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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

ON every country clearinghouse
sooner or later, a communistic
interest in things msnifests IL
self. Pleasures are enjoyed mu-
tually and plans for an outing or an
entertainment are made tC include all
The boarders instead of few individ-
uals. Ali OF which is. ----abt, adj
mirable from a democratic standpoint,
but apt to prove unfortunately NEEDLE
some to some who are forsod to fol
lew the crowd when they have bacon
6 their own to fry. And so Il proved
in the case OF Mr.. Homer JusswUd
that first Saturday evening al Mrs.
Suburbanite's. large country board
inghcuse. just outside rhe city limits
whittier the Justweds had hicd them
selves for the heated term
II was damp. dreary spring drizzle
that spoiled all out-of-doors plans for
the evening-such as moonlight
stroiis or a drive-snd Of itself sug-
rested an evening indoors with cards.
Now, there happened to be among the
bcarders a certain Mrs. Fixit- OF
laeddlesome executive prociivitics.
who recognized the ideal conditions
for an evening al cards and promptly
proceeded to appoint herself commit
tee Of one to arrange -Five-Hun-
dred~ party.
Win commeEdabie zeal. though
questionable discretion. she scurried
around among the hoarders informing
theIa that she was getting up" the
AFFAIR. incidentally. be Il cited. she
REQUEST. the modest contribution Of
ten cents from each player 10 defray
he expenses OF refreshments and
prizes. with emphasis. also be u re-
marked. she accepted no excuses-
coniendsng that the interests Of The in
aividuaI should be submerged in the
wish Of the whole. And finally. be
q stasci. she consulted only the wou-
cufolk. concludlaE from her own mar.
Stai experlenoe thai all the men we're
model, twentieth century, obcy-thy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

collarless or the Pierrot ruffle were II
not used to edge the top of the bodice.
Fortunate is she who can have the line
at the shoulders broken. Traceries OF
braid are effective IN finishing the
gown al the important line.
The band should be edged with
about one or two inches OF running de-
sign. A piping of black velvet Is
easy and complete, while band OF
French knots Is suggestion for the
embroidery. Any combination OF
embroidery and braiding are worth
while, and in this day OF long stitches
and quick work, no edge of the collar
less frock need be stamped or I'M
finished
Persian ribbon six inches wide is
the least perishable material for an
envelope case for the powder cloth or
channels. Its sides are sewn together
after 1t is folded envelope shape, and
then the flap Is folded to point and
buttoned down with an embroidered
loop TO a button covered with the
silk. Fourteen inches of the silk will
make generous case TO keep or give
away. IL the snap-clasp is used as a
fastener. make tiny rosette OF the
silk to conceal II.
Bands on the skirts of tub dresses
are made Of the same material and
should be spongod-soaked-for IL
hours, even IL the material has been
shrunken. Skirt seams are pressed
twice. AS soon as they are sewed
they are fattened. and once again
otter they are finished with tailor's
stitching.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
Queer. Place For vaIuables.

"As | was coming out OF a store
this evening | saw an amusing
sight" said a shopper. "A light rain
was falling and as the woman in
front OF ME stepped out she opened
her umbrella. Out of it fell jeweled
hatpin, a pair of gloves and two mems
handkerchiefs. On its face it seemed
like a case of shoplifting, but as she
gathered up the articles the woman
said:
"'Well, if here ISM Mary's emerald
hatpin and the gloves ] was looking
TOR last week and two OF George s
best handkerchiefs. l never thought
of looking in the umbrella for them. y
New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

- implicitly and da;ntiness mark
- the draperies and pillows for
~ the summer home this year,
and some of the prettiest of
these can be made by any one handy
with needle at half the original
cost. This year the busy housewife
must choose for window curtains
white and colors mixed, to Offset with
cotton portieres of a tone to match.
They can be made of scrim, curtain
brussels or cable net trimmed with
cretonne. The bulk of the curtain is
formed by pure white or cream scrim.
About three inches back from the
edge is an eight or ten inch wide in
sertion of heavy net, the color of the
scrim, outlined on either edge with
an inch-wide, heavy lace insertion.
Down the center of the net runs
four or five inch wide applique Of ere
tonne with roses and leaves, mar
guerites, violets, pansies and other
flowers in all sorts. of colOrs, their
edges fastened TO the net with a fancy
chain-stitch. The edge of the curtain
IS finishen with an inch-wide lace,
matching the insertion. The floral
decorations may be had in many
shades of mauve, lilac, pink, rose,
blue or green, ana some of the origi-
nal designs are quite pretty. Bed
spreads and bolster covers to match,
trimmed down the center with the
cretonne applique, are feature of
these pieces.
Almost the same style 81 decora-
ZION is used on scrim curtains not
having the net and lace insertions, and
also in certains of cream cable net. A
variation of the latter is applique of
narrow strips of self-toned green or
old rose, mercerized cotton goods re-
sembling silk trained is conventional
design between vertical stripes of the
like width outlined with a fine cot
ton soutache braid. White and cream
cotton taffeta patterned like dimity,
(which may be bought gy the yard, is
made up in imported curains trimmed
also with cretonne appl CUES and
edged with narrow ball fringe and 2
balf-inch cretonne band.
The best part of these examples is
the arrangement of the cretonne alp
pliques, which in the cotton taffeta
surround here and there a segment of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
NARROW TOE SHOES.

r HE narrow-tOeo shoes and slip
= pers that have been the vogue
Tor several years are proving injurious
20 the feet. Chief among the troubles
caused by narrow-toed shoes Is the
ingrown nail Often this trouble Is
neglected until 1t becomes painful.
when the proper time to treat IL is
when II is first noticed. The vises.
course IS to go at once TO a skilled
Chiropodist. but IL that IS out Of the
question. home doctoring Is essential.
With the end q a wooden toocb-
Tick gently push a bit OF antisep-
tic cotton under the corner Of the
nail II there appears 70 be inaama-
ton use vasclise OF czrbolated vase
line on the cotton. Mex; trim the
nail inward. from he corners. IN az
deep a point in the center as Is pos
sitle. Use a sharp. Thin pair Of sci,
scrs. and see that there are no rough
edges TO the nail. This treatment
forces The nail 10 grow away from the
tdses 10 IN I'd the cavity.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

marked Mr.. J. in a tone meant to be
casual. I-I-Ive got to get some
cigars,'
The Single man stood alcne-desert-
d. lie smiled. From his lips there
noated family the strains of an air
that seemed suggestive OF Gee whiz,
I'm glad I'm free; no wedding bells
.or me-
Presently Benedict No. 1 returned,
his face wreathed in smiles
Immediately behind him danced
Benedict No. ?, followed closely by the
Third One.
Mr.. j. alone was missing.
They waited patiently and were re
warded In few moments by his reap
cearance.
How long win Il take to walk to the
fcsioGcc and back. fellows" he Ia
CURED facctiously. That's where I'm
supposed 10 be going
efiumph.~ laughed Bcnedicc No. :.
is that the best you could come
across with. Justvcd7 Walt until
you've been married lnnscr and you'll
Rave 70 frame up better ones thaa
that 20 rct by
on. d,nt know rctorted Mr. J..
4 beard you tel your wife thai this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
DRESS SUGGESTIONS.
- = cry striking are the long even
" ing gloves of white suede, with
the back-stitching of the seams


cone in black.
Some of the handsome new sweat
ers are of white, with large sailor
collars and cuffs in color.
The chantecler belt pin may be in
gilt or silver, with the rooster head
in red.
Rough strgws are decidedly smart
this season, and the rougher the straw
The more costly the hat may be.
Exceedingly effective are the one
piece evening coats of broadcloth,
trimmed with Persian banding or a
border of effective metal embroidery.
Large, fiat buttons covered with
silk or velvet, are used for trimming
on some of the tailored coats and cos
tunes. Linen cretonnes are being used
for blouses to wear with tailored
suits. They are strictly tailored.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

swing VIII moi De aihiss
~ TO point to those who spend
part of the vacation period by the salt
water that the sandy beach cannot
only be made TO help the invalid
but II scientifically handled viii give
increased vigor to the sound. Sand
baths may be cold or warm, damp or
dry, and their influence on the body
is vastly different.
The cold and moist sand bath
should always be OF short duration,
and should not be INDUCED In by the
sick unless the trouble is of nervous
nature, when IL has been found very
improving. Exercise should always
follow the cold, wet sand bath until
the entire body is In a healthy glow
This bath floods the deeper sections
OF the body with blood driven from
the surface and reduces nervourness.
Warm, damp sand baths induce con
gestion of the outer blood vessels,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
M@lzuWA@Mtmg mMoMM5
IS ;iectivess, we're caught with the goods.

iectiyes, we're caught with the goods.
Now see here, Blossom" argued
Mr.. J. rs they trailed downstairs after
the others, whats the use of raising
such a howl about a little thing Ike
this. From the way you're talking
about it one would imagine I'd stolen
money from a blind niger, That's
lust like you women, Here | haven't
played poker all winter-just to please
ycu-and now when ! do get into a
little game you lose sight Of the fact
entirely tina; it's the first in a year,
Why can't you"
"You-you-you oughn't 10 play
anytime," wept Mrs. j. you know
you cant afford it, You promised not
-not-not to gamble and you've brok-
en-"
81 did not" 'retorted Dir. J., hatly,
Il never promised not to-Ive al
WAYS held out On that point"
Well" insisted Mrs. j.. its ju-
Just the samAyou led me TO believe
you'd never play again, But-but that
isn't the worse, Homer You de
ceived me deliberately this evening.
You-you told me deliberate false
I.ood, You said-said you were going
I'D to the. postofice to-to-get me
Mama's letter
oh hang your mother, confound it
grcwled Mr. J. ~No-no-r don't mean
that. Wait q inmate, Biossim. wait
a minutt--"
But Mrs J. had flown
And when he entered til parior q
moment later he behold her smiling as
cheerily as you please and chatting
Eaily away with Mrs. Fixit
Incidentally. be u set DOM as = pos
slble warning and suggestion for en-
ragcd couples who may have pcrsuef
this truthful little tale. u tock every
penny Of nc Eve dollars he'd won Tor
Honer-desr 70 square himself with
Mrs. J. the next day.
cAKvEL CALVERT HILL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26


floor, the back poarch being as
good place an any. Scrub thor
oughly with warm ammonia suds and
rinse with many clear waters until
The soap is removed. Allow the rug
to dry on the floor without removing
the tacks, tlsen take 1t up and 1t viii
not shrink. roll or pull out of shape.
A preparation for washing carpets
and rugs Is made of four ounces OF
any good soap dissolved in four
ounces OF boiling water; when cold,
add five ounces OF ammonia, two and
one-half ounces of alcohol. two and
one-half ounces Of chloroform. Bottle
this and cork tightly.
To clean carpet add teaspoon
full OF the preparation to a pail of
tepid water. The same preparation
ia also useful for cleaning mems cloth
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26


a straight band, such as is stitched to
the cheaper grades of muslin curtains.
A fine example of the white muslin
curtain with a wide hemstitched hem,
is embroidered back OF the hemstitch-
ing with a small spray of pink roses,
clusters of forget-me-nots and other
flowers. All of these cOlors are match
ed in the bedspreads and bolster
cases.
Another imported novelty is cur
tain of a material which is like a
cross between scrim and fishnet iii
solid colors-pastel blue, mulberry,
rose and green. This is trimmed at
several places down the front edge
and across the curtain, half yard or
so from the bottom, with small square
insets of deep cream cluny lace.
Scrim of two tones, sold by the yard,
is among the low-priced summer cur
tain materials. In these the beauty
of some patterns and the combina
tions of color are equal almost TO
the finer imported madras materials
which are having a vogue this season
as window draperies. Some of the
best patterns in the latter are oriental
in color and design, the effect when
hung in a sunny window suggesting,
/ in some instances, stained glass.
Still another novelty is oriental net
of deep red and reseda green only,
which has a mesh three-quarters of
, an inch in diameter made of a fine
cord. This, lined with the thinnest
. and sheerest of cream colorel scrim,
is used for curtains and also for top
draperies over plain scrim curtains.
| The vogue for cotton portieres is
increasing ON account of the wonder
full assortment of fabrics imported
for the purpose, which to the uni
, formed eye look anything hut like
cotton. In the list, in plain colors,
, is easement cloth, subs tartiai, heavy
and in absolutely fast coiors, which
include a beautiful old red such as is
popular in artists studios.
| Country-house owners are showing
a preference this season for chintZes
, in fitting up sleeping and adjacent
| looms. Chairs, sofa and tables are
trapped to match window boxes, por-
there's and window lambrequins. Dress
ing bureaus are trimmed in the same
way, even to the favorite photographs
and the toilet boxes. The bedspreads
and bolster cases are quite often of
the same material.
1t is wise to put away the hand
some winter pillows. Strong sunlight
snd dust will ruin fine silks and en-
h-oidery, and the heavy winter pill
lows are not in good taste during the
. hot summer months. The first requi-
site of the summer pillow is easy
laundering. The next is simplicity of
line and cool coloring. To achieve the
first buy only materials that will wash
without fading. Then make cases to
button on. This is done in several
ways.
The easiest is to have an opening
across the middle of the back, faced
TACK like a placket and provided with
buttons OF patent fasteners. Some
workers who do not wish Go go to the
initial trouble sew the four sides up.
leaving an opening of half an end
seam. The seam is then blind stitched
together and can be quickly ripped
open for the laundering. Simplicity
OF line does away with shirred cor
Ders, ruffles, frills and puffs. The new
est pillows are oblong in shape.
though the square ones are still re-
tanned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
TO MAKE BUSTING CAP.

a PRETTY ana practical uuStlnS
"a cap may be made from one Of
the fancy handkerchiefs which
can be found in almost any depart
ment store. The mob-cap pattern is
4 good one TO use, as it is attractive
aud covers the hair well. To make the
cap, the handkerchief should be fold
ed in half, straight across, and the
two halves of the border whipped to-
gether at one end of the top of the
cap.
This Is then laid in five box-plaits,
which are feather-stitched across to
hold them in place. The peaked point
is then turned back and fastened to
the crown. The cap is fitted at the
back by two boxplaits at the edge.
held down by feather stitching. The
points at the sides are also turned back
on the cap and fastened down.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
Facts and Figures.

Very few wild animals are left in
New Zealand. The government is
taking good care of those that remain
and is adding new varieties.
The game of bagetelle was invented
about the year 1915.
Rapid growth of finger nails indi
Gates good health.
In Finland the women consider a
kiss an insult.
There are Is recognized systems of
wireless telegraphy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
LINOLEUM.

- o avoid lacking the seams on a
linoleum-covered floor try the
following plan: Take a piece of
table oilcloth about one and one-half
inches wide and glue it well to the
Goth side. Then raise one breadth
OF linoleum and laysthe strip, with the
clue side up, on the under side of
The linoleum. allowing one half of the
width of the glue cloth to each side
of the seam, being careful that the
Iinoleum is pushed well together.
Press down firmly and place heavy
weights on it.
When dry remove the weights and
it will be almost impossible TO tell
there is scam. 1t Is best to then ap-
ply a coat of varnish, and after this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

las dried wax ii with prepared floor
wax, polishing well with aflannel
cloth. The floor will not scratch as
easily as before and will not require
hopping each day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

To remove Old pity from window
frames. pass . rcd-hot poker slowly
over u and Il VII come OF easily.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26


j
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collars
I'm PARIS
or mons.
ven these
M worn IN
yirIs are
out collars.
Immer Sum.
and delicate
10 one of the
i season
gowns of the
an extra deep
one of English
Edge OF which
iennes lace is in.
ia bordercd with
blue chiffon CLOTH
is of embroidery.
hck and with kimo.
The edges of these
IN chiffon and there
or ya,. lace which ia
the arm ike a glove.
neck Is finished with
sand there is wrap
b blue carried high
finished at the left
lnted cut-steel buckle.
IN n loon and two long
liping OF this is white
plain peasant slip with
sleeves. round open neck.
inch belt Neither lining
Touches the ground by two
Paris is making everything
women this season.
ibIe economy of this season
iraping OF last years slim
Il mole or other neutral shade
ng tunic overdresses of black
chiffon. An evening dress of
JASON. by means of such tunic
tout with black tulle or chif-
bmisettel may be converted into
ting or reception day Dress
In dfurc< are ready-to-wear chiffon
net oyerwaists, retailing at all
ITS OF prices. which are this year
orn over lingerie or lace waists
which have seen their best days.
IN this instance the net or chif-
ion waist must match the skirt with
which 1t is worn. To bring lasi
seasons net waist in commission, 1t
may be necessary to consider the col
lar portion and the sleeve. Those es-
zentially of this years cut have elbow
sleeves, generally Of the straight form.
Below these short sleeves, are seen
the long lingerie waist sleeves, contin-
uing to the wrist.
In making up summer clothes there
are often remnants OF embroidery or
Insertion that can be turned to &C
count for cuffs. cellars and belts for
rlain-colored bingham or linen suits.
Sometimes this insertion is set be
tuees the bands of the colored mate
rial which are embroidered In one or
two rows of satin-stitch dots Of a dark.
er shade. Again the ends and sides of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26
TO WAsH RUGS.

- ACk the rug on bit of bare
floor, the back poarch being as
good Mace an any Scrub thor
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

It'll seashore weather In fun
swing il will not be amiss
to point to those who spend
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

wN every country clearinghouse
sooner or later, a communistic
interest in things mSnifests IT.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

- implicitly and da;ntiness mark
- the draperies and pillows for
. the summer home this year,
and some of the prettiest of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-26

cARvEL CALVERT HILL
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-03-03
Two Durham Negroes Killed While
Operating a Wood Saw.

Durham, Feb. 26.-At G. G. Hare's
woodward in Hayti, a suburban col
ored settlement. late this evening,
Haywood Cozart and Alexander,
both colored. were instantly killed
while operating the saw.
The men were running the ma
chinery and supplying the wood. Co
zart, known as the best sawyer in
Durham, pushed the wood too hard
and it stalled the revolving instru-
ment. 1t operates by electricity and
the force tore the shaftirg out. A
piece of it struck Lyon across the
head and killed him instantly. The
broken saw flew to pieces and one
of the teeth struck Cozart going al
most through his head, though he
lived a few minutes. The heads OF
both were fearfully torn.
Young Atkins Hopson had his
clothes torn almost from him, but
received small injusties only. Bruises
that merely frightened him were in
f1icted, though he could give but an
unintelligent account of the accident.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-03-03
BIG FIRE AT GREENVILLE.
County Courthouse and Masonic
Temple Among Buildings Destroy
ed-Loss Moore Than $15O,OOO.

Greenville, N. c., Feb. PA fire
which originated from a cause I'M
known in the roof of a frame build
ings on the block between the court
house and the Hotel Macon, about
o'clock this morning, practically de-
stroyed two blocks of buildings.
The fire department and citizens
battled heroically against great odds
for more than two hours before get
ting the fire under control.
Within this time the courthouse
Jail, Masonic Temple, two livery sta
bles, five dwellings, one two-story
office building, one buggy factory
several small stores and Office build
ings were burned, entailing a loss
of more than one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, including damaged
stock.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-03-03
GRANT WILL III gE-NosuyATED

Republican Congressional Commit
tee OF TeEih VIII Hold Convention
April end.
Ashexllle, Feb. 2s.-At . meet
ing of the Republican Executive
Committee Of the tenth Congress
!onal District here to-day. with full
attendance OF delegates. IL was de-
cided 10 hold the convention for the
nomination of . candidate for Con
gress on Saturday. April and A
call was issued TO all the counties OF
the district TO hold conventions and
appoint delegates At least b. The
middle Of March.
II was said to-day that the re-
nomination Of Congressman John G..
Grant will be made unanimous. a.
there has not been another active
candidate spoken of.
The members of the committee are
Of the opinion that the outlook for
carrying the district is very bright
Congressman Grant has written Lo-
gan that at the convention he will
have at least two speakers OF nation
al reputation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-03-03
Wilson Man Assaults Eleven-Year-
Old Girl.

Wilson, N. c., Feb. 2S.-This
morning while Mrs. Ransom Lewis
was preparing breakfast, John Hayes,
a white man, committed criminal as
sault on his (Ransom's) eleven
year-old daughter. A warrant was
sworn out by the father for the ar
rest of Hayes. He has skipped out
and it is thought gone in the direc-
ton of Raleigh.