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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
STEADY STRIDES MADE
New Industries and EnIarging of Old
Industries Have Marked the Record
of 1903---The Outlook More Aus
picious in the Year 1904.

The year 1903 was a prosperous one for
North Carolina.
The New Year begins auspiciously for
this good Commonwealth. It's peopl4,
young and old, in every section are at
work. They are developing the long dor.
nant resources of the State and in every
line of enterprise, commercial
agricultural-the watchword is THAT they
go forward
During 1908 more money was spent
in building elegant houses than in any
prosperity. More people went to summer
resorts and abroad. These call for cash.
People accustomed only to the necessarles
and comforts of life have given themselves
new luxuries. That means ready money
in bank. The colleges and schools are
full to overfowing. Travel on railroads
married who thought they couldn't afford
it five years ago. Upon every hand there
are evidences of a better feeling. Thir-
teen cent cotton makes the old State
smile from Cleveland to Crrrituck.
Many new enterprises have been in
augurated. Many more have been in
creased in capacity. There has been en-
ployment for all who labor. Capital has
received fair reward Nobody has gone
hungry.
The outlook for 1904 is bright with prom
Use for this noble old Commonwealth. We
are moving forward. We intend to become
rich and to hold fast to the virtues of
simple living.
Desiring at the beginning of this New
Year, to give a birds eye view of the
advancement of the most progressive
towns in North Carolina, the following
letter was addressed to a prominent edi.
tor in every important town in the State:
Raleigh. N. c., Dec. 26th. 1908.
Dear Sir: On next Sunday, the first
Sunday in the new year. the News and
Observer wishes to print story of the
progress during 1908 of the best towns
in North Carolina, giving facts as to new
enterprises and other evidences of growth,
together with a forecast for 1904 l am
writing to request you to write such a
letter from your town, to be printed
above your name, as 1 am writing to edi-
tors in other towns / am requesting edi-
tors to do this because they know most
about their towns and because they can
say much in little.
Please send US as early as you can, and
great oblige.
Yours truly,
JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
The answers received tell the tale of
progress. They are as follows
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
BROWNSVILLE.

The year 1903 was a good one for Thonl-
asville. In addition to the splendid plants
already in operation and doing good
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03

From the detailed statement show
ing the actual net circulation of
The News and Observer for every
issue during the year 1903 it is
shown that the SWORN DAILY
AVERAGE was
In it's editorial columns under date
of January 1, 1904, the Charlotte
Observer states that the daily aver
age of that paper for the same
period was
This shows The average daily cirCu-
iation of the The News and Observer
to be greater than that of any other
North Carolina daily by
Which shows that The News and
Observer circulation is greater than
any other N. c. Daily by OVER
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
When Loneliness Comes.

envy all women with a profession.
when loneliness comes into their lives
they have something which has to be
done, whether they are sad or gay.
That is the salvation Of men, and |
believe it is going to be the salvation
OF women, says Beatrice Harraden.
Remember, some people only begin to
wake UP at 43. and then they have to
crowd all sorts of splendid achieve
ments into the remaining years. Ma
cure is merciless in many of her ways,
and mysterious; and perhaps her
greatest and subtlest human mystery
Is the strife, conscious or unconscious,
Of one individuality with another in.
dividuality. And she gives no balm
Tor IT, On the contrary, she gives a
sort of morbid remorse, wholly out OF
proportion to the quality and quantity
Of mistakes and failings BON neces
sarily of unsuitable companionship.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

made, is of old blue yelling with the
vest of ecru lace applied over cream
colored cloth and trimming Of braid,
but almost countless combinations can
be made. Fancy bralds are greatly
used for the little vests, Persian band
ings are exceedingly effective, genu-
inc Oriental embrolderles are hand
some and both bralding and embroid-
cry or silk or cloth are in vogue.
The jacket consists of fronts and
back with the best, that is arranged
under the front and neck edges. and
is fitted by means of shoulder and un-
der-arm seams with the single darts
that are concealed by the trimming.
Over the back and shoulders Is applied
the yoke. that gives the long shoulder
line, and the band extensions serve to
outline the bust. The sleeves are wide
and full below the elbows and are fin
ished with flare cuffs.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size Is four and one
quarter yards twenty-one inches wide
two and one-clghth yards forty-foul
inches wide, or one and three-quarteT
yards fifty-two inches wide, with one
and one-half yards two inches wide
for vest and eight and one-half yards
of braid to trim as illustrated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

big ones of the fashionable blouse, be-
ing loose and ample below the tucks.
The model Is trimmed with Persian
banding. which Is exceedingly effec'
tive, but the finish can be one of many
things. When liked the fronts can be
rolled open to form reycrs, as In the
small sketch. the facing being plain
silk. lace or other trimming as pre-
ferred.
The blouse Is made with fronts and
back and is elongated at the shoulders.
the full sleeves being Joined to the eX-
tensions. The lower edge Is gathered
and Joined to the belt and the back
can be made to blouse slightly or be
drawn down smoothly as may be pre-
ferred. The sleeves are tucked and
stitched with corticelli silk and are
gathered into cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size fourteen years.
is three and one-eighth yards twenty
seven inches wide. one and one-half
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

At dinner, where only the fanny are
present. a gentleman guest should sit
at the right of the hostess. TO be
strictly correct the hostess should be
served first, the other ladies of the
family, and then the guest. and last
the host; but It will be all right for
the hostess to be served first and
then the dishes passed around the Ia
BILE, serving the guest after the hostess,
says Harper's Bazar. When a couple
are guests the hostess should be serv-
ed first. then the lady guest and so on,
unless the guest Is an older woman
than the hostess. when 1t seems more
polite to serve her fest. If dinner
is given in honor of guests who are
visiting in the house. the lady guest
should be at the right of the ost, as
usual. the gentleman at the right OF
the hostess.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Where the Money Goes.

A young couple after living along
for nearly a year at the rate of $50 a
week on an income of $25, reached the
place where a sober, serious, heart
to-heart talk was imperative--a situa-
ton of the greatest delicacy, with the
breakers upon the reefs of matrlmon-
Ial disaster roaring in their ear, says
the Saturday Evening Post. But they
remained cool headed, and learned,
among other things, that during the
preceding week they had spent s315
on just nothing at ali, $40 by paying
too high prices for necessities when a
little thought and care would have
prevented it, 1925 for things they
could have very well done without, 50
Cor which they could not account at
all; total, sl4S0. They had spent in
all during the week s34.50
Subtract what was fooled away"
from what was spent, and you have
s1e.70-that is, they spent for value
received $3.50 less than their income.
The hint in this incident is as valu-
able to the single as to the married.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Housekeepers Who Worry.

"Housekeepers 10 two things which
they should not do" said wise old
woman. "To begin with, they soon
cease to be original. They serve up
the same old things every day in the
week. You always know what Is com
ing. Potatoes, meat and vegetables
and pie all appear in the same old
gulse. They are cooked the same ev.
cry day in TIE year and three times
q day.
Secondly, they very too much.
They take the kitchen too much to
heart. They are soirg to have roast
lamb for dinner, with peas or cab.
bage and Drowned potatoes, they be.
gin early in the day to worry about
1t, and they worry until the end of the
chapter, which is until they lay their
heads down to rest for the last time.
Instead of fretting, invent a new dish
and study cookery pictures and try to
get up something like them. That is
the best and most original way to set
good table"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Tinker Is hitting poorly.

Tinker Is hitting poorly.
Catcher Grady is hitting very hard
for st. Louis
The Plttsburg club Is still reaching
out for pitchers.
Isbell is playing fine game at Chi
cago's second base.
Fred Clake Is putting up about the
best game OF his career.
Joe Kelly is premier long.hit swatter
OF the National at present.
Second baseman Mullin Joined the
Philadelphia American team
Buffalo has sold pitcher Durham and
outflelder McATillln TO Augusta, Ga.
Dan McGann stole five bases In ono
OF the Brooklyn games. Ritter caught
for Brooklyn.
John Chcsbro has greatly helped in
winning his own games by his vigor.
Gus stick work.
The country Is In the throps OF n
baseball boom such as tie national
game never enjoyed.
Never did Jake Becklcy. seven in the
days of his youth. bat so sayagely as
he Is doing this season.
The Cincinnati string of pitchers Il
far and away superior TO anything
that club has had for years.
The New Orleans Club has sold ont
fielder Tommy Dowd. displaced by Joe
Stanley. TO the n.cmphis Club.
III Joe Kellcy's Cincinnati boys
prove "slaycrs" on the road they have
a good show FOR the honors this sea
son.
Beckley. Drylln, Wagner and Donllr
are the leading butsmcn Of the players
who have done regular service In The
National League.
Willie Keeler is bunting very effec
lively these days, and that means he
| Is the best of bunters. Browne. OF the
New York Nationals, runs him clos,
second.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Recipes.

Ginger Cookies-One cup, each,
sugar, molasses and butter or lard (add
little salt If lard is used); one-half
cup of boiling water, one teaspoonful
soda, even full; one teaspoonful of
ginger, and -four enough for a soft
dough.
Olive Sandwiches Scald and cool
one dozen large olives; take out the
stones and chop the meat very fine,
Add teaspoonful of mayonnaiso
dressing and the same quantity of
cracker dust. Mix and spread on thin
slices OF buttered bread. Nice for
luncheons, teas and for children S
lunch baskets.
To Cook Beef Heart-Clean nicely,
cut away tallow, then boil till tender.
Make a dressing of bread crumbs,
salt, pepper, butter and few bits of
celery cut up. STUFF the heart and
| put it back on the stove and let II
| cook brown in the grease, putting a
little water in occasionally to keep II
moist. Serve cold or hot.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
Orange Sweetbreads Cook one tea.
| spoonful Of scraped onion in one Ia
blespoonful Of butteC then add one ta
blespoonful of -four. Cook until smooth,
add one cupful of stock, one orange
juice and pulp; one teaspoonful OF
lemon juice and sreck of cayenne
Add sweetbreads cut IN inch pieces
ane one saltspoonful OF salt. Cooh
for ten or fifteen minutes, until the
pink has disappeared from the sweet
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Charlotte RUSSIA well-made Char
lotte Russo is delicious. and not hall
as often served as it deserves to be
To be at its best estate 1t should be
made of pure cream. Line a deeI
dish with lady fingers or sliced spong,
cake. Fill the center with whipped
cream slightly sweetened and favored
! to taste; spread lady fingers or tn,
thinly sliced sponge cake. To make Il
little more elaborate. spread, thu
cake used to line the dish with jell,
or jam.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
End Of Gold Tri-,mlru.

The best dressmakers are steering
clear OF gould trimming and the wo-
man who has her black hat Uttered
with gold tassels or her gown covered
with gold braid would better get out
the shears. The vogue of these gew-
gaws was short lived for the fashion
was run into the ground. Some of the
best importations early last year were
trimmed with gold and II the autumn
ready-to-wear gowns and hats were
covered with glittering cords and
braids. Evening gowns trimmed with
gold we're good form" for few
months, but now they are for sale by
secondhand dealers. Instead of gold
we have vari-colored trimmings, which
promise TO last six months at least
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
The Loose Mantle Coat.

We have abjured it for a long time
but have come back to it now, "slip
on" which is quickly slipped off. The
fashionable mantles are chiefly made
In light fawn soft cloths. smooth faced
or fancy woven, and those very light
tones are in the majority; there are a
great many cream. The gray and the
black are not quite so fashionable, but
are very much worn, especially at this
intermediate season, when there are
days on which we are glad to give up
our furs, yet hardly know how to re-
place them. The buttons upon these
coats are often a marked feature; in
deed. the jeweled buttons and the
stone buttons of by no means so cost
iy material but effective, are having
an immense following. The blister
pearl, the amazonite, the matrix opal,
and the matrix turquoise all serve as
a ground for the introduction of what
appear to be rubies, sapphires and dla.
monds. Some buttons are canoes
and some are wrought in metal, carry,
Ing out the military element now SC
necessary an adjunct to success. We
have banished the outstanding collar in
favor Of the one that turns down. and
although the double-breasted Prussian
military coat has been reproduced in
such second'rate styles that we are
not so keen upon it as We were there
Is still following of such a cut, bu,
not invariably in blue or black cloths
but in lighter shades.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
What the Summer Girl Says.

Hats are either very large or ex-
ceedingly small.
Chameleon and opal colorings are
favored in the taffeta silks.
The fichu may be made of the gown
material and edged with lace.
A collar band of real lace is the ap-
proved finish for thin blouses.
The Monte Carlo toque Is pointed,
fruit-trimmed and hung with lace.
1t seems to be serious mistake not
to invest in silk shirt waist suit.
The swell summer parasol must be
made of the same stuff as your gown.
A little cape which forms q sleeve
drapery marks the most distinctive
gowns.
Sleeves may be one large puff or a
succession of puffs, only so they
achieve largeness.
Fine lace dyed to match the gown
or coat in color is the latest develop
ment in sleeve frills.
Have the soiled white lace waist
dyed in gray or brown and get veil
ing skirt to match It,
Fashion doth make piano lamT
shades of us all, with her mandates
of ruffles and again ruffles.
Bautiful bags and purses come in
white calfskin. with q monkey Skin
finish, which is new this year.
Oldfashioned net is revived fol
neckties. little scarfs and undersleeve'
with the prettiest possible results.
Those long ties of white net which
wind around the neck and tie in sof
bow in front launder well and are be
coming.
Very striking are the new Colonia
ties, high of tongue and heel, ant
dyed green, purple or red, to mattel
the frock.
Round Dutch necks and shor
sleeves will distinguish the summe
frock OF the girl whose throat an,
arms are pretty.
Checked silk shirt waist suite ar
trimmed with plain color silk piping
and cords. just like those our grand
| mothers used.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
The Flat Bow.

There is no doubt about it; the fiat
bow is distinctly the thing this season.
That is, for millinery. Because of its
fiatness it cannot be made of ribbon
wider than two inches. You simply
make four loops, two long and two
short, place the short ones on top of
the others and bind the bow in the
centre with piece of ribbon. in which
there must not be the slightest crease.
Then it is fitting decoration for the
under-brlm of the modlsh chapeau.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Approved DisInrectant.

Formaldehyde is TIE approved disln.
fectant used in the Pullman cars and
by the boards OF health In fumigating
all houses where there has been tn.
berculosis or other contagious disease,
II is much easier to apply than the
old.time sulphur fumigatlon, and Is
one of the best destroyers of bacilli
reaching to every nook and corner
While the formaldehyde Is burning
the atmosphere of the room which is
being disinfectcd should be kept moist
by boiling water In an open VESSEL
Utica Observer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Misses Blo,ise Etop.

The blouse Elton remains the favor
ltc coat for young girls In spite Of Its
rivals and Is very generally becoming
to glrllsh figures. This one Is eminent
ly simple and suits both the general
wrap and the suit, but Is shown In
brown seeded yole and matching the
skirt The long shoulder line given
by the extensions provides the droop
of the season and the full sleeves are
both stylish and comfortable over the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
The lmpelllnu Force.

ut is easy to see what is the con.
trolling force OF Edith's life," said one
woman of another 1T is love for her
children. She governs her life in this
or that direction; her motive always
being what is for their best good"
"On the other hand.' replied her
friend, 'Gertrude's life seems govern
ed by fear. She is afraid of her hus-
bands criticism, afraid of her neigh
bors' remarks. afraid OF offending
against this or that convention. She
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Persian cottons for Windows.

Where the muslin curtains alone
give too bare and unfurnished look
to your country cottage rooms. try the
effect Of pretty Algerian cross stripe
curtains with white grounds, and blue,
pink, or green for the crossing color.
Persian cottons should be looked at.
In curtain form. rich colors and ad.
mirable designs have they always been
noted for. Both kinds are to be found
for as cents and 81 a pair and up
ward, as high as 81.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

Separate coats are named as one OF
the inovatlons to come in the near
future. Some very smart little jack
cts and blouses in black silk now
shown in the shops may be looked
upon as forerunners of this develop
ment. They are trimmed with lace,
tucks or fancy stitching, and are ex.
ceedingly fetching.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
He Didn't Like Her,

Look here" said the sour-faced
lady who had answered his person.
al" "yonr ad. is fake: it distinctly
stated object. matrimony."
"Well-er-um-you see." faltered
the man nervously. there was some
mistake. The printer omitted word.
The ad. should have read "object u
matrimony."--Town Topics. v
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
The Lace BolerO.

The all lace bolero comes in nicely
for bodlces that have seen seasons
service. The addition of few velvet
ribbon bows about the neck, front and
sleeves make all the difference in the
world in the appearance of the waist,
and often 1t can be used for second
best for another year after such treat
ment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

A plaldcd crepe scarf o pale green,
with n design of peacock's feathers on
the two ends on natural colors, Is at
trnctlve. Along the sides there Is a
border of the eyes of the peacock
feathers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

lined with oiled silk. and having a
flap like an envelope TO be buttoned,
are shown for travelling cases. with
different compartments for the varl-
ous toilet articles. Wash-cloth cases
are made of the same materials. Some
OF these have the owners monogram
worked In tlnsel cord.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Lace Wells.

Long lace wells are becoming draped
over hats and tied on the side. These
are fortysix inches long. and only as
Wide as the ordinary tulle or net face
veil. Dotted net wells of the same size
are edged with lace, and are very
pretty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
A Wandering Prince.

Prince Nanzeta Montezuma.
wanderer and practically an exile
from Mexico, Is travelling some where
In the West. He claims to be the
only llneal descendant of the great
Montezuma. The Prince is described
as a man with delicate features, q
striking face, OF polished manners
and well read.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
< on 1lE I
|&HoVEXHra9
a.. so
Tar on Dress Materials.

To remove tarsfrom any dress ma.
terials. cover the space with little
butter; let II stand awhile. then sponge
of with warm water and soap.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

Is always moved by soma big fear OF
something or somebody"
ut Is curious" said the first, how
the words apply, our motive tho
thing which moves us; and curious,
too. how careful we should be that the
thing which moves US Is a right
thing: for If. unconciously or con.
sciously. we have allowed ourselves
to be moved by wrong thing by
wrong feelings or wrong ideas. we will
certainly, after a while, find that this
moving power will move us In the
wrong direction. And once started, II
may be hard to stop this force which
we have allowed to control u.s."
But there Is still another danger
which people do not always think of, y
chimed in the second woman. Even
although the moving power, whether
OF thought or idea, be a good one, so
far as we can see, It Is not best to let
It have unlimited control. II Is as II
we should always be in command of
this little power engine of ours, keep.
ing our eyes and hand ready to con.
troll II with an instant touch. A good
motive run mad has been known TO
commit evil actions. s."-Harper's Ba
Zar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
P5rpadour Stockings.

Pompadour patterns have invaded
the realm of hosiery, and most of the
new fancy stockings are embroidered
In the da!ntiest OF floral effects.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22
Roll Them In Flour.

To clean raisins and currants roll in
-four and then pick Oft all large stalks.
If currants. are washed they must bo
dried before being added to cakes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-06-22

New York City.-No coat yet devised
Is more generally becoming than the
Eton Jacket. This one Is emlnently
simple at the same time that II Is