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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

How can we disengage the string from
the loop? First of all, make the loop of
flexible leather in the shape pictured.
Slash the piece of leather lengthwise
at each side of the center, to form the
loop, and cut square hole in it below
the loop; then adjust the string or
thong of leather, and tie an oblong
piece of leather to each end. If you use
Irvine, oblongs of pasteboard may be
substituted for the leather. Simply
slip the string under the loop near the
bottom and then slip each end into the
square hole, as pictured in Fig. L.
The string is shown freed from the
loop at Fig. =, and it is released in
this wise: Pull the loop through the
square hole and with it one end of the
string with the oblong block attached
to it. After this end has been slipped
out, one tug Will force the entire string
through the loop, enough of which has
been drawn through the square hole 10
admit the oblong easily. Remember
that the leather must be plant. for
otherwise the string and loop will not
work easily.
This is a particularly simple trick,
which everybody can learn at the very
first trial, though should any of you
fail the first, or even the second, time
you must not give up. The third trial
will surely be successful. A lesson in
patience will have been learned in the
event of making repeated trials, besides
"a puzzle solved, and none OF my little
friends can too early learn the value of
patience.-Butterick Delineator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
THE MYSTERIOUS LOOP.
An Amusing Trick Which Any Bright
Boy Girl Can Learn at the
First or Second Trial.

Almost any child can work out this
puzzle; in fact, its solution should be
plain at first sight to your practiced eyes
and minds. The drill you have had in
puzzles has sharpened your wits so that
you would readily undertake to solve
the most difficult. 1t is only the lazy
little lads or lassies to whom the sight
of puzzle is alarming; the bright ones
fairly delight in it.
mysterious loop is here presented
threaded with string to each end of
which is fastened an oblong block.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

Physician docking into his anteroom.
where a number of patients are wait
ing)-Who has been waiting the long
est?
Tailor (who has called to present his
bilD-I have, doctor! / delivered the
clothes to you three years ago!-Un-
sere GesellSchaft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

What! Are'you going TO leave sO
soon? l thought you had decided to
stay another fortnight"
Yes, 1 wanted to, but when wrote
my husband for the additional money
lie sent it so promptly and without OBJ
iecting that think the best thing / can
do is TO go home!"-Heitere Welt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Mrs. Violette-In what way?
4 PRESUMPTION.

Lady Tin railroad train on windy day.
Dear me. L can't get this window up
Gentleman Cbehind)-I would as
sist you, madam, but 1 presume the
railroad company has glued the win
dows down 10 prevent the loss of so
many patrons by pneumonia.-N. y.
Weekly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Sweet and Innocent.

Miss Passay-I was so embarrassed
last night. Mr.. Hunk!ey asked point
blank why 1 had never married.
Miss Cuttyng-I wonder how he
came to do that-had he never seen you
in the daytime ?-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
And Now They're Engaged.

He-Sce the ring around the moon?
She-Yes. (After a moment of ST
lence.l George, can you tell me swhat
is the difference between the moon and
my Internationally Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Unkfnd.

Elsie-Laura's health seems great
improved.
Ada-Yes: she has heard that her doc
tor is engagcd.-N. Y. Truth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
HIS Objection.

Mrs. Trotter-Oh, doctor, can't you
persuade my son that football is dane
gerous?
Doctor-Ah, madam, would you have
me gain the enmity of the entire medic
cal profession ?-Harlem Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
His Masterpiece.

Footelight-What do you think the
best thing ever did?
Sue Brette-Why, that piece where
you died in the first act - 1onkers
Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
His HeaEn-

Mrs Flint (skeptically)-H'm! What
kind of a job do you want?
Seldum Fedd with surprising can
dor)-Any kind of job dat can't git,
mum.-Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Oral ENIdRnRR.

How true it is" muttered Mr.. Meek
er, that actions speak louder than
words! They strike the ear with more
force"
And he softly rubbed his right auric-
ular organ which his energetic spouse
had just boNed.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
No Hope In 2O72.

Statistioians claim that the earth will
not support more than 5 ,994, O00, 900 peo-
pie. The present population is estimat-
ed at 1,467 100000, the increase being
eight per cent. each decade. At that
rate the utmost limit viii be reached
in the year 2072.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
An Invitation TO Keep On.

"Oh, that might die kissing you'll
he exclaimed.
well, expect papa home almost any
minute now" she replied. - Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Impossible.

How did Fakem, the hypnotist, get
along on his last trip?''
'First-rate, until he tried the impossi-
BILE. He hypnotized tramp one day
and tried to make him saw wood
BROOKLYN Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
An EXPLANATION.

81 have great respect for art" said
the young man who dabbles.
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne, ''it is a
characteristic of human nature TO view
with awe things that we don't know
much about. "-Nashington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
A Prorerb Verified.

When maidens don't know how to bike
You will agree to this:
For him who teaches. it's a case
Where ignorance is bliss. 4
Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

Bill-Isn't it strange Gill never Joined
a club?
Jill-Well, think he's going to join
one now.
What makes you think 500"
He's been getting married.
kers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
IL Wa. Tirerome

did you think that story of mine wa
too broad ?''
1t wasn't as broad as it was long
\. Y. journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Strong Language.

Strong language 1 hate. yet it might in its
place
Perhaps quite excusable be,
But the chap who eats onions and talks in
my face.
His language is too strong for me.
L. A. W. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Proof.

Shea woman is drawer than a man.
He-What! Why, woman is afraid
of mouse.
She-Ies, and a man is afraid of that
same woman.-N. Y. Evening Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Glad of the CHARGE.

WHO gives this bride away?" asked
the minister.
Il do. willingly" replied her father,
innocently, with an approving smile at
the groom.-Philadelph North Amer
lean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
A Balancing Feat.

The problem great, propounded by fate
To the young married couple in town,
is how they may keep appearances up
And yet keep expenditures down.
N. Y Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
So sad

When he sat down beside her
The color left her cheeks
And, on! upon his coat sleeve
1t fingered there for weeks!
N. Y. Evening Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
The Spring Question.

on now our overcoats We lay.
For loud the robin calls:
But shall the clothes be put away
With gilt or camphor ballsc
BROOKLYN Life
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Obtrusive FriendIiness.


agnes won't speak 10 any of us"
What's the trouble?"
I'VE gave her surprise party on her
birthday"
THAT ought to have pleased her."
We'll, il didn't. We gave her beau
tiful birthday cake with 40 candles
around it."-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
The ONLY Difference.

Little Clarence-Pa, what is the diff
ference between firmness and OBJ
stinacy?
Mr.. Caliipers Merely a matter 81
sex, my son.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
NOT EXACTLY SUITED

Mr.. Secondtime-Well, I'll be hangedi
When l took her TO be my second wits
she said she would be kind to her step
son, but this is too muchi-N. Y. Even
ing Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
The Tree of knowledge.

Full many an i'll of most malignant mien
The dark recesses of our systems bear
But till some patent nostrum ad is seen
We live in blissfui ignorance that they re
there.
N. Y. Evening Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
Hts Little Joke.

''All wisdom centers about me,
For there'd be-you can't deny
No men of letters without me"'
And the alphabet winked its L
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
LONe,H Labor Lost.

II pity flowers" said the maid.
With cool confidence of mien,
For what an awful, awful thing
II must be to blush unseen"
N. " World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
A Great Relief.

With Badger times are no longer rough:
With joy on his way he goes.
He's succeeded in borrowing money enough
To pay every cent he owes
Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
&F15R11Ezf1} 1z6iai
The ExceptionaI Bride.

Mrs. Mermet-Young Mrs. Hymen is
the most remarkable bride 1 ever heard
OF.
Mrs. NioleIte-In what way?
Mrs. Mermet-She didn't write home
from her wedding trip that she had the
best husband in the world.-N. Y.
Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

How did you first find out that you
loved me, darling?'
Il found myself getting angry every
time pa called you an idiot Ally
Sloper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19

Texas Lumber shipped ia Bombay.
a cargo of yellow pine lumber has
been shipped from Texas to Bombay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-19
QuaIifyinE Himself.

n. Y. Evening Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16
TWO CRACK LOCOMOTIVES.
Comparison of the New York Centrars
No. 800 and an English Flyer.

Tho question Of the relative speed az
American and English passenger trains
has never been. and IS never likely 20
he decided conclusively. The average
speed OF English passenger trains f.
higher than that on Continental rail-
roads, but whether or not IL j. higher
than that on American RAILROADS gem
orally. for Ike service. is a disputed
question. The run from London o. ELiu-
burgh, 800 mides with three stops. has
been made IN seven hours and thirty
eight minutes, an average OF mere than
fifty-twO miles an hour, and the run
from HObOken 10 BumidO over the Della
ware. Lackawanna and western. dis
lance OF fO7 miles has been made. with
four stops. I'm seven hours and thirty
seven minutes, al average OF hfty-fOur
miles an hour, which mas been more
than eQualled by runs for shorter dis
tances on the New York Central Re
Gently q comparison OF American and
English express engines has been made
between the well known locomotive NO.
800 OF the Central. and the Worcester.
which makes the run between London
and Exeter on the Great Western Rail-
road in England.
The cylinders O. the two engines are
precisely the same M dimcntlons. - by
- inches. The weight OF the English en-
zine Is 1O7 90 pounds. that Of the
American engine IS l2i00o. Tho dame
ter OF the drive wheels Is larger Tor the
English engine, but the boiler pressure OF
the American engine is greater. The
speed OF the two engines il 30 nearly the
same that there is only a fraction OF
miles difference in a run as long as that
from New York city 10 Albany. The
statement is made by English engineers
that in a comparison between the two
crack locomotives preference is 10 be
given 10 the English on account Of the
grades. which are heavier on the rail-
road over which II runs than along the
east bank Of the Hudson but. On the
other hand, the weight OF the American
locomotive and the train drawn IL great
er. and. moreover. the roadOed OF Eng
lish railroads IS much more substantial
than thet OF American lines .. rulo.
IN outward aspect. az least. the typical
American locomotive Is far superior 70.
It's English rival. II IS thing OF beauty.
an ornamental. attractive. symmetrical
piece OF machinery, very much more
elaborate and very much more seemly
than its English rival y. Y. sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16
The Flying Fox.

The flying fox IS a very curious inhab-
liant Os the forests near Moretcn Bay
In East Australia II lives IN hocks and
moves generally toward the dusk o.
tho evening and the noise produced by
the heavy tapping OF The so-called wings
is very singular. The nOcks like quiet
places, where there are large Araucar an
pine trees. with an underwood OF scrub
and creepeTs The foxes hang I'm vast
numbers from the horizontal branches
Of the pine trees.
When there g a clear space amongst
the trees. an enormous number OF the
animals NAV be seen. and their noise
can be heard. Tor directly they see any,
thing unusual they utter a short bark
something Ike the sound made by young
rocks. often every branch Is crowded
and the fying foxes are seen either
tapping their wings and holding on with
their hind feet. and with their head
downward. or snarllng and fighting for
places.
Suddenly the whole take 10 fight and
flap their furry. wing-like sides and
wheel around IKE heavy birds. Many
av with their young holding On 70 them.
The creature Is rot true Cox and
there Il a fold OF skin which reaches
from the fore 10 the hind legs This Is
called the wing and II enables the pier
apus. as the animal is called. 10 noat
and turn In the air.-Philadelphha Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16

The greatest extrayagance OF the win
ter takes the form OF waite kid hats;
they are worn instead Of fclt The white
kid hat this winter takes the place OF
the velvet one last year. thogh more
expensive. You can gee a white kid hat
with broad brim and fashionable crown
for S. but tho hat has 90 be trimmed.
ColOred Kids may be found, but they
are much higher IN price.
Kid has few advantages beyond that
OF beauty. for il soils easily and is not
very durable. The hat pin will iniure
IL. but on the other hand 10 is novelty.
and fashionable women OF beauty who
are eternaliy looking for novelties do not
hesitate 10 pay the price asked Tor this
ole.
FALL SLEEVES.
You will observe that the fall sleeve
grows more and more beautifully less.
IT may have many trimmings but the
sleeve itself Is decidedly plain. Many
OF the new waists have coat sleeves over
which viii be worn a small cape or a
shoulder trimming OF some X nj.
10 meet the demand the shops are sup
plying beautiful Jokes which can be
worn over any dress. Burnt orange for
evening. and the new shades OF blue and
breen for thestreet and house are seen.
These yOkes are made OF silk and velvet
and lace and other fancy materials, each
trimmed with bands arranged IN some
form.
II must be admitted that fall styles are
rather expensive, but times are good.
The victorious war has greatly stimu-
lated trade and women who were expect
ing 70 give their an 20 the soldiers ana
the Red Cross. are now planning 70
spend money on dress. The factories
are turning out their miles o. silk and
the weavers are at work upon the lace
and bead trimmings. II is going to be
a dressy winter: and the woman who
prepares for it in good season VIII fnl
that she has the pick Of an the fresh
goods now so freely displayed upon the
counters OF the advertisers Of this news
paper. HELEN WARD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16

naise and skirt. The polonaise was OF
navy blue silk. buttoning on the side
1t had a shirred yoke finished with a
small rufile IL opened in front and
swept back on each SIDE in Dolly Warden
fashion. It might almost as well been
Topped up on each side. And speak NJ
Of loops. it is predicted that the looped
skirt Will soon come IN.
A BODICE FOR THE OPERA.
The underskirt had a panel Of SILK
brocade very delicately worked so as 10
resemble lace. The skirt was full around
the foot although very narrow on the
hips.
WHITE KID HATS.
An immense white Kid nat faced with
navy blue velvet was worn. 1t was Al
English hat with broad brim and was
set well upon the back OF the head. 10
was trimmed with navy blue and white
plumes.
As this was o matinee gown the wear
or intended 10 take the hat or and hold
Il In her lap during the performance.
with this In mind she mad dressed her
hair with great elegance and her hat
was so arranged that e did not injure
the couture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16

NEW YORK. October 1.-THE theatre
hat question has taken new form with
the opening OF the theatrical season.
Hats were worn smaller and smaller
last year. this year they are not Worn
a. all Instead OF the theatre nat you
SEQ a beautifully arranged coiiiufe anu
can abundance OF combs and piumes LOT
the hair. The theatre coinure 10 cio~e-
~ waved and arranged so tnat II Is
abundant IN looks az least faH'ns
upon one 81 these beautifully u'esse1
feminine heads one can easiiy ooneNe
that womans hair Is her crown OF
glory
When hats are worn they are re-
moved and n Il not an uncommon
sight at the largo New York theatres
10 SEQ whole rows OF women sitting with
their hats I'm their laps Indeed, where
q hat Is worn. ihis is universally eN-
pccfcd.and no one was surprised few
evenings ago when a matron, leaned
forward and. tapping young woman
upoa the shoulder reminded her mat her
plnmed hat was obstructing the vision
of the rear seats.
Tor evening there come very pretty
Spanish mauullas that can be worn in
the street cars. They are OF heavy lace
or OF cashmere trimmed with down
They can be tossed over the head and
fastened under tho chin with jewe.led
buckle or pin. Arranged In this way
they are very coQuettish and wholly
becoming.
THE COIFFURE
Since no hat Is 20 be worn the theatre
colffUre demands n great deal Of atten-
ton II must be arranged as though for
\ ball. but with more attention TO de-
tail The fashionable Coiffure shows
the forehead hign and broad. and no
expanse OF forehead seems 10 be great
enough 10 prevent a woman from brush
inr her hair back. Nearly all coifures
are pulled either al the side or front.
and there come very large pompadour
plns for fastening upon the head, so
as 70 form a large semi-circle such as
BE- always worn by the Young Duchess
of Marlborough. The hair H. then
closely waved ana carried over the
pompa dour.
At the back It Is twisted in n large
figure g. which Is pinned fat upon the
head. Small curls are fastened upon the
neck. just under the right ear; and On
top there are aigrettes and combs ad
inhnitum.
One pretty occupant Of a box wore her
hair pulled al the sides with a slight
part showing nglets tossed them
selves prettiiy around her ears. and,
over her head. lowered a great comb
composed entirely OF large gold beads,
resembling small globes
Another theatre goer this time an
occupant Of an orchestra chair. had
her hair waved back from her face ana
dressed with fancy headed hat pins
They were long. pointed pins with clear,
glass heads which stood up ~ inter
walls. for all the world like the pins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16
WHAT TO WEAR
AT THE THEATRE.

, worn by japanese women. At the back
OF the head there was a large fethery
ornament made OF Bird OF Paradise
feathers; and In front OF the ornament
there was a lovely comb. a dog collar
OF pearls enclrcled her thoat.
Except for very dressy theatrical
occasions tho low neck is not worn:
and even then the women OF good taste
will dress he neck TO the throat. She
will complete her neck dress with a
necklace or a string OF beads or some
thing which dresses the tboat
THEATRE WAISTS.
Theatre waists Will be OF silk and the
plain dark colors are coming in again
Navy blue silk waists. olive browns and
the old fashioned black silks are ali
in style once more. although very much
trimmed and decidedly ruHled. Plaids
which are now so much the vogue will
not be adopted for theatre wear nor VIII
the very bright colors that We're seen
last spring. Dark silks viii be trimmed
with lace and beads; and these with all
sorts Of small ornaments make very
dressy waists.
To diverge from theatre waists 70 the
aliabsorbing topic OF now skirts. one
must note that the skirt Will be very
tendency toward the tie-back. a wo-
man with a slender waist and well dcvel-
oped hips will stand a better chance OF
being stylish figure than the one who
merely possesses broad shoulders. To
meet the demand for large hips there
come false hips and bustles-for Indeed
the hustle Is on its way back TO popular
favor.
Many Of the new skirts are cut so
ciinging that they actually hug the
limbs when one walks. and We're n not
for the fuiness around the foot. there
would be the tie-back over again.
a NEW SKIRT.
A very extreme mo1iste Of New York
city turned out for n fashionable custom
or n skirt which she declared would be
the style before the season was over.
1T IS the first one made n this coun-
try" said she. "but II IS after Paris
model and VIII soon be all the rage"
The dress referred 10 was n navy blue
silk with the skirt very narrow. In the
back there was a small train which
"swished" as the wearer walked. But
the singular part was the lining, which
was " fine cashmere.
"Why do you linz n silk skirt with
cashmere?" asked q spectator.
$50 that 4, will cling to the limbs
when walking" replied the modiste.
promptly.
The fashionable young woman for
whom the costume was designed. took a
turn across the room as the mOdiste
spoke and sure enough the navy blue
silk skirt with its ruffles and little shir-
rings. clung closely 10 the figure and
gave the long. narrow effect which was
50 much desired by the designer.
A matinee dress Just completed was
cut princess. 1t consisted Of a polo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16

Engiishwomcn who como here for short
early season in hunting. for IL there Is
ever q time when an Englishwoman Is 1t
her best 1t II q field. These dresses are In
all the shades OF neither purple mingled
into plaids. and they are In wood browns.
a.d leaf greens. with generally dash Of
red for good cheer.
English women need not resort 10 any
bunting ruse for the English woman &C.
tuaIly seeks her game and tracks 1t down
NINA GOODWIN.