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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
DeMtall Of q Year.

Strictly speaking, dew.does not "fall, y
it is always formed upon the substance
upon which it is found, and cannot, in
any sense of the word, be said to "ialr'
from the atmosphere as rain and snow
do.
Dew is a great respecter of colors.
To prove this take pieces of glass or
boards and paint them red, yellow,
green and black. Expose them at night
and you will find that the yellow will be
covered with moisture; that the green
will be damp, but that the red and the
black will be left perfectly dry! On an
area of land equal to the: size of the
State of Missouri the amount Of ''dew-
fall" per annum would be 10, ,156. .21S,.
322 tons, counting the ton of 252 i'm
perial gallons.-st. Louis Republic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
A Capitol Accordln; to Her Size.

Tee State Capitol of Texas is the
largest State building in the United
States and the seventh in size among
the building of the world. 1t is vast
Greek cross Of red Texas granite, with
q central rotunda covered by dome
S11 feet high. It was begun in 1851
and finished in 1883, having cost about
s3, 5OO,OOO 1t was paid for with S,ooo,-
600 acres of public land, decided to the
capitalists who executed the work.
Now Orleans Picayune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
Sill Rrirbt and Booming.

A nnhlication brimful Of sound advice and
the raciest bits of fun, original and copyright
ed. from the pens of such noted h9morists as
Bill Nye, Opie p. Read, Danbury- News. Maas
etc. .,is the St. Jacobs OH Family A Almanac @ sno
eift at the Druggists counter. The work dit.
3ers somewhat from its fromer editions, but is
none the less attractive aad In many OF lts lea
tnres is the super. or of former numbers. One
sneciai feature is the "Offer Of One Hundred
Dollars" open to all contestants, the details OF
which perussl OF the book will, tplly give
Voreler Company, Baltimore, Nd, proprietors
of some Of the best known and most reliable
medicinal preparations A copy Will be mai LED
to any address on receipt of o a2-oent stamp oy
the above firm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
FIG 2
THE WAY TO CUT THE coURTPLAsTER.

lengthwise through the middle, and cut
into narrow strips from the fold to with
in quarter inch or 50 Of the two edges
that lay together, as in Zig. l.. Unfold
the pieces Of courtplaster, clip loose the
narrow strips at opposite ends, alter
nately, as in Fig. 2, and you viii! have
two comb shaped pieces of courtplaster,
as in Fig. 8. Now stick the straig bit
edges of the two pieces firmly to the
flesh, one on each side of the cut and a
little way from it, the narrow strips (the
teeth of the "combs') lying across the
cut. All is now ready for closing the
wound. Take strip from each side and
draw the flesh together, and stick them
over on opposite sides. When all the
strips are in place the wound will be
evenly and safely closed.-New York
Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
German
Syrup

Justice of the Peace, George WI
kinson, of Lowville, Murray Co..
Mimi, makes 4 deposition concern
ing a severe cold. Listen to It In
the Spring of 1888, through H-
posure I contracted q very sevee
cold that settled on my lungs. This
was accompanied by excessive night
sweats. One bottle Of Bosche9s
German Syrup broke up the col.
night sweats, and all and LETT ne
in good, healthy condition. Ina
give German Sy:,p my most earnest
commendatior." i ,....' ,,a,.,- .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
He First Voted for Madison.

It is claimed for Edward Embry that
he is the oldest Democrat in the country.
He was born in or near the hamlet of
Summer Duck, Va, in the summer of
1888, and it is supposed that he first
voted for James Madison, the fourth Presi-
dent of the United States. The old gentle
man seems to have passed rather quiet.
uneventful life, Notwithstanding his
great age. He was drafted for the War
of 1912, but was not called upon for
actual service. His age at the breaking
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
Best Of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the springtime comes,
use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup OF Figs.
One bottle will answer for all the family and
costs only 80 cents; the large size 81. Try it
and be pleased. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA FIG Syrup Co. only.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

ought to be of very good quality, as other
wise it will not drape we'll. When draping
The front point of about eight inches long
is left on each side and tied by two little
knots Of silk; it is afterwards fastened into
the armhole. appearing to form part OF the
drapery. The surah should be fastened into
the side seam and the armholes, bat need
not be brought much lower than the top, OF
the corset, as otherwise it will give the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

and ewes down the middle. Then the yoke
is carefully pinned on to them, Great care
must be taken that the stripes match at the
Shoulders. and are perfectly straight at the
center of both front and back. When this
is done the surah is taken and arranged lr
three deep pleats from each shoulder at the
hack: il should be cut on the cross, ano
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

About 10000 letters are addressed to
the Queen Of England from her subjects
eyery year. The Queens letters have
precedence OF all others, and are for
w1arded to Windsor by special messenger
from the General Postofice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

to fit we'll around the waist, to prevent any
gaps appearing The yoke is of velvet, and
Peaches from the shoulders to the darts IN
front: while ct the back it may be slightly
Longer. The seams of the back lining are
sewn. pressed and boned, and then the yoke
is we'll stretched upon it. The fronts are
sewn and boned and fastened by hooks
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

care Of different physicians
for nearly two years; tried
every doctor in our town
and used other medicine,
but continued to suffer and
decline until I was q phys.
deal ssrsek. The most
learned physicians made
examinations and 70
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

We eat too much and take too little outdoor
exercise This is the fault OF our modern civ.
ilization. 1t Is claimed that Garnelo lea,
sinple herb remedy, helps Nature to overcome
fhaaa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs
and Colds or any trouble Of the Throat than
"BrotDn's Bronchial Troches." Price Is cents.
Soli O,s{u In bOrsS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
Dr.. kiImer's
sWAMP.RooT
Makes Another Remarkable Cure!
GIVEN UP. TO DIE!
Swamp-Root Dissolves Stone In the
Bladder ~ Large a. Goose Egg.
Inner A. Co.. Binphamton. N.

DR.. Kilmer l. Co., Binghamton, NY.
Gentlemen:-I don't think there is q person
living who can recommend your swamp-Root
more highly than myself. have been q great
sufferer for several years; every orsas in my
bad4 seemed to be ont of order: Haa under tha
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

Wanted.-5oO Pale People to buy soc. Bot
Ties of Forestine Bloc Bitters Of all dealers
for 3c. Gives you Strength and Vigor with
the Freehness OF Youth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

No MAN has ever yet been able to
climb into Heaven on ladder Of his
own make.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
FAIR WOMAN'S DOM| ION
NEW YORK. FASHIONS.

Gowns for House Wear. The Styles anu
Makes Of seasonable Garments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
How's Thise

We of,er One Hundred Dollars reward lof
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured py
taxing h9s J. cnrasT Gats & CO.. Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known 81 =:
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe MN
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
HONS. and financially able to carry out any OBJ
LEGATIONS made BY their firm;
WHsT g. TaUAI, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
o.
WAIpINo. K1NNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O..
Hail,s Ca[arrh Cure is taken internally, oct
ine directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faSes of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
How to C0urtplaster q Cut.

In case of serious cut fold piece OF
courtplaster little larger than the wound,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

II afaicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp.
eon SEye-water. Druggists eel at Sc.per bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

I'm 1879 had an eruption appear on my left
leg and arm. Sometimes It would ulceTate
and on account of it Was unable to work
great deal Of the time. I had seven doctors e1-
anime and treat me without success. Some
called it psoriasis, same eczema, some salt
rheum and one knowing one called 1t prairie
itch. All the doctors in the county had a trial
but none did me particle Of good. 1spent all
my spare money trying to get relief. Finally
/ was persuaded to try Hoods sarsaparilla.
After using one and a half bottles saw the
benefit. have now used the third bottle and
am completely cured. received more
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

Y INITIAL ILLUS
tration shows a dress
of green cloth, with
corselet and yoke OF
striped velvet, and
J full fronts a n d
sleeves draped with
old rose sr,rah. The
skirt is Of the i'm
prove d um brella
pattern. 1t is not
trimmed in any
way, but a balay-
euse Of the mater.
ial should be placed
INSIDE 10 Keep tAC
edg: out. The DO,
dice is first cut out
in lining from an
ordinary pattern,
and carefully fitted.
The basque is one
and a half inches
long at the front and
back, but only one
inch deep on the hip,
consequently the
.l,;-t ,,,y,ot ho made
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

A man committed suicide at Saratoga;
N. Y, recently, because the train he
went to the station to catch was an hour
late.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

One Cont Bolt Wall Paper.
Gold, 2cts., Beta; Gold Embossed. Acts; In.
grain, Five Cents. Gold Border, lct yard.
loo Samples all prices for 2-ct stamp. RkfD.
wall PAPER Jobber, Rochester, Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

Sarsaparilla
CURES

benefit from three dollars' worth OF HOODS
sarsaparilla than from the hundreds of dollars
paid for advice and other medicine. Any one
suffering from skin trouble will surely get re-
lief in Hoods Sarsaparilla-" N. ]. McCouN,
Kingsley, Iowa
We Know This to BE True
ave know Mr.. n. j. McCoun; saw his leg
and arm before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
know he was terribly afflicted; now he is cured" )"
.E. H. BANKS, Druggist, I'd. A OLrMAHH
-. P. GAsPER, "R. B. ELLIS,
&C. c. BARuER, Kingsley, Iowa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

Hoods Pills are the best afterdinner Pflls, -
sast digestion, cure headache. Try Box.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05

Purely vegetable, mild and reliable. Cause psrfes
Digestion complete absorption and healthful re8v
srfty. For the Of all disorders Of the stomac
Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Nervous DiseasS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

of the State of Louisiana, in the con-
gress of the United States have cast
their votes in favor of the re- estab-
lishment of free coinage of silver and
in favor of the anti-options bill
Resolved, That we, the officers and
members of the Louisiana State
Farmers Alliance, do hereby offer
them our hearty congratulations for
the faithful performance Of their duty
to their constituents, and we hereby
condemn in the most stringent terms
the action of the other representa-
tives and our two senators in oppos-
ing the passage of the two bills,
which we believe were in the interests
of the producers of the wealth of this
State.
1t was decided by the Alliance to
have no official organ.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10
A Southern Boom.
From the Nashville Lumberman.

From the Nashville Lumberman.
If the South weathers the financial
storm to its end as well as she has so
far, we predict an era of immigration
to, and money Investments in the
Southern States within the next few
years to an extent that will surprise
the most progressive citizen. The
present unprecedented and inexplica-
bic crisis may, and we think it will,
prove the best thing that ever hap
pened to the South. It will prove to
the world all we have claimed, and
more, as to the recupurative abilities
of our people, the vastness and varie-
ty of our resources, and the advanta-
ges of our climate which permits the
production of some valuable crop for
at least ten months in the year.
That the immense forest contributed,
to large extent, to a condition that
enabled the South to pass successful
ly through a financial crisis that is
unprecedented in this, or any other
country, goes without saying. When
the storm is overland the end is
almost in sight-we will have plenty
of timber left, and it will be worth
more than it ever was. Look out for
a big jump in the prices of timber
lands within the next three years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10
This Great State.

The tax payers of Lafourche will
pay three mills for schools this year.
The Cypress camp meeting will
begin tomorrow, near Stonewall, in
DeSoto parish.
The Clarion says the bicycle craze
in Opelousas has about cleaned up
the horse racing and prize fighting
elements.
The Webster Signal, of Minden,
says: The signs of the times point
to prosperous session for Jefferson
Davis College this fall.
Pansy, in the Shreveport Times
There will be five marriages soon.
The brides will be among the most
beautiful young ladies in Shreve-
port.
American Stationer: Shreveport
aud Monroe are considered the best
towns in the State of Louisiana, and
both are growing rapidly and have
quite a city aspect.
At recent meeting the Police
Jury of Lafourche parish passed al
ordinance prohibiting the killing OF
alligators within the waters of the
parish, under penalty of SIS fol-
each offense. For several years the
destruction of alligatorS has been
great, and with their decrease ar
increase Of musk rats is evident
These musk-rats are the greatest
enemy to the leyees, and as the ALI
gator is the destroyer of the musk
rat, the necessity of such an ordi
nance is apparent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10
BENTON, IA.

There was a panic in the Chicago
meat market Tuesday, and the price
of pork fell from $19 to 50 per bar
rel, and financial ruin overlook those
who cornered the market. The peo-
pie of the South can't help rejoicing
over the wreck. Men who make cor
ners in the necessaries of life are
worse than highwaymen.-Sparta
EGa. TShmdetite.
The Ishmaelite reioicos in tho
downfall of the Chicago meat specu
lators, and 80 does the Banner -
Truly, these grasping, heartless and
brutal mercenaries that "grind the
faces of the poor" are "worse than
highwaymen," and deserve the same
treatment. We have no federation
for that condition of affairs that sends
the famished tramp to Jail for stealing
loaf of bread while it almost canon
ICES the big thief who steals by the
million.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10
Grains of Gold.

Method will teach you to win
time.-Goethe.
A mau digs a pit for others and
then falls into it himself.
Love your work if you would be
happy and make others SO.
Extreme avarice is nearly always
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Tue truth we hate the most is the
truth that hits us the hardest.
Fields are won by those who be-
lieve in winning.-T. w. Higginson.
The next best thing to owning
something is to be willing to do
without it.
When He, the Spirit of truth is
come, He will guide you into all
truth.-John Ii, Is.
You should ever sustain your
friends in adversely, who have
studied your interest and well being.
Discretion in speech is more than
eloquense. When you doubt, abstain.
Bacon.
No man has any more religion than
he exhibits in the course of his every
day conduct.
Fear manifested invites danger;
concealed towards insult known ones.
chesterfield.
A great deal of talent is lost in the
world for the want of little courage.
Sydney Smith.
For I have said, Mercy shall be
built up for ever, thy faithfulness
shalt thou establish in the very hea.
vens.-Psalms SO, 2.
And if thou draw out thy soul to
the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted
soul; then shall thy light rise in OBJ
security, and thy darkness be as the
noon day sun.-Isaiah IS, 10.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The New York Tines has Kan
sas correspondent, who after personal
observation in eleven counties, gives
a gloomy view of the situation there.
In two counties there has been no
rain in ten months. Many settle
ments have been abandoned by all
their inhabitants, and in other places
only q very few persons remain. In
one town, where stands a school
bouss which must have cost $50, 900,
there are now only three persons
cattle herder, with his wife and
child. There are parts in this arid
region in which farmers have been at
work for ten years and have harvest
ed only one crop. That country is
not very attractive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
for August opens with complete
novel, and charmingly written one,
by Robert Barr, ''In the Midst of
Alarms" This is followed by several
short stories, and they are all good,
some readable sketches, and several
poems. Zachary Taylor, His Home
and Family" by Annah Robinson
Watson, is well worth the reading
of all those who have patriotism
enough to care for our National
heroes. Julian Hawthorne has an
article on the Fair. e. Leslie Gil
liams tells about "a Philadelphia
Sculptor" William Rush, and that is
not ell.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The st. Louis Christian Advocate
is one of those religious journals
that the secular editor picks up
with appreciation. It is a remark
ably neat publication, eight pages,
large, clear type, and filed with in
teresting matter. 1t is one of the
best of the religious weeklies in
America, and is a welcome and in
structive visitor in the legion of
households to which it weekly goes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The Democratic platform is pretty
good evidence of what the majority
of the people Of this country want,
and that document calls for tariff
for revenue only and demands that
silver be treated in the same manner
as gold. Mr.. Cleveland and the
members of Congress were elected on
that platform, and the country ex-
poets them to carry out both the
planks mentioned above.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Tha Cleburne (Ala.) Era advances
q new idea. 1t says: ave wonder
if it would not be a good idea for US
all to pay up the preacher and see if
it won't rain" The Banner is friend
to the preachers, and would suggest
that those communities desiring rain
try the advice OF the Alabama editor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

There hasn't been a day since the
penitentiary lease system of Louisiana
began that the Banner would not
have destroyed that system root and
branch, if it had the power. It is q
discreditable, corrupt and shameless
system, and it should be wiped out at
the earliest practicable moment.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

How well the Suez Canal has pan
ned out for the English investor is
shown by a paragraph. The origi-
nal investment was 100000
That has been received back and the
shares are valued at SS7, 100000. A
very good profit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Naturally there is great deal of
objection to reductions of the pension
lists by those who had enjoyed unde-
served pensions. Naturally, also, the
reductions will continue notwith-
standing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The Democratic MASSES OF Loui-
siana intend to stick to Democracy.
Mark the prediction.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

A pair of kid button shoes were
made complete and packed in Lynn
factory the other day in Is minutes
and As seconds. The previous rec
ord was "a minutes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Diligence is the mother of good
luck, and God gives all things to
industry. Work while it is called
to-day, for you know not how much
you may be hindered to-morrow.-
One TO day is worth two to morrows.
Franklin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Few men are more to be Stunned
than those who have time, but know
not how to improve it, and so spend
it in wasting the time of their neigh
bors, talking forever though they
have nothing to say.-Tryon Ed
wards.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The spirit of violence, of dishones-
ty of lawlessness, of utter abandon
ment, is abroad in all the land as
never before. 1t behooves every
man to look to his mooring.-Sparte
IShmdelite.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Begin with a good hope of getting
on by resolution and exertion.-
Dickens.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

The man who is honest with God
doesn't need big income to make
him happy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-10

Out of every 100 persons in Pitts
burg, Penn, 80 are foreign born.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-18
Shoes

We have secured some great bargains
in Shoes, and we propose To sell them
accordingly. We VIII inaugurate a line
of prices that cannot fail to attract the
attention of every bargain seeker We
will not be undersold; we mean exactly
that no more and no less. We buy these
goods from the best manufacturers, pay
spot cash, and we can give our custom
ers the inside. We will sell you ladies
Grain But. Shoes, 3 TO 7, at70c. La
dies Glove Grain But Shoes 3 to 7, at
85c. High Grade Grain But, Shoes at
$1.00 Mems nice Sunday shoes $lt25
and so on for all grades. Don't fail to
see these goods and get our prices before
you buy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-18
Clothing.

$4,000 worth new ClothIng-nobhy
suits and they are for you. We are
bound to sell them, prices talk, We m an
business, we have bought too many, mt
we can and viii make prices that will
move them and move them quick. Every
lAan, boy and child who comes in our
store that wants suit shall be supp led
if quality, style and price can do it. We
have made this one of the most import
ant features of our business. We have all
the new styles and cuts, and will give
you perfect fit. Our selection as to styles
and price is unequaled. We will sell ! ou
No. boys SUIT to II years old, at 50
cents, well worth $1.75 or 81 90. We
have them at $1OO, S1.25, 81. so and up
to $500 a suit, and every one brgain
or no sale. We will sell you mems suits
from $3.50 to no as high as you want
them. We will save you 25 per cent.
Just get our prices is all we ask