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Meeting Of Milk Commission.

The milk commission. 1t is announced,
will hold a meeting at the District building
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The final re-
ports of the special committees will then
be submitted. 1t Is stated. Later gen.
eral plan of proposed legislation will be
adopted. The final meeting af the commits
sion Is to be held tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
Correction Of Reports.

Relatives Of Miss Mabel Straub. who
ended her life last week by swallowing
carbolic acid. stated today that the re-
ports to the effect that she had quarreled
with friend and had returned a ring
given here are incorrect. as no such
trouble had occurred. and the ring was
found in a pocket of her apron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
VIII of W. r. speare.

The will of Willis R. Speare, dated De-
cember s, 1887. was today filed for probate
BY it's terms the entire estate is devised to
his wife. Virginia Long Speare. with the re-
quest that the undertaking business be
transferred to Frank A. Speare. the brother
Of the deceased. r. Ross Perry is named
as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
Building Permit Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued the following
building permit today:
To l.. Sherman; two one-story brick
stores at 177S-17S0 Florida avenue: esti
mated to cost $4,000; architect, w. II.
Grimm; builder. T. L. Lewis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

Rev J. Manning Dunnaway of North
Carolina has declined q call to the Baptist
church at Charles Town, w. Va,
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Personal Mention.

Frank p Burke and p. J. Walshe are a
the Holmhurst Atlantic City.
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Royal Sales.
Made Famous i'm a Day

The sales OF White Shirt Waists Wash Dresses Fimy Lingerie
Subscribed Undergarmen and Gosamer Stockings adver
ted Sunday responded Monday made famous Tuedaytody
The fame the goods being distributed will grow because they
the of quality style fnisf priced less than
for the commonplace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

II you want work read the want columns
OF The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

! by a husband. father and nine children
| five girls and four boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

Filmy Stockings in white.
black and all the leather shades.
Swiss ribbed Vests, Pants, !.
Tights, Corset Covers and I'M
ion Suits. Some lace trimmed.
All conforming to the form, and.
yet as elastic as ones skin.
Note that mems, as we'll as
children's, Hosiery and Under,
wear are included, and that mi
lady of family will do well to
remember this fact. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
Hand Painted, &c.

N6Ar and 19c for Hose Supporters.
AVS Some of those at 19c are
worth SOC, being the best pad sup
porters. fitted with best Of best elias
tic. sides and front.
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bargain Avenue Belts.
soc for $3.50 Belts.

Bargain Avenue is thoroughare that destined to be
most popular find the best bargains OF the day.
ranged so selections be made with and comfort
ook for the signs that read Bargain Avenue"
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

in here-and-and all that spiel you gave me-
Sure, it was answered the girl with spirit.
Why what do you think? Do you suppose I'd
lie to you! Go down to the shop and ask EN-. L
handed it to you the level
"On the dead leve:' said Cork. That's the
way | want it; because
Because what?'
Il throw up my hands," said Cork You've
got me goin You're the girl I've been ooLin for.
VIII you keep company with me, Ruby:"
Would YOU Ike to-Eddie?"
Surest thing But | wanted a straight story
about-about yourself you know. When a fellow
has girl-a steady girl-shes got to be all right,
you know. She's got TO be straight goods"
You'll find | II be straight goods, Eddie
"Of course you will. | believe what you told
me. But you can't blame for wantin' to find
out. You don't many girls smokin' cigarettes
in places like Rooneys after midnight that like
YOU
The girl flushed little and lowered her eyes Il
that now, she said meekly Il didn't know
how bad it looked. But | won't do it any more.
And I'll go straight home every night and stay there.
And III give up cigarettes if you say so, Edde-Ill
cut EN- out from this minute on"
Corks air became judicial, proprietary, con-
demnatory, yet sympathetic. "A lady smoke,
he decided, slowly, at times and places. Why?
Because it's bein lady thae helps her pull it off
I'm going to quit. There's nothing to it," said
the girl She icked the stub of her cigarette to the
floor
AT times and Places repeated Cork. when
| call round for YOU of evenin we II hunt out dark
bench in Stuyvesant Square and have puff or two.
But no more Rooney's at oClock-see."
Eddie, do you really like me?" The girl searched
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

his hard but frank features eagerly with anxious eyes
"On the dead level
When are YOU coming to see me-where live"
"Thursday-day after tomorrow evenin' That
suit you:"
Fine III be ready for YOU. Come about seven
Walk 10 the door with me tonight and | II show YOU
where | live. Don't forget, now. And don't YOU
go to see any other girls before then mister! bet
you will though
On the dead level said Cork you make EN-
all lock Ike rag dolls TO me Honest YOU do |
know when m suited. On the dead level do "
Against the front door down stairs repeated heavy
blows We're delivered The loud crashes resounded
IN the room above. Only trip hammer or a police
man 5 foot could have been the author of those
sounds Rooney jumped like bufrog TO a corner
OF the room, turned of the electric lights and hurried
swiftly below. The was left utterly dark
except Tor the winkng red glow of cigars and ciga-
retteS- second volley of crashes came up from
the assaulted door little, rustlng. rnurnur;ng
panic moved among the beSeged guests Frank
COOL smooth, reassuring could be seen in the rosy
glow OF the burning tobacco, going from table to
table
All keep still" was his caution Don't talk or
make any noisel Everything VIII be all night
Now, don feel the slightest alarm. Wen take care
OF YOU all
Ruby felt across the table until Cork's firm hand
closed upon hers Are YOU afraid Eddie" She
whispered Are YOU afraid YOU get a free ride
Notmn dom IN the teeth chattern line, SAID
Cork. II guess Rooncys been slow with his en-
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

us at home. And my name amt Maudy, if You
please it's Ruby Deamere'
That's 4 swell hande,' said Cork approvingy.
Mines McManus-Cor-er -er-Eddie MCManus
oh, you cant help that laughed Ruby.
" Don't apologize"
Cork looked seriously the big clock Rooney's
wall The girls ubiquitous eyes took in the move
ncnt.
Il know it's late" she said reaching for her bag;
but YOU know how you want a smoke when you
want one Amt Rooney's all right? | never
anything wrong here. This is twice I've been in.
| work in book bindery on Third-ave. a lot OF us
girls have been working overtime three nights
week They won't let you smoke there, OF course.
l just dropped in here my way home for puff.
Amt it al right in here! Ii it amt, | won't come
any more"
It's little bit late for you 70 be out alone any
where said Cork. I'm not wise 10 this particular
JOINT; but anyhow YOU don't TO have your
picture taken in it for a present your Sunday
school teacher. Have one more beer; and then
say take you home"
But don't know YOU said the girl, with fine
scrupuosity Il don't accept the company of
gentlemen l amt acquainted with Ny aunt never
would allow that
Why" said Cork McManus pulling his ear,
I'm the latest thing IN suitings with side vents and
bell skirt when 1t comes to escortin' a lady. You
bet You'll find me all right, Ruby And III give
you a tip as to who am My governor is one of the
hottest cross buns OF the Wall Street push Nor
gan's cab horse casts shoe every time the old
sticks his head out the window. Mel Well, I'm
in trainin' down the Street The old mans goin'
70 put a the Stock Exchange in my stocIlin'
my next birthday. But II all sounds Ike a lemon
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

veloP Don't you worry, grly; I'll look out for Won
all right"
Yet Mr., McManus's ease was only skin and muscle
deep. With the police looking everywhere f5r
Buck MaOnes assaIlant. and with COrrigan still On
the ocean wave, he telt that to be caught in a ro,
raid would mean ended career for him And
just when he had met Ruby, tool He wished l.
had remained IN the high, rear room OF the true
Capuet reading the pink extras.
Rooney seemed to have opened the front dl-
below and engaged the police IN conference in The
dark hall. The wOrdess low growl OF their voices
came up the stairway Frank made wireless news
station of himself at the upper door SuddenIv Ire
closed the door hurried to the extreme rear Of The
and lighted dim gas Jet.
This way, everybody! I he called sharply. In
a hurry; but noise, please
The guests crowded in confusion TO the -,-
RoOneys lieutenant swung open panel in the ..4I
overlooking the back yard revealing ladder al-e l
placed for the escape.
" Down and out, everybody" he cormarG,1
- Ladies irstl Less talking, please! Don't E,
There's no danger"
Among the last, Cork and RUBY waited III,
turn at the open panel. Suddenly She swept l.-l
aside and clung to his arm fercely
Before go out she whispered in his ear
before anything happens, tell me again. Edd.r.
do you do you really like me2
"On the dead level said Cork holding her close
with one arm when it comes TO You, I'm all ii
When they turned they found they were lost a-f
IN darkness. The last of the fleeing custC -ers hal
descended. Half way across the yard the bore The
ladder, stumbling, giggEng, hurryIng -o place Z
against an adjoining low building over : .e ZOOS
which lay their only route 70 safety
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

hat roughly and scrutinized him shrevdIy. ~I..-
names McManus
Bad guess said Cork It's Peterson
Cork McManus or something Ike that sad -- g.
cop You put knife into q in Dutch u $
saloon a week ago"
Nv forget it" said Cork, who perceived & - e
OF doubt in the officers tones. You've CT .-
mug mixed with somebody elSeS"
Have |; Well YOU Il come 70 the station r..
me, anyhow, and be looked over The de~.r-- .
ftS YOU all right The cop twisted his
under Corks collar Come on" he o--..
roughly
Cork glanced at Ruby. She was pale. and ..-
thin nostrlls quvered Her quick eve danced -
one man face 70 The others as they spoke or -
What hard luck! Cork was thinkIng-Coru..-
the briny; and Ruby met and IoSt alrloSt V1,l.- -
hour. Somebody at the police station would --.
nize him without doubt. Hard luck,
But suddenly the girl spraug up and hurled ----
sell with both arms extended against the cop i=
hold on torks collar looSened and he S---I-'
back two or three PAGES.
Don't go so fast. Maguire." she cried in s..-I
fury. Keep Your hands OF my man! You An.,
me. and YOU know I'm givin' YOU good advice.
Don You touch him again! He's not the guy y.1
are lookn tor-Ill stand for that
See here, Fanny, said the cop. red and angry,
i II take YOU, too. II YOU don't look QUIT How j,
You know this amt the man want: What axe y.t
dong IN here with him
How do know SAID the girl, flaming red ~
C-rae-s@ gcys -
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

Tlslng IN spras, waves tilted layers cumulus clouds
cataracts, and suspended fogs like some fifth ele-
lnent created from the ribs of the ancient four
Laughter and chat grew louder, stimulated by
Rooneys liquids and Rooney gallant hospitality to
Lady Nicotine.
One o'clock struck. Down stairs there was
sound OF closing and locking doors Frank pulled
down the green shades of the front windows care
fully. Rooney went below in the dark hall and
stood al the front door his cigarette cached in the
hollow OF his hand. Thenceforth whoever might
seek adlnttance must present countenance familiar
u Rooney hawks eye-the countenance OF a true
sport
Cork McAanus and the book bindery girl con-
Ecrsed absorbedly, with their elbows on the table
Ihelr glasses Of beer pushed to one side
scarcely touched, with the foam on them sunken
to a thin white scum. Since the stroke OF one the
stale pleasures of Rooneys had become renovated
and speed; not by any addition 10 the list of dis
fractions, but because from that moment the sweets
became stolen ones. The fattest glass Of beer ac-
CURED the tang OF ilegality; the mildest claret
punch struck knockout blow at law and order;
the harmless and genial company became outlaws
dety!ng authority and rule. For after the stroke of
one IN such places Rooneys where neither bed
1or board IS TO be had drink may not be set before
ihe thirsty OF the city of the four million 1t is the
law. " ~
Say, said Cork McManus. almost covering the
tabIe with his eloquent chest and elbows was
that dead straight about you workin' in a book
Dlndery and llvln' at homeland Just happenin'
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

---eA -1 I'd
sit down, said Co-E
gnmly. Maybe Ron
ey viii stand -e
cops off, anyhow
They sat az q ,.--
ble; and their hands
came together a--o-
y number Cf men
then entered the l--,-
room. feeling --,.r
way about. One Z
them, Rooney L.~--
SELF. found the Sv.-.l
and turned on The
electric light. Tie
other man was q sop
or the OLD regime
burly cop. a thick
cop, a fuming, abrupt
Cop-nOt a pretty COP.
He Went up 70 Ire
PAIR a. the table az I
sneered fam,liariy -
the girl
" What are ys--
dom IN here e
asked.
Dropped IN
smoke, said l.-I
mildly.
Had any drink
Not later than re
O clock
Get our-eu,.
ordered the cop I-1
Sit down lie y.-
termanded
lie took of Coz.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

C-Eec~s@ e.: Ecgs -
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He Showed Them.

81 want to know" said the at
torney for the plaintiff, who was
cross examining the witness, "just
what the defendant said when my
client told him he was a bigamist
and that the facts had been found
out"
"He didn't say anything" an,
swered the witness.
"Well, what did he do"
"He acted kind O hasty."
II want to know exactly how he
acted"
want ne to show yos:'
"Ies."
The witness suddenly reached
over, grabbed the attorney by the
hair, threw him down on the floor
and proceeded to hammer him.
This is the way he acted" he
said. It'll the other fellows inter
fercd. Some of YOU chaps pull me
off, will you:"
1t was tough on the lawyer, but
it won the case for him.-Chicago
Tribune.
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Registration Notice.

Theoffice OF the Supervisor Of Reg
istration will be opened on the first
Monday in every month for the pur-
pose of the registering of any person
who is qualified as follows:
Who shall have been resident OF
the State for two years, and OF the
county one year, and of the polling pre-
cinct in which the elector offers to
vote four months before the day Of
election, and shall have paid, six
months before. any poll tax then due
and payable, and who can both read
and write any section of the constituC
tion of 1895 submitted to him by the
Supervisors of Registration. or who
can show that he owns. and has paid
all taxes cOllectable on during the
present year, property in this State
assessed at three hundred dollars or
more. j. Y. McGILL,
Clerk Of Board
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A Perambulatins Pudding.

A commuter who lives up the
Hudson river and who is, of course,
accustomed to 60 downtown every
morning contributes specimen of
Finnish humor to the New York
Sun. By the commuters confession
he is prone to prowl around the re-
frigerator almost every night and
quietly dispose of any unconsid-
cred trife that may tempt his appe-
tite without publishing the same to
the household at large Recently
his wife was discussing luncheon
with a new importation from Fin
land named Hilda and, remember
ing a pudding that they had not
been able to finish the day before,
said TO the kitchen autocrat:
"Do you know where that piece
of cold pudding is?"
Without smile on her face Hill
da answered:
eyes, ma'am. 1t has gone down.
town.
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His Flowers.

81 heard in my youth" said Sir
Charles Murray, lone of many curl
Gus stories of Sir John Shaw. "He
was most eccentric in his appear
ance and dress aid cared nothing
for tidiness in the grounds imme-
diately surrounding his house. One
day lie invited two gentlemen from
Edinburgh to dine with him at Car
mock. As was the custom of the
time, they appeared before dinner
in knee breeches, silk stockings and
thin shoes. The weather being fine,
Sir John invited them to take a turn
in the garden. Civilly and thought
lessly they followed their host and
soon found themselves skipping
among nettles and thistles, to the
great discomfort of their unfortu-
nate calves. Sir John, who was clad,
as usual, in corduroy breeches and
top boots, said to them, with polite
gravity, Step oot, step oot, gen
tlemen. Yell no hurt my flowers. "
-Cornhill Magazine.
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FINISHED THE BOOK.
When the Reader Got Through Thers
Was Nothing Left.

4 queer character was a man l
met once while in Kinsley, Kan.
Where he came from l didn't find
out, nor yet where he was bound.
From his grips and general appear
ance l guessed him to be CONNER
cial traveller. Doubtless he was.
When l first saw him he was buy
ing a book in Kinslcy store-one
OF the late novels, neatly and at
tractively bound in cloth, and he
paid for it $l.25.
His course as he left the store
with his purchase was what nailed
nv attention. lie had the book IN
his hands unwrapped, having waived
the parceli3g Of the same as unnec-
eSsary. He E&l;cd at the door. bent
both covers h%.h and coolly ripped
them oil AID tossed them into the
street. Then lie "cut" the volume
as one might deck of cards, about
tie middle. bent the two halves back
til! they met and then ripped them
apart as coolly as he had torn oil the
cover.
was naturally astonished. Who
was this man: Was he some ex-
purgator? Was the book menace
10 morals? | took a quick glance at
the discarded covers. 1t was one of
the best of the recently issued tic-
ton. My man tucked the first half
of his book into the side pocket of
his coat. The other half he thrust
into the smaller of his two grips.
And then both of US headed for the
train.
We rode together as far as
Hutchinson. l purposely selected
a seat near him. He raised win
dow and settled himself comforta-
bly, and pulled the half book from
his pocket. He tore off the first
page, laid the rest of the volume be-
side him on the seat and read the
single leaf.
From the way his eyes moved !
saw he was a skinner" In no
time he had finished page l. l
knew that, for he turned the leaf.
And when page 2 was read l knew
that, too, for he quietly .crumpled
up the leaf and tossed it out of the
car window. And then he tore off
the next leaf. And in due time it
went the same route. And so 1t
went on. All the way from Kins-
ley to Hutchinson he left trail of
crumpled leaves. When he had tin-
ished the book the book was finish
ed too.-kansas City Star.
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Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of J. F. Rickenbaker & Co, composed
of J. F. Rickenbaker and S. w. GOwdy,
heretofore doing business at Lake City,
in the county of Williamsburg and
state of South Carolina, was dissolved
by mutual consent on the twenty-third
day January, 1907, and the said S. w.
Gowdy, is no longer connected with
bu.inesS.
J. F. Rickenbaker shall assume all
Indebtedness of the company, and all
parties owing the company shall pay
same to the said j. F. Rickenbaker.
j. F. RICKENBAKER
3-7-3t. S. w. GOWDY.
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our CLUBBING Rates.

We offer cbeaY clubbing rates
with ii number of popular news
papers and periodicals. Read care.
fully the following list and select
the one or more that you fancy and
we shall he pleased to send IN your
order. These rates are of course all
cash in advance, which means that
both The RECORD and the paper
ordered must be paid for, not l, :. ;,
I, 5, 6, Z, S, 9, 10. IL, but TWELVE
MONTHS ahead. Below IL the list IF
our best clubbing offers
The RECORD and News 4 Courier
(Semi- -weekly,) $l.G0.
The RECORD and Home & Farm
(twice "a month. $l.3j.
The RECORD and New York World
g times week. $l.75.
The RECORD and atlanta Coustl
tuition g times Il week. 81 So.
THE RECORD and Atlanta Cnmsli-
tution (weeklv $3.50.
The RECORD and Bryan's Com
moner, $l.15.
The RECORD and Cosmopoliton
Magazine 81 IS.
THt RECORD and Youths Com
panion New Subscribers) = 80.
The RECORD Semi Weekly State,
$3.50.
The RECORD and Lippincott's
Magazine l year each $2.75.
The RECORD and National
Magazine, l year each, 81 50.
n. B. We do not club with any
daily papers. The first issue you
receive of the pager Or periodical Is
evidence that the money for same
has been forwarded by us. We are
not responsible after that.
THE COUNTY RECORD,
Kingstree, S. c.
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Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLlNa,
County of Williamsburg.
By P VI Brockinton, Esquire Probate
Judge
Whereas, Fl o Britton made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration OF the Estate of and effects
of John P McElveen.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish al! and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the said John P Nc
Elveen deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Kingstree, S. &. on 23rd
day of March next after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon.
to show cause, if any they have. why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my Hand, this 18th day
of March. Ammo Domini, 1907.
Published on the 7th day of March
1907, in the County Record
2 NJ BROCKINTON,
Probate Judge,
j., ,-6t