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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07

Mrs. Eajah has received her new
stock of the latest in ladies' summer
millinery. All ofthe latest styles in
ladies hats, etc. Mrs Rajah would
be pleased TO have the ladies call at
the residence of Mrs Sorenson, one
door from the residence of Andrew
Jesser, where her stock is now on ex-
hibition.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07

STATE OF NEVADA
fnTNVY az lHnrer.4Ss

STATE OF NEVADA
COUNTY OF DoUGt-1s
I. II. g.. Jepsen- County Clerk Of I.ougia,
County, state % Nevada. and ex -onieIo Clerk
~ the District Court. Isf Judicial District. ~
the state - Nevada; said Court bein. Court
81 Eseord, leaving common law jurisdiction.
and a Clerk and a seal. do hereby certify
that fha foregoing j. fuli. true ana correct
copy Of the original Quarterly Report of tie
Auditor aud Treasurer OF Douglas County.
Nevada, for the Quarter ending Mar alSi.
i.s5. which now remains on fie aud record In
my office in Genoa. in said county.
Tn testimony whereof, ! have hsreuuto ~
my hand and affixed my official seal.
SAL az Genoa. m said county and state,
This ard day of July. a. u. las5.
II a.. JEPSEN.
County Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

NJ Roufr's. on the Boulevard Malesherbes.
The silk shaded from somewhat warm
mauye OH one side through lilac aud
lavender Into n faint tender green, and
then Into the bronze browns on the other
selvedge. Over this there was n design
In scattered coin spots, about as large rs
dime of dark green velvet The skirt
was entirely fingered, just the plain,
straight breadths that our grandmothers
knew. but they were cunningly disposed
in side peats all arounds the waist
bands and bias bands, each one edged
with quaint quilting of the silk over
laid with lace. edged each fold. These
were spaced from knee to hem, and lust
n faint suspicion of crinoline was OBJ
seryable when the model walked
The bodies to this was really lace
blouse. with sash straps of silk starting
from the armhoes. crossing on the bust
and brought around to tie In the back In
a long sash. the ends of which touched
the hem of the skirt. These sash ends
are bordered with the lace laid quilting to
match the folds on the skirt, and the
sleeves are similarly trimmed below the
somewhat scant shoulder pun
For dinner wear there are charming
creations in chiffon, IN the so-called paint
ed mousselines they are really only an
exquisite printed chiffon, after all; but
are exact copies of the painted frocks
that the bellies of century or so ago
used to wear. A moderately square neck
is most generally the cut for the deco-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14
The Bride and Her Maid
of Honor.

The bride is ROBBED in a gown of duchesse
point. with Brussels applique motifs en-
framed at intervals in the design, and
this is mounted over white chiffon on q
foundation of white satin liberty. The
lace robe Is one OF those which are made
circular In one piece, the lnce falling In
rich folds and unbroken lines from waist
to hem, and the chiffon and satin are cut
exactly to match. In this instance the
bodice follows the modish bolero lines.
being mounted upon fitted corsage Of
the satin, this showing between the front
lines of the bolero after the fashion Of
vest. The skirt Is plain and simple. the
foundation slip being furnished with
Paquin founce thalrcloth) covered with
tiny ruffies OF chiffon, this to support the
lines of the train over which the long
folds of the veil hang In artistic pr0fu-
sion. The sleeve IL long and plain, and
the neck cut high. The exquisite bridal
veil Is fashioned Of a Brussels applique,
the border matching the robe In design.
and the center sparsely sprigged with the
little bouuuets characteristic of the Brus-
sells designs.
The maid of honor's gown Is In white
one-seam crepe de chine, the double width
cutting to advantage In the manifold
tucks and ruchings of this design. The
corsage Is of white chantilly lace. with
an umbrelle sleeve In plisse and lace
edged chiffon. The skirt is laid In pinch
tucks for the upper part, an entre-deux OF
lace heading band OF shirred crosswiss
tucks, and the deep 6ounce which IN
ishes the skirt Is set In tucks that are
released above the deep folds that make
smart finish. A paneled effect 10 at
tanned In incrustations OF the lace. which
is put on In deep scallopsd border over
the fiounce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14
Frocks for the Summer Tour.
Travelling
Toietes--The

What used TO he known as the brides
going away gown today more euphoni-
ously known as her travelling costume-s.
after the bridal toilette the most Import
ant In the category.
Just when and where the wedding jour
ney Is to be taken must go far TO decide
the bride just as to what she shalt order.
So many honeymoons are passed on auto
mobile tours nowadays. on trips TO r'i-
rope and elsewhere. that the wearing
possibilities OF the costume must be the
first consideration. What behoovcs II
that the gown has started ous fresh ana
spck and span new II, after the lapse of
II couple of weeks 1t looks tit for nothing
so much as the raging?
Gray used 10 be the color par excellence
In which to make II wedding trip; but
since every little Mrs. Junebride tries to
put on the airs and the settled calniness
and assurance that belong by right only
to Mrs Golden Weddlng.s every color IN
the catalogue -saye aud except only
black is co iidered suitable.
There Is quite run on all or the new
blues they are known 10 the itextlle
trade as the odd" blues, paradoxically
enough those of dull. soft coiorlng. just
the tint that one sees In old Sevres
china and In the old mandarin blue linens.
These IN the soft. silky ;iohairs are sim
ply Ideal for the summer travelling gown.
and when made up after the latest mode
the one that favors the coat bodice.
and with which the lingerie blouse may
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

or may not be worn. It's presence or alb
sence making not the slightest difference
in the set or the effect OF the gown.
The regulation tailor-mades, those with
the correct tailored coat and skirt are
always en- regle: but In these the skirt
must he extremely full preferably pleated.
and cut so rs 10 display the smart shiny
black shoe. The Parislenne elegante Is
ordering r-short skirts full four Inches
of the ground but then that same
Parisenne WINS always more than vain of
her ankles, Aud her footwear Is the
product of much thought and planning.
Since space Is quite an important point
In packing for jaunt, no matter how
brief or how protracted. the possibilities
of a gown In packing should be taken into
consideration. What SO pathetic as be-
frilled and beruffed frock that plainly
shows traces of its late confined quarters
dssporting Itself in the dining room OF a
smart hotel?
For luncheon and afternoon affairs the
walk, the drive, visiting or what not.
there are some charming costumes In
taffetas. The very latest tbings In these
are the ombre silks. soft and sheer as
chiffon, and shaded In several colorings
from one side TO the other. Perhaps
there is a tiny invisible check woven In
on the chnngeable background. while
over this polka dots. discs, iozenges and
other devices appear In raised velvet or
brocaded pastlles. very charming one
OF this character was seen the other day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

Deyonshlre Honiton point, lace that Is
seen only all too seldom nowadays. the
art of its making having become limited
to few families. The double width
crepe WAS used as Foundation for the EN-.
broideries, and the entire scheme OF
needework was outlined IN pearls, all the
flower petals being filled in solid In seed
pearls, while festoons OF the same hung
In graceful folds as n part OF the design.
The white satin shoes were embroidered
in pearls to correspond, while the white
silk stockings were elaborately inset with
motifs of the Honiton point In panel shape
all up the front of the foot and lnstep.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

much used. the band narrow and the
tueks running vertically. Everytnins'
from the pinch pits TO the two-inch .uck
that is turned fat In a x-pleat effect,
Is In high favor, and these bands are
much used for fat trimmings. with
piping OF velvet, tiny quilting OF I'D
Don or lace or fancy braiding on eitner
edge all according to the class ana cnar-
acter OF the gown they decorate.
Another manifestation Of he same none
show. the narrow velvet ribbons tasn-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

The short skirt is being cut decidedly
Shorter for summer wear. In the wooltex
productions the cut is OF the extremely
circular godet pattern, and the width at
the abbreviated hem must score full six
yards OF more. ANY hint of tightness or
sklmpiness In the design will surely make
the wearer look like caricature OF what
Dame Fashion intended she should be. The
facing in these skirts Is deep. and prin-
cess haircloth is used as an interlinfnS,
this affordng that the correct dare shall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14
THE CRAZE FOR EYELErTINo.

The craze for eyeIetting and openwork
seems to have struck the summer foot
wear. Some extremely smart shoes In
a brilliant black patent kid are shown
with the entire vamp cut into cross
wise lattice work. through which the
plain and sheer silk stocking CLEANS.
The lafest manifestation of Dune Fash
ion calls for this shiny black footwear
and a sheer silk stocking that shall
match the color Of the gown. The best
of the seasons hosiery ID In the plain
sheer qualities, with just a silken clock
worked up the side, this In either 4
matching or contrasting color.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14
DOUBLE CHIFFON.

Double chiffon. as II 10 known In
Frnnce, or chiffon cloth as It 10 misiead-
fngly calico upon this side of the At
lantic-the title seems TO belong by right
TO the so-called chiffon broadcloths--6re
much used for the debutante dancing
frocks. This weave does not crepe or
crinkle In wear as the single weave used
TO do, and IN spite of its name and Its
sheerness. there is gratifying amount OF
good hard wear to he gotten out OF It.
The fact that It launders well Is one that
lie not generally known, and for that rea.
son many clever girls are having frocks
fashioned of It. made up without Innings
and to be worn over different slips. Then
1t can be sent to the laundry without
fear that It will prove too complicated
for the average laundress to handle with
ease and satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

bodice and skirt are both as full as can
be accomplished without making the
wearer look as though she were bundled
up In material.
Then. for those little accessories. those
necessities which one needs all day and
every day and all the time. One must in
clude full supply of shoe ribbons-the
od-time SILK aces are not used any more
for the smart shiny black shoes, for col
ored shoes are nuisance when travel
ing. Hnndkerchiefs are usually abund-
antly thought OF, but dress shields are
only too often forgotten. Hangers for
the coats and frocks, too. should be put
in the trunk, and an abundance OF tissue
paper for packing and repacking ones
best possessions when moving from place
to place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

Some very clever trimming effects arv
managed in crocheted slides. somewhat
after the fashion OF the broader embroid-
cred headings. through when ribbons are
run. These are fashioned over little
featherbone cords. and the work makes
delightful piazza occupation. Stocks.
belts. cuff sands and the like 60 well In
this design. and the fact that the Irish
crochet Is at the height Of its vogue Just
now Will make many take 1t ur a. fad
who might otherwise leave II alone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

Toned into escaliers. or ladders. tiny but
tons '-.stening eacl ''rung" the ladder.
and sometimes little square or butterfly
bows rerched ut odd Intervals
touch OF plaid In pipings and trim
ming effects Is very noticeable In the
imported mohair frochs that are cut IN
the very latest OF the mode. An om-
oreiie skirt. In which the cores follow ex-
actly the umbrella patterns. has each and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

every seam pit ed with bias plaid. and
foot band is o. the same material, ap-
piled In irregular lines and headed with
a tiny velvet fold. The mohair. the
plaid (which is In silk, aud the touch OF
velvet makes a very modish combination
indeed.
Several sizes Of buttons are used on
all OF the smart coats and wraps, and
the fad 10 to have not less than three
sizes. all to match
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

be permanent thing. Many rows OF
machine stitching are the only attempt at
trimming that the best models in these
skirts display.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

are likewise introduced on the sides and in
the front fastening. The belts come In ali
the desirable shades, and some are shown
with crossed straps or breteles adjusted
with fancy metal buckles and slides TO ut
almost any style of figure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

The crush Kid belts that had such run
last year seem to have disappeared alto
gether. and their place is taken by smart
affairs In shiny feathers. cunningly cut to
it, and with the back piece supported ny
either featherbones or steel stays. These
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-14

La node escaiier. or trimmings with
Iauder effect to them. are having quite an
inning in the model gowns displayed
abroad. For this bands OF tucking are
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
MAY EXAMINE EQUITABLE.
Southern and Western Insurance Com.
missions Make the Start.

Insurance Commissioner Young will
not attend the Chicago meeting OF
Southern ana Western State Insurance
Commissioners which Is now being
held to consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
making an immediate and thorough
investigation of all the big insurance
companies of New York, beginning
with the Equitable.
The proposition is the result of the
great number of inquiries which have
poured in upon the commissioners
since the beginning of the Equitable
trouble. These inquiries come from
policy holders and are in regard to
the solvency and stability Of. the COM
panies The State Commissioners
realize that they are not in possession
of sufficient direct information to sat
isfy those who are demanding definite
knowledge. The policy holders evil
IDENTITY do not consider the investiga-
ton made in New York to have been
thorough enough, as they still are not
treasured The commissioners will
consider the matter and in case they
decide to make the investigation, they
will begin at once with the Equitable
and go through the list of big COM
panies which are now accumulatlng
SURPRISES in New York. Many of the
commissioners believe that such an
lIlNGSllSdi1Oil Is Tic Olliy ~ eoe"ihi
ing the information desired by the
policy holders in the various States.
The commissioner of any State
where an insurance company does bus
mess has the right To go to New YORK
and conduct an examination of the
company's affairs at the expense of
the company. So if the commission
ers decide 10 conduct an examination
of all the big companies, the com
panies examined will have to bear all
their expenses while the investigation
is in progress.
Commissioner Prewitt, of Kentucky
and Commissioner Folk, of Tennessee
went to New York in the beginning
of the Equitable trouble to see what
was to be done. They were prepared
to conduct an examination themselves,
but were promised THAT thorough in
yestigation was to be made. and ac-
cordingly they took no action
Commissioner Young said yesterday
that the question Of investigation OF
the Equitable will come up for con
sideration before the convention of the
National Association of State Com
missioners. which will convene a,
Breton Woods, Mt. Washington, N
H., in the latter part of September.
Mr.. Young will attend this meeting.
That of the West and South, he said, is
simply for consultation, and that def
rite action at present is hardly prob
n h1a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
The Norfolk Excursions.

The Seaboard Air Lines trio OF
midsummer excursions to Norfolk
have gone hence and returned. The
Charlotte section conveying nearly, a
thousand people. passed Raleigh on its
return trip yesterday morning. The
Raleigh section returned yesterday
afternoon almost on schedule time,
$3.50 o'clock, with about SOC on board.
The Durham section went hence via
Henderson to Durham at four o'clock
D. m. yesterday with about 600 wave
washed and breeze blown Durhamites.
Those who went from Raleigh re-
port a glorious day in and about the
seaport city.
1.-The best managed and most COM
Portable excursion l have ever been
on" was this comment of a gentle
man who took along his entire family.
Not a jar, not an untoward incident,
not a single casualty, not fatiguing
feature during the whole trip
Charlie Gattis. the genius of sum-
mer railway touring, was at his level
best. He had planned perfectly. He
executed and personally conducted the
tour courteously and handsomely,
aided by his popular young assistant,
Capt. Pete Morson. Every detail of
the trip was well planned and con-
summated and enjoyed by men, wo-
men and children alike
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
PERSONALS.

Capt. S. A. Ashe left yesterday for
Greensboro On business.
Rev. w. G. Clements, of Morrisville,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. C. P. Sellars. buyer for the
american Tobacco Company, left yes,
terday to visit his family in Green's
boro.
Mr.. r. S. McCoin, of Henderson, is
in the city on legal business
Mr. w. P. Lane, of Goldsboro spent
yesterday morning in Raleigh.
Mr.. w. E. Cochran, of Greensboro,
was visitor to the city yesterday.
Mr.. r. F. Smallwood, of New Bern,
is in the city.
Mr.. VIM. b. Shelter, of Greensboro
was in the city last night.
Mr.. e. M. Gayle, OF Warrenton, is
in the city.
Mr.. R. T. Gillispie, of Davidson
is q visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. j. b. Moves of oxford. spent
last night in the city
Mr.. r. d. Everett, of Durham, sis
a visitor to Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
TO THE COTTON FARMERS
the Permanent Welfare and Pros
perity of the South.

l. ask that meetings both township
and county, be held in the various cot
ton growing districts of our State dur
ing the month of August SO as to per-
feet our organization, the Southern
Cotton Association.
We have seen and realized the bene-
fits that have come to the cotton
growers through the power of organi-
cation. Cotton has advanced from
about six cents per pound in January
to eleven cents per pound in July.
This advance was brought about
by the cooperation and organization
of our business men and cotton farm
ers. By this advance millions of dol
lars have been added to the Wealtn
of the South and our people have
been shown the advantages of wise CO
operation. We must not stand still
but go forward. Let our motto be
Onward and Upward
/ suggest that township meetings
be held Saturday, August 18th, al
the usual place for township meetings
at three o'clock, p. M, and that coun-
ty meetings be held at the court house
on Saturday, the 18th of August, al
eleven o'clock, q. m. These dates caI
be changed to suit the convenience OF
the farmers and business men of any
county, only | urge a meeting shall
be held during the month of
August, so as to get ready for an ac-
tive fall campaign. Wherever conVen-
lent have these meetings in conncc-
ton with a farmers picnic and have
| speakers for the occasion.
The State executive committee viii
meet during the meeting of the farm
ers' association, in Raleigh, the las
week Of August. Announcement as t.
exact date will be made later.
JOHN S. CUNNINGHAM, President.
n. N. Div So. Cotton Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
1880 COAT SUITS FOR $500.


Ladies' tailor-made Coat Suits-last
spring and fall styles-BrOad Cloth.
Cheviot, Mannish Mixtures. Mohairs.
Serges, VoiIes, etc. i'll the best styles
handsome suits worth $1,000. SD.
$3.50. $40 and $25.0O-atl stacked on
the rack and your choice OF tho whole
collection for =. :. S5.OO
Think OF it: hardly enough to pay
for the making alone.
LADIES 81 AND FULL LENGTH
SILK COATS.
Limited space forbids n full des-
cription. Take an eye shot at these.
the best of all.
Black and Mauve Taffeta Coats. only
three left. were $1,000. now. $500
Ladies' Tan. 3D. length $500 silk
Coats for. .............. -. $3.50
Long black Tafreta silk coats, S22.-
90 value Tor .SII 20
27-inch box Dleated Taffeta. silk
Coats in champagne only, marked
from. :. :. .$25. to $3.50
WHITE ORGANDIE DRESSES.
The most exquisite and dainty Or
candle and Lawn Dresses at half price.
White Dresses that were $40. $12. and
SIS, are today only So. So. and $3.50
One $4,000 Linen Suit. embroidered
yoke. deep cuffs. skirt with circular
fuIncS. 1Of. Sl2.OO
White Lawn Shirt waist Suits for 81.
$2.oO ana. ............'..' @0'Vo
LADIES SILK SHIRT WAIST SUITS.
All the spring and summer silk
Shirt Waist suits are included in this
lot.
Chiffon Taffeta Silk Suits, in solid
colors, blue and green. marked down
from. :. >. :. .$16.5O to $500
Blue, brown and black Pinchech
Taffeta silk Shirtwaist suits reduced
from $4,000 to. ........ $1,000
One black $25 Chiffon Taffeta Silk
Suit at just half price. -. $3.50
Ladies Mohair Skirts in Navy Brown
and grey, are worth just double; now
Sis. $500 and .. $40. So. 50
4 STRAW HAT SALE.
Singular it may seem. but some OF
the finest and best Hats are still here.
Now to be closed out at half price.
Regular soc, $1.O0, $50 and $500:
now CSC, soc, use. and. $500
SUMMER SUSPENDERS.
You'll never know the comforts OF
the Beacon lightweight, Summer Sus-
penders until you try them. Every
where Zoe; here ................1 9c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
First Service Since Repairs Were Be-
gun Tomorrow.

The service at the Hillsboro Street
Christian church, tomorrow will be
one of special interest. During the
summer the church has undergone
extensive repairs, and the first service
in the church since completion of the
work will be held tomorrow morning.
The aston, Rev. DR.. Long, after a
months vacation, will preach both
morning and evening, and the Sunday
school will meet promptly at Gas. 1t
is desired that all members of the
church and Sunday school be present,
as the exercises will be of special in
terest. Several of the classes will be
re-organized and some change made
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
LUNINA, electrical pavilion wonder
In Rome, Italy.

Walter Clark, Jr., of Raleigh, n.
c., was registered in Rome yesterday,
having arrived from Venice. He is q
member of an educational party of
students and graduates of Harvard,
Yale, Princeton and Chapel Hill, with
a professor or two, who have been
touring Europe some months. From
Rome they will go to Naples Capri,
etc. Returning by way of Austria, Ber-
lin and Northern Europe they will get
home by October i.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-05
KILLED A HUGE BEAR.
For a Black Bruin he was Something
of q Whopper.

Asheville, n. c., August A
special to the Citizen from Swannanoa
Station, says:
Grumel and Wilton Alexander and
Arthur Weaver have returned from a
trip into the Black Mountains, where
they killed the largest black bear that
has been seen in the mountains for
years The animal weighed 397 pounds
and it required eleven bullets to kill
it. The hunters used their revolvers.
Wilton Alexander shooting the bear
three times. and each of the other
men putting four balls into it's body.