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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31
Take OF Their Shoes.

A writer in New York medical
journal declares that shoes and stockings
are among the worst enemies of health.
aud thinks that the contact Of the foot
with old mother earth would do more
than anything else to restore our degen-
crate race to its pristine vigor. He says
that people who wear shoes are notorl-
,ously inferior to savases and the lower
animals in power of recuperation from
bodily injury, and asserts that the chill
dren of the poor are healthier and hard
jer than the children Of the itch because
they are SO much oftener barefoot. Ply
sicians have often recommended bare
feet as preventive of Group. That the
children enjoy barefooted freedom adj
mits of no question. Then take OF their
shoes. New Orleans Picayune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31

in New England. Leyden street, leads
up to Burying Hill. One passes the site
of John Alden's and Priscilla's first
housekeeping experiences, and quickly
comes to that slightly spot which is
thickly covered with graves and is
known as Burying Hill. Here are the
graves Of Carver and Bradford and
others who came over in the Mayhower.
Very eusint ale most of the slate slabs.
The lettering is in some cases very crude,
and the oldstyle spelling has Iasclna-
ton for any one who has particle OF
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the antiquzry in him. Here there is a
fine view of the harbors o. Plymouth aud
Duxbury, Captains Hill, Cape Cod and
Mahomet Hills.
The Courthouse is nearby. There are
to be seen some of the old legal papers
of the Pilgrims. 1t is interesting to read
the original document, which relates to
the possession of red heifer by Miles
Standish, Miles having bought out the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31

For some days he has not ap-
peared to be himself, and upon IN
ouiry learn that "de ole red mule
done lose her shoe in de cotton patch"
and that is sign that Ben will not be
successful in selling the cotton pro-
ducts in the fall.
"Fie, te, Ben, do not be 80 super
stitious; that can't hurt you any, line
idea of believing such sign"
"Well, chile, yo' shuh doan know
nothin' about it. Is yo' superstitiouss'
mo, Ben" replied, and blushed at
the fib. Would it do him any good to
know that had one or two pet"signs'
which cherished and believed in i'm
rlicitly? He would not understand that
to me superstition was 1.-THE poetry OF
life"
"Doan yo' know I'm Joseph, hon
ey?' continued Ben; "an' would yo
know some of my signs9 Yo' better
write 'em down in yo' little book, land
l obeyed him.
"When yo' pick up o horseshoe an
it has nails in it yo' Will sure nave
sickness in yo' family; if de nails am
gone it means luck, but yo' mus hang
1t up.
"When yo' house is full Of mice OF
rats yo' must write letter to de mice
and tell them wa tier 60. 1fdey doan
20 at once write another letter and dey
sure will CO."
"But, Ben, the reason they 60 is be.
cause YOU are closing the holes. and
they must stlrve or 60 somewhere
else"
"Chile, jes' keep quiet. I sure know
moh' about it than yo'. When the
house is hanted. an de liant dress Is
white, yo' mus cut lock of hair from
de first niger yo' meet an put it ovel
de front door. Efyo' chile be afraic
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31

a NUMBER OF people possess wha'
may be called an aptitude for injury.
They not only accept it at every turn
and receive it at every pore but actu-
ally seem to hunt it up and lie In
wait for it. Nothing falls that does
not hit them; nothing breaks that
does not hurt them; nothing happens
in any way that they do not reap a
golden harvest of wrong from it. These
people are miserable, as a matter OF
course that goes without saying;
but they would be utterly and hope.
lessly miserable II they could not at
any moment scrape the subsistence
Of an injury together to solace some
heavy hour despite Of their excite
ment
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31

Cape of Good Hope (sonth Africa
fruit, particularly peaches, grapes and
pears, have secured good footing in
the London market, and account sales
show a handsome profit Notwithstanding
the high freight charges.
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The Stay at Homes

Will take cold while boating, bowling I'd
browsing around town. Use DR.. Hoxsie's Ger.
tain Group Cure ior every form OF throat and
lung irritation. 1t is so subtle in its action
that It Lermedtes al the tissues Of the resvra-
t.n'V orJans. Sold by prominent druggists. soc.
Manufactured by A. P. Hoxsie, Buffalo, n. Y.
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Edmund Clarence Stedman said to q
Boston journal writer: II would rather
be the best bootblack IN New York
than the poorest poet"
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A yearly outlay of twenty millions OF
dollars shows Americas enterprise in ad-
vertising.
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One Cent a Bolt Wall Paper
Finer, 2 cts; Gold Embossed, ~ cts.; Solid
old, cts.
Send stamp for 100 Samples. REED, Wall
aper Jobber, Rochester, Pa
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F. j. Cheney G. Co., Toledo, O., Proprs. Of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward tor any
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials,
free Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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oi.SeCari' tutional Scroftlla.
The pains grew less and he swell:nys suhsided
fter using one bottle of HOODS SARSA.
PARILLA. Then improvement was rapid,
ntil it effected a perfect cure" MRS j. A
EARL. Reynoldsville, Pa
hoods Pills are the best after-dtHne1
Pills, assist digestion, cure headache.
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4 Mothers Gratitude

Too great for
tongue totell. is due
Hoou,;s Sarsaparilla. My
daughter Olive 3 years
ago had dreadful
pains. beginning in one
knee and extending TO al.
most every joint in her
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31

THE human system needs continuous and
careful attention to rid itself Of its impurities.
Beecham's Pills act like magic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31
PLYMOUTH ROCK.

PLYMOUTH ROCK.
"REMINISCENCES OF THE EARLY
PILG RIMS.
Where They First Set Foot in Amer
lea Historical Spots and
Memories of the Stern ana
Rock-Bound Coast.
'Sss'S IT was on one OF New
~aG England's loveliest
WN early spring morn
WH ines, writes San
M Francisco Chronicle
xS%:E:MN correspondent, t. a t
M our little party set out
60 -s.M from South Hanson,
=@=M and in less than falf
lI>T..:> N an hour we were in
@-R -FSEM the historic town Of
MsH Il Plymouth. The first
80. !! L..thing to be seen after
I leaving the train was
- - Miles Standish-I
mean an electric car by that name
Doubtless if Governor Bradford and his
:.partners in distress" could come back
to Plymouth and see that 'sbroomstick
train" as it buzzes and splutter along,
they would believe more firmly in witches
than ever did Cotton Mather or the
Salemites.
We 90 at once to Pilgrim Hall, and
there are brought face to face with the
old days of 1860. The tables, chairs,
iron pots and various belongings of the
Pilgrims make them very real to US.
Probably they weie prosaic enough to
eat when they could get anything for
that purpose. One is impressed with
the fighting qualities of those earnest
men. Swords are plentiful, beginning
with Miles Standish's "trusty sword OF
Damascus. curved at the point and in
scribed with its mystical Arabic SEN
tence," down to swords that are OF no
great renown. The old guns and the
other implements of warfare showed that
the Pilgrims did not confne their read
ing to the verse which says: "But who
soever shall snite thee on the right
cheek turn to him the other also." They
must have compared Scripture with
Scripture, and probably saw the passage
which says: "And he that hath no
sword, let him sell his garment and buy
one"
They were men who we're determined
to plant a colony, and they were OF real
fighting stock. They could praise God
in their church on the hill with their
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31
BLACK BELT BELIEFS.
ODD SOUTHERN sUPERsTIT1oNs.
Visit to a Colored School. Character
istic Speech by an Ex'Slave That
Ended With Prayer.

HE sunlight is to
the earth, after a
period of dark
ness, what super
stition is to the
Southern negro.
In it he seems to
live, move and
have his being"
Even Ben, my
faithful guide
and storehouse
acknowledge, is
steeped in it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
AFFAIRS CAUGHT HASTILY.

What News Gatherers Take a
Moment to Tell About.
Grand nights
Ice prospects improve.
The blacksmith's harvest
Liverymen are happy now.
A week of wintry weather.
Full moon tomorrow.
Young America is having fine coast
ing.
New coins are making their appear
ance,
A new color of silk is called "ripe
wheat"
The poke shape prevails in feminine
head gear.
The annual bank elections take
place this week.
The man who predicted no winter is
showed under. ar
Revival services continue.
The next holiday will be Washing
toms birthday, Feb. 22nd.
AT the underclOthing department
natural wool goods sell mostly.
The auctioneer will soon be getting
in his work on the spring sales,
Just as the ice men begin to feel
encouraged the cold mOderates.
Rum is an enemy, but it does not
follow that it snould be turned
down" "
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
NOT TIE REAL LEADER.
Prominent Mexican OmciaIs Said to Bs
Backing GArua.


CHICAGO, Jan. IA private letter
from Monterey, Mexico, Says Though
Cara IL intelligent and brave, he IL not
the real leader Of this revolutionary
movement. The leader IL one Of the
most prominent men in this republic,
and he is ably seconded by very promi-
nent military men and diplomats, who
will never tire unless killed or trium-
phant.
"What aids or, rather, will aid the
revolutionists Is the general depression
which reigns, and which makes itself felt
more and moro every day. The prisons
are full of people driven to crime by dis
tress, and President DiaH himself under
stands that the situation is critical. The
police are very active in the search for
the leading conspirAtors, but are meeting
with poor success.
III. LamedR DiaE, Mexican Consul at
Laredo, has orders from the fort to doc
tor all reports passing through his hands
and destined for the United States.
Though Cara may be defeated now
by the combined efforts Of the United
State and Mexico, and though he may be
killed, the revolution will not end Small
bands will harrass the government on
all sides until the election, when another
stronger effort will be made, and then
the Conservative or O. Tical party may
take . hand
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
The w.I.an Dynamite Plot.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Scotland Yard is
said to be meditating large number of
arrests of persons connected with the dy-
Mantle plot discovered at Walsall One
or more detectives will probably be sent
to America to follow up clues there, as
the police have evidence that several of
the dynamiters have fed to that country.
1t is said that the London police are in
communication with the New York Chief
Inspector on the subject, and that assur-
ance has been received that assistance
will be given in tracing out the American
ramifcations Of the plot.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. Most people
need to use it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
Coming Events.

Jan. l4.-First annual grand ball, Order
Railroad Telegraphers, at Pottsvile.
Jan. l8-Second annual ball of the
Acme Social Club, Robbins opera house.
Schoppe orchestra.
Jan. 19-Supper and bazar in the
Primitive Methodist school room.
Jan. 20 -Demorest contest in Ferguson
theatre, under the auspices of the ~"
Jan. 25.-Grand bali At VIM. Penn for
benefit Of Mrs. Cooch.
Feb. .2.-De Moss Family at Ferguson S
theatre, under the auspices of Shenandoah
Commandery No. IA, Sons of America.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
Closed the Bank.

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa, Jan. 12 The First
National Bank of Muncy was closed yes
terday afternoon by United States Bank
Examiner E. H. Dengler. On the latter's
arrival the vault could not be opened,
and an expert had to be called. The
bank has not been doing profitable
business for some time past, and has
met with heavy losses in loaning money,
There was $4,000 on deposit at the last
statement, and now there is shortage
OF $40, 200 Capt. ]. NJ. Bowman is
president, Baker Bowman is cashier,
and James Bowman and b Landc axe
are directors, Many of the stockholders
are wealthy men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
Important decision Nv Judge Colt.

BosroN, Jan. 12.-Judge Colt OF the u
s. Court handed down yesterday de-
cision involving millions OF dollars. The
Court rsverses the decision of the Board
of General Appraisers which assessed a
duty Of twelve cents q pound on common
goat hair and declares that 1t is entitled
to enter free of duty. 1t holds that the
intention Congress, not the literal
meaning of the words OF the act should
determine the decision, and declares that
il could not believe that the law makers
intended to place the prohibitiye duty Of
twelve cents per pound upon goat hair
unfit for combing. All duties, = vast
amount assessed under the appraisers
decision, will have to be returned to the
importer unless tho Government carries
the case TO the Supreme Court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
Now is the Time !

ITO PREPARE for winter. Every one is
looking foi the best goods for the least
money. If you are seeking bargains in Hats
or Caps just drop in TO see Scanlan. He sells
mems good fur caps for SOC, mems red under
clothing for 5Oc piece, mems fine working
gloves at 25c pair, the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12

A gold-backed moustache brush is
one OF the. novelties Of the season.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12

Rheumatism, the king of all diseases, i,
quickly conquered by the celebrated i'm
ported "Anchor Pain FIpeller." Try it
and be convinced. so cents bottle. Sold
at all druggists. 81
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12

"Let observation with extended view, sur
vey good tnings from China to Peru" and he
will not find anything OF such astonishing
merit in killing all the pains that flesh Il
heir to as salvation Oh. as he will know
when he has given IT fair trial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
SEVERN'S,
Corner Centre and White Sts.

SOLID and plated Silver
ware, Gold and Silver
Watches, Diamonds, Precious
Stones, Clocks, Bronzes, Opti-
cal Goods, Banquet, arlor and
Piano Lamps, unique in design
with rs and 250 candle power
burners. All goods superior
in finish and quality with rock
bottom prices that withstand
all opposition VIGOROUSLY,
Repair work executed neatly
and promptly at
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
S
JeweLry Store,

Tie most progressive establishment
In the couny.
Corner Nam and Lloyd Streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12
POLITICAL CARDS.

announcements OF candidates for borough
Offices Vitl De made in this coiun1n AZ he (ot.
t0,otno ratel; e. Cn.g Brr0e.s; rs Receiver q
Payable IN advance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-12

Boys coasting on the sidewalks
should be careful of pedestrians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-01
DASH OF COLD WATER.
Chairman Blanchard Intimates That Iron
Rates Won't Be Reduced This Year
He Thinks That Business Depends on

Chairman Blanchard Intimates That Iron
Rates Won't Be Reduced This Year
He Thinks That Business Depends on
the Crops.
George R. Blanchard, Chairman Of the
Central Traffic Association, was passenger
on the limited last evening going to Chica-
60. The freight agents will meet in the
Windy City next Tuesday to discuss the
iron classification. Mr.. Blanchard declined
to say what would be done, though he
knows about what the railroads will do. He
said he had heard that the
iron men complained of poor busi-
ness, and on this ground they would
ask for reduction in rates. To this he re-
piled that every business must bear Its own
losses. If he was losing money, that would
be no reason why his tailor should make his
clothes cheaper and as a rule they don't 1t
is safe to say that the present classification
of fourth class in less than carloads and
fifth. in carloads on manufactured articles of
iron and steel will be retained for the COM
ing year.
Speaking of the outlook, Mr.. Blanchard
remarked that everything depends on the
crops and it is too early to prognosticate. If
they are fairly good this season, then q
prosperous year must follow. He is very
much interested in the anti-option bill,
and pronounced it q most mischievousp piece
of work. He thinks Congress can't enact
hw taking away mans constitutional
right to make contract, and that is what
options on grain mean. If buyer should
make contract with dealer
to-day to deliver certain guam
titv of wheat next September
and when the time comes around preferred
to receive the difference in the market
price, nobody would have any ground for
complaint. This is how Mr.. Blanchard re-
CARDS the anti-option bill. He is against
it, and hopes the measure won't pass. The
Western people are more: Interested than
Pittsburgers or New Workers. He claims
the majority of the Chicago grain men want
the bill stifed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-01
IGNORANT LAcKAwANNA OFFICERS
They Deny Any knowledge Whatever of
the Recent Reading Deal

They Deny Any knowledge Whatever of
the Recent Reading Deal
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The special COM
mittee appointed by the Senate to inquire
into the Reading coal deal met to-day The
first witness was President Samuel Sloane
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
He said he knew absolutely nothing
between the four great railroads. He ad-
mitted that last week he had been elected
director of the New Jersey Central, and
about the same time Messrs. Baker and
Maxwell, of this road, were elected into
the directory of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western. S. r. Holden, the Second
Vice President of the road, was the next
witness He had charge of the canal de-
partment of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western. As far as his knowledge went or
his belief, these four roads had not entered
into any coal combination. Such an ar
rangement could not be made without his
knowledge.
W. s. Sloane, Third Vice President of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
swore he had seen no contract between the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and
any of the others, or between the others and
themselves. He knew of no such contract
W. d. Smith, General Eastern Passen-
ger Agent of the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road, swore he would infer that
the election of Messrs Baker and
Maxwell to the directory of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western was significant of
harmonious relations between the New
Jersey Central and that road in the future.
He knew nothing about any arrangements
between the Lehigh and other railroads in
regard to a combine in the transportation of
coal. The committee then adjourned until
next Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-01
VISIT OF THE GREAT DIVA,
Sale of Seats for The Fatti Concert Opens
This Morning.


At 9 o'clock this morning the sale of
seats 1or the Patti concert on Friday even
ing will begin at S. Hamilton's music store.
Yesterday there were scores of inquiries
about the coming of La Diva, and the
indications are that her engagement here
this time will be the most successful she
has ever had The surrounding country
towns are enthused, and several of them
send parties ranging from % to so people
each. The New Castle folks have arranged
for special train and a number of the
other towns expect to do the same
Patti has not been heard here for seven
years. At tie concert TO be given here on
Friday at the Auditorium the great diva
and her company of splendid artists will ap-
pear in an elaborate concert programme to-
gether with selections from the first and
second acts of ''Semiramide This of
course, will give Patti an opportunity to
sing just those songs for which she is
famous. She will sing Eschart's "Echo
song, piece concerning which all critics
and musical writers declare that the great
diva creates standard for all vocalists to
follow. Her powerful, limpid, clear and
resonant voice, with her marvellous pacity
of execution and perfect control, is
heard to :he greatest advantage.
Students may learn what it is to glide
from a forte to perfect piano tone with
out making any apparent effort. Nine.
Patti generally sings for an encore :'The
Last Rose of Summer" and the inevitable
"Home, Sweet Home In the opera,
which is given in costume, Mime. Patti ap.
pears as Semiramde, the Queen of the
East, and sings the famous Bel raggio"
aria; also the duet with the contralto-two
numbers that have become famous beyond
any of Rossini's beautiful and fiorid music.
The assisting artists are Mile. Fabbri.
prima donna, contralto; NJ Guile, tenor:
Signor Del Puente, baritone; Signor No
varl, basso; Signor Ardit, conductor, and a
complete orchestra. The members of the
orchestra travel with the organization.
which is truly great one. Prices for re-
served seats have been fixed at s., So. s4
and S..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-01
Obituary Notes.

WILLIAM F. RICHARDS, editor of the Clarksburg
(W. Va.) Truth, is dead.
THOMAS DoLAN, one of the best-known teleg-
raphers of the country, died yesterday in New
York Of paralysis.
JOHN E. NJ. GEEHAN, one Of the most widely
known drovers in the State, died at Greenville
yesterday, aged g. years.
MISS EMILY YEAMANs, the actress. daughter Of
Annie Yeamans, died at her mothers house, in
New York, yesterday morning.
HON. H. B. FoUKE. ex-District Attorney at Du-
buque and one of the foremost criminal lawyers in
Iowa, died OF pneumonia Sunday.
VALENTINE VoNDE.sMITH one of the oldest
residents of Bedford. died yesterday morning in
his 18th year. He was born in Lancaster county
and went to Bedford when quite young where he
has lived ever since. For some years he was in the
employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
ANTHONY HYDE. an old resident of Washington,
died Sunday. aged 80 years. For many years Mr..
Hyde occupied confidential position with the late
W. W. Corcoran. the millionaire phianthropist of
Washington, and when the latter died MIR. Hyde
was made one of the trustees Of the estate.
JOHN MARIAN MURPHY, one of Caiifornia's old
est pioneers, died At San Jose few days ago, aged
SO. He the first man to take four-wheeled
wagon the Sierras and was one of the earli-
est scouts who went across the plains to California.
He served as guide for Fremont on one of his ex-
petitions.