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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Pests which Follow tn. White Man

Nobtb hlSh &o the w hktC AAhhs
If a white man tents for couple of
days in the newest Of new lands be-
hold the house-1y is on hand. If he
builds a house the cheeky sparrow is
speedily to be seen quarreling with the
poultry for their grain. A little longer,
and the big brown rat appears as if by
magic, and makes short work Of the
weaker and smaller native. Our COM
mon British mouse has also spread
over America and Australia.
Insects other than flies also follow
man, especially those which can exist
in egg or cocoon for long time. The
insect known as the black beetle,
which is, however, neither black nor a
beetle, makes splendid colonist. In
the West Indies his descendants grow
fat and flourish. That little pest, the
clothes MOTH is now to be found al
most everywhere where woolen clothes
are carried. White ants, taken acci-
dentally on board in cargo at Gold
Coast African ports, have invaded
France and done incalculable damage
at BordeauX.-Answers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
IbIses In the London Zoo.

No fewer than nine ibises-si.S of
the glossy varieties and three white
have just been hatched in one of the
principal aviaries at the Zoo. The
first named are, perhaps, the most in
tersting, deriving their name from the
beautiful metallic bronze and purple
gloss which makes it's appearance in
the adult bird. One of it's most famous
breeding grounds in Europe is hear to
Belgrade, but it is also found in Po-
land, Turkey, the Grccian Archipelago.
and more rarely in England. These
two. varieties were the most highly
venerated. by the Egyptians Of old,
who used to rear them in their tenn
pies, and ,embalm their bodies after
death. There is also the scarlet ibis.
found in the most tropical parts of
America, and other species dwell in
India, Madagascar, the Cape of Good
Hope and elsewhere.-London News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

smart May Manton design illustrated
on the right of the large cut is suited
alike to the thin goods Of immediate
wear and 10 the silks, challies and
creme de chimes which will come later.
Made with clbow sleeves and the plas-
trcn and revcrs Of lace, it becomes
drcSsy enough for dinner; with long
sleeves and palmer finish 1t is not too
elaborate for general morning utility.
AS shown, the matrial is Liberty foul
ard in tea rose pink, with plaStron
and revers Of striped Nalcnciennes.
The fronts and back are attached TO
the lining after which the waist is
scanned ut the shoulders and under
arms. The plastron is attached to the
right side and hooked over at the left.
The revers are faced and edged will,
narrow lace. The sleeves. which are
cut in one piece, made in elbow length,
are finished with roll"ver cuffs OF the
lace. At the throat is soft stock OF
plain pink silk. and below the rerers
falls Il four-in-hand scarf of lace.
TO make in the medium size, as H.
lustratcd, three and one-eighth yards
of material twenty-One inches vide
or two and onc-quarter yards thirty
two inches wide, with five-eiShths OF
q ward of lace eighteen inches wide
| two yards of cdgiuS and one and one
half Yards of lining. will be required
The other shirt waist design Illus
trated is certain to appeal to all low
ers of pretty clothes. AS shown il
is Of white madras, with bands Of en-
broidery. and is unlined, but it can be
relied upon to mean equal success III
nil washable stuffs and in silks, cash.
meres and challis for cool weather
wear. The lining is in two pieces only
adiusted by under-arm seams and sin
Gle bust darts, and fits to perfection
The sleeves are in shirt style. will
! stiff cuffs. The neck is finished will
stock over the fitted band, will
which is worn plisse bow. but rib
hon or Il linen collar can be substitut
ed
TO cut this waist for woman O
medium size two and half yards o
material thirty-two inches wide. o.
three and quarter yards twenty-on
inches wide. will be required. 10 trim
as Illustrated will require four and
half wards of insertion one and quar-
ter inches wide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
PITTssURc TUNNEL EXPLORED.
1t 10 800 Feet Long and Ends in q Shaft
Nenr the Prison Rockpils.

Pittsburg, Penn. (SpeciaD.-The tun-
mel that was dug into the Riverside
Penitentiary was explored its full
length to its outlet in the prison yard.
The tunnel, following all it's windings,
is 29O feet long, two and a half feet
wide and two and half feet high. 1t
begins in the cellar OF house, passes
underneath forty-foot street and fol-
lows the wall under another street for
240 feet, and extends ten feet under
the wall. 1t ends in a shaft and right
underneath solitary flag stone lying
on the ground near the prison rock
pile. BY lifting the stone and lowering
it again over his head prisoner could
have escaped.
1t is supposed that the intended ben
efciary of the plot was Informed of
the location Of the outlet, but was una
BILE to profit by his knowledge. 1t has
rot yet been learned who the plotters
intended to deliver from prison.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Narrow Girdles.

How narrow the girdles have be-
come,a mere line OF black velvet about
the waist, to all appearances. Black
velvet betting is a useful article for
the purpose; the under side is already
stiffened with some webbing that re-
sem5les closely woven Hercules braid.
You can get the betting in two widths,
one a trifie narrower than the other.
The assortment Of gilded or silver
clasps and buckles is generally at hand
to make a selection while you pur'
chase the betting. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Carpenters in Korea.

fndfvldual missionaries and mechai1s
les have trained Korean carpenters in
the use of American tools, but as q
rule they prefer their old-style planes.
which they draw toward them in plan
ing, and like best to use their own
saws, which necessitates the employ
ment Of two men sitting opposite each
other on the ground and operating the
saw on the stic!: or timber, which Is
held in place by the feet of the opera
tors. In spite of these apparently
clumsy methods the Korean carpenters
do fair work.-Consul-G General Allen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Chinese War Notes.

The Japanese troops in China now
number 1900 men.
The Chinese have thirty field batter
les, with $50 Krupp and Armstrong
guns.
Six troops Of the Ninth Cavalry, col:
ored. in Arizona, have been ordered
West on their way to China.
The Chinese Minister to Russia has
requested the Government to inspect
all his official telegraphic messages.
Washington Artillery, of New Or
leans. La, with record of three wars,
has volunteered for Chinese service
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Gun Metal Paillettes.

sGnn metal sleeve-links, scarf pins,
chatelafnes and dog collars have been
worn for some time, now comes pail
letters, sun bursts and small beads made
of this metal. They are not sparkling,
and in fact, rather dull looking like
oxidized silver. But gun metal pas
sementerie makes one more novelty in
the realm of dress, and is, therefore,
welcome as a shower in sultry wealth.
er. The gun metal paillettes are not
effective on black or white. Their use
should be confined exclusively to gray
or mauNe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
When Iishtninr Strikes . Tree.

If lightning strikes a tree after a
long period Of heavy rain, when the
whole surface of the tree is daIlp, it
generally does very little harm to the
tree and often none at all. If, on the
other hand, the tree is struck when its
surface is dry it is more severely dam
aged, because then the electric spark
will descend by line Of lower resist
ance along the damp wood under the
bark. In this case the heat Of the
spark instantly produces steam to a
very high pressure under the bark and
it is generally blown up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
n.U IT

When preparation has m advertised rep
utation that Is worldwide. 1t means that
preparation Is meritorious. II you go into
q store to buy an article that has achieved
universal popularity like Cascarets Candy
Cathartic for example, you feel 1t has the
endorsement Of the world. The judgment
OF the people is infaiiib!e because 1t Is i'm
personal. The retailer who wants to sell
you something else" in place OF the ar
ticle you ask for has an ak to grind. Don't
It stand to reason? He's trying to sell
something that is not what he represents IT,
to be. Why? Becausehe expects to de-
rive an extra profit out,of your credulity.1
Are you easy2 Dou't you see through his
little game? The manswno will try and sell
you a substitute for Cascarets Is fraud.
Beware OF hlml Ae is trying to steal the
honestly earned benefits of q reputation
which another business man has paid for.
and if his conscience will allow him to go.
30 far, he will 60 farther. II he cheats
his customer In one way, he will In ans
other and 1t Is uot safe to do business with
him. Beware OF the Cascaret substitutorl
Remember Cascarets are never sold In
bulk but In metal boxes with the long
tailed &C" on every box and each tablet,
stamped c. G. G. III
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
suluhur viii Put Out Fires.

Grant me space in your paper to
make more generally known a fact
which has. been known to me many
years, and doubtless to others, that
sulphur thrown into the fire OF stove,
furnace or fireplace will instantly ex-
tinguish the fire In a chimney or due.
If a small bag or parcel Of sulphur,
say three or four ounces, were kept
in a handy placed and used when
needed, as directed above, it might
be the means Of saving property and
perhaps life.-Letter to New York
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
A Thousand Chinese Killed.

Shanghai (By Cable).-The advices
from Pekin, under date of July Is,
said that the legations were holding
out. The Chinese attacked the lega-
tions on the night of July 10. but were
led into q trap by the Americans and
British and one thousand Of them
were killed. Among the Chinese killed
was General Ma. These advices were
brought from Pekin by q courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Renoyatinr q Black Silk Waist.

The easiest and most satisfactory
way to renovate the waist Of black or
dark silk is to cut away the entire up
per portion and add guimpe of new:
fabric-satin matelasse, foulard, tucked
silk, jet over taffeta, shirred mousse
line de sole, polka-dotted surah, etc.,
cutting the sleeves off to the elbow,
and adding new black sleeve ruffies.
and an inside frill or outlining of.ma-
terial matching the yoke and collar.
The belt should be of fabric like the
bodice, if one wishes to add to. not
take from, the length of the waist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
VIII vaccinate Lobsters.

An enterprising pisciculturist has in
vented a lymph with which he pro-
poses to vaccinate young Holsters to
protect them against growth which
Is fatal to little crustaceans. The
Yaccinated lobster will have a peculiar
scar at the base Of it's tail to distin-
guish MIN from his Gnvaccinated
brethrep.-London Leader.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Sir Claude Macd donald's dispatch, re-.
ceiyed In cipher, is accepted on all
sides as dispeliing any doubts regard.
ing the genuineness Of the dispatches.
Owing to an error ip transmission the
message fails to show the number of
wounded. David Oliphant and War
rem were two student-interpreters.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Observation-Disclosures
{ THE REALM OF FASHION.


They come in delicate shades and In
all sorts of pretty soft materials, and
make a pleasing addition to the cos
tune. They are useful, too, for even
so light protection over bare shoul-
ders, or an unlined frock when warn
from exercising, is all that is needed
to prevent 4 cold. They are much
more sensible and are better in many.
ways than larger wraps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
General ChafIee Reaches Taku.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD. - The
War Department has received a cable
gram from Major-G General Chaffee, the
commander Of the American forces in
China, stating that he had arrived at
Taku.
w. W. Rockhill, special commission
er of the United States in China, who
will make a close study Of the situa.
tion and report to the Government, has
sailed from San Francisco. .,...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Pale Cherry Pink For SILK Dresses.

Apink used frequently upon gray SIR iil.
dresses is vivid in spite Of its being
an undertone. If you can imagine a
pale cherry pink, you have it exactly.
1t looks like cherry juice weakened
with water. Velvet ribbon of this
shade outlines q design around the
chemisette and paneling Of a. gray Of
toman silk for afternoon wear. A line
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
A Model Village.
The Dalecarlian village Of Orss

The Dalecarlian village Of Orsa
seems to offer advantages as a place
of residence to persons of small in
comes. The municipality owns ex-
tensive forest lands, and by the judi
cious sale Of some Of them, the village
has a revenue of about $75,000 year.
The inhabitants pay no taxes Of any
kind. A first rate education is pro
vided for their children without the
cost of penny, and each village in
the district has its telephone, which
is open free to the public use.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Brigham Roberts's Salary Paid.

The Treasury Department, at Wash
ington, drew a warrant for $4,000 in
favor of Brigham H. Roberts, the
amount allowed him in the Deficiency
Act of June 6, 1900, as full satisfac.
ton of salary. mileage and expenses
incurred by him in virtue of his GER
tificate of election as Representative
from the State of Utah.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
When Boston Became . City.

Boston became a city in 1922, with
$4,000 inhabitants. The original area
of 800 acres has been more than
doubled in filling in the shoal parts Of
the harbor. Roxbury was annexed in
1868. Dorchester in 1870, and Charles
town, West Ro1bury and Brighton in
1872,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Admiral Ale.ien Confirms the News.

Brussels, Belgium (By Cable. - A
dispatch from the Russian Admiral
Alexieff, dated at Tien-Tsin, July 80,
and communicated to the Foreign
Office, states that the latest news con-
firms the report that the foreign Min
listers a. Pekin are out Of danger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
ainsans tho world Over.

The American ginseng is the ordi.
nary article Of commerce. The quail
ity Of the Korean, however, is supe-
rior, and it's price often runs as high
as $1s a pound. The japanese, on the
other hand, Is not worth more than
twenty-five cents a pound, while the
Chinese fetches about $12.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

In InSouthern France successful efforts
have been made to arrest forest fires
by growing the juicy cactus plants in
open spaces separating the sections of
the forests.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
A MESSAGE FROM PEKIN.
British Minister Reported That At
L.
tacks on Legation Had Ceased.
BUT A GORDON WAS MAINTAINED

The Brave Defense OF the Foreigners In
Pekin Against Ride and Artillery Fire
The Handful of American and British
Guards Kill 1000 Chinese Who Were
Led Into a Trap-The News Confirmed
London By Cable).-The Admiralty
has made public the following dis.
patch from Rear-Admiral Bruce at
Tien-Tsin:
"Following message from Pekin:
British Legation, Pekin, June 20
to July 16 repeatedly attacked by Chi.
nese troops on all sides. Both rife
and artillery fire. SinceaJuly IL an
armistice, but a Gordon is strictly
drawn on both sides Of the position.
Chinese barricades close to ours.
"All women and children In the
British Legation. Casualties to date
sixty-two killed, including Captain
Strouts. A number of wounded In
hospital, including Captain Halliday.
Rest of Legation all well except David
Oliphant and Warren, killed July IL
MACDONALD.' -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

what shall We Have For Dcssert9
This question arises in the family daily. Let
os answer 1t TO- day. Try Jell-0,a delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared IN min. No
boillngl no bakingl Simply add little hot
water 4 set to cool. FlGvors: Lemon Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. 10c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Pretty Shup!der Scarfs.

Many little shs suldcr scarfs are be-
ing worn this year. They are pretty
little things, pt Much wider than a
sash, as they sre seen when not IN
use, though/of course, not as LONG,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Situation in Mnnchuria Serious.

st. Petersburg, Russia (By Cable).-
The situation in Manchuria has become
very serious. The Russian troops have
been compelled to abandon Mukden,
and many workmen on the railway
may have been massacred.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

One sizs smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot.
,weating, aching feet, ingrowing nails,
borns and bunions. AT all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE by mall.
Address Allen 8. Oinsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.---MRS. mos. Rob-
BINS, Maple ST., Norwich. y. Y, Feb. Il, 1907
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Rev. H. P. Carson. Scotland, OAK, says,
1.-TWO bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure completes
ly cured my little girl" Sold by Druggists, i5c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Samnle of His Work.

Obliging Barber naving shaved of
one side of mans mustache)-"There,
sir. If you like the effect, I'll shave
the other side also."-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

ness after first days use OF Dr.. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. H. KLINE. Ltd, Bl Arch St, Phila., Pa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The young man of promise isn't halt
so worthy Of consideration as the
young man who pays.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15
Internal Revenue Receipts.

The receipts from all sources Of in
tcrnal revenue for the fiscal year ended
June so, 1900, aggregated S205, 31G,1O7.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Cotton and sugar at present constitute
the bulk of the export product OF Egypt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

In Switzerland q telephone can be fitted
10 private houses for S. year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Il, q. GREEN'S SONS. Of Atlanta. Ga, are the
,nly successful Dropsy Spe ial SITS in the world.
See their liberal Offer in advertisement IN an
other column of this paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

There is one ingredient in Frey's Vermi
fuge that does not grow outside the State o.
Maryland.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Khaki x the latest English shade in
fashionable stationery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The most etfectual way TO get rid of
some fellows is to lend tleiH money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The Emperor of Germany receives
IS, ,S52, $50 per annum.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Germany had ll.0l3 suicides in 1897, a
rate Of twenty.on to 100000 inhabitants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Have you ever experienced the joyful
sensation OF good appetite? You will II
you chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Mrs. .Winslow'sSoothinGS syrup for childre
teething. softens the gums, reduces lniiamlnn
ton, aliays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. a bottl
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Even the most careful man puts his foo
in it when he takes bath.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The level of the Salt Lake in Utah is re-
ported to be steadily falling.
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Jell.O, the New Dessert

Pleases all the family. Four hayors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
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To Cure q Cold in One Day.

More than one-third CT all manufactured
goods are On France made by women.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

New York City.-No woman's war
drobe is complete without a morning
gown that is comfortable at the same
time that it is we'll fitting and attract
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Ladies Can Wear Shoes

81 During last year 25,oOO Japanese landed
"a the Hawaiian Islands.
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The man who turns from evil compan-
ions docs himself good turn.
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The President of France is paid s2l0, 900
q year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The first printing press in America was
set up at Harvard College in 1889.
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,,lor Shirt Wniaf.

The &ser-Popular Shirt Waist.
4 Whatever changes autumn may have
In store, fxaf certain that simple odd
waists win be generally worn. The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

of II follows the foot Of the bodice and
it is used as piping to the gorea
breadthS Of the skirt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

The Bet PreScriptfon fOr ChlID
and Fever is q bottle Of GROVES TAsTILres
CHILL TONIC. It is simply iron and Quintne in
. tasieless form. No curo-no pay. Price &c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

Take LAXATIVE BkoXo CClNIS2 TLBLSTh An
druggists refund the IN n"y II it fails To- cure.
3. ". Groves signature Is Oh each box. 25c.