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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Nine Gored Skirt.

Here is one of the newest skirts,
gored to fit smoothly over the hips,
but with graceful lines at the foot
caused by the pleated lower portions,
which gives the straight lines that are
extremely smart and graceful. The
inverted pleat at centre front is
stitched to form wide tucks, which
are held in place with groups of three
buttons. The skirt is illustrated in
one of the new blue diagonal serges
with jet buttons, but all colors and
materials that are suited to the odd
skirt or the coat suit will be found
appropriate, the linens and pongees of
the present as we'll as the heavier ma
terials of the coming season.
The skirt is cut in nine cores, the
fronts and back extending the full
length, while the side cores are
heightened by pleated portions that
give becoming fulness at the lower
edge. The closing is made invisibly
under the left edge of the box pleat
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Tennessee,sl Only Saloon.

Tennessee's only saloon is situated
about eighteen miles from McMinn.
vile, in the only oasis in Tennessee.
that is, in the only spot from the Big
Sandy to the Mississippi which is in
nocent of ~schoolhouses for four miles
any way the crow flies. 1t has NO
electric lights, no screens over the
doors and no mahogany, but plenty
of barrels, bottles and kegs filled
with the wine that is red and liquors
bottled in bond. 1t has been running
only about a month and land Office
trading has not sprung up yet, but the
proprietor believes it will only be a
short time before a constant string
of thirsty pilgrims will be winding
daily over the mountains and through
the desert to his humble refIeshment
stand.-Bonfort's Wine and Spirit
Circular.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

amount Of fuel used on the trip
showed that kerosene is at least
fifteen per cent. more efficient, gallon
for gallon, than gasoline. The car in
other respects made a most ereditable
showing, and there was the usual riy-
airy among the observers to be as
signed to the White SO that they
could ride with the maximum Of com
fort. The only adjustments or re-
pairs charged against the car during
the long trip>were tightening a lubrf-
Gator pipe and wiring a damaged mud
guard. These penaltie5 were not In
ficted until more than 1000 Gliles
had been completed with an absolute
ly perfect score"
A particularly interesting feature
Of the new White Steamer is that
either kerosene or gasoline may be
used as fuel. The necessary adjust
ments so that the fuel may be changed
from kerosene to gasoline, or vice
versa, may be made In a couple Of
minutes; but so completely successful
has kerosene proven to be, that It Is
not believed that any purchasers will
car to use gasoline.
The White Company report that
the demands for their new steam cars
both the $2000-model and the
Northumberland their most san
guine expectations. 1t is evident that
the combination of steam-the pow
er which everyone understands and
has confidence in-with kerosene
the fuel which everyone has on hand
and can handle without any danger
lis thoroughly appreciated By
~up-to-date purchasers Of automo-
hf1ea '.... .-L gl@- .EHtr
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Would Steal GabricI'S HorD.

H. K. Adair, the Western detective
was discussing : Cleveland crime
whereupon he had failed.
Il take no shame to myself" said
Mr.. Adair apologetically, for having
failed on this Cleveland matter. The
Cleveland crooks, you know, are the
best in the business"
He relighted the stub of his cigar
You know what John B. Cough
said about Cleveland" he continued
with a faint smile. In taking leave
of the town, Cough said. solemnly:
If the Angel Gabriel happens tc
light in Cleveland, there will be nc
resurrection, for some Cleveland
crook will steal his trumpet before
he can blow a single blast Wash.
ington Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
nri1ip of "Red Tape.

The term red tape" is used to de-
note excessive routine and formality
in the management of official affairs;
a servile adherence TO precedent. Be-
fore the invention Of the modern ap-
pliances of elastic bands, file holders
and other means of securing papers,
all official documents were bound
with red ribbons O tapes. The nee
essary delay caused by the undo1ng
of tapes by slow-moving Government
officials before business could be
transacted came at length to stand as
representative Ct all delays.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
HOT ON THE TRAIL
OF THE GHOST.
Unique Theory Which Claims
Phenomenon of Psychic Com
munieation is Physical.

m%unication is Physical
Among a number of other revolu-
tionary ideas on %psychical research
which Vance Thompson relates in his
amazing article, ION the Trail of the
Ghost" printed in Hampton's MAJ
azine, is the following: DR.. Baraduc
and the writer had just attended a
seance at which they saw a phantom
m~aterialize. First appeared the
head, an egg-shaped globule of whit
ish-gray; then a long column of the
same color, which later became the
body; then a covering of drapery, or
vesture. Mr.. Thompson afterward
asked Dr.. Baraduc, the inventor of
radio-photography, what explanation
he could give. The doctor replied:
Are you asking me what sub
stance we, who sat there with grind
ing hands, loosed into that sur
charged atmosphere; what emana-
ton there was from that loose.
fleshed, pallid medium; what physi.
cal disassociation? Biometry is the
only method of mensuration which
can give an answer to those ques-
tions. For that case, as fol every
other similar phenomenon in a mixed
seance, the experiments would have
to be carefully made. But, in gen.
eral, / do not hesitate to say that the
medium contributes this substance
which forms the column, the egg, the
vesture-the medium and we who
sit in that chained circle, man and
woman and NAL and woman"
The men of science and the grind,
ing girls?"
Even So"
The doctor walked to and fro
from window to door. l waited, star.
ing at the biometric charts on the
Uttered tables. At last he said:
Let me put it this way. There
are certain points of attraction to.
ward which, at fixed epochs, the
forces bend themselves. Many
things combine to create these forces
of attraction; rites and ceremonies
the acts and circles of ~evocation, Ger.
tain dispositions of lights, colors.
perfumes, certain states of soul an5
body; temples in which for a thou.
sand years prayers have. been said.
exert upon them az immense power
Yes, there are certain points of at
traction
There was another pause.
And that explains" said DR.. Bar.
aduc, why ghosts come not always
when they are called"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

The complete success of the new
fuel while on this 2650-mile public
test and the advantages gained
through its use were well described
In the following dispatch which the
correspondent of the New York Sun
sent to his paper at the conclusion of
the tour:
"A feature of the tour which was
watched with special interest was
that the White Steamer used kero-
sene, or coal OIL as fuel instead of
gasoline. The new fuel. worked
%splendidly throughout the 2650-mile
journey, and all claims made in its
behalf were fully proven. First of
all, as regards cheapness, the White
driver secured kerosene all along the
route from 6 cents to 10 cents cheap
er per gallon than was paid for gaso-
lene. Secondly, the new fuel was
handled without any precautions, and
it was not unusual to e kerosene
being poured into the fuel tank while
the crew Of the car and an interested
crowd stood by with lighted cigars
and cigarettes. At the finish of the
tour, the White was the only car per-
mitted by the authorities to enter
Convention Hall, where the technical
examination took place, without
draining its fuel tank. Thirdly, the
new fuel proved to be absolutely
without smoke or smell. Fourthly,
kerosene could be purchased at what
ever part of the route was most con-
venient, and not ono during the trip
through the ten States Of the Middle
West was there found a grocery store
where kerosene was not readily and
cheaply obtainable. Finally. the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
A New Collar.

A surprise has come to light in the
new cravat, which has appeared to
add to the myriads already at the dis
posal Of madame. This last addition
is intended to wear with simple COL
larless gowns. and the new bit of
neckwear is nothing more nor less
than a leather dog collar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Judging From Appearances.

Il am glad, my DEAR" mildly OBJ
served the much enduring man as he
glanced on the underdone steak anG
the half boiled potatoes, that / now
know our cooks views on the tariff.
Why, dear, she doesn't know Of
care anything about the tariff" said
the astonished wife.
Doesn't she?" returned the nus.
band. She shows a decided tendency
for putting raw materials on the
schedules, then.r-Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

Fred Wiegand, of West Hazleton,
Pa, has an interesting pet in the
shape of a baby grounding that he
captured alive in the woods. 1t Is
necessary to feed the youngster on
milk which it takes from a bottle
like q child.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Lesson in Insurance Geography.

British fire insurance companies
get one-third of the premiums paid
to stock companies by citizens of the
United States. British fire insurance
companies get one-half of the premi-
ums paid to stock companies by peo-
ple of Canada. United States fire In
a companies get about one
sixth of the premiums paid by Cana
dams. United States fire insurance
companies get no premiums at all in
Great Britain.-The Insurance Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
CretONHe keWneSs.

The most interesting separate coat
in 5!:dence just now is the made
of cretonne en- suite with parasol and
matched up in leading color with the
hat. Such outfits accompany lin
gerie and linen frocks at resorts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Drained Gowns.

Many of the newest models in head
gear are furnished with draped vel.
vet crowns, while the rims are only
three inches wide. Hats Of this sort
are very chic, but, needless to say,
they are not becoming to the average
woman. This style of hat was orig
mated about the time of Henry H.,
and the huge feathers which decor
ated that monarch are still seen on
the kettle-shaped hats of to-day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Millinery FruitS.
Tarde.

Fruits and flowers not usually as.
ISOLATED with millinery abound this
season, and fuchias and clematis
bloom profusely, while velvet peaches,
cherries and apricots go to enrich the
headgear Of fashionable Women At
home and abroad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

in centre back, which is stitched at
the edges to the depth of the pleated
portion, giving the smooth adjust
ment now so fashionable.
The quantity of material required
| for the medium size is nine yards
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Weighted Gowns.

Many Of the thin silk ard sauze
gowEs are weighted with or more
bands of heavier material to draw
the skirts downward close 10 the fig
ure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Turn-GnUn Collars.

Narrow t~urn-down collars Of ha-
tiste and Irish point embroidery are
among the new ~neCEwear seen n the
shops.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

II have suffered with piles for thirty.
six years. One year ago last April I be-
gan taking Cascarets for constipation. In
the course of a week I noticed the piles
began to disappear and at the end OF six
weeks they did not trouble me at ALL
Cascarets have done wonders for me. I
am entirely cured and feel like a new
man" George Kryder, Napoleon, O.
Pleasant, Pa1atable. Potent, Taste Good z
' Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe.
10c, Csc. Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped CCC. Guaranteedto
cure or your money back. 40
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

The Swiss Government spends
more money in proportion to its pop
ulation, for the relief of its poor,
than any other country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
6HSHQNS&I|&S;sa||I|||S{&SDY

New York City.-The blouse tina
is laid in groups of fine tucks is a
pretty and dainty one, and just now
it is in the height Of style. This one
can be made plain, as illustrated, or
elaborated by means of embroidery or
lace insertion between the groups OF
tucks, but in whichever way it is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

treated it is always dainty and charm
ing. The square Dutch neck and
three-quarter sleeves illustrated are
much in vogue and r exceedingly
comfortable, or the waist can be made
with long sleeves if preferred. 1t
will be found adapted to all materials
that can be made in lingerie style,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22
Coats to the Knees.

The newest coats reach about tG
the line of the knees. This is the
length that will be in vogue this sea-
son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-22

In his farewell message Governor
Folk, of Missouri, recommended the
dis3ranchisement Of voters who fail
to vote. N.Y.-S6
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10

Especially for the IChristmas-tide well
wishes. Plain handkerchiefs, embroidered
handkerchiefs, handkerchiefs with your
initial, GentIemen's handkerchiefs. Ladies
handkerchiefs, Children's handkerchiefs.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Beautiful Sets

for the Bureau and Bed in plain hem
stitched linen, or lovely open work. is a
Christmas present that pleases the soul Of
every good wife or sister, We show a
choice assortment
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Slippers

to put on Christmas morning when
you make that day of all days a holiday.
Slippers plain, slippers fancy; slippers to
fit each member of the family, father
mother, sister, brother.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Linens

Linen Table Spreads, Linen Napkins.
linen towels, linen doilies, linen Centre
pieces and Gift Linens want to be nice
linens, We have the Christmas Gift Linens
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Every Boy

Every boy wants a swe tier and if he
gets one for Christmas, he WI appreciate
that much the more. Our S yeaters are
the sweaters that the boys want
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10

Fine Umbrellas for Christmas Pres
ents. We are selling to the women men s
umbrellas and to the men, ladies umbrel-
las. You can guess why. Christmas pres
ents Of course.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
GEO. H. HALL.
GEO. H. HALL.

You know one that you wish WELL that would like
Leather Suit Case nice leather Bag for Christ
mas Remembrance We have splendid showing of
Cases and Bags. See window.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
FurS

are just the choicest Christmas Gift
that you can make. Single pieces, neck or
muf or the set, just as you wish, we can
show you, or a set for the little daughter
or sister, as you like. They will be pleased
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10

That Husband OF yousor perhaps the Father Brother
would enjoy the home more if he should receive
comfortable, easy-ftting House Coat on Christmas
morning Come and see our display Of House Coats.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
The Good Wife

The lovely daughter will thank you
over and over again if you should surprise
her Christmas morning with a beautii ul
Rug for the home; see ours.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
SHOE .gyV'D HAT DEPT.

SHOE .qyV'D HIT DEBT.
SIS Womens Tan Shoes, button and
lace, $1.79
S1.75 Little Boy, Patent Colt Shoes,
lace, 81 .29
50. 90 Larger Boys Patent Colt Shoes,
lace 81. AS
81. 90 Mems Dress Shoes,
Blucher style, 81 AS
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10

for Christmas. An excellent stock of
Gloves for men, women and children. Au-
tomobile, Driving, Street and Dress Gloves
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
SURPRISES SOCIETY BY
UNLOCKED FOR MARRIAGE
Rev. Clark n. Marsh Suddenly POST
pones Voyage to Japan and Re-
turns to Wed Miss Flor.
ence Best

MONROVIA, Jan. 20.-Quite a SEN
sation has been created here by the
arrival of Rev. Clark H. Marsh, who
returned from San Francisco this even
ing for the purpose of marrying Miss
Florence Best.
According to previous reports, Mr..
Marsh was to have sailed last Satur-
day for Japan, but when the hour of
leave taking came he changed his plans.
Miss Best, with her brother, H. M. Best,
accompanied by Mr.. Marsh, made a
stealthy entry into the city this even
ing and was married at the RAIDER resi-
dence on South Myrtle at o'clock,
Rev. Mr.. White of San Francisco per-
forming the ceremony. The house was
beautifully decorated in pink and white,
smilax, asparagus and sweet peas be-
ing largely used. The ring service was
used.
The bride was given away by her
brother, M. H. Best, and the best man
was H. E. RAIDER The bride was
charmingly attired in pink and white,
and was accompanied by her brides
maids, Miss Hattie Collopy and Miss
Eleanor Haixthall. Mrs. A Marion
Shrode played Mendelsohn's wedding
march. After the wedding dinner was
served.
Mr.. Marsh has been prominent here
as pastor of the First Christian church.
He and his bride will sail next Satur-
day on the steamship Manchuria, and
subsequently travel through Europe.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
LIGHTING COMPANY SEEKS
DAMAGES FROM COTTON

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 2O.-The
Home Gas and Lighting company of
Redlands today filed a suit for damages
in the sum of $4,000 against the city of
Cotton for refusing to permit the COM
plainant to run it's lines through the
city of Cotton to the city's sub-station
and thus be in a position to carry out
its contract with the city of Cotton for
the street lighting for the coming five
years.
This action has been expected. A
year ago last fall the city Of Cotton
granted to Seth Hartley a five-year
contract for lighting the city, beginning
December l, 1908. Last fall the ques-
tion of the validity of the contract to
Hartley was raised, it having in the
meantime been assigned to the Home
and Electric company of Redlands
City Attorney Hert of Cotton advised
the city trustees that the contract was
valid, but in face Of that advice the
trustees declared the contract void and
readvertised for bids. The Edison Elec-
trio company was the only bidder and
it was given the contract, which it has
held for five years.
The RedlandS company attempted to
build into the city to carry out its con-
tract, but was prevented from doing
so by the city Of Cotton, hence the
suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
News From Neighborirlg Cities

Baptlst church tomorrow evening, TAX
ing as his subject "a Mans job"
Officers of the Los Angeles Humane
society arrested Contractor ]. M. Mont
gomery today, charging him with cru
city to a mule.
Students of the Pasadena high school
VIII go to Covina in a special car Fri
Gay night to support the school debat-
ing team in its contest with the high
school there. Otis Castle and Miss
Irene Bowen will represent Pasadena.
Fred Healey, arrested Monday in Los
Angeles while attempting to sell bicy-
Gle stolen from the grounds of the
Hotel Raymond, was sentenced to six
months in the county jail by Judge
Klamroth. So many wheels have been
stolen in this city recently that it was
determined to make an example in this
case.
Dr. Grenfell, the patron saint of the
Labrador fishermen, is to visit Presi-
dent Baer of Occidental college, arriv-
ing here February 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Emory OF
South Orange Grove avenue announced
today the approaching wedding Of their
daughter Helen to Edwin Joseph Grant
The ceremony will take place February
5 at the home of the brides parents.
Funeral services were held today over
the body of Mrs. Mildred Metcalt
1ulcIlHS, WIIe OF capt. dutcn1nS OF
company L, Seventh regiment Rev
Matt S. Hughes of the First Methodist
church offfciated. Mrs. Hutchins was
the daughter of r. L. Metcalf, presi-
dent of the Pasadena Y. M. G. A
Burial was in Los Angeles.
Mrs. George Hueling of Sunset ave-
nue., North Pasadena, died suddenly
Tuesday morning. She was a respected
member of the Free Methodist church
of Pasadena. The funeral was held
this afternoon
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372.
Circulation 125 5th st.
LIMPS INTO PORT AFTER
RUNNING ON THE BEACH
Steamer Cecil Goes Ashore Near Mag
daIena Bay, but Is Finally
Pulled Off by Mex
lean Vessel

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 20.-Thirty7 one
hours ashore on the sandy beach of
Santa Margarita island, near Magda-
lena bay, in Lower California, leak
ing ship and a big demand for salvage
made by the steamer which succeeded
in pulling his boat into deeper water,
is the story told by Capt. Olsen of the
Norwegian tramp steamer Cecil The
Cecil arrived this morning twenty-three
days out from Salaverry, Peru, with a
cargo of nitrate for w. r. Grace & Co.
Capt. Olsen states that, in a dense
fog, his vessel struck the sandy beach
of the island about 5 o'clock a. m.
January II. AS all efforts to get the
ship afloat failed he sent a ships boat
across the channel to Magdalena to
cable for assistance. The Mexican
steamer Curacao, owned by the Pacific
Coast Steamship company, came to the
relief and succeeded in pulling the
Cecil off.
1t has been learned that $25, 900 is de-
manded by the Curacoa's owners.
AS the Cecil is a steel steamer, with a
double steel bottom, no great difficulty
was experienced in reaching port, but
the pumps were kept busy most of the
time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
SAN BERNARDINO
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home S75. Sunset Main 168
SLAYER OF DEPUTY
SHERIFF MUST HANG
ED SILVER is RESENTENCED
TO GALLOWS
Condemned Man Who Killed Will
Smithson More Than Year AGO.
Must Pay Penalty for
Crime

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 20.-Ed-
ward Silver, negro, who shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff Will Smithson at Dag
gett more than year ago, was this
morning resentenced by Judge Bledsoe
here to be hanged at San Quentin Feb
ruary 19, just five days more than a
year after the date fixed for his execu-
tion originally
Since the first sentence was passed
attorneys for Silver have been fighting
the carrying out of the sentence. The
case once went to Governor Gillett, who
refused to interfere; then two times to
the supreme court in different forms,
both times being without results.
While passing through Los Angeles
Silver met, one of his attorneys, Charles
5. Darden, and they had a brief con-
versatiOn, but what took place is not
known. Neither of his attorneys ap-
peared today when he was resentenced.
There was no special incident in
connection with the case today Judge
Bledsoe recited what had happened in
the way of legal delays, then asked Sill
yer if he had any reason to state to the
court why he should not be sentenced.
Silver replied it probably would do
no good if he had, and said no more
Silver was taken to San Quentin this
evening in charge of two officers.
Whether another attempt will be made
to secure delay in the execution is not
known, but it is possible the case again
will go to the governor.
The shooting of Smithson, who was a
most popular officer, is said to have
been without reason, and it caused a
great amount of indignation here Had
the infuriated people at the time had a
leader there would have been a desper-
ate attempt at lynching.