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and so on in the following rows, until
your cap comes to point, when you
will have only one stitch left. Now
turn the cap. To make border, cro-
Chef 80 stars all around the rim, five
rows OF the same, next one row Picct
edge. Cord mad tassel, and the cap Is
finished
In giving directions for the sweater.
we make provision for large one 49,
inch bust, but the size may easily be
decreased by subtracting five stitches
for every inch of bust measure. Cast
on 102 stitches on one OF the steel nee
dies for the bottom band Knit two.
puri two, making rib Of two and two
for "a rows. For twenty-f1fth row, use
bone needles and knit one, purl one.
making rib OF one and one for 157
rows; fer one hundred and fifty eigh tn
row, rib 81 stitches for the right shout
der. then bind off "a stitches for the
neck, ard on third needle rib the re-
naming 81 stitches for the left shoul-
der. Rib three rows on each shoulder
then on the right-hand needle cast "a
stitches to correspond TO those bound
of. Now put all the stitches on one
needle and continue to rib for 157 rows
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17

for the other side, then take steel nee
dies In the one hundred and fifty
eighth row of this side and knit two,
purl two. making rib OF two and two
for "a rows and bind off For the
sleeve. double the sweater, and, with
two bone reedles, pick up 100 stitches.
80 on each side Of center OF shoulder.
Seam Of sleeve must come under tho
arm. Rib back and forth Is rows. For
sixteenth row. put all the stitches on
one needle and knit as before narrow
Ing one stitch at each end of needle
in each following fifth row, until you
have narrowed 10 times The sleeve
is so rows in length. Then narrow In
every other row until the sleeve is rs
rows long, then take steel needles and
knit two, purl two for "a rows. Bind
of, and sew up sleeve and under-arm
seams. For the collar. cast on 8s
stitches on one steel needle, knit two
purl two, making rib of two and two
for 70 rows. Bind off, sew the ends
together and sew to the neck OF
sweater. the collar seam a little back
OF the shoulder.
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one double stitch. plain row over the
previous row. Continue until you have
II stitches in the thumb, then join the
thumb together Make nine rows plain.
then quarter the mits and at each
quarter decrease one stitch. Continue
until you have eight stitches left. then
turn the mitt inside out and knit to-
gether. Finish the thumb by decreas-
ing two stitches. one each side. until
you have two stitches left, draw to-
gether. For the cuff, make II bean
stitches round top. purl last row.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
PRESENTS FOR THE BOY.
Two Things, Easily MadenThat Will
Please Eam on Christmas
Mofning.

Thee are always pitn.y OF things to
get for girls Tor CnrfsL.Aas, but what
70 get for the boy OF the family is
often problem. especially If tn.
donor wishes to presens something shs
has made with ..sr oan aancs.
We offer a couple OF suggestions To
the puzzled palmer Of Inc Christmas
list; call to the attention a pretty to-
boggan cap, and fine sweater. tn
former Is crocheted. the L. ter knit.
Materials needed for the cap. two
hanks Of Germantown wool; one OF
eight-fold and for the border one OF
four-fold; use long crochet needle No.
7. Make a chain of as and join; first
row, 46 double crochet; second row.
make Is stars OF FIVE stitches each,
and repeat for next four rows; for
seventh row, decrease one stitch In
each row, and do the same with eighth
and ninth row; tenth row. take of in
three different places one stitch each
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17

In Roumania overlooking of house
hold animals during Christmas night
extends to several kinds Of cat
tie. oxen. COWS. sheep and donkeys,
while horses are always and emphat-
ically excluded from the benefit in the
Balkan states.
Orthodox peasants, whom asked
about the custom, gave this explana-
ton:
''In the stable where the Christ Child
was born were several kinds Of ami
mails, horses among others, but only
the oxen, cows, sheep and donkeys
behaved, that is. remained quiet with
out disturbing the holy family. The
horses, on the other hand, kept UP a
continuous row, stepping from one
foot upon the other, and kicked and
neighed all the time. In remembrance
of this we favor the animals who were
good to the Christ Child and His holy
mother, and naturally the horses dom
come In for the feast"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
ADpreh

Cheer up" said the candid friend
as they met at the dressmaker's. "For
the bride of year you look indigo
blue. What's the matter?"
"It's-it's John" was the hesitatins
reply.
whats the matter with him? He
looked all right in church Sunday"
We'll, he kissed me when he came
home to dinner last night
Goodness gracious. Well?'
HE kissed me again when he went
10 business this morning"
did you ask for an explanation"
HE didn't give me time. But am
determined to find out what's behind
1t. If he means to crawl out Of CIV
ing that automobile he promised me
for Christmas, why-kisses don't go.
IN. Y. Times
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
Origin of the Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree is supposed to
have originated in Germany, but such
tx not the case. In reality the Christ
mas tree is from Egypt. and dates
from a period long antecedent to the
Christian era. The palm tree is
known to put forth a shoot every
month, and a spray of this tree with
IL shoots on it was used in Egypt at
the time of the winter solstice as a
symbol that the year was complete.
Egyptian affections of an early date
still linger with the Christmas tree.
The first Christmas tree was intro
duced into England and thence into
America by some German merchants
who lived In Manchester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
The Giving Of Gifts.

The custom of giving presents at the
New Year Is older than our modern
custom OF Christmas gifts. In the
middle ages 1t was the common usage
In churches to display boxes for espe-
cially liberal alms-giving, in honor of
the season. Parents gave their chill
dren. masters their servants and en-
ployers t-eir apprentices small sums
Of money to put In the box. BY and
by the money came TO be given In the
form OF tips. Boxing day" In Eng
land is still the day following Christ
mas. The boxes very seldom remained
In the hands Of the recipients. Usual
ly they were passed on to parents or
gweethearts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17

shape. and when closed takes up very
little room. The silk cord or baby
ribbon used to fasten 1t should be of
the color most dominant in the ma
terial employed for the outside part.
Firm ribbon of suitable width could be
selected if one did not possess the
Powered satin suggested, and at the
shops one can pick up short odds ana
ends al very reasonable prices. 1t is a
good idea to make several presents Of
the same kind, as experience gives one
skill and speed, and one perhaps can
make several articles from the one
remnant chosen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
Christmas Legend.

There is legend in Germany that
when Eve plucked the fatal apple, i'm
mediately the leaves Of the tree shriv-
eled into needle points and It's bright
green turned dark. 1t changed its
nature. and became the evergreen, In
all seasons preaching the story Of
mans fall. Only on Christmas does 1t
bloom brightly with lights and become
beautiful with ove-gifts-the curse Is
turned into a blessing at the coming
OF the Christ Child. and we have our
Christmas tree.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
CASE FOR STicK-PiNS.
Makes an Attractive Christmas Pres
ent and Is Very Easily
Made at Home.

That these pins may not scratch
other pieces of jewelry, It L. we'll to
have case especially devoted to
them One puzzled as TO what to make
for Christmas here has opportunity to
fashion pretty and useful gift The
material doubtless can be found In the
home scrap-bag. but should be per-
fectly clean and of soft richness
Light Powered satin is very pretti,y
employed, the lining of lightweight
eiderdown- The case folds In envelope
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
A Watch Holder.

A watch-holder consists OF two OBJ
long pieces of cardboard covered with
white linen or with silk or brocade,
fastened together at one of the shorter
sides under ribbon bows, spread apart
at an angle of As degrees and iep.
there by two pieces of ribbon. A gilt
hook in one piece holds the watch II
Of linen, emhroider circle on one
balf IL surround the watch when
hung
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17

SOiuctuiuB ia bAc
way OF wearing apparel. OF course, the
paoy Is the modern outdoor kind,
daily taken abroad for the air; and
consequently must need plenty of out
door trappings.
Anything in this line Is, therefore,
suitable gift, and we suggest for bis
or her small highness a pair OF bootees
and pair OF mittens. Offering GRO
chetted design for the former, and for
the latter model to be followed by
one that uses the knitting needles Ma
terials needed for the bootees are one
bone crochet hook. No. 3, and one-half
hank Of three-fold Saxony.
Directions: Make a chain OF IS
stitches and join: first row, second.
third and fourth rows plain single
crochet; fifth row, take up one stitch.
wrap wool on the needle take through
the stitch, wrap wool again. and draw
together as one; make IS of these
stitches In the round. The first, sec-
ond, third and fourth rows are repeat
ed In the sixth, seventh, eighth and
ninth rows, and so on until the leg is
OF the desired length Take up IS
stitches for the vamp, make ten rows
OF afghan stitch, take up stitches for
the sole, make ten rows single GRO
Chef. turn the sock ON left side, take up
ten stitches on the needle, draw to-
gether into one to make the heel, and
the same at the toe. Crochet together
one stitch each side. Finish with baby
ribbon or cord and tassel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
Hnrne-MadA Mnff

"A muff can be made of purple velvet,
lined with white satin. An immense
bow of purple satin ribbon and n
mink's head form the trimmings. The
opera glass bag which accompanies the
muff is made Of velvet, and has a
drawing string Of purple silk bbon.
A mink's head and two minks tails
form the trimmings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17

Directions for
the mittens: Make
a chain of 35
stitches and join,
then two rows of
slip stitches; now
take the front
stitch of the work
and make IL rows.
Start thumb by
putting two stitch
es In one, tho
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
For the Golf Player.

A goh scorer 10 made by covering
two pieces Of pasteboard with gray lin
en-, lined inside with scarlet silk. On
the cover Is embroidered two NINA
ture golf sticks and flowers in scarlet
silk II is intended to hold small
pencil and card.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
Too Bad.

He ttentatiyely)-It's too bad that
mistletoe should only be hung up ON
Christmas!
She (naively)-Yes! That certainly
makes 1t long time between kissesf
National Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
KILLED BY FALLING ROCK
Thomas Delaney Meets Tragic
Death at Bakerton.
MAN STRUCK BY AN ENGINE

Brakeman shambaught Probably
Fatally Hurt ON the Railroad--Cow-
catcher smashes Wagon.
While at work at the BAkerton stone
quarry, on the West Virginia side of
the Potomac river. about eight miles
below Sharpsburg, Thomas DELANEY.
citizen Of SharpsburR. was KILLED
about IL O'Clock Tuesday morning.
A stone fell from some distance above
and struck Mr. Delaney on the back
OF the head. telling him to the earth
and killing him instantly. His skull
was crushed. When picked up the
unfortunate man was breathing his
last. Baker Bros. who operate TIE
quarries, notified Mr. Delaney's
family.
CARRIED ON COwCATCHER.
william Fl McAvoy, farmer whose
home is III Clarke county, was struck
Tuesday afternoon by passenger
train on the Baltimore and Ohio as
he was crossing Water street In Win
chester. His vehicle was smashed to
pieces. the horses were hurled down
steep embankment and Mr. McAvoy
was carried a distance of over 300
Yards on the cowuatcher of the engine,
escaping with a few scratches and
bruises.
STRUCK BY ENGINE.
Albert Shambaught. brakeman ON
the Baltimore & Ohio, was struck by
an engine at Greenspring Wednes
day about 5 O'Clock, and suffered in
juries that will likely result in his
death. He was brought to his home
at Magnolia on train No s. He is,
aged 55 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-17
PRESENTS FOR THE BABY.
The Little Dear Nay Be Remembered
with Many Zone Made
Articles.

We call Christ
mas the children 3
festival. and they
are our first con-
Germ when 1t
comes to planning
presents for this
season. For the
very little one, too
small to enjoy toy
or book. some
thing useful is
chosen, usually
something In the
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Parker Notified.

Esopus, N. Y, July o.
Judge Parker was notified of his
nomination as he was emerging
from his morning plunge in the
Hudson river at $50 o'cloc this
morning. In answer to a ques
tion If he had anything to say, he
replied: "No," saying he would
reserve anything be had to say un-
til he was officially notified of his
nomination.
He received the news of his
nomination with the same GOODNESS
that has characterized his conduct
thus far in the campaign. He did
not seem serprised at the news
and exhibited the usual dignified
demeanor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Alton b. Parker.

Born at Cortland, N. Y, Nav
IA, 1852.
Educated at public school, Cort.
land Academy and ALBANY Law
School.
practiced law at Kingston until
elected surrogate Ulster county
1877, serving in that Office EIGHT
years.
Delegate to Democratic national
convention in 1884, at which
Grover Cleveland was first nomi.
mated.
Offered and declined Office Of
First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral in Cleveland's first admins
tratlon.
Chairman Democratic State ex.
e,utive committee for New York
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
FOR SHERIFF.

We announce the name OF John p.
Hunter as candidate for re election
to the office OF Sheriff, subject to the
approval OF the Democratic voters in
the primary election. Mr.. Hunter
needs no introduction at our hands. as
his past record is eminentIy sufficient
TO convince any one that he is In every
respect we'll fitted for the Sheriff's of,
flee. A more loyal man to his friends
and country than John P. Hunter
never lived. He Is ever ready and
willing, under any circumstances, Ito
do his duty without fear or favor, and,
at the same time, with kindness and
discretion
FRIENDS
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Illlman and Bailey in Automobile
Wreck.

st. Louis, July 1O.-An aeto-
mobile, in which Senator Tillman
OF South Carolina and Senator j.
w. Bailey of Texas we're riding
tonight collided with jefferson
avenue street car and both sena-
tors were thrown into the street
but neither were seriously inJur-
ed.
Senator Tillman suffered q
sprained ankle and Senator Bailey
was bruised about the body. Af-
ter ascertaining the extent of their
injuries and viewing their wrecked
automobile, the two senator's
boarded street car and proceed
ed to their hotel.
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No False Claims

The proprietors of Foley's
Honey and Tar do not advertise
this as a "sure cure for consump-
tion." They do not claim that IT
will cnre this dread complaint in
advanced cases, but do positively
assert that it will cure in the earl.
ier stages and never fails to give
comfort and relief in the worst
cases. Foley's Honey and Tar is
without doubt the greatest throat
and lung remedy. Refuse sub
stitutes. Sold by Funderburk
Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
WORKING DAY AND NIGHT

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that was ever made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These
pills change weakness into strength
listlcssness into energy, brain fag
into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the
health. Only Csc per box at
Crawford Bros, j. F. Mackey &:
Co., and Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
NO PITY SHOWN

"For years fate was after me
continuously" writes F. A. Gull
edge, Verbena, Ala. 81 had q
terrible case of Piles causing "a
tumors. When all failed Buck.
lens Arnica Salve cured me-"
Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only Csc at
Crawford Bros, j. F. Mackey &
Co., and Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Arrested For Arson.
Columbia Record, ,Sth inst.

Columbia Record, 8th inst.
A sensation was caused in
Florence yesterday by the action
of the investigation of the tobacco
warehouse FIRE.
Comptroller General A. w.
Jones and Assistant Attorney
General w. H. Townsend went
there yesterday morning and held
an examination under the act of
the legislature relating to incen-
diary fires, and as a result of that
Investigation the comptroller Gen
eral caused u warrant to be issued
for the arrest of Samuel j. East,
one of the city policemen, charg.
ing him with setting fire to and
burning the Pee Dee tobacco
warehouse in that city on the
night of April 2s last. East the
policeman, is charged with arson
and Sheriff Burch, who served the
warrantin person has placed East
in the county prison.
A reward of $3.50 was offered
for the arrest of the guilty party,
the city of Florence offering $500
and the governor $3.50.
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In 1885.
Elected judge of the Supreme
Court in 1885.
Appointed member of the court
of appeals in 1889.
Elected chief judge of the court
OF appeals for New York State IN
1898.
Resides at Esopus, N. Y, where
ne lives the life of farmer when
not engaged in court duties at
Albany.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Happenings in The State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor
respondents of The Columbia
State.
LIGHTNING WAS SEVERE.

kershaw, July 0. during an
electrical storm Thursday about
IL O'Clock lightning struck two
tree In the yard Of Mr.. j. M.
kirkley. No one was seriously
hurt. A colored woman who was
in the stove room at the time re-
ceived a slight shock from which
she soon recovered.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
Arrested in Chester.

Sheriff Cornwell of Chester
telegraphed the governors sec:e-
tary at midnight that an officer
from Texas haa arrested man by
the name of Jack Dymm there,
wanted in that state for murder,
and asked for q reqnisitinn. The
Gfat9,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13
KILLED BY TREES FALL.

Elloree, July "a negro bow
about 10 years old was killed near
hereWednesday by a falling tree.
The deceased had finished half
days plowing and had leisurelv
strolled to strip of woods
where some crosstie hands were ot
work. He was standing fully 90
feet from the tree that was being
felled, when it struck another
tree rebounding to where the ne.
gro stood. The top of his head
was horribly crushed. The vic.
tim lived only a short while after
the accident.
WHITE MAN WOUNDED BY HIS SON.
Chester, July 8 "A 'phor
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-13

was on the motion to send this
message, Mr.. Bryan declaring
that it was an evasion, that it
showed the Willingness of the
convention to endorse that plank
putting it directly into the plat
form. The vote was TIA to 191
and it ended the row which threat
ened to disrupt the organizations
South Carolina voted against
Bryan, swallowing gold plank
after its love feast with silver in
former campaigns.
With the action this morning
the way is paved for Judge Park
er's acceptance and the work is
done.
United State senator Henry G.
Davis, of West Virginia, was
nominated :or vice president ear
ly this morning. The ticket,
therefore, is Parker and Davis.
SUMMARY OF PLATFORM.
The platform adopted is one that
Will command the confidence of
the people of the country. 1t may
be summarized briefly thus:
AS to finance that question is
now out of politics, because of the
great addition to the worlds stock
OF metals, especially gold, which
insures the maintenance of that
standard.
AS to the tariff, it should be re-.
vlsed, but only in such a vsy as
not to lnJure or disrupt the busi-
ness OF the country. At the same
time the platform demands, right
ly, that the tariff should be such
as to make the burden of taxation
better squslized. "A. ssasig: :sSbissh,
fosters trusts and monopolies j.
condemned in unmeasured terms.
and the Democratic party, if On.
trusted with power, proposes to
remedy this economical evil which
Is recognized by Democrats and
Republicans alike.
The platform denounces pr, si>
dental dictatlon and usurpation of
authority exemplifed in executive
orders issued by President Roose-
velt.
The party declares that the suf.
frage question should be left to be
settled by the states, and condemns
tho Republican rarty for raising
tae negro issue.
Itis demanded that expenditures
OF government be reduced and that
tue Filipinos be given self-gov-
ernment as soon as certain con-
dltlons can be brought about.
The platform declares that DO
lygamy should be extirpated, TAX
ing q decisive stand on a matter
that the Republicans have lodged.
These are some of the principal
planks of the party platform.
They are all good and with the
nominee for president Dem ocratic
prospects of success start off most
sncouragingly.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
announce myself a candidate for
re.ele.tion to the House OF Represents
attves, aubiect to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
0 w POTTS
Iannounce myself candidate for
the House of Representatives, subject
to the rules Of the Democratic party.
j. w. HAMEL.
1 announce myself as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary.
j. HARRY FOSTER.
0 w POTTS

/ eieby announce myself a candi,
date for the House Of Representatives
subject to the rules governing the
primary election. Being in the em-
ploy Of the Gregory Conn
pany will be unable to make a cam
vass OF the county, however, L will
endeavor to be at all the county cam
paign meetings. Very respectfully
GEO w ZONES
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Two Bottles Cured Him.

"l was troubled with kidney
complaint for about two years."
writes A. II. Davis, of Mt. Sterl-
ing. Ia, "but two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure effected a per
manent cure. Sold by Funder-
burk Pharmacy.
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CAPTURED IN SPARTANBCRG.

Spartanburg, July 1O.--Henry
Jones, the negro who killed Con.
stable G. w. Joneo near Easley
last Thursday night, has been cap
tured and is now in Jail at this
place.
Mr.. F. A. Metcalf of Inman
caught the negro about three
miles east of that place about dusk
last night and brought him here
this morning on the train.
Chief of Police Smith of Easley
and Magistrate j. M. Jameson
are in the city today and state that
the feeling is very high against the
negro all through the counties of
Greenville and Pickens. Sheriff
White has refused to give the ne.
gro up to the authorities of those
counties on the ground that the
prisoner would not be safe there.
The negro, Jones, has admitted
his guilt since coming to this
place, although he protested his
innocence when Mr.. Metcalf ar.
rested him.