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Evening star., 1902-08-02
Dainty Potato Dishes.

Potatoes are part of almost every meal,
and to make them appreciated they should
be served in as many different ways as
possible:
Potato Cakes-Take equal quantities of
mashed potatoes and -four, half that of
lard or good dripping, one teaspoonful Of
baking powder, half a teaspoonful of salt
and one egg. Rub the lard into the -four,
add salt and baking powder, then the pota-
toes. Mix with the egg. Bake from fifteen
to twenty minutes.
Souf1e Potatoes-Take some good sized
potatoes, wash them as for roasting, cut
a slice off end to allow the potato to
stand upright, tI1en-pu them into the oven
to roast for an hour. When sufficiently
cooked, take than out Of the oven and cut
off the round end; take out the inside Of
ca ch potato with a teaspoon, put into a
basin, mix with a little pepper, salt, butter
and an egg. When well mixed, put back
into the potato skins and put into the
oven to make them hot.
Potato Balls-Mash and pass through a
sieve three or four large mealy potatoes
Mix with them a beaten egg and its weight
in powdered sugar; flavor with nutmeg
and grated lemon rind. Make into balls
dip into beaten egg and breadcrumbs and
fry in fat till golden color. Serve very
hot.
Baked Potato Puff-Rub enough cold
boiled potatoes through a wire sieve to fill
a large breakfast cup. Put this quantity
in basin. add to it two tablespOonfuls of
melted butter and whisk and beat these
Evening star., 1902-08-02

are women who cannot be induced to avoid
the feet look very much larger than ordi-
nary plain styles. Ping pong hose, so
called, have tiny racquets and balls worked
over their surfaces, while golf enthusiasts
can purchase pairs sprinkled with embroi-
derry golf sticks and balls.
Shirt waist dresses pressed into serv-
ice on all occasions by sportswomen who
desire to be comfortably we'll as suitably
clad Nothing looks nicer than neatly
clad, neatly shod shirt waist girl. Cos
TUNES having bodices and skirts of similar
materials are boons to very short women,
who find the dark skirt and light blouse
trying to their figures There is nothing
more certain to call attention to deficiencies
in symmetry than sharply defined divid-
ing line at the waist Consequently girdleS
of the same color as the gown are pre-
ferred to those of darker or lighter mate
rial A pretty buckle of silver or gold
clasps the belt, and belt pin to match
holds down the soft ceinture in the back.
Silk Shirt Waist Gowns.
Shirt waist costumes are now reproduced
in taffetas and foulards. They are de-
signed with tucked skirts and almost in
variably they have two or three deep tucks
brought from the center of the girdle over
the shoulders. Sometimes the folds end at
the back of the arms; quite as frequently
they are continued down the back, termi-
mating at the center of the waist line. High
stocks of silk and narrow, turned back
cuffs are features of these costumes. In
Evening star., 1902-08-02

FOUNDER Of lotions and potfons usually pre-
Iers a marble of wedge-woodware mortar.
When reduced to a paste add four ounces
oI powdered gum arabic and beat lightly
untfi II is reduced to smooth paste. Keep
this in well-corked bottle. Take two
Grams of this paste or powder, add to it
the same quantity of water. strain through
muslin bag. This is useful to whiten
ana soften the skin; if a few drops of lemon
Juice are added. tan may be removed by
TWO or three applications.
Almond Preparation.
Another preparation of almonds is pasta
royale. Blanch one-half pound of Valencia
almonds reduce them to a smooth paste by
patiently pounding them in a mortar, add
ing gradually toward the end one ounce of
rose water, or a trifie more if necessary, and
hve drops of oil of rose. Keep in a well
covered porcelain jar. Pasta royale is
sovereign remedy for incipient wrinkles: it
Is USED IN the process of massaging
JORDAN almonds are the best for toilet
purposes; the next quality are Valencia
almonds. which are cheaper than the pre-
eedlng and usually substituted for them.
;l me otner varieties of sweet almonds are
inferior. Bitter almonds have a bitter
naVor: In any quantity they are poisonous
oll or almonds is obtained by expression
from both bitter and sweet almonds. fhe
tessehtlal OIL OF almonds is obtained from
bitter almonds by distflation. Tt is highly
poisonous. ~ et''
10 blanch almonds soak in warm water
until the skin can be removed easily by
pressure between the thumb and forefineer
ihey are then peeled, rinsed In cold wafer
oralned and dried, either by wfping them
WIN SOFT cloth or by exposure to the air
or SUM- unblanched almonds are scarcely
ever used in toilet preparations.
"hen one would play the amateur per
Tuner m she must get together not only the
oils' essences, extracts and flowers but
also mortar and pestIe and a pair of
scdies. 1t is convenient to make a memo
randum of the equivalents of measures
Inc following is submitted: Teasnoonfirl /
fluid dram; dessertspoon, fiuid drams.
tablespoon, fluid drams; wineglassful .
Hald ounces; teacupfu ; fluid ounces: tum-
per1ul, fluid ounces; thimbleful. :; fuid
uram: plnch of leaves or flowers l dram;
handful, 10 drams
For a bald spot about t'as large as a quar-
Ter OF dollar apply lotion of Guinine,
~ grains; fluid extract of iaborandi. u
dram; tincture of cantharides '',i. dra M ~
sweet oil, /! dram: glycerin, l ounce: bay
rum, 8 gills. Apply this every alternate
DAY Tor a month, a brush or the fingers
and shake thoroughly before using.
tor p1mples on the face be careful about
food; stimulants of all kinds should be
avoided, hot coffee, tea, chocolate and milk
Red meats ripe fruits and vegetables
bathe the face daily with lotion of salt
OF tartar, dram; glycerin, ounces
II this does not effect a cure use lemon
Juice and glycerin for a wash: to the
strained juice of fresh lemon add one
ounce OF glycerin. Do not relax care of
the diet; take exercise and a daily bath of
the entire body: also a foot bath at night.
can be borne.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
FASHIONS FOR MEN
LORDS OF CREATION AS KEEN
AS WOMEN FOR NEW STYLES,
Correct Summer Dress for the Mascu-
line Half of Society to Play In
or to Work In.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
There is a popular theory that men have
no interest in fashions, that the matter of
the newest thing in clothes is quite beneath
their notice. But this is a faliacy. Men
who give any attention to their appearance
are as careful to have the correct thing and
often as fastidious and fussy about it as
any woman that ever lived.
If men only realized, as women have al
ways known and demonstrated, how far
personal appearance makes for success.
they would give the subject more attention
than they do. \ lot of men who scorn to
discuss clothes and many of the smaller
amenities of life are found now and then
slyly looking up authorities, and many a
woman has caught her husband reading
regularly the fashion notes of a Daper or
magazine, and taking, now and then, a
Sneaking peep into etiquette book From
a Yankee point of view, American men are
the beSt-dresSed men in the world English
and German and French women no doubt
think just the same of their countrynen n
but American men. particularly New York
ers, seem to have adopted and adapted the
best styles of all Europe. and to represent
the acme of good taste and correct form
don't like the dreadful trousers that Eng
liShmen wear nor the other extreme cut of
the German officers, who are thought to be
Evening star., 1902-08-02

tatfetas the iustrous finishes are preferred,
and, while checks and stripes are used,
plain materials are preferred. There is a
shade of slate that is considered eminently
chic. Worn with handsome lace cuffs and
narrow turnover of real lace it is very sty-
lish.
Bathing costumes are made of silk gen
orally of taffeta They are ornamented
with round sailor collars faced with silk of
a contrasting color. handsome sash gar
nished with fringe is a smart touch added
to some expensive dresses. Alpaca resists
the defacing effects of water so well that
1t forms useful and nice looking bathing
toilet. Ornamental deep collars with fancy
ties and sashes are practically the only
decorations. A few tucks put on the skirts
or applied to the shoulders in the style Of
the shirt waist dresses are variations in
types. Nowadays women are learning to
ask for fast colors. They wisely shun the
cheap but fashy bathing costumes. which
when they less generally went into the
water were frequently disposed of to too
Evening star., 1902-08-02

collar is encircled with a carnation red
scarf, tied in bow, with long fringed ends
\ sash Of red is drawn across the vest.
Pointed red cuffs adorned with gold but
tons incase the wrists of the very full, YER
tically tucked sleeves.
Black or navy blue are the colors most
frequently adopted for bicycling costumes
y short sack coat worn over a pretty shirt
waist stout dogskin gloves and a tricorne
or other small hat form the conventional
costume.
Little straw or cloth caps which match
the costume are smartest for wear with
outing gowns. A tiny quill or ribbon bow
is sufficient trimming for these.
Loose wraps of linen, silk or poplin are
eminently satisfactory for rough-and-
ready service. A three-quarter double
breasted driving coat trimmed with double
rows of buttons was made of dark ecru
pOplin. The double collar was narrow and
strapped along the edges. The cuffs were
apparently only turned-back portions of
Evening star., 1902-08-02

TIL the potatoes look whste and smooth.
Beat two eggs till very frothy; add 10
them four tablespoonfuls of milk or cream
MIX with the potato; season well; put into
buttered hreproaf dish or small dishes
one. for each person looks dainty. Bake
in quick oven till deiicately Drowned and
puffy. Serve at once In the dish in which
they were cooked
French Fried Potatoes-Peel some pota-
toes and cut In finger lengths, not too
thick; cover with ice water. and if thev
are old it is better to let them stand two
hours. Drain, wipe dry and fry in boiling
TAT, not too many at time. When they
are nice brown, lift the basket from the
fat. sprinkle with salt. shake the grease
from them and remove with a skimm.ng
spcSn. Drain on paper and serve at once
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Big Things Not Done in Hurry.

From the Atlantic Monthly.
Any one can hold out a dumbbell for a
few seconds, bat in a few more seconds
the arm says. 1t is only the trained ath-
lete who can endure even to the minutes
end. For Hawthorne TO hold the people OF
THE Scarlet Letter" steadily in focus from
November TO February, to say nothing of
six years preliminary brooding. is surely
more of an artistic feat than to write a
short story between Tuesday and Friday
The three years and nine months Of un-
remitting labor devoted to "Middemarch"
does not in itself afford any criterion of
the value of the book, but gives George
Eliots brain power and artistic instinct to
begin with, and then concentrate them for
that period upon single theme, and II IS
no wonder that the result is a master
piece. Jan van Eyck was never In a
hurry" says Charles Reade of the great
Flemish painter in The Cloister and the
Hearth Jan van EYck was never in a
hurry. and therefore, the world WIN not
forget him in hurry"
Evening star., 1902-08-02

such heart-breakers in their uniforms. nor
the corset-like figures and extreme-eut togs
of the French dandies. The modest, trim
and. to US, exceed edingly smart look that
American me have is Xectly right, and
model for gents men the ciyi.iz world
cvsr.
Mems summer togs are the most attrac-
We things they wear. aad the smart
fanneis and ducks and linens that are now
such good style are lovely, and make the
wearer look cool, whether he feels so or
not.
When the Play "Frocks and Frills." that
drama of clothes, was put on at Daly's last
Sc ason, the best-looking suit worn by a
-rsn in the cast was Jameson Lee Fmney's
blue serge, with conventional straw hat
white waistcoat, white spats ara gloves.
Evening star., 1902-08-02

fits along the boulevard in her horseless
carriage. The watches are so small that
they can scarcely be relied upon as time
pieces. but they are very pretty and what
the Parisiennes much prefer-very odd.
Outing Gowns.
Just al present outing gowns are the only
topics discussed at fashionable ladies' tailor
establishments. A shepherds check gown
with buckhorn buttons was last week de-
signed by a famous tailor for lady of
royal birth whose fad is fishing. The skirt
was perfectly plain, and over 1t was worn
short coat rounded in front and having a
very modest collar and revers. A pocket
held down by three buckhorn buttons was
fitted over each hip
Women whoe means are limited have
with the adoption Of the outing blouse
solved the question of how for small out
lay to be suitably clad outdoors. Green and
blue is a startling combination In a new
yachting waist The blue, a violet shade.
Is combined with foliage green Blue forms
the body and appears in a narrow band
rpon the white sailor collar. The stock and
Evening star., 1902-08-02

the bands upon the white vest are green
and green ribbon is drawn In and out
through the cloth and ties in a loose bow
just below the pointed front of the collar
The cuffs and girdle are. of course green
Although when described the combination
does not seem to be harmonious one, yet
1t Is pretty and becoming to the average
woman of fairly good complexion This
waist can be displayed effectively with
wnite skirt, a gray or one of ecru bis
cult tint.
A Dashing Model.
A still more dashing model blouse in
white and red is of serge. Narrow tucks
grouped along the front afford the faintest
suggestion of a bolero, while down the CEN
ter of the plain vest are brought other
tucks and two rows of gold buttons. The
Evening star., 1902-08-02

trusting women. One dip into the brine
left these shade or two lighter than when
its wearer entered the surf. Much of this
superfluous color was washed over the
skin. Most of it was removed with diff
Guilty, and very often, when the owner was
devoted to decollete toilets, she was com
PEELED to avoid full dress until scrubbinp
or bleaching had removed the color. In case
your bathing dress stains try rubbing
lemon juice over the body. This will re
move the discoloration as quickly as anv
remedy and is, moreover, quite harmless
CATHERINE TATROT
Evening star., 1902-08-02
SUMMER OUTING COSTUMES.

the sleeves. The garment proved both
serviceable and comfortable, for water left
its shining surface just as fresh and un-
spotted as it had been in the shop.
Like a Peasants Smock.
Silk is less frequently purchased for out
ing coats than more durable goods Never
theless a short black taffeta coat cut very
much like an English peasants smock was
made for one of the patrons of a fashion
able modiste. Velvet trimmed the sleeves
and the collar.
With outing dresses stout shoes and
heavy stockings are donned. For yachting,
boating or any sport that does not require
much exercise daintier and lighter footwear
Is admissible. To the plain Isle hosiery an
embroidered clock or monogram worked
upon the ankle IN heavy silk Is the usual
finish. Monegrams upon stockings are a
fad which does not commend itself to fas-
tidious women. Anything which serves to
make one conspicuous should be avoided.
Striped or lace-trimmed hosiery is there
fore unsuitable for outdoor wear, yet there
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Right Poise for Hats

Always recollect that the simplest hat
poised at the right angle is infinitely more
chic and generally successful than the
most wonderful picture hat that ever was
worn by one who does not know how to
adjust 1t.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
A Change.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Last heard of her she had a good place
as collector. running down old accounts for
the department stores"
she's better fixed now. She's running
up new accounts at the department stores.
She married a rich man, you know"
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Explained.

From the chicago Tribune.
Man In hammock Cat summer resort)-"T
wonder why the proprietor OF this place
doesn't keep bees and provide his own
honey. He has everything else"
Man in wooden swing-"Because the mos
quito bites are so thick here there's 10
room for the hives"
Evening star., 1902-08-02

A delightful wrap for cool weather NAV
be made Of serge lined with white satin
with deep collar Of lace threaded with
black velvet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
Clerks Wise Suggestion.
February 10, 1902.

II have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia, belchiDg and sour
stomach" writes II. S. Mead, lead
ing pharmacist of Attleboro, Mass.
Il could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. Ny clerk
suggested I try Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure which I did with most happy
results. I have had no more trouble
and when one can 60 to eating mince
pie, cheese, candy and nuts after
such a time, their digestion must be
pretty good. I endorse Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure heartily" You don't
have to diet. Eat all the good food
you want but don't overload your
stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure d.
gests your food. J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
The Negroes on the Decline.

South Carolina and Mississippi are
the only two States now in which the
negroes outnumber the whites. In
Louisiana the relative decrease Of
negroes has been very marked, but in
Alabama and Florida the relative
proportion of negroes has increased.
The black population appears to be
concentrating in the low and warm
regions of South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and
and Louisiana.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19

alton, and on arriving there we took
returns in Hartley & Brothers store
beside comfortable fire. We ac-
ceptably served the taxpayers who
called. There is not much business
done at that place although it has a
good back country to support a large
general mercantile business and other
live and progressive business men
will find it very lucrative locality to
locate.
From thence we departed for
Lewiedale at which point cur trip
ended. The town has about the
same appearance as it did when we
were last there. We had the pleas
ure of taking dinner with Mrs. John
Shealy, who resides at Col. Griffth's
old home, and most delightful oneit
was, too. It's excellency and our ap-
probation were amply shown by the
amount We disposed Of. After pick
ing up few cart wheels, We left
Dan at work and brought the buggy
on home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
A Loss to Batesburg.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Again, death has entered our gates
and borne off one Of our best men.
j. B. Hartley died last Friday, and
Saturday p. m, after a thoughtful
funeral discourse by his pastor, Rev.
DR.. Wilkins, be was laid in the ceme-
terry here, besides number of his
loved ones, who had preceded him to
the spirit land.
There is little necessity for a
sketch Of the life of Jack Hartley
for he was so we'll and so favorably
known that all who may see this
brief notice were probably acquaint-
ed with him personally and know
the sentiments herein given to be
true to life
He was born within few miles of
this place and has been a resident
here for "a number of years. His
labors for Christianity, morality and
temperance was only equalled by his.
industry in everything he undertook
to accomplish. His was no doubtful
position. He was candid and open
in every act and his faithfulness TO
friends and fidelity to his family
we're pro7erbial. He was a hard
worker and few persons had the
push and energy he possessed.
He has been sick for a long time
and his battle against that fell de-
stroyer "consumption" has shown
that indomitable will that never gave
way to despair, but ever hopeful of
the best, he went down without a
murmur at the DEGREES Of Providence.
His place cannct be filed, but his
influence for good will still live ard
trust will bear fruit for God and
eternity. Occasional.
February 10. 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19

spent at Fort Smelling, sailed fer
Manila from New York. For exactly
two yesrs and FIVE months they were
actually in the field against the Fill
pinoa, participating in 20 different
battles. and were also in the cam
paign in which General Lawton lost
his life. They arrived in st. Louis
via San Francisco just a few days
ago, having been given an apportu-
nifty to visit China and Japan, and
thus had trip around the globe at
Uncle Sans experse.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
lexington SAVINGS Bank.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED SUBJECT TO
CHECK.
w. p. ROOF. Cashier

W. 2. ROOF, Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Allen Jones, W. ?. Roof, O. N. Efrd.
R. Hilton James E. Hendrix.
EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Deposits OF 81 and upwards received and
interest at per cent. per annum allowed,
payable April and October.
September Att
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
Something That Will Do You
Good.
Camden rs. c. Messenger.

Camden IS. c. Messenger.
We know of no way in which We
can be of more service to our readers
than to tell them of something that
will be of real good to them. For
this reason we want to acquaint them
with what we consider one of the
very best remedies on tbs market for
coughs, colds and that alarming COM
plant, Group. We refer to Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. We have
used it with such good results in our
family so long that it has become a
household necessity. By its prompt
use We haven't any doubt but that it
has time and again prevented Group.
The testimony is given upon our own
experience, and We suggest that our
readers, especially those who have
small children, always keep it in their
homes as e safeguard against Group"
For sale By J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19
Saved Him from Torture.

There is no moro agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching
and burning make life intolerable.
No position is comfortable. The tor
ture is unceasing. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles at once. For
skin diseases, cuts, burns, bruises,
all kinds of wounds it is unequalled.
J. S. Gerall, St. Paul, Ark, says:
From 1865 I suffered with the pro-
truding, bleeding piles and could
find nothing to help me until I used
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Ssl7e. A few
boxes completely cured me-" Be-
were of counterfeits. J. E. Kauf-
mann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-19

True art lies not in concealing art
b 1t rather in sell ng it for a good
price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-19
EASTON-BOLSTER.

Mr. Otto Fantow is working for Mr..
Strong.
Mrs. Fred Connor is home from
Greenville.
Strawberries and cream are the or
der of the day here.
George and Ben White are paint
ing Sine Connor's house.
Mrs. w. Hoskin is staying few
days with Mrs. Fannie Peck.
Mr.. Charlie Fantow was in Grand
Rapids on business last week.
School closes next Friday with a
picnic In Mr.. Goodwin's orchard.
Mrs DeGraw and Mrs. Blough visit
ed Mrs. Rowley last Wednesday.
A great many from here went to see
the Butfaloes at Ionia Saturday.
Next Sunday will be Children's day
at the church. A good program will
be given.
MIR. and Mrs. Blough, Mrs. w. Con
nor and sister Mrs Millimick. and
Connor's mother Mrs. Bishop, visited
with Mrs. Blough in Keene Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-19
OTISCO.

Miss Myrtle Rich of Grattan spent
Saturday and Sunday at Chas. Rich's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington of Ronald
visited at r. Bradish's few days last
week.
Miss Elva Hubbard spent Tuesday
night with her friend lilo Johnson of
Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Fea of Greeu-
vile spent Sunday with her sister
Mrs. j. l.. Morse.
Mrs. Henry Brown of Minnesota and
Will Brown of Detroit were called
here by the serious illness of their
sister Mrs. Mabel Haywood.
Miss Effie Luscombe, student of
Yerington's College, has accepted a
position as stenographer in w. II.
Kennedys printing office at Mt.
Pleasant.
The O. G. S. will hold lawn social
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. III.
Hanks Wednesday, June 25. Ice
cream will be served from o'clock
throughout the evening. All are cor
daily invited to attend.