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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13

.NA away it behooves one to
XNN think, in the depth and
NSNX peace of the country, food
for reflection may be
found in the vogue of
some new and eminenty dainty little
shirts of silk mousseline, crepe de
chine or soft silk, the chief dec
orr i've detail whereof is comprised
In Il yoke of lace, that is either con-
tinued in a straight narrow line
down the center of the front, or in
three tapering points, an effect most
ly repeated at the back.
All manner of lace is requisitioned
toward this latest ornamental de-
cree, from the coarse darned filet, to
the filmiest Chantilly. A white silk
maltese, shaped to form a tapering
point down the center, asserted itself
the piece de resistance on a white
crepe de chine, while a very cobweb-
like French lace, after amiably shap-
ing yoke piece, gradually tailed off
in sharp dents" in round to simu-
late a bolero, the main fabric of the
affair being a lovely pale blue silk
lawn. Although, if the truth be told,
lace takes fully equal share in the
promotion of these really sweet little
shirts. And the notion, when one
comes to reflect, is most ingenious,
since the decree is steadfast that the
simple little silhouette shall be
maintained. Wherefore is there
nothing left but an infinite variety
of outline.
{ Collars, when they are affected at
all, are mostly of the pelerine order,
that is, if it be so desired, that the
Sternest dictates of fashion be fol-
lowed. These pelerines are fitted
slightly below the base of the throat,
that suspicion of chemisette may
be revealed, which latter is usually
privileged to form one with a close
collar band. And l perceive a some
what happy example occurs in the
cause of that simple muslin frock
pictured. A spotted white or cream
quality muslin is intended, the skirt
deftly stitched into three graduated
tucks. The bodice is practically a
blouse, surmounted by one of the
aforementioned pelerines of coarse
cluny lace set on beneath little re-
vers of pastel blue panne, color re-
lief that finds much tasteful repeti-
ton at the waist. While a further
and still more effective break is de-
clared In a smart broad plateau
formed entirely of geranium leaves,
with a handsome cluster of pink
bloom placed high at the left side
And the en- tout cas- is of geranium
pink silk hemmed with grass lawn.
My best respects invariably attend
the woman who dares the boldly con-
trasting hat. But such boldness asks
to be lived up to. There must be
throughout an emphatic note of chic,
an impression of Individual knowl-
edge, and absolutely no suggestion
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13

mental ends in the shape of selv,
edge hens, foundations for collars;
while hemstitched and tucked, is it
privileged to fashion quite the most
successful collars for the linen
coatee. Spotted again, particularly
pin spotted with black, does it create
quite charming frocks, tucked and in
set with either black or beige lace,
the neutral harmony relieved by that
insistent emerald green, in the shape
of en- tout cas-, jupon, and wings or
foliage in the chapeau.
In proportion as the detail of dress
grows more insistent, so are we the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
Keepine within the Inv

care you sure this automobiles was
going faster than the law allows ?''
asked the judge.
absolutely certain, yer honor" re-
piled the policeman.
"But it is possible to be mistaken
on such a point
Not in this case, yer honor 1t was
going so fast that Aid. Clancey, who
was trying to pass him, couldn't do it,
and he was driving trotter what does
his mile on the road right along in
2:15 and better."-Automobile Maya
aZine.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
FIGURES ON COURTSHIP.
Some Interesting and Amusing Data
Relating to Marriage and
It's Preliminaries

person of statistical turn of
mind has been delving into somewhat
romantic domain for one of his prac-
teal bent. He has compiled statistics
that cannot fail to prove interesting.
Eighty-one out of 100 men, he AYERS,
vowed they could not live any longer
without the adored ones; ~ held the
ladies' hands in a tight grip; 60
kissed them on the lips 10 on the
right hand, on the tip of the nose,
and on the shoulder; IS were so ex-
cited that they could hardly speak;
26 lost their eloquence through GER
tain qualms of conscience; II said in
deep chest tones, THANK God" and s
frankly admitted that they were in
expressively happy.
By studying the conduct of 100 men
whose suits were rejected the Stats
tician obtained the following equally
interesting figures: Forty of them
rushed in frenzy out of the room:
81 said that life henceforth had no
more value in their eyes and that
they would commit suicide; IA be-
came suddenly tongue-tied and IRA
tional; calmly resigned themselves
to the inevitable; 5 avowed their in
tention to Immediately emigrate to
America; 3 tore out some of their
hair; bit their lips till the blood
came; 1 stuck his hands into his
trousers pockets and whistled a pop
ular song, and another looked up to-
ward heaven and began to say the
Lords prayer.
Of the ladies, 81 per cent. knew be-
forehand that the proposals were
about to be made to them. Seventy
of them sank as though embarrassed
into the arms of the loved ones and
only four fell gently down on chair
or sofa. Fourteen covered their
blushing faces with their hands, eight
threw their arms passionately around
the necks of the men, two said,
please speak to mamma" and one
sneered.
One lady, who was 4s years old
protested vigorously against giving
or receiving kiss. Another, who was
about the same age, said, yes, you
may kiss me, but you must do it in
a gentlemanly manner" Such, then,
are some of the ways in which pro-
posals are made and received. The
study is an interesting one and in
several ways should prove especially
instructive to members of the fair
sex.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
A ProvfdentiaI Porter

A gentleman Scotch presbyterian,
travelling with his five-year-old son,
told the child as he put him to bed
to say his prayers as usual, which the
boy fatty refused to do.
Don't you want the Lord to take
care of you to-night?' asked the anx-
ious father.
Whats the porter here for?" was
the child's esponse.-Lippincott
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
LOOKS LIKE A SPIDER.
Dfminutive Tree faom South Africs
Which Stands in Group
by Itself.

Two specimens of a remarkable
tree which never attains a height of
more than two feet above the surface
of the ground have been received
from South Africa by the botanical
department of the Minnesota univer-
slty. They are the Welwitschia Mira
bills, tree which stands in a group
by itself with no sisters or cousins or
aunts in the vegetable kingdom.
This tree, says the Minneapolis Jour.
nal, grows only in the sandy, desert
valleys of Demaraland and is a re-
markable illustrati ton of the adapta-
ton Of plant life to the conditions of
its habitat. The trunk and root to-
gether form a cone which, in the
largest specimen at the university, is
about 40 inches long. Of this growth
about IA inches would be above
ground. The top of this abbreviated
trunk has bowl-like depression,
around the edge of which grow small
cones. This edge is divided into two
lobes by deep notches. The peculiar
leaves spring from the edge of the
depression. Primarily there are two
leaves, one to each lobe, but as they
grow they split into long, strap
shaped appendages, which lie fat
upon the ground and radiate from
the parent stem.
Several hundred years ago marines
landed upon this coast and crossed
the mountains to the first valley
where this odd tree was growing.
They returned with stories of huge
captive spiders, each chained to some
particular spot and wildly waving its
gigantic legs in a vain effort to get
free. This story did as much as any
thing else to ruin the hard working
sailor mans reputation for veracity
and the original narrators of this
story had been dead centuries before
they were indicated. In 1860 scien-
tific explorers penetrated the same
country and discovered the remark
able tree. AS it's strap-shaped leaves
waved in the breeze about it's stubby
trunk, the resemblance to gigantic
spider was startling and the origin of
the early day sea yarn was easily es-
tablished.
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Licht ON Preciou. stonex

is known that violet light from an
electric arc lamp eXcites fiuorescence
in the diamond. NJ. Chaumet has
proved that an intimate Connection ex-
lists between that property of the dia-
mond and the luster exhibited in other
artificial lights, especially the lights
from candles Tin which the diamond
shows to the grcNtest advantage).
The diamonds that send out the most
vivid rays are not always those which
are the most regularly cut. but are
such as, examined by violet light. show
the greatest fuorescence. While dia-
monds that do not fuoresce simply
show violet when so illuminated. the
most brilliant stones fiuoresce strong
ly with a clear and very brilliant blue
radiatio The test is of practical
value and has been applied TO other pre-
cious stones-yellow diamonds, Bur-
mese and Siamese rubies, etc.-Science
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13

OF a tentative searching after nov
city; rather an assured sense of what
Is right. Here, for example, is a
scheme at once charming and sue
cessful. Navy blue coat and skirt,
pale mauve shirt. and chapeau with
predominant note of green. On an
other, biscuit linen suit, old rose
silk or lawn shirt with black silk
cravat, and hat of faded mauve roses;
and so on. The individual colorist is
always such relief. as equally in
deed is the individual dresser
throughout.
Reverting to grass lawn. 1 have to
chronicle a great revival in favor of
this study ephemerasty. 1t lends
lts:lf TO . very plethora of orna-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
IMPAIRED SENSES.
Too Frequent Stimulation with Tea,
Smelling Salts, Etc, Is Certain
to Work Injury.

The senses of taste and smell are so
closely connected that one cannot be
forcibly affected without more or less
action upon the other. These senses
are frequently impaired by continued
overworking, some tastes becoming
quite depraved by the habit of taking
very hot and highly-spiced foods, says
the American Queen.
Many young women form the abit
of drinking strong tea SO hot as to
almost scald the tongue, and soon
their taste is so debauched that moth
ing moderate is acceptable to them.
These are the appetites, too, that
crave pickles, hot condiments and
spices. This is a most unhealthy and
unnatural state and should be guarded
against with the same vigilance that
is used against strong drink
The too frequent stimulation of any
yield and intemperance of any sort
brings its own punishment. There
fore do not sniff too often and with
out cause at the camphor bottle, the
smelling salts or even the cologne bot
tie. These have their uses but also
their abuses. Most smokers, can testi-
fly that the first pipe or cigar after
several hours abstinence gives much
created pleasure than those that quick
~ follow it.
Strive to keep the senses normal and
healthy by moderati ton and sometimes
abstinence in their qualification.
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more persuaded as to the varying
possibilities of neutral tints, to which
the very last recruit is "nefie" or
medlar. In either voile or souDle
cloth is this most worthy to be con-
sidered, and being almost a color-if
one may so say-the temptation to
introduce that tempering touch of
black is well-nigh irresistible. 1
know of gown, built of this "nef1e"
cloth, that boasts a most original
basqued bodice, basque cut away in
front and falling in a decidedly long
point at the back, where it is laid in
fiat folds. The waist is defined by
rather high folded ceinture of black
soaple satin, while the top of the
corsage is cut appreciably decollete,
and the sleeves thrown back at the
elbow with cavalier cuffs, to show an
under-bodice of tucked white taffeta,
with cravat ends of plisse black
chiffon falling either side the front,
each from respective paste button.
But as was authoritatively predict
ed quite early in the spring, it is the
white gown which is carrying all be-
fore 1T. The coarse white crash linen
is really adorable, and makes up into
the neatest, most chic little costumes
imaginable. This material is. of
itself, so thoroughly characteristic,
perfect build and stitched strappings
are all the assistance asked towards
its elegant completion. While a still
more resisting variety, though one
of rather freer weave, is spotted the
size of sixpence in colors on a neu-
tral-tinted ground, and requisitioned
to the particular cause of the yacht
ing and boating shirt, the edge of
the marin" collar outlined by
waved insertion of braid lace. A sue
cessful career may safely be proph-
esied for such a brave departure, al
lied either to coat and skirt of navy
blue serge or the more Immediately
pressing linen suit.
And coarse white linen, while I re-
member, is the last fad for chemi-
settles or vests, completed by turned
down linen collars, for wearing with
yachting or river costumes 1t is, o.
course, the lightest of the coarse
quality procurable, wherefore will
ehO pICS0HCS VI Tue Slltcneu, tucked
ornamentation, not be misunder-
stood.
Just what is going to become of all
the elaborated dust cloaks prepared
for races and the summer festivities.
is a story that has yet to be writ
ten. Since the bulk of fashionable
affection is being obviously bestowed
on the simple loose sacque coats of
| cloth, with roomy bell-shaped sleeves.
Here is the prevailing idea pictured
in zinc white cloth as fine and
souple as silk. model that tests for
its sole success on bold effective out
line. The buttons, only visible when
the coat is closed, are gilt of the new
convex center set in square mounts.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
Chicken Cooked Like Terrnpin

Stew or steam chickens one year
old or thereabouts and season well
while cooking; there should be very
little water in the kettle when done.
When cold, cut up in small pieces an
inch or more in size, and heat in the
following sauce: For 1A pints Of
chicken, mash fine the yolks of two
hard-boiled eggs with tablespoonful
of butter until smooth paste is
formed; slowly add one pint of hot
cream and the chicken stock, and
boil up at once. Season with dash
of mace, paprika and white pepper.
The recipe calls for wine at the last;
but this may be omitted if thought
best. Mushrooms and sweetbreads
are an addition; the former may be
boiled with chicken after soaking in
salt water.-Ladies' World, New York.
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Quite ImponaibIe,

Il wonder whether anyone will
ever invent silent typewriter:"
"Not as long as women are en-.
ploy Judge.
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Thi. Is a reading NATION

Verify this is reading nation. The
census department tells us that there
were nearly $500, 0O0, 900 invested in
the printing industry in this country
in 1900 and several papers have been
started since then. = Minneapolis
Times
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
Too Bad, Too Had.

She sighed dolorously.
"What is it, sweetheart" he asked,
solicitously.
.'Only think, dearest" she answered,
4 sob in her voice. 'this is the last even
ing we can be together until to-mor-
cow."-Town Topics.
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20 THOSE away, happily
away it behooves one to
think, in the depth and
peace of the country, food
Z for reflection may be
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-13
when He Wa. sick

First Drummer Are you never
homesick?
Second Drummer-Only when I'm at
home.-Judge.
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Star Boarder-So the landlady for
got and helped you to an extra slice
of steak. That's luck.
Shoe Clerk-Yes; tough luek.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19

According to President Ban Johnson
Of the American league. the best in
terests of baseball demand a settlement
of the present baseball war before the
opening of the coming season.
Peace in baseball is essential to the
healthy condition of the game said
the American league executive. 1T
wiz be a serious menace to the game
if the National league starts the com
ing season as much divided as it ap-
pears to be at present. The country
demands two big leagues of about
equal strength
III the two factions of the National
league can find n satisfactory leader
and so combine their interests as to
put forth strong front to the Ameri-
can league, the game will be material
ly benefited | hope that the old
league will find some method OF COM
promise whereby 1t can combine Its
diversified interests for the interest of
the game.
With the National league once a
unit. the American league will be glad
to work with it for the benefit of the
game. but until some compromise il
effected the lookout for general pros
perity in baseball is dark indeed"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19

King Alfonso at o Years of Age.
as the particular friend of the United
States-of course, at the expense OF
the others. 1t looks very much as II
close relations with the United States
and intimate friendship with this great
republic were to be from now on the
key note OF the foreign policy of the
European powers, and as IL the center
If gravity in international affairs, after
having been situated in turn in Lon
ion. Vienna, Paris, Berlin and st. Pc
tersburg during the nineteenth CEN
tury Is to be located from henceforth
at Washington.
Even Spain desires Americas friend
ship, and with an absence of rancor
worthy of brave and chivalrous ma
ton, extends a hand. which has re-
'eived a hearty grasp in response. She
has asked that this country should be
especially represented at the festivities
in connection with the coming of age
Of the young King, next May-festivi
ties that do not include any ceremony
Of coronation-and it is in response to
this invitation that DR.. j. l.. NJ. Curry,
formerly Minister to Spain, and per-
soma gratissima to her reigning house,
will proceed to Madrid few weoEs
hence. commissioned by the President
to act as envoy extraordinary on this
! occasion, so important to Spain.
For the sixteenth birthday of Don
Alfonso promises to inaugurate a new
era in his much tried kingdom, the fu-
tire course of which will be watched
with the utmost interest. On May II
next the queen mothers regency will
,ome to an end. She will surrender the
helm Of the Spanish ship of state into
he inexperienced hands of her 16-year-
Did boy, and lest the royal lad should
IN any way be handicapped by her
presence, or by popular belief that he
remains in the least degree subject to
ler influence. she is actually moving
out of the royal palace to the suburb
IN royal residence of the Prado, leav-
ng him to live alone and away from
yer, with his married sister and the
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19
BOY KING OF SPRIN.
Grand Ceremonies to Htt6nd Coming Of Hg6 OF the
Youthful Monarch.
Especial Letter.)

great political parties in the kingdom.
She has satisfied nobody, and so great
is her unpopularity that, realizing it
and fearing lest il should handicap her
boy. she is making the, to her, particI-
larly cruel sacrifice of taking up her
residence under a different roof. lest
there should be any suspicion in ths
minds of the people that she is influ-
encing his policy. thereby rendering it
distasteful to them.
After next May a radical change will
take place at Madrid. The young king
will have by his side as his principal
mentor constant companion and only
kinsman living with him. his brother
in-law, Prince Charles of Bourbon, who
was one of the aids of Gen. Weyler
when the latter was governor general
of Cuba. and who has remained on
terms of the closest intimacy ever
since with the commander who used
to be known in this country prior to
the war as The Butcher" 1t is owing
to Prince Charles that the young king
has taken such a pronounced liking for
WCyler. and it may safely be assumed
that Prince Charles and Weyler WILL
on the conclusion of the regency, be-
come all powerful in Spain. With re-
gard to Prince Charles, it is known
that he is a foe to Liberalism, and
that hts ideas are conservative, not to
say reactionary. AS for Weyler. he
does not conceal his disgust and con-
tempt for parliamentarism. which he
regards as the curse of Spain, and as
responsible for the loss of her colonies.
Indeed, he has publicly proclaimed
that it may become necessary to estab-
lish a dictatorship, and has made 1t
known that he will not hesitate to
establish himself in that capacity If
it becomes necessary.
That some changes of a drastic char
acter are necessary in Spain it cannot
be denied. Much has to be done, and
without any further delay in order to
put an end to the widespread and deep
rooted dissatisfaction throughout the
kingdom, which Is driving people into
the ranks of the Republican party. But
whether Gen. Weyler is the man to do
this remains to be seen.
With regard to the ceremony by
means of which King Alfonso will take
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19

OutfielGer Mullaney of Lewiston ha!
an Indianapolis Offer.
Infielder Sherlock of last years
Cleveland team will be with Toledo
this season.
First Bescman Hart, who was with
Baltimore portion of last season. viii
play in Columbus.
Setley. Ii pitcher, last season with
Meriden, and formerly with the New
England league, is In Havana
The Southern league guarantee is
81 900 cash per club, which must be de
posted before the season opens.
KLEIN, the deaf mute who did so well
in the New York state league last sea
so", has signed to play with Los Ange-
les.
Charlie Camel will probabl. be un-
able to coach Williams this see son, on
account OF the increasing demands o.,
business upon his time.
The Cleveland club has not only
secured a fine place in which to prac-
tice in New Orleans but the most prof
table Of all Southern training cities.
Cincinnati fans were counting sam
my olIOHB as eslItduy III d I'd uhllpihl
when the sad news was flashed 10 them
that the Chattanooga lad had closed
with Comiskey.
Followers OF baseball dope are
picking "Muggsy' McGraws orioles as
the team which Comiskeys men will
have to beat this season. The Balti-
more team is almost above criticism in
every department except behind the
bat.
The fighting which has been so gen.
eral in all clasE~j of baseball this yeai
has caused big boost in salaries in
tho California league Manager Harrii
of the Frisco team is reported as the
heaviest loser on the coast. II Is sale
that he has lost all but two Of last sea.
sons players.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19

The paternal government of Norway
has fund of money amounting to
about 100000, which is loaned to
farmers through the municipal officers
to assist them in buying land. Such
proposition was advanced by the
populists of Kansas some years ago and
did not meet with any favor. but gen
orally with ridicule. In Norway. how
ever, it is actually in practice and
small sums are loaned to industrious
people at per cent interest for Il
term of twenty-five years to enable
them to acquire farms and improve
not only themselves but the state.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-19
Wind-Ur of Mourning PerIod.

The years court mourning for the
late Queen Victoria will come to an
end on January %, 1902. II the open
ing of Parliament should take place. as
expected, on the following day, it will
be the first full state ceremonial func-
ton of the new reign. On the opening
day of the session the king will be ac-
companied by the queen and by all
the members of the royal family who
may be then in England.