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The Robesonian., 1910-07-11
Meeting of Industrial and Com
mercial Club.

A meeting of the Industrial
and Commercial Club will be held
tomorrow evening in the club
reading room at 8.15 O'Clock to
consider advertising Lumberton.
fire department, public health,
site for public building. and 9th,
er important matters. 1t is hoped
that every member will be pres
ent.
The Robesonian., 1910-07-11
House Blown Down at Shannon
and Woman Killed.

Saturdays Fayetteville Obser-
yer states that during a severe
wind and rain storm at Shannon
Friday afternoon and old house
in which several negro men and
a woman had taken refuge was
blown down and literally torn to
pieces, the woman being killed
and several of the men being
badly wounded.
The Robesonian., 1910-07-11

DR.. w. A. McPhaul went yes
ter5ay to Wrightsville Beach,
where Mrs. McPhaul and infant
son are spending some time. He
will return this even ng.
Mr.. r. McPnail, of { ayetle-
vile, is in town today.
The Robesonian., 1910-07-11
OUT BARKER'S WAY.
Betterment Association Enter
tainment Friday-A Pretty
Home Wedding.
dence OF The Robesonian.

Correspondence OF The Robesonian
Lumberton, July 8~There was
a very pretty wedding at the
home of the father of the bride,
Mr.. Sandy Inman, near Barker's,
20 ult., when Mr.. Dan Gillis led
to the altar Miss Pearl Inman.
Come to Saddle Tree Friday,
the 18th, 3 p. M, to the better
ment entertainment. We wish
to see Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpe and
also all the rest who wish to
spend an enjoyable evening. We
expect some speeches and are 60
ing to sell some refreshments for
the purpose of improving our
school house and ground. No
admittance fee will be charged
and free fruit will be on the
ground. We wish the married
men to come and bring their
wives and children and the young
men to bring their sweethearts;
and if there are any who have
no sweethearts, why, bring gen
tlemen friends. Of coure a grand
time is expected.
The farmers are beginning to
cnre tobacco in this section.
We do hope we will have Cod
fearing men to represent US in
everything, as we think a Chris
tian people should have.
The Robesonian., 1910-07-11
Long Distance Phone Service
This Week.

By Friday Of this week it is ex-
pacted that Lumberton will have
long-distance phone service. The
force of hands that is putting in
the line from Wilmington camped
here Saturday, is now within 6
miles of town with the work,
and is making two miles a day.
Delay in getting material is max
ing the work of putting in the
new local system somewhat slow
er than was expected, but cables
are being strung and the work
will be pushed to completion as
soon as p,ssible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

he the twopece costume makes for the
n
e aski
Of foegn
make for snartue
Figure No is little suitable Informal either
cuff
the leeves cred WITH the ard
a
10 be
ticed IS Of
IN
garment rked in
had al small cost
and
undesIeeve Of
finished
q
with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
LIST OF MEASURES
NEEDED IN KITCHEN
Every Cook Book Should
Have Table of Equiva-
Tents Pasted In.

The following list should be pasted IN
every family cook book. It will save
time and worry TO the busy hOusekeep-
ers irving 70 get the exact amount IN
making pies. cakes, cUstards, etc
Whenever one has the right quantity
Of any ingredient she should put II down
In black and white. so the next time
she undertook 20 make any delicacles
the proportions would be al her hand.
A common sized tumbler holds one
half pint A kitchen cup holds the same
II you should not have a tumbler handy.
One pound Of butter, when soft, equals
one pint; one-hah cup Of butter (hrm)
equals one-quarter OF a pound, two Ia
bIespoonfuls. one ounce; four level ia
bIespoonfuIs Of -four. one ounce; four
saltspoonfUls 0iQuid OF dry), one tea
spoonful. four teaspoOnfuls equals one
tablespoonful, sixty drops, one tea
spoonful; one cup Of graduated sugar.
0ne-half pound; ten eggs. one pound:
On baking a pound cake you should use
ten eggs In making good pie crust
use a good tablespoonful OF lard
TO hree generous ones Of -four;
In other words. twelve Of four and four
Of lard viii make three pies You can
fake the top crust with a little more
lard II you like It rich The above have
been wall tested,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

ETHE next morning" began Ethel s
father last night. the next
morning after 1Tr- City Mouse came
hack from the littIe house across the
harvard. 1Ir. CITY Mouse got up very
little 1Tsudie Mouse
Come on. hurry up" be said. we
must move early il we are going TO set
across the bsrr-7r7-
do YOU think Il Is zsfe dea-7- said
Nfrs. CITY Mouse
-Oh. I'll take care az YOU said EIr-
CITY Mouse
Taking little 1TaudIe Mouse between
chem. 9Ir and Mrs CITY Mouse scamp
cred across the BARNARD. hut wnen they
get 20 fhe little house the door was
shut
oh. dear" said 2Ers- CRY Mouse,
what are we going 10 90 nowe''
Never fear said SIR City 1Touse.
ven just rU7 Under The house ana
maybe we can ina a place in the floor
In creep up through
So under The house they went Il was
very dark and wsE ur above them they
saw q bright little light.
what's rhstg-' asked 1Iaudie, holding
her dolly very tight
I think that's the hole IN the floor
that we are looking for said Mr. City
1touSe-
sure enough. there vas a little hole.
fust big enough Tor 1Tr. CITY Mouse 10
.ricR his nose through and smell the
Eaod things in the little house
Il D have to Elaw that a ltris bit
said 1lr- CITY Mouse as he BIT ~ the
uoor vita his little sharp teeth. Hs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

That gas six months ago. and only
the other days she wrote me a happy
little letter telling me Of her appoint
me5t quite near her home town Now,
II Is a hard fact to tell a girl that
a physical defoTmity Is against her IN
=he commercial z=o-id. but there are a
lot OF hard fasts against which We all
must run in this D0rkaday world and
tEst happens to be one Of them Men
and women want pleasant things 10 look
upon, and a giri VINO IS physically de-
formed IS going to have a hard struggle
for work unless she has personal in
huence-
And Just a word in closing. In work
Ing for Uncle Sam Just as in WoTking
for any other employer, leave your sex
at home. To be able 10 20 into the
business world and meet men as part OF
the machinery is a great asset for any
woman. Go into this work OF any work
and look upon men simply and solely
as co-workers-not creatures to be fas-
cinated and interested in your personal
EARNS. Now, whole lot Of girls viii
rise Up and score me as advising girls
q leave their personalities AZ home and
to turn business into machinery
am only advising them 70 leave their
fiTtations at home because they are bad
for business success. A crowd Of men
In an Office together are not just cogs
and wheels They are friendly CO
workers and so far as is possible bust
ness women should be thu same-no
more, no less
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
NEWEST CORSETS
ARE MUCH CHANGED
Stays Are As Long Below Waist
Line, But Shorter.
Above.

The newest corsetz are lower in the
bust. and have more fuIness above the
waist line, 20 improve the appearance
az fun bo6ices and sur1Iice and peasant
bodices. such as fashion smiles upon.
We no 1Ouser need riEht constructing
stays. so they are IoOser and give plenty
of scope TO the waist
STYLES are flying away from the 7outer
pigeon effect, that had no beauty in
s.. but instead. the aim Of the Eoot
.corsetiere is TO produce the long ztra tEht
line from the shoulder TO the bust
Where the figure IS very fIl naturally
tie thing IS 10 fall back on the Bras
.s5ere. which S. much more comfortable
than the =tif stay with tcl gowns.
Io1lr giuE gowns. and the Ike The new
STAYS are just as I0CE as ever below
the yvaist-l5ue. but very much shorter
above. For evening wear some are
CIT heart-sla -rez SO 10 suit the form
Of many Of tie 10diCeS-
Bones or the hips. are shorter the
vvesrers trusting 10 strong cou-ile for
the necessary compression al all events,
HE freedom OF movement IS greater
TrfcOt cloth s. newer than elastic wen-
riaa. and is aJa1iraale for keeping the
hips within bounds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
GOVERNMENT-WORK GOOD
FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN
No Place for the Girl Who Is Expecting to Find Hus-
band At Her Place of Business
Declares Writer

IN discussing employment for women
a writer saws.
"If a girl is domestic and goes IN for
Government work, expecting 10 meet
a husband. sire is on the wrong trail
The old maids who work for the Gov
eminent have become almost q bvUor5
However, II il much better % be a.
happy and Independent spinyter. Gov
eminent or otherwise. than 70 be a mis-
cradle married woman. And when Won
stop to think Of the very brave. noble
and self-sacrihcing women, both single
and widowed, who form a great portion
Of the army Of workers in the service
I say all honor and praise to them
To the girl who has some physical
defect the Government is also a safe
choice. ] state this because I recall a
very clever gil who applied 20 various
firms and individuals for two years Tor
work as stenosraPher. She wrote to
me through a friend and asked me for
an interview. When she came into ny
Office and told me her pitIfuI tale Of her
long and unsuccessful struggle for
work. I saw that the girl had a de-
formity IN her mouth which would have
made her very repellenr TO most en-
ployers. and I was honest with her 7
advised her 20 stop looking for work IN
commercial houses and take = course II
coaching for civil service work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
MEXICAN WOMEN
DRESS FOR EASE
For More Than 300 Years
Uipil Fas Been Model
for Outer Garments.

The uipiI. the outer garment OF the
Mexican women. hangs from the shoui-
ders 10 the ground. IN climate where
IL is always summer. clumsy sleeves ami
choking collars would make life IN
bearahle7 hence tfles- are not shown on
the fashion plates. For more than 90
years the uipE has been the dress, and
VIII probably serve as the model for 80
years 70 come
The carmen is kept OF snowy white
ness. and especially on feast days and
sundays IS its Immaculate purity the
greatest care To the Tucstecsna- The
mestizos. or haIf-castes, Of Merida, are
Justly famed for their beauty. With
this beauty goes a certain DardonabIe
pride. shown by the fact that they live
II portion Of the city By themselves
The Mexican woman owes her 1.-THE
nZure and erect carriage 70 the water
jar that she fills AZ the public fountain.
She makes pretty figure as she skins
along under tire well-DOised burden her
garments futtertnZ. her supple body-
swsying in rhythmic movements. II
anything could and wiu destroy the
beauty OF such picture, II IS the onnl-
present cigarette
n -xico has several monster factories
that turn out thousands Of cfEarertes
every hour II is TO nXaggerafiou ~
say that One-ffth Of these CIGARETTES
viii be smoked by women. To see them
sTnc king, one does not have 70 penetrate
70 the inmost patiOs Of their home; the
woman who boards the train Al the
next station VIII have her cigarette
Endled before the conductor appears for
her ticket. the next woman 20 cross
TIE sunny plaza VIII be putting cigar
cite smoke into her sleepy babv's nos
this. the WTInkled CTCne or SeVenty-fve
who sells lottery tickets FOR z living viii
spend half the morning trying &c light
her cigarette. when the wonder IS tfs+
the match in her trembling fingers does
not set the lottery tickets afire instead o.
the Cie-a raffe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
TODAY'S THE DAY
TO BUY TURKEYS

The turkey is almost . despised bird
on the markets today. He comes %
attract the crowd with his zsudv
clothes on, fine feathers, brilliant
comb and all but she best price he
can command IS Il cents q pound live
weight There are no dressed ones to
be had.
This is less than half the price OF
the bird at Christmas holiday time.
but at that figure there are few on
the market and few purchasers Hens
are but cents & pound higher snd
spring chickens this morning dropped
to 50 cents
The No 1 grade o. new potatoes
fell 3 cents in p-ice this morning on
account Of the increase in shipments
accompanying potatoes on the down
ward trend were Florida cucum ber~
and North Carolina lettuce. both o.
Is lCh were reduced IS cents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
STAND AN UMBRELLA
WITH HANDLE DOWN

When coming in after the rain. let
the umbrella down and stand r. on the
handle. that f. may drip from the edge
Of the frame and the cover dry uni
formly-
When placed with the handle W ward,
as II frequently IS. the water runs 20
the top Of the umbrella and the mos
trIre is there retained In the silk OF
fabric. causing il To soon rot
Ordinarily the top OF an umbrella
wears out sooner than any other part
Of il, and in the majority Of cases Il
IS thus accounted for.
A silk umbrella is much injured Isv
being left open TO dry, the silk becomes
stretched and stiff, and VIII soon split
81 thus cared for
When not in use let the folds hang
loose. not fastened down The Creases
are less apt to split from such usage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

MERcURY IS stationary IN the
A'A zodiac. The Moon Is in greatest
hbratI0n westward.
An unusually favorable conjunction OF
planets marks this day. Jupiter's posi-
ton aVEurs brilliant results for Under
taling1 begun this day, and promises
oeHeIit 20 all workers and waEe-earners
as wei as merchants
Aereury.s power IS exerted IN favor
or advertisers, writers. ca cylators
travellers representatives. cauvassers.
teachers, lawyers. and lecturers.
Venus Is brightly fortunate for lovers
ana shines On Courtship.~ enga Eements
and weddings
shopping amusements, entertain
nlenJs, visiting. and anything connected
with music and dancing are under
bright signs
Bressmakers. miIllners. florists ne--
tuners. jewelers. caterers. shopkeepers
generally, and saI espeoDIe should barsst
Mars exerts fiery influence. heipfuI
10 persons OF energy and force. b1,r
tending 10 make men reckless sn5
thoughtless- II viii be well 10 avoid
foolhardiness today. and to be u1usuaI1,,
careful in dealing with water. fire. and
vehicles
Saturn is IN an aspect held 70 be GOOD
Tor buildings, real estate. and 5esIin~e
with elderly persons
Those who are Cd should gain benefit
from physicians today
The time - propitious 20 select schools
for children or start young persons in
business O. professions.
Persons with this bIrthdate VII do
well during the twelvemonth 20 avoid
stLbbornness, and 20 remain omen n
reason and discretion
Children born today are under pIsuats
and signs that often give immense cana
bIity- out too much pride and an in
cliuatiou toward going 10 extremes -
opinion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
HOW TO KEEP SILVER
PLATE WARE CLEAN

Solid silver and plated ware get dark
and furnished when exposed % the air
and even in the dark. as She sulphur IN
the coal freed by heat, causes stain.
which can he prevented by painting the
siiverware with soft brush dipped in
alcohol n which some COllodion has
been dissolved The liquid dries i'm
mediaJely- and forms a thin, trans
parent and absolutely invisible coating
upon the silver. protecting It from the
air Il can he removed quickly by dip
ping n hot water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
EXCELLENT METHOD
TO CLEAN CLOTHES

Remove Gust from silk with soft fan
mel; spots u grease from colored silks
by putting on them raw starch made
into paste with water. A strip Of old
black brosccioth four or five inches
wide. rolled UD tightly and seWed 10
keep in place is better than a sponge or
cloth for cleaning black or dark clothes
To clean black silk thoroughly brush
and wipe with a cloth. lay fiat on a
table or board and sponge with hot
coffee after q mas been stained through
muslin. Sponge or the right side. iet
partially dry and iron on the wrong
side The coffee viii remove the grease
and restore the brilliancy-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
JELLIES
MAY BE REMELTED

How 20 make q dish presentsbIe for
q table for a second time OF serving
e a question that bothers many cooks
Broken icllies. for instance. look par
TicularIy deDlorab bic To bring them I'D
to a presentable appearance take two
feIIies Of a contrasting color. remelL one
and break the other into small irregular
pieces. Place these IN q werted mold
and al ID with the melted Jelly. taking
care 10 STIR ali the while With a wooden
spoon Variety may be gwen BY adding
preserved fruit 70 the tellies while they
are warm.
Never make a remelted Jelly too hot
For some reason f. never sets we'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
SHOULD COOL FISH
IN SEPARATE PAN
Bananas Also May Be Put In Re
frigerator In Cans With
out Harm.

The cooling Ct foods especially fish
and fruits. such as bananas. which have
a YER. penetrating odoT, may be easily
accomplished by keeping on hand 4
number Of tin boxes or small pals with
ClOse-1iUtiuE lids IN which the odorous
food may be securely shut and set IN the
refrigerator with no fear Of its seeming
the other things
Coffee boxes and lard pals serve this
purpose nicely A large lump Of char
coal kept IN the food-cooIing chamber
viii do much 20 keep the air fresh and
free from reminiscent OdOTs.
II you keep q pan in the refrigerator
for the water 70 drip III, DO away with II
and have a hole bored IN the floor and
put a funnel in the hole and let the
water drip IN the cellar IN a tub. or II
your cellar e dry YOU do not need a
tub.
Paint your refrigerator n the winter
and then Eet q can OF enamel and finish
Z. II viii be sweet and clean and last
a long time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
WAY TO MAKS
A PINEAPPLE CAKE

Shredded pineapple is better for shor.-
cake than that which comes in slices.
Make shortczke ike that commended
for oranges and use the shredded ~
crushed pineapple or the sliced nine
apple cut into dice, for a layer between
the thlcknesses OF biscuit dough or OF
cake
or when YOU are making up q batch
Of pies save enough pastry TO shane
into pattleS- or rings for tsrts and mr.
these with the Hawaiian pineapple, cut
into small cubes ana SpriHkled with
sugar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS
INLITTLE TUB FROCK
Materials Are Improved In Quality,
and Consequently Increased
In Price.

Even the little tub frock a. IT'S most
desirable has grown In extravaganza
Primarily. the materials are improved
in oRulity. and consequently increased
IN price There are linens warranted
not 20 crease and cottons that the most
reckless Iaunirles cannot induce 10
shrink, while n standings the last word
has been said the best qualities IN these
living 20 the end OF their career, without
revealing any roUghened-up surface
This is not 20 say there are not a num-
Der OF cheap subterfuges fof shantuns
about
The worst extravaganza Is a cheap
material, and the sooner this profound
truth Is sssfmfated the better dressed
we shall BE- Then. again. with the tub
frock there IS the vast Importance Of
the exclusive design II is really when
YOU come TO think OF Il amazing what
has been done In this direction during
the PAST few years, and how adept the
trained Imagination has become in ere
atinE models Teplete with attractive in
diViduaIity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
DADDYs GOODNIGHT STORIES.
= FARTER 80.

soon lad a hole big enough 70 squeeze
Ih-uU I'll
Come on he car RI back 70 Mrs
CITY Mouse and little Nfaudfe
They had just gotten through into the
milk mouse when the door opened and
II came the farmer. and right behind
him big white cat
'Scoot-'. said M City Mouse. and the
three OF them hustled back through the
hole just as the big white cat made a
leap for them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
10 Make a welsh Rabbit.

To Make a Welsh Rabbit
Welsh Rabbit-One-half pound Amer
lean cheese, 0ne-haIf cup cream, two
eggs, one tablespoon butter. salt, pep
per The cheese should be as fresh as
possible. and cut into little pieces Place
II in chafnz dish before lighting the
lamp. Stir as Il heats, and when II be
gins 10 melt add the butter
As soon as Il looks smooth, add the
eggs lightly beaten, and then the cream
Stir constantly and cook until very
smooth and Of desired consistency
Season with salt and pepper Cwhite)
and a dash OF cayenne; or II preferred
use no pepper and in its place season
with tabasco pepper sauce. Serve al
once on crackers OF toast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
MARRIAGE AN EDUCATION.

Marriage IS an education which de-
velOps most Of GUT virtues Il We set
out 70 live Il IN the right way The
woman who makes q success OF mar
rage and builds I'D a happy home Is
doing excellent work as well as fuorov-
ing her own character For 10 be a
home maker one must OF necessity bs
unselfisl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
CURE For HICCOUGHS-

Next time your have the hiccouehs
take a lump OF sugar and after drop
ping eight OF ten drops OF vinegar 81
lemon Juice let K melt in your mouth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Consult FInwer Book.

A r D--Arbutus IanEUsSS Is con
tanned in The book on flower language al
the public library
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Discovered American Beauty Rose.

II Former Secretary Of the Navy
Bancroft discovered The American
Beauty rose He raised II in his private
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

Miss Jcnes-NIiss Mabel Boardman.
Seventeenth and P streets can furnish
YOU the information about the Red Cross
stamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Ingenuity Shown in Presen-
tation Of Solutions of
Problem.
ADDITIONAL BITS
OF INFORMATION
Baltimore Correspondents Contrib
utes Interesting Comment, Be
sides Reply IN Verse.

The puzzlers had a very easy task
assigned 10 them this week, but they,
IN turn, have not returned the compli-
ment in kind
Not IN many a blue moon has the
task Of adiUdgiug the awards been so
difficult, for every little detail has had
special attention Al the hands Of the
puzzle soIvers, WHOSE long experience
have made them very expert at the
game
Not only have they used their wits
IN the working out Of the puzzle. but in
Its presentation they have showed a
wonderful degree Of ingenuity More
than a score Of clever jinEles have been
forwarded typed copies. absolutely
Sswless. have been sent In. hand work
OF AL sorts, and some Of the contest
ants have supplemented their work
with additional bits Of information As
an instance OF this, you may read this
note:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13

Navy Board Not Appointed.
z. W R--The Navy Yard Examining
Board viii not be appointed before
June The medical examiner also has
not been appointed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Answers for Times Readers

garden at the northwest corner OF Con
neCticut avenue and II streets north
west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Daily Horoscope
~T'he stars incline, but do not
compel
Saturday, May II. 1910.

Now shall they win the public ear
Who speak IN accents loud and clear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
The Bedtime Story.

Published
folk while tHey
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-13
Returns Not In

NJ J. Graves--The population OF Butte,
Mont, VIII not be determined until the
Census Bureau has made its cOmpila-
ton