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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
MAN'S FACE IN WOOD.
Wonderful Formation Discovered in
Poplar Board.

Can nature, unaided by artificial
means. photograph the human face in
wood? A wonderful curiosity, the
property of Streit & Schmit, cabinet
makers, of this city, would indicate
this.
On October 13, 1894. a boy working
in their factory found a poplar board
among large number of others that
appeared at first to have the face of
man painted on it. Closer examina-
tion, however, proved that not only
were the lineaments those of q man,
but every feature OF the face was
clearly defined in a knot or gnarled
portion of the board, which was lit
tie over one-sixteenth of an inch
thick, The foreman in the shop at
tempted to plane down one side of the
board and bring out the face. He
cut too deep and spoiled it. The
other side of the board, also repro
ducing the countenance, was pre-
served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Hot Water Before Breakfast.

A prominent physician has declared
that hot water is woman's best friend.
It will cure dyspepsia if taken before
breakfast, and ward off chill when she
comes in from the cold. 1t will stop
a cold if taken early in the stage. 1t
will relieve nervous headache and give
instant relief to the tired and infamed
ewes. It is most eficacious for sprains
and bruises, and will frequently stop
the flow Of blood from a wound. 1t
Is O sovereign remedy for sleepless-
ness, and in conclusion the doctor as.
serts "wrinkles flee from it and black
heads vanish before its constant use. !"
st. Louis Star-Sayings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Figures DUn't Lie.

Heard at heap of dry goods labeled
s1.G9. Irish woman with a baby in
her arms.
"Phwat is the price Of them"
Zone dollar snd sixty-n nine," po.
litely answered the proprietor.
"Which are the one dollar and
which are the sixty-nine cint wans?''
''There are none ut those prices.
ma'am."
"Shure, thin, amt thin your OWL
ficures Y'-Boston Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
CCSTERS BATTLEFIELD AS IT LOOKS TO-DAY.

soft fur on the upper side-from the
root of the tail to the brush-like tip
projecting long upright hairs. No one
knows for what purpose this singularly
shaped apparatus is intended, for as
yet nothing is known Of the life Of the
little creature. Nor is anything known
of its origin; it has been called "ay-
ing dormouse, because it resembles
this sluggard in the shape of its body,
it's skull and its teeth; but its mem
brane and the horny scales are similar
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

a. mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole ysten
whea entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except OF
from reputa Die physicians, as the
damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrf
Toledo, O., contains no mercury and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood anc
mucous surfaces Of the system. In bUyiIi
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine
1t is taken internally, and is made in Toledo.
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free
u Sold by Druggists, price I5c. per bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

to those of certain species of squirrels
and its skeleton shows peculiarities
possessed only by the jerboa. Prob
ably the dormouse, the species OF
SQUIRRELS referred to, and the ierbos
are the last of O very large extinct
family. American.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
The InYinclble Yanhee hip-Builder.

For many years the British have
been trying to beat the American
centre-board yacht with n keel boat,
and have failed. However, the Ameri'
cans have done it themselves when the
English had begun to think the centre
board invincible, and now the Eng.
lishmen are wondering what it nj:
means. Rochester Union and Adj
vertiser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

also. None of her family were ever
sold from the plantation, and all were
kindly treated.
Mrs. Alexander's husband, Robert,
died in Hamilton, Iowa, in 1885, ut
the age Of 104 years. The couple had
lived in Iowa ten years at that
time. Many years ago Mrs. Alexan-
Der saved $3.50 and bought her hus-
band from slavery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Til, True Laxative Principle

Of the plants used in manufacturing the pleas.
ant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has a permanently
beneficial effect on the human system. while
the cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solu-
tions, usually sold as medicines, are perma-
nently injurious. Being well informed, you
will use the true remedy only. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

Cotton States anu IuternHuoHaI INPosrt1ol'
ATLANTA, GA.-The Southern Railway, Pied
mont Air Line, announces the following rates
from WASHINGTON to Atlanta, Ga, for the Cot
ton States Exposition: Washington to Atlanta
and return, on Tuesday and Thursday each
week, during exposition, rate Of sl4 for the
Every day, during the exposition, rate Of Sls.S5,
good to return thirty days from date of sale;
also round-trip rate OF $685.. good to return
until january. For rate schedule and through
ear service address New York office. Hl Broad
way; Philadelphia. 81 South Third St.; Boston,
22S Washinpton ST.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Tobacco-Twistetl Nerves,

Millions of men keep asking for stimulants
because the nervous system is constantly irri.
tated by nicotine poison. Chewing or smoking
destroys manhood and nerve power. It's
not a habit, but disease. and you will find
q guaranteed cure in No-To-Bac. sold by
Druggists everywhere. Book free. The Ster-
ling Remedy Co.. New York City or Chicago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

In Zurich, Switzerland, q ''banE for
electric enterprises" with capital OF
$4,000, 900, is about to be incorpor-
sted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

Bell, the telephone inventor, is an
enthusiast on sea fishing and has al
estate Of 5000 acres on Cape Breton
which he enjoys chiefly for that sport.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

A Los Angeles (Cal.) sidewalk
"masher" has been convicted OF an
moving women on the street and SEN
fenced to thirty days on the chain
gang.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

St. Louis is the queen Of flying ocean
liners, accordingto her trial record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

FITS stopped free by DR.. KLrNE's GREAT
NERVE RESToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 90 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 8l Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

Dr.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. n. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
The Greatest rledical Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
Medical Discovery


b0uhkS NSh"Se'B
Has discovered In one OF our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind Of Humor, from the worst scroiula
down to q common pimple
he has tried It In over eleven hunored
cases. and never failed except in two cases
both thunder humor). he has now ID
bis possession over two hundred certin-
Gates OF its value, all within twenty miles
OF Boston. Send postal card for BOOK.
A benefit Is always experienced from the
first bottle, and perfect cure Is warranted
when the right quantity Is taken
When the lungs arc affected 1t causes
shooting pains. Like needles passing
through them the same with the Liver
or Bowels This Is causel by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears III q
week after taking It Read toe label.
II the stomach Is foul or bilious It Will
cause squeamish feelings at arst
No change Of uiet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get. and enough OF It.
Dose. ono tablespoonful In water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton. alIays pain. cures wind collie: 25c. bottle
Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors bills. F. HARDY, Hopkins
Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2, 1884.
Ifafaicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac ThomD
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
In the house !!

In the housel
Why, the wise mother. Because, wter
taken internally it cures in few minutes
Cramps, Spasnls, Sour Stomach, Heartburn
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Sick headache
'Diarhea, Dysentery, Summer c mpAlnt
Collie, Flatulency and all intern-i pains.
DOSE-Half teaspoonful in half a tumbls
Of water. ....
Used externally, it will cure Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Mosquito Bites, Stings OF Insects
Sunburns, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Coughs
Colds and all throat troubles.
Railways Ready Relief, aided by RAD
ways Pills, will cure Fever and Ague; MA
larious, Bilious and other Fevers.
F,fty Cent, Bottle. Sold by Dryggish
RADwAY Sc CO., New York.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-18
Dyspepsia

prepares the way for worse ills TO come. Ripans
fabules annihiate dyspepsia. One gives relief.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
A Soldiers Gold Medal Found.

A gold medal has been found on the
farm Of DR.. Gustavus Brown, Dicker-
son Station, Md, which would seem to
have been lost while McClellan's army
was encamped at that place in 1862.
Some laborers engaged i'll digging post
holes unearthed it about IS inches be-
low the surface. 1t is about the size Of
$40 goldpiece. On one side is Wig
nette Of General Mcclellan, encircled
by the letters of his name On the re-
verse side, standing out plainly and dis
tinctly, appears the name of Franklin
G. Pulisipher, Company I, Twelfth Yer
mont Volunteers " The medal is in the
possession of Mr.. Jamison, the superin
tendent of the farm. Dickerson Station
is on the Metropolitan branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, 30 miles
from Washington. Washington Post
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
Ea, thy Substances In Food.

When we consider the amount Of
earthly or inorganic substances, includ-
ing some Ut metallic origin, that we are
in the habit Of taking with our foods, it
may be question whether the eating
and drinking habits Of our most enlight-
ened people are not open to criticism.
The Pacific Health Journal says that
it is we'll known fact that the habltuaI
use of limestone and other mineral wa
tiers will cause goiter The mineral prod
nets cannot be absorbed into the fluids
of the body and thrown ont They are
therefore deposited in the glandular sys-
TEN, giving rise to disease of these or
gans And yet are not mineral waters
extolled to the skies? And do not our
invalids rush to the mineral springs"
all over the country, expecting to be
healed? You could not persuade these
people that pure water would answer
Just as well-in fact, better-though
certain celebrated springs, the waters OF
which, as shown by chemical analysis,
are entirely free from any foreign in
gredient, have given most wonderful re-
suits.
One effect of the use of mineral or
earthly substances in food or drink is to
break down the kidneys The habitual
use of bicarbonate of soda in bread, pas
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
Coal Gas In Navigation.

The efficiency of coal gas in practical
navigation has been demonstrated, ac-
cording to accounts Of recent trials at
Havre, and French capitalists are re-
ported as having taken the matter in
hand with a view to its thorough de-
velopment. In the late trials made by
the promoter an iron boat Of some $50
tons was employed, vertical gas motor
Of 40 horsepower furnishing the power,
coal gas compressed to a pressure OF
1,40O pounds per square inch being
stored in steel tubes placed between
decks, and regulator, situated between
the gas reservoir and the motor, to re-
duce the pressure of the gas entering the
motor to the flow ordinarily required
Public trials of the craft show that
the officer in charge has her in complete
control, changing with ease her course,
also slackening or increasing the rate Of
speed and stopping or even going back
ward almost instantaneously by the use
Of the reversible screw. Though the cost
Of power by this system will, as claim
ed, be more economical than any other,
the chief saving will be effected by the
comparatively small room required for
the motor, and the fact is noted as re-
markable that pure coal gas. compressed
to pressure as high as 1000 pounds
Der. ineh slaeR aI
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
Leather Tires.

Two Frenchmen Of Rheims have re-
Gently completed an invention which
they claim will in o measure revolution
ize the present pneumatic tire. They
build their wheels by substituting an
outeH pneumatic tube made of leather
for the rubber tubes now in use. Their
invention has been taken up by the min
istry of war, which is now perfecting
the idea with a view to supply all the
military cycles with tires that will not
give out easily.
The resistance of leather is consider
ably greater than that Of rubber. and it
will better stand the pressure from
within and the exterior agents of de-
struction, such as nails, hoops, roots or
sharp pebbles. 1t is not absolutely i'm
Preferable, but 1t is at least as good as
the fine steel band which was expert
mentally placed between the outer and
inner tubes, and which was pierced by
needles and tacks. Leather offers the
greatest impenetrability in relation to
its thickness without impairing the nec-
essary elasticity. 1t is further improved
by preparation which renders 1t i'm
permeable to water The leather tire is
easily repaired in case Of perforation-
any cobbler can sew it up-and this re-
pair is permanent and not likely to get
out of order.
Other advantages claimed for the
leather tire are Greater lightness, it
willnot get out of shape as does rubber.
and it will not ship on asphalt pavement
or wet roads The new material for the
tire seems to meet with great encourage
ment on the part of the military author
tiles of France. Paris Nature.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
a Girl Soldier In Cuba.

A little romance is recounted in con-
nection with the battle of Des Rios. In
the heat Of the battle bugler Of San
doval's regiment was seriously cut over
the head and shoulders with a machete
in the hands of one of the attacking
rebel officers. The bugler, handsome
young man of decidedly feminine ap-
pearance, enrolled as Miguel Orbaneia
Tarres, it appears, is young girl.
Thinking her wound mortal, she con-
fessed her secret to fellow soldier aft
er the battle.
She had enlisted in Spain as volun-
teer for service in Cuba, in order to ac-
company her affianced, whose name had
been drawn for one of the first expedi-
tons brought out from the peninsula
three months ago. In the company the
two passed as brothers. The lover had
been killed few weeks before the bat
tie of Dos Rios in skirmish at Hatillo,
near st. Luis. She had taken the death
of her supposed brother but real lover
very hard indeed, but until the day she
herself was wounded had never disclosed
their real relations to any one.-New
York Herald
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10

The state Of Kentucky, including blue
grass land, blooded horses and tobacco,
iss %essh sago.74a,aak
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10

tries, etc., ls no doubt injurious. But
how many are willing to give up their
hot biscuits at breakfast or their batter
cakes, though very palatable bread can
be made. and also light, with nothing
in it but air and water?
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
Pope Leo's Instructions.

When investigating the Vatican REQ
ords, Pope Leo XIII said to Dom Gas
quet, the librarian, Publish everything
Of interest; everything, whether it tends
to the discredit or credit Of the ecclesi-
astical authorities, for you may be sure
that if the gospels had been written in
our day the treachery of Judas and the
denial of st. Peter would have been
suppressed for fear of scandalizing weak
consciences. % So Lord Halifax told the
English church union the other day.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
In tho Good Old Times.

Major Ito his soldiers, about to storm
an intrenchment) Now, my men, you'll
have to look sharp about this business.
You We got to imagine that there are 100
cooks up yonder waiting to receive you.
each with a sausage in one hand and o
roast fowl in the other ISOLATION
freund.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10
His Gentle Hint.

Mr.. spriggins (gently)-My dear. q
Kensington man was shot at by bur-
glar and his life was saved by button
which the bullet struck
Mrs. Spriggins-Well, what Of It?
Mr.. Spriggins (meekly) Nothing,
only the button must have been on
Pearson's Weekly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1895-08-10

Again: Learn that man may WaRo
up too late If, instead of sleepinsh
Jonah had been on his knees confessine
his sins from the time he went Oh board
the craft, think that God would have
saved him from being thrown overheard
But he woke up too late The tempe4s
is in full blast, and the sea, in convul-
sion, is flashing itself, and nothing will
stop it now but the overthrow of Jonah.
So men sometimes wake up too lata
The last hour has come. The man has
no more idea of dying than have Of
dropping down this moment. The rig
cling is all white with the foam OF
death. How chill the night is II must
de-" he says, "yet not ready. 1 must
push out upon this awful sea, but have
nothing with which to pay my fare
The white caps! The darkness The
hurricaneI How long have 1 been sleep
ing? Whole days and months and years.
I am quite awake now. I see every
thing, but it is too late. Invisible
hands take him up. He struggles to get
loose. In vain. They bring his soul TO
the verge They let 1t down over the
side. The winds howl. The sea opens
its frothing jaws to swallow. He has
gone forever. And while the canvas
cracked, and the yards ratified, and the
ropes thumped, the sea took up the flu
neral dirge, playing with open diapason
of midnight storm, because l have
called, and We refused, have stretched
out my hand, and no man regarded, but
ye have set at naught all my counsel and
would none of my reproof, I also will
laugh at your calamity, 1 will mock
when your fear cometh. "
Now, lest any of you should make
this mistake,I address you i'll the words
of the Mediterranean sea captain:
"What meanest thou, o sleeper? Arise,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-04
THE IRVING PLACE THEATRE.

The first production OF I.udermann's Battle OF the
Butterflies" al the Irving Place Theatre attracted
large and enthusiastic audience to that deserVedy
popular playhouse last evening AS matter OF
record II may be- said that there was NOT vacant
seat I'm the theatre. Ludermanns plays. from a
moral and a literary point Of view, have their ad-
rn,r.rs and also their detractors But whatever
opinion one may hold Of the lessons to be taught
his plots are always interesting and fascinating
There il action and there is food for thought In
the Battle OF the Butterflies, when need not
be- enlarged upon here. While it is not the best Of
the authors plays. Il gives ample opportunity for
excellent work BY Mr.. Conrieds well-tralned and
admirable company The acting Of Hubert Reusch.
who took The part Of Richard kessler OF Adolph
Link herr Winkemann) and Of Miss Gusti Fors1
the Rosi OF the play drew forth ardent plaudits
from the specta ;ors. The work OF Herr Relscn "a
worthy OF special praise. The other parts were
taken by Madame Wl'helmine Schiuter. Miss Lucie
Freislnger Rudolf senus and Carl sick. al OF
whom were rewarded for their efforts with applause.
The play westaged and deserves to attract large
houses Tonight and to-morro" when u viii again
he ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-04
CONTEST OYER 4 BIG ESTATE.

MRS. ELDREDGE. OF BOSTON. LEFT ABOUT
si4ooooo-THE DISPUTED POINT.
Bost on oct. 3-The Will OF Mrs. Elizabeth J.
Eldredge OF West Newton, was allowed III '"e
Probate Court in East Cambridge this morning
without opposition although IT had been announcer
that there would be contest II disposes OF prop
erty estimated 10 be worth over NVD"H' anu 4
codlcil makes disposition OF the additional sum OF
about $4,000 II IL over the codcil that the con-
test viii come The allowance Of the VIII ana codl-
ell does not settle the controversy
About thirty years ago J. ". Trul, Mrs. FL
dredge's father died. leaving an estate valued at
about ssO0G1 which he put In the hands ot trus-
tees Sho were 10 pay the income 10 Mrs. kldredge
for fe The VIII said. 'If my daughter shall ieaVe
no issue surviving her. the trust premises shall at
her lecease BE- divided into two equal parts or
portions. OF which shall go 70 and be held by
NJ. said John T. Heard tone OF the trustees under
the Wild and his heirs in fee forever and The other
part shall be divided among my heirs-ai-law IA
ihough I had died intestate."
The question for The court is whether Mr Trul
meant by my helrs-at-.aW" his daughter or the
descendants OF his brothers and sisters. some
$1,000 charitable bequests Is involved in the de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-04
PATRICK C. MOLONEY.

EN-Assemblyman Patrick German Moloney, who
lfel last Tuesday a. hs home. No. 10 West one
hundred-and- -fourth-st after an illness last
ing five DAYS was born In Ireland In lsl0 when
,h,rtsen Years old ne came to this country, and
after spendlng several years in completing his edn-
c,tio, entered the hotel business. For many years
ne was proprietor OF the North River Hotel Early
I'm ne he was elected to the Legislature as i'emo-
Graf Subsequently ne appointed a member or
ihe BOARD OF Governors Of the Almshouse. winch
afterward came under the control or the Commls-
sionars Of Charities and Correction. About thirty
wears ago he retired from business He was mem
Der OF the KnlckerbOcker Club and COMMUNICATE
OF the Roman Catholic Church.
The funeral was held AZ the house last night.
The burial viii be- N Calvary Cemetery at 10 O'Clock
rI.llr