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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
TESTIMONY FAVORABLE TO
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
State Official Charged with Improper
Conduct, but Witnesses AbsolVe
Him from Wrong

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. 24.-The
feature of today's testimony in the
trial of j. II. Shively, state insurance
commissioner, before the senate sit
ting as an Impeachment court, was
that of former Attorney General John
D. Atkinson.
Atkinson testified while in office he
advised Shively and Sam II. Nichols,
who had resigned as secretary of state,
that they could collect a fiat rate of
5000 in advance from insurance COM
panies.
Half a dozen other witnesses were
examined, all of whom were favorable
to Shively.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Williams Hat Found
Mandamus Served on JUDGE

ATLANTIC CITY, n. ], Aug "a
Atlantic City's Sunday closing con-
troversy was complicated today when
representatives of the Law and Order
society served a mandamus on Police
Judge Martin r. .Keffer, requiring him
to show cause why he should not ac-
cept complaints in violations of Sab
bath regulations brought by detec-
tives of reform organizations,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Boy Travels Alone Across Pacific

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-Master
Elmore c. Drolette, a 10-year-old lad
from Shanghai, crossed the Pacific
alone and arrived today on the Pacific
Mail liner China. He is the son of an
American business man who is sending
him to Evansville, Ind, to attend
school. The boy considered it reflec-
ton on his ability to take care of him
self when friends of his father met
him at the dock and humiliated him by
asking a woman passenger going east
to look after him.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Anarchist Leader Deposed

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 24.-Hnk
Bergegren, hitherto chief leader of the
anarchist faction of the young Social
lists, has been deposed because of his
inactivity His successor is a uni
versity student named Lindberg,
Nihilist, and trouble is expected.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
BANK OF WILMINGTON
NOW FIRST NATIONAL

WrLMINGTON, Aug. 24.--Word was
received today by the Bank of Viii
mington that its organization as the
First National bank Of this city, with
$4,000 capital, had been authorized at
Washington The officers of the new
bank will be G. II. Eubanks, presi-
dent; f. S. cary, first vice president;
W. J. Horn, second vice president;
Don c. FOhl, cashier
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Territorial N. G. to Meet at Prescott

PRESCOTT, Arlz., Aug. 24.-Pres-
colt today was selected as the site for
the annual encampment of the, Arizona
national guard company september -
to 10. The national guard consists of
ten companies of infantry and one of
cavalry. The encampment adjolnS
Whipple barracks
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Sons of Veterans Convene

WARRINGTON, Aug. 24-The TWEEN
ty-eighth annual encampment of the
commandery in chief, Sons of Veter-
ans, U. S. A.. convened here today.
About 1900 delegates are i'm attendance,
the larger delegations coming from the
eastern states.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Drouuht Is Broken

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 24.-The
drought that has prevailed in Oklaho-
ma, Arkansas and parts of Southern
Missouri since July Is was broken to-
night by heavy rain. Satisfactory
yields of corn and oats are assured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
Eorest Fires Checked

NELSON, b. c., Aug. 24.-Rain fell
in almost every section of the Kootenai
district and part of the Crows Nest
pass district yesterday Forest fires
that caused so much anxiety are almost
checked,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25
DEPARTMENT HOLDS WINE
MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-Upholding
it's contention that the consumer, under
the food and drug act, is entitled to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-25

Aircraft Mystihes-Thc night
" appearance of a strange air sailing
craft has mystiaed and agitated the
residents Of suburban towns i'm north
ern New Jersey What is described as
an airship, sometimes containing one
person and at other times two, has
been observed at night making rapid
flights high in the air. Attention has
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-10
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Sybyl Campbell Reid, medalist
danseur, will open an academy of dane
ing, physical and grace culture and
fencing at Odd Fellows hall, Friday
evening, September 10. Adult classes
Monday and Friday evenings, $50 p. m.
Juvenile classes Tuesday and Friday
afternoons, $3.50 P. N. For terms ad-
dress Haalelea Lawn, Hotel and Rich
ards streets. Phone 229.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24
Waists, Skirts, Dresses and Outing Suits

many are made in modish and novel
empire styles, with close fitting skirts
and high waist band. Buttons are
freely used in the trimming, chiefly
white pearl The skirts are mostly
sored effects. though some plated
models are shown. In the coats the
long, straight lines in semi-ftted styles
are mostly shown. These are all with
large pockets, cuffs ard dlrectoire re-
yers. IN the Fessss or both SILK ana
cotton materials the one-piece designs
prevail. These are OF the guimpe or
jumped style, with high neck designs.
The skirts are gored. some OF the Dor
dered rough silks are made with small
tucks over the hips, but carrying out
the straight lines in vogue. Panel eff
fects are good, and in the guimpe de-
signs the sleeves are cut In one with
the waist in kimono style. but short
In these silk dresses foulards are
chiefly favored. Fine embroidery and
lingerie frocks are going 10 be very
popular this summer. These will
show a profusion of very fine embroid-
cry. valenciennes or normandie laces
in fine all-over insertions and hounc-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24
WILD CAT PUTS UP HARD
FIGHT WITH CANNES

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, March
24.-Learning that an unusually large
wild cat had been seen In Rusk county,
otto ana Waiter Schroeder. OF Lady
smith. with three hounds. set out to
make "a capture.
Otto. with the hounds. was trailing
the cat. when Walter. stationed OF a
log. saw the. animal coming right at
him. He had double barrelled shot
gun loaded with buckshOt. and in his
excitement he discharged both OF the
barrels at once.
The recoil knocked him of the log.
and he landed on his back Before hv
could get to his feet the cat was upon
him and desperate fight ensued In
Clubbing at the cat with mis- gun the
stock and barre parted. He next De-
labored the cat with the barrel until
the dogs came up and then the cat
turned It's attention 20 the CANNES.
Cat and dogs rolled and tumbled, spit
ting. grOwlin and yelping.
The men watched their opportunity
and with few well directed blows
despatched The cat The DOGS we're
. badly injured as tue result vi tie
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

months many will return 10 the short
sleeves. This is speculative however.
as the net and unlined sleeves may
answer the purpose OF comfortable
coolness The trimming effects are
straight up and down. which is pro
duced by the use OF long, narrow
Jokes. There are many novel collar
ideas OF the Elizabcthan and high
effect variety. French crepe cloth and
Cluny lace are very popular In the
semi-tailored waists. The all-white
waists seem to have the most popu
larity in lingerie and tailored linen
goods, but some white waists are
shown with colored embroidery, while
others have pipings or soft folds of
color In the tailored waists tiny
tucks. knife plaitings and embroid-
cred polka dot effects are very popu-
lar In the sem-tailoIed models the
plated frills are more often seen. In
the lingerie waists the sleeves are all
full length and are small and close
fitting. Yokes with lace Insertions in
vertical effects are extensively shown
though, of course, there are many of
more elaborate design. Heavy laces
and insertions are used to a greater
extent than the finer laces Real and
imitation Irish insertions and edgings
are given the preference In trimming
lingerie waists. Cluny and vaien-
ciennes laces are also very much
favored. In the solk waists the tail
ored designs are more favored than
the fancy ones Mcssaline satin in
fashionable shades seems - have the
ls. -. Oh,
the suit in color. These are made with
tailored plaits. the center one trimmed
either with buttons or plated frillh
in self material. On many. the
sleeves are plated on tucked cross
ways. and are often finished az the
foot with plated irill. Messaline is
used largely for the r'ore dressy lace
trimmed waists bur duchess satin ~
preferred for the tailored models Most
OF the waists are made cOllarless 20
allow the use OF the separate neck
frills. rufus and jabCts The newest
designs I'm net waists are in ne wash
malines. with collar yoke and sleeve
bands OF colored malines. the neck
and cuffs finished In frills These are
very fashionable in green, navy blue.
brown and black the smartest when
matching the suit These are no
longer bloused but close fitting The
sleeves are long. reaching to the
knuckles. ami are transparent. The
collars are high and much ruched Net
plaitngs and ruchires not only top
the high. close-fttina collars. but sur.
round the base as we'll Fine lingerie
waists are being made in similar style
and show the most delicate embroii-
cries and real laces in baby Irish to-
ohon and yalencienn"s patterns. Near.
ly al these trimmings are On vertical
lines
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

may turn TO any one OF them and In a
measure submerge all else
Suede oxfords made with straight
tips and some small perforations along
the seams will be very apt 10 catch
on. Shoe styles are largely specula-
tive and while we tell you here what
is being shown at the shops, what will
be most worn Is matter of fancy
that IL is very difficult to forecast. In
high shoes the button effects will un-
questionably predominant. This is also
true with the oxfords A very safe
purchase right now that will be fash.
ionable all season, would be dark Rus
sian calf blucher oxfords or button
strap pumps, either plain or fancy tips
with perforations. Dark shades OF tan
and golden brown will be extensively
worn. as these shades will be so much
worn in suits. Aside from the-suedes
that will be worn ia all shades. calf
and kid will be popular finishes from
the fact that they are SO soft, light,
cool and easy.
The heels are 10 be medium low.
Pumps with the 'W will. OF course,
be favored, the y tiere are great
many styles SHOWN plain and also
with ieweled and metal buckles.
Vamps OF patent leather with broad
cloth tops to match the gowns. are n
vital necessity to the women who
adopt the height OF fashion. These
are shown In tan, tupe. purple. green
blue, gray and brown. On these shoes
the buttons must match the cloth
Some pumps are shown with a slen-
der strap over the inside and a buckle
To keep the shoe from slipping back
and forth, which is a great fault IN
pumps.
For indoor wear and afternoon az
fairs the slippers must also match the
gown. High heeled pumps in suede
or patent leather are correct. They
have pointed tongues and ornamental
gold or silver buckles
II is fad just now In both Paris
and London for women to wear in the
street belt, tie and shoes all OF TIE
same color
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

tailored waists are made principally
OF linen madras, and there is little
variation from the styles that were 50
effective last fall and winter. Where
there is any deviation at ALL II is only
noticeable in the size and arrange
ment OF the plaits. The sleeve has
very little fullness at the shoulder and
follows the close fitting lines. and
even the cuffs At the wrists very
closely. This is also true in the lin
gerie waists. These are more simple
than In former seasons. as far as the
designing goes. though they show a
profusion OF lace ard embroidery en-
Enlistment. For the early months.
the long sleeves are favored, though
1t is expected that during the summer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

on patent leather. white kid on blue
serge, gray suede on dull calf. black
suede and white ca.f. etc. These all
make very tasty effects Another popu
lar novelty is a patent leather foxed'
buttoned oxford with gray suede OF
serge top OF black brown or wine top
The bucher oxfords and the strap and
button pump will vie with each other
for fashionable preferment While
those In plain effects seem strongest
AT this time, there are so many novel.
ties shown that the fashion WITNESSES
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

he waists for spring can with
safety be classified into
three types, the strictly
tailored, the seini-tailored
and tho draeSv p,ndaIv TIL,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

ings. These will be made on princess
style and will be soft and clinging in
effect, with trailing skirts and fringed
girdles of satin, soft silk or ribbon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24


richer than linen Good pique is not
really as durabl ca fabric as linen. but
fashion has set It's seal on pique for
this season at least. and now the
fresh pique coat and skirt suit will
be much in evidence this summer
The fashion in these suits calls for
very simple lines. with skirt killed
from the knee down and straight
smock coats or tunics with close fit
ting sleeve and little rundown collars
like a child's linen "eton." worn with
a silk bow. Other suits are trimmed
with bands OF heavy embroidery and
motifs OF Irish lace. this lace being
particularly effective with The corded
or repped weave. These piques are
now shown In a variety OF colors.
Fruit and berry tones are very fash
ionable. In the linen suits the styles
are about the same. and the most
favored colors are amethyst and pale
green. In the wash suits and dresses
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

dium toe with short vamp. is shown
extensively by the smart shoe dealers.
OF course, patent feathers will still be
the leaders n quantity worn. but look
out for the suede effects on Easter
morning and later at the fashionable
summer resorts Combination treat.
ments in leather effects are also shown
In great variety at the swell booteries.
These duo treatments OF contrasting
feathers are shown in dark tan OK
fords with n narrow welt OF light tan
binding ON every seam also matte calf
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

muddy Is likely 10 have heart disease
when the spring shoe bills come in.
There are no great changes In shapes
from the styles shown last winter. but
IL Is the new cOlors that show the new
style departures. Gray is the keynote
and suede the finish that is strictly In
vogue A gray suede strap pump
with leather bow To match. plain me-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

The long-quiet volcano OF Colima.
in Mexico. again has become active,
emitting smoke and sparks in alarm.
Ing quantities.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

FIGHT. The men escaped with onfy
torn clothes The cat weighed So
Mounds. and vas one OF the largest
ever killed ia tais Ses ton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-24

DR. outing suits. white pique
will be much worn, and
there is really "A drcssiness
about this snowy corded
fabric which makes IL even
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11

Artists models in France are strik-
ing for better pay and more work.
They will form a union. 1t is said
that more than 5000 persons in Paris
are entered In the police register as
professional models. Besides them
there are multitudes Of shopgirls,
Mattresses. seamstresses. great num-
bers OF poor students Of all kinds,
who do not know how to live, and so
many more who will serve as models
than can possibly be employed that
numbers of them are on the point of
starvation. The palmy days OF the
model are past. Artists say that the
present supply, great as it is, is in
ferior In quality. and T. is difficult to
secure what is wanted. And yet the
ranks of so-called artists are even
greater. and 1t would seem there
must be more demand for models
than there used to be.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11
A New Record.

The Boyle Live Stock Company is
making a new record for Sumter.
They are selling more horses and
mules than any other local live stock
dealer has ever sold in the same
period and they are just beginning
10 get down TO business. A glance at
their advertisement I'm this issue will
reveal the facts upon which the above
statement is predicated, and facts are
stubborn things to deal with. The
Boyle Live Stock Co., have the faciu-
ties for doing a big business and they
are making good use of their oppor-
tunities. They carry an immense
STOCK Of vehicles, farm implements.
harness, ETC., and everything is Of the
pest quality and all new goods. The
prices speak for themselves and they
make strong argument when there
is competition to be met.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11
Miss Girardeau's Funeral.

The funeral services Of Miss Mary
H. Girardeau were held at the Pres
byterian church Tuesday afternoon
the Rev. ]. p. Marion officiating. The
active pallbearers were: r. d. Lee,
r.. 0. Purdy, w. H. Ingram, c.. M.
Hurst. H. J. Hardy, G.. w. Dick, j. L.
Haynsworth and w. M. Graham,
while the honorary pallbearers were
Supt Of Schools 8. H. Edmunds, and
the school board, Mayor Boyle and
Messrs. ]. A. Mood, Marion Noise.
Neill O'Donnell and r. I. Manning.
Among the floral tributes, were those
from the teachers Of the schools and
from Dick Anderson chapter, u. d.
c.. Of which Miss Girardeau was q
member. The school teachers at
tended in q body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11

cotton tax. At the time the South
was paying this tax-only about So
100000 was collected before the close
or the war-it was also paying its
share of all Other taxes. 1t is all in
teresting history, but it is true. as the
Picayune says, that the reviving of
the cotton tax question is like disin-
terring mummy. 1t is only a relic
Of the past, and has no other value
than as a mere curiosity to put i'm a
museum. The cotton tax can be
hung up with the French spoliation
demnity.-Charlotte Observer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11
DEATH.

Mr.. John Lewis Alnutt died ut his
home on Oakland Avenue ut IL
o'clock Tuesday night after an illness
OF several months. aged 60 years. Mr..
Alnutt was a great sufferer for the
last few months of his illness, but
was not confined to his bed, except
during the last few weeks.
The deceased was a native Of Lex
ington. KY. and was a civil engineer
and had travelled extensively in the
prosecution of his profession. In re-
cent years he has been the Southern
representative Of number of manu-
facturers of railway and mill sup
plies and had made this city his
headquarters for the past six years.
Soon after coming to Sumter he
leased the Hotel Sumter and con-
Quoted 1t for several years. Almost
as soon as he identified himself with
this city he realized the need Of a
system Of gas works and devoted a
great deal Of time and energy to-
ward the organization of a company
to erect and operate a modern gas
system for heating and lighting pur-
poses. After several disappointments
when his efforts seemed assured of
success, he succeeded only few
months ago In interesting several
capitalists in the enterprise and a
company was organized and a fran
chise obtained from the City Council.
Everything was in shape and orders
for structural material and snachin-
cry were placed several months age
and only few days ago 1t was an
nounced that part of the material
had arrived and the work of erection
would begin within a few days, but
he was called hence before the enter
prise to which he had devoted sc
much Of his energy could be carried
to completion.
Mr.. Alnutt is survived by his wife
who has the sincere sympathy of the
many friends she has made during
her residence in Sumter.
The funeral was held from Mr.
Alnutt's late residence on Oakland
avenue at 1880 o'clock Thu sday
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11

The business men of this city, the
banks i'm particular are put to seri-
Gus inconvenience by the new sched-
ule on the Atlantic Coast Line, which
delivers the Northern mail about
midday instead Of i'm the early morn
ing as prior to the change in sched-
ule. The new schedule is but little inn
proVement over the old i'm any respest,
ard this does not cOunterbalance
the Inconvenience caused by the de-
lay in the mails. Until the antic
Coast Line puts on early morning
mail train from Florence that will ar
rive here in the neighborhOod of $50
to 7 o'clock there will continue to he
Kicking and general dissatisfaction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11
PERSONAL.

Mr.. s. w. Minis. superintendent of
the Richland and CRANKY mills Of CO.
iumbla, spent Tuesday In the city.
Rev. w. Il. Duncan, Rev. M. w.
Hook. Rev. J. b. Wilson and Mr.. Jno.
W. Mccoy have gone to Abbeville to
attend the annual conference of the
M. =. Church. South.
Rev. G. c. Brown, Rev. f. M. Sat-
terwhite, Rev. william Haynsworth
and Mr.. Z. c. Haynsworth have gone
to Anderson to attend the State Bap-
tist Convention.
Misses Kate, Augusta and Maud
Solomons. who have been visiting in
the city for several weeks. left on
Tuesday for New York. where they
will spend the winter.
DIR. and Mrs. j. c. Spann have re-
turned home from Charleston, after
a stay of two weeks.
Mr., C.. T. Evans. of Smithville, was
In the city on business Tuesday.
Mr.. L. 1. Parrott left Tuesday
for Abbeville. where he will attend
the Methodist Conference.
Mr. T. o. Sanders of Hagood was
IN the city Thursday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11
County Board Meeting.

The Board of County Commission
ers met In regular monthly session
at IL o'clock Tuesday, Dec. 7th, with
Supervisor p. M. Pitts and Commits
sioners #. f. Thomas, John /. Brog-
don. w. ]. Young and f.. t. Minis,
present.
There being no unfinished business
before the board the regular routine
was taken UP. The claims on file
were audited approved and ordered
paid.
str. w. n. Hammett presented n
ciaih for SIS for damages 10 mule
failing through bridge at Cowpen
swamp. Action was deferred until
further information is In the hands
Of the board.
J. A. Frlerson presented a claim
for $3.50 damages to mule, alleged
damage having been caused by muls
failing through the bridge at Gra-
hams Crossing. Action was deferred
until the next regular meeting.
A petition was presented from nu-
merous citizens Of Shiloh Township
asking that the proposed route as
surveyed for the new road In that
township be- abandoned and some
other route be selected. 1t was NOV
ed and carried thar It is the sense of
the board that the said road be or
dsred opened as soon as the citizens of
the township can agree upon a route
that will be- satisfactory to all con-
cerned and have secured rights of
way to be given to the county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-11

The travelling men are still kicking
about the hotel accommodations OF
Sumter and calling on the Chamber
OF Commerce to do something to al
leviate their suffering and improve
conditions. They want a new hotel
With modern equipments and furnish
inss and they say so In plain terms
In communication recently address
ed to the Chamber OF Commerce by
the hotel committee OF one of the
travelling mems organizations. Sumter
will be forced to take hold OF the
hotel problem In earnest In the near
future. II Is a matter OF the utmost
Importance to Sumter and the people
will have to get together and as a
matter OF public spirit build first
class hotel even though there is a
possibility of the investment no,
proving profitable at the outset.