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The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
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The summer girl will carry a wrist
bag of white pique.
Tucks OF one and two.inch width
are a much-seen trimming.
Many of the linen canvases cannot
be told from a woolen material.
Jeweled fringes are the latest ele-
CANT concession to the dangle fad.
Combs Of white ivory, with gold
tops. are the elegant coiffure finish.
Dots. flowers and stripes have every
thing their own way on the summer
goods.
An exquisite barette pin for the
hair is a butterfly of gold and dia-
monds.
Chinese vigogne is a new fabric,
like fine serge covered with a misty
pattern.
Blouse bodices with set design on
the front fasten under the left arm or
in back.
On black gowns the bands of black
lace trimming are now laid over white
Swiss muslin.
One of the new linen gowns of vivid
turquoise blue is trimmed with butter
color yak lace.
The oldest thing in hats is big
sailor for boy, with crown of black
beaver and rim of white stitched linen.
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To prevent lamp from smoking
soak the wick in strong vinegar and
dry 1t well before using it. The flame
will then burn clear and bright.
Dry colored cambrics indoor and II
possible in a darkened room. for moth
ing is more likely to bleach colored
cotton than strong light upon it while
1t is wet.
The smell of paint in a freshly
painted room will soon go off II you
keep in it a pailful of water with
little hay in it. Renew the contents
of pail twice or thrice in the day.
Pancakes baked on a soapstone
griddle are much more digestible than
those cooked on iron. A soapstone
griddle should be heated very slowly
to avoid the danger of cracking. 1t
is never creased, but is rubbed thor
oughly with dry salt.
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Then, pulling my wits together. or
intact to await the corsignee.
II next drafted the services of the
local officers. and. giving orders that
any one calling for the box should be
arrested. went In search of the
stranger with the dark eyes. But l
could not find him. and, SO far as
know. he was never apprehended.
"a week later. when l had finishe ed
the job to which had been assigned,
l returned to Cincinnati. The box OF
tobacco was still at the wharfboat.
The dark-eyed man had evidently got
next
But, having stumbled upon lead.
had no intention of losing my game
so easily. First coniscating the box
of bogus took the next boat up the
river, and soon after landed at the lit
tie Kentucky town whence the box
had been shipped.
at did not take me long to locate
the headquarters of the gang for
whom the dark-eyed man was only a
'noater.'
1.-THE gang occupied a two-story
brick house that stood in gloomy
ravine between two hills in the edge
of the town. There were seven or
eight of them, and they were all
smooth men. So considered 1t wiser
before attempting to spring any traps
to procure assistance from headquar
ters.
in due time four of the boys ar
rived, and we planned to make a raid
early the following morning.
Shortly after sunrise we surround
ed the house, and. leaving two OF the
boys outside to see that no one goi
away, the other three. including my
self, broke in the front door and pro
ceeded to take possession of things.
I'VE found the men. all right, but
what was Just as mportant-evidence
of their guilt-was lacking. l had
learned enough to convince me that g
mint was located in the building. but
| though we searched the house care
fully from the dirgy garret to the
cellar that was darker than midnight
not q tool nor mold or anything to in
dicate counterfeiting could be found
"Of course the men under arres
protested their innocence. and the
i boys had considerable fun at my ex
pense. | will admit didn't feel very
comfortable. We decided, however
to put our men in the town Jail. and
marching them between us, we lef
tho building.
Now. for some reason l chancet
to glance back. after going few yard.
from the house. What l saw caused
me to grin. and one of the boys no
ticed me.
".Well, what the matter with yo,
now?' he asked.
Don't you see?' I answered. Lool
at the light shining on that cellar win
dow
"'what of it,? he demanded.
"'What of it?' grinned; nothing
only there wasn't any window in tn,
cellar we visited-it was darker thar
hades.'
so we went back and finally fount
q trap-door that opened into a secont
compartment of the cellar. And Their
we found all the evidence we wanted
1t was the most complete mint l eve
saw. But II 1t hadn't been for tha
cellar window-"-New York Times.
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Anv way You Like II.

A vegetarian soup is made as fo.-
lows: Cut up one pound of thinly
peeled and well washed potatoes into
small dice; prepare In the same way
the same weight of Jerusalem arti-
chokes; add about two ounces of very
finely cut up white carrots. Put the
whole into saucepan and pour in one
quart OF cold water Carefully skim
it as 1t nears boiling. Put in lev
eled teaspoonful of salt and half that
quantity OF pepper. Let 1t boil gently
until all the vegetables are soft Strain
them through a muslin cloth. Let the
soup again boil up and serve 1t with
toast; or mash the vegetables. mix 1t
with chopped cold meat, season and
flour 1t; make 1t into cakes and fry
them light brown.
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The Cellar Window

"The common belief that men in my
profession work upon one case at a
time to tho absolute exclusion OF any
other is a fallacy." said the old secret
Service man. "Of course when we are
given an assignment we follow 1t earn
estly and attentively, but at the same
time we keep our eyes and ears open
for anything that may lead to clue
in any of the cases-and they are gen
orally numerous-that have bafiied us
in the past.
"And 1t has not been an uncommon
occurrence for me to stumble suddenly
upon the very Information for which
at some previous time had spent
many precious weeks. If not months.
In search.
"I remember one occasion many
years ago while l was investigating
some pilferlngs In the mail service. l
was a passenger on an Ohio river
steamer on my way from PittsburS to
Cincinnati, and while the boat was
lying at one of the small towns on the
Kentucky side of the river stepped
upon the wharfboat and stood idly
watching the deckhands loading
shipment Of tobacco.
while was thus engaged a negro
staggered past me, bending under the
weight of a box upon his shoulder.
and as our eyes met for brief in
stant heard him say: 'Golly. dis am
de hebbiest terbacker eber tackled!
INSTANTLY there swept through me
a strange sensation, as though l had
found clue for which had long been
searching.
"Impulsively I followed the darkey
aboard the boat and noted where the
box was stored. Later, when had an
opportunity, casually inspected the
box and found that 1t was marked M
and consigned to Cincinnati.
II was about to lift one end OF the
box in order to test its weight when |
noticed a small, dark-eyed man. who
keenly. The caution which l had de-
veloped from years of training in my
profession prompted me to promptly
turn my attention to other packages
lying near. to idly examine them. and
to leisurely ascend the stairs to the
cabin of the boat.
THAT the box concealed some mys-
terry l now entertained no doubt. But
I was baffied and knew not how best
to proceed. That the black-eyed man
was an important factor in the case
was confident, and ! determined to
keep an eye on him. But further than
that l did not know how far dared
to go.
During the remainder OF the jour
ney to Cincinnati saw the man with
the dark eyes several times. He was
invariably in a position to note If any
one should examine the box too close
ly.
This circumstance, of course, did
not escape my attention. and had the
effect of increasing my suspicious.
But could get nothing tangible upon
which to base a theory.
From the clerk of the boat
learned that the shipper and consignee
of the box Of tobacco as 1t had been
billed, were the same-probably the
dark-eyed stranger. Further than that
the clerk could give me no informa
tion. The man, SO the clerk informed
me. was stranger to him. although
he made occasional trips to Cincin-
natl. always taking box of tobacco
with him.
LAS the steamer neared Cincinnati
my anxiety to fathom the mystery OF
the box naturally increased. For some
reason I felt that l was upOn the very
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DRAGGED DOWN BY A wARsHIp.
How It Feels to Be Sucked Under
Mater Nv Eoundered Steamer.

How II Feels to Be Sucked Under
Water by Foundered Steamer.
In the Edinburgh Medical Journal
James A. Lawson gives an interesting
description of his thrilling experience
when he was dragged under water by
a sinking ship. When he was far
down in the swirling waters he
struck out for the surface, but only
went further down. This exertion
was serious waste of breath, and
after what appeared to be ten or fif-
teen seconds the effort OF inspiration
could no longer be restrained, and
pressure of the chest began to develop.
The most striking thing he remem-
bered was the great pain In the chest.
which increased at every effort to ex-
piration and inspiration. 1t seemed
as II he were in wise. which was
.gardually being screwed UP. until 1t
felt the sternum and spinal column
must break. The "gulpIng" process
became more frequent for about ten
efforts and hope was then extin-
guished.
The pressure after these gulps
seemed unbearable. but gradually the
pain seemed to ease up. as the car
bonic acid was accumulating in the
blood. At the same time the efforts
at inspiration, with their accompany
ing gulps of water. occurred at longer
and longer intervals. The writer's
mental condition was then such that
he appeared to be In a pleasant dream,
but still had enough will power to
think OF friends at home. etc. Be
fore finally losing consciousness the
chest pain had completely disap'
peared. and sensation was actually
pleasant. When consciousness re-
turned he found himself on the sur
face of the water (probably from the
action OF the life belt, and finally
managed to reach shore.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

Nervous folks ought to partake often
of cheese, which acts as sedative.
They should beware of eating cheese
to excess, however, as it is a tax on
the digestion.
The daily bath is great protection
from infectious disease.
Pastry should be cooled off in a
warm room; taking 1t suddenly from
the oven to a cold larder will make 1t
heavy.
Save old cords. for if you soak them
in parafine, they will make excellent
FIRE lighters. either for reviving dying
fire or with few sticks, for kindling
cne in the first place.
Window wedges are worth much
end cost little. No bedroom window
should be without its wedge. for by
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Pretty kimona.

Old shirt waists may be used to
good advantage by being made into
kimona dressing sacques. Remove the
collar and cut in v at front of neck.
Remove cuffs. gather at wrists and
take out gathers at waist line. Now
take cloth of contrasting color and
sew a strip about two inches wide
around bottom of waist and sleeves
and up fronts around neck. and the
kimona is complete. They are very
little trouble to make and are both
pretty and comfortable on hot day.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Numbers of the Commandments.

One of the best-sustained debates
of the session in the Massachusetts,
house of representatives at Boston oc.
Cured on Thursday on the bill to re-
peal the clause of the libel law which
permits persons sued for libel to bring
up matters not connected with the
subject in mitigation of damages or
to remove the charge OF malice. 1t
was a battle between lawyers. One Of
the funny incidents was Mr. Maloney's
citation of the Ninth Commandment
as the Eighth. The Protestant side of
the house laughed. and referred him
to the Bible, which was near the
speaker. Mr.. Maloney pulled out q
Catholic catechism from his pocket
and showed there the words Thou
shalt not bear false witness against
thy neighbor" were numbered as the
Eighth Commandment. = Springfield
(Mass) Republican.
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Reautifxlna the Home.

The keynote of the interior of the
house beautiful forms its character in
the artistic arrangement of the drap-
cries. The arrangement should give
the form of an idea. This is as i'm
portant as 1t is to produce a harmoni-
GUS color scheme. which makes the
colors blend in tone like chords in
music. One curved line ought to be
in harmony with another.
The illustration shown presents "a
scheme to make high door look
lower and yet maintain its stately ap-
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In M emoriam.

sided revealed my identity to the
wharfmaster and requested that the
box be opened. My request was
granted. and when the lid was pried
of found, to my astonishment. that
the box was full OF counterfeit silver
coin-dollars and half-dollars.
"Then. and not till then, 1t occurred
to me that for year past there had
been reports of an abundance of coun-
terfeit money along the Ohio Valley.
Some of the best men in the service
had been detailed to run down the
makers of the bogus. but had been
unable TO do SO, or even to obtain a
definite clue.
"And | had stumbled upon 1t by
accident! For moment was actual
ly stupefied with surprise and delight.
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ONE MANS ODD EXPERIENCE
How Provision He Made for His TAX.
ina OF HELPED Him In Getting On.

In9 SH TIGipC0 III oChtiuS Sus
ut may seem odd to you," said a
man who has money enough now to
buy dozen cemeteries If he wanted
them, but the first great feeling OF
relief and qualification that came to
me with my first little accumulation
of money sprang from the realization
that now, for the first time since l
had been married, we had money
enough to bury any Of US who should
die.
For years I had been dead poor.
using up every dollar of the few !
earned as fast as l got it-I never had
cent. l never took gloomy view
of things. however, even in those days.
any more than l do now; in fact, l
used to smile over them. sometimes.
when I thought of how devilish hard
up we really were; but used to won
der, sometimes. too, what we should
do in case anything should. happen:
and 1t was a blessed feeling of relief.
indeed, that | experienced when final
ly had got together that first little
pile of savings.
ANoW NC Souio uuiy any VI 10 Piop'
erly and with all due observance and
with the gentlest care. without asking
help of anyone; at last we were SO
fixed that we could afford to die.
"And to be freed of that anxiety !
found, when l did come to be free Of
it, was not only great relief, but II
was an actual help to me in busi-
ness way. 1t made me feel safer and
easier and more secure about every
thing; it gave me greater confidence
and helped me in every way: and SO
this provision for our taking on
helped us greatly in getting on"
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Erinqe Feathers.

Quite the latest thing for hat adorn-
ment is fringe feather which seems
to be composed of two ostrich feathers
a black one over a white one. Near
the stem end the black one is simply
curled lightly over the white one. For
more than half the length. however,
the strands of the black plume are
knotted just as silk fringe is. This
hanging over the soft snowy white
plume gives a most noticeable effect
1t is very pretty, though the black part
looks to be of fringe uI.il one exam
ines 1t quite closely.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Gymnastics for Women.

Modern athletics are now adding
strength to the muscles and grace to
the forms of many young women, es-
pecially in the large cities. This Is
certain to bring good results to future
generations. Light gymnastics aad
outdoor games are an incentive to nc
tions which bring changes in chemf.
cal way to the blood which are neces.
sary and healthful.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Got Near to South Pole.

Capt. Scott with the Discovery has
penetrated 100 miles nearer the south
pole than any previous explorer and
discovered an extensive mountainous
region hitherto absolutely unknown.
He thinks this indicates That land
stretches to the pole in a series of
very lofty mountains.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Child,a Dress.

Little children are always effective.
ly dressed when wearing garments cut
with waist and skirt in one. This very
pretty little frock combines a Rus
sian front with box plated back
and is well adapted to boys up to four
years Of age and to girls until they
reach the age of six. The only change
that is necessary to convert 1t from
the masculine to the feminine garment
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Youno Mothers.

Theories" was once the cry
against reform ideas of any assistance
to expectant mothers; but time tries
what science discovers. and it is no
theory that you can mold the UNIFORMS
mind and diet in way to produce
easy birth and beautiful children. We
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
The Tajlor-Mad

Really the woman with no figure at
all, either too much or too little, looks
nice in the trim tailored suits. and
she who always thinks of herself with
a sigh can make a gown of etamine
homespun In anyone Of the nice little
new fashions and look extremely well.
In the dressier materials come the
family of silks. and a silk gown tailor
made Is exquisitely neat and adapta'
BILE to all occasions.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Eetehina Mornina Goats,

"Santuzza" jackets and aprons are
quaint additions to the morning dress
es for home wear. They initiate the
small garments worn by the heroine in
"Cavalleria Rusticana," and are made
in silk etamine, with trimmed edges.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

means of 1t rafting may be prevented
on stormy nights and the occupant
of the room may sleep undisturbed.
Turpentine will cleanse zinc and
make 1t look like new. Wash the zinc
first In hot soda water and then rub
with a flannel dipped in turpentine.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
On the WAY.

Never mind how dim lthe way
1t Is leading to the day:
Weariest winter dreams of Nay
Forever!
Not in vain the songs we sing
Crosses cold to which we cling;
Sweeter rest each cross shall bring
Forever!
Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitu
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

initiate the Greeks there and improve
on their plan, says Vick's Family Mag
aZine.
Summed into simple facts. the gen.
eral rule is to eat fruit lavishly. as
much vegetable diet as agreeable. lit
tie white bread or meat. plenty or
cereals save wheat, and all the rico
you can relish as vegetable or dessert.
A daily short nap. and sponge bath,
advise from experience. Avoid excit-
ing, terrible or hideous sights.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

made with groups of crosswise plaits.
which appear to extend down the
sleeves, opening out at the elbows.
The yoke has straps cut on the
edge, the ends fastened with buttons.
Under these straps is band of white
batiste, embroidered with black; this
and the straps extend over on to the
sleeves.-Neueste Blousen.
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

threshold of an important revelation,
but what this was to be had not the
power to even guess.
when l finally reached the end of
my journey you may be sure l kept
watch of that box. saw 1t carried
aboard the wharfboat and expected to
see the dark-eyed man lowering near.
But In that was disappointed, for.
disembarking with the other passen-
gers. he took bus and was driven
away.
"when the confusion incident to the
arrival Of the boat had somewhat sue
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03
Iaheta Waist.

Blouse of straw-colored taffeta made
with groups of plaits. The yoke ID
The Lamar register., 1903-06-03

pearance. The material used is fifty
inches wide and any practical draper
can cut and drape it.
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AZ M

Is that of making the lap from right
to left in place of from left to right.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Cfour years. is
"a yards 27 inches wide or yards Al
inches wide.
The leader., 1903-02-25
Mental
Strain Affected Cen
eral Health.
Doctors Doses Weak.
ened Stomach.
DIR. Miles Nervine Cured
Me.

DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine brings rest
and sweet sleep to the tired brain worn out
with the cares and anxieties of the sick room.
Read the following:
Il have always been healthy with the ex-
ception of touch of rheumatism since my
age came on, up to the time of my husbands
last illness some years ago. ] assisted in
nursing my husband for nearly three months
when ne. departed this life and the mental
strain think caused my trouble. Aside
from extreme nervousness my trouble COM
menced with sore throat and neuralgia. MY
physician gave me purgative doses which
weakened me very much and my stomach
tor time seemed inactive. Mental strain
and the dormant condition of my stomach
soon told upon my general health. | had
little appetite and was soon forced to stay in
bed greater part of the time. Within a
week after the time | began taking DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine and Tonic / was
up about the house. continued their use
until completely cured My faith in DR..
Miles. Remedies has been strengthened by
experience of other people, our daughter hav-
ing used Restorative Nervine with splendid
results in case of para ysis and a friend to
whom sent box of the Anti Pain Pills re-
ports that she has been completely cured of
neuralgia by their use. know of number
OF others whom your medicine has helped in
large degree. I3wish you continued success
MRS. FRANCES CoFFAfAN, Dayton, Va.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Or. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart. Ind
The leader., 1903-02-25
Friday Evenings PROGRAM.

Harp Solo-Miss Vivion.
Piano Duet Misses Priebatsch
and Emerson.
The Holy City (by special re-
quest)-M. H. Ragsdale.
Reading Whitworth girl.
SoIo-Miss Priebatsch.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Ira L. Par
sons.
Address-Dr. Charles Hillman
Brough.
Vocal Duet -Messrs. Ragsdale
and McBee. Accompanist, Mrs.
E m Bee, ir.
The evening is a benefit for the
Y. M. c. A., and we bespeak a
large audience at the Opera
House, Friday evening at 8
O'Clock.
The leader., 1903-02-25
A Weak Stomach

causes a weak body and invites dis
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures
and strengthens the stomach, and
wards off and overcomes disease. j.
B. Taylor, a prominent merchant of
Chriesman, Texas, says: 81 could not
eat because of weak stomach. I lost
all strength and run down in weight.
All that money could do was done, but
all hope of recovery vanished. Hear
ing of some wonderful cures effected
by use of Kodol, I concluded to try it,
The first bottle benefited me, and
after taking four bottles am fully re-
stored to my usual strength, weight
and health" G. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-02-25
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with local applica ions. as they cannot reach the
seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
stitutional disease, and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine 1t was pre- cribed
by one of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
the two ingredients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing catarrh. Send for teS-
timonials free.
Ed. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, D.
Sold by all druggists, price rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.