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Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Charged With Criminal Assault.

Luke Thomas, a white man, is under arrest at Texarkana, charged with criminally assaulting a milliner The plaintiff alleges that she was a freuuent visitor to Thomas family, and went alone to their home from . public gathering and asked to stay all aight Thomas was the only member of the family at home and she accused him of visiting her room and committing the crime charged
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

Governor Davis sent a communication to the senate. explaining why list of pardons granted. and his reasons in each case had not been submitted. Gov ernor Davis also notified both houses of his approval of the resolution pro vidlng for joint committee, five from the house and three from the senate. to investigate the Cummings convict farm purchase. The Norwood bill ap- propriating $140.000 for an annex to the insane asylum was passed in the senate.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Murderer Captured.

Governor" Woolfork, negro who murdered George Pickett, a policeman at Pine Bluff. in April, 1901. was captured last week at Fort Smith. His brother Henry was also arrested with him. The murder was colo blooded and without reason. A party of four officers were in the city ua trol when they came upon the two negroes and ordered them to step out from behind two trees they had shadowing them. Instead of com plying with the order the negroes op- ened fire, resulting in lively pistol battle and the death of Pickett
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Kissed a Negro.

An affair occurred on passenger train between Memphis and Little Rock that caused big sensation. A party of Salvation Army aficers, among them Gen. Booth, were in a private car. When the train was some distance out of Memphis Maj Fred Cox. private secretary to Gen. Booth. and several others of the par ty. went to the colored coach and delivered a sermon to the occupants. At the end of the service Cox, "to show his love for the race" placed his arm around a negro man and kissed him.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
To School Teachers.

The following bulletin has recent ly been issued by the department of public instruction:
 To the Teachers of the Public Schools-The examinations on theory and practice of teaching for 1903 will be based upon Pages Theory and Practice of Teaching. This notice is given that candidates for teachers license may have ample opportunity to make due preparation for the ex- animation.
 John H. Hinemon, State Superintendent of Public h. Struction.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Too Many Wives.

T. A. Shope, formerly a freight conductor on the Iron Mountain, was convicted at Searcy of bigamy and sentenced to five years in the pen itentiary. Shope was arrested sev- eral months ago in Wyoming and re- turned to White county. He had been residing for several years in Little Rock, with his wife. One day last summer he was married to a promi- nent young lady of Higginson, and deserted her three days after the wedding. When appraised of hls marriage to the young lady at Higgin- son, his wife at Little Rock began an investigation of his past career, and discovered that her faithless husband had two other living wives.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Big Land Office Business.

The United States land office in Lit tie Rock reports an unusually large amount of business being done Dur ing the month of January the record involving 400 acres; 85 homestead en- tries, involving 9,3O4 acres; 56 final proofs, involving 5.473 acres; fees and commissions, $1,3S1.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
Mysterious Robbery Cleared Up.

The mystery of big diamond rob bery committed in this state Decem- Der g last has. been cleared up by tho arrest of Thomas Fitchue, a colored Pullman porter, at Kansas City. A Mrs. Bray. of San Antonio, was pas senger on an Iron Mountain train, when she arrived at Little Rock It was discovered that some one had stolen her diamonds, valued at over $3,0O0. At the time no clew was found to the thief. Fitchue was the porter on the train. His guilt was established on account of a row with his brother over the diamonds, and they were recovered and returned to Mrs. Bray.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
MONDAY. FERkuARY 2.

Senator Jobe's bill separating school tax paid by whites and blacks was de- feated by two votes.
 number of bills many of 8 local nature were introduced in the senate.
 In the house MT. Meyers introduced bill for the erection of a state re- form school. and Mr. Campbell of Pu- laski introduced a bill appropriating s5,000 to assist in the erection of monument to the Confederate dead at Little Rock
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 6.

Both branches adjourned till Mon day. the house in order to allow work men to clean up the chamber and put down a new carpet. The senate passed a resolution invit ing Judge Parker, of New York; to ad- dress the body. The Senate. On motion the question of adopting the majority or minority report on the King bill was postponed. motion to suspend the rules and take up Senator McFerrin's bill putting the penitentiary management under the same system now applies to the char itable institutions. was defeated. Senator PinniX introduced $. B. 152. to prevent destruction of surveyors landmarks.
 H. B. 243 (Gannaway) adding Brad ley county to the Fourth chancery district was read third time and pass Senator Short obtained leave to call up H. B. (Dixon), fixing the fees and salaries of the county officers of lizard county. Read third time and passed.
 The following by Senator Norwood was adopted: Whereas, The public prints announce that Judge Alton B. Parker. the eminent New York Democrat, is to tour the South soon; and Whereas, He has accepted an invita- tiOn to address the general assembly now in session in the state of Tennes- see. therefore. be it Resolved That the senate and house of representatives of the state of Ark ansas invite this distinguished gentle man to address a joint meeting of this body, the date to be fixed at his conve- nience.
 H. B. 1O4 Cook of Chicot). fixing the salary of the county judge of Chicot county at $1OO0 per annum, was read third time and passed
 Adjourned till Monday.
 The Rouse.
 When the house was called to order bare quorum was present, large number of members having departed for their homes to spend day two with their families it being understood that an adjournment would be taken in order to allow the laying of a new carpet.
 A messenger from the governor an nounced that he had approved the fol lowing acts:
 H. B. 55 (Holland). declaring the first Monday in September of each year public holiday. to be known as La bor Day.
 H. B. 29 (PindalD. requiring peddlers of beef in Desha. county to pay license
 H. B. Is Harris). amending act fixing the fees and salaries of Madison county officers.
 H. B. SS (Funk). fixing salaries of county and probate judge of Benton county at $1,000 per annum.
 H. B. AS (Chambers), fixing salary of county and probate judge of Yell county at 11,000 per annum.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12
rHuzsDAx. FEBRUARY s.

The Daniels medical bill was passed with two amendments. one exempting midwives from it's provisions and one providing that 1t go into effect ninety days after passage.
 The house consumed considerable time in considering local measures and passed several general bills.
 The Senate.
 The judiciary committee reported the King antitrust bill. recommending that 1t pass with amendments, striking out the clause relating to insurance com panis.
 MT. Flenniken introduced s. B. 149. to place in the common school fund
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12

Both branches adjourned till Mon day, the house in order to allow work men to clean up the chamber and put down new carpet.
 The senate passed a resolution invit- ing Judge Parker, of New York, to ad- dress the body.
Woodruff County news., 1903-02-12

In the house much time was consum- ed in discussing measures. and the Dan iels medical bill was reconsidered and passed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

ceives a few flowers corresponding in color with the ones on the table where she is supposed to sit. Between the courses the hostess changes places with one of the guests at each table, and in this way she is enabled to have pleas ant little chat with everybody. A luncheon of this character is generally managed by a caterer or an experienced home chef.
 But all this style and display need not prevent the woman of modest means from undertaking by herself pretty, dainty luncheon party which in it's makeup will not be too great tax on her strength. When planning menu, she should include several dish- es which can be prepared the day be- fore A wornout, anxious woman on the lookout for something to go wrong never makes a successful hostess; the strain is too apparent and reacts on the guests. If it is necessary to call in ex- tra help, let 1t be some one to cook, and not waitress, for the latter not being familiar with the menage, often com plicates matters. A very good idea is to have the service for the different courses arranged on tables in the pan- try in the exact order of serving and a clearly written list of procedure given
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

2" HE giving of a luncheon in this
 progressive age has become
 such high art that the woman
 who is not strongly fortified with
 a retinue of we'll trained serv- ants is apt to be afraid to exercise her negotiable inclinations in this direction. A number of smart hostesses have made a speciality of luncheon entertain ing, and their success has raised the standard to the present difficult posi-. ton. The old order has given place to the new as much in luncheon etiquette as in the menu itself. We were accus- tomed to consider invitations sent out a week in advance of formal affair the proper form, but now the smart, up to date wrinkle is for the hostess to see her prospective guests and ask them personally a few days before the date set for the luncheon party. This kind of invitation is apt to be misleading to the woman who does not keep up with the latest fads, as it very naturally suggests an affair of the simplest sort, whereas in reality the function may be the most elaborate. We have all been the victims of Just the most informal little affair, my dear; any old thing of a gown will do to wear" Clothes are hardly. within the province of this
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

trellis cap for it is going to be the coming head decoration. The artistic jeweler. like the clever dressmaker is also utilizing the exquisite designs of other days, and the developments are most satisfactory. There has been perfect furore for enamel of all kinds. The Italian work is by far the most delicate and shows 8 wonderful min gling of color. Tn second class jewelry, more properly known as bijouterie. the art nouveau is still in vogue
 Pretty fashions for young girls even ing frocks are really the most pro- nounced sartorial achievements. Net dresses trimmed with rows of graduat- ed velvet ribbon in color is quite the latest idea The skirts are shirred round the waist and mounted on chif- fon and lined with soft silk. Some times between the bands of velvet on the hem is a fine tracery of silver se- quins, but the omission of these by no means detracts from the charm of the dress Then there is a fascinating girls frock of white embroidered and ] spangled net which is completed by a 1 velvet belt of rose de chine There is no doubt that in our fashions we are | returning to the style of the sixteenth 1 century -s the new gauged, flowing l skirts belong to that period-and we l may be picturesque up to a certain point without being thought eccentric. 1 In the new spring cloths for walking gowns the weaves are still rather shag- 1 gy, with raised dots in several har- monizing tones showing underneath the plain surface. Invisible checks are not l forgotten by Mime. La Mode, and all | sorts of canvas are assured as a nov | city. These have lines running in sev- | aral w11ic1, in 6fffarnnt crhf ] gleam out most unexpectedly. The bo- lero is the style again for spring jack cts. It is becoming to almost every body and is too youthful and jaunty te give up. By the way, tweeds are as rough as rough can be, and you know their possibilities in that direction | Then there is a new kind of crepe dc chine with a more brilliant surface thar | we have had of late.
 Many of the cloth frocks are made with the double decker skirt, while the old, kilt plaited one of long ago is re. l vived. When putting on a skirt fol the first time, it is always we'll to ex. anime it to see that the hooks are ir the proper place, after which the skirt should be well drawn down in front. Ii
 3 woman stands properly, she will have no difficulty in keeping her skirt at the proper angle. After the skirt is adjust ed, the waist comes in for considera. T ton.
 Pull 1t we'll down in the back and ii
 possible have the skirt hook over the
 bodice. In this way one never need bt
 afraid of missing connections. After
 properly putting on dress the next es
 sential is to wear it well. This can onlJ
 be done by standing and walking grace
 fully.
 Paris has been quite excited over
 controversy going on in the newspaper.
 anent the courageous fashion tn,
 women have of holding up their skirts
 News is evidently at premium, an(
 the enterprising young reporter is pos
 sibly filling up space.
 CATHERINE TALBOT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Bargains Now to Be Found In the Paris St

ever intended to produce the absurd figures one sees just now. The best ideas can be abused, and by this exag- geration we are abusing very good thing-the straight fronted effect
 Many women believe that by wearing corset of this kind and throwing back the shoulders in a stiff kind of fashion they become models of the correct form
 The fur boa and huff are being re- placed by the ostrich feather ones. The ostrich huff must be prodigious in size, and the boa flat and scarflike in out line. These sets are very dressy and becoming and smarter up a passe cos tune wonderfully. The color which at tracts the notice of the authorities at present is a royal blue, and in mousse line de soie it makes a lovely ball gown and may be relied upon to be becoming to the neck and arms. This bright blue was the material of dress very much admired at soiree recently. The gown had a skirt set into large, fiat plaits and swathed bodice bearing tiny re- vers of white velvet, showing chemi- sette of valenciennes lace. It was cut square at the back and front and had
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

easy to copy and became decidedly common. The feathered toques are made in any shape you fancy. A hat you particularly like and dislike to part with may be taken as a model. The charm of this feather hat lies in the colcring, which is entirely com posed of the plumage of some tropical bird. The one I am thinking about is rather a large toque with flat crown and draped sides, covered with tiny feathers in the most dazzling shades of green, blue and copper, with a feathery mass of green goura at the back. The shape was made in wire and covered with wadding and changed at will in order to get just the becoming form. It can be pinched or lowered, poked and twisted into any conceivable shape, but when once done it must be final, as the feathers admit of no elaboration when put on the hat for good.
 White will be the summer as it has been the winter craze, and white veil- ings and voiles are a safe investment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
TOOTHSOME
 \ TRIPLES !!

& ; r GGs AND TOMATO IN ASPIC
 Hard boil the eggs you wish to use
 and plunge into cold water. Stew four large tomatoes, put them through potato masher and then rub through a sieve. Mix this puree into half a pint of liquid, but rather stiff, aspic jelly and color with few drops of car- mine. Gut the eggs in half, remove the yolks and pound with butter pepper, salt. cayenne. chopped parsley and a little curry paste. Fill the whites of egg with this mixture Line mold with the jelly, arrange the half. eggs in it and if you have it, a little white chicken meat Finish off the mold with the jelly and set. Arrange the eggs so that the yolks show.
 Orange and Banana Compote.--Take six rather unripe bananas make sirup of one cup of sugar and half a cupful of water. Flavor with whole cloves and 2 one inch stick of cinnamon. Boil for eight minutes without stirring. Add the bananas and simmer until they be- gin to clear. Put in the strained juice of two oranges, half a glass of sherry and the juice of half lemon. Remove the spices. Cut rounds of sponge cake, hollow out the center to form 8 cup and fill with the compete. Serve with whip ped cream.
 Pear Tri1e.-Peel core and cut into dice some ripe pears. Cook in a little rich sugar sirup until clear and tender. Line the bottom of deep glass dish with slices of stale sponge cake, pour over thick layer of the pears cover with another layer of the sponge cake and the remainder of the pears. The dish should be two-thirds full. Just be- nil yxyIi ,Yr7 all. Scatter over chopped pistachio fc
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Stocks aud Belts to Match.

A very new idea for a stock and bell is to have both fashioned of white cloth, with an appfqued design in white suede leather applied in medallions. which are then outlined with small gold beads. Transparent collars are still as popular as ever. A stunning one has the usual point in front, high at the sides and back sloping into a comfort able curve at the throat It is made of filet net as foundation; on this is sewed appliques of pale blue embroid- cry spangled with turquoise beads. The entire collar is boned top and bottom The smartest belts are the snakeskir ones with gilt harness buckle. Good all round stocks, very neat and pretty to wear with the morning shirt waist. are the black peau de soie and four in-hands made up in the shops to sell for a dollar. A linen turnover conn pletes the trim appearance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

Chicken Croquettes.-Boil one chick en and two sweetbreads Chop very fine. Take one large spoonful of butter and the same of flour and add half pint of cream and a small quantity of milk to make nice sauce. Add chick en and sweetbreads, stirring all togeth- CT. Season with red pepper and salt. Shape nicely with the hand. dip into beaten egg and cracker dust. Have the lard boiling and fry quickly and drop in larder to drip.
 Biscuit Glace.-Boil twenty minutes one-half cup of water and three-quar- ters of cup of sugar to a soft ball and add four eggs. Stand this in hot water and stir until it thickens, adding in the meantime one pint of whipped cream favored with vanilla. Place the mix ture in cases sprinkling on top dozen grated macaroons which have been Drowned in the oven. Pack in ice and salt for three hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

a table crowded with a quantity of use less decorations which add nothing whatever to the artistic effect.
 Here is suggestion for red lunch con, and the recipes may be relied upon: Spread the table first with fine dam ask cloth, then arrange mound of red carnations fringed with asparagus vine as a centerpiece. If one wishes to be particularly swell, red camellias may be used, and, with their glossy, green leaves, they are a charming decoration and quite the most approved flower of the season. A bunch of carnations should be placed at each cover. Four candlesticks of the kind which catch the grease are set at the corners. After bonbon dishes are added and the neces-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
The Craze For Beadwork.

The beadwork of the Indian woman is steadily growing in favor, and we are using her artistic and beautiful handiwork for almost every purpose in both the world of fashion and in the household. Moreover, we are becoming very expert in the making of attractive designs ourselves, and pretty soon the paleface and the squaw will be brought into sharp competition. But we shall be handicapped, as the Indian girls knowledge of this bead painting is second nature to her. For use in the household nothing is better to brighten up a dark niche than string of the glass beauties. They adorn chande- Hers and hang over picture frames. Lovely are the new candle shades. Cow cred first with silk they are dotted with beads, and fringe of the same finishes the bottom of the candle dra- pery. Battleaxes having beaded ham,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

F.
 early spring wear, and zibeline and face cloth are the kinds to be most keen about
 The fashion of embroidering white cloth in crewel work suggests a task for the industrious. A little bolero or short, pouched bodice entirely covered with wooden carnations might be easily accomplished and, with small vest of ecru lace and a plain skirt tucked at the hem, will make a very swell white cloth Easter gown; not for Easter Sum- day wear, however. We have left all that long ago for the bourgeoise. The ideal hat to wear with this costume is one covered with closely clipped black ostrich feathers and crown of mouf- fion If new flat boa of black ostrich feathers with pendent tails and silken fringe is added, the last touch is given 10 costume which will redeem the most hopelessly unattractive woman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Sleep without a Pillow.

A girl who is noted for her grace of carriage sleeps on a hard, straight bed. She says that at first she found it diff1- cult to get gto sleep on it's somewhat rigid surface after the luxurious feath- cry couch she had been used to. But now she would on no account return to the soft resting place. There is no doubt that the practice of sleeping with the head high is not nearly so restful or conducive to good carriage as flat ter pose.
 The head should only be raised slight ly above the level of the body at the utmost
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

look as though unbroken at the waist llne. The front of all princess gowns is now draped.
 Don't mind if you are not rich enough to get fur coat this winter. The fur wearing habit has been so overdone that next year it will probably be fash ionable not to have a skin coat
 Cardcases and pocketbooks of the fine feathers, such as seal walrus, lizard and morocco are mounted with corner pieces or bound narrowly with copper.
 To renovate veils wind them around a smooth surface Ia wooden or glass rolling pin is excellentl tbsr bold them
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

stir through the tomatoes. Add pepper and salt and make scalding hot; then stir in the milk. Let the whole come to a Scald and serve.
 Deviled Fish.-Take any kind of white fish weighing not less than four pounds, boil until done, then remove skin and bones and cut up fine. Take a pint Of water in which the fish was cooked and a pint of milk. Put into this butter the size of an egg, with a little chopped parsley and onion. Salt to taste and thicken with cornstarch. When this has boiled, mix with the fish. Bake in shells covered with breadcrumbs. Place a piece of butter and a sprig of parsley on the top of each shell.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

gown recently made up. The style and lines must all be simple; otherwise the gown is not success.
 The more knowledge girl gets into her head the more she is apt to fathom the meaning of mans remarks.
 Peel small white onions put them in a buttered pan, pour over them a little melted butter and sprinkle over a little granulated sugar. Cook in a moderate oven until brown. This dish is called glazed onions.'
 An electric light in Bronze represents a beautiful woman gazing into ake, wh5ch is q small mirror wh pors
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

over steaming kettle for minute or two Dry in front of the fire while still on the roll and you will find creases smoothed out.
 What colors should girls of different complexions wear? An arbiter on these matters says the dark eyed blond may wear violet, the brunette looks well in emerald green, while the radiant bru- nette,' which perhaps means the red haired girl with black eyes, is beautiful in cream white The yellow haired blond may wear deep topaz.
 Lady Aberdeen of Canada has been nominated the next president Of the