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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-06-26
II ACRES

AND s POLES, lying in Clarke County. Va.
adjoining the lard of b. +. Humston, Thos
A. Hook, ct ais and known as the Knight
land.
FOURTH-A Tract lyingin Clarke Coun-
", adjoining the lands of s. :. Thomas. ]
p. Dorsey, Mrs. Larue ct ais, containing
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-06-26
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

situated in Clarke and Loudoun Counties.
Va, of which Peter McPierce died seized
FIRST-The Tract of Land, known as
the Copenhaver Tract, lying in Clarke Coun-
tv containing
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-06-26
1877 ACRES.

This land is newly fenced in and improved
by / story Log Dwelling House. Ii is
especially valuable as Grazing Land and has
several fine streams of water, as well as "A
number of large locust trees available as
posts.
THIRD-A Parcel Of
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-06-26

lEXtract from decree Of May term, 1901
of Clarke Circuit Court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

The pulled sleeves are banded with vel
vet and the girdle is a combination OF
narrow. bands applied in parallel rows
The hats worn with these soft, light
garments are as airy as they can pos
sibly be made They are tilted fore and
aft and sidewise till the eye is bewn-
dered by the multitude of angles at
which they perch over the feminine
head Sometimes they are raised on a
sort Of coronet or banked up by cir
clets or semicirclets of flowers. Rough
and ready hats are more becoming than
ever. There are some REVEALS in sail
ors- The newest shapes recall the
oldest ones. The mushroom and alpine
hats and others approved by fashion
come in such soft and becoming shades
and are so coquettishly trimmed with
scarfs and ribbons that they are well
worthy the approval they. seem to be
receiving from fashionable folk It is
noticeable that few feathers are worn;
but, then, feathers do not have many
wearers in summer. One of the pretti-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

& Our Paris Fashion Letter !

: garments. Each tiny bit of trimming
must be carefully cut out and then in
serted into the material carefully and
with much painstalxing work with the
needle. The fanciful bits - flowers,
leaves and arabesques = are extreme
~ expensive. ana the woman who has
a muslin gown decorated with them
has paid probably enough to keep a
poor family for year.
Lingerie of the fashionable sort costs
a small fortune single nightdress
frequently selling for 500 francs. Speak
ing of nightro5es reminds me that there
is a noticeab bic change in them. For
merly it was not good form to wear
any color except white. Now they are
made of all colors of the rainbow and
trimmed with equal extravaganza Pale
blues and pinks and heliotropes are just
at present the modish tints, and crepe
de chine, china silk and crystalline are
favored in their making. Much trim
ming is imperative, and this must be of
lace With the colored nightrobes lace
which Stimulates the soft yelloWs of the
old sorts are perhaps the most appro-
pirate. Tucks on the bodice are fire.
quentIy seen, but tucked bodices are too
warm for summer wear unless they
are alternated with stripes of inser-
ton. Some of the latest nightgowns of
china silk are adorned with printed de-
go to sleep in a robe over which clam
Der the sweetest of wild roses wreath
ed with the f1lmiest of white lace. Some
of the nightrobes are fashioned like
empire gowns with very short waists
usually of tucking and insertion The
Marie Antoinette, with its fichu shaped
collar is much affected by smart wo
men. Broad sailor collars trimmed with
lace also form a prominent feature of
decoration, although they can scarcely
be said to be appropriate for the pur-
pose. The use of ribbons with the lace
is not quite so popular, the tendency
being to restrict the color to pure
dead white
Wash fabrics for summer frocks
are charming this year, SO elaborate in
design and so fine of fabric that the
cost of material is no mean item in the
make up of the gown. And all sorts of
elaborate make ups are allowable Tor
this one time simple toilet For in
stance, a gown of novelty fabric en-
broidered in tiny pink silk rosebuds was
trimmed the entire length of its skirt
with overlapping fiounces curved in
shape and applied fiat The edge of
each fiounce was banded with guipure
lace The bodice of fine white muslin
very simply made was overlaid with a
rounded bolero heavily incrusted with
lace.
Wash gowns shirred and corded are
no novelty One often wonders how the
Iaundress ever manages to cope with
the elaborate tuckings and puffings;
but. then, the secret of it is that the
majority OF the frocks are not ex-
pected to reach the washtub until their
best days are over One of the most
elaborate effects is represented in the
garment of white muslin sprigged with
rosebuds just bought by a friend. The
tucked top of the skirt is hidden by the
yoke of white guipure lace. a band of
which also finishes off the bottom. The
bodice, cut square over rose silk yoke,
is adorned with a deep lace collar
threaded with narrow velvet ribbons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

ity. A handle brush for the back,
toothbrush, a nailbrush, a hand scrub
bling brush, a bath brush and hair
brushes will be required. The hair
brushes must be kept clean by washing
them in hot water with soap and am
monia.
Light itself is invigorating, and as
much of it as possible should be ad-
mltted into the room. The windows
should be covered with stained glass.
Light golden color gives a good effect.
and so does not too deep rose glass.
Turkish towels are best for the bath.
while for the face fine linen or crash
towels are used There should never
be stinting in the use of towels. Soap
is another article in which economy is
poor policy. Pure Spanish olive oil
soap is best. Remember that skin dis
eases often result from the use of
cheap soaps.
The most refreshing bath in summer
is the cold plunge. but some constitu-
lions cannot stand it. A warm tub"
with a sponge bath of cold water to
follow is a modification adapted to less
robust constitutions. To many per
sons even that is not beneficial and
warm or tepid water is best It is al
ways advisable to consult ones physi-
clan in regard to the kind most helpful
Healthy people may take a tepid bath
Tone IN Which the temperature varies
from 81 to so degrees) twice a day
when thev rise and when they retire
They should remain in the tub not lon
ger than ten minutes. For delicate per-
sons this bath should be INDUCED in but
once a day-before breakfast. Healthy
persons may substitute for the tepid
bath the cold bath Temperature from SO
to IS Degrees while delicate ones should
never risk it for more than five min
utes before breakfast. After bathing
the body must be dried as quickly as
possible with rough towels. Bath tow
els are seldom large enough They can
scarcely be too large and are recon-
mended of a size to envelop the body
and dry it at once. If the bath leaves
the body feeling chilled. it is an indi-
cation not that bathing should be
chewed but that that special kind of
bath is not at the time adapted to ones
physical condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

number of the great ladies Of Paris have
organized classes. and q maitre de bal
let Of the Opera gives them weekly in
structfon. They come to the classes
arrayed in the gorgeous long trained
gowns which suit perfectly the char
acter of the dances-the pavane and
the stately minuet. It is a most gor-
geous sight to see them moving
through the graceful and dignifed fig
ures.
Like the Athenians, the fashionable
Parisians seem to live but to exploit
new things. One of the most up to date
ideas in dinner giving is to seat the
guests at separate tables, according to
the colors of the gowns. At a recent
dinner of that sort there were five ia
bIes decorated respectively in mauve
and yellow orchids, pink and red roses
and white marguerites. The electric
lights that took the place of candles
were shaded to harmonic with the
flowers. The guests had evidently been
posted in advance, for the five tables
were about evenly balanced as to num-
bers. The gentlemen were assigned
places according to their boutonnieres-
The tendency at present is to wear
the hair low upon the neck and some
times parted at the side. It is also slight
ly waved. Over the forehead a few soft
curls are drawn, and the effect with
some types of faces is excellent. Floral
decorations for the evening couture
may be worn on either side the head.
This style does not suit all faces.
The very latest design in coats is that
known as the Louis Quinze. It is made
of Powered silk, with velvet -revers and
elbow sleeves supplied with mousque-
taire cuffs. The little garments are
really very pretty. especially when Slip
ped on over a soft white gown. The
back of the coat has two small plaits,
while the front is basqued. cutaway
style.
If you wish to be ultra fashionable,
supply yourself with a tucked glace
bolero and skirt. Any bodice may be
worn with them. The best coats for all
occasions are now made of the glace
silk and are very much trimmed. Lace
collars are thrown over the silk ones,
and thus richness and variety of eff
feet are achieved
Lacings of ribbon across bodice fronts
are popular, and so are velvet ribbons
run through lace. Sleeves are so nu-
merous in pattern that it would be
hard to say which are most favored.
Old 1aces and embroideries, plain and
in cOlors, are sought for in the curiosity
shops. A fashionable belle told me that
the magnificent lace embroidery that
garnished her very decollete evening
robe had been. according to tradition, a
part of the state garment of a. cardinal.
She had picked the embroidery up in an
old shop, and that was the tale which
the dealer told her. His eminence
would certainly have been scandalized
could he have dreamed that his sacer-
dotsl embroideries would ever be put
to such worldly uses. It is fortunate
that we know not to what ignoble ends
our most cherished possession may
sometimes come.
CATHERINE TALBOT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Ideal Bathrooms

= F the American people were as Law
ish of expenditure in furnishing
their bathrooms as they are in
fitting up their parlors. the gen
eraI health would be much i'm
proved. The bath is one of the
most important features Of civilized
life, or it should be. Nothing SO great
~ promotes the health and contributes
to good looks, good nature and long
life as thorough cleanliness. 1t is a
mistaken notion that savages do not
battle The natives of the Sandwich
Islands are great surf bathers, and GER
tain of the American Indians are de-
voted to the use of vapor baths. which
are not unlike those for whose benefits
we have to thank the Turks, people
popularity supposed to be but little ad-
dicted to toilet cleanliness.
Most persons fancy that when they
take the ordinary Tubing they have
exhausted the possibilities Of the bath.
This is mistake. for with few sim
pie appliances one may indulge in a
great variety of soothing ADDITIONS
The best bathroom is the one that
can be most easily and most thorough
" cleaned. OF course. not many of US
can afford anything like the New York
millionaire who has a bathroom lined
@9eh Carrara marble and plate glass
mirrors and fitted in sterling silver.
a neatly tiled bathroom, which will
answer very well, is within the reach OF
people of moderate means.
Now, suppose a family has come into
possession of a home of its own The
house may have a bathroom which
needs reftting OF is without that useful
feature of domestic architecture. Per
haps the family is putting I'D an en-
tirely new house and the builder re-
quires to be instructed in regard to
what it prefers.
First, decide upon a good sized room.
light and capable of thorough ventila-
ton If the family can afford II, white
marble makes an exquisite lining: II
not. fancy bricks or glazed tiles are to
BE- commended because they can be
easily washed Off. and should water
splash upon the floor it will not pene-
trate the surface.
White porcelain makes the best sani-
tary tub. Nothing else can compare
with It. The tub should stand on short
feet instead of being built in" The
open bathtub allows the air to circulate
about it. and no dampness can accu-
mulate on the floor without the house
wife being aware Of the fact. a seat
should be fitted across one end of the
tub. so that any member of the house
hold who takes a footbath can conven-
tsntly use it Likewise there should be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

est chapeaux that I have seen adorned
the head of a chic cantatrice whom I
met on the Avenue de POpera this aft
ernoon- 1t was mounted on a sort of
straw foundation, set off by lace and
flowers. The pattern was a jaunty
modification of the Eugene shape, and
the crown was almost covered with
cornf1oWers.
Let me tell you that old fashioned
dances are coming in''-the dances of
the seventeenth and eighteenth centu-
ries. It is no more than just that, since
we dress in the garments of these Pc
RODS, we should dance their dances. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

nament the floor A cabinet with a
glass front hung upon the wall will
hold the toilet unguents- Among these
ought to be a jar of sea salt Nothing
is more refreshing than a salt bath
Indeed it is medicinal in its effects A
quart of salt dissolved in a half tub of
water makes a good bath. Eau de CO.
logne, Florida, violet and white lilac
waters are refreshing and should be
used in the strength of two ounces Of
the fluid to half tub of water.
When sponges are selected, it should
be remembered that the coarser the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

Quite smart enough for a dressy occa-
sion are some plain grosgrain sun
shades, which can be had in black
white and all colors (and let it be here
said that it is of greater Importance
this season than it has been considered
of late that the parasol should match
the dress), with a border embroidered
in black and gold tinsel set off by a
narrow edging of ecru lace. A hand
some knot of ribbons on the handle fin
ishes this line of sunshades as well as
many of the others. this trimming or a
ruffie of chiffon having a decidedly
smarter appearance than the cord and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
New York.

Lacquered brass needs care If it is to
last and look nice long. OF course, it
must not be cleaned with brick dust or
any of the advertised polishes- It must
never be touched with damp cloth.
but in damp weather the brass should
be frequently rubbed with a dry buster
or channels leather. Damp destroys the
lacquer more quickly than anything
Painting ordinary brass over with a
solution of shellac after cleaning helps
to prevent it from furnishing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

these innovations are greeted with
some doubt Yet a very pretty young
girl viii look well beneath the plate
shaped hat made of white Grin, with a
bandeau Of pink roses resting on her
hair In the front and bow Of black
ribbon straight across the back, these
velvet ribbons being induced to give a
somewhat wide effect. A style that
would perhaps be becoming to more
people is the hat of white straw and
crinoline threaded with black velvet
ribbon, and this should have q brim
turned up on the left side. where it is
tied with black velvet ribbons in a dou-
BILE bow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

BLACKBERRY CREAM CAKEs.-Beat half
pound Of fresh butter to a cream with wooden
spoon; then add by degrees half pound OF pow
dered sugar and the grated rind Of lemon and
beat the mixture for eight minutes. Work one
whole egg and about tablespoonful Of fine, dry
-four into the butter and sugar; then add second
egg and more -four and until i've eggs and
half q pound Of -four have been used; then color
the mixture by adding SUFFICIENT carmine to make
it pale rose pink. just before baking II sprin-
kle in q small teaspoonful of baking powder. But
ter fat shallow tin, line it with buttered pa
per. pour in the cake mixture and bake il at once
in fairly quick oven. When it is done, turn IL
out Of the tin to sieve, and as soon as 1t u
nearly cold stamp it out with small, round,
auted cutter Cut the cakes through with sharp
knife and make little hollow in the middle Of
half the number Of pieces. Whip a small guam
tity Of cream until it is stif and mix it with an
equal quantity Of jelly. Fill the hollow portions
Of the cakes with the mixture and spread a layer
of it on the inside Of the remaining rounds; then
put the pieces together again. Cover the cakes
with pale pink icing, and while the latter is still
soft scatter almonds and pistachio mutt
which have been blanched and chopped over the
top. The little cakes should be made ths sami
day that they required.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

an excellent vapor bath may be obtain
ed Then jump into the ordinary bath
tub filed with warm water, and the
scrub may be had. After that the cold
shower can be turned on. This will
make a good substitute for the Turkish
bath.
The best shower apparatus is small
hoop penetrated by holes, with a large
stream in the center. For those who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

No one who has ever enjoyed its con-
venience will do without a sitz bath.
The cost of the tub is not great and
when the plumber is putting in the
other things the small additional cost
for attaching the pipes will scarcely be
noticed. A sitz bath is excellent for
those who have weak hearts. for the
blood is drawn to the lower parts of the
body. Stout people. too. Will ind the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

mer is always looked forward to as =
season when women may dress prettily
and inexpensively. The present season.
however, has proved an exception to
the rule. Even the most simple looking
muslin frocks cost shockingly large
sums. This is due to the use of lace
and intricate and elaborate embroid-
cries and appliques on the lightweight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

Black velvet ribbon is wonderfully
popular on all the millinery, and it is
exceedingly becoming. The authorities
are trying very hard to induce people to
patronize the hat that bears a perfectly
fiat, platelihe crown. is tied at the back
with a black velvet bow and boasts as
its only trimming a bandeau beneath
the brim in the front made of flowers.
but the large toque which turns back
from the face has been SO popular that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

sitz bath useful in warm weather A
tablespoonful of carbonate of soda add
ed to the water viii make it deIiciously
cooling. With the sitz apparatus every
family may enjoy its own vapor bath.
If the tub is filled with steaming hot
water, the bather can take a seat on the
chair and wrap a thick. closely woven
cover or blanket about the figure and
the tub so that no steam escapes, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

find this too expensive a sprayer viii
attached to the faucet by a rubber
tube and may be suspended over the
tub from hook attached to the wall.
Every woman has trouble in rinsing
her hair of soap If it is at all long. but
with one of these sprayers the hair may
be easily and thoroughly cleansed. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
FOR
SUMNER
USE

a strap six inches wide supplied at each
end with a hook that will permit its
being hung over the side. This will al
low the head to rest comfortably while
the body is being bathed, and. in the
case of women. who are likely to get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

their long hair wet, its usefulness is
apparent
The plumber can supply a stationary
washstand of marble or of porcelain.
1t, too. should be open At the same
time that the stand is put up a rack
for the accommodation Of the brushes
used in making the toilet should be
supplied. These include nail, hair and
flesh brushes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

= E: !. e: : :; :: !: !. !:
tempt the eye, the heart, the
soul The FrenchWOman is able to dis
pense with many things. but smart
gowns she viii not exist without Sum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

tasseI. which seem more in keeping
with the plain or striped silk en- tout
cas- style of parasols.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
TIMELY *
e MENUS

BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cracked Wheat with Sugar and Cream
Eggs in Gravy.
Potato Straws.
Corn Mufhnh
Coffee.
EGGS IN GRAvY.-Take four tablespoonfuls Of
gravy, three raw eggs, brown crumbs, salt and
pepper Boil the gravy and pour it at once into
a hreproof dish Break in the eggs earefuty.
Sprinkle with SALT pepper and good layer OF
crumbs Bake in quick oven about five MN
utes or till the eggs are set. Serve at once Wlta
thin sippets Of freshly made toast
LUNCHEON OR TEA.
Fruit
Fish Salad.
Brown Bread.
Drowned Potatoes.
Water Cress Salad.
Almond Fritters-
Tea
ALMOND FRITTERS Work two ounces Of Hour
into one pint Of milk; add to il two and hal.
ounces of powdered sugar, three ounces OF groune
almonds, grain OF salt, three yoiks Of eggs ana
two ounces Of butter divided into small pieces
Stir this mixture a slow fire till II becomes
a paste and let it cook very slowly; then spread
It out on a dish to cool. Take small portions OF
this paste. roll it upon z Toured board into pear
shaped pieces. dip into beaten eggs, then into
fine bread crumbs and fry in deep fat till golden
color. Sift white sugar over and serve.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-21

monumental failure the world has ever
seen vet. Americans were mighty
much in evidence, that is. speaking of
the quantity. not quality. Most of
them came over with IS. plus a shirt
over and above their passage. 1t is
safe to say they got home with the
shirt. The American exhibit was won
derfulIy mismanaged: for that it could
not have been bettered. All, officially
and in general America truly exhibited
herself to marveling Europe at that
fair.
As for gaming. there was plenty Of
it. It is all done in clubs at Paris. a
Frenchman took me into one and asked
If I had ever anywhere seen such stu
pendous play. oh, 1t takes US French
to do it, said he. Wen, / looked
around a bit: I saw bets, as much as
$4,000 makes. being wagered on the
turn of a single card Then drew that
little. sdueaking Frenchman's attention
TO the fact that the banker was an
American. and that every man who sat
in was an American You wouldn't
find any little Frenchman with his
50 600 or 81. 900 bets bucking into Amer
leans at play; oh, no
John W. Gates was the biggest play
er of them. and he is an awful good
fellow. too. Americans, yes. are the
greatest gamblers in the world. They
don't bet in their own country because
il is against the laws, but they make
up for il when then turn loose abroad.
There is no nationality, nor nobility,
nor set. nor stripe, nor distinction OF
men that can even travel in their
dust
-And the further west a man comes
from in America the nervier and the
clevtrer he is. WHY. a western bust
ness man who plays at all knows more
about cards than a professional NeE