persons
Who send anything to Be conveyed BY
mall 10 the lottery companies, It certain
ly covers the cases Of persons who send
money By letter TO the companies, or
through their agents for tickets. Now
- TO the means 10 be used for the de-
lection Of offenders In this regard, the
postal authorities can employ the same
methods for detection and use the same
legal machinery for conviction as they
have employed In times past for otAae
violations Of the postal law.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
How to Use Hot Water.

One Of the simplest and most effectual
means of relieving pains is by the use of
hot water, externally and internally, the
temperature varying according to the
feelings of the patient. For bruises,
sprains and similar accidental hurts 1t
should be applied Immediately, as hot as
can be borne, by means Of cloth dipped
in the water and laid on the wounded
part, or by immersion, If convenient,
and the treatment kept up till relief is
obtained. II applied at once the use of
hot water will generally prevent, nearly
if not entirely, the bruised flesh from
turning black.
For pain resulting from Indigestion,
and known as wind collie, ETC., cup of
hot water taken in sips will often relieve
at once. When that is insufficient .
flannel folded in several thicknesses,
large enough to fully cover the painful
place, should be wrung out Of hot water
and laid over the seat Of the pain. It
should be as hot as the skin can bear
without injury, and be renewed every
ten minutes, or oftener If 1t feels cool,
until the pain is gone. The remedy is
simple, efficient, harmless and within
the reach Of everyone, and should be
more generally used than 1t is
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
CHINA AWAKENING.

vhs sssns - FEEL Her Own Fewer - Lasa
Altar remaining IN abeyance for ssV-
bnteen years the audience question has
Dnce more become the principal subject
81 controversy between the imperial
Government Of China and the foreign
powers, says Q New York paper. The
hplomatic position Of the former since
1879 has lacked the eordiality which can
Dnly arise from the right Of audience Of
the plenipotentiaries Of friendly states
With the sovereign 10 whom they are ac-
credited Three years have already
elapsed since the termination Of the
minority Of the present Emperor and his
assumption of the reips Of government,
but up 10 the present moment no reply
has been vouehsafed to the request pre-
Bented ct that time BY the foreign en-
yoys ct Pekin that date might be fxed
for their reception by his MongoliAn
majesty. The latter declined to accord
On audience to any foreign envoy who
refused to conform to tbs customs Of the
Chinese court and perform kotow least
ones self PROSTATE on the ground and
knock 10 thrice with the forehead) on
entering the imperial presence. Only
tuo 0uVoIb VI 4Oubnu anu TOrtuktl
would ssApay with these humiAating
reQasses.
The attitude OF China Of late toward
certain foreign powers leads TO the belief
that the Celestial Government has ct
last acquired the conviction that 1t 10
strong enough to face any coalition, and
that its power has become an object Of
apprehension to the remainder Of the
world. Lord Wolseley is not alone in
his opinion that Asia, as well as Europe,
America and Australia, is destined even
tuslly to succumb TO conquering and
destroying hordes Of Chinese, who are
the coming race, and who viii overrun
the world as soon as ever pig-tailed
Attila arises to awaken the nation from
the long sleep into which it has been
plunged
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
A CHINESE RAILWAY.
How the Almend-Eysd Csisstials Opposed
Ies Construetion.

How the Almend.Eyed Cslsstlals Opposed
Iss Coastruetion.
There is now in operation in China
between eighty and ninety miles Of rail-
road, lying between the Kal-Ping COL
liertes and Tien-Tsin, the nearest port
to Picking. This line was. commenced
In 1881, to carry coal from the mines for
distance Of seven miles to the head Of
csual, which, for Typographical rea-
sons, could not be brought nearer.
Permission to build 1t had been asked
OF the authorities In vain several years
before, and was only finally secured BY
the declaration Of the directors Of the
company that they must stop mining un-
less they obtained this means Of trans
portation. Then leave was granted for
the construction of c tramway, on the
condition that only horses or mules
should be used as motive power. II
was case Of taking an ell where an
inch had been given, and the English
engineers went quietly to work to con-
struct locomotive out Of such bits Of
iron and steel as they could gather.
They succeeded in making q machine
that would run, but had no sooner done
50 than they were prevented from put.
ting on the finishing strokes. The
tracks in the yard in which 1t was built
were torn up, and 1t was thrust into q
shed, either for final retirement or to
wait for better days. A few months
afterward its completion was ventured
upon, and, the Government kindly with-
drawing its scrutiny, the operation Of
the little road by steam began without
official sanction.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
ExtlneuIshine Fire. nv E,octric,tv

At the flremen's convention at Detroit
Mr.. II. L. -Lufkin explained scheme
for extinguishing fires that merits con-
alteration. The plan is to place electric
buttons in every room in building, the
pressing of which will set in action an
electric motor, which in turn operates a
pump, opening at the same time any
valve desired in the piping arrangement.
At convenient points sets of switches
controlling the entire apparatus may be
placed "-
In case Of fire in theater the exits
and lobbies may be filled with streams
Of water, making the escape of the peo-
pie possible though there be FIRE all
around them. The great advantage of
this system is the complete and almost
instantaneous control of great masses
Of water, and the power to localize the
discharge, thus preventing unnecessary
damage by water Philadelphia Record.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
The Russian Weather Rnra.u.

The Russian weather observing sysl
tenn is the most extensive on the globe.
and embraces most remarkable climatic
contrasts. 1t has two principal observ-
atories and 255 subordinate stations, and
its latest report gives rainfall obserya-
tions for $50 localities. Many of the
stations have lately been added, and one
of these, Werchojansk. in Siberia, is now.
recorded as the coolest point known on
earth. The mean temperature for the
year 1885 is 90 degrees below zero Fab
renheit, and for January and December
1t was 80 degrees below, and for July
1t rose to 60.6 above zero. The lowest
temperature in July was s9.2 degrees
above, while in January fall to So. .6
degrees below zero was experienced.l
Werchojansk is in latitude 67 degrees a.
minutes, longitude Is degrees 81 min
utes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
A wonderfully Rioh Mountain.

Almost in the exact geographical CEN
ter of Wyoming is mountain of solid
hematite iron ore, more than mile wide
and over two miles in length. Besides
the iron, the mountain contains Ignite
coal enough to warm the entire world
for century, dozen of dried-up lakes
of soda, where the soda is deposited to a
depth of over 300 feet, some of the lakes
being over 600 acres in extent. In the
mountain adjoining there is petroleum
basin larger than those of Pennsylvania
and West Virginia combined. Out of
some Of the springs pure rectifed coal
oil is trickling at the rate of twenty or
thirty barrels per day.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-25
nliteracy i'm tn. Austrian Army.

OF the 7s4,191 Austrians liable this
year to military service only 154,146
were found to be mp to the physical re-!
Quirements, 514,97s were released on &C.
count of physical incapacity and 63,5s1
failed to appear for examination. In
1883, of Ss1, 63s but 1872, ,695, and in 1887
of s57,623 but 153,474 were passed
through the examinations. The statis-,
tics of the recruiting service in Germany
last year show q marked advance In the
intelligence Of the common people. OF
the 170,491 entered in the army and
navy 165,755 had school education In
the German language, 3,s7O in other
languages, S69 mono at all and could
neither read nor write. In the year 1878
the percentage of illiterates was Q. 37;t
1875, 2.12; 1877, liza; 1878, 1.sO; 1879,
LIT; 1880, 1.59; 1881, 1.54; 1882, 1.32;
1883, 1.27; 1884, 1.21; 1885, 1.OS; 1886,
~; 1887, III; 1883, 80; 1889. 81