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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22
THE HOUSEHOLD AND THE DUST PAN.

THE HOUSEHOLD AND THE DUST PAN.
To those who know the true inward
ness of things the sight of housemald
brushing dusty carpet is suggestive
of many evils, says the British Med1-
cal Journal. The death of Pasteur
has reminded the world of what is con-
stantly present in the thoughts OF
medical men, namely, that while micro.
organisms are the great producers of
disease, dust is the grent carrier OF
micro. organisms. Now that We know
these things, tits distressing to find how
little our knowledge is put to practl-
cal use, and to see old customs still
unchanged, old habits which we know
to be destructive carried on, and to
find the housemaid Oh her knees, with
her brush and dustpan, stirring up
dust to the detriment of every one and
breathing germ laden particles to her
own destruction. It needs but small
amount of common sense to see that
if carpets must continue, a thing
greatly to be deprecated, they should
be rubbed with a damp cloth rather
than brushed, and that if, in Difference
to prejudice, they must be brushed,
this should be done by covered
American sweeper with plenty of damp
tea leaves. Of oil ways of removing
dirt from carpet the worst is by the
use of the ordinary short brush, which
involves the housemaid kneeling down
in the midst of the dust which she 80
needlessly creates, and drawing it INTO
her lungs with every breath. For or
dinary household use something like
linoleum, something which can be
washed with wet cloth every morn
ing, would seem to be the best cover
ing for floors; but If carpets must be,
and it is impossible to teach the present
generation the evils of seeking present
comfort at the expense of future risks,
at least let US remember that carpets
may be washed even where they lie;
that till the day of washing comes.
closed sweeper is far better than
brush, and that the worst form OF
brush is one with short handle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22
Booths Message Scratched on Glass.

On August 13, 1854, John Wilkes
Booth was playing dramatic engage
ment in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Upon his arrival in the city that day
he registered at the McHenry House,
then kept by Mr.. R. NJ. U. Taylor,
and after the performance in the
evening retired alone to mis- room.
When the servant entered his room
the next morning, after Booth had
left the hotel and city, an inscription
was discovered scratched III a large
hand on one of the window pSnes: "Abe
Lincoln departed this life Aug. 18th,
1864, by the effects of poison" Little
attention was paid to the writing on
the glass at the time, hut as soon as it
was learned that Booth had killed the
PRESIDENT, the circumstances connect.
ed with the window inscription were
recalled, the glass was removed from
Its sash, framed in plain black wood
frame, a piece of dark velvet being
placed at its back to facilitate reading,
and the signature of Booth entered on
the register on August 13 was cut
from the book and attached to the
window glass. The original pane is
now in the possession of the War De-
partment, to which it was presented
by the daughter of the owner of the
hotel, Miss Mary McHenry, some time
after the assassination of the Presi.
dent. All of the circumstances in con-
nection with the glass are certified to
by Miss McHenry and by other resi-
dents of Meadville. Gent ury.
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
FOR THE GUEST ROOM.

It is often necessary to furnish a
guest room with as little expense as
possible, and perhaps this is the reason
why it sometimes boasts so conglomer-
ate collection of home made furni-
ture. Then, too, being used less than
the other rooms, one naturally places
there the trifes not intended for daily
wear and tear.
A work basket is one of the dainty
appurtenances of guest room that go
far toward making a guest feel at
home, and you can make one, costing
from twenty-five cents to dollar, that
will not only be pretty but will fulfil
It's mission as we'll as one costing ten
times that um.-New York H arald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22
What Neglect May Do.

There are some infrmities that only q
surgeons knife will relieve, and mostly
strictly because OF neglect. A neglected nerve
pain may become so chronic as to cripple,
and this Is often the cnse with Sciatiea. II
taken in time, it is easily subdued. like other
nerve pains. and vlgor and health are re-
stored. Thousands OF cases have been treated
by the use Of St. Jacobs Oil, with the result
of prompt and permanent cure and restora'
tion TO health of the affected nerve. People
cannot be too careful with their nerves.
There is too much to suffer to admit Of fool.
ish neglect, and the simple thing Of getting
a bottle Of st. Jacobs Oil and applying
promptly may save years Of misery and per
haps years Of crippled condition. Let this
warning serve to show what can be and what
ought to be done without delay in an attack
OF this disease.
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Electric Chaise for Victoria.

Invention says that an electric
chaise was ordered by the late Prince
Henry of Battenberg for Queen
Victoria. The vehicle, which is not
yet finished, is built upon a double
framework of tubes with head tube
for steering much as bicycle has,
the steering handle being somewhat
like that used in bath chairs. The
body of the carriage is composed of
aluminium, and it runs upon three
wheels, fitted with michelin tires; the
propelling force is dynamo driven
with Fulmen accumulators.
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PLAIDs.

Plaids are so varied as to be almost
indescribable. Large squares OF red
and black stand out from a yellow
background; dull green and black on
tahac, loutre and black on violet, ruby
and black on emerald. These violent
effects are carried even into hosiery,
the lower portions of the stocking be-
ing black and the upper correct tar
tan design. Sometimes even the en-
tire stocking is plaid.
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wired to stand up in the most unnat.
ural manner. But the hats are not
all cart wheels in size and flower
gardens in decoration, and by close
inspection some moderation can be
found in the pretty toques, bonnets
and medium shapes, so over.shadoWed
by the fantastic models rarely IN de-
mand until later in the season. Violet
green and petunia seem to be tavorite
colors, and masses of crimped silk
muslin and tulle in black, white or
colors, the distinguishing feature OF
the new hats; this gives soft effect
which is very becoming to most faces.
A new rose color is to be very popular
this season, and it is seen in straw as
we'll as the trimmings. One bonnet
of birds nest straw in this color has
trimming of black and gray ribbon
and pink roses and green leaves.
Width still characterlzes all hats,
which must be worn we'll over the eyes
if you would be in the latest fashion.
It is impossible to give any definite
idea of the shapes, for there are hardly
two alike, except in the sailor hats:
They are made to suit the wearer, and
not pressed into form, each one like
the other, and the successful mllllner
is the one who is equal to the variety
demanded of her. Black tulle is used
for widespreading bows, kept in shape
by three rows of narrow yellow straw
braid sewed on either side, and a
novelty in hat trimming is an inser-
tion of fine black horsehalr embel-
lished with applique designs OF cream
colored lace. and fine rhine stones, or
jet; one very stunning hat OF rush
green straw is trimmed with green
roses aud petunia tulle.
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the standing collar and belt being OF
the same material. This stylish waist
is adapted to silk or cotton fabrics,
affording ample opportunity for dis
playing handsome decorations of
Dresden, Persian or plain satin rib
bon, now so fashionable. 1t can also
be developed in cloth or other woolens,
made all of one material and finished
with machine stitching in all the Sc
verify of the tailor modes.
The quantity of material Sc inches
wide required to make this waist for a
lady having 36-inch bust measure is
Al yards.
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All Ex ens.ve Charity.

A Gardiner (Me.) religious society
which was so unwise as to go into the
postage stamp collecting business has
found out that it doesn't pay. After
succeeding in accumulating $1,000
stamps and selling them for SO, the
pastor of the church is now busy an
swering letters from folks who want
to know how he did it, how much he
made, etc., and he begins to fear that
the bard-earned SO will all he scat.
tered in new stamps before he gets
through.
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An incident that shows the wonder
ful power that sheep possess of living
for a long time without water is re-
ported from InverneSshire, Scotland.
About seven weeks ago three sheep
were missed from the farm of Balls
parden, Ardersier. Every effort was
made to find them, but without sue
cess. A few days ago, however, q
barley stack was taken down, and the
missing animals were discovered i'm
prisoned IN the wooden framework in
the center. They had subsisted for
more than six weeks on barley alone.
One has since died.
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ALMOST CRAZED.
THOUGHT HER CHILD WAS GOING
TO DIE.

The Terrible Ordeal of a Mother---Her
Little Girl Almost Faded Away.
Saved in the Nick of Time---
A Story That Will Touch
the Heart of Every
Mother.
From the Journal, Detroit, Mich.
A very grateful mother Is Mrs. A. L. Hart
ness, Of 676 Grandy Avenue, Detroit, for tho
wonderful cure which her daughter has re-
ceived by the use Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Said Mrs. Hartness: ayes, my daughters
life has been saved by using Pink Pills, thanks
to a kind friend who recommended them
to me.
blanche was sick for over three years.
She had the care OF the best physicians pro-
durable, and no expense or. trouble was
spared to give her, relief. She was 80 thin
that she was fairly skin and bones, her d.
gestion was out Of order and she had the
most awful headaches. We gave up all hope
of her recovery. Her long, thin, listless face
made me nearly crazy, and we did every
thing In our power to give her strength and
induce her to take an interest In anything.
lone day a friend told me about the Pink
Pills, and Mr.. Hartness went down town and
got three boxes. She had taken about one
box, when, to my amazement, one morning
heard her playing on the piano. I could
hardly believe It, for it had been over year
since the piano had been opened.
"Soon she began to take short rides on her
bicycle, and soon she went singing around
the house, our own happy, hearty little
daughter once more.
"She thinks nothing Of a spin on her wheel
over to Mt. Clemens or Pontiac, and Is as
well as she ever was.
"Ihnd girl living at our house who was
great sufferer from impoverished blood,
and who received instant and permanent
relief from the use Of one box Of the pills.
"If this information can be OF any use to
help some poor sick one, it Is given with the
greatest OF pleasure"
The proprietors Of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills state that they are not u patent medi.
cine, but prescription used for many years
by an eminent practitioner who produced
the most wonderful results with them, CIR.
ING all forms Of weakness arising from g
watery condition Of the blood or shattered
nerves, two fruitful causes OF almost every
Ill to which flesh Is heir. The pills are also
a specific for the troubles peculiar to females
such as suppressions, all forms OF weakness
| chronic constipation, bearing down pains
etc., and In the case OF men will give speedy
relief and effect a permanent cure In all
cases arising from mental worry, overwork,
! or excesses OF whatever nature. They are
entirely harmless and can be given to weak
and sickly children with the greatest good
and without the slightest danger: Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt Of price $50 cents box,
or six boxes for S250-they are never sold In
bulk or by the 1907. by addressing DR.. VIII.
iams' Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
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Mothers

Anxiously watch declining health OF
their daughters. So many are cut of
by consumption in early years that
there is real cause for anxiety. In
the early stages, when not beyond
the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa.
parllla will restore the quality and
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
SIT is but just to write about my
daughter Cora, aged 19. She was COM
pletely run down, declining, had that tired
feeling, and friends said she would not
live over three months. She had a bad
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22

or other contrasting fabric. Lawn,
percale, gingham, batiste, dimity or
other cotton wash fabrics will develop
handsomely in this style, with decora.
tion of lace or embroidery.
The quantity of material A inches
wide required to make this wrapper
for a lady having 36-inch bust meas
ure is 81 yards. Design and hints are
by MAY Manton.
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A BlOOdthirSty Monarch.

The King of Benin, on the west
coast of Africa, believes in the eff
cacy of human sacrifices. When times
are good he kills a large number of
slaves, and in seasons of calamity he
kills an equally large number of these
unfortunates, and in both cases to ap.
pease the gods, who are supposed to
be equally angry at the good and the
i'll fortune of mortals.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22

Mr.. Charles Austin Bates, the fa-
nous advertising writer, makes a
speciality Of medical advertisements
He has studied medicine and has
habit of analyzing the ingredients OF
every medicine about which he Is
asked to write, refusing to write
advertisements for medicines which
he cannot tndorse. He says Of
Ripans Tabules: II hnd the formula
and went through 1t from the
ground up. I found that every one
Of the Ingredients was put in for
some special purpose, and was good
for the purpose intended. I have as
much confidence in Ripans Tabules
as I have in anything I ever wrote
about. Itake them myself whenI
have eaten little too much or feel
nausea or symptoms OF headache
coming on, and I find them quicker
to act than any medicine ever
took. know some people who
think they can't possibly get along
without them. Ny wife went to
call one day on some friends she had
known always. She found they
swore by Ripans Tabules. They did
not know that she knew anything
about them or that had written
anything for them. BY the way, II
you swallow them properly, you
don't taste anything in the mouth.
Swallow them quickly and you are
all right. You can feel their action
In the stomach almost Immediately;
a very pleasant sensation"
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Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
I happened to read about Hoods sarsapa-
rilla and had her give it trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since" Mrs. ADD1E PECK.
Is Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
II will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words as
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and am now well" "
Cora PECK, Amsterdam, n. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
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Hoods Pills s6lPe hEs lPqssddyb and bssseis sstase &C. &C.
Killed by. q Rattlesnake.

A rancher of Antelope Valley, Cal.,
died from rattlesnake bite week or
so ago. He went to feed his dogs late
one night, and thrust his hand into
one of the kennels. A huge desert
snake in the kennel bit him. He was
not able to get medical attention un.
til the next day, when it proved una
vailing, and he died in great agony.
Almost his whole body turned coal
black.
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Glddness Comes

With better understanding of tho
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills which vanish before proper ct.
forts-aentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs, prompt.
ly removes. That is why 1t Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by a!
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which 1t acts. tits therefore
ali Important in order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when you pur'
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the Calitorma
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold BY all rep
utable druggists. -,
If in the Enjoyment Of good health.
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skil!fuI
physicians, but If in need Of a. laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the wen-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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THE NEWEST IN MILLINERY.

The display of millinery, says the
New York Sun, gives the impression
of extreme exaggeration in sizes, con-
trasts of color, and height which comes
from feathers, aigrettes, and flowers
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left shoulder. The full sleeves are
shaped in three sections and arranged
over two. scanned Innings in tucks or
plaits that turn backward and forward
from the box plat at the shoulder and
back of arm to the wrist. Round' mar
ING cuffs of satin complete the sleeves
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A Good Dog Is Worth Looking After.

If you own dog and think anything Of him,
when i'll and understand him sufficiently to
detect symptoms of illness. The dog doctor
book written by H. Clay Glover, D. V. s.; spe-
cialist in canine diseases to the principal ken
mel clubs, will furnish this information. 1t Is
a cloth bound, handsomely illustrated book,
and will be sent postpaid by the Book Publish
ing House, 1874 Leonard St., n. Y. City, on
receipt Of 40 cts. in postage stamps.
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FITS stopped free by DR.. EL1NE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 931 Arch St.. Phila.. Pa.
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G1RDLEs FOR ALL SORTS OF GOWNS.

GlKDLES FOK AID SUMS UF 1OWNS'
Fancy belts have become as much OF
a necessity to a handsome costume as
the material itself, and in many cases
the "chicness" of gown is dependent
upon the band which encircles the
waist.
Jeweled bands met with large half
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LUCAS COUNTY. W.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm Of F. j. CHENEY &
Co, doing business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said trm
LARS for each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CnRE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed In my
-, A. w. GLEASON,
t~) Nntarv Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
wSold by Druggists, 75o.
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DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. N. Y.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ZION. allays main. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
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SUFFERERS FROM COUGHS, SORE. THROAT,
ETC., should be constantly supplied with
"Bro1cn's Bronchial TT0chss." Avoid limitations.
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The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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The German Enperor's latest diversion
has been 10 lead band.
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When an article has been sold for 81 years,
In spite OF competition and cheap limitations, Il
must have superior quality. Dobbins' Electric
Soap has been constantly made and sold since
1885, Ask potir 1rocer for it. Best of all
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NJ. Stoiloff, Prime Minister OF Bulgaria, Is
only four feet six inches In height.
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A number OF minor industries are being
located In the South by Western people.
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I could not get along without Piso's Cure
MoULToN, Needham, Mass, Oct. %, 1894.
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nlnans rabule, are soli by druggists or By man
~ tha prico $50 cents box) Is sent to The hlpans
Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce St, New VOTE
Sample val, ~ cents.
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STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, |.

The United States Treasury deficit Is
placed at $18,000,0 900.
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Egyptian troops are constructing strong
fort works at Akasheh.
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NEW FANCIES IN BELTS.

pendant buckles are richly studded
with colored stones, deeply sunk into
flexible bands Of gilt or silver, or in
round, square or oblong pieces held
together by links. While these are by
far the handsomest of imitation belts
they are the most expensive, costing
$40, Sl2 or SIS. Gilt or silver bands
are sold as low as ninety-fve cents.
Spangled elastic bands and enam-
elled belts are also among the newer
styles. which promise to be much
worn this season. Leather belts are
most useful and can be had for 81.
The belt has undergone Il great change
OF fashion since last season, particular
ly in width. All belts are now narrow,
except the broad elastic bands which
are used when Gin the field or Oh the
d."-New York Herald.
TUCKED YOKE WAIST OF LINEN BATIsTE.
Sheer linen batlste, writes May Man
ton, is mere shown plainly but styl-
ishly arranged overapple green tatfeta
lining, the collar, belt and round
cuffs being CT green satin. 4 glove
fitting waist lining of taffeta that
closes in centre front forms the foun-
datlon for the full front and back that
is gathered and joined to the square,
tucked, soke portions: closing ut the
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Six Weeks Without Water.

Read Ad. of R. F. Mead & Co., Spokane, Wash
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the two column illustration blue
! cashmere is daintily trimmed with
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MARRY ME Send 10c; for samples $50 Of We'd Wed,
100 Wedding Invitations, 100 Wedding En-.
velopes, 100 Mailing Envel., 100 Tissue Slips
for S1.75. Finest quality latest style; also Ami