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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-13
rrcparins thn soil re. the Garden.

preparing tIi'; 5SAi ~" S--S
|, Soil that will prodlins.a good crop
of corn will make aotl garden spot
II properly fertiiized f:i@ Thoroughly
cultivated. If tho groand was heavily
manured last fall and bowed it will be
ready for planting this spring as soon
as it can be plowed. Ittnay be plowedl
n one tine and that portion shat Is
not nszd for carly crols may be gone
o,r- with the harrow oSten enough TIL
| rcelel for later crops to keep weeds
down and have the sol in good tlth
when needed. If the garden was NOT
plowe,l last fall plow aa early as poSSl,
bic then cover heavily with we'll rotted
ma ure and harrow well. The better
tue blowing is done and the more
thorough tue harrowi2g the less woTk
will he needed with he hand rake 10
o the soil in representation to re-
Give the small seeds.A- A little care
taken in tn. plowing sill tell nightly
in the saving Of future work to pro
ducs tho sane seed hsl. No "cut ano
cover" plowiag should be allowed Oh
tGo farm much less on the garden plat
10 vour best, most careful work II
preparing the soil fori garden seeds
The at er work will ha much less ant
tae future crop much bore if the sol
is iD the right shape fG the seed whe'
ulanted, This is true j all farm crops
i d5e3 not pay to sligo the prepa:ra
ton OF corn land FOR thf sake OF galnla
a day or two in the planting ing time time
tetter by far get fve or ten acre
reaay at time and phnt,. then e.;
another piece really snS SO on TIL a.
is done, than to get alEhalf ready an
rush in all the seed. ssshis is a d!gres
sion from the subjecs under con 1ders =,
ton but thorough PREPARATION OF IN
soil before planting Fs IN all crops
garden vegetables a9fruit plants II II
Guided. Make upr mlnd tnat yo
will have gardel en- spfln3 open ~
select your seed'r> md prepare u u
soil thoroughly a. y as you ca
and plant the seeds esrefqaly n no Ion
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-13
E:,tcr.a;n,a by tha Dowaner Empress.

The lalies of the principal foreign
legations at Pekin were entertained At
a luncheon by the Dowager Empress
of China, and a most remarkable at
fair it was. Representatives OF Eng
land, the Unit d S ates, Germany,
Frauce, Russia, Austria, Holland and
Japan were among the guests. An
account O: the affair, given by Lady
Macdonald, wife Of the English minis
ter, has just been received here, as
follows:
'sAt the gates Of the forbidden city
.he party were met by members OF the
Isung-li Yamen and various high Of
fcals. Later on they were trans
ferred to ap~electTic tramway, which
conveyed them 10 the reception hall.
In this building they were .graclously
recsNed by Princess Ching!and other
y ers Of the imperial faSSily. Fron
beS-were cnnductee oSoight tS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-13
Wonaan'S Intuition.

Ostensibly, and no doubt really in
the great majority Of cases, the first
advances in co9:tship come from me
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-13

Lau TECOIISH TO I
eiping the stains
J ine linen hand
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
Earning Her Way,

A young wOman living in n town In
winch II Of the largest universities il
SITUATED mas hit upon an excellent
method Of earning her W living. Her
skill in making ''fudges, - those tooth
some chocolate sweets that are said to
have originated at Nassar, had often
been praised by her friends, and il oc-
CURED to her one day tina: what she did
tpr pleasure might be turned to profit.
She made II few boxes of the sweet.
meats, and induced a neighboring drug
glst to let them he on sale in his store.
The first foXcs and afterward Il second
ana larger lot were quickly disposed of.
ana orders for more We're received,
chiefly from the Collegians. Her next step
was to get some plain white boxes, pack
tn" tnd2es III them and tie the boxes
with II broad ribbon OF the college color
Having some little skill with her brush,
she decorated each ribbon land with
the college name and put this newly
ntltd fudge on her market. There was
an Immediate and generous response.
The undergraduates We're delighted
with the compliment and the tasteful
dalntlncss of her wares, and, although
her business began only last October.
Sh" has already found it necessary to on
her plant to keep pace with her
orders An assistant is employed to help
with the nnskilled part of the proc.
and she herself works every day
md often until late in the night in an
Effort to supply the demand for her
1onbons. She has established agencies
throughout the town and in n n~eiyhbor-
ny city, and is probably building up a
permanent and excellent business
New York Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
OUR GREAT PATTERN Offer!
1ro1cE DEEss21A z--1ta 11AoE Easy.
Valuable Cut Paper Patterns 10 Cents to Readers Of
THE COMMONWEALTH

aprons have become very pretty gar
ments with their Jokes and rutTles
and sashes. The Ella is cut with a
square yoke and full pufIen waist
reaching to the belt. The yoke is
edged with a deep frill, and the neck
cut a trihc low. The full skirt part
hides the hem OF the frOck. aud the
belt Is "A pointed bodice with long
sash ends Tins pattern is for girls
OF four, six, eight, and ten years.
a special Illustration aud full d.
Fcctions about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
Hints From the Cooking SchoOIs-The
Right Kind Of Dish Toweliug, Etc.

Right Kind of Dish Towelins, Etc,
In II Of the larger cooking schools
Of Greater New York all the pupils
were required to furnish for their in
dlvldual use several articles-three
towels, a dishcloth, an oven holder and
a pot holder. Commenting upon this
requirement, a writer in The Ladies
World says: Some of these seemed to
the nninltiated rather Unnecessary, bnt
after practical use, however, one soon
learned to feel the need of these articles
and to appreciate their extreme useful
ness.
The towel for the glasses and dishes
was made of regular barred toweliny
cloth-white with dark blue strines
and cross stripes being preferred to the
white with red stripes, as the latter
color does not always wash well. So
many people use crash tOweliny for the
dishes, which is a mistake. since the
lint, even in old crash towels, will per
slst IN cllnging TO the china. making |
drying doubly hard.
The towel for the knives. forks and
other utensils besides the glass and
china was made of crash.
The third towel. which was DESIGNED
for hand use, was attached by a safety
pin to the upper left hand side of the
apron thus being at all times conven-
lent during the cooking, when one must
wash or rinse ones hands times with
out number.
The dishcloth was made Of n Is inch
square Of crash toweling, neatly hem
med, and, by the way, this was re-
qnlred to be washed thoroughly with
hot water and soap and hung up to dry
at the close of each lesson, or AZ il
would be in home life after each meals
dishes were washed.
The oven holder or cloth was espe.
useful. inasmnch as it not only
Kept the towels from being used and
solled on the stove door in removing
pans from the oven, but in preventing
painful burns which occur SO fire..
luently when removing things from
The oven with only the ordinary towel
20 protect ones hands. The oven holder
was made of heavy bedticking, brown
white, about one-half by one-third
gard, neatly hemmed.
The pot holder was made from two
,leces Of crash towcliny. circular in
crm tine diameter being about one.
Ct a Yard. interlined with some
material and bound round the
dges with tape.
One can scarcely realize the copven.
ence OF these articles until one has
'iven them Il trial.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21

Knee. The brocaded skirt shown ia
trimmed over the accordion plated
ounce with the narrow black velvet
RIBBON which promises to be much used
'hls season. One style of white petit.
coat for evening has deep lace trimmed
iiounces, beneath which is buttoned On
a silk fiounce of the same depth. and
th's Is changed to match the dress.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21

TIE more certain Il IS 10 shrink and
get cat Of shape in the wash. THIS
garment may he trimmed with en-
broldery, lace, OF narrow dtmtty ruff.
files.
a special illustration and full d..
rectlonS about the pattern will be
found on the cNclop in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
what to Talk About After Dinner.

An English publication recently of.
fered a prize for the hest dozen ..sensi.
bly, humorous subjects for discussion
after dinner. The following questions
were chosen as the ones entitled to the
prize:
|. When 4 cross wife commences ia
scold her husband, is it good policy for
hlm to commence vhistlingy
.. If Il husband be a few DAYS absent
from home, should he bring his wife a
present on his return?
q, Is it an easy matter to '.spot'' ar
old bachelor in a crowd?
4. Does reading love stories make
ladies more inclined to nirtY
.. Surprising you had Il few friends
whom you knew to be very downcast,
how would You entertain them for an
hour 20 AS to make them give a good,
hearty laughY
q. Why do old bachelors and old
maids give preference to lodgings where
there are no children
:. Should the husband remain Mt
home occasionally to look after the chill.
dren. etc. in order to leave his wife
free to 10 to the theater or the ball,
=. How would yon cure the mar who
stops at his club too latey
o. What means should be adopted to
bring a bashful man to ''the sticking
point?"
10. What advantages has the new
woman over the oldt
II. Are heroes or heroines the more
to be admired,
~. Is it better to marry for love OF
Tor riches, or fer a compound of both
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
ljT2 MI NERNA
BEDROOM
1850 Mn ERNA
BEDROOM
Sizes for II and IL yeats.

y d~elirhtfully comfortable bedroom
gown in blue and white French tIan.
mel is shown in the "Minerva." The
fronts, from shoulder to bust, are
laid in half inch plaits, to give the
requisite fullnes>. And the full
sleeves are SHRED at the back of the
wrist. The edge OF sleeve and turn
over collar are buttoncd with blue
silk. This is a most useful garment
Tor lounging, for studying in ones
room, or for sickness. IT. can he
made of French. or outing flannel. or
pongee, Of cotton crepe, wash silk.
or any thin material. The pattern
comes in all sizes for women, and for
girls of IL and Ii years.
a special illustration and full dj.
rections about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
To starch Luoe.

To make the starch properly mix it
with enough cold water to make a smooth
paste. Add cold water till it looks like
milk and water. and then boil it in an
enamcled saucepan till it is perfectly
transparent. stirring carefully all the
time. While the starch is cooling
squeeze the lace through soapsuds to
remove all dirt and rinse In clear wa.
ter. If You wish 1t to be white. add a
little blue to the starch if ivory white,
omit the blue, and. if yellow tinged,
add a few ~teaspoonfuls of clear coffee.
Dip the lace in the starch. squeeze AZ
dry as possible, roll in a clean towel till
half dry, and then spread on the iron
ing table, carefully pulling it into shape
and pinning down all points. Good lace
should never be ironed. and If carefully
into shape will no: need it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
Fms hiOnab1e Pctttcouts.

Inc closely fitting dress. skirts make
an important the cut and fit of the net.
ticoat, which is therefore circular a+
the top and fits as smoothly ss the
dFese' and with no gathers. It., Of
course flares toward the bottom, and
n requisite curve is sometimes secured
by adding a circular founce nj tho
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21

FAlRLIE FROCk.


Low neck and short slecvcd frocks
are being worn again by very little
girls. The FaIrlic irock for girls of
two or four years may be worm in this
quaint fashion. or can be used with a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21

separate high neck guinIpc. The
waist is plain and full, front and
back, and is attachcd to Il plain round
skirt under IA belt Of embroidery or IA
sosh. This pattern is equally service
able for light wool goods or any
variety Of thin summer materials.
a special illustration and full di.
rectionS about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-07-21
la1j-FILON CORSET COVER.
Sizes for 81. 30. IN aud 40 Inches
Bust Measure.

The "Filon' is the newest and
most perfect corset cover. It laun-
dcrs beautifully. beng cut with only
one side piece. For every woman
knows to her sorrow that the more
cams there are in a corSet-cOycr.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
CoURsING AT INGLEsIDE.
Seventy-Two Dogs Will Face the
Slipper on Saturday Afternoon.

The drawing for the Ingleside coursing
meeting which will be held on Saturday
and Sunday took place last evening in
Pythian Castle, and resulted as follows:
Open stake for sevtnty-two doys-A. john
sons Tod Sloan VS. T. Hughes Irene
ley's Mystic; NJ Lundon's Sharkey VS.. D.
Cars Bell of Moscow; Kay & Trant's Car
lotta VS.. P. oRonneIrs Big Buck; c. Clark
sons Conquerer VS.. T. J. Cronins Thornhill;
Ford & Duffys Torsido VS.. p. Olmos Hum
mer; W. Glasson's Terrona vs. Dennis &
Porter's Interesting; Kay IL Trant's Eclipse
Nellie VS.. ]. p. Trift's Forget; J. keenan, 8
Flying Buck VS.. 7. Esquivels Peaceful Glen;
D. Ford's Bonita VS.. J. Byrnes Mohawk;
Curtis & Sons Cavalier ellison & Moore 8
Decency; Joseph Deans Connemara vs.. ].
Dujardin's Hazel D; H. Lyneh's Mystic Maid
vs.. J. P. Trift's Forgive; Larkey Rock $
huson's FirebaH H. a. Deckelman's Rock
ct; T. Cooney's Black Hawk VS.. E. Fitz-
Of Bail VS.. H. A. Deckelmans Mira Monte;
J. Dujardins Tockaloma vs. Handy & Smith S
Victor; J. Deans Gladiator VS.. w. Glassons
Joy Bells; T. Logan's Miss Grzzle VS.; P.
Braders Magnus; J. Keenan's Royal Buck VS..
Counterfeit o. J. Osens Sunburst: Handy
& Smiths Jennie Wilson VS.. T Cronin's
Swinnerton; P. Blacks Fedora VS.. Larkey &
Rocks Van Media; NJ. Aliens Miss Alice VS..
Deckelman's Old Glory VS. j. P Trift's ST.
Michael; H. A. Deckemans Glen Chloe
PnIIamoIe ye honnsoI 81 aF neI
D. Healey's Matchlees vs. G. Lahusens Precita
Girl; John Egans Mayfower VS.. W. Perry s
Campana: H. Springs Willful vs.. Handy &
Smiths Victor Queen; H. A. Deckelman's
Flyaway vs.. Joe Gladstone's Lady Bell; Lar
key & Rocks Liberty Bell VS.. Nally & Nor
ley's Daisy Whalen; u. A Deckelman's Glen
Roy Kay & Trant's Hicks; T. ]. Cronin s
Still Trying vs.. a. Johnsons Mountain Beauty.
The prize Is $3.50, divided as follows; $40.
$50, $50. two of s37 90. four of s25. nine Of SIS
and eighteen of 81 so.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Found Guilty of Being
Drunk.
CLAIMED He WAS "D0PED"
SUMMARIZE DISMISSED FROM
THE FORCE.
He Offers a Weak Explanation Of
How It Happened That He Was
Found Helpless on Mar
ket Street.

The Police Commissioners last night
dismissed Lieutenant Dan Hannah from
the department. Satisfied that he was
guilty of the charge of drunkenness pre-
ferred against him by Captain Dunleavy,
the Commissioners unanimously decided
to deprive him of his star.
Hannah was defended by ex-Assistant
District Attorney Hosmer 1t was shown
that on the night of January Hannah
was found in beastly state of intoxica-
ton at Market and Spear streets. His
revolver and false teeth were lying on the
sidewalk where he had fallen.
Policeman Smith of the Harbor station
not recognizing him, took him into Gus
tody. Hannah was in such helpless con-
dition that he was unable to give his
name, and it was not until the arresting
officer found his star in his coat pocket
that he recognized him as the lieutenant
of the Southern station. He was at once
taken into the gymnasium and allowed to
sleep off the effects Of MS debauch.
Several police officers testified that they
saw Hannah taken into the Harbor sta
ton and were satisfied that he was suf-
fering from an overindulgence in liquor.
For some reason the Commissioners did
not call officer Smith, who found Han
nah lying on the sidewalk helplessly
drunk.
DR.. Bunker for the defense testified that
he had treated Hannah several times for
stomach trouble. Recently he was suf-
fering from a cold and he gave him a
mixture which contained small quantity
of cordial. He advised him to take
drink of hot whisky after taking the
medicine.
F. A. Dunbar, real estate dealer tes-
titled that he met Hannah about 9 o'clock
on the night he was found drunk. He
was walking along Montgomery street,
and according to the witness he was not
under the influence of liquor.
Hannah in his own behalf swore that he
had taken several doses of the cough
medicine before reporting off duty and as
he was feeling bad he thought that a
drink of whisky would improve his con-
dition. After taking one or two drinks
The could not remember the exact num-
ber-he walked along Montgomery street
until he met his friend Dunbar He had
a few minutes compensation with him and
proceeded along Montgomery street to
Pine. After reaching Pine street he re-
membered nothing until he was awaken
ed in the gymnasium of the Harbor po-
lice station the following morning.
The Commissioners evidently did not be-
lieve his story, as they promptly agreed
on the verdict of dismissal from the de-
partment.
officer William D. Scott was also dis
missed from the department for ineffi-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
SLOAN-COLEMAN SHOOT.
The Champion Jockey Defeated the
Bookmaker by One Bird.

The turf was well represented yester-
day at the Olympic Gun Clubs trap shoot
ing grounds. The feature of the day was
a special match race between Johnny
Coleman and Tod Sloan. who were on the
cards to shoot a 100 live bird match; but
as a sufficient supply of pigeons was not
on hand to afford joy for the many han
dlers of the whip who were present and
who desired to enter the game, Coleman
and Sloan shot at only fifteen birds each
for the purpose of giving their compan-
ions a chance at stopping "quarterers'
and 'tailers."
man. as the score will attest, was very
exciting. The champion pig-skin sticker
missed his fifth bird, which was a left
quarterer flying close to the ground, but
he very prettily grassed all others in good
style. Coleman missed his fourth and
last bird. which lost him champagne
dinner.
A return match is certain to take place,
as Coleman wants satisfaction very bad
ly. The following is the score:
Fifteen bird shoot, entrance $20 at
Olympic Gun Club grounds
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Frank Skinner.

tering handkerchief from the clubhouse,
and a thousand and one catcalls and
Kisses from the grand stand. He went
direct to the clubhouse as soon as he dis
mounted, changed his clothing and then
left the track without seeing any one.
When the cup was offered by the In
gleside association the conditions stated
that three times was the name of the
successful rider to be engraved thereon
In the contests for the trophy Mr.. Wal
ters was successful once, Mr.. Dunphy
once, and twice had Frank Skinner fin
ished first, and on two occasions had Mr.
Hobart had the pleasure of finishing in
front. Once We're the conditions of the
race distorted to suit the increase in
avoirdupois of Mr.. Hobart, and on that
occasion, to his chagrin, he finished sec
ond to Mr. Skinner.
The conditions of yesterdays race dis
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

Sheppard to Mr.. Skinner, he could not
resist the glitter of gold. His vow was
one thousand if he won, five hundred if
he lost, rumor has it.
Walter Hobart has wealth untold. He
should build a race track of his own; the
horses racing thereon should bear the
Hobart colors; the judges in the stand
abide by his word, and the jockeys hum
BILE themselves at his greatness.
The cup is now the property of Mr..
Hobart. Mr.. Skinner, W. B. SINK Jr.
and Mr.. Forsland, active competitors in
former races, refused to take part in the
pleasing, exercises. DR.. Sheppard was a
and won with ridiculous ease. Mr.. Ho-
bart's own horse, Terrier, ridden by Mr..
Dunphy, finished second. Una Colorado
and Hazard also ran.
So passes away a pleasant feature of
the California turf.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Bumpy Day for Fa-
Vorite Followers.
Mr.. HOBART WAS ALL SMILES
CAPTURED THE CUP ASTRIDE
DIR. SHEPPARD.
Lord Marmion Easily Beaten by OPP
ponent-Sokombeo No Longer
a Maiden-A Mild "Kill-
ing" on Merops.

mere was nothing unusual about the
racing at Ingleside yesterday The game
was always an uncertain one, and the fact
that five favorites were dethroned no
longer causes any great amount of sur
prise. That Mr.. Hobart's win Of the gen.
uemen' race was not hailed with any
deep seated feeling of low will
AWAKEN no surprise. The methods re-
sorted to by that gentleman reflect no
credit on himself nor on the Pacific Coast
Jockey Club.
ookombeo began proceedings by taking
the opening six turlong sprint for mai
dens at odds Of TO l. He was ridden by
Charley Thorpe and at the finish won
nahus down from Seyoy, the staggering
falorite. Alhaja was a close third.
Miller d Blazer cut a good thing
loose IN the six furlong dash that follow
ed. They started their recent purchase
Merops, with Bullman up, and getting as
sqod as to l the colt won cleverly from
Master Buck. Winifred. the fayorite fin
ished fourth. behind Potente.
Or. sheppard. with Walter Hobart up
was l to chance for the gentleman
Tider race, and won galloping from Fer
Then came a six furlong spin. for which
Dr. Sharp went to the post favorite The
Doctor made a fair bid for the purse, but
was downed somewhat handily at the fin
ish by Guilder. the second choice we'll
+tNHSl4 ~ JtlliliLE w OOOS. Lady Britain
mic was extensively backed and managed
10 run into fourth place at the end. All
OF the others, perhaps, were possibly
not trying.
Again the talent fell in a heap over the
defeat of Lord Marmion. The brown
morse had a big pull in the betting on the
htth event also six furlong run, but
was iuglOriously beaten by Kid" Wei
ler's Opponent. The latter was as good
a. to l, and won eased to walk
The concluding number on the card was
a five furlong selling affair. Prince Ty-
rant went over to the barrier favorite and
was not among the first three at the end.
In a driving finish Heigh Ho led Eakins
over the line half a length, with Schnitz,
another outsider third
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Denies She Was Cruel.

Mrs. Annie A. Bond gave testimony yes
terday in the suit recently instituted
against her by her husband, DR.. Fred
erick I. Bond, for divorce. While on
the stand Mrs. Bond Indignantly denied
that she ever became intoxicated. ever
beat her husband until his ewes looked
like the thunder clouds, or created any
her husbands office. Mrs. Bond in turn
blamed her husband for their unhappv
life, and could not be shaken by opposing
counsel. The testimony is now about
equal, and the outcome is a matter of
speculation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

that the county Boards of Supervisors
shall furnish the Assessors with plat
books showing private ownership of lands.
The question was whether the SuperviF-
ors should have the work done by the
County Surveyor or if it should be giveAl
out to others, searchers of records, for inA-
stance. Mr.. Sturtevant's opinion is that
els the duty of the County Surveyor to.
furnish the plats when so directed by
the Supervisors, under the provisions OF
the county government act.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Selections for To-Day.

First raced Garland, Imperious. Cyril.
Second Race-Tom Cromwell, Captive, Frank
Jaubert
Third Race-Hugh Penny Rey del TERRA,
Myth.
Fourth Race-Rubicon, Mary Black. Mont
gOmery.
Fifth Race-Torsida, Ailyar Moringa.
Sixth Race-Two Cheers Felicite, Adolph