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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Japs Fear n Maine Disaster.

The Japanese Consul at Honolulu.
Hawaii, says that the visiting squad
ron which will arrive in Honolulu il
February will not proceed to San
Francisco as originally intended. n
repetition of the Maine disaster is
feared, he explained, owing to the
alleged overwrought condition Of
American feeling.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Sinai Boundary Settled.

The Sinai boundary dispute be-
tween Great Britain and Turkey has
been settled. The maps prepared in
accordance with the agreement have
been signed and the Turkish troops
stationed at Kuseimeh, which Turkey
considered to be the most important
strategic point, have been with
drawn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Gods Plan.

TO know the will Of God and how
to do it; the deepest meanings in.
life's experience; how to be, brave.
yet humble; weak, yet strong; how
to endure trial, yet keep sweet; how
to use time to the best advantage:
how to select between apparently
conflicting opportunities. of services
how to love God; more end more, and
to think no uncnaritable thoughts,
and to say no uncharitable things Of
our brethren-this it Is to undan.
stand Gods plan for us.
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CHAPTER XIV.
Continued


VINEYARD, who was a step Denlnd
ner, appeared almost to have fore
seen the mishap, for his arm was
round her before it vas possible to
know whether she would have fallen
or not. 1t was doubtless owing to
the narrowness of the steps that he
found it necessary to throw his right
arm around her, instead of content
ing himself by supporting her with
his hand.
Perhaps we are" he; observed,
gravely, as she recovered herself
quickly and passed on.
perhaps we are what?" she
asked, keeping her face studiouely
turned from him, and plucking little
tufts Of lichen from the wall as she
passed.
"Foolish!"
81 am, at any rate" said Lena,
with a little laugh. Il do re-
member that silly step. The way 1t
tits forward when n stands on it
is most alarming. Now, I am sure
you had forgotten it,"
Excuse me, I remembered it."
"And you did not warn me. Per-
haps you wished me to tumble down
to the bottom, and come to an I'M
timely end in the depths of the
Broomwater."
VINEYARD did not answer at once;
he appeared to be bordering over
the words before he spoke them.
Perhaps" he said, in a voice so
low that Lena could scarcely hear it,
perhaps I wished to have the pleas
ure of saving you from all that"
Then the ingenious youth changed
the conversation skilfully, knowing
that maidens are delicate in their
susceptibilities, and love little a joke
that is pressed too far. That loose
step, with it's alarming weakness,
was never again overlooked by Lena;
and by some strange sinuosity of her
maiden mind, abetted by her imagin-
alive heart-an unfathomable shall
low, all criss-cross currents-she
came to loving it beyond its forty
seven messy fellows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Nature Supplies Soap.

Near Ashcroft, in British Column
bia, are a number of small lakes,
whose shores and bottoms are COW
cred with a crust containing boraS
and soda in such quantities and pro-
portions that when cut out It serves
as a washing compound. The crust
Is cut into blocks and handled in the
same manner as ice, and it is esti-
mated that one Of the lakes contains
10000 tons of this material. .
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CHAPTER XVII.
CraZed,

CTdLGu.
The streets of Walso were desert
ed when the two men entered the
little town. The moon, now rapidly
clearing the heavens of a few feecy
clouds that still remained, shone
placidly down upon the gray stone
houses with their red tile roofs. No
window was lighted up, and the
clean white blinds gave back the soft
moonlight, and seemed to speak Of
healthy, quiet slumber, the reward
of a hard days toll.
Meyer opened noiselessly the door
Of Mrs. Armstrong; cottage.
II covered the windows" he said
in a whisper, from the inside, so
that n cannot see the light O.. the
lamp"
VINEYARD followed his guide into
the dark passage, closing the door
behind him. A moment later his
companion pushed open that of the
tiny parlor, and a stream Of light
poured out on to the plain wall and
oilcloth-covered floor.
Come, monsieur" he said, after
glancing into the lighted room, and
as VINEYARD obeyed he mechanically
and critically noted the hideous pat
tern of the oilcloth upon the floor.
Marie was seated near the table,
with both arms resting upon its dull
red cover. The soft lamp-light
cleaned upon her faxen hair, and
defined her white profile against the
dark wall beyond. She turned her
eyes YEARLY toward the door as the
two men entered, but there was no
light of recognition in her face. 1t
was at that moment that VINEYARD
was struck for the first time by the
wonder of her great beauty. He had
never before seen her without her
hat, and in the soft light her lovely
supple hair had a CLEAN of gold upon
it, borrowed from the lamps rays.
Her light blue eyes looked darker by
the same reason, and from the red
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Mexican Southern Horror.

The engineer and fireman and nino
passengers were killed in the wreck
If a passenger train near Tlacotepec
IN the Mexican Southern Railroad,
according to a dispatch from Puebla.
More than twenty passengers were
Injured.
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NEGROES SUPPRESS CRIME.
Secret Organization Truns Colored
GO. 40 Offenders Over to Law. {,

70 90 OVcr 10 Law. -
d. Galveston, Texas.-The delivery OF
a negro assaulter to the officers in
San Saba County by members of his
own ACT has brought to light a pow.
erful secret society for the suppress
sion of crime. 1t IS called the u.
BIS, is referred to as the United
Brothers., and is said to have a mem
bership of 1000 Of the better element
OF negroes in Texas.
The negro surrendered was anxious
to confess. The U. BIS had evident.
ly had him on the rack. Whileaprom-
inent colored pastors are preaching
reform this organization is quietly
assisting the authorities. 8
A number of mysterious confess
sions of crime and reforms are traced
to the society.
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CHAPTER XVI.
An Interview.

ga AS
The moon had bravely taken up
her nightly task of sweeping clear
the heavens. But there was some
huge clouds that promised to strain
her cleansing powers to the utmost.
VINEYARD Mistley sat on the stone
sill of his bedroom window, ten feet
from the ground, with his legs dang
ling in the darkness, and listened
absently.
The scene was so lovely, the thou
sand night odors so sweet, that the
time slipped rapidly away, while the
watcher almost forgot to note its
passage. He had been sitting there
nearly half an hour, when at length
he heard the rustic as If some one
moving through the underwood upon
the slope down the stream. With a
last whisper of admonition to Adonis,
he placed his two hands on the win
dow-sill and threw himself far out
into the darkness. He lighted softly
on the messy turf and crossed the
lawn.
His eyes were accustomed to the
darkness, and he could recognize the
form of each stately tree, drawn in
sharp black fligree against the gray
sky. In the shadow of the wall at
the foot of the long fight of steps he
soon discovered a tall figure leaning
against a tree, with the %leisurely pa
I1-oo - whn 1nnurc that his
waiting is not in vain.
For a moment it struck VINEYARD
that If this a had evil Intentions,
nothing would be easier than to
shoot him as he descended the steps
with the moonlight shining full upon
his face; but the thought was only
fleeing, and untinged with any likeli-
hood of turning to a fear.
AS the young Englishman ap-
preached, Ivan Meyer stepped for
ward, and, with an artists ever-pres-
ent love of, harmless effect, raised
his hat and said:
Monsieur Mistley?"
VINEYARD was one of those unfortu-
nate people whose sense of humor is
Observation-Disclosures, because
it invariably strikes at the wrong
moment, and because the possession
OF it makes n see deeper pathos
in everyday life than those whose
smile is slower. The incongruity of
the whole affair suddenly forced it
self into Vineyards thoughts, and he
was thankful that his face was in the
shade as he raised his hat slowly and
coldly, with a truer knowledge of
dramatic effect than Ivan Meyer pos
sessed.
Il am VINEYARD Mistley," he e7-
planned. 1T is is, perhaps, my elder
brother with whom monsieur wishes
to converse"
1t may have been that Meyer
thought he detected a slight shade of
irony in the formality Of his reply.
for he instantly dropped the cerF
monious mode Of address in tho
third person.
mo, monsieur, it is yourself whom
I SEEK" he said with a nervous hesi-
tatlon which did not fail to raise him
considerably in his companions esti-
nation. You will pardon my in
discretion, but 1 was hard pressed
before 1 thought OF assistance-you
can believe that"
With characteristic foresight the
young Engiishman began to wonder
how much money he had about his
person, as he bowed in acquiescence.
Instantly Ivan Meyer saw that his
words had been misconstrued, and
he FASTENED to explain.
Il am here" he said in a tone
showing more self-assertion, Ito ask
q strange favor"
Il will endeaYor to assist YOU.
Monsieur"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Paris Nearer to Bordca <.

New engines 10 be introduced by the
Paris-Orlcans Railway are expected to
reduce the journey from Paris to Bor-
deaux 10 five hours, or at the rate OF
more than scvcnty-threc miles an hour.
The present time is seven hours.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
u on japanese.

Secretary Metcalf's report and the
Presidents accompanying message
we're a severe arraignment of San
Francisco for it's treatment Of Japan
nSa ..s
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
BRINGS GRAFT CASE TO HEAD
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Refuses
to Pay State Capitol Bills. Vs..

to Pay State Capitol Bills. ..
Harrisburg, Pa.-At a meeting OF
the Board of Public Grounds and
Buildings State Treasurer Berry re-
fused to approve bills of j. H. San
derson, of Philadelphia, for S108,000
for part of the furnishing and equip
ment of the new $13,000,000 State
Capitol, and of Architect Joseph N.
Huston for $4,000 on account OF
professional services.
Governor Pennypacker and Audi
tor-General Snyder, constituting a
majority of the board, voted to APP
prove the bills, but the State Treas
urer says he will not pay them unless
compelled to do so by the courts.
This will force the whole question
of graft in the Capitol into the courts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Army is;

In his annual report Secretary Taft
said desertion vas increasing, recruit
ing slow and the strength of the army
dwindling.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23

\ wonderful pearl bearing the
lcs likeness Of the late Queen Vic
IA of England was found in a
.a@ii w1.er mussel in the Mississippi
liver near Davenport, Ia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23

South Dakota's Fuel Famine.
Fifty towns in South Dakota arc
out of fuel, and already people ara
freezing to death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Postofnce Robber Caught.

Postal inspectors have arrested .
L. Brown. a farmer, near Richmoh
Va, for robbing a mail box.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Money From Opium.

The British Government makes
s50,000,00o a year from It's many
opium factories in India.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-23
Investigating New York Life.

IHECStlSutIHS Wv 1Ofh IffS
The Grand Jury began in New
York City an investigation Of charges
against officials of the New York Lie
Insurance Company.
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German Immigrants in America.
In 1905 2S,O75 Germans emil
grated to foreign countries, 26,006
going to the United States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
THE BALDW|N-RICE
NUPT|ALS At HAIKU

HAIKU, December S.-The wedding
of Miss Charlotte Baldwin and Mr..
Harold Rice on last Saturday night
was the event of the year on Maui.
The spacious residence of Hon. H. P.
Baldwin at old Puunene was turned
into a veritable fairy land, the large
lanai and a. temporary lanai still larg-
err enclosed with braided coeoanut
leaves We're decorated most tastefully
and beautifully in pink and white and
green's. The historic golden bell under
which Father and Mother Alexander
stood at their golden wedding was
hung at one end of the lanai under
sylvan arch and under it the ceremony
took place. Pink shaded electric lights
threw a soft subdued but ample light
over the whole and made a more love-
Iy spectacle than is often seen. The
grounds and verandas were .decked
Z with hundreds of japanese lanterns
and bouquets Of lovely Gala lilies and
pink begonias were grouped on every
hand. The parlors were set apart for
the wonderful display of wedding pres
ents and the outer or temporary lanai
was used as a banquet hall.
About fifty relatives witnessed the
ceremony which took place at 1880
promptly. DIR. E. G. Beckwith offfciat-
ed in his usual happy and impressive
manner. The wedding procession was
headed by two little maidens, Emily
Cooke of Honolulu and Lois Murdoch
of Paia. carrying flowers, the maid OF
honor, Miss Nora Sturgeon, followed,
then Mrs. J. P. Cooke as matron of
honor and last the bride on the arm
of her father. Hon. H. P. Baldwin.
Hon. Chas. Rice of Kauai as best man
handled the ring as ably as he handles
legislatures and all went through in
order
At eight the guests began to arrive
in automobiles, carriages, trains and
on horseback for the reception. They |
came by hundreds from all parts of
.the islands filing the mansion to over |
flowing There was no stiffness and !
as little formality as could be consid- |
ering the momentousness of the occa- |
sion. 1t was a handsome bridal couple |
and "a handsome circle of supporters |
who received the guests. Mr.. David |
Lindsay introduced the friends, not
very arduous task as all were well |
known to the principals.
shortly after nine o'clock all repaired |
70 the banquet hall where a light col
lation was served. Mr.. J. P. Cooke OF
Honolulu was POSTMASTER, and filed
the position worthily. Cablegrams OF
concentrations from the mainland
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
Mems Clothing.

We make mems clothing to order
and fit the clothes to the body, and
the cut is the latest style in every
respect. There are patterns in our
stock that cannot be found else
where and, as far as possible. we
do not duplicate. We will measure
you and deliver you suit before
Christmas. The price will be as fair
as 1t is in the other departments.
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We want to call especial attention
to our large assortment of dolls.
There never has been such an array
of elegance side by side with sim
plicity since we began business, And
these dolls have to be sold this year.
No holding off for high prices next
year, We are selling them now at a
bargain that you should take ad-
vantage of.
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and wireless messages of like tenor
from the other islands, aIternated with
toasts. Hon. Chas. Rice toasted the
bride, Rev. E. B. Turner the groom,
Hon. William Rice the mothers and
Hon. c. H. Dickey the matron and
maid of honor.
Dancing on the lanai to the music Of
KaaPs quintet club followed and as
midnight approached the guests melted
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11

Our hosiery is of a character as to
stvle of color that will attract attention
anywhere in the world and the price
would put the makers to blush.
Ladies' and Chiidren's HOSIERY
specials for CHRISTMAS, 15c, zoe, 25c,
35e, 40c, soc, Zoe and 75c..
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
Handkerchief

Genuine bargains, beautifully
trimmed and initiated. Never so
good, never SO cheap. These are
greatly reduced from the same quail
ity we sold last year.
Amy style, soc, 75e, $1.00, $50,
$500 to $1,000 per dozen.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
Candies.

Santa Claus knows the bows and girls
who come Go this store and is more gen
erous with them. He is going to drop a
package of sweets in the lap of every
little boy and girl who viii call on him
in that House that Jack built on Christ
mas eve. Jack builds his house in our
store aud here is where you are to call
and get your candies.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
Ell CAFETERIA

proprietor is a West Indian)
FISH cooked West Indian style a
specially.
SPANISH DISHES served as they
should be.
COFFEE that is positively the best
in town.
A GUMBs Proprietor
Cor. King and AIakea Streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
Millinery.

We are prepared TO trim hats in the
true Partisan fashion, producing for the
local custom exact copies from Partisan
models. These are in every way the
equal of the imported hats, which we
also sell, and are sold for half and less
than half the money. Hats from Paris
carry nothing more than the name.
American taste is equal in every respect
to that of the imported article.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
The Dolly.

This year we are following the same
course mapped out long ago, that of
sharing our joy with our patrons. We
are giving away the biggest doll ever
offered by any store in the city. 1t goes
to the child receiving the largest num-
Der of votes before Christmas. You get
a vote with every ntty cent purchase.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11

Can you afford not to advertise now
in the. holiday season? The men who
advertise wei and generously have
stopped considering the cost Of this
branch of thair business and expense;
it is considered realization.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11

away and the great event was over.
It was one of the grandest functions
ever witnessed on Maui.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
For the House.

PoRTIERES, CHENILLE and TAP
EsTRY, $3.50, So 90, $3.50, $500, $50
and $500 a pair.
LACE CURTAINS, Use, $1.00 $1.25,
$3.50, $500, $3.50, $3.50, $500, $50
and $1,000 pair.
CHENILLE and TAPESTRY Gov
Frs, $1.00, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50, $500 and
5000 each.
TABLE DAMAsKs, great value,
from 25e to $500 per yard.
Bargains in LINEN NAPKINS, LOO,
$500, $3.50, $500, $500 and $500.
TOWELS and BEDS r ADS,
CHRISTMAS FAIR PRICES.
BLANKETS at prices that can't be
beat. We are certainly Headquarters
for Blankets.
DRAPERIES, lovely designs, 121sc,
15c, 25c, 30c, ooc and 40c.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-11
MusIinS Made Up.

You make no mistake when you com
firm our selection in musline underwear
by buying at this season. We have the
goods and the prices are absolutely
right.
NIGHTGowNs, at zoe, 75c, 90c,
$I.o0. $3.50. $500, $3.50, $500 and $500.
CHEMIsE, at soc, 60c, zoe, SOC, $100,
$3.50, 1926, $3.50 and $3.50.
DRAWERS, at 40e, soc, zoe, Use,
$1.00. $1.25, $500, $3.50 and $3.50 each
WHITE sHIRTS, 90c, $1.00, $1.25,
$3.50, $500, 1925, $500, $400, $500 and
$3.50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-30
BUSINESS AND MORALITY.
Dr. ChRneeIIor's View of the ReIa-
tiOHS Between the TWO.

From "a Theory o. Motives. Ideals. and Values IN
Education. iy William +. Chancellor.
There are. no doubt, tens of thousands
of men who wish that business could be-
come moral even religious and philan-
thropic, IN its character. And there are
also many Instances when business &C
tuaIly serves the interests Of morality and
even OF charity. But consider two of the
fundamental tene-s Of moTaiity-to tel
the truth and TO keep ones promises
and imagine the effect upon business Of
obeying these principles In letter and in
spirit, What becomes Of the doctrine Of
a fair QrUft?" Does it include anything
more than fair wages for the service
rendered and repayment Of expenses &C
tudlIy incurred2 On this basis, would any
man earn 100000 by q deal? What be-
comes Of the lawsuits for broken con-
tracts that crowd the calendars Of the
courts? DO not the records Of these
courts bear witness to the fact that they
are the umpires, referees, and judges in
a warfare regulated. but not suppressed.
by civilized society? Is not the lawyer a
champion for an otherwise hapless wight
in a jousting match or a tournament?
The very penalty for nonperformance. so
frequently set forth in contract. bears
witness TO the fact that in business we
expect promises 10 be broken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-30
Military AerouauticS

There is a world Of irony in the
thought that the latest scientific tri-
umph-the dirigible airship or balloon
is Of 10 practical use except in warfare.
Even as to its value in war there is
some difference of expert opinion. and it
IS an easy guess that little will be def
nitely known on that point until actual
trial under the conditions Of military
conflict shows just what the war balloon
can accomplish. Mai. Squier, OF the
united States army, is an enthusiast in
military aeronautics. Its radical inHu-
Hence on the methods Of warfare" he pre-
diets, will compare only with the in
.VentiOn Of guupOWder and the tactics Of
.Frederick the Great" He prophesies
aerial conflicts, resulting in decisive vic
tories with a minimum loss Of life His
opinion that war balloons will be Of i'm
mense utility in obtaining information
that viii enable army commanders TO &C
complish by strategy what might other
wise have 10 be accomplished by direct
attack, with consequent destruction Of
human lives, is shared, it is interesting TO
notice, by the German military critic.
Col. Gadke, who rates the advantages
Of aerial reconnaissance amply worth
the cost. Although Mai. SQuier believes
It possible that war balloons ma. carry
high explosives for offensive purposes.
the consensus Of opinion appears 10 be
that their carrying power is insufficient
for extensive operations Of that charac-
ter, and that their usefulness is at pres
eut limited to scouting and directing ar
tlIery fire by teIegraphy.
Chief Willis /. Moore Of the Weather
Bureau, confesses that the conquest of
the air has more limited practical uses
than was at first thought, and pro-
nounces a severe judgment on the utility
of aerial navigation when he SAYS that
Commercially very little is 70 be ex-
peCted from either balloons or flying ma
chimes They cannot carry freight or
passengers, and Mr.. Moore is doubtful
whether they can successfully en-
ployed even in smuggling. Visions have
arisen among German military aeronauts
of army transport balloons and of
airships armed with artillery but
the hopes of those Missionaries are
treated with scant respect by Col.
Gadke, who points out the feeble
lifting power of existiIs balloons It is
true that the French war balloon Le-
baudy can carry thirty bombs each
loaded with twenty-five pounds of
melinite, but the throwing overheard Of
the bomb Unbalances the balloon to such
an extent that accuracy Of aim is un-
certain, if not impossible. As an offset
20 this new terror OF the air is the
happy circumstance that the balloon can
not get out Of the range Of modern ar