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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Bent of q Pendulum,

and, OH the studs being pivoted the up
per numbers of the shaped frame
from which depends a weight,
The front member of the U-shaped
frame is at all times in front of the
verge rod, while the rear member is
straight. On the inner face of the
front member is pivoted a block in
which is %journaled ono end Of The
verge spindle, its opposite end being
held in the usual spring. Tho verge is
thus carried by the weighted swinging
frame. and the pendulum rod at the
upper end, after passing through tho
verge, is secured In the usual manne
TO a post. which is also secured to The
bach of the forward member of the
weighted frame, whereby the pendu-
lum and the verge are kept perfectly
plumb. The device is very simple and
inexpensive,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
locates Direction of Sound

hocNtcs direction OF sound.
ed by a central diaphragm. The sound
receivers are connected at the two
cars, and when polluted directly at n
source of sound, the noise is the same
in each ear. When turned away, the
sound is heard iii only one ear.
On shipboard,, the sound-catching
and dividing part of the instrument OK
tends above the top of the chart
house. The tubes are brought within
the chart-house, and the instrument
may be turned from point to point in
any desired direction. The eophone
has now been perfected there being
many points for which nero fx-
periments, lasting over several years,
have been required. in order to deter
mine the best form, especially with the
sounding tubes and a pieces. Eari-
ous refinements, such as microphoncs
and devices added to the complication,
but not improving the use, they have
been eliminated.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Coed Record for the Underground
9roiIPy.

Tho underground trolley system in
New York has passed through the or
deal Of tic late severe weather in a
way which has raised il vastly in the
estimation Of street railway men. who
arc waiting with more or less i'm
patience fer an efficient substitute for
tho overhead trolley. The direct result
is that the underground system is to
replace the Cat:e On many lines of the
Metropolitan Traction company. One
Of The principal difficulties with the
underground trolley has always been
the presence Of water CT ice in the
ccrdrit. ard the consequent occurrence
Of short circuits. In the New York
sAstcm the CGrduit has been construc-
tod with sufficient pitch TO drain off
all the water into manhoies thirty feet
apart. These manhOles are 4 feet
deep, : in length and II feet ) inches
wide. The water from them passes
iIiu i,le sewers. 4he system has
worked continuously and effectively
tircr%h; IT the winter.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
of Use in the Sick Room,

\ medicine bottle with n spoon at
tachment for administering the con-
tents is a very unique sick-room novel
ty. The spoon is of porcelain, which
Is the best material for the purpose.
and is fixed on a hinge to the neck of
the bottle. When not in use, it folds
over the cork and can be readily bent
over to any angle so that the medicine
may be poured into it. When filed it
Is fixed at ri~ght-angles with the bottle,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

A Lev Yelling Device for a Clock.
The illustration represents a leveling
device, adopted for attachment to
clock mechanism, to control the pend
ulum and verge, whereby they will be
kept plumb, irrespective of the frame
carrying the clock mechanism proper.
The clock mechanism may be of any
desired construction, and the verge
wheel shaft is i%ournaled in the frame
at the back and in a bracket projected
at b front.e each bearing being formed
with a boss having an integral stud,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
An Idle

The bowels act the part of a scavenger,
nasmuch as they remove much of the de
bris. the waste effete matter of the sys-
ten. When they grow idle, 1t is of the ut
most Importance that they should be i'm
PEELED to activity. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tors effects this desirable object without
gripping them like n drastic purgatiye. The
Bitters is also cfficacious for malaria, bill
ious, dyspeptic and kidney trouble.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
cffectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels. preventing fcvers. headaches,
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in 30 cent aud 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cali
foruia Fig Syrup Company only.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Just the

Elnployer-How do you account for
the shortage in your account, Mr.. Mud
head?
Mudllead-I can't, sir. That's just
ii, Yer know; If 1 could account for it,
sir, it wouldn't be there, yer know, Sir.
San Francisco Wave.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

not skill to do this or who consider it
scarcely worth while to put SO much
labor on St fragile an article, will find
tho effect very pretty if the gold paint
is used simply to gid the bean feet, to
border the broken top of the shell. and
here and there TO place Il dash on the
white surface, thus giving the Easter
colors. Or the word Easter" could he
written with the gold paint diagonal
ly across the shell, Filled with Il
bunch of violets this would be a dain-
ty present for Easter morning.-Dc-
troit Free Press.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
A Tea Room.

A tea room in a home used only in
winter is at the back of the house,
where it a have the afternoon sun
as late as possible. One side of the
room is almost entirely of glass, with
q wide, long window seat under it,
About the room are many chairs, ali
chosen for their comfort. There are
higb-backed chairs and low-backed
chairs, cushions galore. stools and
beautiful little tea tables. Though
chosen for comfort, the chairs in a tea
room should not be heavy looking. A
pretty nook for q tea table may be
made in a orner of a drawing room
or reception hall by using a handsome
large screen.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

ircrs. The iron car be used continu-
ously aud never becomes ovcrheated.
Another great advantage is that it is
always clean. as it need not come i'll
contact with sOiled surfaces. like the
ircn heated on n stove-tOp; all that is
necessary when the iron is needed is
10 attach it to the nearest electric
wire. and in u few moments it is ready
for use.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Electric Irons in the Laundry.

There is in operation now in Chica-
go n laundry where none but electric
irons are in ,lse. Nearly 100 of these
useful inventions are daily used by the
men and ome employed there, and
the result is said to be entirely salts
factory. Tho current applied to the
iron keeps it at an ever temperature,
and thus no time is lost in heating the
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
WIN. of Course,

Mrs. Elossom-I don't understand
why daughters company should talk
in such Il DOisterous this even
ing.
Mr.. Blossom oh, don't worry about
'em; they're probably having a game
of whiSt.-San Francisco Wave.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
The Yukon Gold Fields.

TIL Alaska gold fields are attracting
much attention and low rates are in effect
from st. Paul and Minneapolis via the
Great Northern railway to Seattle and
thence by steamer to Sitka and Juneau.
Write for publications and rates to f. l..
Whitney, G. Z. and =. A., G.. N. Ry., ST.
Paul, MINI.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Cold Day When lie Got Left

Il hear Jack Fortescue is i'll. What
Is the trouble!'
''IIc was frost-bitt"n.'
while he was skating
NO. He proposed to a Boston girl"
Detroit Free Press.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

care at all about the matter, shrink
ing from any course of action which
the outer world might interpret as
implying want of respect to the dead.
At the recent royal funeral cere-
monies, however. much was done to
mitigate the influence of black as the
outward symbol of grief. Colored
flowers appeared in the memorial
wreaths, and the n laid by the
royal widow on her husbands coffin
was tied with pale green satin ribbon.
New York Post.
Sarah Never Wears a wig.
In the March Cosmopolitan" Sarah
Bernhart has o paper on 1.-THE Art Of
Making TIP" Touching the cardinal
matter of hair, the tragediennc gives
fairly startling information. Hear
her: 'As | wear a wig, the only
way in which I make up my hair is to
dress it appropriately to my costume
and the period it represents We
had not SUPPOSED that an actress ex-
listed who never wore a wig, least of
all the incompatible Sarah. Yet we
have her own statement for it. That
pale blonde tCp-piece is all her own.
whether she is dying on the boards
or dining at a boarding house. 1t is
a solemn thought. Very few people
in the world can hope TO have hair
hat represents n whole period (sce
quotation above, and is. at the same
time, nobcdy's else. The hair of a
period, as a rule. belongs to a good
many persons. and B~ernhardts his
trionic ability comes out strong here.
After this revelation Of the honest
methods of makeup" Wracticed by
the distinguished actress. criticism
should deal more lcniently with her.
Even William Winter may perhaps
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
They Were Roth R0d

Observation-Disclosures, what do youk
think of this mans injuries?
Doctor-Humph! Two of them are
undoubtedly fatal, but as for the rest,
of them, time alone can tell.-Media
ga Record.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
ANY Sxstem af Inxeatment

That pays profit Of $500 per day on 500 1:
worth investigating. Our 800 Investment
months; will you investigate 1t OSBORN
CROSBY & CO, Kasota Bldg Minneapolis.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

modify his wrath over her unwhole-
some line of business remembering
that she is shy of paint and powder,
and that her hair is her very own
Hartford Courant.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Avoiding Disgrace.

railroad track?
Second Tramp-Do you think I want
the farmers to take us for actors?
NiX.-San Francisco Wave.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
For the Sick Room

and then is in convenient position to
dash off the contents.
Another odd and extremely useful
coEccil for the sick-room is a cover for
the medicine glass. 1t is in the shape
of the face of a clock, with marble
hands. These serve as Il reminder of
medicines to be taken. !.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
Ought to Have --nOwn 1t.

Mrs. Wick wire-Dear me! Those
awful Abyssinians are not heather,
after all. 1t turns out that they are
Christians.
Mr.. Wicldwire-Well, you ought to
have known that from the dandy fight
they put up.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Silk is the strongest of all vegetable or
animal threads. 1t is three times as strong
as a faXeu thread of the same size.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Burke was twenty-six when the Essay
on the Sublime and Beautiful was pub
llshed; it is said that he began 1t between
twenty and twenty-one.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Bacon entered Cambridge at thirteen: at
sixteen he wrote against the Aristotelean
logic; at twenty-six he had completed tie
"Novum Organum."
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Maria" said Boggles to his wife,
VITA an idea OF ~lnau ",,4L, 49,. - 49,.
litical economy, do YOU know what
civil service is?'
Jasper" said Mrs, Boggles. with
memory of recent contact with the
cook, there isn't aDy.'-Boston Tran
script.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
ihuraIy Vv,n ~'7u.srx

II Ia So easytoremovcCOrnSwit Hindercorns
that we wonder SO many win endure them. Get
Bindercorns and see how nicely it takes til I'm of.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.-Anna NJ. Ross.
Williamsport, Pa, Nov. II, '95.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

New Zealand is not only more sober now
than at any other period, but it is also one
of the most sober countries in the world.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, |

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is tho
senior partner of the firm of +. J. CHENEY & Co,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE for each and
every case of Catarrb that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed Ia my pres.
ence. this 9Th day Of December A. ID. 1886.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Wagner planned a series Of German op-
eras by the time he was twenty-three, al
though his design was not carried out for
many years.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and / ace, Tender or Sore Feet,
Chilblains, Piles, &c. G. G. Clark Co. New Haven, CT.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

DIR j. G.. GRANT. Specialist.
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat.
Syndicate Block, Minneapolis.
(SpectacleS titttGl
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

For relieving Throat Diseases. Coughs
and Hoarseness. use Browns Bronchial
Troches." Sold only in boxes. Avoid imi-
tatious.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Only 10 per cent Cash balance one half Crop each
Year or lnstalnant plan. j, A. Walters.
100 th 81. So. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

The spring and autumn maneuvers OF
European armies cost over E2,O00, coo.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
1000 Farms for Sale

In proportion to its size, a fly walks thir
ty-tive times as fast as n human being.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

iowa forms for sale on crop payments, 10
rer cent. cash. balance l, crop yearly. until
paid Tor. !. MULHALL, Waukegan, Ill.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

The wooden factories of this country are
mostly located in New England, New York,
Pennsylvania ard New Jersey.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

on Jan. / the armies of the world mum
bercd nearly $500. 600 men,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

There are 1,42J characters in the twenty
four books that Charles Dickens wrote.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

The commercial value IF South Africa as
represented by its annual trade is stated 10
be f35, 900. 600.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

little more difficult. This is cut out
from two pieces of yellow or white felt,
four inches high and three and a quar-
ter inches wide, the eye, beak, etc,
bein painted
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
His Suggestion,

HIS SuBgestfOn.
william" she said, you need a new
hat"
DO II"
Yes. And a new overcoat."
II have suspected that"
And your umbrella is s%hockingly
shabby"
Il know It,"
What are you going to do about it,"
II haven't any idea," he responded,
gloomily. And then, with the ANNA
ton which comes with a happy
thought, he added:
You might give a tea."-Washington
Star.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02
A. w. GLEASON,

tsr. A. w. GLEASON,
leA Notary Public
~~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally ana acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c. Halls Family Pills. csc.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

The world every year puts on its ~victuals
f1JO.G00 worth of pepper.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, MRS.
W,SsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children ~Teething.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-07-02

MOST PERFECT MADE.
a pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free
from Ammonia, Alum Or any other adulterant.
40 YEARS THE STANDARD.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
CORNER CREEK.
Another Accidental Killing-People
and Things. 80

Corner Creek, s. G. Nov. Is, 1896.
This has been such q beautiful fall, people
are almost through gathering and will have
good time to SOW small grain.
Rock Spring school will be taught by Miss
Eta Latimer again this session. Miss Eta
Is good teacher and she is welcomed back
Rev. r. J. Williams preached bis farewell
sermon last third Sunday. He has many
friends who regret his departure.
The Rev. Sanders will take Rev. r. j. Will
liams' place as pastor Of the Baptist church,
and viii preach his first sermon Tuesday
Mr.. C. B. Kay has erected new dwelling.
Miss Alma Elgin is with her sister Mrs.
A. P. Dunlap.
Miss Euia Wilson spent few days with
relatives this week. ..
Corner Creek this fall than ever was known
before.
Mrs. w. A. Bigby is quite sick at present.
Mrs. Sallie Kay has returned home after an
extended visit at Aron. 8. G.
There was negro killed at Ashley's mill
last Wedn esday by what was thought TO be
an empty pistol There are many lives lost
by carelessnesS.
Mr.. James A. Bigby made a business trip 10
Anderson last Thursday.
Miss Lizzie Howard has been spending
awhile with her cousin, Miss Sallie Adams.
Whooping cough Is again raging In our
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kay spent Saturday
and Sunda With Mrs. g. w. Davis, Of Due
West.
Mr. Joe Young, OF Level Land. worshipped
at the NJ. E. church last Sunday.
Mrs. J. D. Carwie was called away last
week to see one Of her sisters who Is very Ill.
Turkeys for Thanksgiving are the talk Of
everybody except the boys, and they are
talking rabbits. Chauvin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
ROARING ROCKY RIVER.
Old CItizez ON Visit-Death of n
Good Han-The Crops-Renters.

Lowndesville. 8. G., Nov. %, 1896.
Prof. J. c. Harper. of the Honea Path High
and spent day or two with the family OF his
brother. Mr.. E. W. Harper.
Mr.. jeff Bowman and his mother, Mrs. A.
q. Bowman, went TO Anderson Monday for a
Rev. and Mrs. E. w. Mason, Mrs. A. E.
Moorehead, went to Abbeville Tuesday.
Mrs. w. c. Presley, OF Elberton, came
over Tuesday and was the guest OF Mr.. 7. Ba-
ker that night; then on to Mr.. Ed Smiths:
not seriously hurt few days ago at bis saw
mill, by the belt throwing piece OF scant-
ling against him.
Mr.. j. W. Huckabee went to Anderson on
business Thursday.
Rev. Hugh McLees, Of Anderson, passed
through our town and section Thursday.
There is q strong probability of two or three
additional stores being opened up here. before
long.
Wednesday was the great show day at
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bolen Allen and their
bright little daughter. Ida: went TO Anderson
back with them their niece, Miss Etoile Wat
son.
The venerable Mr.. ]. C. Harper, of Elberton
has been for toe past few days; visiting MS ms
and friends In this community. His pres.
ence reminds us OF the days OF yore, (ante
bellum days. when he was prominent
nRuTe IN our SeCIlOu. 1ucu uc ~do &c
and successful planter and a very, popular
man. Just before the war he sold out his
possessions and moved to Elberton, where ne
lived for several years, then broke up mousse
keeping and .has since been Living with his
children. Perhaps no man who ever made
his home amongst us is more gladly well
coined In all OF our homes than is be.
Mrs. Mary Cochran, OF Mountain View, has
been with the family Of her son.in-law, MIR.
w. G. Huckabee, for the past few days.
Mr.. J. NJ, Baker returned from Washington
yerterday for a several days stay.
Miss Lucia Moseley went 10 Anderson yes
terday evening expecting TO return Thanks-
The past week of good weather enabled
every one who had patch Of potatoes, to get
them dug and put away.
The news was circulated early yesterday
morning that Mr.. Calhoun Simonds was dead.
been for some time, his death was expected,
but he passed away suddenly. He was about
years OF age, was quite talented man,
aud at one time possessed considerable prop
erty. Several months ago he came up from
Charleston where much Of his life was passed
and has since made his home with his broth
er-law, Mr.. L. Il. Cunningham. His remains
will be deposited to-day in the cemetery at
Rockev River Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Frank Morrow is, at this writing, very
low with dropsy.
The crops are about all gathered and many
of the renters and others of the same views,
will have much longer time 10 rest than
usual. 1t is we'll known fact that there are
many who live on rented places. who consid-
er their duties done when they have made
and gathered their crops. It IL true that
many have much of the Winter mouths
taken up in making arrangements for, ana
moving to new homes. The most prosperous
renters are those who change homes as sell
dom as possible.
Later.~Mr. Frank Morrow died this morn
ing. troupe.
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Sporting Goods.

Single and Double Barrel Breach Loading Guns lammeress
Guns Paror Sporting Rifles Pistols Cartridges Loaded Shells
Shot Powder Caps Hunting Coats and Vests legns Belts Ec
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GLEN=JONES HARDWARE {
Abbeville, S. c.
We take pleasure in submitting to your attent
- Lines Of Hardware we have in St(
Agricultural Implements.

Dixie Boy Plows and Castings Pow Stocks Pow Steels Cua
way arows Smoothing Halrows Subso Plow Traces flames
Hoes Shovels Rakcs Corn Shelters Etc.