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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
Estimated u be Something Like
$4,OOO,OOO in Durham County
TOTAL AROUND s25,000,00D
The Townships Outside OF Durham
Indicate an Increase OF IL Per
Cent Over i9iO--Figures for DUR
ham Township Will Not BE Known
for Some Time Yet.

Judging from the tax returns from
the townships outside of Durham,
the tax books for 1911 will show an
increase of property valuation in the
county of something like $4,0O0.000.
The totals for all of the townships
but Durham have been made out by
the listers in each OF the townships.
While these totals have not been
fully verified, they are approximately
correct. These totals show an aver
age increase in property valuation
in each OF these townships OF about
~ per cent. The total property val
uation of the county for 1910 was
nearly SCI, 100000. With this per
centage of increase holding good in
Durham township, the total increase
would be around $4,000, 900. This
percentage OF increase will without
doubt be increased considerably
when the totals for Durham town
ship are footed up, however, and
as by far the larger part of the
property valuation lies in Durham
township, this increase is bound to be
augmented considerably. The in.
crease in the valuation of manufac.
turing property in Durham town.
ship will perhaps reach $1,000. 900
The addition of Carr township to this
county also augments this total in
crease to the amount OF $4,000
in round numbers.
The increase in valuation In tn,
different townships Is as follows
Lebanon township, $4,000; Patter
son township, $4,000; Cedar Fork
s11, 900; Oak Grove, $4,000; Man
gum, $4,000.
The listers are now busy at worl
on the books for Durham township
but on account OF the large amour
of property to be gone over, thes
totals will not be available for som
time. When this list is completed
1t is very probable that there will b
around s25,OO0,000 in propert
valuation on the books of Durham
county, more perhaps than in an
other county in the state.
The board OF equalization will b.
gin holding sessions at the cour
house on the second Monday in Jul
TO hear complaints of over valuation
The list takers from the outlyin
townships declare that there will
no complaints from the propert
owners OF their townships. 1t
thought that there will also be yer
few complaints from the propert
owners OF the city.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

twig OF mistletoe. Both are used as
n primitive fbuia to hold the bridal
veil In nlace. A ,serman bride is not
content unless her wreath IS OF red
and white roses mixed with myrtle
leaves.
The bridal veil has been. the sub
iect OF much discussion. The source
OF the origin OF the custom Is not
definitely known. The ancient Anglo
saxons had four men hold a square
piece OF cloth--in place OF the pres
ent veil--oyer the bride and bride
groom during the ceremony 10 hide
their bushes.
Then It was argued that Is was
really the bride who needed Il. Thus
the heavy cloth was gradually trans
formed into gossamer fabric, which
if perchance the bride really should
blush only serves 20 enhance the
l0veiiness OF the shy maid.
n. while on the way 10 the church,
the bride should see a dove. lamb.
a spider. or a toad. or a wolf, she can
always be certain OF good luck. On
the other hand. II Is rather a bad
omen 20 meet pig, monk, cat,
q hare or a serpent.
ON arriving az the church the
bride should be careful 20 step over
the threshold with the right foot
irst. This viii insure happiness In
her marriage state. Under no cir
cumstances must the Wedding ring
be tried on before the ceremony, and
the one Of the bridal pair who first
sights the other will be the rcignlng
spirit In the home.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
! -
Swat The Ely Eirsf.

III q fy forces its way into the
house and the house catches ON FIRE
at the same time. swat the hy first
This is the order in a sanatorium in
which the defense AGAINST flies arc
as well considered as the defense
against burglars. There Is no doubt
that flies can carry the germs OF ty-
phoid and other diseases and plant
them where the soil is favorable. We
niay be immune to typhoid and con
sumption, but If VIC could see the feet
OF the fly through the microscope and
guess where he gathered the filth
that he often carries when he alishts
on the dining room table we would
give him no quarter. In general the
unseen things are the most import
ant ad they are the things that we
are liable to overlook. but We should
discriminate against the house fly.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
Highway Committee
Asking Subscriptions

The central highway committee is
sending out a number OF cards solic-
lting subscriptions 10 the central
highway fund. Finds are needed at
the present time for surveys and
other work. A subscription TO the
fund viii entitle the subscriber to a
large map of the highway when il is
completed. The subscription blanks
can be secured from DIR. Arch Cheat
ham. the chairman OF the highway
committee OF the county.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Virgin Mary. Mary Stuart. however.
was married In white and blue. but
In her ease the charm was not potent
Old superstition forbade the groom
20 gaze on the bride In festal attire
until he saw her at the altar; II he
did, the wedding was put In peril.
The bride must not look upon her
image after she has completed her
toilette. but should turn her back 70
the mirror while putting on her
gloves.
she may choose whatever jewels
she fancles. except pearls; these.
beautiful though they always be. are
forbidden all brides. since they be-
speak Of future tears.
The bridal wreath or crown and
the voluminous veil all have their
Legendary significance. No satisfac-
tory explanation has been found for
the origin Of the usage OF orange
blossoms.
According 70 some old writers the
custom was introduced by the cru
sadcrs. who brought Il from the sar-
accns. IN the Orient these flowers
ever we're considered the fayorito
for the decking Of brides. having
been thought so on account of the
orange trees IN the east bearing ripe
fruit and blossoms simultaneously.
besides, the pure white OF their
sheen speaks OF innocence and Ideal
purity.
A lcFcnd tells OF beautiful Span
iah girl. daughter Of gardener III
royal favor, who owned an orange
tree OF singular beauty. She loved
a youth dearly, but her father was
too poor to give her a sufficient dow
~, and her lover was too poor to
marry without this.
II 80 happened that the king 0f
France sent an ambassador 10 the
King Of Spain 10 obtain a cutting Of
this famous tree. He found this i'm.
possible, but finally brlbcd the prct-
~ girl by promising her that he
would pledge himself 10 fuliill her
hearts dearest wish. She managed
surreptltiously 70 obtain the cutting.
aud as reward was given the sum
needed for her dQwry. ON her wed.
ding day she wore a wreath OF flow.
ers through which she had won her
happiness. No mention Ia made Of
what the owner Of the tree said.
In Greece the wreath Is often fash.
Toned Of the heads OF wheat or bar.
ley and worn BY both bride aud
groom. II IL n remnant OF the Ceres
festival, slgnlfyinK fruitfulness. and
~ exchanged during the ceremony.
In Bavaria. the wreath IL made Of
beads or gold thread: in Italy. and
France and parts Of Switzerland. II Il
made of white roses.
IN Scrvia. Denmark, Norway and
Sweden. they wear crowns OF silver.
also a wreath and q tiny crown OF
myrtle - the ancients considered
this plant sacred to ycnus--and II o
bride wears such q crown ahe must
plant a twig from Il. which, by lts
growth will predict her future.
A curious old custom IN ireland u
20 endesvor 20 procure for the young
bride a sprig Of hawthorn or an old
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
I'm THE:
Not,TUI,NES.

a
Now cometh night, soft-slippered
maid Of sleep,
Tiptoeing down the dwindlingl
paths of day,
Bearing above her garh demure
and gray
The tiny candles given to her keep.
Ewes curtain drawn, she lifts her
arms TO sweep
The cloud OF hair from her pale
brow away.
She threads he needle with sill
yer ray
or moonlight and with stitches long
and deep
she mends the robe Of slumber. Fold
on fold,
She wraps 1t round her mistress
and her queen,
TIL hush and dark her regal
dreams emprize.
Softly the little maid slips out to
hold
with random Morpheus tryst upon
the green,
And close. upon his breast. her
weary eyes.
II Ia the hour when cock and chanti-
tleer.
Midnight forgotten, oversleep the
dawn.
When dewdrops stay the TANKS OF
hare and fawn,
And roses blink at morning through
tear.
II Is the hour when hush and vigil
clear
The world OF every music. So.
pawn
One hour OF dreams TO watch the
coming on
or sunrise TO your dreams OF morn
Ing, dear:
The first deep sighs, like lilies II
your breast,
Stir from the snow, and watei
your covered eyes
Awake 20 purple yiolets from th'
dew:
To feel your arms, the ferns o
springs unrest,
Reach up unto the call OF goldel
skies.
And draw the smile OF heayel
down 20 yous
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
saved His wife's Life.

my wife would have been In her
grave to-day" writes o. II. Brown.
OF MuscadInc, Ala. ''if II had not
been for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
She was down In her bed, not able 70
get up without help. | got her .
bottle of Dir. Kings New Discovery,
aud she soon began 10 mcnd, and was
well in o short time" Infallible for
conghs and colds. its the most relia-
bic remedy on earth for desperate
lung scouble. hcmorrhsges, lagrippe.
asthma, hay fever. Group and whoop-
Ing cough. zoe. S1.Oo. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed BY X. Black.
nall.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
annkct win Frnll IclI,.

Make some jnnket In The ordinary
way, fiayoring It with a little vanilla
extract or wine; pour II into glass
dishes or saucers. When firm place
n round Of jelly on each dish OF juhkct.
The jelly may be apple. currant,
gooseberry. or any red Jelly which
may be convenient on this pipe a
star Of cream.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
nnnf IluIlder,s IIomc nInt.

After mar has spent all his spare
time during the winter months build
Ing boat IN his cellar We can't
blame him for feeling somewhat an
noyed when nc discovers that he'll
have TO tear down his house II he
wants to get il out.--Dctroit Free
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
Tln Hand IN TING.

Arthnr-why Is Il fair Evange-
line, that when | am with YOU the
hands on that clock seem to take
wings and 6y?
Stern Voice Cat the head OF the
stalrsD without wishin' TO be linz
pertinent. young man. simply want
to observe that them hands hain't
got nothin' on the ones on our gas
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
s07f A Unique and Effective Night
Gown.

Ladies' nighr dresses with peasant
yoke.
Suitable for all lingerie fabrics.
The yoke Is cut with cap sleeve In
one. and Is Joined to full skirt pieces.
The model Is simple and easily made.
The pattern is cut in 3 sizes: Small,
medium and large. II requires IA
yards OF 40 inch material for the
medium size.
A pattern OF this illustration mail.
ed to any address on receipt Of 10,
In silver or stsmps.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Sing me not OF dead yesterdays,
Forgotten clouds and SORROWS:
Tune your lay 10 the live today
And the llsclier tomorrows,
Slng me not OF the faded flowers.
When June time Is Just going:
The live today h full Of flowers
With ocean brsexcs blowing.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
snccis fn fhe smcct

1--WE countrymen have the best Of
ii. when all else fails, We can eat
the forest preserves"
II don't know that YOU have the
best or IT," retorted the city fellow.
1--WE have or subway jam. Wash
lprton Herald.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
MRS raRRrsn HOSTESS.

The Lockmoor club met at the home
Of Mrs. +. J. Parrish Saturday MORN
ing and spent a profitable hour In
learning needle work and IN little
plcasantriea Those present were;
The Misses Nora and Eva Fllntom.
Lizzie aud Pattie Horncr. Ruth and
Constance Duhling. Ethel Darlington
and Isie Rogers. Tho meeting ad-
iourned. after serving refreshments, TO
meet next Saturday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Beggar--please. mister, dime
for a poor blind man.
Old Gcntleman-Bu you are only
blind In one eve.
Bcggar-All right: make II a
nickel, them Boston Transcript.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

A woman can tel her husband has
something to confess byithte .sva = he
tries to act as n she had.
A girl can admire man for his
baseball ignorance. but he can't adj
mire her for her grand opera knowl-
edge.
There's hardly anything man will
lie more freely about than how he
got out Of an investment with a little
grain vixen II was big loss.-New
York Press.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

THE poet sings Of being knee-deep
in June"
Then poets are always hysterical.
The mud Amt that bad. Louis.
vile courlcr-Journal.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
Statement al End Of June Shows
Them 10 Be in Fine Shape
INDEX TO CITY PROSPERITY
All the Banking Institutions Declare
Dividends and Add to Surplus Funds
Fidelity Bank Has Largest Sur
plus Fund Of Any Bank In North
Carolina

The best index to the Industrial
prosperity OF a community Is the con-
dition OF the banks situated in the
community. Judging from the condi-
ton OF the banks OF Durham, as shown
by the statements OF these banks az
the close of business for June. the city
is just now reaching high-water
mark OF business prosperity. Not only
have large dividends been declared by
the banks at the end OF this month,
but large amounts have been carried
over to the surplus fund
Fidelity Bank.
The surplus fund OF the Fidelity
bank was increased by 100000. be-
sides declaring quarterly dividend
OF 5 per cent This makes the surplus
fund OF the Fidelity bank 100000, the
largest surplus fund carried by any
bank in the state. This is all the more
Impressive when II Is remembered that
the capital stock OF the Fidelity is
only 100000
First National.
At the meeting of the directors
Friday afternoon a semi-annual
dividend OF per cent was declared
good sum was added to the un.
divided profit fund, and $4,000 was
transferred to the surplus fund.
Citizens National.
The semi-annual divided of IL
per cent declared by the directors
OF the Citizens National bank, at the
meeting held June 20. was payable
today. A good-sized sum was added
70 the undivided profits. and the
bank officials repor. the best 81,
months in the history Of the in
stitution.
Merchants.
Adding $1,000 to its undivided
profit fund, the Merchants bank hai
made a new record for that institu
ton and one that the officers shoul,
feel proud OF. This institution has |
surplus OF $4,000 with a capital o
s2s.150.
lis " S Home Savings.
At the regular meeting OF tn
board OF directors OF the Home Saw
ings bank Friday afternoon, a pc
cent sefni-annual dividend was de
cIared, payable today. The undivid
ed profit fund was also considerable.
increased.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

weary-Evcr had an automobile
ride. Willy?
willy--Not vet. But they'll be
putin In automobile patrol wagons
before Ions. Toledo Blade
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

"You wish TO divorce your hus-
band7 You cannot agree? In what
way does your incompatabiiity of
temperament manifest itsclf?"
'oh, wish 20 get divorced and he
doesn't,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Henderson. July 3.--Misa Eula Greg
DRY gave very delightful bridge party
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in hon
or Of her attractive house guests. Miss
JAMIE Wall. OF South Hill. Va. and
Miss May Reid. OF Chappels. 8. c.
Twenty guests enjoyed Miss Greg
ory's hospitality. the GROWING feature
Of which was a delicious said course.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Miss A-So your wife keeps
you continually in hot water. You
poor man.
Mr.. B-0h, that's an rieht. We
husbands are like eggs: keep us ~
hot water and we become hardened
Boston Transcript.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
TO DO MISSIONARY WORK.

Henderson. July s.--Niss Sue Kelly.
who the past year was In training for
the work a; 81. Louis. visited her FAM
lily the past two weeks. leaving Friday
night to take charge OF the mission
work Of four OF the Savannah. Ca.
Baptist churches. In addition TO other
qualifications Miss Kelly Is an exceed
inEly capable young woman. and viii
undoubtedly do great work In the
field assigned her.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
krrcnrs nryTs.

A clam shell n more conEculrnt for
scrsplng kettles and pans than a
knife and does the work IN less time.
Keep the lcgs 81 worn stockings 10
put In mop stick.
Add half a small onion 10 your
chicken when stewlng. II will impart
delicious flavor.
Brush tho top Of pies with milk be-
fore placing In me oven 20 insure 4
rich brown crust.
u the supply Of cream 70 be whipped
n scanly add thr stliiy beaten white
Of al cgg 10 Increase the supply.
Never coter nab when frying. as II
will become soft n covered.
10 CIEAN MACHINES.
The proper way to clean a sewing
machine IA with plenty Of coal oil
or kerosene. which are ono and the
same thing. Fiil your oil can with II
and oil carefully every working part
that you can reach: then sew rapidly
on some useless piece Of goods TO dis.
tdbuie The oil.
Then take a channels skin or a
sponge or = soft piece OF cloth that
will not lcavc INT and wipe up all
the surplus oil. II works like magic.
OF course. this strenuous treat
meul il only for once In a while. In
general. oil only with the finest
sewing machine OF or you win ininrc
Your machine. Hut once IN every
few months this method Is excellent.
a a q
OLD surElssTrTIoSs AND LEG.
ENDS on MARRIAGE.
One Of the dainsicst aud lucklesi
OF color schemes for q bride u white
and blue. According 20 ancient Gus.
tom ell girls named Mary Will be
fortunes fatorltc If choosing these
colors for iheir wedding frock. blue
being the color sonsccraied TO the
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

= understand" said The father
that you have been going with very
fas, ret"
Fast nothing" retorts the son.
why not one n them has d four
cylinder car"-Judee.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04

Mrs. Gillct tower the phonc) II
want TO complain OF mistake ID
our order
Caterer What WINS WRONG?
Mrs. Gillet- There was q little ice
cream in that salt you sent as. -
Life.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07
HEMP KINGS OF yucATAN.

n :
The fifty kings live in costly pal
aces in Merida and many Of them
have homes abroad. They travel .
|great deal, usually they speak sew
eral different languages and they
and their families are . most culH-
waited class Of people. All Merida
|and all Yucatan, even all the penin-
|sula Of Yucatan, are dependent On
the 80 henequen kings. Naturally,
these men are in control Of the po-
|litical machinery Of their state, and,
naturally, they operate that ma
Ichinery for their own benefit. The
slaves are 5000 Yaqui Indiana i'm
ported from Sonora, 5000 Chinese
| (Coreans) and between 100, 900 and
$4,000 native Mayas, who formerly
owned the lands that the Henequen
kings now own. Turner's ssBar-
|barous Mexico" #s.s
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07
CLOTHES CHEST ron BABY.

Chests for the baby's clothes o.
toys are covered with white linen and
have designs painted Of embroidered
On the top together with baby's mon
ogram. II one wishes a chest which
Is not 10 likely to soil quickly, it is
y good plan To make it Of blue linen
in the delft shade and embroidered
ia white. Outline designs done ia
white are most effective and take
very little time. Inside the chest is
padded with white wadded silk, il
clothes are to be kept in it. # it
u meant to Hold toys the inside is
neatly papersd In white Or in blue.
AZ one prefers the white chest the
covering should BE- made removable,
which may BE- done BY lacing the
pieces together through eyelets or
buttoning them after the fashion of
! trunk cover. ~ n
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07

|Cl ,anllncss Prevailed and Every Pre-
caution Observed for the Wei
( fare OF the Soldiers.

mot the least important factor in
|thS efficiency Of the division is the
medical and sanitary work Of the
|clief surgeon and his assistant.
|Gfeat pains were taken to insure q
,pl,re water supply, but all water
|ued by the troops for drinking and
|ct,oking is boiled. The orders on
luis subject are stringent and are
'elforced to the letter. Every com
|ppsy kitchen has big oven formed
iby an excavation In the ground,
|rhved and walled by large stones.
a Tres are kept burning in these ovens
lend the stones become red hot. All
L arbage is thrown on these red hot
htones and completely destroyed. All
pitchen utensils are kept spotlessly
dean, and there is nothing left about
The kitchens to attract flies. All
|fswage Is completely destroyed BY
turning it with parafin oil. As an
additional precaution, BY order Of
Ehe secretary Of war, incubation
with anti-typhoid serum was made
compulsory on every officer and man
81 the division. Bathing was also
made compulsory for the enlisted
men Of the division. As q result, the
bathing squads, with towels under
arms, bound for scrub in the bar
racks, alternated with the typhoid
squads marching up to the surgeons'
needles. " Army and Navy Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07

TO his disappointment, failed to dec
crate him. He mentioned this over
sight at a court dinner to q chamber
lain, and the next day be was sent
for.
"My friend, said the grand duke,
handing the actor Q box, here ID
something to remember me BY
"The overjoyed actor departed,
but his cab had hardly gone ten
yards when, ordering it to return
again, the actor was once more ush-
cred into the grand dukes presence.
oh, sir he said, T had to drive
back. There are two crosses in the
box
"sOh, no NATTER said the grand
duke. Give the other to the cab
man."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07
MILK IN THE CELLAR.

When milk is apt to be kept ia the
cellar the pans should be On swing
shelves and nothing Of strong enough
flavor to contaminate It should Be
close BY. The butter may also be
kept here. Unless the cellar is thor
Ioughly screened it is well to have
the shelves inclosed il wire netting
and fitted with swinging doors. Meat
should also be protected BY netting
or be placed ia wire safe. Bacon,
hams, etc., may be hung from stout
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-07-07
ONE REAL HERO WAS MODEST
Ram LaI Hourl Saved the Lives OF
Two Children on East Indian
Railway. IN

Last January porter On the
East Indian railway was presented
the King Edward medal for heroism,
as reward for saving the lives Of
two children. The viceroy Of India
fastened the medal on his breast in
the presence Of a large company Of
Europeans and Indians, among
whom were the chief officials Of the
railway. A year ago Ram Lal Bouri,
the porter, was on the first Of d NUM-
Der Of coal cars that were being
shunted to a side line leading to q
colliery, and as they passed around
q curve Ram Lal saw three little
children playing on the track. He
leaped of the car, seized two little
ones and bundled them off the track |;
and he had the third child in his
grasp when the car came upon him,
throwing him down and killing the
child. When Ram Lal was called to
appear before the viceroy he went in
fear and trembling, not having taken
any food that day and expecting to
be severely punished for not having
saved the third child's life. He did
not seem to realize that he had done
well in doing all that it was possible
to do. The cheers which greeted
him and the praise given to his
brave act were never bestowed upon
q more modest hero. Century Path
Magazine.