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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
The Hockey Girl at Bay.

Who (among girls are the best
players of hockey, tennis and cricket!
who ride and drive, cycle and motor,
swim and walk? Is it not the Girton
'girl-the NEWMAN girl-the girl who
can read the worlds classics each IN
the interchangeable girl who is at
home among men of science and liter
ary culture? Surely the cultivation
of our muscles is not the sign for the
neglect Of our brains and higher
faculties.-The Treasury.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Turtles otiye Power.

In the North Borneo Herald it is re-
corded that two Englishwomen, Mrs.
McEnroe and Mrs. Darby, recently
paid q visit to the lonely island of Tag
anac. Among other adventures there
the two sat up one night to watch for
turtles, and at midnight saw a large
one come out Of the sea on to h
sands. When it was returning to the
water, first Mrs. Darby and then Mrs.
McEnroe mounted on its back and rode
fol some distance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07

The human body varies greatly III
its resistance to electric shocks, II
healthy men have been killed by 4 little
more than one hundred volts, While
other men have survived many thou
sand volts. Nervous affections, heart
disease. intemperance and other mofola
conditions increase the danger.
Under the ordinary conditions of ser
vice, printing is produced by suspend
ed matter in the boiler, and without
regard to the amount of alkaline salts.
The loss of water and heat through
printing creates much danger in the
boiler from the uncertainty OF the
height of the water and detracts from
the power and efficiency of the loco
motive.
The atmosphere contains a great
quantity of solid matter-usually i'm
%perceptible, though visible when a ray
of sunlight enters a dark room. A.
Ditto states that a cubic metre of the
air of Paris usually contains six to
eight milligrammes of dust-someumes
twenty-three milligrammes-but away
from cities there is less. Nearly q
third of the city dust is organic mat
ter containing living germs.
The Japanese are experts on smoke
rings, and it is said in Japan 1t is con-
sidered no uncommon trick to DloW
three rings of smoke in succession, the
second travelling through the first and
the third through both. Some stage
performers are credited with being so
expert in smoke blowing that they are
not only able to multiply the number
Of ring; thus made, but actually form
japanese characters representing
words and sentences.
Meteorites are usually regarded as
stones from space, differing in compo-
sition, but all having a similar origin
and belonging to one general class.
From twenty-five years of observation,
the Director Of the Geological Survey
Of Mexico reaches a novel conclusion.
Mexico is a region of many meteorites,
which range in size from q monster
Of twenty-seven tons downward, and
a study of these stones gives evidence
that there are three zones in the coun-
try-northern, central and southern
marked by a different class of meteor
ties for each zone.
Scientists are again on the trail OF
the missing link" Two years ago
certain marks were found On a block
Of sandstone near Warranambool, in
Australia, which were thought to be
the imprints Of the footsteps Of a pre-
historic man. At the time this idea
was %ridiculed; but q plaster cast was
sent to Germany. and the inevitable
German savant went out to investigate
the matter. He now reports that, in
his opinion, they were genuine human
imprints, and this, taken in CONJUNCTION
with the extraordinary human skulls
to be seer in the Warrnambool mu-
scum, is supposed to show that a link
between humanity and the ape has
been discovered. The idea Of the Ger
nan doctor is that at an early period
the sandstone where the imprints were
found had been a great level beach Oh
which. perhaps, prehistoric men were
accustomed to camp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Tree Saves Sixty Lives.

One big, stout-trunked tree saved
sixty passengers-many Detroiters
among them-on an eastbound Ypsi-
Ann car from death or serious injury
just east of Dearborn. Mich. The car
with its load Of sixty human beings
gave a lurch toward the little ravine
under the bridge. But u big tree was
in front.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Results Of Sunday Closing.

Secretary Hanhart, of New York,
states that when President Roosevelt
was Police Commissioner of New York
be had savings deposit statistics COM
piled Jointly with his enforcement OF
the Sunday closing Of saloons. These
statistics showed that the Monday
morning deposits in the savings banks
were much heavier during the Sunday
closing period than heretofore.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
An Illogical Move.

New Albany, Ind, has a population
of 1O2 saloonkeepers, which contrib.
utes $500 annually to the municipal
treasury. The Council is considering
a measure by which this shall be in.
creased for the high moral purpose OF
reducing evils consequent upon the
business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Faiths Noblest Fruits.

We shall find some Of the sublimest
fruits of faith among what are COM
monty called passive virtues"
in the transformations heroisms OF the
household, amid the daily drippings or
small cares; in the noiseless conquests
of a love too reverential to complain;
in resting in the Lord and waiting pa
tiently for Him.-Bishop Huntington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Spiritual life.

If any one is troubled with doubts
about prayer, those two simple words,
"Onr Father" if he can once really:
believe them in their full richness and
depth. will make the doubts vanish in
a moment and prayer seem the most
natural and reasonable Of all acts;
Kingsley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
FykItE
% No. %~
I5GfEf T0uR
- '------- 80
H FATHERS WILL.
BY SARAH K1nsRErH MEAN.

A quiet life is mine; all closed about.
I can go neither in or out
As o.hers 60.
Within my daily paths no flowers sprout ,
Nor sunbeams glow.
As captive bird doth long its wings to try,
So doth my yearning spirit sigh
Sometimes to roam. 49,
But I content must be, / wonder why!
Always at home.
O plaintive, restless heart, be still, be still
Know that it is thy Fathers will
Thou here shouldst stay,
And the full measure of His purpose ELL,
Though others stray.
Thy life is His appointing. he doth know
The cares that press, warnings that glow
Within thy breast.
Thy lot is lowly, but He meant it SO;
Then be at rest.
Living Church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Premium ON Tennperance.

A Swiss life insurance company has
agreed to insure members Of a railroad
mems temperance society for four per
cent. less than the premiums charged
to non-members, and a Swiss accident
Insurance company which for some
time has made q rebate Of ten per cent.
to total abstainers is so we'll satisfied
with the result that it will make the
rebate fifteen per cent. after 1907
Railroad Gazette.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Saloon License at S25OO.

It is said that the saloon license in
Decatur. ILL.,. will be fixed at $500 for
the year 1906. This will be an increase
Of $500. 1t is thought this will lessen
the number and cut out the low dives.
Decatur now has eight saloons thai pay
$1,000 licenses each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
A Snake Sawn In Half.

Workmen employed at a timber yard
at High street, Brentford, when saw
ing up a tree, cut through a snake three
feet long. Thirty snake eggs were af-
forwards found in the hollow Of the
tree.-London Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07
Work jim Salvation.

Every mans task is his life-pre-
server. The conviction that his work is
dear to God. and cannot be spared, de-
tends nim.-R. w. Emerson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07

A market has just been opened in
Paris where the hair of famous per.
Sonages is on sale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07

Women Practice Shooting.
Women in Cleveland, Ohio, are being
urged to practice pistol shooting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-07

~Centenarian Breaks . Horse. ;
James Kent, 100 years old, living In
Boone County, KY, recently broke a
spirited three-year-old horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
METHOD OF PURCHASING.
District Property Clerk Hargrove
Urges q Change.

Provision for marked departure in the
method Of purchasing supplies for the va
rlous departments of the District govern
ment. and also for probable saving OF
work and money. Is made in a recommsn-
dalton drafted by Property Clerk NJ Har-
grove and forwarded to the Commissioners
with a request for the necessary approval.
Mr. Hargrove states that 1t frequently hap
pens that an Office or officer in the District
government Will forward reQuisition on
the property clerk for an article OF the
same general character, but Of a different
manufacture, than Is provided in .one OF
the regular District contracts.
Such action, he says. necessitates the
asking. of bids for the particular item. AZ
a considerable outlay of time, labor ana
expense all OF which. If his new scheme
Is adopted, will be obvtated by requiring all
departments to use as far as practicable
such articles as are provided by contract
and which are presumably good enough
for general use. 1t Is with desire to as
certain, and to meet the needs of all de-
partments in the District that Property
Clerk Hargroye has planned for consulta-
ton of representatives of departments most
affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07

Crescent Association Enfextains at
National Rifes' Hail.


The Crescent Benevolent Association held
its annral grand mask ball last night at
the National Rifles Armory on d street
near 9th street. The hall was filed TO
overf1owing with maskers and spectators.
late at night. The music was furnished by
an orchestra which was seated on the stage
hidden behind huge palms.
The first half OF the program was allotted
to the maskers. who were dressed in cos
tunes of all descriptions. from the fair
queen down TO the poor Russian pedd er. I"
A striking feature was the ..Lohengrin
knight costume worn by members of the
floor committee OF the association.
After grand march the judges, consist
ing of Messrs. r. E. Patton, Louis Michael.
c. A. Linthieum and w. L. Broadus, award
ed the prizes as follows: Group prizes, first,
"Sousas Band second Chinese laun-
Dry" third, "old maids of 1905" Most
Russian peddler.' Ladies' Individual
prizes, first. .'cat-headed lady second.
college GIRL" third, crescent" fouri h,
ELIZA Browns kid" Gentlemen's prizes
First, dull care;' second. base ball play
err" third, Mexican" fourth, Jockey"
ball was composed of Messrs. S. w. Brun-
ner, chairman; L. Wege. NJ. j. Fersinger,
George Maier and F. Fellinger The floor
committee. In 'Lohengrin knight" costume:
Messrs. G.. Ruhle, chairman: A. M. Meg
ling. assistant chairman; P. Dorsch, J. R.
Johnson. g. Humphries, E. Volland. L.
Ferber, ]. Laccoppidan, w. T. Baum, G.
w. Laupis, F. Uber, A. Schneider, w. F.
Tanner and II. Prediser The reception
committee was: Messrs. Louis Frisard,
chairman: J. W. Grover. E. c. Binnix, L.
Tatapaugh, C. ]. Brown, J. Baum J. Hoieeq
and III. A. Burr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Grand Council Meeting.

The Grand Council of the Fraternal Sons
of Jonadab held business session last
night at the home of Grand Worthy Chief
r. E. O'Brien. TO 13th street northeast.
Many measures affecting the welfare of the
order. amendments to the constitution,
adoption of regala for officers and MEM
bers of subordinate councils and arrange
ments for the proper celebration of the
first anniversary of the founding of the
order were discussed. A ways and means
committee was appointed looking to the es-
adjustment Of branch councils in other
cities.
The Grand Council unanimously voted to
hold patriotic services in connection with
the open meeting of Washington Coun-
Gil the night of February %, at the head
quarters. No. $40 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. A special program has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
The members of the Grand Council are:
r. Emmett O'Brien, William A. Hickey,
Howard Pearson. j. P. kiefer J. f. lie
Barnes. F. ]. Pearson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Moses February Furniture Sale.
Furniture for every room under price.-Adv.
Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity Ball.

Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity Ball.
Members of the Alpha Kappa Kappa
Medical Fraternity, which was recently es-
tablished in George Washington University,
gave an informal dance to their friends
last evening at Mrs. Dyer's residence, 1917
r street northwest.
The buff and blue of the university and
the fraternity emblems In green and white
decorated the hall Each member of the
fraternity wore small bow of green and
white ribbon and the programs were artis-
tically designed in the fraternity colors
This was the first dance which the fra
ternity members have given since their
organization in April. 1905 and all present
voted 1t a grand success. Mrs. Wilkinson,
Mrs. A. e. Satter and Mrs. Warng presided
as patronesses.
There were present as guests Mrs. Rock,
Mrs. Johnson, the Misses Henry, Paul
Morgan. Werber Henson, Norris, Mclean,
Goodsir, Goodwin, Waring, Sterner Phillips,
Howard, Silver, Truman. Hickman, Spauld-
ing, Coleman, Jones, Frigenbaum, Anderson
Thompson, Washington, Salter. Dages.
Kingman, Perry and Miss Grunsky of San
Francisco; DR.. Wilkinson, Dr. Force Dr.
Davis and Messrs. Middleton Sutton, Hart,
Weber, Ong, Rock, Hewlett, Wolf. Ed
mund. CARRIER Lee, Watson. Garnet,
Stevenson. Jorgenson, Clifford, Grant, Goss,
Burkett, Warner, Conklin, Holmes, Nick e,
Smith, Sehapiro, McEnery, CasteH, Wal
lace, Habei, Bryan. Sherwood and Warning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
THE 7 H E A E R.
oman and superman."

Man and Superman," the Bernard shaw
comedy coming to the National next week.
has many characterized new to the
stage. Robert Loraine's role, that of john
Tanner, a youth who would not marry, Is
of itself most whimsical conceft. Equal
ing 1t in oddness, if not in importance, IS
an opposite role in the drawing OF girl
whose sole excuse for existence, according
to her own Interpretation. is that she shall
marry. That she elects to wed the very
youth who has determined to evade wed
lock but adds to the complex quality OF
the humor. Throwing the personality OF
the man who would not marry into stu
stronger relief is characterization OF a
poet, also young, who believes marriage to
be the highest contamination of life. That
the poet loves the girl who loves the youth
who would run away from her adds still
further to the intricacy of action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
MThe Flaming Arrow"

Lincoln j. Carriers thrilling play, The
Flaming Arrow" depicting frontier me-
which comes to the Academy Monday night
next, will show the American Indian as ne
lives in his wigwam, his habits, his char
acter and temperament The company In
cludes a band of sixteen Indians, together
with cowboys, scouts, ex-United States SOL
diers and an Indian band. 1t is claimed
that the play is a faithful picture or IRON
tier Iife In and about Fort Reno, the scene
of so many stirring incidents in the pioneer
days Of the west. The story of the love OF
Chief White Eagle for Mary Fremont,
daughter of the commander of the post Is
founded on fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The United States yacht Sylph yesterday
carried a party of officials to the naval
proving grounds at Indian Head, Md. and
returned to this city with them yesterday
evening.
The United States army tug Gen. War
rem, the tender to the army engineers Of
flee In this city, which has been at Car
ter's creek, at the mouth of the Kappa
hammock river, for several days past on in
spection duty, returned to her station at
this city yesterday.
Irving Kenney. colored, fell and slightly
injured himself yesterday while working on
a new building on o street northwest He
was given treatment at Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Richard J.. Diggs. colored, thirty years
old. living at 10 Defrees street northwest
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
last night for an injury to his head. He
complained to the police that he had been
assaulted by another colored man while in
the vicinity OF New Jersey avenue and K
street. His injury is not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Former Policeman in Distress.

The police of the ninth precinct were sum-
moned to 1911 Lewis street northeast Mon
day evening to perform an act of charity
They found Charles H. OBrien, an
elderly man. alone in his home, and he ap-
peared as If he had suffered for want of
the necessaries of life. OBrien was naked
when the police found him In his shoe shop
and 1t was with considerable trouble that
they covered him with clothing and blan-
kets, bundled him into the patrol wagon
and hurried him off to the Washington
Asylum Hospital.
O'Brien, 1t is stated, is the man who,
about thirty-ffve years ago, while mem
Der of the local police force, shot and killed
Samuel Cunningham at picnic north OF
Georgetown. He was given a life sem
tence in the penitentiary, but about six
years later he was pardoned. 1t was stated
at the hospital this afternoon that the sick
man had improved and his recovery is ex-
pected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07

commissioners Ordered Repairing Of
Anacostia Bridge.

Acting on recommendation of w. j.
Douglass. engineer of bridges. the Commits
stoners have ordered that q new floor OF
three-inch Georgia pine be laid on the Ana
costa bridge, to extend from the outer side
of the trolley tracks to the edge of the
driveway. It Is estimated that the improve
nent will. cost 81. $40. and the order as Is
sued provides that this sum. or whatever
amount may be necessary. be charged to
the appropriation for construction and re-
pair of bridges for 1stj.
In his report Mr.. Douglass states that the
existing floor will not last longer than six
months without very expensive patching,
and 1t is believed II will be necessary to use
the old bridge for about two years from
the present date before the approaches to
the new bridge now in course of construc-
tior will be ready for heavy traffic. New
floors onSbridges in the District are usually
laid Of timbers four inches In thickness.
but Mr.. Douglass states his belief that
three-inch timbers will suffice for the length
OF time the old structure will be in use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Forgery Alleged.

You'll like Elk Grove Butter best-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Prevention of Stream Pollution

Commissioner -Macfarland has transmit
ted to his colleagues for consideration In
board session a copy of a resolution adopt
ed at the last meeting of the Medical So
ciety of the District of Columbia, and for
warded to the Commissioners by DR.. Thorn
as c. Smith, corresponding secretary of the
organization The resolution requests the
Commissioners to take such action as may
be necessary to bring together the surgeon
general of the public health and marine
hospital service, the chief of the bureau of
and Game Protective Association, the pres
ident of the Board of Trade and the pres
ident of the Business Mems Association
representatives of the various citizens as
sociations and representatives of the states
and territories, to consider the pollution of
interstate streams, with especial reference
to the prevention of such pollution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Elmendorf Lecture.

At the benefit lecture which will be given
for the Newsboys' Home at the National
Theater on Friday afternoon Mr. Dwight l..
Elmendorf will take his auditors with him
on his climb of the high Alps. His tele-
photographs reproduce in their natural col
ors beautiful sunrises and sunsets upon the
peaks of lofty mountains. After exhibiting
and explaining pictures of the various
mountains and of the snug little villages
fitted In the valleys the lecturer will show
number of typical views of the inhabi-
tants of this mountainous country The
conclusion of the lecture is series Of NOV
ing pictures portraying the ascent of the
famous Jungfrau and view of the top OF
the clouds from the summit of this noun
tain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Request Program.

The last concert of the winter season by
the Marine Band will be given in the Co
lumbia Theater next Sunday evening, Feb
ruary II. AS previously announced, ''re-
quest program win be played. Lieut. San
lehman received 224 communications re-
Questing various numbers, and next Sun
days concert will be made up Of music for
which the most numerous requests were
received. Jacques L. Vanpoucke, premier
clarinetest of the band, distanced all the
other soloists in popularity and will be the
soloist of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Belasco Theater.

De Wolf Hopper will be seen at the
Belasco Theater next week in a new comic
opera. written for him by Reginald De
Koven and Frederic Ranken. 1t is called
"Happyland, and is said to be a return to
comic opera, such as fiourished dozen
years ago when comic opera was really
comic in lines and operate in music. Miss
Marguerite Clark plays the part of the
Elysian Princess in "Happyland." Other
members of the company are Estelie Went
worth Bertha Shalek. Ada Deaves. William
Danforth, William Wolff Joseph Phillips,
John Dunsmuir. Carl Haydn and Frank
Casey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
Wheelman Injured.

Thomas ]. spauiding, thirty three years
old. employed as machinist In the navy
yard. was knocked of his bicycle Mon
day afternoon while on hts way home and
was picked up In an unconscious condition.
The accident was the result of boy named
Earl Meyers, twelve years old, running
against the wheel while he was playing on
the street. The boy was near his home,
81 7th street northeast, at the time. Mr..
Spaulding, whose home is at 40 18th street
northeast. was taken TO the Casualty Hos
pltal. He recovered in a short time and
was sent home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-07
DEATH OF VISITING PRINTER.
Deceased Showed Symptoms Of Hem.
orrhagic Smallpox.

oAAAdSAC 01uta1ApOA.
Frank A. Smith, a printer, died Monday
night at the quarantine station of pneu-
monia, but showing symptoms of hemor-
rhagic smallpox.
The man. who was a stranger here, was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital yes
terday from 207 Pennsylvania avenue to be
treated for pneumonia. After reaching the
hospital suspicious eruption was seen, SO
the. patient was transferred to the quar-
anime station, where he died, as stated.
The deceased was q member of the typo
graphical union which was notified of the
death. His union card showed that he had
worked recently for the New York Tribune
The card bore directions that in case of
accident to the bearer notification Should
be sent to A. l.. Sanders, 1925 Fernwood
street, Toledo Ohio, and TO c. L. Smith,
1921 East Mitchell street. Teposkey, Mich
Members OF the local Typographical I'm
lon, who were notified of Smith death and
of his connection with their organization,
took much interest in the matter. and I'M
der an arrangement made by them his body
today was inferred in Glenwood cemetery.