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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

her services are invaluable in playing
the pretty Froebel games with the lit
tie ones Dancing for the older girls
and boys is the favorite amusement.
After general dancing. pretty german
figures, such as the scarf and mirror
dances, are always enjoyed. To be
sure, they are not new still the very
fact of their age insures success. as ev-
erybody is certain to know them. Co
tillcn figures founded on fairy tales and
nursery rhymes can be made attrac-
tive, and it is a good idea to make them
appropriate to the season. In the
summer Maypoie dance is an excel
lent scheme.
An important point to remember is
to start the ball rolling as soon as a
few Of the guests have arrived with
some simple game-for instance. hunt
the slipper. London bridge or drop the
handkerchief-and as the others come
in they viii join, and the holiday spirit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

waist. These skirts are usually trim
med with bands Of a contrasting mate
rial, the bOdices worn with them being
square at the neck and outlined with
lace. The sleeves are puffed from the
gatherings on the shoulders to above
the wrist. where there are more gath
ers. The French stage is exhibiting
many of these middle ages gowns. and
very charming they are to be sure
The human anatomy is certainly a
most accommodating structure and it
allows itself to be turned and twisted
into every conceivab BILE shape Take the
matter of shoulders alone-a little while
ago fashion required square effects,
and, regardless of what nature had Civ
en- US. we all squared UP most natural
ly. Now the order is that the shoulder
must droop, and, 10. we are as limp as
rags.
To come back to the spring gown.
saw a beauty the other day while
1unching at Voisin's. 1t was worn by
stunning woman with genuine reddish
brown hair and lovely natural complex
ion. I mention the fact of coloring be-
cause the tints Eau naturale are rare
Well the dress was of almond eolored
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

this mode of trimming as anything ex-
elusive A fashion of this character so
easy of accomplishment is apt to be
overdone
The high wristbands are another fea-
ture distinguishing the spring costume.
Serge in dark blue and white always
comes to US every year, and we give it
the same hearty welcome because we
know how really good it is and faithful
even until the end. A charming model
in the dark navy serge is made with
bolero opening over a waistcoat of olive
green leather. The skirt. a seven gored
flare. is trimmed with three bands of
black silk, ore band in the center and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

ing room. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that as much space as possible should
be gained in a room by moving all
movable things and putting out of dan
ger valuable china, as games when
played are apt to become boisterous.
If carpets are on the floor, they should
be covered with crash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

The newest motor veil comes in the
guise of chiffon mousseline spotted
over with small black velvet medal
lions, while to afford stability and
strength, as well as adding to the gen
eral charm of aspect. comes hem
stitched border at the lower edge and
ends. In cream biscuit or any of the
fashionable shades this is a most allur-
ingly becoming veil. In close rivalry,
however. follows chiffon mousseline
overlaid with black spider web net, it's
long ends arranged to cross over at the
back and tie in front, these being eIe-
gantly finished with black chantilly
lace applique.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

ten include big boys from school, girls
in their teens and tiny mites from the
nursery.
The best way to dispose of this mot
ley crew is to detail one person to lead
each group. The tiny tots. when posi-
Bile. should have a room to themselves.
and if a kindergarten. is procurable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03
somethIng Ne,v For Evening Govvna

Black or white painted chiffon is one
of the newest and most attractive Of
the spring evening fabrics. It usually
comes painted in blossoms and foliage.
but a number of the conventionalized
designs and nondescript effects are
lovely.
Probably the prettiest of all is the
MORE chiffon. which is seen in dainty
co1orings of green, pink and blue.
When an evening gown is trimmed
with inset medallions, nothing is more
becoming than to have a band of the
same trimming mounted on velvet,
black or colored. and worn as a dog
collar around the throat. It has the
effect of a jeweled necklace when worn
on a swanlike neck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

house and carriage wear. Toilettes de
visite are stiu made with trailing dra-
peries falling gracefully all round the
feet. AS a matter of fact, the we'll
dressed foreigner never wears a short
skirt on gala days. In some of our
skirts we are copying the medieval
dresses which We're gathered and plait-
ed within several inches below the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03
DAINTY
NEG XIV E AR
for SPRING

NOTHING gives more style to a tot
I let than pretty and becoming
neckwear. It is in a trifle of this
kind that the successfully gowned wo-
man places most of her faith, and il
selected with care these little .'hxings''
will never play her false
In the sketch are seen three of the
newest Partisan novelties in this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

the spring. This shows to advantage
the stunning waists one sees worn I'M
der the coats nowadays.
Separate blouses are still woman's
greatest friend except possibly the hair
pin, which from time immemorial has
been considered her special ally. and
with which weapon she is reputed to
be ready for almost every emergency.
With variety of blouses and several
suitable skirts woman may look the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

piped at the bottom with a tiny piping
of silk A blouse bodice is crossed in
front over a chemisette and collar of
embroidered lawn. The sleeves are
wide at the elbow. tight a little below
and opened over the hand.
Piping as trimming is one of the
novelties offered as dress decoration.
Black and white striped silk will be
employed in this way upon bodices of
plain cloth. but I cannot recommend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

one on either side forming a tablier
Passementerie and tassels connect these
bands and finish the sleeves and waist
coat, falling over the draped black high
belt.
The tailor is not having it all his own
way, for if the skirts in the strictly tai
lored variety are in accordance with his
fitness of things the coats are extreme
" elaborate. They are wonderful with
intricate handwork. embroideries and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

All these empiecements are made Of
white mousseline and the cravat ends
are all plated, one being single and the
other two double. Persian embroidery,
motifs of lace and French dots are the
trimmings employed
Any one of the three can be made
very easily at small expense by the wo-
man who is skillful with the needle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

No matter whether she is married at
home or not. wedding announcements
should be made by the parents of the
bride.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

When dozen or so children are to be 4
asked little notes written by some
member of the family are sufficiently
formal For larger affairs regular at
home cards should be used, with
Juvenile Party printed in one corner.
A perpleNing question to most host
esses is that they have so many differ
ent sets 20 entertain that it is not easy
to give "a party for those OF one age
only Most children have brothers and
sisters who cannot be left ous of the in
vitatiou- Consequently the s15ests Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-03

Add a few drops of ammonia to the
blue water te whiten the clothes.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

1t is said that the scandals in
the post office department are
causing Pos tmaster General
Payne SO much worry that his
health is breaking and he may
resign. Payne was a man ac.
customed to handling large bus
mess interests prior to taking
this position, bnt it was his mis-
fortune to take hold just at q
time when there had been such
an accumulation of corruption
that house cleaning could not
longer be deferred. The scandal
IS By no means peculiar to this
administration, but was going
on throughout the Mckinley
regime and became especially
fagrant when the conquests OF
the Spanish war afforded some
extra CHI zee pickiug.-Bloom
ington (IlL) Bulletin.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The flood situation IN Kansas
is alarming. The territory af-
tected stretches from Brookville,
Kan, to Kansas City, distance
of two hundred miles, by from
three to fiteen miles in width.
Almost the entire territory is
submerged in water from one to
fifty feet in depth. Many Of
those rendered homeless are sut
!ering for food as well as shelter,
but everything possible is bong
done to relieve their distress.
No reliable estimate can as vet
be made OF the loss either il lie
or property, but both promise to
be enormous. +
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
read II IN It's NEwsespgR.

q aor2e Sc9auD, a weii kneFn iefm8n
cioz n Of New Lebanon, ONO, is g oeb-
-tan6 reader Of the Dagtoa Noikz situnl
he knoWe that this paper aans 10 aa.
rrise only the b-af ID its calnrnus,
aud ehsn he saw Chamber.ain's Pa
baim ad7sr'istd gbesein for lame back
ne eid mo- hesitate in buying bottle
Of II for his vie, 40 for eight 8eess
had suffered With tie most terrible pain
IN nef nack and could GET no e}isf. He
says: After using the Pain Balm for a
te@ days my wife said to me, i feel az
-hough born anew ana before usine
the entire contents cf the bottle the un-
oearable pains mad entirely vanished
and she could a2ain take np her house,
hold dassss +" He IS very ihankinl and
hopes that all suffering nkasise vii
near OF her wonderful recovery. This
yslueb bic liniment is for sale BY M. E..
Ward, druqgi.f.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
Seven Million bozes soIa IN pass II monte.

A mysterious tribe OF white
men and women are said to have
been discovered IN the interior
OF the Philippines. They are
tall, light OF complexion and
have blue eyes, and take to the
jungles in flight on the approach
of strangers, They are supposed
to be descendants OF the surviv-
ors Of a shipwreck centuries ago.
The war department will send
an expedition to make investi-
cations.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The present investigation OF
tie Panama canal route to as
certain its sanitary con dltion
may show thar it viii be difficult
Fer white men to live on the
is,hmus and prosecute the work,
unless large sums of money be
expended. It will be well, how
ever, TO reserve Judgment unsl
the official report has been re-
ceived.-Red Wing (Minn.) Re
publican.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

A tornado struck Gainesville,
Ga, on Monday, and at least
one hundred people were killed
and one hundred and fifty in
jured. Two thirds of the killed
were women and children en-
ployed in the cotton mills, which
were struck and two stories car
ried away.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Roosevelt has captured some
OF the Populist vote, which re-
minds US that he looks like a
Populist, talks like patriot aud
acts like a Experimentation
phis (Tenn.) News.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The Gar of Russia can close
the columns OF the newspapers
OF his own land ,ainst unfav-
orable comment upon the mas
saore, but he has no control Of
the press across tile seas, nor can
he be wholly indifferent TO what
it says. Unless the censor scis
sors his exchanges to tatters, he
will be sure to find some highly
interesting opinions these days.
-Iuncie Qnd.) Star.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Steps are being taken by a
number of Protestant cIergymen
looking to union with those of
the Catholic faith 10 war to be
waged on the fast growing dl-
vorce evil. 1t is about time tor
the different churches to take
the matter up,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
Low RAyes 70 ran Nonrnwasr.

Up to June 10Th, one wsy eecond
csass colonist tickets viii be said daily
at very low rates fiom coupon ~tatora
OF the Mobile & Ohio r. R. 10 po;nss ii
Oregon, Washington, British Columbia,
Montana aud Idano. Ask agent Or
wsite Jno. M. Beall, A. 6. z. A., s.
Louis, for particulars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Let US all go on a strike until
our delinquent subscribers send
IN their ducats. The strike fever
seems to be in the air, and we
might as well take hand as not.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Spain has made Admiral Ger
vera lite senator. He is a brave
and courteous naval officer, and
is deserving of the honor.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The Mexican Pavilion at the
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, is near
ing completion. 1t will be the
first government building fin
ished.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Advices from Berlin state that
Germany will send a feet of her
finest war vessels to participate
IL the naval display at Hampton
Roads in connection with the
opening of the Worlds Fair, ST,
Louis, May 1st, 1904.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

1t is estimated that the erup-
tions of the volcano Santa Maria,
Guatemala, will cause shortage
in the coffee crop this year Of
25,0O0,0o0 ponds. Look ont
for corner IN the coffee market.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The barbecue and speaking at
Macon next Tuesday promises
to be big affair. Most OF the
State candidates will be there,
and an enormous crowd is ex-
pected to be in attendance.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

About every working man in
Chicago is on a strike--except
the barten d ers. The strikers
cau't afford to go without that
"eye opener
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU
ARE TAKING

When you YOU take Groves S
Tasteless Chill Tonic because the
formula is plainly printed on
every bottle showing that it is
Iron and Quiniue in a
tasteless form. No Cure, No
Pay. 50c.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

The grandeur aud power of
Niagara Falls has been enlisted
IN the manufacture OF cheap
breakfast foods. 1t IS only a
step from tue sublime to the
ridiculous.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Manila is now SAID to be the
cleanest city in the world. Be
fore the advent OF the Americans
1t was the dirtiest.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
Zoo Great / 5

a reliable remedy taf Qa
complaints snould always ae
kept at hand. Chamberisf's
Cole, holera aud DiarfAoea
Renedy never tails and when
reduced with water IS pleasant
to take For sale by ard
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

According to newspaper re
ports, the crop outlook IN some
parts of the State is gloomy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Senator Hanna has thrown up
the sponge and Roosevelt gets
the endorsement OF the RepQbii
can convention in Ohio We
rather looked for the Hon. Mar
Gus TO doa little Of the strenu
Gus kick, bat lis kicker seems
TO be our join
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

An exchange SAYS it fats to
understand why Missouri should
have been SO particularly fav
ored by those baking powder
bribers, when there were states
men in sorty four other States
and several Territories waiting
10 lie thus insulted.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
For District .4tt0rney-
10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
j. Ii. CURRIE

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 81, 1908,
To My Friends and Fellow Git
izens OF the Tenth Judicial
Circuit Court District, of
Mississippi:
I hereby announce myself a
candidate Tor the Office OF Dis
trict Attorney from this judicial
district, composed OF the coun-
ties of Winston, Noxubee, Ne
shoba, Kemper and Landerdale,
subject to the action OF the dem
ocratic primary election IN Au-
gust next. | most respectfully
solicit your votes and influence
in the coming election and cam
paigu. +. Y. BRAHAN.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Joe Bailey of Texas has been
"mentioned" as the Democratic
nominee tor President.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE
DAY

Take Laxotive Bromo 2uinine
Tablets. All druggist refund
the money if it fails to cure. Z.
w. Groves signature is on each
box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-04

Subscribe tor the lIGRALD.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04

1t will be almost safe to bet dol.
lars to doughnuts that the ring
sters will control the Democratic
state convention in Missouri next
year and will nominate machine
ticket. The ringsters figure on ii
like this: They are in a position
to control the convention and after
q machine ticket is nominated at
least three-fourths of the Folk
shouters will support the machine
ticket anyway, and whatever votes
it lacks of majority will be sup
Piled by the balIot-box suffers of
the St. Louis Jefferson Club under
the protection of partisan police
and election boards. The good
government element is up against
a pretty hard proposition.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04

:, While there is no longer mucl
doubt that the people Of Missouri
are occupying themselves with the
thought that there is great neef
of political reform IN the state
government and that they are
about ready to undertake a clean.
Ing out of the Augean stables a,
the state capital, let us not over
look our own immediate door
yards. So far as we know there
is no boodling in office in this coun-
ty, but there is plenty of boodling
in the method of securing the Of
fees, which is as offensive to the
true spirit of political reform as
official boodling. 1t is usually the
man who buy the office that sells
out the people afterwards. Let's
have the reform from the ground
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04
In both England and Germany

In both England and Germany
national life is being sapped at the
foundations by the liquor curse,
and in America the evil is also
growing to an extent to alarm oven
the most conservative element of
our social structure. There is one
thing in our favor, however, and
that is the growing unrest of the
people under the enroaehments of
the evil. State prohibition, local
option, high license, are all evi-
denses of this unrest and an ankle
ty to grappIe with the evil which
must eventually culminate in some
effective means of bringing it un-
der control. Ultimately it must
become a national question and
dealt with AZ any other danger
which would menace sour national
fife
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04
All Around the State
With Pen and Scisso

two years, with the understanding
that if any Of them violates his
parole he will be Immediately hus-
tied off to Jefferson City.
The quo warrants proceedings
in the supreme court to oust Cir
cuit Judge Arbury Burkhead Of
Douglas County from his Office has
been dismissed by the court on
technical grounds. Barkhead, it
is alleged in this case, was nomi-
mated in a game of cards on a wa
ger for the nomination, against a
$1,000 purse. After bis election
this proceeding was instituted to
remove him from the circuit bench
for violation of the corrupt prac-
tice act. No briefs having been
fled with the Supreme Court, the
case was dismissed and Burkhead
holds Office anE1olested.
Because OF the contempt pro,
ceedings, if for no other reason,
which grew out of Editor Shep
herds criticism of the Missouri
state supreme court, and for which
he was fined $500, much interest
attaches to the motion for re-
hearing in the case of Rubey Og-
lesby against the Missouri Pacific
railroad company. The last rul-
ing of the court in this case wa
adverse to Oglesby. In submit
ting their brief in opposition to to-
motion for a rehearing of this cast
Bob Railey and Mart Clardy
attorneys for the railroad com
pany attack the press with as mucl
vigor as Shepherd exercised Ii
criticising the court.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04
Can't Be Mixed.

A Democratic convention that
will nominate Joseph w. Folk fol
governor will never name Sam B.
Cook for secretary of state; for
oil and water will not mix. MIR.
Cook understands this as we'll a.
anybody; hence he is as strongly
anti i-Folk AS Ed Butler.
The effort to make it appear
that Cooks only offense consists in
failing to squsal on a friend is moi
truthful. He was voluntary wit.
ness to bribery, according to his
own statement. That transacted:
if he knew Of no other, gave him
an insight into the corrupt prac-
tices that were going on. He
knew Of the corruption, and, a,
the chairman of the party, be OUCH
to have ste cred it the other way
But no, he let everything drift or
in the corrupt ways and declared
ell was lovely.
TIE testimony in the Cardwel
oase was anything but ereditabl'
| to him. 1t showed him as lob
byist eerlng more for the fees as I
lobbyist than for the party. The'
! when the Speed matter is added i
presents a pictures that is anythin,
but attractive to straightforward
people. Papers may praise MI
Cook because there is pie in sight
but the people are not for him.
Shelbina (Mo.) Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04
THE oRN SHOW.

The Corn Show given in Potosi
Tuesday afternoon under the
auspices of the Missouri Worlds
Fair Commission, in connection
with the annual meeting of the
County Farmers Institute, was at
tended by large number Of rep
resentatiye fal mers Of the county,
and the exhibits of corn were both
numerous and fine. The show
took place in the circuit court
room. Quite a number of ladies
were in attendance. The Judges
were Frank Long of Bellefoun
tain, D. n. Sparks of Potosi, and
DR.. &. H. Eversole of Caledonia.
The awards were as follows:
White corn, best 20 ears-lst
prize G. A. Waugh, Mineral Point;
I'd c. w. Yount, Palmer; Sd Sam'l
Richesen, Potosi.
Yellow corn, best 20 ears-1st
prize Tom Hudson, Bergman;
I'd VIM. Long, Fourche Renaui;;
Sd W. V. Earles, Floyd.
Mixed corn, best 90 ears-1st
prize Mart Nicholson, Belgrade;
2d Frank johnson, Caledonia; Sd
T. c. Bryan, Quaker.
Largest corn, 10 ears-1st prize
Bennett Bryan, Belgrade; Cd d. r.
Buckley, Palmer.
Among those making corn OK
hibits were Samuel Rieheson, John
and Rudolph Hochstatter, Potosi:
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-11-04

Robert Williams, VIM. Golf, Franz
Medallion, Cadet; Judge Buckley
iC. w. Yount, Palmer; Benne
Bryan, John Hanson, Belgrade
VIM. Llghtfoot, j. l. Robinson
E. L. Lightfoot, T. H. Cain, VIM
Councilman, 1rondalc; Frank John
son, j. b. Bryan, w. w. Gibson
Mart Nicholson, j. F. Bennett.
Caledonia; L. M. Hudson, p. E,
Wood, Bergman; G. A. Waugh,
Arthur Kelsey, Mineral Point
VIM. Long, Fourch a Renault;
W. V. Earl, Floyd; David Blagg,
Old Mines; w. G. Cresswell, Ap
tus; VIM. Hudson, Levy; L. G.
Bryan, Quaker; l.. b. Higgin
botham, Latty.
The exhibits of farm products
aside from corr were small. Rev.
H. W. Cook of Potosi had fin.
display of apples. Capt. Richesor
! showed a bunch of alfalfa of tht
, fourth opthisseason, which shows
the adaptibi'ity of this forage
crop to our soil. There were also
Il few displays Of vegetables.
The lectures and discussions il
connection with the Farmers Insti
tute were along the lines OF thos'
| of previous meetings Of the associ
alton, which have for their objec
the Improvement of agriculture
methods in general.