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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
TIE COMPOST HEAP.

In times like the present, when q
financial crisis is pressing heavily upon
the industries of the country, there
no class of producers who feel its
effects more severely than the truckers
and small farmers supplying the Balti-
more markets. To this large and in
teiligent body, who are now consider
ing in what manner they can best
prepare their lands for the coming
spring crops and at the least cost for
fertilizers, few suggestions in regard
to an easy and effective mode of COM
posting the stable and other manures
at hand may be of service.
In the South, where there is always
o large stock of cotton seed available,
composing has been successfully and
regularly followed for years in fact,
its merits are 80 universally known
that it is rare to find even the smallest
farm without its heap. Farther north
the same methods. allowing for differ
ence of materials at hand, are coming
into general use.
A valuable. ascertained fact in this
connection is that even the roughest
barnysrd scrapings. including the
shuck ends, corn stalks, etc., can be
reduced to available manure of excel
lent quality.
Most every farm he's on it an old
shed, outbuilding or disused hay bar
rack. Under such cover, even if open
at the sides, spread down layer of
any barnyard scraping, no matter how
rough and damp, about four feet wide,
six or seven inches deep, and as long
ms the contents of heavy three horse
farm wagon will cover; over this
spread 200 pound sack of any good
acid phosphate-say from twelve to
fourteen per cent available phosphoric
acid and from one and and half to
two per cent. potash.
IF the manure is st all dry sprinkle
we'll with water, then put on another
load of the scrapings and another sack
OF the phosphate as before. drawing
in slightly at the ends and sides until
the heap is about four feet high. Now
sprinkle the whole pile with water,
and from the surrounding soil cover
the heap with an inch or two of dirt
and bank we'll with spade or hoe.
After week or ten days the heap
should commence to heat, which fact
can be ascertained by probing with r
stick.
When evenly heated throughout,
say after month or six weeks, COM
nence at the end with spade or fork
and work the pile over, leaving it
in about the same shape as before.
If spots are found where the beating
process seems not to have gone OIL,
either the compost is too dry and
needs water, or too wet and needs more
: OF the acid phosphate, and is easily
corrected. After several weeks the
heap should be again examined and
worked over, and during the winter il
may require third working. BY the
spring or later winter it is generally
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woMEN's sPECIALTIEs.

Most distinctly it is fad, just now,
for every woman who processes the
possession of teaspoonful of brains
to boast a specially. Now do you
know what specially is? Let me ex.
plain. 1t is knowledge of some art
or manufacture, which need not nee.
essarily imply the practice of either.
For example: the smart woman rare
ly pretends to sing, play, write, act,
or paint; but she does assume to
know bookfuls about old furniture,
antique lace, silver, rugs, brocade,
fans, miniature and jewelry. She
knows their artistic value, she can
quickly distinguish old from new, the
good from the bad; is profoundly
learped in periods and eras.; and the
names of those who carved, designed,
wove, and painted, are at her finger
ends, and she collects.
Again, some of her special special
ties are dog breeding, road building,
horses, saddlery, harness, house drain.
age, landscape gardening, and stock
raising. It is, indeed, absolutely i'm
possible to know, as the average
young woman of the smart set comes
of age, what will be her meter. She
is not placed, you see, in o position to
earn her living, but she is keenly sen.
sitive to the spirit of progress now
agitating the feminine mind; she is
not eager to vote, but she feels the
necessity of doing something. Dane
ing, frisking, and pretty gowns do not
fill the measure of her intellectual
cravings; she wants an interest, at
once serious and important, by way
of an occupation; so after testing
every taste she discovers her specially.
-Demorest.
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FASHION NOTES.

Just now ribbon-weavers have great
cause for elation.
Deep red kid derby gauntlets are
worn with tailor-made frocks.
There are serge jackets for serge
gowns and jackets of velvet and plush
for visiting dress.
A beautiful shade of pale corn color
is exhibited among evening gloves OF
both undressed and glace kid.
A great many of the collars are now
turned downward, fashion necessi-
tated by the low dressed hair.
Suede and leather make q fancy
trimming for revers, vests and waist
bands and cuffs on tailor.made suits.
A really beautiful sort of braid
trimming is made by covering inch
wide satin ribbon with black silk
gimp.
The fern leaf asparagus is taking
the place of the maidenhair fern for
table decorations, chiefly because it
retains its freshness 30 much longer.
This is to be a season of fancy
braids and gayly colored silk bands
woven in mixture of colors. Threads
of silver appear in many OF the bralds.
Dark blue cloth is made with pipings
and Innings of pale green, and dark
green cloth returns the compliment by
being lined and piped with pale blue.
Deep, square yokes of guipure, with
deep rufles falling from their edge,
are sold for wear with all sorts of
gowns. They completely conceal old
bodices.
Green, black and wine-colored vel
vet plateau hats for the concert are
trimmed with costly cream laces and
erect airy aigrettes held by glittering
tri.colored mock-ieweled buckles.
Iridescent wings and shot silk vel
vets are among the stylish importa-
tions in millinery. Cherry-red velvet
arranged as soft Moorish crown or in
fan pleated standing loops trims some
of the most striking black velvet hs.s
for youthful women.
Ermine is very fashionable. 1t is
used to line evening cloaks and capes
and is in tippets made up with head,
feet and tail, like the martin zibeline.
Also entire capes are made out OF it,
and it is mingled in scalskin with
some garments with most beautiful ef-
feet.
The fashionable Paris way of doing
the hair is to part it in the middle,
with fringe, if one likes it. Then it
is crimped or waved and stuck out on
the sides like the 1880 bandeau and
brought down over the ears. Behind
it the hair is arranged fuzzily and low
or high.
A pretty custom borrowed from the
Hawaiians is to have heavy ropes of
flowers and green's draped on the table
and chairs. The guests upon seating
themselves throw the floral ropes
found on their chairs over their
shoulders. The guests as they sit
around the table will be bound together
by a fowery chain.
Double jockeys or ruffles are worn
over the tops of sleeves when the
bertha or collarette is omitted. Wide
berthas cut to flare ON deep waves and
bordered with rows OF serpentine
braid, fur, ribbons, pipinGs or SOU
tache braiding are highly popular.
Bands of astrakhan edging are worn,
three around the circrle- skirt, two at
the knee, and one around the collar
and bertha.
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TF"you wish the lightest, sweet
| est, finest cake, biscuit, bread
and rolls, Royal Baking Powder IS
indispensable in their making. :
A Legal Suggestion.

RUFUS Choate, having arrived at the
old-sighted age, did not recognize it,
or did not wish to commence the use
of glasses. In pleading cause he had
difficulty in seeing his notes, and IN
order properly to decipher his manu-:
script kept holding his paper farther
and farther off. On one occasion this
so annoyed the Judge that he at last
burst out with:
"Mr. Choate, I would advise you 70
get one of two things, either q pair OF
tongs or pair of spectacles. New
York Mail and Express.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
HOW TO DRESS A SHEEP.

Mr.. Boutwell,, the veteran shepherd
of Breckenridge, No., gives the follow
ing method OF dressing sheep: keep
your sheep off feed for twenty-four
hours; sever the jugular vein; skin
the animal; hang the carcass up and
slit the lower portion of the abdomen
and pour two gallons OF water in the
sack after taking out she entrails.
Keep it in a cool celler at night and
hang in a dry place during the day.
After standing for forty hours your
mutton is fit for king"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
Beware Of oin.meuts for Ca.arrh That

Beware Of Ointmeuts f3r Catarrh That
Contain Mercurv.
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by T. J. Cheney e Co.
Toledo, O., contains no mercury. and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine
Ohio, BY F. ]. Cheney g. Co. Testimonials tree
wSold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
AGRICULTURAL
TOPICS OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
UNcLEANnINEss WITH MILK.

1t is surprising the amount OF milk
wasted as the result of lack OF cleanli-
ness. Laziness is, of course, at the
bottom of the trouble. Dirty hands
and dirty cans are responsible for the
most of the spoiled milk. Any one
who has watched the emptying of cans
has noticed the sediment at the bottom
of some. This is both unhealthy and
disgusting, and highly injurious to the
best interests of the dairyman.-New
York World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
A Goddess of Liberty Beehive.

In Austin, Texas, there is figure
of the Goddess of Liberty surmount-
ing the Capitol 300 feet above the
ground. The lady is seventeen feet
high, with hollow Uranium. In
spection has recently divulged the
fact that swarm of bees have depos-
tied their honey to the extent of sew
eral bucketsfuI in her head and used
her nostrils as the front or.-Courier-
Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

Syrup

My ACQUAINTANCE with Bosch6H
German Syrup was made about four
teen years ago. contracted q cold
which resulted in a hoarseness and
cough which disabled me- from FILL
ing my pulpit for a number of Sab
baths. After trying physician,
without obtaining relief I saw the
advertisement Of your remedy and
obtained a bottle. Ireceived quick
and permanent help. I never hesi-
tate to tell my experience. Rev. w.
II. Haggerty, Martinsville, Ms
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

The Chateau de Ramhay, generally
reputed to be the Oldest historical
building in Montreal, Canada, WAS
sold the other day by public auction.
The city purchased it at s2 per square
foot and will turn it into q public
museum.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

The heirs Of Dumas pere, the cele-
brated French novelist, are still en-
joying an income of about $1,000 Q
year from the sale of his novels, Of
which he wrote some 300. Two or
three of these furnish most OF the
revenue. - - ~.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant favor, gentle action and soothing
effects Of Syrup Of Figs, when in need Of a lax
ative, and If the father OF mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results follow its
use; go that it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

A Canadian has made collection of
the buttons of officers of every regi-
ment and department of the British
army.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

The ninety-four universities of Eu-
rope have Al, ,s14 more students than
the $50 universities of the United
States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
BANGS.

Some fifteen years ago fashionable
women were covering their foreheads
with a fringe of straight hair which
hung so low as to nearly hide the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

DESERVING CONFIDENCE. 1iere Is no arS:cIe
which 80 richly deserves the entire confidence
of the community as BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs Those suffering from Asthmatic
and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs and Colds,
should try them. Price Is cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

Arizona is fifth in silver, eighth in
sheep and live stock and ninth in gold
product.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

Beautiful Souvenir Spoon
Will be sent with every hottie of DR.. Kozsiess
Certdin Group Cure Ordered by mail, post.
paid, 80 cts. Address, Hoxsie. Buffalo, y. Y.
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LOSS OF APPETITE,
SICK HEADACHE,
INDIGESTION,
DIZZY FEELINGS,
FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
BiLIoUSNESs,
DYSPEPSIA,

PERFECT DIGESTION will be accomplished by
taking Railways Pills. By their ANTi-6lLIOUS
properties they stimulate the lyer In the secretion
OF the bile and its discharge S-s>ouyn the hillary
ducts. These pills In doses frs.-..wo to four will
quickly regulate the action OF the liver aud free the
patient from these disorders. One or two OF Rad
ways Pills, taken daily by those subject to bilious
pains and torpldity Of the liver will keep the sys
tenn regular and secure healthy digestion.
Price, 25c. per Box. Sold by ali Druggists.
RADWAY & CO.. NEW YORK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

Impaired digestion cured by Beecham's
Pills. Beecham's-no others. 3 cents q box.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

Hatch's' Universal Cough Syrup, most
nrompt pleasant and effectual.. Is cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13

II afflicted with sore eyes use Dr.. Isaac Thomp-
cons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
I oFFER:

10 lots, one block from State line, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, at prices rang
ing from $50 to S135; $40 cash and IS pei
month, with interest thereafter at 10 pei
cent, on deferred payments.
A No. 1 corner lot on 9th and Locust
streets, at 1915 cash; size of lot 55x140 feet
Two lots at the intersection of RondC
and Grand avenues, at $3.50; $50 cash, bal
ance in one, two and three years, with in
terest at 10 per cent; size of lots 45x140 it.
Job lot on Pennsylvania avenue or 18th
streets lots for S400; 500 cash, balance
in one two and three years, with interest
at 10 per cent
The handsome plat of ground on the
left as you cross the Iron Mountain Ry.,
on RondO street, between three and foul
acres, at $1,000; 5000 cash, balance on
time, with per cent. on deferred pay
ments.
Whenever | have a vacant house fol
rent you will find it in this column.
w. G.. COOK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
$1,000 REWARD.

That you can't buy these goods at
wholesale for prices l am selling them
at retail, for the next so days. | will
sell Rogers Brothers warranted knlfe'
and forks at $40 doz.
Rogers Brothers table spoons at
$5.35 doz.
Rogers Brothers tea spoons at S2.S5
q doz.
Solid silver tea spoons from Sc to
$12.50.
Twill also sell any other line o1
silver plated ware at wholesale cost.
| am also OVERSIZE cked with a fine
line of diamonds, watches and jew
elery, clocks, etc., which l am willing
to sell at wholesale cost to re-
duce my stock, if you wish to
convince yourself, call on me and gel
prices. SAM FALK,
Leading JeWeler.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
SIX OF US AFFLICTED
With Crusty, scaly Skin Disease.
1t Tormented Us All. Almost
Drove My Wife Mad.
doctors and Medicines Failed. In
slant Relief and Speedy Cure
of All by Cuticura.

Three wears ago my wife. four little children, and
rovsef were afflicted with a crusty, scaly disease
Of the skin 1t tOrmented us all such sa;,p Plaspms
cb}Idren,s ages were respectively nine, seven and
fove four Years except the youngest, who was only
two months O 9t all our d,"1s sUe5Ig 5s gad my Ts Ths
s;anosa srst made its appearance on my wife's
back % between the shoulders and spread across 70
her breast 1t looked like it was covered over Dro %,
little scales. first bought OF q arus y. "a e,s "nv
medicine for skin disease, which failed TO DO any
%sSI'I good Whatever. M next employed doctor who
gave relief for short while After trying MIN II, ~
quite while without efeeting cure, ehr1 hn ,ba ~
spst spUsn After this bought CUrIoURA REMEDIES OF
Messrs. Purcell, Ladd s. Co., Richmond, va, "a;
having read Of them in newspaper. nesi .iT sets i,
lowed the first application and hye OF sit a se's
cured all of us. 1 do not know what the disease %
WAS we had it affected us all alike, but DO kno"
CUTIcURA cured US Of that skin disease, disease
Avon, Nelson County, Va
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
1t Should BE In Every House.

j. B. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharps-
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds, that it
cured his wife who was threatened
with pneumonia after all attack of
la grippe, when various other reme-
dies and several physicians had done
her no good. Robert Baker, of
Cooksport, Pa, claims DR.. Kings
New Discovery has done him more
good than anything he ever used for
lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try
it. Free trial bottles at Smith Drug
Co. Large size so c. and $l.00. 5
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
Dancing Academy.

Prof. James and Lady will open
dancing academy at the Tilson hall,
on Thursday, May 18th, for the benefit
of ladies and gentlemen, Misses and
Masters, in all the fashionable parlor
and ballroom dances, reversing in all
the round dances. Parents sending
their children to us may rely upon
our strict attention in dancing and de-
pertinent. Glass hours 4 and 8 p. m.
Ladies, Misses and masters at 4 p. M
gents at 8 p. m. Terms, SIS for /!
lessons. Payable on 1st lesson. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. 5-8-1wk.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
Entertainment.

The following is program OF the
entertainment, to be given for the
benefit of the new Episcopal church,
May 16.
Music. ........... Texarkana Band
Columbian Flag Drill by children with,
song and chorus.
Grand Chorus from "Poer Jonathan"
with duet by Miss, ,Fannye Williams
and Mr.. Ben Williams.
Recitation by Miss Katie Taylor
"How Grandma Danced"
Little Shaking Quakers, by Rosebud
Garden of Girls, with Master Wal
lace Winfield
Recitation ....... Miss Ollie Mills
Tableau.
Cornet Solo ........P Prof. Brewer
-Four Little Maids of Tchin Tchin,
from "Pearl of Pekin, Misses Katy
Hawkins, Rosborough, Mamie Reed,
Grace Finch.
Violin Solo -. Miss Cuggie Hynson
Male Quartette-Messrs. Weeks, Will
Jams, Moseby and Davis.
Guitar Duet-Messrs. Henry and
Adam Ofephauser.
Duet-Miss Mamie Hynson and Mr.
Ben Williams, "The Jolly Gay Stu
DENTS"
A Close Shave-A farce IN one act
under the direction of Mr. VIM. Nc.
cartney. e1t1
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

We learn that next Sunday there is
to be considerable change made in
the schedule Of all passenger trains on
the Iron Mountain and T. & p. rail
roads, except the cannon ball trains.
The early morning train from Dallas
will arrive about II p. M, and the
late afternoon train earlier about 4 p.
IN. Iron Mountain trains to conform
to these changes.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
Take Notice.

All street peddlers, female, ice
cream and fruit vendors will take no.
tice that they are, in accordance with
the ordinances Of the city Of Texar-
kama, Texas, hereby prohibited from
crying their wares for sale in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of any church or
other place Of religious worship, on
the Sabbath day, or at any time du-
ring the days Of the week, when such
place or places of worship are open
for service. Any infraction of this
rule will be punished as the law di-
rects. BY order of
S. ID. Larry, Mayor
5-4-tf Texarkana, Texas,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

In another column of this paper ap-
pears a programme of the delightful
entertainment to be given by the la
dies of ST. James Episcopal Church of
this city, on the evening of Tuesday,
the 10th instant. That the affair will
prove an unbounded success is doub-
ly assured, first by those in whose
charge the management rests, and
again by those who have consented to
tax part therein.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

The first Of series Of revival meet
ings to be held at the First Baptist
Church in this city, during the pres
ent week, was conducted by Rev. W.
A. Forbes, at that church, last even
ing. These meetings promise to be
well attended, and taking the first as
an example cannot fail to awaken
great interest and accomplish much
good. Aside from being an earnest
and untiring worker, Mr.. Forbes is an
able and impressive speaker, possess
ing the rare power of attracting while
he teaches. The meetings are for the
public and all are cordially invited to
attend.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

Mrs. Paul Jones, the accomplished
wife of our popular fellow townsman
Hon. Paul Jones, leaves to-day fol
Chicago, to attend the Worlds Fair
Mrs. Jones' efforts in assisting the
ladies of Arkansas in getting up 8
crcditable exhibit for their State has
made her name familiar to the Worlds
Fair workers of the entire State.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
CuticuYa ResoIvent

The nav Blood and Skin purifier, and creates. OF
bunor remedies cleanses the blood OF all puriues
and poisonous elements and thus removes the cause
while CUT1cURA the great skin cure and CuTlcGhA n
ond scsIn. and restore the hair. Thus the CuTI-
cIrRk REMEDIES cure every specie: OF itching,
burning, scaly, pmpy and blotchy skin, scalp' ana
blood diseases, when the best physicians rail-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
''ZERo.''

Zero"
We offer at our fountain to-day:
Plain Soda,
Still drinks,
Phosphates,
Phospho-Peptine,
Coco-Cola,
Iron-Tone,
Ice Tea,
Cream Shake,
Milk Shake,
Glace',
Water Ices,
Cream Sherbet,
Ice Cream Soda,
Cream Cocoa.
A II SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

Persons wishing to accomplish
themselves in the art of dancing
should make application TO Prof james
and lady as soon as possible, as it will
be inconvenient to receive pupils after
the third lesson.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

Mrs. w. A. Forbes, wife of Rev. W.
A. Forbes, pastor of the First Baptist
church of this city, and Mrs. Brown
lee, also of this place, will leave TO-
night for Nashville, Tenn, to attend
the Southern Baptist Convention,
which convenes in that city, on Friday
the 18th instant.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09
Attorney at Law,
BENTON. Ark. May 20, 1892.

BENTON, Ark, May 20, 1892.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen-I have had rheumatism
about two months. Last winter ]
was confined to nay room most of the
time. | saw an advertisement in the
Saline Courier recommending p p P
as a cure for rheumatism. bought
three bottles, but before l got through
with the third bottle / was cured and
have not felt the least effect Of rheu-
matism since. 1t is undoubtedly the
best remedy for rheumatism ] ever
tried. can cheerfully recommend it
to the public. Yours, truly,
ID. NJ. CUNNINGHAM.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

LIN. Caller, expert sewing machine
repairer and adjuster. Leave orders
at j. 4. Murphy's second hand store
next door to Pete DeArigo. AL
work guaranteed or money refund.
ed. 4-20-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-09

The editor returns thanks to Mr.. r.
A. Stegall, the florist for a beautiful
bouquet of roses, containing a dozen
or more different varieties ofthis most
popular of flowers. Mr.. SIS conserva-
tory contains a large number and va
riety of pot plants, orchids, bulbs, etc.