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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-11

The Crusade spreading.
1.-THE Kansas crusade is spreading"
mol"
Eyes; we have an old hen sitting on one
egg and trying to hatch it."-Ohio State
Journal.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
SPRING HOUSE FLOWERS.
TREATMENT NEEDED FOR THE VARIOUS
SORTS OF PLANTS-FOR SHADY
AND SUNNY VERANDAS.

It was in the Greenhouse Exhibition Hall at
Prospect Park yesterday that the superintendent
of the department gave a Tribune reporter some
hints home gardening. About the fountain
glowed hyacinths tulips. jonquis. narclssuses ana
daffodils while at one side lowered a clump OF
queenIy caIlas. "An dormant plants for spring
decorat ation. when brought from the gloom OF their
winter retreat. abundance of water and
sunlight" said the superintendent. For all bulb
plants a light loamy soil is required Ihe
best formula for this is equal parts of top SOIL
leaf mould with decomposed stable refuse ana
turfy soil mixed with a little sand. The soil for
all bubous plants should be kept moist. But water
should never be left in the saucers of these. nor
anv other plants except palms and ferns, and then
only in very hot dry summer weather.
Each variety should he kept by ITSELF because
the towering times the various kinds are differ
ent Crocuses. tulips and hyacinths will bloom in
a month or six weeks after being brought to the
light AS the blooms appear. the plants should be
arranged in the window garden, and as they fade
should be removed. Crocuses. tulips and hyacinths
will he the first then will follow the narcssuses.
tonquils daffodils and anemones. Hyacinths ap-
pear in three four shades of purple and blue
and three distinct shades of white, and a regard
the windows. Few people notice the dlnerent
shades of white. and the result is an inharmoni-
Gus arrangement where an otherwise beautiful
effect might be obtained. There is the pure white.
creamy white. and the blue tinged white, which is
neither blue nor white. but which, II massed ny
itself will pass anywhere white
The Easter lilies still in the forcing house.
We pot them in September October, and bring
them 10 the light about the middle of November.
than these others 10 mature their strong Hover
stems. They will he i'm full bloom at Easter When
it well to throw the bulbs away, because no
plant Will stand continual forcing.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
CARE OF AZALEAS.

Among the mass Of bloom that filled the hall.
hardy azaleas in salmon pink. salmon yellow, pure
yellow and fame color added much TO the wealth
of color. These" said the superintendent. ARE
Well suited to home culture. but most persons make
the mistake of expecting them to flower in the
house two successive seasons The plant orig
mates in Japan and China. but is cultivated in
Belgium whence it is imported to this country.
Plants from three six years old when
brought here and the balls of earth and dry roots
vary from six to twelve inches in diameter. In
buying. It is often well select small instead Of
a large plant. the former is apt 10 flower as
quickly and well the latter.
The soil for azalels should be very light leafy
mould The time to pot hardy azaleas is Novem-
ber They should be pat in cold place until
six weeks before they are wanted for decoration
Then open sunlight and continual moisture are
needed. After blooming. the exhausted plant
should he placed in shady corner of the yard. and
in planting time he taken from the pot and set in
the ground. There Il should remain through the
winter as the frost will not harm il. In May it
will blossom. In November it can again be potted
and will furnish spring bloom for the house II
treated as before Every second year IT must be
allowed to grow in the open ground. With proper
care IL may be kept for many years.
The tender azaleas are treated In the same man
ner except thar the pots containing them are
sunk into the ground ana the plants are not re-
moved from them. Moreover. they are never sub
jected frost oeing returned 20 cool part Oh the
house before the chills of autumn come
Almost any Marcy shrue may ue tea,d d ~ Hrjie
French lilacs and double towering almonds-they
were dug up and potted in the fall as soon as their
foliage EFT them, and some two months ago We're
put into the sunny warm forcing house. These
are an dwarf varieties. and they are always easiest
o. manage ,,. 49,
Masses % cinerarias. gorgeous In richest blues,
puppies. crimsons and white are one Of the prom
inent features Of the exhibit No. SAID the
euperinteudeut, when asked II they we're good
hoi.sa boomers. they are too much trouble for
he short period OF tower. These aCacias and
renesras howcvcr. that furnish masses Of yellow.
require the same care AS the tender azalea Inc
acacia begins 20 flower the first OF February.
aud the ends Of the twiCs are still fun OF buds
r.hsv are good for at least another month
Large numbers OF huge cyciamens are not the
lie roen seed he said. If sowed now, in very
fgbt sandv Ioary soil. will germinate by tho
Grst 81 Man The plants should be kept moist. and
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
AN EFFECTIVE DECORATION.

The japanese fern balls. which are compare
lively recent innovation. becoming a part of
the usual window and conservatory decoration. \
shady window is needed for them, on the
northeast northwest side of the house being
best Because they grow toward the light. to
keep them symmetrical their position must be
changed every day. different sides being placed
next the window. BY turning them bottom side
up after they we'll started perfect sphere is
obtained. Like all plants suspended in the air.
they should be kept wet being watered not less
than twice day. If the moss begins 10 look dry
they should be Immediately plunged into lUkewarm
water and drained over a pail Once the foliage
begins to wihPr there is little hope for the plant
because this will not happen until the roots are
seriously injured.
This Japanese fern is a running plant in it's far
away home country the roots thriving old
stumps or almost anything that comes in its way
With the Japanese love for oddities they wrap
these brown roots around ball OF moss and make
the fern ball for the deeCtation OF foreigners as
well themselves.
Like all plants they need period of rest, and a
cool dark cellar is the place for them in win
ter. With the variations of this climate veranda
is not well suited them.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

some original way. a pretty idea is yoke OF lace
with the points of the lace making the bottom OF
the yoke. The same lace covers the straight
choker. with the base Of the choker defined with
a line of velvet, making little point in front.
Above this are several more velvet lines that do
little silver buttons. These small. fiat buttons are
used in various ways, on one silk choker are
choker is crossed intervals OF bout three inches
with rows of tiny gold buttons
An example of an elaborate choker has a or
trimming in under the chin The rest of the
choker is trimmed with rows OF narrow ribbon.
each side of il. In all these chOkers trimmed
front
The narrow turnover collars of embroidered mus
lin that have been worn long are replaced in
measure by a straight standup piece of muslin
about which the stock IS tied with a third OF an
inch Of the embroidery showing AT the top. There
not many bows worn under the chin, most
stocks Oeing drawn down tightly into knot with
fat ends.
foulard of gray and turquoise blue has the skirt
ARRANGED WIN alternate Enes OF shlrrlhg5 ana
folds of blue velvet. arranged in points over the
lace. This skirt finishes with faring hounce
bodice is made with a short bolero cut in points
and finished the belt with lace On this lace
der blouse Is OF gray mousseline de sole. arranged
IN tucks. The tucked choker closes a little on one
starts twisted rope Of velvet that zGzags down
the front of the bodice with small rosettes fasten-
sleeve. that bells out slightly the wrists where
il is slashed the outside of the arm. There is n
velvet underseeve that sticks out OF the slash
tiny wristband. This underzleeve shows hardly at
all in the slashing II is a novelty that would
be equally pretty in a softer material
ROsETTEs AS TRIMMING.
A handsome black lace gown is mounted over
white point d'esprlt. Indeed. up-to-date black
lace is rarely made up save over some thin white
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
SEWING SCHOOL N INDIA.
MAHOMETAN GIRLS AND WOMEN TAUGHT
EXQUISITE ORIENTAL EMBROIDERY.

Twenty women and thirty or children of
Of the school for embroidery started in that
place by women of the Evangelical Lutheran Mis-
sion thirteen years ago.
The institution an outgrowth of a primary
school established for Mahometan children some
years before. TIE object of the school was TO
create opening for Christian instruction among
MahOmetan women. well to give them a
source Of revenue and to encourage the exquisite
art in which they excel The materials used are
silks gold and silver aces fancy brass laces tnse
and beetle wings. all of native manufacture. The
work is done hand woven cotton cloths, Roman
satin. satin serge plush and velvet. The pupils
receive a secular education. and also technical
training in drawing. designing and needlework.
Only Mahometan and Christian women are ad-
mitted. The school is sef-SUppOrting but no one
the embrOdererS receives profit from II.
The work is sold in India, in Europe and America,
he largest part being disposed of here.
At the Madras fine exhibition large dis
play the embroidery was awarded six nrSt
prizes. second prizes and six honorable men
divided among the women each receiving a
sum proportionate 10 her skill Some had never in
their lives had much money at one time as Ieli 10
their share one woman received Y 10 as heI
portion. and she felt that she had suddenly leaped
into wealth. 1t wonderful how far she made
II go She pad n six months arrearage OF rent.
sary clothing for herself and child, and with the
balance laid in a supply of food for her family,
from o'clock in the morning, uhti . III lIe
evening. doing the most beautiful work, for their
IS no pattern too intricate for Zehrabce 5 needle
4 gold medal was also given 10 the School AZ tle
Paris Exhibition. Among the patronesSes OF the
Institution are Lady WenlOck, wife Of Lord Wen
lock former Governor of the Madras Presidency;
woman inspector of Madras schools. \ grant IN
aid" from government funds is received annually
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
PLANTS FOR THE vERANDA

With the usual perverseness OF human nature il
is the woman on the shady side of the street
who. usually wants Towering plants for her veran-
da, and II is her neighbor on the sunny side who
admires above all things variety of palms and
ferns. Because a house Is generally the shady
or the sunny side of the street veranda is a diff
hcult place to decorate with plants but with plan
ming each be fitted with those best suited
To its situation. Jardineres for posts. filled with
palms and ferns; trailing vines from hanging bask-
cts, running vines up the supports and across the
woodwork and n box for the edge filled with
fuchstas. geranums heliotropes. a few petunias and
n fern or two, all suitable for the shady Yer
anda- For the vines that will thrive best there
there are the variegated vinCa, English and Ger
man tvtes and asparagus plumosus.
Anything but palms and ferns will grow on the
sunny Veranda. Rubber plants. which. like we'll
disciplined people, accommodate themselves 10 cir
cumstances, will grow in either place.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

stun On the bodice is yoke of silver cloth
hroidered with gold and Jets Below this is
bolero Of the black lace trimmed with lines OF black
velvet that are carried down the belt. Below the
nolero the white point desprit alone shows The
skirt is trimmed with clusters OF narrow black vel
Vet ribbon the ribbon falling loosely over the
rounce that finishes the skirt
The rosettes that have been referred to several
times in this article are really more loose knots
than rosettes They are new idea that promises 10
become most popular.
pretty way make a black and white mus
IN is TO trim the skirt with several scant
founces Of plain black muslin with a heading of
white lace entredeux. On the bodice circular col
lar made of alternate rows of tucked black muslin
and white lace insertion opens 10 show a chemi-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
sette Of whIte mun There are white mun under

settle of white null. There white null under
sleeves
There are some lovely gowns at the various
theatres. a most marvellous costume worn in the
new piece at the Athenee is of black tulle en-
broidered in a design of flowers done In colored
pailettes and mounted a soft stuff that looks
blue in some lights and in others mink The ef-
feet is enchanting. The decoetage is filled in with
lines Of jets
Gold and silver extensively combined. They
are perhaps modish used together than sepa-
rately for silver. he effective. needs some de-
cide3 contrast. such as the gold provides. Colored
crystals fashionable but II is doubtful if they
will displace paettes Gold paiettes and black
and white crystal beads make effective
hrodery q foundation of white silk. This is used
trim black cloth suit.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
TAILOR GOWNS FOR S55.

In all the changes of fashion the tailor made
suit holds its own, and even increases in popu-
larity- Its first essential is perfection of nt us
next requirement. fine quality of workmanship
and its third richness of material All these
desderata, it is claimed by s. Kneitel. i East
30th ST., near 9th Ave, are combined in tna
suits made by him.
For short time Mr.. Kneitel will make 70 or,
der for $50 a suit of fine imported fabric hned
with silk of best quality. The regular price for
same is $50 The offer is certainly worth tax
ing advantage OF
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

worked in washing silks flax thread, with tuIls
of mimOSa in natural COlOring. "A light graceLuI
pattern is darned in with pale china blue ana Sle
design is lined off at the top with straight oOroeT
of either yellow blue cord
The ornamental sponge bag shown in the sketeh
is made of blue satin jean and lined with Jhin
OIL silk The pattern of jOnqUiis is worked IA
flax thread in the natural cOloring. but Sucn Ge-
sign could be treated in pure white. after the tash
ion OF MOuntimiick work. the dotted backgroune
being in rice sttch. French knots or bullion stca
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

large. wide shelf which will accommodate two or
three pots In depth. To this a large galvanized
tray should be fitted This be covered with
enamel TO match the wood OF the with
green. which will harmonic with every
thing. Two three brackets. holding two or
three plants each. can be fastened different
heights either side. Dainty white sash curtains
behind the plants will not only protect from chill
from the glass. but will add much to the effect
a pretty background.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

and she had made the blocks from pieces Of her
little froCks The quilt was 20 have adorned her
little bed, but she was summoned hence before
it's completion. The mother treasured IL tenderly
for wears. but she. too, has gone to join the
great majority" Mrs Guild, relative, felt that
even this piece of childish handiwork ought not
10 remain useless any longer, 50 she finished Z
and now il is ready the tiny bed Of a little
crippled child and so after many years fulfil
CHEEKY mission.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

TO LEAVE The HANKS OF THE s. +. ).
A new society has been formed by members OF
the Society for Political Study, with the Rev
Phebe A. Hanaford president. 1t Viii take It's
place in clubdom as the New Century Study Cir
Gle and its objects are practically the same as
those of the Political Study The members nave
not withdrawn from the parent society. but un-
doubtedIy will retire in short time, as the move
ment is really a secession from the leadership or
Mrs. John F. Trow, whose strict parhaneh'arian-
Ism, thev resent AT the recent election in the
society the division between the Iro"ieS and
..anti-rrowItes'' was strongly marked and the for
mer won Mrs. Helen Clark. who was supported
by IIrs Trow, becoming president This crystal
lied the half formed intention of the discon-
tented TO desert. and the new society Is the out
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
FOR A TRAVELLING OUTFIT.
USEFUL EMBROIDERED BAGS To GIVE TO
ONES FRIENDsFANCIFULS STITCHES.

A novel and useful gift to any going on
travelling tour long journey comprises set
of bags made of embroidered linen or sateen.
There should be a bag for soiled clothes. one for
handkerchiefs one for shoes, nightdress case and
a sponge bag. .,,,
The boot and shoe bag in these days Is decldedIy
more attractive than the timehon0red Comolnatlon
of brown holland and scarlet braid which asso-
ciated with this purpose in the past
The SOied clothes bag is no longer an eyesore IN
cretonne of a green and yellow melancholy but
in its pleasing form is made OF dark blue linen
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
A UOuty OF GREAT AGE.

Miss Mary Stewart. of Argyleshire Scotland. 10
years old. and said to be the oldest British subject
was brought up 10 speak the ancient Gaelic tongue
and she has got along far without learning any
other. She has never married. and for more than
eighty years was cOnsecutively employed In domeS-
tic service in the vicinity of her birthplace She S
still hale and hearty.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
A SPLENDID REPUTATION.

II the Grand Hotel in Paris give BETTY and
chea per accommodation than anywhere else, IL is
to special installation, modern, prac-
teal and unique which has made Its reputation
worldwide. Tariff sent free.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
TO EXPLORE AFRICA

Mrs Isabella Bird Bishop. the traveller explorer
and writer, has gone TO Morocco for two months
of needed rest. Her next expedition is 10 ne
through little known and dangerous portion of
Africa.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
A JAPANESE GARDEN.

One of the attractions of the pretty groups sur
rounding the fountain is miniature Jananese
garden. This said the superintendent lis most
suitable for the house garden. The box is about
by - inches wide. and cOntairs o,I,.
a depth inches OF heavy sc,L which is COW
posed two-thirds of top soil with onethird ~ les
mould. II has been just it appears now for fwo
years An abundance of water and sunlight is neadaJ
for it, The best box for it is made of cedar covered
on the outside with natural bark. No metal Iinino
should be used. because II is not only irnpervous
O moisture. but to air
In the box moSSeS creep over tiny rugged crapc
OF gneiss and Stag, and from under liliputisn
bowlder tuft of acolus springs. There are I've
varieties of the dwarfed arbor vite. two or threa
tiny Japanese ma pies and Il broad leafed fern
which occupies a whole END of the little garden
FOR THE WINDOW GARDEN
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

In a shady place. When planting time comes the
pots containing them may be set in shady corner
OF the yard, where the open sun will never touch
them. If there is no such spot. awning be
devised for them Next February should see them
in bloom. The more confined the of most
plants in the pot. especially towering kinds
the better for the plant
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
,YJ ST so.

Little Elmer who has an inquiring mind)-Papa
what is conscience?
Professor observation-disclosures. my son. IS ths
name usually given TO the fear we feel that Othel
people will find Out.-(Harper's Bazar-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

His we'll known Paris Shop
is always at |, Rue Scribe, the
Centre Of Paris for American
visitors.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

Miss Lucy Thomas Guild has sent dainty whi,s
comfortable for some Sunshine babv She sIso
forwarded one made OF patchwork to which was
attached a pathetic story. The outside was pece5
oS tiny nngers that have been dust for more than
iofV years This child was her mothers only one
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
WORD FROM ARIZONA

Mrs. Emma Paddock Teford at present sojourn-
ing in Arizona. writes, That lovely calendar has
reached me, and I shall think of Sunshine $50 days
in the year. The pretty bed socks so daintiy
wrapped. gave my invalid sister Mrs Wing much
pleasure. She sends sincerest thanks. and regrets
that she Is not able to write herself. I wish I
might have the pleasure of escorting some of our
II. s 5. members through miles of desert
garden-a veritab BILE field of cloth of gold The un-
precedentedy large rainfall in January has clothed
the sands with mantle of living
which the golden poppeS primrOseS and mustard
riot I'm gorgeous prOfusion Every bowl vase bottle
and even tin can is pressed into service TO adorn
our tents But. as in that other Paradise there Is
the trail of the serpent. The first rattler of the
low - ~
Through love tC light! @ wonderful the way
That leads from darkness to the perfect dayt
From darkness and from sorrow of the night
10 morning that comes singing DER this sea
Through love 10 light. Through light o God to
thee, ' -
Who art the love of love. the eternal of light of
light -(R w f:iider VI
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
A SONG OF THE WAY.


The way seemed bitter and black and long:
God fashioned the way, but 10 found a Songi
In the face of His Heaven-frOwning black,
y lily bloomed in the thunder track!
And the Song sang Day
To the lonely way.
And the stricken winters of God were May.
The way was bitter and black and long,
But Harp was there. and Soul said. 'SOngr
And the Song said. ''Sunr'-and the lily knew
\ CLEAN of bright and dream of dew!
And over the way
Was the glory of Day.
And never rose did red thorn slay!
III.
GGd fashioned the way. II was His 10 say
IL ever its Darkness should lead 10 Day:
II ever the rivers. of Light unblest.
Should ripple their weariSCme to
The rivers tossed
Where His liShtningS crossed
But ever they sang. Not LOST Not lost!''
Wherefore | say: Not a darkened way
But hand strikes through IL and cleaves 10 Day!
Come htther Sweet OF the shadOwed eyes
Gods rain is but for His storm swept skies,
There Is hope in His Night:
Lows Is blOom-Love is bright
And YOU rest on Loves breast like lily of light,
-tFrank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
Office of General Employment.

Miss Wild engages only best servants. giving her
investigating references Houses
opened and put in order spring and autumn.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
GRFEK MILITARY DRESS.

The costume in the accompanying picture, which
is of Burton Holmes, the lecturer. is genuinely
Greek from cap TO pointed red shoes. the most
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
LOUIS VUITT ton THE FAMOUS TRUNK MAKER

Announces the removal of his
London Shop to new premises
at 149, New Bond Street from
the Strand"
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
TO LEAVE TIE RANKs OF THE S. P. s.

tire of a premiere danseuse. and is the militar
dress of the Greeks.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

GOOD CHEER.
Have you had a kindness shown!
Pass II on.
Twas not given for YOU alone
= Pass II on.
Let II travel down the years.
Let IL wipe another's tears.
TIL In heaven the deed appears.
Pass 1t on.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

FOR THE WINDOW GARDEN
The best ARRANGEMENT for a window garden is a
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
THE SUMNER cHoKER

chokers are really important features on gowns
As a rule they are close 10 the neck and simple
but there is always an attempt 10 trim them IN
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

A handsome black lace gown is mounted
white point desprlt. Indeed up-to-date black
lace is rarely made up save over some thin white