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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-06-14

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Evening star., 1901-09-14

up in accordance with the costumes of the
period to be copied. A great deal of lace,
handsome galloons and medallions will
beautify the frocks Short-sleeved gowns
for house wear will be favored, and out
door garments will be made with shortened
sleeves, pieced out with fancy lingerie ef-
fectS.
Tight and Flaring.
Skirts will look very much like those Of
the summer. Tight-fitting, they will have
a pronounced flare about the lower part
This fulness is most marked beginning
just below the knee line. Long wasted,
low-busted bodices will accompany the
skirts.
Corsets will be straightforward. The
curve at the waist accomplished by the use
Of this style is too graceful to be lightly re-
Hnquished. Toile de sole in white or in col
ors is favored covering for frameworks
as it is both light and strong. Other cor
sets made of ribbons, silk printed or en-
broidered with flowers a la pompadour as
well as those of silk coutil or Greek tulle.
will be worn.
Short round boleros, such as we have
been accustomed to, have been quite
placed by longer coats, reaching to the
waist. An applied collar over the shoul-
ders gives to these a very jaunty effect.
On a gown of pinkish cloth l saw a very
handsome bolero, pointed at the waist line
and trimmed with headed bands of white
lace insertion. Three bands of the inser-
tion on the back of the skirt and two Just
above the snort lingerie sleeves impaired
very handsome appearance to the frock,
which was intended for young girl.
An Annual Attempt.
I understand that effort is afoot TO
make Scotch plaids popular this winter. 1t
is some time since decided plaids were in
vogue, and as great modiste has selected
rough surfaced ones of beautifully blended
shades, it may be that they will be popular.
A great deal depends on thesway they are
made up. Beige, gold, brown, bronze
brown blue, green and red are combined In
the checks, but in such an artistic way and
in such subdued shades that the fabrics are
not extensively loud. Ornamental stripes
applied to the frocks further tone down all
tendencies to brillancy. English diagonal
cloth is another material selected for ex-
ploitation by a celebrated house. 1t, too,
is rough surfaced, as, in fact, all the smart
cloths of the winter are expected to be.
A preference for coppers and rich dark
tones is emphasized in the selection of the
diagonals. Many of them have been made
up for early autumn gowns. Two-toned
diagonals are pointed out as especially
smart. Half leather is one Of the new
cloths. 1t looks something like dyed
chamois and is covered with uneven mark
ings. Homespuns are assured Of a mod
Evening star., 1901-09-14

white soap In a water bath and beat the
tea into It. Continue beating until the
soap cools, and leave the vessel containing
1t In warm place for several days. Then
cut out the soap and set the cakes to dry.
They should have a faint greenish color.
For the powder, pick off leaves, make
them crisp in the oven, rub fine between
the hands and sift through fine net. Mix
what passes through with the starch, but
do not throw away the coarSer residue-it
serves excellently to make a wash for
scalding out bird cages and SO on. In
using the powder, part the hair along the
animals back gently and shake II in. The
closer the backbone and spaces back OF
the ears are covered the more certain the
effect
In the poultry house larkspur is invalu-
able. A strong fusion Of 1t, mixed In a
whitewash, prevents the minute pests
which trouble all sorts of feathered things.
Mix larkspur stalks in the nest straw for
sitting hens, and shake the powdered
leaves mixed with flowers Of sulphur well
through the feathers on the back and
around the neck Mix the same powder
freely in the ashes Of the busting box.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

Mauve and heliotrope will be considered
outre.
AS the hair is to be worn low on the
neck, the millinery will have a correspond
ing tilt, and handsome combs for the back
of the head will be in demand The new
art tewelry is deservedly popular for these,
for it is devoid of the extravagant styles
of ornamentation that characterized SO
much of the old-fashoned kind.
Types of the Gainsborough hat and many
f1at-crowned ones of mushroom type are
predicted to be in the lead for autumn and
winter wear. Flat crowned headgear will
be simply trimmed and therefore trying to
most faces, while the Gainsboroughs will
be more generally becoming.
HOmespun for Outings.
The autumn tourists frock, as represent
ed at one of the great dressmakers', was of
homespun The model frock was Of mixed
gray cloth. The decorations consisted of
inch-wide straps of plain gray scloth bor-
dered with double rows of silk stitching,
held down at the ends by chased silver but
IONS. Three bands of the cloth trimmed
the skirt and three rows appeared on the
lower part of the closed bolero, Stimulating
a girdle.
Another travelling frock, more simple and
equally elegant was of brown. The skirt,
made up with gored breadths. was finished
with an empiecement of three fitted bands.
The blouse boero was adorned with plain
bands of cloth, piece of brown woolen be-
ing fitted into the front of the little jacket,
which, by the way, came well below the
waist and took the place of a waistcoat.
Buttons ornamented the front of the vest
arrangement, which was daintily lined with
light silk. CATHERINE TALBOT.
Evening star., 1901-09-14
w AR ON TIL E B u G S
WHICH MAKE HOUSEKEEPING A
BURDEN.
Here Are Recipes to Relieve Misery of
Dogs, Cats and POuItry-Green-
house Insects.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
To kill reaches and water bugs: Mix dry
powdered borax with it's own bulk of white
sugar and set 1t in shallow vessels all
about where the crawling pests disport
themselves. Renew the mixture every few
days. taking care to sweep up and burn
all the dead insects. Paint visible pipes,
and the spaces where they enter the wall,
periodically with mixture of naphtha
and turpentine. Let it run down and
around the pipes, especially hot water
pipes, and now and then pour a spoon
full of pure turpentine down sinks and
traps Cut Irish potatoes in half, dip
the cut sides in the boraX and sugar, and
lay them about under sink tubs and closets,
indeed, in any place that offers safe har-
borage for reaches. Do this toward even
ing. In the morning gather the potatoes
very quickly and drop them into a bucket
Of boiling water If insects are plenty
there will likely be from one to dozen
clinging to each piece. This method is espe-
cially recommended for clearing out green
houses in which reaches once well estab-
liShed are the worst sort of pests.
Larkspur.-The common garden larkspur
is one of the very best insecticides-the
trouble Is, one can seldom buy 1t, and the
most of those who need it have no chance
to raise 1t. 1t should be sown rather thick
ly and cut when the first flower stalks are
well budded. Dry in the shade tie in bum
dies and hang where it is dry and airy.
Every part of the plant, leaf, stalk and
blossom, has the virtue of killing vermin,
particularly the vernlin which infests liv-
ing things. For fieas, lice, nits upon cats.
dogs and poultry, washing with larkspur
soap. followed by busting with larkspur.
powdered and mixed with corn starch,
works wonders. Unlike carbolic soap, the
larkspur soap is not poisonous-thus an
animal licking its coat after the washing Is
in no danger.
To make the SOAP first infuse generous
handful of dry larkspur stems and leaves
in barely enough water to cover for several
Evening star., 1901-09-14
Gown of MercerIzed Sateen.

A smart gown is of mercerized sateen in
deep blue, rather brighter than navy, and
with a running or much scattered pattern
in white. 1t is sufficiently ornate with fat
lace kept to the edge of the skirt and with
the bodice ornamented in similar style.
With this frock narrow vest in white or
pale color is becoming, 1t breaks a wide
figure. The edge of the sateen could be
scalloped and laid over the shoulders
When the bust is very full, a deep round
or square collar which meets in front is
most becoming. Sateens and lawns made
with unlined sleeves and the neck of the
lining cut down a little make the coolest Of
summer gowns.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

tant for them to go to and fro at the noon
hour, the best possible adaptation of hy-
gienic rules to existing conditions should
be aimed at.
In the first place, simple and pure food
should be supplied to boys and girls who
eat the midday meal in the school room
knows how busy mothers conclude that
anything Is good enough for the children
and pack slices of cold meat several days
after 1t first appeared on the home table
while cake that Is so dry that 1t must have
seen a weeks existence Is tucked away as
q matter Of course In the school lunch box
or basket, the mother saying:
"Oh. well. the children can eat 1t. They
have such excellent appetites that any
thing tastes good to them"
The result u that the lunchsrs return
Evening star., 1901-09-14
Revival of the Curfeyy,

FROM the London Express.
Ihe proposition to revive the curfew
Dell In London savors Of high-handedness
ana 1t is to be hoped that the county coun-
ch VIII consider the matter most carefully
oeiore lendlng Its countenance to the
scheme. 1t appears that some rather
Quixotic reformers connected with the wo-
mans rights movement have reached the
conclusion that the re-establishment of the
curfeW will correct many domestic griev-
aHces. II IS only to apply to married
men, and 1t will not be rung until 8 O. clock.
Every married man, unless he be a police
iian, night Watchman, an editor or
physician on his way to see a bona fide
patient, who is found in the street after
Inat hour unless in the company of his
Wife Is to be taken to the nearest police
station and fined 40 shillings and costs.
Ihis bears close family resemblance to
tyranny. If 1t doesn't conflict with the
brltlsn constitution 1t certainly affronts
our sense of fair play
Evening star., 1901-09-14

increase the warmth, but stitchings and
straps are effective and yet light, and a
series Of stitched straps through which
ribbon can be run are very smart on a
blouse
The bolero in unlined cotton fabric Is
also tolerably cool If a sleeveless vest of
null or India muslin is worn, and the
tucked blouse Of Japanese washing silk
which has transparency OF some kind at
the neck is cool and smart with a blue
serge skirt of light weight.
A smart white serge Is Indispensable to
the yachtswoman. Trimmings of white
wooden braid are effective with little gold
thread introduced. A linen gown could
have straps Of linen either to match or
contrast and stitched with silk.
The boleros are quite distinct and can be
worn over various vests. A desirable vest
for cool days can be Of white serge with
silk straps and worn over viyella skirt.
The skirt to go with this Is In one length,
and upper strappings are sewed on at the
top edge only to give a tunic effect. A
stylish and cool hat OF white canvas, with
black band and Quills. is worn with this
costume.
Evening star., 1901-09-14
The Handkerchief.
From Chambers Journal.

onaInDerS journal.
Lemice Therieux once worked off little
practical joke at the expense Of a play In
which the Pelion of misery was heaped
upon the ossa of despair. Together with
twenty friends he secured a prominent
seat IN the gallery. When the pathetic
moment arrived, Therieux pulled out a
handkerchief and burst into tears. The ef-
feet was electrical. The man next to him
also fell to weeping, and also took hold
Of the handkerchief. The, epidemic of tears
the faithful twenty, and Jas each man
succumbed to his emotion he took hold Of
the end Of the handkerchief until at last
al; All the confederates were weeping In it.
and had been specially prepared for the
occasion. The low Comedian struggled
gamely with this exhibition of woe, but
funnier he became the more frequent were
the sobs OF the sorrow ing twenty.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

Venetian guipure, the Chantilly of the robe
being rounded out to show the gufpure to
the waist line. Lacings of black velvet
ribbon united the fronts. On the plastron
appeared appliqued flowers of taffeta and
down the front of the robe ran a double
row of the Venetian guipure.
The fashion leaders tell me that they are
about to introduce a revival of pompadour
styles. Fabrics richly brocaded or f1owered
with sprays of bright-colored but impossi-
bic vegetation may be confidently looked
forward to Tor evening wear this winter.
Light blues, cardinal, maize, pistache, rose
and light green are to be fashionable even
ing tints. Dresses will be elaborately made
Evening star., 1901-09-14

row black velvet ribbon, united by tiny
ieweied clasps. The sleeves of the bolero.
bouffant below the elbows, were composed
OF tucked muslin and lace. This was sup
plemented upon the forearm by full
white undersleeve of embroidered tulle. A
bow and collar OF black tulle were intended
for the neck.
ChantiIly Princess.
Another frock intended for this lady
showed her to be a person of extremely
good figure; otherwise she would not have
dared wear the garment. Cut in princess
style, 1t was of black chantilly, falling in
long carefully fitted lines from just below
the arms to the floor. Underneath the lace
was fitted foundation of white taffeta,
Arms and shoulders were covered with
Evening star., 1901-09-14
JIG
Millinery Styles.

The new millinery Is literally decorated
with wings, entire birds and plumage; but,
as a rule. these are all Manufactured from
birds killed for food. and the graceful for
eign song bird is not niolested.
At present burned straw, Tuscan and Leg
horn are popular, and trimmings Of black,
blue or red are admirable on the yellowish
background. The fiat hat Is now shown
with double brim. and rouleaux Of tulle,
chiffon or ribbon appear between the brims,
with wreath of flowers. berries or foliage
at the edge and fiat bow Of ribbon be-
hind the wreath.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

enecIai Correspondence OF Inc EFenlhs SlhT.
PARIS August 81, 1901
French women are this season painfully
regretting their thin gowns. No summer
past has seen fashionable ladies so dia-
phanously clad There is a tendency on the
part of some people to consider the recent
insect visitation the comment of Provi-
dence upon the present Evelke garb. 1t is
believed that during the exposition some
botanist who contributed to the show hand
some aquatic plants also donated embryo
mosquitoes. AT any rate all Paris is now
a-buzz and terrified inhabitants who can
afford it are fleeing far from the plague
infested town. Partisan scientists hope to
cope with the pest in time, but meanwhile
French women are seeking clothing of
penitential thickness even for warm days,
and venturing near the region of the Seine
is infrequent as possible.
Therefore if / depended on Paris func-
tions for fashion suggestions my brain
would be a vacuum. Fortunately i always
have the shops to fall back upon, and
am happy to say that yesterdays tour of
the Rue de la Paix and the Avenue de
IOpera was fortunate one.
Frocks for a Widow.
At the first maison they brought out
fascinating frock which they were prepar-
ing to send TO Trouville to a handsome
widow who is spending the summer at her
seaside villa. She is rich and gay, and the
gradual emergence of the social butterfly
from the chrysalis of mourning is suggest
ed by her gown. This garment. which was
for grand fete, was of black silk muslin
and lace over gray taffeta foundation.
The skirt, a charming affair, was made
with vertical bands of tucked muslin, sep
arated by stripes of chantilly. A ffounce
of lace about twelve inches deep fell over
the lower part of the skirt The bolero
harmOnZed in construction with the skirt
except that about the lower part 1t was
trimmed with cream guipure, and the edges
of The front were ornamented with velvet
Evening star., 1901-09-14
DIET FOR SCHOOLCHILDR DREN
SIMPLE AND NOURISHING FOOD
SHOULD BE GIVEN.
suggestions for the Midday Lunch,
Which is Frequently the
Heartiest Meal.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
What school children shall eat Is sub
ject which is given too little consideration
by American mothers. Instead it should
be a matter Of the gravest interest. Nine
tenths of the cases of breakdown from
overstudy might be avoided by supplying
the children with proper nourishment and
compelling them to take moderate amount
of exercise.
In the great English schools. which Amer
lean educational Institutions might profit
ably take as models in many matters, the
question Of diet is reduced to scientific ex-
Evening star., 1901-09-14
Yachting Costumes.

Serge will very shortly be too warm,
and many are the thin blouses prepared
to be worn with white duck and serge
skirts. White muslin inlet with lace or
open embroidery is greatly in favor, and
when worn over a fitted slip of white batiste
1t is really the coolest of garments.
A blouse and skirt of white duck, pique
or crash is also cool. as there is only the
one cotton material which, being firm and
non-transparent, requires no lining what
ever. Big sailor collars or heavy revers
Evening star., 1901-09-14
GOOseberry Trife.

In making goeseberry trifie take one can
of gooseberries, sugar to taste, one pint of
custard plateful of whipped cream. Put
the gooseberries into a jar with sufficient
moist sugar to sweeten them and boil until
reduced to a pulp. Put this pulp into a
glass dish, pour over a pint of custard,
and when cold cover with whipped cream.
The cream should be whipped some hours
before wanted, as it will be firmer Use
green gooseberries.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

ribbon comets. Some of the velvet also
trimmed the skirt. the comets being just
above the fiOunce. If you do not know
what a dreSsmaker's comet is, let me re-
mark that it consists of very chic little
cluster of ribbon. half rosette, half bow.
A blouse of embroidered cream tulle was
10 be worn underneath the little coat, and
this was he'd in at the waist with an ex-
tremely light girdle built of rows of mar
Evening star., 1901-09-14
The Autumn short Jackets.

The autumn bolero should fasten in
double-breasted style or with a new single
breasted front and long tabs. and revers
turning back without leaving any opening.
This coat Is very smart and can easily be
thrown open for calls and matinees. Re-
OF dark silk or velvet are applied to q
white or light ground.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

actitude. English meals are not timed as
they are In this country. because Of cli-
matte differences. In English schools a
midday dinner is served. with tea at @
o'clock and very light luncheon at pm.
The main idea however, can be very well
followed in American boarding schools or
when the child takes its luncheon at home.
When children attend a school too far dis
Evening star., 1901-09-14

Judge-"And your wife aimed at and
struck your head with q cupT'
Witness-"Yes. SIR" IS.
Judge-'.Wen. all have to say IL that
you ought TO b very proud Of her.
Evening star., 1901-09-14

To polish ivory piano keys dissolve half
an ounce of best white wax In turpentine
over hot water until it attains the con-
sistency of cream. Apply a small quantity
to the keys with flannel and polish by
rubbing we'll with soft rags
Evening star., 1901-09-14
EARLY AUTUMN OUTDOOR COSTUMES.

crate following, although they are not be-
ing pushed by the great maisons, which
prefer TO look out for novelties. Iron gray
and pepper and salt shades are still per-
missible, while English checks have a fol-
lowing all their own. Plain cloths will be
seen, but the probability is that the great
majority of the new frocks will be of the
new rough novelty cloths.
Glaring Shades Absent.
Fortunately, the exploitation of reds will
shortly be discontinued. Cerise, raspberry
tints, copper. etc. are not tabooed, hut
giaring poppy shades are. Gray. autumn
leaf. castor brown, bronze. berdegris. hunt
er's green and dark green are to be the
favored autumn colors for street dresses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-11
10 8 COURT NJ Keokuk.
j 10 Tim u ennhlican.

Keokuk. April II An interesting case
in the United States court row in ses-
sion here With Judge Mcpherson pre-
siding is that of the United States vs..
Woodbridge. 1t is on trial .oday. The
case grows out Of the Citizens bank
robbery here several years ago. Wool
bridge gave the alarm at noon and told
how some men had held him UP With re-
volvers and taken $4,000 from the vault
The Dies MONIES Casualty Company il
which the bank had a policy refused y
pay 1t, and after long and intricate
| fighting in the state courts. which Is
not yet done Woodbridge was indicted
by the federal grand jury for using this
mails to defraud the company by get,
ting a policy with the intent to collect
/ n coon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-11
A STORM IN NE WEST
Furious Blizzard Raging Over
a Large Portion OF Col
orado Today.
Railroad Traffic Badly Handi-
capped by the Snow--Many
Wires Down.
Mystery Of a Noted Case OF
Theft Cleared Up by a
Convict.

Denver. April 11.-The snowstorm5
which began Tuesday and Continued in
termittently developed into blizzard
last night turnout eastern Colorado. and
this morning the ground WAS covered
With a Wet snow to a depth Of from one
70 two feet No serious damage is yet
reported. Railroad trains are arriving
several hours late.
The snow continued to fall al the
forenoon as far. east as Limon. Farther
east the rain gladdened the hearts of
the farmers.
The storm has not seriously inter
fered with traffic on the Union Pacific,
burlington or Rock Island roads. The
santa Fe train, which left Denver at
30 Il. M. was Blocked by drifts near
Sedalia. Five hours of furious work
We're required to dig ii out and i. cor
tinued on its journey. Other trains were
delayed from two to four hours on the
divide.
All roads are using huge snow plows
in the effort to keep the tracks clear.
The mountain lines are running two en-
gines and a great Hanger over the worst
sections.
A violent blizzard is raging in the
Cripple Creek district. Boreas Pass is
buried. Telegraph. telephone and cleo
tric light companies have sustained con-
siderable losses from falling wires.
Colorado Springs Apsil IL Fixes
Peak region is buried under from TWO 10
ten feet Of snow The snow IS deepest
Ion the north side of Pixies Peak and
lover the trans continental divide be-
tween this city and Denver. A gale is
Blowing fifty miles an hour, drifting the
snow and Cripple Creek mining district
ia biockaded An trains are from three
Ito six hours late. The city schools We're
dismissed for the day on account of the
Oytt,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-11
Buildtn= Boom at narlnn.

Special TO lmeS-ftepuDllcan.
Harlan, April H. Harlan began one
of the greatest building eras III its his
tory Tuesday when the excavating for
three new brick blocks was commenced
on the east side of the square Hiram
Baugh will erect two of these. one OF
which has been rented by Jefferson
man for a drug store and the other Will
10 doubt be leased before it is COM
pleted. Or. n. Donnan will erect a
building adjacent to the Baugh build
ings and occupy it himself With his den-
fal parlors. On the south side of the
square Mr.. Baugh will erect new
brick for DeMar Bros to occupy with
their meat market. On the west side of
the square j. b. Statesman will rsmove
his three frame buildings and erect a
handsome brick block. The second story
Of this block will be occupied by the
Modern Waodnen ard it is understood
that the first floor and the basement
Fave already been spoken for. This sea-
son will also see a large number of resi-
dences built in Harlan. Four or five
nave already been started and others
| Will soon follow