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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
When Tact Is Needed.

THAT politician takes great credit
to himself for keeping his promises"
Il don't see why he should" an
swered Senator Sorghum. Anybody
can keep promise, but it sometimes
requires an artist to break one."-
Washington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
His Observation

did you ever notice." said the man
who attends freak exhibitions, that
most mind readers are women?"
No." answered the man who Is in
awe Of his wife. "But l have noticed
that most women are mind readers."-~
Washington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Made Her Suspect.

Mr.. McSosh-What was it that made
you think I'd been drinking last night?
Mrs. McSosh-Oh, don't know. ]
suppose the fact that you were fear.
fully drunk had as much to do with
1t as anything-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
After Election.

There's only one way to get any.
thing nowadays. and that's to work
for It" said the first citizen.
= guess that's right, admitted the
CRATER. gloomily. II wouldn't have
agreed with you few days ago, but
times have changed! Detroit Free
Press.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
draham Dron .c {

Graham Drop Cookies.
One egg, . cupfnl brown sugar, one
cupful sour cream, one teaspoonful soda.
one teaspoonfull cinnamon, pinch Of
salt, two cupfuls graham -four. Dron;
on tins and bake.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
The Prima Donna's Story.

1T was at one of the concerts given
on the ship on the way over. had
just completed my song and the audi
ence was recalling me, when suddenly
q heavy squall struck the ship. l."
What did you do?"
Il dropped the encore, and we were
saved!"
"Oh. fudge!"-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Caramel TO color eoup.

Caramel TO Color soup.
Take half 9 teaspoonful Of sugar, add
little water. put on the fire until It be-
comes deep brown. Add this to the
soup. but be careful not to make ii too
sweet & rs, q Z.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

BERTHE. having noticed that ladies
are wearing little bows instead of
buttons. thinks this fashion would
suit him, and to continue the orna-
mentation down to the crease of the
trousers would complete the effect
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
His Error.

His Error,
Boss-You'll find when you get your
check. Mr.. Pennink, that l have added
four dollars month to your salary. I
believe you didn't make single mis-
take in your figures during the entire
year.
Bookkeeper-Yes, 1 did-just one.
Bcss-What was that?
Bcokkeeper-I figured on q bigger
raise.-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Generally Wins.

Mr.. Thinkum-Whenever there i.
trouble in this world there is woman
at the bottom of it.
Mrs. Strongmind-That may be, but
you can't deny that when the trouble is
over the woman is on top.-N. Y. Weekly
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
The Winter of His Discontent

The Winter OF HIS Discontenk
American Bank Official (shivering)
Fleeing to Canada was the mistake
of my life-the mistake of my life.
Canadian Hotel Keeper (consoling-
ly)-Here you have freedom.
Bank Official with teeth chattering)
All, but You don't know how nice and
warm our American prisons are.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Far from the Facts

What do you think. of my historical
novel?" asked the author.
1T is an achievement" answered the
chilly critic. "You have at last sue.
ceeded in showing that fiction may be
stranger than truth."-Washingto
Star
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A Pertinent Question.

Mrs. Gaussip is perfect crank on
ventilation"
"Of what? Houses or other peoples
AFFAIRS Chicago Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A Natural Mistake.

Eyes, said the musical young WON.
an, I'VE spent the whole evening try.
Ing to play q new sort Of polka 3
Won don't say" replied Jack Potts.
What was the limit!"-Ph Philadelphia
Press.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
IA Insinuation.

sybyl-Dld you notice that hand.
some man at the concert who stared
at me nearly all the ewing!
Ethyl-Yes.
sybyl-1 wonder who it could have
been? N
htnyl-Why that was Prof. Pierce,
the celebrated mind reader. He is
spending his vacation here.-Chicago
Daily News.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

Sleeping Philly Turns.
Church Well, II looks o. II ,Phila.
delphia did wake up, after all.
Gotham-No. she only turned over
-Yonkers Statesman. siS ! 53s5 l b.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A Suggestion.

This cry the naval boys might raise
AS they go on their devious ways:
Through our academy careers
''We'll never, never cease to haze"
Chicago Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
The Worm Turns.

Miss Uptowne-He. he! Why is it
you baldheaded men like to sit in the
front row.
Mr.. Bouttown-Because there we have
no Eifiel Tower hats in front Of us.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A Brilliant Success

First Actor ION the Rialto)-Why,
how de do, Buskin? Where have you
been?
Second Actor-On a western tour.
First Actor-Was it a success?
Second Actor-Glorious! Immense!
Brilliant success! Why. sir, we came
back by rail.-N. Y. Weekly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
The Important Question.

at was great banquet; 200 sat down
ct the tables
How many of them were able to get
un2"-Town Topics.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Proof.

Mrs. Knicker-I dreamed l was at
the opera.
Knicker-I knew it; you were talk.
ing in your sleep.-N. Y. Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Spelling an Ideal.

- s. = ss1E 3 -
Enthusiast Joye! old man! What
teeth! What hair! What . complex.
ion: Her beauty grows on me.
Cynic- That's more than It does %
her. my boy Town Topics 5s
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Why Notp

It would probably suit us all
Just as we'll, you know,
II the stun as slush would fall
And turn into snow.
Chicago Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Honey bal Imitations.

There is a man who has piled UP q
fortune by career Of deception"
"Then deception does pay? Is he q
grafter?"
mo, he manufactures false teeth
Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

Guest lat country hotel)-On my
bill you charge Sc for q rabbit.
,Landlord-.I know, en- it's worth it.
I strained my back and swore myself
out of the church catching that rabbit.
Chicago Journal
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
List of Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters re.
naming in the post office at
Lancaster, S. G. Feb. "a, 'O6.
Mesdames A. ]. Mungo, Mary
McNeile, (2) Eliza McNeile, Ella
McDowl, Ella Ramser, Ada Tay
lor, c. A. budley.
Misses Ida McCamron, fanny
Halle, FlOrne Worne, Phennee
ann HOrgme, Mamie Bell In.
gram, Elm johnson, Annie Bel
Jane, Lelor Dye.
Messrs @. j. Michele, (2) Joe
Matthew, Joe Morgan, Waller
McGriff, Will Mcneil, A. l.
Hannah, Brock Robinson, Joe
Thompson, Ike Greenbaum, H.
H. James, j. N. Skies, William
Shaw, w. B. McManus.
Persons calling for the above
letters will please say they are
advertised. Jas. F. Hunter,
2. M
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24

Merchant j. @. Edwards has
an announcement in today's pa
per that will especially please
housekeepers.
Miss Laura Mccain is with her
sister, Mrs. Maggie McMurray.
who is seriously sick at her
home in Lancaster county
Waxhaw Eenterprise.
"A dwelling house on Rev.
Nj. L. Steele's place about five
miles southwest of town was
destroyed by fire last Thursday
night. The dwelling was oc
cupied by Mr.. N. F. Helms and
family, who lost all their house
hold effects, barely escaping
themselves. The origin of the
fire is unknown.-Waxhaw En-.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24

Mr.. Jerry Starnes, of Burord
township, while hauling logs one
day last week, had the great
misfortune to get his leg broken.
His foot was hanging down near
the ground as the wagon was
going along and was caught
against a stump with the above
results. The leg was broken lust
above the ankle.-Waxhaw En-.
terprise.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
Time Eactended for uuking Re

Time Ectended for Muking Re
turns.
The Columbia Record says:
Comptroller General Jones has
extended the time for the return
of property until March 3. The
time for returns expires in Feb
ruary, but on account of this be-
ing the year for the return of all
real estate and its assessment
the comptroller has notified all
auditors to extend the time to
the date above named.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
Mlt,tgO-PitInan.

Mr.. Connie Mungo, son of Mr..
A. S. Mungo, aud Miss Hattie
Pitman, daughter of Mr.. w. r.
Pitman, were married last Sum
day by County Supervisor NJ. c..
Gardner, at the latter's resi-.
dence in Flat Creek township.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24

There is woman mail carrier
in Ohio. She ought to be a
good one, for the women believe
in having the males in on time.
Anderson Mail.
The Rev. S. J. Cartledge, of
Anderson, has accepted call
fr ON the Presbyterian church of
Chester.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
PERSONAL

Mr.L.C.Lazenby visited Char.
lotte this week.
Mr. Is. N Craig, # Rock Hill,
spent THUS lay in Lancaster.
C"p'. r. E. Tompkius, of
Rock Hill, is visiting relatives
in Kershaw.
Mr. Baxter Myers, Of New Or
leans, was visitor to Lancaster
this week.
Miss Lottie McFadden, of Rock
Hill, is visiting Miss Mamie
Irene McCardeli.
Mrs. M. K. Young is visiting
her daughter in Chester, Mrs.
Samuel Mcdowell.
Mr.. Duren Lyles, one of White
Bluffs must substantial citizens,
spent yesterday in Lancaster.
Mr.. E. E. Cloud, of Rock Hill,
was in town Thursday looking
after his large mercantile inter-
ests here.
Miss Bessie Jordan has return
ed from visit to her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. M. E. Jordan, OF
Fort Lawn.
Miss Mag Thomasson, of York.
vile R. f. ID. No. Q, left Saturday
Tor a visit to Lancaster. York
vile Enquirer.
DR.. A. Y. Cartwright spent
Sunday in Lancaster with his
friend, Mr.. j. @. Elliott. York.
vile Enquirer.
The Hon. w. U. Clyburn, of
Halle Gold Mine section, visited
his brother, Ex-Sheriff L. M.
Clyburn, this week.
Mr.. d. M. Jones, bookkeeper
of the Southern Granite Co.. .,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Q. w. Jones, this week.
Student Willie-Ross Moore, of
Davidson College, is spending
day or two with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Ernest Moore.
Mrs. Frank Zemp, of Darling
ton, who has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. FL.
johnson, returned home this
week.
Miss Eliza Wylie of Lancaster,
who has been visiting Miss
Maud McKeown, returned home
today y.-Fort Lawn cor. Chester
Reporter.
Miss Celeste Cauthen, one of
Winthrop's students, spent the
holiday this week--rhursday-
with her parents here, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Cauthen.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
Meeting Lancaster G.. III. ALIi-

Meeting Lancaster G. III. Aui-
a1,Ce.
The Lancaster Court House
Sub-Alliance will meet here next
Tuesday, 9th instant, at II
O'Clock, a. m, to take action in
relation to its share of the Ex-
change fund.
A. Member.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
LOCAL DOTS


on this market yesterday cot
ton seed, 81 cents.
The pleasant, spring-like
weather this week induced
many to begin garden work.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs
Amos Catoe, of this vicinity
died Tuesday, aged about six
months.
The attention of farmers
and the public generally is
directed to announcement else
where by the Kersbaw Oil Mill
"A little daughter of Mr.. Ed
Powers, living on Col. Williams,s
farm south of town, died last
Tuesday evening, of pneumonia.
aged about three years.
The Rev. j. w. Daniel, of
Columbia, will deliver a lecture
IN Grace Methodist church of
Lancaster, in the near future.
Due announcement will be made
OF the exact date.
BY all means call at the
Lancaster Mercantile company's
hardware store next week to see
the Majestic range at work and
to get a nice free lunch, as YOU
are invited to do in announce
ment in today's paper.
Mr.. j. T. L. Stover had on
exhibition a turnip grown with
S-2t brand Of Kershaw Oil Mill
fertilizer. The turnip was 294
inches in circumference and
weighed 113 pounds. s.-Kershaw
Era
There are several places on
some of the sidewalks that have
been cut down that are almost
impossible during wet spells.
They should be given coating
of crushed rock or sand as soon
as possible.
On and after1 next Monday
the commissioners and managers
OF the dispensary election last
October can get pay for their
services by calling on Cashier
CroXton, of the First National
Bank of Lancaster.
Misses Bessie and Mayme
Jones, Judge Ira B. Jones's
charming young daughters, were
cat home" last evening to many
of their numerous friends and
admirers. A dainty repast was
one OF the attractive features of
the occasion.
Miss Mamie Irene McOardell
gave a most enjoyable party
Wednesday evening, which was
attended by a number of her
young friends. The guest of
honor was Miss Lottie McFadden,
of Rock Hill. Elaborate refresh
ments were served during the
evening.
-Sub-Alliances in the county
that had stock in the State Ex
change are reminded of the fact
that they are expected to have
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
Ginning Notice
Last day, next Friday,
March End.

We will run our gin on March
2nd, so bring your cotton this
day. This will be the or;y day
we will run.
Lancaster Mercantile Co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-02-24
COLORED COTTON GOODS.

l case apron checked Ginghams, worth
Z lie, this sale sc the yard.
Just received another case those z 1-2c
Madras G'Nghams that will be sold at SC
the yard. First come, first served,
1900 yards good Calicoes, to be sold at
dc the yard.
B pieces cotton Suitings, just the thing
tor ladies' skirts and suits, to be sold at
1Oc the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

add half a cup of lemon Juice; sweeten to
taste with powdered sugar. Into tall glass
es put heaping tablespoonful of cracked
ice and slice of lemon, and add the tea
Iced Coffee and Chocolate.-Cool the cof-
fee, chill well, add sugar and cream to
taste, and serve without Ice. Chocolate may
be prepared in the same way. and served
with little whipped cream on top of each
glass;
Fruit Punch.-Mix together any kinds Of
summer fruit until you have quart, using
oranges and pineapple for the larger share.
Add the juice of three lemons and a small
cup of sugar: let this stand while you boil
a cup of sugar with two cups of water.
Pour this over the fruit and stir well When
perfectly cold put into a bowl, and add
good-size1 piece of ice and two quarts OF
charged water; or use plain water and have
scraped Ice In place of the solid piece.
Ginger Punch.-Take one quart of water,
one cup OF sugar and five lemons. and make
a strong lemonade: slice the lemons after
rolling. and mix with the sugar and allow
them to stand before squeezing and mixing
them together. Slightly bruise dozen
sprigs of mint, put these into bowl with
the lemonade, and add a quart of ginger
ale. When ready to serve, put a large
piece Of ice into the bottom of tall glass
pitcher. strain in the lemonade and ale, and
In the mouth of the pitcher put fresh
bunch of mint which has been lightly dip
ped first In slightly beaten white and
then in powdered sugar.
Canton Punch.-Boil four cups of water,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

was also princess in outline, and round thu
hem there were elaborate scrolls OF ma
unrestricted linen. There was curious
little coatee OF 1rlande with linen sleeves.
And the Irlande does harmonic so well
with linen because neither Is OF fragile
texture. You seem to feel that the two
materials are evenly balanced
Smart little morning frocks of linen greet
the eye on every side. They are seen In
all the pale colors, but Partsiennes prefer
white.
Linens again In narrow blue and white
stripes-a soft, light stripe. not the hard
lines we see In the WOODEN materials-with
plated lawn edging to the turned-down
collar on the short coat. A favorita
model. Short, straight coats with elbow
sleeves are the rage. Every other woman
one meets Is wearing a costume composed
of a plain full skirt bordered at the hem
with wide braid edged with color and
short coat coming Just to the waist line.
Although this model barely comes to the
hips, ii defines without actually outlining
the figure well above the recognized waist
indentation. 1t Is very natty and chic and
as yet has not been overdone by the multi
tude. Hats for morning wear are small. A
tiny toque OF string-colored straw half hid
den in the hair with a cache peigne OF
light, fluffy, brown tulle had pale mauve
bird with outstretched wings a TRIM
ming. Another chapeau I'm coarse straw
was worn low over the eyes, the crown
encircled with blue cornhoweTs so closely
set together that they gave the impression
make charming hat trimmings. but they
fade SO quickly.
For real country hats leghorns wreathed
in flowers or simply trimmed with very
long lengths of embroidered chiffon. the
ends twisted around the throat or tied in
q big bow at one side close to the ear are
in great demand 1t is not possible to
wear picture hats at the seaside, but pic
turesque styles will be popular, and OF
flowing wells there will be no end
Apropos OF hats, 1t seems almost certain
that the chignon of half 8 century ago Is
again to be With us, In a modified form,
no doubt, but none the less chignon.
This change in the style of head-dress 10
necessary on account OF the hats that
measure many more inches at the back
than in front, AS a natural result q
change has to be made in the method of
dressing the hair In the back, otherwise
an immense expanse of brin would rest
on nothing. Ever since the pseudo Creek
revival we have seen attempts made to
bring back the chignon- -
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

one is not in the least interested? IF half
the people who dine in my house were
lying dead at my feet" said hostess OF
my acquaintance to me not long ago. i
emotional young woman who has shed
copious tears on hearing OF the bomb out
rage In Madrid 1t certainly was not cal
lousness that prompted her to the remark,
boredom with people with whom she had
not the least idea In common.
1t is easy enough to say that the woman
who goes on cultivating the society Of
people who bore her Is q fool. At the
same time she often has no choice in the
| matter. The people with whom. are
thrown are. more or less, the result OF
circumstances. A man naturally gravitates
into the set for which he has the most
inclination, n woman into that In which
she Is born or has the cleyerness to
achieve.
Yesterday afternoon / had tea with some
American friends at Puteau, and II CHANGED
that the toilets were particularly chic and
attractive. Lace and linen gowns were in
| the ascendant. as they are at every smart
function, Indeed, most OF the season gowns
are a great collection of laces held to-
| gether with a little linen. But there is a
| novel combination of lace that Lafarrlere
| Is using with enthusiasm.
A princess robe worn by stunning wom-
an at the Polo Club illustrates the fad
| 1t was of heavy Valenciennes inset with
large flowers of embroidered white linen.
/
| but it is new. And the famous couturiere
| who originated the vogue predicts great
| things for 1t at the fashionable resorts.
| The princess robe to which | have just
| alluded had smart little bolero of en-
| broidered linen. This bolero was sleeve
| less, but on the shoulders there were
curved pieces like baby capes, and the
blouse was Of Valenciennes. The sleeves
were Of the shortest length and worn with
| twenty-four button gloves of the palest
gray suede. The neckband was composed
| of emerald green velvet ribbon, a sort of
! stock" and at the back OF the leghorn
| hat there was large bow of the same
ribbon while the crown was surrounded
| by purple and white peoples. As a color
scheme this gown was supremacy success
| full, but, as have already said, / am not
| quite sure that linen and Valencfennes look
well together when the delicate lace forms
the more important part of the costume.
Another gown of the same order. worn
by a noted actress, OF orlando in the
paiest shade of biscuit. with bands OF
fine linen in the same tint. This dress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

blouse for morning wear, with a severely
plain skirt has long sleeves and deep
cuffs extending almost to the elbows
There are large shirt sleeves, and where
the cur joins them they are laid In fine
plaits of the same exact size, Joined to a
half-inch linen band, with openwork in
it's center, the other edge being attached
to the cuff, which Is in three sections.
The upper two sections end In a half-inch
tuck or fold; on the next and the third.
and the deepest, is embroidered In vine-
like leaves and finished at the hands with
openwork bands like those at the top.
The stock. attached, of course, to the
blouse, is shaped one. slightly higher at
the sides and with one end tapping over
the other in the front like tab. This
collar is embroidered IN smaller leaves to
match those on the cuffs. The pointed
tab end is a square motif of Irish crochet
lace turned to give the diamond. or tab,
effect and where the point laps 1t is fas-
tened with any sort of pin or brooch.
The blouse opens in the front The back
is laid in half-inch tucks an inch apart
clear across it. the tucks all turning to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
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the heavy Irish lace. The high stock and
short, round yoke are of Valenciennea in
sertions. The body OF the blouse is OF
baby crochet and shows eight narrow psaits
In both the back and the front, where 1t
Is joined to the yzfeucteunes yoke. the
plaits reappearing at the w6ist line above
the girdle. The plaits are laid TO obtain
box plated outline. Between the piaits
and partially tapping over the yoke are
diamond-shaped motifs OF heavy Irish cro-
Chef set In three-Quarter-inch rufaled
frames OF Valenciennes. There are eight
of these four each in the back and the
front The sleeves are OF the baby crochet
and end tri1e below the elbows. where
fve-inch shaped cuffs OF the heavy irish
crochet edged with inch-wfde ruffies OF
valenciennes are attached
Another blouse much like the above has
v-shaped yoke and a stock Of valen-
ciennes, with deep collar. This yoke Is
finished at the bottom by a bertha-like
arrangement of heavy Irish lace. In real
ity two lace collars. one In the front and
one in the back. and two cuffs, one over
each shoulder. the inner edge being at