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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

Germany claims to have the biggest
thing in the way of fash lights. Ihe
new fa$h light erected by the Imperial
Government on the island of Heligo-
land is not only the largest in the
world. but the most unique. Special
credit, it is claimed, is due to the
German technicians who persisted in
their efforts until they perfected their
plans, for they had to do it in the face
of warnings from experts in all parts
Of the world. About the middle of the
nineties experts were sent to France by
the German Imperial Government for
the express purpose of studying fash
lights. The experts stayed long enough
to firfd out all that was best in the
French system, aided thereto by the
kindness of the scientific men of the
Republic. Before their return they
were convinced that by means of two
or more refectors. erected Upon a re-
flector with Schuekert's glass parabolic
mirror, results equal to those Of France
could be produced. Experiments were
made in Nuremberg. They went far
beyond what the most sansuine had
believed possible. The revolving re-
flector Of the German apparatus was
fully equal to the Frenchman's revolV'
ing light. AS soon as the experts had
demonstrated their point, work was
begun on a light reflector or protector
\ equal to the largest ever used. 1t was
to represent 30,000,000 candle-power.
and to last no longer than one-tenth
of a second. The flashes must follow
each other every five seconds. In nor
NAL weather they may be seen twenty
three sea miles. When the weather is
favorable the beams go far beyond the
| central fires or light rays. On the first
night that the new light was used its
peculiar, flashing beams were seen by
people standing on the mole at Ru-
sum, distance of siXty-five kilo-
metres, or a trifle over forty miles.
The watchers in the lighthouse ct Am
rum, about the same distance, were
| able. in unfavorable weather. to see
She same beams as they rapidly ap.
Rared and disappeared.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Over Eighteen.

A Kansas City girl the other day, in
order to obtain a marriage license
wrote the figure IS on piece OF paper
and put it in her shoe so that she might
swear to being "over 49," The decep'
ton has long been practiced in kansas,
but for another purpose. "There are
hundreds of quarter sections OF land III
Western Kansas" a paper says. that
we're proved up by girls who were not
Of legal age who played that same TRICK
at the instance of lawyers. 1t is a
scheme as old as Kansas almost. -
Kansas City Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward tor
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, ,theundersigned, have eknownF. J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST i TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDINa, ,KINNAN&MARv1N, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cureis taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces ofthe system. Testimonials sent free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Alencon Lace the Tavorite.

Alencon lace is the favorite with
frocks for madame or modemoiselle.
The imitation of this beautiful lace is
widely used, and nowadays one sees
very few examples of the bona flde
Alencon. Some of the prettiest frocks
are made of three or four founces OF
the lace Gmitation), and the corsage
also displays it in the shape OF a Dol.
ero. Tulle d'esprit will again be used
for dainty evening wear, the skirt
being composed of large or small ruf-
fles of it. Sometimes, in place OF a
hem. the ruffies are finished off in
scallops, a tiny thread of gold coro
being arranged at the edge. FraEed
out ruffies of silk will also trim some
of the debutante's frocks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
One nj King Georges Ships.

The old British receiving ship Ur.
gent, which has been used at Jamaica
for a number of years by the English
navy, has arrived in Norfolk harbor Ill
tow of the tug Powerful from Ber'
muda.
The Urgent was at one time one OF
the best ships of the British navy and
was one of those used by King George
against the United States in the wal
of 1912. The old vessel has bee.
purchased by shipping firm in Boston
and will be converted into a coal-car'
rying barge. Her timbers, made OF
wood raised in England, are almost as
good to-day as they were the day she
was Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Wo1nan's Tucked Coat.


Long coats that are tucked at botn
front and back are among the features
of autumn styles and give just the long
slender lines demanded by fashion
This one, designed by May Manton'
is made of black satin faced cloth
with trimming Of Oriental embroidery
in dull colors edged with black VelVet'
but the design suits all cloak and SUIT
ing materials. The sleeves are special
ly noteworthy and smart. and, in ao'
dition to being among the latest shown
are ideally comfortable.
The coat is made with a blouse por'
ton, that is fitted by means or Shoul'
der and underarm seams, and the
tunic which is joined to the blouse De-
meath the belt. Both portions are
tucked and stitched with corticelli SILK.
The sleeves are made in two parts, tne
under portions being exceptionally
wide and pleated to form the 1u1s
puffs.
The quantity Of material required LOT
the medium size is FIVE yards twenty
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Magnetic Mountains.

gnetic mountains similar to those
Fved in parts of Norway and Swe-
(have been discovered il Alaska
Hipg the course CT a recent scientific
= hrvey. 1t has been noticed for sew
fal years past that in the neighbor'
bod of Skagway the compass is worse
an useless, as its indications are mis-
2ading. AS was predicted. the vaSa-
es of the compass were found to be
e to the existence Of large deposits
of magnetic rock. In one locality the
magnetic attraction was so great as to
constitute practically magnetic pole.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
One of Natures Marvels.

That is the problem which frequently
confronts everyone-especially parents
with small children. A slight illness
treated at once often saves long
period of sickness and eXpense-some'
times prevents death. The trouble is
that so few people can think on the in
slant what treatment to apply, even If
they have the knowledge necessary to
recognize the disease and know what
simple remedies are best. TO meet t is
want at small expense the Book Pub
fishing House, 134 Leonard street. New
York City, is sending postpaid doctor
book on receipt Of sixty cents in
stamps. The book is illustrated, con-
tains 59S pages, explains symptoms,
causes and simple means of overcoming
ordinary illnesses. 1t was written by
the eminent ]. Hamilton Ayres, A. NJ,
NJ. D. 1t is volume which should be
in every household, as no one can tell
what moment he may require the
knowledge it contains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Elephants Stop Train.

Sway trains have often been
by curious obstacles. but prob
Us the London Animal Life,
T. le-driver has had more sur
experience than that which
" befell one employed on the
Ia line. He turned a corner sud
4 to find himself just behind a
hp Of savage elephants. The great
Ses, evidently finding the iron
Gpleasant path for travelling,
Id themselves across it, max
a considerable obstruction
rain was driven off the rails
driver could bring it to a
t8 Then enSued confusion
Z passengers, but still more
elephants. Happily the
scarcely hurt; the latter
onfusion, utterly terrified
: they did not understand,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Fall in Birth Rate,

The best calculation that can be
made shows that the average number
of children in the white native family
n century ago in the United States
was more than six; in 1880 it had
fallen to less than FIVE; in 1860 to less
than four; in 1872 to less than three; in
1900, among the upper classes" in
Boston, to less than two.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Wealth of Languages.

The English language. according to 4
|German statistician who has made q
study of. the comparative wealth of
languages, heads the list with the
enormous vocabulary of 100000 words;
German comes next, with $4,000
words; then Italian. with $4,000;
French. with 10000: Turkish, with o.
500. and Spanish, with 10000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Ancient Town Discovered.

The French explorer, NJ. Paul Gau-
din. has discovered the ruins of an
ancient town in Asia Minor. Many
rather well-preserved graves, full OF
stone, bone and city implements ard
utensils have been found. Several
tombstones are also we'll preserved.
and it is hope that his discovery
will help to enlarge the knowledge Of
the ancient cities Of Ancient Minor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
A New Material.

A new and popular material OF the
net class is tulle avaignee, a fine silk
tulle with meshes forming symmetrical
lace designs. 1t is much more durable
than the ordinary tulle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Louis XVI. Frocks in Vogue.

Louis XVY. evening frocks-tne
bows. quaint Powered silks. the point.
ed bodices and the full skirts-Wlll
again be in vogue. These gowns seem
to suit some young ladies to a nicely
for they surely become tall, slender
erect and not too frivolous young
woman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
ALL TIRED OUT.

TIE weary. worn
out. all = tired feel
ings come to every
sbody. who taxes the
Kidneys. When the
kidneys are over
worked they fail TO
perform the duties
nature has provided
for them to do.
when the kidneys
fail dangerous dis
eases quickly fol-
low, urinary disor-
ders, diabetes. drop
sy, rheumatism.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Photography.

- kethod of the study and
birds, instead Of
10 to the bird, the bird
lily before the observer
+ branch, and all. The
0Fever it's original position. is
with its supports to favorable
for study. A green tent is then
led beside it, and under this per.
~ { screen the observer can watch by
& hour and accurately record the
il Fitting panoramic scenes of nest life.
1ne might suppose that birds would
desert their homes under such condi.
lions, and thus promptly end the mat
ker; but, instead, they forget the old
Bite, adopt the new one, and defend it
with all their customary vigor and per.
lsistence.-From The Wild Bird by a
New Approach" in the Century.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Colors That Find Favor.

Among colors other than blue and
gray rich reds and browns will hnd
favor during the coming season.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

FITSpermanentIyc cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. s2trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr.R.H. KLINE. Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila. Pm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

The fellow who has mon y to burn is
generally sure of meeting his match.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

Piso's Cure for Consumptionis is an intallibls
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1909.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

The profit to the Government on pen
nies pays the entire expense Of the
mint.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

1t is possible to raise check without
the aid of derrick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton ,allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
How,a Thia2

The finger of scorn often has we'd
ding ring on it. n. Y. Al.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

The education of some people is more
ornamental than useful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

A man may be much sought after, even
though he be fugitive from justice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
TnIuuuuuuuHuTT

SCAR HOWARD stood be-
fore Isabel Lorne, pleading
with her for a word of
hope, as the condemned
might plead for life at the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

The Bodleian library at Oxford is just
three centuries old. 1t is the largest uni
versity library in the world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

not an inch wide, are worn by women
in Paris.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES produce the
brightest and fastest colors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
For the Neck

For the Neck.
Turnover linen collars, worn WIN
the tiniest bows mace Of string ties
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

They equal tnose
that have been cost.
ing you from s4.W
to $500. The i'm
mense sale of W. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
ona Colt proves there Il
value In Douglas shoes,
Corona Is the highest
grade Pat.Leather made
~ 1I Is.f.s .aL
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21

Our 81 CIT Edge Line cannot Dc equdHeo az any PUce:
Shoes by mail, 25 cents extra. Illustrated
Catalog free. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
w, L, DOUGLAS
So. SO & g SHOES $Ss GsSe.

You can save from So to SIS yearly by
wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or SO shoes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
Lackawanna Decorates.
Making Its Rural Stations Pretty by Land
scape Gardening.

The Lackawanna Railroad is
making persistent efforts to add to
the pleasure Of travel ever its road
by enhancing the natural senic
beauties of the route with attractive
landscape gardening at every station
between Buffalo and New York.
In all Of the larger towns and at
many of the rural stations extensive
lawns have been laid surrounding
the station buildings and flower
gardens are being made and cared
for by the roads employees. The
grounds at Dover. Washington,
Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap,
Corning and Elmira, are excellent
examples Of what the Lackawanna
is doing in this respect.
The public has been accustomed
to regard rural stations as offering
no other attraction than platforms
for loading and unloading passen-
gers, but the Lackawanna is en-
deavoring to make each such LACE
a garden spot to be enjoyed not
only by the local inhabitants but
also by those who travel over its
line.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
Royal Arcanum Picnic.

Berwick and Bloomsbury Councils,
Royal Arcanum, will jointly hold a
picnic on the afternoon and evening
of Thursday, August 20, 1903, at
Fairchilds Grove. Games and
various contests will be held in the
afternoon. Good music will be
provided SO that in the evening
those who so desire may "trip the
light fantastic" In other words
there will be something doing"
all the time. A Royal Arcanum
Occasion. Every member of the
Council, together with his whole
family is invited. Members are
requested to notify the Secretary,
Geo. +. Wilbur, of their intention
to attend, that proper arrangements
may be made for transportation,
etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
THURSDAY, AUGUST ,3. 1903.
The Real Food Crusade.

Dairy and Food Commissioner
Warren declares that under no
circumstances will he be diverted
from his purpose to prosecute those
who are adulterating meat, milk,
beer and other food stuffs or are
selling such products that have been
adulterated. Political pulls" will
be impotent to arrest prosecutions,
he asserted most emphaIically the
other day and even when Francis
Skunk Brown, the machine lawyer
of Philadelphia and friend of Mayor
Ashbridge, appealed to him he was
'mmovable. Nothing will stop
i'm, he continued and we hope he
5 right. But we will never be ell
irely confident on the subject until
We have heard how Quay and
Durham feel on the subject.
Food adulteration, when deleteri-
Gus ingredients are used in one OF
the gravest crimes. 1t is response
BILE for more sickness than any other
single agency. But hitherto 10
effort was made to stop it tor the
reason that nine out of ten of the
movements in that direction en-
counter the opposition of politicians
who had pull" enough to stop
them. We sincerely hope that DR..
Warren has inaugurated new era
III this respect in the state admins
tration. He has ability to conduct
crusade that would rid the State
OF adulterated foods. He has in
telligence enough to pursue the
work to successful end. But we
doubt if he has courage and forti.
tude enough to resist Quay and
that is necessary.
Still we would be the last person
in the world to discourage the move
ment which DR.. Warren SAYS he
has inaugurated. 1t is possible
even that Quay has given him the
tip to go on with the work and that
Durham will not interfere. In that
event there would be a chance of
success for DIR. Warren is ambitious
and he needs vindication. His last
service to the State was not very
creditable and diffused a rather
poor opinion of the Doctor through
the Commonwealth. If he would
recover his good name, therefore,
he must do something of value to
the public and we can conceive
of no service more certain to achieve
the result than the banishment of
adulterated foo I'd S. - Bellefonte
WafeHmaH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
Road Soon Ready.

The Susquehanna, Bloomsbury
q Berwick Railroad will soon be
ready for operation. All the
bridges are finished. The last to
be completed was that over Fishing
creek near Light Street, work on
which was started on the tenth of
May last 1t is the largest on the
line OF the road and consists of
seven spans Of viaduct and three
spans across the creek. The struc-
ture is thoroughly modern, and is
a pleasing exposition of the bridge
builders art. AS stated above, the
other bridges are all done and the
only work which remains is that of
making thirty-three foot fill at
the summit near Light Street.
When this is completed the road
will be ready for operation.
All the bridge builders, departed
Yesterday morning for Coatesville,
where they will work on another
contract.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
Going to Decay.

What pity for Oak Grove"
said a resident of town who was
walking out East Fifth street Sun
day afternoon, and he is right. To
think that the once beautiful resort
which every summer was given
over to the joys, sports and gayetics
for which by nature it was so am ply
fitted, has been allowed to run
down to its present condition, is a
sad commentary. While much of
the old glory has departed, the
place is still rich in an infinite
variety of charms, and could easily
be restornd to at least some of its
former popularity. Why not res
cue it from ruin and decay?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
IMPORTANT MOVE O0MPL ETBD.
Odd Fellows Will Enlarge the Orphanag,
Near Sunbury.

The standing committee appointed
IN January for the promotion of the
new Odd Fellows Orphanage on the
site of the present home located near
Sunbury has decided upon plans OF
utmost importance to that institution
and to the membership OF the order.
If all goes well, 1t is expected that
early next Spring the scheme just
evolved will be put into practical
operation, and the Odd Fellows will
own one of the finest charitable and
educational institutions in Pennsvl.
vania.
The committee has decided to is
sue circular letter to all members of
the fraternity in the State setting
forth all that has been contemplated.
1t is desired that FIRE proof building
shall be erected with accommodations
for no less than $50 orphans. The
building now used for this purpose
shall be converted into a comfortable
home for aged and infrm Odd Fell
ows and their wives, when proper ar.
rangements have been made for its
maintenance by the Grand Lodge.
AS soon as practical an industrial
school shall be erected for the pur-
pose of giving all the children, in
cludlng those from the other homes in
this State, sound knowledge of the
various trades.
The committee in charge of the
matter is composed of w. H. J. Hol.
man, Of Paterson; E. c. Wagner, of
Girardville; S. B. Hiliard, of Watson
town; Robert Davis, of Mt. Carmel,
and l.. P. Wally, of Mifflinburg.
These men have been advised by
Grand Lodge officers that the move
ment now contemplated will receive
their hearty support. A general sub.
scriptlon list will be opened, and it Is
expected that the members of the
order will contribute literally.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-13
The Chestnut Crop.

The chestnut trees throughout East
ern Pennsylvania have bloomed and
from the profuse blossoming OF the
trees a large crop may be expected,
which has not been the case for
several years. July was known as
the day of the seven sleepers, when,
If the chestnut trees are in blossom, it
is said there will be large crop. The
trees having been in bloom, it is re-
garded as a good sign for a rich har-
vest of the crop.