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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
sENTLE ART OF BEDMAK1Sa.

How few persons there are who
really knows how to make bed WE'LL
observes the New York Herald,
Out of 100 housemaids ninety mine
will throw the bedclothes down over
the foot of the bed, then throw them
up again in few minutes. This
should never be permitted. Every
article should be taken off and laid
separately over chair. and strong
current of air should be allowed to
circulate through the room before the
clothes are replaced. The mattress
should be turned daily and from end
to end, as this insures it being worn
more evenly, and it will not sink in
the middle, which spoils the looks OF
any bed, no matter how beautiful its
cover.
The new fashion of steel chain
springs is a great improvement over
the heavy old-style spring, which,
when once taken upstairs, was bound
to remain there a long time. The
careful housewife will cover the
springs of her bed with linen, 80 that
it may be taken off and washed. This
saves the mattress all chance of rust
marks from the metal. Clean news
papers will answer the same purpose.
It is only the hardest sleepers who
can enjoy their slumbers when, by a
scanty supply of sheet, the blanket
scratches face and neck. Narrow bed
clothing is even worse, especially
where the barbarous custom of sleep.
ing two in bed holds good. One
drags the clothes one way, the other
exhausts strength in clnging to them
for dear life, and neither is comforta'
BILE. A simple remedy for this dis.
comfort is to place one blanket length
wise across the bed. In this way there
is double advantage-less weight on
the shoulders and plenty OF chance for
q firm tucking up. Good housemaida
are quite liable, in placing three
blankets on a bed, to turn down O
great piece, giving you six on your
shoulders and not one sufficiently
tucked in on the sides.
A restless child might be prevented
from many q cold if blankets were
placed across the bed. It Is the care.
full watch of detail in home life that
makes it differ from hotel, and moth.
ing is more satisfactory than a well.
made bed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Casts a Doubt on Iron Clads.

An unpleasant experience, throwing
doubts on the efficiency of all the
older British iron clads, was that of
the armored turret ship Rupert, one
of the coast defence vessels, which
started from Plymouth for Gibraltar
lust before Christmas. The weather
was very rough, and as soon as she
LETT harbor she began to ship heavy
seas; the matches were battened, but
the water kept pouring III, when it
was found that the turret flaps in
stead OF being watertight. were use-
less; and on her return to port the
hull was found to be leaking us well.
Steam pumps and hand pumps were
kept going for two days to keep her
ahoat, the ship was put about and
managed to reach Plymouth before
the water reached the fires, the stok-
ers working up to their knees in water.
Though ordered to be ready for seq
again by New Years Duy, the repairs
needed will take several weeks. New
York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12

seam. Velvet, ribbon, gimp, satin,
or Persian ribbon, bias bands OF
yoke being simulated by twine'col-
oredlace over yellow SATIN. The mode
is also suitable for dresses of linen
batiste and cotton wash fabrics that
are already being prepared for the ap-
preaching season, trimmed with IN
sertion and edging of embroidery:
The full waist is made up over fitted
Innings on which the material is ar
ranged smoothly at the top, the full.
ness at the lower edge being gathered
at the waist line front and back, drooP'
ing in blouse style over the belt'ln
front. Small gilt buttons with but
topholes effect the closing in centre
back, and the neck is finished with q
close standing collar of velvet. The
yoke is laid on over the front in square
outline, edged by the bands OF velvet,
the eide bands being finished with
points held by single, large, dnll gilt
fligree buttons. The gigot sleeves
plaid, or striped silk or woolen mate
| rial, can be used for decoration on
dresses in this style. The added yoke
| can be omitted if not desired, the
trimming giving the same effect
Stylish fancy plaids and clan tartans
make pretty dresses, trimmed with
dark velvet, in this style, cheviot,
camel's hair, cashmere and other
woolens developing attractively.
The quantity of 44inch wide mate
rial required to make this dress for a
girl 6 years old is q yards; for
10-year old size, 81 yards; for a
12.year-old size, 81 yards.
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CURIOUS FACTS.

A man eighty-three years old was
recently fatally injured while coasting
down a hill in Connecticut.
A turnip with . human face was
pulled from garden in the village
of Weidan, Germany, in the year 1923.
The herd of buffalos in Austin Cor
bins game preserve, on Croydon
Mountain, N. H., now number fifty.
Two little pet dogs discovered fire
in Chicago the other night, and were
instrumental in saving large amount
of property.
Cyclists should see that their shoe
laces are fastented before mounting
machine; for, as in skating, loose
lace may cause bad fall.
1t is computed that there is 81, OOO,.
600. 900 worth in gold and jewels at the
bottom of the sea on the route be-
tween England and India.
Paris has Turkish bath establish
ment where horses and dogs are treat
ed to the luxury. They are said to
enjoy it, when they get used to it,
. A Washington woman, after twenty
years litigation for damages with the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has Sc
cured a verdict of one cent damages.
The first building for Christian use
ever erected in Tokyo, Japan, is only
twenty-five years old, and now there
are ninety.two churches and chapels
in that city.
Exclusive of many church societies
and out of town college organizations,
Brooklyn boasts about one hundred
women's clubs. with total membership
of more than $4,000.
There are nearly eleven million Ro-
man Catholics in Russia, about one IN
ten of the whole population. In the
former kingdom of Poland they form
three-quarters of the population.
While digging in the side OF bank
in Belfast, Me-. the other day, work
men found snakes nest, containing
thirty-n;ne snakes, located at point
below the surface which frost would
be unlikely to reach.
When an African buffalo is wounded
by hunter it is surrounded by scv.
eral others, who Immediately group
themselves round him and help him.
along in their midst by showing
against his side unit they have reached
place of safety.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
FASHIONS REALM.
WHAT Is WORN BY WOMEN IN
WET WEATHER AND DRY.
Practical and Comfortable Water
proof-Stylish Costume Tor
Girl-Bonnets Made of
Black Velvet.
practical and comfol table

7HIs practical and comfortable
top garment, illustratedin the
large drawing, affords perfect
protection in stormy weather
without unnecessary weight or other
Inconvenience. The absence of sleeves
lit being shaped in so-called "skele-
ton" designg renders it easily adjust
ed or laid aside. Gray waterproof
cloth is the material chosen in this in
stance, The cape being lined through
out with changeable blue and gold
taheta. The edges are plainly finished,
and the cloak is closed all the way
down the front with bone buttons
three of a smaller size closing the
cape near the top. The fronts are
loose.ftting, andjolnthe body back by
shoulder, nnder.arm seams, under-arm
darts producing the smooth adjust
ment at the sides. The back skirt por-
tions are widely Tapped and joined to
the lower edge Of body, straps being
provided at the side edges in which
tapes or ribbon is inserted to tie
around the waist, and thus hold the
back in proper position. The back
can be left open or closed as preferred.
Useful pockets with pointed laps
are placed on each front, the edges being
stitched in tailor fashion. The cape
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extends we'll below the hips, and is
shaped with dart on each shoulder,
it being of fashionable, but not exag-
gerated width. The rolling collar fits
the neck closely, and can be raised if
desired. Waterproof cloth in medium
or light weight is usually chosen for
garments of this kind.
The quantity of, ,54-inch-wide materi.
al required to make this waterproof
for lady having 32-lnch bust meas
ure is 81 yards; for 36-inch size, 81
yards; for a 40.inch size, s. yards
for 42-inch size, 6 yards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
The Unforeseen.

If we could only foresee, what misery
might be prevented. One of the many
chroniclers Of events in the life OF Napoleon
says he lost Waterloo from a pain in his
back, being untitled thereby for personal
direction Of the battle. It is always the un-
expected that mars the best anticipations,
and thus so many business men, laboring
men or women, primed for success, are
taken down suddenly. Nothing comes more
suddenly than an attack Of lumbago to
stiffen or twist the muscles of the spine and
lay one up. In ten minutes, however, st.
Jacobs Oil will cure the soreness and stiff
ness and make the back supple and strong.
Il Napoleon could havehad this great remedy
at the right time, he would have changed,
perhaps, the map of the whole Of Europe.
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MoHAIR STILL POPULAR.

Mohair still retains its popularity as
dress goods. 1t sheds dust so we'll,
and Noah's food couldn't hurt it, and
SO it fingers for utility wear. Oddly
enough the next favorite, or rather
the prime one, is the rough material,
such as irieze, boucle and something
called tourmaline, which the shop girl
said was Swiss word! Maybe it is.
The fabric is rough surfaced and
loosely woven, and comes only in
black. 1t is very thick and looks like
boucle bunting.
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
JAPANESE FURNITURE POLISH.

A furniture polish, said to be e1-
ceptionably valuable for its purpose.
is prepared by thoroughly mixing to.
gether one pint of linseed oil, nepint
of strong cold tea, the whites of two
eggs and two ounces of spirits of salt.
When thoroughly combined pour into
q bottle, which must be well shaken
before each time the polish is used. A
few drops on a soft linen pad is
rubbed we'll over the article to be
polished and the finish obtained by
vigorous application of a dry chamois
skin or old silk handkerchief.
lanta Constitution.
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BLACK BIRD GOWNS.

One sees a remarkable number of
costumes showing combinations OF
white. Any and every color is put
with 1t and with al astonishingly good
effect.
Black and white has long been in
vogue, and is still so much in favor
that there are no end of costumes
showing this combination. White has
softening effect upon color in every
case and is esnecialiy charming when
made up with pretty soft grays,
browns or some OF the pretty mixed
goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Cleaning Cable Conduit.

To clean the cable road conduit, a
special implement has been devised.
Its shape is much like a hoe, with a
blade resembling that of domestic
meat chopper and made to conform
with the shape OF the bottom OF the
conduit, into which it is dropped
Through the slct. A horse is attached
and the accumulation is gathered in
heaps and removed through manholes.
The operation is frequent one, as
|fhe deposit through the slot from the
street is heavy.-New York Herald.
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-. Come West For Your Seed.
! That's what we say, because it's the best.
Salzer's Wisconsin grown seeds are bred to
1earliness and produce the earliest veGeta-
[bles in the world. Right alongside OF other
sediments earliest, his are twenty days
ahead, Just try his earliest peas, tadishes,
lettuce, cabbage, etc. he is the largest
grower of farm and vegetable seeds, potatoes,
grasses, clovers, etc.
IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND IT to
the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, with 1Oc. postage. you will get sample
package Of Early Bird Radish (ready in 1S
days) and their great catalogue. Catalogue
alone Sc. postage. (A)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Curious Custom of Japan.

Prince Kitashwakawa, who was COM
mander OF the guard of Japan, recently
died in Formosa, and according to the
curious custom of the country honors
werdsbowered upon him after his death.
The Emperor has promoted him to
the rank of field marshal, has deco
rated him with the order of the Golden
Kite sand the Collar of the Imperial
Chrysanthemum, and granted him an
annual pension of 5000 yen as rec
ognition of his services during the
late war.-Chicago Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
MUCH TRIMMING USED.

There is a great deal of trimming
used, which has almost a barbaric
suggestion, or, as one writer expressed
it, Reminds one OF horse-trappinec
of the early ages" There are sequins,
spangles, nail-heads and embroideries
in gold and silver bullion on leather,
cloth and velvet. These are used for
waist.trimmings, vests, collars and
cuffs. The use of ornaments of this
sort is rapidly running to excess, but
one need employ them only moderately
and in very small quantities. and if
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Tho World,s EarlieEt Potata.

That's Salzer's Earliest, fit for use in %
DE- Salzer's new late potato. Champion
u the World, is pronounced the heaviest
yiclder in the world, and we challenge you
to produce its equal! 10 acres to salzer's
Earliest Potatoes yield 1000 bushels, sold in
June at 81 bushel-s4001. That pays. A
word to the wise, etc.
Now IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND 1t
with 1Oc. postage you will get, free, 10
packages grr ms and grasses, including Teo-
sinte, Lathyrus. Sand Yetch, Giant Spurry
Giant Clover. etc., and our mammoth seed
catalogue. (A.)
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FOR SPRING .IATS.

Chine and cloul-like ribbons for
trimming spring hats show palm
figures on Persian and glace grounds,
shaded leaves in sateen broche, rides
cent ribbons bordered with velvet,
and exquisite Dresden patterns out.
lined with narrow threads of gold or
hronZe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Why He Declined.

A man named Simmons is said to
have declined to become the private
secretary of a man named Green for
. peculiar reason. The salary was
tempting, and the work would have
been light and agreeable; but then,
as he said, he couldn't bear the
thought of signing letters, "Green,
per Simmons. New York Observer.
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are shaped with single seams, gath.
cred at the top and arranged over
comfortably fitted Innings, the wrists
being completed By bands of velvet.
The circular skirt has the fullness
arranged in box plaits at the back,
two on each side of the placket, that is
made at the top of the centre back
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12

particularly pretty soft shade of pink
moire silk, and the long wide strings
are of the same silk. A couple of
pirk moire rosettes, too, nestle on
the hair behind, where the brim IS
bent up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12

Horseradish as a medicine and con.
diment is mentioned in tie Egyptian
records, 20O0 years B. c. 1t rs easily
grown in almost any part OF the world.
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HaN,A Thia Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY u Co., Props, Toledo, Q,
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tion made by their firm. -
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
WALpiEo, KrrsAr g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, act
faces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by an Druggists. Testimonials free.
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(; Five cents saved on soap; i've dollars lost on
rotted clothes. 10 that econonr There is not
5 cents difference between the cost OF bar OF
fhe poorest soap made and the eesh which -
ca an know, Dobbins' Electric.
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For IRRITATION OF THE THROAT caused by
Gold or use OF the voice, "Bro,cn's Bronchial
Troches'' are exceedingly beneficial.
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DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Psmphler and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, N. Y.
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OF god quality they certainly have
their uses.
GIRLS COSTUME.

Fancy striped novelty goods, shaded
in golden brown hues, are here stylish
ly associated with tabac velvet, the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12

The Illinois corn crop last year was 267,-
425, 900 bushels.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Big Crop Of Twins.

1t has JUS. been figured out that JOG pairs
of twins wert. born in Maine during the year
1898. Only one set OF triplets is noted.
They were Eoru in Lewiston.
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A HANDSOME VELVET BONNET.

This bonnet is of black velvet
adornedwith black tips, above crown
of shot-pink and blue passementerie.
The lining of the poke brim is a
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ONE ENJOYS
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 efectually, 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 qualitia 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
gista. 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 F1e syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kE NEW Y0Rk. ~
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By its late census Mexico claims q
population Of 14,000,000, and 1876
cities.
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Over 200 patents have been issued in the
United States for the manufacture OF inks.
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A Good Dog is Worth Looking Aftel

|! II you own dog and think any thing of him,
|,gou should be able to treat him intelligently
(when i'll and understand him sufficiently to
detect symptoms Of illness. The dog doctor
1 book written by n. Clay Glover, D. V. g., spe-
[cialist in canine diseases to the principal ken
mel clubs, will furnish this information. 1t is
y cloth bound, handsomely illustrated book,
and will be sent postpaid by the Book Publish
Ing House, 1A Leonard St., n. Y. City, on
receipt Of 40 cts. in postage stamps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12

A Frenchman has patented an apparatus
to take off and put on mans coat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-12
Come West For Your Seed.

The law abolishing days Of grace in Penn
sylvania went into effect January !, 1896.
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ScrofuIa

danifests Itself in many different ways, ke
koitre, swellings, running sores, boils, salt
heum and pimples and other eruptions.
Bcarcely man is wholly free from it in some
form. 1t clings tenac!ously until the last ves-
ige of scrofu!ous poison is eradicated from
he blood by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thousands
bf voluntary testimonials tell of suffering from
bcrofula, often inherited and most tenacious,
positively, perfectly and permanently cured by
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
rion, allays pain, cures wind colo. 25c. bottle
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FITS stopped free by DR.. KLNE's GREAT
NERYE RRsToRER. Motifs after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bot
kle free DR.. Kline. 9a Arch St, Phila., Pa.
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How MY THROAT HURTsi Why don't you
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tor?
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
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Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. D; BgcHHuEL-
.KR, Lexington, Mo-, February "a, 1894.
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IL the price ESQ cents eox) Is senr to The Ripsuf
Chemical Company, No. u Spruce st., New YORK.
Sarnnle yial 10 cent?. --L.----t.. 3 ~.
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IfHfHy,k2
fkS3! ! 1$|

Mr.. W. c. Lewis, who is connected
with the artistic advertising dfpart-
ment Of the Youths Companion. and
resides at 93 Dwight Street, Boston,
relates that he had his attention ID
called 10 Ripans Tabules by q busi-
ness acquaintance who expressed q
high opinion OF them. Mr.. Lewis
was a. good deal troubled with What Z
he describes as nervous, bilious
condition that appeared to be ~
brought on from time TO time by
high pressure work or special
mental activity or excitement, such ~
as would be common at periods OF s,.1 ~
unusual nervous tension. It has be.
come his practice at such times to
take Tabule-iust one-at tthe mo-, =
ment that he observes the difficulty
approaching. It makes no differ
ence when it is. A favorable result
is invariably apparent within twenty
minutes. The only noticeable efect
isthat he feels all right in twenty
minutes II he takes the Tabule;
whileif he does not the nervous. un-
comfortable feeling intensifes and
leads to a bad afternoon and tired
evening. He carries one Of the ht-
tie vials with him all the time now,
but doesn't have occasion to apply
to it anything Ike as often as he did
at first. Nowadays there are fre-
quent periods Of from a week to ten
days or even two weeks during t%
which he finds that he has no occa-
sion whatever to make use Of the ..
Tabules, but still carries them in his
pocket, just the same, so that they
may be ready if an occasion occurs.
Ripans Tabules sre sold by druggists, or by mi
the prfca (5II cents n tOXl fs SeuC TO The RlDa