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The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
A woman's Clever idea.

With the present overcrowding or al
mCst every vocation, credit is due to
any one VINO can strike our success
fully into the new and original lines
Of business. \ bright little woman in
Il New England town has hit upon a
novel and ingenious way Of making
money.
Her plan is to buy some house which
is dllapidated and out Of repair, but in
a good locality. There is usually not
much trouble in finding such house
or in purchasing 1t at a bargain. Then
her tastes come into play, devls!ng re
pairs and improvements to the place,
putting in II pretty window here, some
ornamental tile or woodwork there, Il
coy corner somewhere inside, hand
some touch to the hallway to give
first impressions" and in one way
and another transforming an old run
down house to an attractive modern
dwelling.
She furnishes the house and lives
there for a time, while her IDEAS are
being carried into effect. She renders
the place as attractive as possible in
side and out, not at all because she
means to stay there, but simply for
selling purposes. That is her specula-
ton. Once her work is completed her
house finds a ready purchaser, owing
to the taste displayed. She generally
sells the whole house outright, furni-
ture and all, at a handsome profit.
Then she searches out another house
under similar conditions and does the
thing over again.
Living IN the houses as she does dur
Ing the repairing period, she considers
that she is rent free. Her local repu-
tation for taste and good Judgment in
such matters is a valuable aid in her
business. She Is a manipulation of old
houses, and they are transformed un-
der her touch.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
June /, 1899.
A SOLOMON IN TURKEY,

How a Guardian of the Law ProhtabIJ
Settled Dispute
The other day / Witnessed an anus.
ing instance of Turkish police justice,
says a Constantinople correspondent.
An Armenian and a Kurd had quar-
relied over the ownership Of a tobacco
box. AS their language grew more
expressive and their speech louder
crowd collected, delighted with the dis
pute. The Kurd had picked up the box
In the street and the Armenian de-
clared 1t was his When they we're
about to come to blows a policeman
came up and tried to effect compro-
mise, but neither disputant would give
way. At last the Armenian suggested
that the Kurd should be asked to de-
clare what was in the box. The Kurd
promptly answered Tobacco and Gig
arctic paper" The Armenian smiling
Iy informed the officer that all the box
contained was 25-cent piece The
policeman grayely opened the mysteri-
GUS case, then, turning to the crowd
with the air of g Solomon, said. THE
Armenian is the owner of the box.
return 1t TO him. The Kurd is a liar.
(here he smote the man from the
mountain over the hand.) Allah be
praisedl For my trouble In deciding
this complicated affair keep the 2S
cents"
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
NO MORE OLD LADIES.
Youth Lingers Longer Than II Did of
Yore

Youth LinEers Longer Than II Did OF
YOre.
The complaint is sometimes heard
that modes are no longer invented es.
pecially Tor the use of the woman who
Is avowcdly elderly. There is much
truth in the common saying that a
woman Is as old as she looks. so is a
man, for tlat matter or else why is it
that there seem to be so few really
old gentlemen about2 The man of
slXty-upward keeps himself young
looking with erect bearing, close
clipped hair and careful dress. He is
present at all athletic gatherings, as
well as at social functions, and Is In
great demand at dinners or supper
parties. lie does not seem old any
more, nor does he look so. BY keeping
out of doors and keeping up his inter-
ests, his face seems to keep young, rs
Is no doubt the case with many women.
In the same way child unduly
housed or driven into precocity by too
much schooling, can be made to look
old beyond his years, like Gibert's
"enfeebled old dotar of i've" IN the
Babe Ballads"
What dress is then suitable for the
benefit Of the middle-ased woman?
An elderly lady is usually contenrto
wear clothes which change little in
style from year to year. The mate
rlals are handsome and suitable, and
thai is all which concerns the truly
"Grande Dame" She is above the
slavery OF !mitation. Her age AMI so
cial position give her dignity sufficient
to adopt a costume which she consid-
ers suitable to her station in life.
She may look up wistfully now and
then at the portrait Of Quaker
grandmother smiling down at tho
family from the dning-room walls. The
pretty Friendly garb and soft, line
muslin kerchief and clear starched
white cap looks suitable for an old
lady. The dress seems the model for
graceful old age, although those who
wear caps have n good deal of trouble
with the keeping in order of their
head dress.
For some reason or other women
seem to keep younger nowadays in
proportion to their age. A head still
covered with soft, thick hair does moi
require a cap, nor would it be easy to
keep Que on unless the hal, was rather
thin.
True, just at present the fashions
seem specially devised for the benefit
Of the young girl. Look at any fash
ion plate and try to find a matronly
figure in the tremendously tall, wasp
WASTED, slender figures which are the
vehicles of The current modes.
Nevertheless. the middle-aged WON
an Of sense can manage to adapt the
new fashions to her use. She uses
what is suitable and becoming and
avoids the extremes Of cut or color.
Good taste is sure guide in such mat
ters, and may be safely trusted 90 deal
with burning questions of skirts and
bolices. sleeves and millinery, ,-PhllG-
delphla Record.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
PnrIs NoveIlias.

The daintiest of the low shoes of the
season appear with large gold buckles
and high tongue, the latter held close
to the foot by means of a concealed
elastic band. Occasionally Suede slip.
pers are seen, but the preference IS for
soft-hnished kid. For dressy occa.
sions such slippers are embroidered In
pet, and have ruby-colored and other
brilliant stones introduced. In the
more novel French dress shoes, with
vamp and tongue OF black patent
leather, the heel and back of the shoe
are of scarlet leather, the ouckle on
the front being Of dull gold.
Belts for foulard gowns are being
made of the silk material combined
with white leather or heavy white gros
grain edges, to which are attached
heavy metal buckles. Many of the
belts so made-of foulard and leather
are made with the downward-turn-
ing point, and are simply hooked to-
gether at the centre of the back. There
is deal of attention paid to the detail
Of small neck-wear. For example, a
collar of currant-red panne velvet is
edged and braided with fine white
satin cords, between which appears
tan lace insertion. Lace net and tulle
scarfs for the neck are wound once
about the stock-collar and brought for.
ward and through the gilt clasp now
generally worn. The ends of such
scarfs are varlously treated.-Harper's
Bazaar.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04

times a bee, at others a classical motif
ser with larger jewels. 1t is a wonder
that some clever jewelers. did not
think of this idea before, It is SO
pretty and effective. One Of the new
designs shows a collar Of field flowers,
wrought in sapphires, topazes, emer
aids pink pearls and rubles; the emer
aids forming the leaves the other
stones the blossoms. Poppies, daisies,
ragged robins, cowslps, buttercups
ana wild roses were represented in
this sparkling collar
An exquisite tiara IS formed Of su
perb emeralds, in wreath design
each leaf set in a completely hidden
of gold
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
The Isunlsr Goes to Nntnr..

The woman who can wear lace and
crepe de Chine, painted musllns and
exquisitely embroidered moussellnes
and gauzes without feeling any differ
ence In the weight of her purse has
new fad. 1t is for floral jewelry, or
jeWeled flowers, which ever yol like
to call them. The newest neck chain
Is Of forget-me-nots or marguerites,
made OF tinted enamels strung to.
gether on delicate gold links, the whole
scattered over with diamonds and
small gems of all kinds.
Bracelets are carried out IN Hover
chains, and so are long purse and fan
chains. short necklet. are made of
rather large flowers and have a beauti.
Sul pendant of intricate design. some
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
A Favorite Millinery COMPUTATION.

Black and white is n favored mix
ture in millinery, and "A hat Of black
straw has a band Of white straw intro
duced into the wide brim, which is
further upllfted ut the left side by a
bow of black velvet and Il big diamond
buckle The crown is entirely encir-
cled by half a dozen undulating frills
of white tulle, each one narrowly
edged with satiny black straw. All
this frame of whiteness eliminates
at the left side in a huge rOsette, also
of white tulle, though in this case the
edging is of fine black lace.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Tall women.

Among royal women Queen Amelie
Of Portugal and the Crown Princess
Of Denmark are the tallest, though the
Duchess of York is above the average
height III England the average is
five feet six inches, but in America 1t
is two inches less the superiority of
the English being accounted for by
their love of outdoor exercise.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
To whom it may concern:

To whom it may concern:
advise all persons who have any idea
of attending II business college to take a
c9urse at Woods Commercial College,
on accOdnt of its quick and easy systems
in shorthand and type-wrting and also
its experienced teachers. was pupil
of this College for five months in the
Shorthand Department, when l was
offered situation as Court Reporter in
West Virginia, and it was through this
College that | was successful in my
work. | think that any student ought to
complete course at this College in five
or six months, and with u great deal OF
study and effort in much less time. The
Professor is very successful in obtaining
positions for his students and often gets
the best places stenographer can hold
4 also consider it the best business col
lege in Washington and one of the best
in the United States, ii not the best.
JoHN WALKER FENToN
T,,na 1900
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Proposition No. 1.

Complete Course in Shorthand Type
writing, $50. Crhs viii entitle u per
son to instruction, day or evening until
proficient and position is secured.)
Proposition No. 2.
Complete Course in Book keeping and
English, 800. CThis will eutitle per.
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is secured)
Proposition No. 3.
Complete Course in Shorthand, Type.
writing, Bookkeeping, and any Other
subject the pupil may select, 500. CIhis
will entitle u person to instruction, day
or evening, until proficient and position
is secured.)
Proposition No. 4.
Complete Course of instruction in
Typewriting, $40. CThis will entitle
person to instruction, day or evening,
until prohcient.)
Proposition No. S.
Complete Course for Government Posi-.
tion, Civil Service or Census, $40. (This
will entitle person to instruction, day
or evening, until prepared to pass the
examination.)
Proposition No. 8.
Complete Course in English Branches,
s 90. This will entitle person to in.
structon, day or evening until prof.
cent.
Proposition No. 7.
Preparation for College, including
Latin, Greek, English and Mathematics.
Private lessons or class instructions.
Apply for rates.)
Proposition No. 8.
Instructions during May, June, July,
August. Day sessions, $50; three months,
$l5. Evening sessions, $l2; three months,
$40.
Proposition No. 9.
Private and class instructions to coach
public school pupils SO they can enter
next grade; three months, SO; one
month, 81.
The rates given are for cash, but salts
taotory arrangements may be made to
pay in installmens.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Proposition No. 9.
WooD's COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

WOODS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
Gentlemen:
l am indeed glad that took the course
in Stenography and Typewrting in your
instituti0n. After having attended five
months, could write one hundred words
per minute.
l think all who conscientiously pursue
their studies under your guidance will,
in short while, become thoroughly
equipped stenographers.
| can certainly recommend Woods
Commercial College.
Very sincerely,
JAMIE II. ETHERIDGE.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 10, 1899.
PRoF. WOoD:
Am delighted with your method Of
training pupils in the Civil Service
Course
AS teacher of Bookkeeping you
cannot be exoeled; under your instruc-
ton it becomes an intensely interesting
study instead of a "dry bug-bear of
accounts"
For good, practical business educa-
tion, one must go to Woods Commercial
College.
Wishing you unbounded success, l am,
Yours truly,
CLARA HARRIET JONES.
s0l2 / St., NV, Washington, d. c.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Woods Commercial College,
3II EAST CAPITOL STREET,
Washington, D. c.
Established 1888 and heartily endorsed
by ifs Students
SUMMER SESSION.

Now is u good time to commence. New
Glasses formed every monday.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Proposition No. 4.

Complete Course of instruction in
Typewriting, $40. (This win entitle
person to instruction, day or evening,
until profcient.)
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Proposition No. 3.

Complete Course in Shorthand, Type.
writing, Bookkeeping, and any Other
subject the pupil may select, 500. CIhis
will entitle IA person to instruction, day
or evening, until proficient and position
=. 4 \
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04

Complete Course in Shorthand Type.
writing, $50. (rhis will entitlo per.
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is secured
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04

UANIN III IITH HHIUUhs
Washington, d. c., Nov. 10, 1899.
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04

Complete Course in ok-keepng and
English 800. CThis will entitle per
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is secured.)
The suburban citizen., 1900-08-04
Proposition No. S.

Complete Course for Government Posi-.
tion, Civil Service or Census, $40. (This
will entitle a person to instruction, day
or evening, until prepared to pass the
examination J
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
RENEW THE ATTACK
The Beers Pressing Force of Gen.
Brabrant at Wepener.
MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.
Heavy Firing Heard in the Vicinity
of observation-disclosures in the
Free State-Prisoners Ar
rive at St. Helena.

London, April 1.-THE Boer attack
on Gen. Brabant's force at Wepener
was resumed again at dawn Tuesday.
The enemy's attack on two or three
sides on Monday lasted until 2:3O
o'clock in the afternoon, when the
firing ceased, and it was believed that
the enemy had been beaten off; but
it was announced Tuesday morning
IRON Aliwal North that the fighting
had again begun.
Boer Strength Increased.
Gen, Brabants force, numbering
from 1000 to 5000, held positions in
rough country. 1t is not known
what the numerical strength of the
Beers is, but, whatever it may be, it
is being rapidly augmented. A body
of 1000 Beers is marching towards
Springfontein from Smithfeld be-
tween Wepener and Springfontein.
Mysterious Movements of Troops.
Mysterious movements of troops ut
Bloemfontein are proceeding. The
newspaper correspondents are not al
lowed to telegraph their destinations,
and the presumption is that Lord Rob-
erts is making dispositions to cut off
the raiding Boer forces when they try
to withdraw northward from the pur-
suing British columns.
WarIike Feeling Revived.
The temperance of the Beers i'll
the occupied country has caused re-
vival of the warlike feeling among the
Free Staters of the Fauresmith and
Philippolis districts. The federal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
Albion and Bristol.

Hustle boys forspring IS works. here.
John Fischbaugher is very i'll with
| humps,
Mrs. w. r. Jones has gone to Roch-
ester for treatment.
Tom Mason went to Charles City,
Saturday, and returned Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Brink visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Stevens, Sunday
last.
Sam Hunt, of Minneapolis. will
| clerk for hisson-in-law, III. r. Williams,
| this summer.
Mrs. VIM. Owens and son were the
guests of Mrs. Il. r. Mason last
Sunday.
Miss Grace Privat begun her school
in the SlawSon district Monday last.
Miss Edith Riggs is working for
Mrs. e. III. Nichols.
Johnny Fox has laid aside his wood
saw for the season.
Florenceyille school began last
Monday with Miss Isaac as instructor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Newmiller en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Under
man of Lime Springs last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curt Wentworth re-
ceived visit from Cresco friends Sun
day.
George Englehorn has gone to La
Crosse to attend school, so we are in
| formed by phone.
Otto Miller'S remains was laid to
rest in the Granger Lutheran Gene
terry last Tuesday. He was the only
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus. Miller, who
have the sympathy of our entire COM
munity in their sad bereavement. The
funeral was one of the largest ever
held in Granger, and the floral offerings
were the most profuse, and the grave
was beautifully lined and bedecked
with choice blossoms.
Michael Michel is the guest of his
| brother Andrew.
Mrs. Ed Reynolds has had her parlor
nicely repapered and painted.
One of the mill gates has broken
and will be difficult to repair during
high water.
d. M. Hunt is preparing to enlarge
the residence portion of his store
building.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13

TO VOTE APRIL "a.
Quay Case to BE Settled by the Senate
an 'rLnf nnfp

Quay Case to BE Settled by the Senate
on Tint Date.
Washington, April II. - The senate
Tuesday agreed to vote on April "a, at
four p. M, on the resolution relative to
the seating of NJ. S. Quay as senator
from Pennsylvania.
Senator Jones (Ark.) introduced and
had adopted resolution calling upon
the president, if not incompatible with
the public interest, to transmit to the
senate detailed statement of the en-
penses of the commissioner-gener of
the Paris exposition; and also to state
the salaries of all employees of the com
mission.
On motion of Senator Cullom the
senate nonconcurred in the house
amendments to the Hawaiian civil gov
eminent bill and Senator's Cullom,
Lodge and Morgan were named as con-
ferees.
A bill was passed providing for allot-
ments of lands in severalty to the In
dams of the La Pointe or Bad river
reservation in Wisconsin
AT one o'clock resolutions expressive
OF the regret of the senate at the death
of the late Representative Richard
Parks Bland, of Missouri, were called
up by Senator Cockrell, of Missouri.
and eulogies upon the dead statesman
We're pronounced by senators.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
OTIS TO LEAVE SOON.
VIII Not Wait Arrival of New Phillip
pf'Ae Commission.-Insurg
Activity Exaggerated.

Washington, April 11.-Nothing of
Importance was developed at Tues
days cabinet meeting. Secretary Root
explained some of the features of the
pending army appropriation bill and
also the terms of enlistment of the
troops now in the Philippines. 1t was
stated That Gen. Otis probably would
leave Manila very soon, and some time
before the arrival there of the new
Philippine commission. The reports
from the Philippines during the last
week or two, it was said, had greatly
magmified the opposition that had
been met with by our troops. The Of
fetal reports, it was asserted, did not
warrant the statement that the insur-
gents were becoming very active and
were nlassing in various parts of Lu-
ION to- an extent which greatly con-
eerned our generals. The situation, il
was said, did not warrant the sending
of more troops to the islands, for the
nrasent ot least
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
Elma.

Spring seems to have Suffered a re-
relapse.
The air is resonant with the sound
OF the carpet beaten and the poor hen
pecked husband is fully aware that
the house cleaning season is now on.
j. M. Cannon, of Cresco, was an Ell
ma business caller Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Biwer is reported to be
very ill at her home on the East side.
Miss Frank, who has been the guest
of her friend, Miss Elsie Richardson
the past two weeks, returned to her
home in Allison, Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Scott and little daughter
went to Cresco, Tuesday, being cal led
there by the death of Mrs. Scott's
brother-in-law, VIM. Friend.
A number from here attended the
funeral services of the late Mrs. Anna
Comfy, at Lourdes, Tuesday.
Miss Matte Rowley will teach the
Old Town school this fall.
1t is safe to say that if the wea ther
is good next Sunday, there will be
many beautiful hats in evidence on
our street, Judging from the many
purchases made by the fair sex.
Patrick Roche, died at his home in
Cecilia, Sunday, his death being due
to old age. His sons, VIM. and wife
of CreScO, and Jerry of Chicago were
in attendance at the funeral which
occurred at Cecilia, Tuesday morning
from the Catholic church, Rev. Fa ther
Nelson officiating.
j. III. Hess has moved his stock of
groceries and confec tionary into the
which he lately purchased,
the family occupying the rooms over
the store.
Grand Easter ball, Wednesday the
18th. Carpenters orchestra has been
engaged for the occasion. The young
people are anticipating with pleasure
this coming event at the close Of the
Lenten season.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
Washing Raby,s ElanneIs.

The dear babies fannels must be
washed more carefully than those of
adults, as they are usually more deli
cate and expensive and need gentle
treatment. Use water as hot as your
hands can comfortably bear, and put
the little hannels in a tub separately
from others, and wash them through
two hot waters, making the suds of
Fairy Soap, with a little Gold Dust
Washing Powder added to whiten and
soften the texture and fiber of the
flannel. Rinse in warm water, and
pull and stretch each little piece in
shape, and hang securely on the line
outdoors to dry. The work must be
done speedily: never let the garments
lie moment longer than necessary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
FoREsEE VICTORY.
Iowa Women Encouraged to Con-
tinue Their Suffrage Campaign
Despite Legislative Defeat.

The vote on woman suffrage in the
Iowa senate was the closing incident
of a remarkable campaign for that
cause, conducted by Mrs. Evelyn H.
Belden, of Sioux City, president of the
State Equal Suffrage association.
The resolution, which was barely de-
feated in the senate, received AS of the
100 votes in the house, after the strong
est kind of political pressure had been
brought to bear to beat it. Yet at the
opening of the session but rs members
of the house were for woman suffrage
AS it is now certain that 26 sena ors
are in favor of submitting the question
to the people, the suffragists have high
hopes of success another session, and
declare they will go on with their cam
paign of education. The sentiment in
the state has grown very much in favor
of suffrage
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
Supper April 18th.

supper served at Easter Fair, April
18th, from five O'Clock until all are
served. Supper25 cents. Admission
to Opera House for entertainment, 10
cents to all except those who have
taken supper, to those the admission
will be free. The following is the
MENU.
Cold Boiled Ham Pressed Chicken
Beef Loaf.
Potato Salad Cabbage Salad
Deyiled Eggs.
Boston Brown Bread Rolls
Boston Baked Beans.
Assorted Cakes Jelly TartS
Tea Coffee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-13
A Testimonial from Old England.

II consider Chamberlain Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron-
chitis,'' says Mr.. William Savory, of
Warrington, England. sit has saved
my wife's life, she having been mar
tyr to bronchitis for over six years,
being most of the time confined to her
bed. She is now quite we'll" 1t is a
great pleasure to the manufacturers
of Chamberlain IS Cough Remedy to be
able to publish testimonials of this
character. They show that great good
is being done, pain and suffering re-
lieved and valuable lives restored to
health and happiness by this remedy.
1t is for sale by j. III. Luers Drug Co.