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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25
A SHORT LINE TO THE WEST.
Air Line Through Mountains
Connecting With the South
crIl SYSTEM.

Air Line Through Mountains
Connecting With the South
crn System.
Tho Columbia State gives tho fol-
lowing information as TO the latest
project for crossing tho Bluo Ridge
mountains and greatly reducing the
distance
Again project is on foot to utilize
the gap through tho Blue Ridge Moun-
tains on the northwestern odge of
South Carolina in order to make a
short railroad limo from tho west to
tho South Carolina seaboard. And on
The face of it the plan looks more feasi-
bio than those that have been hereto
fore presented. The route indicated by
the projectors would make almost an
air limo from Memphis and Chat.
tanooga TO Columbia and from Gin
cinnati to Columbia. Many miles will
be saved. Furthermore it looks from
the connections at each terminus that
the Southern railway might DC moro
or less interested, though nothing is
known here as to what interests arc
concerned.
The application for chartor for tho
new company was filed with the Sec
retary OF State yesterday. Tho COM
pany is to be known as the Tenness see, ,
Georgia and South Carolina Railway
company, and is to be capitalized at
$780, 900 with the privilege of lncroas .
ing to I'll 100000. The corporators
are VIM. B. Frink, of Chicago, Merrill
Skinner, of Blue Ridge, Ca, and Co.
lumbus B. Baugh, of Mineral Bluff.
Ga. In this State tho proposed rail-
road line is to have tho city of Ander-
son as ono of tho tcrmini and the other
at some point on the Chattooga river in
Oconec County, passing through the
townships of Contcrville, Anderson
and Fork in Anderson County and
Center, Tugaloo, Wagner and Chat
tooga in Oconco County, going Oh via
Clay ton in Rabun County, Ga, through
Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
to Charleston, Tenn, just outside the
city of Chattanooga, point on tho
Southern's southwestern main line
from Lynchburg, Va, to Chattanooga,
Tenn, and below. Anderson, West.
minister and Walhalla will be points
touched in South Carolina. 1t will be
noted that at Anderson the connection
with the Southern via the Columbia
and Greenville division will be made,
and at Charleston, Tenn. the Memphis
divisions of the same line will be made
and the link will be almost an air line
through the mountain walls, enabling
trains to come through without gong
around by Knoxville on tho one hand
or Atlanta and Spartanburg or Angus
Ia on the other.
Here nothing is known Of the cor
porators whose names are attached to
the application for the charter filed.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25

" l wonder who il was that said
politenoss doesn't cost anything" said
Farmer Corntossel. "Don't YOU be-
hevc it3' Well, have my doubts,
Whenever l go to town and somo
stranger is especially polite to me |
always feel as if it was liable to cost
mo anywhere from 81 to S75, accord
ing to how much happen to have"
Mufkins-" Supposing follow was
going to choose wife, colonel. how
would you advise him to set about it?,,
The Colonel" should advise him to
select little one." Mufkins-"What
for ?" The Colonel" Because when
its question of choice of OWLS, it is
best to choose the least.'
Bridget" "Oi can't stay here, MAJ
am, onless yo give mo more wages. !"
Mrs. Hiram Often" Whatl Why.
you don't know how to cook or do
houscwork at ALL" Bridget" That's
just it, ma'am, ar not knowin' how,
sure The wurk is oil the harder for me,
num-"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25
rlCKENS RAILROAD

J. u. BOaos. President.
TIME TABLE No.. 2.
BtD" "Supcrscdcs Time Table No. i. IF
fcctivc 12:0l ii. nj. Feb. 1st, loot.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25
TURPENTINE FORESTS
Their Rapid Destruction Threat
ems the Ruin of Il Great In.
UIIStrX.

dlIstry.
New York Commercial
The first organization of turpenline
men, known as the Turpentine Opera.
tors and Factors Association, which
recently held its first annual conven-
ton in jacksonville, Fla, was con-
fronled by the question of complete
annlhllation of their business, due to
the ruthless tapping Of young II oos and
the rapid depletion of the pine forests.
Tea years ago Norfolk, Va, was the
great naval stores port of tho United
States, five years ago Charleston was
the center Of the industry, two years
ago Savannah, and now Jacksonville,
and next Tampa and then-what {?
Prof. Herty, of the United States De-
partment of Forestry, has been called
upon and was present at the conven-
ton.
Newspapers in the South have pre-
sented able articles on this Same sub
jcct for years, but Tie writer has seon
young trees no thicker in diameter
than eight inches boxed, once, twice,
yes, three time, so that a step ladder
was used for the top boxing and the
strip of bark left was insufficient to
feed tho tree. The life of turpentine
tree after the first boxing is about two
years. That means that after tho sap
has been taken the third time the tree
must either be cut for timber or it dies.
a trip through the pine forests OF
Georgia and Florida will demonstrate
the reckless manner in which the box
ing has been done, and, worse still,
where clcarings have been made no
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25

forests of Virginia, Georgia, Alabama,
North Carolina, or Northwestern
FLORIDA. The +" fat pine" is indigenous
70 these States, it grows rapidly, but Is
easily oxterminated by the more sturdy
plants which spring up in the forest
clearings.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-09-25
50 FRUIT OF TME LOOM. -

Men and women of taste and Judgment
go into ecstacies over the wonderful pat
terms, textures and colors which are "the
fruit Of the loom.o But there ia one
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
Slow as q Wink.

We very often hear persons say "quick as
a wink" wher they wish to express time
that is very short. There is no wonder that
we use the comparison. for a wink has
been measured. and it has been carefully
ascertained that the time consumed in the
operation is four-tenths OF a second in the
average individual-that is. two twenty
hfths of a second are consumed in closing
the eye. four twenty-ffths in resting AMI
four-twenty-fifths in opening 1t again.
Ninks come close TO us. for we make
them and see them every day, and there is
nothing with which we are really familiar
that impresses US as consuming so little
time; yet. supposing we should talk to light
and electricity about quick as a wink"
they would Laugh at us; that Is, Il they
could understand us. and knew how to
laugh. for, when We start our wink, II
light should start to dart around the world
II would make three circuits of the globe
and he back in time to see the wink COM
pleted. 1t considers a wink too slow for
any use.
Electricity looks with yet greater scorn on
the quickness of a wink. for while the eye
lid is closing it can girdle the, earth once,
go around twice more while 1t is resting
and make the fifth circuit by the time it
is open.
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waist Is the least mussed I simply pin II
on and 1 know I am presentable."
The Defender collar shown here is be-
coming very popular. 1t is neat and pref
ty and can be easily Numbered.
These are just a few of the low-down
fancy collars that are being worn. Why,
one young lady said she had over three
dozen OF these collars in her trunk and
one was p%rettier h the other. And
it isn't an extravaganza at that said
this wise young miss. II have four plain
silk shirt waists and about a dozen white
ones. And ono woman actually said she
thought 1 must have about fifty. because
she never saw me wear the same one twice.
But l had worn them several times, of
course. and I took pains to have different
kinds OF neck pieces every day" Now. this
is the case with more than one young lady
of YOUR acquaintance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
THAT WERE STOLEN

while the remainder were found nearer ~
hand, in Belgium.
On four occasions has the crown Of Eng
land been placed in pawn. The most freS
quently quoted is that which happened n
1886. when Richard III was driven to shis
last resource to replenish his depleted treas
ury. The crown, however. must either
have been of comparatively little value. or
the merchants of London, to whom he
pledged ii, adopts at driving a shrewd bar
gain. tor the amount received. as vouched
for by the Kings receipt when redeeming
his reEalia. was but 5000.
Richard. however. was but following IA
the steps Of his father. Edward III. who.
pressed for money. did not hesitate IN
place the symbol Of royalty in pledge with
the Bishop of Winchester for the COMPARE
lively handsome sum Of 81. so. Henry IN.
impoverished b. the struggle against his
barOns. and Henry V. by his war IN
France, likewise hypothetical the crown.
Charles III. also. would doubtless ave done
so; and. indeed. the pardon and sube-
qUent pensioning of Colonel Blood seem
to point to the fact that that ADVENTURE.
when he attempted to steal the repala.
was eating with the Kings connivance.
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She freshens up a waist with some fancy
n~eckwear, and IS able to make her asso-
ciates believe she has a much larger variety
of dresses than she actually has.
For the girl who wants to play golf. ten
mis-. or indulge in any kind Of sports. there
is nothing so appropriate as the mannish
effects. The linen collars and stocks are
somewhat changed this year. The linen
collars are very much lower than last sum
mer. and the turn-down effects are the "a
vorites. With these are worn dark silk
ties, exactly like those worn by the men.
or those having hemstitched ends. The mar
row four-in-hands are quite new. Many
have the ends embroidered in some design
or with the initials of the wearer.
Among the stocks those of fancy white
Madras, cheviot and other materials of this
order are the most favored. Some of these
are embroidered on the ends with the en-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
SOME QUESTIONS OF ETIQUETTE.

an 'at home card inclosed1 IN both these cases
my husband has known the bridegrooms and the
brides. r. f. T.
1t was correct to leave three cards. as the
rule is that the wife shall leave one card
of her own, signifying that she has called
upon the lady Of the house. and two cards
of her husbands. signifying that he has
called upon the lady of the house and also
upon her husband. There is no difference
whether you take your husbands card or
whether he accompanies you in making tie
call. You should send cards the day Of the
reception In acknowledgment of the invi-
tation received. a double set of cards. one
set for the bride and bridegroom, and the
other for the brides parents, or for who
ever has sent the invitation TO the wedding.
Kindly inform me whether you believe in the
saying. Three times a maid OF honor never n
BRIDE comes true. NJ r.
The superstitution Of Three times a maid
of honor is not correct. It is Three times
a bridesmaid never a BRIDE" but that has
been proved to be quite out Of date, as any
popular girl in these days is very likely to
be a bridesmaid more than three times.
Is It correct for a young lady to have her fare
paid by a young gentleman who is going to the
same house party?
There is no reason why q gentleman
should not pay a lady's fare on tbs street
cars. 1t is not considered good form for a
lany 10 accept travelling expenses from a
gentleman. 1t is best that she should tuy
her own railroad ticket in such a case. par
ticularly IL the journey Is to be one which
involves expense. When It is only a matter
OF a small sum, it is not worth while to
discuss the matter.
A young lady is staying at the same hotel Al,
a young gentleman Of her acquaintance: she'
has known him for some time and their fam
lilies are friends. Would II be Improper for her
TO lunch with him in town IL she is there for a
days shopping. or IS 1t necessary for her to take
a chaperon?
1t would certainly be better for the young
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
Low Collars Are Becoming
More and More Popular.

II you are fair. don't buy bright red; If
you are dark. don wear pink unless It is
n very light shade. and II you are sallow,
green will make you look more so. Women
have no idea how they spoil the entire eff
feet Of a beautiful ensemble by just a little
thoughtlessness OF this kind.
Another point to be considered is the
height of a collar. At present, 1t is true,
low effects are becoming more and more
popular, but when the high collars were
in vogue many women appeared ridicu-
lous with their short necks swathed in
tight-htting collars reaching almost to
their ears. Although the summer girl
this year Is bent upon winning as many
laurels as ever. she is not going 20 do so
at the expense of her own comfort. She
has discovered that she looks equally as
charming, II not moro so, when she is
feeling at her ease than when she is
dressed so that she can hardly breathe
on a hot day. With the advent OF the
short sleeve came the rundown collar. At
first milady said: TIL never wear those
horrible lay-down collars. I'll look a
fright" But after visiting the shops and
finding out what pretty ones arc being
shown she changed her opinion. The turn
down stiff collar. somewhat or the order
Of q sailor. is trying to many women and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
Lace Collar Edged With
Accordion Plated Chiffon.

But there are many others which are not
so severe. Take the one shown in the pic
ture. 1t Is made of fine white lawn and
embroidery and Is not only decidedly cool
on a hot summers day but gives a pretty
finish to what otherwise would be a plain
shirt waist.
Another handsome collar which was IL
Illustrated above is of beautiful allover lace.
edged with accordion-plaited chiffon and
finished off with a jabot to correspond.
Still another pretty model which is much
admired is of white lawn edged with lace,
which falls in soft folds down the front,
almost covering the waist. This is so
handy said the owner. Whenever my
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

OF white cnev7ot embroidered IL a scroll de-
sign Of contrasting color, and is very at
t~ractive.
White lawn ties are still well liked. ard
a host OF pretty ones are to be found at the
stores. Here is one of fine white lawn
trimmed with the Swiss edSing and insert
ing.
For more dressy occasions more elaborate
ones are worn. The Du Barry here shown
is an excellent example of this. It is made
of white peau de cygne and a~ppliqued in
cream lace.
Jabots are coming back into favor. A
pretty one was OF white hemstitched lawn
and lace falling into somewhat of a hand
kerchief effect 1t was worn on a black
waist. and just gave the proper relief to
the somberness.
The Meteor shown IN the photograph
was the favorite among a large box of
fancy neckpieces owned by a young debu-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
OF Colonel Blood's desperate attempt to
steal the crown in the reign of Charles II,
every one has heard. Having contrived to
ingratiate himself with Edwards. the
Deputy Keeper Of the Crown Jewels. he
one day introduced four companions TO
whom he asked the old man to exhibit his
charge.
Suspecting nothing. the keeper complied.
when he was at once thrown 10 the ground
and gagged, and but for the opportune APP
pearance OF his son the thieves would
doubtless have accomplished their nefari-
Gus aim. As it was. Blood made off with
the crown. hut WIS promptly pursued. and.
after a struggle. in which the crown es-
capcd from his hoId and rolled in the mud.
was secured. Strange to say. none of the
miscrcaDts were punished. Blood. indeed,
being later received into royal favor.
Another celebrated robbery was that OF
the French crown jewels in 1922. After the
death of LOUIS XVI the Jewels. which in
cluded the crown. scepter and other treas
uIes to the value of sjGo.e0g. were removed
to the Garfe Meuble. which. on the night
of September Il, was mysteriously broken
Into and its precious contents carried off.
For I while the affair was wrapped in
doubt and conjecture. but an anonymous
letter finally put the authorities on the
track of the stolen property. the greater
portion OF which. including the famous
Regent Diamond" was found in a ditch
in the Alice des Venves. Champs E!ysees.
Yet another crown that has been stolen
is that of Holland. which, in 1929. was car
ried off by ambitious and successful bur-
glars. For over two years did the magniii
cent prize-it was valued at E2J,Gjy-re-
main in the hands Of these thieves. who
did not dare to dispose Of their priceless
capture. At length gaining courage. they
began to disembaTrass themselves of 1t
piecemeal. and by this means it was
gradually recovered. some of the gems
being discovered in Brooklyn, u. S. \,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

Kindly inform me through The Republic OF the
proper dress for the brides father to wear at an
evening church wedding. Is 1t more appropriate
for the mother to wear an ornament in the hair
or to wear a haiti Is the bridegroom supposed TO
pay the church fees and for carriages Having
only a small reception at the house for the rela-
tives. is It customary TO invite the close friends
also? Is the left side OF the church the proper
side for the brides relatives and friends?
A CONSTANT EADER
The brides father should wear full dress
sf the wedding is to be celebrated in the
evening. The brides mother should wear
an ornament in her hair instead OF wearing
= bat with the own that is correct for an
evening wedding. The bridegroom is TX
pected to pay all the expenses of the
church, and for the carriage that takes the
bride and him away after the reception.
The expenses up to that time are assumed
by the family OF the bride. It is not neces-
sary to notify friends of the wedding recep-
ton unless It Is desired to have them pres
ent. As a rule n few close friends are pres
ent at even the smallest wedding, as when
the guests comprise only the family It is
likely to be a little dull. The brides friends
and relatives as a rule are given the pews
at the left OF the center aisle.
VIII you please answer the following questions
Of etiquette: A young person being extremely
enthusiastic in talking sometimes becomes gush-
ing in manner. How can such a habit he over
come? Also. is it wrong to talk on personal sub
1ects. even to your friends7 NARCISSUS.
A judicious reproof. occasionally admins
tered. Is sufficient to break up what is gem
orally a t~houghtless habit. 1t is not in good
taste or judicious to talk on personal mat
tiers ut any time. Injndicious talking leads
to any amount of trouble, and should al
ways be avoided by young people.
A friend Of my husband was recently married.
His wife called on me one afternoon and Ieft
three cards. enc Of hers and two OF her tus-
bands. VIII you please inform mo how many
cards to leave when visiting friends. and II the
number varies when your husband IL with you?
How shall acknowledge an announces ent with
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10
An Authority on Wasbinoton

Elizabeth Bryant Johnston IS the dau~rs
ter of Doctor William Bryant Johnston ~
Kentucky. see was horn in the Blue Gr.e
region and is familiar with its life and Ara.
ditions. as her dialect sketches show. She !
the author of the great quarto publisbss
in Boston, The Original Portraits Of yVa-h
inston.' George Washington Day by Dav-
ana other works Of literary merit. Miss
Knowledge and historv . .hs
nainteis "a whom Washington apsoIutcJv ~
for his likeness is now acknowledges ar.
thority by historians. IItterateurs and art
lists and Is historically correct. sh. b,.
written about all that can be said upon the
subject. Miss Johnson is now a resident
OF Washington. D. c..
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blems OF golf. tennis pIng-pong or with col.
lege flags. A few pretty striped ones are
being worn, but white takes the lead.
Although the large lay-down collars are
seen very much at the seaside and mountain
resorts. many women will not wear this
kind of neckwear in the city or when they
are dressed. They think for occasions Of
this kind a high collar Is more appropriate.
Among the pretty silk stocks is the one
shown mere. 1t Is of paie-blue liberty satin
with knotted ends. which are now 50 fash
ionable. The turnover is of white hem
stitched lawn. and can be changed when
soiIed.
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Autograph initiating.

Autograph initiating" is a fad of the
at the stationers'. Like many styles
this season. 1t is q revival, but nevertheless
the girl who follows the latest" is having
her autograph initials reproduced on the
top of her note paper either in the upper
iett-hand corner or in the center. Autograph
is not 50 ornamental looking IS
a weii-designed monogram or crest, hut IT
docs possess the ADDED touch of person.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
why Is Miss Smith considered the best
dressed woman at this hotelg' said one
young lady to another. 81 am sure she
hasn't half as many dresses as 1 have
said the daughter OF a well-krown mil
nonaire. "Oht I have discovered the Sc
cret." said her more astute friend. "She is
a girl who actually makes a science of
dressing. She Is not only particular about
the At of her gowns, the becomingness of
her hats. but she pays just as much atten-
ton 10 little details. Did you ever see a
girl that had such pretty neck wear? Why,
! had a shirt waist on from The same tailor
where she had hers made and mine looked
only fairly well. But she looked positively
stunning because she had on one Of the
p%rettiest stocks L have seen this year. Now.
i am going to profit by her example and 1
promise you girls you will see d change in
my appearance" And they all did see a
great Improvement. and several New York
demand ror fancy neckwea from the young
ladies stopping at the Hollywood Hotel.
Many women in making their prepara-
lions for going away for the summer will
spend days at the d~ressmaker's. hours at
the milliner's and then go down town
some morning and spend a few minutes
purchasing their This is Ger
tainly q great mistake. You should stop to
consider what kind Of dresses you want the
neckwear for. and, above all. whether It is
going to be becoming. Don't attempt trying
coiors.
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lady to rave a chaperon when lunching at
airy public place with a young gentleman.
for the fact of her being there alone with
him will give rise to foolish comment,
which 1t Is Just as well to avoid.
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Host of h Lawn
Ties to BE Seen.

For the girl who does not care for any
thing so mannish as the plain stock, The
Eleanor" is a good substitute. 1t is made