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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-16
Commissioners Proceedings.
Aprif Meeting.
wA-KEENEY, KAs., April 4, 100.

WA-KEENEY, KAs., April 4, 1904.
The Board of County Commission
ers of TregO County, Kansas, met to-
day at the County Clerks office in
regular session.
All the members of the board were
present. to-wit: James Wanda. chair
man, A. A. COckrell and L. NJ. Nor
gan. commissioners, and the county
clerk.
The board was called to order by
Chairman Yanda and the minutes of
the January regular session were read,
as was, also, the minutes of the ses-
sion held on January 18th to organize
the board.
The board remained in session dur
ing the 4th, 5th and 9Th. taking re-
cess from day to day.
The board appointed Owen ScanlOn
and W. j. CLASSIFY as associate examl-
ners to assist the Probate Judge in
the examination of the County Treas
urer'S records for the ensuing quarter.
The board approved the quarterly
report of the county superintendent
of public instruction. and also the
bills of the county treasurer, county
clerk, county attorney, register of
deeds, clerk of the court, sheriff and
probate judge.
the county superintendent, to APP
praise the following school lands were
approved:
George Wollner. Joe Snyder and
Thomas Butts on the northeast quar-
Ter of section 6, township IA, range 23
west.
George Wollner, Joe SNYDER and
Thomas Butts on the southeast quar-
ter of section 4, township IA, range %
west.
F. NJ. Houber, Harley Smith and
Ward Scott on the west half OF the
northwest quarter of section 2, town
ship Is, range % west
w. p. Harmon, Ernest Jesse and w.
F. Henry on the southeast quarter of
section SO, township Is, range 25 west.
o. w. Olson, William Clawson and
Luther Caskey on the northeast quar-
ter of section IL, township IA, range
"a west.
of Riverside township to have the
southwest quarter of section 16, town
ship IA. range 81 south, exposed to
sale as leased school land was rejected.
The same has settler on who has not
yet resided there six months.
The application of ten householders
of Wilcox township to have the west
half of section "a and the northeast
quarter of section 26, In township IA.
range % west, exposed to sale as leas-
ed school land, was rejected for the
reason that part of the land has d
settler on who has not yet resided
there six months.
The board compromised taxes on
city lots on offers made by the follow
ing persons:
Joshua Croft on lot 80. block 81, Wa
Keeney city at S1.00.
Clara 1. Schneider on lot 80, block
Ia, Wa-keeney city at $500.
Willard Rule on lots 4, 6, Z, 8, block
80, Wa Keeney city at $500.
j. J. KerauS on east half of lots 5, 6,
7, 8, block "a, Wa-Keeney city at 81 90.
1. Il. Purcell on blocks 40, 50 and 81,
and on lots l to inclusive, in block
50, Wa-Keeney city at $500, and on
lots IL TO % inclusive, of block IL in
North addition at $1.O0.
CONTINUED next week.
Smoked hams at Baker
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Good drill and breaking piow for
sale. j. T. Cloud. l mile northeast of
town.
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Fresh pork at Bakers.
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For Sale or Trade-Old fashioned
melodian, piano finish, good tone.
Just the thing to learn on. Will trade
for cattle or pigs. Ed. Bryant.
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OGALIAH.

A good many listers going out these
days.
Il. c. Wilson was in Ogallah, We'd
nesday.
Ben Mapes is building an addition
to his house.
Mrs. Culver Yetter has been quite
sick but is improving.
A Mr.. Warren has arrived from
Michigan with his family and expects
to locate in the Big creek neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Ben Mapes was surprised by a
large number Of neighbors and friends
last Tuesday evening, the occasion be-
ing her birthday anniversary. A very
pleasant evening was enjoyed by all,
and substantial remembrance WIS
left in the shape of handsome re-
frigerator.
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WANTED-3OO head of cattle to pas
ture. Good grass and plenty of water;
220O acres in pasture. Address @. p.
Albers. Ransom, Kans., or call on him
at Cedar Bluffs.
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Gregg Marshall and John Kirkner
attended Federal court as petit jurors
at Topeka this week.
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Smoked hams at Baker
For Sale-20 pigs. Will Walker.
Len johnson was up from Ellis on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Chas Steinberger visited in
Topeka the first of the week.
Dave Emery, the carpenter, is work.
ing i'll Hays. He was in town Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burnham visit
ed Mrs. Burnham's parents at Ellis
worth this week.
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luxuries OF Russian Peasant.

The Russian peasant, even IL the
bread he eats Is black. has a bonnie
bouche' to add to his meal much
sought by epicures in the western
world-the wild mushrooms which
grow thousands upon thousands on
the steppes of Russia. At any time a
full and savory meal is provided with
the addition of sausage and onions;
even a mushroom alone often con
tents them for a meal with their
coarse rye bread. The poorest laborer
has also a luxurious drink always
available from the ever.present sam
ovar, and the tea they drink would be
the envy of any American connoisseur
Of that beverage, for the best Of
China's tea Is found in Russia, and all
classes enjoy its quality and frag.
rance. Never Is the water allowed to
stand on the tea over a few moments.
SO none of the poisonous tannin Is
extracted. and a delightful, mildly
stimulating, straw-colored drink Is
the result.
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Calling Gowns and Negliaees.

An unusually chic calling gown OF
dark green taffeta showed the 1880
mode In its Quaintest form with pun.
ings and insertions. long shoulder Of
feet and full sleeves, to say nothing
OF the full skirt and small waist. the
ensemble was all one could desire. A
toQue OF the green showed tiny wing
and knots OF ribbon velvet Of a paler
shade for contrast. the green para
sol was a most fitting accompaniment
to this particular costume.
Any number Of dainty matinees and
negligees must be considered In the
trousseau, from the %lounging robe for
boudoir use to the ~peignoir OF regal
lines becoming the hostess OF the
drawing room, so beautiful and arts
tic are they in design. Richly hand
embroidered crepes in delicate shades
make up handsomely, while accordion
silks with profuse lace insertions pos
sess a particular attraction for the
majority OF women. their clinging full
ness, with flowing sleeves, being real
ly very fascinating and decidedly be-
coming.
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her education in Paris and Berlin.
Two years later Gen. Garden failed
IN business. his private fortune being
wiped ont in the crash. Jessie came
back from Europe and remained a
year with the Bishops. Arthur had
induced his father to place Gen. Car.
den in a salaricd position with the
Morris bank in New York. and he
persuaded Gen. Garden to accept a
loan sufficient to defray Jes.
sizes expenses in second
trip abroad. She was in Paris, but
had completed her studies. and would
return in a few weeks. He was en-.
gagged to the dear girl. but the date
OF the wedding had not been set.
rive told you more'n any man liv.
ing half sobbpd Morris, as he leaned
on James Blakc's shoulder.
Tears stood in his infamed eyes
and trickled down his red. blotched
cheeks.
You'll keep my secret. won't you,
old chap" he pleaded maudlinly.
You're the bes' fricn' I've got in the
world People don't like me: they
don't know me. You know me-. Blake,
old fel'. don't you? I'm Sentimental
that's what makes me cry. BY Jove,
you'll be my hes man at weddin'-
bes' man at my weddin-won't you?'
He lurched into a chair. The train.
ed and alert Rammohun appeared,
deity undressed him. and solemnly
conveyed him to an inner room.
Poor john" sighed Blake, a few
minutes later, as the Indian servant
showed him his room and softly closed
the door. Poor John. Loves a tough
proposition. and I'm afraid Johns on
"A dead card! He has waited too
long"
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The Mnuiner's Blue Rose.

One OF the astonishing millinery
fancies of the year Is the blue rose.
Such a flower never sprouted on the
carth's surface, but built In shaded
velvet, crimpy silk or even cleverly
tinted muslin, it Is b%ewltcb'ng on the
summer hat Of lace or maline.
The girl who likes to wear blue and
Is a.weary OF ragged robins and for.
get.me-nots grects the blue rose with
enthusiasm aud uses it in profusion.
Another blue blossom which has
made It's appearance is the hyacinth,
but 1t must be used with discretion.
An imported hat in a peculiar shade,
bordering on navy blue. is trimmed
with these hyacinths and ribbon
which matches the bloom.
In a certain light, the entire confec.
ton shades to blue: turn it toward the
sun and it shows violet tints.
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CHAPTER xV.-Continued.

IN an alcove, partially formed by a
nay window, stood an easel. uphold.
ing "A large frame. The light struck
the canvas in such "A way that Blake
ala not recognize the subject until
squarely in front of IT,.
u was a portrait of Jessie Garden
not ne Jessie Garden drawn by the
san francisco artist from the faded
~tintyse-but the Jessie Garden of later
years. whose face and figure had TAX.
en- On the perfect grace of woman
hood.
Amazed and lost in thought. Blake
did not hear Arthur Morris a. he ap.
~proa"hed and stood back Of him. He
f'Shed when Morris touched him on
the shoulder.
by Joyo. that portrait must have
great attraction for you.' laughed
Morris. you've been staring at IL
hve minutes, A box at the opera you
cannot tell her name"
Done said Blake. That's a pOr.
trait of Miss Carden-Miss Jessie
Garden. of Boston
An expression of dumb surprise
swept across the face of Arthur Nor.
ris. With ~half.opened mouth ana star.
ing eyes he ga2ed AZ James Blake.
Well. I'll be-. Well. of all
things" He sank into a chair and
laughed fecbly. Il say. old fellow,
you took me off my feet. How the
devil did you guess that name"
Nothing wonderful about it,"
said Blake, who by this time had per-
fected his course. IL met Miss Car
den years ago, and | al once recog.
ni2ed the portrait"
You met her? Where
"ln the country. nca bingham.
Massachusetts,"
How? when? BY Jove, old fcl.
low. this beats me- What were you
doing in fingnam?"
II lived on a farm near there re-.
piled Blake. Morris leaned forward.
For an instant fear had possession Cf
him. Who was this man who lived
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Some Customs of Spain.

Writing of Spanish customs, Israel
Zangwill says: ITO call one another
by u surnames In Spain would be
wanting in friendly courtesy; indeed.
for the most part, We are ignorant OF
them. A very grave and reverend Sc.
nor might he addressed by his sur.
name-and his alOne-but
even he were better adressed by his
Christian name, preceded by Don
Senior Don is reserved for letters,
and then the honor costs you 8 cen.
limos. That the Portuguese are not
to be c~onfounded with the Spaniards
is most lucidly learned from their
methods of address. for, so fer from
addressing a young lady as Juanita or
Isabella, should have to say her ex.
cellency.' Here. In II palacio, the
very waiter has been heard to give
tho order: Fried eggs for Isabella.
And Isabella is a very stylish
demoiselle."
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Misses collarless Jacket OF Tan-Col'
ored cloth-osrniturcs for the Neck
Calling Gowns and Neslisees-To
Clean Jewels.

them III a gown which should have
long lines is a puzzle to many a dress
maker. The skirt should first be most
carefully fitted and made, and then
the LOUNGES should be put on In such
a way Gf the wenrcr OF the gown he
talll as TO make thcm cncircle the
skirt at the same distance from
another. II the wearcr be short and
stout and wishes to be thought tall
aud slender. then the %flounces must be
arranged so az to be higher either In
front or AZ the Observation-Disclosures Is
more becoming. The tlounccs may be
of the same material ~ tho gown.
edged with lace and trimmed with
rows of tucks and lace insertions. or
they may be made entirely of lace.
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Fashionable Neck Gsrnitures.

No II of the many accessories OF
the season Is more attractive or adapt.
able than the fancy collars which take
such a variety OF forms. The group
illustrated includes several sorts. all
of which are smart and any of which
can be reproduced In u variety of ma.
terials. As shown, however, the col
lar in the upper left hand corner Is
made Of allover lace edged with band.
Ing. The round collar below Is made
Of net with heavy silk applique and Is
finished with a silk ruche. The collar
tn the right is of quite a different
sort. including long stole ends. which
arc ~emineutly effective. and Is shown
In inserted tuckinc with a muslin frill
as a finish. The fourth and last col.
lar is made with deep points. each Of
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To Clean levels,

Every little while all brooches,
rings and such things that are in con.
slant use should be brushed with a
toothbrush that has been dipped in
eau de cologne. II the setting ia open
1t must be done from the back. and
care must be taken not to loosen the
stones. Then lay the things In a box
OF jewelers. sawdust. which has been
slightly heated beforehand, and leave
for an hour, says the Ohio State Jour
nal. Gold chains may be washed in
warm s~oapsuds, drying them on a soft
towel by pulling back and forward.
They may also be dried in sawdust
and the particles blown or busted out
afterward. BE sure and get them dry.
as they will be apt TO become worn
between the links II any dampness re-
mains.
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Told in III G
3 q

Tucks Of all widths are noted on
new dresses.
Coarse laces trim tho canvas fab
RIGS To perfection.
Elaboration IL the keynote OF the
season in drcssdom.
Nets printed in cloudy Dresden
effects are very attractive.
Shoulder trimmings droop in pseudo
grandmama style.
Daisies aud buttercups are reap
pcaring as millinery blossoms.
A panel front makes round and
round trimmings possible for the stout
woman.
The newest skirt tuckings turn
toward the front aud taper TO a point
at the knee.
Colors Will bc more OF n feature
in women's handkerchicfs than they
have been in many seasons.
The red hat is the correct thing to
e with a black aud white striped
or checked gown.
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Nice For Toilet.

Hand embroidered towels are tho
latest vogue in towels for actual use
where something specially nice is de-.
sired. The embroidery Is done on
plain. fine huckaback or other fine
towel fabric taking the place Of
damask or other decoration. A deep
hemstiched hem Is the usual finish,
Decorative towels, for decorative pur.
poses only, come with deep.knOtted
fringes elaborate borders Of drawn
work, medallions Of old Venetian or
other decorative laces. And Italian
macrame towels have deep fringes
very deliberately and artistically
knotted.
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on a farm near bingham, and who
was once acquainted with Jessie Car.
den? Was he John Burt?
From the time | was thirteen I'm
til | ran away from home Blake con
tinucd. with nonChalance and n
dent mendacity. Il lived on Il farm
about three miles from the old Bish-
op mansion. Miss Garden used to
visit there in the summer seasons
and | saw her frequently. The last
time | saw her she cantered past our
house with a friend OF mine. That re.
minds me-dear old john must look
him up when | go to Rocky Woods
Blake threw back his head and re.
ftectively eXhaled a wreath of cigar
smoke.
Does this explain the mystery? |
don't see anything wonderful ABOUT 1t
except that you have her portrait. and
that L. probably easily explained. I'm
not prying into your affairs, old
MANI
Not at all-not at all Rammohun:
brandy and two bottles Of soda. or
dered Morris, hopping his forehead.
by Jove, this is remarkable You
sneak of a friend of yours-John, you
call him-what was his last name
Burt"
"Whcre is he now" Morris leaned
eagerly forward. his face gray and his
lower lip twitching.
Sure, | don't know, He was with
his grandfather on the old Burt farm
I'm Rocky Woods when ! left Massa'
chusetts. Why? Do you know John
Burt2"
'Confound il, man, he shot met
exclaimed Morris, s%pringtng to his
feet and pacing up and down the
room. He shot me, | tell You, II all
but put me out for good, And he did
II on account OF the sir! whose pOr'
trait you're admirins. The blasted
cad was crazy jealous over Miss Car
den. who had been 50 foolish as TO toll
crate his company. He picked a guar
rel with me in a tavern and shCi NE
through the left lung, Laid me up
for three months, That old desperate
of a grandfather Of his nearly killed
two officers and aided him to escape
He has not been heard of since
Blake piled Morris with questions,
The latter took large draushts oil
brandy and recited the successive
chapters which led To the tragedy,
Except that he mace himself the he
ro of the tale. his account agreed VIII
that told by John Burt. Blake par
took sparingly OF the brandy, bur Nor
rio fed his aroused hate and recoilec
ton With the fiery fluid.
According to Morris he was madly
IN love with Jessie Garden from the
he saw hcr. Before he re
, covered from his wound she was sen
.Sabrosd by Gen. Garden 20 complete
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ed smaller than when he was a boy.
He felt himself in a living graveyard.
Securing an open carriage and a
driver from a livery stable. he rode
through the quiet streets and out into
the country. Drive to Thomas Bish-
ops house" he ordered.
The drawn and dust.covered shut
tors of the old mansion told their own
story. From a passing farmer Blake
learned that the Bishops had moved
TO New York months before. Half an
hour later he knocked on Peter Burt's
door.
As a boy, Blake stood in awe and
fear of the strange old man, but the
years had Obliterated this feeling. His
knock sounded hollow on the great
oaken door, and he wondered IL the
aged recluse yet lived. Mrs. Jasper,
the housekeeper, opened the door, and
Blake at once recognized her.
How do you do, Mrs. Jasper? My
near here when | was a boy. Don't
yOr--"
Little Jimmy Blake. Well. of all
things. | never would have known
ye. Come right in-Mr. Blake"
us Mr.. Burt here"
Yes. but | don't know if he'll see
! ye." she said. hesitatinsly, wiping her
hands on her apron. He don't see
nobody, We know"
Tell him who | am, and say I'm
from California" said Blake, who
could thi-k OF no other introduction.
They stood in the old-fashioned par
Tor wher' Peter Burt had bound the
officers the night John Burt left
Rocky v bods. As Mrs. Jasper hest
tated, tn door leading To- the sitting
Dol op lrd and Peter Burt entered.
Blake ,4uld not see that he had
changed a whit. Age had not raw
ISL ID the strong face nor robbed the
MI Jlve figure of its strength. He ad-
va ced To the center of the room, his
ey ! fixed searchingly on the face Of
his visitor.
What have you to say to me,
Pitke? BE seated. sir"
Blake took a seat in an antique
rocker and shifted his legs ~uneasily.
Where is john"
"John-John-I don't"
do not lie to me, Blake. Tell me
what You know of my grandson"
"Hc Is in California, sir" exclaim-
ed James Blake. When these words
we're uttered he felt a sensation of
relief which was positively exhilarat-
ing. He Is alive and we'll! John is
rich. Mr.. Burt. He is a millionaire
many times Overt"
A grave smile lighted the features
of Peter Burt. He closed his eyes and
lay back in the chair,
Go IN; tell me about it," he said.
a. blake paused.
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A SOOTHING Drink.

Inflammation Of the throat and ton
sils is a COmmon complaint at this sea.
son of the year. \ soothing drink for
persons SO affected is made by boiling
"a tcaspuonful of isinglaS in half a pint
of milk with half "A dozen bruised al.
monds and swcetcncd to taste.
This drink has a marvellous effect in
reducing the Inflammation II is
widely used In England. but Is not
commonly known in this country.
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Asparagus OmeIet.

Boil about twenty-five heads OF as
paragus and ont the green ends when
tender into short pieces. Mix with
them four weli-beaten eggs, adding n
little pepper and salt. Melt an ounce
OF butter Cor perhaps rather more) In
an omelet pan. pour In the mixture.
stir til II thickens over the fire. fold
IL nicely over. Clarified butter may
be served with It, into which a few
drops OF vinegar have been poured.
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warm water and into this squeeze
the sponge. Let II lie a few minutes.
then rinse II in clear water
SILK ribbons may be washed In suds
made OF lukcwarm water and good
soap. but they must not be wrung or
they will be badly creased. Wash
in a second lot of suds and rinse In
clear cold water. Then lay on n table
or board and with rather a stif nail
brush brush sideways till all the creas
cs are removed. Leave till thorough.
ly dry.
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A SMART DINNER WAIST.

front only as may be preferred. The
box plaits in the sleeves are both nov.
al and effective and are extended over
the shoulder seams to the neck edge,
so giving the fashionable shoulder
line, and the closing Is made invisibly
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Waists made of soft silks and sat.
ms are exceedingly fashionable for
dinner and afternoon wear and are
most effective combined with lace and
net. This very attractive one is made
OF pearl gray messaline satin with
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ANkMhm:nMz
SNlAN6S

To keep parafin lamps from smell.
ing, As they sometimes will do even
when perfectly clean. put a table
spoonful Of salt into the oil.
To clean sponges add a tablespoon.
full OF strong ammonia to a pint OF
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lace and applique dyed to match. yoke
and cuffs of cream point d'esprit held
by fancy stitches and frills Of net top
l'oe, the yoke being transparent. The
piaI,s in both fronts and back extend
for full length and the waist can he
made to blouse all round or at the
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which is filed by a medallion OF EN-.
b%roidery, the foundation material be
ing embroidered batiste. fine and
sheer. To make any collar for a won
an Of medium size will be required
~ yards of material IS or Il inches
wide; for n girl OF IA years of age.
~ yards 10 or II inches wide.
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CHAPTER XVI.
Bad News.

When Blake arrived in bingham
he felt like a stranger in a foreign
land. His parents were dead and his
relatives scattered. The village look.
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A Problem in EIounces.

Flounces and ruffles are becoming
more and more fashionable all the
time, ard Just how TO arrange for
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Old whalebone which has become
bent and useless should be soaked In
hot water and then laid on a table
to dry. In this IA 1t Is straight.
med out and may have a new stage
of usefulness before IL.
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beneath the first plat at the left side
OF the front and at the left shoulder
seam. To make the waist for a woman
OF medium size will be required AZ
yards OF material 81, 4 yards 81 or 2M
yards A inches wide. with l yard Is
inches wide for yoke and cuffs
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One Of the New Coats.

Jackets made with perfectly fiat
finish at the neck are the latest and
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smartest shown and will be much
worn the season through I'm all light
weight cloths. This one allows a
choice between mandolin and plain
sleeves and includes seams at both
front and back that extend to the
shoulders. so giving a tapering effect
to the figure, The model is made OF
tan-colored cloth with trimming of mo-
hair braid and is closed by means Of
buttons and loops. but the finish O
be one of many things and the clos.
ing a be made invisibly by means OF
the Jacket for a girl Of II years Of aga
will be required 3h yards of material
81. 2 yards "A or " yards So inches
wide.