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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05


Horses in London are wearing straw
hats this season. For some time the
English Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals has been agitating
the question of protecting the heads OF
horses during hot weather. This agi-
tation has finally had good effect, and
nearly every horse that is compelled to
draw heavy loads through the London
streets is now protected from the suns
rays by a bonnet. This plan has long
been followed in France, and the hat
adopted in England is the same as that
used in Bordeaux. 1t looks much like
the straw hats familiar to visitors to
American summer resorts and bathing
beaches. The brim is wide and there
are holes through which the horses
ears project. 1t is held in place by be-
ing tied to the bride. Manufacturers
of straw goods are delighted with the
innovation, as they have been kept busy
all summer making the hats. They sell
for trif1e, but such tremendous num-
bers are used that the total cost is con-
siderable. The mortality among horses
has decreased greatly since the use of
have high crowns, there is plenty Of
room for ventilation. During extremely
hot weather in New York city the NOR
tality among horses is very large.
TTuckmen there have the custom of
tying wet sponges to the ears of their
horses, and it doubtless saves many
lives, but there is no doubt that they
would guard against loss even more if
they should adopt the humane practice
of Londoners, even though the animals
do look rather grotesque.
Cattle in Great Britain.-The English
Board of Agriculture has issued a dia
gram showing the number of cattle Der
1000 acres in all the countries of Brit
ain. There are in all England nine
counties with from POI to 300 head. and
ten with from Isl to 200, only three
Scotch counties reaching the same
scale. This is irrespective of the other
stock and crops, and shows the pro-
ductiveness of the old land. Sheen arc
the principal stock in several counties
and have been the most profitable of
all for the last twenty-five years.
Butter from Queensland. Queens
land, the very hottest of the Austral-
ian colonies, recently shipped 60 tons
of butter to the English market and
sold it at the highest price going there
It was raised on the Darling downs. a
high grade pastoral district. and talxen
home IN cool compartments, where If
was kept at an even temperature of 80
degrees. but not frozen.--Ex.
Trees should be encouraged to send
their roots down deep into the soil.
that they may thus be able to stand
drouth,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05
CHAPTER III.

LESS me, if you
amt going to sleep
at two o'clock in
the a f t e r n o 0 n !
Well, I don't know
if it isn't the best
thing you could do.
Would you like Inc
now to put you to
bed and let you
sleep it off, whilst |
run out and see
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

People who use the eyes much in read
ing, writing, sewing. etc., will rest the
organs of vision by lifting the eyes every
ten minutes or SO, and gazing at some
distant object.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

A white panther has just arrived at the
Jardin des Plantes, Paris. A panther OF
that color has never before been seen IN
menagerie.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

Amateur photographers are not happy
in Russia. They have to secure licenses,
and if they chance to take a snapshot
of a view near a fortress, they are liable
to be whirled to Siberia, as spies.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

Perhaps the largest camelia in existence
is at the Pilutz Castle, near Dresden, Ger
mary. The tree is "a feet high, and annu-
ally produces about $4,000 blossoms.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

Goes Cough BaIsam
Is the oldest and best 1t will break up cold QUICKER
than anything else. 1t is always reliable Try H.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

hundred tons of cats tails were re-
Gently sold in London. They are to be
used in the ornamentation of ladies at
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

Trees should be encouraged to send
their roots down deep into the soil.
that they may thus be able to stand
drouth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-05

ITO BE coNr,Nrrn.l
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-02

are those prepared by Professor Irving
Fisher and published in August, 1896.
by the American Economic association.
These show only market or bank rates
Of interest in London, Berlin, Paris,
New York, Calcutta, Tokyo and Shapg-
hal for series Of years, and Of 0seSn
these are far below the average rateS
Professor Fisher finds that the average
bank rate Of interest from 1875 to 1879
was 81 per cent in the four gold stand
ard countries and 10.1 per cent in the
three silver standard countries. In sill
YER standard countries the rate had fallen
but little. the average for 1904 being
1917 per cent. In gold standard coun-
tries the rate had fallen over Is per
cent. or from 8. 3 in 1904. These facts
tend to show that there is some good
reason why interest is lower in gold
standard countries. They are confirmed
by the further facts that many large
loans and some small ones made in sill
YER standard countries are made pay
able in gold and at rates of interest far
below those prevailing. One Of the al
legged reasons why Japan has changed
from asilver to gold basis is to obtain
lower rates Of interest on loans which
she wished to negotiate.
There is more in this SUBJECTED cheap
money than gone silverites dream of.
The best motley is. in fact, the cheapest.
It the borrower thinks otherwise, let
him have his cheap money and pay the
increased rates of interest charged for it.
Byron W. Holt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-02
The National Financial School.

The National Financial school is
the name Of an organization which is
making some Roadway in the middle
northern states and perhaps also in 9th
er sections of the country. Its ostensi-
BILE object is to conduct nonpartisan
study Of American finance. It's pros
pectus, however, contains some express.
sions such Us restoration of thorough
" American financial policy" which
indicates the real object of the pro-
motors. The organization was recently
extended into Boone county, Ind,
where seven financial schools besides
the "advance SCHOOL, and the "county
school" are now in operation, each with
presidents. secretaries, instructors and
directors
These financial schools should be en-.
couraged by all sound money mel, uud
organizations. There is no more GER
tain way Of Kidding the country Of
the 16-to-1-er than by educating the
voters on the money question. If the
schools are real schools and not merely
lecture rooms, there cannot be too many
Of them. As they are nonpartisan, books
and literature on both sides of the sill.
yer question should be provided for
their use. In this connection the sound
currency committee of the Reform club.
81 William street, New York city, Of
fers to send free Of charge limited
supply Of literature to the officers of
any OF these schools asking for same.
Send for its literature and be ready to
vote intelligently on this question should
1T be up for settlement at the next con-
gressional and presidential elections
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-02
Another Blow For silver.

The Peruvian government in April
suspended the coinage Of silver and de-
cided to prohibit its importation after
May 10. It is probable that Peru wish.
cd to borrow money and that she could
not do 80 while ON silver basis with.
ont paying very high rates Of interest
The ShylocS Of Europe refused to loan
tlow rates and to take chances Of los-
ing moro By the depreciation Of silver
than they would gain from tho interest,"
Oh, these wicked. grasping ehy3oohl
Who refuse 70 loan money at Q loa1i
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-02

II. A8O AAS0E3De 110n3VAAAOSOEs
: Il will pay silverites who want cheap
money-that is, money at low rates Of
interest-to study the rates Of interest
charged in gold and silver standard
countries and to- compare the average
rates Of interest on certain classes Of
loans in sound money states, which
never favor reputation, and in states
which favor free coinage and which
sometimes favor reputation Of debts.
It is difficult to get exact figures Of in
terest rates in different states and coun-
tries, but the statistics obtainable are
not favorable for the farmer who votes
for free silver with the expectation that
it would enable him to borrow money
at low rates Of interest.
According to the last census, the
average rate of interest on farm mort
cages in 1890 was 1856 per cent. The
rate has undoubtedly declined since
then, except, perhaps, in certain states
which are voting and legislating against
capital. The rate is also higher than
that on most other classes of securities.
It is probable that the average rate Of
interest in this country is now consider
able less than per cent In England,
France, Germany and many other gold
standard countries it is undoubtedly less
than per cent. We have, however, put
the rate OH the barometer at per cent.
In Mexico, Central and South Amer
lean countries and in most other coun-
tries on silver basis the rates of inter-
est will probably average more rather
than less than 10per cent. Statistics on
ordinary loans on farm mortgages are
not available for comparison in these
countries. Perhaps the best available
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14

Fancy braids and get trimmings at Mrs
Taggart's
R. c. Wilson l. Co. want your hauling and
plowing.
5 cases summer millinery just received
Haddons.
II you need towels or table linen go to
Haddons.
Terris corset waists, ladies and Misses at
Haddon's.
Bicycles repaired promptly at c. P. Ham
mond q Co.
White french organdies &C inches wide, s5
to so cents at Haddon's.
Sandals with steel buckles, ladies, Misses
and children at Haddon's.
A fresh lot OF Huyers & Nunnally's candy
on hand at Speeds Drug Store.
Swamp Root ,s the finest thing In the lano
for kidney troubles You are only 20 try It 70
be convinced. You can find this wonderful
medicine at Speeds Drug Store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
EMINENTLY SATISFACTORY
Pennimau & Kelly Do q Most Excel
lent Job for Abbeyllle.

The recent trial OF our water mains has
been eminently satisfactory. The entire sys-
tenn, consisting Of 2S,7l8 feet of cast iron pipe,
with 4S hydrants, and complete equipment ol
valves and specials, has been thoroughly
tested, and not single leak has developed.
The:pressure at the Square enabled the fire
company to easily throw water over the Court
House. Attaching the hose TO the fire by.
drants direct. or course at the lower portions
OF the lines the pressure ia correspondingly
greater. That there should be no leaks at all
In any Of the many joints and connections,
of so long pipe system under such pressure.
we cannot but think phenomenal. and whilst
much gratifled ourselves at the showing made
by our water mains we take pleasure In con-
graduating Messrs. Penniman & Kelly, water
and sewer contractors, Of Asheville, NC,
who laid the pipe upon the thoroughness as
we'll as promptness with which they carried
out their contract.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
THE CITY OF COLLEGES.
Interesting Paragraphs from q Wide.
Awake Correspondent.

Due West, s. c.. July IL. 1897.
Mrs. A. M. Brl Ice was called suddenly to
Yorkville Saturday on account OF the death
The little Misses Harper, of the Orphanage
Pt Clinton, are spending month with their
mother.
Mr.. Harry Strother and sister, Of Chappells,
are visiting friends In town.
A fishing excursion from this place to Sa-
Mr.. F. 1. Bell has contracted to supervise
the building OF three brick stores in Honea
Mr.: W. T. Cowan will go out OF business
Mrs. F. b. Gerke is able to ride about.
Mr.. j. A. Devlin and daughter, Mrs. Wood
ruff. is on visit to Ora.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Little spent Sabbath in
town.
Mr.. L. H. Nlckels, OF Abbeville, worshipped
at the A. r. P. church Sabbath morning.
Mrs. Lila Rice, Of Greenwood, returned
home Saturday.
Rev. Q. Y. Bonner will believer a sermon at
Sunny Slope the first Sabbath in August ex-
Mr.. Frank Pearson is spending few days
at home.
There will be a Sabbath School Institute at
Honea Path Wednesday. Some OF our citi-
zens will attend.
Mr.. Andy Pearson, of Spartanburg, is on q
visit TO his family here.
Alderman W. P. Lindsay returned from
Augusta Saturday.
Mrs. Fannie Thomson, of Troy, with little
Frank, are visiting Mrs. F. Y. Pressly.
DR.. F. Y. Pressly will be absent for several
Mr.. Milton Trlbble. OF Bolton, is stopping
for few days with his cousin. DR.. r. ]. Bell
Mr.. McNickles Is canvassing Laurens in
the interest OF standard work.
A number OF picnicers from Due West cele-
brated Friday at Alewine's mill.
The sick around town are improving.
Miss Sophia Effort. OF New York, has been
visiting Miss Lula Haddon.
DR.. G. b. Cowan's fish ponds much enjoyed
by the young boys In town.
Quite number Of our citizens will attend
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Kennedy left for Chick
Springs Friday. Mr.. Kennedy will only re-
main two weeks, while Mrs. Kennedy will
spend a month or more.
Warren Clinkscales, an old colored man,
died suddenly on Mr.. Josh Ashley's place
Messrs. George and Edward Edwards, of
Abbeyille, spent Tuesday with their uncle,
MIR. H. P. MCGEE has been visiting in Green
Vile.
Wednesday evening. July 2lst at Boyton,
Va. Prof E. L. Reed. Of Erskiner will wed
Mr.. James w. Anderson, OF Greenville, was
down TO see his sister, Mrs. A. s. Kennedy,
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Clinkscales entertained
Guc young lOlkS luebQdy III uOuOr VI tu6
Misses Haddon, OF Greenville.
Editor Galloway went down to Augusta last
week preparatory to building fine residence
on the old Galloway homestead on Main
Street.
A delegation from this place will attend
the Young Peoples Convention which con-
vepes this week at Prosperity. Rev. E. B.
Kennedy will preside.
After q months absence Mrs. J. 8. Moffatt
will return to Chester today.
DR.. VIM. M. Grier will visit Newberry this
week.
Rev. o Y. Bonner goes to Troy today to Wis.
II his family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
SHOULD BE LYNCHED.
A White Man Commits the UnpardOn.
able Sin Against Negro Girl
full Constable.
Mccormick Times.

Mccormick Times.
Henry Turnage, a white boy about sixteen
years old and son OF Jim Turnage, who has
been living near Mccormick, committed q
criminal assault upon little ten year old
girl of Henry Bell, colored, last Thursday.
The little girl was In pasture near Persim.
mon branch picking backberries, when the
boy came along and assaulted her.
Turnage was given q preliminary trial be-
fore Magistrate Price on yesterday, and the
evidence was positive against him.
The boy was placed in charge Of Constable
Sharpton yesterday afternoon to be carried to
Abbeville Jail, but in some way tho boy man
aged to escape.
It is said that the boy got out Of the buggy
for some purpose, and while Mr.. Sharpton's g
menced running. Mr.. Sharptop fired several
shots at him but without effect. That is the
story of the escape as we have heard 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Warrenton Dots.

Warrenton, 8. G.. July IL, 1897.
We had rain every day last week except
The @ young @ people Of this city attended the
lecture at Lebanon last Thursday night.
DR.. J. D. Wilson has traded horses again.
He is now driving the notable Simon Davis
horse.
Crops in this part Of the country are begin
ming TO look fine.
The picnic at the Parker place was success
In every sence OF the word.
Mr.. r. B. Cheatham is with the county sur
vey. They cut of five districts around Lown.
desville and then moved to Mt. Carmel Mon
Mr.. and Mrs: P; A: Cheatham spent Mon.
The boys and girls are running wild over
tennis. They will begin tournament next
The farmers all went to their river corn
Monday morning.
tct Ihe Warrenton boys have been IT. n9ted ,a for or
August will be the best one ever had in War
renton. The public is invited to come and
bring we'll q lied baskets.
We have heard Of people getting excited at
Miss Emma Wilson. of Grainridge, is visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Wilson, Of Watts, this
week.
Mr.. R. B. Cheatham spent Saturday and
Sunday nights In Warrenton.
Miss Grace Thomas leaves for Trenton this
week 70 visit her friend Miss Iona Tillman.
day in the week.
Mr.. J. c. Cheatham spent Friday night with
Mr.. Kennedy Watson near Mt. Carmel and
attended sociable at Mr.. John Boggs Ken
nedy that night. He reported pleasant
trip.
Some Of our young boys will go to savan.
nah river Monday for q few days.
Soon our town will be flooded with young
people and then our boys and girls will have
the gayest time ever had In the history OF the
city.
Miss Carrie Hips and Miss Jessie Todd, Of
Clinton, visited Miss Maggie Brooks q. few
days last week.
Miss jamie Thomas is sick this week.
Miss Ida Penney, of this city is visiting her
cousin Miss Lizzie Penney, OF Abbeville, this
week.
Mrs. M. G. Thomas has recently purchased
q new buggy.
Some Of our people are getting stirred up
over the Senatorial race.
The young people Of Sharon are getting up
an exhibition for the first Of August. The
people Of Warrenton wish them all SUCCESS.
Ex-Clio.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Attention Alliance g.!

The quarterly meeting of the County Ali.
ance will be held on Friday. 10th July. This
being the time for reelection Of officers for
ensuing year, a full attendance Is desired
The subject Of Roads will be discussed. to-
gether with other topics of interest to the
people, and every Allianceman in the coun::
ties OF Abbeville and Greenwood is requested
TO be present. w. T. Milford, Sec'y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Aiken & Ellis Locals.

There is nothing in this world so uncertain
as the duration Of single life. Provide
against this uncertainty by taking guaran.
teed life policy with Aiken & Ellis.
Men not only want to live rich, but to die
rich (; the best, easiest and safest way to do
both Is to take life policy at once In the
Travellers, with Aiken & Ellis.
The Travellers makes no estimates; all pol.
icies guaranteed. The difference between an
"estimate" and a guarantee is the difference
between certainty and "uncertainty." See
Aiken & Ellis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14

Mails Close at Abbeville, 8. c., Post
Office.
1880 A. M.-going West
ILLS A. M.-going South.
1:15-going North.
4:45-going North and South.
sO0-North and South.
All mail for the night trains should be de-
posted in the Post ONCE and not in street
letter boxes afrer P. NJ.
Robt. S. Link, Postmaster.
Feb. 7, 1897.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
County Alliance.

The County Alliance of Abbeville County
will hold It's next quarterly meeting on Fri
day, July 10Th instant.
BY order of District Alliance.
Jno. G. Watkins,
Sec. 3rd Dist, Alliance.
Anderson, S. G., June 80, 1897.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce JOHN w.
BULLOCK as q candidate for the House OF
Representatives to fill out the unexpIred
term OF T. A. Graham, subject TO the action OF
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce M. P. DE.
BRUHL as q candidate for the House OF Rep
resentatives. TO I'LL the unexpired term OF T.
A. Graham, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14

WANTED-Antique mahogany claw-footed
chairs. table, sofa, hall. clock, etc.. tandsome.
ly carved, Colonial style. Also old solid sill.
yer. Give full descriptio and prices. Ad-
dress S35 Ramsey St.. st. Paul. MINI.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Fine Chick ems.

J.R. GLENN will sell you Eggs for Matching
from the best Barred Plymouth Rock Chick.
ems. Also 8. G. B. Leghorns. He will be glad
TO have you Inspect his stock. U
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Water Works.

IJAVE your work done by man that
IL knows his business and save money
ord beoIth C,B. VERONEE. i
'N Practical and Licensed Plumber.
Abbeville, s. g., Jan. ", 1897. ~,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14

DICHAitD CAN'T, is now prepared to do
II all work In his department In the best
manner and at reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
q the best condition for Is cents each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
DENTAL NOTICE.
S. F. KillingsWOrth,
No. Seal Block, Abbeville, S. G.
Fine Chickens.

THOROUGHBRED Indian Games, Buff
Il and S. C. Brown Leghorns. from the
finest Strains.
Having surplus of Eggs, I will sell them
cheap. MRS. Il. d. RUSSELL.
Mch. l9.-3m.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14
Restaurant.

T would announce to my friends and custo
l. mers that have moved my RESTAU'
RANT to Cothran's Block, on Washington
Street, where will be glad TO serve the pub
ic with az good meals az the provisions ol
the market will afford.
HARRIET E. ADAMS.
Oct l, 1895, ems.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-14

Send your orders for Butterick patterns to
r. NJ. Haddon & CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
WILL REVEAL A SECRET.

"Aunt" Polly Graves the last of the
Corpstalk tribe which once possessed the
Paint Valley, is diving ut her cabin on
Potts Hill. few miles from. Bainhridgc
and after her death ono nf the best kept
secrets Of the Paint Valley. the location
of the big lead mine, from which the
Indians secured the lead for their bullets
aud for many other purposes, will be re-
vcalei. For Aunt Polly Graves Is the
last living person 10 possess the sc,rct.
and while few days ago She pointed ont
the place where the mouth of the minc is,
the search for IL will not be commenced
until after her dcqth. which is only the
matter Of u snort time.
Aunt Polly not only claims lincal de-
scent from the Indians. hut states also
that she was horn t12 ycars ago. She still
rcmcmh mhcrs the time when the Paint VAL
lev was the hunting ground of her tribe.
nc ore q single white man made his aT-
pc1rauce AS long rs the oldest resident
OF Bainhridge can remember she has lived
in her cspin on Potts Hill and she was
an old woman when men who are gray
haired now wero boys No one questions
TINT sire il at least 100 years old, and few
would take a single year from the age she
herself claims. Buffalo Express.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
WHEN ONE WORKS BEST.

At what hour of the day is the man at
his strongest, and SO fitted TO do hard
work with the least WEAKNESS? Probably
the answer occurring at once TO most
persons would be- when he gets up i'm
the morning. This is by no means the
case on the contrary, according TO ex.
perments of DIR. Buch with the dynamo
meter, a man is precisely at his w1akeIt
when he turns out Of bel Cur muscular
forcp is greatly Increased by brcakfas',
but it attains to It's highest point altar
tho midday meal. Ii then sinks for a
few hours, rises again toward evening,
but steadily declines from night till
morning The two chief foes of muscular
force. according to DIR. Buch, arc over
work and idleness. Sweating at work
deteriorates the muscles. Many Of the
great workers of the world have been
earlv risars. But early rising, according
CO Buch's doctrine, ought ALWAYS tn De
supplemented by early breakfasting. -
London Star.