davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-11-15
NEW JERSEY GOES REPUBLICAN.

Latest Returns Show Election of John
Franklyn Fort fer Governor.
Frank S, Katzehbach, Jr, democrat
ic candidate for governor Of Now Jer-
sey, Wednesday night conceded the
election of John Franklin Fort, his
republican opponent, and made the fol-
lowing statement: From the tome
what incomplete returns furnished, I
believe that Judge Fort viii be elected.
have sent him my congratulations.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-11-15
DECREASE IN COTTON SHOWN
In Report of the Census Bureau as to Mum
Der Of Bales Ginned.

Der of Bales Ginned.
At Washington Friday, the census
bureau issued its bulletin showing the
total cotton crop OF this years growth
ginned up to November 1st to be g.
1877 900 bales, as compared with G.
1896 bales for 1906 In the COM
putation round bales are counted as
half bales.
There were 26195 ginneries in oper-
alton, as compared with 1880 for
1906.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-11-15
No Railway Strike in Great Britain.

A London special says: Richard Bell.
member Of parliament announced on
Wednesday night that the railroad dig
pute had been settled, ~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
BY CHAs. s. sEDGwIcK.

called contractors that will not Come un-
der this head. or such we are not writ
Ing.
In a long and extended experience with
building contractors, such as / would
consent TO do business with, ind them
men of unusual intelligence and OF abili.
ty far beyond the credit that they are
given; they work for small profit: they
put In long hours In figuring and calculat-
Ing to make the ends meet" and save
small profit when the work is completed.
In my judgment, the profit made on the
average house contract by the competent
builders of our country Is not nearly
what II ought to be. Hence IL Is that
when the owner attempts TO set himself
up In place of the builder and buy his
own material, for which no one but him
self Is responsible In case that too much
or too little is ordered, he pays the big
gest price for everything, and the vari-
Gus subcontra ctors who are engaged In
doing the work have no mutual interest,
and when the owner has completed his
work, meeting with all kinds OF compli-
cations and unlooked-for difficulties, paid
all the different bills and footed up the
column. will flnd that he has paid dearly
for his experience. his house Is not rs
well constructed and no one being held
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
Exquisite Gowns for Evening Wear
BY DOROTHY DALE.

gardenia and buds thrust through the
loops.
While. Of course, the original models OF
these gowns are very high in price. and
the majority of fabrics used this season
for evening wear nre expensive. the wom-
an who has a small dress allowance need
not despair IL she has good taste In color
and can design her own cloths. as n
search In the shops will prove that there
are various inexpensive materials to be
had that are very effective and can be
made up with excellent results.
For instance. the silk mules, although
they have Gotten woven In, are very lus-
trous and effective and come in lovely
colorings among the lighter tints. This
material Is the best In effect In the plain
unfigured kinds, and I'm certain colors
has very much the same effect as material
costing three times that amount. For
instance, / recently saw a charming little
dancing frock which was extremely In
expensive, mnde OF pale yellow SILK mus
lin costing 40 cents a yard. white
taffeta foundation. which had already
done duty for former evening gown,
was used as a lining for the skirt and bod
Ice, the trimming consisting or four-nch
wide lace insertion and liberty satin of
the same shade as the silk muslin. The
insertion used was fine Nalenciennes
tinted a pale ecru. Two bands OF this
were used around the lower part Of the
short skirt, between rows of twolnch
tucks and bands of liberty satin. The
low-cut corsage was made mainly Of lace
and liberty bands. The satin was folded
over the shoulders, with lace on either
side. being drawn down toward the waist
In fchu effect and finished by bows at
the top OF the high glrdle. The yellow
silk MULE was used about the lower part
Of the waist and was finely plated, a
band OF embroidered lace. with the de-
sign worked In yellow silk with touches
Of gold. being used across the iop, back
and front.
At this season, too. a great many bar
gains are 10 be had among the chiffons.
bordered materials and other evening
fabrics, and even II only n small pattern
Is obtainable at the reduced price, the
styles OF sthe season lend themselves
admirably TO combination with other
materials. For instance, take the lovely
bordered chiffon cloth--iuemany cases a
pattern will be reduced 10 half price.
because there is not sufficiept for an en-
tire gown. A great many OF the new
models are, however, made with satin
bodice with long trained back--in short.
with redingote, so that III this style Is
adopted the chiffon need only be used
for the front and sides OF the skirt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
Building the Home by Contract versus Day Labor.

responsible from time to time for the
proper construction Of the work. In this
connection l am not saying anything OF
the time spent by the owner himself
and, the worry and perplexities caused
him by trying to do something Of which
he has no knowledge.
Contractors should be treated in an
honorable way, and then they should be
expected to complete their contract ac-
cording TO their agreement. This Is often
not the case. Owners will secure figures
from different builders, forgetting that
this has taken many hours OF work-pos-
siby days work TO put these figures to-
gether-and all the owners want OF the
figures Is information so that they may
go to some friend and give him the work,
getting his own price down below his
best judgment In order to meet the price
that has been made by the other bidders.
IL you will treat builders and contractors
In this manner, and they know that this
Is being done, how can you expect to get
their best figures or their best work? In
my. own practice for many years ] have
only one plan, and that adhered to strict
ly. Select four TO six builders of reputa-
tion. explain the plans TO them carefully.
giving them all possible information and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

The question OF how TO build n home Is
one Of the most common inquiries that is
brought before the architect for his opin-
Ion.
i. The average business man outside OF
the building trade knows little or nothing
regarding building end how 1t should be
done.
q Although he may be acquainted with
material dealers, he cannot buy materials
TO advantage. and between the buying.
the delivery and the using there will be
an unavoidable waste.
g. Concentration OF work in the hands
Of one man results In economy OF time.
economy Of materials and economy In
outlay.
4. subdividing OF contracts always re-
suits In greater outlay
IL Will be seen from these few PROPOSE
tions that am In favor OF letting work
by contract, first, last and always, and
Notwithstanding what anyone may say
to the contrary, ] know that II is strictly
In the interest OF the owner TO place the
work under contract I'm the hands OF one
reliable man. In giving this advice | am
assuming that the contractors are reli-
able, competent TO estimate quantities
and values. men OF character and of in
tegrity In purpose. There are many So
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
The Literary Man.

A glance at the current magazines indi-
Gates that man, mere man, is fast crowd
ing his sister for honors as contributor
OF light literature. A few years ago 1t
was woman who held this field most sue
cessfully against all comers. The title
pages TO nearly every short story bore
woman's name, and man was left out In
the cold. In looking through the Christ
mas magazines this year and, In fact, by
going back n few months, Il can readily
be seen that men are In the majority as
authors OF short stories<-alive at last TO
the advantages aud profit arising from
this field OF labor. Publishers OF maga-
zines are ever alert 10 the advantages OF
exploiting some heretofore unknown nu-
thor in whom they believe they see latent
signs OF budding genius, and TO this end
every bit Of manuscript finding its way
TO the publishers desks Is carefully
scanned. Writers OF good, snappy short
stories are more In demand today than
ever before. so sharp is the competition
between rival publishers. 1t is lucra-
tive calling and one that must necessarily
lead 10 higher and broader fields, and
that this fact is recognized Is evident by
the number OF new names to be found
among the lists OF authors In the late
periodicals.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
Beware of Stock Tipsters

Three more days 10 Christmas, and with
this glad festival safely passed thousands
OF men will breathe easier, take stock or
their depleted treasures and then look
about them for a place OF safe-keeping for
the residue, where Il can be planted In
the hope that II will soon sprout. grow
and bear fruit. This should not be difh-
cult from now on. There is distinctly
better feeling prevailing in commercial
and Industrial centers, due entirely to the
Improvement In the money market and
the resumption of business by those mills.
factories and foundries that shut down
temporarily when money was held at pro-
hibitive prices by those individuals ana
institutions that were boarding IL.
Stock brokers report that the volume or
business transa cted in small lots Is unpre-
cedented, all OF which goes to show that
trading has been INDUCED In by those
who sought investments, rather than by
those OF n speculative bent
A glance at the stock lists today VIII
divulge advances In prices OF standard
stocks within the past few weeks whicn'
had they been taken advantage or by IN
yestors when they were at the low eDb,
would have netted them profits far ana
above their fondest dreams. Many OIL
these opportunities still exist and there
are a number Of good things TO be plucked
from among The stocks still going begging
for patronage.
A word TO The wise. however and none
other than that Napoleon of finance, j.
Pierpont Morgan, need be quoted In this
respect: Beware OF stock tipsters.' IL
Is obvious to all that Mr.. Morgan bad
none other in mind when he made this
remark than Thomas Lawson. who has
spent millions OF dollars In the past Few
years advertising his stock-tpping bureau.
Lawson, according to those who profess
10 know every move made In the world or
stock speculation, has made hundreds or
thousands of dollars over and above his
advertising yet, strange 10 say, he has
followed course as regards his own
transactions in direct contradiction TO the
advice he was selling at so much per.
The tone OF business Is so much I'M
proved that merchants In general do not
now hesitate 10 assert that the rew year
holds out many opportunities not In evil
dence at this time last year. and that an
other wave of prosperity Is In sight which
will require far more than Wall Street
furry TO retard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

OF pink tissue paper in several shades.
a bright little doll head, with face
framed I'm yellow stamens, forming the
center, OF the flower. Money or check
is often sent In some little fancy case
or box such as this, with rather more
Christmasy effect than in the usual way.
The two little rundown collars pic
tured are handmade and are sold In the
shops at two dollars or over. but II one
can do fine needlework, they can be
made at very small expense. One
of those pictured is one Of the
novelties In the stiff linen collar, be-
Ing made OF striped linen, In color on
white, the dots being hand embroidered
to match the stripe. The crossbarred lin
ems are also very smart for these collars.
the padded dots and the scalloping at the
edge being done TO match the color of the
crossbar. White striped or barred with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

The BAN and dinner gowns OF the pres
ent season are very delightful as TO
material, but n n in the coloring and
design that most OF the distinction OF the
models lies. The new gowns shown for
the gay holiday season are many OF them
rather daring as to color combination,
but so cleveriy are the shades used that
the effect is exquisite. IL takes an artist
In dress, however, to design such gowns.
but a great many American women are
as clever as the French as TO color, and,
with the imported models as guides, can
design lovely costumes for evening wear.
In selecting tones and materials for
such frocks artificial light is required.
and the materials should all be selected
under gas or electric light, which often
changes in a marked degree the colorlng
OF the various materials. Both Of the
sketches show the high-busted, short
waisted lines Of the new imported gowns.
All the advance models are made with
the Empire or Greek suggestion, with
the waist several inches higher than for
merly. the skirts fitting very closely over
the hips, and very long and trailing, but
it must be admitted that such models
are only advisable for slender. graceful
figures, and must even then be made by
very experienced gownmaker to be sue
cessful. Ebwever, this new outline is
fashionable; therefore, OF course, as fash
models. Very smart they are. though, IL
well made, and the gowns pictured were
very beautiful in the originals. The col
oring OF the costume sketched at the
right OF the plate was particularly TO be
commended and was very chic and dis
tingushed In style. Pale violet liberty
was the material used for the robe.
which was made In semi -Princesse shape,
the long, graceful skirt being untrimfned.
The draped corsage was Of gold embroid-
cred black tulle. embroidered turquoise
blue duchesse ribbon being used for the
belt" and for the pieces forming the
upper sleeves, outside OF the tulle drap-
cry. The rosette at the left was of
tulle in turquoise blue, the tucked sleeves
and folds across the front being OF pale
salmon pink chiffon.
The effect Of these tones In combination
was exquisite and very French-the gown
being very unusual In STYLE The other
costume pictured was less daring and
was planned for younger woman. The
model was all white, but the design
would be charming for pale blue, pink or
any OF the light tints Soft white chif-
fonL cloth was used for the original frock,
triG>ned with tulle lace, and ruches OF
white liberty ribbon and lozenges or lace.
At the left OF the low-cut bodice was
large bow OF liberty ribbon with white
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
A Small Cottage Design
Designed by
Chas S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis, MINI.

We submit for the consideration OF our
readers a small but neat cottage design
Of five rooms. the size being 20 feet wide
by - feet deep. The cost OF this house
should not exceed $1,000, ms follows: All
carpenters material ard labor complete.
$3.50; all mason work complete, $3.50;
painting. 800; total cost, $1,000 This
approximate estimate does not include
h,iting or plumbing. and contemplates
building the house simply with Norway
pine finish on the inside and hard pine
floors. good cellar and good founda-
tion wall.
In constructing a small house OF this
description II Is not necessary to timber
IL as heavily as would be needed In
larger house. and IL the sheathing on the
outside is put on diagonal and well nailed.
and the floor lining laid diagonal and
well nailed 70 the joist. the framing may
be quite light
Such a cottage may be shingled all
over on the outside and have very rus
tic and artistic appearance, and the cost
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
THE MEMS CORNER. BY Ar g4sxHyss1: H:
Green is the Rage.

Green is the predominating shade In the
more fashionable haberdasheries at pres
ent. and greens OF every shade are there
TO be found. Especially popular are
greens for shlrtings and neckwear. and
yet these tints are by no means confined
TO this department OF mans wardrobe.
Green stockings are shown In a bewIlder.
Ing combination OF tints. and again under
wear of the most delicate silken fiber IN
made up In greens. some soft and delicate
and again so glaring as TO dazzle the
eyes OF all who behold 1T. Pajamas too,
are seen In the verdant hues, and alto
gether the winter runs to green where
mans fancy Is concerned.
Some of the shirtings are very attractive
and delicate. All, more or less. run TO
tiny pin stripe or some figure daintily
interviewer and barely discernible. The
scarfs of this shade are a trihe more
pronounced and are shown In the louder
patterns. So distinct is the rage for
green that several well-known New York
men have been seen on Fifth avenue OF
late wearing patent leather boots with
green kid tops.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

The illustration shows several Christ
mas novelties that will be easy to make,
and can be copied without much expendi-
ture.
The veil case pictured would prove ac-
ceptable for almost any woman who en-
joys dainty belongings, and may be made
OF n small piece OF brocade, or satin. or
n length OF wide ribbon over founda-
tlon of stir, heavy cardboard. covered
with sheet cotton. The model case was
made Of pale ecru corded silk. decorated
with n garland done In ribbon embroid-
cry In Dresden colorings,, with bow knots
In narrow gold ribbon, the case being
edged with very narrow gold cord.
The little rose case pictured. with little
dolls face In the center. was suggested
as pretty way OF giving money or fine
candy. The foundation was a small,
round candy box, plainly covered with
green crepe paper. The rose was made
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

would be no greater than TO use narrow
siding as shown In the cut. There are
two small dormer windows In the roof.
one on each side. lighting the stairway
and the bathroom. These little windows
add very much to the exterior appearance.
The frststory rooms are 3 feet In
height. and the second story. seven feet
six inches. with the ceiling angle on two
sides cut very slightly, making very nice.
pretty rooms. The upper portions OF the
gables are shingled, also the sides OF the
dormers ard roof OF pinzza.
In painting this cottage a very pretty
etect can be had by painting all the
trimmings white, the body OF the house
a nluish gray, all OF the shingles Venetian
red, also the floor Of the piazza and steps
and the ceiling overhead In a lighter shade
OF red and the sash throughout red, and
the chimney gray, the same as the body
OF the house. There Is a side grade en-
trance 10 the cellar, and also leading up
10 the kitchen, as shown In the cut.
adding much TO the convenience OF the
house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
Some Homemade Novelties That Make Acceptable Gifts.

very narrow lines OF black and worked
In black are very chic. and white with
blue. lavender, pink and red are all ef-
fective.
The other collar was In all white, the
collar being buttonholed In scallops In
white wash cotton. The linen was cut
out as shown In the drawing, the edge
being buttonholed In a straight line and
strip of lace insertion set In. either
valenciennes lace or fine Irish or cluny
being used.
The linen case for jewelry or money.
which may be worn about the neck when
travelling, Is another useful present illus
trated. IL Is made In simple envelope
shape. the model being in heavy white
linen embroidered in Reticella embroid-
cry. chamois case or inner envelope
IL made 10 slip inside. and a wash rib
bon Is attached long enough to 60 about
the neck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
MEN AND THINGS.

The most interesting and successful ex-
periments OF telephoning without wires
have been made by the French scientist,
Ducretet
Here's hoping that the clearinghouse
certificate -Christmas-turkey will be as
tender and plump as II II was paid for In
greenbacks
Atlanta is In the throes Of a municipal
fight over pump. 1t might be well to
settle this most momentous question
speedily, for after January 1 the chances
are said pump will be much In demand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
Game Birds D Disappearing

sportsmen may be surprised to learn
that unless the Department OF Agricul-
ture bestirs itself very shortly the game
bird In this country will soon be extinct.
So rapidly has the deficit grown that for
several years past our National Farmer
has been importing numbers OF the
feathered tribe to restock our preserves.
During the present year 5000 English
partridges and nearly 10000 English
pheasants were imported. TO say nothing
OF the thousands OF capercailzie and black
game of Europe. brought over here to-
gether with many thousands of eggs for
propagation purposes.
Congress will doubtless be asked TO take
some steps toward checking the wholesale
slaughter OF game birds In those states
that have failed TO enact and enforce
laws looking toward their protection.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

me this question. and after hearing my
advice they tell me that they can buy
their own material, hire a foreman and
build by days work and save money In
the end. all Of which ! absolutely know
TO he mistake. and without fail they
all get their experience" and when they
are through they tell me that they would
be much better off had they taken my ad
vice. And this is my best advice: What
ever you build always build by contrac'
and know the cost at the beginning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

good specifications. set day and hour
when the bids will be opened. and at
that time open the bids in the presence
OF the builders and award your contract
to the lowest bidder. IL you conclude TO
make changes of any kind In the plans
requiring new figures, II is only fair and
honest dealing TO make these new figures
with the lowest bidder; then when you
have let your contract you have right
to expect an exact fulfilment Of the con-
tract to the very letter of the law.
Many prospective home builders ask
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

In the fierce lexicon OF murder the
point Is to prove the accused sufficiently
insane to escape electrocution, but not so
mentally deranged as TO deserve incar-
ceration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

A determined effort was made to make
Three Cent Tom Johnson" look like
the traditional thirty cents. but Taft
reckoned without his host.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

Alfred @. Vanderbilt has just made an
offer Of 100000 for the erection of n
Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing, In Newport. A few miles distant
Mr.. Vanderbilt has erected a stable and
training ring for his show horses that
cost several times more.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23

us the Golden Rule Practicable In the
Business World?' was the theme OF
Sunday sermon lately. To which we are
prompted TO reply: In theory, yes. For
every business man expects that every
man with whom he has dealings will
practice n