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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29
PITH AND POINT.

hold on her husband since he has
shaved off his whiskers. Kansas City
Star.
"She is a decided brunette, isn't
she?" ''Very. They say her hus-
band can't call his soul his own
Puck.
Doctor-'eYou're long time paying
my account, SIR" Hardup-"Well,
you were long time curing me. -
Boston Traveller. +
Morgan-''Do you believe a woman
will lie about her age?" Shetland
"About it? Oh, dear, no; nowhere
near it!"-BQston Transcript.
There's not a thing her beauty mars,
She has most all she wishes,
She loves to grasp the hsndle-bars,
But she will not handle dishes.
-Pittsburg News. *
The millionaire who spent twenty
four hours in Frisco Jail because he.
spit in street car must be thankful
that he didn't have hemorhage. .-Buf-
falo Enquirer. 81
"Was it restful place out at that
country boarding house?" eyes; in
the parlor was a sign which read,
This piano is closed for repairs. -
Chicago Record.
Miss Summerleigh-''Do you think
T read too much poetry?" Dashleigh
-"Well, the great danger in reading
poetry is that you may be tempted to
write some!'-Puck.
With all respect to the hand that rocks
The baby in it's cradle curled, -
IT'S the hand that rocks the miners pan
That just now moves the world. e
Chicago Tribune. g
Mrs. Cumso- "Your husband dresses
very quietly" Mrs. Cawker-"Does
he? You ought to hear him when he
can't find his collars, or his cuff-but-
tons become mislaid. - Harper's
Bazaar. .. 3
eff should fall out of the hammock
what would you do?" she asked, 81
would catch you in my arms" he an
swered promptly. "Get ready" she
said with feminine impulsiveness.-
Chicago Post. - \
Change" remarked the Thoughts
full man, sis the order of the universe" T"
"And Judging from the scarcity of it, !"
said the practical person, ''the universe
is long way behind with its orders. 7"
New York Telegram. ~.
Mr.. Sharpsburg-"What do you
think of Spitfre? Smart man, isn't
he?" Mr.. Millvale-"Oh, yes; he's
smart man, but he amt no scholar.
he spells elephant with only one f."
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
New Simply because O.,
woman marries man is no reason why
she should take his name" Old
Bachelor-'That' so. The poor fell
low ought to be allowed to keep some
thing he could cali his own. Judge.
ct suppose that Longshot will be-
too proud to speak to anybody when
he comes back from the Klondike
gold fields" "You can't tell," re-
piled Mr.. Sinnick. cit all depends
on whether he is in condition to bor-
row or lend money. Washington
Star.
"John," she said-and she, looked
at him rather sharply as she said it
"I have an idea that you didn't be-
have yourself very we'll while you were
away" "How absurd!" he protested.
"What in the world has given you
that idea?" "Well," she returned in
q quizzical kind of way, "I noticed in (.
the telegram you sent me you had paid
the regular tariff charges on the words
excuse writing" '"-Chicago Evening
Post. III
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29

finishing with shoulder straps OF inser-
tion and lace.
The pattern provides for shallow
square yoke, to be used when the gar-
ment is to be worn with guimpe, as
shown in back view of illustration.
Charming little frocks can be made
in various combinations or oil OF one
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29
GIVE NE A LAUGH.

Give me laugh, o Worldl
I care not for your tears.
Give me your broadest smile,
I'd live hundred years.
And give me love and Joy,
And give me kisses true;
Pelt me with roses red,
With laughter ripping through
Pile high the fairest flowers,
And sing me songs all day;
Pipe on a hundred reeds
Life's happiest roundelay.
Give me laugh, o Worldl.
Away with frowns and tears.
With songs and Joy and love
I'd live thousand yearsl
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29
Harmonious COlors.

The soft, almost impalpable, blues,
greens and heliotropes delight the
eye of the artist, and make it possible
for the dressmakers to produce won
derful harmonies in order.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29

The most dangerous waters in the
world for the passage of ships lie offthe
east coast of England, Cape Ushant, in
France, and Cape Finisterre, in Spain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29
THE REALM OF FASHION.
PROMINENT FEATURES IN GARMENTS
FOR WOMEN.

Jaunty Little Eton Jacket With Vest
Front-Ladies' Blouse, With Added
Basque Of All-wool Plaid and Sleeves
and Vest of Plain Matching Material.
For shopping, travelling, yachting,
cycling and general utility wear moth
ing has as yet met with such universal
favor as the jaunty little Eton jacket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29

material in organdie, nainsook, lawn,
figured or plain tatfeta.
To make this dress for q girl Of six
years will require three yards of thir-
ty-six-inch material. -... 60.
Evening star., 1897-09-28

officially authorized but unpublished de-
parture from the schedule there should be
scme method whereby the changes con-
templated might be announced. just IS the
people are warned that the water SUPPLY
viii be shut Off for a certain period. The
emergencies that give rise to these changes
are surely not so sudden in their creation
as to make it impossible to publish brief
note in the afternoon to the effect that
certain temporary amendments VIII be
made in the schedule of the night 1t is
due to the contractor as well as to the
residents that there should be complete
understanding of the situation on the part
of the latter. If these emergencies should
arise so frequently as to cause undue dis
comfort there would seem to be neces-
sity for permanent amendments as well as
for more facilities for the work. The lat
ter is apparently row the case. for 1t IS
plain that no street should he permitted
to go uEswept for an entire week with the
chance that the least rain may cause a
total postponement of the work for an
other week. At all events. it Is clear that
the citizens can supplement the efforts of
the authorities to keep the streets well
cleaned by maintaining watch upon the
schedules and by reporting promptly any
lapses such as that which has just teen
explained,
Evening star., 1897-09-28

In many ways has tended to surround mod
ern man with an atmosphere of suspicion
and distrust. Incidentally it has added to
the sum-tetal of human knowledge, and
has perhaps forewarned mankind of modes
of destruction employed by nature. OF
which there was no previous intimation.
But 1t Is unfortunate IL at last the loaf of
bread, the STAN of life. should be attacked.
The iconoclasts have driven William Tell
from history into mythology. Washing
tons hatchet Is doubted by some skeptics.
The pretty story Of King Alfred and the
burned cakes Is shelved as untrustworthy,
and there Is grave doubt among the his
torians as to whether King Canute actually
gave his famous orders to the incoming
waves to desist. These and many other
of the articles of popular faith have per-
ished under the influence of the fact-wor-
shipping philosophers, but it was hoped
that trust in so intimate friend as daily
bread would be spared from the ruthless
assault. However. millions of people will
doubtless continue to eat bread from day
to day. and to take their chances of lop-
ping off a few score of years from the span
of life.
Evening star., 1897-09-28
\ s,rce.-swe~pinx Emerxe.~x

The superintendent of street cleaning
submits To the public a statement which
seems reasonably to explain the causes
Tor the neglect of 9th street by the sweep
ers Saturday, as noted in the complaint of
d citizen in last evenings Star. II an
pears that rain on two nights previously
mad cut off the service from certain sire .-s
Included in schedule that grants but a
single visit a week, and that in conse-
feence those streets were very dirty Satur-
day To follow the regular schedule ON
that oc-asion. according to the superiu-
fendent. would necessitate further slight
OF these once-a-week streets, and as a
choice Of evils he ordered the neglect ef
9Th street and some others to prevent a
continuance and increase of the bad CON-
dit-cns prevailing elsewhere. Thus the
complaint is fully answered. SO far as .he
contractor is concerned and the RESPONSE
biity is assumed oy The superintendent.
VINO seems to have been justified by the
circumstances. This incident illustrates
the value of the system of independent in
sPection by the citizens out of which the
complaint as to 9Th street grew. As long
as the streets are swept by schedule the
public Is entitled to expect that that
schedule will be followed In regular rou-
tine. except when a storm prevents or
some announcement to the contrary Is
made by the superintendent. To the end
that the citizens may MT bs misled by an
Evening star., 1897-09-28
Chiadren's Departments,

Si.6s Paris Style Goats. to years. e..$s.7o
u ss Bousle Coats, sizes 1 to 4 years 81 "a
.ec Bengaline Silk Caps. white ard ,olors Pc
81 embroidery trimmed Aprns, TO IA years .ssc
,sc SCHOOL ApiGns in all Sizes zes..4 4ec
% Misses Jackets, @ to IA years ss as
zoe Merino Vests and Pants. an sizes. 1oc
~ per cent OF American Hosiery Cas- garments.
io per cent on Combination Suits, all STYLES.
sec BLACK Tights misses and childrcn's s.,-
'oc ,o rieeced shirts and Drawers. for boys.. sc
l3c Fast Black Hose. sizes @ to lOc
&c Black Hose, with double knees. etc .,c
zoe Best French Ribbed Hose for boys .ssc
u Md Gloves. for misses and boys sac
esc school Umbrellas. for boys and girls. Gao
us Mackinfoshes. for children and misses 50 %
90 90 90 siackintoshes. with hood AMI cape 81 30
he ana snort Coats, for infants. :. Se 6s
Zoe Long and Short India Linen D-.ss.s 60
oec HaTd-knit sacques. all Sizes soc
asc DOLLS. with kid bodies. fo-. y,c
I'c BOSTON Baby Dolls. See them. pic
Evening star., 1897-09-28

European scientist announces that he
has discovered hitherto unnoted qualities
in bread that lead him to doubt its nour-
ishing powers. He believes that the pres
ent free use Of bread as an article of food
Is detrimental to the general health, and
asserts that II the race were not so sadly
addicted to the bread hablt-for. Of course
1t can be nothing short Of a habit--it would
soon return to the average duration Of life
In the days Of Methuselah. This Is startling
information. Yet 1t Is remarkable that IN
this age Of iconoclasm and scientific indff-
ference to the cherished fetiches Of society,
this Indictment against one OF the common
est items Of daily diet was not drawn
long ago. The use Of the microscope and
culture tube has subtracted many pleasures
from life. 1t has added materially 10 the
conscious dangers Of daily existence, and
Evening star., 1897-09-28

Spain desires the world to believe that
she could easily have put down the insur-
gents in Cuba long since but for the aid
rendered them by their friends and SYM
pathizers in the United States. The in
surgenI cause, she insists. has its strength
and mainstay in this country.
The insurgents and their friends, nat
urally. have obtained what they could in
this country in the way of arms. ammuni-
ton and stores. They have had perfect
right under the law to buy here But the
point has been for them to ship their pur-
chases- That is where the law applied.
They have been most closely watched
so closely that their traffic cannot pos
sibly have amounted to very much. The
whole Atlantic coast line of the coun-
try has been patrolled in Spain's behalf.
Cruisers and smaller craft have been en-
ployed to spy out and run down all vessels
engaged in such traffic. The work has been
done with all the care that could be be-
slowed on it. From Boston, clear down
and around to New Orleans. the proper
officials of every port have had their in
structions to be on the lookout for filibus-
tiers. The line has been very long one to
patrol. and if now ard then some boat
slipped out of harbor with supplies for
the Cubans and eIuded the vigilance of :he
watch both on land and sea 1t was no won
der
But what has Spain been doing to prevent
such traffic? She has had no right to ex-
peCt the United States to do all of this
work. Why has she not guarded the coast
line of Cuba SO closely that flibusters slip
ping through the lines here could not pos
sibly slip through them there? The coast
line OF Cuba is a very limited patrol as
compared with the coast line of the United
States. What have her ships been doing:
Mention of them is but rarely made in the
dispatches. Now and then We read of Gen.
eral Weyler taking ship at Havana for
some town not far away, but beyond this
ferrying of the commander the Spanish
craft in the vicinity of Cuba seem TO have
nothing to do. So that when it Is charged
by Spain that fllibusters from the United
states have been carrying on the war in
Cuba against her so disastrously for nearly
three years. she simply indicts for utter
fncompetency the naval forces she has
sent to the island to assist the commander
or her forces on shore.
But while this filibustering has been in
Significant in comparison with the Spanish
representations of it. its existence is a con-
slant peril, and of itself affords sufficient
justification for an effort on the part of the
United States to try TO stop the war
Try hard as it may, this government can
not hope entirely to cut of communica ton
between the insurgents and their friends in
this country Several things make that
impossible Undoubtedly, there is strong
sympathy here for the insurgents The
markets are near at hand. and tempting.
The coast line to be patrolled is a very
long one Any day. therefore, compii "a
tiois are liable to arise which, in the
strained relations that exist between the
TWO countries, might lead to a most disas-
trous explosion.
General Woodfords mission has peace for
It's OBJECT, and If Spain is wise she will
hearken unto what he says to her.
Evening star., 1897-09-28
Relia bic Efficiency.

1t appears from the news columns that
Changes among the clerks of the Treasury
department are imminent because the su-
perlor officers cannot now find enough men
or wome n among the force capable of doing
Ieliabie work in stenography and type
wiring This is rather surprising as il
was thought that there was a surplus ot
this sort of caraoity, both in the govern
ment departments and in other places. At
the same time. it is encouraging to younp
nen and women who do not feel 'called"
TO any particular mission in life thar re-
quires professional training, and whose
educational facilities have necessarily been
limited The business high school. a ma
OF the public school system of this citv-
affords ample opportunity for such persons
10 equip themselves for this sort of public
service before they begin the great cam
paign. There is always a demand for good
workmen and workwomeH in all lines.
There Is no good reason why an earnest
young person, with the facilities now af-
1o!ded by public and private educa tional
institutions. should lack for employment
II ne or she takes full advantage of all op-
portunitlcs that offer themselves The sit
uation in the Treasury Department is typi-
cai OF that which exists elsewhere There
Is need for well-trained assistants. and
yet there does not seem to be a full appre-
ciation on the part of some sections of the
rising generation of the value of thorough
training In Special branches along with a
good, substantial education. Doubtless the
lack IN the treasury will be speedily sup
Piled There will always, however. be a
premium on reliable efficiency that will
provide market for 1t in any form II NAV
assume
Evening star., 1897-09-28
Mems Department.

ooc shirts and DRIVERS. ribbed and Deeccd aac
s'c snirts and Drawers. all styles, for .ssc
81 shirts ard Drawers. all styles, for. co.
sl.So onoerwear, lambs wool and natural. 81 20
- underwear best Australian WOOL for. 81 81
a9 s nan nose. black and colors. for. lie
25c Socks Tor 2Ic and 19c Socks for -.
Zoe "Paiais Royal" Dress Shirts. uuIaunderad CO.
ooc Dress Shirts. best for the price. 10,
.oc Night Shirts, some of twilIed muslin. :. ssc
- Six Umbrellas. 2s-inch Paragon frames. 81 so
ooc SIX Scarfs. all styles, for for4Ic AZ
:, English Dogskin Gloves Tried on ssc
81 Castor Beaver Gloves. Tried on ., =.
$ldo English Derby Gloves usually 80 e. "a
.oc japanese Silk Hardkerchiefs for esc
S'e rare Linen Handkerchiefs for. %.
i9c aandkerchiefs. with 'bicycle'' borders fo- 10
Evening star., 1897-09-28
Libelling nm Emperor.

The English newspapers print a good deal
of Incredible stuff about the German en-
peror, but maybe the yarn to which they
are at present giving currency takes the
lead of all for a certain iurid improba-
bility.
Some little time ago, the emperor, while
at sea, in some way received a black eye.
Immediately following the circumstance,
ali officer of the ship-a very promising
young man-disappeared, and a report
gained currency that he had committed
suicide. The details given were that the
young officer was in charge of the ship
when the emperor was struck and being
publicly and severely reproved for the ac-
cident-the blow having been inflicted by
swinging rope knotted at the end-des-
troyed himself in the throes of mortifica-
tion. This Was all likely enough. though
sad enough A chief sometimes speaks in
passion to a subordinate, and sensitive
subordinate sometimes unduly magnifies a
reproof and acts recklessly because of it.
But this story has given place to another
the now in circulation-which makes
the emperor culpable in the extreme. 1t
is now stated that the emperor received
his black eye in a personal difficulty with
the young officer whom in the presence
|
The young officer was the son of an officer
of high rank in the German army, and
both his father and mother are prominent
people in society. AS the story goes, the
emperor spoke most extensively of the
young officers mother in the sons pres
ence, whereat the son, forgetting all re-
straints Of rank and obeying the fine i'm
pulses of simple manhood, foored his
sovereign with we'll directed blow with
his fist in the face. He saw at once that
his career was ruined and, going ashore.
killed himself.
This is asking entirely too much of the
public even In the case of a man supposed
to be capable of many unusual and some
outrageous things. William II undoubtedly
has many traits which defy ordinary rules.
He arrogates good deal to himself and to
his office. But there is no connection be-
tween the arrogance of an emperor and the
brutality of common blackguard, and
hence this latest yarn, intended TO injure
the emperor, has every appearance of a
ralpabie and malicious slander.
Evening star., 1897-09-28
The Value of Decen, Ball PLAYING.

The series of games of baseball just con-
cluded in Baltimore affords several in
structive object lessons for the managers
OF that sport and for it's participants and
spectators The three contests, which seem
nov to have virtually decided the great
championship race, were witnessed by no less
tran $500 people. This indicates the won
derful attraction which the game has for
the American people and reveals the busi-
ness possibilities of the sport when the
teams are evenly matched and interest is
rot killed by the lack OF chances for either
side to win. But the most impressive fea-
ture of the series was the entire absence
from the games of that spirit of rowdyism
that has so frequently characterized the
work of the Baltimore team during this
and previous seasons. incidentally it is
important to note that thus far in the
season the umpires have been forced to
fine the members of the Boston club only
$50 while $40 was taken from the Balt-
more players in the same period because of
their boisterous protests against the rulings
of the judges of play. This screpancy
shows, if anything, that rowdyism is not
essential to success, unless 1t be conceded
that without the element of aggressiyeness
and bullying the Baltimore team would NOT
have stood as high as it did. The games in
Baltimore, however, were free from such
unpleasant features, not a fine being
assessed during the series upon a single
player. and each side got the benefit of all
the doubts to which it was entitled Then,
too, the reports show that the spectators
were in the main orderly, while of course
noisy to an unprecedented degree The
moral is plain. Managers should suppress
all symptoms of rowdyism on the part of
both players and spectators. They can
readily control the former by disciplinary
methods and the good effect of decent play
ing will soon appear in increased gate re-
ceiptS
Evening star., 1897-09-28
HOuSefurnishings.
Basement floor.

$69S Dinner and Tea Sets 100 piecas exc
$S.9s Chamber Sets. 10 decorated pieces. 50 ~
40 Brass Table Lamp with decorated globe a So
$50 Brass Tables with large onyx top. 81 os
DC Dresden China Comb and Brush Travs OK
*l.S set.Foot Tub, Water Carrier slop Jar. soc.
isc Cos' Hods. heavy iron. Full size 1ac
24c Ham Boilers, heavy tin with coycr ~.
1oc Covered Wash Boilers. with copper bottom 4oc.
ooc covered Ash Sifters. ft any barrel. sac
Acme Curtain stretchers. complete, for. 81. %
zoc Quaker" Crinped Bread Pans for. Isc
ooc Gem Gas Burner. Needs no matches. :. soc.
5oc Sflver-plated Sirup Pitcher ana Plate ss.
&c Table Tumbiers First quality thin glass. Sc
Eoe oiass on jugs. artistically engraved. .17c.
lac Glass Water Pitchers, Ike cut glass q.
&c CRYSTAL Glass Fruit Saucers for. %
S'e Glass Tea Sets Of pieces. ees.......,.1o .1oc.
Evening star., 1897-09-28
Innings. Trimmings.

DC yard Genuine French Haircloth, for. .19c.
16c yard Linen Canvas for. for..................12 .12c.
l0c yard Rustic Percaline. ne........--......... &c.
12c yard Percalines, black and colors. 9c.
15c yard Fancy Innings, black back. ....... lie.
23c yard Fancy Lirings. black back. ..Oc.
: 10 per cent discount all Dress Trimmings.
10 per cent discount on all Laces
10 per cent discount all Feather Boas.
4Sc yard Roman Stripe Ribbons. s.............. .3Sc.
25e Ribbons fo- lie, and ,9c Ribbons. lie.
ISc pieces Black velveteen Skirt Facing. .12c.
zoe gard warreu's Featherbone, for waists. &c.
1Oc pieces Perfection Seam Binding &c.
Zoe cards De Long Hooks md Eyes. &c.
I4c psir Pure Gum Dress Shields. ............ Sc.
Evening star., 1897-09-28
On Second floor.

II yard Satin Table Damask, 7z-inch. 7nc
15c yaC Anlinen Danask, 6S-inch. sss..
A9s dozen Napkins to match the above. :. 81 .ee
Soc yard An-linen- Damask, o2-ipcb ~,
$1.75 dozen Napkins to match the above 2, 4.
12tsc Huck Towels, size 18x3S inches Ia
lec Huck Towels, heavy. 1sx36 inches. .12,sc.
25c GermeH Huck Towels. 22x42 inches 10.
$40 California; Wool Blankets. pounds. .sa. "a
$50 California Wool Blankets. 81 poun.ls 81. z3
~ Sest Weoa Blankets. $40 elsewhere. for.. 81
We BED spreads. fun she. heavy. for.... .s5c.
$2.7S Gef uine Marseilles Bed Sprends for. n az
CSC yard White Flannels. embroidered .DAr
Evening star., 1897-09-28

ONew patterns representing
maiden-hair ferns. morning glor-
les. clover flowers and leaves.
chrysanthemums. pinks, ivy. etc.
Evening star., 1897-09-28

TITO the left-hand are the regular prl
the Complimentary prices, good only during
Evening star., 1897-09-28

To the rignt-hand are
Evening star., 1897-09-28

From the Bairaio Erpress.

FfUV INC bunaIo E1pte11.
The Wilson law put salt ON the free Hst.
The salt industry In western New York
met hard times In consequence. Mines be.
came idle and wages went down. Capttal
was withdrawn from Investment.
The Dingley law put duty on salt of
twelve cents per one hundred pounds in
packages. and eight cents In hulk. The
western New York salt field Is nov en1oyina
O boom. Prices have risen. more men are
employed. better wages are paid. fresh
capital Is being attracted. idle mines are
working again. -,
Western New York needs no better object
lesson OF the relative merits OF free trade
and protection 1t has had lesson eno,,rh
to last Il for one generation.