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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
GOOD ROADS NOTES.
A highway should be dry way,

a highway snould pe dry way.
A road veil drained is we'll main-
tanned.
The state of tie road tells the size
of the load. ~sa
Good roads are comparatively cheap
er to maintain and to use than poor
ones, and the sooner this idea is COM
pretended on all sides the better it
will be. -
A Jacksonville IN. ~ furniture
dealer writes the wholesale house, say
ing, "Have not got the chairs yet, but
they are at the station. Reason why?
Poor roads"
The Park Commission of Springfield,
Mass, has adopted resolution favor
ing additional bicycle paths in the
parks, and voted to ask the Common
Council for an appropriation for doing
the work.
The State of Washington has passed(
bill providing for the reservation and
improvement of portion Of the public
highways for the accommodation OF
bicycles and foot passengers, and pro-
viding penalty for trespass thereon.
A bicycle path between st. Paul and
Taylor's Falls, Mimi, which will be
fifty miles long, pass through ten town.
ships, three counties and skirt fifteen
lakes, is now proposed. The estimated
cost of the path is $4,000, and, if
completed, it will be one of the best
and most picturesque in the country.
At least $5,000,00O could be saved
by substituting smooth pavements for
those now used in New York, and in
any city where the pavements are on
an average poorer and rougher than
they are in New York, it is clear that
the proportionate saving by the intro
duction of the best street surfaces will
be even greater.
According to O bill before the Illi-
nois Legislature a committee of five
will be appointed to superintend the
building of system of permanent
roads in the various counties in the
State, the expense of construction to
be divided equally between the COM
monwealth, the county and the owners
of abutting property. The material to
be used in the construction is gravel,
crushed stone, brick, burnt clay, as
phalt or other lasting material.
"As q result Of elaborate expert
ment," says Colonel Albert A. Pope,
in a recent speech, "made to ascertain
the relative resistance or friction Of
different ravements, it has been es-
tablished that while 200 pounds force
is required to draw one ton over an
ordinary dirt road, 100 pounds will
do the same on macadam, 33 pounds
on the best granite blocks and ID
pounds on asphalt. As particular
instance of this it is estimated that in
the city of New York there are II, 600
trucks, carrying an average load of II
tons for twelve miles on each OF 300
days in the year, at an average daily
cost of 81 for each truck. The result
is about 65,O00,000 tons transported
one mile in every year, at total cost
of S14, 100000, or at rate OF over
twenty-five cents per ton per mile!
The excessive nature of this charge is.
seen when it is remembered that the i
same goods are now carried by rail at
a rate of six-tenths of one cent per
mile" r.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
Fashion Notes.

The swellest sailor hat this season,
in white or colors, has brilliant plaid
or striped silk band.
The fashionable tint for lace is that
of ripe corn, more of puff than the
butter color of last spring. 1t is ex-
ceedingly rich looking.
Princess gowns crop up just as per-
sistently as poke bonnets. 1t is not
likely that they will take, since so few
women look well in clothes of such Sc
we're cut.
Standing fraises and immensely
high, full ruches will be replaced next
season on dressy toilets by pleatings
of lace that droop gracefully from a
soft narrow folded stock of net, ribbon,
or chiffon.
If a woman wishes to be at the
height of Partisan fashion she must
tilt her hat over her nose, wear twist
of tulle under her chin, put on tightly
fitting sleeves and innumerable little
frills all over her gown.
Narrow velvet ribbon is used on
everything. An imported cape Of old
rose silk has rows of black velvet rib
bon running down it at intervals of
about an inch. Round the shoulders
the silk is plated in so thickly that at
the neck nothing is visible except the
ribbon.
In the array of pretty accessories Of
the toilet are quaint frilly little neck
decorations set upon narrow neck
bands. These are pleated up extreme
~ full and stand we'll away from the
throat. The frills are graduated in
size, the outer one much fiuted but
droopy in effect. These are dressy
looking and almost invariably becom.
ing.
Paris sends word that the ruff is once
more the fashion there. 1t is made
generally in lisse or chiffon, very wide
at the back and decreasing in size at
the front. Some ruffs, however, are of
the same width all round. The most
gigantic of these ruffs extends to the
ears and is finished with founce of
plated chiffon reaching to the waist.
This ruff is said to be comfortable
substitute for the fur boa.
Entire waists are made of white lace
founcing, the yoke covered with one
width, which is so arranged that the
scallop falls over the bust. From the
edge of the yoke the founcing falls to
the waist line, or, if it is wide enough,
it extends below and is left ii a full
ruche over the top of the dress skirt.
The puffs at the sleeve tops are OF
lace, but most ladies prefer that the
lower portions be made of silk.
In the bloodless war against the
blouse, the shirt-waist, and the sepa-
rate fancy waist, this trio have carried
the day and are once again trium-
phant. Fresh models are appearing
almost hourly now in new bewildering,
bewitching forms in every domain OF
fashion in the city, and words come
from over the sea that their reign
abroad is not over by any manner Of
means, although costumes and toilets
made up entirely of one fabric are now
first choice for most, although not all,
occasions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
Veilings in Vogue.

Such goods as wool veilings and
bareges are being made up for dressy
visiting wear with satin corselet, satin.
bound ruf1es, and chiffon or lace over
satin for the vest arrangements.
Skirts of these goods are sold in ac-
Gordon and sun plaitings to wear with
a chiffon waist, for demi-evening
gowns. At your summer resorts,
where weekly dances are in order,
such a little gown is useful and
thoroughly up-to-date. The same
idea can be carried out in albatross,
which is even less expensive, and this
must be thought of where the family
is composed of daughters galore.
Ribbon trims these dresses in rows
around the skirt, or frill entirely OF
taffeta ribbon over one of the goods.
Another design has frills forming van
dyke points or deep, round effect in
front similar to long apron, crossing
the back nearly to the waistline. Vests,
sleeves and bolero are covered with
narrow ribbon-No. 5-used in scrolls
and circles, like q braid. Skirt bor-
ders are made in the same manner.
Canvas and grenadine costumes show
a quantity of lace and ribbon garni-
ture. The latter is plain, figured or
striped and of satin or taffeta weave,
changeable or monotone.-American
Queen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
New Collars and Cuffs.

The wearer Of the ever-popular shirt
waist has an unusually large number
of becoming collars and cuffs to choose
from this season. The straight-stand-
ing throat band, which came in just at
the close of the last season, is one of
the most popular shapes. The cuffs
that match should be fastened with the
regulation button, not links, nor those
of the dumbbell order. The next COL
lar in popularity, and somewhat new
er and more generally becoming, is
called the two-inch turnover. It con-
sists of Understanding portion with
two turnover sections, having square
sections opened both back and front.
This is to be worn with one of the
many fashionable stocks or with the
most fashionable of all cravats at pres
ent-the new Windsor tie. This era
vat is straight, not bias, as was the
Windsor of the past. It is about three
inches wide and two yards long. 1t is
carried around this collar from the
front to the back, where it is crossed,
then brought to the front again and
tied in wide-open bow. The effect is
not as stiff as the stock. Other neck
bands to be worn with this new cravat
are those that fare around the throat.
The most novel one, which is suited
only to face both pretty and fresh, is
the Portia. This consists of band Of
medium height, closed in front with
two studs, and has an outstanding por-
tion of three decided points. The
cuffs to match are similar in shape,
but instead of faring lie neatly
against the outside of the sleeve.
The collars adapted for smaller ties
or those made up in stiff bows have in
many instances turnover hemstitched
points. An admirable example has
two double points in front, while 9TH
ers have as many as eight or ten put
on all round the neck band and fall
ing just the least bit below its lower
edge. The new high turnover collar,
which should always be worn with a
stiff bow, opens in the back as we'll as
the front. This is an improvement on
the old style, in convenience at least,
since it is much easier to slip the tie
in place.
Collars suitable for shirt waists Of
silk-which, by the way, to be strict
ly up-to-date, must have high crushed
bands at the neck-are dainty little
strips of muslin or fine linen, hem
stitched and edged with delicate ruff
fies of lace. The cuffs are to match,
and the sets are to be had not only in
white, but in cardinal, navy blue,
black and all the delicate tints.-Chi-
caqo Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
Africa's New Woman.

Africa has a. "new woman" if being
a "new woman consists largely in
having all the privileges granted men
yes, even more. Queen Mokwai, of
whom DR.. James johnson speaks in
"Reality Versus Romance" obtained
her position from an unwritten law of
her country. She is the eldest sister
of the King, and, according to the un-
written constitution, without her sane
ton her brother is debarred from CIV
ing effect to any measure. She holds
the veto power. She lives in Nalolo,
on She Zambesi, about twenty miles
below Lailui, where the King resides.
Her power is supreme. She is at
liberty to marry or depose husband.
The man she honored by making him
her husband last year was No. 7. She
has killed all his predecessors. Her
sixth husband was beloved by all the
people for kindness. The Queen be-
came jealous of him. She invited him
to her hut one evening, and she
stabbed him with a saber. As he fell
she remarked: "Thus has a thorn
been removed from my flesh" Queen
Mokwai and her brother have placed
their country under the British flag,
but as yet the rights of the Queen are
the same, as no one of authority has
been sent to Lailui from England
New Orleans Picayune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
.Jeweled eyeglasses.

Delicate eyes are now considered an
opportunity for using jeweled eye
glasses. A fashionable jeweler has
contrived fancy spectacles heavily
mounted in elaborately chased Roman
geld. To them is attached long,
equally elaborate gold, handle. They
are then held before the eyes precise
ly after the fashion of lorgnette.
Single eyeglasses are daintily set in
all manner of pretty styles, the rims
studded with jewels, the glasses
themselves being oval, square or
round, according to the preference OF
the owner.
Lorgnettes are massive with gold
and brilliant with gems. This fad is
taking immensely with elderly women
who wish to avoid the appearance OF
age. There are to be no more slender
gold bows resting upon old ladies'
ears. These will be only for the su-
perannuated,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
:. MExlCO'S NEW NAVAL ACADEMY.
President Diaz DEGREES the Establishment
of One at Vera Cruz.

President Diaz, of Mexico, has recently
promulgated decree establishing a naval
academy at Vera Cruz. The academy is to
be subject directly to the department Of
war and marine. Young men deserving to
enter the navy or to adopt the careers of
pilots or marine engineers will be admitted
to this academy. The practical school Of
engineers now connected with the national
arsenal in the City Of Mexico will hereafter
be connecthed with the new naval academy
rat Vera Cruz. The new institution IS to be
opened July 1st next. The training ship
Zaragosa will continue in commission, and
naval cadets and engineers after going
through the course at the naval academy
will serve an apprenticeship on board the
Zaragosa. All the cadets preparing for the
naval career at the military college at
,Chapultepec will be transferred to the new
institution at Vera Cruz.
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ing and breeding which she does not
have on her tongues end, they are
yet to be discovered. The sight of
strong, rosy young woman striding
along in the frosty sunshine, with her
great, brave dog beside her, is one of
the most characteristic and inspiring
sights in the country just north Of the
States
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
A Strange Fish.

A strange fish was taken from the
Wabash river at Logansport, Ind, the
other day which is good deal OF a
curiosity. 1t is fifteen inches long,
weighs about two and half pounds,
and has no fins on the back except a
small one near the tail. The strange
part of the fish is its mouth and
tongue. 1t has two rows of teeth ID
the lower jaw and three in the upper
Jaw. and two rows of large teeth on the
tongue, which is flexible. The head
and mouth of the fish resemble those
of a bulldog.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
To Ascertain Whether Room Is Damp

A kilogram of fresh lime should be-
placed therein, after hermetically clos
ing doors and windows. In twenty
four hours it should be weighed, and If
the kilogram has absorbed more than
ten grams OF water (that is, more than
one per cent. the room should be con-
sidered damp and classed as unhealthy.
The question of the dampness of dwell
ings is frequent cause of dispute be-
tween landlord and tenant, and is nat
urally solved in the negative by the
former. The question can be settled
in the future by the test of the hydra
tion of lime, which will give irrefut-
able proof of the validity of such COM
plaint. Cultivator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
The Ostrich Laws Three-Pound Eggs.

The ostrich hen lays every other
day, and the egg weighs about three
pounds; it is a tasty and nutr1-
tious food, however prepared, very
rich and excellent for making pastry
and cakes. 1t is generally computed
to be equal to two dozen fowls eggs;
but this must be on account Of its su-
perior richness, for, from personal ez-
pertinent, the empty shell Of fairly
large one exactly held the contents
of eighteen fowls eggs. 1t takes
about forty minutes to boil an ostrich
egg hard. The period of incubation
is about six weeksI-The Zoologist. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-26
The Canadian Girl.

The point where the Canadian girl
differs from her American sister is a
singularly elusive one. There is rarely
anything of the timid, exotic strain
about her. She is particularly famous
for the conscientious manner in which
she takes care of her health. The ex-
treme rigor of the winters of Canada,
coupled with the universal tendency
to outdoor sports, compels her to re-
cognize the necessity for careful cloth
ing. When tie call comes for it, she
dons mittens, moccasins and fur caps,
with chamois under-j Jackets and every
thing possible ever devised to keep up
the fine circulation of her strong
limbs. Wien she goes golfng, she
wears a scarlet coat rs much like her
brothers as possible, and her bicycle
costume is made first to serve the pur-
pose of warmth and comfort, with
what beauty left after these other es-
sential qualities have been attended
to. The hockey-shoe, for instance, is
n good illustration of her willingness
to sacrifice beauty for utility. The
hockey-skate is perfectly straight and
is secured to the boot, which is taken
along and exchanged for the one worn
a short, clumsy boot, which would
be trying to the prettiest of feet. Add
to this heavy hide anklet laced over
the whole, which has a hole for the
heel of the under shoe, and one can
easily understand why the hockey
girls foot is not n thing of beauty.
1t is impossible to think of the Cana
dian girl unassociated with her ever
present dog-or dogs, for she fire.
ouently owns several. All the crea-
lures are fine big fellows, for the
maiden of the north scorns the lap
dog. If there are any points of train
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CHAPTER III.

1t was at ball at Delmonico's that
the committee first began active opera
tions. Fernshaw came up to me early
in the evening and pointed out Agnes
Upton. She was beautiful girl, TALL
lssome, dark, with fine-cut features,
rather naughty expression. and smile
which was attractive though cold. She
has never been in love-" said to my
self, as went forward on Fernshaw's
arm to be presented.
"Auello" Barnes. tall, impressive,
distant. stood by her side as we
came up.
Il have often heard Mr.. Fcrnshaw
speak Of you" said Miss Upton, gra-
ciously, and turning she introduced me
to Mrs. Upton and her father. DR..
Chapman was talking to Mrs. Upton, a
portly, aristocratic-lo looking woman, who
eyed me as though l had attempted to
steal her diamonds, and bowed coldly.
Would you like a cigar?" l whispered
10 Mr.. Upton, & od-naturcd old gen
t!emau who looked extremely bored and
whose evening costume was not at all
becoming. Just how his dress suit Of
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- To fall into habit of fault-finding is
one of the easiest things in the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
TAKES A PEssIMIsTIC VIEW.
SenOr SHEHsta Ayers that Spain Has
EmiIcd to PncifN Cuha.


MADRID, May 19.-At meeting of lib
eral senators and deputies today Senor Sc
gasta, former premier, made an important
speech, in the course of which he said:
We have 100000 troops In Cuba but we
are not even masters OF the territory trod-
Carlism is organizing itself in the peninsula
and menaces us with a new war, thanks to
the immunity 1t enjoys, while the seeds OF
scparatism are terminating In some of the
colonies The picture could not be gloomier.
We have war in Cuba and in the Philip
pines, and we have attempts at war at
home. The government is not resnonsi) G
ministration, Reforms in Cuba will not
solve the Cuban question.
Senor Segasta severely criticised the ac-
ton of the government in financial, political
and other emergencies and said:
1t is in this way that new conflict has
arisen with the United States. We wish to
know what has become OF. the S6,O'9oO0 OF
the former loan. since IS 001 go are st II due
the army. In Cuba no important problem,
has been solved, and there has only been
an aggravation of long-eXisting Ills, In the
face of this situation the liberal party has
decided to break the truce it has accorded
to the government during the last two
years. The government has existed until
now because of the complacenee of the lib
erals. Henceforth the liberals will throw
The speech, which was greatly applauded,
portends stormy sittings for both chambers.
Many liberals predict that Senior Canovas
will be thrown from power within fort
night.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
TURKISH oFFICIAu AIRS VIEWS.
Admits that His Nation Has Suffered
Serious LOSSES,

Admits thnt His Nation Has suffered
serious LOSSES.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 19.-An official
of the Turkish foreign o.Nce In an interview
today, after dwelling upon the provocative
attitude of Greece and the earnest efforts
made by Turkey to prevent war, said
During the months war Turkey has suf-
fered serious loss In life ana money and the
peace conditions put forward cannot but be
regarded as moderate and wholly justified
% ov IN is POSSIBLY y
the indemnity and the cesson of Thessaly
in view of the bankrupt condition of Greece
In regard to the abolition of the capituln-
ton In favor of Greek subjects In Turkey
i is impossible for the government in the
itications. Even Servin and Roumana in
every sense the superiors of Greece. have
be allowed to retain exceptional rights
which she has so scandalously abused. 1t
will haye sufficient sense of justice not to
press Turkey. Upon this point she Is de-
termined not to yield and should Europe at
of arms the situation created would be most
detrimental to Greek peace; The Turkish
by such injustice, the government could
not hold itself responsible for the grave
n which viii wETiS follow and the
plore deeply the result of such actions.
Tho telegram of the czar appealing to the
sultan to cease hostilites against Greece,
which was couched in the mCst friendly
terms, is regarded as being very significant
as showing the pacific intentions of the czar,
while it is also politically important in the
line of checking German influence at the
Yildiz kiosk, which influence has consdera-
bly, increased since the outbreak OF the war
with Greece. The action of the czar has had
marked impression upon thu Turkish gov
ernment, which is already showing a more
conciliatory disposition, promising the con-
clusion Of an equitable peace.
An official statement was published this
evening. which after briefly reciting the
Turkish side OF the war up to the battle of
Domokos says:
The czar sent the sultan telegram ex-
pressing his sincere sentiments in reaffirm-
ing the pacific views of the powers and not
ing with appreciation the success of the i'm
perial troops in the capture of Domokos
forming the natural limit of the defensive
operations, and the government being de-
sirous of giving fresh PROOF of it's pacific in
tention, the cabinet decided, and its decision
was confirmed by an trade, to cease hostil-
tiles upon conditions to be arranged by the
respective commanders. The conditions of
peace following the armistice will assure
the future rights and dignity of the i'm
perial government, the frontiers of Turkey
and the preservation of general peace
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
MESSENGER ANn MONEY MISSING
Youth Disappears with Large Sum
of ISanIS's Dcposits.

of BHnS's Deposits.
BOSTON, May l9.-Abert NJ. King, 49,
year-old messenger boy of the Boylston Ma
tional bank is missing together with about
500, 900 in cash and a 10000 United States
certificate not negotiable except between
banks. King started for the clearing house
at 1915 this morning to settle the balance
OF the bank. On the way, according to in
structiOns, transacted other business, in
volving something like S45, 900. AS he did
not return to the bank by o'clock tho off,
cials grew anxious and made a search for
the messenger, besides notifying the police
but up to the present hour they have been
unable to ascertain his whereabouts.
King has been employed at the Boylston
bank about two years coming highly recon-
mended and his honesty was never ques-
toned. He lived with his father, who is
employed by the South End National bank
When young King left the bank this morn
ing for the clearing house the balance against
the bank was s15 59O.71. To pay this he
received an order on the Union National
bank for $4,000 the remainder to be re-
turned to the Boylston bank Besides this
King was instructed to go to the Freeman 4
National bank at GA Summer street and col
lect $4,000, which he was to carry to the
National Bank OF Commerce and pay It there
King appeared at the Freemans bank and
drew the $50, 600, which he was to pay at the
National Bank OF Commerce About half
an hour later he called at the Union bank,
where $4,000 was paid to him. $4,000 in
cash and United States certificate for
$40, 600.
About 1880 King reached the clearing
house. lie paid over the $4,000 In cash
which he had received from the Union bank.
and In order to balance the account he had
to take s59O.7l from the $4,000 which he
should have paid TO the National Bank OF
Commerce. Here all trace OF the missing
boy was lost. AS nearly as can be figured
King had in his pocket when he left the
clearing house the $4,000 minus the $500, II
which he paid to the clearing house and the
$40 900 certificate.
Death Penalty for Train Wreckers
NEW YORK, May Ex-Governor Black to-