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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
The Figure of Today.

Tall, slender women have ic all their
own way. The perfect figure has been
discussed of late. and the fat seems to
be that slenderness combined with
good lines is essential But it is no,
good being thin unless you are willowy
and graceful. The taller, the more
slender, the better; the shoulders
broad, the arms long, the waist line at
the front long, the, hips well shaped,
neither fat nor hollow. The line must
be straight from under the arms to the
ankle. There must be slight outward
curve at the back of the waist. 1t is
the greatest mistake to pad over the
hips. One of the articles of a fashion
able eorsetiere is to lace the hips into a
fat line. Stays grow longer and conse-
quently far less comfortable, but while
they lengthen below the waist they be-
come shorter above.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

vail later. In fact. it is from these that
foreign buyers get their models. From
the displays already made by the mil
liners it appears that there is a tend
ency to decrease the size of the hat,
while the broad fat effect is relieved
by sharp upward turn of the brim or
mounted up floral garniture. The curves
and shaping to the broad bri1ns Of the
| new hats indicate a desire toward in
dividuality and the suiting Of chic cha
peaux to various types of face.
The smart Monte Carlo hat always
shows a liberal display Of floral decora-
ton: Parma violets and roses. not to
speak of prin1roses and mimosa all
have their turn On the spring models.
{ The foundation of many of the hats
is in tulle,t coarse net or silk. with an
applique of wonderful designs and mo-
tits depicted in soft silken straw entire
~ covering the crown and broad brims
Embroidery in straw seems to compose
some very dainty toques. Straws are
mingled and appear as il woven In two
colors, and flowers We're never more
realistic. as5.t., I'll =rs.r
The first cut shows "at home" gowns
one a robe gown in pale mauve satin
de chine, the other silver gray panne
with handsome guipure and showing
some new points as to the skirt. In the
second cut appears an accordion plait-
ed chiffon evening gown with trel1is Of
black ribbon and chenille embroidery
For spring costumes gray is. as al
ways, extremely chic, though trying to
poor complexion. But smart dressers
like 1t and manage to look extremely
well in it even if it does not quite suit
their color. .-- $751;. g
A season of bright celors seems to be
the, prospect, though the best dressed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

dresses or dressing gowns-all weoi al-
batross at 3751a cents yard and the
same quality of henrietta cloth at G.
cents abe both good purchases and rea-
sonable'in price.
Marty of the new foularCs show satin
stripes and figures in the same shade
as the. ground and forming a part Of it,
the patterns scattered regardless over
them. However, almost all the higher
priced foulards are silk finished, as it
is affirmed that the satin finish will no
longer be grande mode, except in the
very finest quality, having been found
inferior in durability when expense has
had to be seriously considered.
White foulards patterned with black
are again upon the summit of popuiari-
ty with modish women and. certainly
are not to be outdone in smartness by
any other combination, though next in
order is that delightfully."- soft green
known as reseda.
Most chic and beautiful is black
satin finished foulard. scattered with
a round moon effect of dots In self col
or, which are more or less visible as the
light happens to strike them. The
whole fabric is then showered with
tiny pin points and further embeIlished
with undulated stripes of white in diff
ferent widths. The effect Is entirely
unusual and remarkably good. The
price is S1.75 yard.
Vogue, the source of the foregoing
item, illustrates some taking spring
and summer gowns. The first figure
shows dark blue striped summer silk.
The three pieced skirt has a founce
laid in inverted box plaits and straps
and tabs of white taffeta. The natty
little shirt waist is smartened with a
white taffeta box plait. stock and col
lar. The belt is of black patent leather,
the hat black and white straw, with a
bandeau of black MORE ribbon.
The spotted black and white pieue of
the second figure has a circular skirt
trimmed with two groups of wide tucks
and mitered straps of white linen,
plated tiounce and inverted back The
shirt waist shows four plaits front and
back, box plat, yoke straps and belt
of white linen and bishop sleeves with
linen cuffs. A stock of red satin and
a burnt straw outing hat trimmed with
red satin give lively touch of color to
the whole. ~. - III
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
THE NEW MATERIALS.
All Sorts Of Wash and Thin SILK
Fabrfcs-Chic Spring Models.

Wash fabrics for midsummer wear
are already being shown, and expert
enced shoppers declare that now is the
time when selections should be made,
as every line is complete and exclusive
novelties are soon exhausted. One of
the daintiest Of diaphanOuS fabrics is a
light, sheer guuZe striped with mer-
ceriZed lines Of more solid weave, also
In white. At intervals are ribbon stripes
Of dresden pattern and the price is 6S
cents yard. The coIors in which this
last effect is obtainabie include blue,
pink and black and white.
Mercerized madras is one of the most
servicea bic materials for shirt waists,
as it washes and wears very we'll.
Nothing looks more fresh and clean
than the white grounds with small
mercerized stripes of self color set with
tiny blocks of the same. Figures, dots
or wee little squares Of color in broken
lines are showered over the entire sur
face. The price is IS cents a yard, and
the material exceptionally fine and
nice. One of the best designs is a tri-
angle of THY dots in blue, black or red.
French canvas is new material es-
pecially adapted for shirt waists, and
has = good, strong body and smart
weave. Stripes Of color defined with
an edge of black are alternately solid
and lacy in effect. The price is IS
cents.
Oxford shifting is again to the fore
and costs but IS cents yard. A good
pattern is Of tiny squares made Of
triple half moons centered with a dot
MerceriZed cheviot is still another va
riety of these wash fabrics and can be
recommended for shopping oi~ walking
costumes in & pretty design of broken
checks. The effect is not unlike the
shepherds checks used so much last
summer, but yet sufficiently different
to be new-price, 80 cents yard. This
comes in different sizes and in black
and white or blue and white. Large
solid spots are favorite design for
plain materials, a rose silk and linen
rongee being patterned with these dots
in less definite shade Of the same
colors and costing IS cents. This comes
in blue and other light shades as We'll
Never was there a greater variety Of
pretty materials for simple house
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
NEPOTiSM MATTER.

Opposition Has Developed to the Resolu
= 81 : ction of Napier. e" y 20 =.
Austin, March 4,-Mr. Napier called
up in the house Monday the resolu
ton introduced some time ago by him
self and Messrs. Calvin and Trice, de
claring against the practice of nepo.
tism in the state departments and in
stitutions. and requiring heads of de.
partments related to the head by af-
fnIty or consanguinity
An amendment by Mr. Mulkey, to in
clude in the resolution the railroad
commission and the superintendent of
public buildings and grounds, and an
amendment by Mr.. Ragand, to include
members of the legislature. were adopt
ed. -
Mr.. Napier made a strenuous argu-
ment against the practice of nepotism,
which had been condemned, he said, by
the Democratic party. 1t went over.
The bill by Messrs Stewart and
Breisford, providing for a state de-
partment of agriculture, was laid be-
fore the house On passage to engross-
sment. Several amendments offered by
Mr.. Stewart to perfect the bill were
adopted Mr.. Stewart said that the
amendments were offered to eonciliate
every opposition to the bill and that
everything had been done to make the
bill acceptable to every interest. Went
to second reading.
Bill providing for manual school ed
ucation was passed.
Mr.. Callan secured consent to take
up the bill forbidding child labor in
factories, mines, mills and manufac-
turing Establishments. The committee
substitutes fixes the age limit at IL in
stead Of IA years, forbids employment
at night Of any child under IA who is
unable to read, and forbids employ
ment in mine or brewery Of any child
under is years old.
An amendment by Mr.. Griggs adding
the emergency clause was adopted Bill
finally passed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
THE HALL AND STAIRS.

venient place for receiving calls when
the parlor is occupied. It's several quail
tiles are easily discerned in the built in
seat and the staircase of white painted
wood, with a contrasting note of color
brought in by the adoption of cherry
spindles. The square panels and the
Ionic capital and column add to the
architectural value. The side lights at
each side of the front door and two
side windows zone on the stair land
ing are of clear and stained glass. The
wall paper is a cherry red in the dull
tones Of the spindles. and the floor is Of
hardwood covered with rugs. An old
time spinning wheel stands in one cor
ner of the hall $50
The compactness of every item con-
nected with the culinary department
is one of the happy accomplishments in
house that wears well. A woman in
speaking Of her own kitchen said, cit
is the roomiest place in the house, but
I wish the space was somewhere else.H
The large kitchen is not labor saw
ing device. 1t in fact makes more work
and consumes more time than the one
Of smaller size.@ 50 @srys=5s s.r@szs.ys
Sliding doors between the dining
room and parlor are a convenience Of
ten overlooked until it is too late to
supply them. They are most necessary
In this particular location Of the house
to give the privacy demanded at meal
times. TO the housekeeper their need is
no less urgent on cleaning days.
A pretty treatment of a double door
way is the hanging Of thick green net
with heavy mesh that does not en-
tirely exclude the light.
In one corner of the parlor tea table
is ready to be drawn close to the fire
place for 1.-The cup that cheers" On the
opposite side lounge suggests a cozy
gathering together for conversation.
an old family writing desk with a
carved sunburst on the sloping front
occupies another corner. The bay win
dow breaks the straight lines of this
room pleasantly.
A convenience appreciated by the
heusekeeper is the little balcony open
ing by French window from the back
chamber. This plays an important part
in the care of clothing and bedelothing.
for airing, brushing, etc. saving the
steps that would otherwise be taken to
carry these things downstairs and out
of doors. In cases of illness, too, the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
TEXAS ODD FELLOWS.
They, and the Daughters OF Rebeccah
Meet in Dallas

Meet in Dallas.
| Dallas, March 4-The Texas grand
lodge of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows is il session in Dallas, about
1000 delegates being in attendance.
Much important business is before
the convention. including the election
Of ogcers for the next term. the in
stallatiOn OF officers elected a year ago,
the retirement of the officers whose
places are taken, the annual reports Of
officials, comforting the degree Il the
grand lodge on many new representa-
tlves and past grand officers, and bust
ness and other proceedings on the part
of the Rebekah lodges of the state
The following officers were installed:
Frank S. Kerr, grand master. Corsi-
cana, I. L. Wren, deputy grand master,
Austin; B. J. Hubbard, grand warden.
kaufman; G. c. Fahm, Dallas, grand
secretary; S. W. Porter, Sherman,
grand treasurer; Theo. A. Reisner,
Austin, grand messenger; C. A. Teagle,
beaumont, grand marshal; ]. R. Fin
ney, wills Point, grand inside guard;
r, Z. Greiner, Dekalb, grand conduc-
tor; T. G. Brooks, Corsicana, grand
conductor; T. G. Brooks, Corsicana,
grand captain
The election of officers for next term
resulted as follows Grand master. T.
l.. Wren, Austin; deputy grand master,
b. j. Hubbard, kaufman; grand war
den; J. r. Joiner, Denton; grand Sec
rotary, G. c. Fahm, Dallas; grand treas
urer, W. S. Porter, Sherman; grand
messenger. Theo. A Reisner Austin;
grand representative to sovereign grand
lodge, R. M. Chapman, Greonville;
grand lodge trustees, w. LliT~ worth,
J. L. Peacock, J. NJ Shelton, Dallas;
Seth B. Strong of Houston and E. E.
Shipley of Montague.
Trustees of Widows and Orphans
Home: H. G. ,Schnelle Of Dallas. w.
L. Blanton OF Greenville and E. E.
Johnson of Corsicara
The Rebekahs elected the following
officers; Mrs, M. E. Smith of Cumb,,,
president; Mrs. j. 3. Litter of Big
Springs, vice president; Mrs. Bette Lee
Fahm of Dallas, warden; Mrs J. Z.
Alexander of Cisco was er-elected Sec
rotary; Mrs. Mamie J. Keesy of Fort
Davis treasurer; Mrs. Marie E. Kerr
was reelected to the advisory boar,1.
g. W Glasscock of Georgetown was
elected representative to the grand
lodge from the grand assembly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

A good batter pudding is made by
beating two eggs, adding one cupfui
of milk, three and a half cupfuls of
sifted -four, three tablespoonfuls Of
melted butter. one-half of a teaspoon
full of salt, one tablespoonful of sugar.
two. teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
one scant eupful Of canned cherries or
any small fruit. Turn this into a we'll
creased mold, cover and place in a
steamer or pot of boiling water for
two and half hours. Serve with it a
creamy sauce.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Important Resolutions,

~ f ID 2 . AE
Guthrie, Okla, March 4.-ResoIu-
tons Of Importance came up for con.
sidefation IN the Oklahoma senate
ssd three were adopted. The first
asks for q statement from Territorial
auditor Baxter as to why he paid the
members Of the board appointed by
Gogerner Jenkins for locating the
toufhwestern normal school at Gran.
ltP fhe second resolution provides
roy ~ Investigation OF the university
as 80 ne use OF the money to equip
re oullding made two years ago, and
aa third asks the attorney general
~ stats whether money arising from
tna right OF way Of a railroad through
sehooI lands belongs to the school
1end.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Ordered to Leave.

dorado Springs, Colo, March IA
aiKg OF the striking members of
ado City Mill and Shelters
az'aa e which many business men
sse present, was held at Colorado
so investigate charges against the
Faliag secretary of the union, A. H.
20 the effect that he divulged
zas o1 the union to the mill owners.
Zzals vas brought to the meeting IN
pollce protection, and at the con-
|sza1on O. the investigation he was or
g ieave the city. which he is
possd to have done,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
THOUGHT A WIFE,
.,.8x az q Woman Found at New Albany
NAV Be Mrs. Knapp.


Nnw Albany, Ind, March AL
*ho,,gh Edward F. King failed to posi-
.;vosv identity the body of the woman
{ f,nra in the rivere here as that of his
.x;z4ge sister and wife of Alfred Knapp,
tbe impression is strong that the body
ST that of one of Knapp's victims.
6ffer being removed to the undertak
,rg establishment of Shrader Bros. at
1ts West Main street, New Albany, the
body was embalmed and to greater
oyteat recovered its natural color. De
san4position has set in. Mr.. King in
avamining infinitely the jewelry found
$ II an ear and the bruise above the
knee. declares the body to be that OF
Hannah Goddard Knapp.
The matter OF Identification is ex-
tremely difficult. The BODY is green
rom long exposure to water. there is
III hair on the head and the body is
rude, save for a stocking on each leg.
ii IS believed that it is the body OF
hannah Goddard Knapp. and that it
zas put in a rough box and thrown
Ito the Miami river at Hamilton.
ohio, Dec. %. 1t fioated on out of the
Miami and into the Ohio and down
mast louisville, where it rose to the
surface and was discovered.
III her ears were found gold wire ear
rings, and on the third finger Of the
LIFT hand an embossed ring with three
little birds and an owl. On her legs
xere black stockings, and on her right
lez Just above the ankle, was dark
bruise
Il every particular the body of the
aoater was found to tally with the mi
mute description of his wife given by
Knapp III his confession
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
OPIUM POISONING.

This Ii Relieved TO Have Caused Deatl,
of Horace I'll. Hagan.
Guthrie, Ok, March Am AUTOPSY
held On the body of Horace H. Hagan,
fhe widely known politician and bank
y. who died suddenly Monday, suppos-
edly from heart disease, indicates OPT.
un poisoning. It is stated that Hagan
took an overdose of the drug to allay
pain The stomach will be examined.
Hagan carried heavy life Insurance.
said toaggregate $780, 600, the last $50.
egg 81 which was secured ten days ago:
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Fashions Echoes.

tiful designs in laces.
A bowknot arrangement high on the
head represents a new fad in coihures.
Buttons continue to grow in impor-
lance. Huge ones of most beautiful
workmanship are seen.
Roses and other flowers exquisftely
Fashioned in ribbon are all the rage
not only in millinery, but as gown
trimmings
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
DRESS AND FASHION.
NEW IDEAS IN GOWNS AND MILLINERY
FOR TEe COMING SEASON.

Hats For the South ard Early Spring.
The Full Back Coat-t1fteruoop and
Evenin. Gowns n1astrated-Scmc
OF the Popular Spring CcIors.
New ideas :or the coming season are
fast asserting themselves. The three
quarter coat. f ting the figure slightly,
very full in tn basque and worn with
handsome waistcOats. will be the man
teau de luxe when furs are abandoned.
The first hats prepared il Parisian ate
liers for the derniseason and spring So
journ on The Riviera supply a pretty
correct forecast Of styles that will pre-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

ORNAMENTAL LETTERS In CROCHET.
needle occasionally. BUT aot % any
great extent. A stitch here and there
has been employed to give the correct
expression to the leaves, and the ornas
ments are all made separately and
seWed on.
The skillful worker should be able to
construct her own designs for such lets
tiers, those sketched here being only iDe
tended as suggestions.
The round ornaments of various sizes
are all made on the same plan, either
with or without an edge. The cotton is
wound round a knitting pin until the
required thickness has been attained
and single treble then worked all
round. They are all made round and
pinched into the shape required.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
~ Lee. nTaary and Genera,.

anond Va, March "A bill has
a Introduced In the house OF dele
pE0ylding for a monument to
t ss.sa Lee, his leading general and
s'eW n Maury, to stand in Capitol
5ss g. this city and to correspond
|5s sae well known and elaborate
son monument in that square.
sss asa Ct $4,000 is appropriated by
.!a1 lor the purpose. that amount to
emented BIZ private subscrip-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Observed az XJniyersitv.

Austin, March 4.-The natal day of
the Texas republic was observed with
elaborate ceremonies at the University
of Texas. The orators of the day
were Hon. w. A. Hanger, senator from
Tarrant county, and Hon. R. C. Duff,
representative from Jefferson county.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
association Formed.

huskogee, |. r, March 1.-The
seufhwestern Fair and Livestock as.
soelatfon was formed in this city and
mere VIII be q big fair held next fall.
hntchings was elected president
sla e ". Gulyiek secretary. The
paHy Is Incorporated and capital.
szea Ct $4,000. It is proposed to make
sals 9 territorial fair and prominent
sAoekmen all over the Territory will
s interested in the enterprise. The
staek mas al been sold and work will
Rstsh at once on buildings.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
EyENING GOWN,

women retain a wonderful chic in all
black or all white frocks Very pale
tan or deep ivory with a touch of black
will also be smart wear.
ing, toe-the very palest greens, pinks,
mauves and blues, which look so well
when warmed by the richness of chin
chilla and sable. AMY VARNUM.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Acid For N1anfeurinr.

The best manicure acid is teaspoon
full of lemon juice in a cup of tepid wa
ter. This not only whitens and removes
all stains from the nails, but it loosens
the euticle much better than scissors
do.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Drifting Before the Gale.

Dover. March 1.-The Calais mail
boat Pas de Ctlais with 200 passengers
on board is reported from Dover to be
drifting helplessly before a gale. Large
bark. believing to belong to Hamburg,
has founded of Lands End Her crew
numbering twenty, are thought to be
drowned.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Picked Up In the North Sea.

Hamburg, March 1.-The house car
penter of the British ship Cambrian
Prince. from Coquimbo for Middles-
bofo, has been picked up IN the North
sea. He reports that the CambriaD
Prince capsized and sank.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
A CLEVER USE OF CROCHET
4etterss Foe Marking Linen-The Paa&
! terms Resemble Old Point.

Embroidered letters for narking In.
en- are no new DEVICE bu. now @has
crochet work is so popular again the
cleves idea has occurred to one worker
20 utilize it in the making of shesc let
tiers. The letters are done in what is
known as Irish crochet. which is so
pretty and llcelik> that it bears a
great resemblance to Venetian rose and
Spanish point. On account of variety
in the patterns and less labor the Irish
crochet may be done III pieces and
seWed together In these letters it has
been necessary to have recourse to tsle
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
pesmed Not Suitable.

zen March 4-In answer to q
q the house of commons
M baifour said Great Britain
$500 70 purchase the Chilean
enflne warships under con.
rs A .ln Europe. The admiralty
Aslaay considered the matter
m So concluded that these vessels
suitable for the British navy
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

little porch manifests it's excuse for
being in many helpful fashion. 50
that once part of a house it seems
impossible to accomplish the exactions
of everyday living without it.
The ''house that wears well'' has all
the facilities for household comfort,
with an unusual amount of good interi-
or effects reached in the furnishings.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
Turned Over Prasidanor.

*' March IA dispatch from
ID aaor says that General Be.
a9aay handed over the presi.
81 keneral Pedro Hose Escalon
cared elected Feb. 10. This
asst peaceful transfer Of the
n nifty years and has caus.
S. fejoicing throughout Saliva
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
SAYS Her Life Is Threatened,

Cincinnati, March 4.-Mrs. Edward
King. sister of Alfred A. Knapp, has
reported that her life has been repeat
edly threatened by another woman in
ierested in Knapp's defense, and she
asked for protection, which was &C
corded her.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

The original coffee coat, which did
not attain to much favor, has grown
shorter and shorter, so that smart
models are now practically boleros as
regards their length and shape, and as
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05

There is a great deal to study in col
or now. and new tone between gray
and green is one charming instance of
the new IDEAS.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
For a Cough.

Equal parts of honey, olive oil and
pure homemade wine made from grape
juice or currants is said to be both
soothing and strengthening for & bad
cough.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-05
' ast Leglslatiye Day,

~ en March THE senate
ng On last legislative day
1lnne until next regular
nittees Isl.