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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

over-draperies. These thin lace curtains
should be used as sash curtains only, and
should be hung within the casing close
to the sashes. The heavy poles and rings
are suitable only for er-draperies
These over-drnperies are very desir-
able addition to n room. and they should
be of some heavy material to fit into the
color scheme of the room. Usually they
are hung outside the casing, though
sometimes, If the woodwork Is particu-
larry good, they are hung within. If the
window reaches to the floor the draperies
should do the same,
The illustra ton shows simple treat
ment especially suitable for a dining
room. Either linen. wool or cotton ma
terial may be used for these hangings,
of a color suitable for the room In which
they are used. Drapery of this style Is
especially appropriate with hite wood
work and Colonial furniture.
The curtains are edged with white or
cream mohair braid, one inch wide and
finished at the corners with simple
design. The formal valance is stretched
ON a valance board or cornce lath along
the top of the window casing, and braid
ed In the same way as the hangings.
Buckram' or butchers linen should be
used to interline the valance, In order
to get the stiff effect. Unbleached mus
lin sash curtains are appropriate when
cotton or linen over-draperies are used.
If the furnishing of the room is elaborate,
the curtains may be of silk or pongee. A
two-inch hem couched down with heavy
silk floss serves to give them a finish.
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
THE MEMS CORNER. By PETER Esx s.!Hx4He
Method Of Securing a Patent.

Despite the efforts Of the United States
government, by widely distributed publ
cations, to make all patent Office matters
clear, there is a certain amount Of mys-
terry that surrounds the taking out of a
patent. A large proportion of our popu-
lation-as would seem from the records on
the subject-are taking out patents or
thinking about doing so, and 80 the re-
hashing of rules on the subject may not
be Improbable.
A patent may be obtained by any per-
son who has discovered or invented any
new or useful art, machine, manufacture,
composition or any new or useful I'M
provement thereof, not known or used
in the United States before his Invention
or discovery thereof, and not patented or
described in any printed publication here
or In a foreign country before his inven-
+ion or discovery thereof, or more than
two years prior to his application. and
MT in public use more than two years
prior to his application.
Applications for letters patent must be
made to the Commission Of Patents In
Washington and be signed by the IN
yentor. A complete application comprises
the first fee of SIS, petition, specin-
cation and an oath, together with draw
ings. model or specimen If they are neces-
sary to the subject. Completed applica-
tions are numbered In the order of their
receipt. and the inventor is informed or
his series number. Two inventions can
not be put forth In the same application,
unless they are absolutely dependent on
each other.
In this application must be the follow
ing components, as described:
Petition, which states name, address,
title of the invention and a reference to
the specifications. 1t must be signed by
applicant The specification, which Is
written description of the invention or
discovery, and the manner of Its use, SO
that anyone skilled in science or indus
try can grasp the novelty and practical
value of the same. If an improvement,
Its distinct novelty must be emphasized
Following the specification comes the
oath. The inventor must make formal
affirmation that he believes himself to be
the original discoverer or inventor for
the art, machine, manufacture or improve
ment. This, of course, must be made in
the form of an affidavit under an official
seal
Drawings are the next requisite. The
applicant is required by law to furnish
them when the nature OF the invention
admits of 1t. Three editions of patent
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

drawings are printed and published, one
for the Patent office, about 6x9 inches;
one about half that size for volumes dis
tributed to courts; and one for the Off
cial Gazette. 1t Is advisable that the
original drawings be made by a skilled
craftsman
Size of drawing should be Sx13 inches
in India ink on smooth paper just 2 inches
wider and longer than the illustration.
Simplicity and strength is everything.
Signatures of inventor and witnesses should
be on each sheet. Incidentally, the Pat
ent Office will furnish these drawings,
If desired, at cost.
Models are the next desideratum, and
are not required nearly so often as in
ventors are lead to believe A model will
only be required or admitted when the
primary examiner of the applicant be-
lieves it necessary or useful. Models, II
possible, should be constructed of metal,
without glue in the composition, and be
not more than one foot In height, width
or length. If Of wood, 1t must be var
nished.
When the discovery or invention is some
sort of composition, specimen with
analysis must be furnished instead.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
BY DOROTHY DALE.

yoke, cuffs and collar Of fine pin tucks,
and devoid of trimming except perhaps
for a bit of narrow lace at wrist and
throat is one of the simplest and pretti-
est blouses of the easily made type.
A thing which the woman who makes
her blouses at home will appreciate is
the possibilities in the front frfll which
appeared with the so-called Marie An
toinette blouse. This plated frill Is very
charming, though 1t offers difficulties for
the laundress, and in the late season
frills similar to this but shirred instead
of plated, are coming In.
Very attractive frills of this sort can
easily be made by hand If one will pick
up short lengths of narrow embroidery or
lace suitable for the purpose, and this ad-
Unstable trimming will add distinction to
the most simple of the sheer tucked
blouses, and make a front opening pos
sible as well. Embroidered linen collars
and ties are usually worn with these
frilled blouses.
valenciennes and Cluny laces are much
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

The low rooted cottage appearance with
full height rooms in the second story,
is much to be desired in a small eco
nomical home but is not always easy to
accomplish. The attempt to design a
convenient house often results In absolute
failure or at best very poor success by
trying to do too much. Houses, like
dress, are generally best when most
simple In plan and outline. Such de-
sign as our illustration is very simple
to build and by carrying the main roof
down over the front porch, you can save
both material and labor and you make
very strong frame, at the same time you
secure the cottage appearance. This
plan, with various notifications Is a
common mode Of constructing a small
cottage and it is a good one. The first
floor of house is wide and nearly square
but the upper portion of roof, covering
second story chambers, being narrow with
gables on each side and front. the attic
space Is necessarily small. The roof at
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
Summer Vegetable Dishes

Rice Croquettes. - To make these
procure half a cupful of rice, one cupful
OF stock, two cupfuls of tomatoes, a
slice of onion, sprig of parsley. two
cloves, a piece of red pepper, one egg
half cupful of grated cheese, one table
spoonful of butter. and one-quarter tea
spoonful each of paprika and salt. Cover
the rice with cold water and bring
quickly to the boiling point; let boil for
five minutes, then drain. rinse In cold
water and drain again. Cook the toma-
toes with the onion. parsley, cloves and
red pepper fifteen minutes and then pass
through sieve; add the rice with the
stock, paprika and salt and cook over
hot water, until the rice is tender and
the liquid absorbed, then add the cheese,
butter, and beaten egg. Spread on a dish
to cool, taking care not to let it become
too cold. then shape and finish as any
croquettes.
Stuffed Tomatoes. - Select dozen
good tomatoes of the same size. Cut out
a round piece about an inch across from
the stem end Of each. Remove the seeds
and pulp, to leave shell. and chop the
pulp fine. Put four tablespoonfuls of
butter into a saucepan, and saute In this
half an onion chopped fine, then add a
pint Of chopped mushrooms; now add
the tomato pulp. half a, cupful of lean
ham. cooked and chopped fine. half a
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
Some Hints About Household Matters.

thin, Va stalk OF celery. cut into cubes
and a sprig of parsley; stir. to keep
from burning, and when Of a golden
brown add a can of tomato. season With
salt and pepper and let simmer about
half an hour, or until the watery juice
has evaporated. Meanwhile cook half a
package of macaroni in boiling sailed
water; let boil about twenty minutes. or
until tender. but not long enough to
make 1t shapeless, drain and rinse In
cold water, then set In a hot place.
Press the tomato sauce through a sieve
fine enough to keep back the seeds. but
not SO fine as to hold back the pulp.
which should be Of the consistency of
thick cream. Dust a hot platter with
cheese. cover with macaroni. pour over
sauce, add grated cheese, then more
macaroni sauce and cheese until all IN
used. Then with a spoon and fork
gently turn over the macaroni until 1t Is
thoroughly mixed with the sauce. Now
add a generous sprinkling of cheese to
the top and serve. Mix 1t quickly that
the macaroni may be served hot.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

1t is strange that the city of Santiago
de Cuba, a thriving city OF over 10000
with American naval and mercantile ships
making frequent calls has absolutely no
up date American steam laundry. Natur-
ally this is an opportunity for some of
the wider awake young men who are
fighting laundry competition in every
city-more especially as the case is dup
Heated not only in Cuban cities. but prac-
tically in all the colonies. The labor of
native women, Of course, is cheap, but
not up to modern methods
The splendid contract for printing the
new issue of Brazilian paper money was
lost simply because there were no Ameri-
can representatives on the ground On
the matter of merit, there was absolutely
no drawback, for American work In this
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

The lingerie blouse is in great favor
this season, and the materials of which
1t is made are in such demand that there
hardly seems enough to go around. There
Is no denying that these blouses possess
a great deal Of charm, and that they are
daintier and infinitely more feminine than
the old time shirt waist While the cost
of these bouses ready made is not large
compared to that of the fine handmade
sort, it is quite enough to make the pos
session of liberal supply of such gar
ments out of the question for woman of
small allowance.
There is, of course, one way in which
the desired blouse results may be OBJ
tanned if one has the time and skill in
needlework. They may be made at home.
Naturally, the making of an deliberately
trimmed blouse entails a great deal of
work, but certain type Of blouse can be
accomplished without much work, and is
rather more attractive than the much
trimmed sort. The best quality of batiste,
handkerchief linen or null, made with
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
Effective Draperies for
Dining Room.

Perhaps no one ature in the furnish
Ing of a room Is SO important as the
draperies. These more than anything else
give character to their surroundings, and
make an otherwise commonplace room
look individual and comfortable. The sue
cess of draperies depends largely on the
way in which they are hung. but this Is
matter of which the average house
wife thinks but little.
Often expensive lace curtains are seen
hung with rings on a heavy brass rod,
and placed outside from the window
casing. taking the place of the heavy
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
Real Opportunity.

They do me wrong who say l come no
more
When once knock and fall to find
you in;
For every day / stand outside the door
And bid you wake, and go to fight and
win.
Though deep in mlre, wiring not your
hands and weep;
I lend my arm to all who say IL cam"
No shamefaced outcast ever sank so deep
But yet may rise and be again a man!
Weep not for precious chances passed
away,
Weep not for golden ages on the wane;
Each night / burn the records of the
past
At sunrise every soul is born again.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
A Low Rooted Cottage Home.
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis,
Designed BY

each side of front gable carries down over
the front porch.
This seven room house with four rooms
In the first story and three rooms In the
second story is "a feet wide by 80 feet
deep including the front porch. The en-
trance is through a small vestibule. To-
Gated nearly central, opening into
large reception room that extends across
sitting room portion on the right hand
opening by sliding doors into the dining
room.
The first story is IT. 6 in. high and
the second story Is 8 #. There is a
good basement under the entire house.
The first story is finished In Southern yell
low pine, vanished and yellow pine
floors. The second story is finished IN
pine and painted, with pine floor. This
house can be built for $4,000. exclusive
of heating and plumbing. The plan does
not show a fireplace, but the same can
be added for 500 extra. This house
painted white with green roof makes
very attractive home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
" Opportunities Abroad.

line was the only sort free from possible
counterfeiting. This is mentioned to en-
phasize that any American salesman who
has the gumptlon to learn Spanish can
be a prosperous grandee down there from
the financial standpoint.
An American merchant writing to this
page from Shanghai, declares that the
American boycott is now a thing of the
past and that the great famine has put
no financial repress on the people. Ac-
cordingly the American salesman-he par
ticularly instances the type who can
withstand the inertia and immortality Of
Oriental life-who goes to the Orient with
good lines will find a welcome not at oil
diminished.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

cupful of stale bread-crumbs. few
leaves of sweet herbs, tied In a parsley
stalk. salt and pepper and broth or
thickened sauce to moisten, stir aud cook
until thoroughly heated. then take out
the parsley stalk and ill the tomatoes.
The mixture should not be too moist.
Set the tomatoes in a baking-pan. and
sprinkle with grated cheese and buttered
crumbs. Bake in moderate oven for
half an hour.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

"Bobbie" Burns, son Of a poor nursery
man and himself a farm hand and reve-
nue. officer.
James Watt, inventor of the condensing
steam engine, son of a bankrupt mer-
chant. Likewise, Stephenson, inventor of
the locomotive, began life as fireman In
coal mine.
Jean Francois Miller, painter Of THE
Angelus'' and 1.-THE Man with the Hoe"
was a farm aborer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

years. sometimes, and one gets so used
to lumpy beds that they have come to be
considered a sort of necessary evil.
AS soon as a mattress is made 1t should
be inclosed In cover of unbleached
sheeting. This will protect 1t from dust
and soil, and 1t may be taken Off and
washed every now and then. When a
room is not likely to be used for some
time, the mattress should be lifted from
the bedstead, so that 1t may receive
plenty Of air. Every mattress in regular
use should be turned once a week.
To wash bed ticking rinse 1t well In
cold water, to which some permanganate
of potash has been added. Chloride of
lime will remove the stains, but the tick
ing should be rinsed afterward. The in
side should be carefully waxed before
the stuffing is replaced; this prevents it
from coming through.
BEATRICE CAREY.
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18
Self Made Men of O1den
Times.

Mohammed, founder Of a powerful re-
ligion, was shepherd and common SOL
dier In early life.
Giuseppe Garibaldi, liberator Of Italy,
son of a sailor. himself a candle-maker
and farm hand.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-18

Macaroni MiIanesi.-Melt a quarter
cupful of butter or drippings In q sauce
pan, and then saute In 1t an onion, slice
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13
SERIOUS WRECK
AT JOHNSTON.
Engineer Norton and Fireman Dean
Meets Tragic Death--Flagman Did
Not.Proteci His Train ard is Held
ResDODsible.

: tsSSFossSsS'Ss
Yesterday morning about I O'Clock
there was rear end collision between
two freight trains at Johnston, in
which Engineer Norton, Of New York,
and Fireman G.. Dean, colored, OF
Ninety Six, met tragic deaths. The
former was crushed in his cab and his
body badly burned. Dean was badly
bruised and died from shock while
physicians were amputating a lacer-
ated foot.
While the wrecking crew was at
work removing the debris, Foreman
Winters, of the wrecking train, was
struck in the head by a link which
flew out of hoisting, chain and is, at
this writing, unconscious at the Co.
lum6ia hospital, with little hopes for
his recovery.
Chairman 3. L. Caughman of the
Railroad Commission, who Went at
once to the scene, says:
':My findings as to the cause Of the
said wreck after consultation with
Conductor Wright and Engineer Stew
art, am fully of the opinion that the
entire cause was from Wilful neglect
OF Flagman Mooring as he failed to
protecthis train under rule SO, as we'll
as from Mr.. Wright's own testimony
that he failed ia the discharge Of his
duty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13

last been decided, the public will be
relieved of the great dispensary cues
ton, which has been discussed SO
much and 90 long that it has disgust
ed the majority OF the people, and
they want to hear of something more
elevating. 1t now goes back to the
House for concurrence and will pass
that body by large majority, SO it is
predicted. The vote stood as follows:
Yeas-Appelt, Bates, Bivins, Brice,
Brooks, Carlisle, Carpenter, Christen-
sen, Crouch, Graydon, Hardin, Haynes
Holiday, Mauldin, McKeithan, Otis,
Sinkler, Smith, Sullivan, Talbect,
Toole, Wells, Williams-23.
Nays-Black, Blease, Clifton, Earle.
Efrd, Griffin, Johnson, Kelly, Laney,
Raysor, Rogers. Stackhouse, Town
send, Walker, Weston-15.
Senator MCGOWAN, present, was
pairel with Senator Hough, absent.
II Senator Hough had been present
ne would have voted 'nay'' and Sena-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13
Castor News.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:

! 10 the Edltor or Inc Dispatch:
CASTOR is on boom now; she car
boast of 8 stores and one hotel, the
latter is conducted by Mr.. W. A.
Goodwin and every room is occupied.
Among his boarq qers we mention:
Mr.. Joseph Williams and family, Mr..
O. E. Goodwin and family, Mrs. R.
Il. Huoto and children, and M. P. J.
Kneece. Mr.. Addison is lively old
gentleman and makes his guests feel
at homo.
Messrs. Harry and Lester Goodwin,
Accompanied by their sister, Miss
Lille, are spending a few days at
Dlackville.
NJ. J. !. ". Sturkie has opened
up on Railroad avenue, near the de-
pot, and is doing good business.
CASTOR mas photograph gallery.
Messrs. Elliott Pound and Grover
Goodwin have opened a gallery on
the second floor OF the Sphaler build
inc.
Tae Busby Brothers are saving some
fine lumber. Their mill is located On
Mr.. c. G. Goodwin's place.
Mr.. r. J. Failaw was in town last
week ouylng FARMING implements.
Mr. Willie Moore, of Swansea, was
here last week.
Mr.. j. L. OFT and family have
moved to town; they occupy one of
the Sphaler buildings on north Main
street.
Rev. McGill has returned from Co.
lumbia, where he has been filling his
appointments. He breaches at Gas
ton twice month; on the second
Sunday morning and fourth Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Louisa, wife of Mr.. W. F.
Mack, is at the Columbia hospital,
where she underwent serious opera
t:oa. She is rapidly improving and
will soon return home to the delight
of her many friends.
Mrs. Clara Wise has returned fr orn
Columbia where she has been visiting
lends.
Mr.. Lloyd Kirbey's little child has
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13
Daring 2obbsry On Busy Street


New York, Feb. IA reckless at
tempt at highway robbery was made
on crowded Harlem street Saturday
when q man. who later described
himself as Wolf Parker, clerk,
twenty-four years of age, Knocked
down d bank messenger and secured
possession Of satchel ccn'aining
$1,000 in currency. The robber was
captured by the crowd after chase
CT two blocks
The messenger, Pietrof Bennie,
youth Of twenty years, was feiled by
repeated blows On the head with a
piece Of q billiard cue.
Bennie still clung to the satchel, the
handle Of which was torn Out and left
in his grasp.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13

been quite sick, but at this writing is
better.
Mr.. Paul J. Kneece is doing some
carpenter work for Messrs. ". A. and
G.. S. Goodwin.
Mr.. John Sightler is building
dwelling near town.
Mr.. Dan Sightiar. of Alabama, is on
visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G. w. Sightler.
The CASTOR school is getting alona
nicely under the supervision of Prof.
J. Walter Ha"man.
Mrs. Ann Hutto, who has been Sc
t'iousjy il! at the home Of he~ laugh-
ter, Mrs. J. \. Lucas, is much barter.
All Orphan BY.
CASTOR, Feb. Il.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13
GOV. ANsEL FIRES
BOARD or DIRECTORS
They Fail TO be 0usted and the Matter
Goes Before Supreme Court.

Jedie NJ. Rawlinson, John Black and
81. B. Wiley, directors of the State
dispensary, were fred last. Saturday
sby Gov. Ansel, and now Gov. Ansel
Will have TO Justify before the supreme
court Friday his action in removing
them. Attorneys for the eusted di-
rectors have secured from Associate
Justice Ira B. Jones q wr15rof certior-
ari directing the governor to appear
before the court and produce the re-
cords at the time stated.
The directors claim that they have
not been properly ousted; that they
have not had time to prepare any de-
tense, hence their action III carrying
the matter to the supreme court.
Justice Jones' order is as follows.
Upon the hearing Of the verified
petition OF the petitioners, j. NJ. Raw
iinson, John Black and, JOS. B. Wylie,
copy Of which is TO be served upon
you, you are hereby required to show
cause before me, if any you can, in
the supreme court room at Columbia,
IS. O., atI1 O'Clock a. NJ, Tuesday,
the 18th day of February, 1907, why
the writ of certiorari as prayed for in
said petition should not be granted,
and it is further ordered that in the
meantime all further proceedings in
the said matter referred to in said pc
tition be and the same are superseded
and stayed until further order there
of. y
This order means that the governor
is cited to produce the. records to be
reviewed, and the supreme court after
reviewing the case may decide upon
the correctness of his action in the
matter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-02-13
Earthuuak Shock in Virginia.

Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 11.-An
earthquake OF considerable violence
was felt throughout this sectiou at
S:23 O'Clock this morning. II Char
lottesville dishes were raltieo at the
breakfast tables. The shock was re-
corded at the University Of Virginia
by Frederick W. Reed. assistant to
Prof. OrmoHd Some, director Of the
Leander Mccormick observatory. The
tremcr lasted about 20 seconds.