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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
DR.. Porter to s..ak

AT tn meeting for men at the Young
Mems Christian Association this ar
ternoon at 1880 o'clock, Rev. ]. w.
Porter, ID. d.. will be tho speaker.
DR. Porters Subject will be Selling
His Soul For a Dinner" All mon
are invited to attend tn meeting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

MIR. Fall is professor of Roman law
at Boston University. ..e has been
a candidate for mayor each year for
The last five years. and has stated
that he proposes to continue to be n
candidate each year until he /, sue
cessful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
LADIES, UMBRELLAS

Rainy days are sure to come.
An Umbrella is an acceptable gift.
Always useful, assorted Sterling
Silver and Gold Plated Handles,
26-inch frame, Silk Taffota COW
ers, $500, $500 TO $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

The Norwegian steamship Liv,
which arrived here from ST. Lucia
several days ago will load cargo
of coal for Kingston, jamaica.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
Motorman Fined

In the police court yesterday j. p.
Parrot, n motorman for the Newnort
News and Old Point Railway and
Electric Company, was fined sa.50 for
exceeding the speed limit for street
cars.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
HEMsITcHEp LINEN

For Sidebonrd Bureau and Wash
Stand Scarfs, benches wide. Csc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
HANpkERcHlEEs

Ladies' Embroidered Handkcr-
chiefs, III Linen or fine Sheer
Lawn, beautiful patterns. 12 IL,
% and SOC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
DAMAsK TOWELS

Good assortment OF pretty pat
terms. hemsitchcd and drawn
work, or fringcd ends, soc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
MINK SET

Pretty shade, extra fine quality
OF Fur. Satin lined, $3.50 set
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
WoMEN,s NEckwEAR

Lace Collars, Lace Sets, Hem
stitched Collar and Cuff sets and
bows. i'll a variety of dainty and
attractive designs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
WHITE wAIsTlNos

Mercerized Madras Wasting
and Stripe and Plaid Lawns, 2 1-2
and yard Waist lengths. zoe. SOC,
49c and 69c each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
BLACK PETTlcoATs

Mcrceiized Sattocn, near Silk and
llcathcrbloom Taffeta, accordion
plcated and tucked RULES, Csc.
slips, $1.50 to S3.25.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

WHITE MANNlsH WAISTS
Made OF Fine Grade Cambria.
Numbered collar and cuffs. csc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

DoLLsl DouLsI
Dressed or Undressed Dolls,
large or small Dolls, light or dark
hair' Blue or Brown eyes, jolnted
limbs, Csc, soc to $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

BLACK SILK GLOVES
Double Tip; good, heavy quality,
all sizes. 75c n pair.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
A Gambri1 Roof Colonial Design
Designed by
Chas S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis, MINI.

well designed and conveniently ar
ranged house may be very simple IN de-
tail AMI still be attractive. The house
shown is good illustration. the detail of
cornices and windows is plain and simple
and the general appearance Is neat aud
artistic. The first story is covered with
narrow siding and all above is shingled.
The size of house exclusive OF piazza Is
30x32 feet.
The arrangement of the large front liv.
ing room with Dining room back and n
pretty Den will be very attractive TO
many. The treatment of the stairway also
IS worthy of special mention. This front
room is a very beautiful room with its
broad fireplace and book shelves at one
end and stairc opposite.
The second story has three good cham
bers and Bath room.
The question of building at the present
time is quite a problem with most people
owing TO the high prices of materials and
labor. The author is often asked whether
II is better 10 build by days work or CON
tract and my answer is decidedly by con-
tract, both for the saving of time and
money.
Are you going to build? II so obtain a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Cross-Stitch Embroidery Work.

spent. II might be imagined that SUI
perabundance of the same style of needle
work might become monotonous, but such
variety OF materials, color, and designs
are at hand that the charge does not hold
true.
As to materials. there are coarse-woven
linens and cottons. suitable for curtains,
bed spreads and cushions also there are
the bucks and imported linens for towels
and table things The shops now show
many shades of the embroidery cottons,
some of exquisite tints; and the needle
woman who first finds inspiration In the
cross-stitch book of the shops soon learns
to do her own designing, and thereby
makes her work individual.
Although the delicate tints of the cot
tons are the most fascinating. still the
various deep reds and blues are, after
ALL more quaint, particularly when done
on the homespun linens and heavy can
vases. The bluered color scheme gives
just the old-fa shioned touch desired, and
we know the colors will live TO see their
twentieth birthday.
In making the design, carefully rule
q sheet OF paper into tiny squares. Just
as the cross-stitch book is ruled IL Ia
we'll to make the squares of the same
size as the squares In the book. so that
the size OF the design may more easily
be estimated, then draw In the flowers,
monogram, or whatever design Is desired,
and fill In with the cross-sttch.
The canvas known as railroad Is the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22

kind most used, and the shops bring IN,
out In the finest as well as the coarsest
OF weaves For general use. n canvas Of
average weave and number twenty-five
cotton are used.
Buffet covers are usually done In oyster.
linen at the shops. Used on a black oak
or mahogany sideboard, they pay for the
time taken TO work them.
That the design should be n rather con-
ventionalized one will be evident even to
the most inexperienced needleworker. Al
most any formalized flower form will
serve as motive. Monograms and old
English lettering OF texts are easily
copied from the little books of cross s-stitch
patterns. Such simple geometric borders
as are needed are not difficult to contrive.
Very handsome and effective breakfast
and luncheon cloths are made OF fine
cross-barred linen towelling. with colored
bars. Around the edge aud In the corners
OF the cloth, a pattern is worked. narrow
except at the corners, where IL Is elabor-
ated. II is embroidered In the cross-stitch
design, I'm the same color as the cross
bars, which lend themselves TO the design,
so arranged as TO At in the white blocks.
Blue bars look charming In Delft or CO.
lonial rooms, the dull blue being especial
ly effective, In one shade or In two COM
bined, with the old blue Colonial china.
The colors OF the cotton are fast. and
with little care In the washing will last
a lifetime. BEATRICE CAREY.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
THE MEMS CORNER. BY PETER szx s..En9s
Investing Your Savings.
Bonds $50. Upward.

They are tax free, as Is becoming the
case with similar bonds in all sections
of the country. The United States gov
ernment issues bonds from $50 up Though
their yield is not large enough 10 make
them attractive investments). Panama
Canal bonds have been issued as low as
$50
Railroad or corporation bonds very sell
dom are Issued so low, except when they
are for listing on foreign exchanges or
belong to the very attractive variety OF
guaranteed stocks" CThese stocks
treated at length here last week have
usually been the issues OF small connect
Ing railroads that later have been alb
sorbed by the great transportation lines
and are gateways TO certain regionsD
When Issued by these small railroads
II was necessary 10 gain the friendship
and support OF the farmers and citizens
along the right OF way and accordingly
small denominations were the rule They
are an ideal investment. because of their
guarantee but are at a high premium.
Then there is n way OF buying n 81, 900
bond on the installment plan, as II were.
With one hundred dollars or more you 90
10 broker and buy a high class bond.
That is, the brokerage house loans YOU
the nine hundred dollars necessary, for
which they charge the legal rate of in
terest. the object being that you reduce
the debt or mortgage on your bond. In
monthly payments The beauty OF this
plan, however, Is that the interest paya-
BILE to you from properly selected bond
will almost, II not completely, pay the
interest on your loan. Accordingly, you
are buying a bond on the installment
plan-and your loan is exempt from In
terest. IL is only fair to say that this
plan, while being safe and attractive. is
really not very profitable TO the investor
toutside OF the moral effect OF owning a
bond and saving a regular stipend) for
the interest on the brokers' loan kills
the interest from the bond. which on
straight Investment would be your re-
ward. IL however the loan is paid of In
three or four years, the remaining years
OF the bond will yield good interest until
you "cash in"
But. beyond all question OF doubt II
behooves Wall Street, which Is so prone
to criticise trust Investigations and
tight money" to create legitimate bonds
to be listed from 800 upwards for the
eagerness to get into the financial game
invests In stocks at and 90 cents a
share, and not only fritters away his
substance but also his needed support to
the real industries Of the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22

good set OF well made plans and specin.
cations and there Is vast difference In
the way that plans are made. What you
want is the very best plans that are cor
rectly made and carefully figured and
specifications that are properly written.
covering all portions OF the work. 1t re-
quires years OF experience TO do this work
In the best manner.
After procuring your plans you should
place them In the hands of four or more
careful competent builders and treat them
honorably awarding your contract to the
lowest bidder. The supervision OF Con-
struction is an important item and much
might be said about IL. The owner Is not
often competent TO look after the work
although he may think he is. There should
be good foreman or the architect may
look after work but whoever takes this
responsibility should be thoroughly con-
versant with the plans and specifications
and II he succeeds In getting the work
carried into execution 10 the full mean
Ing and intention of the plans and speci-
1cations, you will have n good, well built
house and the money spent for supervision
is the best investment that you can make.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Tomato Salad.

A very delicious tomato salad is served
cold. Ripe and firm tomatoes are chosen,
peeled, chopped and rubbed through
sieve. Soften two tablespoonfuls OF gela-
tin in the same amount of cold water.
add cupful of hot water, and when the
gelatin is melted, add II to the tomatoes.
Add a scant teaspoonful each of salt and
paprika. and two tablespoonfuls of lemon
Juice. Beat 1t until stin, then pour 1t
into a melon mold. Tie down the cover
Of the mold and bury In equal parts of
Ice and salt for four hours.
When ready to serve turn out on bed
of lettuce and put mayonnaise dressing
about the tomato. Another way IL to chill
the tomato in ring mold and hll the
center with lettuce and mayonnaise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Preserved Catron MeIon.-Pare the

Preserved Cftron Melon.-Pare the
melon and cut II in any shape desired;
put 1t to boil In strong ginger water. After
II has boiled 10 minutes take 1t up, make
a sirup, allowing a pound OF sugar to
quart OF water. Add slices of lemon. Cut
them and put them In the citron; when
clear IL Is done.
Preserved QuinceS.-Choose One large
ounces, pare, core and quarter them.
Cut out carefully those parts which are
defective Put the fruit In preserving
kettle with as much water as will cover
them and let them scald until they be-
come soft, but do not allow them to break.
Take them out. lay them on a dish, and
to each pound of fruit, put one pound of
granulated sugar.
To each pound OF sugar add half n pint
of water the quinces were boiled In, put
IL over the fre, boil and skim II until per-
fectly clear.
Put In the fruit, let Il cook until II ap-
pears clear and Of an amber color; then
take IL out and put In tumhlers. aud pour
over the sirup while warm.
When cold cover with handy paper aud
tie or paste close.
To Preserve Green Tomatoes
Gather those that look clear. Of medium
size. put them on to boil with plenty OF
water.
Pour of this water, then add more water
and some green ginger: let this boil until
the water tastes very sharp Of ginger.
Allow three-quarters OF pound OF sugar
70 quart of juice; make sirup aud
put In the tomatoes. Let them boil until
clear. The sirup when boiled down will
make excellent jelly.
Peach MarmaIade.-Peelt the peaches
and remove the stones. then cook till
tender with Just enough water to prevent
burning. Press through n very fine sieve.
Return to the fire with three-quarters OF
a pound Of sugar and the juice and rlud
Of n lemon for each pound Of pulp. Cook
until all the water has evaporated. stir
ring the while with n wooden spoon, or
until the mnrmalade will not spread ont
when poured On saucer. store IN hot
glasses Apple or ounce msrmalade may
be made In the sane way as the peach.
SARA CRAWFORD.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Trade Talks.
Machinist Apprentice.

Glance over the "help wanted" column
OF your newspaper and you viii lind me
chanlc wanted" predominant for such Is
the unendng development Of machinery
that not only In the great industrial cen
ters. but also I'm smaller communities is
the mechanic in demand. At all OF the
skilled trades the young man must face
an apprenticeship preliminary 10 attain
ing that skin and knack that will assure
him a livelihood practically anywhere in
the known world. Let US follow out the
experiences of the average apprentice:
Jack wants 10 become a machinist. May
be his father presumably dead for the
sake OF the story-was n machinist, or
his uncle, or some one else. Jack develops
a natural love for machinery. The first
thing, OF course, is 10 ind out what you
have to do and what you get for doing IT.
As an initial step you hunt n job. which
means finding the owner or foreman OF
a machine shop that wants your services
as an apprentice. for there is no royal
road TO learning-though your earning ca
pabilitiss may be quickened by proper
books.
With the owner or manager OF the ma
chine shop you sign a contract to serve
for two, three or four years, usually
four. Taking the average prices paid, you
will contract TO work the first six months
at AZ cents a day; the second six months
at 55 cents; the second year at 65 cents;
the third, S5 cents, and the fourth and
last year at 800 a day.
In the first year you will be put to work
chipping castings. smoothing of rough
edges ana doing work that you cannot
spoil by the unskilful use OF the hammer
and chisel Then you will be put on the
least responsible machine In the shop. II
you show especial ability you will get
a better machine or will be given chance
at two or three machines to widen the
scope OF your knowledge.
In tho third year, II the ones who CON
troll your destinies have a proper regard
for your future, you will be able to work
a shaper, lathe or drill press, and later
on you may be put on the floor doing
tho important work of finishing and as
sembllng.
The fourth year Of the machinlst's ap-
prentice is the time TO watch for an op-
portunity, as the apprentice is. with very
rare exceptions given simply Journeymen' a
wages after the termination of his con-
tract. At this time his plea for better
Pay to his foreman is based entirely on
ability. His demand for n mans wage
will be granted TO the tune OF 50 or more
a day, IL the shop management knows 1t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
\ Gowns for the Fall Bride.

use. First of all cloth street gown
should be considered. and II is generally
the better plan 10 economize on the
making of the more elaborate afternoon
and evening frocks, than on the plain
street frock. For one thing. fusslly
made, light colored gown need not be so
carefully fitted and finished az a plain
cloth costume. In which any little defect
as 10 cut and at is sure TO show. so II
economy has to be carefully considered,
send the frocks to some clever 'little
dressmaker," but go to a good reliable
tailor. whose styles are correct and whose
cut and At are perfection--even lf the
price does seem rather extravagant IL
Is also better in selecting the cloth street
suit to allow the tailor to furnish the
material--after you have OF course select
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22

ed IL from the sample book. In this way
you will be sure TO get a fine grade of
cloth. and you are not responsible for
any mistakes as TO cutting, In case
material runs short or anything OF that
sort. The tailored suits this fall are
rather different In style from those of
last season--the coats are longer and al.
though the severely plain mannish styles
are still most in vogue n great many new
models are made with vests and shaw
collars OF silk the opening In front being
rather deep. Plain, rather closely fitted
sleeves are worn, the palmer cloth suits
mostly have the fulness at the top
taken I'm by darts. Most sleeves for
street wear are long. skirts are both
plated and gored and are made to clear
the ground by two or three inches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22

The average man thinks that only the
rich can AFFORD 10 buy bonds-and never
was there a more costly fallacy, for the
man OF small savings. with the desire
for investment In his heart. turns TO the
"ny-by-night'' companies that offer his
stocks at any price from fiye to ninety
nine cents. Much OF this money could
be diverted TO legitimate channels and
reap the reward OF the country's pros
perity, II these small investors knew
that their remlttances would be wei
coined by the great and reputable corpo-
rations, not only for the elusive stock.
but for the eminentiy dignifed and con-
servative bond.
In this respect the French, Dutch,
Swiss and similar thrifty people are far
wiser than we, for even the peasant
there Is not satisfied with bis "rentes"
or Government bonds, but is ready to
empty his stocking or chimney place
hoard at any time for an attractive Of
fer-even IN far OF American bonds. And
he Is not mulcted nearly as often as Amer
leans who have similar capital and ambi-
lions. This example has had Indirect
benefit and some few Of the railroad and
corporation bonds are issued at from $50
upward. why? Because they wish to
be listed on the bourses OF Holland,
Switzerland, etc. These thrifty nations
are habitual buyers OF small blocks OF
stock and bonds and the investigator
would be surprised 10 what extent these
shrewd, II miniature. European capital
lists share In the prosperity OF this coun-
try.
In the city OF Pittsburg. for example.
Holland capital controls absolutely all
the car lines, most OF the electric light
fna and all the manufactured gas.
Most bonds and short term notes. IL Is
true, are issued at $1,000. and a few
scattered ones are listed at $500. How to
purchase these on the installment plan
will be explained further on.
Municipal bonds are an excellent IN
vestment, and II they were widely pur-
chased by the average citizen, they
would have the effect of correcting
abuses more quickly than a dozen re-
form movements To a great extent the
credit OF a city relies on honest admins
trations and the investor will always vote
IN the safeguard Of his pocketbook. 1t
n regrettable that citizens do not enter
more into .ne finance of civic government.
II "a even more regrettable that their
path IN not made easier to buy munici-
pal bonds.
New York city issues bonds In lots as
low as SO at per cent, and higher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Old Fashioned Pre-
serving Recipes.

Select apples free from defects; pour
over them boiling water. which removes
the skin. Core them with a strong goose
quill; weigh and take their weight In
granulated sugar, then lay them into a
preserving kettle. and cover with water.
Let them simmer slowly until soft, drain
well In a sieve, and make thick sirup.
Lay in the apples and let them slowly
simmer for 10 minutes. 1t is a great i'm
provement TO have nicely scraped green
ginger boiled In slrup; It imparts fne
flavor TO the sirup.
When the apples look clear lay them In
dishes to cool. and when cold place In
jars; return the sirup TO the fire after
the apples are taken out, and let Il SIM
msr for 10 or Is minutes; when cold pour
II over the apples. Cork tightly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

The fad FOR useless. snowy needlework
is happily over, and one rarely sees now
adays the multi-colored embroidered sofa
cushions, table covers, and centerpieces,
which used to he considered very ''ar-
tistic" by the majority of women who
did fancy work" Fine needlework is
probably more in demand during the past
few years than ever before. but there is
no wasted effort now I'm embroidering
American beauties and the like on huge
centerpieces, that do not survive three
visits TO the laundry.
For linens. cross-stitch is much in IA
vor, although IL takes time. of course
Just as all needlework worth while does;
but the lasting beauty pays for the hours
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
E1ectricity-Its Beginning.

When we speak OF volts" In electricity,
we pay oftimes an unconscious tribute 10
Alexander Volta who In Paris, Just one
hundred years ago made public contriv-
ance that assured a steady flow Of cleo
tricity. His discovery remains practically
unchanged TO this day. Previously, a cur
rent OF electricity had been derived from
a series of pieces Of zine and copper.
each bit OF metal wrapped In cloth sat
urated with acid. Volta improved this by
putting each zinc and copper pan in a
cup by itself filled with acid. From this
Grown of cups" a steady current was
produced-and IL is this voltaic cell that
has taught the modern electrician his
business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
Business Beliefs.
In business. little sins never stay smi

In business. little sins never stay small.
The fear OF man is the beginning OF
stupidity.
Education does not consist In merely
knowing lot of unnecessary things.
There is always room at the top, II
we are able and care TO push the other
fellow of.
When fellow gets to be BOSWELL,
he'll do about what his boss did. Some
times he acts worse.
Nearly every great achievement In this
world has been evolved from a crank's
theory.
Don't send a twenty-five dollar wreath
OF flowers to the funeral of a man whose
family has been left without any income
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22

,annot AFFORD to lose his services.

cauHOt hnoIu 10 lose us SeTNlceS.
The average pay Of the journeyman is
about $3.50 day, and runs considerably
higher up to the $3.50 and S5 day that
toolmakers sometimes get.
After serving their time, the jail-like
term given TO apprenticeship, many ma
chinists, taking pride in an all-around
technical ability-have gone to other shops
where a different kind of work is done,
changing about until they have become
skilled In all the departments Of the ma
chinists trade.
As long as the United States Is supreme
as a manufacturing country, so also will
the mechanic never necessarily lack job.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-22
By Sweat of the Brow.

Edison, wizard and workaday wonder.
was sitting I'm his office surrounded by a
half dozen instruments and tools that
told of unremittent work. He was like
wise surrounded by newspapermen sent
to interview him on new nitrogen
theory.
A cub reporter broke in with:
Don't you think genius is inspra-
tion2'
"No. genius is perspiraton!" retorted
Edison.