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Evening journal., 1910-06-25
STRINGINGPEARLS
A Difficult Task That Calls For
Skill and Judgment.
CORDED ON SURGEONS SILK.

A Soft, Round Strand Of Pure White
Woven Thread Is Employed, and an
Intricate System Of knotting Guards
the Gems Should the String Break.
Every now and then a story is print
ed about the loss OF a valuable string
OF pearls through the breaking Of the
cord on which they were hung and
their slipping or and scattering over
the door or sidewalk. Those who
know anything about the stringing Of
pearls, however. always read these
tales with incredulity, because nova
days. as a general thing, only false
pearls or those OF small price are
strung without a knot being tied be-
tween each OF them, so that if the
cord breaks no more than one can fail
OF.
II is common belief that because Of
their great value pearls are strung on
something durable like catgut or wire.
AS a matter of fact such material is
never employed. There is no beauty
TO a string Of pearls that looks wiry
or stir. 1t must be flexible to the
highest degree, otherwise all its grace
ful effect will be lost. Up'to the time
OF the introduction OF surgeons silk
for pearl stringing nothing had been
found that would absolutely meet the
requirements Of strength and fexi-
bility.
That the most valuable pearls are to
day strung on cords Of surgeons silk
is due to the suggestion Of a woman
employee Of a New York jewelry
house.
Surgeons silk-the thread that i;
used for sewing up cuts and wounds
is a soft, round strand Of pure white
silk which is woven. not twisted. The
weave, when viewed under a magni
flying glass, closely resembles that o.
fine silk braid and is capable of onl.
a small degree OF expansion. This
thread Is produced in several diam
eters OF grades, which makes it all th'
more desirable for pearl stringing
These are numbered instead Of beinl
lettered like ordinary sewing silk ant
are wound on small cards like darninl
cotton.
When the young w0man's idea wa
first adopted it seemed as though !
would prove impracticable owing Z
the quantity Of surgeons silk manu-
featured being insufficient 10 meet tn
new demands from the jewellers. ]
was also very expensive. But the ide
was such a good one and the surgeon
silk was so much superior to anythin
ever tried before that in time it wa
found possible 10 secure it in sufficien
quantities and at wholesale prices.
The principal safeguard against los
however, is in the method Of strini
ing. An intricate system of knottin
the thread between each pearl is en-
ployed. This prevents the escape G
more than one jewel should the threa
break. This knotting is done wit
tweezers, and. Is n. task that Fequlre
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
Disclose Plot TO Kill Parents
Then Other Members of Family

GEORGETOwN, Del. June PA
plot TO murder the boys in the Rogers
family and then to slay the other
members. was disclosed TO Edward
Rogers by Henry Williams and James
Sharp the self-confessed murderers Of
John Rogers. a white boy.
Edward Rogers, a brother Of the
murdered boy, who was in Wilmington
at the time the crime was committed.
declared that he had a talk with the
prisoners, both OF whom had been
with the family for about five years.
in which they confessed to him that
they had planned TO get John. Thomas
and Granville Rogers, aged IA, 12 and
9 years, respectively, into the cornheld
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great skill There must be no insight
~ gaps between the knots and the
pearls, and the whole when finished
must be immaculate in its whiteness.
The tiny knots instead Of detracting
from the beauty Of the necklace Ell
hance it, for they look like seed pearls
alternating with the larger ones. Knot
ting lengthens the necklace also and
is often resorted to for that purpose.
When a strand of a certain length is
desired and the number of large pearls
is not sufficient imitation pearls of the
exact size and color are often substi-
tuted Some Of these limitations will
deceive the eye Of any but the most
expert.
1t often happens that the largest
pearls have the smallest holes drilled
through them. for every grain that is
taken from the pearl reduces it in
weight. In such cases, however, the
risk Of the cord breaking is increased
owing to the slenderness Of the thread
aud the sharp edges of the pearls cut
ting through it quickly.
Stringing pearls is never done with
a needle. A needle is not yielding
enough to pass through very small
holes. and the doubling Of its diameter
at the eye makes its use impracticable
! Therefore the end of the thread is
sharpened to a very fine point, which
is waxed stialy enough to be used ex-
actly as a needle would be.
Ordinarily pearl stringing is me
chanically difficult and also requires
taste and judgment The pearls may
have TO be rearranged in order TO i'm
prove their general appearance. II
the laying out of collarets especially
great deal Of skill is required. II
the first place, the collaret must iii
exactly. This seems comparativel!
easy, but it is not. A pattern is al
ways fitted beforehand, but it is rare
ly the case that the result is satisfac
tory the first time. Some necks re
ouire straight collars and other
slightly curved. The same care is Civ
en- to the fitting Of a collaret as TO tn
set OF an expensive gown. and it ha
to be tried on and changed and ad
justed as many times.
Dividers are used to gauge the exac
position in which the vertical diamon'
bars that support the strands of pearl
should be placed. Endless care an
Judgment may be given TO laying on
the pattern for one OF these bauble
End getting the measurements absC
iutely exact, but when ia comes to b
fitted there is sure to be trouble.
may be too tight at the bottom an
too loose at the top, or perhaps th
ends may not even meet at all.-That
deus s. Dayton in Chicago RECORD
Herald.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
AGED RAILROAD
man IS DEAD

Jacob S. Pettyjohn, past seventy
years, a well known railroad man,
died suddenly last night of neuralgia
OF the heart at his home, No. 40S West
Seventh street.
Mr.. Pettyjohn was formerly a con-
ductor on the Pennsylvania railroad
but in latter years occupied a position
in the offices OF that company in Will
mington. Several years ago he was
stricken with locomotor ataxia and
about two years ago retired from the
railroad service having reached the age
limit.
Mr.. Prettyman IS survived by one
daughter, Mrs. George S. Camp.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25

and kill all.
The prisoners knew that the boys
were usually sent to help in the corn
field, and that a gun was generally
taken along with which TO kill birds
that infest cornhelds. They had plan
ned to get possession Of the gun and
then kill all three boys and afterward
return to the farmhouse where they
could murder the rest of the family.
on the day of the murder Granville
had been sent into the field with John,
but returned to the house on an err
rand, and was afterward sent else
where, thus probably saving him from
having been killed with his brother.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25

various corners by beaming small girls
and boys who want 20 know IL they
didn't have a real nice time.
Cars for the excursion we're loaned
by the following: William A. Holt,
Samuel Bancroft. Jr., Street and Sewer
Department. William r. Bancroft,
John b. Bird. Christian Frederick,
I.ammot DUPONT. /. M. Demorest.
studebaker Company. c. c. Kurtz. c.
G.. Guyer. II. G. Kurtz. Among the
caretakers were three Of the young
women reporters connected with the
local papers.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
APPENDICITIS AFTER
PTOMAINE POISONING,
BUT BABY IS RECOVERING

After being treated by n Wilmington
physician for ptomaine poisoning, Mil
dred. teh 2o-month-oid daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs John Ingram, OF Newport Del,
wa sopcratod upon az the Union Hospital,
nll1ton. Md, FOR peritonitis. Dr. Richards,
Of Port Deposit, Md, was the operating
surgeon. Tho baby is rapidly recover
inc
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
Informal Smoker.

An informal smoker was given by
the University Club, of Delaware, at
the Wilmington Country Club last
night. one hundred and fifty persons
attended. The development Of the club
and the need OF permanent headquar-
ters were considered. Among those who
spoke were David r. Marvel and Her
bert II. Ward. A committee was named
to look into the matter and report at
the meeting to be held in October.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
HEIGHTS HOPE
FOR GREAT FOURTH

AT meeting Of the Washington
Heights Association last night further ar
rangements were made for the Fourth OF
July celebration. The association receiv-
ed siOO from City Council last year, which
was used for the hand, but Il was agreed
last night that this years appropriation
should be spent for fire works. Council
has not yet been asked for an appro-
priation for this year. The public is ask
ed TO contribute money to make the cele-
bration the best ever held. Elwood
souder. OF No. III West Ninth street
win receive contributions.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
Financial and Commercial

T.. d. Lackey and Co, says-"Today'
first prices showed some slight effect of
the continued hot weather in the north
west and lower London quotations. After
this the market rallied slightly but be-
came intensely dull ana at lines actually
stagnant In the final few minutes the
room traders showed q disposition to get
out of contracts over Sunday causing the
final tone 20 be irregular with many OF
the issues showing losses for the day The
Philadelphia market was extremely dun
and fcatureless"
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
BALLINGER PROBERS
TAKE ADJOURNMENT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. June 25-The Con-
gressional Committee which has been
investigating the charges against the
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger ad-
journed to-day until September 8.
when a meeting is to be held at Min
neapolis. Mimi, and report fornu-
lated.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
p.nasrous Reproduetions.

"An artist" said Mr. Ieechum
should strive to reproduce what h
nearest TO his thought and deepest in
his affection"
YES" replied the mercenary genius
'but the laws against counterfeiting
currency are so severe"'-wsshington
Star.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
NEW YORK STOCK MARKETS.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, June 25.-Continued pres
sure was I'm evidence I'm the stock market
at the opening today and during the early
trading with losses all through the list
ranging from fractions to more than
point iAt the end OF fifteen minutes
slight rallies were noted
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
WILL KEEP TAX RATE
At PRESENT FIGURE

Members Of the Levy Court met at
the court house today to discuss the
budget for the coming year. The tax
rate in all probability will be the
same
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
His Rnnu..t.

Judge-Have you anything 70 say
before pass sentence? Prisoner (who
knows human natureD-Yes. my lord
should like you to have your dinner
before you pass sentence upon me-
London Scraps.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
Services at Stanton.

Services win be held at ST. James
Church. Stanton, at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning. The rec
tor, the Rev. Herbert A. Grantland
Grantham viii go on an extended va
cation three weeks hence.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25
FLORISTS
DEATHS.
Eleln j. Kendall.
James j. Anderson.
Victor Dehan, Sr.
James 2. Cosden, Jr.

DEIAN-Iu this city. on June o. 1910,
Victor Dehan. Sr.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence
1895 Lancaster Ave. on Monday morn
ing at o'clock. Requiem Mass at st.
Paurs Church. Interment Cathedral Gem
etery.l
.COSDEN-In this city on June 23rd, 1910
James Frank Cosden, Jr., IN his 22nd
year.
Relatives and friends OF the family are
invited TO attend the funeral services at
Chandler's Undertaking Rooms No. 2ls
West Ninth street on Monday aftrnoon,
June 9th, at / O'Clock, without further
notice. lnterment Silverbrook cemetery.
kENDALIs-In this city, on June %, 1910
Ellen j. Kendall.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence
of her son-in-law, eHrman Glanding, No.
COS King street. on Monday afternoon al
. o'clock Interment private.
ANDERSON-In this city on June o.
1910, James J.. Anderson. aged SO years.
Relatives, friends st. Georges traitie
Knights OF Golden Eagle No. 3. and the
employees Of the American Car and Foun-
dry Company, are invited to attend tho
funeral services at his late residence. No.
9lS Church street. on Sunday afternoon.
at O'Clock. lnterment at Old Swedei
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25

2.15 p. m. quotations from =. D.
aekey G. Co., Bankers and Brokers,
members philadelphia Stock Exchange,
GO Market street, Wilminqton, Del.
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Al I.ocomou d2 Northern PacI761k
Anal. Copper 6AK Norf. & WestTooIy
an. smeitirs zS1z No. Central 2I1
Am. Sugar Co I7o4 Peoples Gas -o65k
Ntch. T. & sIoS5s Pennsyivalia 1878.
Asphalt Com. 2s4 Phile. r. T. rfoS
Baito. & Oh!IIoK Phila. Co. -. ASIk
brooklyn r. T 7sN Phila. Electric AZ
eenl Leather s6K Reading ... .IssIf
c,hes. & Ohio sos Rock Island 4oK
canabris steel 4S5S St. Paul ......T7sX
Denver & r. G 5s Sou. Pacific IaT5k
Erie cousmon 7654 Sou. Ry Co. 76
Erie 1st r'fd AS ronopah Min.
Elec of Amer II# United Gas I'm sSs{
Louisville 9 fI46A uEion Pacific III 4
Lehigh Nav. 81 U. 8. st. Con u *
Leh. valley .. Io3K U. ST. Pr ri61S
Missouri Pac Oh Wabash Pf .. a.
Mo. Kan & T IS West. Union 64K
N. Y .ContralII6A
Reported daily by =. D. Laekey q
Co, bankers and brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, 843 Mar.
ket ST.
WHEAT CORN. OATS.
July. Sept July. Sept July. Sept
sS& 9S 59% so& 397s Ssls
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cHAN0I I'D Undertakes
OnANDLLN g EmbaImel

No. PA W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotels
and Hospital remop I'd and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments irst-class. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
WANTED GOOD HORSE SHOEk:
w JOSEPH DANID'S BLACKSMITH
SHOP. over South Market 81. bridge
Junc25-lt
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G. II. HAYDEN.

Ninth and Jefferson streets
ID. & A. 55is. Delmaryia 202s
June25 q. 2s-July2.
Evening journal., 1910-06-25

Gead rue EvENuNs JoVRNAra
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
For Visitors Only.

A young Southern woman who lately
moved to Buffalo sent to her mother
for a cook who had been brought up
III the family. Aunt Venetia's first
public try-out was at a luncheon. The
fish course was to be crabs; hence the
necessity of lecture on ptomaines and
food poisoning. "Now, be sure, Vene-
tia,' said the young woman, ito see
that the crabs are alive and healthy
before you put them On the fire."
The day the luncheon came, bring
ing with it the crabs, Which looked
all that could be desired as they were
brought to table. Pinned to one OF
them was a note from the cook, read
ing:
miss Florence: They was all kick
ing alive, except this one. Don't eat
it yourself.'- buffalo Express.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
Separation JSutiGed.

Cruel and inhuman treatment en-
braces a multitude of misdemeanors.
but it is doubtful if it was ever before
called upon to father the particular
enormity attributed to a New Jersey
man by his wife, who was suing for a
separation. At the end of her recital
OF long list of the mans transgres-
sions the wife said tearfully:
"E'ut, judge, that amt the worst. "
well, what is the worst?" said the
Judge expectantly.
"He took a lock of baby's pretty
golden hair and made salmon flies out
of it to fish WITH" she sobbed.
Court records show that the woman
was granted a separation, but whether
the salmon fly atrocity was RESPONSE
Bile for the decision is not recorded
New York Times.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
PAPA ELKINS GETS WRATHY.
Declares He Is Tired Of Denying Ru-
NOR About Daughters Marriage.

Elkins, W. Va, September 7.-Em-
phatical denial was made today by
Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of the ru-
mors that he is preparing to go to
Paris or that his daughter, Katherine
Elkins, will marry the Duke of Abruz-
ri, in February or at any other time
or that his family is to be presented to
the Italian Court.
With some impatience the Senator
has declared that he has denied ru-
mors until he is worn out and that he
would like to have it accepted as a
fact that there is no contemplated I'M
ion between his daughter and the Ital-
ian Duke.
"All these things were denied two
years ago, and there is no more truth
in the rumors now than there was
years ago." said Senator Elkins.
The sole purpose he said Of the Eu-
ropean trip of Mrs. Elkins and Miss
Katherine Elkins, is for the benefit
Of their health. =.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
JAMES W. HERBERT DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of Saluda Dies at
Advanced Age-NatiTe Of New
berry.

Saluda, August 8.-James W. Her
bert died at his home in this town
Monday night, after an illness ex-
tending over several weeks. The i'm
mediate cause of death was Bright's
disease and dropsy. He was buried
in the village cemetery Tuesday after
noon at o'clock. Mr.. Herbert has
been mayor Of this town for the past
year. He was about 73 years Of age,
and leaves besides his wife the fol-
lowing children: J. W. Herbert, Jr..
Mrs. Ben Perry, Mrs. Augusta Willis,
Mrs. Saluda Blease and Miss Pearl
Herbert. The deceased was original
II from Newberry county, and was
during the war a member of a New
berry company. He was a brave SOL
dier, and an upright citizen. He was
twice wounded in battle.
His brother was the late Rev. T. 6.
Herbert, of the South Carolina con-
ference.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
WHY He Wouldn't Hurry.

They were riding to church and were
late. Several of the party were wor-
ried and one remarked, 1.-THE audience
will be waiting"
WELL observed the old pastor (who
was to preach that forenoon), don't
let's fret over it, if We are little late.
It reminds me of the man who was
being taken to execution. His guards
were greatly exercised over the fact
that they could not possibly get there
on time.
"Never mind" said the poor fellow,
philosophically. Don't fuss over it.
The people can wait. Therell be moth
ing doing till get there The Chris
tian Herald.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
Mcleod on GOVERNORS RACE.
Does Not Intend to Try to Dictate
Says His Vote Was an 1ndepend-
ent Vote.

Columbia, September 7.-McDavid
Horton in a signed article from Bish-
poville this afternoon in the Columbia
Record writes as follows:
Thomas C. Mcleod, local option
candidate for governor in the hrst
urinary, was informed at his law Of
fee here today that rumor credited
him with having pledged his support
in the second primary to Blease as
against Featherstone.
~He was asked to define for the IN
formation of the people his attitude
toward the Observation-Disclosures race.
He dictated the following statement:
IF 7 have sized up the vote, which l
renewed correctly, it is an independent
vote one to whom I could not dlctate
were I disposed to do so, and certain
1vI have not made nor will l make
any attempt so to do. wish to De 1a1
30 both Messrs. Blease and Feather-
stone. To affirm or deny unauthen1l-
Gated rumors would not be fair to citn-
er party. The people who voted tor
ne are abundantly able to settle this
mater for themsel<es.'
"Mr. Mcleod bad just returned trc'n
- rast at the CO Antry home OF his attn
er-iu-1aw, MIR. ". Med. A'scrc' near
bingham, in Di;'cn eouns! ne n's
taken up his private business emerge
ideally and looks we'll"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
aFIGHTING BOB" OPPOSES
NAMES LIQUOR LAWS.

Bar Earbor, Me-, September sine
statement made by Rear Admiral Rob-
lev D. Evans, retired, before he lel1
this port for Washington relative 10
Names prohibition laws, has caused
ouite a stir. "Fighting Bob" spent
much of the summer here visiting rel
a+sves, and his comment on liquor sell
ing is not particularly pleasing. 1
am somewhat reluctant to say any
thing about the laws OF Name ne
cold "T do not want to talk about
laws of States other than my own
without first making a thorough IN
yestisation and inquiry, but l Will say
this honestly and fearlessly and as
one who is sure of his grounds: l
have had more trouble in the direction
of my sailors getting drunk in the
norts of Maine than I have had Win
nv men while at any other ports III
the world. I would rather take my
men anywhere in the world than
bring them to Maine. I know that
nv men ON shore liberty would easily
find the most impossible and abhor-
rent dives and there obtain their OBJ
noxious concoctions, worse, mucn
worse, than liquor. It made them not
much as crazy
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
He Ate His Lunch.

If the public does not know that
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, the pure-food
expert, is one of the most absent
minded men in the world, all doubt OF
the fact will vanish after this story
has been told, The doctor takes his
lunch in the came of the National
Press club, and when he lunches he
misses no bets, overlooks no food. He
has a fine appetite-a remarkable ap-
petite, considering all the unpleasant
and terrifying things he knows about
food-stuffs.
One afternoon be finished his meal,
walked into the cloak rom and put on
his hat. AS he was going out he was
accosted by a friend, who invited him
to lunch with him.
DR.. Wiley hesitated.
"To tell you the TRUTH" he said,
whimsically, "I don't know whether
I've just had lunch or not"
He thought deeply for several mo-
ments.
"Just to make sure" he concluded
seriously. "Ill go in and have an
other"
And he ate as much the. second time
as he had the frst.-Popular Maya
zine.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
Speaking With Authority.

One of the briefest and no doubt one
Of the most sincere addresses ever de-
livered on the subject Of capital pun
ishment was made in worcester coun-
ty, Mass, more than two generations
ago. --ssat q = :; s i 81 EH;5 1891
A notorious character by the name
of Charley James, standing on the gall
lows with the moose properly adjust
ed, Was asked before the cap was
drawn over his face if he would like
to say q few words.
*Ladies and gentlemen-beg par
don; gentlemen" he said. "standtng
where I do, am unalterab1y opposed
to capital punishment. ."-Everybody's
Magazine.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09

back. The State is scratching like a
"cooter" under hot sand for some
means-to defeat Blease.
Did not the people of the State know
The States attitude on the liquor
question the papers influence would
be much greater.
The people know that if it is a ques-
ton of men now it was question be-
fore the first primary. They also
know that if it was question Of plat
forms before the first primary 1t is a
question of platforms now!
"Old Brother People" is not such a
mutton head as not to know that men
and Platforms do not hop about like
skipper bugs on hot skillet
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
Guns ON WALL STREET.
0rieinated From the Charge OF Gratt
Made in the New York Legisla-
- ture In January Last

New York, Sept. 1.-THE climax OF
eight months of political turmoil was
nshered in today when the State COM
mission to investigate the charges OF
legislature corruption had its hrs1
nnblic meeting and trained its guns
on Wall street.
The commission originated from the
charge of graft made in the New YORK
legislature last January.
Some startling results are expected
&C the outcome of the investigation.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-09
A HIGH SPEED BRIDEGROOM.
Negro Marries Six Dusky Damseis
Before the Grand Jury Could
G''. Indict Him.

Americus, Ca, Sept. 7.-Aonzo
Prince, a negro and the "high speed
bridegroom" of South Georgia, in his
taste married six dusky brides before
the grand jury could indict him and
have him arrested. He made frank
confession to Judge Littlejohn today
and thA court decided twelve months
for each bride would be enough.
Alonzo now has six years within which
to repent, but as he goes to the penl-
tentiary he won't have much leisure.