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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

q. B. Bloom-Machiuery.
W. B. Bosl-Milk Cows.
Want-Organ to Sell-House to Rent.
D. =. Cbandler-SPring and Summer
Clothing. :,
Meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-04-25

Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, s
c.. as Second Class Natter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
Utilize the Window SilIs.

In all houses nowadays the window
stills can be turned to account if they
are broad and of good space in length.
If narrow, they may be rendered valu-
able by being fitted with a wide shelf
supported Oh brackets. This shelf should
be covered with suitable material. In a
library or sitting room this shelf will
form an admirable receptacle for light
literature and newspapers. For bed
rooms, what is better than the broad
sill? 1t holds the workbasket, an excel
lent resting place for the pretty canary
in fact, for all the settledowns which
the feminine nature address In lady's
boudoir it is like cozy corner, an am
pie space for books, also the paper and
letter rack, a pretty plant or any knick-
knack which needs an undisturbed
place
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
NOVELTIES IN FABRICS.


Light Weight II Feature of Wooden Goods.
Irish PopIins Revived-New Silks.
The new woolens for autumn dresses
commend themselves by their exceed
ingly light weight. This lightness is a
feature of various goods-as camel S
hair, ladies' cloth, covert cloth and
crepon-and is a great boon to the
wearer, as skirts of dresses are now so
generally lined and interlined that they
become too heavy for comfort even in
Plain colors, mixtures of two or three
colors and clouded effects are among the
new goods Small figures are preferred
to large. Narrow stripes lengthwise,
bayadere and diagonal, neat checks or
blocks and some plaids are shown in
dull and in bright colors, though not in
Scotch tartans The peculiar blue called
bluet appears in all materials and there
are many bronze shades, with green
prevailing in some and brown in others.
The newest materials are double
stuffs, two fabrics woven together, yet
scarcely heavier than summer goods.
Thus the outside is of crepon, puckered
or in cross stripes, attached to back
ground of entirely different weaving,
which holds the puffy raised crepon de-
sign in permanent place. The back is
usually black and is in loose canvas
weaving. These stuffs come in all the
new blue shades and green, in violet,
purple and in ruby and purplish reds.
1t is rumored that Irish poplins are to
be revived for winter dresses, especially
for skirts to be worn with various waists
in the way MORE has been this season.
For tailor gowns are neat mixtures of
silk and wool, with tiny dots or stitches
of silk of bright color showing on a
smooth wool surface.
The new list of silks begins with black
of various weaving, as black is at pres
ent chosen by women of fashion, and is
always worn by those of small means.
Satins and peau de sole of satin weave,
with iemiluster, are the most reliable
plain black silks There is tendency,
however, to fancy weaving, to stripes
and figured silks.
A soft black silk of moderate price
called aroguet, or drugget has extreme
ly small designs of colors, some merely
lance, Or specked with color, while
others have tiny sprigs of brilliant hues.
Repped silks with brilliant luster are
coming into favor again. That called
gros Gle londres is a revival of the lus-
trous small repped silk worn 20 years
ago and is figured with small designs,
sprigs and dots, explains Harper's Ba
Ear, the authority quoted.
Taffetas are shown again for evening
dresses, with small designs of flowers
brocaded OH light grounds and SO per-
fectly woven that each seems to have
been wrought with the needle Blurred
chine designs in stripes of rosebuds and
other small flowers are new this season,
and there are also plisse tatfetas that
look like shirred silks with narrow puts
between fatty woven stripes. The new
est damasks have ribbon designs in loops
OF satin Of contrasting color and in
stripes with festoons and trellis pat
terms sJ5s
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
The Care of Lamps.

Keep the gauze or fine holes which
admit air to the blaze perfectly free
from dust, and for this purpose rub it
every morning with cloth moistened
with kerosene. Never cut wick Re-
move the charred part with soft cloth,
turn it down until near even with the
burner and even the wick with the
burner by passing one blade of dull
scissors over it. Fill lamps in daily use
every morning. Stop within half an
inch of the brim and do not run them
over. Once fortnight let the lamps
burn until three-fourths exhausted, and
the next day throw out what remains,
washing the receptacles with hot water
and washing soda. Turn them upside
down to dry, and fill with fresh oil
Use only the best quality of oil.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
Floor Coverings.

Art squares are very pretty with the
stained floor, oiled or waxed, showing
beyond, but if one has an 'all over
carpet it is capable of many renova-
lions to which an art square could ney er
adapt itself If the width in front of the
fire is more worn than the rest, it can be
ripped off and put on the other side of the
room, or under some furniture. The re
cess pieces will serve for many a repair,
and if the figures are made to match
the mending is scarcely to be seen. 1t is
far better to cut ragged place out and
set IN a piece across the width, match
ing the pattern and joining neatly, for
a patch has a poor and clumsy look.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

nowhere appears to better advantage
than on some light and graceful stand
just large enough for this purpose. Such
a stand need not be expensive to be or
namental. An illustration furnished in
American Gardening shows one that
can be readily made at home
Three legs of bamboo are crossed and
screwed to a ball. The upper ends are
inserted in bit of square pine board
one foot square is a good size. All that
remains to be done is to cover this top
with some delicate bit of washing silk
and to fasten some of the same material
down about the sides A pretty finish is
offered in a silk fringe with ball pend.
ants
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

courage and strength vanish. 1t carries
them to the brain, and before long the
widest fancies run riot, you think you
have every known disease.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the one remedy whose power
over this killing disease is acknowledged
throughout the world.
1t destroys poisonous germs, cleanses
the system, strengthens the womb, and
makes strong, hopeful happy woman
out of a physical wreck.
Mrs. }. A. Rice, of Florence, KY, whose
portrait we are permitted to publish, is
only one OF many thousands who owe their
health to the Vegetable Compound, and
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
WHEN THE HAIR TURNS GRAY.
sIany Theories For 1t, but Noae Satis-
factory.

factory.
Concerning gray hair, there seems to
be no rational theory for change in the
color of the hair, except that of loss OF
pigment color and presence of gaseous
matter in the hair shaft, This may be
the result of natural or artificial causes
Probably among Americans the early
age at which the hair blanches is due
largely to nervous conditions. Mental
and physical disturbances, says writer
in the Detroit Free Press, undoubtedly
ften affect the secreting apparatus of
The hair, destroying coloring matter,
for history records instances of the
change of hair from dark to white in n
single night through the cerebral ex-
citement of some great loss, bodily or
mental anguish. Neither can coloring
matter, once entirely destroyed, be re-
stored. Do not believe the quaclls who
pretend to restore gray hair to the
youthful color in any other way than
by dyeing for science has not vet dis
covered a method by which pigment,
once entirely exhausted can be renew
ed. Dark hair may be bleached, but no
sane person could be deceived by the
dull, lusterless yellow of hair so treat
ed; neither does dye deceive any one,
and a woman who would look charm
ing with a head of white hair kept per-
fectly clean and fluffy with legitimate
treatment becomes disgusting when
she resorts to such fagrantly artificial
means for keeping the hair dark or
blond.
When ones hair turns gray, attention
should be directed toward keeping it
scrupulously clean, toward keeping the
complexion delicate and fine with color,
the eyes bright and the expression ami
mated, for brilliant face framed by
snowy hair has peculiar charm if the
hair be abundant and becomingly ar
ranged.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
Extract of Beef.
place.

A convenient thing to every house
wife for use in an emergency is can OF
extract of beef. With little hot water
bowl of very rich soup may be made
in a moments time, or if there are left
over vegetables vegetable soup can be
made in five minutes. 1t requires but a
spoonful Of the extract for bowl of
soup, so that in point of economy in
time. strength and money it cannot be
eXcelled
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

are doing all they
can to help other
women to believe
that the same
health and happi-
ness will come to
them with the use
of Mrs. Pinkham's
medicines. She
says:
g [ suffered eight
years from woman's
early troubles. 1
could find no per-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

FRAME WITH BISQUE WORK.
the least troublesome and expensive.
Modern Priscilla not only suggests the
design, but tells how composition for
bisque work may be made
One heaping teaspoonful each of white
lead and oxide of zinc and one teacuE-
full of flour. Mix with water to the con-
sistency of batter and spread it in a
new pie plate. Put the tin in boiling
water and cook like batter bread, turn
ing so that both sides may be done alike.
Cool and roll olt, and CIT flowers and
leaves from patterns, as in making wax
flowers. When dry, stick on the petals
and leaves in the desired position with
glue Paint natural colors or gild.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

nlanent TeIIef untlI, one year ago, I tried
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Relief then came with it almost immedi-
ately, and at this time am a well woman.
9 absolutely know, not only by my
own experience, but by others also, that
it is a harmless and sure remedy for irreg-
ularities, suppressed or painful menstru-
alton, weakness of the stomach, sick head
ache, and female complaints generally.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
Photograph Frame.

A unique frame may be made of any
thin wood, which may be polished,
painted or covered with plush and dec
GRATED with graceful design of morn
ing glories. This floral design can be
modelled of any of the plastic materials
used for this work, putty perhaps being
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
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PRESENT FASHIONS.
OUTDOOR GARMENTS, GOWNS, HATS
AND BONNETS

Jackets, Capes and Natty Long Coats All
In Favor-Gowns Run to Simplicity and
Serge-Hats Adorned With Feathers and
Birds.
Jaunty coats and graceful wraps have
appeared with the cool season. There are
the smart tweed jacket, tight fitting,
with horn buttons; the highland cape,
rs fashionable for young girls as for
their mothers, and the long coat, which
latter promises to become very fashion
able as the season grows apace
1t seems decreed that we shall go on
using yards and yards of material for
our skirts and a little more for our
sleeves. However, ON the whole, Dame
Fashion has led US through very pleas
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
Green Tomato Chowchow.

Chop fine 2 quarts of tomatoes ard
one of onions. Squeeze and drain. Put
in a porcelai, kettle and add cup Of
sugar, a tai ,espoonful of salt, tea
spoon of red pepper, with enough vine
gar to cover Scald till heated through.
Can.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25

ant paths during the past year, so we
may trust ourselves to her guidance
with an easy mind and wait just a
"wee" for the desired end. To colors
glorious impartiality is displayed, and
individual taste and complexion may be
fully consulted.
The new tailor gowns run to simplic-
ity and serge. Some of the newest show
vests that are single breasted and free
from revers. The skirts are plain, and,
as rule, the ensemble is as severe as
possible. But there are tailor made
dresses that show directoire revers,
draped sleeves and even draped skirts
for women who prefer them.
Dinner bodices are an important fea-
ture at the present time. They are Won
derfully convenient and economical as
well, for they add so many changes to
an otherwise scant wardrobe. One hand
some silk skirt will support several
bodices, and one finds oneself very
fittingly, becomingly and quite elegant
ly attired. The New York Sun illus
trates three charming examples.
One is of black MORE, with fringe of
jets about the neck, which is decollete,
headed with ostrich feathers with large
puffs to the elbow, and another is Of heavy
white satin, the pointed bodice opened
over chemisette of rose point; the
broad collar, turned away from the open
neck, of emerald green, lined with the
white silk, large draped sleeves of the
satin, fitting closely from the elbow to
the wrist: a very pirliSh bodice dainty
and sweet, made of willow green silk
and chiffon; loose folded revers of the
open bodice, and upon the other a rib
bon fastened low on the right side, with
bow carried across to the opposite
shoulder with full bow of the ribbon.
Full draped sleeevs complete this pretty
waist. At very select yachting party
last week a very taking dress was of red
linen over loose black silk blouse. AS
shorter bodices come in basques will go
out entirely. Already they are on the
wane. And not much loss either for
they add nothing, but really take away
the grace of the figure.
Hats have superseded bonnets with
many women, the rage being for large
hats. Many of the large hats are tied
under the chin with ribbons The pretty
little ladybugs are initiated and used
to catch ribbon and lace in place. The
arrangement of feathers on hat is
quite an art in itself, for some of them
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
stand For Cut Flowers.
terms.

A loose bunch of cut flowers in
dainty bowl or vase is in harmony with
almost any Surroundings or setting, but
such bowl or vase of flower clusters
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
FARMING IN FoREIoN LANDS.

THE great shire stallion, Lincoln
shire Lad H., has become the property
of Mr.. Fred Crisp, of the New South.
gate stud farm, England. Some of the
best shire horses In the United States
are of the blood of this sire.
FROM France it is reported that In
creased attention is given to swine
breeding and feeding, special efforts
being directed to the production of a
larger proportion of lean meat than
was formerly regarded as desirable.
The renowned herd of Shorthorn
cattle bred by the late earl of Beehive,
at Underley Hall, England, IS to be
sold at auction July 10. The herd
comprises about sixty COWS and heifers,
and fifteen bulls, bred from the
choicest Bates stock to be found in
England and the United States.
A GREAT deal of interest is mani
tested in Victoria, Australia, concern
ing beet-root sugar, and the depart
ment of agriculture has issued docu-
ment containing information on the
subject. It is thought that nearly all
the southern parts of the province are
adapted to the growth of sugar beets.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
FASHIONS IN JEwELRY.
SILVER jewelry of all sorts is oomir
forward

SILVER jewelry of all sorts is coming
forward.
A DAGGER of light tinted sapphires
at least foot long has been seen
MERCURY wings have been utilized
as clasps, and very pretty they are.
STOCKING supporters with silver
catches are produced ready for use.
GREENWOOD pipes covered with perfo
rated silver are seen IN large numbers
TINY pocketbooks for change with q
delicate silver ornament applied are
new.
An occasional bow-knot is seen; one,
for example. was made of alternating
diamonds and olivines,
SLENDER glass vases, flower-shaped
and tipped with silver, are among the
most attractive of their kind.
A NEW fruit-dish is a large crumpled
indented oval, on the bottom of which
appears fruit in it's natural tints.
New silver cuff-buttons of deep blue
and red enamel are double and bean.
shaped, with tiny silver wreath on
the enamel.
SILVER receptacles with covers to
hold mucilage, cologne, shoe polish
and other necessities of life are pro
vided for the summer travelling season.
Jewellers Circular
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
SHARPS AND FLATS.

A FEATURE of a New Zealand concert
was n comic Irish song sung by Moari
native.
JOHANN STRAUs, the composer Of the
'Blue Danube" and other famous
waltzes, is a thin, emaciated old man,
with rheumatism and the govt
HANDEL and Bach were born in
houses almost within sight of each
other. They were devoted to the
same branch of art, but never met.
ONE of Nine. PATHS trials is the
mania people seem to cherish for hav-
ing her adopt their children. She de-
clares she receives hundreds of offers
Of babies for adoption in the course of
the year.
CARL ZEBRAHy's record of forty
years leadership Of the Boston Handel
and Haydn society is said to be unsur-
passed in the history Of music, no 9th
er conductor ever having had charge
for so long time Of any musical so-
cietv.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
FIRE LOSSES IN 1898.
The National Board of Fire Underwater
in Session at New York.

The National Board of Fire Underwriters
in Session at New York.
New YORK, May 12.-The twenty
eighth annual meeting of the national
board of fire underwriters began yes
terday. D. w. Sl1ilton, the president
said in his address:
The year closed with record Of diversity
unequaled in the history of American under
writing Years there have been that have re-
corded greater single CONGREGATIONS, but for
widespread and continuous disaster the year
1898 stands clear and well outlined from all
that have gone before. The Connecticut insur-
ance commissioner said that, ms tead Of any
profit in 1893 to the companies, taken alto.
gether there a loss of over SsGC0OI9. In
1892 there a profit of 100000. The re-
suits of The two years differ by more than S12
U. O,0N Figures compiled from the last annual
statements of thirty-six New York state COM
panies, ffty-siX panies Of other states and
nineteen foreign companies show reducti n
of over S. 00J ODD in their aggregate net surplus
as compared with year previous, and Of
nearly sl4,OJOOOJ as compared with January l.,
1891
The report of the committee on in
cendiarism and arson showed that
there had been 219 offers of rewards,
amounting to s71, 900. Eight rewards
had been paid. These amounted to 81
225. Thirteen convictions were secured.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
TRADE REVIEW.
Bradstreet's Report Says the Strike of Goa
Miners Has Caused 175,OOO Men to Il

Bradstreet's Report Says the Strike of Coal
Miners Has Caused $4,000 Men to BE
Idle
New YORK, May 2-Bradstreet's
review of the state of trade says:
Prolonged warm weather has stipulated
farm work as well as sales in seasonable lines
OF merchandise, but renewed tariff uncertainty
tends to prolong the period during which mer-
chants will continue to buy for actual needs
only evidences of which fact have appeared
The great coal miners strike has been ex-
tended to the far west and in portions of Mary
land and the Virginias and this has been fol-
lowed by an increase in the number of indus
trial shut downs due to increasing scarcity of
fuel Not far from 10000 men are reported
idle in the coal trade alone and with those idle
on strike in other lines the total out of
work is not less than 225, COZ Destruction of
property has been feature Of the coal strike
in Pennsylvania and Alabama The Pennsyl
vania and the Baltimore g. Ohio railroads are
reported confiscating coal in transit 1t is sug
gested to ship Duluth's excess stocks Of coal
to Chicago to relieve the fuel famine.
Scarcity Of Bessemer pig has caused a sharp
advance, and billets well are higher, but in
creased demand is based on prospective scarcity
due to lack Of fuel Western producers report
hrmness Of soft steel and mills supplied with
orders for several months Shapes and plates
are firmer, but in the face of this foundry iron
instances are weaker in price.
Even an Unexpectedly bullish crop report by
the agricultural department failed to stimulate
wheat prices, in the face of excessive Argen-
tine and Russian shipments, increased supplies
in and afloat for Europe and heavy stocks in
the United States. Exports OF wheat from
both coasts, United States and Canada, this
week continue in fair volume ISIS, 752 bushels
compared with 2775OJO bushels last year.
27l2,0J0 bushels in the second week of May last
year; 1921, so bushels in the like week Of 1892,
and 1,041, QUO bushels in 1891.
At Kansas City trade in staple lines is fairly
good, and crop prospects are excellent Wheat
prospects in Eastern San Joaquin valley Cali
fornia, are less favorable than last week.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
WOMEN.

BlEy living without women, by them
selves, become savage and sinful.
THE foundation of our national char
acter is laid by the mothers of the ma
ton.
WE cannot talk of superiority among
spheres and duties that are alike essen
tial.
MANY u woman does the work of her
life without being seen or noticed by
the world.
The world knows nothing, or does
not think, of the fears, the pains, and
the anxieties inseparable from the
mothers Office.
So SWEET and so natural thing is
piety among women that men have
come to regard woman without it as
strange, if not unhealthy. e. Hol-
land
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-05-18
THE GOLD RESERVE.
The Yellow Metal in the Treasury Getting
Low Again.

The Yellow Metal in the Treasury GettiDg
Low Again.
New YORK, May 12.-The probable
gold export on Saturdav was estimated
by bankers at 50, 500, OOO Already this
week SO, 100, 600 of gold has been
shipped, and should the closing days
see the country poorer in gold by 50,
600, 600 the treasury gold reserve will
not be much over 800, OOO, 900. prom
inent clearing house banker said of
the situation yesterday:
Especial uneasiness has not been caused by
the falling of in the reserve up to this point
European travel by Americans accounts for a
part of the export The a cunt of god which
NAV be shipped after this week cannot be esti-
mated by any one, but should it be ex essive
the question OF increasing the treasury's hold
ing Of gold will become one Of deep importance
The treasury gold had fallen to about S., OJO-
OO0 when the administer ton decided that a
bond issue was imperative. Should the re-
serve continue to decline and reach much less
than s8). 10000 there IS but one thing to do in
the minds OF nearly every financier hero. That
is to put more gold in the treasury. The gov
eminent must obtain it in some way Of
course, the first method suggested would be
another bond issue A better plan need hardly
be expected from congress, and when the re-
serve does sink away, a new bond issue will
think, be demanded by the financial world.