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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-03-27

up a crowd to make the pilgrimage to
Llndsborg on April 9Th. Special
train service via Mo. Pacific on that
date from Utica and intermediate
points. All music lovers should join
this excursion to the "Bayreuth of
America" Call at depot for full
particulars, rates and reserve seat
tickets, see the diagram of the audi
forum.
Base Ball is causing our young
bloods to congregate in the back yards
and do some brilliant stunts at trying
to get to the top notch in the batting
averages. The boys have organized
and will soon be prepared to take the
Heller Rummies into camp again.
We expect to see some Delehantys
and LaJosies break into the Olmitz
ranks before the season is over. We
might say that like the Hiker" was
defeated in the race for official rooter
We accept the defeat without further
remark, but will try and be on hand
with the goods when the boys get
into good stiff mixup.
Several harbingers of spring have
put in their appearance the past week
or so, among which we might mention
in passing the following: The Robin
and his faithful helpmeet, the small
boy and his old yarn base ball, the
young lady in the Mother Hubbard
wrapper and open work hosiery, and
last but not least the old settin' hen.
Speaking of settin' hens remind us of
a poem that possesses all the earmarks
of spring pattern; we submit it below
but do not claim it as being original
matter; but. it SQUADS so good to US
that We will reproduce it herewith in
all its fullness;
Evening star., 1903-09-26
House Perfumery a New Fad.


In the homes of the rich and in the ex-
pensive hotels nowadays it almost invaria-
bly, will be found that the faintest sugges-
ton of some beautiful odor permeates en-
trance halls. corridors, drawing rooms and
sleeping apartments. 1t has nothing In
common with the nauseating smell that
comes from the burning Of the ordinary
everyday pastille. The delicate odor which
is one of the latest fads of the wealthy, is
costly thing to provide. The apparatus
for producing the scented atmosphere is of
two kinds, one a bronze vase. the other a
cut-glass jar. powder being burned in the
first and liquid in the Aoe00l
The bronze vases are soN In shops that
deal in eastern wares. and. although not
any larger than the average teacup. sell for
$l5 to $50 They are fitted with a perfor
ated cover, and in the bowl g essated pow
der is placed that costs 81 for haE pound,
this amount lasting only two days, when
used all the time these incexao burners
are. The cut-glass jars have the same kind
Of a cover and cost $40 each, the liquid
burned in them costing $1.5O for two
ounce bottle.
In use the vases and Jars are placed in
the lower hall Of small house or one
in each hall of big one, and are lighted
in the morning by an early rising servant.
and from that time until late at night are
never permitted to go out. the odor escap-
ing through the perforations in the covers
of the vessels. In the fashionable hotels
the same effect is produced by scattering
a heavily scented powder over the carpets
ing hours. The composition Of this powder
used in hotels Is guarded and it is impos-
sible to learn from the employer what it is
or where it may be obtained.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Feather Garnitures on Winter Hats.

From the Millinery Trade Review.
In plumages those Of the ostrich for the
richest effect especially for the trimming
of large hats are the leading choice, al
though for like purpose high favor is
corded the plumes made OF short cocks
feathers. these being very handsome and
graceful The bird-of-paradise plumes con-
tinue to be seen on hats distinguished for
daintiness and elegance; and in the popular
use of large 1attened birds, outstretched
over the tops Of turbans and toques. there
Is In illustration a plateau hat Of white
beaver. this having the effect Of double
brim overlaid with Irish cut point lace. and
spread out over the top white paradise
bird, the head at the front and the airy
wing plumes sweeping back at each side.
Hackel plumes will come into use for the
practice of some economy in the trimming
of the larger hats; birds are in high favor
in the millinery. laid over the top, or at the
left side Of the crowns of hats to which
they may be adapted: wings. quills. fan
pieces and other made devices trim the
readyto-wear hats and hats for utility;
small ostrich tips, and (for the time) wisps
of aigrette, trim bonnets.
Evening star., 1903-09-26

For thin and Scrawny arms try athletics.
One exercise is to double the forearm until
1t rests upon. the upper arm, bringing the
tips of the fingers, palms up upon the
shoulder. Then join the palms in front,
with arms outstretched and stretch them
backward as far as possible. Repeat each
Of these movements several times. Close
the fists with vigor and twist the hands
and arms around as far as possible. the
elbows remaining stiff and the upper part
of the arms unmoved. Another movement
Is to raise the arms high in front stiff and
straight and then let them fall. Repeat
this exercise five or six times. Let them
form an arch above the head. raising them
slowly from the sides. first with the palms
out. then with the palms in. Take deep
inhalations while going through with these
exercises and use some force Don't act
like lily broken at the stem.
Classic proportions for arm are as
follows:
Length of arm from shoulder to finger
tips, % 7-19 inches; length of arm from ell
bow, 13 1-3 inches; length of arm from ell
bow to finger tips, 16 1-2 inches; around the
upper arm. 10 1-2 inches around the elbow.
IL IA inches: around the forearm 1915
inches; around the wrist. 1-2 inches.
Bathing the eyes with equal parts of
witch hazel and water is very restful to
them or bathe them with warm water In
which are dissolved a pinch of powdered
boraX and two or three drops of spirits OF
camphor A soft linen cloth. used for no
bathing the eyes. The eyes should be wash
ed every night to remove any dust that
might have gathered on the lids during the
day.
To cure dyspepsia by means of exercise
try punching bag. Suspend 1t at con-
venient height from the floor to permit of
pounding ii vigorously, after the manner of
a prize fighter You must wear gloves to
protect your knuckles. Twisting the body
around in both directions from the waist
is a good exercise for you. Leaning for
ward and then backward far as posi-
BILE, also to the right and to the left, Is
good practice. Interlock the thumbs and,
with the knees straight, bend forward until
the tips of the fingers touch the floor. Rise
to an upright position, with the arms above
the head. Besides curing your dyspepsia
these athletics should expand your chest,
put roses in your cheeks and grace and
vigor in every motion. Don't say that you
are too weak and breathless to take exer
else This is a deuson. The weakness
and the quick and short respiration arise
from want of exercise The less exercise
one takes the less one is fitted for and the
more o,se needs 1t. Nerves will become dis
ordered, the blood thick and sluggish and
muscles WI grow fiaccid without exercise.
Evening star., 1903-09-26

dead bills meeting over the upturned brim
edge. Owl heads stare stiffly from the
front or sides of turbans, ostrich feathers
curl above and below brims and quiIls are
as thick as the arrows in some warriors
CULVER
Sailors Back Again.
A neat and becoming little sailor for
walking use is swathed with a scarf Of silk,
velvet or panne. and crossed at the crown
with two quilts. These lie fatty, as they
should do, for If crowns are rising, trim
mings have not yet dared the bristling lines
of ancient days. In an old-time fashion
plate recently unearthed all the hat flowers
stood up like the cowslips in contrary
Mary's garden, while the birds, which like
wise had dropped upon the millinery patch
seemed only to be there for the purpose Of
song,
Today-perhaps for humanitarian reasons
the birds and bloom which crown women's
pates are made to look definitely dead The
defunct songsters appear as II ironed out,
and some of the most distinctive Of the
French roses are as fiat as scalloped flannel
penwfpers. One, or perhaps two Of these,
in faint pink. yellow or white, IL frequently
used as an under-brim decoration for q hat
Evening star., 1903-09-26
The Vogue Of the Amazon Hat.
from the Millinery Trade Review.


The new Amazon shape is the one gen.
orally chosen for silk hats. about the main
tenance Of which as a really fashionable
style for winter there is considerable hesi-
tation. Since the date of my last letter
have seen some models that promise better
than those first in the field. These have
not shown the sleek glossy aspect Of the
modern masculine hat. The pile. instead
of being carefully smoothed down. is brush.
ed back the wrong way. which relieves 10
of the hard and rigid appearance usual to
the ordinary silk hat. In different shades
of fawn and beige they look very chic and
stylish. Both these and the sleek Amazon
hat have very high crowns. generally
widening at the top. Frequently the brin
Is somewhat wider on one side and rolled
over more or less. Some have one wide
folded band Of velvet around the crown
with broad buckle in front. Others have
two narrow plain bands, secured by small
oblong buckles at the side. Moreover, the
upturned brim on the left receives a certain
amount of trimming. The simplest have q
silk or velvet cockade, the more elegant g
plume of ostrich tips or coque feathers.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
WATER-B WAR
AND GASOLINE
GOOD WEAPONS.
But Vigilance Is of Chief Importance
for Entire Sue.
cess. !,

Written for The Evening Star.
The water-bug is like death-he has all
seasons for his own.' and neither rich nor
poor are exempt from his attentions. He
Is Of ancient though dishonorable lineage,
reaching back, according to scientists, to
the Silurian period.
Though the ingenuity Of man from earliest
ages has puzzled over traps and specifics
for his determination. he is still very much
alive. exceedingly merry and indefatigable
in the perpetuation Of his species.
While his favorite hunting grounds are
the water pipes by the range and in the
crevices Of stationary tubs and kitchen
wainscoting. he does not disdain the pantry
shelves and cupboard drawers. If any rem
nants Of food are left there for his delecta-
ton.
While water-bugs are more likely to be
found In quantity in old buildings. they
are up-to-date in every respect and fire.
Quently come to call upon the brand-new
bride with brand-new furniture In a brand
new house before even her dearest friends
find their way there.
Scrupulous cleanliness is the chief weapon
to use against the water-bug. A greasy
d1shcloth. dirty drain. a GRUMPY shelf.
little dabs of food set around uncovered, or
malodorous garbage pail. draws as the
magnet does steel. If these bonne bouches
where. If in conjunction with cleanliness
there Is a free use of kerosene once or
twice a week his doom is sealed.
Traps, insect powder. green cucumber
parings arsenic or even fumigatton are
only 'sops to Cerberus." Naphtha is ex-
cellent, but too expensive for constant use.
Black ants and tree-frogs are said to clear
a room Of reaches. but the remedy is nearly
as bad as the disease. Kerosene Is cheap,
easily applied and sure death" Any
kitchen that receives a daily, tr1 or BIZ
weekly baptism Of kerosene. according to
the number of bugs freQuenting 1t, soon be-
comes immune.
Wipe the pantry shelves and all the wood
work with 1t. Pour it in the crevices be-
hind wainscoting and tubs, but take care
that no matches are lighted while the work
is going on. nor for some time afterward.
With vigilance. cleanliness and kerosene the
slogan. the water-bug may be held at bay;
but each factor of the watchword must be
eternal
Evening star., 1903-09-26

;avor and the newest blues shown sepa-
ately are in the rich indigo shade here EN-
Jloyed. MaZarine blue this tint was once
called. and 1t seemed then an eminently
5tylish name. But today we must say I'm
iiso." though the old words. ''frock'' and
body" which are gems from the same
period. we are allowed 10 retain.
Long Shoulders.
Returning to the tweed gown and the re-
naming model. both of these likewise show
fashions fondness for long -shouldered eff
fects. Both are made with collars which
extend beyond the shoulder seams, and the
spread OF the sleeves below, of course, in
creases the dropping look.
Gray and Black.
Notified wool IN gray and black composes
the third toilet. which plain gray cloth
trims effectively. The bodice Of this gown
Is also in odd Eton form. and plain French
lawn composes the under founces which
in this case are applied to the outside Of
he sleeves
Despite the fact that fashions shears are
weeping toward long-tailed coat cuts, short
jackets stu hold their own. The new
!1tons. indeed, are more charming than
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Not Since he Left.
From Tit Bits.

Last summer well-known professor
went to town on the east coast for
short rest, and boarded with a farmer who
was in the habit Of taking a few summer
guests into his house to help to pay the
rent. Some time ago the professor receiv-
ed letter from his former landlady. ask
ing for his patronage during the holiday
months.
There are several little matters that
desire changed should my family decide to
pass the vacations at your house." wrote
the professor, In reply. 1--WE don't like the
maid, Mary. Moreover, we do not think a
sty 80 near the house In sanitary" And
this is what he received in reply:
Mary has went. We hain't he'd no hogs
sence you went away last September"
Evening star., 1903-09-26
How to Save Gas Bills.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
A North Broad street man who has g
passion for reading the out-of-town news
papers. and also for answering many Of
the advertisements he finds in them, tells
this on himself:
The other day he answered an advertise
ment in one Of the New York papers. stat
ing that for 81 method for saving gaa
bills would be sent
I'm two days n s1ved a printed slim
by mail, which fead. Paste them In 9
scrap book"
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Plush$s for Fine Hats.

From the Millinery Srade Review.
Pushes and chenille faced fabrics. to be
used In the covering OF fine hats, have come
out in invoices extensive as to bear wit
ness to the kindliness with which they are
regarded in provision for the seasons head
wear. Again, there must be noted models
in plush from Paris. All the pushes thus
far seen In the openings of long pile, or.
as now said, of "Angora" surfaCe-afJer the
coat of the Angora cat Again, they appear
in plain and ribbed weaves, and besides of
the plain and mixed colors, the plaiding in
quiet colors and the fancy mottling, they
have come out in fancy plaiding of lively
colors; in mottling of the skin of the
leopard in the stripping of the tigers skin;
In ermine spotting; in speckled ombre strip
ing in black and gray on white grounding;
In squirrel-skin coloring and effect; in small
black dots white pale gray and other
pale colors: in bias stripping and in other
fancieS in printed relief. boucle material
of silk woven on net and null groundingS
chenillefaced net and all warm-surfa ced
materials will have part In the elegant
headwear designed for the winter.
Evening star., 1903-09-26

in contrasting color. When in delicate
pink these roses are beautiful with a pale
blue hat. They are never employed with
foliage. and many are bigger than any rose
that ever dropped from the lap Of nature.
MARY DEAN
Evening star., 1903-09-26

"Most of the people who went away for
the warm weather.. remarked the Observer
of Events and Things. ARE complaining be-
cause they didn't find it."-Yonkers States
man.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
PARKER'S
HAIR
BALSAM

Promotes the growth OF the hair and
gives 1.-THE lustre and sickness OF youth.
When the hair is gray or faded II
) BRINGS BACK THE YOUTHFUL COLOR.
1t prevents Dandruff and hair falling
and keeps the scalp clean and healthy.
Evening star., 1903-09-26

hopeysuckle and pearl: July. water lily and
ruby; August. poppy and moonstone; Sep
tember. morning glory and sapphire.
Useful Suggestions.
To remove the oily appearance from the
face, sponge 1t occasionally during the day
with rose water containing a little alcohol
Where Oil glands are more numerous about
nose brow and chin, the sponging should
be more vigorous. A piece of flannel is
best to use when bathing the face with hot
water, or when it is desired to steam it.
bit of antiseptic gauze Is good for occasion
al use when washing the face, particularly
after the application of a cold cream.
To make the hair simply fluffy without
curling it, moisten 1t with a preparation
of two grams alcohol or rectified spirits of
wine, 1 ounce cologne, u ounce bicarbonate
soda and 4 ounces rosewater. Every night
rub every inch of the scalp with cold water,
using clean nail brush. If you want to
keep your hair in good condition. Once a
week use tonic. An excellent one is made
of:
Sweet oil. il......................1 L OF.
Tincture of cantharides... dram.
Use few drops of any essence you pre-
fer to perfume it A good way to apply any
lotion to the head and hair is by means of a
nail brush or the finger tips
To make a toilet vinegar. take:
Acetic acid. d................. ! or
Alcohol .....................k pint.
Oli or nerol .....-....... o drops.
Essence of bergamot. 10 drops.
Essence of ambergris. drops.
Essence of vanilla. 5 drops.
Mix we'll, bottle and use a little in the
bathing water. good freckle lotion,
which should be applied every other night
before going to bed, is made of:
Rosewater er..............1hs ozs.
Alcohol ol..........-....-.. o.
Orange flower water.... "
Glycerine ................. ! dram.
Lemon juice. l DRAM
Evening star., 1903-09-26

hopeysuckle and pearl: July, water lily and
ruby: August. poppy and moonstone; Sep
tember. morning glory and sapphire.
Useful Suppestiona
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
Late Items.

Tt is rumored in Paris that Ger
many wants the Panama canal.
President Roosevelt has appealed
to congress for an appropriation of
100000 to relieve distress in the
Philippines.
A strong fight will be made by
Senator Tillman of South Carolina
TO preyentthe confirmation of DIR.
Crum, the colored appointee, as
collector at Charleston.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
Notice.

Title CII.-Stock Laws.-Ch. 8.
OF the sale, slaughter and shipment
Of animals.
IS =
Art. 1852. 1t shall be the duty of
the inspector or magistrate who in
spects such hides as are mentioned
in this chapter to keep record of
the marks, brands, color, and gen.
eral description OF such hides, and
for whom inspected, with the date
of such inspection. and return the
same to the clerk of the county
court within ten days after such in
spection, and shalls be entitled to
receive the sum of twenty-five cents
for each hide so inspected, to be
paid by the party having the hide
inspected.
TOMAS TIJERINA,
Inspector of Hides and Animals.
Dec. 81. 1902.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
Capt. Brooks at Laredo.

Capt. J. y. Brooks of the State
ranger force, who succeeds Capt.
Rogers and will make Laredo his
headquarters, arrived last night.
For the present, Capt. Brooks will
be here alone, as the men of his
company are at present on duty at
Alice, Comstock and Brownsville
Laredo Times.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
ABOUT TOWN.

4 cool norther.
Charlie Combe is reported quite
sick,
There is still much sickness about
town.
John Daily is suffering from a
relapse Of fever, since yesterday
\ special meeting of the Knights
Of Honor lodge will be held this
evening.
For sALE--Good frame dwelling
on half lot in 4th Ward. Apply
at HERALD office.
The Rio Grande railway office
was closed today, on account of the
death Of Mr.. Rivadulla.
For REyr-Dwelling in 4th.
Ward; has six rooms, kitchen and
out houses. Apply at HERALD Of
fee.
An amateur dramatic entertain
ment will be given at the opera
house in few days, in which some
Of Brownsville's best talent will
take part.
Mrs. George Champion, who has
been dangerously ILL., is much
better today, and her many friends
are gratitied to learn that she is now
considered out of danger.
The following real estate tranfer
was recorded today: Felipe H. Ii
jerina to George Champion, 1900
acres ofland, from the Espiritu San
to grant, for $4,000, U. S. currency.
This land is located about seven or
eight miles above town.
Thomas Purcell, who has been
stationed at Matamoros for several
years as superintendent of the Mat
amoros division of the National
railway, has resigned that -osition
and accepted more lucrative on
a railroad in Yucatan. He left re-
Gently for that state to take his new
position. So far as learned, nosuc-
oessor to Mr.. Purcell has been APP
pointed. Z. J. PUG, secretary of
the Matanoros road, is acting sup
erintendent in the interim.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12

The public Is hereby notified that
carriers of THE HERALD are not au-
thorized to sell copies of the paper,
as they deliver only to regular sub
scribers. Anyone knowing of car
riers selling the paper will confer
favor by informing the editor of the
fact. Extra copies are sold at THE
Urp,ID office.-EDIToR HERALD.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
Death of Mrs. J. L. Wolf.

News has been received here OF
the death of Mrs. jessie L. Wolf,
mother of Mrs. Norman E. Kendall
of this city, which occurred at San
Antonio. Texas, last Wednesday.
Deceased was aged As years, and Is
survived by two sons, one residing
in New York, and one at Houston,
; Texas, Mrs. Kendall being the only
daughter. Mrs. Wolf resided at Dial
las. but was visiting a sister, Mrs.
F.F. Collins at San Antonio at the
time OF her death. She at one time
resided in Brownsville. Mrs. Rem
dall's many friends sympathize sin
cerely with her in her bereavement.
The Express of last Friday has
the following report of Mrs. Volts
funeral: The funeral of Mrs. Josie
L. Wolf Of Dallas, who died We'd
nesday evening, was held from the
residence of her sister, Mrs. F. F.
Collins, on Martin street, Thursday
afternoon. The funeral was very
simple, a brief service being held
at the residence and at the grave
by Rev. Arthur Jones of the First
Presbyterian church. The interment
was made in the Odd Fellows Gene
terry"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-12
Mafamoros Notes.

The Solorzano theatrical com
pany will arrive in Matemoros very
shortly.
The mother of Don Jose Fantini
is reported seriously ILL.,
1t is said that the anniversary of
the PRONUNCIATION of the Constitu-
ton of 1857, which falls on Feb. ),
will be celebrated with a gran fsta
at Santa Cruz park.