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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
SMART PHASES OF SPRING DRESS.

high stocks sometimes finished with
piping of satin velvet or panne in a con-
trasting color. A twist of white tule in
turn tops this. and rare is the elegantly
dressed throat that does not show some bit
of this becoming web. Butterfly bows OF
raw edged tulle are also pinned at the back
of the stock and at the front, while several
of the more delicate of the French gowns
show even tulle undersleeves and vests.
All lace costumes are not numerous but
late models show lavish use of this trim
ming, in combination with delicate nets.
Irish point and Bruges lace, with limited
quantity of Brussels net, composed a mag
nificent toilet dc casino" A silk founda-
ton, so family azured as TO seem scarcely
colored, shows through these rich textures;
ribbon rosettes in the same shade made to
initiate flowers, heading the trimmings of
both bodice and skirt.
Another casino toilet and one even more
delightful, is entirely of cream Brussels net
with vine applications of black and white
Chantilly.
Still IN Evidence.
For gowns of this elaborate description
the blouse bodice, which gathers into the
belt, is still in evidence, though it is varied
by the little jackets that hang from the
shoulders. For both styles the newest
waist girdlings are very wide, while the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

You know, I've seen the old dowagers
crowdn' round that fellow, and the girls
snuggln' up to his India-rubber face. He's
known to have two wives already in India;
but, by Cad, for settlement, / believe
some of EN- here would rnarry-I mean of
the girls in society 1t is a good many
years since Barnes Newcome fourished in
the world of fashion; hut he clipped his
g's, said gal" for girl, and genially ac-
cused matchmaking dowagers of readi-
ness, to sell their eve lambs to dusky
polygamist from Golconda If indifference
to grammatical rules and to correct pro-
nunciation be what our pamphleteer would
call sign manual of corruption, then
English society was born bad. Even moral
lists cannot escape the infection. "The
slang of the stables" we read, 'is common
enough now on smart women's lips-as
common as their cigarette cases or their
betting books" This must seem scathing
to the pantry. which has probably noticed
with horror how depraved ladies OF the
household carry cigarette cases and betting
books in their mouths.
A Self Constituted Censor
We begin to suspect that the censor's
qualifications for her great public duty are
not obtrusive She knows, as everybody
knows, that foolish people give their days
and nights TO bridge; that some women are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Jewels From Africa.
rom the New York Tribune.

NOW
Dealers in diamonds are said to be in
clired to balloon their schedules in present
conditions. There are few important
sources of supply of these gems anywhere
on the globe. except in the South African
mires, which are controlled by COM
paratively small number of men, who may
be determined to obtain the largest possible
revenues from the territory of which they
hold possession. Reports are afoat that
the yield is falling off, and it may be that
in a few generations the De Beers diggings
will become almost barren as those of
India and Brazil have become in recent
years. But to consider the matter coolly
and philosophically, would the world coll
lapse in ruin If every diamond mine should
be closed and deserted forever? OF what
genuine benefit to the race have jewels of
fiery luster ever been? Battles and blood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
No Sufferer

from disease is doing all he can to
recover, unless he investigates the
claims made for RADAM'S MI
CROBE KILLER that it is cure
for all Blood and Chronic Diseases,
including Catarrh, Consumption,
Rheumatism, Bright's Disease and
others usually considered hopeless.
Extraordinary as they are, these
claims have been established in a
court of justice, by a score OF sworn
witnesses, while thousands of testi-
monials equally conclusive are on
file awaiting your examination.
Write or ask for convincing proof.
Write for ,she VIM. Radsm Mlerobe Killer Co,
Free Book. 121 Prince St, New York. or
Washington Office.
Room 7, May Building,
It'll and SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
How to Clean Mirrors.

For cleaning mirrors and picture glasses.
take a small piece of wash leather. wet it
with methylated spirit and rub the article
to be cleaned. Polish afterward with a soft
cloth, and the glass will be found to be
beautifully clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Grow More Elaborate.


Grow More Elaborate.
Sleeves grow daily more elaborate, though
occasionally an arm covering fairly simple
IL seen. In such an event, however, It is
usually shown by a gown of more than
common severity of line, for the least fus-
rlness elsewhere gives excuse for pictur-
esqueness at this point.
The sleeves of a French costume in puce-
coloTed cloth are Topped deliberately over
puffed undersleeves of white lace. Narrow
ruchinSs of puce-colored velvet hold them
Into the arm, and the pleats of the short,
full bolero are drawn into the figure by
large. antique silver buttons. The quite
fun skirt shows only the cloth, with two
deep hounces cut straight and put on with
shirrings
n sleeve less dressy in intention Is dis
played by a gown in light brown faced
cloth, the ivory underside of which is used
in narrow bias for trimmings. The cloth
is likewise employed in the same way for
the pulled undersleeves. over which the out
side ones bell moderately and slash at the
back. The coat itself is one of the newest
OF the long fitted models, but since belts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

are just now de rigeur the band trimming
shapes a girdle effect at the waist.
Still another unusual sleeve is big puff,
fitted at the top with inverted box pleats.
One such graces g toilet in champagne veil
ing, whose skirt, manipulated at the hips
with the pleats, fall at the bottom with the
effect of a deep flounce. Lace be lding, in
champagne tint and strung with black bebe
velvet. is q simple and charming trimming
for this COS. lma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Collars and Stocks.

With cloth gowns of the most elegant ma
ture, the little turnover collar, which seems
a modest detail is still worn. Many ma
terials shape the narrow band which may
take as many forms, and if it is white, 1T
frequently shows embroideries In the gown
color. For costumes of silk and dressier
textures-chiffon, net mousseline, etc-the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

bows in violet velvet. This material, with
white null for the blouse and undersleeves,
also touched up the loose bolero and form
ed the girdIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

VIM. F. Gulick. Manas
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Mr.. S. R. Geise, who has been alb
sent several weeks sojourning in
California for his health, returned
home last Monday greatly improved.
He is loud in his praises OF that
State, especially about the climate,
scenery and people near Hollywood,
where he spent several weeks at the
hume of former Mississippi friend
and county citizen, Mr.. B. G. Ed
wards, v ho, Mr.. Geise says, is doing
we'll and prospecting. Mr.. Geise,
like other friends of the Times. wants
this paper to be read in California
and subscribed for it to be sent to Mr..
Edwards
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
Archer's Book Store has
bargains for You and ali.

The directors of the First National
Bank of this city have placed in this
| issue OF the Times the regular quar-
terly statement of the condition of
their institution. The statement &C.
cupies large three-column space
and cannot fail to attract the atten-
tion OF the reader. A careful man,
whether speculator, merchant or
laborer, will at once recognize this
bank as \ very safe depository for his
earnings, or savings. The First Ma
tional Bank is enjoying very Iros-
porous career in the business world,
and under it's present administration
of affairs this promises to continue
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

An add in this issue will give the
interested reader an idea Of prices
and fabrics, and better still, a cali at
this popular trading place for smart
men will convince you that he carries
only the best quality of goods, the
most stylish patterns and his prices
are right. Every article In this store
is selected with great care and in
buying them the purchaser can feel
safe and sure that he is purchasing
the very best makes on the market,
no matter what article of wearing ap-
parel it may be. Though not adver-
tised i'll this issue Mr.. Greenley is
having great sale of the Dorothy
Dodd make of shoes for women. If
you want to be up-to-date do your
purchasing at this store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

At the head of tbs column appears
the announcement OF Hon. Ben Hum
phreys as candidate for reelection to
congress. Mr.. Humphreys will have
no opposition in this election and is
certain Of being retained in his pres
cnt capacity by the people of shis dis
tiict. His services nave been all that
pould be desired since his incumbency
and it is the wish of every voter that
lie continue his good work for the IN
terests of tie district.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Newspaper Co., in Memphis, that he
has but one customer or paper in this
Safe whose circulation is larger than
that of the Times. and We do rot in
tend to let many weeks pass before
we can truthfully say that our own
circulation is not eqaulled Printers
ink judiciously used is one of the
best trade catchers in the world, and
the Times offers the merchants of
this city and territory the best adver
Using medium. Bear this in mind.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
TO OUR ADVERTISERS

We call your attention to the signed
statement of the A. n. Kellogg News
paper Co., of Memphis, which APP
pears on the first page of this issue,
regarding tie circulation OF the
Times. Pages ?. 3, :, and are
printed in Memphis by the above
company who do nearly all OF the
''pateut inside" printing Tor the
weekly newspapers in the State of
Mississippi, and their statement is
very g ,od evidence that our adver-
tisers are getting the full worth OF
tleir money. if not lite more.
We are informed by Mr.. McCallum,
Che manager Of the A. n. Kellogg
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
WHIT WILL WASHINGTON COUNTY DISPLAY

That prince of good fellows, the
Hon. Charles Scott, of Rosedale, has
notified the Worlds Fair Commission
that he has prepared twelve bale OF
the finest Delta cotton wrapped in
satin, to form part of the Missis-
sppi cotton display at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, requests that
they be handled carefully while ell
route to st. Louis in order that the
wrapping may not be soiled.
Perhaps no other citizen in Missis-
sippi has manifested such deep in
crest in the State display at st. Louis
rs Hon. Charles Scott, or who has ex-
pended larger amount of his person
al funds in collecting an exhibit. lie
is now preparing to send one entire
car load of lumber products to ST.
Louis, and the Bolivar county ex-
hibit promises to surpass that sent
from any other county in the State
jackson Correspondence, Memphis
Morning News.
What will Greenvlle and Washing
ton county show at the st. Louis
Fair? Rosedale or Bolivar county
are not blessed with any SURPRISING
advantages in natural resources over
Greenyille or Washington county, and
when it comes 20 facilities and enter
prising people to plan and make in
teresting exhibits We should set the
example rather than follow in the
footsteps OF our sister county. The
st. Louis Fair is going to be one Of
the most stupenduous undertakings in
its line ever attempted and will be
the greatest chance of the decade t.
advertise Washington county and her
resources. Our cltiz:ns should be up
and doing NOW preparing striking
ana suitable exhibit.
BY way of suggestion we think
that among other exhibits Washing
ton CO 1nty can furnish, the the ia
nous Cotton Picke1s display that will
be used in Cincinnati next July after
the Elks' reunion.
Around the field of cotton the North
ern mind dwells with many linger-
ing fancy and to see cotton ginned
would be to them one of the most in.
ieresting and instrcutive sights ever
witnessed. Such an exhibit would be.
20 use theatrical term, a headliner"
10 the other exhibits. There is no
lime to lose and whatever is to be
lone should be done quickly. Our
iti4ens will suffer many blush OF |
if when they visit the
Fair, they find no suitable exhibit of
hei county. To save themeelue
rom being numbered among the dead
nd unenterprising they should ad.
ertise the county's resources by
exhibit.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH

''Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis writes Mrs. W. X. Havi-
land of Armonk, N. Y. g. but when
all other remedies failed we saved her
life with DR.. Kings New Discove cry.
Our niece who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonder
full medicine and to-day she is perfect
ly we'll" Despelaae throte and lung
diseases yeald to DR.. Kings New Dis
covery rs TO no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for Coughs and Colds
soc and Sl00 bottles guaranteed b y
BID. Finlay's Drug Store. Trial bot
tie free.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Mr. W. P Shelton. the real estate
man who knows good thing when
he sees it, sold 4, 600 acres of land in
this section last week to Atlanta par
ties. He closed up the whole deal
lats Saturday and ret lrned home
from Atlanta Oh Sunday. Mr.. Shell
ton is out after other large land
transfers, and if you have any land
to sell, he will get you the price You
ask for it if it is saleable.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
A New Drug Store

On or about May the LIST Mr.. Charles
Moore, who has been in charge of the
Clark Drug Co. IS store, will branch
out and open drug store of his own
in the Head building on Poplar street.
Mr. Moore is one of the best pharma-
cists in the city and is very popular
young man. His new store will be
up-to- date in every particular, and
the Times wishes him every success,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
Reach and American Base
Balls at Archer's Book
Store.

IL is now recognized fact that IA
man can save money by buying ready
to-wear clothing. and get just as exact
ing fit and equal satisfaction as if he
had purchased from a merchant tailor.
In The Leaders ad, On first page in
this issue are shown two snapp,
Spring suits that Ctfrr Il marvellous
va Ne tor the small pri % asked We
do tie good dres~cr7 Of this city a
positive benefit by calling their at
trntio to thi uDport NY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark.
writes, "For II yeare | suffered from
Yellow Jaundice, consulted /. num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then II
began to use Electric Bitters and feel
that am now cured of disease that
had me In it's grasp fir twelve years. :"
If you want a reliable medicine for
Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach
disorder or gpnerbility. get Electr it
BitterS. Its guaranteed by BID. Finlay
& Co ONLY Soc
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

This summer promises great i'm
provements in the city. With paved
streets and sidewalks, the handsome
new buildings almost completed, and
with an active and progressive Bust
ness League, the city will grow to
great Importance as one Of the social
and commercial ce4ters Of the State.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

without knowledge that he needs.
Senators Clark. of Wyoming, and Nc
Cumber, of North Dakota, approved
the criticism; and Senator Hoar con-
trasted him with the able Secretary
Chandler; and Senator Spooner eulo-
gized Secretary Bliss by contrast as
"a man who had common sense.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

One of the best indications OF a
city S commercial progress and pros
perity is that furnished by the bank
statements and postal receipts, and
if Greenyille's are examined the in
ouisittve will find no city in the State
today that makes a better showing.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

AS soon as the present high water
recedes, carrying with it the refuse
of the city away from the river front,
the Sunshine Society should start the
work of tree and grass planting on
this now unsightly and unhealthy
spot, and convert it into the park
that was contemplated some time
ago.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Nearly everybody in the city went
to the levee to see the walships as
they passed the city Thursday morn
ing. Even "Blind" Jim, the negro
street corner beggar, was among the
number,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
A LOVE LETTER

Would not interest you if you're
looking for guaranteed salve for
sores, burns, or piles. Otto Dodd. of
Ponder, Mo writes: "[ ~Efered with
an ugly sore for year, but a box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's
the best Salve on earth. 25c at B. ID.
FInlay's drug store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE

S. LeQuun of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of hts customaro health by in
vasion os Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings new Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested aid
now he's entirely cured. They are
guaranteed to cure, 25c B d Finlay &
Co.'S Drug Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
Woodmen Of the World

All members of J. Shall Yergel
Camp No. IS. Woodman of the World,
are requested 70 attend the regular
meeting on next Monday night, April
18th. at o'clock. Business of i'm
portance needs attention and good
time is promised Visiting Woodmen
are cordially invited.
J. II. ROBB, Clerk.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
On the Road

$50 pairs of johnson & Murphey
Shoes, best mems make, formerly sold
by MI. Balliou at S. & W per pair
my price will be $3. 80. Watch the
for date of sale. - -.
Ben NJ. SarasOn,
Mississippi Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Gambling of all kinds should be
suppressed by the city authorities as
far as is in their power to do so. Let
the laws be enforced.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Jas. X. Vardaman is proving the
governor his friends claimed lie
woCld make.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

The vagrant law goes into effect
next week, when Mr.. Loafer must
got busy.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

The new city directoriesssre meet
ing with universal approval, and al
most every business house in the city
is securing one.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

A man who will maltreat a little
dog because it is friendless and wan
ders in his way has very little heart
in him
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

When you are looking for some
thing nobby in spring and summer
suitings don't forget the haberdashery
of Mr.. j. P. Greenley on Main street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Between japanese torpedo boats
and Russian mines the Russian war
ships are having high times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

The pool room and the slot ma
chimes are things of the past.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Send i'll your votes in the Times
Worlds Fair contests.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

o. A
oSlem statement j
Al
Subscribed ndswor to before day of Manh,l0
Notary
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

The Mississippi Press Association
will meet at McCumb City on May
"A
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

The Parker boom is now having a
little hot air shot into it.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16

Congressman Bankhead won over
Hobson b. about 700 votes in the re-
cent Alabama congressional election.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
Washington Letter
Continued from first page

mean with those who dislike and dis
trust him. Senator Bacon, Ga.
says. cit won't hurt. In some di
rections it will help greatly" Sen
ator Patterson, Col, says, 81 wisI
Mr.. Cleveland had waited a while
and had not said anything about re,
turning to sanity 1t will cause
some friction Congressman Burle-
son, of Texas, one OF the most enthu-
siastic Parker men in the house,
feared it would injure his candidate.
Congressman Fitzge aid says, 1T will
crystalize sentiment in New York for
Parker and strongly tend to an in
Atruoted delegation Judge Smith,
of Kentucky, says that Parker is not
very popular in Kentucky and the
Cleveland interview will not hurt
Congressman Miers, of Indiana, Dem
ocrat, says, 1T will help Judge
Parker, more than it will hut. Now
that German has advised his friends
to support Parker it looks like clear
field. " Congressman Aiken, OF
South Carolina, an avowed Parker
man. fears Cleveland words may
help Hearst, who has strong support
in South Carolina. 1t will draw the
line between them. " Congress nan
Lind, of Minnesota, says. 1t is in
opportune Better to have kept still.
On the whole, it seems TO be the opin-
ION in both senate and house that
Clevelands' endorsement will make
little difference. General S. S. Yo-
der. ex-Congressman from Ohio, and
an enthusiastic Bryan man. says,
"Cleveland's letter will help. 1t
will bring to Parktr good many o.
Brynn's followers and will tend to
unite and consolidate our party
Several Republican senators from
the West have this week made a com
bined assault upon Secretary of the
Interior Hitchcock, on the ground
that he is ignorant Of the duties Of
his office and not fit to be in tie cabi-
net. After boys inadequate school
ing he became a clerk and merchant
in 81. Louis, and Senator Hansbor-
ough SAYS, The secretary Of the in
terror should be lawyer and have
nractical exDerieDce concerning pub
lie lands and declares that Mr..
Hitchcock is inefficient and absolutely
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
SATURDAY. APRIL Is. 1904.
FOR CONGRESS

We are authorized to announce the
name of
Ben G. Humphreys
as a candidate for reelection to con-
gress from the Third Congressional
District, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
FOR SALE

One Champion Brooder 100 chick size.
4.16 1t j. H. Robb.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-04-16
FOR SALE
Six Town NJ .ps.
w. r ,Fa:vey
Office Walnet St.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Homer Pigeons for breeders or as
Squads for broilers. A Homer SQUAD
is AS far su perlOr to common squab
as grouse to IL crow.
Ii tt j. II. Robb.