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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Early Fall Hat.


Already one pretty girl has a fall
hat ready to blossom forth on the first
suitable occasion. Indeed. II might be
worn now without the slightest hesita-
ton. To begin with. the hat proper is
of soft old pink straw-a fitting tribute
to the rose that have fed. In shape
1t is on San Toy lines, the brim rolling.
but so flexible that II is bent to the
most becoming form. The crown is
low and broad. the brim faced in with
the very same straw. As for trim.
ming. there's but an encircling wreath
of autumn leaves. and 1t is q gem.
there being just enough Of the green
to show of the tingings Of gold. Grim
son ami bronze, not to mention scath.
ing of the dead-leaf tints. These all
work in beautifully with the delicate
dead rose of the hat proper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Pale Gray Etamine Cost tume.


The costume illustrated Is made OF
pale gray etamine over pink silk that
shows through the open mesh Of the
material and lends a tone Of color to
the entire toilet.
The waist Is made over glove.
fitted. featherboned lining that closes
in the centre front. The back Is plain
across the shoulders and displays slight
fullness at the belt, arranged in tiny
pleats.
The vest OF steel embroidery Is per.
manently attached to the right lining
and closes invisibly on the left. 1t Is
wide at the neck and tapers to q
point at the belt. A broad sailor collar
finishes the neck and forms long revers
in front. 1t is edged with q frill Of
gray ribbon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
For the Purpo.s Of Identification.

According to the Dublin Daily Ex.
press q laborer ut Dawnham Market.
who ran brass pins one and a half
inches long up the extreme end Of the
tails of two pigs, for the purpose Of
Identification, has been fined one shill.
ing and costs on q charge Of cruelty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

A curious clock IL described as hav.
Ing been recently put into commission
In q small Western town. The ma
chInery. which Is nothing but q face.
hands and lever. IL connected with Q
seyser, which shoots q column Of hot
water every thIrty-eight seconds. This
spouting never varies to the tenth OF
second. Every time the water spouts
up It strikes the lever and moves the
hands forward thirty-cight seconds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Estimated NImber OF Drafs Animals.
A French authority estimates the
number Of horses In the world at "a
800 600, and the number Of mules and
,sses at u, 100000. Despite the inroads
Of the automobile. there Is an unusual
demand for draft animals and the
prices are high.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
THAT BABY.

Il amt no trouble now to find
The things that used to be
A-scattered round about the houss,
Or hid away from me.
The papers allus right to hand,
The tidy's on the chair.
NY hat don't leave the front hall pei
Most fore ] hang it there.
An everything is orderly,
An Just the way it's put,
Without raft o Gurus truck
A kickin' un..sr foot.
But when ] look around the room,
An see the chairs jus so,
An al the things a settin in
The place they ought to 60,
I'd give the rest O. this OF life
II could only see
That baby strewin' things around
The way they used to be.
Portland Oregonian
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Utility OF Thin Cloaks.

Women Of fashion now invariably
carry thin over-wrapping cloaks OF
some kind. always ready at hand. fol
they are wonderfully preservative OF
gowns made Of delicate fabrics. 1t Is
a great mistake to have long coats OF
wraps made of heavy material. and
all elaboration should be kept for the
gowns themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
How Mrs. Bruce, q Noted Opera
Singer, Escaped an Operation.
Proof That Many Operations
for Ovarian Troubles are Un-
necessary.

"DEAR MRs. PISKHAM
for years on the road, with irregular
meals and sleep and damp beds, broke
down my health 20 completely two
years ago that tho physician advised .
complete rest, and when ! had gained
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
TTWV
MRS. q. BRUCE.

sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. I, however, was
advised to try Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Sam
stise Wash; l did so, fortunately
for me-. Before . month had passed /
felt that my general health had I'M
proved; In three months more ] waa
cured, and I. have been In perfect
health since. I did not lose an engage
uaent or miss . meal.
"Your Vegetable Compound Is Ger
tsinly wonderful, and well worthy the
praise your sdmirng friends who have
been cured are ready TO give you.
always speak highly Of It, and you
will admit I have good reason to do
so."-Mss. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 fss5sft " abess testimonial 10 not genuine
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will b<
entirely confidential.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Dome-Shaped Paraaols.

The latest imported parasols are
dome. shaped. and are Of medium size
The sticks are Of natural wood, with
crystal. porcelain or natural rustic
handles. Soft moire is the material
and white or green the color.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Telephone wires have been strung
through the San Gabriel forest reserve.
California. for the purpose Of warning
the rangers of the presence OF forest
fires
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

FITS permanently cured. No fts or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefres
DR.. R. II, KLixE, Ltd, 931 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Telephone.

The amplitude Of vibration OF the
diaphragm OF the telephone receiver
In reproducing speech is about the one
twenty milliOnth Of m inch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has IN equal for coughs and coids-Joas
p. BoYrs, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is. 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Halle Catarrh Cure Is a liquid and IL taken
internally, and acts upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimoninls. free. Sold by druggists. 75c.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo. o.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Alplsabeticnl Honors.

Lord Kelvin. who Is now seventy.
eight years old. is entitled to place no
less than twenty-six letters, indicating
various titles Of honor, after his name.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Johnson's Happy Pills are manufactured
by the Happy Medicine Co.. Borough Of Rich
mond, NY. City, They are highly recon-
mended for malaria and chills and fevers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

The longest pendulum ever made was
877 feet In length. and was swung from
the second platform Of the Einei
Tower.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Mrp. winslo rs SC othing Syrup for children
tsething, soften the gums, reduces innamme-
ton, ,allays pain cures wind cole. 2bc. abottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

It's usually youth and not learning that
uakes young people 90 smart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

The first trackless trolley in America
win be run in Franklin, N. II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

The average salary OF clergymen in tn
limited States is $500 year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

It's only natural that man who is short
sbould be looked down on.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
MCES .
AND G'

New York City.-Dark blue linen Is
ased for this stylish shirt waist. with
white linen and bands Of embroidery
Tor trimming.
Two deep pleats extend from shoulder
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

English shipbuilders get their guns and
boilers in Germany.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Curious Grnss.

The Dronk grass found in the Trans
vaal has the effect Of making cattle
and horses quite stupid and sleepy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Experience often makes q man rich
in wisdom but poor In purse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

OROHSV au,eS fsiisf and earss Won,
-. HssS 4 .sss,nosiai: and 10 dayS trsssnsai
free. Dr.. 4 Z. sExxH Q eone. bex .. Atlanta. O..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

TENSION yeMss 70. !s,.:,nns y: M%aSniSs, n 2,
SYessssSY5y SsesSssYSss:, Ss Sss:,Ss S1eis: 1a.Sss
5yTs "a evil var, Is Indicating clcims atty snco
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
Her Welding Journey.
BY z. II. Porter.

HERE was never q time that
honeymoon trips had not pos
sessed n wonderful fascina-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, April 2s.--There was an
active aud well distributed dernnnd fUr
stocks I'm the opening dealings especially
heavy blocks were taken OF the Changers
and Pacifrs. The strength OF Atchisou
was most conspicuous with gain of az.
Sugar and Detroit Southern made an
equal gain, and there were large frac-
tional advances elsewhere. N. Y. Air
Brake dropped 2a and Nashville. C;hatta-
nooga and st Louis points.
The market leaders declined after the
opening, the reaction running TO a point
in Sugar, Atchison and Canadian Pacific.
Sugar rallied and there was rise ol IL
in Manhattan. which steadied the market.
There was considerable reduction in the
volume of dealings but there was more
doing In minor stocks Cotton oil pfd..
Virginia Carolina Chemical, L'nseed
stocks. the Bicycle stocks, International
Silver pfd.. International Power. General
Electric the Toledo, st. Louis and West
ern stocks, the Wisconsin Central stocks,
Detroit Southern pfd., Chicago. Indian
apolis and Louisville. Long Island and
Grass Twinc rose and points Reading
lst MD. and Texas and Pacific also gained
a point and Northwestern .. Nashville,
Chattanooga and 81 I.ouis recovered Sia.
ST. Louis and San francisco lost la and
rallied "A point The strong opening i'm
the wheat market made stocks turn heavy
again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
new YORK DAY.
Gov OdelI Makes Address at
the Charleston Exposition.

Charleston. 5. c., April 23.-This was
New York State Day at the Charleston
exposition, and IL was notable for the
large number of New Workers who came
here to participate in the exercises
New York State building was turned
over TO the exposition and Governor odell
delivered an address. The governor said:
New York is called the Empire state,
because In the language of one Of her
most eloquent sons. within it's vast do
main of mountain and forest city and
town, field and humming valley and
waste cashore, its romance, its resources
and its power are blended
New York Is proud OF the fact that
there sits at the head OF our national
government today one OF her citizens
who. though suddenly called to assume
these great duties. is discharging them
with dignity and courage, and whose
early training in the affairs OF state with
I'm our borders fits him for his great re-
sponsiblities. We know him TO be hon
est, courageous and upright. and we ask
from you the same kindly consideration,
the same support that Is accorded by
those who know him and respect him for
his worth
We are glad to recognize that through
tbs energy, the perseverance and the de-
termination of your citizens. this exposi-
tion has been made possible. II is an
education that cannot be obtained from
books. but rather of that kind that sees
sermons in stones books In running
brooks and good In everything
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
IS ADVERSE,
Austrian Comment on III
Steamship Combine.

Vienna. April 2s.--The comment here is
generally adverse 10 the Morgan steam
ship combine The Neues Weiner Journal
characterizes 1t as the first world trust
and says
THE interests of the entire world are
opposed TO America monopolizing the
whole shipping traffic OF the world. or
using International navigation to develop
It's own export trade and serve it's own
political ends, The present organization
contains the root OF still closer combine
of which America VIII be the strongest
member. Notwithstanding the fact that
Germany Is able 70 bring into the pool
hundred times the traffic of America yet,
the superior organized financial power
of the Morgan syndicate will eventually
give the United States supreme control
From the standpoint of national i'm
terests the trust Is the most dangerous
conceivable and IL is only natural that
the states affected should watch the de-
development more closely and take every
precaution possible
1T mas be found necessary TO extend
the system OF state ownership TO the
sphere hitherto left exclusively for private
initiative. Yet. state ownership of the
commercial marine would greatly reduce
its nobility and give "A fresh advantagc
10 America, which has other means of
defending and concentrating its own i'm
terests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23

a few days ago Agent Thurber of the
anti-cruelty TO children society had his
attention called TO a young girl residing
upon the east side of the river and as
result an investigation was held which
led TO the discovery OF state of affairs
nobody dreamed OF.
The beginning OF the inquiry was 10 To-
cate the responsibility for the distribu-
ton of a large quantity of the foulest
kind of obscene literature, most Of it be-
ing I'm round. school boy handwriting.
Ths investigate led Agent Thurber as
straight as die TO the doors of the Man
ua Training High school, for IL was
among the pupils boys and girls alike.
that this foul matter had been distrib-
uted.
This noon. in company with President
Joseph II. Farming of the Anti-Cruelty
society, Agent Thurber went TO the school
and laid their case before Mr.. George +.
Weston the principal.
Mr.. Weston did everything he could
To aid the investigation. and at its con-
clusion, Mr.. Thurber had obtained the
names OF the chief Offenders as well as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
A QUESTION Of TITLE

in bankruptcy against Michael J. Houli-
han. was considered by the appellate dlvi-
sion of the supreme court today. 1t is
an equity cauSe to decide the title to
personal property.
On Feb. 10, 1890. J. II. Drury, an under
taker, gave a bill Of sale of a horse We
hicle and fixtures, to Mr.. Houlihan. Later
MIR Drury went into bankruptcy and i'm
cluded In the assets the property sought
TO be transferred by the bill OF sale. The
trustee claims the property In behalf of
creditors and MIR. Houlihan claims the
bill of sale was, In fact, a mortgage.
Joseph G. Sweeney and Frederick Jones
are counsel for the trustee and Henry w.
Hayes represents Mr.. Houlihan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
COTTON men.
New England Manufacturers
Association in Session.

Boston. April 23.-After an address OF
welcome by Mayor Collins. the members
OF the New England Cotton Manufac-
turers' association took up the business
OF their annual meeting here today.
President Charles H. Fish of Dover. ~.
H., then delivered his address. He said
in part: I'VE find ourselves In most sat
isfactory condition, with brilliant pros
poets for the future. Our standing among
the technical associations OF the world Is
such that TO be n member OF this associa-
tion is an honor which you must not
underestimate. Our time has not yet
come. however. and In fact 1t never will
come when we or our successors. can
rest on the bar and allow our interest to
flag in the slightest degree.
President Fish referred to the estab-
lishment at the New Bedford Textile
school OF the William Firth scholarship
made public by the public spirited gener-
osity of William Firth, a member of the
association. lie also spoke of the bronze
tablet. model Of which was displayed In
the hall. This will be erected by the as
sociation from funds collected by sub
scription This will prove fitting testi-
monial to the inventor OF the cotton gin,
-. Whitney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23

ARE STILL
FIRM.
Practically No Change In The
Situation al Lawrence,
Massachusetts.

Lawrence, Mass, April e3-There Is
practically no change in the strike situa-
tion here today A few weavers who re-
remained away from their looms at the
Washington mills yesterday returned TO
work today but the strike leaders say
that the number is too insignificant 10
notice and that the situation is not in the
least affected
, At the mill no statement as 10 the exact
number Of looms ir operation today could
be secured. but is Was announced that
several looms were started up today that
were not running yesterday.
The mills will continue TO run for the
present and the weavers who so desire
are at liberty to return To their looms The
strikers appear To be just as determined
as ever. Another mass meeting will be
held tomorrow morning zz
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23

New York. April 2S.--Thc Rev. w. G..
Norder, OF Buling, suburban London, ar
rived here today on tho steamer Oceanic.
He comes TO represent the Congregational
union OF England and Wales at Plymouth.
Mass. az the centennial OF the Massachu-
setts Association OF CongrcRa tionalists.
lie il a specialist ON hymnology and viii
speak on the evolution OF modern hymn
ology. at the Union Theological Seminary
In New York. April y and 20. and on the
same subject at Hartford Theological
seminary. May ~ and ~. He will preach
In Harvard University MAY - lie will
address the Harvard Divinity school on
hymnology
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23

The General Ordsrad 10 Cease
FurIhsr Discussion Of
Public QuasIiOn.

Washington, April 2S.-By order Of the
president n. Funston has been directed
TO cease further discussion of public
questions.
The president has teiegraphed Gen.
Funston not 10 speak at the Middlesex
banquet I'm Boston.
Denver, Col. April 23.-To a representa-
tive OF the Associated Press General
Funston said, with reference TO the state
ment from Washington that the presi-
dent had directed him to cease further
discussion OF public questions, that he had
not as yet received any such order from
Washington.
Continuing. the general said that in
future his public utterances would be free
from any reference TO the Philippines,
and intimatng that his speeches as
pointed were, as a rule, fun OF misstate-
ments and very badly garbled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23

much OF the contraband writings.
There were five boys chiefly instru-
mental i'm thus sowing these seeds of inn
mortality. their method being TO place
the literature in the girls desks
Patroman Flynn of the Fifth station
was sent for who took 90 the Central Police
station Gideon Brown. IS years old. of "A
Elgln street. on the very serious charge
of an indecent assault upon Agnes VIII
lard, Is years old whose parents reside
on Camp street.
Agnes had already been taken ian Gus
tOdy by Mr.. Thurber and placed at the
Rescue mission In charge OF Miss Den
nehy. the probation officer.
Brown will be arraigned i'm the sixth
district court tomorrow morning.
There are four other boys whose names
are withheld. but they are TO be sns-
pended.
The parents OF some of the girls are
20 be communicated with al once for their
future good.
Agent Thurber has a stock OF the vile
stuff. some of which had been partly
burned I'm an effort TO get IL out of the
way before Mr.. Thurber could seize IT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
TOUGH BOY.
Snow Sent 10 Reform School
During His Minority.

William Snow indicted on June 10TH
1899, for breaking and entering shop
and stealing IS cigars and II packages
OF tobacco was today sentenced To the re-
form school during minority.
Snow pleaded nolo contendere soon after
he was indicted and was placed on pro-
baton.
He Is one Of the notable batch OF horse
thieves recently captured by Detective
Cannon. Snow showed some shrcwdncss
In the manner i'm which he acted as one
OF the gang the revelation OF whose ef-
forts was a great surprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
ON DEMURRER.
Case Of Ellen N. Connolly vs..
West Estate Heard.

The case OF Ellen NJ. Connolly against
Margaret West and other administrators
on the estate of George J. West, deceased
was before the appellate court on demur-
rCr today
Plaintiff was stenographer. typewriter
and bookkeeper for George J. West and
she claims his estate owes her $50 for
such services She also claims 500 Is due
her because she transcribed the notes OF
the trial OF a petition for the removal
Of Thomas y. West as one OF the admins
traitors on his brothers estate.
The demurrers arc TO the effect that the
claim for services 20 deceased was not
filed with the administrators within two
years, and that the second demand Is one
for services rendered 20 Thomas r. West
personally. which George J. Vests estate
should not bo held responsible for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
VETERAN OF TWO WARS

Wakefield Mass, April 23-Charles II.
Shepard, for many years a prominent
citizen OF this town and a veteran of two
wars. died here today.
Mr. Shepard was - years of age. lie
had served in the Mexican war at an ex-
tremely young age. being one OF the
youngest members OF General Winfield
SCotts division
During the Clvil war Mr. Shepard held
a commission I'm the Fifth Massachusetts
Volunteers and took part i'm several en-
gagements. old age Is the cause assigned
Tor his death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
MERELY FELLOW SERVANTS

The poinlon of the appellate division
of the supreme court was handed down
today I'm the case OF Lewis Milbench VS..
+. Jenckes Manufacturing company. The
plaintiff sued TO recover damages for
injuries received while putting copper
rolls in place under the orders of fore
man.
The circumstances set out in plaintiffs
declaration, the court holds, show the
plaintiff and foreman to have been merely
fellow servants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
DOG LICENSES.
Owners Of Canine Po's Are
Rather Slow This Year.

The payments for dog licenses are not
coming in as encouragingly this week as
last, or even at the same time a year ago
Up TO 8 o'clock, this afternoon, there had
been received by Clerk Banding at the
city hall, returns for pa females and 1884
males, meaning an addition to the city
treasury of over $500
But this number is only slightly in ex-
cess OF one-third OF last years total reg
istration. The total should exceed 1000
with a revenue 10 the city OF $4,000 ap-
proXimately.
Only seven more days remain to have
your pet CANNES protected by law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-23
CAUGHT A CURIOSITY

Fred \. Rogers. shipping clerk for a
wholesale house on Dyer street. Is re-
cclving congratulations on his narrow es-
cape from wat ~ grave while OF Block
Island with a fishing party recently. AS
10 was. he succeeded I'm landing an anom-
ally OF the sea I'm the form of devil fish
that was two feet IN length and had fully
doztn tentaclcs The nautical curiosity
attracted considerable excitement and i'm
tCrcst while on.cxhibition today.