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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-02-07
"Wature Abhors a Vacuum. .

Ssotha,g in the euorld stands still. IF
you are u,ea and strong day by day the
blood supplies its tide Of 7igor. IF you are
i'll, the blood Is 4urong and carries ncreas-
ing Quantities of diseased germs. You can
not change Nature, but you can aid her by
Keeping the blood pure. Hoods Sarsapa-
rtlla does this as nothing else can. Be
sure to get Hoods, because
HoodJ.yaadataslM
zazaiSsl ;l2;3'E;al1,zzE
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-02-07

cDcC Agents Wanted. both Old and Young
InEL Send STAMPS for full particulars ano samp @
nvrc of Dve-lnine Dyes for household use. - ~V-
UIES WEIR s. BOYLE. Mfrs. Bower. Il
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-02-07

and it worked like magic. feel that
your medicine has been OF inestimable
benefit to me. MISS ADELE WILLIAM
SON, 196 N. Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
TRkInG Proper Rest.

Many breakdown in health has resulted
simply from an insuficency of rest either
OF brain or body. yet nature invariably
gives US some sort OF warning. says the
Boston Journal" There is the over
crowded feeling in the head, when our
thoughts refuse to flow, although they
seem to be growing and swelling into a
Hood within: there is also the heaviness
OF hands and aching of the wrists, the
peculiar stiffness increasing hourly from
.he back of the neck; the unnecessary
hopelessness, the burden of depression. the
idea that our talents are worn out. never
to be renewed, the nervousness OF coming
days the distaste for society. the want of
interest in any occupation. the desire to
believe, In short, that life is not worth
living. ana that We ourselves are altogether
worth-nothing, Who has not suffered
frcm one or another OF these forms OF
tiredneSs: Sometimes we are forced TO
endure a number of them at once. but that
Us generally when We have not fought them
singiy. Fought them" That sounds
strange phrase to use in connection with
resting. yet for most people the only way
to rest is by lighting something.
II ii is the brain which is weary the
result OF overstudy possibly. or of ankle
Ties or sorrows. the thought OF work or of
the grief Is the foe which has TO be re-
pulsed with all our energy. Do not let us
follow the example OF the women who it
down and willfuliy worry. Weak eyes.
fretfui tempers. deafness OF intellect. bad
temper, general failure of lcvable quail
ties. are the punishments of these foolish
sisters. To rest from mental fatigue We
must exercise the body in some healthful
occupation or other. preferably outdoor eX-
ercise. a bicycle ride ora short walk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

basket itself was very quaint in shape. 1t
| and the high handle were outlined with a
| gilt cord, while the mass of flowers was
worked in gayly colored ribbons The
process is not difficult. To draw the rib
bons through the material, an old-fashion-
ed pointed worsted needle is used. 1t is
done in the same way as up-and-down en-
broidery, and the ribbon is so large that
one stitch will entirely fill in the petal of
small flower or complete leaf Thus
the embroidery of the sofa cushion to
which reference has been made was done
by an amateur in two days A facsimile
OF ii. which was exhibited at an art shop
in New York. sold for $50. All of the .ea-
terials and the stamping cost only about
sic.
1t is, however. not only on sofa cush-
ions that this work is seen. Small but very
| handsome fire screens are entirely covered
with II. Often they are worked upon a
background as delicate as white satin
Among the smaller pieces, frames and Jew
el boxes are most popular. The picture
frames are charming when worked upon
white moiTe silk or even white panne vel
vet; the latter however, is more difficult
10 accomplish. Still newer is the idea of
doing the ribbon work on boiling cloth and
placing 1t over white satin before 1t. IS
mounted. misty. soft effect is in this
way pIouuctg. ana II IS quite enchanting.
The jewel boxes are most often made of
MORE or one of the turquoises or green
shades and embroidered in white or maize
color. They are small boxes that have
iirst been covered and stuffed on the top
Inside there are partitions, suitable for
different articles-a watch. rings, etc. The
stiff pasteboard boxes that jewelers. use.
especially when they are arched at the Top.
are the best to use for covering
Even ball dresses. deliberately done with
ribbon work. are occasionally seen: but
unless there are fingers at home nimble
enough to do the embroidery, but limit
cd number can hope 10 wear them. The
dressmakers mark such frocks at exorbi-
tant prices. Great punches of lilacs upon
a white mousselne de sole gown is among
the possibilities the work suggests In
fact. design has produced one of the love
lest of the seasons gowns.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

PARIS, Jan. "a curious characteristic
Of this epoch OF extravagant dressing is
that with all these rich fabrics and trim
rnings, fashion affects an air of quiet sim
plicity in form as well as color. Dress
skirts in spite OF repeated attempts TO add
| &c their volume remain very tight and mar
row, and even the tunic which babe fair 10
become the universal rage had to confine
itself TO the more airy gowns for indoor
wear. Colors are subdued and the soft
pastel shades predominant. Now and then
rebelling brunette will don frock or
coat or hat of vivid red and her brilliant
garb will flash like meteor through the
mass OF greys and tans and duh greens
and pastel blues. but her example will not
be followed. To judge by the newest
models which are sent out as the advance
guards by the prominent couturiers, no
radical change will disturb that even tenor
CT fashions way.
The spring frock by Paquin. which We
publish today, assures us that the reign of
two favorites at least has not been cur
tailed. satin-faced cloths will continue TO
shroud the figure with graceful folds and
the dainty Bolero jacket has not outworn
its welcome. The skirt OF pastel blue cloth
shows that elegant cut and hang which
stamps it Immediately as coming from tie
steliers of the famous Paquin. There is a
front gore and the seam which connects
the two back portions adjusts the skirt TO
the figure in habit style The border en-
circling the lower part of the skirt with
zig-zag undulations consists of several
rows of pastel blue silk soutache and fol- ms
setting 10 the medallion shaped applica-
tions of darker blue panne velvet which
further adorn the skirt at intervals. The
placket is the left side OF the front
gore, and is hidden under a trimming of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
Must Women have.

A learned German. who has devoted him.
self to the study Of physiology, anthro-
pclogy and allied sciences, makes the ratli-
er startling assertion that mustaches are
becoming commoner among women in the
present day than in the past. He says
that In Constantinople, among the unveiled
women that are to be met with. enc on: OF
ten possesses an unmistakable covering OF
down on the upper lip. In the capital of
Spain. again. the proportion of ladies with
the masculine characteristic is said to be
quite equal to that observable on the Col
den Horn. An American medical man
states that in Philadelphia fully per cent
of the adult fair sex are similarly adorned.
and probably the proportion would be still
larger but that many women take the
trouble to eradicate the unwelcome growth
by the application of depilatory prepara-
tious
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

This is the time of the year when women
wise In their generation are looking about
for new ideas in fancy work There are
several novelties that are worth consider
ing. Among them oil, however. the work
in ribbon is claiming the most attention.
IL is quickly done, very effective and beau
tiful. Primarily the idea is one that has
come from Par.s. and is TO embroider or
fill in some floral design with tiny ribbons
Instead OF using the well-known floss.
These ribbons come in almost every va
.ie,y OF color and are about The size OF
baby ribbons, only thinner and more sup
de in texture. The most exquisite exam
pie that has been seen in New York re-
Gently was upon a sofa cushion of pale gel
low silk.
The design was OF Louis XIV period-a
large basket filled with dainty flowers.
hanging vines. and broken-of bits that ap-
peared as though falling In a shower from
the basket Among them were forget me-
nots, wild roses. and tiny sprigs. The
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

ice and reaching to the pointed waist line
is stretched seamlessly the greyish gui-
pure. which closes with the bodice in the
under arm seam. The high collar, as well
as the deep cuffs on the tight cloth sleeves
are CT guipure over silk.
The many diaphanous fabrics have so en-
deared themselves to the feminine heart.
that far from being on the wane, new
weaves are constantly added to the long
list already represented in this species.
Mousseline de sole will be encountered
everywhere. as a trimming on street gowns
or as yelling over delicate evening silks
and satins. or combined with other gossa-
mer materials. In the millinery field it
is Indispensable and the huge chouN made
Of this charming material. and used as
garnitures on the new Easter bonnets. will
be legions. FELIX FOURNERY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

two velvet medsllions which are repeated
on the ri.ht seam.
More Celebrations are expended upon the
bodice which closes in front, and consists
of a blouse of darker blue taffeta o.na-
mented with interlaced rows of soutache
, braid and finished at the waistline, which
! reaches into deep point in front, with a
folded belt of pastel blue mousseline de
sole. Over this is worn the small bolei o
of pastel blue cloth with reyers of velvet
a shade darker than the cloth ,and appli-
qued with Irish ggipure motifs There is
yoke at the back. and the high collar
and tight sleeves are cut in one with
it In raglan STYLE and the seams are
covered with rows of silk soutache. The
facings of the collar match the revers
of the bolero and the wrists of the long
sleeves finish with turned-over bell
cuff faced with velvet and appiiqued with
f;uipure. The blouse collar is Of folded
pastel blue mousseline de soie.
Dressmakers have vainly tried TO sup
plant guipure by the many new devices for
decoration. but II manages to hold its own
in public favor and will be seen as much
as ever in spring and on airy summer toll
cites. In the Instance of pretty prone
made gown for spring wear il is combined
effectively with pastel green satin cloth.
TIE upper portion OF the skirt is in apron
form, reaching below the knees in front
and becoming narrower at the sides. The
pastel green cloth of this apron is adjusted
tightly to the figure by means OF stitched
tucks. The flare consists of a serpentine
nude Of silk. a shade darker than the cloth
and covered with an all-over Of dark grey
guipure. shade which harmonizes par
ticularly well with the greyish green of the
cloth and silk. The bodice like the skirt
is made over a foundation of pastel green
silk. The upper part is a yoke of cloth
tucked aud stitched to match the skirt.
Over the back and bust, encircling the bod
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

busily employed removing curling rims
from their hair The effect OF all these fin
gers simultaneously unrolling silken
tresses In order to get rid of what might
have proved dangerous ornaments must
have been amusing. Anyhow. the incident
shows that the science the girls acquired
at school had not been wholly lost for
they still remembered that curling pins
might attract the lightning too near them
TO be pleasant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

When recent thunderstorm broke over
London. curious scene. it is said. occur
red in a large business house in the city
where nearly 300 girls are employed. The
moment the first fash of lightning was
seen almost the whole Of the girls, as II
moved by machinery, raised their hands TO
their heads and for a minute or two were
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

buttons are used with such hand coverings.
and il is no longer uncommon to see splen
did rings at stately receptions. weddings.
etc. worn outside the gloved fingers. Rings
are being enlarged and made up on larger
settings for this special purpose. but there
is. nevertheless. danger that this fashion
may be vulgarized and so driven from po-
lite usage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
An Excellent Cough ui,turc.

Take ounces of honey. 1 ounces Of
treacle, ounces of best vinegar. mix them
in an eEameled saucepan. and simmer over
the fire for a quarter of an ncur. When
cool add dracfms OF ipscacuanha wine.
Take l tablespoonful every four hours.
This mixture is particularly good for ehil-
dFen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

By way of concession to the indellble
fondness for bangles. numbers of women
have the wrists of their white calling
gloves studded with jewels in circles, while
little brilliants and turquoise beads are
sewed into the back stitchings Gold glove
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

Paris taiiors have stt their approving
seal upon broad shoulders as an accom-
psniment to the fashionable narrow waist
ard hips. no breadth, of, hips being notice
able In the new outline,of the spring tail
OF frock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

WORK. but when the bargain season opens
! get out an accident policy, read over the
book OF Job and wonder again if higher
education will really alter the old femin-
inc belief that there is true economy in
following the rounds Of the bargain coun-
fqp
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
DEATH VISITS DOWIE,
'Dlvlne Healer's" Sister, Recently Wed
Expires ut Sea.

divine AellerS SISTER, hcccnCly Ncu
Expires at Sea.
Chicago, Nov. 29.--"Dr." John Alex
ander Dowie. who pretends to be pos
sessed of the power Of divine heal
ing" has had the misfortune to have
death visit his family and remove his
sister, Mrs. Samuel Stevenson, wl.o
was recently welded. Mr.. Stevenson
is lace manufacturer, formerly o.:
Beeston Motifs, England, who Was
known at the Michigan avenue Zion
as Deacon" Stevenson. He became
interested in the proposed lace indus
tries at the new Zion city, near Wall
kegan, ILL.,, and the couple We're mar
ried few months ago and accom-
panied Dowie on his English pcoseiyt
ing trip and incidentally to arrange
for the shipping of lacemaking ma
chimes and the importation Of lace
workers. On the return ocean voyage
Mrs. Stevenson became i'll will, pneu-
mon:a Medical treatment was denied
and she died within q few days. She
was buried at sea, and Mr.. Stevenson
reached New York few days later.
He is expected in Chicago today.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
KRUGER COMING HERE.

Will Probably Seek Refuge and Ter
manent Home in America.
New York, Nov. 2S.-SaIluel Pear
son, formerly commissary general Of
the Transvaal army, who has just ar
rived in this country with nunlbe::
of other Boer refugees, is responsible
for the statement that President Kru-
ger will probably soon seek refuge and
a permanent home here.
president Kruger will leave Paris
very soon. I believe" said Gen. Pear
son, land come to America, where with
his wife he will make home until
such time as our arms have triumphed
and he can return to the South African,
Republic to take up again his Office as
chief executive of the Beers"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
Portuguese Out After ,Dcwet.

Lorenzo Marques, Nov. pa lc-
tachment of eighty mounted Portu.-
guese troops, with two guns, crossed
the river this morning to Catcnlbo. 1t
is reported Gen. Dewet is in Portu-
guese territory, and in that district.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
Dea fne.s Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear There s only one
tutional remedies Deafness IS caused BY an
inhamed condition Of the mucous Inning Of the
EustasAian Tube. When THU yube is Unframed
you have q rumbling apulA1 or imperfect hear
Ing, and when It IL entirely closed deafness Is
the result, aud unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's normal
nine cases on Of ten are 20 Sv cotarp
which is nothing but On inflamed condition Of
the mucus surfaces.
Wewill give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness Caused by catarrhy that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
: -, F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills ore the best
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
Ladlss.t

II you want u beautiful complexion,
. bright eye, Q good appetite, an no,
tive liver, bowels regular as clock.
work, and vigorous, healthy body, use
Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial,
tn. great system renovator. AZ cures
all diseases to which women are sub.
ject. such as weakness, debility, mel
ancholy, nervous prostration, etc.
Sold by agent in every town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

A booklet givinS the population OF
al cities of the United States Of Is, 900
and over according to the census Of
1900, has just besn issued hy the Pas
senger department OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, and a
copy Of it may BIO obtained by sendins
your address, with two-cent stamp to
pay postage. to the General Passenger
Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul RAILWAY. Chicago. Ill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

What Shall We Have for Dessert?
This question arises in the family
every day. Let us answer It today. Try
Jell-O, delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling!
no baking! add boiling water and set
to cool. Flavors: Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grocers. 10 cts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30
KRUGER ASKS POWERS AID.
London Hears That He Petitions
for Arbitration
UNDER HAGUE CONVENTION.
It In Reported Two Nations Havo Ac-
ceded to tho Request--Bocr Chief
Calls ON French Premier and IL Tstcl
by Paris Council. 4

AoAOOu, NOE. AS.-lNo vienna cor
respondent Of the Daily Chronicle
says he hears that President Kruger
has petitioned the powers for arbitra-
ton under the The Hague convention,
that two powers acceded to his re-
quest, but that all the others rejected
the petition. The Paris correspon-
dent of the Daily. Mail wires that he
had a conversation with Mr.. Kruger
yesterday and that the, Boer states
man grew excited and vehement when
the reporter limited that England
would ignore all attempts to secure ar
bitration and would fight. any combi-
nation of powers rather than give up
the republics. my. Kruger insisted, .
says the correspondent. that Mr.
Chamberlain had signed The Hague
convention and could not withdraw.
He said that England had earned a
just punishment and that ii there was
God she would be punished"
Calls On the Premier.
Paris, Nov. 29.-Mr. Kruger began
a busy day by making IN official call
Before 8 o'clock he departed from the
Hotel Scribe, driving in {: landau sur
rounded by republican guards and bi-
cycle policemen, to visit the premier.
M. Waldeck-Rousscau. He was ac-
companied by Dr. Leyds. DIR. Van
Hammel and Delegate Fischer. The
party was met at the entrance to the
premier's saloon by NJ. Ulrich, director
Of the cabinet, who introduced the Wis
itors to the prime minister. The in
terview took place in NJ. Waldcck.
Rousseau's private study and lasted
ten minutes. At $3.50 o'clock the pre-
mier, accompanied by NJ. Ulrich, re-
turned the call. TIE officials Of the
municipal council of Paris and OF tho
general council OF the Seine We're re-
ceived at 10 a. III. by Mr.. Kruger in
the Hotel Scribe. The interview wa:
private and brief. Immediately after
the visitors had departed Mr.. Kruger
drove to the Hotel de Willie. He re-
ceived an ovation from g large crowd
massed in the square in front of the
edifice. Mr.. Kruger was conducted to
the debating hail. where he was given
the arm chair reserved FOR represen-
tatives of governments.
The municipal councillors and the
people in the public galleries loudly
cheered the distinguished visitor. Vice
President Escudier delivered ar elo-
Quent address, saying Paris had given
Mr.. Kruger welcome worthy of his
noble character and the grandeur o.
his cause. He also said:
'You have heard the heart Of Paris
beat. It is the heart Of France. Let
the peoples speak and speak loudly and
arbitration will impose itself as L nc
cessary satisfaction to justice and CT
vilization."
Mr.. Kruger said: "Ah, why can
not they hear your acclamations? Il
would redouble their courage"
Henri Rochefort, accompanied by a
deputation, including Deputies Mile
voye and Paulin Merry, Senator Provost
Delaney and NM. Coppee and Lee
maitre, today presented Mr.. Kruger
with sword of honor destined foI
General Cronje, now a prisoner on the
island of St. Helena.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

The iceman is seldom oted for LIS
freezing politeness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Dyspepsia, Indigestion, oil stomach and bowel
troubles positively cured by Tabers' Pepsin Com.
pound: Sample bottle sent by r.all free. Write
DR.. Tabor, PEORIA ILL.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

1t is harder for some to save money
than to earn it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Few women are cheerfulic getting
over a love affair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once:
delays are dangerous.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Russ Bleaching Blue makes clothes winter
than snow, delights the lauElress. All grocers
sell 1t IN s und 10 cent packages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

A pistol is doubly dangerous whe1
the owner is loaded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

"Gonova" Tablets are guaranteed by tho Kidd
Drug Co., Egin, ILL.,, to cure all diseases and In
Examinations Of the urinary systt m, bladder, etc.
Internal with injection. Per mail S. or for S.
Retail and wholesale Of J. Il. Hurlbut Co., Des
MOines. Iowa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Hint to HOusekeepers
TO preserve woolens, etc, use Mamc
City Self Washing Soap. All grocers sell it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

There are many beings on earti
who consider their folly wisdom.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

2, Practical Christianity is when You
treads on your corn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

When a man is as hungry as q bea
he is just about as cross.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

Some people go around as if life
were perpetual funeral
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

FITS Permanently Cured No hts nervousness after
first da3's use of Dr. Kline'a Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-30

1t may not hurt joke to crack it,
but some of the crackers ought to be
hurt.