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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
California Woman Seriously Alarmed

California Woman Seriously Alarmed
"a short time ago l contracted a
severe cold which settled on my lungs
and caused me a great deal of an
noyance. I would have bad coughing
spells and my lungs were so sore and
inflamed / began to be seriously
alarmed. A friend recommended
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, asying
she had used Ii for years. / bought
bottle and 1t relieved my cough the
first night, and in a week / was rid
of the cold and soreness OF my
lungs" writes Miss Marie Gerber,
Sawtelle, Cal. For sale by all
dealers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Fit His Case Exactly.

When father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement
OF Chamberlain Tablets in the pa
pers that fit his case exactly" writes
Miss Margaret Campbell OF Fort
Smith, Ark. "He purchased a box
OF them and he has not been sick
since. My sister had stomach trou-
BILE and was also benefited by them. "
for sale by all dealers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
The MistIetoe Tradition.

EXchanRe.
In olden days there existed In many
places a belief that the girl who was
not kissed under the mistletoe during
the Christmas season would not be
married during the succeeding year.
In such localities kissing a girl would
be a positive kindness. There is a
story OF one damsel who, 10 make
sure, wore mistletoe on her hat.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Nor Can We CompIain.

1t is said that holiday business has
been somewhat dull up to the present
time, but this newspaper has heard
no complaint from it's steady adver-
tisers. This probably indicates as
forcibly as anything can, the value
of Herald advertising space. If
judiciously used it helps to make
business good in the dullest seasons
Rock Hill Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

In less than nine months to have
enacted into law two great whole
some measures, like the tariff and
currency bills, will of itself stamp
President Wilson as one of the great
est of Presidents
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Poor Brother and Dad.

Only few more days, mortal man
and ye shall suffer the discomfort of
new smoking jacket; yea the break
ing in of new pipe or a pair of
slippers two sizes too small-An-
derSOn Mail.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Smile. Darn You. Smile.

Hang the rebels and the Huert-
istas! Drat the currency bill A la
lanterne with Hobson and Donovan!
Away with the cares that infest the
day! This is Christmas, Smile, darn
YOU, SMILE-The State.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
More Than Enough.

Governor Slaton of Georgia says
there are to be no Christmas pardons
this year. Trust our chief executive
is issue enough for both states.-
Greenwood Journal.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Hard on the Men

Abe Martin expresses the hope that
if women ever get to voting they will
use better judgment at the polls than
they do at the altar. Wow! That
was a "hurter."- Record
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
Tam Notice.

The books for collection OF Town
Taxes are now open at the Office of
the Clerk and Treasurer In rear OF
the First National Bank, said taxes
will be collected until December 31st,
without penalty.
JOHN CRAWFORD,
Clerk and Treasurer
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Before beginning to mourn the
loss of Menelik the great, we prefer
to await the next report from
Abyssinia.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

When annoyed by the fire crackers
and the tin horns, just bear in mind
that those behind all the noise are
just yourselves in miniature.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

The pardoned yeggman should
certainly remember our governor
with a Christmas or New Years
present.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

President Wilson is indeed a good
Santa Claus to present the people
of the United States with a brand new
currency bill.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

The telephone trust doubtless
scenting danger ahead. concluded
wisely to loosen up n little. Other
corporations of the same ilk had
better follow suit
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
A Fine Opportunity.

With the reaSSeSSment of real
estate and state campaign just
ahead of us, it is safe bet that there
will be some tall lying in South Caro-
lima before another Christmas rolls
round.-Newbern Observer
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Where is the panicky fellow who
with untold wisdom, predicted that
new tariff and currency law would
play havoc with the country?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Governor Blease announces that
he will not, as heretofore. have a
batch of pardons for Christmas. We
are not surprised, as the supply to
exhausted.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

We hope that old Santa Claus
brought everybody just the very
thing they wanted
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

We trust that the incoming town
council, among the first things they
do, will IKE the sidewalks passable
for the r, nainder of the winter.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
FROM OTHER PAPERS
Last Call and Cash,

Last call for cash. Also the last
cash for ll.-Spartanburg Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

We have had a happy Christmas
and hope each one of our readers
has been happy, too.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
A Homecoming Time.

That phrase. there is no place like
home, was written in the Christmas
holidays.-Atlanta Journal.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Dor. you agree with us that carol
singing must now become an annual
custom?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Here's hoping the morning after
find. e"eryone bright and happy.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Wasn't that present just what you
wanted?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

Wasn't the Christmas eggnog
great?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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is stopped look at your date and
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-26

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1913.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

On Tuesday evening the lecture "Be-
hlnd the Mask" will be given to men
only; The lectures will be given in the
M. E. Church. No admission will he
charged but silver offering will be
taken at the door. The public is invit-
thanksgiving Day was quietly observ-
ed by our citizens. Business was suspend
ed fol, the day and home gatherings
We're the principal features of the day.
In the evening Rev. E. L. Hubbard
preached a splendid sermon in the M.
=. Church. His daughter Miss Agnes
sang solo very effectively.
Both the song and sermon were Thoroughly
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

enjoyed by the large audience. The
district superintendent will preach for
US Sunday morning December 14th.
On Tuesday morning one of our oldest
citizens Warren Darby passed away at
the aged of SO years. His death was
due to a general break down and a
weak heart. Mr.. Darby was widely
known in this state as his business en-
terprises had covered a wide range of
territory. His health had improved to
such an extent in the past year that he
had been actively engaged in the lum-
ber business, experimenting it with
the zest of his younger days. His last
Illness was of short duration as he was
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

one of theymany who had enjoyed the
Thanksgiving service. He is survived
by wife and a son Samuel w. Darby
Jr. Funeral service will be held on
Friday afternoon at his late residence.
DR.. and Mrs. w. F. Hoey attended
the funeral on Tuesday, of Mrs. Mary
OVAL Of Annapolis, Md. She was Mrs.
Hoye's sister and had quite a number
Of friends here who are grieved at the
sudden death of one so lovely both in
person and Christian character. The
family has the sympathy of many
friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cohee is visiting in
Preston, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

Miss Ethel Pennewill Brown who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie V.
Hall has returned to Wilmington.
Willard Slaughter, of this town and
Miss Emma Walter. of Philadelphia.
were united in marriage in that CITY
Thursday Of last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Slaughter will reside here and have the
best wishes of the community for a
happy future. They were given a rousing
serenade on Monday evening as a token
of their esteem.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Spurry and
daughter Hester, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Spurry and children and r. ]. Meredith
were Philadelphia visitors last week.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
FREDERICK.

The Presbyterian Orchestra of Mil
ford will give a musicale in the Town
Hall this Friday evening December the
fifth. General admission will be twenty
cent. Reserved seats twenty-five cents.
Admission for children fifteen cents.
Seats on sale at A. w. Carrow's store.
This is a first class entertainment and
should be well patronized by all lovers
of music. Don't forget the date. This
evening December 9TH.
Rev. E. H. Dashiell will give lecture
on Monnay evening December 8th, sub
iect ''Romanism a Menace to America.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

Miss Rose Virden. of Dover, was the
guest of Mrs. Hall last week.
Miss Lillian Stewart, of West Colling
wood, N. j., is visiting w. c. Meredith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cahall, of
Wallingford, Pa, and daughter, are
visiting DR.. and Mrs. 7. V. Cahal
William Briggs, of Wilmington, is
the guest of his son William Briggs, Jr.
John Reynolds, Ponder Thomas,
Perry Boone and Jack Mcbride had a
fine trip to Marion Station this week
on cunning trip with W. R. Whiting
ton.
Dorothy Boone who has been quite
sick with typhoid fever is improving.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
WOmen'S Misses $1E
$40 Coats U
One is illustrated.

Excellent coats for utility wear, tailored from
mannish cOatings, worsteds, diagonaIs. plaid-back
chinchillas and bouces in the smartest colornes.
Many with large silk frog fastenings patch pockets
genuine fur, caracul cloth wool velour collars.
Also in this lot are some very dressy raglan top
pers in black and brightly colored new velours,
with high military collars
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
FURNITURE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Gifts of character, useful things for the home,
decorative, comfort-givi lasting they express
your sentiments in way thatnothing else can do.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
C. D. Abbott & Co.
Wednesday Bargain Sales

Our Wednesday Bargain Sales
will continue as usual, and be
more attractive with big bargains
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
IN WOMENS WEAR
THE TOP COAT WAS NEVER MORE FASHIONABLE

And We're in Splendid Readiness to Meet Every Demand From
Collections That Include the Verv Smaest Syes Wames Mat
era at Prices That Save Least Five Dollars Frequently Much More
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
C. D. Abbott & Co.

The Largest Store in Della
ware Offers You the Largest
Christmas Stocks to Choose
From.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
WOmen'S & Misses SIN
SIS & $3.50 Coats, u
Fine Assortment of Styles.

Materials include boucles, Astrakhan cloths,
chinchilas matelass, novelty coatings and man.
nish materials in black. blue brown. taupe and
other fashionable colors.
Here you'll find jaunty raglan toppers and fine
longer coats; many of them dressily finished with
large Directoire revers of plush pony cloth collars
and buttons, pretty silk frogs or velour trimmings.
Mostly all lined throughout
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
NOT AS BAD AS ALL THAT
Judge Resents Attitude Of "Funny
Men" az to Present Tendency
In Dress.

Judge Ralph s. Latshaw squelched
in Kansas City the other day an In
cipient movement against the clos
fitting skirt with slash.
Marrow skirts don't mean immoral
lty," said Judge Latshaw. "One of the
most vicious epochs was when hoop
skirts were worn.
why, remember when 1t was con-
sidered immodest for a woman to ar.
range her couture so as to show her
ears. We have advanced.
I'VE have ADVANCED, but we haven't
advanced as far as the jokesmiths and
cartoonists would pretend.
Doctor, said pretty girl-so
runs the latest joke-doctor. want
you to vaccinate me, please. where 1t
won't show
'Humph.' said the gruff doctor. I
guess you'll have to take 1t internally,
them"
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
FOREIGN.

Archbishop Adolfo Alejandjo Nouel,
formerly provisional president Of the
Dominican republic, was appointed by
the pope apostolic delegate to Cuba
and Porto Rico.
Price Collier, the American author,
died suddenly at Copenhagen, Den
mark, while on visit to Count We'd
del. Mr.. Collier was SO years old and
lived at Tuxedo Park, N Y.
A firing squad of troops at Madrid,
executed Capt. Manuel Sanchez, a
Spanish army officer, found guilty by
court-martial of the murder of Don
Garcia Jalon, wealthy land owner,
last May.
General Venustiano Carranza, leader
of the Mexican Constituencies, an.
nounced at Nogales that he would
make formal appeal to Washington
for recognition of the bellfgerency of
the Mexican insurgents.
The collective note presented to
Greece by Italy and Austria was due
to Greek persistence in refusing to
yield to the advice of the administra-
tions at Vienna and Rome, and con-
tinued efforts to hamper the work of
the international committee engaged
in eliminating the territory of Albania
Women of Mexico are playing a
prominent part in the welfare of the
southern republic, either as "solda-
deros," foraging successfully for their
men folk in the armies or occasionally
as actual fighters. Many women have
left their homes rather than remain
alone, and a few OF them have gone
under fire from motives of revenge.
The mayor of Nome, Alaska, in a
cableSram to the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce, said many persons were
destitute as a result of the recent
storm that destroyed part of the city
and would need financial aid or trans
portation. He said $4,000 will be re-
quired to carry Nome through the
long winter and asked for government
assistance.
The second ballot in the general
election was taken in about hundred
constituencies in Italy, and the re-
turns indicate that the strength of the
various parties will not be materially
char sed from the figures given out
Off tally last week, when the Liberals,
or Ministerialists, elected 24O men,
bers, thereby wining a sweeping vic.
tory.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
"California Syrup Of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes. after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and 1t thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach. liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross. irritable. feverish or
breath is bad, stomach sour. look at
the tongue, mother! II coated. give .
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul. constipated waste. sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
OF cold. throat sore, has stomach ache,
diarrhoea. Indigestion. colic-remem-
ber a good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for a 90
cent bottle OF California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies.
children Of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
C.&S. GAINS s475,1os
ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS UNUS.
uALLY PROSPEROUS YEAR.
Figures Indicate That Freight and Pas
senser Business Increased Lib
orally Over 1912.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The fourteenth annual re-
port of the Colorado and Southern
shows the road has just passed
through an unusually prosperous year.
making a gain of nearly half mil
lion over 1912.
The surplus for 1913 is $675,076, as
compared with surplus of $199,967
for last year, or an increase OF $475,-
109. The total operating revenue for
the year was $15,077,676, Of which So.
S36,134 was from freight and 1884,.
O73 from passenger service. There
was decided increase in both of these
departments, since the figures for
1912 were s13.959,975, of which $9.-
so0,04S was received from freight, and
$3,246,772 from passenger service.
The total net revenue shows sub
stantial increase, with $4,429,911 in
1913. as compared with $4,31S.999 for
the year previous. The net operating
Increase for 1918 is IS 1909, 1854, against
$3,S07,52S in 1912.
Refunding and extension mortgage
bonds of the company were issued dur
ing the year to cover expenditures for
$1,010,41 for the purchase of securi.
ties of the Colorado Railroad. Com
pany.
The total mileage of road operated
during the year was 1,S71.01, of which
91O.23 was in Colorado; 711.04, in
Texas; 166.46, in Wyoming, and S3.2S
in New Mexico.
The average number of passengers
|. carried one mile per mile of road was
71,S25, as compared with 6S,496 the
year previous. The average amount
received from each passenger was 81.
The number Of tons of freight-earn.
ing revenue carried was 7,452,941 in
1913. as against 7,147,9O6 in 1902.
The report shows there was an in.
crease in virtually every department
of the freight department.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

good working majority, but the result
for chief justice and associate justice
of the Court of Appeals remained in
doubt with the Republicans claiming
the election of both their candidates
for these places.
Democracy triumphed in the Twen-
tieth New York congressional district
where Jacob H. Cantor was elected;
the Thirteenth New York, where Geo.
w. Loft, succeeding the late Tim"
Sullivan was elected, and the Third
Cody was the choice Returns from
the Third Massachusetts district
showed that Calvin D. Paige, Repub-
lican, was elected over M. Fred O'Con-
nell, Democrat.
In Massachusetts, David l. Walsh,
bachelor not 40 years old, was elect
ed governor on the regular Democratic
ticket by about $4,000 plurality Bos-
ton rolled in 10000 majority for him.
He is the first Roman Catholic ever
elected governor of the Puritan-Pil-
grim state. Bird, the millionaire Pro
gressive, and Gardner, the straight Re-
publican candidate, ran so even race
that second place is still in doubt.
Latest returns from New Jersey in
dicate the election of Fielder by 20,
900. President Wilson's candidate
seems assured of election, but the ex-
tent of his plurality will remain in
doubt all night.
In Maryland, Blair Lee, the Demo
crat-Progressive candidate for the
United States Senate, was elected to
fill the uneXpired term of the late Sen
ator Isador Rayner. Lees majority is
10000 or more. He is President Will
sons choice
But little interest was shown in the
Pennsylvania non-partisan contest for
two judges Of the Superior Court OF
the four candidates, it is probable that
Judge John j. Henderson of Crawford
county, and James Alcorn of Philadel.
phia were elected. In Philadelphia
the Republicans defeated the Fusion
lists backed up by the present city ad-
ministration, electing Samuel p. Rot.
an, district attorney.
In Pittsburg, where there was a bit
ter campaign, attended by arrests and
indictments for bribery, Armstrong,
Democrat, was elected mayor.
In indianapolis, rhe Democratic tick,
ct, supported by National Committee
man Taggart and United States SEN
ator j. W. Kern, was elected At Gary,
Ind, there was serious rioting and a
call made for state troops. The Citi-
zens' ticket was successful.
In Illinois. the votes of newly-enfran-
chised women resulted in the defeat
OF saloons in many cities.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
EmbezzIer Pleads Guilty.

Montrose.-The Rev. II. MacD.
Thompson, former city clerk and wa
ter commissioner of Montrose, who
was tried in the District Court here
for embezzlement of s3,S0O city funds,
the trial resulting in a hung jury.
voluntarily came into court and with
drew his former plea of not guilty and
entered a plea of guilty. District At
torney Weiser recommended to Dis
trict Judge Charles Cavander that
sentence be suspended. Judge Cav
ander suspended sentence until the
next term of court and Thompson
probably never will serve in the peni-
tentiary, the judge stating that his
family would suffer more than If the
sentence was imposed
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has accepted
of the woman's department of the Ma
tional Civic Federation.
The Rev. ]. F. Nugent. a Catholic
clergyman at Des Moines, Iowa, de-
clined the post of consul at Jerusalem;
rendered him by Secretary Bryan.
A huge Indiana turnip is following
Vice President Marshall around the
country via parcels post. The tur-
nip weighs five pounds and Is travel
ing in mail pouches just as 1t was
dug from the ground, except for an
Identification tag tied on the top.
Secretary Bryan and Minister Mem.
breno Of Honduras signed treaty en-
bodying President Wilson's peace plan.
announced by Bryan early in the
present administration. Honduras is
the fourth nation to conclude such
treaty with the United States. The
others are Salvador. Panama and
Guatemala.
Forsalsing the Presbyterian affairs
of her parents and Covenanter ances.
tors, Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, the
second daughter of the president, and
Mrs. Wilson knelt Beside her finance,
Francis b. Sayre, and took communion
in st. Johns Episcopal church, just
across Lafayette square from the
White house.
A resolution calling upon President
Wilson to furnish the House with q
complete list of all executive depart
ment officials absent from duty dur.
ing the last four weeks to engage in
political activities, was introduced by
Representative Britton OF Illinois
The overcoat that Abraham Lincoln
wore the night he was shot In Ford's
theater, nearly fifty years ago, has
come to light and now is in the pos.
session of John NJ. Kirby of Washing.
ton. He also has obtained possession
Of suit Of clothes that was worn by
the martyred president.