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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
An Important Trolley Line.

A very important development in
electrical railroading is promised In
a statement made to Mr.. c.. M. Fer
rebee OF Elizabeth City, to a Norfolk
dispatch reporter:
Mr.. sFerebee said: ut will undoubt-
eddy be question Of only few
month before the project of a trolley
line between Norfolk and Elizabeth
City will have materialized.
"Under our franchise from the Board
of Aldermen Of Elizabeth City, work
on the road must begin by March 1,
Of this year. or the franchise will be
forfeited and gobbled up by other par
ties, who are only too anxious for the
opportunity to do so, as was demon
strated by the opposition we had to
contend with in getting the franchise.
1t is not our intention to forfeit our
franchise; it is too much Of bonan-
"a"
Mr.. Ferebee is the attorney OF a
syndicate of Baltimore capitalists who
engaged him about eighteen months
ago to secure certain franchises for
them from the aldermen Of Elizabeth
City. Mr.. Ferebee secured franchises
for water works, sewerage. electric
light and power plants, and street
railway. Since that date the first
three franchises have been developed
and only a few days ago the plants
as a whole were declared complete.
It now remains for the syndicate to
develop the trolley project.
According to Mr. Ferebee they Will
do 50 and more. 1T is not the inten-
ton of the Company to simply build
a street railway for Elizabeth City.
That is a very progressive and up-to-
date town, but 1t would not afford such
thing. Our object in securing such
a franchise was to build road from
Elizabeth City to Norfolk.
with such a road we could touch
rural communities far removed from
steam and water transportation. We
would touch some of the richest truck
ing lands in the south in our route
along the Dismal Swamp. The freight
service our road would afford those
communities would appeal to the ma
tives at once and aside from reaplng
profit from what already would be at
hand, our convenient freighting facili-
ties would encourage increased acre
age and more business for us all the
while.
''The passenger service would also
pay, of course"
Mr.. Merebee intimated that his CON-
pany was interested in Dismal Swamp
real estate and would require a trolley
line to develop II to profitable ex-s
tent.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Wonderful Statistics.

When it is considered that the percent
age Of deaths from consumption is 81 per
thousand against So per thousand Of any
other malady, how important to guard
against slight cold. Taylor's Chero.
kee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen
is che great medicine for coughs, colds and
consumption.
At druggists, 25c., Soc. and 500 bottle,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Terrible Loss of Life and Property
By Bursting of ReSet.y ir.

Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony,
BY Cable.--About 30 persons were
drowned and three hotels and 10
houses destroyed as the result of the
bursting of a reservoir here Sunday.
Hundreds Of persons have been rem
dered homeless and destitute by tbs
disaster.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
IL E,nmons County, Dakota.

We can sell you l6O acres of fine land.
You can break 100 acres this spring, SOW
It to Salzer's Flax and reap enough to pay
for your land, ETC., having fine farm
for sale. john A. Salzer Seed Co.,
IE.CL.1 La Crosse, Wis.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pair, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
ALL DONE OUT.

Veteran Joshua Heller, Of 706 South
Walnut street, Urbana, ILL.,, says: I'm
the fall of 1899 after taking Doan's
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after Arst day. use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. 2trialbottleandtr eatisefres
DR.. r. q. KLINE. Ltd. 931 Arch St.. Phila.. Pa.
The lazy man would rather sit down and
hope than go after certainty.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

When a man thinks he knows it all he
Is happy until he wakes up.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Quit Coughing.

Why :..ush, when for PC and this nosics
you get Is doses of an absolutely guar
anteed cough cure in tablet form, postpaid
Dr.. Skirvin Co., La Crosse, Wis. [A.C.L.]
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

A woman will forgive man anything
except his refusal TO ask forgiveness.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

The secret Of popularity is always TO re
member what 10 forget.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

A woman's idea of compliment il to
name her baby after rich relation.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

The world will forgive man almost any.
thing except failure.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

1t is easier for a womSu to conceal heT
love than it is to hide her indifference.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

Kidney Pills I testi-
fed that they had
relieved me Of kid
ney trouble, dis
posed of a lame
back with pain
across my loins and
beneath the Shout
der blades. Dur
Ing the interval
which has elapsed
I have had occasion
to resort to Doan'sl
Kidney Pills when
l noticed warnings
of an attack. On
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
finish.

A failure to start often saves miserable
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

each and every occasion the results OBJ
tanned were just as satisfactory as
when the pills were first brought to my
notice. just as emphatically endorse
the preparation to-day as | did over
two years ago"
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. T..
proprietors. For sale by all drlggists-
price so CENTS per box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

waist. a different kind of stay Is necessary
II different style of skirt and waist is to
be put to its most becoming use Even
heretofore the straight front corset has
been abused since the effect of one on a
short woman has been that of her legs
being out of proportion to her body.
These radical changes in fashion are
rather trying in the face of a general con-
hrmation Of mo money epidemic. and.
in spite of the best new year resolves, a
last seasons wardrobe has no chance this
winter. Fashion goes on in the same old
extravagant way. never stopping to con-
slider the means. but ordering with a royal
disregard of the condition of the bourse.
Women are very queer in their dress eco
nomics. Some of them do their dress think
ing by syndicate; in other words, all think
alike On the other hand, a few exclusive
mondaines would not trust the greatest
artist without first knowing his plans for Il
costume. All, ] think. will agree that the
new material for morning blouses. Sole
laine. is an ideal fabric for this service
1t is a silk flannel having all the softness
of silk and the warmth of flannel.
The leading colors for the new year are
pale mauye and the different tones of gray
The Partisan adoreS gray, and, although
it does not agree in the least with her COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
The New Stocks.

Stocks have lowered a little this winter
not only on the floor OF the stock ex-
changes. but round the necks of the women
who deal in them. The new ones are only
moderately low and do not suggest the mar
row band of the summer. Colonial times
seem to have been the period which has In
fiuenced the new designs. We have now
almost exact reproductions of the stocks
worn by the revolutionary heroes, the same
plated neckband and flowing fall of null,
lace or sometimes both.
So long and pretentious are many of these
stocks that the shirt waist worn with them
will of necessity be almost plain. Long
pendants hang quite to the waist from q
folded neokband, and in some stocks these
pendants are three or four in number. Chit
fon and lace go in the winter stocks con-
struction, and fur neck piece to be worn
in the house is quite the snartest develop
Inent. A band of fur encircles the neck,
with long stole end hanging in front.
A battlemented deep collar trimmed rour
with narrow lace Is a dainty neck fixing
IL three-cornered end of silk reaching
from neck to waist is finely plated and
hung from band CT plated silk one of the
newest stocks of the season is the result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

to be the glass of fashion and the mold of
form a description of some of the gowns
may be of interest.
Nine LIE Bargy who enacted the part
of Judith the JeWess, wore exquisite
costume of beige cloth trimmed with Chi
nese embroidery and gold buttons. TIE
plated skirt formed double ruffie around
the feet. while a black cravat and white
linen collar gave pretty and neat effect
to the blouse waist. Charming indeed was
a second toilet of mauve velvet with a full
gathered skirt. The gathered corsaGe was
held to the figure by high, tight-fitting
belt and deep bertha-shaped collar Of
guipure de venise bordered with narrow
band of sable finished with a bright
cerise velvet bow. The accompanying mar
quise chapeau was of cerise beaver trimmed
with plumes of the same color.
Between the acts | had an opportunity
TO observe how pretty are the new theater
toaues. They come down over the eyes.
fit the head close at the back and are de-
lightful whether they are Of ermlne or
sable with a crown of flowers. l discover
ed a white marquise in tulle and chenille
with a wreath Of small pink roses at ono
side that decided me to call on my milliner
10 have II duplicated Tulle hats for both
day and evening wear are so general now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
IN OLD FURNITURE.
Queer Uses Found for 0utgrown
Needs
Written for Ihe Evening Star

Written for he Evening Star
There are only few houses which have
not some old-fashioned pieces of furniture
tucked away in the garrett. Many of these
are useless to the owner, and if sold to
dealer would bring little money. 1t u.s. there
fore, quite the fashion to utilize the old
wood in making odd pieces of furniture.
A crib recently seen was sIyed from the
attic and converted mo coy corner by
the woman to whom 1T had become endear-
ed by associations. 1t was one of the old
fashioned kind which looked as If it had
been made from spools and one side OF 1t
was hinged 1t had long been enameied
white, but to make it look less Ike a crib It
was painted with thin coat of forest green
enamel, through which the white showed.
The hinged side was then removed and
firmly secured to The back, m king that the
height of the ends. and in the shape of a
settee. The legs were sawed of. to make 1t
a convenient stance from tie floor to use
as seat. A hair mattress was made into
a box cushion to fit the seat, and this was
covered with green burlap, which had largo
pink roses on II. The cushion WAS tack I'd
in squares with pink floss the ends tied Sc
curely before cutting.
A thick pad was also made for the side
and ends of the crib ard just long enough to
upholSter neatly. This was also covered
with green burlap, tackled firmly almost TO
the top rail. 1t was then finished with up
holsterers' braid put on with gilt-headed
tackS.
A box-pleated valance made of the burlap
was put around the bottim of the CRIB in
the same manner, and this. too. was finish
ed with a braid. When this coy seat w 8
set in a niche by the chimney and piled
high with colored cushions no one would
have even dreamed of it's humble origin.
Another woman, who had a handsome
old cherry dining room table. had it con-
Verted into a chest. She then carved tie
panels with design of ferns. palms and
holly berries. 1t was finished with a coat
of oil and brass trimm ngs. An cd rose-
wood table top, the underpinnings of which
were decayed with age. was used to make
violin. The circular pieces left were used
for making small picture frames. The deep
rich coloring which aga had given the wood
challenged the fin shers art.
Old walnut dining table tops have been
used for wainscotng in dining room fire.
place corner. A settee upholstered in
plush. when replaced by carved panels OF
walnut, was handsome. The middle panel
had the owners initials in old English let
tering cut within circle in the center The
settee was then upholstered in leather
Some of the most attractive Gothic
screens seen are made of black walnut
table tops. They are finished with an OIL
painted canvas in each panel. The floral
designs carved on the wood are usually of
hawthorn, ferns and poison ivy
The remnants of an old ebony table were
recently used for piano. When finished
they were sent to a factory and the instru-
ment ordered made. The case was ebonized
to match the panels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

will cure any case ~ taken as Won s,-,.,
common drunkard for twenty years, but tos,v !,
am free of any desire for liquor You have sonna
the specific. God bless you!'
MIR. A. +. L.. Atlanta. Ga, writes: .I w,. h,r,
Win love OF whiskey and drank Il for thirty-twe
years II finally brought me to the gutter home.
tess and friendIess I was powetles, N resIs, a..
craving and would steal and lie to get wh,skey
vour boxes OF '0RRINE' cured me OF all desire and
now hate the smell OF liquor"
Price. 81 per box. Mailed In plain, sealed wrsp-
per by orrine Company. 81 14th ST.. Washington
~ q. interesting booklet-Trestlse Drunkenness
tsealed), free request
Sold and recommended by
SiMMS. 18th st. and New York ave.
WILLIAMS, 9th and sts
wEILERS, T55 9th st. Sc
DAYS. 18th and sts
HENRY EVANS. 922 -924 r St NV.
y. P. WELLER. 1884 NJ st. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

unless they are too much INDUCED in warm
water. Wash them with cold water and the
skin will become less tender in time. 1t is
temptation. L know. in the winter. TO
spoil the skin by warm bathing. II the
ha nds are inclined to be red even when not
chapped your general circulation is To
blame Take plenty of exercises which will
start the blood tngling all through the
body A good lotion for chapped hands is
glycerine and rose water, which any drug
gist will put up for you in the proper pro-
portion. Don't worry about being too slen-
der at your age. Your tendency doubt
will be to gain flesh, If you are in good
health. All exercises, if not overdone, Will
broaden you. Take many you can
without firing yourself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
Cure Guaranteed or Money Refunded.

Mf. q. T. Sims, Brooklyn. N. T.. writes, "Use
my name q twenty-year drsnkard restored to
manhood and health By four boxes Of 'ORRINE.'
II Ia wonderful and marvellous cure for the drink
habit"
Mrs. e. wyclih. New York city. writes: " OR
RINE' cured my husband. who was a steady
drunkard for many years. He now has no desire
for stimulants. his health IL good and he is fully
restored to manhood He used only ave boxes OF
'ORRINE-"
Mrs. W. L. D.. Helena. Mont. writes: 81 have
waited one year before writing you Of the perma-
Ient cure Of my son. He took sanitarium treat
mont AZ well other advertised cures, but they
all failed until we gave him oRRINE.' He is
now fully restored to health and has desire for
drink
Mr.. U. L. R.. Kansas City. Mo-. writes: 81 am
satisfied that drunkenness IL disease aud the
worst in the world. 'oRRINE, in my opinion,
ta9-s.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
How to Keep Furs.

Furs need considerable care even when
in use and many people attend conscien-
tiously to them in the summer, and yet put
them away anyhow as long as they expect
sponsibIe for much damage to the pelt. A
fur coat that has been in the rain should
be shaken and hung over a chair for an
hour or two and then put away, with tbs
sue paper between the folds and In The
sleeves Sealskin especially suffers from
being crushed The skin is apt to get
creased or wrinkled, and then the hair will
secn .ve-1 CT.
Furs are best kept on shelf with piece
of camphor in the corner They must be
shaken periodically to get rid of the dust,
and some furs may be gently brushed with
a soft brush The slightest tear in the siin
of a fur coat should be mended instantly.
and ALI FIR garments should be inspected
constantly to see how they are wearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

q,
The new play by M. Maurice Donnay, lie
Retour de jerusalem at the Gymnase last
night created a tremendous sensation here
The plot treats indirectly of the race con-
ficts which have agitated Frenchmen dur
Ing the last decade. but in so tactfu a FASH
ion is the question handled that Semitcs
and anti-Semites are doubtful of It's IN
ference. The deep feeling which the ORGY
fus affair still causes was shown In a most
pronounced manner at this performance.
The feeling especially noticeable In the
third act. where a Jew is dismissed by his
host for speaking slightingly of the army.
The mixed condition of the audience nearly
brought about a suspension of the play,
and it is doubtful whether the Gymnase
Theater will continue to produce this style
f semi-political drama. The play was
beautifully mounted and costumed, and as
he best Partisan actresses are conceded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

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that. judging from the headgear Of an
assemblage one is In doubt az to whether
1t is January or June.
New Millinery.
Among the most picturesque examples
of the newest millinery IL hat of black
silk beaver bound with a dull silver galloon
and trimmed with white ostrich feathers.
The popularity of all sorts Of galloons IL
remarkable just now, and I believe Napo-
leon and Charles I are held responsible for
the fancy.
Anent the responsibilities Of fashions. the
full skirt was sponsored by Queen Victoria,
but we have greatly improved in the art Of
dressmaking since those times. and II the
clothes of 1890 were compared with those
of today we would be credited with the
fact that in sartorial art we are able to
give a few points to our great grandmOth-
ers-
The plain. tight-fitting skirt Is entirely
banished from our regard. The skirt smiled
upon by La Mode, and therefore adopted by
every well-gowned woman is gathered all
around the waist except in cases of ex-
treme Stoutness, when 1t is expedient to
merely place the fullness on the hips and
in the back. 1t takes quite little while to
become accustomed to this order OF things
and certain amount of experience to carry
out the mode gracefully. Styles always so
to extremes at first. and it will be wise to
moderate the fullness Of skirts, particularly
when created of cloth.
Those Full Skirts.
For the full skirt the waist must be moved
higher up and made to assume a roundness
If it have it not. The straight front corset
so universally worn during the last two
years has no regard for the waist of it's
wearer. Under existing conditions. with an
all-round full skirt and bodice and waist
measurement of twenty-six inches, which the
straight front corset gives the average wo-
man. the effect is far from sylphlike: con-
sequently the old corset is doomed. AL
though / do not advocate an hour-glass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
A Cheap Floor Stain.

Mix one part of brunswick black with
seven parts of turpentine. Apply to the
wood with a fiat brush. Next day polish
with beeswax and turpentine. Use more or
less turpentine to make lighter or darker
stain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
AND BEER HABIT
PERMANENTLY CURED
OR INE,

Physicians pronounce drunkenness disease of the sy
creating morbid craving for stmuant Continued indulgence
hske beer the stomach lining and tupee the
digestive organs destroying the digestion and running the health
No twill power" heal the nhamed stomach membranes.
ORRNE permanently the for liquor by acting
directly restoring stomach digestive
normal conditions improving the appetite and restoring
health No niaum necessary ORRNE" be taken
home without publicity Can be given secretly desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
A Precaution for White Kid Gloves.

To prevent new white kid gloves soiling
quickly put them on the hands and rub
them over with powdered French chalk.
Rub ii in well and then wipe the gloves
over carefully with a soft cloth to remove
any of the powder that may still be on
the surface
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

Plauen or Chantiliy effects and Irish
crochets continue to hold all their popu-
larfty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
Mitts Worn Again.

Buttons are also works of art upon which
the home artist may expend her skill. A
queer animal worked in embroidery six and
appliqued on Grape gives an effect which is
oriental and charming.
Before the dress talk ends let me say that
our French cousins are wearing mitts with
their evening toilets. and a quaint pretty
Is shIon it is-permi ssible at dinner, but not
the correct thing for dancing parties
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-13

irrigation exhibit is concerned. This fea-
ture of making the desert bloom will be
shown by half cyclorama of the Valley
of Virgins. which is being painted by
Frank King of San Francisco, from
sketches made in the valley. The semi
circle outside of the booth is decorated
with paintings of scenes along the canals,
showing the variety Of products that are
grown where drifting sand and sagebrush
formerly held full sway.
Kansas has novel display of products
arranged in a booth whose portals are
guarded by turkeys In full panoply of
feathers. There is one booth entirely COW
cred with red ears of corn. and another
whose sides are plated with blades of
corn. some of which are six inches across.
In the center Of the Kansas installation,
as piece de resistance is a stuffed steer,
showing the final end of some of the i'm
mense crops OF corn which the State pro-
duces.
Exhibits FOR the Forestry. Fish and
Game building are rapidly arriving. and
there the work of installation is going on
with energy. In the Forestry department
the Southern Lumber Manufacturers As
sociation is busy with its facade. in which
will be shown every product of the South
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-13

Thirty cars from the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway have already been received
and unIoaded. Besides these some of the
engines exhibited come on their own
wheels. This exhibit will be the most
elaborate from the standpoint of human
progress in the whole Exposition, as it
will show the development OF the mind OF
man as applied 10 the use of steam.
From the crudest beginnings of engines
that would barely move themselves to
the huge Mallet compound that is too big
to come on its own wheels. everything
that man has planned in his conquest Of
the elements of time and distance will be
shown either by models or actual engines
that have run on tracks.
GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS
RAPIDLY INSTALLED
Work in the United States Government
building is further advanced than in any
other. and the final touches are being
given to the interior decorations. Oppo-
site the main entrance is seen the imita-
ton battleship with real guns frowning
from the lower portfolios. From the tur-
ret above project two of the heavy rifles
or large DOre nade OF laln, canvas anu
paint.
This model is complete in its outward
appearance and the inside is rapidly being
finished to show all the forward parts Of
a battleship ready for action
Models and exhibits showing every ac-
tivfty of the GovefnnieHt.ea eaae. shsilsx JIM
stalled in this building, booths and siiosL
spaces.
Every building has awakened from its
winter lethargy and those who have kept
close watch of affairs say that with the
present force at work outside and ths
steadily increasing force inside the build
ings. there is no doubt that the exhibits
will be placed in the finished installations
not later than April Is, except that some
few carloads will string along day by
day during the whole Exposition period.