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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
PURCHASE Of TWO CROPS
MAY END TOBACCO WAR
Trust Said to Have Agreed With
Society of Equity.
s14,oO0,ooO PAID FOR PRODUCT
Take 1905 Crop at Sixteen and 1907
Crop at Eighteen Cents, on
Agreement That No Tobacco
Will Be Grown in 1908.

Cincinnati, Ohio.-The American
Tobacco Company has surrendered to
the Kentucky white hurley tobacco
planters, associated as the American
Society of Equity, which has been
waging a strenuous war upon the
trust for more than a year. 1t is said
in an unofficial report Of the settle
ment of the controversy between the
planters and the trust that the trust
has bought the pooled crops of 1906
and 1907 at prices far above those
dictated by the buying corporation at
the time of the split between them
and the planters. The total amount
to be paid for the tobacco that the as
ISOLATION has in warehouses aud
which it was holding, refusing to sell
at the prices offered, is $14,00Q,0 900.
The prices to be paid for the 1916
crop is sixteen cents a pound, and for
the next years output eighteen cents.
In the settlement the planters decided
not to raise a crop this year.
The report, which comes from
members of the Planters Society and
has not yet been fully verified by the
other side, is d~iscredited by many
conversant with the situation because
Of the fact that the White Burley
Board of Control has heretofore
asked only fifteen cents a pound for
both the crop of 1906 and 1907. The
higher prices are explained by the
agreement to carry out the mo crop
for 1908" idea as part of the consid-
GRAFTON to the American Tobacco
Company. The agreement as report
ed only affects the White Burley dis
tricts, and has no relation to the dark
tobacco districts in which most OF the
night riding outrages have taken
place.
The light or hurley tobacco district
covers fifty-fiye counties in Ken
lucky, several in Ohio and two or
three in West Virginia. The region
in Kentucky is in the northern and
central part of the State. This dis
trict Is the only place in the world
where this class of tobacco is grown.
The weed is used in the manufacture
of the finer grades Of both chewing
and smoking tobacco. The dark to-
bacco district embraces fourteen
counties in Western Kentucky and
several in Tennessee. The product
of this district is nearly all taken for
export.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

At first there was great disagree
ment as to the exact day that should
be set for this great festival. The
Jewish Christians wanted to have it
at the same time as the Feast of the
Passover, but others would not agree
to that, and the result was that for
hundreds of years different branches
of the Church celebrated Easter on
different days. 1t is because a part
of the Church did at one time keep
Easter at the same time as the Jew
ish Passover that the word 'paschal'
is now used in reference either to
Easter or the Passover. The question
as to the particular day on which
Easter was to be celebrated was dis
cussed in Church councils, and all
the learned men of the Church gave
it their most serious consideration,
until it was finally decided that
Easter Day should be "the first Sun
day" after the full moon which hap
pens upon or next after March 81;
and if the full moon happens upon a
Sunday, Easter Day is the Sunday
after" No one is expected to under
stand this except the astronomers and
mathematician, who discover and
announce to the general public on
what particular day Easter will fall
each year.
The only reason for mentioning
this bewildering decision of the
Church is that 1t gives a hint of the
connection between Easter and rab-
bits. It must first be explained that
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

to give the girdle effect, while the
princesse apron is made with full
side portions and plain front and Is
scalloped at it's lower edge. In the H.
l%ustration both are held by sashes OF
the material, but those Of ribbon can
be substituted if better liked.
The tucked apron is cut in one
piece and can be finished in any man.
ner preferred. The princesse apron
is made in three pieces and is at
tached to a belt while as illustrated
it is finished with a gathered frill
at the lower and side edges.
The quantity of material require
for the medium size is three-quarter
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

in three-quarter or full length are
Joined to narrow bands to which the
cuffs are attached.
The quantity of material required
for the ~sixteen-year size is four and
three-eighth yards twenty-one or
twenty-four, two and three-eighth
yards thirty-two or two and one-quar-
ter yards forty-four inches wide with
two and three-quarter yards of band
ing and four yards of lace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
New COttOnS.

The advanced showings of fine cot
tons and fancy silks that have been
opened during the past week are
enough to indicate beyond the posi-
bility of a doubt the kind Of a spring
season that the buyers of those de-
partments are looking forward to.
The cretonne craze that struck Paris
hard last summer is due here the
coming season, and its harbingers are
seen in the cretonne figured piques
and organizes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
LABOR INJUNCTION PERMANENT.
Appeal Decided Against Buck Stove
and Range Company Boycott.

Washington, D. C.-The temporary
Injunction recently issued against the
American Federation of Labor by
Justice Gould, OF the District SUI
preme Court in favor OF the Buck
Stove and Range Company was made
perpetual by Chief J.stice Clabaush.
The injunction effectually restraints
the American Federation of Labor
from in any manner interfering with
the business of the Buck Stove and
Range Company.
The costs Of the proceeding were
taxed TO the Federation Of Labor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

some KIND seem 10 De
necessary to all the members OF the
human race, big Or little, and nothing
could be more natural than that there
should be one at this time Of the
year, when nature is waking up
from her long winter sleep to put on
new life. There has perhaps never
been a time when there was not a
celebration of some kind at the end
of winter, for people must express
their JOY in one way or another, even
if it is only as the little girls do,
when, at the first signs of spring,
they invariably with m accord get
out their skipping ropes, which may
have been laid away and forgotten for
eleven months.
The word Easter is probably de-
rived from Eastre, the name of the
Saxon goddess of spring, and it is
easy to imagine that before our
heather ancestors were converted to
Christianity they used to have a
great spring festival in honor Of the
goddess. With the advent of Chris
tianity the same season, when all
nature suggests joyous thoughts,
would naturally be selected for the
festival that commentaries the resur-
rection of Christ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
TINY Folds of Taffeta.

Tiny folds Of satin or of taffeta
are used to tri.n semi-dress costumes,
and lend themselves admirably to
original effects. They, may be ap-
piled in broadening designs and also
in %serpentine lines and sharp zig
Gags on hens and w%aistcoats, and are
also used to frame motifs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
AMBASSADOR HILL REFUSED.
Minister to the Netherlands Simply
UnweIcome to German Emperor.

Washington, D. C.-Emperor Will
lam, at Berlin, announced that he
would not permit the present Amerl-
can Minister to the Netherlands, Or.
David Jayne Hill. to come to his
court as Ambassador from the United
States. He gave no reason, but sew
eral were advanced for him, n be-
ing that the action was due to some
thing Dr.. Hill did Or left undone
when Prince Henry of Prussia visited
Washington six years ago, another
that the Kaiser had unfavorable re.
ports of the diplomats official
achievements at The Hague.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Night Riding Continues.

Hopkinsville, Ky.-Night riders. to
the number Of twenty-five or thirty,
invaded Golden Pond, Trigg County.
dragged Thomas Weaver, 4 negro in
the employ of the tobacco associa-
ton, from his bed, and CARRYING him
to the road, commanded him to run.
When he failed to obey the night rid
ers began firing at him. Two balls
penetrated the body, AMI he was
found later in a'dying condition. No
cause for the crime is KNOWN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Women in the Days News.

Mrs. Annie ]. KydG. NEE than Sc:
anty years old, sued for a uivorce ID
Brooklyn n. Y.
A photographer advertised in New
York City for women models and re-
ceived 457 applications.
Mrs. Ivah de Chipenham Berg pro
posed TO teach fair New YORK CITY
how TO be beautiful though plain.
Mrs. Mary Sherry died recently IN
Brocton, n. Y, at the age OF lo2
wears, She read without glasses tc
the dag Of her death, and had vivid
recollections Of Andrew Jackson and
the War Of 1872.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Ask Federal Aid Against "EiGcrs."

Lexington, Ky.-The failure on the
part Of the State authorities to run
down perpetrators Of outrages COM
United by might riders" eliminated
in a direct appeal to President Roose-
welt for Federal interference in Ken
lucky, in the form of 1 petition pre-
pared by leading men Of Lexington
and Central Kentucky. The petition
ers are aware that the President can
take no action unless the Governor
so requests, but they say it is their
purpose by this means to bring the
two Executives together in the mat
ter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Chatting Dish Aprons.

Pretty, fancy aprons are much used
Just now for the fashionable chafng
dish functions, and also for the hours
given over to fancy work and similar
employments. Here are two that are
charmingly attractive yet perfectly
simple withal and that can be made
from embroidered Swiss, plain lawn,
the pretty striped muaiins and all
materials of the sort. The tucked
apron Is prettily shaped and tucked
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Novelty Hat Pins.

Feather hat pins so large as to
look almost like a part of the bird
decoration itself are a fad said to
reign among novelty seekers abroad,
and not one that is likely to appeal
very strongly to American women.
Another novelty noted in this line
is a miniature china umbrella with
gilt tip and ribs fastened upon a very
long pin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
CONSERVATIVES WIN VICTORY.
English Liberals Arc Badly Whipped
in One Parliamentary District.

London. - The most e~Xtrayasant
hopes of the Conservatives regarding
the Peckham election for OF
Parliament were eclipsed by the act
ual result. Their candidate, AT.
Gooch, polled G970 votes and h LID
craI candidate. Mr.. Gauntrey, 4!IG.
The Liberal majority in 1906 vas
2Hng
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Effects For the Hair.

Many pretty small effects are seen,
such as tiny Mercury wings of net
and gauze made brilliant with sequins
or imitation jewels. These are spe-
cially pretty when worn low on the
pompadour with the tiny wings out
stretched.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Judge Will Not Offer Reward.

Carlisle, Ky.-Judge McNeal, coun-
ty judge of this county, cafusea TO Of
fer a reward for the arrest AID con-
viction of any Of the night riders who
shot. and killed Harlan Hedges, an in
dependent tobacco farmer living near
Carlisle. He said that he will not do
so unless sanctioned by a meeting OF
the fiscal court now in session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

wool materials of the present and the
pretty thin silks that are used for
the purpose. 1t also is adapted to
all the washable ones: and just now
there are a whole host Of inexpensive
printed wash fabrics that are singu-
larly attractive while their cost Is
trifing in the extreme.
The jacket is made with fronts and
back. The neck is finished with the
collar and the sleeves, and whether
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Drl,ry Lane Burned.

Drury Lane Theatre, III" of II
most ANGUS in London, was de-
stroyed by fire. The whole Interior
of The theatre was burned Ont and
the outside walls were badly dam
aged. There was no less of life.
Ururv Lane Theatre Was first opened
in 1858.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Rhodes Scholar Drowned.

Ralph C. Many, a Rhodes sclo!a1
from New Orleans, at Oxford, Eng
land. was washed off the rocks n
drowned at Port Isaac. CORNWALL. A.
K. Read. the 1904 Rhodes scholar
from Louisiana, died in March, 1906,
Nf meningitis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
The Easter Hare and Her Interesting
Family.

There have been many curious OBJ
servances in regard to Easter, in
which hares and eggs ere dying out,
while new ones are coming in, but the
custom of wearing new clothes Is
one of the old ones that is not likely
to die out. This practice has been
so long and firmly established that
in some parts Of the world there is
a superstition that it would bring bad
luck to neglect it. Even if there
were no Easter festival the coming
of spring would probably always
create in tEs human heart a longing
for fresh raiment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
RuMes On EatS.

Many OF the hats have rufies
of lace sewn inside just where the
crown and the brim are fastened to-
gether. This ruf1e is allowed to fall
over the hair, and it makes an at
tractiye and becoming addition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Pretty Couture Ornament.

A charming couture ornament worn
with a pale. green evening frock con-
sisted Of a narrow fllet Of dull silver
with a cluster of green and white
gooseberries on one side and knot Of
green velvet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
REFUGEES AT HAITI.
German Cruiser Bremen Takes For.
cigncrS Away.

Port Au Prince, Haiti.-The city is
TRANQUIL. The German cruiser Bre'
men will sail to take on board the
refugees in the consulates at Port de
Paix and Saint Marc and convey them
to Kingston. Septimus Marius, Judge
Of the Supreme Court, is still in rel.
uge at the French Legation here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Tn Toilette Attacks FinancicrS.

Senator La Toilette conc 'nded his
three-day speech in Congress against
the Aldrich bill. declaring tina Stand
ard Oh and Morgan in combination
dominate all other financial powers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Wish TO Restore Railroad Bonds.

The railroads are making a united
effort among United States Senators
to have the railroad bond provision
restored to the Aldrtch bill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Touches of Rose.

Faded blondes, who always seem
to love pale blue, should be encour-
aged to Introduce touches OF rose
and poppy red into their costumes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
How Message Was Received.

Washington, D. C.-The special
Message from the President was close
ly followed in both branches OF Con-
gress. In the House the declaration
that the time had come for a re-
vision of the tariff ELECTED handicap
ping on the part of Democratic mem
bers. Democratic approval also was
given by way of pounding desks to
the suggestion that Congress could
with advantage forthwith remove the
tariff on wood pulp, with a CORE
spending reduction upon paper made
from wood pulp. The Republicans
waited and confined the applause to
the message as a whole.
In the Senate the message was re-
ceiyed without comment of any kind.
Discussion of the message turns
chiefly on the question whether Con-
gress will carry out any considerable
part of its recommendations. The
general impression is that an employ
ers' liability law will be passed, that
an investigation of tariff schedules
will be ordered, and that the Aldrich
currency bill will be put through;
but that it is very doubtful ii Con-
gress will go any further at this SEES
sion. 1t is pretty generally conceded
that the bill to. modify the Sherman
law cannot get through, and that no
anti-injunction legislation is likely.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

The total area of Africa is estimat-
ed at about 100000 square miles,
of which Great Britain owns 2,173,-
go square miles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Braiding and Embroidery.

Braiding, combined with heavy
embroidery, is particularly effective
on broadcloth or velvet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SENDS SPECIAL MESSAGE
Urges Congress to Enact Legis.
!ati0n Deemed Essential.
PROHIBITION OF CHILD LABOR
The C0unfry's Interest Demands
Tariff and Currency Changes,
an Antitrust Act and an En-.
pIoycrs' Liability Bill.

Washington, D. C.-President
Roosevelt transmitted to Congress
his promised special message urging
certain legislation which he deems
essential to the country's best inter-
ests at this time.
The message is marked by a suav-
ity of expression which may be
termed unique in communications Of
this sort from Mr.. Roosevelt.
After the vigorous e%xcoriation of
some weeks ago, members could
hardly believe it possible that all
trace of the big stick could be. so
carefully concealed.
A large part of the message is
given to the Civic Federation's bill,
introduced in the House by Mr.. Hep-s
burn, to modify the Sherman anti
trust act, and the President points
out what changes he deems desirable
and necessary.
Give railroads the right. under
certain limitations, to make fic
agreements, he urges, and change the
law as to receiverships.
Alter the provisions that render
illegal combinations of labor men
and farmers and recognize strikes as
legal.
But nothing should be done, de-
clares the President, to legalize
either a blacklist or a boycott t.
would be illegal at common law.
The message then says: THE ques-
ton of financial legislation is now
receiving such attention in both
Houses that we have a right to ex-
pect action before the close of the
session. 1t is urgently necessary that
there should be such action. More
over, action should be taken to es-
tablish postal savings banks. These
postal savings banks are Imperative
ly needed for the benefit of the wage
workers and men of small means and
will be a valuable adjunct to our
whole financial system.
1.-The time has come when we
should prepare for a revision of the
tariff. This should be, and indeed
must be, preceded by careful investi-
CATION"
President Roosevelt then suggests
CQdC q pTOpeT CuluIulLlcS NC '
to gather the facts necessary for
tariff revision at the next session
of Congress. He then continues:
81 am of the opinion, however,
that one change in the tariff could
with advantage be made forthwith.
Our forests need every protection and
one method Of protecting them would
be to put upon the free list wood
pulp, with a corresponding reduc-
ton upon paper made from wood
pulp, when they come from any
country that does not put an export
duty upon them"
Other recommendations by the
President are:
Prohibition of child labor through
out the nation.
Re-enactment Of an employers
liability bill. drawn to conform to
the recent decision of the Supreme
Court.
Modification If the law affecting
injunctions in Il Or disputes.
Creation of permanent water
ways commission ,
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yard twenty-seven or tnirty-Siy inches
wide for either apron, with two and
a half yards OF insertion and six yards
of edging for the tucked apron. two
and three-quarter yards each of in
sertion and lace for the princesse
apron.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
XSS4Y~ s@asHsms@aRgs% N rs
e. WMu@ WERM@ZM 81

New York Clty.-The pretty and
becoming breakfast jacket is always
in demand and this M designed for
young girls is both simple and grace
full. There is the big collar that is
always becoming, while it leaves the
throat comfortably free and there
is a choice allowed of three-quarter
or long sleeves. In the illustration
dotted challis is trimmed with lace
but the model suits not alone the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

ASTER is the chief festi-
val of the Church, and
of course, the Little
Men and Women always
look forward to it with
pleasure. Festivals of
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to stand on, or with several thick
nesses of dry paper Ga newspaper, or,
in case of emergency, bundle of dry
clothing. AS it is difficult to get the
latter perfectly dry, a shock may be
received when this is attempted, but
the assistance will be so high that the
shock will not be a very severe one.
Wires used for street lighting may al
ways be regarded with suspicion; they
are exceedingly likely to carry cur
rent of 1000 volts or more. This will
in most cases, give a fatal current, and
the pressure is so great that the pre-
cautions previously described are not to
be depended upon. One would be rea-
sonably safe. however, if standing upon
chair or stool with perfectly dry
wooden legs. AS wires of ,, 900 volts OIL
more are quite common in the streets
there are many chances for other wires
to come in contact with them and so re-
ceive a dangerous current. 1t is there
fore unwise for an inexperienced per
son to touch any outdoor wire, however
| harmless it may appear.
Persons rendered unconscious by q
shock may frequently be revived by in
ducing artificial respiration, in the same
manner frequently described for reviv.
ing persons apparently drowned, The
measures adopted for removing water
from the lungs and passages, of course
being omitted.-From an article in Cas-
sier's Magazine.-N. Y. Tribune.
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CHURCH SERVICES TODAY.

ANDREWS Restarck T. M Simpson
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CENTRAL UNION $3.50
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collection;
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