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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
President Barely Escapes Accident.

Old Point, Va.-The presidential
yacht Mayfower, with the President
and Mrs. Taft and a party of their
distinguished guests aboard, narrow
ly escaped a collision with the steamer
Northland Of the Norfolk and Wash
ington line not far from Point Look
out where the Potomac river empties
into Chesapeake Bay. Only the vigi-
lance of the officers of the Northland
and the Mayhower and their prompt
action prevented what looked for q
minute like an accident. AS it hap
pened the Northland narrowly missed
the Mayfower. officials and one or
two persons on the passenger boat
who were looking only got a moment
airy shock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Floods Are Again Getting Serious.

Washington.-The floods IN Louis
lana again have become serious, neces'
stating another appeal to the army
for aid. A message to the Wal De-
partment told Of the breaking of every
protection levee west of Bayou La
fourche from Lahadieyille to the Gulf
of Mexico, about ninety miles cover.
ing almost every estate in the vicinity
with water. Major Normoyle, at Vicks'
burg, in charge Of the army flood re.
lief work, was instructed to send an
oficey to aid in the relief south OF
New Orleans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Shaw Preparing For Sanity Test.

White Plains, N. Y.-Since Harry f..
Thaw arrived at the White Plains jail
he has been spending much of his
time writing notes and questions
which will be used when the hearing
to determine whether he is now sane
is held before Justice Koegh in the
supreme court. He has the same
typewriter he used in 1909 when sim
liar proceedings were heard. Thaw's
mother and his sister, Alice, formerly
the Countess of Yarmouth, will arrive
here soon and remain until a decision
is announced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Bid Farewell to Hampton Roads.

Newport News, Va. With the
Louisiana, Rear Admiral Winslow's
flagship the Kansas, New Hampshire
and South Carolina leading the way
in the order named. the German fleet
composed of the battle ship Moltke
and cruisers Stettin and Bremen, in
command of Rear Admiral Rebeur-
Patchwitz steamed out Of Hampton
Roads for New York at which place
they will remain for a week after
which the Moltke and Stettin will
steam for home and the Bremen for
Baltimore.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Taft Forces Win on Test Vote.

Chicago, Ill. - Another test vote
came Unexpectedly in the republican
national committee soon after 1t met
and the Taft forces won, 38 to IS. 1t
was announced when the committee
was called that the California contest
would be taken up first. Taft sup
porters objected, saying it might in
volve other delegates and all docu-
ments had not arrived. After hearing
argument it vas voted to postpone
the case. The Indiana cases were
taken up, the four del gates at large
first being considered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Endurance Test in Boston Strike.

Boston. - The strike of several
Thousand employees Of the Boston ele-
waited railway for a minimum wage
and recognition of their union settled
down to a question Of endurance. A
partial resumption Of car service on
the elevated, tunnel and surface lines
was made at sunrise, after a night
free from serious disturbance. In sew
eraI instances menacing crowds caus-
ed strike breakers to abandon the
cars to which they had been assigned
Public guards were on many cars.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Law of Life.

Two men were out walking one day
In sun-kissed California. Suddenly, kiss
ing time being over, 1t began to rain
in torrents and they were miles
from the car line. One mar laughed,
long and loud. The other wept bit
terly. why do you laugh?" he asked
his %chuckling companion. Because
/ am paying meter rates on water.
But why do you weep" because
am paying $40 a day for climate" re-
piled the tourist. Zone mans meat
is another mans meat bill"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Her Excuse.

These people have a plausible and
self-righteous excuse for their mis-
Deeds" said Senator Bankhead, apro-
pos Of certain hypocritical lawbreak-
ers, in an address in Fayette.
"They remind me, in fact, of a GER
tain parsons domineering wife. The
parson said meekly one day:
"rMy love, you told me before the
wedding that you knew our marriage
was made in heaven, yet you now or
der me about as If l were a slave
"'Order,' the woman calmly an.
swered, is heavens first law"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Easily Answered.

"Thess kids 1 teach arn't a bit
SLOW" observed a school teacher yes
terday. I'm fact, I'm afraid they read
the papers. The other day I pro-
posed the following problem to my
arithmetic class:
"A rich man dies and leaves ST.
600, 600. One-ifth is to 90 to his wife,
one-sixth to his son, one-seventh to
his daughter, one-eighth to his broth
er and the rest to foreign missions.
What does each get?
GA lawyer said the littlest boy In
the class.'-Case and Comment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Heard on the Waterfront.

Some ancient mariners were sitting
in a seaport tavern relating their ex-
periences Of fogs.
"Ah!" said one old salt. "Tve seen
some pretty thick fogs in my time.
Why, off the coast of Newfoundland the
fog was sometimes so thick that we
used to sit on the deck rail and lean
against it! We were sitting one night
as usual, with our backs to the fog.
when suddenly the fog lifted, and we
all went flop into the sea. A bit thick,
wasn't it?"-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
France Has Another Marine Disaster.

Cherbourg.-France suffered anoth-
er marine disaster and lost her fourth
submarine when the Vendemiaire, in
the mimic warfare off Cherbourg pen
insula was crushed down by the bat
tleship Saint Louis and disappeared in
$50 feet of water. The submarine was
undoubtedly ripped apart by the steel
PROV of the battleship. An official
statement issued by the Minister of
Marine fixes the number of men
aboard as twenty-three, including the
commander, Lieut.. PIioul, and Ensisr
Audic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
HOW GIRLS
May AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit of Others.

Rochester, N. Y.-"I have q daugh-
ter Is years old who has always been
very healthy until recently when she
complained of dizziness and cramps every
month, so bad that I would have to keep
her home from school and put her to bed
to get relief.
"After giving her only two bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound she is now enjoying the best Of
health. I cannot praise your Compound
too highly. I want every good mother
to read what your medicine has done for
my child. Mrs. RICHARD N. DUNBAR.
Sl1 Exchange St, Rochester, NY.
%Stoutsville, Ohio. suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
I had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. miss CORA B. FosNAUGH,
St~outsville, Ohio, RID, No. 1.
Hundreds of such letters from moth.
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
ters have been received by the Lydia e.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
EIoht Persons Murdered With Axe.

Villisca, Iowa. - Joseph Moore, a
prominent Villisca man, his wife and
four children and two women, sup
posed to be Mrs. Van Glider and her
daughter, relatives Of the Moores,
were found murdered in the Moore
home. Their heads had been smashed.
An axe covered with blood and hair
was found. All were murdered In their
beds. There is no definite clue to the
murderer, althoug search is being
made by the authorities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Mexican Federals Move Into Camp

Mexican Federals Move into lamp
General Heurta's Federal Hearquar'
tiers, Santa Rosalia, Mexico.-The en-
tire division Of Federal troops com
manded by general Huerta has moved
into camp here though the outposts
are within thirty miles Of Bachima
Pass, where the rebel forces of Gen
eral Orozco are gathered. Government
troops have approached in scouting
parties less than seventy miles from
the city of Chichucahua, the objective
point of the present federal campaign.
twenty-five bridges, destroyed by the
rebels on their northward retreat are
being repaired under direction of the
government.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
To Be a BIessinq.

We remain on earth as sewers to
scatter good seeds, as plowmen to
break up the fallow ground, as her
aids publishing salvation. We are here
as the salt of the EARTH" to be a
blessing to the world. We are here
to glorify Christ in u daily life. We
ire here as workers for him, and as
workers together with him"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Protect People Against Swindlers.

Washington.-The Department OF
Agriculture has taken steps to expose
land investment frauds and protect the
people of the country against these
swindling schemes. Secretary Wilson
ordered the collection of data to place
his department in position to aid such
investors. Bulletins are to be issued
warning against certain general prop
ositions, and specific information will
be given by correspondence upon re-
quest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Hundreds Of people who would be
horror-stricken at the suggestion OF
suicide by the rope-and-rafter method,
are daily killing their best selves with
the poison of self-pity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

ular. A friend adj
vised me to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, and before !.
had taken the whole
Of two bottles I
found relief. I am
only sixteen years
old, but I have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
I coppof oyprooa INV
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Arrested As He Crossed From Juarez.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Gonzales C.. Enrile,
deposed financial executive of the
Mexican revolution, fleeing to the
United States from enemies in the
rebel zone, who tried to kill him, was
arrested by C.. H.. Webster, a Texas
ranger, as Enrile crossed the inter-
national bridge from Juarez. Enrile,
once r%ighthand man Of General Oroz-
co, author of a caustic anti-American
proclamation and chief promoter of
the present revolution, is a prisoner Of
the United States authorities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Burduco Liver Powder

Natures Remedy: is purely vegetable.
AS a cathartic, its action is easy, mild
and effectual. No gripping, no nausea,
makes a sweet breath and pretty com
plexion. Teaches the liver to act.
Sold by all medicine dealers, 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
How He Got Them.

dat Teller 'Rastus Skinnah done
bin talkin' a powahful lot bout how
he's a-raisin' chickens"
"Sho! He doan' mean 'raisin',' he
smeans 'liftin'. "-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Ii Does.
For FOLDS ano GRIP

Hicks CAPUDISE Is the best remedy-re-
ueves the aching and "Reminiscences the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
liouid-effects Immediately. i0c., Csc, and SOC.
At drug stores.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Reading maketh a full man. So
does the wine when it's red.

The old friend is better thar the new:
Garfield Tea is not only old but tried ana
found true. Made Of pure wholesome Herbs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Eiuht Lives Shy.

IT have only one life to live"
THAT proves that you are not a cat,
after ALL"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

No, Cordelia, a man isn't necessa-
rily a beat because he has a red face.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

1t is possible for a man to be
straight and make both ends meet?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Even the thirst for glory may have.
it's direful after effects. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Liver and kidney complaints will be greatly
helped by taking Garfield Tea~ regularly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP q
Take the cd Standard GROVES
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing IL is slmply Quinlne and Iron IN a taSteless
form, and tho most ercctual form. FoT grown
people and children, 80 cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
INTERNATIONAL
SUNMYSG1OOL
LESSON
by e. o. SELLERS. Director Of Even
Ing. Department, The Moody Bible In
stitute Of Chicago.)
LESSON FOR JUNE %
THE PENITENT M

LESSON TEXT-Luke 1860.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Faithful Is the say
Ing and worthy Of all acceptQtion, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to
Bave sinners."-1 Tim. Ills.
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
BEST Of DANCERS
WILL Be SEEN IN
WORDLESS |jYLL
Many Society People to See
Performance Given by
Mrs. Hemmick.

Washington will have an opportunity
to sec the best professional dancers i'm
America as well as most of the best
local talent in singing, and dancing in
Mrs. Christian d. Hemmck's wordless
Theater. April Is. Just who the pro-
fessional artists are who will particl-
pate in the production, has not yet been
divulged by Mrs. Hemmick, but on good
authority 1t has been learned that one
of her agents has searched New York
and Boston for the best dancing talent
that America can produce. 1t is Mrs.
I1emmick's ambition to have the pro-
duction, which is to be given for the
benefit of the Neighborhood House,
"ge" in the minds of Washingtonlans
as an event of more than ordinary
Caliber.
The Idyll is to be given at the Belasco
to attend its presentation. 1t was at
first decided to present "On the Love Of
Echo at the Playhouse, but that eX-
elusive little theater was considered of
insufficient room after the dancers Jnd
singers began rehearsins.
Not only will Washington society
grace the theater with its presence at
the presentation of the production, but
many persons socially prominent in Bal
timore, Philadelphia, New York and
Richmond will probably come 10 this
city to view II.
The program will consist of two parts,
the first to be three tableauX, Oriental
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman's Stories
THE GIANT AND THE PEARL DIVER.

them and their beautiful homes. They
were too little to protect themselves and
Muro was the frst human being they
had ever seen.
'1f you can rid us of the giant" she
said. IL will give YOU bushel of the
finest pearls-enough TO make you
wealthy for life" So Muro thought he
would try his luck .
SO he walked along the underground
passage till he found himself in a vast
chamber Of rock In the center of this
slept an immense black giant, and "a at
ground above. Muro ran hastily up the
passage until he stepped into the sun
light Then he set out for home. On
his way he noticed a wide, deep well
that was. said to be. a mile down, and
this gave him an idea. He ran home
and got bundle of rope, and when he
came back to the well, tied pieces OF the
so that soon there was almost q road
way OF rope stretching across. on TINS
he laid bits of fresh sod, so that II
looked like the rest of the path; Then
he ran into the passage leading down TO
the giants chamber and began rolling
down rocks.
or course, that made Modoc mad and
he came tearing up TO the ground! But
after him. The lad darted over the
sod laid on the ropes over the we'll, but
when the giant stepped on II IL gave
way with his weight and he fell crash
killed. Muro ran back and tugged until
he got the ring from the big finger and
the golden chain hanging around the
black neck, and, placing them in a sack.
set out for the underground palace OF
the sea-fairies.
He found the queen on the throne,
and as the little people gathered about.
he told the story of the death of the
giant and then opened the bag and
showed them the huge. golden rinG and
chain. The queen said she would have
the ring made into n girdle and use the
chains as harness for her horses that
drew her shell chariot. Then she had
Muro open his bag wide while she
poured into 1t a bushel of the finest
pearls. The lad stayed to the ball that
was given in his honor that night by
the fairies. then early in the morning
he took his bag of pearls to his home.
with all this wealth he became great
man among his people and lived. in
fine style, but he was always kind TO
the poor and the weak.
Tomorrow's Story: THE Fairy But
terfly."
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is. Seen In The Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

The care of winter suits and furs Is
problem to many a housewife, but
orc that may be. easily solved by pur-
chasing a cedar chest. These chests
are indispensable as they have so many
Uses; one OF the greatest of, which is
that they are absolutely moth proof
Then, too, they add a very dslicate scent
to any material packed in them. Used
as shirt waist box they, are a great
addition 10 mIlady's bordoir. as they
leave their pungent fragrance crnginJ
10 her lingerie These chests are to be
had at a department. store on F"street,
near Eleventh street, for different prices.
The little fat boxes, that are admirable
for packing purposes are marked $50.
The chests range in price from g to
SIS. .''E,. =. -.
A siiec shop On + street. near Tenth
street. is selling very attractive line
Of pumps for theA greatly redLced price
of s4tU. These pumps are made up on
the new lines, having the. broad. sole,
box toe, and low heel. They come in
and smart little seamless patent leath-
er pumps. The white. canvas pumps
that are to be worn so much this sea-
son are selling here for 81 a pair. Fin.
ishcd with tailored tie these are quite
stunning.
As white is to be the vogue. 1t is be-
ing introduced in many heretofore un-
thought of lines of dress The bags
made of white Rid are very chic ad-
dition TO the cream serge suit These
are to be had at a shop on the south
side of + street. near Thirteenth street
They are made of the plain leather, thi
| only note of distinction being given by
o colored clasp. The smaller sized
The Washington times., 1912-03-27

bag OF this material is only - cents. tho
larger ones higher priced according to
their size. .."
Something quite new and distinctive
in the hatpin line is shown in a shop
on Seventh street. made of silver. The
top is q very innocent looking little
button shaped knob. but press the lit
tie spring and, presto! one can see IL
the hat Is adjusted, before securing II.
The tiny lid hides a fair sized mirror
under its chased crown, and the rest
of the. space is taken up by a minia-
ture powder puff. AS these are made
of the best silver their price seems very
reasonable at $500. considering, too, how
much comfort they would be TO any
woman.
A stunning addition to the summer
frock may be added by chic coattee.
These can be made up in as an elabo-
rate a patterp as one wants, but the
most attractiFe styles of this novelty
are being sold at a Market place store,
ranging in price from $2B to sl2. One
of the daintiest shown was made UP in
shadow lace, with a quilted ruffle run
ming about the edges, even around the
little peplum, which comes from under
belt of lace or a strap of velvet. The
set-in sleeves are finished with the same
chiffon ruffling about the cuff, making
very Partisan looking little garment
for the price of S12.
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
Postpone Wedding
Of Miss Stirling.

The marriage of Miss Margaret Yates
Stirling, daughter of Rear Admiral
Yates Stirling, u. S. n. retired. of Bal
timore. formerly of this city, to j.
Pembroke Thorn, of Baltimore, which
was to have taken place shortly, has
been postponed on account of the death
of Mr.. Thom's mother, Mrs. Catherine
Thorn, which occurred in Baltimore last
night.
Both Miss Stirling and MIR. Thorn
Stirling is the sister or Lieut.. Com.
Yates Stirling and Lieut.. Archibald
Stirling, both of the United States
Navy.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Roosevelt
entertained at dinner last evening in
honor of the Austro- Hungarian ambas-
sador, Baron HengelmulIer, and the
members of the party which recently
accompanied him to Panama.
Mr., and Mrs Charles Francis Adams
were among those entertaining at din
ner last evening.
-...-
Mrs. Roswell Randall Hoes left Wash
ington today for Frederick, Md, wherC
sister, Mrs. William Crawford Johnson
+
Brig. Gen. James. A. Buchanan, L. S
| A, entertained at a stag dinner las
! evening, followed by cards.
The officers of the Dolphin entertained
| a small party of young people inform
! ally at dinner aboard the craft las
! evening.
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
MaennerChor to Give
An Operetta Monday

An operetta, ChOruses, and vocal and
instrumental solos will form the pro-
gram of the entertainment to/be given
by the Germania MaenneTch6r Monday
evening in the Old Masonic Temple.
Dancing will ne part Of the attractions.
Naeckers orchestra viii assist in the
concert and play for the ball.
The mems chorus, under Musical D-
rector f. f. Christani, will sing; and
vocal solos will be given by Mrs. w.
Naecker. Miss Grace Gilchrist will be
the piano sOloist. Der Faule Peter"
1.-The Lazy Peter'O will be sung by
r. l.. Aue, f. Genth, Miss L. Hammel,
and Miss j. Cussler. The production
is directed by p Mattern.
The Washington times., 1912-03-27
Senator and Mrs. Oliver
ENTERTAIN in Honor of
Miss Taft.

Senator and Mrs. oliver of Pennsyl.
vania entertained a company of Joung
people at dinner last evening for their
daughter. Miss Jean Oliver, in honor Of
Miss Helen Taft.
- -
Society will gather this afternoon at
the Arcade skating pavilion for the reg
ular meeting OF the Lenten Skating
Club, arranged by Niscountess d'AZy,
wife OF the naval attache of the French
embassy. and Miss Catherine Cameron.
Miss Cameron. who is In New York for
the week, will be absent for the first
time Tea viii be served at small tables
throughout the afternoon, and an or
Chestra will play for the skating.