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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take;
pleasant in effect. For sale BY j. Fl. Nc.
Neely, Colfax; and Bush & Randolph,
FairmOunt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

wVaoe YOUNG N8aJn.
''One of DR.. Kings New Life Pills each
night for two weeks has put me in my
teens again" writes d. II. Turner, OF
Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in
the world for liver, stomach and bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only
25 cents at Crescent Drug Store, Collar;
Bush 4 Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16
United Confederate Veter-
ans Reunion.
Reduced Rates via Shreveport q
Red River Valley Ry.

For above occasion, May 10Th to
May 22d, 1903, the sale of round trip
tickets to New Orleans, La. is ati-
thorized at rates and conditions
named below:
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16
WIN. C. ROBERTS,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Alexandria, La.
Office, Clements & Alberts Building, up.
stsisw, Office also at Colfax, La. Earl
Roberts, correspondent and business
manager, in charge.
Will practice iu sll the courts OF the
State and IN the Federal court.
Special attention given to collections in
Rxpides aud Grant parishes. ja7
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

Summer goods received at Nc
Neely's.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

Brief communications upon subjects of
public interest solicited, but NO attention
will be paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: CHRoNICLR, Colfax, La.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20
IA Startling Test.

To save a life, Or. II. G.. Merritt, OF
No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure he
writes. "a patient was attacked with
violent heuiorrhages, caused by uleera-
tion of the stomach. had often found
Electric Biuers excellent for acute stom-
acb and liver troubles 50 l prescribed
tbem. The patient gained from the
first, and has not had an attack IN Il
months" Electric Bitters are posltiyeiy
guarante, d tor DyspepsiA, Indigestion
Constipation and Kidney troubles IrJ
them. Only Soc st Leonard Henley 3
drug store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20
INTERESTING LOCAL LINES.
An Excursion Coming.

The Sunday school ofthe First Presby-
terian Church has decided 70 give its ar
nual picnic at Williamsburg ON Tuesday
June 23rd.
A large crowd viii, undoubtedly make
the trip owing 70 the very reasonable
rate the school offers to visit the old
capital of Virginia. An enjoyable time
Is anticipated by the children OF the
school and committee IS IN charge OF the
arrangements intend 20 see 20 It that
the day shall prove interesting TO al
who make journey,-Daiiy Press.
We are glad 10 have our deighoor
visit us. There Is no better town o'
earth 10 visit this time Of the year. Mex
week the William aud Mary finals ar
on. and this itself viii be at attraction
Plenty of ice cream, etc, for all.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20
Goffigan a Candidate.

Mr.. W. E. Gof5gan. one o. the most
prominent citizens OF York county. has
announced that he will be a candidate
for the legislature from that district.
Mr. Gof6ean has been "A member of the
county board OF supervisors and ehair-
man OF the county Democrats com
mittee for years.--Newport News Daily
/ Press.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20

ABJERTIsN6
NEDFUM
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20

The continued illness of Miss Ida
Iones will prevent her and Miss Nirgie
leaving for Charlottesville on Sunday TO
attend the school of Methods.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20

You NnOW " hHA iUu FfE~
When YOU take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula Is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that Il
is simply Iron and Quinite m tasteiess
eorm. No Cure. No Pay. oOc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-20

The Virginia Gazette 81. per year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12
ATS, "a NEW FAD,E DRIVING OUT TTEAT GOJVN

~ approach Of Something entirely new, known there
rs the coffee coat F
No vogue. excepting, OF the blouse, has ever
achieved more hearty appreciation than have these dan-
ty little coats and wardrobe Ia considered complete
without at least one. 8a5l n fSss3 Ii
THEY make very useful and at the same time very
pretty, home evening frocls when worn with 1land-
volle skirt In the Same delicate colorlng.
lace that Is extensively for trimming these
Is Known Pafs-thted Alencon lace. The SOFT
wash tnetas and liberties perhaps tho most prefer
ablo materials for these Jackets. but nevertheless
ivory lawns silk crepons and molsselnes create dis
tinctvcly attractive variety. 99{ ss,5
AZ combination Of this description Is shown trimmed
with Chantlyf lace. Tho collar Is brought into
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12
00o00OOOOOOCOOOOCOO0O oOOO0OOCCOCCOCCDoCOcCt

skirt proper is shrred to form yoke again In two
groups between 1t and the nounce 1t Is hung over a
fo1ndationio of white India silk yelled inter skirt
OF moussene that Is finished with lace-edscd frls The
bodice forms q tiny shirred boero that falls
deep girdle of white de ana above which Is
yoke OF lace The sleeves shrred at the shoulders
many, but the walking suits of linen pque
q smart golfng costume Of neckcd etanine
centres OF interest. The former make
Summer Is hurryinG npnce and are charming. Fa-s
vorite models show plated skirts and blouse l1tons
are trimmed only with stitched bands. White pque
conspicuous, but the linen suits blue with
broidered dots OF white. of tho color can
vas weave Linen to be favorte Is found
again In a handsome street gown, with long skirt
made of medium quality In the natural color
~ embroidered with matching linen The golf
costume Is Of necked etamine, gray with specks Of
white and IS made with q side-pnlted skirt a
blouse Elton athatLis collaress. This little coat Is open
at the throat but widens to lap double
style or to be rolled back In 1t is quite plain
simply stitched, but the faced with Bulga-
rians embroidery that gives note Of rich color i4
ii16 r \ \ y @5S5i!tT5 Il
Gowns that will be worn Mt April weddings
In their beauty, but the display includes big number
appears to gain In favor season by nts latest
Of black and white effects The combination is by no
means new but ut always is charming elegant and
developments 1t takes the form OF lace and or chiffon
over white and is really fascinating exquisite
creation sent from Paris for wedding the month
OF black Liberty with Chantiy lace. This skirt
Is all black, gathered at the belt tely trim
med with little ruces of the material arranged da-
mond design The bodice is full with deep draped Cir
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

die Of taffeta and yoke Chanty white chiffon
with full shrred portion Of the gauze between. Tho
sleeves are made with snugfting cuffs of affeta that
extend nearly to the elbows, above which puffs
Of the black with black lace over white above them
again The waist closes at the back at the lower
edge of the yoke Its attached bow apple
ribbon with ends that reach the flcunce. 3S&4s
a second for matron in thirttes Is made
entirely OF wide Chanti founcns white chf7
ION that In turn Is hug white soft finished tafre-
Ia. the chiffon being edged with three black vel
vet ribbon that gives 1t substance, At the front
skirt Is a very narrow panel of lace each
SIDE or IT. the points of the edges meeting ever
strip Of black Chantly insertion six inches wide
Beneath these strips concealed the
deep founces that form the skirt The bodice one of
the handsomes yet seen and to emphasize tho
general use of effects. AT the full white
chiffon edged by Insertion tina 1nees the panel In the
skirt There is shrred yoke Of white chiffon extend
Ing back OF these strips that banded with black velvet
Below this yoke falls a flounce Of black lace
that droops over the bodice of SHRED white chiffon
The sleeves large and full of tho lace over
the white chiffon with cuffs OF at the
neck Is collar Of lace and chiffon entire gown
is exquisite chic to exceptional degree
"A third costume Of the black white Is made with
a skirt and Elton and Is of taffeta silk The skirt ia
made with graduated flounce that Is tucked In gron
of three at Its lower edge and trimmed with narrow
bands above that are embroidered In black and whe
and arranged in points, Above the flolncc is wide In
sertion of black Chanty white and above ~ again
are bands like those the flounce The Eton is rnada
with stole Of lace, and embroidered bands and aco
and bands trim the wide sleeves think have pro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo
~ Gowns and Wraps For Pretty Girls = ~ NAY anfon

sMbTHD EASTER SEASON means many brides many
- weddings many entertainments and, as a result.
many fascinating toilets This year the marriage bellies
& promise to be kept uncommonly busy, and there Is
every reason to look for brilliant Spring season. The
4 gowns and the costumes shown many them gu
lovely and graceful Certain tendencies that
threatened to become excessive to the whole
EFFECT have happily. been and the outlook IS
q now most satisfactory one. 5$$E 3 i4.5
-s SOFT cingng materials continue TO hold first place
designed for the lockers Embroidery has become q
craze It would seem though the demand for hand
work knew no limit As leading importer said to me
Yesterday 1t is the work involved that makes the cost
or the gown. Hours of labor represented In really
simple effects and tho really costumes
mean time and skill that must be computed at a. high
rate One Of the handsomest wedding gowns have
seen Is Of of the lovely finished satins and
rchly Embroidered In design Orchids The sye
pncesse and the lovely flowers border the skirt and
nnsh the corsage which is cut low for deep yoke Of
point lace but the veil will be tulle held by natural
orange blossoms The lines the satin are
oeautitu IN the extreme md the heavily worked flow
ers add a. richness and splendor difficult to describe It
y 70 pc white wedding and the bridesmaids Will wear
gowns OF chiffon much shrred and made with berthas
\ \ =
IN the trousseau are gowns Of many sorts, To de-
scribe them all would be impossible but dainty
n .oH IN dotted chiffon is too charming be passed by
ne material IS white with dot and the skirt
=! q mass or stirring AT Its lower edge tlonce that
tucked at Its lower and shirred at Its upper edge The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

cludes trimming OF Persian silk that most effective
The skirt lis made with box pait three side paits
extending for full length at both back. AT
each side OF tho front paits two additional ones
that extend to nounce depth only, between front
and back two triple box plaits that to
flounce depth only The Is short. bolero
with elbow sleeves, that Is plated
yoke that s extended to form the fronts, The front
edges turn back to form revers which embroidered
ana there IS a narrow vest of the Oriental silk. SILK
bands finish the colaress neck aid the loose
and outline the yoke Tho accompanying bodice is
deep cream colorcd lace and Is with full bishop
sleeves and q deep draped grdle OF tho silk Palmer
simpler suits made Of such dark servceable coll
ors dark blue and green with pin dots OF white
seyerest tailor STYLE sl s5{s 8i 2SS
. Wraps grow more attractive each week III Many OF
there will be nyeritabe thrush the convenient little
grments with early They are shown both en-,
suite with the gown contrasting those
Of solk being Ideal for later over flmy summer
One that noted specially chameleon tat
fea, showing gray with suggestions OF gold. There is
the almost ubiquitous yoke with stole ends attached
to 1t circular portions that fall other
Yoke and stole of heavy lace
edged with dangling silk balls. Similar ones Of black
with white by the score not q few
OF fine cloth shown. sti dnintier are made
with silk foundation oyerald with frs rIchirgs
Of chiffon and lace but the general shape not vary
grea charming creation for carriage use is OF
white chiffon combined with edgng OF black Chantily
Others of psse silk, laceedged, others again
all of lace chiffon. 55 faI953sla
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

vousy mentioned the Of taffea in jacket suits but
SO noticeable feature season as TO bear
plasls This special suit Is elaborate and appropriate
oy occasions of formed simpler things arc
seen by the score The new transparent fabrics are
themselves a study and many OF them, SO soft aud
piable as very nearly to allow drawing an entire
quality ofae material. When made the costumes be-
come far too elaborate for the most remote sug-
gestlon OF such treatment Barege yelling is one Of
the latest and Is very nearly flmy chiffon while
1T IS durable at the time. }
t ODD waists for with Jacket suits;saret very
neaTiy al things. but great preference Is
lnusns,& and many exquisite designs Among
number Of recently; imported models many that
deserve special mention but are so far new ms to
One is all white and Is made with a ow-neck bolero
and wide bell sleeves OF the finest embroidered ounc
Ing the fun bodice and llndersleeves plain The
yoke Is Of tucnG and lace and the upper edge OF tho
tiny Jacket is finished with draped edgng that gives the
effect Of bertha The combines finest batIste
with ecru embroidery and Is chic In the extreme The
bodice proper and the sleeves OF white, the yoke
with stole extensions and the bertha ecru and
outlining the lower edge OF the yoke tiy soft roll
Of plain blue silk Tho touch of blue clnrming The
combination of ccru and white is as chic and attractive
as 1t 10 novel;
n \ Y y ~ 3s5&s q Il
l1ohair, OF the new, fine, silky sort is much used
ior really handsome street gowns, we'll as for the
palmer useful and is delightful wear ina smuch
as 1t sheds NIL dust # Styles in skirts and Goa Is nre
many a most beautiful suit is made the material
IN one OF the new shades that suggests amber and In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

saying them for fexibllty, try a, little
mills Of roses. This is prepared by rub
bling 2 ounces of blanched almonds to a
smooth pa sic. With a little roso water, and
adding 1t to 1-25 ounce each Of melted
white wax and spermnceti and IA ounce
J, OF oil OF sweet almonds. After n thorough
4 beating. pour the mixture through muslin
4 and add about ono pint OF rosewater, 10
drops OF OIL Of lavender and one gill
OF alcohol. h 4.
III DOM use ammonia on the lips. II
parches and era ks the skin, ST
u Don't bite thread with the teeth.
Women who do much sewing frequently
suffer a great deal from soreness OF tha
lips. and are at a loss to ascertain the
cause OF the trouble. 1t is simply the re-
suit Of biting off the thread. instead OF
using q pair of.sclssors In the case OF
silk, the dnnGer*is quite marked, because
It IS usual TO put the thread In acetate OF
lead. partly to harden 1t and also, perhaps
4 to Increase It's weight. Ifthis practice OF
biting off the thread Is followed regularly,
i the result may be serious and lead to u
blood poisoning. d lg n
! jusge a man by his eyes, but a
woman always by her lips" said Benz
Jamin Franklin, than whom no man ever
read people more correctly. ~ Aa "A
Queen eliza beth once refused to engage
n waiting woman who came with every
possible recommendation, "Becallsen she
said, 'the woman Is a tale-bearer. DO
you not see the downward dip Of her Inn,
] will none of her z 81 81 'ia
In choosing aywlfe let her be woman
whose LIDS do not drOOD al tho cow, a nc,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

cuiation, and makes them o brilliant red.
10 the majority of persons vivid, red
Ups ere neither natural nor pretty aud yet
biting and rubbing the lips is a habit in
auiged In by many women to gain this
eject which. AZ best, Is only temporary.
and Is obtained at the expense of making
them tender and causing them to chap
easily.
Passing the tongue over the lips 10
moisten them is habit equally Injurious
20 he appearance Of the lips and the
peanty OF the mouth, as the saliva. al
Mays more or less acid. shyivels the skin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

pending It in the mixture until IT mparts
4 q faint color.
camphoorated cold cream Is also useful
Tor Ups that chap easily. When the lips
are cry little glyceriite and rosewater,
may be applied to cornteract this teneen-
cy. Fever blisters may be cured by the
use Of powdered alum; or wiring a clotI,
out Of hot water In which a little pow-
qered borax has been dissolved and press
to the lips. The operation should be re-
,peated several fines daily. After each
application Of the water, touch the lips
With alycerino, Which has been diluted
With rosewater.
10 soften the lips oysto use after mas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

Just conceallng the tins Of the upper
teeth,''
When In doubt what to do, Just SMILE"
is the advice given to debutante, This
IS all Very we'll. II the maiden does not
smile and smile necessarily. but only In
quick CLEANS,
For chapped lips the following Is a good
SAVE; Spermaceti. ounce; White wax
ounce; Almond DINA ounces.
Melt In q double boiler. When cool add
3 drops. or essence Of amhersrls. II YOU
care to giyea rosy tinge to the salye,. this
may done by putting some CLIPPINGS
of alkanet root in u cheese cloth ind sus-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

shape and fastened with d smart bow Of ribbon
The sleeves are &tuclsed$to tho size OF the
finished at tho bottom with wide frl Chantilly
4 lace t53Y9$S} iI552=ITd S1I9 Is7$
Another he attractive design Is shown with yoke
formed Of four bands OF point Marqulse Insertion
lined with fagoted bands OF satin tafreta to match.
a fetching black coat#is made Of bobnet liberty
SILK. me yoke and sleeves tucked ornamented
with bands Of silver sequned insertion. The nounce is
fulled onto the yoke Will finished the
bottom with sequence edgIng. $gfs I{
a dainty CREATION is shown made OF one solid piece
or deep lace The top part used for the yoke
sleeves, which tucked the bottom, forming the deep
hounee The Insertion outlines the yoke neck and fronts
edged Will, beading through which tiny velvet
ribbon IS drawn 1t is fastened the with
OF black ribbon The sleeves likewise ornamened..
a a very dainty and airy is madn OF esprit net,
with pointed nounCe Of Alencon lace The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

OF smiling. without really doing It, is
more attractive and dignitled,
when smiles are too profuse, they lose
thelr value like other things. but the
charm OF thoroughly sweet smile. when
NOT too often repeated, is Irresistible.
Lessons in the art OF smiling have been
recorded in ancient as we'll as modern
times. and as an elegant accomplishment.
the art OF smiling gracefully, In Just the
right degree, deserves consideration.
Many persons open the mouth too widely.
A good receipt for smile Is. "let the
mouth be slightly open, the lower Zip
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

me habit Of sucking and biting the lips
Is ruinous TO their shape
children's mouths are often stretched
out Of proportion by their propensity,
from babyhood for stuffing all sorts OF
things into this convenient receptacle.
''Making faces" Is also Injurious to the
shape OF the mouth; 1t Ia an ugly habit
which sometimes clngs for life, and 1t
aeems impossible for the victim to talk
without gfimaeing. s6.
Excessive or superfluoNs smiling must
be avoided. as tnjuring the share Of the
mouth. 70 be. as II were, on the verge
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-12

ss3f as It is the most expressive feature of
fs Ane race. the mouth has much to do with
producing The effect OF beauty or its
AZ opposite,
While a large mouth gives an imnros-
Il blon OF coarseness. particularly IN A.
y W. woman n 100 small mouth Is almost
3ge equally Objectionable. The 'perfcct rose
qua OF mouth" which the writer's OF q
past generation were fond of bcstowInt.
p 2 their heroines, was appropriate only
II torsa child Any mouth. to be satisfac-
Lory, requires reasonable amount of
COON. -
Cuplds bow is the standard pattern as
- TO shape. for a perfect mouth The edges
must be clearly defined, with the upper
M lip short The color must he cear.
& deep red and the skin like the texture of
4 q soft satin
S3s& lteret ofore. 1t was believed that, unless
L acquired as a brthrlght. woman's time
was wasted In longing for a charming
mouth. She may. however, do much to
q Improve Its shape and appearance
a The first point to he considered is the
g Tigidlty or Il la&ity of the muscles that
control the mouths actions, ! they tend
Ito stiffness or sternness of expression.
a begin 10 make them more supple by a
gentle but constant massage treatment.
With thumb and forefinger gently pinch
the corners and curves of the mouth
4 discriminating their deIicacy and cearness
+ Until this has heen granted a fair trial 1t
n Is impossible to estimate Its happy results.
For another exercise for overcoming
excessive Rightly of the muscles OF the
mouth, stand before the mirror and with
the forellneers at each side OF the mouth.
press or flex the corners together. A pc
tcnliar oranse-shered opening is thus
made by the lips. Hold them thus while
you draw five or Six long brea tbs. Do
this TOR ten minutes daily
r Instead 5of the pressure that gives
iheayin@ss 10 the jaw aud hardness to the
mouth. learn 70 bring the lips together.
Very lightly, which permits that always
Agreeable dimpie effect in the corners.
e But, should the mouth be inclined to re-
main open with loose. underlined lines
lrsdouble the yigor OF the massage, using
the trea tment Rs a tonic TO tone up planid
nerves and muscles Learn to hold the
1fps with frmness. tempered BY grace
\. II you do not object TO q bit OF powder.
S3ouchlng up the corners Of the mouth
makes 1t look shorter, II applied gently.
With the tip OF the finger. all trace OF the
powder will be lost This ts often an Inn
proYement AZ the mouth Is long and
narrow. suggestive Of a slit 59
q Massage of the lips increases the cir
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tened at one sldc with huge bow Of pale bite satin rlb
BON The yoke and sleeves ARE laid In bin ticks. @
A different stye Of this cont Is shown left open In
to be worn over wide girdle bodice which Is
ted With airline stone buckle The yoke Is tuck
ed. ana outlined With inserton with pale bite ribbon
fu III. The sides Of this Jacket fasleed ts glr-
de With small hooks and eyes. with rosette Of The rb
bon OH the left side. IS
Tho course Irish. Bulgarian Russian and antique
aees IRE also used for the yokes these coats
The yoke Is formed Of Russian lace. which IL also at4
pliuted on the sleeves, which have a. handkerchief
lointe of net Tho deep nolnces OF have ID scroll
design appliaued with u narrow white SILK ruclng
me neck s brought into and fastened with a ro-
settle Of white chiffon.
n. "a peculiarly most nocenblt II these coats Is that
the sleeves Ill In piece cut down to mt the n-
per arm with the full width, left to fall a. lounce