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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-25

Compared with Electro-Vigor, all other electric
body appliance inventions of the blacksmiths
hammer
1T is not upon that point. however, that
success has been founded My immense business is
due to my knowledge of the effect of electricity
upon the ailments treated and the best way TO OBJ
tain that effect. treat every case that comes to
me individual and direct the application OF
my appliance to suit the demands of each particu
lar When you consider that electricity which
supply is life to the organs into which send it,
you can how get my results My success Is
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-25

The reason so many men fail at everything
they attempt is because they cutters They
have not the courage and ability TO tackle and
overcome the obstacles they encounter.
Give a who is kept down by loss OF
energy. backwardness despondency lost Vitality ol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26

Good dressmakers wonder why elderly
women do not adopt the jumper styles IN
waists when the only objections are such
as these: That the Jumper" is supposed
to be model for youthful figures. Mid
dle-aged matrons have been heard to say:
"Oh. I am too stout for a jumper.
conventional modes"
These decisions are mistakes. for this
most convenient little accessory can be
adapted to the needs Of every type Of fig
ure. while as for age, 1t may be kept out
of the question entirely.
There is no necessity for the average
middle-aged or elderly woman being made
miserable by wearing lined. fitted waist
on a hot day because she feels the sep
arate shirt waist is not sufficiently i'm
portant for the occasion, for a compro-
mise is at hand in the shape of jumper.
AS usual. the slender woman has the
least difficulty in choosing becoming
model. but even the quite stout figure can
find something entirely satisfactory
among the many adaptations.
Jumper Should Match Skirt.
In the first place the jumper should, Of
course. match the skirt worn With it. at
least in color and in the case of the stout
woman the material should be the same.
The second important consideration is
the guimpe. Now. while lingerie is always
charming for young women, other fabrics
should take its place after person is
middle aged. A well-dresSed woman is
certainly not one who apes juvenile fash
ions. and the dainty lingerie is decidedly
youthful looking.
The most pleasing idea Of substitute
would be a combination guimpe. the yoke
to be of net lace lingerie or chiffon de-
pending upon the kind of material used
for the waist, and the sleeves of the. same
color as the dress goods. but in a thinner
fabric.
For instance. supposing a tall. slender
woman wishes to make brown and
white figured foulard in a smart but
practical style. then the waist in jumper
effect could be cut in one with the sleeves
and in a way that will allow for gather
ing the whole length of the shoulder
seam. This should create a pleasing full
ness around the armhole and over the
bust.
The neck should be cut round and have
broad tab taken out in center front.
The trimming could be bands of brown
soutache braid. This should trim the
edges of sleeves. the neck and also cover
the shoulder seams.
If a touch of color. such as Persian
silk or cretonne. are wanted. run a strip
under the upper edge of the jumper. show
ing an inch or more of it, then let the
same fabric fill in the space made by re-
moving the tab.
Tiny buttons could hold down this small
chemisette.
or brown filet over white. and the sleeves
can be three overlapping frills of brown
point de'sprit, ending in deep cuffs match
ing the yoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
WOMEN PAY S1OO TO Be KISSED
ROCKEFELLER'S PHYSICIAN
STARTS AN oSCULAToRY.
Delegates at Homeopathic Conven-
ton in Kansas City Have the
Time of Their Lives.

KiESAS CITY. June 26.-Dr. Hamilton
Fisk Biggar of Cleveland. John D. Rookie
feller's physician. introduced a kissing
bee yesterday at the homeopathic ma
tional convention that caused the men
and women physicians in attendance to
double over chairs in laughter for more
than thirty minutes. The doctor was
the kisser. and in chasing feminine
Esculapians around the hall in order to
imprint the token of affection. pictures
were presented more ridiculous than ever
before seen at any convention of any
kind
Dr. Biggar is venerable. white haired,
handsome and ordinarily most dignifed.
He is d droll humorist, and his pleasant
companionship, allied with his medical
skill. caused the oil king to take him
abroad with him on the famous Euro
pean trip of two years ago. He told
the Cleveland reporters that he was
chosen because of Mr.. Rockefeller's i'm
pecuniosity ard because his patient
thought that he could beat him at golf.
Dr. Biggar has been charged with the
task of raising a fund for a propag anda
to spread the light of homeopathy. and
today he arose in the convention and
merrily said that he wanted the delegates
to contribute to the cause. He took 500
from his pocket, said that he would start
the subscription with that amount and
then announced:
Now. will respectfully and cheer
fully kiss any woman who gives a SINH
lar amount
Challenge Accepted.
DR.. Mabel Spencer of Junction City,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
SOME WAYS OF DECORATING
FIREPLACES FOR SUMMER

A large variety in effects. none of which
is expensive. may be easily made to con-
ceal fireplaces during the summer.
The very simplest of these expedients is
to hang small curtain before the space.
If the opening is sunk back of the man.
tel piece line. then arrange this drapery
from below the shelf. For this a small
brass rod should be used. its length fitting
over the brick or marble work at the sides
Small brackets hold the rod in place.
These are fastened into the cement with
screws, if brick work, ETC., surrounds the
crate.
The curtain should be silk or cretonne.
in tones to correspond with the room
color scheme, and must be made with a
hem through which the rod can be run.
Ii one is so fortunate as to be in the
country. where wild flowers are at hand.
the fireplace may become thing of
beauty" during warm weather by filling
it every day with masses of fresh bios
SONS. If the flower decoration is used
the CRATE must have a line of pans at the
very back. of the fairly deep broad va
riety, reaching from one side to the other.
Each pan must be almost filled with sand
then water is put in. By having a sand
bed, long stemmed flowers or ferns will
be held firmly in place, even in these
comparatively shallow receptacles.
Effective Arrangement.
Such a back line will be most effective
when entirely of big ferns. such as grow
in any woods, and the daily task of pick
ing them is a pleasant one.
Such an arrangement would be imprac-
teal for a town house, but another for
flowers is still within the possibilities of
the fiat dweller. For this latter decora-
ton there should be stand just as high
as the fireplace, the top being shelf,
oil ha1d tn0 hy
cross pieces att he back will make it Sc
cure, though still portable. This stand
may be of soft wood that may be stained
green. Across the back should be stretch
the material tackled top and sides to give
a smooth appearance. Across the bottom
piece of picture holding will finish it
prettily. This when put before the fire
place completely screens it.
On the shelf may be row of bright
colOred geraniums in pots. some ferns, or
whatever one chooses. If liked. ivy or
other vines may hang down the front.
This arrangement is rendered far more eff
fective if there is a second row of potted
plants on the mantel shelf above.
Bird Cage Arrangement.
A woman whose living room fireplace is
in bright. strong light turns the space
into bird cage in summer and has a
tiny aviary. The top of the CRATE is
closed, SO that it does not show, but still
keeps out wind and prevents the birds
from escaping up the chimney. Perches
are made from steel rods that hit into
rings screwed in between the bricks. Be-
sides this there are central wooden perch
es on nova BILE stands. The bottom of the
fireplace is sanded and several potted,
towering plants add to the decoration.
The front is merely a wire fire SCREEN
lifting back at the top to meet the brick
work. 1t is such a one as is sold for
open CRATES in nurseries. The birds have
space enough to fly and the improvised
aviary is not only effective, but is easily
kept clean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
River Piers Ready for Service.

The work of rebuilding the pier at Liv-
erpool point, Md. and making ii a suita-
BILE landing for steam vessels. has been
completed. Notices were sent out yes
terday by the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company to the effect that 1t
was again added to the schedules of the
line. and that the steamer Wakefield
would make regular stops at it.
The wharf. il is stated. has been leased
from c. c. Baker. its owner. by a number
of the farmers residing in the vicinity Of
the wharf, who repaired ii and will oper-
ate il for the convenience of those who
desire to ship and receive freight from il.
Liverpool is the shipping point for a
large area of country in Charles county.
Md While 1t was out of service 1t caused
much inconvenience.
Dents wharf. near Clifton Beach, which
is being enlarged and improved, will be
ready for use within the next week or
ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
EGYPTIANS WIFE RELENTS.
But Court Sends Don Abitian to Jail
for Non-Support.

Charged with failing to provide a liveli-
hood for his wife. Sigfried Don Abitian.
who says he is a native-born Egyptian.
was adjudged guilty by Judge DeLacy Of
the Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon
of non-support and committed to the
workhouse for thirty days.
After sentence was passed the wife,
Jennie Don Abitian, pleaded with the
court to withdraw the sentence. saying
she was willing to give the man another
chance: The court was obdurate. how
ever. and. despite the tears and wailings
of the wife and several relatives, the man
was removed from the courtroom by Dep
uty United States Marshal Hoy and will
serve the sentence. II is stated that Don
Abitian and his wife lived at 127 L street
southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
VdNENKlAD[R3
SOME STYLES IN JUMPERS
FIT FOR ELDERLY WOMEN
These Smart Accessories, if Made in Keeping With
the Wearer's Age, Are Always
Chic and Appropriate

"V." The tucks should be about half an
inch wide and an inch apart
Fit few inches of sleeve lining to the
top of the arm and cover this with the
tucked material also. by way of cap to
the mousquetaire sleeve.
A narrow. fiat trimming should finish
the edges of the jumper and the sleeves.
Incidentally, the latter must not stand
out like the usual Jap sleeve. but should
idea,
Connect the edges of the jumper with
narrow strappings of the goods or with
velvet (blue). and lastly. have the jumper
to fit the shoulders as smoothly as posi-
BILE and avoid undue fullness at the waist
line. Under the arms the jumper should
cling to the figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26

Kan. promptly, but blushingly. rose and
said she would contribute 500.
'One moment, please the white-haired
physician from Cleveland cried. lone
moment I'm coming"
DIR. Spencer put forward one hand and
DR.. Biggar. bending low. CALAMITY touch
ed his lips to it, while the convention
cheered
The example having been set, DR.. Anna
w. Spencer Of Batavia. Ill, bravely an
nounced that she would part with 500,
and DR.. Biggar FASTENED over to see her
personally. More cheering and another
kiss on the hand
A woman with gray hair and dignified
expression gave 500. and DR.: Biggar
kissed her firmly on the lips. Wild cheer
ing and cries Of Your warm potato. y
Break away" and other medical terms.
In the center Of the hall was group
of women comprising the ''Women's Fra
ternity Of the American Institute of
Homeopathy One of the number
pledged 500 for the group. and DR.. Big
gar nearly started a stampede by insist
ing that he should kiss every member of
the fraternity present
After the excitement of this episode
had quieted down a bit DR.. Biggar again
Evened things up by announcing:
I'm afraid that's poor bait I'm using.
I'll kiss the next woman who subscribes
Squarely on the mouth
Real Kisses Win.
Several Immediately subscribed Among
them was DR.. Anna B. Cline of Kansas
City DIR. Biggar left the rostrum to kiss
her. DR.. Cline tried to reach the aisle to
escape him. Biggar intercepted her The
two 'sashayed'' wildly for few mo-
ments with chair between them. Big
gar lost his balance and tumbled. Like
q IA nr
bolted for the door. Biggar followed. but
he was no match for the woman. who
ran from the meeting place. her reticule
Topping wildly about.
II did my best" Biggar said. as he
mopped the perspiration from his fore
head. The meeting had been converted
into mass of bowling delegates. many
almost in a state of collapse from their
excess of mirth.
When quiet was restored the presiding
officer said that only $3.50 was needed to
make up the $4,000. DR.. B. F. Belts of
the Hahnemann Medical College of Phila-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26

delpfia. a man. gave this $3.50 DIR. Big
gar made no effort to catch him.
Then a venerable man. with long, white
beard. rose and started Praise God.
from whom all blessings Flow and the
convention sang the old hymn with vigor.
And the incident was closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
GIRLS AND CHILD's CNDERwAIs,
AND DRAWERS
Paris Pattern No. z42I.
All Seams Allowed.

All Seams Allowed
Cambria. lawn, batiste. nainsook and
jaconet are all used for garments OF this
character. The underwaist is made with
a round neck. and this and the armholes
are trimmed with a narrow edging of hne
embroidery; strips Of seam tape trim the
waist, which fastens at the center-back.
The drawers are tucked and finished with
an edging OF deeper embroidery. They
are gathered into a wide waistband
which is worked with buttonholes, 80 that
the garment may be fastened to the I'M
derwaist. The pattern is in 8 sizes-2 to
l. years. For a child of 6 years the un-
derwaist requires 4 yard of material 81
or 36 inches wide. with 5as yards Of bias
seam tape and yards of edging: the
drawers need IL yards % inches wide or
lis yards SO inches wide: yards Of edg-
ing
Price of pattern, 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26

The illustration shows design for prncesse gown of
white base trimmed with valencennes insertion and
brodered base bands The sleeves quite short
with small underseeve finished with little frlls
of lace There panel down the of the back in
the 'front.' and the bodice joined the skirt the sides by
belt of insertion and the gown material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-26
Wear Plain Skirt.

Worn with a skirt built on plain lines,
this will form a costume that is smart
cool and comfortable. and sufficiently i'm
portant for any ordinary occa sion. yet not
TOO elaborate for general wear. The ad-
dition of brown or white gloves and a
stylish toque provides a toilet for the ell
derby woman that will be a success on al
most any occasion.
The stout woman Of middle age may be
just as fortunate if she wisely chooses a
jumper model. Say she selects navy blue
(brown is not kind to stout fgures). with
a white hair line stripe always a good
choice for a stout person. especially if
she is short. Then the first step is to
make a thin fitted lining. A we'll fitting
corset cover will do. To this will be
sewed a slender "V'' of ivory lace at the
waist line in both back and front. thin
sleeve lining should be added: it must fit
the arms, which should be covered with
plain blue chiffon in mousquetaire fash
ion. ending three-quarter length in dainty
little narrow lace cuffs.
The jumper should be continuation of
tucks following the outline of the lace
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
A CLEVELAND MONUMENT.
New York Starts the Movement
For a Memorial.

New York Starts the Movement
For a Memorial.
New York Times.
A monument concentrating
the distinguished career and the
great public services of Grover
Cleveland should be erected in
the City of New York. He was
Governor of this State. He went
from the Governors chair to the
presidency. He practiced law in
this city, and for some years was
a resident here. Some time after
his retirement from office at the
close of his second term, he be-
came identified with large bust
ness interests in the City of New
York. 1t would be considered
appropriate, we think, that the
chamber of commerce, of which
Mr.. Cleveland was a member,
and which numbers in its mem
bership so many of the chief
men of the city, should under
take the raising of a fund for the
erection here of a worthy memo
rial.
Upon the re-assembling of Con-
gress, we presume that provision
will be made for a monument at
Washington as the nations trib.
ute to the memory of one of the
greatest of its Presidents.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
Real Estate Transfers.

J. c. McCaskill, Sr., ct ux to
J. J. Kincaid lands in Maxton,
81, 650;W w. Carlyle ct ux toW.J.
Britt ct ux, lands in Lumberton,
81, $50; Robert Dees ct ux to J.
\. Jones ct ux, lands in Lum-
berton, $40; G. B. Mcleod, ct al
to ALI. H. Mcleod, $40, 900;
Lewis Pitman ct al to N. L.
Locklear ct ux, lands in Thomp-
sons, $500; N. L. Locklear ct ux
to A. d. Currie & Co., lands in
Thompson's, $500; w. G. Dean
to Mary A. Dean, lands in Red
Springs, 500; D. G. Wilks ct al
to r. H. Gibson, $500; L. B.
Townsend to Stephen Mcintyre,
lands in Lumberton, 5000; Geo.
G. French ct ux to A. H. Kinds,
lands in Lumberton, $500; w. N.
Gibson ct ux to M. E. Church,
lands in Red Springs, $500; B. F.
Mclean ct ux to Walter Leak,
lands in Maxton, $35; E. M.
Hoyle ct TX to G. M. Whitfield,
lands in Lumberton, $40; w. S.
McNair ct ux to Robert E. Lee,
lands in Maxton, $3.50; w. S. Nc,
Nair ct ux to Walter Leak, lands
in MaxtOn, $500; U. M. Edwards
to J. G. Edwards, ct ux, lands
in Parkton, 81, 900; James A,
Mcneil ct ux to Phillip Purdie
ct al, 81; R. M. N. Stephens et
ux to Eliza M. Regain; A. B
Fisher ct ux to Robert E. Lee
lands in Lumberton, $3.50; R. C
Lawrence, commissioner, to B
0. and N. A. Townsend, $36,
900; R. c. Lawrence. commits
sioner, to National Cotton Mills
lands in Lumberton, $50; Wash
ington Harden, to r. E. Collins
lands in Lumberton, $3.50.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
A MURDERER FOR PRESI-
DENT.
The Nominee of the Socialist
Labor Party

Charlotte Observer.
The nominee of the Socialist
Labor party for President nom
mated, by the way, in New
York, last Sunday-is Martin R.
Preston, of Nevada, who is now
in the penitentiary at Goldfield
serving a sentence of twenty
five years for murder. The
story is that me was a picket in
a strike there and trying to pre-
vent girls from serving as wal
tresses in a 'scab' or boycotted,
restaurant. The proprietor in
terfered and Preston shot and
killed him." This nomination
was, of course, an open declara-
ton in favor Of free murder, but
in order to avoid confusion and
injustice it should be known that
this organization is not the Social
list party proper. Many law
abiding and good though mis-
guided citizens belong to the lat
ter.
Again we are reminded of how
free a country this is, when q
body of men, despising it and
it's Institutions, can meet and ex-
press their contempt for law
more elequently than they cOulC
in words, by nominating a muir
; derer, and one in prison for his
, crime, for President. It doe:
not matter that they of course
; have no idea of his election; tina
he is indeed under the required
presidential age. The offence il
+ in the manifestation and in faunt
: ing the action by telegraphinl
the nominee O. and publishin!
the telegram. This is anarchism
of course, and should be a warn
ing to all, as a new evidence O
this baleful spirit which is abroa
in the land, against the utteranc
of declarations, by individual
or parties, calculated in the leas
= to weaken respect for the al
thority of law or the integrity O
the courts.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
THE PRIMARY LAW.
Misunderstanding as to Its Pro-
visions.
To the Editor of The Robesonian.

To the Editor of The Robesonian.
Let us have information and
harmony. | have been travel
ling over the county and | find
that there is likely to be some
misunderstanding about the
special act of the Robson Coun-
ty Primary Law, endorsed by
the convention of last year and
passed by the Legislature. All
will doubtless remember that the
Hon. S. Mcintyre introduced the
resolution for the primary in our
county. 1t seems that some
think that section II leaves the
matter of primary with the eX-
ecutive committee. | look at the
matter in a different light, when
there is special act, as there is
for this county.
Now, l would be glad if you
would make investigation and
get the facts as to the law re-
garding our county and publish
same in your paper so all the sub
scribers may fully understand
what the primary plans and law
are as regards our county. |. fol
one, was not in favor of the pri
mary for our county, but if it is
law we voters are not laW-mak-
ers, and have all taken our oath:
to support the constitution anC
laws of our State; and if it il
law and the majority do not lik'
it, the same power that created
it can repeal it when in session
at Raleigh.
| have seen several of the ex
ecutive committee of differen
townships of late, and they seen
to not understand the law as re
CARDS our primary of the cOun
ty.
Respectfully,
F. P. HUMPHREY.
Saddle Tree, N. c., July
1908.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13

The first State convention of
the Socialist party of North Car
DINA was held at Winston-Salem
Monday withrepresentativespres-
ent from a large number of points
in the State where socialism has
made progress. A full State
ticket was nominated, peculiar
thing abont the nominations be-
ing that no one seemed in
clined to accept the empty honors,
especially that of Governor
Mr.. ]. A. Transou of Pfafftown,
a man 65 years old and very
feeble, who was finally nominated
for Governor, pleaded to the
convention with tears in his
eyes not to nominate him; that
he was fast reaching the sun.
down of life and wanted t.
spend the remainder of his DAYS
in quite and solitude.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
In Quest of North Pole.
New York Dispatch. 9Th.

New York Dispatch, 9Th.
With the Peary Arctic Clubs
pennant fluttering from her main
truck and the Stars and Stripes
at her mizzen, the Arctic ex-
ploitation steamer Roosevelt left
her pier at East Twenty-Fourth
street today, carrying Command
er Robert E. Peary, who is to
head another expedition in quest
of the North Pole. The Roose-
welt, accompanied by a govern
ment tug, proceeded to near City
island, where she anchored for
the night to permit the adjust
ment of her compasses. To-
morrow she will go to Oyster
Bay, where President Roosevelt
will board her to bid goodbye to
her commander and crew. The
Roosevelt will then head fol
Sidney, Cape Breton, where she
will stop to coal.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-07-13
Two Ways Of Purchasing Goods,


known
Cash" We buy Merchandise
obtained Please that Quality and Style the real value of Merchan
that
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