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Hoods SarsapariIIa
Makes Pure Blood.
Makes Pure Blood,
An Ameer'S Elephants.

The agents of the Ameer Of Cabul
purchased at the last (Sonepore) fair
in Bengal twenty-five elephants for
bis master at o cost of rs. 600.
They are in charge of fifty Hindoo-
stance mahouts, and have now been
four months on their way to Cabul.
AS they travel only fifteen miles day,
it will be another month and half
before they reach their destination.
Two of the elephants have already
given birth to two young ones. ard
there are said to be prospects Of
a further increase of two before the
journey is finished. The Ameer has
purchased the elephants for the pupose
of organizing a heavy elephant bat
terry, which will be posted at Herat.-
Westminster Gazette.
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Laid q Live Chick.

Albert Martin, who lives near the
Fulton County line, in Indiana, has q
Plymouth Rock hen that has not been
laying for some time. Yesterday she
went on the nest and the family was
greatly astonished to find, upon her
leaving it shortly afterwards, that she
had laid a live chick. Only a few
fragments of the shell were about its
head, and it was still wet. The theory
advanced is that the egg, in some man
ner retarded in its progress, was. held
in the sac until germ developed and
proceeded to the stage of incubation.
So far as is known, this is the first case
of the kind on record.
Another remarkable lusus nature is
that of pig owned by Frederick
Shipman, of Pulaski County, Indiana,
which was born recently with its tail
directly in the middle of it's forhead
and with nostrils inside of its snout
like a ducks. Unfortunately its
mother lay upon it and smothered it
on the second night OF its arrival or it
might have proved valuable find for
some museum.-San Francisco Exam
iner.
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She Has Superannuated Children.

There lives in Lankwetz, Germany,
an eighty-nine-year-old lady named
Frau Marie Greseler, who on her last
birthday counted in her numerous
progeny q number of old tottering
children, half hundred or more mid
dle-aged grandchildren, several great
grandchildren, one of which has just
presented her with o great-great-
granddaughter. If she lives sixteen
or seventeen years longer (girls marry
early in those parts) she may live to be
a great great-great-grandmother.-
New York Journal.
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cuts of my favorites, being sure you
will appreciate the novel and dainty
affairs.
In No. l you will see bodice Of
violet velvet, with an original front
of waved violet chiffon, the back cor
responding. Vandykes Of ecru
guipure, now laid over violet velvet,
now falling loosely over the chiffon,
enrich the blouse and delight the eye.
In No. there is large collar of
white muslin and lace, over Chine
silk blouse, shot-gray and red, and
showered over with tinny black spots.
No. 8 is exceedingly Partisan in
tone, made as it is of soft heliotrope
surah silk and tan lace insertion. The
front is mass of tiny tucks, broken
here and there by band of insertion.
It is of the pouch order and fastens at
the side, while the back, which cor
responds in trimming, is close-fitting.
Pulled elbow sleeves are held into
the arm by twist of silk.
Pale helotrope surah is also used in
the makeup No. 4, which boasts OF a
box plait and zouaye jacket OF lace.
No. 5 is quite q novelty in black
stockilette, with apricot silk sleeves
and note the daintiness-collar, box
plat, dotted with groups of three
small buttons. The design may be
repeated in white or any colored silk.
In No. 6 the bodice is of shot-rose
and fancy surah silk, spotted. The
circular yoke is trimmed with two
bands of tiny gathers, which almost
resemble nscklet, and the collar
band is fulled at the sides.
There is no doubt that alpaca is to
be very serious rival to crepon as q
fashionable fabric, and many dresses
for ordinary wear are made of this
material. In all cases the lawn collar,
edged with lace, is an enormous i'm
provement to an alpaca coat.
In gloves the latest thing is cane
colored chevrette, finished with Victor
points. black or self-colored, and four
large pearl buttons. Lavender and
white kids will also be much worn.
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LATEST FASHIONS.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ENG
LISH AND FRENCH MODES.
The French Woman's Hat is Perched
on Her Forehead, While Her Eng
lish Sister is Very Prim-Look-
inc-Beautlful Blouses.

THERE is still an enormous
:, difference between French
and English styles, and where
one woman can wear the lat
ter with qualification to herself and
friends, another looks much better
and prettier in Parisian-made gowns,
says Paris fashion letter to the New
York Journal.
To begin with the hat, the French
woman wears that right on the top of
her forehead, her hair is dressed very
wide at the sides and very close to the
nape of her neck in the back; her
skirt is extremely iull in front, her
jacket left open, and quantities of rib
bons and laces adorn her neck.
Her English sister, on the contrary,
is very prim in appearance; the hat
sets far back, showing an expanse of
fringe in front and large coils in the
back; the fullness of the skirt is only
in the back, and the blouse is invari-
ably of simple detail, with neat box
plait down the front, guileless of lace.
Speaking of blouses, I saw some
genuine beauties in the shops yester-
day, and accordingly send you some
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An Estimate of 0ratorY.

The candidate for Parliament haA
been making speech in one the towns
of the district where he vas not we'll
known personally, and in the evening.
while waiting for train, he straYed
into butchers shop. It was cold
winters evening, says Taggart's Time9.
and he was we'll muff1ed up. Without
saying who he was he began to pump
the butcher to find out how he stood
in the division. ~
"Did you hear that speech this af-
ternoon?" he inquired, after some gen
ersl talk. IL t55i
eyes," replied the butcher. 'fwss
there" H.. X
"What did you think Of it?"
"Pshaw," said the honest butcher
'sI've made better speech than that
hundred times trying to sell meat oa
a Saturday night"
The candidate Concealed his idsn-
tity. .!f
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Fishing for Grease.

A curious sight followed the launch
of the st. Paul yesterday, when twen-
ty-fve or thirty rowboats, manned by
young men and boys, who evidently
had an eye to business, were sent
skimmlng over the surface Of the river
in search of tallow. When vessel is
launched the tallow with which the
ways are creased flies out into the
water in great quantities. The boat.
men are not slow to take advantage Of
this opportunity to earn few dollars,
and almost before the st. Paul came
to a standstill yesterday the water was
dotted with the skiffs. and oil the
available tallow was gathered in. This
is sold back to the dealers and used
over again. philadelphia Record.
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change criticise the new cap as being
devoid of what they term military
smartness," but none of them has as
yet attempted to assail the cap as a
practical piece OF wearing apparel.
Among the advantages it has over the
present headgear the most conspicu-
GUS one is that It will stay on the head
without being held; another advan-
tage is the sloping visor, which affords
grateful protection to the eyes,
Washington Star.
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WAISTS GROW IN BEAUTY.

Nothing seems to affect the popu-
larity of the ever-lovely fancy waist.
Its economy is doubtless one good
reason for this, for with one smart
skirt and several dainty waists num-
ber of striking toilets may be evolved
at comparatively small expense. The
style is also becoming to nearly every
sort of figure, and is happy medium
between absolute evening dress and
the severity OF the street gown.
Chiffon continues to be the faTorlte
material used. Its delicacy Of texture
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Unique Water Works.

Every prairie dog town has it's well
and every dog in town has the privilege
of descending the winding passage to
water as many times a day as he
chooses. These wells are said to some
times reach a depth of several hun.
dred feet. I know of one which is
eighty feet deep. A friend of mine,
whose ranch is surrounded by prairie
dog holes, dug we'll to bed rock,
and, not striking much water, he ran
a tunnel along bed rock for some
distance, and dug into hole which
he followed for few feet further and
struck a plentiful supply of water.
The dogs had done the same as HIM
self-bored down and drifted until
water was found.-St. Louis Globe
D democrat.
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CAPES AND JACKETS.

The capes are shorter, fuller and
iauntier than ever and stand out over
the voluminous sleeves with grace and
dignity. The ones to match the dainty
lace hats are OF accordion pleated
chiffon with ruching around edge and
neck and yoke trimming of the finest
ietted lace. They come midway to
the waist and the fronts are slightly
pointed, long ends of ribbons COM
pleting the dainty effect. Very hand
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FOR OUTING DRESSES.

The outing dress, with jacket bodice,
is going to be made with the godet
skirt very full, and the bodice has q
short ripple basque with two tiny
pockets in the fronts and the regnla-
tion revers with turn-down collar.
The vest of this dress material forms
q big box plait in the center, with
several tucks at the top on either side
of the center plat. If desired the
vest can he of silk, with stock collar,
and for warmer days shirt waist
can be substituted.
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That Tired Feeling

forerunner of nervous prostration.
with all the horrible suffering that
term implies. That Tired Feeling and
nervousness are sure indications of an
impure and impoverished condition OF
the blood. The craving of the system
for help can only be met by purifying
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
one great blood purifier. 1t expels all
impurities, gives vitality and strength,
regulates the digestion and makes the
weak strong.
"In the spring felt very much run down
no strength or appetite. began to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and my appetite improv-
ed and did not have That Tired Feeling"
81. R. SoU1EEs, East Leverett, Massachusetts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22
YACHTING SUITS.

Anything more natty or effective
than the suits designed to be worn by
the bellies of the e-yachts it would be
difficult to imagine. Mohair and
blue and white stripe duck are favor
ite materials, and fetching model
just completed is Of electric blue
plurette, with jaunty Eton jacket and
blouse of corn color satin rhadame.
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Sleep and Insomnia.

Sleep is greater mystery than in
somnia. We hear much Of the latter
state in these days. But it is more
wonderful that we sleep 80 we'll than
that we are occasionally wakeful. We
hear more of sleeplessness than our
forefathers did. 1t ia remarkable
fact that in scarcely any of the older
recognized textbooks of practice of
physic is there any formal notice OF
insomnia per Sc. In later works, and
especially in those devoted to treat
ment, the subject of insomnia does re-
cievo considerable attention. And
every now and again the sleeplessness
of great man in the world OF science
or in that of politics reminds us that
eminence has it's troubles, and of d
sort which seldom affect the poor man.
1t is probable that this evil of wake
fulress is more common than 1t used
to Ue. The excitement, anl especially
the worries, of lie multiply. Many
of the arrangements of society are OF
nature to drive away sleep. Even
the very pleasures of life are so taken
by many as to rob thcm of one of the
greatest pleasures Of allan eight
hours sound sleep; for we maintain
that this is what everybody should
aim at. 1t may seem long time to
spend n third of ono's life in sleep.
But if the other two-thirds are used
we'll, there is little cause for blame.
No rule for NIL can be Ibid down; but
it would be well for IN ost people in the
intensive days iu which VIC live 10 de-
vote eight hours to the cultivation of
the mood and act Of sleep, and to re-
sist the domination of all habits and
fashions that are inconsistent with
this purpose. e.-The Lancet.
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some velvet styles full sweep military
or pointed fronts are finished with
shorter capes of hand cut jet passe-
menterie or medallions of Jet with q
satin ruche on edge and neck. Sun.
set moire capes are likely to be worn
to some extent with skirts OF the same
material, and combined with chiffon
and jet they are very handsome. In
cloth appliqued on satin or silk the
designs outlined with jet are many
beautiful examples, both in black and
plain colors, and bead and jet EN-.
broidery are also seen,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22
New United States Army Cap.

Herewith presented picture OF the
new cap for the United States Army, a
cap that seems to be much more sensi-
BILE piece of headgear than the one which
it will displace after July l, as to Of
fcers, and after January l, 1896, for
enlisted men. Those among army
officers who see no necessity for a
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S It is remarkable how many people
there are who have That Tired Feeling
and seem to think it is Of no impor-
tance or that nothing need be done for
it. They would not be so careless if
they realized how really serious the
malady is. But they think or say ''It
will go off after while"
|: We do not mean the legitimate
WEAKNESS which all experience after o
hard days work, but that all-gone,
worn-out feeling which is especially
overpowerins in the morning, when
the body should be refreshed and
ready for work. 1t is often only the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22

demned in strong terms the practice
of Yale and many colleges giving no
attention to pure dramatic art, and OF
giving farce comedies, such as "Mr.
Napoleon" the play now in prepara-
tfon by the Yale secret societies. Mr..
Jefferson looked on the custom as
sign of degeneracy.
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which was pale rose in color, and
fluffy sleeves completed the design.
Another new waist was OF creamy
wL:te chiffon, with shoulder straps
and girdle of dark green velvet. The
decollete corsage had blouse effect
and WAS charmingly trimmed with
tabs of fruit-green moire antique, the
wavy design being outlined with de-
licate pink spangles. This same trim
ming added beauty to the full chiffon
sleeve.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22

Jackets come in plain and mixed
materials. the full sleeves slipping
easily over those of the gown and are
stylish and serviceable. They are
worn as short as possible and very full
at the back, and lined throughout
with plain or brocaded sntin, the re-
vers and collars trimmed with heavy
embroidered linen or Russian lace.
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and soft coloring are peculiarly
adapted to the effect sought after. A
fetching chiffon waist seen recently
had an entire yoke of pearls incrusted
in gold, with perpendicular rows OF
the same trimming extending to the
waist-line. A huge ruff Of the chiffon,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22
The NestOr OF the Stage.

No living man, says the New York
Advertiser, is better qualified to speak
on dramatic Art" than the veteran
actor, Joseph Jefferson, whose portrait
is given herewith. He lectured on
that subject recently before tho COL
leoians of Yale. Mr.. Jefferson con-
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Fuel Made of Coal Dust.

A new fuel made in France is of coal
dust compressed into bricks and oaked
with chemicals, which makes it last o
long time in glow when once alight.
Chicago TimesHerald.
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Waters of Lake Maggiore.

Lake Maggiore, Switzerland, has
waters of three different colors. On
the east, brick-red; north, pure
green; south, deep blue.-Chicago
Times.Herald.
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DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
ull Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton- N. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22

The largest canal lock in the world is in
the Manchester (England) ship canal.
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Why Pay Doctors Z

Last year the sheep in this country grew
307, loo, 900 pounds of wool.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22

It is said that thirty tons of oleo-
margarine are sold every month in
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate cough.-Rev. D. BUCHMUELLER,
Lexington, Mo-. February q. 1884.
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CURE your cough with Hale's Honey of Hore.
hound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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ONE ENJOYS

OA$~ sA~O ~ - -"
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. VIEW york, nv.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup fer children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
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A Bright Eye

is the sign of good health and an alert mind.
that it should almost always depenl
on the state of the digestion, but it does A
Ripans Tabule taken after meals gives the
little artificial help most grown people need.
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my ray DUClOTS!
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doctors bills, send II cents (stamps) to Home
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T. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., Props. OF
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials,
free. Sold by Druggists, T5c.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-08

Dining Cars on Winnipeg and Pa u St.
clfic Coast Trains. aui
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-08
WAR AFFECTS TEA.
old Maids Will Be Praying for .
Cessation of HostiIifias

Cessation of HostiIitieS.
NEW YORK, April 6.-No class of
persons is taking greater interest in
the war between China and japan and
the possibility of peace at an early
uate than the tea merchants of this
city. Ihere has been noticed a stiffen-
ing OF prices for Oolong tea recently
that is, for the real Formosa Oolong-
and various reasons for it have been
assigned. member of one of the
largest importing houses i'll this CITY
SAID today, in explanation of the stu
alton:
THE point of the matter is lust this.
Inc best Oolong tea comes from the
Island of Formosa, and from a very
small strip of land in the center of
that island. This market always takes
the whole of the crop. At present jan
an is at the south end Of the island and
China, with $4,000 or $1,000 soldiers
not $4,000, as has been erroneously
stated-with few inferior forts, occu-
pies the northern end.
Inc laborerS to pick the crop go to
the island every season from the main
lahd, distance of about ninety miles
Inns season, on account of the dis,
turbances, they won't cross, and, there
Is rear that the bulk of the crop will
De lost. 1t is time for the picking to
pesin now. The longer peace is de,
layeo the greater will be the loss on
the crop. The entire crop of oolone
tea may increase from 10 to - on
even 5O cents pound while the in.
Terror or commonest grade of oolone-
winch sells as low as 10 cents pound.
may go up to Is cents a pound. We
usually receive every year in this mar
ket about 100000 packages of For.
mosa tea, or about $4,000, 900 pounds
which is the entire crop.