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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

The Chicago Coliseum, in which the
Republican National Convention viii!
be held this year. is one of the greatest
auditoriums in this country. 1t is
built on the site formerly occupied by
the Libby Prison War Museum. and
the ornamental outer wall Of the build
ing Is the same which surrounded the
museum. The seating capacity Of the
building is about $4,000. A part of
the main floor space only will be nee
essary for the accommodation Of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
A Monster Difficult to Kill.

The w. c. T. U. recognizes the fact that
a generation. 1t realizes that the monster
it has started out to conquer is the most
difficult to kill of all the devouring Great
ures of the earth. The w. c. r. U. knows
that the busiest men on the planet are the
liquor men; that they work day and night
and never sleep. To coHbtt such an en-
emy is indeed discouraging task, and all
honor and respect is dIe TO these coura-
geous women who are building up an or
ganization that is growing year by year
with ever increasing power.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
uKischener and the Duke of Portland.

UKischener and the Duke of Portland.
A good story has just leaked out in
reference to Lord Kitehener's visit to
the Duke Of Portland at Langwell last
year. His grace is very affable to his
gillies and attendants. and one day
when out with one of them. whom We
shall call Donald, he inquired how he
liked Kitchener.
"Well, SIR" was the reply. 'he's very
weel as shot, an a good hand at
salmon, but he's narrow"
"How's that? 1 always thought he
was very LIBERAL" said his grace.
"Och! weel, it's just this wey." re-
sponded Donald. The ither day when
he shot stag he asked me ifsI wad
TAX dram, an 1 said Yes He be-
gan .poorin' oot the whiskey into the
cup. an, by way o being genteel, |
says. 'Stopv an. dash it. lie stoppit
Aye. he's rale nairrow."-London Tit
Bits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
"Dead Man" Comes to Life.

An old man named John Crake. who
lived alone at Norwich, England, had
been i'll, and, as his house was shut
up, a neighbor entered and found him
OH the bedroom floor. apparently dead.
She gave information to the police,
and a constable came to the conclusion
that Crake had expired. as he was
cold and motionless. An undertaken
was sent for, but OIL his arrival he was
surprised to find Crakc sitting up on
the bed and muttering. He died few
hours later from apopleXy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
Lockless Locked Boxes.
The lockless locked shipping case is
one os the recent novelties of the Pat

ent Office. An Inspection Of such a
box discloses neither lock, nor signs OF
fastening device, such as nails.
hasps, hinges or other contrivance, yet
the lid may nevertheless be securely
fastened. An examination of the ac-
companying illustration will explain
this seeming paradox. The fastener is
attached to the under side Of the lid.
and the inside of the walls Of the box
or package.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

one kind and another. This is 4 me-
chanical age. Then why not reduce
everything to mechanical basis. The
cursory review Of the voluminous Pat
ent Office records will show this state
is being rapidly approached. Corporal
punishment may be administered with
a mechanical whipping rod, such as
shown in the illustration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

though adjustable to any angle. is so
secured as to permit perfectly rigid
adjustment of the raised upper half of
the mattress section in whatever po-
sition it is desired to be kept
The housewife will doubtless find
in this novel contrivance cause for
much qualification. as it will enable
her to keep her beds in straight and
tidy condition without much OF the
bother that comes from the tossing
about of pillows. The adjustablity of
the height Of the headrest is no incon-
siderable feature of the affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

The view is becoming more generally
taken that America is land OF en-
thusiasts and fanatics. American
exaggeration, national characteristic.
finds an outlet in the many sects, cults.
devotees. followers of dietary propa-
gandists. and visionary promoters OF
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

delegates. and the remainder Of this
and the enormous galleries, extending
entirely around the building, can be
utilized for visitors. The building is
located within few minutes walk Of
the centre of the city, one block from
Michigan avenue and four blocks from
the lake. It cost S500,O0O to build,
and was completed in 1900. and opened
for the National Grand Army encamp'
ment of that year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

wheel, which, through the engagement
Of series Of ratchets. is forced to re-
volve as the beam rises or falls.
To get the most profitable service
out of this arrangement the beam is
balanced two thirds of its length, the
shorter end being inshore. This results
in the transfer of twice the amount of
power of the wheel and whatever ma
chinery is connected with it is ex-
erted by the tide in moving the cais-
son. A practical application of the
power is to be found in seine hauling.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
Cost of War.

Wars Of the last 5000 years are sup.
posed to have cost 100000, 900, 1000.
Each man who falls on battlefield
aastS S2740 to kill
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THE BOLSTER MATTRESS.
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4 New and Useful Adjunct to Furnish
{ ing Of the Home.
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There is promise Of comfort and ease
I'm a newly patented mattress that the
inventor will doubtless lose no time IN
placing upon the market.
His idea embraces a sectional mat
tress. such as is already in general
use. except that the smaller section is
so made that it can be adapted to the
purposes of bolster or pillow or both.
This desirable consummation is ac-
.complished through the medium OF
upper and lower portions which are
connected in much the same manner
as the two sides Of an accordion. The
connecting arrangement. however. al
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16

Last year the British mercantile ma.
rine sustained 1883 casualties, of
which 34S were complete wrecks. The
loss of life was 531S.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
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A Paradise
For Criminals

Zafferines, a Spanish Penal
Settlement. Ruled by Con-
victs Xavier Duroc in La
Revue --- Translated For
Public Opinion. =: -:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-16
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y the Zaffarin islands, q
few miles from Kiss. off
the African coast, is the
most astonishing and the
most comical fortress that
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WHIPPED BY MACHINE
Device by Which Number and Vigor
of Strokes Nav Be Regulated.

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
CLEANING THE SINK.

A true housewife should take the
greatest pride in her kitchen sink and
keep ii spotlessly clean. The easiest
and best way TO clean a galvanized
iron sink which has been more or less
neglected is 10 rub strong soap powder
into every corner and over every inch
OF surface. Let il remain on for ten
or fifteen minutes. then with stout
brush 60 over the whole. dipping the
brush into boiling water. When the
sink is thoroughly scrubbed. polish il
with Kerosene. rubbing the oil into the
iron and leaving no residue of grease
behind. The kerosene prevents ii from
rusting after the ctrong soap powder
and boiling water are used. Care
must be taken that the painted wood
work around the sink does not come
into contact with the powder. as il
may eat of the paint. The kitchen
sink should be cleaned as thoroughly
as this twice "A week. and every day
carefully rinsed out with hot soap
suds.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
WNoUS SEholD <,
~ RECIPES: !

English Puddng-One cup mclasscs,
half a cup butter, one cup sweet milk,
one teaspoonful soda. one teaspoon.
ful different spices. one cup chopped
raisins. three and a half cups -four.
Steam two or three hours and serve
with whipped cream.
Fish Chowder-Slx large potatoes
sliced thin in two quarts water; boil
fifteen minutes: cut three slices fat
pork in small pieces ana fry out; when
done put in one large onion and little
water; cook three minutes; then put
with the potatoes, pepper and salt to
taste; when the potatoes are most
ready add three pounds fish; let boil
five minutes; then add one pint sweet
milk and let come 10 a boil: last OF
all drop in a few common crackers.
Baked Bean Soup-Two cups cold
baked beans. one large onion sliced.
tops and trimmings Of one bunch OF
celery. Add one and half quarts cold
water and simmer gently three hours;
strain; stew one quart can tomatoes
thirty minutes and strain IL into the
other mixture, add one large spoonful
sugar and salt 10 taste: rub one large
spoonful butter and one Of -four 20 a
paste: add n little Of the hot soup 70
paste and when dissolved add 20 rest
Of soup and boil rp til thickened ard
serve with crOutons. Very nice and
economical
For Making Bread In Day Time
In the morning dissolve in three pints
Of warm water two cakes cOmpressed
yeast: add 20 same two tablespOOnfuls
salt. thre,s OF sugar. a little shortening
II wanted and enough -four 20 make
n smooth dough: knrad well FOR ten
minutes: let rise in n warm place for
three hours. kncad again FOR i've min.
utes let rise for one hour and fifteen
minutes. form into loaves and lst rise
until about twice its size. usually one
and n half hours. then bake IN
moderate oven Careful attention 10
these directions Will enable anyone 20
make with ease that rarest of all table
luxuries. perfect bread.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
FIGHT WITH 4 LION.

Details Cf a terrible encounter with
lion in Mashonaland are To hand by
the last mail from South Africa. An
Englishman named Nicholson, accom-.
panied by his Zulu servant. sighted the
animal lying on top OF a stony ridge.
With view TO testing the theory that
a lion will, If boldly approached, turn
tail and run. Mr.. Nicholson advanced
until he was about ten yards from the
ridge willie his Zulu made hanl;
movement.
AS the lion was about TO spring Mr..
Nicholson sent n bullet from his Snlder
rifle into the lions shoulder. and right
through its body. With an angry roar
of pain, the beast sprang and a blow
from the pad of lis paw sent Mr..
Nicholson rolling down the slope for
some twenty feet
On rising he witnessed n display OF
extraordinary pluck on the part OF Job.
his Zulu serYant. Without the least
hesitation the native, carrying a shield
and two assegais, made straight for
the great brute. and when it sprang at
him received it on the shield and
thrust an assegai into its chest But
job fell, though fortunately under his
shield. Mr.. Nicholson then jumped TO
the rescue. Drawing out his clasp
knife, he severed the tendons of one
Of the beasts hind legs and once more
the lion attacked him 29d threw him
clean over its head.
Then it turned on the Zulu. but Mr..
Nicholson succeeded in cutting the ten.
dons Of the other hind leg. This COM
pletely disabled the brute which raved
ard roared until job. who had been
roughly maulcd ana was covered with
blood. gave it tho coup de grace with
two thrusts Of his cssegai. The plucky
Zulu had to undergo repairs Mr..
Nicholson was only slightly damaged.
London Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
SNAKES IN RED

No matter where he is. or az what
hotel be is stopping. John l.. Garter.
Well known railroad character Of Col
orado. always. before going 10 bed.
removes the covers and shakes them
thoroughly before daring TO turn in.
That is. he does this in the season
when snakes are around. While talk
ing % 4 group Of friends in the lobby
of the Savoy Hotel Mr. Carter told a
story that explained this unusual habit
OF his.
Ii was about the middle ot one July
when he was at Tucumcarl. y. NJ.
with a construction party OF the Rock
Island road that the experience he ye.
counted besel him. After an unusually
hard days work he entered the quar-
ters Of the engineers late AT night. 50
worn out that he did not even strike
a light. but threw of his clothes and
piled himself ins) one of the beds
along the wall. In 4 few moments be
was sound asleep. but frequently dur
ing the night he was awakened by
what seemed 10 him a moving ridge
sleepy 10 get up and investigate. how
ever. and anyway felt that it was only
trick OF his Imagination. Rising
early the next morning. he. as was the
habit of the men in the camp. began
the task of folding up and puttin;
away the blankets on the bed. As Ee
jerked the third one from the bed and
gave il a vigorous shake he heard a
heavy thud on the other side, as of
some body striking the ground. What
confronted his eyes when he lowered
the blanket almost paralyzed him with
fear There. all coiled and ready for
battle, lay an immense prairie rattle.
snake. Later. when with the aid OF
some Of the men about the camp who
had answered his call, he had dis
patched the reptile, he measured it
| and found that il was exactly five feet
in length and as large around as a
mans wrist. That's why Mr.. Carter
| always inSpects his bed in the snake
| season.-kalsas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
SAILORS FIGHT TAHANTULAs

The Italian bark Anita Menotti re-.
Gently arrived at Philadelphia from
Buenos Ayres Under her matches she
had 1000 tons Of bones. when the
matches --crc lifted and the crew went
below they found that n horde Of IA.
rantulas. centiDedes and nameless
bugs were prepared 10 give battle.
When the sailors began the work of
Unloading the pests fought them. The
seamen armed themselves with long.
strong bones. and with these they
sought 20 beat of the tarantulas and
centipedes. As fast as one tarantula
was killed another took its place.
Several Of the saamen were nipped in
the legs. but saved from severe bites
by their sea boots. The sailors IN the
hold soon became exhausted. and
others q the crew took their places.
but they could not put down their te.
nacioUs foes. AZ last the sailors
clambered out Of the hold. Leaving the
tarantulas and their allies vlctors II
was decided TO kill the tarantulas and
cenrpedes by fumigating the hold.
This was done By burning sulphur.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

Guides deep yoke OF tuckiug. that is
inset with lace mcdalionS. and n
shirred bertha that is both novel and
becoming and allows a choice OF elbow
or long sleeves. The bertha with the
deep yoke give the 1880 effect so much
sought. and with the frilled sleeves
and drapod b,lt Of soft silk, are charm
ingly suggest 80 OF those old-time por-
traits from which the seasons de-
signs have been obtained All soft
materials that can be made full ana
shirred with success are appropriate
and when liked the YOKE can bc made
transparent 10y cutting the lining away
beneath.
The waist is made with a fitted lin
Ing on which the full front, backs.
yoke and bertha are arranged and is
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
SOUTH AFRICAN GHOST YARN

SOJIH AFRICAN GHOST YARN
r. Fletcher Robinson tells the story
Of an army captain-a quiet, th.ck-set
levcl-headed man. with a clear eye. a
strong will and enough common sense
TO run morning paper'-who went 10
dine with some lady friends at an old
Dutch manor house 81 Stellenb)sch.
First of all. OF his arrival ne was
startled by the appearance on the
veranda of hudiled-uD old woman,
with a long yellow face ana thin
lips and later on in the evening
when. after some music in the draw
ing-room, lie returned y the dining
room for something he noticed that Il
half-lengtl portrait hanging on the
wall was sway!ng from side to side
with slow. deliberate swing. and that
the eyes Of the man it represeLt ted
were watching him cnvioUsly.
Then ii seemed - the captain that n
fog or mist was rising in the room II
Crept up and up till it reached his chin.
and then. with n shiver Of wild terror.
lie felt two hands fastel on his throat
hands with thin yet muscular fingers
that clutched even tighter. as If grow.
Ing in strength as they materialized.
And the man Of the portrait. hanging
clear OF the gathering mist. still
watched him with an evil lcar. With
an effort he managed 10 get away. but
again. as be hurried from the house.
he was startled by the vision Of the
old. yeilow-faced woman.
On the following morning kc heard
that his friends had left the house. and
that cne Of them stated that she had
been nearly strangled In the night.
Afterward the captain discovered
that the house lad for some time been
used as a temporary hospital. and that
two of the sick who had been placed in
the dining-room had screamed for help
during the night. imploring their at.
tcn1ants to take them away. as sole
one had tried 20 choke them.
Lastly. from local inquiries. he
learned that the amiable gentleman
whose portrait had brought hin 20
Strange az experience had hanged him.
SELF. about 1910. after strangling his
youngest daughter In the dini1g-rooin.
Won Holtz was bis name. ard the
legend Of the tragedy is still whispered
IN The district.
IL is a story % which Tho captain
rarely refers. But IL you csk him
whether he belieycs'ir CHESTS he says
"Yos" quite simply johannesburg
s. A) Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
HIGH ART WITH EGGS.

To properly boil eggs for table use is
a high art Many rules have been
given as To the time required TO prop.
erly boil an egg. but the cook cannot be
looking at the clock all the time. and
IL is a very poor rule, anyhow. Nearly
all cooks put the egg i'm boiling water.
II is a very bad habit and a bunclng
ing water. one of two things is sure TO
occur. Either the shell will burst,
permitting part Of the egg 20 escape.
and water To enter the shell. or the silk
on the inside Of the shell. and the white
Of the egg, will be made tough and un-
palatable. The result is that when an
attempt is made to break the egg at
the table the silk comes off with the
shell. Cooks have o.HAn complained
when trying to take the shell from
hard boiled eggs that pieces Of the
egg sticks 10 the shell OF course they
will. If the egg has been immersed in
boiling water. Every kitchen ought
20 be provided with an egg tester
They are easily made, but very efficient
ones can be purchased at a small cost.
The eggs should be tested before being
put in the water. When ready, put
your eggs in cold water, place upon
the stove. and as soon as the water
comes to boil they are ready 10 serve
If soft boiled are desired If medium
or hard boiled are preferred. let them
boil n minute or two. Eggs thus pre-.
pared are palatable and nutritious, and
YOU will always know when TO take
them of without having to look at the
clock all the time.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
HOW CACrAIN CURTIS ESCAPED

HOW CATTAIN CURTIS ESCAPED
\ boy reader Interested in Captair
Curtis Indian story. Captured by the
NavajOs, has inquired of the Harperi
whether the Captain himself was eveI
captured by Indians To this question
Captain Curtis has replied as follows
NO. | was never captured by the
Indians. | am pleased to be able to say
No soldier ever looked forward TO cap
ture by them without expecting Ger
tain and sure death. with possible tor
ture. / was once in n fort which was
besieged by rCdmcr and realized what
| had sometimes read as happening tc
army men-that wives have aske1
their husbands not 30 allow them &c
fall alive into the hands OF the In
dams. In the stress OF the siege re
ferrcd 10, when it was exceedingly
doubtful that we should survive and
all depended upon the swift arriva'
Of a rescuing party. Mrs. Curtis asked
me 10 make such a 2romise-to save
one bullet for her should we be cap
tured. | did not make the promise
for who cOuld-and for forty eight
hours suffered indescribable distress il
trying TO contrive some way Of con
cealing wife and child from a relelt
less and merciless foe"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

closed invsibly Pt the back The
sleeves consist of sinai punTs and
frills that are mounted on plain foun.
dations which are lett full length and
faced TO form cuffs when Tons sleeves
are delircd
The quantity OF nat ial required
for the medium size Is eight yards
twenty-one inches wide, six yards
twcnty-seven inches wiLr. or four and
one-quartcr yards forty-four inches
wide, with one yard Of tucking seven
and one-half yards Of applique and
one-half yard Of silk for belt to make
as illustrated
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

Never were silks more lovely or
more varied. There are dozen new
wcayes, some Of the richest showing
disks and figures of velvet ombre Of
the color Of the ground or q contrast
ing shade. Many Of the light cOlored
silks are woven with velvet figures.
flowers and leaves Of the natural
colors. Martolc vcIvcts resemble EN-
bossed vclvets. but have gone through
q slightly different process, giving the
pattern yacu" sh31Dwy effect
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

The very newest thing even In
Paris-is the old mcriuo uyad when we
were children n comes In exquisite
shades and is exceilort Tor drap.ug
n falls ln more graceful folds than
any other material and is destined -
continue in popularity. 9Ano'h"r pop
uiar fabric this season Is pousco. Pure
white can be bought this summer. aud
can be made into % pretty gown Tor
evening or o simple dainty one Tor day
wear
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

Nothing 80 compl oily transforms
waist as the addition az n fancy
yoke collar of lace o. other effective
material. This season they are more
than commonly fashionable and are
used both as integral parts OF the
waist and as separate garnitures. The
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
TO MAKE SILK PoRTTEREs.

\ lady is inqulr.ng about silk por.
there's. TO make a nice IAir Of por'
there's. one and one-halt yards wide,
three yards long. good and heavy. il
requires about six and half TO seven
pounds medium fine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
The Epauiet.

The epaulet effect is much In evil.
dence on many of the new blouse
waists and the deep collar is also 10
he seen on them. Detached collars
and yokes are much used, ana add an
effect OF distinction 10 dark blouse.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
Lace Stoles.

\ summery accessory is Il ,acc stole
having AT the back a shawl point, the
ends Of which are adorned with either
a large single rose or with little c,us.
terS of colored flowers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
Fatal Disease Elsewhere.

Nearly one-Gfih Of the deaths IN
Valparaiso are from pneumonia. In
Bombay the deaths from the same d.
ease are In 'he ratio Of only twenty.
six la the 10000
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17
rlnIlInEn IInlH.

Brown. red, violet and most OF the
miXcd-color fabrics require black or
self color hats. The plumage hats are
extremely good with black, dark blue
or green cloths.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-17

Red is among the fashionable colors
One must have just the becoming
shade. precisely enough of IL ana no
more. and wear II only with accesSor.
les that harmonize.