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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09

RA NJ - ne tr:.o-lr nro2.,,rs Of lie
IA "a JGi7.ri >t.,,r% "ec"uc.. made
a ~ tie ~uit tl.1r LIS firm should
do 40 NOR nu@ill"s> wiIl WO-
men personally. FIR years he had IN
office for lacy Customers, where tEpy
had met to buy ana sell stocks and
watch the money market. They Lad
undoubtedly enriched the cuTInUd3-
oony broker by many thousand dollars.
yet because one woman brought suit
against him when she met with losses
he shut down hencefOrth on all her sex.
If 4 man had sued the broker on ac-
count of losses in the market. nothing
would have been thought Of it. Bust
ness would have gone on as usual. But
one woman proved herself q fool; there
fore in the mind Of this perSpicacious
masculine reasoner all women are fools
Women who have small or large
sums of money to invest may learn
from the above case the important les
son that when they meet with losses
they must bear them like a man. and
not whine or go into Mysteries. To
meet adverse fate of all kinds with
courage and calmness is the first step
toward success of any kind.
Having decided that she will bear
losses without squealing, the next con-
sideration in the successful investment
of money by woman is to beware
with perfect horror of get rich quick
schemes. In at least ninety-nine cases
out Of hundred they are mere traps
to ensnare women and Inexperienced
investors. IN Il big city one lately col
Iapsed that had defrauded scores Of
dclUdcd women of all the money they
had. some Of it got by years Of painful
toll and skimpng. When the end came
"nd the concoctors of the plot We're ar
rested. it took half dozen policemen
to hold the cheated women i'll order,
and then it was not done 2ny too well.
The unfortunate victims tried to do
bodily violence to the rascals. Just
let us get at them" they shouted.
They crowded. they walked over each
other, they Shook their fists and
screeched, and one Or two tumbled over
faint as you ever saw. Whatever you
do. never do that. Don't be a fool
Here is another don't-never lend any
money for sentimental reasons to
brother, uncle. friend or great-grard-
father You will be almost dead sure
to rue t. Not long ago a widow with
some money met a sweetheart of her
youth: He appeared to be engaged in
magnificent money getting schemes.
He seemed to be more than ever de-
voted to her He got $4,000 cold cash
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
BLACK NET GOWNS.
How They Are Made-Other Fash2Ga
Notes.

How They Are Made-Other Fash2G9
Notes.
Some Of the most elegant gowns are
made Of plain black net, and this is
trimmed in various ways. one of the
most effective styles Of developing this
material, in itself go insignificant into
beautiful gowns is to overlay it with
chenille or silk stars or crosses ans.
then trim the whole skirt, diSrcgardin9
the stars and their positions, with mar
row lines of black satin ribbon in the
narrowest width or black velvet rib
bon, with bands of black chantilly in
sertion around, arranged to form Il GER
tain design. Sometimes it is done to
represent headings to a simulated
hounce, and again it is simply set
around and around. Again it may be
put on in horizontal or perpendicular
lines, but, however it is applied. it is
handsome. The decision as to how the
lines of lace should be applied should
be made with due consideration of the
height and figure Of the wearer. The
pointed effect as shown in. the illustra
ton comes nearest to fitting all figures.
even the unduly stout one.
Black net gowns should be worn over
a black taffeta slip. but if one wishes
to do so any color preferred may be
adopted. The waist for gown OF this
description is generally made in full
blouse form, and it may be high or
quite low on the neck and shoulders.
SO many afternoon dresses are made of
lace in whole or in part that this one
would serve for IL guide to all, with
such differences as each individual
case might require For day wear the
sleeves may be in the bishop form and
as ornate as wished.
The beautiful grenadines of this sea-
son are trimmed so laviShIy with lace
that they might almost be called lace.
There are sets Of bOierO, stock. deep
cuffs and skirt trimmings, besides
many distinct motifs, as the separate
pieces are called. and these are APP
piled as taste dictates. What we did
before this very useful fashion came in
vogue | do not know; but. according to
all present signs. it is here to stay. |
'
lace is secn-yak, mohair silk guipure
and cotton and linen is matter Of
course. And this does not take into ac-
count the new mercerized silk laces,
which are made vide and narrow.
with straight edges of application on
the different garments. Some Of the
castle hraids of this wood fiber silk
are made SO fine and open that they be
deck balf the handsOmest costumes.
They are called Russian silk lace. The
effect of bands of this lace over the
ever beautiful china Grape gowns i.
indescribably rich. and it has the meri:
of novelty, for it is new.
The new deep peIerines and cappS
and the long stole collars of the heavy
yak or renaissance lace are muci
sought for, and they may even displae"
the fluffy boas of chiffon. These are
so very becoming that it is pity IL
allow even the lace pelerines to taxi
their places. -s.-- 800 -
For skirts for everyday wear at hon3r
or in the street mohair in one Of It.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
CREDULETY OF THE HlNDOC
Sample ef the DeIGSions Which HI
Occasionally Har!,ors.

Occasionally Harhors.
Here IS q remarkable instance OF TIL
credulity Of the Hi1doo and the will
kind Of decisions which lie CccasionaIfv
harbors. The writer is described as ::
HindOO gentleman of standing and rep
utation, and this extract is taken fror-
a letter written to gentleman in Er:~~-
land:
We are having awfully serious news
circulated in the papers here. Extracts
purported to be from the Morning
Leader Of London and La Bon Guondia
of Spain impress us that tie emperor
on the coronation day was dangerously
Ill and was never really crowned, for
the ministers caused him to be person
ated by beggar of WhitecAapel We
are really very concerned to hear it.
and we firmly believe the news to be q
false creation, but wonder why the
government is still inactive in regard
to- taking any steps to punish the au-
thor Of SO foul calullny"
The gentleman who sends NE tho
above extract gives some other Quaint
examples of the amusing fctonS which
gain currency among the natives Of IL
dia, says writer in London Truth.
The bigger and the more prcp0stcr0-s
the lie, he says, the more readily it is
believed. When the jubilee bridge ovct
the Hoogly was being built, the st0!y
got about that the government reGUt,-
ed q thousand heads OF natives for tie
foundations Of the bridge and had Civ
en- orders that all natives walking Over
the madam after dark We're to be sejzAi
and taken to tie SI.1ltan khana G.le
native name for the N3sonic lodge,
where their heads were to be cut o.
for use in this uncanny engineering o.
GRAFTON. Tie natives, it is said, Fc3n
afraid to walk in that direction af8e-
dark for this reason.
Again, at the time of the last Indian
frontier war, fat B0Du clerk disap-
pesred from one Of tie government Of
fees and could not he found. 1t was
firmly believed, says my correspond
ent, by his fellow clerks and neighIors,
that he had been seized By order Of the
government, to be made into ointment
for the benefit Of the wounded soldiers.
Happily, the fat Babu turned up again
safe and sound; SO no serious conse-
quences resulted from this delusi0n. If
an idea like this can be seriously ac
cepted, as my informant says it was,
by the class of natives who pass exam
nations and hold public appointments,
nothing that may find acceptance with
the 'lower orders" can be wondered at.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
An Up to Date. Chicago Church.

Religion and, art have joined hands
in ST. &Paurs Evangelical church at
Beverly Hills, w. II. Z. French, d.
rector Of the Art institute, who is one
Of the pillars Of the new house of wor-
ship has demonstrated that estheti-
*cism and religion are not inseparabie.
9rhe church will house members of
twelve DETERMINATIONS
When one enters, q vista Of beauty
greets him. Instead Of the usual SOM
Der yestibuie, depressing and cold.
there is a handsome foyer, fanked on
either side with reception rooms richly
decorated andA furnished with Huxuri-
Gus loungtng chairs. There are no tor
tuous windings. no bleak. gray walls.
In the church proper and the studious
scloisters adjoining soft effects every
where meet the eye. The walls are Of
mill construction, and drop beams
in the ceiling break the long expanse.
Electric lights in wrought iron IAN
terms give forthtno binding glare. Mr..
French and the colony of artists which
surrounds him have discarded plain
white glass for shades. In its place is
glass of a soft yellow tint. framed in
iron of special design
Perhaps the most strikingly original
thing in the church is the arrangement
of the speWs. The seats are. low, with
reclining backs. They are richly cush-
Toned in mahogany red. One of the
chief notices of the congregation is:
'In Essentials. Unity; In Nonessentials,
Liberty; In All Things, Charity. Chi
eago Inter Ocean.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
IN ( be
DOMAIN, Of the
Metz Woman,

"a 81 EN- are desperately put to it
WYNN sometimes to give plausible
: reasons for endeavoring to
GA hold a |, the money and the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
I, ANY LABOR CONTRACTOR.
- atwood and Her Success In o
New Field.

INC woman to evince great capacity
n wide field hitherto untrodoen by
9 =. {. .av ia Mrs. S. J. Atwood Of Denver
essantaen wears ago Mrs. Atwood was
: ,ittle widow with Il baby, a father
II mother and herself to support.
mo only legacy her husband left was
generous one of debts.
Her husband had busted himself at
,si,,o an employment agent, contract
III for the labor of men on railways
!. noes and various construction works.
g Ind made a poor showing at the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09

FOIIED PLANIS 10 THE uDSEIIAL-
the florists windows and the candy
shops and the church parade
'"There l have you. There isn't any
more church parade. When you are
In New York, go up on Fifth avenue
Easter morning and you'll see the
smart people dressed exactly as they
are every other Sunday. Time was
when there was wild scramble to get
into new clothes on Easter day. No
matter how inappropriate the clothes
or how Indictment the weather, the two
had to go together willy nilly. Airy
creations Of tulle enveloped necks that
yearned for furs, and opeuwork straw
tilted itself coquettishly over noses
blue with the raw wind. To wear ones
winter clothes, ones felt hat above all,
was disgrace almost beyond express
sion. Mothers shaved that their daugh-
fers might have an Easter outfit; girls
worked, stitched away patiently into
the wee small hours of holy week and
even denied themselves necessary
things that they might dazzle their
neighbors and rivals on Easter day.
From Grand street to Fifth avenue the
: craze was the same. Thank the Lord.
that is Overt If it's warm on Easter
day, you see straw hats and silk gowns.
If it's warm before Easter, you see the
same hats and gowns. On the other
hand. if it's cool on Easter day, for IL
fortnight after Easter you will see
heavy garments. We are no longer
swayed by a certain day"
But you can't put the florists out OF
style"
mo: they have remained over from
the old Easter People don't send the
ridiculous and useless Easter gifts they
used to. Instead they give pot of
blossoming plants or little bunch Of
cut spring flowers just to herald the
coming of the spring. These floral
gifts are more elaborate this year than
ever. by the way. and it's quite fad
to send with the flowers an odd vase.
into which the stems are slipped. For
instance, bunch of violets should be
placed in a little copper bowl of the
sort displayed in the florists windows.
orchids should rest in a dainty holder
Of opalescent glass, etc. Even the SIM
plest pot of spiraa which goes out is
wrapped in pink and white tissue pa
per, plated after the fashion of a dan
GERS skirts and tied with a big bow of
ribbon. And, speaking of spirseas, I
want to say that one kind hearted rich
woman sent a thousand pots of these
pretty white blossoms to the sick peo-
pie in the hospitals last year, which
shows that we still do have an Easter
feeling, but it's a sensible one instead
Of silly, extravagant one
And the children's Eastern"
"Oh, that's always with US the
wonderful sugar eggs, with a peephole
through which one can catch gIimpses
of fairyland; the rabbits, the wee
chicks, and, above all, the wonderful
eggs so popular for children's parties!
These are covered with artificial flow
ers and open by means of a spring, dis
closing as many smaller eggs as there
are little guests present, each small
egg being filled with candy. Take it
all in all, think the children get the
best Of Easter, just as they do, for that
matter, with every holiday throughout
the year." MAUD ROBINSON.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
New Waists,

So many Of the separate waists are
and will be made Of some soft aod r!ja-
Bile stuff and OVERLAND with heavy lace
OF one kind or other that they require
a special relay Of skirts If one rs -
wear them. These skirts are 70 be
mostly black, and there IS variety
enough In the materials offered to
please any one.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09

Following the new woman trend Of
today, a number of ladies in Alabama
have established company of their
own for the purpose of drilling for Oil
in the Tennessee valley. The president
of the new company is an Englishwom
an, Mrs. P. Ceilings, the sister of Sir
Marcus SamueIs. All the officers of
the corporation are women. The secre-
|tary and general manager is Mrs. Ray
Nelson of New Decatur. Ala. All the
ladies actively engaged N the enter
prise are women OF means. The com
pany is capitalized at $4,000
ELIZA ARGHARn CONNER.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09

the past
"WeiI, all know is t,Ht it's the end
of Lent and mortifying the flesh and
that sort Of thing" remarked the girl
of the party.
"What's that? Notifying the tlrsh?'
jeered her brother "a nice. lot of NOR
tifying you society buds HAY" been do
ing at Palm Beach and Aiken"
THE truth of the mattcr.' put in the
young matron, lis that Lent has prac
tically gone out Of style, and that
means, of course. Easter also
''Oh, wouldn't say that. Think Of
the lovely church services-and-and
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
The E ester
Of 7 b g
Pre- seGf 3 i'm

u - ASTER is har'My rlor:' thGn Z
W name compared 70 Wait it
"a n used to be-" ,i-'.,r! 49, ,>.,s;u-
an who WAS tu;lN uf recalling
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
Unitarian Services.

''Four Fundamental Articles of Lib
eral Christian FAITH will be the subject
of a sermon by Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., to
be delivered at Barret Lyceum (near the
east end of Marys River BRIDGE next
Sunday evening, January %, at 1880
o'clock. The use of this hall has been
courteonsly accorded the speaker at an
hour when it is not needed by the Spir-
itualist Society, This sermon will be
the first of a series of four to be held
upon alternate Sunday evenings, viz
January %, February s, February %,
and March S. Mr., Elliott represents a
denomination distinguished III its mem
bership by such names as those of Low
ell, Holmes, Bancroft, Julia Ward Howe,
and Edward Everett Hale; and in this
series of Sunday evesing sermons, the
speaker will attempt to set forth clearly
principal ideas characterlzing the Unitar-
iaus today. A cordial Invitation is x
tended to the public.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
Is Somewhat Odd.

Human nature is a very pecul-
lar thing-this statement cannot
be successfully contradicted. Ten
years ago a man appeared on
James Wilkinson's farm some
twelve or fifteen miles south of
this city, and in spite of the fact
that Mr.. Wilkinson ordered him
from the premises, went to work.
He was rather spare, athletic
fellow in those days and proved
to be good farm hand. He was
allowed to remain and work.
Weeks passed into months and
months into years and still the
man worked on. He asked for
no money-all he wanted was
duck clothing and plenty TO eat.
While decidedly odd in some
ways, he is no fool and uses good
Judgment about his work. On
more occasions than one he has
proved most reliable. What his
name is nobody knows, but he
responds to "Ned." During all
these years he has remained a
mystery; he has worked, eaten
and slept, and seemed to care for
nothing further. He is still on
Mr.. Wilkinson's farm and from
trimly-built man has devel-
oped into goodly proportions.
His overalls are now a snug fit
when the waist-band is so inches
in length-the legs need be only
80 inches long. From what we
can learn 'sNed' is all right.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
After Ten Years.

Edison Nash, nephew of Geo.
w, Fuller, of this city, arrived
in Corvallis, Tuesday. He for
merly resided in this county, but
left here about ten years ago and
went to Idaho and sections of
country adjoining that state.
He finally dr1fted onto the Nez
Perce Indian Reservation and
bought a body of land from an
Indian. At that time he says
one could ride 60 or 70 miles and
would see nothing more in
the way of civilization than a
"shack" here and there. Con-
ditions changed rapidly up
there and today it is quite a
populous country. Towns as
large as Corvallis have sprung
into existence, land advanced
rapidly in price and the entire
country was reclaimed, so tc
speak.
Last spring Mr., Nash sold his
farm at a good figure and after
looking about the country a bit,
drifted back to his old home fol
a few days visit with relative:
and friends. He says that in the
main he does not see a grea
change in Corvallis-in many re
spects the town has gone for
ward, but not beyond an easy
stage of recognition.
In a short time he intends te
return to Idaho and locate or
some land. He does not expec
to go to the Nez Perce country
but will visit the Paradise O
Rose Prairie section. This i
something like IS Miles from
Lewiston, and in Mr.. Nash
opinion will be settled up rapidly
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
Going to Valdez.

George w. Smith intends to
leave, Monday, for Valdez, Alas
ka. He will accompany the
Roland brothers, who will go-to
Portland, Sunday. The latter
have been in the far north ca
gagged in mining for the past six
years and have been very lucky.
For a period they mined near
Dawson, but a present have min
ing claims about I75 miles in
the interior from Valdez. They
are presumed to hold mining
property worth 5000, 900 or 5000,
900. On arriving at Valdez the
party will sled their outfit to
their claims and Mr.. Smith will
NEST likely accompany them.
The Valdez country, tits thought,
has great future. According
to the Oregonian a few days ago,
there is to be an all-American
line OF railroad run from Valdez
to Dawson. If this proposition
is go, things in that section
will hum.
, One of the Roland brothers
has his family domiciled in this
city and the ether brother has
just made a trip to his old home
in Nebraska. A couple Of
months ago some of the gold
brought out by them was Oh ex-
hibition in a show window of a
jewelry store in this city. The
nuggets were quite large and Of
a fire quality of gold.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
INDIGESTION

is the cause of more discomfort than any
other ailment. If you eat the tl,iHgs that
you want, and that are good for you, you
are distressed. Acker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets will make your digestion perfect and
prevent dyspepsia and its attendant dis
agreeable symptoms. You can safely
eat anything, at any time. if you take
one OF these tablets afterwar.i. Sold by
all druggists on a positive guarantee.
25 cts. Money refunded if yon are not
satisfied. Send 10 us for a free sample.
w. H, HooKER & Co, Buffalo, n. Y -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
Parents Meeting.

The attention Of the patrons of
the public schools of our city and
neighboring vicinity is called to
the parents Meeting arranged
by Supt. Denlnan to be held in
Corvallis, January 81. The great
benefit arising from such meet
ings is beyond question. The
crying need of the public school
at the present time is the bring
ing of the home and school into
closer relation. The value and
benefit of such a blending of
forces is apparent to every patron
of our schools. It is the duty of
every parent to show by their
action their interest in such work.
Every patron who possibly can
should attend this meeting. In
order to insure successful time
Corvallis Grange No. 242 has
united with Supt. Denman on
this occasion. They intend to
not only be present but have
taken a prominent part in the
program. The plan of meeting
is to have parents bring their din
ner with them and join with the
teachers and Grangers in having
good time. It is Supt. Den
mans intention to see personally,
as far as possible, the. parents of
Of our city and urge their at
tendance,
While the preparation of a
lunch means some time and trou-
bic, yet the benefit to be derived
by such an event will more than
repay any expense incurred.
The teachers of our public
school have taken hold of this
meeting with a determination
that insures grand, good time.
Each grade of the public school
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-23
LFCTURED ON ASTRONOMY.
Prof. Lance's Knowledge of the Solar
System Doubted by tac Small Boy.

Prof. Larce's Knowledge of the Solar
System Doubted by the Small Boy.
Acquaintances OF E. M. Lance-and
who in Benton county does not know
Ed Lance will appreciate the follow
ing narrative, which appeared in Wednes-
days Oregonian.
That professor" said a small boy at
the Russeilyile School, yesterday, in
voice vibrant with disg,l>t ,"that profess
sor don't know no.hin.." And he shot
about four withering g'ances at Professor
K. M. Lance. the principal who was de-
livering a lecture on Astronomy TO
the pupils.
The peddgogue was endeavorins to in
still thirst for knowledge into the ris-
ing generation, but acaisved his most
coin olete suscess in co1vincin. soms Of
his Juvenile audience that he was dwell
ing in al abysmal ignorance of things
solar, lunar, stellar and astronomical.
"Tns suu," SAID Professor Lance, with
! the true -oratorical infection, lis $780,
900 miles away from u.s.
MOI being prepared to argue the point
the small boy accepted it with vague
but inarticulate dlstrust, and the learned
man, who had told the school children
to question him freely, proceeded unin-
| terppted.
"Nlnety-fve million miles," said he,
"is so great distance, that if boy had
an arm long enough to reach the sun, il
would be many thousand years before he
knew he was burnt" And the pedani
paused beniguantly that his illustration
might percolate the mental jungle before
| him.
1t was at this jlncture that the small
boy reached the stage OF Indignation
which demands verbal QUIT. He rose
from his seat as Mr.. Lane, invited the
curious to do, and sought the speakers
eye.
Chow is that?' said the small boy with
} the forceful breyity of language which be
longs to the young, the unlettered anc
and the foreign-born. How can it BIS ?
If pat my hand on the stove know i
right away. Isn't the sun just as hot a:
Tue stove?''
The professor carefully explained the
matter to the skeptic. who resumed hi.
seat, vaaquished by the melliluous yer
biage Of tho lecturer, but unconviHcei
} His distrust of Mr.. Lance as leader in
the paths OF knowledge was rapidly grow
ing. Aad then the suhoolmaster turned
to the subject OF gravitation,
''Were the force of grayitatioa sus
pendel for one brief moment" said the
inagi native professor, everything on
the earth would Immediately fly OFF into
space at an iuconceiyAble velocity
At the risk OF invoking a very material
wrath upon himself, the doubling Thomas
in the rear seat once more rose.
Where would we 20 TOP" he asked.
About this time the lecture adjourned