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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

operator. This he takes no trouble to
modify, and when, in addition, his
manner itself Is offensive, wh"n, as it
has been put, he is "a surly, rusky and
growing bully" 1t is no wonder that
the night shifts on which men are, put
in many cities, instead Of women,
bring out, even with their compare
lively small amount Of business, a
much larger number Of complai is of
diseourtesy than those Of the day,
when females are in charge Of the
switchboards. The woman telephone
voice acquires softness and clearness
which is grateful to the nerves Of the
busy subscriber, but there is further
fundamental reason why women oper-
ators are liked, while men are dislik-
ed--the women mean to be polite. the
men do not.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Women and strong Language.


It has often been asserted that wo-
man is deficient in humor, and another
feminine shortening" is thus de-
scribed by writer of the sex: Women
It has been said cannot bear strong
language. There are certain words in
English that we have not yet learned
to use. We do shrink little when
we hear them. But give us time and
we will overcome this weakness. We
are getting hardened; modern litera-
lure aud modern tendencies Of all sorts
are doing this for us. heard the other
day of a little domestic scene that
shows how we are improving in this
respect. A dlgnified and pious old man
was being harried by his energetic lit
tie wife. His evaporation became I'M
bearable at last, and, forgetting his
stiff joints, he sprang from his chair
and began to gesticulate wildly, too
angry to speak. AS soon as he could
he said: Jane, l am going to swear!
DO! Mr.. Simpson, she said; 1t Will
do you good She called to her sister
in the next room: Sarah! Mr.. Simp-
son says he's going to swear! The
sister dropped her work, exclaiming
oh, do ask him to wait till l gel
therep"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
pool,nlhnok Cnn.t Re PIcI.ed.

The most useful garter seen yet In
the number of fancy ones that are put
upon the market every year is the gar
ter with a portmonnaie attachment
A little bag hangs by a tiny leather
strap, and in the bag are pouches tor
money and jewels. OF course, the Mt
tie bag is small. 1t Is called thumb
bag" and is not over two inches
square, but In this small space can be
placed a roll Of bills and any piece OF
iewelry of which the wearer may be
fond. It acts as secret pocket and Is
Of the nonpickable sort.
The little bags can be bought as
dolls handbags and as children's
shopping bags. They cost only a few
cents, and when ON the garter are not
in the wearer's way at all. The gar
ter upon which the bag is worn may
be a plain one, half ribbon and half
elastic, with bow Of ribbon at one
side.
Those who have tried this little
pocketbook arrangement pronounce
it "as handy as pocket in shirt"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

the plant, and 1t is claimed practically
insures it against the ills incident to
removing 1t from one place to an
other. This is all very well, but an
experienced florist who does not be-
lleve in following old methods quite
as closely has thought out something
much better than this, which has been
tested by so many experiments that
its excellence is vouched for 1t Is the
common custom to make plants ex-
tremely wet before they are lifted from
the place Of their original growth. In
stead of this the reverse is the method
employed. The plants are permitted
to become as dry as possible before
moving. They are carefully freed
from the soil that might cling to the
tender rootlets and break them off.
Then the plant is put into its new
location, thoroughly watered, shaded
for a few hours or day or two II con-
venient, and goes on its way growing
vigorously. The dryer the plants the
better the results, and If they have
been kept dry for a number Of days, Sc
much the better.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
AIagnstlzed by Lightning.

Among the curious effects aserlbed
to lightning is the magnetizatlon of
parts Of rocks struck by 1t. The exist
ence Of such magnetized rocks has long
been known, but the superstition that
their condition was due in many cases
to lightning has only recently been
confirmed by curious observation Of
Doctor Folgheraiter among the walls
Of ancient buildings on the campagna
near Rome. He found strongly mag
netic points and zones in the walls,
precisely like those occasionally en-
countered in rocks. The fact that the
magnetization often included more
than one block Of stone In the wall was
regarded as proving that the magnet
io property had been acquired after the
building was erected, and the agency
Of lightning was indicated by nelghbor-
ing cracks in the walls.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

leather, rather wide. and buckled with
black. The bodice fits without a
wrinkle in the back. the cloth being
stretched to the figure without seams.
The skirt seems almost to be fitted in
the same manner at the hips. and
there are great many rows Of narrow
black braid at the hem.
Another of these forerunners is
sketched herewith. It was black eta
mine, barred with white and lined with
scarlet. The skirt was arranged in
double box plaits on either side OF the
front, each plat held down by a black
passementerie ornament. The jack
ct bodice had slashed tab-like fronts
and was trimmed with passementerie,
a V of the same decorating the back.
The belt was black silk, and small or
naments similar to those on the skirt
trimmed the sleeves. The vest was
white satin yelled with numerous chif-
fon frills, and chiffon trimmed collar
and wrists.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Took tho Gold Cure.

Two men met on Broadway cable
car yesterday and one said Hello" to
the other. The other responded in like
manner and then the first man said;
II haven't seen you in some time'
Where have you been%
Been taking the gold cure"
as that so? Never knew there waR
any necessity for 1t in your easel"
"0h, don't mean the kind you meaRi
I made up my mind to go to Klondikl
and got as far as Kansas City. !
thought as they were paying SIS day
wages in the diggings' l might catch
onto a Job and make good thing Of
It until could hunt around and strike
q rich claim. In Kansas City they com
firmed the statement about the SIS per-
but they hitched on the information
that the days were thirteen month";
long there. That cured me and CamO
back. Fifteen goes into thirteen, nit
times and nit over."-New York Com
merclal Advertiser.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Economics of the Yukon Finds.

The story Of California and Aus
tralia is being repeated today; death
by hunger, cold and thirst is being
again encountered in the desert regions
west of the Tooth meridian by the rush
Of gold miners hustllng and scrambllng
to the Yukon valley Of Alaska, where
70 degrees below zero Is accounted a
mild winter. From the published ac-
counts 1t would seem that the gold
fields of Alaska hold out greater in
ducements than the gOld-quartz reefs
OF the Transvaal; that in the Yukon
Valley the lateral streams run over
beds Of golddust and nuggets, and that
the precious metal may be gathered by
the simplest process, and without u.s.
ing quartz-mills to stamp the gold out
OF rocks. Whether thousands Of min
ers, now at work or on their way to
this new Eldorado-6,50O miles from
Seattle and civilization-starVe or
freeze to death this winter is a ques-
ton yet to be solved. But, however
this question Is solved, their suffer-
Ings and death will not perceptibly
check the rush Of gold-hunters so long
as 1t is believed that there are untold
millions of gold in the streams OF
Alaska waiting for claimants.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

charged with electricity. II one Of It's
branches is touched with the naked
hand, distinct shock is felt similar
to that produced by battery. It's in
fluence upon a magnetic needle is no.
ticeable at a distance Of half a dozen
yards, and as one gets nearer the plant
this influence increases. while. il the
instrument is placed in the center Of
the bush, it will assume steady cir
cular movement. The intensity of the
phenomenon seems to depend entirely
upon the time of day. The maximum
Of the electrical influence occurs about
two o'clock in the afternoon, while
during the night it ceases altogether.
In stormy weather It's remarkable
properties are considerably increased.
The plant has been named the phytol-
acca.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
SterIlIzlnp Water.

The sterilization Of water has be-
come a most important item in do
nestle economy. Scientists long ago
found out that ordinary processes Of
filtration are not only unsatisfactory
but absolutely a waste of time and
strength. What is necessary is some
preparation that will destroy the path
ogenic germs. A German chemist has
been conducting series Of expert
ments with results which promise al
most certain freedom from the dan
gers that attend the use Of ordinary
water. A solution Of bromine and
bromide Of potassium is put into the
water, then the bromine is removed
by a weak solution of ammonia. So
satisfactory and comprehensive have
these experiments been that there is
every reason to hope that some sim
pie and harmless compound may be
put before the public which will, when
added to water of doubtful quality, rem
der it perfectly harmless as far as
these germs are concerned. 1t Is, how
ever, necessary to add that such prep
arations should never be employed un-
less they bear the stamp of the high
est authority. Such compounds should
be Endorsed by boards Of health and
nothing should be relied upon for this
purpose without such Endorsement.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Fight for a Tree. Lie.

The oldest tree in the great botani-
cal garden, the Jardin des Plantes, at
Paris, is an acacia, planted 23O years
ago. This tree is described by La Ma
ture as being covered with wrinkles
OF old age" and supported on
"crutches." It has. with difficulty,
withstood recent tempests. Its wounds
have been covered with plasters, and
its falling trunk and branches bound
and stiffened with rods and braces. A
determined effort is being made to save
its life, and much qualification is ex-
pressed because 1t has, this season,
once more put forth leaves. But the
managers of the garden have posted a
bulletin announcing that another tenn
pest will be likely to end the old trees
career.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Why women Are Preferred

The action of the New England Tel
ephone Company in dispensing with
the services of men as night operators
in the central station in Boston and
substituting women in their place
points to curious fact in telephone
work. 1t is found that men are sin
gularly deficient in the courtesy which
is so essential in Communication be-
tween the subscriber and the central
operator. This fault is made more con-
spicuous by the almost invariable
roughness 81 voice OF the male
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Maklng Lnce for LIngerIe.

Maids and matrons have taken
kindly to the early Victorian revival,
which prescribes that woman shall be
able to make her own lingerie. Con-
sequently leisure moments in summer
resorts are utilized for such commend
able work. But not necessarily does
she do much of it, her time being so
taken up with the thousand duties of
society and to work of one sort or an
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

Experiments show that a light of one
candle power is plainly visible at one
mile, and one Of three-candle power at
two miles A ten candle power light
was seen with blnocular at four miles
one Of twenty-nine at FIVE miles, though
talntly, and one Of thirty-three candles
at the same distance without difficulty.
On an exceptionally clear night a white
light Of $50 candle power can be dis
tinguished at three miles. one Of Sc
II four. and one OF twelve at Eve miles.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Becomlng pre,s for Tall Women.

becoming Dress Tor Tall women
When young woman has reached
the 6-foot height she is apt to regard
herself as particularly unfortunate in
the matter of stature. 1t is so very
difficult to find anything that truly be-
comes her. One Of the most perfectly
dressed women in New York Is a
daughter Of Mrs. Elliott Shepard, who,
though she is over 6 feet in height,
always looks graceful-the model Of a
well-dressed woman.
A gown in which she recently ap-
peared was a bright red and green
plaid. It was laid in full plaits all
around the skirt and trimmed with
five broad bands of red velvet, put on
In blind stitch, in the old-fashioned
style. An unusual feature Of this skirt
was a short overskirt Of black velvet,
which hung nearly to the knees. The
waist was tight fitting and strapped
across the front with narrow bands OF
black velvet The sleeves were coat
sleeves, wrinkled above the elbow and
pulled at the shoulder. A little vest
Of white linen was worn with this
dress, and around the linen vest, to
give it a womanly appearance, was a
rufle Of white embroidery. This dress
was worn at o'clock tea in a coun-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
To Protect Life at Sea.

An English inventor has perfected
contrivance that should lessen the
perils Of the sea. 1t is a door for use
in watertight compartments, and the
plan Of it is so very simple that the
wonder is that 1t was not earlier de-
Vised. The door is double and slides
around circular frame set in the
partition. Opening one side of It nee.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
FnshIOns for Fan Dress.

Little in the announcements Of fall
and winter fashions is marked by rad
zeal changes. Little seems definitely
settled, but evidently distinct effort
Is to be made to ward off the awful
dread of rufFies and tufles being ex-
tended from muslins of summer to
woods Of winter. Fashion is capriclous
and II she decided to make women
wear their sealsl1in capes rufled from
hem to throat they'll all try to do it.
But It seems that a distinct effort is to
be made to abolish rufTles and flounces
with the going out of light materials.
Belted bodices will remain in faVor,and
blouse and box blouse effects will con-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

Il suppose" said the young woman
with the inquiring mind, that most
people who go in search of gold get
It by working the creeks and chasmA."
Mostly, miss" replied Derringeg
Pete, Though once in a while soma
fellow gifts a lot Of It by working \
blum. Washington Star.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

Keep a brick on the back Of the stove
and set the food on it that Is to be
kept warm.
Add a teaspoonful Of sugar to every
pint of milk when the milk is to be
thickened with cornmeal.
Make graham bread the same as
white bread, and then steam It three
hours, instead of baking it one.
Oatmeal is much improved If sugar
Is put In while It Is cooking instead
o. being put on It at the table
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Automatic bicycle Mhlstlo.

Now that the people are demanding
that the dangers attending bicycling
on the streets be minimized, st. Louis
man has invented an alarm signal to
be attached to the wheel. It Is
whistle that in a modified way will
give its alarm signals just as effective
ly as the whistle of the steamboat or
the locomotive. Instead of steam, the
power which make the alarm talk out
its warnings is just plain wind gem
Grated by tho bicycle as 1t moves. The
inventor, Charles o. Sobinski, gave a
demonstration of the working Of the
bicycle whistle. AS he swept along the
tone Of the alarm ranged from a gentle
buzz to a blast that could be heard a
block. The alarm is of nickel, weighs
less than a pound, and is simple in
construction. It is attached to the
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

Brown-Premier Canoyas states thai
he still has confidence in WeyleR
smith-Has he? Well. II Canoyaa
ever runs up against a confidence man,
he'll be buneoed, sure. Puck
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
SCIENTIFIC POINTERS.
CURRENT NOTES OF DIScOV-
cry AND INVENTION.
An Invention for the Protection OF Life
at sea-An Automatic whistle for
Use on Bicycles -TrnnsPlanting Plants
-SteriIizing Water.
TransplntIng Plants.

PATENTED device
for inspiring health
OF transplanted
ed plants is one Of
the novelties of the
season. 1t consists
Of a glass funnel
with automatic
opening and clos
ing device at the
small end. The fun
- L..,,,,.I QUAR-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

essarily closes the other. Therefore
the door Is always closed. It is easy
to pass through In the manner shown
In the illustration. This invention, If
introduced widely, will do away with
great source Of danger -carelessness in
leaving doors open between watertight
compartments.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

frcnt OF the handle post by two screws.
At the base Of the little nickel instru-
ment are two tiny rubber wheels,
which just touch the top of the tire
Of the front wheel Of the bicycle. These
wheels are attached to a piston which
operates an air pump in a double cyl
Under when the bicycle is in motion.
Attached to the cylinders is the long.
slender throat OF the whistle To sound
this alarm the rider of the machine
presses a button with his thumb or
squeezes a lever under the handle bar.
That lets the air rush into the throat
OF the whistle. The volume OF sound
is regulated by the pressure on the
button.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

A plant has recently been discovered
in Niearsera, which appears to be
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

It was the summer boarder, who
Held tight his dainty nose,
And wished he could afford q new
Unscented suit of clothes.
And in an earthly bed he made
His proud array he sunk.
And got a suit Of ready made"
BY marketing his trunk.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
Tho countrH IlItten.

" 40 q oAAAAAAAN
boarder, who
Inflated high with
pride,
Strolled out at dusk
in order. to
Inspect the couR'
try side;
And an, 1t ID a pitt
that
This hero Of mJ
song
Espied a gentle XII
ty-cat,
AS q u n terms
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

IIUIIbs
A playful, praRcing kitten,
A dainty, dancing kitten,
a most enhancing kitten,
Meandering along.
1t was the summer boarder, who
Admired the kitty-cat,
And sweetly he implored her. "DE
Tum close enough to pat.
GORE such little beauty, dear,
Tum closer to me, do.
90 won't? Well. then, my duty clear
Is dust to do to 90;
90 pretty, purry kitten,
90 funny, furry kitten,
Oh, please don't hurry, kitten,
I'm dom to tum to co."
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

tlnue, though the annual effort to in
troduce the princess will again be
made. Already some light cloth
dresses for fall wear are being sent
over, and these may be regarded as
straws showing the way the winter
wind of fashion is supposed to be maxi
Ing its way.
One is nobby street rig OF very
flight cloth. checked black and white,
and Is made with a bodice buttoning
double breasted. the entire front be-
ing a box plat bagglng well over a
white belt The double row of buttons
are large cut tet. The belt is white
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME COOP JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

An Eye for Proportional Probable RS
suit = Took the Cold Cure or Almost
Tempted to Go to the KIondyke-Ths
Country Kitten.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-23

He "a poetlcal star Of the seventh
magnitude)-You mean my two sonnetA
in the Weekly Sundew.
She-Yes. How exquisite they both
are!
He (much pleased)--And which die
you like the best?
she-Oh-the longer one!"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-03

Somebody has been saying that the APP
nointment Of Mr.. Gage to the Cabinet
WAS mentioned rs the recognition Of the
importance OF the support Of the Repub
Ilcan party by gold Democrats. In reply
"a this the Louisville Courier-Journal
says:
Cold Democrats who voted for Mr.. Nc
Kinlev would have a contempt for him
If they thought he expected 10 "recoB-
nize" them for their support by appoint
ments TO office. The only n Mr.. Nc
Kinley can please the gold Democrats IL
10 make his appointments for the good
of the country. instead of for any party
or any faction of a PARTY. N especially
for the furtheTance Of that policy or cur
rency reform on which he was elected.
But Mr.. Gage himself declares that he
has always been a Republican.
We have taken occasion whenever OPP
portunity served TO say this much in be-
half OF the Sound-Money Democrats.
whatever critics may say against them.
no man has yet been able TO point his
finger al one Of the leaders as an office
seeker. There is something In politics
higher and better than holding Office.
though some people seem TO be utterly un-
able 10 grasp that idea. The Sound
Money Democrats did not create their cNn
organization from choice. Party lies are
strong. and ii was with great sorrow
and reluctance that they rejected the
action OF the Chicago convention. Their
reason was that they could not conscien-
tiously support the Chicago platform and
ticket. and they were actuated 10y mo-
tives of patriotism. We do not say this
In any spirit OF pharisaism. but in the in
terest OF truth. And, if that be the truth.
they would stultify themselves. should
they accept office as a reward FOR their
services TO the cause which they espoused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-03
IF 'TWERE DONE. THEN 'INERt
WELL 'TwEEE DONE QUICKLY.

While nobody is more opposed than
The Times TO high protection. we cannot
but commend the Prcsident-elec for his
determination TO outline as soon as posi-
bic the new tariff schedule. II Is his
policy and the policy Of his party to re-
wise the tariff. and 10 hat end Major
Mckinley will call an extra session Of
Congress. We take il. OF course. that
sufficient time will he given between the
enactment OF the new law and the time
when II shall go into effect TO allow the
business OF the country to adjust itself
10 the new condition. If there must be a
change then the sooner II Is understood.
the sooner will this adjustment be ac-
complished. Business can stand anything
better than agitation n uncertainty.
and while we believe that but for the
necessity OF raising moro revenue. 1t
would be far better for the whole people
II the tarin were left as IT is. we fully
understand the fact that what the coun-
try needs now Is rest and a well-dehned
policy OF Government. If We can get
these in the early future. business viii
prosper. In spite Of the new tariff.