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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
Fashion Facts From Abroad.

The couture is worn either very high or
quite low. The latest mode is to take the
hair straight up al the sides, gathering
1t high on the top, with a large black vel
vet bow, chou or flower placed at the side
Fancy buckles, buttons and enamel or
naments of every description are worn,
and bags worked in colored beads of the
renaissance period and magnifcently jewel
ed umbrella handles. tinted mother-of-
pearl ornaments, att.,actvely embroidered
Wristbands and waistcoats are among the
new things.
A return to the wearing of sequins is
noticed, but they are sequins of excep-
tlonal size and beauty, and nothing poor
IN the way of dress will be tolerated now
adays. This is also the case with pail
lettes. If you are going to appear in span
giles at all you must be beautifully and
plentifully bespangled-in fact your dress
must be shimmering, glittering mass, pref
erably of jet, enhanced by the lightness OF
chiffon or tulle or the beauty of black chit
fon velours. Black with a touch of color
is seldom. If ever, to be tolerated. Black
Of the blacklist, however. with all its de-
licious lights and shades, is beautiful
Even dull blacks have chic all their own
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with contrasting stitching. the belt showing
both in storm and dust coats. The for
mer, too. are often in plaid waterproof,
and these. with their farng collars and
doublebredsted cuts sometimes run to
smallsh coat sleeves. which give them an
air swaEGcriu2ly mannish.
Sleeves of other automobile coats are
either I'm bishop shape. with laring CUTS
or else in hell form, with undersleeves OF
the lining gathered over rubber baLds
Primarily the object of all automobile at
tire is to protect the wearer from dust
and grit. So even if the sleeves are in bell
cut they are supplied with bands ana but
tons to make them closer on occasions.
Shower-Proof Silks.
Entire costumes for midsummer are also
made Of the shower-proof silks These
Stree they are quite new and delightfully."-
comfortable are the fad of the moment
In form. such to!lettes follow the leather
ones, some OF the vice skirts coming no
further than the boot tops, and the jaunty
box coats hanging loosely. But down tie
front breadth Of the skirt which is plea'ed
Clumsily into the belt on each side, there
may be gay gilt buttons, while the wide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
Brown Eyes and Dress Goods Colors.
From the CflicaR DrttsIne


There is many a ptfall for the complex
ion in the fashionable brown" says a Chi
cago artist. LAS a rule, il intensifies the
color of the eyes to match them or wear q
deeper shade of the same color. Especially
Is this true of blue, but in brown it does
not always have happy effect. For in
stance. the brown eyes that are accompa-
MED by hair that is two or three shades
darker, almost black. are not improved
by any of the fashionable reddish or golden
browns.
Instead. these shades clash with a tinge
of purple that is always lurking around the
eyes and hair In this combination, and the.
result Ia a spotted effect The only brown
possible to this complexion is dark seal
that renders it Opaque The woman With
hair of little brighter shade. however, h7s
usually tinge of red in her cheeks, which
is brought out by brown Of a warm redI
dish shade +
1.-The Titan haired woman with eyes q.
shade OF two darker may also wear the
shades that match either eyes or hair. be-,
cause her color scheme is pure. Even an
occasional freckle on her face shows that
the pigment Is all upon the same order"
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A Pretty Little Workbasket.

pretty little workbasket is made of
stiff cardboard cut out in four sections,
each one about six inches high and five
broad at the top. slanting to a width of
three and a half inches at the base. Rib
bons at the top and bottom of each sec
ton fasten them together in form some
what like a tall strawberry box. These
sections are covered with ecru crash, and
on the outside of one Is attached a needle
pad covered with flap of canvas. An
other side of this little basket carries a
tomato pincushion made of silk. third
is decorated with two little emeries In the
form of Strawberries, and the last section
has a pocket in which to keep buttons.
spool cotton, braid, etc.
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How to Test Coffee.

Genuine roasted coffee, of no matter what
quality, will not impart it's color to cold
water, nor will the bean lose its smooth
surface or hard, tough consistency when
subjected to soaking of any duration;
whereas chicory and other initial tons be-
come soft and spongy when soaked and
render the water muddy, so that it Is only
necessary to give the suspect bath to de-
termine its genuineness. OF course, the
bean must be tried before grinding and the
water must be cold, otherwise the test will
not be conclusive.
To one who is a lover of the steaming
beverage that invigorates without intox-
icating, or, on the other hand, one expert
enced in handling coffee, the nostrils and
palate are sufficient to detect the spurious
bean; for human ingenuity, while success
full to a high degree in simula ting the ap-
pearance of the real bean, fails when it
comes to producing the aroma and flavor;
and it is for this reason that the artificial
product cannot stand alone.
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arm coverings of the coat reveal the volum-
inous sleeves of a soft blouse in white or
pa;e color Stitched bands are used eX-
ter sively on these toilettes, though they
are usually confined to a rather wide bias
on the skirt, which has an attached SILK
lining and is made heavy and farinE at
the bottom with canvas
Royal blues and automobile reds nre
colors preferred for them, the red. in the
dim shades mentioned, achieving dashing
effects. with headgear In the same tone
F:.t along with this softer and yet richer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

She-"But isn't 1t wicked to bet on the
races?'
He-"Not necessarily. It is an act OF
charity on my part, at least"
She-"How Is thatT'
He-'T always patronize some poor book
maker who really needs the money."-Chi-
cago News.
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Odd Colors in Shoes.

Sometimes leather lcggings are worn
over low shoes, but footgear for dress-up
occasions seems to be the usual thing, with
the exception that shoes in odd colors have
crept into the field. For example, a gown
o. blue or red rain proof silk may be
accompanied by low kid shoes in the same
color. The shoes, which have light extern
sion solcs and high military heels, are made
to order and cost 81 a pair
Numerous are the smart details with
which the chic chauffeUsc supplies herself
Such things as stick pins and belt buckles
follow cut the automobile idea. One stick
pin of gold and enamel Is made like a mo-
tor lamp, while goggles and entire machines
are the designs for some gun metal belt
buckles. Handkerchiefs have narrow Dor
ders and initials in automobile colors-red
blue, trown-and these are buttoned tight
In little patch pocket at the left of the
coat or jacket.
To tumble all this gossip in a heap and
pick out the salient bit. you must look "au-
tomob.ish If you wish to present a cor
rect appearance while motoring In other
words, you must seem bundled disguised
got up for the real thing. Though the i'm
ported costumes accomplishing this are ex-
Iensive, stuff suits are turned out by good
makers at fairly reasonable rates In de-
cldlng low 1t shall be made, follow, if pos
slble, good French design, which invar-
lably is coquettish and practical at the same
tiihe. MARY DEAN.
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How did they set into soctetyr'
"Oh, they were arrested three times oun
Sunday for running their automobile TOD
fast."-Chicago Record-Hesald. 4
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these light wells and masks combined to
the big goggles also worn, for besides their
ugliness the goggles must be accompanied
by a veil, which increases the heat and dis
comfort.
But If the eyes are strong, and the run
not too long, a lace veil may be worn. In
that event the coquctte is quite fXy
through all the rest of her getup which,
strictly speaking. is not the thing at all.
Genuine motoring footgear partakes of
the clumsinesS that is shown in the rest Of
the get'lp. nigh boots of tan or black leather
being the prescribed thing. Such foot COW
erings women experienced in the sport find
admirable for long and hard runs, and
their long topped leather gloves are proper
tiOnately protective
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All Serene.

From Life.
Has Jones an assured reputation as an
authorT
Absolutely. Why. he says he can now
turn out poor work all the rest OF his iife."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
Fascinating Aids.

Captivating features of the automobile
get-up are the caps, hoods and hats with
which beauty crowns the whole. Immense
" long wells are much worn. They swath
the hat and head in innumerable ways
and somehow always becomingly.
Again instead of the veil, hood of pom
gee or thin silk may be worn over a small
hat. or the hood may be wired to compose
the whole headpiece and trimmed coquet-
tishly With rosettes al the temples. Many
are provided with black or white lace wells
doubled for further protection, and inclos-
Ing a mica square for vision, these giving
quite the look Of a masked disguise.
A number of up-to-date women prefer
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AUTOMOBILE F|NERY
Skin Suits, in Many Colors,
Lead in Popularity,
DESPITE HEAVY COST
FLOUNCES AND FANCY YoKES
APPEAR UPON THEM.
Pongee and Shower-Proof Silk Coats
Also in Favor for the Mid
summer Run.
DESPITE HEAVY COST


NEW YORK, June 80, 1904.
To begin at the beginning of an interest
ing subject, good automobile finery is not
cheap The leather suits which are used in
some parts of Europe all summer, are in
best quality possible only to the few. The
softest skins are employed for them, and
these, treated TO rich and special dyes for
women's wear. are resolved into costumes
astonishingly modish In detail 1t seems in
congruous to find shaped fiounces, fancy
yokes and ''b!ases'' done in leather, and
when the whole gct-up is lined throughout
with silk II seems odder still. Plaid fan
mel, however, doubles the majority of the
leather costumes. whose models run to
short, full skirts and loose coats. They
are seen in rich reds. in soft faded tones,
browns yellows and black. with an occa-
sional CONNECTION in all white. just to show
what the French makers can do.
With such a get-up. hood-shaped hat OF
matching channels or a leather cap with
patent visor is sometimes worn.
That the fair sex holds these skin suits
pleasing is evidenced by the fact that they
are not purchased exclusively for automo-
bile use. Some fashionable Wearers, given
to hunting, find them admirable for this
purpose, and if a get-up in two shades OF
leather can be found all the better.
An orange-like brown and a soft pale
yellow are combined In a leather dress for
hunting. The loose jacket hangs in side
pleats from a novel yoke, the yellow skin
shaping soft bands into which the fiared
collar and haring cuffs are inserted. Strange
enough, with these already brilliant, If soft.
hues, pomegranate silk (another shade OF
Yellow is used for lining.
Admits Frivolities.
Motoring fnery for midsummer admits of
more frivolities than for autumn and win
ter. II the run is a short one, the most
elegant costumes merely covered with a
long pongee or showerproof coat. which is
thrown off at the destination. These coats,
In some instances. are very elegant, for in
various shades of blue, red and cream the
silky material is made more captivating by
an immaculate cut and finish.
An ulster effect. betting at the back, dis
tinguishes some long and rather loose
models, which may may not be varied
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tirt there is an occasional coat or dress in
scarlet which. with matching or white
headgear, is effective the right person.
Lastly. for modest folk. there are auto
mobile gowns in novelty textures diagonal
WOODS, checked brilliantines and plaid fan
mel. which, in models of jacket and skirt,
may be trimmed with bands of thin leather.
Che stylish costume so conceived is of
brown wool diagonal with bands of yellow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
Hannibal oberly Line May 60 to
the Wabash.

HANNIBAL, Nc. Dec. 19.-There is q
well-defined rumor in railroad circles
here to the effect that negotiations are
pending, through which the manage
ment OF the Wabash in seeking to ac-
quire that portion of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas road between Han
nibal and Moberly, which is 10 miles in
length. The Wabash now has track
age rights over the road covered In a
lease, through which its freight and
passenger traffic out of Kansas City is
moved. Through passenger trains
now use the line in running between
Kansas City and Detroit, Buffalo and
Boston. The purchase Of the line
would give the Wabash a long-sought
direct route from Kansas City east.
The physical condition Of the road is
not the best possible, as it is full Of
sharp curves and heavy grades. The
Wabash will equip its line between
Hannibal and Bluffs, ILL.,, for heavier
and faster traffic. as oyer this line its
through business will pass. Curves
will be eliminated, grades reduced and
heavier steel laid. The action Of the
Wabash in dividing its middle divis-
ion is said 10 have been due to the
important changes contemplated
through the purchase Of the Hannibal
Moberly line OF the Katy"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
THEY RULE THE BUFFERS OUT.
The Democrats of st. Louis Have
Started an Investigation.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-Butlerism was
denounced and formally accused Of be-
ing In alliance with the Republicans
during the last election, at the meet
ing Democratic city committee to-
night.
Four committeeman, Representa-
tive James ]. Butler, of the Twenty
fifth ward, Chairman John R. Nc
earthly, of the T~wenty-third: James
Farley, Of the Twenty-second, and
Isaac Conran, Of the Fifth, were form
ally suspended under charges to be
heard Tuesday evening. Holding the
proxy Of Committeeman Matthew
Durnin of the Eighteenth ward,
HAYES presented the series Of reso-
lutions formally committing the party
organization 10 st. Louis to an open
fight on Butlerism.
Besides suspending the four COM
mitteemeD from the city organization,
a resolution was passed requesting the
Democratic State committee TO inyes-
tigate the conduct OF two Of Its men,
bers-James J. Butler, Of the Twelfth
district, and James P. Miles, Of the
Eleventh-as to their loyalty to the
Democratic party, and, furthermore,
that they be removed from the party
affiliations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
RI SOLD FOR A SONG.
Missouri's Buildings at Worlds Fair
Bring Only $500.

81. LOUIS, Dec. i7.-Five Of the
Worlds fair structures owned by the
Missouri commission were sold this
afternoon. The sum OF $500 purchas-
ed the group, which was erected at
the exposition by the Missouri CON-
mission at an aggregate cost Of ap-
proximately sls7, 400. The buildings
sold were the Missouri State building
ruins, the Kansas City pavilion on
the Model street, the model school
house near Intramural station No. u,
the Missouri mining pavilion and
the Hunters lodge.
Merkel s. Co, a contracting firm OF
Milwaukee, Wis, are the purchasers,
out bidding all competitors by over sc
per cent This contract was signed
late this evening by NJ. I. Davis, presi.
dent Of the Missouri commisson, and
representatives Of the Merkel concern,
The purchasers agree to remove the
buildings from the worlds fair ground:
within the time specified In the city
ordinances, and TO clear the ground o.
all debris.
For the Missouri building, once the
handsomest structure on the plateau
OF states, and which was erected at .
cost Of approximately sl65, 900, thu
price paid is $500. The Kansas Cit,
Casino, which cost $4,000, brought
800. The model school house, which
represented an outlay Of $500, goes K
the Merkel concern for $50. Tn,
mining pavilion, erected at a cost O
81, 500, and the hunters lodge, which
cost the commission 800, brought so
each, makinga total Of $500 for Tho
Eve buildings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
LIVE 0 MARKET.

The receipts on the st. Louis live
stock market Tuesday were made W
OF: Cattle 1000; hogs, 10000; sheep
1000; horses and mules, 2Ss.
Beef and butcher steers sold from
$3.50 TO A.75; butcher heifers from
s1.75 to 1915; butcher COWS from
s2.85 to $3.50; veal calves from $500
to 90. so; stOckers and feeders, % 90 tc
to s3.75.
Good butcher hogs and heavy
hogs sold at s4.6O@4.7O, fair to good
medium weights and packers s4.5OG
40, lights above $50 pounds average
A.30(04.55, lights under $50 pounds
average s3.7694.25, pigs under 100
pounds 8 3.75(a4.15, and roughs and
culls at %. The bulk Of the
hogs weighing $50 pounds or more
sold at s45o(s4.62i against o. 5O(e4.5O
Monday.
The market opened with a good de-
mand from city butchers for the good
medium hogs and packers wanted the
best heavies consequently they sold
readily and a shade better than on
Monday but the general trade was no
better than steady and some Of the
light mixed hogs aud plain packers
showed a slight decline. II was a
actixe trade on the best hogs
and a slow dull one on the poorer
kinds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER.

The management Of the LEDGER is
prepared to offer the Mexico LEDGER
Map Of Audrain County for sale at
81 90 and as an inducement to new sub
scribers of the LEDGER the map will
be sold for the nominal sum Of fifty
cents. This extraordinary offer will
also apply to the old subscribers Of the
LEDGER, who renew their subscrip-
tions before FEBRUARY !, 1905.
The Mexico LEDGER is one dollar
a year when paid In advance. The
Mexico LEDGER from now until Janu-
airy l, 1906, and the Mexico LEDGER
Map Of Audrain county for one dollar
and fifty cents.
The Mexico LEDGER Map of Au-
drain county is complete in every
particular and must be seen to be
appreciated. Call at the LEDGER
Office and be convinced that this offer
is an extraordinary one. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
Record Potato Crop.

This seasons potato crop OF the
United States is the largest ever
known. AS the United States are not
exporters OF potatoes, but for the last
few years have frequently imported
enough to make up for the deficiency
In the supply here, the 2ss, 700, 900
bushels of this years crop will provide
three and a half bushels for every man,
woman and child In the United States,
which is q little more than the ordln-
airy consumption.
Maine Is the champion potato state,
with a yield * 200 bushel to the acre,
and New Hamshire next with I45.
Iowa holds the record among the
western states In potatoes, as in corn,
with lis bushels to the acre. New
York has the largest acreage, with
Michigan second, but New York,s
yield per acre Is only 30 less than the
average Of the United States and
much lower than the yield Of the
states situated further north.
The acreage planted in potatoes has
varied slightly In the last four years.
Almost the same amount is planted
every year and the difference in crop
ZONES from the variation In yield.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
HORSE LOVERS ENJOY BANQUET
Celsbrated With a Supper at the
Tail" End Of the Name" Dining
Hall.


EIOH tIE Oh 1OAAo
Mexico, "Mizzoo," the home Of the
Missouri saddle and harness horse,
celebrated the symkana last night
with a banquet at the Rozier hotel,
given by and to ten representative
citizens who participated in the
equestrian show at the Coliseum. The
banquet room was appropriately
decorated ''horsey" style the tables
being arranged at the 'tail'' end of
the "mane" dining hall. The ten
owners Of as many Missouri stables,
most of which have attained fame in
the show ring or en- the race track,
gathered Immediately after the Coils
cum events and made merry.
"Billy" Lee, the trainer Of the far
famed Rex Mcdonald, champion sad
die horse Of the world, occupied a con-
spicuous place at the banquet board,
and answered TO a toast In the name
Of the great saddle horse The Others
present, each Of whom had something
to say, were L. B. Barnett, Willard
Petts, r. L. Hisey, George Lee, A. G.
Armstrong, Johnny Woods, ". ],
Porawskl, Fritz Kemper and B. r.
Middleton, all OF Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
Farm on Shares.

From the Breeders Gazette.
To the Gazette.-A. B. b., Of South
Dakota, writes;
"What share should the owner OF q
farm receive for q period OF five years
on the following basis; Landlord to
furnish house for tenant to live In,
200 acres Of pillow land, fifteen mich
cows, eight brood sows, owner to furn.
fish hay land and rs acres Of pasture.
There is running water through both
hay and cattle pastures. What share
Of crops, butter, increase Of hogs and
cattle should the owner receive?
There is a creamery II miles from the
farm. Who should keep up repairs OF
buildings, fences and the like?"
We infer that the tenant furnishes
teams, tools, wagons and all the labor.
Now IL be owned half Of the COWS and
sows We would have a condition quite
where the proceeds are d.
vided equally. The feed for teams,
and sows and the calves, pigs and
raised would come out Of the
farms products before division. This
is called farming on the halves. 1t
has the advantage OF securing the In
terest OF the tenant in all the animals
and crops 1t puts the labor and cap
ltal OF the tenant against the farm
and capital Of the landlord.
In the arrangement Of such a lease
for FIVE years the landlord furnishes
the material and the tenant makes
The repairs needed on fences and build
Ings, 80 that at the end OF the lease
they return to the landlord In as good
condition rs at the beginning OF the
ease.
In case the tenant has not the
money TO buy the half interest In the
,ows and sows the landlord accepts his
tote at customary interest secured BY
mortgage. This Is . good kind
4 a lease for both parties.
With creamery 80 near and farm
veil suited 70 stock, IL Is an excellent
,pportnni.y for the tenant
L. N. b.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-12-22
REAL FREKzIED FINANCE.

The President Of the National Bank
Of Allthetin sat 10 bis private Office.
The door opened and John ID. Rookie
Teller was ushered Ia.
"Good morning. = said the President,
"what can / do for your"
II want to borrow s42 50.'' replied
Rockefeller.
ION what security"
STANDARD Oil,p was the reply.
Ine fIcsfueut Ot Uue Uauk s1OUk
his head. mot good enough" he
said, firmly, adding, please don't bang
the door as you 20 out"
.
A few minutes later a yelled woman
entered the once of the President.
II want to borrow s1,250,0OO," she
whispered.
"Have you any security2' asked the
President. Merely as a matter of
form. / assure you," be FASTENED to
add, as be thought he detected signs
Of weeping behind bis visitors xeil.
"Oh, do you want security asked
the woman. "Giye me a piece Of paper
and a pen."-Portland Oregonian.
She wrote a few words and present.
ed the paper to the president.
"Ah, Carnegie's note for q, 200, 0OOi"
he exclaimed. "Are you sure the
signature is genuine?"
"Sure,n responded the myterlous
stranger, 'fdidn't you see ms write
It?H
certainly, certainly. A million
and a quarter, l think you said.
Nothing more to-day? No? Glad to
obIige you at any time. Good day;
don't forger the number"