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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
On English Canals

The navigation Of the canals, as most OF
us are aware, is almost entirely dependent
upon horse power, and many are the Won
derful stories told of the sagacity Of these
tow horses, who very soon learn their work
as we'll as do their drivers, and are ire
quently left for long distances completely
to themselves. In some districts the canal
paths run on one side for time and then
stop, being continued opposite Where this
is the case the horses, if no bridge exists,
must Cross over in the boat itself, and on
one river where this changing Of sides is
very frequent the writer has repeatedly
seen horse without rider or driver near
him, and with only one man In the boat,
increase his speed as he approaches the
termination Of the path, 80 as to give the
barge sufficient velocity to csrry him
across, await its arrival at the bank, and
"a it comes up and goes about take leap
aboard over space of from five to six feet.
Here he waits patiently until he reaches
the other side, when as coolly and de-
Iiberately he leaps ashore, feels his towlins
and lays himself quietly to his work again.
But there is live stock more directly asso-
ciated with tie beat than even the horse,
which, after all, Is but hired for time.
A cat and dog are nearly always to be
seen aboard, and sometimes there are rab-
bits and little poultry, though whence
that comes it may not always do to inquire
TOO curiously. A monkey, too, is an oc-
casional addition to the household, while
even goat has been seen running back.
ward and forward on the deck as much at
home as though on his natve heath
Good Words.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
Women In Mems Parts.

On June IS, 1905, Congreve's "Love For
Love" was represented at the Haymarket
entirely by women. Prominent among q
motley troop OF players acting at Windsor
In the following year was one Susanna
Carroll, who tore passion to tatters a.
Alexander the Great. By a marriage with
the queens head cook this lady subse-
quently became Mrs Centlivre, under
which name, az authoress Of several lively
comedies, she Is best identified now. 1t
was written Of her, on her death in 17sa,
that, "having q greater inclination to wear
the breeches than the petticoat, she struck
into tho men 3 parts, " ,one Of her qualif1ca.
tions for which was that she chad small
wen on her left eyelid, which gave her
masculine air.
Possibly the adaptability to male roles
shown by the women at the Haymarket in
170b suggested to Vanbrugh the ingenious
plot of his comedy, "The Mistake"
brought out at the same house q year later.
In this Mrs Haroourt appeared as Caml-
10, "suppos'd son Of Alvarez, " q girl who
from lack Of male heir, had been reared
from her cradle as one Of the opposite sex
to preserve an estate. Naturally there is
much playing at cross purposes, with
adroit love complications, and the whole,
not to come tardy of, must have needed
deft handling on the part Of the actress. -
Gentleman's Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
How to Make Potato Nests.

Lattice potatoes are an excellent ac-
compartment to the fish course and aft
ar a few trial efforts are easily prepar-
ed. Wash and pare the potatoes and
let them stand for time in Ice water.
Cut them into very narrow strips,
throwing them into Ice water as they
are cut. Then drain and Thoroughly
dry enough to pack into a strainer
which is about the size of teacup and
force into the middle of the potatoes a
smaller strainer. Fry this in. deep,
very hot fat When a golden brown,
remove the two strainers and stand the
potato nest on soft brown paper. Re-
peat the process until there is nest
for each person. Before serving place
them on a tin in the oven to heat. Fill
the nests with fish Ia refine and serve
on bed of cress.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
HOW TO BE HEALTHY.
Rules to Be Observed IN the Matter
of Diet and Exercise.

of Diet and Exercise.
Positively avoid habitual diet COM
posed too exclusively Of one kind OF
food, such as meats or cereals. Such
a diet leads inevitably to disease.
Many cases Of sickness, palp!tations,
Bcurvy, skin diseases and headache
are directly due to this improper diet.
Bear In mind that sugar and all
sugared or sirupy substances, unless
sparingly used, are the most injurious
Of the foods in ordinary use. They
render digestion imperfect and by
their seductive taste are liable to in
duce overeatng.
Eat sparingly Of fruit preserves,
veal, pork, young lamb, kid, ham, ba-
con, sugar, vinegar, spices, fats, oils,
fried foods, pastries, cakes, rich des-
serts, strong grayies, hot freshly baked
bread and foods which form adherent
pastes.
Avoid cold drinks at mealtime, ex-
cept in hot days. Avoid uncomforta-
bly, hot drinks. Avoid eating at irreg-
ular hours. Never overrule your appe-
tite, which is the best index Of the
amount Of food you need, except In
the course Of diseases that require q
special diet
Satisfy your appetite, not your glut-
tony; satisfy your thirst, not your
craving.
Salt your food sufficiently, because
salt is an aid to digestion, but not
more than needed to suit the taste.
Eat less rapidly and chew your food
more. The stomach wants only well
chewed food. The teeth were made
for that special purpose. If they are
poor or missing, seek the dentists aid
Avoid violent exercise and severe
mental exertion just after meal, but q
moderate exercise, as walking, Will
aid digestion.
Wash your hands with soap and wa
ter before each meal, even If they DO
not appear unclean.
Brush your teeth inside and outside
at least once q day, and rinse your
mouth after each meal.
When your stomach is out OF order,
give it a rest by fasting half a day OF
by taking only little fluid food.
Remember that the wholesomest
meats are beef, mutton and poultry
and that beef and mutton are most
easily disested and wholesome when
brciled, roasted or stewed, not fried.
Remember that pure water Is the
most natural and wholesome beverage
A glass Of pure water every morning
before breakfast will 60 far toward
preventing sickness and extending life
toward the century mark.
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FROM THE RUBBISH HEAP.
Whnt Beosaoes of Old Rags, Cinders, Bones
and Tins.

and Tins.
We all know the rubbish heap, says
writer in the London Mail Old tins, OLD
shoes, dirty paper, bottles, bones-every
thing, in fact, that has served a better pur-
pose, and is now deemed done with, is
thrown there. When we see all this refuse
carted away, the most Of us have an idea
1t will be pitched into some ditch or some
place rarely visited. But for that to be
done is the exception and not the rule.
The old rubbish heap-so great all eyesore
in our garden-performs some very i'm
portant functions.
The clearing away Of this rubbish Is
generally done by contract. but those who
undertake the work often make a good
profit out Of it Every heap undergses
thorough sitting, and all the various things
which compose it are put by themselves.
The cinders are carted off to brickyards,
where they are ground up, and il few
DAYS are converted into good, substantial
bricks.
Then all the bones, after they have left
our tables, are taken to boiling house,
where the fat and gelatin they possess are
extracted, the fat being used in the manu-
facture of soap and the gelatin being put
to number Of purposes, chiefly, however,
being made into those brilliantly colored
wrappings which enfold Christmas crack
era
The bones themselves are cut up into all
sorts Of cheap ornaments, or are often
ground Into powder and after chemical
treatment make a very good tooth clean
ing preparation. Torn and soiled paper re-
turns to the mills, and, as rule, becomes
papier mache.
Every piece Of old rag Is eagerly pounced
upon. Although much Of it ultimately be-
comes paper, by far the larger proportion
goes to the shoddy mills Here the filthy,
Objectionable garments are reduced to
pulp by mechanical process and In the
future will again do service as clothes,
There are, indeed, very few articles of ap.
parel worn which have not some Of this
yhoddy in their composition. 1t Is said
that by It's introduction the price Of cloth
ing has been reduced a5 per cent.
Then what becomes of all our old sauce
pans, salmon tins and the l1kep First, tho
lead by which they are soldered Is taken
from them, and after this they are remelt-
ed. All pieces Of glass find destination
in the melting pot, whereas bottles, If they
are not damaged, are cleaned and 30 put
into active use again. Gutta percha arti-
cles, which obtain good price, are remelt-
cd. Cabbage leaves and the like find their
way to the pigs. So you see that there h
very little of the rubbish heap that is not
put to some purpose.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
How to Treat the Lips.

The lips should never be rubbed with
strong scent, such as eau de cologne or
vinegar or lemon. Friction is also
very bad for their well being. Lips
may be only a pale. pink, but If they are
smooth and soft they will look at
tractive. Rouge Is also very bad for
the lips. Some women have a stupid
way of "biting, the color into their
lips" Not only does this unwise prac-
tice make the skin very sensitive, but
It also thickens and swells the lips till
they lose all charm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

A New Orleans man who was a fond
papa was telling his friends yesterday of
the hard time he had trying to teach his
youngster to. say Mississippi" The word
seemed more than the little one could mas
ter. Finally the father hit on the plan Of
teaching the child the word by syllables.
"Now, say after me-" said be to the boy.
"Missis."
"Missis," said the infant phenomenon.
"Sippi."
"Sippi," echoed the boy.
"Now say the whole thing" command
ed the father.
"Missis," began the child, and then ht
thought awhile. "Papa," said he, "whas
did you say the lady's name Wasr'-New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
How to Bake Onions.

Peel six large onions, put them In a
saucepan and cover with boiling water
and let them boil for Is minutes. Pour
of the water and cover them with cold
water. Then drain them again when
they are cool. Put them In a baking
dish or agate pan, sprinkle with salt
and pepper, pour over them one cupful
Of hot milk and add one tablespoonful
Of butter In small pieces, cover with
buttered paper and bake until tender.
Serve with roast turkey or chicken.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
Men Admire Neatness in Women.

= A young man has written asking my
advice as to the wisdom of breaking
his engagement.
He saws that he loves his sweetheart,
but that she is 80 distressingly untidy
that he fears he could never live hap
PLY with her. He has spoken to her
8 time and again about this serious fault,
but with no good result.
cannot advise him to marry her,
for I know that no girl who is untidy
about her person and the house could
make a good wife. She could not
: make man comfortable, and no mans
love is proof against discomfort.
Untidiness also means extravaganza
and an extravagant wife is a drawback
to any man.
This young man differs in nowise
from his fellew-men. There is no
man living who does not dislike
slovenliness and untidiness in wo-
man.
No matter how pretty a girl may be,
if she is untidy it seriously detracts
from her beauty.
The plain girl of, of course, can still
less afford to be untidy, but she need
have no qualms about being pleasant
TO look upon if she keeps herself exqui-
sitely neat and dainty, for neatness
and daintiness have beauty all their
own.
Many mans interest in a girl has
been checked because he found her to
be untidy about her home.
In town where used to visit there
lived family of charming girls.
They were pretty and bright, and al
ways surrounded by young men. But
they cid not seem to marry.
Other girls less attractive married,
but three pretty girls, though appar'
emily great bellies, remained single.
asked young man friend what
the cause of it was, and he said that all
the men were afraid to marry any oi
. them because they were 80 notoriously
nntidy.
"They are pretty and jolly" he said,
"but they are untidy personally, and
the house is abominably untidy. do
not believe the window curtains have
been washed in years, and there are
dust and dirt in every corner. Nc
man would care to trust his future tc
--such shiftless extravaganza and dis
comfort"
80 you see, girls, good looks and
good manners are not the only quail
ties requisite in the winning of hus
band.
The sensible man looks for girl
who will be good wife as well as 6
charming companion.
Neatness is the foundation of good
style in dress.
A gown may be absolutely up to date
in every respect, but if it is put oD in 8
slovenly fashion the wearer will have
no style.
Unblackened shoes or WORKOUT
glove fingers will spoil the smartest
costume.
No hat can look pretty when perch
ed on an untidy head.
Never.neglect your personal appear
ance, girls; take pains to make your
selves as neat and dainty as you can
1t will add 10 per cent to your attract
iveness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
H.x IN Make Raw Beef Tea.

This is ordered in some illnesses.
Take one-quarter pound of lean beef,
shred 1t finely and place in a jar with
one-quarter pint of cold water. Cover
It and allow it to stand for two hours.
Strain off the liquid and use at once, as
It will not keep. 1t should be served In
q colored glass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
Get box OF that nice paper at Mllford's

Get box ofthat nice paper at Milfords
before IL is all gone.
Buy your Tapge Foot Fly Paper from
Speed, 1t is fresh and sticky.
1t is best TO give your baby as little medi-
cline as possible, don't risk every old nos
trum that comes along; If II is weak and
puny give 1t Finol, 1t will brig back the
health and color TO It's little cheeks.
Don't be fooled and made to believe
that rheumatism can he cured with To-
cal appliances. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is the only positive cure
for rheumatism. 35 cents, Tea or Tab
let's. G.. A. Milford.
A nice line of Comic Post Cards at
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
Hov IN Make Tooth Powder.

Take half an ounce each Of powder
ed orris root and prepared chalk and
add to them one teaspoonful Of bicar-
Donate Of soda. Mix thoroughly. The
soda acts as an antiacid and neu-
tralizes the acids Of the mouth, while
the chalk and orris are gritty enough
to remove any particles Of food which
NAV cling to the teeth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
How N Make Turkey Shortcake.

Make a biscuit dough and bake it IN
4 shallow square tin, as for fruit short
cake. Take one cupful Of cold turkey,
minced; heat with one cupful Of gravy
and season with one-half teaspoonful
Of salt and one saltspoonful Of pepper.
When the crust Is done, split and put
the meat between the layers, pour the
sauce over it and garnish with parsley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
A Generous Cardinal

The late Cardinal Bonaparte war q
grandson Of Lucien Bonaparte. He was
very Charitable man. During one Of his
illnesses servant came to him and said
that poor person at the door begged for
aims. "Give him what money you will
find in my purse" said the cardinal
fThsfe Is no money, eminence "The
silver spoons aFe all given away. We have
nothing left bup pewter spoons " We'll
bring him In and give him good meal"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
nn Snt NpuInct NOur Bowels.

Many serious diseases arise from
neglect of the bowels. chamberlain, y
Stomach and Liver Tablets are pleas
ant and agreeable laxative. Ihey IN
vigorate the liver and regulate me
bowels. For sale by. {. A. MILFORD ana
II. NJ. Young, Due West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
A Bfshop Defends Tobacco.

Another stalwart defender Of the habit
Of smoking Is the bishop Of Manchester.
He has publicly stated that he has found
tobacco to act useful part in enabling
him to discharge bis ministerial duties
When he was roughiDg 1t In the wilds OF
Australia, he often smoked pipe with
the pioneers Of civilization" whom he
met there, and he found that, as they sat
together putting away, their hearts opened
unto ono another - they never would
lave dono If there hHd bosn NO smoke -
st,r thsu.-WWtmissssr Gasst9A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

Have a Telephone in your resi-
dence--S per month--only &c
a day. Day, night and Sunday
service.
AbbeVille::Tele Co.,
VIM. M. BarnWeH.
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We are showing most eXcellent@ @ IN ~ VI ,,,o
oan,s nnodo ali through the store now ana we
would like to see you in, and price you on
great many things we are a good dea, unuea ea
The market Take FRUIT JARS for instance
bargains 5 s. 10 cents Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
How to Make Cough Cure.

Boiled linseed tea made rather thin
and sweetened with sugar candy and
favored with lemon juice and rind Is
excellent for a cough. Boil some blacs
6panish ucorice with t. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

We are hea dQuarters for Paints, Varnishes
Stains and oils. Milfords Drug Store.
Best Insect Powder on earth at Milfords
Drug Store.
For nice box OF soap 60 to Milfords.
Horn OF Salvation for sale at Speeds Drug
Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01
DUE WEST
FEMALE COLLEGE.

AsTH YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER ETH
Il with full faculty OF five men and nine wo-
men. las pupils-25 per cent. increase over
last year. New Cargenie Dormitory with all
modern comforts, ready for occupancy in the
REV. JAMES BOYOE, Pres
49,. Due West. Abbeville Co., s. e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

For paint, oils, varnshes and stain. BILL
ord is the man you want 10 see.
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Ifyou waut toisee all the Up TO Date Things ~
in the Post card line come to bargains o q io
cents Store Have just gotten IN over lhou-
sand,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

Speeds Cinco Cigars pleases all the
people all the time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-01

Tauglefoot and poison fly paper
fresh ut Speeds Drug Store.
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University Of South Carolina.
r. SESSION lsO6-lso7
Begins Wednesday, Sept. 26th.

1--WE COURSES leading to B. A. degree,
\ four to b. s. degree, one to l.. l. degree
and one to IL. b. degree. Certificates gwen
for work completed in any one OF the depart
ments.
Expenses: Tuition fee $4,000; Term fees
$500; Room fee $500; one hslt Of each must
De paid at the beginning OF each term. Tui-
tton fee may be RENTED upon presentation
OF certificate of inability to pay the same.
BENJAMIN SLOAN,
July 4, 1905. President
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-05-09

Delegations at Les angeles from East
ern States.

- y 49, N@NNF71 ~ AS~1 ~h<&ENANS @AvSAA Al1sN~
ern States,
Los Angeles, eal., May b With WOO
visiting shrincrs now ii Los Angeles,
the wearers of the rcd fex continue to
arrive from the East III increasing num-
hers.
Ths tourist party from Boston, whieh
i made up 81 10 members, reached los
Angeles Monday evening a special
brought LOO 81 the Springfield shrine
At moon Monday. and lew minutes
after nlislnight another with over zoo
members aftiyed AT the Arcade station.
Among the visiting Sisfinegs are DEL
egasinMs from Rhode lslana, Ionnccti-
cut, Sew York, New Jersey aud seyr
eral other eastern states, tine and ail
deploEe THE action III the imperial po-
tcntase N calling tho grand council meet
ing or,
IA II expected that by tho end 0f
the week there viii haze arfiFed In
los Angeles between 5000 and lu,o0a
ShrliAefs
Los Angeles Masons are doing their
utmost ID provide pleasant entertain-
mert.
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Some years ago, soon after auIoino-
biles began 10 be used throughout the
United States, an agent for a New York
house turned ap AZ q village IN central
New Work. he expatsated 80 an old
farmer upon the virtues 0f the new ma
chine, dwelling upon what i time saver
it was, and withal how fashionable i
would be for the farmer 10 be able to
ride d0wa to the village on one ct the
new tangled machines whenever he
wanted q.
WHY, said the saIekman. whenever
YOU 20 TO the postofsacr, bank or store,
everybody win stop and stare at Farmer
Wilson. and pretty soon you'll be the
most talked Of man in the whole ccun-
try
The farmer thought Ne needed row
more than an auto. but finally agreed
to let the agent bring over one Of his
machines. When the agent refurped
with it some days later. htN GARNER
took him in charge and carried hIntwout
10 the lot and showed him tine Jsr-
sey COW.
That's what ] bought with tbs mon.
ey l saved Up for you, said the farmer.
And without waiting for the agent to
recover from his surprise he went on
II lowed needed the cow mon did
the machine, an there she IS. Ain't
she a beaut Y
when the agent recovered his breath
he said;
.fYoull look funny riding that cow
To town, won't yous7
-Ya-as,r drawled out the old farmer;
ebnt I'D look darned sight funnier
tfyin' to milk an automobile Judges
Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-05-09
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY
COMPANY.

Corrected te October .. ise.
Passenger Trains leave Barre as fellows:
1891 Mianieki- Daily. Bestaa, Springfield and
New York night express. Sleeping ears
Montpelier Jnnsticn 70 Boston and
connection for sew York; Connects AZ
N0ptpsttsr with train leaving at 80 A. M
Tor Msnsxtsl and the West.
At0I az tisvNesk Gays onlY fee william.
s.3s a. u--Wesk DAYS cnly. Csnnerts At
Montpelier junction with mail train for
Boston. Springfield ard New York. aud
trains for Burlington. ST. Alhane and In
lefmeGizfe stations.
it.Ss a. n.--Daily. Eostea. Springfield. New
York and New London fast express
Cato paricr car Montpelier Junction 10
Boston. Parlor ear Montpelier Junction
to Springfield.
los .. ni.--Week days sGiY. Fer Williams
town.
$40 .. ri.-week Gays ouly Wall train Tor
Burlington. 81. Alfans Cambridge juno
zion, 0xdenshnFg, Richford and Montreal.
Parior car 80 Montreal from Montpelier
Junction
Ais ?. m.--week days only. For Williams.
town
$50 ?. rn.--paily. Montreal and Chicago fast
exprcss. Connects &C BuriinEton sith
local train for Rutland. Cafe parior car
Montpelier Junction 20 Montreal and
Pullman slee per 70 Chicago.
Trains reach Montpelier about = minutes
q. c. JONES, General Manager
}. Z. BENTLEY. Gen. Pass. Ast:.
50. Albans, VI
J. o. ADAMS, Agent. Barre. W.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-05-09
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