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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-25
For Over Sixty Years.

For Over Sixty Years.
Mrs. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has beel
used for sixty years by millions of mother S
for their children while teething, with perfect
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Ii will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. VIII slows
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
Did he want the noon again?' mo Freddie
WAS trying to make him smile with the glove
stretcher."
Ten cents will buy trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm; enough to convince you that 1t Is the
greatest of remedies for nasal catarrh or cold in
the head. Full size so cents. We mail 1t.
ELY BROS. &c Warren ST., New York.
1853 second Street, Albany. N. Y.
Me- Sis. ELY BROS. Il suffered greatly with
catarrh and tried different remedies without
effect. After using one bottle of your Cream
Balm found relief and cannot praise too high
ly such remedy 2w37
Sept o. 1899 MISS CORA WILLARD.
The New Regime.-"Have they been In So
thst9" "BefoIe that they called their chef q
cook"
It's folly 10 suffer from that horrible plague of
the night, itching piles. Doan's Ointment cures
quickly and permanently. AT any drug store, SO
cents.
One Of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution: new fails to cure sum-
mer complaints of old OF young DIR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry.
She was idling at the soda fountain. How
many different Kinds of drinks do you serve
here?" she asked. "Oh, ten or hfteen,' re-
piled he clerk, but we have fifty or sixty
different names for them"
TOR CATARRH of the nose,
throat, stomach, bowels and more
delicate organs, take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla-it is A RADICAL CURE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
RevfDaL of the c4pron.
II Appears Ia G!oriflsd Form and is Worn BY
TIE Fa.hioHabie Girl.

The apron SO long relegated 70 dining
rooms and kitchens Is now appearing
elortfied in drawing and reception rooms
l, is worn by the girls who pour ana
the girls who serve q. afternoon teas
end also by the girls who oficiate at little
chatting dish suppers There is a coy
and domestic look about an apron which
is said to make its weaTer particularly
attractive to mere man who cannot. Of
course. be expected to comprehend sucn
things, It may be questioned though.
whether the apron worn by the afternoon
tea girl is not a bit OF a sham. 1t is
diminutive affair and q bewilderirg conl-
bnation of lace. lawn. embroidery and
ribbon Sometimes it Is made of ChitrsL
silk with frifls embroidered in forget-me-
nots or rose buds, or it may be of flow
cred or embroidered null or swiss. Bibs
are usually added to these little affairs.
The hibs are small and variousiy shaped
and give excuse for coquettish choux Of
velvet or tulle or a ribbon rosette in ono
corner. Dotted musiins both in white
and colors are much used for aprons the
trimming sometimes being OF black vel
vet ribbon. Deep lace ruttles and a point
ed bib lace trimmed. adorn the butterfly
apron" Quaint little aprons OF fow-
cred or embroidered silk are made UP IL
the style worn in our grandmothers day.
White china silk ia much liked for
aprons. One pretty model IS enbrotd-
cred in French knots and bordered with
frills of pale MORE ribbon. The pointed
handkerchief bib is tied over the should
ers with ribbons ending In big bows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Christmas Gift OF an Empress.

Emperor William OF Germany, with
all his eccentriciries,S seems to be de-
voted husband. Ellis Christmas present
to his wife this year was most original
one, says the Buffalo Times. The EN-
press was princess Of Schleswig-H ol-
stein, and she has always retained the
greatest affection for the country of her
birth : in fact. she does all in her power
to- further the industries of the province
of schleswig- Holstein. and has ordered
that as much as possible shall be bought
there for the household use at Berlin
and Potsdam In the imperial palaces.
The Kaiser has collected a perfect set
Of old schleswsE- Holstein furniture for.
his wife. hich Is to furnish one Of her
ICONS in the new palace. says an ex-l
change. This Holstein furniture Is now
sery difficult to obtain. but it was for.
smerly to Ebe met with In most of the
peasants houses in the duchy The large
linen presses, cupboards and wardrobes
are ,beauti fully carved, and many Of them
are decorated with inlnid work. he
chairs are also carved. and the stoves are
of the wonderful old blue porcelain,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
a Recipe BY Marion Harland.
Peel, boil. and mash potatoes; put aside

Peel. boil, and mash potatoes; put aside
to cool.
Three cups OF potatoes; one cup of
bread: two eggs, well beaten separately.
Pepper, salt, and nutmeg to taste. and
some chopped parsley that has been
heated in butter. The bread should be
prepared as for crouton, crusts removed.
cut in squares and Drowned in butter in
the oven. The mixture should be very
stiff Mould into small balls and drop
into boiling well-salted water: keep
water boiling for 10 minutes. when the
kloss should be about twice the size and
done to the centre. They may be served
with bread crumbs Drowned in butter.
placed on the top OF each duu1plins. or
with tomato sauce. With chopned
meat filing the centre of the dumplngs.
they can also be varied. If too moist.
use -four or bread crumbs in moulding.
A good cook has the knack of dropping
from the spoon without moulding. but
this is hard to do The klnss should be-
the size of small apples when finished.
Americans very. often use trifie Of
baking powder to insure lightness in
these. We depend on the good beating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

altogether. II shs worries ever every 81
vitaton as soon as she receives It on
the score OF cotillon and supper partners.
like an tngenue, she Is q great Eoose.
and shows, to my. way Of thinking,
want OF dignity. Why. am very seldom
engaged fcr q dance beforehand nova
days, The men I know best do not care
to be forced to stay for the cotilson any
more than do myself. II I feel like It,
ana suIncienus aSre-abie hi.An -
me, stay: II not go away. A woman
Of the world should feel thoroughly at
nome in d ballroom, and not be depen-
dent upon masculine support.
Having delivered her little homily. this
superior young person arose, and, throw
ing out her train oeftly with one hand.
sailed across the room to a group OF
young matrons, and became suddenly
animated and charming Just as the door
opened to admit some of the men, who at
once Joined their party.
cit Is all very we'll for Nina c. to
talk" said the third winter girl 'She
belongs to the young married set; and
assumes all their freedom. There are not
more than half a dozen girls in town that
have her position, but I feel as IL I
were neither fish nor fowl. nor good red
herring. / have only been ont two win
tiers besides this, and am barely twenty.
and vet 1 know that am classed as one
Of the old girls. and that the mothers
that are giving dinners and dances would
be pleased to drop me from their list
I to make room for young ones. Why is
it, wonder. that while girls seem to be
coming on in relays, the number OF men
never increases!'
In giving small entertainment, so
cietv leaders are very apt to divide the
daughters Of their friends into classes;
the dehutantes must. of course. be asked.
and the second winter girls if possible,
but a girl who has been out several sea-
sons and has done nothing to make her
self prominent in any way is apt to be
dcopned in favor of her younger sisters
"a clever GouEg woman, to hold her
ground must create for herself 2 c'-cl~
and become necessary to some particular
set. if she wishes to continue in the gay.
world Na-ria1 women ere apt to prove
to be the best friends In such a cas-
and. a girl whoais-paplrar.- With her oyr-
sex is much more ant tt retain her hole
IN society than one Who succeeds nr1v
with n1a,, for It sfr-thc worre- whn e-f,~
the dinners the theatre PARTIES and all
the other delirhtf,,l s1itt1e e7,rotior- =
which thew ONLY ash their int;-ratee. And
n Young worm I, 4 VIII . hos ,o'>toi-e1 for
'>erse1fs a recoeni7ed rositinn in tha~ eo
oietv nod rnver ne efrni7 IF heir~
''d-noned" hecovsa she has been ''out
for several seaeoos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

which is now so rarely seen. A tall
grandfather's clock also belongs TO the
set and pipe rack. and this last article
of furniture has given the agents OF
Kaiser Wilhelm the most trouble to OBJ
tain.
.. is fact that there IS only one
known example Of the ancient Schles-
wig-Holstein pipe rack In existence, and
it belongs to the burgomeister of lie
village of Edendorf, who possesses pri-
vate collection of the furniture, and who
does not wish to part with his treasure.
He has. however, given permission that
his pipe rack may be copied for the En-
peror. and this copy will be the only new
piece of work among the furniture col
lected for the Christmas gift.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Woes to1e TIE De51tante.

-Four young women recently found Alli
themselves, together in a dra wing room
after dinner. One was debutante
Il this winter. another had existed so
tally fors a year. nd was beginning her
5econd season /. the third had preceded
he latter by twelvemonth, and the
,,1rth who looked decided w bored as she
listened In an absent-min fashion to
.ei8 q t.Iter, was society gist@oI ptSS
ounced position: toswhorn the fears and
ervousness EXPRESSED by her juniors
aemed rather childish. says the New
rork. Eibune, ri IS
Why do you worry about partners?
he said 1anguidly to No. T car. IA nc.
Nat little: Lizzie THE debutante) might
els anxious to- show her family a an
lends that she IS a success, End that
Judith (Ie q should perhaps wish to
s-ovesS that her popula rity did not de-
end upon being debutante and HAVING
Entertainments given for her. but q thlrc
inter gtrl ;shorld Ell hers feel comforts ply
independent Tor she should give up dances
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

and beauty of those early days when she
was the pet of one little Quakeress after
another. Her dress. not having changed
with the changing fashions. Is the court
dress of that period, and is made Of
striped and dellcately tinted brocade and
velvet: the skirt is very full and is dis
tended over an enormous hoop. She Ia
twenty inches. in height. and her figure
is long-waisted and slender as are the
pictures of court beauties in those days.
The full basque spreading out from the.
belt over the skirt enhances the slender
effect. The hair is rolled away from thu
face much in the fashion OF to-day, She
now lives in Montgomery county. Md.
in the retirement her great age demands
only being removed from her careful
wrappfngs when strangers, whom her
quiet fame has reached come to mako
close acquaintance with this. the oldest
doll in America.-From the Ladies Home
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Woman S Need
Of Emanc ipatton,

Above all, woman needs to be crranci--
pated by the uplifting power OF a rioral
purpose, says William NJ. Salter n IL.
January Atlantic. This is her safeg Iaru
in her new relation. just as II IS Always
mans safeguard. He may go to ship
wreck without a steadyins aim, WITHOUT
scruples. without religion: so may She,
me emancipation that consists IN the
mere throwing off restraints may 1e fltal
to him and the same may be fatal TO her.
The right to rebellion sail George
Eliot, sis the right to seek a tigher rue
and not to wander in mere lawlesSl 80.
Let woman remember the sentiment Of
that and though she may go far from tie
beaten track. sh cannot go far VIZ g.
Let her thought be, not what 90 waEt
20 do or be. not what must do or he
but what would 1t be right for me to do
or be. taking for her standard -ha wide
and permanent good OF the race. ard 81 e
may err in Judgment, but she will iese'
Gin. Following ones heart is of IN .ert.''.i
value. Following duty Or xfa..Lsr IS
consistent with duty. or IL not dnsy { s
commonly understood. then duty Is rort
perfectly conceived, but always duty, and
not mere inclination ara pleusure-this.
is the way Of safety. this the higaer III
erty.
"selt..eysrsnce, sslt-knowisdse. selt-
These three alone lead life to sovereign
power
There Is no other way than this u.
way. It is the way for men aud 1t is.
thu rrav for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

again shown at the front, but in this in
stance DO not extend over the hack. The
box plat at the front is wider than those
we are wearing, and both the collar and
deep cuffs are pointed, while the sleeves
are what may be known as scant bishop
ones. The box plated waists are, think
suggestive Of Norfolk styles, and would
seem to give promise that that popular
style is to be continued in the, spring.
The plaits take their width from the
three stripes. when striped goods. are useo,
and are not less than one and one-quar-
ter inches wide in any case. The fronts
are of necessity full at tho belt, but the
back plaits are laid over to form
and so avoid all gathers. They arc
nearly all stitched flat about one-quar-
ter of an inch from each edge.
AS a rule, the fronts are only slightly
dropped an6 are allowed to blouse only
upon slight figures. although this last Is
best determined by each individual 1or
herself. The exaggerated long waist is
inherently vulgar, and by very virtue OF
that fact was fore-dooned 10 otici sA
istence. The present modification As La
preferable from every point OF view.
FINER WAISTS.
Finer waists are so elaborate as almost
tc defy description. The smartest feature
is undoubtedly fine hand-work Iucks
hand run, a finish OF feather-stitchinS'
and a bit Of embroidery or needle-worll,
mean distinction. When found on ready.
made waists or put in by. a seamstress,
they mean big coast. but women of re-
nnement with some leisure find the work
an agreeable form of that fancy WORK
which every one Of US keeps on hand:
Each week and each month will bring
further DEVELOPMENTS, which shall be
glad to chronicle as they appear. but
early indications point to tucks. to in
sertions, and yokes of lace and en-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Ratfffrg lis Foot In It.

Many dIfident persons find the beg gin
ming of a conversation awkward. es-
pecially on ceremonious occasions anu
With strangers. Sometimes, however,
fth1 beginning Is not half so awkward
A bashful young man. on being intro
.duced to a lady at dinner party, said:
as what comes afterward.
I've got to take you in to dinner
Miss Travers. and I'm rather afraid of
you, you know. Everyone tells me
YOU'RE very clgver.
The young lady was naturally amused
by this. display of simplicity
How absurd!' she exclaimed. I'm
not.a bit clever.
I The young man heaved a sigh of relief
and answered:
Wei, do Won know. I thought you
WEREN'T '-Tit-B Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Salaan1: New Year S.

I
To-day I touch my forehead, lips ana
heart
The ancient token
That in my every thought you bear
part,
Silent or spoken.
Nay Fortune pay you honor at her court.
Nor stint her measure;
May all your ships come safely into poT-,
Laden with treasure.
Sorrow be far from where your lines sie
cast,
fearless your laughter;
True joys be yours. roth now and at the
last,
Here and hereafter,
So shall you mark. unshadoyed hy res'" 81,
Times yearly warning;
AS one whose feet are rGsoi't;"ly Pet
Straight for the morn. 3.
&C. e. tombstone IN Smart Set
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Bay Line
to Bait more
Via C. & o. Railway and Old
Point.
II S. MAIL ROUTE,

reave richmond via Chesapeake and
ohio" RAILWAY daily. except Sunday. at
S.ar NJ. connecting at Old Point with
Ihs. superb steamers OF the Old Bay Line.
Iaaying. at 7:15a p. NJ. arriving Baltimore.
go a. NJ. in time tor make connection
With all trains North. East and Weas.
Shor. rail eide. and all night on one OF
tho finest steamers In southern waters.
For tickets and general Information APP
PLY at general offices Chesapeake and
pany. and $50 East MatE Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Renouating Gilt Frames.

To renovate and brighten the Gilt
frames Of pictures and mirrors that have
become dirty and dingy simply wash
Very gently with a small sponge moist
#ened with spirits of wine or oil OF tur-
pentine, the sponge only to be suffFcient-
.ly welt take off the dirt and fly marks.
The frames should not be wiped. but
left to dry Of themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
Fun in tie Cfor.

During the sermon enc Of the quar-
tette fell asleep.
..Sow's your chants" said the organ
ISL to the soprano. See II you caaticIs
the tenor
you'll wake hymn up" suggested the
bass
IT could make a better pun than that.
as sure as my names Psalm. remarked
the boy tina, pumped the organ: but he
said IL solo no one .auartet-Ltfe-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
The Oldest Doll in o4merca.
Brought to pt'.ade pal. Two Centuries Age
ard Sill IN eour Dress

IN 1893, when William Penn sailed from
England in the good ship Canterbury for
his second visit; to his American colony.
he brought with him an English doll. OF.
which so far scant notice has been taken.
although It IS believed. to be to-day the
sole surviving representative Of that voy-
age across the Atlantic This doll. se-
lected by William Penns daughter .Le-
titias was sent by her to a little Miss
Rankin. OF sPhiladeiphta, ard. after Two
hundred eventfuI years. still retains: in 2
marked degree much OF the brightness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05
a Very Easy One.

Mabel-Ycu say ctolly was born IN THIS
country, educated in Paris, and spent
five years in italy What language 90
you suppose he thinks in?
Bob-Goif.-r1xchange-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

Ostrich pues used pofusion the becoming picture
hats Of black black chiffon AS will be SEEN ps
this model the upper sweeping
right the the under brin right
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-05

There Is no other way than this -
way. It is the way for men aud IT Is
the way for women
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-14
NORTH TOPEKA.

GLeave items for this column with Kim:
ball Printing Co.. sl2 North Kansas Ave-l
K and L. of s. masquerade, Monday
evening, BarrettS hall
James Stewart has returned from a
business trip to Rossville.
Miss Alice Stafford is confined to her
home, 40S B street, by an attack of the
mumps.
Frank Hale was the winner of the
S45 gun ratified off by Cas-. Matthews
this week.
The w T. K. club will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. r. 5.
Plummer, 914 Quincy street.
Mrs. Frank Grear returned last even
ing from St. Joseph. where she spent
the past several days.
Mrs DoIIie NJ. F'ulghum is i'll at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Hursh, 1928 Jackson street.
Mrs. James Priddy, of Pleasant
Ridge, went to Michigan Valley today
to visit her brother. Squire Antrim.
Winter goods at cost. to make room
for the new spring goods arriving every
day at NEW ERA DEPT. STORE
Mrs. U. G. Hughes. of Kansas City,
arrived yesterday to visit Ter parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Brown, of Mad
ison and Kious streets.
Mrs. Lewis Brownell left yesterday
for her home in Colorado Springs after
an extended visit to her brother, Al
Shull, of West Gordon street.
Rock is being hauled to the Holzle
lots, corner of Harrison and Gordon
streets, preparatory to the erection of
two dwelling houses there next spring
The Ladies' Missionary society of~the
Baptist church held it's regular monthly
meeting February II at the home of
Mrs c. c. Nicholson. 91s Van Buren,
street The president Mrs. G. w. PetrO,
presided, and the following interesting
programme was given: Paper, 1.-The
Lineage, Preservation and Destiny Of
the Jews" Mrs. Warriner; solo, Miss
Ollie McNoun; original poem, Mrs.
,Hebbard-
Mr.. John Wyble died Wednesday of
typhoid fever at his home three miles
south of Meriden. The funeral was held
this morning at IL o'clock. The Serv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-14
PLAYS INSANITY.
James hay Appears Indifferent
Before Judge McCabe.

James Kay, who is held at the county
Jail for the murder Of his wife, will make
insanity his main defense. This is the
deduction drawn from his actions when
brought before the city court this morn
ing for his preliminary examination. He
refused to say word or make a sound
from the time officer Josiah Ross told
him to get ready to the time he was re-
turned to his cell
When he was taken into the court
room he sat in stolid silence, and paid
no attention to Ross when told to re-
move his hat. The officer took the hat
from his head, and put it back after the
continuance asked for by his attorneys,
w E. AtchisOn and Joseph Reed, had
been granted by the court. He acted like
a dumb animal, and paid no attention
to anything. The case was continued to
February "a, and Kay was taken back
to Jail JailerS Lawson and PaSker do
not believe the man is mentally unbal-
aneed, and think he is feigning insanity.
Officer Ross is of the same opinion.
Lawson says that Kay finds no sympa-
thy among the other prisoners, and that
he broke up plot to kangaroo" him
yesterday Kay seems in good health,
and eats his share of the regular prison
fare like the rest. Up to the present
time he has been exempt from doing
his share of the inside work scrubbinS
and cleaning up the cell, but the jailers
now consider him able to do his share,
and he will be treated the same as other
nriGOnorS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-14
ANEW ROCK ISLAND TRAIN
Will Be Inaugurated Between Kansas
City and ElPaso March 2.

The Rock Island railroad today an
nounced that the through train service
between Kansas City and Ell Paso. on
the new southwestern line would be
lnaugurated on Sunday, March =
Simultaneous with the inauguration
OF the new FL Paso train will be begun
through Pullman service between
ChlcagO and California, via the Sol1th-
ern Pacific route west of Ell Paso The
time Tor the beginning of the train SER
wee IN the new Rock Island line has
been matter for large speculation and
guess work The through passenger
trains VIII be made up at Kansas CITY
and VIII probably make the run to ri
Paso on schedule of about 26 hours
The time for the departure of the trains
from Kansas City has not yet been an
nounced but it viii probably be in the
evening after all the trains from the
east are in The new train service
VIII add additional passenger advan-
tages TO Topeka by increasing the num-
per OF passenger trains from twelve to
fourteen in and out of Topeka daily, on
this one read. ~
me division superintendent of the
ROCK island are now in Chicago plan-
nlng schedule for the new train ser
vice to be inaugurated in March. New
passenger equipment has been buiIt 70
equip the trains. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-14

ices were conducted by the minister of
the u B. church at Meriden, and the
interment was in Meriden cemetery.
Yesterday the ladies of Harmony
Rebekah lodge and a few friends very
successfully planned and carried out a
surprise party on Mrs. Frank Russell,
at the home of Mrs Minnie Cooley.
Mrs Russell will leave next week FOR
her new home in Albuquerque, and IN
order to show her in what high esteem
she was held the members presented
her with a Rebekah pin. Each lady
went with a Well filed basket and an
elegant dinner was served. Those pres
ent We're: Rev. W. b. Hutchinson, MIS-.
Emert, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Wise, Mrs.
Clampitt. Mrs. Fannie Kistler, Mrs
Wizer, Mrs. j. NJ Bowers, Mrs. Louisa
Smith. Mrs. Knoll, Mrs. Young, Mrs.
Wesley Schenck, Mrs. Daub, Mrs.
George Finch, Mrs Wolfe Mrs. H. NJ.
Steele Mrs. Roller, Mrs. Whitehead,
Mrs. Henderson, Grandma Russell, Miss
Bertha Wizer, Miss Flora Anderson,
and Miss Anna Schenck.