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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24
SAINT OF THE COOKS.
She Was a Queen of the Culinary Art and
Was Canonized.

She Was a Queen of the Culinary Art and
Was Canonized.
Few people, perhaps, knew before that
cooks had saint Of their own, who, klnd
lady, will doubtless in the hereafter make
the grilling of them as pleasant as posi-
BILE. Santa Zita, as she Is named, lived, II
appears, at Genoa and was there canoniZed.
She could, 80 runs the legend, cook better
than any chef within 300 miles of the town,
which, we all know, is noted for its won
derful soups and dumplirgs, though OF
course in the latter indigestible article OF
food outrivaled by Vienna, since it is one
of the chief articles IN the religion OF gas
tronomy that it is only in the kaiserstadt
that the "glose'' Is in perfection. Santa
Zita was it seems, net iess famous for Der
piety than for cooking and was constant
attendant at the cathedral during high
mass.
One day, however, she fell into trance,
so called-though, In plain English, q
good, sound sleep-and quite forgot that
she had to produce an exceptionally tine
dinner for large company. On awaken
ing she hurried forth from the sacred edi'
Gee in a way which was far indeed from
her wont, but, on reaching the kitchen,
what was her surprise and delight to find
q party of cherub celestials busy cooking
the required dinner. She did not interfere
but was ut first not unwilling to accept
the praise which was lavished on her Gull
nnry success. She soon rcpcntcd, however
and told the world the truth about ths
spiritual and miraculous help she had re
oeived, and it Was agreed on all sides thai
she deserved to be canonized. According
IL she became Santa Zlta.-Exchange-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

We carry Magazines for thu
reading public, also good VaritJ
Of the latest books, and an un'
usual quanity Of lOc books. Dar'
gans 5 and l0c Store.
Dolls and Toys are now on dis
play at Dargan's 5 & lOc Store
Already they are selling. Secure
yours before they are picked oVe-
See the big $1,000 Doll.
We are absolutely the Store to
buy glassware from at all Seasons
Of the year, and particularly is
this true now. l0c goes long
way in our glassware department
Dargan's 5 and lOc Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24
c&i4NQis or 0ULD.
Two Very Ancient Guns whose Origts IA
Shrouded IN Mystery.

The imperial ~my of Berlin has IL I'D.
dltion to Its armament a field gun as cost
" ,.s it Is unique 4 cannon made of geld,
such MS is possessed bv DO ether armory in
tho world except tho p Anbllrg museum,
whence it came, is tho g"2%t Sh"'' piece
Just now for the domosticaicd Ecrllner, az
well rs the thousands of strangers who
visit the German capital. The outward
appearance of the monster jewel Is most
delicate in workmanship, such rs is never
seen in an arm of this kind. The cylinder
Is 10 feet long and strangely beautiful ID
It's massive coat Of FURNISHED gold inlald
with delicate frieze work, with handle
formed of two nude wrestlers and cascabei
In tho shape of an elephants head with In
yerted trunk. The handle is in itself wcrB
Of the highest plastic art In harmony WIN
the elegance of the arm proper Is the gan
carriage, which Is made of oak, lnlaid with
reddish pear wood and richly decorated
with etched steel knobs, rOsct;cs and other
decorative designs. Twice in the chaste
and unusually elaborate ornamentatiop
are found the initials of the etcher, III.
R. NJ, 1643," but his identity has not yer
been discovered.
Even more remarkable than the costli
ness of the material of which It Is made Is
the construction of the cyliadcr. Its like
is not described in any handbook on
arms, and similar arm has not been seer
before. The copper cylinder has diameter
of G5 millimeters, with an inner and outer
mantle. The filler consists OF pine wood
and leather. The origin of the two guns
is an unsolved mystery, although mention
Of them is made in the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries. Oldcnburger, In
his "Book On Travel' (1675), and Bcrlen
meyer, in his "Antiquarium," speak with
great enthusiasm of the golden cannon. '
According to these two sources, the guns
were taken from n Hamburg merchant e
satisfy debt of s12, 900. Ine style Of the
guns would Indicate that they were made
In Holland, and the costliness of the worf
iusti1es the assumption that they Were
made only by special order.-St. Loui'
| ReDuhlic
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Firecrackers are also used to bring rain
when it is needed. They are not exploded
on scientific principles, but simply to at
tract the attention of Lung Wong, the rain
god. If, after repeated salvos tho drought
continues, the deity is supposed to be
asleep, and active measures are taken. Inc
chief officials OF the district dressed IN
mourning and followed by numerous sor-
rowing farmers, visit his temple. In front
Of the procession are carried four silken
banners decorated with the characters rep
resenting wind, rain, thunder and light
ming These are placed in the stands neal
the altar and surrounded by lighted can
dies. Then, with much kow-towing (bow-
Ing very low and chin Ginning (greeting),
written prayers to the rain god are burned
in q sacred fire. A tremendous salute OF
lrecrackers follows, accompanied by the
usual clashing of cymbals, beating Of
gongs, etc. These salvos are continued day
after day until Lung Wong wakes. Sooner
or later they never fail to rouse him.-NeW
yorlr Post
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Wilson. henry Co. cfier some special Dar'
ius in Dress Goods NJ xt Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Read Haddon's ''ad"
Look ut his prices.
Consider the quality Of bis goods.
What do you think of Haddon's experience?
Is II not natural that Haddon should know
bis business?
Would Haddon do successful business for
40 many years and at this late day iail IN
Keeping abreast OF the tiniesf
Ifyou have any doubts, Walk In.
His line iG on exhibition.
1t will speak for itself.
Some things Aspeak louder than Words
Haddon will take pleasure in giving you
an ocular demonstration OF the fact.
Give him an opportunity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24
Costly Bric-a-brac.

A lady who was looking about in bric'
a-brac shop, with view to purchasing
something old, noticed quaint figure, the
head and shoulders Of which appeared
above the counter.
"What is that japanese idol over there
worth2' she inquired.
The salesman replied in subdued tone.
"Torth about $500, GOO, madam. Its th9
proprietor. Pick Me Up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

results from chronic constipation,
which is quickly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They remove all pol
sonous germs from the system and IN
fuse new life and vigor; cure soul
stomach, nausea, headache, dizziness
and collie, without gripping or discom
fort. 25c. Guaranteed by Speeds
Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

McMurrays for tablets. pencils and school
supplies.
McMurray.s for everything In the drug
line.
The McMurray Drug Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

I've been so busy lately that 1 havn't bad
time TO write to you but Cinco Cigars are
more popular than ever, they cover The city
IKE the dew. Every body smokes them
Even Father. since he has gone back
work." they keep the head clear ana g00S
taste In your mouth, don't monkey Will
any thing lust ss good" P. B. Speed Asen'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Don't drink green tea. Use it instead tc
restore rusty black lace to its original fresh
ness. The result will be admirable for both
lace and nerves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

E.s principal cause of the prosperity Oh
pawnhrokers Is that they take So much In
terest in THAR business
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Oats for Sale,
have $50 bushels OF home raised Red Rus
Proof Oats for pale.
~ Apply to- W. Mcdonald
IT, Mt Carmtl. 8. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24

Note-The above arrivals ard departures, as
we'll as conf cctious wit oti er companies. are
Given a. In formation, and are not guaran-
teed.
Fri. weekly paror car service between Au-
gusIs and Ashevilie. Leave Augusta Iues-
days, ThurtdsyF and Saturdays; leave Asne-
vile Mondays, Wednepdsys and Fridays.
Ernest Williams, q. P. Agt Augusta, ia.
r. A. Brand, Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-10-24
+. w. WHITE.

Thompson OF Anderson came down Saturday
and are still a. the home OF their klnsmap
Mr. W. l.. Bowman.
The Ben,z show was here Thnraday and
gave two performances the one at Q p. 10. the
other at p. m. Its heralds OF the opening
hour were five or six musicians WHO played
several short pieces on the street.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
MEETS TONIGHT.
In Interest Of Electric Light Franchise
City Council Does.

The city council is to meet to.
in special meeting to pass
finally on the electric light and
power Franchise, which has been
pending several weeks. AS is gen
orally known, the plan is to grant
to Mr.. Welch of Salem, a franchise
for 80 years for both a power and
light plant, the lighting franchise
not to take effect until after the ex-
plration of the Porter franchise
eight years hence, Differences are
said to exist in the council over the
matter. Some councilmen hesitate
to grant a franchise for lighting for
so long a period as 80 years. They
say if no franchise existed at the
expiration of the Porter franchise,
the city could then, out Of the COM
petition that would result, get bet
ter rates. f- #s-i T.
The councilmen who are for
granting the 80 years concession
reply that the present company will
not come to Corvallis with their
current unless granted a 80 years
franchise. The rejoinder from the
other side is that if the company
will not come to Corvallis unless
the present franchise be extended to
a period of 80 years that there must
be something of much value in the
extension, and that, therefore, the
council has no right to give it
away. lsaf IT. s.5fgl fs III
Again III reply, men in favor of
the franchise say that the reason
that the benefits to be derived from
presence here of the electric power
will. counterbalance the values Civ
en- away in a granting of a 80 years
franchise. To this, the others re-
join that ven the railroads are tc
be run soon by electric power just
as the Pennsylvania system is now
beginning to do, and that power
will be provided by other compan-
les in unlimited abundance within
the near future.
Many changes have been made
in the proposed franchise as origin
ally published in the TIMES. Mr..
WEIGH, representing the company,
was recently in Corvallis, and
agreed with the council committee
as to alterations. 1t was agreed
that the rates after expiration of the
Porter franchise, eight years hence,
shall not beBgreater than those now
in vogue It Is agreed that the
power rates snail not exceed those
nowLin vogue in Portland. tS3
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
THE IDAHO ATROCITY.

If there is no he'll, there ought to
be. Only in an eternity ofP> burn
ing, is there retribution for the
cowardly assassins of Ex-Governor
Steunenberg, of Idaho, The mans
sin was that several years ago as
governor, he enforced the law and
preserved order in Idaho, striking
miners to the contrary notwith-
standing. For that, human rattle
snakes after.years of waiting, struck
him to death with an explosive
as he passed., unawares, through
the gate to his residence. The
atrocity, visited upon the victim as
he was leaving the busy world Of
business for the shelter and comfort
of his home, is all the testimony
that is needed to prove that there
ought to be somewhere, a very &C
cessib1e, and a very hot, hell.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02

ed to do so. 1 could string together
innumerable anecdotes about Ed
win Booth. But he was so sensi-
tive and he so shrank from gener-
al public notice, and it seem that
to discuss him or his peculiaritiesI
would be to take a liberty with his
memory.
1t was not long after the close Of
that Winter Garden engagement,
l think, that the awful crime Of
John Wilkes Booth shocked the
world. and fell on the country like
a pail. We all remember how Ed
win Booth. shrinking and COVER
ing underline weight of that great
sin and shame, for (which he was in
no way responsible, but the conse-
quences of which he suffered deep
ly and bitterly, withdrew himself
from the world and avowed his de-
termination never to appear in pub
lie again, and howit was after a
long time, and after not only his
friends and admirers but the whole
country clamoured for him, that he
reconsidered that determination and
consented to again appear upon the
stage. $500 4a& t5 *jfof
There is one detail of that great
horror about which I speak with
certainty,-the disposition which
was eventually made of the body of
John wilkes Booth. Some months
after the close of the terrible trag-
edy, when public excitement was
somewhat allayed and public feel
ing had become ca1mer, the body OF
John Wilkes Booth was secretly ex'
humed, conveyed to Baltimore, and
given to his mother. who-pool
broken-hearted woman!-had new
er ceased ossbeg for it. This favor
was granted to Mrs. Booth by the
government, not so much out Of
sympathy for her, but as an ex.
preston of respect for her son Ed
win, and of the faith which the ma
ton had in him." .oul3 l. rs# za.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
HA WILEY.

The character of the statement
in which w. c. Hawley's candi-
dacy for. congressman from this
district isannounced, oughtto leave
no room for the republicans to
doubt as to which man they ought
to name as their candidate. Haw-
1ey's platform, except for its un-
necessary length, is the production
of a statesman. His mental hor-
lion is that of a nan. His grasp
of conditions is from the plane of
bigness and breadth of view. His
words are not those Of a carping
politician, but of a constructive
leader. Above all, he is a clean
man, whose hand would never be
out for the graft that is already ov-
er much in vogue in Washington.
They say however, he can
not be elected, because he
is not politician enough. Heav'
en- help the republicans if they
cannot recognize the difference be-
tween a statesman and a politician
and if they come to the pass where
they will turn down the one and
glorify the other.
L. L. Porter wants to be mex
senator from Clackamas, and Sc
does Brownell. All Porter has Sc
far said about Brownell, is. that BIZ
is the paid agent and attorney il
the senate of the railroads, that hs
openly admits that as senator h
has taken fees from the corporation
and that he is the only man in the
United States who would try to ru1
for senator with a landfraud in
dictment hanging over him. Thi
isn't much of course, but if Porte
keeps up the pace, Brownell is like
1y to be called East soon, to Il
big insurance company.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02

What are you laughing at?"
with a broad grin N his face, so
broad that it made the top of his
heBd look like an island surrounded
by mouth. "What in the world
are you laughing att" 81 was just
thinking of that show I saw last
night, Jerry from Kerry "-Bos-
ton Traveller.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02

At Oak Grove, Yamhill county,
the amateur dramatic club produc.
ed 1.-The Black Heifer," but only
realized $13 from the performance.
"The Black Heifer never does
draw WE'LL and next time the club
might do better by putting on that
sparkling comedy, "The Old Gray
Mule with the Stub Tail"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
Notice offstqck Holders Meeting

The, annual meeting of the stock
holders Of The Great Eastern Min
ing Co. will be held in Corvallis,
Oregon, at the store {ofGWellsher &
Gray, Jan'y. Sth 1906 for the pur.
pose of electing a board of directors
and transaeting suchfothe business
as may properly come before such
meeting. non
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02

In announcing his candidacy for
congress, Mr.. Huston, former dem
ocrat and former republican, of
Hillsboro, says in effect, that a
man ought to stay with the party
that elects him to Office, as long,
at least, as he occupies the Office.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02

Remember Nolan's Great Amt
al Mid.winter Sales will begin Sat
urday morning December goth at 9
o'clock. This will be a Bona Eide
Sale in every respect.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
B. R. Thompson.

The s.. P. is selling round trip tickets
good going Saturdays or Sundays and re-
turning Sunday or Monday following,
Portland on Saturdays if East side is tax
en-. Passengers to pay local fare be-
tween Corvallis andAlbany. q ! S
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-01-02
For Rent.

Nice office rooms to rent in my
concrete building. Also cheap
back room.
B. R. Thompson.
eEtEGM MLCLGIlIG {
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-04-13
Lectures by Prof. Andrews

By the kindness of Charles F. Cults
of Carson City, the University OF Ne
vada has great pleasure in announc-
ing course of four lectures upon the
general subject of Christian Sociology
by President E. Benjamin Andrews OF
the University of Nebraska.
The subjects Of these four lectures
are as follows:
l. The Crime of Pessimism
9 The Outlook for Democracy
8 A Social Force in Reserve
4. Greater America
These lectures will be given at the
University, in the Gymnasium. at
O'Clock on the evenings of Monday
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
April Is. +, IS and -. The Univer.
sity desires to extend the benefits OF
these lectures to the public at large
who are interested in hearing impor
tant que 5tions discussed by a man OF
national reputation as a speaker and
thinker. You and your friends are
cordially Invited to attend,
Very truly yours,
J. T. STUBS, President.
Reno April 8 1906.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-04-13

The new camp of Searchllght has
a boosting bureau. composed OF
the business men of the place and
mining men. which is spending 5000
per month to advertise the camp and
the resources of the district. In this
manner the camp IS becoming known
vestment. town improvements are be
ing made. and the camp and its peo
pie are considered up-to-date progress
sive and prosperous.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-04-13
THE CARNEGIE KISS
II Passes Muster as o. x. Lown in
Dixie

ATLANTA, Ga, April 12-"The
Carnegie kiss leaves nothing to be de-
sired" Such is the verdict OF beauti-
full Mrs. J. H. klchberg of this city,
who was aalantly sal,|ed by the
lronmaster yesterday as the penalty
for having too enthusiastically con-
graduated him upon his speech on
THE South and Southern Women.
Mr.. Carnegie is unexcelled," said
Mrs. Elchberg today. His kiss
thrills and at the same time soothes
| should describe it as a composite
salute, having tne elements alike OF
paternal tenderness and responsive at
lection. However hurried and brusque
may be Mr.. Carnegie's methods in
other matters, III the besJowing of
kiss he is entirely deliberate. To my
dying day shall treasure the mem
DRY of Yesterday
How does the Carnegie kiss com
pare with the Hobson article, Mrs.
Elchberg?" asked a daring reporter,
The Carnegie Mss is superior to
the Hobson kiss in every way was
the prompt reply. 4 was kissed by
Captain HobsOn when he was in At
lanta some years ago, but it left no
vivid impression. I think | may ven
| ture to ascribe to the Carnegie kiss
more lasting qualities than the freely
| bestowed saiutes of the young hero
of the Merrimac possessed.
''In other words Mr.. Cargenie make:
| a good job of it" said the reporter.
He certainly does replied Mrs
| Elchberg with a merry laugh.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-04-13
LOANS Death Inquest

A coroners jury summoned to in
quire into the death of the late Sher
if Logan returned this verdicts THAT
he came to his death in the town OF
Manhattan Nve county. state of Ne
vada. by a pistol shot fired by W. A
Bereau with criminal intent The
testimony showed that Logan was
passing the house where the tragedy
occurred and was attracted by wo
mans call for help
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-04-13
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If you are going East and want 10
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and comfort. it will pay you to inves-
tigate our personally conducted Tour |
ist Excursions These parties are in |
charge Of a Manager who accompanies
the cars through 10 St Louis, Chicago
and the Atlantic Coast, and gives his
personal attention to the welfare OF
each passenger in his charge. The
schedules are arranged so as to pass
through the world-famed scenery on
the Denver and Rio rande Railway
by daylight Open-top observation
cars (something~ entirely new are
free 10 all passengers. Let us know
where you are going and we will be
glad to give you full information about
your trip. the lowest rates of fare. and
send you free of charge some beautl-
. fully illustrated books of travel.
! W. J. SHOTWELL.
General Agent Denver and Rio Grande
5s5 Market Street. San Francisco. Cal
-O-O-
! D. j. Campbell Of Truckee was a
! visitor yesterday.
| Miss Ferne Millara is here from
! Reno visiting her parents.
/ The unkissed son of Dowie says
J that his awful dad is a polygamist.
The Rathbone Sisters had an inter
estins Initiation and banquet last
evening
The next gold excitement will be,
so says an old prospector. close to
The White Pine News estimates
the value of the recent copper find in
that county as running into the bill
lions.
The late T omas Logan is said to
have left valuable estate consisting
of Nye county mining claims and
| property In Tonopah
The Tonopah Jail is closely guarded
by armed patrols to prevent any at
tempt at lvnching Berieau. slayer of
! the late Sheri.- Logan.
Miss Isabelle Miller, a former State
! University coed. sailed for China re-
Gently where she will be engaged
in, cir f~r ho
or mere
Charles Oliver was killed by ex-
plodins dynamite at Manhattan last
| Monday, the usual sequel to thawins
ont the deadly compound in a cooking
stove
The story is again afioat that there
will he a big gambling layout on q
Lake Tahoe steamer next summer and
1t will foat about the lake. The game
Is to, run without limit.
The police Of San Francisco fnsts'
that, there Is no gambling In the city
hut the. District Attorney; seems able
to rsid q t1sAb,iha house, every. nigh
and generally gets twenty OF thtrt,
men in the drag, net:
Qmeers Of the Tonopah Mining Com
! .pany have. made. =, statements 70 tn
effect that, that they are highly, plsa.
ed with the returns. from thces OF
milled on the Comstock and n.
.lDents Uiii eonfiaae iaaesn;,eiy,