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Dinner Gown of Lace.

Decidedly new is a dinner gown
which is in two kinds of lace, with
velvet inserts. The foundation lace is
in white with a coral design and the
trimming lace is of Russian guipure
inset with geranium. pink velvet The
corsage blouses prettily over the very
deep girdle of shaded velvet, which is
very wide. The skirt is shirred slight
ly to the band and deep f1ounce is
headed with the guipure and has mo-
tifs of lace and velvet appliqued at
intervals. The skirt is trained and
the sleeves are very full.
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with brown and white and is trimmed
with folds of the material stitched
with corticeli silk, but all the fashion
able clinging materials are admirable
and trimming can be appliqde of any
sort, little bias frills of the material
or anything that may be preferred.
Both skirt and folds are circular
and the latter are shaped to fit
smoothly over the foundation which
can be tucked at the upper edge as
illustrated or arranged in gathers as
preferred.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 10 yards 21
inches wide 8 yards 81 inches wide
or 51a yards A inches wide.
The pattern 1865 is cut in sizes for
a %, "a, 26, % and 80 inch waist
measure.
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The Surprise Plum.

The best native plum 1 grow is the
Surprise, taking all things into con-
sideration. The tree itself is a very
fine grower and makes very nice
shade tree. 1t makes fairly rapid
grow a little faster. have been grow
ing this variety for four years ard
the tree was two years old when set.
That will make il six years old.
have taken two crops of plums from
it. Perhaps 1 favor this tree because
Ii Is the best shade tree. Unlike
most of the Americanas, it does not
overbear, but it bears all the plums a
tree should bear. The fruit is of good
size and ioes not rot. 1 do not know
If a poor quality possessed by either
tree or fruit. In addition to my own
experience is that of others who
recommend it highly. All the plum
experts that I know that have tried
this plum put it ahead of the others
of the same group.
At my place it is growing on clay
land, but land that is well drained.
but before planting the trees I put
in tile. Then before setting out the
trees l manured the ground very
highly. The same ground hao borne
corn and potatoes in the preceding
two years. 1t was virtually new land.
This matter of the condition of the
land must be taken into consideration
whenever we pass on any fruit.
H. T. Thompson,
McHenry County, Illinois.
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How Feed Affects Bone.

1t is desirable to have strong bones
in pigs, to make it possible for them
to escape accidents that include brok-
en- bones. The feed has very much
to do with the quality of the bones
At one of our stations tests were
made to ascertain to how great an ex-
tent the bones were affected by the
feed. One lot was fed on corn and
beef meal, and the thigh bones broke
under a pressure of 1,200 pounds, or
about eight times the weight of the
body These pigs weighed on an aver
age 152 pounds. The next lot was fed
on corn and shorts and weighed on an
average 1872 pounds when killed Their
bones broke at weight of 835 pounds.
or 4.3 times the average weight of
the body. 1t will be noticed that these
bones were larger than those of the
pigs in the first group, but broke un-
der a smaller weight.
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IN0n1z7onz
% K2fA KS

To Clean Oilcloth, Tiles, Etc.-Put
into a pail of hot water two or three
handfuls of salt and wash with a linen
rag. 1t takes off all stains and leaves
a beautiful polish.
To Clean Fruit Jars Quickly-Fill
them (almost) with hot soapsuds.
Then put into the jars an ounce of
carpet tacks and shake vigorously;
afterwards rinse well in clean cold
water and turn upside down to dry.
This is a much quicker method of
cleaning than the ordinary one.
To Brighten Mirrors.-These may
be rendered brilliant and spotless by
rubbing them with tissue paper vigor-
ously for a moment or two.
TO Remove Red Ink Stains.-Moist-
en- the stains with a mixture of ordi-
nary alcohol and nitric acid. Some
colors might not stand such a strong
application, so it would be advisable
in the first instance to try the prepara-
ton upon a loose piece of the ma
teria1.
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balls) should be at hand for replenish-
ing at a formal dinner quite as much
as when the family is alone, and an
adept waitress will see that they
are served without being asked
Most housekeepers are accustomed
to freshen salads and other vegetables
by soaking in cold water, but not
every one knows that most fruits are
vastly improved by being treated in
the same manner. Pears, peaches and
like thin-skinned fruits, likewise ber-
ries, should never be soaked, but
plums, melons, bananas and even
grapes benefit by the process. To
matoes and cucumbers are made over,
so to speak.
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Covering Strawberries.

/ believe that strawberry plants
make a considerable growth during
winter, that is, unless the ground is
covered SO deeply with snow that it
does not freeze. Another thing that
most horticulturists have noticed is
that if an injury is done to the foliage
of a plant, the whole plant is injured.
That is apparent when the strawberry
foliage is struck by the frost in the
spring. 1 think that one essential
condition that favors the winter
growth of strawberry foliage is the
perfect condition of the foliage when
it goes into winter. Therefore we
should get the cover on before the
foliage is injured by the frost, but I
do not mean that the cover should
be SO deep as to prevent freezing of
the ground.
Some plants grow at a very low
temperature. You can hardly SOW
rye in the fall so late that it will not
come up before the snow is on in the
spring. The strawberry plant is one
of those that grow at a very low tenn
perature. 1 have no means of know
ing whether it will grow at as low a
temperature as rye, but 1 am certain
the temperature at which it will
grow is very low.
In the fall j cover as soon as we
begin to have hard frosts, and that is
just as soon as 1 stop cultivating the
strawberries. 1t is before the ground
is frozen. We have been taught in
the past that we should not cover
till the ground is frozen solid, so hard.
in fact that the ground can be
driven over. When the ground begins
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Swine Feed Points.

Spring litters can be handled to ad-
vantage, as they can have the run of
grass and clover lots. In addition to
the pasturage, a little soft food should
be fed, and the corn ration should be
very small. Bran and middlings, and
oil meal in small quantities, may en-
ter into the ration. Wood ashes and
charcoal are profitable adjuncts to
the feeding ration Charcoal may be
easily obtained from charred corn
cobs The excessive feeding of corn
should be avoided, as 1t is certain that
a good frame cannot be built up on
such a one sided ration
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but all suiting materials are appro-
pirate and trimming can be varied
again and again. Braid of all sorts
is in style and numberless landings
are shown. The flat neck is especially
desirable and the box plait effect at
the back, produced by the elongated
yoke, is as becoming as it is new in
asmuch as it does away with the
overbroad back apt to result from a
plain blouse.
Toe Eton is made with fronts and
back and is fitted by means of shoul-
der and under-arm seams Over it is
arranged the yoke collar, which
droops over the shoulders, and both
neck and front edges are finished with
a shaped band overlaid with pointed
tabs. The belt is full and arranged
over the lower edge, closing with the
coat at the front The sleeves are
made in one piece each, are tuckd
above the wrists and are held by the
cuffs. the pointed bands concealfng
the seams.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 21
inches wide, 33s yards 27 inches wide
or 21s yards A inches wide
The pattern 4666 is cut in sizes for
a 80. "a. Sc, So and 40 inch bust meas
ure.
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Hereford Association Reorsanfzed.

The American Hereford Cattle
Breeders Association held a meeting
in Chicago last week and voted to re-
organize. This they did by surren-
dering the Illinois charter and adopt
ing one taken out in Arizona. The as
sociation will not henceforth be
beneficiary one, doing business with
out profit, but will be on a commercial
basis. The assets of the old associs-
ton are estimated at 100000. These
were surrendered to the new associa-
ton. The capital stock of the new or
ganization is to be 900, divided
into 10000 shares of SO each The
headquarters of the association are to
be in Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Art in Tea Jackets.

A beautiful tea jacket could be made
of Dresden or pompadour ribbon join
ed with plain silk or with lace. The
embroidered panels also make lovely
little jackets, having the ledge for the
bottom of the sleeve and jacket A
material which looks quite rich, and is
very effective when accordion pleated,
is albatross. A great deal of lace is
used upon the smart new jackets.
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s'zzDsa''=s;= s'z

A paint brush makes a good swab
for greasing cake tins. OF course the
butter applied must be melted.
If it is desired to heat bakers rolls
leave them in the bag in which they
came and twisting it up tightly place
it in the oven. The rolls will plump
up as soft and fresh as when first pur-
ohassd-
Water. bread and butter Gin tiny
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TO show a little cruss n the mornings

70 show q little cruss n the mornings
I begin to cover.
For cover I use any kind of coarse
material ovailanle- Marsh hay is
good substance TO use. Straw would
be good were IL not for the weed
seeds. This yeaz- I used corn fodder.
growing a supply for the purpose.
When l moved the old bed l plowed
it under and sowed corn in drills, at
the rate of four or five bushels to the
acre. When 1 had put in the corn 1
went over the land with a harrow and
covered the corn in that way. Then
I scattered manure in the burrows; in
a day or two 1 went over it with the
harrow again. If we had had rain
at that time 1 should have dragged
it just as soon as l could get onto the
land On that land 1 raisel enough
corn fodder to cover an equal area of
strawberry bed.
1 covered the plants just deep
enough to hide them; I should say
about an inch deep, only deep enough
to keep the sun off the plants. A little
later l put straw between the rows.
SO the ground would not freeze so
deep as it otherwise would and so it
would thaw out early in the spring.
In the spring l do not remove the
stalks from the plants, but the latter
grow up through the plants. If in
any spot the stalks are so thick that
the plants can't get up through them,
l have to remove a part of them
We do not cultivate in the spring.
The first cultivation begins after the
crop has been picked. We may go
through the patch and pull up a few
weeds, but that is all.
Franklin Johnson,
Sauk County, Wisconsin.
We publish this letter at this time
to call our readers attention to the
matter. 1t would be well to watch
the beds at the opening of spring
and note what their condition is as
compared to what it was last fall at
the time of going into winter quar-
ters.-Farmers' Review.
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Embroidery for Home Decoration.

Many rich fabrics are seen this sea
son for lambrequins. Velours and
embroidered curtains are offered in
handsome designs. Rich classical ef-
fects can be produced with either
material, if it is artistically draped.
The girl who can embroider has the
advantage of her sister, for embrofd-
cry is being used for home decoration
as well as to beautify the wardrobe.
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circular and is ar
ranged in small
tucks at the up
per portion that
gives a yoke eff
feet but is left
plain at the front,
SO avoiding unbe-
C o m i n G fullneSS.
The model is made
of tan colored
fou | ar d figured
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Reqrowth of Pine.

The writer of the article entitled
Scientific Supervision of Forests" in
the Jan. 14th number of Farmers Re-
view makes the statement that in
certain parts of Wisconsin the pine is
largely gone and can never be re-
placed. 1 see no reason why it cannot
be replaced and would like to have
the writer explain that point.-Phil
s. Darlington.
The point is well taken, for while
the pine has been cut off it is possible
that it might be replaced by expert
planting and after care. 1t is improb-
able, however, that success would at
tend these efforts and they have not
thus far been largely made. Settlers
cut of every tree and shrub. then
farm and Craze their land. Fires are
so much dreaded that tree planting on
a large scale is not undertaken and
does not appeal to settlers as a profit
able business for them to engage in.
Replanting would have to be done at
state expense and new forests would
have to he safe-guarded afterward.
This may come in time, but the time
is not yet" In Sandy districts orig
inal pine removed is followed by
Jack" pine and white pine has sell
dom succeeded where replanted.-
Ed. f. R.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Misses, Sailor Blouse.

Sailor styles always are popular
with young girls and are peculiarly
well suited to their needs. This Styl-
ish blouse is made on the familiar
lines but with the big sleeves of the
season and is of white linen banded
with the material and blue and white
braid. With it is worn a silk tie
knotted in true sailor fashion. The
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lar and w i d e
sleeves finished
with flare cuffs
and falls of lace.
The model is made
of mixed 6 r a y
C h e viot, with
threads of white
and blue, and is
trimmed wi t b
white cloth and
blue velvet to give
an exceedingly
handsome as well
90 naval nffnot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
The Floral MuT.

Among the new departures in gifts
for bridesmaids is the flowery muff.
1t forms a pretty as well as a service
able present, for it is by no means the
fragile thing it seems. The flowers
rre fixed on a foundation into which
the real muff is slipped, and this may
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26

big square collar falls over the shoul-
ders to give the broad effect of fash
ion and the shield is stitched on hori-
zontal lines that are most effective.
To make the blouse for girl OF Ia
years of age will be required 3A
yards of material 27, yards 80 or u
yards A inches wide
A Nay Manton pattern, No 4426,
sizes II to 16 years. will be mailed to
any address on receipt of ten cents.
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be sable, ermine, moleskin or, in fact,
whatever the generosity or means Of
the bridegroom may suggest Some
of the frillings- TO the flower muffs are
of real lace, so that altogether the
dainty token is by no means inexpen-
sive, often. indeed, costing far more
than a piece of jewelry.
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curtains Now resemble Gowns.

All the new lace and muslin cur
tains, as shown in the shop windows,
resemble gowns in their style They
are made with deep scalloped f1ounces
and have insertions and shirrings,
which accentuate the effect
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Girls Costume.

Tucked frocks are much in fashion
for girls and are exceedingly attrac-
tive as well as girlishly simple. This
one is made of white batiste dotted
with pale green and is charming, but
all the pretty washable fabrics as well
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Blouse Eton.

Short coats are the favorites of the
season for handsome suits and prom
ise to still further increase their
vogue. This one is peculiarly smart
and includes both a novel yoke col
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-26
Circular Skirt.

Full skirts, that are confined over
the hips yet take soft and graceful
folds below, make the latest shown
and can be relied upon as the favor
ties of the coming season. The one IS
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Novel Ideas.

The more unusual the trimmings on
costumes this season the better, and
anything you like is fashionable Sec
ondhand shops are the resort of many
a fair maiden these days. Antique
buttons of metallic ornaments queer
braidings and quaint medallions are
used as coat trimmings and to trim
fur stoles.
Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Msnton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks in coupon. and mailing, with 10 cents
10 e. E Harrison s. Co.. IS Plymouth Place Chi.
czeo Pattern Will be mailed promptly
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TO ~ years. above the belt, ano
ie gathered at the waist line and ar
ranged over a body lining that can be
cut away beneath the yoke when 6
transparent effect is desired. The
bertha is circular and cut in deeI
handkerchief points at front, back ane
shoulders. and is eminently graceful
The sleeves are made in two por
tions each, the upper ones tucked, the
under ones full and are gathered into
straight cuffs. The skirt is straight
tucked in two groups of three each
and gathered at the belt.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is S1s yards 2
inches wide, z yards 30 inches wild
or 51k yards A inches wide.
The pattern 1867 is cut in sizes fo
girls of 8. 10, II and IA years of age.
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Write plainly. FIJI out all blanks Encloss
Place. Ch1cSeo
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as the many soft
woods and simple
silks can be util-
lied, any material
that allows of tuck
ing being appropri-
ate.
In pattern shown
the waist is laid
in narrow perpen-
dicular tuckS that
form the yoke and
again in wider
horizontal o n e S
above the belt, and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-01-13
lis NO STATE or WAR.
Attitude of This Country Toward
Colombia One OF Peace.
STATEMENT OF ROOT.
Secretary Of War Says That No In
auguTatiOn OF HOstilities With
the Cestral American Re.
public Is Contemplated.

Washington. Jan. 13.-Secretary
Root has issued the following
The publication IN various quar-
ters OF news indicating that the gov
eminent is preparing to send loops
10 the isthmus to carry on military OPP
erations against Colombia has been
the source OF considerable annoyance
to the executive and the war depart
ment No state of war exists be-
tween the two countries. no inaugura-
ton Of hostlities IS contemplated by
this government No preparation for
war is in progress. II is not believed
by the president or the war depart
ment that no occasion for the employ
naent of troops is likely 10 arise. They
have used their utmost efforts to con
vince General Reyes and the Bogota
officials Of the friendly intentions Of
this government towards Colombia,
and Of their readiness To use their
good Offices in the settlement OF any
questions iu dispute between Colon
bia aud Panama. n IS difficult for
them TO believe that the authorities
Ia Bogota can be so blinded by pas
sion and prejudice as To declare war
against US. and even If this ruininus
step should be taken by Colombia,
tbs government would be in no hast.
TO respond To their challenge Til"
president makes all possible allow
ances for the natural excitement IN
Eogota over the state Of things for
which alone the Colombian govern
meut is responsible BUT they must
sooner or later recognize thu Irresist
Idle force Of accomplished facts and
the sooner this is done the better for
all parties We have done them no
wrong we would like to be Of service
20 them IL they ara wise they will
not pot It put Of our power To help
them hy ans act of rashness and vio-
leHge."
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-01-13
at CRESCENT CITY
Railroad Case rr91r T~sas 7efors
unitsd Stats- Court Of aeoeals


New Driear~ JsH g. Ta- gEht
IN Texas bet., ess fh. --Hfa..l sougu g.
sion ~ the state tra fGe HraJ lines
has been Transferred temporarily To
the nted states court ~ ga-HI~
sitting 600 this r5ty
The case through fae uedt4a Of
which the fight Nar brought here Il
that 81 the railroad commission or Tex
as against fh~ chicago Rock Island
ard Teyas Railroad company and the
] g.. Eosenbaum Grain COMPANY IU-
pelief bv tns yomu lou from the
United states circuit court Tor The
Northern district of Texas.
This }s case wherein The right Is
tested. of the Chicago Rock Island and
Texas Paeinc Railroad and IFS depend
@ncv. the Chicago Rock Island and
Texas. 10 transfer grain destined for
points from Kansas city TO points ro
Texas beyond Fort Worth from its
cars through the Eoseubaum elevator
st Fort Worth. 20 cars ~ connecting
s,.,'Fs,..i ;it,~- the ROAD mas "a contract
with fhe grain company in store toad
and ars fnor 3f5iu destined FOR eN-
port Ma Texas fpr i've years from
Kansas cry go Galveston. at So rate 81
re The TEX commission objected Ia
the contract and ordered thu railroad
to cancel tt Within ten Jays From
thls order the litigation bss eusuet
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-01-13
SheriIi's Sale.
III srATE % TENAs.

III r. - a r. oF FA A.
COUNTY oF BILLS. by vlr-
tue of an execution issued out % the
Honorable County Court OF Ellis
county, on the iJsh day nf Deeem-
b@r. lgB, rs the Clerk thereof lu
the case Of w N. Muirhead versus
". NJ. Mulrhead and Ia me. as Sher-
III. directed and delivered. | will
proceed to sell within the hours pre-
seFihed by Law for SheFinis sales,
an the Frat Tuesday ia February,
1904, IL being tina md day II saia
month, before the courthouse door ~
said Elliscounty eityaf Waxahaehie,
the following described property TO
wit: All that certain tract or paFct
Of land situated la Avalon, Ellis
county. Texas, beginning AZ w b..
Williams lot, thence South "a West
along Ennis and Milford road ~
laet, stake foe corner; thence
North 30 West l1n feet, stake for
corner thence North 80 East 10 teel
Williams Northwest corner thence
South ~ East along Williams W
H. line Iha heginniags levied OH as
the property OF b. NJ MulrheaG 10
satisfy a Judgment amounting 10
N1k1 tAl In favor ot W IL. AniFhsad
and cost If suit
aiven under my hand this ijlh
day of December, l9sls
j.. y. MfsNtUk, sheriff
4 ~ q. &. awsatt, Deputy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-01-13
THROUGH FLORIDA.
Grief Everywhere as Georsian's Body
Journeyed Toward Atlanta.

Jacksonville f'ja,. Jan. i3.-The
mortal remains = General John r
Gordon were borne 400 miles along
the east coast Of Florida and mani e
festations of grief such AS are but sci
dom Witnessed. Veterans with barrel
heads and draped Tags gathered Ak
the ariaI train -red by or stopped
a some station. Tear-stafued faces
and sorrowing frous appeared as the
funeral train came in sight, and wh"ra
opportunity offered the glimpse OF the
dead commander peaceful ftce
brought new marks Of SORROW.