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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
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Long Good Roads Trip Ends.

After an itinerary covering 12,NO
miles the National Good Roads special
train reached Chicago. The train felt
Chicago on May %, carrying the Off
GERS and organizers of the National
Good Roads Association, and the dis
rectors of the Office of Public lnquir-
ies Of the United States Government.
Eight States in the West were covered
during the trip-Wisconsin, Nebraska,
Colorado, Wyoming, Utah. Idaho. Ore
gon and Washington-and thirty-eight
conventions We're held organization Of
good roads associations being effected
at all points. Seven railway systems
were travelled over on the long trip
the Chicago and Northwestern, the
Union Pacific, the Oregon Short Line.
the Oregon Railway and Navigation
Company, the Denver and Rio Grande,
the Colorado and Southern and the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.
This has been the most extended
and most practical campaign for good
roads ever completed in the United
States said President W. II. Moore,
of the National Good Roads Associa-
ton. "The Good Roads Special has
been a veritable college on wheels, and
will result in the economical expendi-
ture of millions Of dollars in the con-
struction of earth, gravel and macadam
roads" I,,.~..,,A,s S>.E. ~
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
The Old World Sets the Styles.

"Explain to me if you can," says the
student of the eternal feminine. why
the American woman has not yet
made dent on the Old World in the
matter Of fashions for clothes. Amer
lean supremacy is an old story, but if
the American woman isn't supreme.
who or what is? Indeed, what she has
done in the way Of marrying Euro
pean celebrities and instituting Amer
lean ways in Europe is part of our
recorded supremacy, but in clothes she
Is not in it. Whenever the last touch
of fineness Is to be given to any of her
garments it Is described as being OF
Paris or London make. We have heard
to be sure, that the shirt waist is an
American idea and that it is making
its way abroad, but when it comes
back here it is labeled lingerie and as
created in the Old World. AS for the
brides trousseau, though we have as
many brides here as anywhere, their
clothes must all bear the foreign
label. The Old World still sets the
styles in woman's dress. ."-Philadei-
phia Record.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Profit From Highways.

The land on both sides Of the road
way can be planted with fruit trees OF
various kinds. 1t will then become as
valuable as an inclosed Orchard-in
fact. it will be an orchard without need
of an inclosure, for most States now
have laws which forbid allowing cattle
to run at large. This would not be an
experimental step, for 1t has already
been demonstrated that it can be sat
isfactorily taken. III small way the
advantages Of it have been shown in
one or two States Of the Union, while
in foreign countries it has long since
become an established practice.
In France, for example, great success
has attended it. 1t appears that the
movement was started by the Govern
ment, but so satisfactory did it prove
that the towns and communes soon
took it up on their own account. 1t Is
now an important industry and Is
Welding a revenue Of nearly $6O,OOO,-
600 per annum. No particular tree Is
used. TO the exclusion Of others, but
different kinds are chosen with regard
to their adaptation to the soil and cli-
mate. In the South the cherry pre-
dominates, and the fruit is used in the
manufacture Of wines, preserves and
alcohol. In Touraine the plum Is most
in evidence; while throughout the Al
lier and Limogne walnut trees trans
form the dusty highways into shaded
and beautiful walks and drives.
Nor is France alone In the work, for
in Germany. in Belgium, and in the
Duchy of Luxembourg. the plan Is
largely in vogue, and it is profitable.
On the roadsides Of Wurtemburg, for
instance. the fruit grown in 1878 was
valued at over $2OO,OOO, VIII '"enty
years later it was estimaF o.
900. and Belgium satisfy t
ND to 1896 there had b 3
the highways of tF y
741,571 trees, from N-hN q
even then been realized a ~, of
nearly $2,OOO,OO0.
In the light Of these facts. let some
competent and careful statisticlan tell
us what might be done in this won
derful land of ours. Surely it Ould be
safe to affirm that the reveL- when
might be derived from these roadside
trees would be sufficient for building
all nedeed highways, and for keeping
them in constant repair.-John A. Cass'
in the Country Calendar.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
G&! FR1E55 : IN
MAAsAsSleMe|

The latest idea is to make the lines
definitely define the figure.
All the indications point to reviva!
of the fashions of the Directory and
the Empire.
Syrian scarfs of net. heavily span
gled with gold and silver. are beautiful
and costly.
The newest Empire coats are not
quite as loose and flowing as they
have been in the past.
Lightweight broadcloths will be used
for the construction Of garments or al
most every description.
velveteens are now really handsome
fabrics, while the higher-priced dress
velvets are wonderfully beautiful.
The Directoire coat, with its high
waist, full skirt, capes and lapels,
will be close rival Of the Empire.
The long, sweeping skirts are left
plain, depending for their effects on
the cut and the beauty Of the fabrics.
The velvet coat will probably have a
great vogue. and no more beautifui
or appropriate material was ever mace
for coats than velvet.
Soft, plable broadcloth is to be used
for outside coats more, almost to the
exclusion of other fabrics. according
to Paris fashion writers.
Plain cloths will be big feature in
the business on dress goods for the
coming season. Here color will be i
great factor in quick distribution.
The fichu is having a great vogue
lately. No prettier fashion was ever
devised. and one is always glad when
the turn of the wheel brings it around
again.
The chemisette. the most conspicu-
Gus adjunct of dress this year, is only
reminiscence of the kerchief that
used to be folded in the low neck OF
the period.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Rridssmaid,a Luncheon.

4 water lily luncheon was given by
n recent bride to her wedding attend
ants. The decorations were entirely
in water lilies, ferns and vines. In
the dining room the sideboard and
mantelpiece were banked with lilies.
The table was covered with the most
spotless white and snowy linen. and
reaching from the chandelier to the
four corners of the table were vines
of feathery green. The centre piece
was fat. circular mirror edged with
water lilies, with tiny pot of maiden
hair fern in the centre. The china
service was pure white, dotted here
and there with fine maiden-hair
fronds.
The menu was in green and white.
Sandwiches were tied with palest OF
green ribbon. Salads were served on
lettuce leaves, olives on beds Of leaves
and ice, and the fish course Of timbales
was served on little paper cups Of pale
green. The ices were in the form 6
pond lilies.-Indianapoli News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
An Exceptional Effect of Nacginr.

A young man was forced into teach
ing mathematics, against stronger in
clinations and greater love for another
science, because Of failure to pass NJ
examination in arithmetic in early life
He was so badgered and taunted BY
his family that in sheer desperation hi
specialized in mathematics, and ever
achieved some distinction therein, al
though he is still reminded at times OF
his childish fiasco. But not every
young man has so much grit; most, Of
the nagglng critics victims are tN
hurt, sore and discouraged to attempt
further and bolder flights. The wing
are clipped and rarely. grow again.
The independent
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
A German Hulnorist.

Paul Oskar Hooker is the son OF the
famous actor and scholar, Karl Ru-
dolf Oskar Hooker. AS young man
he studied composition at the Berlin
High School for Music, but he aban-
doned his career in this direction in
favor of literature, drawn thereto by
an interest acquired while assisting
his father in his work as an editor
and compiler. For several years Hoe
ker has been a contributor of delight
fully humorous stories to the leading
German magazines, and he has pub
lished several novels and plays which
have won popular, approval.-Tales..
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Shoe Fashions.

Shoes, wear-resisting, are important,
and fine kid shoes or boots are too
easily knocked to pieces or ruined for
the beach, mountain or country wear.
For the piazza, shoes may be as dainty
as desired; but it is best to dress the
feet so that one may start at mo-
ments notice on an impromptu tramp
or stroll. The cheapest and best
gloves for common use are the white
chamois skin that may be washed
with soap and water. Laundry facil-
ties are usually unsatisfactory, and this
should bear upon the wardrobe prob
lem. \ full supply Of little odds and
ends in the way of accessories for
Frightening effects is Of greater i'm
portance than the number of gowns.
If one is skilled with the needle,
these can be provided at greatly re
duced coSt.-The Commoner.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
THE GAME
BIZ ARTHUR aurrEnMAy.

Lads Of the paddle, the rod and the guny
y Boys Of the background, the track and
the court,
Turn from youths victories, joyously won!
Here is promise bf gallanter sport.
Life is game and the world is the field,
Study the rules-all may enter that dare.
Train, till your will and your sinews are
steeled.
Play. to your utmost, but always "play
Fight for the ground that is yours, every
ell.
Fair to your foeman and faithful to
0e Is the victor who plays the game well;
.He that wins foully has lost in the end.
Blame not the judges, but, silent and
strong,
Take the decision whatever it be.
Justice, unfailing will triumph Ger wrong;
Naught shall be hid from the Great
Referee.
Fearlessly, buoyantly, strip for the game.
Odds will but strengthen you; laugh
back despair.
Be the prize learning, or power. or fame,
Strive for it bo,dly-and always play
fair."
Youths Companion.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Crochet Trimmings.

Crochet. trimmings and button cover
ings are among the newest and smart
est trimmings sold at the counters Of
the finest stores this season.
The woman at home who is skilled
in the use of the crochet needle can
make valuable and stylish trimmings
at little cost. Heavy linen threads. on
the order Of the old-time macrame
lace materials, are used for both
edges and medallions in this style, as
well as heavy silks of various sorts.
The linen trimmings are used on cloth,
silk and velvet and are considered very
chic
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
appetlzing.

Quick Biscuit-One quart Of -four,
teaspoonfui of salt. two teaspoonfuls
of baking powder, ard one of lard; add
milk till it can be stirred with spoon;
gently place one tablespoonful OF the
mixture at time in Toured or well.
creased tin so they will touch; bake IN
hot oven, and they will rise and be
found fine, and are quickly made.
Baked Apple Dessert-Select as many
smooth, tart apples as are required.
Wash and remove core. Fill the hole
thus made with sugar and little Gin.
namon. Place in the oven and bake
until a nice brown. Have ready some
whipped cream, sweetened and fav'
ored with vanilla; lift. the apples out
in dishes and pour the whipped cream
upon them. Northern Spy apples are
very good for this purpose.-The
Home.
Smothered Cabbage-Cut hard,
white head of cabbage almost as fine
as for slaw; put into frying pan OF
Dot that is not greasy, add a little
water and cover closely to keep in the
steam, and cook until done, which Will
be in about thirty minutes. See that
water enough is kept in the vessel to
prevent burning, and If water must be
added, let it be boiling; but remember
that but very little water is needed. as
the cabbage must be cooked by steam.
When done, II you have been careful,
there will be no water in the vessel
the cabbage being just moist; but II
there is a little water, drian, and sea-
son the cabbage with salt, pepper. lit
tie butter, and. If liked. one teaspoonful
Of vinegar; serve very hot.
Fruit Rolls-For use with either
fresh or canned fruits. Stir one table.
spoonful each Of butter and sugar. and
one tablespoonful Of salt into one pint
of scalded milk; when cooled to luke.
warm, add half a cake Of good yeast
dissolved in one-fourth cupful Of water,
three cupfuls Of -four stirred in grad
ually-enough to make drop-batter.
Set away and let rise until light; then
stir in one-half cupful Of butter
creamed with one-half cupful Of sugar,
and add sufficient -four to make stlfl
dough. Knead until smooth. and when
again light, roll oct and cut into
squares of about four inches; on the
centre of the square lay half large
peach, or any preferred fruit which has
been stewed or sweetened; bring the
corners Of the square to the centre.
press them together lightly, leaving
space where the fruit shows; lay them
close together, and when again risen
bake in a quick oven. A merlngue
makes them nicer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Specially In Dress


"Women who care about dress should
make speciality of some detail Of
their wardrobe, perfecting it to de-
gree that will always claim particu-
lar attention" insists a woman who
mas a reputation for charming cos
tunes.
My speciality is my belts. People
have got into The way Of expecting
pretty belts Of me-. I am consulted by
other women on the subject. Many
women copy my belts as nearly as
they dare. Men compliment me upon
them.
Il do not know just what started
my special interest in belts, but I've
an idea that it was a quaint Japanese
one that some one brought me from
abroad. 1t was an effective thing
with pale toned embroidery, full Of
gold and an old gold buckle Of marvel
Gus workmanship. Everybody noticed
it when l wore it. When l didn't
wear it I mis- sed the attention that it
drew, and 50 I tried to make other
belts as attra ctive as possible.
Women who have but limited allow
ances to spend on their clothes would
do we'll to 60 in for specially. 1t
covers a multitude of deficiencies Of
wardrobe. A girl l know who has
gone in persistently for perfection in
sloes and stocking has in year won
a reputation for charming wardrobe
that makes her the envy OF many or
her friends who have far finer general
wardrobes than she.
Another girl I know has made a
speciality of scarfs AM! shawls.
"One Of the cleverest specialties for
the woman with little to spend on her
clothes is the following out OF some
favorite color scheme.
81 decided what was absolutely the
most becoming color to me- explained
girl who had adopted the fad. 1
chose the golden browns because they
match my eyes and so so well with
my reddish hair. For four whole years
of the hardest kind Of financial exper-
fences 1 have held my own as one or
the best dressed women in my set, and
the reputation is simply due to my fad
Cor brown.
"sWith few gowns I have won for
myself an enviable distinction which l
never could have enjoyed had l gone
in for many colors. No one just in my
set would think of carrying out the
brown scheme as I do-women have
too much spirit to be found copying.
A number, though, have followed the
idea in other colors.
"In summer she continues, I not
only make a hobby Of white for the
same economic reason, but also make
fad Of having linen gowns and
shirtwaists made alike. The result OF
my scheme is that I make three white
linen suits render service that usually
calls for half dozen or more. l can
wear mine again and again, and just
because I have the reputation OF hav-
ing my wash gowns made alike no at
tention IS called to the scanty number
of them in my wardrobe.
at is most amusing to me to see
people who can afford anything to fol-
low my plan, simply because / have a
way Of my own Of lending it the charm
of distinction indianapolis News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Faults of tho Domestic Husband.

The foolishness of wives is shown in
their warfare against the club. be 1t
good or bad, and their indiscriminate
laudation of the domestic man. The
latter is not apt to be an alluring per-
sonallty, for oscillating between down
town and home, his circle of interests
is necessarily narrow. and he newt
ably takes up with more or less petty
matters. and becomes a domestic mar
tinet or a tame cat. All the big civic
interests that engage the energies or
public-spirited men in their leisure
from business he ignores, as he does
association with men identified with
other worthy interests. The petty gos'
sin of the home and the evening pa
per constitute the typical domestic
mans mental sustenance in his mo-
ments of relaxation from the grind OF
money making, and apart from merely
having him within reach it is hard to
understand what pleasure the wife
can take in this variety Of husband.
for he apparently feels under no obliga'
tion to make himself agreeable. 1t is
not he who makes the meal cheerful
by setting the conversational pace in
the direction Of amusing stories or In.
teresting 'lformation, his usual contri.
button being fussy comment on some
trivial domestic incident. More often
he eats in silence and departs in the
shortest time possible for the most de
sirable chair in the living room, there
to remain for the remainder Of his
evening. Such a man, however good
a provider he may be for his family
Is o social vegetable merely, In whom
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
B,untics on Coal Oil.

About $4,000 was paid in bountles
on coal oil produced in Canada during
the last fiscal year. At the rate of
one-half cent per gallon this would
represent net output Of some 2,23G,.
600 gallons of crude petroleum. This
output Of Canadian wells Is far short
of the total consumption. In addition
to the home production, there was i'm.
ported during the year about 22,OO0,.
600 gallons ce coal oil, naphtha, gas
oil and the like products of petroleum.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
WHY tho Horse Acted So.

81 wonder what's the matter with
that horse" said a man to his wife
while he was in the act Of unhitching
the animal at Thirty-fourth street and
l;irard avenue recently. The horse
was rearing and plunging and display
'ls signs of terror whenever his mas
1er came near him. A passer-by came
ITO his aid, and, while quieting the AMI
NAL, explained to the owner. Il no.
Niced," said he, ''that you just came
out of the ZOO, over there. A slight
scent of the wild animals has clung to
your clothing, and, although your horse
has probably never seen anything wild
er than cow. his instinct tells him
that where that scent is there is dam
ger. 1t will wear off soon, and You
will have no more trouble, ,"-Omaha
Bee.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
Not . Matter Of Speed.

DR.. W. W. Keen, the noted surgeon
Of Philadelphia, was praising speed
in surgical operations. The best sur.
geons, he declared, were always shS
swiftest. Speed was one Of the great
essentials of fine operating, since, the
briefer the period passed by the pa
tient under the knife, the grea1er the
chance for his complete recovery. !
ION this head" DR.. Keen continued
smiling, there is story OF d
tinguished English surgeon.
He performed successfully d
cult and delicate operation on q
lionaire bankers wife, and natural
the bill that he rendered for
operation was large one. II was
sxorbitant, bat it was enough
sonable and Just bill.
"The banker. though, thought d
wise. With an imprecation he
clared the bill to be an outrage.
"swhy,' he cried, the opefs
only took you ten minutes.
"The surgeon laughed.
"'oh,' he said, If that is you. d
objection, the next time any d
family needs an operation, q
them two or three hours IN
J knife"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
EPNgRTH LHGuE LES!
SUNDAY, NoveMsER /.
The Triumphs Of the kingdom]
Sc. Mission Study Rally.

sc. Mission Study Rally.
This ninety-sixth psalm IS re-
also in Chron. 16. 1888 with but
tie variation. It was probably used
the dedication of both temples. y
a joyful celebration Of the uniyer
sovereignty of God, as King and s.
iour. 1t is also prophecy OF the q
mission of the Gentle nations TO
hovah. The first six verses are q
of introduction calling on the whd
earth to praise God for his gre
ness. mis- glory, his purity, and ntne
TO be worshiped; then an invitation
the heather; after which the hea1e1
earth. the sea, man, and nature q
called to exult over the triumphfs
Jehovah. 1t is a fitting themsE p
our Mission Study Rally Day
The prayer that Jesus taught
disciples to pray was, Thy kfagf
come" And It has been coming e
since. It has had its pt fsed
ing decline and slow tmitt
growth. But 1t has beet coming
growing and Increasing and Is q
filing the earth. Prophecy points
Its triumph; promises encourage
subjects; God has pledged bis WS
to It's success. Letus notico how TIN
kingdom is triumphing in theysarth.
One after the other the heathen nu
tions are being impregnated with th'
spirit Of the gospel. The doors vhicl
were not long since locked are nov
open. The prejudice which onc'
stood like q wall in the way OF tn
kingdom is giving way. The islands
of the sea and the most distant land
are being reached 0y the Gosnel g
the kingdom.
The kingdom Of Christ is az Inter
nal of righteousness and peace. NOR
and more the hearts Of men are c{
ing under its sway and influence. d
intensity Of purpose, a1d In depth o
desire, the kingdom Is more and mor'
being enthroned in the hearts o
men. The kingdom is becoming
real potent force in the world Q
thought and action among all men.
The rise of modern missionary go
cieties, the organization Of missiol
study classes in our young people
societies, are but indications OF 3.
triumph Of the kingdom. There Is
growing faith in the possible efsRssN
zatioa Of the world. There Is a grow
ing conviction that 1t may be realized
in our generation. There Is Will
greater knowledge of mission work
rapid and permanent faith in the ui
umph of Jesus in this world.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
In White FIannels.

A gown of white flannel was made
with side-pleated skirt and plain
blouse waist. The neck of this gown
was cut square with rounded corners
and had guimpe and collar Of pale
blue cloth trimmed with white silk
braid. The braid outlined the collar
top and bottom. and was put on in n
slight lattice effect with little brass
buttons.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
For n Girl Of Fifteen.

A group Of pretty dresses designed
for a girl of fifteen, who goes to board
ing school. included shirt waist dress
of dark blue and green checked suit
ing. The skirt had shaped hip yoke
which extended in plain front panel
to the hem. Under the yoke the mate
rial was laid in small pleats. three in
group all around. The waist had a
yoke cmpiecement with three straps
which extended to the belt.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
TO CLEAR sOOTY WATER.

Place q boiler full Of the water over
the range to heat. While still cold. beat
the white of an egg to a stiff froth
and stir into the water. AS it heats,
the froth will rise in a scum, bringing
SCOT with it, and you will find the
water suitable for the most delicate
washing. Should your boiler be very
large you will need the whites Of two
eggs.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-02
BAKING LAYER CAKE.

When baking layer cake, instead OF
putting thin paper in the tins and
tearing the cakes in getting IT off, or
using a knife and breaking the cakes
in getting them out, try turning them
upside down on a buttered sheet Of
paper with n damp cloth laid over the
hot tins. The cakes will come out
whole without the least trouble.-The
Home.