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Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
An Evening Couture.

becoming to the possessors of blond
or auburn hair. For the brunette,
the ribbon should be colored, and a
bright crimson for preference, as this
tone makes a particularly pleasing
contrast to dusky locks Velvet is
quite the material par excellence this
winter, and is to be met with in the
form Of shaped bands, separate floun.
ces, or appliques. as we'll as forming
whole gowns. 1t is particularly be.
coming material. and, being at once
soft and rich-iooking. requires little
or no trimming, unless it be soma
fur. Corduroy velvet is considered
very smart for outdoor wear, and it is
harder and better wearing material
than the other. Velvet, however, is a
material for the rich only, as it must
be of good quality to wear and look
we'll, and the cost of really good
toilette is considerable. Two golden
rules to observe in selecting anything
are-never to buy anything that is
startling o. conspicuous unless you
have long purse, and avoid anything
that is too smart or remarkable to go
with the rest of your toilette, as il
will make the whole look shabby.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
Voguish Corsets.

The woman isn't in existence who
hasn't fondness for dainty lingerie,
and the corset figures under this head.
Dainty and exquisite designs in cor
sets are making their appearance in
a wide variety of cut and material
All the cuts tend toward the deep
dip in front and the long hip, while
the materials consist of fowered silks
and satins.
1t has been admitted by people of
unquestioned good sense and taste
that the corset of to-day is cut and
made in such manner as to give the
wearer an exquisite figure and comfort
at the same time, and it will be long
time before it goes out, for the fash
icnable woman will not give up beauty
and comfort without struggle.
The ribbon corset is still with us and
bids fair to stay, for the slender wom-
an has made it popular.
One corset is in double satin ribbon,
a pale primrose in color, and made a
little broader than the ribbon cor
sets worn this summer. 1t fastens
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
ALL OF ONE FAMILY.
Deacon Unable to Resist the pem,,.
Of the Tramp.

Deacon Unable to Resist the Demand
Of the Tramp.
While the Christian Endeayorer,
were in Boston recently holding their
annual convention many incidents Or.
Cured provocative of mirth. Anon,
the stories told to them was one con.
corning peripatetic of the barefooted
variety and a farmer, who was also
church deacon. The deacon was
taking lunch under his own vine and
fig tree and unto him the peripatetic
said:
"Sir, I'm very hungry"
}"You haven't been shaved" replied
the deacon.
mo, but I'm very hungry"
You're very dirty into the bar.
gain"
Eyes, but I'm very hungry"
well, can you say the Lords
prayer?"
'No. can't"
"Will you say it for a piece Of
bread?" ....
Il WILL"
The deacon started in with "Our
Father" at the same time cutting of
a slice as he enunciated the words.
The tramp repeated "Our Father"
then suddenly asked:
"Did you say Our Father?'"
eyes. Our Father"
stop moment" continued the
dirty man. "You mean your father
and my father"
Il do," answered the deacon.
Then we are brothers," triumph.
antly proceeded the unshaved.
"We are"
"Then, for our fathers sake, cut
that bread thicker and cut it quicker"
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
again, and the reading added poth,..
to her peace Of mind.

again, and the reading added no.h,-
to her peace Of mind.
That was . marriage in St. Thor.
church. New York city, which ~ !.
nished the newspapers with mo,.a sr
for two columns each. The bride W..
q white statue Of loveliness. W. ~.
groom wore the air of a man W. Nv
had Just bought q hundred thou..uss
hides at half their market va,as as
When they entered the carriaee =.
drive to the train q messeneer ~ "
slipped through the crowd and hand,
her q telegram. It contained .S oa,s
the words Gray gun.horses." sba T..
1t fall into her lap and looked ont -: u:
the window with unseeing eyes po.
ter picked it up and glanced at If w
What does the fool meau?" \.
asked. These horses are bays" "
She did not answer him, and IN u.
freshness of her wedding gown shs
felt unclean. ....
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

pear on one conlrivance for the shoul.
ders. But the latest thing is the
ruched hat, which is simple affair.
but so daring that only the smartest
girls can wear it. 1t must be big
picture hat, trimmed with nothing
but the large, fluffy ruches. The neck
ruches are, of course, presenting
many new features this fall, princi.
pally the tendency to drift into the
cape form. These little half capes give
much opportunity for the display of
elaborate berufiled trimming. which Is
demanded at present
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
GRAY GUN-HORSES
Copyright, 1909, by Daily Story Pub. Coy
By h. 8. cANF1ELD

it, only he and his pearl among wo
men within its walls.
Sweetheart" he said to her once
I'VE will be poor for awhile, but only
fer awhile. You will not mind, will
you?"
Il could go anywhere with you."
she answered, "and endure anything.
And even If we are poor we can live
in New York and go to balls and the
toeaters. and come here in the sum-
:ner or 60 to Newport"
He said nothing further then; he
yas willing to drift.
Mr.. Isaac Potter registered at
Ravens Nest. He was not of the
upper circles" primarily, but had
laaned money to one of it's members
and brought letters of Introduction
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
An Authors Wrath,

An interesting copy of George Mere
dith's Shaving of Shagpat" was sold
in London recently. It was the copy
which Frederic Locker-Lampson, the
verse writer, possessed, and it bears
some doggerel lines in Mr.. Lockers
autograph. The book had formerly
belonged to Mr.. Wilde, whose name
is on the flyleaf, and who had jagged
the edges in the careless cutting Of
them. Thereon Mr.. ocker-Lampson
wrote in his small, neat handwriting:
Who, is this Wilde-this graceless
cuss,
Who mutilates Meredith's pages thus?
Who over his barber tales can't linger,
Who cleaves its leaves with his fat
forefnger?
Would, o Wilde, had the luck been
mine,
10 stick knife in that fist of thine!"
distinguished man who was fond
of fishing tells the following about
the decorations Of his country home:
Our fish are all carefully weighed
and those over five pounds are traced
out on a cardboard, painted, and form
a handsome frieze round the sitting
room, the names of the sportsmen be-
ing appended underneath. AS an en-
couragement to our guests I'have had
the following inscription painted large
over the entrance porch Of my house
The result is eminently satisfactory:
The fisherman goeth forth in th~
early morning,
Disturbing the whole household.
He returneth in the evening, when
The smell of whisky is upon him
And the truth is not in him."
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
Zhe --latest Ideas
From Paris

Hat, muff and boa to match is thu
newest fur smartness.
Chiffonette is a trif1e heavier ant
more durable than chiffon.
A ready-made silk ruffling is much
used in making light hats.
A smart golf jacket is of coral-ret
wool, with coat sleeves of red taffeta
Jasper silk comes in very large pat
terms in soft shades of gray and blacl
for evening gowns.
Choux at the back of the neck O..
heavy brussels net in black and fluffy
maline in white are very popular ana
quite becoming.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

sonnets to her eyebrows and she read
them, saw that they rhymed and put
them away among milliners' bills.
Hendryx does not deserve sympathy.
because he was happy, and many men
have walked the road he was walk.
ing. He took little thought of the
future. He knew, not being a fool,
that he could not support himself and
a wife Of Vieves kind on $1,000 a
year, but a magazine editor had &C.
cepted some verses with kindly
note. He saw fame and fortune
ahead and had visions of life In q cot.
taY4 oil Of the world shut out from
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

shaped shoulder cape, and down the
front are masses of accordion plated
chiffon in darker shade of rose.
Not quite SO dressy, but very pretty
and smart, is a three-quarter coat OF
fawn-colored broadcloth. 1t hangs in
deep plaits from an embroidered woke
the embroidered design being carried
on the broad collar on the full sleeves
and down the front With this goes
beautiful sable collar in the
shape OF two tabs with beautiful
tails.
All three coats are extremely new
and fetching.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

with four silver clasps and has six
rows of stitching under each arm in
dark primrose silk.
A pretty model in black satin is de-
signed especially for women who are
inclined to be a little stout.
1t is trimmed profusely with fine
black silk lace and has supporters at
the front and sides.
Rows of tiny baby ribbon head the
lace at the top and end in large
double bow at the front.
Another new model is Of white
taffeta silk embroidered in tiny white
silk flowers.
1t is made very long over the hips
and all the stitching is in bright red
silk
The top is trimmed with a frill OF
duchesse lace headed with broad
beading.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

with him. Mr.. Isaac Potter was a re.
tired dealer in feathers by wholesale,
fifty years old. fat, ugly, boastful and
vulgar. He wore two chins and two
watch chains; he fancied himself still
Young and wished to break into
society" He had been told that the
easiest way in which to accomplish
this burglary was to marry a woman
Of undoubted connections. He had
no objection to this If the right
woman could be found, and he was
willing to pay the price. He regarded
1t as transaction in leather. Looking
at We've and listening to her mother,
he saw that she was the Woman.
When a mating Of this kind is ar
ranged in France there is a terrible
amount Of red tape. There is the
girls dot, and the mans dot, and in
terviews between the relatives and
the services Of lawyers and notaries,
vast amount Of argument and nego-
ttation and what not, but we do things
more swiftly in America. Isaac Pot.
ter was introduced to Ethel Gene.
We've Wynne. At their first meeting
he told her that he was a bachelor,
out OF business, and how much money
he had. Followed two weeks of drives
and walks. He escorted her clumsily
Sut faithfully, while Hendryx ragged.
Then he asked permission of the
mother to propose ana got it, and the
hardest struggle of that old woman's
life was to conceal her Joy. He
moved upon the girl in businesslike
way.
I'm not a youngster," he said.
glancing complacently down upon his
stomach and watch chains. "Im old
enough to know what l want and to
pay for 1t. I want you, and ask you
to be Mrs. Potter: name the day. i've
got ten millions; made every dol
lar of 1t myself; 1 don't have to tell
you that anything in the world YOU
wish for shall be yours. I can't write
poetry" he added with a snarl, "and
wouldn't If l could, but I can write
checks, and that counts for more. I'm
chinking."
The young woman was light, not
strong morally or intellectually, but
she was not vicious and possibly she
may have had her girlish fancies: fan.
cies will spring in a girls mind though
they are choked by the CRIME of Nav.
talr. She looked at the red pursv
elderly man who held her hand, shud.
dered and family tried to withdraw
1T. Then she went pale and looked
down and said:
lido you think I can make Won
happy?" ~
Sure of It," Potter replied conf.
dently and slipped ring on her
finger. He pondered moment. then
went on:
There's young fellow around here
VINO seems sweet on you. guess
tneres no harm in him, but I don't
want him loafing around my girl. Just
tell him you're mortgaged now. will
you-tell him to take his clothes and
go. Haw-haw!"
hes not anything to me-" she
faltered. Eyes, I'll tell him."
Hendryx was not the man to make
scene. He looked at her steadilv
when she dismissed him. He had y
sudden recognition of what she WA
and 1t is possible that even then he
telt sense of escape and relief. He
said only:
We have read Kipling together
we ala not read The sergeant's Wed.
d'ng together, but doubtless you re.
member 1t. II not. read 1t again."
Then he went away. She did m.
remember II, and she aid read n
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
School Frock for Winter.

Girls frock of dark blue cloth
trimmed with black soutache. The
blouse has a pelerine extending to
the waist both in front and back. The
shawl collar and the girdle are Of
emerald green velvet. The plastron
is of white taffeta, with black satin
crayat- The skirt, cut in one piece,
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
Pretty Ncw Couture.

The pretty coitfure sketched is one
much favored this season, the hair
being arranged in deep waves on the
head and brought down to the nape
of the neck behind, where it is ar.
ranged in several thick twists, with
sometimes a loose curl, and tied with
a broad. black satin or velvet ribbon
The result is very charming and most
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
The Fountain of Salt.

The Fountain Of Salt.
other similar dish. of larger size, as
shown in the illustration. and salt
and water placed on it regularly in
like manner.
The same result will follow, when
third larger fruit dish, and perhaps
fourth and fifth. may be added to
the column.
With the constant additions of salt
and water. the crystallization will
spread over and down the entire col
umn, appearing like fountain or wa
terfall, white and sparkling.
The salt will harden, holding all the
'ly together
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

One lovely woman has ordered a
long coat of hampagne-colored velvet.
Around the foot Of it is a deep band of
heavy cream-colored lace, the yoke and
shoulder cape are OF the same lace,
and the flowing sleeves are finished
with it. Around the high standing
collar, and falling down either side of
the front, are cascades of champagne
colored chiffon, edged with a tiny bor-
der OF cream-colored lace.
Another woman has ordered a coat
OF pale rose panne velvet. It is ap-
pliQued in graceful design of black
Chantilly lace. and on Van Dyke
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
Popularity of Ruches.

The craze for ruches is still on the
increase. Not only for the neck, but
ruches appear on parasols, on petit
coats and even on hats. Anything,
almost, can be ruched-velvet, ribbon,
chiffon or gauze. Sometimes all of
these materials and a few others ap-
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

Long ago. long ago,
When the wind was III the barley. -.
And the birds sang, late and early. i,
All the songs that lovers know. =
How we fingered In the lane. ID
Kissed and parted. kissed again. N
Parted laggard foot and slow!
What a pretty world We knew
Dressed In moonlight dreams and dew.
Long ago, my first sweetheart,
Long ago
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
Novel Ornament of Salt.

An attractive household ornament,
having the appearance of a marble
fountain, can be made by putting
some salt and enough water to dis
solve it in very small glass fruit
dish, and from day to day add little
more water and salt.
In short time the salt will spread
and crystalline over the edges of the
glass, then down around the outside.
This dish may then be stood upon an
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

II you analyze love you may find q
motive that will take all the concel'
out Of you.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

has hip yoke bordered with the
soutache, which also trims the bottom
of the skirt.-Wiener Mode-Album.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

Such soul-satisfying creations"
Happy is the woman who possesses one
of those luxurious, almost regal even
ing wraps.
To go about knowing that her less
fortunate sisters are enyying her and
wondering where she discovered this
beautiful and novel thing is not an
unsatisfactory state of mind for the
womanly woman, who. no matter how
learned she may be, does love pretty
clothes.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
To Lcok After Soldiers Feet.

Lord Roberts approves Of the ap'
pointment of one chiropodist for each
battalion.
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18

Gray gun-horses in the landau
And the Sergeant is married to "a
Courier Democrat., 1902-12-18
so No

Long ago. long age.
When the wind was on tho river.
Where the lights and shadows shiver.
And the streets were all aglow.
In the gaudy. gas-lit street
We two parted, sweet. my sweet.
And tho crowds went to and fro.
And your veil was wet with tears
For the inevitable years
Long ago, my last sweetheart,
Long ago!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-18

to lay off for while on account of two
broken ribs. He has been doing good
work. The second team has an especially
heavy line and is a problem for the first
team to tackle. Russell, from Cony
High. is especially good in his position
and is probably the best man outside Of
the Varsity, being very swift runner
and knowing the game wei.
The report that Clement. the cX-Tufts
man. is not coming to Bates has been re-
Gently circulated. but il has not yet been
tered al Bates and is considered a stu
dent by the faculty. 1t is Furthermore
affirmed by the football directors thai
Clements will play in the later Maine
games.
The entries to the tennis tournament ut
Bates were closed, Thursday noon. The
following men have entered the singles
Lewis. o5; Jordan. &c; Cooper. '0o: With
sons. 'o5: Smith, '0S: Kelly. %; Doe, 03;
futile. 'O5: Carlton, 06: Lane, o.: spoon
er %; Blake. 05: Getchell, 05: Wey-
mouth o. For the doubles: Cooper and
Jordan; Parsons aud Lewis: Lane and
Doe: GetchelI ard Blake; ] ord and With
mouth. In the preiminsries played.
Thursday afternoon. the following won
ont: Jordan from Lewis, 6-3. 90; Cooper
from Witham, g.. Gil Parsons from
Lord So. 6-3: Kelly from Doe, c.. rs,
Carlton from Tuttle, 60. 81; Spooner
6-2, les. Spooner also won from Blake,
g. So i'm the first round. Friday after
noon. staples won from Smith, 81, 60, 81.
In the doubles. Cooper and Jordan from
Parsons and Lewis, los, 81. Lane and
Doe from Getchell and Blake 90. 6-O;
am. 60. 1-y5. The tournament will close.
Saturday morning.
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The nerves in the human system are
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If they are not in robust condition the
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1t is the greatest Health Insurance
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Of JOHANN HOFF'S EXTRACT
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There is no reaction-you retain
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Be sure you get JOHANN HOFF'S
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Prot. Loeb. of the University of Chi.
cago, has made the greatest advances
IN that direction; after years of inyesti.
CATION and experiment he has located
lite in the nerves, finding that IL is
the result; of chemical action: he has
taken human heart that had stopped
beating. started it and stopped II at
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and, most astonishing of all, he has
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bat having discovered how to produce
it in them, there is no reason why he
.hould not advance and wrest the great
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(Marconi's first successful experi-
ments with wireless telegraphy only
covered few miles-his latest covered
over 1900 miles. and he claims it is
only question of time when he can
girdle the earth.)
How necessary then that the nerves
should be in healthy condition. how
important that the ''Seat of life" should
be robust and vigorous.
The greatest nerve tonic known to
the medical profession is JOHANN
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JOHANN HOFF'S EXTRACT is a
nerve food it supplies the nourishment
required by healthy nerves and in that
way builds up ard prolongs life.
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BATES FOOTBALL ELEVEN
Will Fight Great Battle, Today. With
Colby at Waterville.

Lewiston, Me. oct. i1.-tSpeciaD.-This
afternoon the football squad took its last
practice before the Colby game. The con-
dition of the men who were out. today,
has never been better but the team Is
noticeabiy weak. The coaches have been
working the men harder than any Bate
team has over been worked i'll practice,
but some of the vacancies which have
occurred cannot easily be filed, and the
team get in its former shape by week
Of practice. Capt. ChaS. Allen returned
10 college. this afternoon. and Will play
his old position In the game. His coming
has encouraged the Bates boys and mate
rally added TO the chances OF winning the
game.
IL is doubtful if he can play the whole
game Cutten. "a, Eatcs' little giant cen
ter, was injured in Thursday $ practice
so thai probably he can NOT play.
Piper and Burkhold arc alteTnates. Juhn
Junkius is the most promising candidate
for Cutters place at center aud may nave
to NAV the game. Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoons, Coach Quits was on hand
to assist P,irirton with the work Be-
sides QUITS and Purinton, Clark, Haf-
ward : right end, took q hand IN the
coaching. giving particular attention 10
the end men.
Had r:at.s met Colby at tho beginning
! of he season the result Of the game
might bay" been different than IS antici
Patel FOR this one. AZ u r., Gates ieci:
rNIINn hihnittpbf'A. ~ 'i'- 49,,
vrn6af ~ two uf hrr bt5t players NAV
,-oliIy i much sirour'r ihifn hithrri'
supposed * thc briier here Ut present.
TIE result OF Colby; game with I oil M
Majncs champions Of last year. has dem
onstr.ttcd that tho Waterviiic Dogs are
= men who kuow the game.
! The following &-ill be Bates lineup:
| L.. Cole: It, Reed: TX. STANDBY tJohn-
SOM: e. Cu.ten tJunkins>; re. HUNT; n
Andrews: re, CORNERS fibbyl, 20. Aiiei
Roun,lsp; lib, Townc: RIB. kencaii; 10
/ Turner.
\ spccial train will leave Lewiston up,
per station al 1870 z. NJ. with about ic'
nf tn, Bates boys who are going 10 wa
teryillc 10 see the Batcs-Colby game
This I. the first time for several wears
that n special train has taken Bates SUI
dents to witness a State game and this
Expresses the keen Interest that is teit IL
the game.
/ The second team will play, saturday
| :, rtcrroon with Wcstbrook, their hrS
! .nro of the season. The second team !:
,somnosed mostly of freshmen. The team
has elected Piper, 'oa. captain. but Burk
holder will act as CAPTAIN IT Piper spe'
Ia Waterville. The following men VII
play against Westbrook: Z, John Jun
kins (Jacksom:. is. Jenkins; II, Bcnnel
merrill MitchelD: lie. Blount: rig, JACK
Son. ri clifford: re, Foster tRoyaD; al
I.urkhoIder tPipcT): fb. c. Holeman; lib
Dodge: rhh. Russell. Reed %. USUALLY
plays left halfback but mas been ooiiss'
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PORTO RicAN ELECTION.
a Farce, Federals Being
Forcibiy Shut Out.

San Juan. r r., Oct. 1.-THE election
registrations have been complete farce.
The Federals were shut out in majority
Of the precincts Of the island. due to an
order of the executive council placing a
ma jority Of Republicans on each board
At Vieques eight insuar pojcemen guard
ed the booth. no Federais were admitted
and none registered. In m8ny towns
there lave been no Federal registrations
and In consequence. in several towns 10
addition to Cayey, the Federals formally
retired from the election. Tn order 10
remedy this the supervisor of elections
allowed an extra registration day. yester-
day. but with the same result. Although
instructions were wired to all the pre-
cincts 10 protect the rights of the Fed
erals. they were uniformly disregarded.
" hcrever Feierals attempted to register
there was more or less disorder. Shoot
Ing ARRAYS occurred at Aguidalla, Coro-
raj, Vicques and Mayagucz. Some per
sons were wounded, but there were no
fatalities. Wholesale arrests of Federais
were made and thousands OF protests and
charges have been filed.