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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-08
The Jumping off place

Consumption had me in it's grasp; and
had almost reached the jumping off place
when | was advised to try DR. XII rs New
Discovery; and 1 want to say right now, it
saved my life. Improvement began with
the first bottle, and after taking one doz-
en- bottles was well and happy man a.
gam, says George Moore, Of Grimesland d
n o. As remedy for coughs and colds
and healer of weat sore lungs and for
preventing pneumonia New Discovery is
sumpreme. soc and Sl.OO at j. f. Mackey
and Funderburk Pharmacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
OLD LANDMARKS PASSING.
Workmen Building New Line of
B. and o. Along Upper Potomac.

One sequence of the building of the
new line of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road along the border of the river to
the removal of tho ruins of the old can
non foundry, which is Il short distance
above the Aqueduct bridge
The gang of men who are making a
roadway for the new line which is to
connect the main line of the company
at Linden. Md. with the Potomac river
at the foot of NJ street are also pulling
down the stone walls of the old build
ing which were erected over Il hundred
years ago by Henry Foxal and where
the MA king of cannon was carried for
more than fifty years. The property lies
between the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
and the Potomac river. about u half mile
north of the Aqueduct bridge. 1t COM
priSeS some four or five acres, which were
road company for the purposes of the hew
line. Some of the buildings, which are
nearing the century mark, are in ruins.
while others are in a fairly good condi-
ton. Two of them were used as boring
mills and the others as lnolding and cast
ing shops.
The property was purchased about the
year 1901 by Henry F'oXall. an English
man. who began there the manufacture
of cannon for the of the government.
He continued in that business until the
year 1915 when he sold the property to
Gen. John Mason, the owner Of Analostan
Island who, with his sons. continued the
business down to the year 1S49 when II
passed into other hands. and finally ceased
to be used for foundry purposes. For
many years the buildings have been un-
used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
DoingS of Pleasure Craft.

The handsome power launch Chippawa
OF st. Michaels, Nd, has returned TO this
city from ten-day trip on the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio canal. from Georget OWN
10 Cumberland Md. and will remain at
anchor her. while her owner. Capt. Dry
den OF ST. Michaels. and those aboard The
yacht spend the time visiting points Of in
terest in this city.
Inc ChippaWa arrived here about two
weeks ago, just before she started up
the canal. but only remained a short
time before resuming her trip
Mrs. Dryden is with Capt DRYDEN on
the yacht and they have as guests the
Misses Keenan, and Mr.. Keenan, of ST.
Mchaels.
The steam Yacht Giacota. Capt. Davis
returned 70 this city YESTERDAY afternoon
from cruise on the Potomac and Chesa-
peake bay and is again at anchor in
the harbor. The Giavotd sailed a week
ago with her owner. John r. Dos PASSES
aboard. and visited Westmoreland county
Va. where Mr.. Dos Passos has A large
plantation, and other points.
While on the trip Mr.. Dos Passos made
several speeches in Virginia in the inter-
ests OF the republican national ticket for
the presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
EMBROIDERY THE VOGUE.
That Made on Machines Preferred to
Handmade bv Partisan Dressmakers

Embroidery is to be widely used on
everything this season, and there is TO
be nothing tame about it. 1t is to be
full of the goreeousness of the Byzantine
era. so that the correctly gowned woman
will display upon her person all the
splendor of the finest examples of Byzan-
tine art.
Paris couturiers are now producing
some remarkable effects in these classic
embroderes, and II is notable fact
t. IT the best results are being secured
by the aid of the sewing machine. Re
ferring to this development of embroid-
cry making, of the leading coutu-
riers of the Place Vendome, Paris-the
worlds greatest fashion center-recently
said:
Some Of our most exquisite embroid-
cries will be done on the machine.
There are two rea sons for this One Is
that the delicate materials become soiled
by much handling, and also there are
certain stitches which cannot be done
by hand. American women are 50 par
been done by hand it has no value.
thing. But I can assure YOU that we
have ladies of the nobility of other
lands who do not in the least think d
beautiful embroidery made ma
chine is any the less beautiful for that.
Why should it be SO? We can get all
the brodeuses we want up in Brittany
or in the Nosges for :; francs day
while we must pay woman who works
at the machine ~ francs a day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
POTOMAC BANKS CRUMBL1NG.
Eastern Shore of River Changing by
Fall of Earth.

The high banks of the eastern side OF
the Potomac from Geisboro Point TO the
naval powder magazine. Is slowly but
surely falling into the Potomac under the
influence % the high tides and the west
erly winds.
Monday big slice OF the bank in front
of the Firth Sterling steel plant property
tumbled into the river. If past years are
any criterion. more of the bank will come
down this fall when the tides. blown by
the westerly winds. wash againN the
bank. undermine it and cause il TO fall.
The section that tumbled was about
fifty feet long and several feet THICK, and
was the first to fall since the spring.
Within the past ten years several sec
tons of the bank, with big trees growing
upon it. have tumbled into the river. The
bank has gone back several fest.
The upper part of the bank is composed
of clay Just at the waters edge Is a
strata of sand which is washed out by
the action of the waves. undermining the
bank and causing it to fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
one-Piece Frocks to Be Worn.
SOAP BUBBLE PARTIES
ARE FAD FOR THE FALL

Law in a supply OF new clay pipes, ana
ne liberal in your estimates, Tor accloehts
are common. There are regular puooie
blowers. if YOU prefer, but the pipes are
cbea per and lust as good. Before handlnS
these TO the guests tie half OF the pipes
with red ribbons and the other half with
h,ne or green Have ready also generous
quantity of soap-bubbe water, made IN
this way:
CASTLE SOAP cut in fine shavlngs and
n,aced in a clean bottle with forty parts
Of rain or distilled water. Let stand tor
a day. shaking frequently.
When the SOAP is entirely dissolved filter
through flannel then mix in a 'bottie,
shaking violently and persistently and
adding. a little at Il time, two parts sly-
GERM to three parts OF the soap soIu''oh.
Cover and let stand several DAYS
After one or two days Whlte preclpl-
tate will rise TO the top OF the liquid, leaN-
ing the rest clear. From this draw on me ne
clear portion with syphon OF pour o'i
carefully and bottle. ready Tor use;
This mixture is called 'slycern hqulo'
and bubbles made from it are SO strong
and durable that they may be blown to
extraordinary size and will last for hours
Pour soapy Liquid Into Bottles.
When ready for the party put little
about the dining table. which should be
extended its full length or should you
wish to make the game progressive, nave
small tables arranged in a circle. Pretty
paper caps of scarlet for the boys and
blue for the girls may be provided for
the contestants If desired. and two cou-
pies sent to each table. Among the con-
tests which may be planned for the diff
ferent tables ian umpire being appointed
to judge are: The most beautiful bubble.
the largest bubble at one breath. the
bubble that lasts longest. etc. II part
ners play in these competitions a prize
can be given for the finest bubbles made
by the two pipes forming the same bub-
bles.
A Soap Bubble Race.
This game makes plenty of fun. To
play it provide each contestant with
Japanese fan or one made from stiff
paper. for with these the bubbles are
| propelled 10 a goal. At given signal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

then be ready TO brave the heavy gales
that will sweep about her this winter.
Lightship No. - is now on the station.
About December she will be relieved by
No. - which will spend three months
swinging at her heavy anchors while
the gales of the winter howl through her
rigging and she is tossed about on rough
seas.
Several times within the past two years
the gales have been heavy enough to
cause light ships on Diamond shoals 10
drag their anchors. They have always
been able To return to the station within
day or two under their own steam.
So trying is the work that the ships
and crows are kept upon the station but
three months at time. Two ships are
employed in the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
FILLING GLASSES.

In filling the glasses fill to the brim.
for in the process of cooling they will
Shrink enough to allow for the pouring
on of a quarter of an inch of melted
paraffin. which will KEEP out the air
and preserve the jelly.
To Prepare the Paraffin.
Get half pound of paraffin and shave
it into pitcher or small dish from
which 1t can be easily poured and melt by
setting into hot water or over the tea
kettle. While the jelly is still warm
pour a layer of paraffin over the top
1t can then be covered with the usual tin
cover or simply wrapped with paper. as
there is no danger of spelling When
needed for the table slip off the paraffin
and put 1t away to be used again.
The Comparative Cost of Jelly.
In estimating the comparative cost of
jelly and marmalade, jelly will be found
to be worth twice as much as the MARINA
lade. Jelly costs about two-thirds of the
price OF the fruit used, the marmalade
one-third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

the bubbles are blown from a starting
point and famed toward the goal.
If u bubble bursts before Il player
reaches the goal the player may return
to blow a second one.
Very similar to this sport is soap
bubble battle. for it consists in dividing
the room by string or screen. organizing
the players into parties, the reds and the
blues. giving one company places on the
right of the line and the others on the
left. three feet from the line itself Then
all being in readiness. armed with fans
to drive the bubbles. the signal is given
and the game begins The sides blow in
turn. the enemy tanning or blowing the
bubbles back.
The point of the contest is to see on
which side of the rope the bubbles burst.
the side that sends over the greatest num-
Der of bubbles being the winner
Among the appropriate prizes for the
winners of this game are pieces Of iri-
descent glass, glass paper weights or. in
deed, any pretty article of sparkling crNS-
tai or course. each contestant carries
home the pipe with which he or she has
done valiant service.
AS to ornamentation for the room.
pretty table decorations would be opened
milk weed pods, fluffy thistles or clus
ters of the wild clematis now SO album
cant along country roadsides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Lighthouse Service Notes.

Lightship No. II of the Diamond Shoal
station, off Cape Hatteras. the toughest
station on the Atlantic coast, is at d
Baltimore shipyard to be overhaued and
made ready to resume her place on the
station about December I.
The work being done to No II is ex-
tensive and will require two or three
weeks longer for completion. She will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
EMPIRE GOWNS NOT TO
BE WORN THIS WINTER
Extreme Styles That Are Difficult for Stout Women
Will Give Place to More Conservative Fashions.

According to the latest arrivals from
Paris the mode of pronounced Empire
fashions Is to be short. for. though dress
makers in the French capital at frst put
the stamp Of approval on high waists
and straight up and down skirts' 'he
s,vle has changed. and by the middle
of winter few more such designs VIII pe
made there. The supposed reason ioi
this change il because the average proS-
nerous woman OF today is stout and not
slender-hence the fashion is doomed. Tor.
thousb Empire frocks seem loose ana
comfortable in point OF TACT theS toi
ture one who is feshy. ana the coISets
a woman is obliged TO wear 10 give tliene
cows the correct set" are scarcely less
e., strait-iacketsJ Such discomfort as
deccr;hed women We're willing TO endure
for a short time for the sake OF variety
h,,@ ,ros, who can afford to discard 1rocks
before they are worn out have declared
themselves exhausted by the recent Stiain
Incidentally the result is not Sulhcientiy
graceful to make laIse ,nni iite
sne is justified in trying TO LOOK IKE
:, I.th and so those who have suffered
arc going back to comfort ana waist
line that will be natural
one-Piece Frocks to Be Worn.
From present indications one-piece
frocks will prevail, but they Will be maze
with due regard to moderation. roi III
s,.nce princess models, fitting like gloves
NOV, he seen. but they will be ciassed
r,d.r the head of 'eXtreme. ana not
o,,.orra.ad nv those who expect to wear
the same costumes more imam ie"
weeks. ;..oS- bou.e,,er
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

to New York. The PatuXent will be
the first vessel to load railway ties at
Alexandria for several months
The British bark Westmoreland. to>
tons. has been chartered to load bones ~
Montevedeo. Argentina. for point north
of Hatteras. and it is thought probable
that she may be sent TO Alexandria. ii
has now been several months since n bone
laden vessel unloaded at Alexandria. The
bones are ground at the Alexandria fer
tilizer manufacturing plants and used in
making ground fertilizers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

will he smart and comfortable.
Fashion wiseacres predict that before
long the fronts of all dresses will be
draped.' and this style for the flat chested
effective, but Tor those inclined to stout
ness the mode must be very carefully
considered before being selected
Draped Skirts May Be Worn.
Draperies on skirts may be worn in the
near future, for the ''peplum' effects to
be seen on so many house gowns are
more than likely to evolve into "over-
skirts AS employed now. the peplum
is merely short upper skirt lifted at
one side of the front a trife to show
pettcoat either of the same shade in
another material or one of decided con-
trast. 1t is a trying fashion for short
figures. as 1T has the effect of making
the wearer appear shorter than she really
So far peplums have been reserved en-
tirely for house or evening gowns. and
with the latter they are not lacking in
grace, for when combined with the high
waist. especially when the latter is not
brought close into the figure. they form
long and pretty lines that add an effect
or coat. would be required for the
street. would be an absurdity.
Of all pronounced fads of the moment
buttons take the lead. They are put on
for service and for ornament. though they
by no means always make the latter.
Many of the buttons for house gowns
are of material most beautifully worked
In heavy silks with which lace motifs are
frequently introduced. For the street they
are of the same material the frock.
unless velvet or leather is chosen to
cover the molds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

Jurors for the November term Of the
circuit court for Carroll county, Md. We're
drawn Monday by Chief Judge William
n. Thomas. The term will begin Monday,
November -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

very blouse model is here Depicted the design be-
especially good for with tailor
The model black liberty satin with the upper
Of the blouse made of novelty lace showing heavy black
silk foundation with raised design black silk Tiny
velvet buttons bright sapphire blue used about the yoke
sleeve parts and bias fold OF the velvet outlined the yoke
The the blouse hand calOped and laid the
about upper and the little yoke Of white lace
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by the
City clerk of the City of Twin Falls,
Idaho, up to eight o'clock p. M.
August 3rd, 1908, for the furnish
ing of material and the con-
struction of sidewalks in accordance
with the following specifications:
Said sidewalks to be laid and to be
all in accordance with the require
ments by notice given and to be built
by said City and called the "delin-
quent" sidewalks. Said walks to
be constructed of wood of the width
of four feet; to be built of 2X6 inch
plank laid cross wise on stringers to
be placed 3R feet apart and to run
parallel with the street. Cross plank
to be so placed as to extend an equal
distance at each end of the board
forming stringers, and inside of said
walk to be two feet from property
line and on grade established by City
Engineer. Said stringers to be of 2X6
plank. Said sidewalk cross plank to
be laid not over one-half inch apart
Bids to be submitted stating price
per running foot for walks as above
set out for which the contractor pro-
poses to build said walks.
Dated this 10th day of July, 1908.
Stuart H. Taylor,
City Clerk. 1880
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23

Sealed Proposals.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office Of the clerk of the Board Of
Trustees of Filler School District No.
8, Twin Falls County, Idaho, up to
and until the hour of one O'Clock D. m.
Saturday, August first, 1908, for fur
nishing all materials and doing all la
Dor necessary to construct four
roomed building with basement and
auditorium on the second floor, in ac-
cordance with plans and specifica-
tons prepared by Tourtellotte & Co.,
Architects, Boise Idaho.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the residence of w. P. Shinn
in said town of Filler.
A certified check made payable to
e. F. Cedarholm, clerk, and in the
sum of $4,000 shall accompany each
general proposal as a guarantee that
the successful bidder will enter into
contract with the above board and
will furnish satisfactory bond for
the performance of same.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids submitted.
e. F. Cedarholm, Clerk. 1890.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice Of Sale of School District
Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that the
trustees of school district Number
eighteen l1S), of Twin Falls county,
State of Idaho, will on the 25th day
of July, 1908, at the postoffice in the
town OF Filler, Twin Falls county, State
of Idaho, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said
day offer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash, lawful money of the United
States, coupon bonds of the said
school district in the sum of two
thousand (S2,00000l dollars.
Said bonds to be dated July 18th,
1908, and drawing interest at the rate
of five per cent per annum.
Interest payable semi-annually, bonds
to run twenty years, with option to
pay the same in ten years from the
date thereof.
To be issued in denominations of
five hundred ($50000) dollars leach.
The school board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
6-25-723. ABEL OSBORN, Clerk.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice Of Meeting Of Republican Stat
Convention.

Pursuant to the authority and by the
directions of the Republican State Cen
trail Committee, Republican State
Nominating Convention will convene
at the city of Boise, State of Idaho, on
Tuesday, the first day of Septem Der,
1908, at II o'clock a. M, atwhich State
Convention Republican platform of
principles will be announced, new
State Central Committee will be elected
and candidates. will be nominated for
Justice of the Supreme Court, one mem
Der Of Congress, and State officers to
be voted for at the general election, to
be held on Tuesday November 3, A. D.
1908.
The various counties Of the state
are entitled to delegate representation
in this convention as follow; Ada "a,
Bannock IS, Bear Lake IA, Bingham %,
Boise 6, Bonner 10, Blaine s, Canyon 1S,
Cassia 7, Custer g. Elmore 4. Fremont
81, Idaho ID, Kootenai 10, Latah IS,
Lincoln 6. Nez Perez 81, Lemhi 5, Owy-
bee A, Oneida %, Shoshone, 16, Twin
Falls 4, Washington g.
The County Central Committees are
hereby requested to perfect all arrange
ments for primaries and county con-
ventions for the selection of delegates
to state convention.
James II. Brady, Chairman.
Addison 7. Smith, Secretary
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
For Sale


A rooming house doing a good bust
ness. Inquire at The Shodair, Twin
Falls, Idaho. 10 If
Notice for Publication-Final Proof.
/, Hans Henry Cook, of Murtaugh,
Idaho, who made entry No. 1874, under
the provisions of an act of the legis-
lature of the State of Idaho, COM
monty known as the Carey Act" APP
proved March 2nd 1899, which en-
braces lots 4 and 10 of section 81, of
township los, of range ZOE. do hereby
give notice of my intention to make
final proof to establish my claim to
the land above described, and that |
expect to prove that | have resided on
reclaimed and cultivated said land as
required by law before e. B. Williams,
of the State Land Board
at Twin Falls, Idaho, on Aug. Is, 1908,
by two of the following Witnesses.
Walter E. Beers, Pat Walton, Lee
Johnson and Geo. Rivers, all Of Muir
laugh, Idaho.
Hans Henry Cook, Entryman.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice to Contractors,

Sealed bids Will be received by the
City Clerk of the City of Twin Falls,
Twin Falls, Idaho, up to eight o'clock
p. m. August Third, Nineteen Hundred
and Eight, for the furnishing of all
material and labor necessary to re-
plank driveway only, on the Rock
Creek Viaduct in the city of Twin
Falls, Idaho, in accordance with the
following specifications:
Said plank to be or Oregon Fir
twelve t12) inches in width; three (3)
inches in thickness; and sixteen (16)
feet in length. Said plank to be laid
diagonal across said roadway, and over
present plank. Said plank not to be
laid over one-half (1a) inch apart.
and to be we'll nailed with not less
than sixty $50 penny nails.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Dated July 10th, 1908.
716-30 Stuart H. Taylor
City Clerk
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at HALEY, Idaho, July 10,
1908.
Notice is hereby given that Edgar
L. Ashton, of Twin Falls, Idaho, who
on April 20, 1907, made homestead, No.
5266, for Northeast quarter, Section II
Township los, range 19E, Boise Me-
ridian. has filed notice of intention to
make final communication Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before John F. Hansen, U.
S. Commissioner at Rock Creek, Idaho,
on the Gath day of August, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Arthur G. Shields, Zelotus G. French
James Nichols and Paul |. Paulson, all
of Twin Falls, Idaho.
A. l. Mcmahon, Register.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23

LET US SHOW YOU
An Improved Property.
4 Choice Residence Lot.
A Good Location.
Some Fine, Close-in Acres.
Some Rich Orchard Tracts.
They VIII Please you and Make YOu
Money
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-07-23
Notice of Sale of District School Bonds

Notice is hereby given that the trus-
tees of School District No. II of Twin
Falls county, State of Idaho, will on
the 25th day of July, 1908, at the Of
flee of the County School Superintend-
ent, Twin Falls, Twin Falls county,
Idaho, at one O'Clock p. m. an said
day offer for sale to the highese bid
der for cash, lawful money of the
United States, coupon bonds of School
District No. II, in the sum of Two
thousand, $4,000.
Said bonds to draw interest at the
rate of five per cent per annum. Said
bonds to be in the denomination of four
bonds of $500 each.
Bonds to run 20 years, with option
to redeem in ten yers.
The School Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids
M, A. Stronk, Chairman.
B. f. Thomas, Clerk.