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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
Velvet Hat TRIMMING.

A new and simple method OF using
wide ribbon velvet on a large hat was
exemplihed by a woman lunching at
Sherry's. The hat was a dull green. 1t
had wide brim and low round crown,
the latter very small in proportion to
the brim. The straw was fine chip
A band of dark green velvet encircled
the crown, and from II. at irregular
intervals. extended plain fiat widths of
the velvet ribbon, the ends cut in two
points-that is, Vshaped section was
cut out of the centre at each end.
These pointed sections were of differ
ent lengths. and one extended nearly
to the edge of the brim. Two or three
similar sections were fastened to the
underbrim, which flared up little at
one side.-New York Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

There can be no doubt that strong
Attachments are formed between ami
mails. and that they are capable of
emotions of pity and acts of generos-
ity. not only toward their own kind.
but even toward creatures of another
species,
A gentleman who had a great num-
Der OF doves used to feed them near
the barn. At such times not only
chickens and sparrows. but also rats.
were accustomed to come and share
the meal. One day he saw a large
rat fill its cheeks with kernels Of corn
and run to the coach house. repeating
this performance several times. On
going over to Investigate. he found
lame dove eating the corn which the
rat had brought.
Such an action on the part OF human
beings would be looked upon as a
charitable desire to relieve the neces-
sites OF a helpless cripple-and we
must also SO consider II In the case
of the rat.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

To make currant jelly that will keep
almost any length of time: Weigh
one pound of sugar to each pound of
fruit; after weighing put the currants
in a patent wine press or in fine
sieve that the seeds will not go
through; 1t is not necessary to strip
the ourrants from the stems; press
the juice all out; then strain 1t
through very fine sieve or through
a cheese cloth; pour the juice after
straining into preserving kettle, and
stand it over a slow fire. When the
Juice is quite hot. stir in the sugar,
aad keep stirring until 1t is dissolved.
Let the whole simmer gently till 1t
drops as thick as Jelly from the
spoon; then pour the jelly into glasses
and stand It in the sun until 1t is
quite stiffened; then paste paper over
the tops OF the glasses.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

once had for a pet white rat
which was very cunning and mischiev-
Gus. One day. when papa and I were
going TO town, we stopped at a neigh
boris on business.
Mr.. s. and papa were discussing
their business affairs when Mr.. s. be-
gan laughing and asked papa: What
Is that thing" Papa looked around.
and there was that rat sitting on the
seat beside him. as contented as could
be. 1t had been in papa's pocket.
had TO carry It to town and get n box
to bring It home in.
kept the rat in a cage. but II al
ways managed to get out and gnaw
the clothing. One day my sister and
I were driving. when | felt something
in my sleeve. 1t kept running up and
down my sleeve. and frightened me
SO that l slipped on my jacket, and
out jumped the rat and ran under the
wheel and was killed instantly. How
It. got into my Jacket and remained
there so long without my knowing Il
is a mystery to this day.-Christian
Endeavor World.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Two short-sighted men, Ching and
Chang, always quarreled over who
could see the best. Hearing that a
tablet was to be erected at n nelghbor-
ing temple. they determined to visit It
together and put their eyesight to the
test. Neither Ching nor Chang was
as honest as he might have been.
Each tried TO get ahead of the other.
so visited the temple by stealth.
Standing very close Ching read. ITO
the great men of the past and the
future"
Chang also went. and peering closer.
read. ITO the great men of the past
and the future" In smaller letters he
read what had escaped Ching's notice,
This tablet is erected by the family
of Ting"
On the day appointed. standing at
distance from which neither could
read, Ching exclaimed: THE inscrip-
ton is To the great men Of the past
and the future.
"Truel" said Chang. but there is
more. can see what you cannot.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Eau de quinine has no effect upon
the color of the hair and is excellent
to make it grow. Sprinkle 1t on the
scalp three times week before re-
firing and massage 1t in with the tips
of the ten fingers. then divide the hair
into small proportions and brush well.
Whenever possible, let the hair fall
loose. This will add to its growth.
Pure vaseline also massaged into the
scalp once a week is very good.
Never touch the hair with a curling
iron. but II 1t needs fiufflness, rough it
underneath with the comb as the hair
dressers do. This should be carefully
brushed at night.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

One quart of milk. s eggs. heap
ing tablespoons sugar. II saltspooh
salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Heat milk;
beat eggs. whites and yolks separate
ly, beat salt and sugar into yolks; add
heated milk a little at time. stir
well; then add beaten whites and re-
turn to fire. 1t is almost impossible
to make custard successfully without
a double boiler. Use two pans II you
have no boiler. Stir gently while
cooking. When custard is nearly
cooked, the foam on top disappears.
the custard clings to the spoon. DO
not leave 1t second; stir constantly.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

lead pencil in the end Of a spool OF
thread so that 1t will stand upright
Now get a piece of very stiff plotting
paper and from II cut n strip two
Inches wide and about foot long.
On each end OF this put drop of
molasses or syrup.
Now balance the strip OF plotting
paper, with the syrup side up. on tho
point OF the pencil. You should have
two players. although one will do.
Each player chooses an end of the
paper. In moment a fly will alight
on one end. attracted by the syrup.
aud that end of the paper will go
down a trifie. Then another fly will
light on the other end. or perhaps sew
eral will come there for the sweets
and things will be reversed.
AS more flies come. alightlng on the
ends. the paper will lean first this
way, then that. till 1t overbalaEces
and falls to the tables. Then the
player whose end grew SO heavy as to
cause the tumble wins.
We would not advise you to try this
in the house, but rather out OF doors
In tie warm sunshine. where the flies
will not bother any one.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
Lovely birmingham Gown.

A lovely gown worn in a fashion
able drawing-room the other day was
OF black net. 1t was trimmed with a
very heavy lace applique. This trim
ming extended around the foot Of the
gown and up the front. The lining
of the dress was of black satin.
But the distinguishing feature lay in
its note of blue. For the gown, which
was of heavy black net. lustrous and
trimmed with much gorgeousness. was
belted around the waist with wide
blue sash. This. which was banded
around the waist to form a girdle, was
tied on the back in a heavy knot,
while the ends hung down to the foot
OF the skirt. They were wide sash
ends, too, and made a beautiful note
OF color upon the skirt.
This fancy for wearing a blue sash
with black gown is quite a growing
one and is TO be observed frequently.
Again. wide red satin ribbon sash is
tied around the waist of an all-black
gown. So that the note of color is
complete.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Everything is shirred or tucked this
summer. Shirt waists are tucked,
and whole frocks are tucked, and
smart little coats are tucked or plait-
ed all over. Gowns of soft materials
are shirred, and 1t is the prettiest pos
sible way to make them. The one
illustrated this week is a charming
example. 1t is Of white dimity, dotted
with pink. The waist has shirred
yoke, and then blouses over a girdle
of pink silk. The. skirt is shirred in
four places. and finished with little
ruflie at the foot. A hat of white
shirred lawn is worn with this frock.
the only trimming being big soft
bow of pale pink ribbon. The shirt
waist illustrated this week is of de-
sign suitable for silk linen. or any
wash goods. The fiat little box plaits
are very smart, and the lace or en-
broidery used down the front and
around the neck gives a very pretty
finish.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

A new covering for dining tables is
made from asbestos, especially pre-
pared, covered with double-faced can
ton flannel 1t is so soft and flexible
that it can be folded into any desired
size without being clumsy. The same
material can be had in doylies and
mats to put under plates. chatting
dishes and platters, when no dining
cloth is used. The covers of linen are
then laid over them, and one is spared
the vexation of finding a handsome
table covered with the spots and rings
left by hot dishes.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

lace insertion, but the design will be
found admirable for soft silks and
wool fabrics as well as for washable
ones.
The negligee is made with full fronts
and back, that are Joined to the yoke.
and wide. full sleeves. AS illustrated
it is closed by means of ties of rib
bon but buttons and buttonholes can
be substituted If preferred.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 81
inches wide. 3% yards 80 inches wide
or az yards A inches wide, with "
yard of all-over and 2Is yards of in
sertion to make as illustrated.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Glimpses of a few new gowns and
blouses Indicate that hand embroidery
will be lavishly used. Persian effects
in embroidered bands or bold designs
form the newest garnitures. Well
gowned women are wearing long-skirt-
ed or basque coats, tightly fitting. and
buttoned down the front. Most OF
these have the regulation coat sleeve.
Others have leg-o-mutton sleeves.
with gauntlet cuffs. Where sleeves
are large the fullness is generally
above the elbow. To be worn with
these long coats. tai'ors are making
strikingly smart little Louis XIV
vests. These are made Of the hand
some vestings which come for mems
waistcoats. Lace and tucked net vests
are worn with dressy broadcloth
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
HOW TO MAKE A SUCKER.

Induce shoemaker to give you a
piece OF sole leather about inches
square. Then with a sharp knife trim
the corners away until the leather is
perfectly round. after which the bot
tom must be pared away smoothly.
say a quarter OF an inch back from
the edge. until good bevel is as
sured. resulting in very thin edge.
Bore hole through the center and
insert a piece OF strong cord. Tie
knot in the end. large enough to pre-
vent it slipping through the hole. and
cut off the supernuous end.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Not all OF the delights OF spring are
for the country boy. We who live in
the city have host of them. and can
see many a strange and pleasing sight
II we keep our eyes open. A few
days ago. while riding my bicycle
down Madison avenue. heard the
twittering of sparrows. and. looking
up. saw In the mouth of the stone lion
on the corner of the building of one
of the city's prominent clubs the re-
mains of last years nest. and two
sparrows getting ready to build
new one for this year.
It was such novel place for bird
to choose for housekeeping that
stopped and made a sketch of It.
While standing on the opposite corner
systching, the policeman OF that
beat" came over to talk with NE.
He seemed pleased that should have
noticed the birds. He said that the
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

II Is easy enough TO understand why
we have so much trouble In catching
that ny that comes buzzing around
our ears when we stop TO consider
that flies have been known to fly at
the rate OF about two miles a minute.
The common house fly moves at the
rate of twenty-five feet to the second.
or about eighteen miles an hour.
When frightened, though. the house
fly settles right down to business and
travels at the rate OF 100 feet sec.
ond. II 1t should keep up this rapid
flight for a mile It would cover the
distance in exactly thirty-three sec
onds, or faster than any lightning
express" has ever moved.
The common humble bee blunders
along faster than a horse commonly
trots, and even the falry-like butter
flies fit ahead of the fastest boy run
ner without trouble. Indeed, insects
as n rule fly faster than birds. SO that
only few of the cleverest birds can
catch them on the wing. =
II you don't believe that an insect
can go like chain-lightning. Just knock
down a hornets nest and try to get
away from a mad hornet that is COM
ing for you. She'll show you!
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

This is a source of endless delight
to a little girl just able to use her
needle.
Tho necessary requisites are a small
square OF green art denim. some pref
ty remnants of Powered chintz. and a
small box OF tiny crystal beads. II
the little one is able to sit and use
her needle. she will take unlimited
pleasure in clipping the flowers and
foliage from the chintz and transfer
ring them to her square on green in
artistic and odd effects. The crystal
beads are good substitute for dew.
and with little ingenuity can be
most effectively placed. When com
pleted the garden patch can be utilized
for a pillow top. or can be made the
nucleus of a quilt.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
.'lQa|IDta;'=s;.

In using sasoline. what is left may
be again utilized. In few days 1t
will have settled and the clear part
may be poured OF into other bottles.
Potato peelings, II dried in the oven,
are said to be very useful for fire
kindling-- If sufficiently abundant they
may be used instead OF wood, but, in
any case. they will economize 1t.
Gallon bottles are best for gasoline
and the careful woman will not bring
them into the house at all. Unless
one has back yard or a porch clean
ing with these dangerous agents is
best not undertaken at all.
Lamb stew is very much improved
by the addition of curry powder. espe-
cially IL 1t is rechauffee or left
over" Made OF cold roast meat. with
fresh raw potatoes and the curry. It
becomes a delicious entree. deserving
OF more euphonlous name than
stew"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
Mpeudoe.ir y
aConfidences

Coarse meshes rule in wells.
ShiIred nuns tucks" make an eff
fective and stylish garniture.
Fine tucks in body depth are fea-
ture of the gowns of little girls.
All sorts of rosettes are made of
handsome double-face ribbons.
Ribbon bows and sashes add pref
ty touch to most thin gowns.
Guimpes will play an important part
In the small girls wardrobe.
Chiffon scarfs. two yards and half
In length. will float from some fall
hats.
Full, fluffy modes are more becom-
ing to the tall. slender girl of awk-
ward age.
A scalloped lower outline marks
many stylish collars and deep berthas
on girls bodices.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Soak the leather in water until 1t is
pliable. The softer the better. When
thoroughly soaked. place the leather
on top OF a half brick. press the Ieath-
err hard against the surface with your
foot and then. carefully lift the brick
by means OF the string.
II the work has been done properly
the square of leather you began work
with has been transformed into q
sucker and you can surprise your play
mates by lifting heavy articles with
the innocent looking piece OF leatns~.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
Showing the Coming Mode.


One new gown in advance of the
season deserves mention. since it rep
resents the coming mode in dress
toilets. Intended for a blonde young
woman. It is of the loveliest shade of
rose pink silk of weave closely re-
sembling Louisiene. The skirt is dane
ing length and is made on founda-
ton of white taffeta. The RULES,
which are deep. are shirred on in
fancy design, making scallops and
small rosette effects. There are two
of these rufIies. which run into a
straight panel in front The bodice
has yoke of cream. snowdrop-pattern
lace and deep fail of the same over
the shirred front of the bust and over
the shoulders; the sleeves are elbow
in length and consist of an upper
sleeve in three deep scallops of silk.
shirred on the edges and bordered
with lace, under which is full pulled
sleeve of rose pink chiffon with lace
fall. The high girdle is of silk and
lace with jet nailheads set in the cen
ter of each of the six small rosettes
which form the front as well as the
back decoration. About the bottom Of
the short bodice is a deep fiounce of
lace, which falls over the hips and
forms a ruffle. The stock and the front
of the yoke show narrow trace of
gold and black, which. together with
the jet nailheads. gives the requisite
touch of black which is almost indis-
pensable IL the costume is to have the
best style.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Little jackets of ali sorts are great
ly in vogue and make ideal summer
wraps. This one is worn over a waist
of point d'esprit and is of antique
green .taffeta matching the skirt. the
trimming being fields of velvet. The
waist is simply full with wide sleeves
that are finished with graceful frills
of lace but is eminently becoming and
suits lace. net and all thin materials
to a nicely. The bolero is cut with
fronts. backs and wide sleeves and is
laid in plaits over the shoulders that
give the dropping effect. The guam
tity of material required for the me-
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Here is a very simple little trick.
which looks not at all easy and quito
as II the performer must be very skill
full indeed.
Take silver coin. a quarter or n
half dollar. and pick It up by placing
the points of two pins one on either
side of the coins edge. You may hold
the coin securely in this position IL
you press firmly with both pins.
Now, blow smartly against the up
per edge of the coin and 1t will fly
around and around. revolving With
great rapidity between the pins.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Tasteful negligees are among the de-
sirable things of life of which no
woman ever yet had too many. This
one is graceful. becoming and simple.
withal. and can be made from a va
riety of materials. The round yoke
extended well over the shoulders.
gives the broad line OF fashion and
the pointed sleeves take the long lines
and folds that always are desirable.
The model is made of white batiste.
with the yoke of all-over valenciennes
lace banded with narrow folds of the
material and the sleeves edged with
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

sparrows had been keeping house
there for several years.
He had often stopped to watch them
build their nests. and later feed their
little ones. which later would play
around the lions head, sitting on his
nose or eyebrows as saucily as could
be. as much as to say: You may
look fierce. but-who's afraid?"-St
Nicholas.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

The latest neck trimmings are dou-
BILE ruchings, formed by combining two
widths of the goods. or two kinds of
material. in different widths. The
wider portion is folded down, giving
the effects OF turnover collar. while
the narrower portion remains upright
in the form OF ruch. This turnover
frill is usually three times as wide as
the other. 1t is of sheer goods. such
as fine batiste. and is anticipated.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

plat and shaped cuffs both of which
are eminentiy effective. and is closed
invisibly. When liked. however, the
yoke and the box plat at the back.
which is applied, can be omitted and
the model used for a palmer waist.
Also the back can either be made to
blouse or drawn down snugly as liked.
To make the waist for a woman Of
medium size will be required 51s
yards 81, as yards 81 or 2N yards A
inches wide.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

The elephant (says Capt Skies, in
his book on the Tropical Nile") does
not bother to pick fruit singly on a
tree. but will but the trunk with such
force that all the ripe fruit is shaken
off. He then picks 1t on the ground
with his trunk and pops 1t into his
mouth. His favorite species is the
wild plum, though he will eat many
other fruits.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

them; at the store obtained a num-
Der of zines (sticl) sometimes called
pencil zines. | then washed out few
Jars and made pasteboard covers like
Fig. l.
| then put the zinc and carbon in
the cover. filled the jar two-thirds full
of sal ammoniac and put in carbon
and zine, my battery then being COM
plete.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Leather is making its appearance
again as trimming and is employed
not only on raincoats but on cloth
blouses for rough wear. 1t is not like
ly to be much used. although on GER
tain materials for hard usage it is ap-
propriate.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

There is written In small letters
Erected by the family of Ting"
There is no such inscription" sais
Ching.
There is" replied Chang.
They grew very angry, and. after
calling eachother hard names, agreed
to refer the matter to the high priest
He heard their story and said gent
ly: Gentlemen. there is no tablet to
read; 1t was taken into the interior Of
the temple yesterday"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
Since Mother's GONE.

since mothers gore | miss the smile
Anu gentle voice that used to cheer
any poylsh heart, day after day.
Anc put to flight each care and fear
Which CHANGED to be along my way.
no more about the humble home
see her ply her daily care.
Ut near her sing some sacred song.
Or plead with God In fervent pray'r
for right to triumph over wrong
j love TO near some sacred song
Or hnllowed hymn she used to sing.
or pray the pray'r she used to pray
Ihnt to Him may firmly cling
Who was her comfort day by day.
he mem'ry OF her holy life
Remains TO cheer me on my way,
sr.nEthens my soul ms | press on
Amid HES toll. from day to day.
To that sweet place where mothers
gone
-Alya n. Turner. In Washington Post
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

Yoke waists made of linen embrold-
cred in openwork. or eyelet, style
are much worn and always are hand.
some. This very stylish model is
peculiarly well adapted to the treat
ment, as It includes a central box
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15
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gowns. where narrow bands of fur
are used as a bodice and skirt trim
ming Some Of the short walking
suits are also fur-trimmed.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

correspondent writes: Seems
that somebody asked II ever made
a battery out of my mothers preserve
jars, will answer, yes.
First l obtained few old dry bat
teries and took the cartoons out Of
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-15

be cut out and the three parts pierced
through the dots with a pin, sticking