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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
RIack Taffeta PonuLar.

Black taffeta gowns are having big
vogue among women who make it a
rule never to be without a black gown
Of some sort, even If they wear it but
seldom. Black velvet is oftenest EN-
ployed for trimming in cases wherd
elaborateness is desired. One beauti-
full model recently shown had the en-
tire lower portion of the skirt consist
Of very full-haring, fitted fiounce of
velvet. In other cases simple stitch.
ing is resorted to.
Another fayorite trimming for taf-
fetas is mousseline, for an indisput-
able charm exists in the combination
of Opaque materials with gauzes, chif-
fons and laces and it finds its perfec-
ton in their combination, which is, of
course. intended only for dressy
gowns.
One Of the new sleeves is made up
OF taffeta puffs and cross folds of the
silk an inch wide, having plated ruff
fies on the edges. The effect is very
full and the sleeve from the elbow
down is completed by long gauntlet
Of brocade, draped on the bias and
trimmed at the wrist with several
quillings Of Mechlin lace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

The plated skirt is one of the set
tied fashions for the coming season.
Skirts must be full, but they must not
be bulky about the hips. BY plated
skirts is meant the several varieties
that are used for the lighter fabrics.
The most graceful skirt for walking
just clears the ground. Drop skirts
are still worn, although a few frocks
are made up with the lined breadths.
Accordion and sun plating lose none
OF their popularity and skirts made
Of black voile crepe de chine, gauzes
and nets win be much worn with the
fancy Louis silk and velvet coets. A
dainty model Of black crepe de chine
TO be worn with a black velvet coat
and an embroidered waistcoat is plait-
ed in cores. the plated cores alter
mating with others plain to the knee,
where they fall into plaitings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Fanclful Ideas IN Nuffs.

While fiat muffs are more fashion.
able than the round variety the differ.
ence is not owing altogether to a pref
erence for the fiat, as the short-haired
furs are made up in the first form,
while the long haired are made into
large round rnuffs.
Many Of the fiat muffs assume
rounded outline or even tendency
to a point at the lower part while the
tops are narrower and are often
curved or indented.
Many Of the seasons muffs and neck
pieces are designed for special cos
tunes and not for general wear. In
muffs fancy runs riot; on some Of the
fancifuI ones to go with certain cos
tunes. Not only is lace used. but pas
sementerles, bands OF embroidery, and
contrasting furs are used to make
them more elaborate, II less beautiful
and artistic, than though the fur itself
were all.
Furs are even dyed to match gown
materials. and browns and grays in
many different shades are shown.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
MARRIED TO A VASE.
Unique Ceremony Not Infrsquens In
the Celestial Empire.

One of the most extraordinary OF
Chinese customs to Western minds
is the not infrequent practice Of mar
rying celebrated widows to native
vases. An American traveller wit,
messed such a ceremony, which was
performed with great pomp. The
widow was Of high station. When the
news of her husbands death reached
her she was inconsolable and wished
to enter the state of widowhood, but
her father demurred. Somebody sug-
gested that another husband might be
forthcoming, and, as may readily be
surmised. at this stage Of the proceed
ings the woman was in despair. A wise
teacher Of the Confucian philosophy
was consulted and he recalled to mind
the ancient ceremony Of a marriage to
a flower vase. 1t was rite OF great
antiquity, legend attributing it's origin
to an empress who ruled before the
Christian era. It was decided that
the woman might marry the red
vase" 1t was necessary, however,
to procure the imperial sanction. This
the great wealth Of her father obtain.
ed, and on May the wedding was sol
emnized.
In the procession the vase was car
ried under a silken canopy on a palan-
quin borne by youths of noble birth.
while the bride followed in another
palanquin guarded by twelve maidens
and twelve matrons. A military guard
and a civic escort made up the parade
Her bridegroom. the vase, is a speci.
men of great value and antiquity; in
deed, it is said to excel in delicacy of
ornamentation anything of its kind
in the Flowery Kingdom.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Heavy open laees are made over
satin Innings into opera glass bags
this year. They are white, as a rule.
but cnn be made in colors, lining and
lace to match A plain square bag is
drawn up at the neck with ribbons
carried through embroidered rings, set
on the inside, the throat OF the bag
finished with deep ruching of chif
fon. A larger bag for carrying more
Of mllady's trinkets is similarly made
and set here and there on the outside
with silver paillettes. SO are other OF
the opera glass bags, which are drawn
up at the mouth over two ball-anished
bars OF silver OF gold. These bags are
rounded at the lower corners, finished
at the sides with dainty ribbon ros-
cites, and the ribbon handles are
knotted. There may b paillette span
giles or not, and Of silver or gold.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
New Fur Garment.

One OF the newest fur garments is
more like fichu than anything else
attached TO a velvet belt The sleeves
are smooth over the shoulder, extend
ing to considerable width below the
elbow. One OF the latest furs is white
astrachan dyed brown. This is made
into coats. but more often into neck
pieces and nuffs. There is the same
infinite variety in neck pieces and
everything is found in them from huge
stoles which envelope the shoulders to
pieces Of fur that are a little larger
than a four-in-hand tie. The stole viii
reign supreme, however. Quite num-
Der of the smaller fur garments while
shaped are slightly draped about the
shoulders and they fasten on the bust
with an ornamental clasp. The ends
may be long or short.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Horse Has Lonu Name,

Among the worlds $4,000, 900 horses
there is only one that has a name
IS feet long, and that one is owned by
Mr.. zillgitt of Inglewood, California.
Marvelously beautiful are the long
gray waves Of hair as they are releas-
ed from the braids which are neces-
sary to keep the hair from. getting
into inextricable tangIes. Mr.. Zillgitt
always keeps the name braided and
bound in net, except on special occa-
sions. The mass of hair is so plenti-
full that the upper part of the braid
measures six inches in diameter. 1t
requires an hour and half to unbraid
the great length, and as long to braid
it again, for the greatest care must be
exercised lest the strands become
twisted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20


One OF the latest ideas for the use
Of the already heavily burdened lace
collar Is 10 make II, like charity, cover
a multitude OF sins in a loose negli.
. gee gown. For strict lounging pur.
poses no one cares for a mass OF frills
and embroideries and lace streamers,
but often one wishes to see an inti-
mate friend without taking the trouble
70 change from a plain little negligee
70 one more elaborate. In such Ease
be provided with a large, cape,shape
lace collar. ready TO be slipped quickly
on. and the transformation Is com
plete.
A beautiful little house gown may
be fashioned from figured taffeta, with
a pale green ground. literally be-
sprinkled with small, set garlands or
pink rosebuds, just such a silk as
ones grandmother may have worn.
The bodice is made with a neck cut
modestly round and with rather tight
" fitting backs and fronts. At the waist
the bodice is sharply pointed before
and behind, and is piped in every CON
ceivable seam with pale green velvet.
The skirt is very full and very long.
and about twelve inches above the
hem has quaint arrangement OF vel
vet bows and ruchings that might well
have been copied from some old por-
trait or daguerreotype. The sleeves
furnish the finishing touch to the
quaint effect buttoning along the outer
seam from the elbow down over green
velvet buttons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
WANTED PROOF OF STATEMENT.
Youths Pompous Assertion Rebuked
by Man Of Learning.

by Man Of Learning.
The late Senator Hoar, being learn
ed himself, had great respect for
learned men. Mark Pattison in par
'ticular was to him an object of rever-
ent study, and in speech-making
Senator Hoar would often illustrate
some point with an appropriate Incl
dent from Pattison's life.
Thus in condemnation of youthful
pertness and forwardness, he said one
day in Concord:
Mark Pattison, with all his knowl-
edge, was, perhaps, difficult man to
get along with. If you talked small
talk to him, he snubbed you. If you
plunged into deep and weighty mat
ters, he exposed your ignorance.
"a youth once took an afternoons
walk with Pattison. The latter was
silent. The youth talked of the birds,
the trees and the flowers, but he got
no reply. Then, quite irrelevantly, he
said with pompous air that Euripides
was richer in human interest than
Eschyius.
'Pattison glanced at him impa-
dently.
"'Quote, sir-quote. he said"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Law Of Old Versailles

Ali Life was life in the palace then
and the world was a gallant place
With the polished ways and the pungent
phrase and the rufies and swords
and lace
And sin was hardly thing to shun when
it beckoned with such a grace.
Music and wit and laughter and pleasure
enthroned in state,
And the gardens bright with a fairy light
at many q summer fete;
And ruin and famine and death and hell
not half a mile from the gatel
Hell, and they couldn't see itl Death,
and they only played
For serf-why a serf was born TO
serve, and a monarch, to be obeyed:
TIL the tumbrils came and the guillo-
tine, bur at least they were not
afraid.
And now the tricolor triumphs where
once the lilies reigned;
It's red is red with a sea Of blood. and
the Whitehall the white is stained.
But giant lie has been swept away and
France and the world have gained.
Living Age.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
UncompIImentary comparlson.

AT a banquet given at the opening
of the present board of trade building
Chicago, the elder Carter Harrison,
made fiamboyant speech congratulate
ing himself on having been born in
the same year that the steam locomo.
tive was invented He was followed
by the late Emery Storrs. who said
that, most appropriately, Carter Har.
rison and the locomotive were born
in the same year. since both Of them
had been blowing of steam ever sincA.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Male Moon eazers, beware.

"Ahl" sighed the sentimental maid.
"I could sit and gaze at the moon for
hours"
Would that / were the man in it,"
said the callow youth who was help
ing her to hold down the rustic seat
on the lawn.
Same here" she replied, wearily.
"Then you would be nearly 240,O0O
miles away"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

to use up odds and ends of old and
new lace, especially in floral design,
is to cut the leaves from the net foun-
dation and apply on a cotton, wool
or silk gown. Work over the design,
covering the figures well. with en-
broidered silk or mercerized cotton.
The result is excellent. The en-
broidery stands out and the lace pat
tern answers the same purpose as a
stamped design and in most cases is
more attractive than the conventional
patterns found in the shops
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Do you remember how the sun
Went shimmering across the dew
That day when May was just begun,
And all Of life and love were new?
A gipsy lad and lass we ran
Through field and wood can you forget
That day when you were Aucassin
And l was Nicolette?
And then the wonder OF that night
When the white moon went up the sky
And we two promised by its light
The faith and love that could not die.
BY stern. parental laws beset.
1 think we quite enjoyed our woe,
That night when / was Juliet
And you were Romeo.
To- night we meet again--we two;
Great are the comedies Of life,
chaperon my daughter-you
Yawn while you watch ans wait your
wife.
I smile serenely at your frown.
You siumoer while we drive up town.
o-nignt' when you are Mr.. Brown
And / am Mrs. Brown
Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
LIME A DANGEROUS CARGO.
Utmost Precautions Sometimes Un-
availlna to Prevent Fire.

utmost Precautions Sometimes Un-
avalllng to Prevent Fire.
Lime is one of the most dangerous
Of all cargoes for a vessel to carry.
When 1t catches fire, as II frequently
does, in spite of the greatest precau-
lions against the admission Of water
into the hold, it is almost impossible
to extinguish it, The only method
that ever avails is to stop every crack
with soap, so that no air can reach
the lime. Sometimes this will stop
the fire but often these fires viii hurn
for weeks till the vessel sinks be-
meath the water a mass Of charred
embers holding together. When a
vessel with a cargo Of lime once
catches fire it is sure death to 60 be-
low. Not long ago schooner with
cargo Of this commodity caught fire
and was sealed up as tightly as pos
sihle. The crew was composed Of the
captain and his two sons. One day
the latter went to sleep on the deck
and their father imprudently entered
his cabin shutting the door behind
him. When they awakened and found
their father missing they supposing
that he had fallen overheard sailed
the ship for home quite unconscious
that they were bearing the body of
their father with them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Eaypt once penseIx PopuIat.d.

Egypt was densely populated il an
cient times. In the reign Of the Ro-
man Emperor Augustus there were IS
100000 iuhabitans: at the time Of the
Arab conquest half that number; at
the date of the expedition Of Napo
leon, 2,460,000; at the first official cen
sus in 1876, 446s.o00; at that Of 1882,
6,SO6,000. The census Of 1897 shows
population Of 9,7s4.000, or an in
crease at the rate Of about s per cent
per annum during the period Of Brit.
ish occupation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
WnILR THE
TEA DREwS

Flufy tailored skirts are the most
striking departures.
Pale colored gloves are worn as
frequently as white ones.
For the knockabout suit there is
nothing like good corduroy.
Longs gloves with wrinkled tops are
worn with the elbow sleeves.
White jet is used with beautiful ef
feet on some Of the white gowns.
With the silk dressy gown a cock
ade Of silk to match is worn in the
hair.
Velvet flowers In lovely shaded
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

A spot practically unknown to civili-
zation on the shores Of the Red sea.
at Midi, is the home of pirates and
slayers, a regular nest OF criminals
The place is inhabited almost entire
ly by men, for the sheik who holds alb.
solute control there allows only the
best Of his warriors to marry. It pays
no tribute to the Turkish government.
for it lies at the end of a long, narrow
harbor, inaccessible to large vessels.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

tache and blue velvet. The waistcoat
is Of white cloth, ornamented with
little gold buttons. +
The full sleeves are finished with
bands Of white cloth, trimmed with
motifs OF the soutache and velvet,
which form loose cuffs over tight
under cuffs Of white cloth, ornamented
with gold buttons. The tucked collar
is OF white. with a turnover Of blue
velvet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Soften a quarter of a package Of
gelatine in half cup Of raspberry
Juice; dissolve over hot water; add
the Juice Of half lemon. cupful Of
raspberry Juice and half a cup of
sugar; stir over ice water. and when
1t begins to "set" fold in a eupfuI
and a half of double cream beaten
solid. Pour into a mold. When cold
serve surrounded with the froth from
whipped cream.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
sAwDvsr SOLD BY THE OUNCE.
Good Demand for Refuse of Finest
Kind of Wood.

Kind of Wood.
In the shop of cabinet-maker in
New York sign announces 'sawdust
for sale" There is no evidence any
where Of the bags of coarse pine saw.
dust such as is used in butchers
shops, markets and saloon bars.
1--WE don't handle that stuff" said
the proprietor of the shop in answer
to a query. "Our speciality is in the
sawdust Of fine woods, such as ma.
hogany, lockwood and sandalwood. We
sell sawdust by the ounce or the
pound. not by the bushel. The saw.
dust of fine hard woods brings good
prices. There are about twelve varie-
ties of it, and each has its appropriate
use. Boxwood sawdust, the most ex-
pensive Of all, is used by manufactur-
ers to burnish silver plate and jew.
elry Sandalwood is used for scent.
bags and for the preservation Of furs.
-Waverly Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
orator's EmbarrassIna sin.

Years ago a prominent citizen Of
Chicago who at that time was presi-
dent OF one of its leading clubs, in in
Producing another prominent citizen
as a speaker at club banquet dwelt
"a highly complimentary terms on the
latter citizens efforts to bring about
political reforms. Gentlemen" he
said, mo one in this city exerts a
more powerful influence for good than
does Mr. Blank when he is sober"
When in great confusion, and amid an
wed silence he FASTENED to explain
hat Mr.. Blank exerted, as he had in
ended to say, a powerful influence
when he was in earnest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

There is a pretty little story Of the
palace Of the bishop Of Bath and Wells
in England, which is surrounded by a
moat crossed by a drawbridge. At
tached 10 the porter's lodge at the
left side of the drawbridge is bell.
which is placed there for the con-
venience of the swans, who, when
they are hungry, swim up to the
lodge and ring the bell until food is
given to them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Mrs. Nolan had made some dispar.
aging remarks about the costume Of
her husbands bosom friend, Mr.. Her
lihy, and they we're promptly resent
ed. "His hat is turning green wild
age. is it?" said Mr.. Nolan, with fine
scorn. "and his boots is rusty and
crackcd-lookin,' did hear We say?
Listen now to me, Mary Nolan. If
livery mans hat an boots covered as
warm a heart as Phelim Herlihy's
there'd be more proud wimmin in this
worrld!n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Ian MacLaren recounted this story
in a lecture on Scottish humor: In a
dull Scottish village. on a dull morn
ing. one neighbor called at another's
house. He was met at the door by his
friends wife, and the conversation
which ensued was thus: "Cauld"
"Ay." Going to be weety (rainy),
I'm thinkin'." Can | see him?"
Ma" But a wanted tae see him"
cay, but ye Gamma see him. Johns
deid." 'Deid?" "Ay." "Sudden?"
"Ay." ''Verra sudden?" cay, vera
sudden" did he say onything aboot
a pot O. green pent afore he deed"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Il admit that / hit the plaintiff,
said Subbubs, "and I'd do it again
if"
Come! Comet" interrupted the
magistrate, don't talk that way"
Judge, was down in my cellar
'ast night, trying to coax the furnace
% give out some heat In the midst
Of my work the bell rang and / had
to answer IL. When / opened the door
this man stepped in and tried to sell
me a patent fire extinguisherl"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
He'd Seen ,Em.

What business is papa in, mama?"
asked little Robbie.
why, he's in the hardware busi-
ness. my boy"
And does he sell cockroaches.
mama?"
why. Robbiel What a question.
Of course, he Doesn't"
well, he's got sign on the store
window which reads: We sell every
thing to be found in the Kitchen"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Beautiful ostrich feather sets, nun
and long round boa, appear this year
in the shaded effects which are to be
found in so many things. Thers is
the popular heliotrope. shading to pal.
est lavender, and to go with another
popular shade Of the season-brown-
the feathers graduate from a rich dark
tone to delicate cream. They are
charming.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

He (after the engagement And
am really and truly the only man
you ever kissed?
She-Why, OF course you are, you
dear old lump Of stupidity.
He-Why do you call me that?
She-Because you are not original.
At least a dozen men have asked me
the very same question.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
sizlno Him Up,

Every well, you may make a suit
for me" said Slopay, "but how long
will it take your
About a week." replied the tailor.
Positively? A friend of mine who
recommended me here told me you
seldom delivered suits on time"
HE was right. We only deliver
them c. o. D."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

colors are used on some of the best
hats.
Shoulders are spreading out TO
prodigious and most unlovely width.
New ostrich plumes show the light
color at the stem, deepening toward
the tip.
One plated length Of ribbon looks
like cross between a eockade and a
pompon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Klumsey-It always worries me to
go into china store. I'm always
afraid of breaking something.
Jokeley-Me, too. l went into one
the other day to buy a wedding pres
ent and broke something worth $50.
Klumsey-You don't say so? What
was it?
Jokeley-A twenty-dollar note.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Beat one egg without separating the
white and yolk. Add half a cup Of
-four and one-fourth Of a teaspoon Of
salt, and beat with spoon until per-
fectly smooth. Then beat in one-fourth
OF a cup of milk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

~Flyleigh had hard luck with his air
ship"
How was that?"
1T flew away"
Built to fly. wasn't it7"
Eyes, but it wasn't built to fly into
the barnyard Of a farmer who made
him pay half the thing was worth be.
fore he'd give It up"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Here is an attractive calling gown.
simple and in good taste. The rufiies
are finished at the bottom with folds.
The bands are OF hand embroidered
strips Of the broadcloth of which the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Blouse Of pale green cloth, trimmed
with straps Of white cloth, which are
themselves trimmed with rows of pale
green soutache and with motifs CT SOU
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20

Nurse--Little boy, you must not do
that. It is not nice to kiss little girls.
Street Kid-Well, dat Just shows
what you know about de kissin' game
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-20
Philosophy.

The Rejected One-Jilted, Tilted. for
a bloke wiv a penny cigar.
The Cynic-Wimlnin, me dear Al
gernon, are all alike.-Half Holiday.