Stringing Gold Beads.
**We used to string gold beads Oft c
•lender gold chain,” said the jew»l«r«
“but now we don’t unless ordered. TIm
^old used in the obain is harder
that of which the beads are made, and
80 the chain wears the beads In
perforations and channels out
worn places at the ends of the perfora
tions in the circumference of the beads
and so makes them less perfect. And,
however slender the chain may be,
beads strung on a chain do not fall
ind lie in curves always smooth and
graceful. So now usually we string
gold beads on a silk cord, a material of
perfect smoothness, flexibility and
adaptability; on a silk cord the string
of beads falls gracefully. To be sure,
the silk wears out sooner than a gold
chain would do, and if strung on silk
the beads should be restrung once or
twice a year, according to how mucli
they are worn, but for stringing gold
beads a silk cord seems to answer the
purpose most perfectly.”—New York
Sun.
A Paradise For *‘01d Wcmen."
Talk of growing old at sixty and
one recalls a society In which to ac
quire age was to acquire recognition
and social happiness. Lady Mary
Montagu discovered this haven for the
elderly among the Viennese nobility
of the early eighteenth century. “I
can assure you,” she wrote home to
Lady Rich In 1716, “that wrinkles or
a small stoop In the shoulders—nay,
gray hair Itself—Is no objection to mak
ing new conquests. * • • A woman till
tive and thirty is only looked upon as
a raw girl and can possibly make no
noise in the world till about forty. 1
don’t know what your ladyship may
think about the matter, but *tis a con
siderable comfort to me to know there
is upon earth such a paradise for old
women, and 1 am content to be In-
signiScant at present in the design of
retuminig when 1 am fit to appear no
where else.”
High Winds and Skyscrapers.
Speaking of the effect of high winds
upon the skyscrapers, the superintend
ent of buildings in New York city said:
“Observation has been made on sev
eral tall buildings from time to time
as to the effect of wind. We find there
is a slight movement to almost every
building. In the case of some of the
tallest this movement frequently
amounts to as much as eight or ten
Inches horizontally, as shown by the
plumb lines. However, there Is no
noticeable vibration, and whatever
movement there is is gradual and can
not be felt This does not affect In
any way the safety of the structure,
as these buildings are designed to
withstand the necessary effects of the
wind as well as to support the weight
of the building itself and its contents.**
The Amateur Tailor.
The university don Is not always
the helpless and unpractical person
of popular caricature. There was, fox
example, the Mr. Goodhart of Trinity,
who, we are told in “Highways and
Byways ^In Cambridge,” “was an ob
ject of special admiration to all who
knew him. He was, in fact, a kind
of Admirable Crichton; not only a
man of great Intellectual power (aa
fellows of Trinity must needs be, l»
these fellowships are the blue riband
of the university), but excellent at all
athletic pursuits and able to do suc
cessfully whatever thing he set his
hand to. It is recorded that om one
occasion a bet was laid that he could
not make himself an entire suit of
clothes and wear them for a month
without their amateur origin being
detected. Goodhart won."
Joss Sticks.
The composition of the candles caDed
Joss sticks, which are used in all tbe
religions ceremonies of Buddhism, for
a long time remained a mystery, the
preparation of the sticks being Intrust
ed to certain persons chosen from a
limited class. Not long ago» however,
a French chemist learned the manner
of making Joss sticks in Indo-China.
A stem of bamboo is rolled in a prei>-
a ration containing fourteen different
odoriferous drugs, two of which are
significant as showing a knowledge of
chemical and physical properties.
These are aconite, which serves to
protect the sticks against the attacks
of rats and mice, and camphor, which
causes them to bum steadily without
being periodically extinguished.—New
York Press.
Overprecociout.
They are too precocious, these kids.
We met a little fellow on the street
the other morning and, seeing books
under his arm, started conversation
with:
"Well, well—are you going to school
now?’
“Sure I am,** sneered lofluit
^‘W’y wouldn’t I? I’m over six.*
“And do you love your teacher?*
“Cree, nol That old hen's too old for
me r*—Cleveland Plain Dealer*
Knew the Brand.
*Ts that a Landseer, Mr. Croesus?'*
asked the visitor, pausing before the
painting.
“No,” replied the host; “reckon it Is
a Durham. See how broad it Is be
tween the horns, and see the color and
curl on its fo.ehead. That’s a genuine
Durham pure."—Exchange.
A FREE TRIP TO DURHAM
IT WON’T COST YOU A PENNY
OFFERED BY RAWLS DEPARTMENT STOREl
The only conditions of the free trip to Durham N. C. given by Rawls Department store is that you trade
as much or more than $12.50. This store is by great odds the largest and busiest one in the city and carrys
more varied lines of dry goods and ladies goods than other. We have a reputation over this section of the
state for selling the best merchandise at prices less than charged by other reliable stores. Yet even with
standing all this we will pay railroad fares from Mebane and vicinity on purchases amounting to $12.50.
GREAT IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE
ALMOST DOUBLE PRESENT FLOOR SPACE.
Our business has grown so in the last few years we are compelled to have more room. Last year (1911)
alone we increased $25,000.00 in sales over 1910 and we did this in the same floor space, so this year 1912
we will install an electric passenger elavator and use all space on the second floor. A large line of ladies
ready to wear goods of every kind will be carried, a much more complete assortment of millinery and hats
and a full line of light house furnishings such as rugs, mattings, art squares, window shades, curtains, blank
ets, comforts etc,
GENTS’ FURNISHING DEPT. TO-BE ADDED
In the present millinery quarters a gent’s furnishing department will be put in with the popular priced
shirts, ties, collars, night shirts, pajamas etc.. This department will also carry a stock of trunks, dress suit
cases, traveling bags and the like.
RESTING ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS
Resting room for the customers who come from out of town, a room to eat lunch in and other accom
odations will be arranged for the convenience of all. We want every man and woman in Mebane and the
country around to always come to see us when in Durham to come in and stay a while whether you buy or not
you will welcome and as welcome without buying as you would if you spent your money with us.
•MAIL ORDERS
Express charges will
be paid on all mail or
ders from Mebane for
$5 worth or over. Every
thing guaranteed to
please you or your mon
ey back at once. Try us
DURHAM N. G
DURHAM N. C.
SPECIAL COUPON
With this coupon from
the Mebane Leader we
will sell you a can of
Mennens 25c talcum
powders for only 5c.
You must have the cou
pon to get this sperial.
Boys Find $150,000
Buried Treasure.
Of
Guided by an ancient chart found
in the ruins of a Spanish shell house
on Fort George Island, Jacksonville
Fla., two boys say they have unearthed
Spanish treasure worth about $150,000
Gold, silver, and cooper coins were
found in a strong box buried about six
six feet deep.
The boys are Loring M. Hewen,
seventeen year son of Prof. Shelby E.
Hewen, Vice-President and general
manager of a local business college,
and John F. Kling, eighteen years, son
of a pilot at Mayport.
Those who have seen the coins say
they bear dates of more than a cen
tury ago.
THE BEST PLACE IN
GREENSBORO
To get he BEST TO EAT
the
HENNESSEE CAFE,
Open until midnight.
34a SOUTH ELM STRJ3ET
Near passenger depot.
R. Donnell, Prop.
IHE HAT THAT
Everything else that
is wanted in hats—
Stetson and Knox’s
latest blocks, $3.50.
Other hats at $2.00
and $3.00
This is not only a
Clothing Store for all
the men—^it is as \^e
a hat store in every
sense of the world.
YANSTORY
CLOTHING COMPANY
CHARLES H. M’KNIGHT, Mgrr.
Greensboro N. C.
TWO STORE FULL
Our two mammouth store are now packed
from basement to uper floor with an immense
stock of the prettiest Coat Suits, elegent Dress
Goods, infact everything a lady wears. A full
line of men’s and boys clothing. Shoes, Hats, etc,
what ever you may need to wear it you wish
s Vsoething nice, go to
3rown-Belk Co.
Greensboro, N. C.
Slain in Biblical Dispute
Will Holmes shot and killed Will
Boatman at Timpson, Tex. Dec. 28th,
because the latter refused to agree
with him as to the meaning of a cer
tain presage in the Bible. Both men
were prominent citizens.
Different Now.
**He seems to be quite a hlg man In
politics now. I suppose he has got
over his old habit of stooping for
bribes."
*‘0h, yes. They hand them up to
him now.**—Puck.
PralM qndesorved
sraoe,—B^^^ont.
Is
satire In 4M|
Why Have Neuralgiei*
(Mansfield Advertiser.)
If you are bothered with neuralgia
put a hole in a nutmeg, through which
put a string and tie it about your
neck and wear it continually. It may
look Eilly to you, like dropping a dish
cloth for company, but it will do the
work just the same. The writer has
worn one for over a year and it has
done the work for him as it will for
you,
PREDICTS AN ARREST
W. J. Burns, Detective
Again Asks Why Gomp-
ers is Silent.
The arrest of at least one promin
ent labor leader is expected soon after
the result of the investigation by De
tective Wilham J. Burns of an ex
plosion which a year ago partly wreck
ed a building being constructed by
non-union labor at New Orleans.
(Commenting on the attitude of Sam
Gompers toward the current investi
gation of allied dynamiting plots.
Bums refen ed to Gompers' confer
ence withjlabor leaders in Indianapolis
soon after the McNamaras arrest.
“Why doesn’t he tell the people
what took place at that conference?”
asked Bums. ‘*I bave asked him the
question repeatedly and he has refused
to answer it. I say that organized
labor should force him to reply so
that suspicion would be removed from
the rank and file of union men."
Shoes to go Up 50c a Pair
Manufacturers in Haverhill, Brock
ton and Lynn Mass., admitted that
the price of shoes would undoubtedly
be advanced 50 cents per pair next
fall. The increase in the cost of raw
material is given as the cause.
Burlington, N. C*
John H. V£RNON
AHORNEY AND COUNSLOR AT
LAW
Tel?phone Office No. 65 J.
Residence No. 337
Burlington N* C.
The truly brave are
and eyes.—Byron.
soft of heart
I say to you truly the
who loves is a paradise
DeLamenais.
heart of roan
on earttf.—
THE McADOO
A most delightful
home in Greensboro
N. C. for the trave
ler.
STRICTLY FIRST.
GLASS IN APPOINT
MENT.
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Easy of access to railway
station
DO NOT HESITATE
to safeguard your income. Our bank
is ready and fully equipped to tran
sact a general banking business. In
dividuals and business concerns will
get proper treatment and every fac
ility consistent with safe^? banking
methods.
Commercial & Farmers Bank.
Mebane N. C.
Morrow-Bason
Have now some very attractive
features for the ladies. Some excep
tionally fine bargains in hats.. Spec
ials—we are running- at $2.00, $2.50
and $3.00. Come in and see these,
also the many other beautiful hats.
We also wish to call your attention
to the Royal Society Embroidery.
Now is a good time to get your
Christmas gifts made. Ask to see
the Muslin Underwear.
MORROW-BASON & GREEN Inc.
Burlington, N. C.
We Strive to Please
And our carefully selected stock bought under personal
supervision by our experienced buyer while in Northern cities
will enable us to do more satisfactory this season than ever
before.
Ready-T o-Wear
Ladies Suits,'Skirts, and Waists, and a rich profusion of the
most fashionable cloths, of the prettiest weaves. A large
and well selected stock of shoes, constitute a portion of our
general line
Our^lVlillinery Department
is compleet and unsurpassed. We only ask an inspection of
stock to convince you that we can please you in price and
quality.
Sincerely,
J. D. & L. B. Whitted,
Burlington, N. C.
A Pretty Pair Of Gloves
Goes with one of our elegent
suits of clothing we sell, and they
go nice too. We have anything
to dress a gentlemen up, and you
feel good with the easy graceful
fit of our clothes. They alway®
looks nice and wear well
^ Make Your Seif A Nice
Present,
its a good time for it, and there
GI^Q^ES is no better place to select what
■“ ' ^ ' you need than at
Sneed-Markham-Taylor
Company.
Markhams Corner
- Durham N. C.
s. H HOCKFIELO
Dealer In Clothing. Shoes And Dry Goods. |
1 will sell you goods at an attractive
price. Give me an opportunity to con
vince you.
s. H. HOCKFIELD
226 WEST MAIN ST. DURHAM. N. C.
People Ask.
Where is the best place to buy shoes in Grensboro,
the answer from those who know is always go to J.
M. Hendrix & Co. they keep the shoes that embrace
comfort, smart style, and long service. Take these
combined and they are sure to give satisfaction.
Don’t forget the place,
J.M. Hendrix
Company
Greensboro
- North'Carolina
WE ARE HLY GRAIIFiED
At the patronage that has been accorded us since in Mebane and
from now on will keep a first class stock of GROCERIES, DRY
GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, etc., and will strive in the future
as in the past to please you. A nice line of holiday notions soH sur
prisingly cheap.
J D. Hunt, & Company
Mebane N. C.
LIVERYFEED AND
SALES STABLES
First-Class Rigs for hire at
short notice.
HORSES FED OR BOAROEO
AT MODERATE COST.
DON’T frAIL TO SEE ME.
M B. ILES, Me ban f\. C.