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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07

Rome. July 6.-The amelioration in the
condition of Pope Leo's health this
morning was so unnatural, considering
the gravity of his illness. that it was
feared that possibly it was only the last
fiickering Of the vital flame.
During this brighter intervals, the Pope
resumed his habits of command and in
sisted on giving orders for the prepara-
ton of the brief appointing Monsignor
volponi. actually secretary to the prince.
secretary of the -Consistorial Congrega-
ton, post vacant owing to the promo
ton of Monsignor Nocella to the car
dinalate. The Importance of such an APP
pointment, especially at the present mo-
ment, is manifest, when it Is considered
that on the Pope's death the Secretary
of State ceases to exercise his functions.
which are assumed Immediately by the
secretary of the Consistoriai Congrega-
ton.
As the Pope objected to- having the
oxygen inhaling apparatus continually un-
der his nostrils DIR. Laponi arranged
to impregnate the whole atmosphere of
the room with oxygen. THAT is much
better" said the Pontiff. before, felt
as though I had lost my liberty
Although DIR. LaponI continually re-
commended the patient not to speak and
to pay no attention to what is passing
outside, the Pope gently refuse to
abandon participation in what is going
on He said, smiling, to DIR. Laponi:
"I know you say this because of your
affection for me, but either my last day
is approaching, in which case I must
employ all the time which is left to
me so far as I can; or else shall recover.
again postponing the end. If this is the
will Of the Almighty nothing can change
It."
The Pope wished his arm chair to be
carried near his writing table and then
to the window, overlooking the piazza Of
st. Peter. Noticing many people in car
riages, the Pope said:
'The piazza looks as it does when 1
am about to perform some public func-
ton
The only persons allowed in the Pope S
bed room this morning, besides the doc.
tors and attendants, were Cardinal Ram
polla, Monsignor Bisleti, master of the
Pontifcial chambers. and Brigadier Cen
eral Count Camille Pecci, of the Noble
Guard, nephew of the Pope.
The Pope conversed for a long tine
with Count Pecci, even rising and walk
ing about the room for few minutes,
leaning on his arm. The Pontiff on Inis
occasion remarked:
Now am ready to depart, having
settled all my affairs / feel | have done
all in my power for the good of the
church and of humanity"
The Pope during the day also received
Count Ricardo Pecci, another nephew,
and spoke to him with great serenity of
the probability that he would not hong be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Statue of Washington Presented.

Buda Pest, July 4--Adolph Friedman
the Budvara public garden in Buda Pest
which is also known as American Park
has presented to the garden a life-siz
equestrian statue of George Washington
The statue was unveiled today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
LADY ON MAD BULBS HORNS.
Forsyth County No Longer Wants the Convists
sn Its Roads.

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Winston Salem. July 6-The State con
victs who have been at work on public
roads in this county. will be sent away
Wednesday County fathers have decid-
ed to dispense with their services.
Mrs Luther Hine. of Old Town. was
attacked by mad bull and painfully
injured. Her escape from death is con
sidered Nmiraculous. The mad animal
threw Mrs. Hine over his head three
times. Her collar bone was broken and
nearly all of her clothing torn off.
The school board this afternoon elect
ed Prof. W. B. Speas county superin-
tendent He is graduate of the uni
versity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07

dor to the Vatican, Count Szecsen De
Temerrin. was i'll. the Pope expressed
his sorrow and said he hoped it was not
as serious as his own case.
When the Pope was informed of EN-
peror Francis Joseph's despatch COM
municated to the Vatican by Austrian
embassy, he said
"The Emperor and / are the only sur
vivors OF past generation"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Sheriff Struck by Spent Ball.
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: Asheville, N. c., July 6.-While Sheriff
j. Henry Reed. accompanied by Deputy
Sheriffs and constables, wa patroling
Riverside Park last night bullet struck
the bosom of the shirt he was wearing
and lodged near one of the pockets OF
his coat. The bali made a small hole in
the shirt. Sheriff Reed is under the inn
preston that some one who had imbibed
too freely, discharged pistol in celebra-
ton of the Fourth. and the contents came
his way
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07

Atlanta, Ca. July 4-Clarence Angler,
of the Atlanta Athletic Club. won the
championship in singles of the South At
lantic States tennis tournament this af-
ternoon by defeating Sam Williams. who
held the championship cup in singles.
Angler won by the scores of 6-S, 60, 6-S.
Angler defeated Payne, of New Orleans in
the match postponed from yesterday. win
ing the last two sets by the score of 6-1
and Cd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Ball Game at Southern Pines.
Especial to News and observ,r.)

Especial to News and Observar)
Southern Pines. n. c.. July 6.--In the
game of ball at our park July 4th. South
ern Pines carried off the honors easily and
left Pinehurst feeling blue. 4foffitt
pitched fine game for Southern Pines,
while the Pinehurst t'yirler was batted
out of the box. The day was almost as
dull as Sunday otherw;.c, With the ex-
ception that our new town flag pole looks
way up while the flag floate1.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
DR.. Skinner Passes the Crisis

Especial to News and Obseryer.)
Southern Pines, N. c., July 6.--The many
friends of DR.. T. E. Skinner will Ec
pleased to know that he has safely passed
the crisis with his case of pneumonia. The
doctor was stricken with the disease at
Jackson Springs, and his fric, Is were
fearful lest he should not be able to re-
cdver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Office Struck by Lightning.

Especial to News and Observer)
Gastonia N. c., July 6.-During a
thunder storm this morning lightning
struck the Western Union telegraph Of
flee, set insulation on the wires on fire
and fired the ceiling of the building. The
alarm was sounded and the fire was
promptly extinguished The damage done
was slight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
LAYMEN MUST PUT THEIR
SHOULDERS TO THE WHEEL
And Rise Superior to Circumstances and Save the
Greensboro Female College to
MethOdism.

To the Editor: Greensboro Female Col
leee is too old and has educated too many
girls of North Carolina mostly of Metho-
dist families. to be allowed to close its
doors or to go into the hands of another
denomination. North Carolina is large
Methodist community. and there is enough
PRIDE OF manhood and womanhood in her
ranks to back up the two conferences in
tnelr undertaking to raise the debt and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07

put the school on a firm basis. We love
Greensboro Female College and memory
grows thick and fast when we think OF
the workers this dear old school has in
the church and school room.
AS laymea We must put our shoulders
to the wheel, and rise superior to cir
cImstances and let the world know what
we are and who we are.
]. NJ. WATSON.
Swan Quarter, N. c., July 4. 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Captain Clayton Laid to Rest.
Especial to News and Observer. ,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., July 6.-The obseouies
over the remains of Captain e. M. CLAW
ton, who died at the Clayton homestead
yesterday. after being an invalid about
fifteen years, were held today from his
late home. Internent was in the family
burying ground. Captain Clayton, who
was born February 6, 1887. was a mem
Der of the Clayton family which is iden-
tilted with Buncombe county in large
degree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
ONE FLASH, TWO DEAD.
Lightning Strikes the House
of Mr.. F. NJ. Davis.
A BIazs Caused by TIE Storm Breaks Out in
The Telegraph Office at
Gastonia.
Especial to News and observer.)

Louisburg N. c., July 6.-During vio-
lent storm about five o'clock this after
noon, lightning struck the residence of
Mr.. F. NJ. Davis, who lives four miles
north from Louisburg. The flash instant
ly killed his little son Otty. aged years,
and Miss Mamie Dean, his wife's sister,
aged about thirty years. Others members
of the family were shocked, but none was
seriously hurt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
Mr. r. P. johnson Elected.

Especial to News and Observer
Pittsboro, N. G.. July s.-The County
Board of Education met here today and
elected Mr. r. p Johnson, of Mt Yer
non Springs Chatham county, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07

Money certainly talks when it is put up
as guaranty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-07
HE'S CALM AND CHEERFUL
Nothing That Medical Science Can
Suggest and His Organism Can
Stand Has Been Left Un-
tried by the Ply
sicians.
THE LAST BULLETIN.
(By the Associated Press.)

: (By the Associated Press.) :
+ Rome. July 7.-(1:45 a. m.)-Re- .
; peated doses of chloral have enabled !
+ the Pontiff to sleep, but contrary 4
: to previous nights, artificial respira- !
+ tion is continued and DR.. Papponi !
every FIVE minutes to the bedside to !
observe the patient and listen to his !
breathing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

ment was so contrived that it could be
removed in the summer if desired in
much the same manner as a storm
porch. and the glass window frames,
fountain and shelves were stored till
the next winter.
I have seen a glass window case the
whole length of the window which was
a very nice contrivance for plants. 1t
was constructed like a miniature bay
window, except that it did not extend
to the floor, but only from the window
sill to the top of the frame. The sash
was removed from the window, and
shelves were placed across to hold the
pots. There is easily room in such a
case for two shelves besides the window
sill, which constitutes the third and
bottom one. A hanging pot will fill the
space at the top.
Inside window boxes may be bought
of the florist, together with the neces-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19
Gowns For Afternoon Wear.

Black crepe de chine and loosely WOW
en- fabrics of every kind are more fash
ionable than ever for smart wear, and
as the lining can be seen through the
material it should be of some bright
color such as cerise or cornfiower blue;
otherwise the effect is lost. The bodice
is seamless at the back and has one
side piece. The material is mounted on
a, tight fitting foundation and fastens
up the center of the front. A fullness
of silk or lace over satin is sewed
on to the right front lining and then
hooked up the left side beneath a fold
of the material. There are nine pieces
in the skirt, and as the full circumfer
ence at the hem is about six yards the
material of which the garment is to be
made must be light in substance If
not it would be too burdensome to
wear, The back seam is about eight
inches longer than the front. and the
placket hole is at the left side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

Though coiffures are still picturesque,
they are heater and closer than they
were a few months ago, and a great
many are parting the hair in the mid
die. Wise people fadapt the fashions to
their own requirements, especially in
hairdressing. They must be modified
to suit the face and shape of the head.
Lhe broad style, which is adapted from
the Gaipsborough days. has led to the
introduction of lace and tulle inter-
threaded through the hair, giving a
caplike effect=to many a young girl, and
the idea would seem to have originated
entirely in the facile brain of one milli-
ner who had studied the fashions OF
the seventeenth and eighteenth centu-
ries with good effect. 1t is generally
by such methods that the best notions
in dress are originated and then inn
proved on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

VIII die if not placed in a higher tenn
perature.
Happy Is the flower lover who can
have q conservatory, the green restful-
Hess of which is veritable paradise.
But many for whom this is not within
reach will take comfort in sunny win
dows and other contrivances. some of
which are very charming. For in
stance. If the front of the house has a
sunny exposure the porch may be ex-
tended to the second story in sort of
window continuation of the upper hall.
which forms the incest place for flow
ers-quite miniature conservatory, in
fact. One lover of flowers whom know
glazed off corner of the piazza about
five feet square to form a little con-
servatory. A window opened from the
dining room into this corner, and it
was kept warm by register. There
was a little fountain in the middle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

sary gardening tools for work on a
small scale. Fill these boxes, if posi-
BILE, with such plants as keep their To-
liage and blossom all the year around.
Few plants I know will do this. Gera-
NUNS will, and they are consequently
the most satisfactory house plants
which one can have. Besides, there are
so many varieties. Seedlings will near
ly always develop new colors, and it is
pleasure to save and plant the seeds
for the surprises they may have in
store in this respect. The single varie-
ties are preferable to the double,
though this is largely a matter of taste
In double geraniums the Buffalo Bill
is an exquisite variety with it's shades
of pink and greensh white.
In the same class with geraniums
for all round boomers are primroses.
The Chinese primrose and varieties
known as obconica with their shades
of mauve. pink and white, blossom
profusely. In fact, they are hardly ever
out of bloom and require very little sun
and no care to speak of except to water
them occasionally. Fuchsias are good
boomers and very hardy, ranking al
most with the geranium in this latter
respect.
When the plants have been arranged
in your window box SOW the spare
Races with mignonette. This modest
bdt fragrant flower will bloom the year
round and will sow, itself after once
being introduced into the soil. A dear
old lady friend of mine who is very
fond of plants keeps a wide mouthed,
shallow seed pot of mignonette in bloom
all the year. 1t is placed in jardi-
Mere near the window, and on entering
the room the delicate fragrance greets
snow covered landscape.
The handsome gloxinia remains a
long time in bloom. / have known the
blossoms to last for weeks, and it is a
truly beautiful and snowy flower. The
different shades from deep purple and
blue to pale mauve Ia blush purple)
and reds to pale pink, sometimes with
white edges and white with red or pur-
pie spots, are ravishingly lovely.
If your window is not very sunny it
! is better to plant ferns and such foliage
plants as require little sun. If you are
within reach of the woods, go out and
dig up some Jack in the pulpit or In
dian turnip and moccasin plant, togeth-
er with some little creeping wild vines
and wood anemones or. twin flowers
and plant these among the ferns. In the
winter days when the snow is on the
/ SIOQnQ they Will Sl1C<AhA ~ SCA OA tic
woods. Dig with them some of the fra
grant leaf mold. It's odor will recall
the summer days and make it a pleas
IRE to dig and fuss with it. Besides
all plants brought from the woods need
to be planted in the soil to which they
are Indigenous. The common wood
ferns are easily transplanted and made
to grow nicely in the house. Take a
fine day for the work and be prepared
to enjoy your trip so that the renem-
brance of it win add to your pleasure in
caring for the plants.
JEANETTE WILBUR BATES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

of ripper years it is not SO nluch materials
which count as design I saw an old
lady looking delightful in materials
that were quite frivolous, only her
head gear was of a becoming and suit
able build and the rest of her costume
was in like spirit of design. 1t is this
and not fabric which decides at once
whether the costume of the elderly wo-
man has the proper and becoming dig
nifty. Inappropriate dressing accentu-
ates rather than detracts from the i'm
preston of age One notable dresser
among the older women in society is
able to garb herself with the utmost
charm and picturesqueness without the
smallest sacrifice of dignity and fitness.
Bright colors are sure to be a char
acteristic of the coming millinery The
quiet, graceful frock frightened by al
Turing tones in the head gear is ex-
tremely chic. Vivid pink or mauve or
blended mauve and pink, pale blue and
yellow are all very effective colors
when worn with furs, like a toque of
shaded roses, for instance, with sables
or sealskin. Ribbons also may be used
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19
Chiffon RIouaes.

Every tailor made gown of the pres
ent moment has as a. bodice one of
those charming b1ouses of chiffon and
lace, the chiffon being in the same col
or as the costume, and all carrying out
the new idea which we seem to be ex-
ploiting-i. e.. the skirt and waist to
match. These chiffon bodices are really
the prettiest fad we have. INDUCED in
for a long time. They are made always
in tone of chiffon to match exactly
the costume with which they are worn
and are generally made UP in the style
of full bodice of accordion plated
chiffon fitting somewhat loosely over
tight fitting lining of satin or silk
Then a bolero or stole of lace with
half sleeves and collar is added. Of
ten stripes of old lace form the only
characterization. Very often the bodice
is pouched all round over a swathed
waistband of silk cut rather high
Again, it is sometimes made tight fit
ting at the back and sides and very
loose only in front, with a narrow belt
of the same coIored ribbon, the distinc-
tive note in these bodices being that ev-
erything must be the exact color of the
skirt. The sleeves are very full, with
cap of lace and a loose bishop under
sleeve of chiffon confined at the wrist
with a lace cuff. For afternoon wear
there is nothing so popular as these lit
tie bodices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

designs of velvet and plush on soft
crepes de chine viii combine many re-
vivals of old time gowns. Subdued col
ors will triumph over the more vivid
tones in these materials for both day
and evening wear. Models for the COM
ing season are now on exhibition to
foreign buyers from all parts of the
world. who meet each season in Paris
to view the fascinating creations, often
prepared especially for them.
There will be revival of the styles of
about thirty years ago, and somber
cloths. frightened by decorations of
vivid toned taffeta velvet and braid.
viii appear in these fashions. There is,
too. a rich red cloth in varying tones
of maroon, puee and claret. Light pas
tel shades of green, rose and mauTe
form many beautiful combinations
trimmed with guipure, fur and braid.
Plain cloth tailor made gowns, embel-
lished with shaded braiding or cloth,
will figure conspicuously for promenade
toilets. Among the becoming autumn
notions are black, colored and speekled
braids, combined with gold thread
work.
Motor costumes are at present very
interesting. Quite short plated cloth
skirts are worn with a loose coat made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19

\
of white cloth, hopsacking and
thick serge trimmed with coarse
guipure and mink arc becoming
popular. There never was a
more beautiful fashion than that of
white cloth trimmed with dark furs and
lace. II enhances the fairness of the
blond and is particularly becoming to
the brunette. Medallions in embroid-
cred cloth for trimming heavy dresses
are greatly in favor, as are those in
fine lace and embroidery for silks and
thin fabrics.
slipping shoulders are the rage. and
pelerine effects are more in evidence
than ever. Some of them viii appear in
fur on evening gowns. Attempts have
often been made without success to re
vive this quaint old fashion, and many
were in doubt as to whether it would
ever again be popular. but it seems to
have come to stay. The feather peler-
inc and stole are giving place to those
of fur The fur pelerine of the early
Victorian style will be great feature
of the winter modes. Beautiful stoles
will be made of white fox and caracal,
while moleskin is as much in favor as
ever. But once more sable and chin
chilIa will reign supreme.
F'urs will be really sumptuous this
winter The best of the fur coats will
have a short basque. have seen some
pelerfnes in sable finished with fold
of ermine, giving a capnchin effect, and
elasped in front with a bow of old lace
and a quaint paste buckle Many fringes
are used with fur, including the old
fashioned silk and chenille
Dear little cravats have taken the
place of fancy collars on tailor made
apnpd trOttqnSe skirts in
brown cloth have basque bodices, with
dainty cravats in stitched muslin and
lace.
Motifs in colored spots appear on
white or cream lace. These motifs in
black. brown, blue and scarlet are gen
orally composed of velvet or chenille
dots such as those on our wells and
sometimes beads and paillettes. Lace
treated in this fashion is a pretty fin
ish to a plain toilet.
The real elegante does not dress very
deliberately in the daytime. but some
really beautiful frocks are seen in the
evenings at the casinos. In fact the
display of picture hats and gorgeous
toilets is wonderful Nothing is too
elaborate for the casino. Pale colors
and quantities of beautiful lace are
worn. Large picture hats with a big
feather dropping right on to the Shout
der hold their own.
Here, among the newest modes, you
see how very full the skirts are grow
ing This new, full skirt is triumph
of elegance and has a most distingue
air, whether it be long or short.
The popularity of the loose blouse
bodice is waning; but though the tend
ency is toward tight fitting bodices,
the lines of supple elegance which have
characterized the waist for so long a
time are still preserved. The waist
band, for example. is quite tight and so
boned as to almost form a corset Some
of the charming early Victorian fichu
effects are enhanced by the addition of
pointed Wristbands, beautifully fitted.
For the country, with coats and skirts,
the blouse is a necessity, but it matches
the skirt in color, if not in texture. The
old idea of dividing the body in two is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-19
soft CIinging presse..

Crepe de chine, a favorite material
of this season. and toile de sole. which
is very graceful and more within the
reach of the ordinary purse, require
careful handling by an experienced
dressmaker and should have a liberal
allowance of fine valenciennes or other
light lace incrustation. In lozenge
shaped motifs or in trellis patterns it
is more successful than in straight
lines. But the pretriest treatment of
all is a deep eight or ten inch band of
lace let in all round the skirt about
four inches from the bottom. Then let
the top of the skirt be slightly gather
ed if you have the luck to be slight
The corsage may be gathered, and the
pelerine arrangement should be in this
case much indented and edged with
soft lace swathed sash, with ends
depending from an empire paste buc-
kle, or a high draped corselet belt in
soft satin or taffeta fastened with fan
cy buttons is a suitable finish.