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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28

which he says he does not consider
worthy Of use in any college in the
country, that court Of inquiry of the
centre matter" be held. He also asks
that the court shall sit in Washington
where his papers are stored.
Secretary Long replied to the letter.
saying that under the circumstances
he heartily approved Admiral Schley'
course and that the department will act
favorably upon Admiral Schley's re-.
quest.
1t is stated that Admiral Dewey will
undoubtedly be head of the court of in
quiry. The other members of the court
have not yet been decided upon. There
is no intention of having the court con.
vened at once, but it will meet when
the weather becomes cooler.
Admiral Schley's letter to Secretary
Long is as follows:
Within the past few days series Of
press comments have been sent to me
from various parts of the country en-
titled History of the Navy written by
one Edward Stanley Maclay. From
these reviews it appears that this edi-
ton Is the third volume of said history
extended to include the late war with
Spain, which the two first volumes do
not contain and were in use Is text
hoobs ak tho NAVY aoada,,,v
"2. From excerpts quoted in some re.
views, in which the page and paragraph
are given. there is such perversion Of
facts. misconsfxuction of intention. such
incorporate abuhe and defamation of
myself as to subjeA Mr.. Maclay to 40.
tion in civil war While / admit the
right of fair criticism every public
officer. must protest against the low
filings and abusive language of this vio-
lent, partisan opponent. who has infus-
ed into pages of this book so much
malice and unfairness as to make it un.
worthy the name of history or of use in
any reputable institution of the
country.
II have refrained heretofore from all
comment upon the innuendoes of ene-
mics muttered or murmured in secret
and Therefore with safety to themselves,
think the time has now come to take
such action as may bring this entire
matter under discussion. under clearer
and calmer review of my brothers in
arms, and to this end ask such action
at the hands of the department as il
may deem best to accomplish this pur.
pose. But would express a request in
this connection that whatever action
may be taken shall occur ia Washing.
ton. where most of my papers and data
are stored"
Secretary Long replied to Admiral
Schley as follows:
II am ia receipt of yours of the 22rd
instant, with reference to criticisms up
on you in connection with the Spanish
American war and heartily approve
your action. under the circumstances,
in asking at the hands of this depart.
ment such action as may bring this en-
tire matter under discussion under
clearer and calmer review of your broth.
ers in arms. The department will 81
once proceed in accordance with your
request.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Important Arrert..

Jeavenworth, Kas., July 26.-Sol Tenn.
pie, member of the old Ellsworth
gang Of outlaws, which several years
ago operated extensively in Southern
Kansas and Oklahoma, has been ar
rested together with William Jones,
alias William Henseley. They had, it
is alleged, planned raid on the saloons
outside the army reservations and had
cut the telegraph and telephone wires
TO Leavenworth to make escape easier.
An officer shot Jones .ip the neck, In
AiDting . serious WOULD.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28

London. July S5.-King Edward held
privy council ct the Marlborough
House. whs Cecil Rhodes was sworn In.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Free Trade Proclamation.

Washington, July 2e.-The president
has issued proclamation establishing
free trade between Porto Rico and the
United States and declaring the organi-
cation Of civil government for the is
land, in accordance with the Foraker
amendments. The proclamation 10
purely formal and makes that island
free commercially in commemoration Of
the anniversary of the planting of the
American flag on the Island.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Revolt Against Censorship.

New York, July 2R.-The war CORE
spondents in South Africa have united
in a belated revolt against the military
censorship. says the London correspon-
dent of The Tribune. Mr.. Bennett Bur.
leigh, a veteran of many campaigns,
describes the censorship as a "bungle
and blunder," and declares that the
sooner the whole matter of unofficial
correspondence is put upon a definite
basis conformable to free institutions
the better it will be for everybody.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Stabbed HimseIC

Butte, Mout.. July 26. "A young man,
supposed to Henry H. Armstead of New
York, stabbed himself in the region Of
the heart and gashed his throat with q
pocket knife in the toilet room of q
sleeping car on southbound Oregon
Short Line express, at the depot here
and is now in a local hospital here with
chances against his recovery. There 10
some mystery connected with the st-
tempted suicide.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
rurkcy objects to Greek CruI.e.

Constantinople, July 26.-The Turk,
ish government has arbitrarily refused
&c. permit the Greek squadron to whit
Smyrna, Salonica and Mount Athos.
Greece sent the usual notification of Che
projectedtcruise but the porte declined
to entertain the proposition en- poht-
ical grounds. Diplomatic officials re-
gard the attitude of the Turkish govern.
ment in this particular as illegal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Racing to AustraIia.

New York, July 26.-Two steamships
have cleared from this port for Austfa-
liza both at the same time and report
has it that they are to race to their DIES
tinations. They are the Indalema Of
the Tyson line and the Devon of the
American and Australian line. In
shipping circles much interest is shown
In the result.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
WIN Oppose Steel Combine.

Pittsburg, July 26.-The Pittsburg
Wire and Steel company, new concern,
will make application to Governor Will
liam A. Stone on August IA. for char
ter of incorporation. The new concern
will have s2,OO0, 900 capital and proposes
TO challenge the steel combine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Fired by suns Rays.

{ Sioux City, July 26.-J. F. Phelan &
Co.'S dry goods store was destroyed by
fire supposed to have been started by
the suns rays in front window. The
loss is $50, 900, about half insured.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-28
Grand LodEe OF Good T.mpIar..

Sulphur Springs, Tex, July 26 Tho
state grand lodge Of the Independents
Order of Good Templars is holding .
three days session here, with Grand
Chief Templar ]. o. Preuit of Kleburg
presiding. There are about 80 or 100
delegates present. vi
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
ELABORATE GOWNS.
Ruf1Ies Are Many. and There Is n Re-
turn 40 Second Empire Modes.

Just at the present moment fashion
is showing ONE wonderful vagaries,
and one feels more than exactly sees
the points of departure. There are
many small and some large signs
which show the trend of the styles to-
ward those in vogue during the first
years of the reign Of the Empress Eu-
genie in France. There are no hoops.
to be sure, but the skirts are growing
wider and not by small degrees. They
are shirred around the hips, and the
gathers are scWed to the bottom of the
waist. The skirts are also much lar
ger around and not so long in the cen
ter of the back. As to the material, it
is ANYTHING one wishes and can afford.
Some recent ana elegant importations
show skirts of all sorts of lace over
silk. and nearly all of these have
aouncps Of some kind, and we all know
that nouncps were the principal thing
in the days Of Eugenie. | noted in one
large establishment a black dotted net
overlrcss with four narrow ilounces Of
black chiffon. 1t is astonishing to see
how this material holds its popularity
for dress trimming. The black net has
at distances of half a yard stripes
wrought in the pattern, and these run
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
LITTLE MAN, STOUT WOMAN.
Unexpected Finale Ia Suspected
Case of sluShiuG.

A small. neatly dressed man made him.
self extremely obnoxious 10 stout mid
die aged woman who sat beside him in
Lexington avenue ear. When the little
man began his operations. there was
clear space between them, but he edged
over inch by inch until he was almost lost
to view behind the ample folds of the
wOman's wrap.
At first the stout woman merely glarcd
at him, but when he got too close she
turned away with such Suddcnncss that
her back rammed him forcibly into the
man who sat on his other side The peo-
pie in that part of the car looked at the
little man with disapproval, but he seem
ed no whit discouraged
He worked forward on his seat and
over past the stout woman's defending
shoulder until he was again snug beside
her. The stout woman glarod at him
ferociously and gathered her skirts about
her with ilrt.
In reply the little man gazed at her
stony profile with a mild appeal that
would have been funny had not the rest Of
the passengers been SO disgustcd and in
dignant. The stout woman looked three
euStu SnlGhNFSuCes AT the niue man LOT
moment and then moved away from him
as far as possible.
Inside of two minutes the little man
was cuddled beside her again. In the
movement fold Of the stout woman's
wrap fell over the little mans arm. lie
glanced at the stout woman and back ut
his arm then sat very still for a few mo-
ments the picture of guilt.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

gown is lined with ivory white SIX.
Another striking dress is made of
deep red organdie. The skirt is very
ample ana is trimmed about half way
down with Il Dewey tlouncc, which in
turn is ornamented with two rutllcS.
each three inches wide. Rows of mar
row black lace are set along all the
edges and down the rest OF the skirt
at intervals of three inches. The
whole waist is shrred very closely in
horizontal lines rs far as the bust and
perpendicularly on the yoke. This is
finished with an old fashioned bertha
OF the or~andie and edged with chif-
fon and lace The sleeves end ut the
elbow in flowing shape but there are
underslceyes of black chiffon. The
belt is made of twist of rich black
satin ribbon with n bow.
To show Just what hold the Eugc-
ME lOunces have taken | will tell of
one more such gown and. behold. the
price is 81 900. The foundation of this
creation is of crisp white talleta and it
is made with Il train quite half yard
long, although it is intended for an
outdoor costume. Around the training
portion there are four flounceS. each
scarcely an inch longer than the
other. This is done to give the proper
fluffy lightneSs to that part. All the
rest of the hounces. and there are L.
of them, are three inches deep and
overlap. At the left side these are 50
arranged that one is drapcd over the
last ana so OH to the top, which makes
a very novel effect. Each flounce has
two rows Of very fine black chantilly
lace about half an inch wide gathered
to the chiffon tlouuccs. Did l say the
flounces are all of chiffon? They are.
The blouse waist is of finely plated
chiffon over the taffeta, and over this
is n holcro Of black lace and still above
this is Il trimming of white point. The
sleeves come but to the elbow, AMI
there are two deep ruiIlcs of white
plated chiffon some six or eight inches
deep. cut UP ON the top, to show the
whole Of the arm TO the bend of the
elbow The high stock is of white
with little black chenille to finish it,
At the belt line there is large and
rich ornament of black chenille and
black pearl beads and this hangs down
to the knees. Another and smaller
one was put upon the waist This
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

King ana his mobiles would not hear of
II. They begged, they commanded her
10 remain with them, leading them 10
conquest. She yielded That was the
girl and the woman of it. and thpn bor
sorrows began. Not until she had been
arrested and put on trial for sorcerv ot
the demand of the most advanced sci.
entlstS of the day did she hear any
more uncarthly voices. There in the
grim gray tower terrifying beyond de-
scrlption to Il country girl of IS her
heavenly voices and visions returned To
her and kept her from going mad. For
months common humanity argued pro
and con with the college professors and
advanced scientists. Finally the adj
Vanced scientists had their way. and
their decision that the maid was guilty
or practicing diabolcal arts and should
be subjected to punishment by fire was
affirmed officially.
Speedily the punishment was exc.
cuted, speedily the maid passed from
the grim tower into the dear sunshine
for the last time. Down tile street OF
Jeanne Dare, which was not Jeanne
Dare then. and across to tie omen
square she walked, ranks of pitilcsS
men at her heels, in front and all
around her only one kindly face in the
whole sen of humanity surgiug through
that market place. She had been put
to the rack to force her to confess the
black art, had weakened for n little.
and said she did not believe her voices
and visions We're Of God. Then she
took it all back and declared they were
of God and then-the pile of wood, the
tender white body chained to the
stake. shrinking beneath the cruel fires.
In that last moment celestial visions
fioated before her in glorious beauty.
She testified that the voices said to
her:
daughter of God, go on, This day
Shalt thou be with me in paradise"
At least, She Imagined" SO.
Then while her earth body went M
in smoke and flame this great spirit.
herald and prophet Of the woman that
is to be went back invisible to God.
Hundreds of feet press daily the
paving stone which marks the place
where she was burned; every year hun.
dreds of American women stand be
side il with hearts full Of pity and
reverence and the number Of pilgrims
ever increases. The Inscription, wear
ing dim beneath the many feet, tells
us she was martyrcd May 80. 1881. on
what, by a coincidence. is now the
American Memorial day-the day for
placing flowers and eycr@reens upon
the graves of the beloved dead The
maids ashes were sprinkled upon the
waters Of the Seine
Today the gentle maid is St Joan,
canonized. and the patron of France
Today foremost among those who
shudder at the deed of horror wrought
in Rouen, that fair May 80. are the
worlds most advanced scientists SO
it goes
In the Place de In Pucelle d'Orleans
is a statue of Jeanne by no means
worthy of Roucn or of her. The in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

MORE DINNER DRESS. soft pineapple
linen it would be extremely dainty.
Any very soft stuff would be suitable.
The woman who has hounccs to the
waist now is in the latest style for thin
stuffS, and she who has little p0stil-
ion tail to the basque or blouse of her
tailor suit is equally stylish.
After many days the beautiful MORE
gowns for grand occasions and cere-
monious functions have been revived.
In the Illustration is n representation
of a Supurb moirc in Il silvery blue
so rich that it folds into forms to
drive an artist mad with desire to paint
it. This is overlad with Il splendid
lace and silver applique. The waist is
in the inevitable blouse shape. but cut
pompad0ur shape in the neck. and this
part is ornamentcd with straps of vel
vet ribbon to match the deepest shade
in the MORE. The sleeves are almost
as old rs the hills. The skirt, like all
skirts intended for evening wear, is
quite long and is deeply ornamcnted
with the applique.
uENRIFTTE ROUSSEAU
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19


soup is merely warm appetizer. The
maid should pass the sliced bread.
Butter is not usually served ut dinner.
After the soup has been removed the
roast, together with a pile of hot plates,
is placed before the head of the fam
lily. who proceeds to carve. The maid
carries around each plate. There should
be no handing over the table. Pota-
toes or rice and one other vegetable
are sufficient. These are kept in COW
cred dishes on the Sideboard and pass
ed around to each person by the maid.
The vegetable dishes should never be
left on the table, and there should he
no such thing as the archipelago of lit
tie vegetable SauCerS so often seen in
the houses of people who ought to
know better. One side dish alone is
permissible in the case of a creamcd
vegetable. When the table has been
cleared. fresh plates are given, and
the maid passes the salad in a glass or
china bowl This is already prepared,
and it is eaten with bread or cold sliced
meat. Pressed and jellied ham and
chicken in fancy molds are pretty to
serve when one has guests. After the
salad has been removed a simple des.
sert is brought in little dishes, or it
can be served on the table. This is fol.
lowed by crackers and cheese and
black coffee in small cups.
At all times during the meal the ia
bic presents Il neat and attractive APP
pearancc, and all confusion in serving
is avoided in this manner.
r. DE la PAJ'MF.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
WIEN THE BABY CRIES.
Ii lis Sometimes Advisable. SnTs nm
Authority. to Give Him Rest.

L; is Sometimes Advisable. SnTs nm
Authority. 80 Give uim q Rest.
After reading a very clever article
on the subject Of CRYING babies feel
like giving my opinion ON the subject
When baby shuts bis eyes tight and,
opening bis mouth to its fullest width,
gives vent 20 roar Of outraged feel.
ing. mother and nurse rack their brains
to fluid out what is the matter r. they
discover no evidences Of pins, collie or
other well known infant woes, they
give up in despair and decide that baby
is simply cross Then they iounce him
up and down, sing in stridcnt tones and
all but stand him on his head in their
mistaken efforts to amuse ca him
How would you like to be shaken
around in this way when you were
simply nervous! And ten chances to
one that is the trouble with the child
Baby is like the grown ups-he has bis
bad days and shaking a rattle in his
ear or flashing a mirror before his eyes
won't help him. Treat the baby with
your own remedy-give him rest
Take off his clothes and lay him in a
quiet. darkened room, where he can
have peace and quiet and forget his
troubles in sleep. IL.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

do Wn to the
flounces. Be
tween these on
each front side
breadth are de-
signs made of a
handsome pat
tern Of black
chantilly. one
row Of the same
heads the houn-
ces. This skirt
is made very
ample, and the
lace oVerdress is
gathered at the
waist line. The
waist is of the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
A Rare Chance to Improve Your Stock.
BREED ONLY TO THE BEST.
Strive to Get Size, Style and Speed.
GOOD HORSES ALWAYS IN DEMAND.


For the general depression in the
of horses farmers breeding. to-day it is diff
cult find yearng colts Good the dull have
always brought good The trouble the has been that
farmers bred inferior horses being unwilling fair
i'll order improve their stock the result of this has been fill the
with scrubs which
and reaching three earthly
How carriage be this
how fine stylish horses sixteen hands high weighing from
eleven twelve hundred pounds with style found
demand and bring from three
great demand for carriage the city, but they be of
good style and action. To horses, pus
size style and action DO with cheap stocks what
have by breed better than already the
farmers examine the get CURRTO beautiful horse splendid
royalty bred He has race
of 23 His colts from small bone
stylish and have lots speed This grand young
number of colts all of whom speak for themselves.
TO the farmers chance who have will
stand CURlTO for $50 for the payable within
privilege proves
RlTO has a loal geter
GASPARD, by Sea King and producing mare,
grandSue having number of the finest colts
size, style and action.
Mr.. Chas Hagett County Agul.
tua Society, has by GASPARD that
Arthur Potts Mr.. John Weller besides the
kind of colts may this
sixteen hands high and weighs twelve hundred the
horse to get carriage and coach horses.
GASPARD will stand the $15 |
low hopes of being able 30 buy the colts big
only solicit fine, gOOdze and other kind
Here chance for the farmers Try
colt from either of these horses and will something
be proud of for days Get rid of the scrubs and plugs
much to raise poor good
MICHAEL KNILL.
Manager for COL L. VICTOR BAUGHMAN,
Near Frederick City, Md.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

as old as the Druid Cromlechs of the
isle of Jersey, and its buildings ana the
ways of its people seem as old as the
Druids too.
In the vast cathedral. built two cen
turtles before the discovery Of America.
lsthet tomb of Richard the Lion Hearted
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
Striking Pillow Which Illustrates
the Craze For Appliuuc.

The foundation of this cushion is
pale blue satin. On this are appliqucd
sections of cloth in half dozen differ
ent shades of purplish and ash blue.
These shapes are cut in the form Of
flying herons. The legs and bills are
embroidered in reddish yellow and the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

dress is so real
~ elegant That
II mas seemed Il
dulE 70 describe
II IN detail 81
tllat amy lady
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

Before You undertake to learn stenog
rapby get good education in the
English language. BE able to write
in a GOOD hand two or three pages Of
YOUR own. with every word spelled cor
rectly. every punctuation point in its
Mace. ana The grammar and compost
ton nawless. Unless a young woman
can do this she is not fit to be stenos
rapher.
r. O. q
Mrs. Jennie stager Of st. Cloud,
Mimi. is vice president of a hortlcuF
tural society and director of an agrl'
cultural experiment station.
y 81 D.
Women seem particularly adapted to
being secretaries Of organizations Ihe
Interstate Good Roads association mas
for its secretary Miss Rella {. Harbee.
In pursuit of her duties she Travelled IN
one wear 10000 miles, almost once ana
a half the distance around the globe
organizing district good roads associa-
lions. In this she was highly success
full. She interested her own sex every
where in her mission. When the wo-
men of a district demand good roads, II
Is certain tho men will make them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

These superior Sewing Machines are offered
at the very moderate rates as quoted below
not because they are cheap-made machines,
rior. to many of the high price Machines now
in the market. Are constructed by skilled
workmen from the best material attainable
An examination will convince any one of this
fact. We quote the following:
a 5000 High Arm Oak Machine, 3 Draw
crS Set 81 Pieces Attached. 81 so
A $500 High Arm oak Machine, 3 Draw
crS Set 80 Pieces Attached S2} SO
\ 5000 High Arm oak Machine, Drop
Head, 3 Drawers. Set 53 Pieces Attached sd 90
A $500 High Arm oak Machine, Drop
Head, ; Drawers, set Pieces Attached $500
We receive these Machines direct from the
DemOrest Manufacturing Company. and sell
at their factory prices under guarantee of
10 years.
This Machine, in point of Beauty and Light
Running, cannot be cXCellcd, while its capac-
lily 10 complete Domestic or Fancy Work can
not be surpassed by any other Sewing Ma
chine. The advantages of this Machine Is the
Swing Pedal, It's compete set Of Attachments
of 33 Pieces done up IN Hands ONE Metallic
Case, quarteroa oak or walnut Woodwork Bent
and Beautifully Carved. The Machine is Self
threading and IN every way made to give ease
and comfort To the operator You are kindly
invited To call ana examine our Sewing Ma
chimes, orscnd us card and we will bring you
one to test. Circulars and Information sent to
any part Of the county.
We REPAIR all makes of Sewing Machines,
New or Old. Work guaranteed. Call on us at
our Office for information,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19
How
/ 9 SGpVG
Dinner

AM now speaking to the
family who keep only one
servant and who wish
nevertheless TO have their
simple meals served dain-
tily. In the first place,
quality and not quantity
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-19

lace bloused and has black velvet
belt and some small bows of the same
at the shoulder and at the elbow, where
the sleeve ends with a rufile. The