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The Washington times., 1904-08-23

For extremely hot weather there is
no material so deHciously light and cool
as tho soft china or habutai silks. For
some years past separate waists have
been made up IN this texture. but then
so many cheap and poor waists were
offered in the stores at such very low
prices that last year these waists were
rather replaced by the fine lawn and
nainsook. which, though cool. cannot
compare with the habutai silk
Now, the thin silk waist must be either
extremely elaborate and absurdly ex-
pensive, bearing the name Of a fashion
able mOdiste. or must be absolutely
plain save for few tucks. and nothing
but handwOrk is allowed. Then this silk
waist is smart again. On the whole, ii
is not a good plan to have many Of
these waists. as, after a few washings,
the silk becomes yellow, and also, as
said above. they are 50 constantly imi-
tated in the cheap machine made waists
1t is well to have one or two made
up for comfort. If for nothing else, says
the New York Telegram"
AS the whole object Of the waist IS
10 have II as cool as possible, il is well
to finish the collar with band Of good
imitation or real Irish or guipure lace.
For the cuffs there should be a band
double the width Of the collar. If the
waist be fastened at the back there may
be three rows Of lace down the front
and one on either side of the buttons at
the back. This may be laid down the
whole length OF the waist or a yoke er-
feet may be given by finishing the lace
with mitred points halfway between the
belt and the collar
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
TRYING TO SCARE WIFE
MAN KILLS HIMSELF
John Coyan~ Didn't Know the Revolver
Was Loaded When He Pulled
the Trigger.

OMAHA. Aug. 23-Thinking to scare
his wife. John Coyan, OF Council Bluffs,
placed a revolver 70 his head and pulled
the trigger. The weapon was loaded.
and n esent a bullet into his brain, in
hicting a fatal wound.
There had been a trivial quarrel be-
tween the couple. and Coyan picked up
the revolver and placing # 20 his fore
head exclaimed: you viii drive me
crazy" The weapon was discharged
and the bullet passed through his head.
When she realized that her husband
had killed himself. Mrs. Coyan attempt
ed 20 shoot herself, but her father took
the weapon away from her. she after
ward tried 20 throw herself into wen.
To the coroner Mrs. COyan said:
Poor John. he didn't mean II. lie IN
tended 70 frighten me by swapping the
revolver"
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Ribbon NeWneSS.

Plated ribbon Is a furore.
Ribbon roses are favored.
Rosebuds are done in ribbon.
Three shades OF ribbon forms cir
die.
Burnt onion Coignon brule) is in mode.
Water lily bows are among the favor
ties
Panne ribbon viii continue in mil
linery.
Louisine ribbon is liked for making
blossoms.
Hat bands Of plated velvet ribbon are
much liked.
1t takes five-inch ribbon to make the
stunning cabbage rose.
Shaded plush ribbons are coming IN
tremendous widths and cOlOrs.
Broad ribbons are TO be shlrred on the
bias forming puffs
4 smart hat trimming IS a fan Of
fOur-inch satin face-ribbOn.
All sorts Of rOsettes are made OF hand
some dOuble-facs ribbon.
Narrow plated ribbons make lovely
coverings for entire brins Of soma hats.
are by no means done for.
Clusters Of rows Of shimmery satin
bebe or rich velvet ribbons viii continue
in vogue for sheer dresses OF net and
the like.
Dressing gowns and bedroom sacques
are made Of alternating rows Of satin
ribbon and Val. lace, though the idea
be not new.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
SOFT CHINA SILKS WORN
BY DAINTY WONlANk(iND
Gauzy Products of Oriental Looms Make Up Into
Ideal Summer Gowns.

If one or two half-inch tucks are laid
between the rows Of lace these may be
carried down the whole length while the
lace is ended OF half way, or the tucks
may be simply placed at the top OF the
waist for a yoke. and the lace alone
brought all the way down. No shirrinS
or cording should be attempted, and the
sleeves should have. but the one large
huff. as this waist is intended TO be
washed and must be made accordingly.
There may three or four tucks at the
bottom Of the sleeve. separated by the
band Of lace. but all the fullness must
come at the elbow.
For mourning, when a black waist IS
necessary. this China silk is particularly
good. Black lawn never looks smart Tor
a waist. and in black this silk washes
perfectly. basides which there is no other
material so cool.
The black waist may be absolutely
plain or may be trimmed simply with
black lace. Black Valenciennes can rare
ly be made TO appear smart, and
coarser lace is far better This waist
may be made just as the white waist
with the rows Of tucks without the lace
between, having only the transparent
collar and cuffs.
There is little difference between the
China and habutai silks, save that the
latter is far softer and lighter and wash
es more easily.
For waists the habutai silk is best and
coolest. but for shirt waist gowns this
is a tTifie too light, and the china SIR
is better Walking dresses are made up
I'm black satisfactorily. The silk wears
well and is cooler and lighter than al
most any other silk material.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Delicious foz Breakfast.

Baked bananas are a most delicate,
wholesome. and nutritious food. They
are excellent to serve hot with the
morning cereal, and IL liked by children
are an almost invaluable article Of diet.
The banana Is really food. as It con-
talns a very large per cent Of true pro
ted matter. To bake them the ends
should be clipped and the skins slit
from end TO end. then baked for about
fifteen minutes IN the oven. Remove the
skins. and sprinkle the pulDs with a
very little sugar. Dates to be served
with tie cereal have the seeds taken
out and are cut into quarters before
being stirred into the cereal after 1t is
cooked: cover and return to the range
long enough 10 heat the fruit thorough
". No sugar should be used with the
cereal. as the dates are cured in sugar,
and give all the sweetness that IS need
ed. Pruncs and figs are also good, but
these should be previously cooked till
tender, before they are served with the
cereal
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
FOUND WOMEN'S PICTURE
ON FIELD OF BATTLE
Union Soldier Searches for the "Girls"
and Finds Two Living
in Chicago.

NASHVILLE. Mich. Aug. 23.-George
Long recently made the acquaintance
Of two Chicago women in a strange
manner.
At the outbreak OF the civil war Long
enlisted, and. during the charge OF Cen
eral Hancocks brigade at Spottsylvania,
he picked up a tintype which pictured
three handsome young women. When
he returned home. he gave the tintype
10 Miss Julia Griffin, Of Onvet. Mich.
She died recently, and the tlntype again
came into Longs possession.
Long made an atteLSpt 20 find the
three whose pictures were on the tin
type, and was successful. They were
three sisters, and the sweetheart Of one
was a Confederate The two now liV-
ing are Mrs. James Stevens and Mrs.
II. Uptohn. of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

HE Mosby
Mr. Nunson takes Richmond
hundred and Blue Mountains he joined the
Aosy Band residence Mr. Blackwell Markham
the close Of the describing all Of sensational fights raids handtO
conflicts and
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
SHE DOES
NOT WEAR SNAKE
Indiana Man Stakes $1,000 That Miss Roosevelt Has No
Reptile of the Garter Variety Attached to Her Neck

the doctor promptly offered to wager
any amount that the newspaper stories
were lies. One banter followed another
till the doctor offered . TO l, and $1,000
was promptly put against the doctors
certified check for 5000.
It was agreed that Miss Roosevelt
herself should decide the bet, and Tor.
Edmonds wrote TO her. calling atten-
ton to the stories. and inclosing j
ncwspo per clipping, and asking II they
we're true The letter was mailed this
afternoon, and upon the reply depends
the winning or losing Of the wager.
Or. Edmonds is confident that the
story Is "A canard, and he will be greatly
surprised II he should find that Miss
Roosevelt was really wearing a garter
snake around her neck.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 23.-The report
in the newspapers that Alice Roosevelt
was wearing a garter snake around her
neck and intended to introduce the
custom into Washington society has
caused a great deal Of comment from
newspapers and individuals in Indiana
Among those who have taken interest
I'm the story is DR.. S. w Edmonds. of
Goshen He is a great admirer Of the
President. and has expressed indigna-
ton over the reports concerning Miss
Roosevelt and her familiarity with
snakes.
While discussing the matter on the
street in Goshen. belief in the story was
expressed by men in the crowd, and
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
LIN THE.
September
Munsey
JOHN w. MUNSON
A Member Of Mosbys Partizan
Rangers during the Civil War

vii! begin a serial that is beyond
doubt the most interesting and
stirring contribution to the history
Of the Civil War that has yet
been handed down to us from
that eVentful period.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
MRS. CORDELlA BOTKiN
GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 23.-R-s. Cor
della Botkin has been sentenced by SUI
perior Judge Carroll Cook 20 life in'-
prisonment in the State prison at San
Quentin for the murder Of Mrs. John p.
Duuning Of Dover. Del, by means Of
poisoned candy mailed from this city.
In passing sentence Judge Cook eN-
pressed regret that ne could not impose
the death penalty The jury in its YER
uict had fixed the punishment.
Mrs. Botkin received the sentence
without evidence Of emotion.
An appeal 70 the supreme court will
Dc taken by MrB. Botkins attorneys.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

,,... ,,. WASHINGTON C.,
MAGAZINE
O o 10
valuable you
Aere did when he related to Lido
(S2ned)
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
The Old Time ShaI0L

On plazzas IN the cool Of the evening
the new granny shawls are worn. They
are made In every color and in almost
any material such as crepe, silk, or
even d-WOrld-loOking cashmere. The
tvuical granny shawl IS perfectly square
II must be folded 50 that the point
comes down in the middle Of the back,
and IL is thrown over the shoulders and
fastened uUon the center Of the cor
sage. A big Old-fashioned cameo brooch
is the smart fastening for it. There are
other ways. however, Of wearing the
shawl which the ingenuity of individual
girls suggests.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
WOMAN DROWNED
WHILE SAILING RAPIDS

GLENCOE, No, Aug. 23.-In an at
tempt to shoot the rapids of the Mera-
mec River in a canoe with her hus-
band and one Of his friends. Mrs Harry
Z. Wright, Of St. Louis. lost her life
by the overturning Of the canoe
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Col. Mosby's Letter to the Author

Written Washington
n 0
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21

hibit material consists of a facade sug
gestive Of a Greek temple, with ter
heavy column running to a height o
sixteen feet. AT the center of the ia
cade viii appear the word Wisconsin
in gold letters.
The floor and wall space will b
utilized for the educational exhibits i
about the following order: Rure
schools. city and village schools, cou1
try training schiols, normal school
schools for detectives and dependent
privar academies and colleges, etc
The exhibit material will be mainly i
stalled in leaf cabinets. Each cabin
holds what is equal to about sevent
FIVE square feet of wall space. Thel
will be about forty Of these cabinet
the entire exhibit material being abo'
twenty times greater than that pr
sented by the state at the Colombis
exposition"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
CHAPTER xxx.

When the earliest dream is DER.
And life is only pain;
Then the grave. beneath the clover,
Seems all that can remain"
Help came at last; and in the sweet,
dewy dawn of the morning the CHASTITY
row Of dying and dead lay with white
faces turred TO the rising sun. Then
came a cry that some one was lying,
face downward. in the brook that ran
through the valley.
Strong men hurried there. They
saw a mass of fair hair. a fur cloak,
and a travelling bag held in a stiff,
white hand. They raised the body
II was that Of a woman. young and
fair-but from those strong men rose
a cry OF dread. as they saw what once
had been a fair face. crushed and
maneled. all semblance Of humanity
married and deadened. For on that
face the weight Of half a carriage had
fallen. They who saw il turned shud-
dering away; one, stronger in heart
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
DANE COUNTY MAY
GROW MAcARoNI wHEA

That Dane county may in time gro
macarOni wheat and help supply IL
residents of the macarOni eatiI
countries with part of their supply
a possibility. In a report of th
growth of this valuable species
wheat the following report is sent OF
from Washington:
There is now good reason to be
lieve that the United States viii il
time produce all the macaroni i
T consumes and also supply a consider
able portion OF the macarOni flour
used abroad. DR.. A. c. True, chief o.
the Office of experiment station of the
department of agriculture, says that
while these wheats have given the
best results on the great plains mean
the hundredth meridian, they may
be grown over quite a wide area
North of the thirty eighth parallel
they must grow as spring wheats.
They are much harder than the or
binary hard wheats, and contain more
protein, but less starch. The flour
from macarOni wheats makes a richer
macarOni than that from the ordinary
hard wheats, but alterations in the
usual milling machinery are required
to produce this -four, which is
technically called semolina.
MacaTOni flour can be made intO
sweet bread of good flavor. which
7 is a little richer in protein than thai
made from the ordinary flour of av-
erage composition. For bread it is
often considered desirable to mix 20
per cent. or more Of red wheat -four
with the macaroni wheat flour. II
thus appears that macaroni wheats
may be successfully used 10 extend
the wheat area and production in the
United States, but they are not likely
70 come into serious or harmfll com
petition with the ordinary wheats.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
COLLEGE MEN AT BELoIT.
Gathering of Educators from Nine
States i'm April.

Gathering of Educators from Nine
States in April.
BelOit, Wis, March 15.-EGdcators
of nine states will meet in Beloit April
6 and for a conferences of colleges
of the interior. The program will be
as follows:
Wednesday, April 6.
The Correlation of College and Uni
versity Courses, Prof. Herbert E. Grit
fifth, Knox college. Discussion to bl
opened by Dean Joseph H. Chamber
lain, Marietta college, and Prof. HUI
bert L. Clark, Olivet college.
The College and the High School
President Henry K. Warren, Yanktor
college. Discussion TO be opened by
President George n. Ellis, Tabor col
lege.
The College and the Academy, Prin
cipal Alexis c. Hunt. Franklin, Neb.
Principal F. B. Hines, Albion, H.; Prir
cipal NJ. J. Fenenga, Ashland, Wis.
The Distinctive Mission of the Co
.lege. President William F. Slocum,-Co
OradO college; President Dan F. Brad
ley, Iowa college.
Thursday, April Z.
The Relation of the Colleges to tn
Churches, President w. H. SallmaI
Carleton college. Discussion to b
opened by President Julia H. Gullive.
Rockford college.
College chapel service, with address
by President Henry c. King, Oberli
/ college. A conference upon Bibl
study in the college. Discussion wi
Il be opened by Prof. James A. Blaisden
BelOit college.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
Steel Bars Go up.

Pittsburg, March 15.-At a meetins
of the steel bar pool here yesterday
the price of steel bars was increased
81 all around. The increase had beer
expected on account of unusually
heavy orders during the past two
weeks. A further advance is looked
for within a month.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
MISSIONARY WAYLAID
AND KILLED BY ROBBERS

New York, March 15.-The muir
der of Rev. Benjamin L. Labaree il
Persia, it was learned yesterday from
cables to the Presbyterian board o.
missions, was not the work of relig
ious fanatics. The missionary anC
his servants were waylaid and slaiI
by robbers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
Romance VS.. Reality.

1T is my intention" said the newly
married man. ito have our pictures
taken with my wife's hand on my
shoulder"
"And l." rejo.ned the man who had
been up against the matrimonial game
for many years, "am thinking OF hav-
ing ours taken with my wife's hand on
my pocketboOk."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
BRITISH STEAMER WRECKED.
Sixty People Saved and Four Boat
loads Still Missing.

Brisbane, Queensland, March Is
The British steamer Aramac was
wrecked on the Break sea spit OF
Queensland Sunday. Six boats were
launched. Two were safely landed
with so exhausted passengers anc
members of the crew. Four Other
boats are still missing, containing "a
persons. Steamers sent in search o.
the boats have found no trace of them
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
Could Be Trusted.

Jchnny-Grandpa have you any
teeth?
Grandpa-No, my child, they have
all gone.
Johnny-Then I think I'll let you
hold my candy while l run an errand.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21
Another Airshin Eiasco.

A small boy climbed out on a boU-h,
And said, From this limb I aliOugA,
can soar cutie hiqh
And like a bird figh."
But the kids in the hospital nough.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-21

4 told papa your poems were the
children Of your brain" What die
he say?" said they were bad enough
to put in the reform school"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
AGAIN TRUTH BEATS FICTION

Wonderful stories are often re-
la,ed of the loss of precious articles
and their marvellous recovery, such
as the dropping of watch over
board while fishing and later recov-
ering it from the stomach of pike;
dissecting gold rings from the s'in-
nards" of trout which snapped the
glittering toy before it reached bot
tom; digging set of false teeth,
lost when bathing, from the stom-
ach of catfish, etc. But truth is
stranger than fiction. Anybody who
will can lie, but here is true story
of James II. Prentiss of Ann Arbor,
who, while fishing at Zukey lake,
lost the $500 setting to his diamond
ring. Hoping that the glitter might
have attracted bite from pick
erel, which grabs greedily for a
flashing spoonhook, every fish caught
was carefully dissected, and Prem
tiss had just about given up hope of
beholding his 5000 sparkler again
when, as the last fish had been rip
ped up the front, be hanged if the
gem wasn't found wedged between
two boards in the bottom of the
boat Detroit Tribune.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
Champion Smokers.

Since 1900 NJ. Ruthal, Silesian,
has been champion of the world, so
far as smoking cigars is concern
ed. On several occasions he has
smoked eleven cigars in two hours,
and no one living, it is said, smokes
as many cigars in year as he does.
Among those who smoke pipes NJ.
Van Ecke, a Belgian, easily holds
the first place. Others may consume
more tobacco in year than he does,
but no one, it is claimed, can get as
much enjoyment out of pipeful of
tobacco as ne can, for he can smoke
steadily for two hours and seven
minutes without refilling his pipe or
letting it 60 out.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
RUSSIA's POPULATION.

The population of the Russian
empire surpasses Japan nearly three
fold. According TO the census of
1897 the empire had l29, ,562.7is.
Within the last half century the in
crease in population has been tre-
mendous. In 1915 ii was estimated
at 45,000,0o0. At the present time
It is nearly 5000, 900.
According to its different divi-
sions the population was distributed
by the census OF 1897 as follows
European Russia, 1o7, 900, 900, in
cluding 100000 Poles and. $500
600 Films; Caucasus governments,
$500, 900; Siberia, $3.50, 900; Cen
tral Asia, 7,72o,oo0. In European
Russia the average annual increase
Of births over deaths, according to
the new International Encyclopae-
dia, is 1000. 900 souls.
The empire has seven cities with
. population Of over 100000, and
they are: ST. Petersburg, l,4s9,-
$40; Moscow, l,l+7 ,2+5s Warsaw
64l, 1886; Odessa, 4li,2is; LODI,
Sl6,li5; Riga, e6o,7i7, and Kiev,
ESQ, Boston Transcript.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
Foreclosure Sale.

Whereas. the County Court of the County of
Fremont and State of Colorado. by its iud dgment
and decree entered on the 18th day of May. A. D.
1904 in 9 certain cause there pending. wherein
B. G. Arthur was plaintiff and W. B. Norman was
defendant, ordered and directed the under
signed As sheriff of said Fremont County. TO
sell that certain real estate hereinafter des-
cribed for the purpose Of paying the sum of
Nine hundred and Fourteen and Thirty -four
One-hundredths (Sal43D Dollars judgment and
Twenty seven and Eighty five eOne-hundredths
(sz7-s5l Dollars costs taxed, and the costs Of
this sale, together with interest on said judg-
ment 1t The legal rate.
Now. therefore. l. v. 8. Simon. As sheriff of
Fremont County. Colorado. will ON Saturday,
the 1zd day Of July. A. d. 1904, expose for sale
and sell. 1t public suction to the highest bidder
for cash. At 10 O'Clock q m of said day, at the
front door of the Court house in Canon City,
Colorado: all the right title, interest and claim
of the defendant, ". B. Norman, in and to the
following described real estate situate in the
County of Fremont and State of Colorado,
to-vit:
Lots numbered Forty-four t+G and Forty i've
(<S) in Atwatsr's Addition to South Canon,
Colorado. sccording to the recorded plat there
Of. and two shares Of stock in the DeWeess and
Dye Ditch
v. 8. sNoS, Sheriff.
First pabIication June ., 1904.
Last publication June %. 1904
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
Il Was Really an Unexpected Proposal,
After All.

HteSf SNi'
When he proposed marriage, she
asked for time to think it over.
This is SO unexpected" she said.
He gave her the necessary time,
and she finally decided that he full
filled all the requirements of the
situation. Then they reached point
where they could discuss matters
calmly.
3of course" he said jokingly, at
wasn't really unexpected at ALL"
"Oh, yes, it was" she replied.
"Absurd" he exclaimed. "a girl
always says that. She knows what's
coming and when it's coming, be-
cause she is just naturally an expert
in such matters"
81 thought l was, but you fooled
me-" she insisted.
Sand it was a complete sur
prise?"
sit was"
81 don't understand it." he COM
mented.
SWELL" she explained ingenious
ly, you had overlooked so many
splendid chances that | gave you for
a proposal that | had begun TO think
nothing ever would give you nerve
enough to speak out, SO it really
was unexpected"
"Oh!" he said, and that was all.
There didn't seem to be anything
else to say.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-06-16
Tn. sol., Salt Industry.

The solar salt industry, which a,
one time was a great business in
Onondaga county, n. Y, has been
almost wiped out by the competi-
ton from the west, but there are
still in operation in New York a
few plants where salt is obtained by
the solar process. In this industry
it is necessary frequently to msnipu-
late the covers Of the watts wherein
the brine is in the course Of eyapo-
ration, and as the watts are quite nu-
merous the services of many men
are required for this work. Judge
William @. Cady Of Syracuse has re-
Gently invented a method of oper-
ating these covers by horsepower, so
that one animal and boy can move
160 covers in si1 minutes. This rep
resents the work Of ten msn. It i