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Delivering Mails at Sea.

Postmaster General Smith tells o:
the development of the United State,
postal service in an interesting article
in the Cosmopolitan. he says:
"The delivery of the mails is the
visible token to the Individual. The
delivery system has been carried to a
high state of perfection. The city
and borough residents. who accept as
q matter of course the visits of the
alert and steadfast gray-coated mes
sengers of the postoffice from three tc
eight times day, find it difficult tc
recall that prior to 1863 the letter-car-
rier service had no existence in the
United States. Now it is represented
by o compact army of $4,000 men,
with a payroll of $14, 100000 year.
"In o number Of its features the
service is quite as hazardous as it is
admirable. Take the marine service
on the Great Lakes as shown at the
mouth of the Detroit River. At that
point, during the open season OF eight
months, a steamship passes every
three and half minutes day and
night, the total tonnage exceeding
that entering the ports of New York
and Liverpool in a whole year. The
flying delivery OF mails to these
"ships that pass in the night" has no
parallel elsewhere. Every steamer is
met and mail collected and delivered
without even slowing up. Orders
from headquarters, messages from
home, letters written on the trip, the
thousand and one communications to
and from an enormous fleet moving
in an ever-changing panorama, are all
handled in this great exchange on the
water. Letters are stamped on the
back each with the name of the
steamer It is intended for; in charac.
tiers so large that they can be read by
lamplight; they are inclosed in water.
tight bags so that if the boat carrying
them should be upset, the mails
should float uninjured, and are hauled
on board the passing vessels, while
the return mails are received and an
exchange is effected, without deviat.
ing from the course or Stacking the
speed,
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Separate Waists a Permanency.

Separate waists continue in favor
and give evidence of having taken a
permanent hold. The simple design
shown in the large engraving is both
smart and comfortable, being snug
without tightness and embodying the
suggestion of the sailor style, which
is always admirable for informal wear.
As illustrated the material is a blue
and white stripe, with collar of plain
blue banded with braid, but a plain
color is equally suitable, and various
combinations can be made. Where,
as in this instance, the vest matches
the waist, it is effective of white pique
or cloth, and where the collar is blue
the rest can be made white, and if de-
sired the skirt may match.
The foundation, which is fitted
lining, closes at the centre front, Iut
the waist proper is fitted with shoulder
and under-arm seams only, and closes
invisibly at the side. The sleeves,
while snug enough for style, are not
over tight, and are finished with cuffs
that match the collar.
To make this waist for a woman of
medium size two and one.quarter
yards uf material thirty-six inches
wide will be required.
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Stone Tells Ancient Stories.

The wonder of ages has been set.
tied by q fragment Of bas-relief dis
covered in Egypt which shows how
the obelisks and other large mono
liths were transported from the quarry
to their site. The stone is depicted
upright on a great galley, or vessel,
which is being towed by number OF
email boats alongside.
The method of detaching q mono
lith from the mother rock is also e1'
planned by semi-detached block in
one of the quarries at Syene. After
having been hewn clear on three
sides, a deep grove was cut into the
side still attached to the rock, and
holes were pierced, into which dry
wooden pegs were driven. The pegs
were then wetted, and the wood in
swelling broke of tho monolith from
the quarry. Philadelphia Record.
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Eranch "NIrs. PartInEton."

Calino, the French "Mrs. Parting.
tom" does not amuse 80 much by the
confusion of his words as by the
auaintness and unintended plalnnesa
of his remarks. BE entered the ser.
vice of well-known doctor, who, at
Calino had been buying hay for his
horses for while, made up his mind
that the hay was worthless.
"That is very poor hay that you
have been buying" the doctor COM
planned. =,
but the horses eat it, sir" said
Calino.
mo matter; it's bad hay."
eyes, SIR" said Calino, respectfully.
''I'll change it. I know you are a
much better Judge of hay than the
horses are"
One day the bell rang, and Calinc
came in.
"a patient has arrived, sir" he re-
ported. .
can OLD patient or q new one?'
asked the doctor. .
"New one, of course, Sir" said
Calino. "The old ones never come
back!"
Calino admired very much the beau
tiful teeth of a lady among his mas
ter's patients.
"Ahr he exclaimed. "Her teeth
are as fresh and sound and white as q
newborn baby'sl"-Touth's Com
panion.
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from its use is not easily estimated.
Gray eiderdown flannel is the mate
rial here shown, the pointed hood be-
ing lined with soft yellow wash silk.
The collar is finished on the edge with
bias stitched bands of silk, the simu-
lated cuffs being outlined in the same
manner. The simple adjustment is
accomplished by shoulder, under.arm
and ceuter-back seams, an underlying
box plait laid at the end of the back
seam just below the waist line to give
necessary fulness to the skirt. The
fronts close with buttons and button
holes, a gray and yellow cord finished
with tassels tied in front forming q
girdle around the waist. The pointed
hood is shaped by single seam and
may be lined or not, as preferred. 1t
may be made adjustable or included
in the neck seam with collar, or omit
ted if not desired. The two-seamed
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A StYliah Overdress.

This overskirt drapery is made OF
spangled net, the lower edge OF which
is shaped in wide vandyke points and
trimmed with sequin bands. The
drapery is shaped with a centre, back
seam and fitted with short hip darts.
The placket opening in the back is
finished with under and over laps,
and closes invisibly, or fancy buttons
or pins may ornament the closing If
desired. The top fits smoothly over
the hips, falling below in pretty ripples
over the skirt.
Satin or silk skirts trimmed with
plain or satin edged Brussels net or
mousseline de sole rutfles are usually
worn under draperies in this style,
but any style Of skirt can be chosen.
All soft-clinging fabrics are adapted
to the development Of this stylish
overdress, among which is cloth, CASH
mere, yelling, foulard, crepon brocade
or grenadine. Braid, ribbon, gimp,
passementerie, fringe or applique en-
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sleeves combine style with simplicity,
as they fit the arm closely and are ex-
tremely comfortable. All kinds of
flannel and Turkish toweling, camels
hair, merino, soft serge and cheviot,
as we'll as the lighter weights of double
faced cloths, are used to make wrap
pers of this kind. The robe may be
lined throughout with bright plaid to
match the lining of the hood, but the
simpler these garments are made the
more useful and desirable they are.
To make this robe for lady of me-
dunn size will require nine yards of
material twenty-seven inches wide.
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The Importance OF the Belt.

The little matter of belts has an i'm
portance in dress out of ali proportion
to the size of the article, but the belt
adds to or detracts from the appear
ance in a most startling manner, es-
peciaily the latter when it is not ad-
iusted properly. White kid belts, plain
or variously trimmed with beads or
metal Of some sort, are worn with the
white shirtwaists, but prettier than
these are the belts of soft white satin
ribbon wide enough to wrinkle a lit
tie, fastened with a silver gilt buckle.
Very pretty, too, are the belts of white
taffeta silk cut bias, hemmed on the
machine aud finished with a rosette
how.
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Water In Several Cities.

Chicago lake water, in its natura
and unboiled condition, may be scien
tifcally impure. but it is better tc
look at and far better to the taste thar
the yellow mixture of Cincinnati, the
brown composite of st. Louis, or the
gray solution served at Pittsburg
These cities have no water, in tht
Chicago sense of the word. They
lraw O sort of natural mush from theil
hydrants, shake till it is we'll mingled,
drink it down and then rejoice be
cause they do not have to partake oi
cold and tingling Michigan.
Record
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"Uneasy Lies the Head
That Wears a Crozvn.
Claz7asE ES|23;Zr{B
Mahogany is Plentiful Nowadays.

Mahogany is Plentiful Nowadays.
Mahogany Is no longer the rare and
hardly procurable wood that it was in
our grandparents days, when a table
or chest made from it was an unmis.
taxable indication of prosperity and
gentility. Now it is used in railroad
cars, in the finish of private houses,
hotels, and for a hundred purposes
formerly undreamed of.
A steamer in the service of large
importing house brings in over a
million feet of mahogany lumber on a
single trip. Where 1000 feet of lum-
Der were brought to this country on
slow sailing vessels twenty-five years
ago, 100000 feet are brought on
rapid steamers now. The character
of the wood has changed, however.
The best mahogany came from Cuba
and San Domingo, but all the ma
hogany near the roads and water
ways was used. There is still plenty
of mahogany in Cuba, but it is too
difficult and expensive to obtain. The
mahogany of San. Domingo and Cuba
vas superior in hardness, in the
beauty of its grain and in its sus-
ceptibility to high polish. Next in
quality is the Nicaraguan wood, which
is imported in large quantities. The
American firm which has the sole con-
troll of the wood on the Atlantic coast
of Nicaragua is under contract to plant
two trees for every one cut down, and
these, it Is estimated, will be ready
for the market in fifty years.
Africa has millions of acres of ma.
hogany, which is just beginning to
come into the market, but it is not as
good in quality as the Nicaragua wood.
New York Press.
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A Clever Woman's Scheme.

A clever woman was detected in a
scheme the other day which may
prove advantageous to other women.
She mad stylish black hat, trimmed
with huge bows of black tafeta and a
fold or two of the same about the
crown. This answered for ordinary
wear. But the cleverness of the
woman was that she so arranged her
sombre trimmings as to admit the ad-
dition of black and white tulle POM
pon, an extra fold of white silk veiled
with black lace, and small bunch of
white Yiclets at the back A con-
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nh. .m6sraturs or Disn"nrds.

A good diamond is good deal cold
er than an imitation, and the lapi.
daries say that the best way tc detect
this difference in temperature is to
toucl. the stones to. the tongue.
Sapplires, emeralds, rubies, garnets
and other precious stones may be
tested in the same way-the real stone
is invariably colder than the imita'
tion. The lapidaries do not give q
reason for the difference, but it may
be found, perhaps, in the greater
density of the real stones, which
makes them better conductors OF heat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
The Passing of the Spang1e.

The dense mass of jets, spangles
and fancy sequins which have so long
been popular on gowns of lace, net.
satin, etc.. are gradually giving place
to O later and more comfortable fancy
for black Chantilly and Venise point
appliques over white mousseline de
sole, tulle, chiffon, or crepe lisse.
The seams, which are indispensable
on some of the oddly shaped tunics,
are covered with applique bands of
lace, which give the effect of a gown
shaped all in one piece.
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Sorghum Kills q Cow.

Another case of COW being killed
oy eating sorghum is related by Mr..
Henry G.. Powell, near Metcalf, whose
little boy, he says, cut small bundle
If green sorghum and gave it to the
COW, but she did not eat more than
uaif; in less than an hour she was
lead.-Thomasville (Ga.l News
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Ever Have g. Dog Bother You

When riding q wheel, making you wonder
get fall and broken neck? Wouldn't you
have given a small farm just then for some
means Of driving of the beast? A few drops
do it efYectually and still not permanently
injure the animal. such pistols sent postpaid
for fifty cents in stamps by New York Union
Supply Co., Is Leonard St., New York City.
Every bicyclist at times wishes he had one.
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The Fall Trimmings.

Passementerie for trimming will be
used this fall. Spangles will continue
in favor. Beads will be seen in all
the shades of emerald, ruby, sapphire
and amethyst. The opaque beads in
turquoise, pearl, coral and jade will
alan he nsad
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
when ths Omen DInes.

Although the Queens dinner houl
is 9 O'Clock, the banquet is generally
over by 10 o'clock. Court etiquette
requires that not only the Queen but
the leading member in allroyal house
holds shall precede the guests in going
to and on leaving the dining-room.
When the party being entertained BY
the Queen has reassembled in the
drawing-room the Queen addresses q
few remarks to each guest in turn.
No one ever speaks first to Aer, and
the replies are always of the Ariefest
kind. This function ends at II o'clock.
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Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy. Cathsr-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all all i'm; n
from. from the s HodT HoSss SSesn tSeSSy
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, CSC, SOC.
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Dressy silk ShirtwaIst.

There is nothing dressier than an
elaborate white silk shirtwaist, with
it's insertions of black lace, white
stock and crush belt.
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The Fad in Eneapement Rings.

The solitaire was once considered
the only proper thing for an engage
ment ring. Now the fad is for colored
stones. The birth or favorite stone is
considered best.
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A Novel Wrap.

A novelty in wraps is a half coat OF
lace, rounded up the back and trimmed
with rufies OF chiffon.
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pon,t Tobacco suit and Smoke Your life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
aetic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No.To
Bac, the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New YORK.
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Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and Lung
trouble Of three years standing.-E. CADY,
Huntington, Ind. Nov. II. 1894.
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Mrs. Winsiows Soothing Syrup for children
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. q bottle
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An Excellent Combination.


The pleasant method end beneficial
effects OF the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIos, manufactured by the
CAIifoRsIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles OF plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa'
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
5isnellinr colds, headaches and fevers
Gently vet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or Irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its benenclai
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
BAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
1nrrarr1LH, Ky. NEW YORK, N. =:
FT raj: IS all E.asI's..-Frls: se:' pes s::a'
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Ava You Usinr AIlen,s Foot.Ease ]

1t Is the only cure for Swollen, Smart
ing, Tired, Achisg, Burning, Sweating
Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
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Albert Burch. West Toledo. Ohio, says:
'sHall's Catarrh Cure saved my life" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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! NEW YORK FASHIONS
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.

spicuous Jet ornament fastened some
of this together, and the result was a
stunning "new" hat for dressy occa'
sions.
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The highest price ever paid for race
Aorse was S150,000 for the famous Or
monde.
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New YORK CITY (SpeciaD. gar
ment of this kind is exceedingly handy
at home or when travelling by railroad
or steamer, and the comfort derived
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Young Girls Mourning Hats.
Mourning hats for young girls are
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Wales has eighty cle.gymen OF the name
OF Evans.
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American trade with Australia in leather
goods has quadrup!ed in five years.
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Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. S2trial bottle and treatise free
DR., r, II. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch St, Phila.. Pa.
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then ranges itself in layers according
to density, the denser air being at the
bottom. This is why frosts occur in
valleys while tho upper slopes are not
touched. The thermometer in this
case frequently shows variation OF
from five to ten degrees in only few
feet of elevation.
The grippe is generally supposed to
be a modern disease, but the British
Medical Journal shows that epidemics
of the disease not only broke out so
long as fifty years ago, but that they
occurred at least 700 years ago, the
"Handbook of Hirsch" listing the cpl.
denies from 1173 to 1874 in ten pages.
In 1927 it was called in Italy the mure
or murre; in 1910 in all Europe it
was named the coccoluche; in 1862
the English termed it the new &C.
uuaintance, and also the catarrhal
fever; in 1875 it was called epidemic
cough, while still later Hu1ham named
it feveret.
Sir William Crookes and Professor
James Dewar, while examining the
condition of the river Thames. have
made an interesting observation on
the effect of rain in increasing the
number of microbes in the stream.
After hard rain, lasting several days,
they found that the microbes were
about six times as numerous in
Thames water as they were before the
rain, and when fair weather set in
again, the number of microbes rapidly
decreased. The increase, it is be-
lieved, came from both the air and the
land, but in this case, fortunately, the
microbes were all of harmless species
The waves of the Indian Ocean in q
strong west wind are three hundred
to four hundred feet long and sixty
feet high, and have speed of thirty.
three miles an hour. Such wave
weighs 364 tons to the foot. II aship
six hundred feet long lies in the
trough of the sea wave sixty feet
high hurls against it 21S,4O tons,
more than nineteen times it's own
weight. This weight does not fall
upon the ship at sea, because its
buoyancy enables it to rise, but if il
drifts upon the lee shore the power OF
succession of 21s 4OO-ton blows will
tear to pieces any ship man has the
cunning or the power to build.
In the experiments in wireless tel
egraphy the relative opacity of various
substances to the electrical action has
been a question for the most careful
Consideration. Some experiments un,
dertaken by Messrs. Branly and
Lebon show that the opacity depends
upon the nature of the substance. A
coherer in connection with battery
and bell was placed in cavity of the
material to be tested, and electric
waves were excited by Rhigi oscilla
tor placed outside. It was found thai
in the case of sandstone and build
ing stone which was employed in the
experiments, the transparency war
very great, while with Portland ce
ment it was quite feeble. The opacity
increases with the thickness of the
material, and is also made greater By
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An artesian we'll In Missouri has been
sunk to depth OF HOO feet.
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Gunpowder dates from A. D. $40, while
smokeless gunpowdsr dates back to 1S45.
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Each British soldier costs his country
ea00 every year.
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To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 100 or e5c.
kC, c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
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Tho city directory Of London weighs
eleven and one-half pounds.
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The average speed OF trains, including
etoppnges, Is eighteen miles an hour.
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of dead black chip, with wide brlms,
and trimmed with plain white tulle or
white tulle dotted with black.
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Washington has 249 shingle mills, with
q daily capacity OF 163 carloads.
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Beauty 10 Blood Deep.

There are ITO distinct languages and
dialects spoken In Mexico.
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Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartir, cure constipation forever.
100, ESQ. = G. G. @. fail, druggists refund money
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No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 500, q. All druggista