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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-24
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-24

This seasons styles Wall Paper. fine
assortment At Moore Lumber Co.'S.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-24
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CHICAGO, March e4.-ouota,ions
at the close here today we're as FOL.
lows:
wheat--May, 81; July. ST.
corn-May. 81 rs. July, 4sl,29
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Lsrd-hss, $685.; july. TO.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-24
SIR EDWIN ARNOLD
CROSSES THE BAR.

LONDON, March 24.-sir Edwin
Arnold. author and poet. died here 10.
day. he Was born June 10. 1881.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Iona Distance Chess.

Thousands of devotees play chess
by correspondence, and there is a
game now going on between a man in
Canton, o., and another in Warsaw,
Russia, that it will take several years
to complete, each move being sent by
postal card from one player to the
other. Gable matches are of frequent
occurrence and many persons will re-
member the international game that
took place some years ago between a
team made up of members of Con.
gress and one composed of members
OF the House of Commons. During
that contest, one move was cabled
across the Atlantic and reply re-
celved in forty seconds. And now that
wireless telegraphy has become fea'
ture of ocean crossing there are few
days when some big liner is not ex'
changing a series Of moves" with a
sister ship.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
By ELIZABETH OGDEN rnKENZIE

you had better go to bed, Dora"
said Mrs. Morrison to the girl who
stood by the kitchen window peering
out at the stars, because | want you
to rise a little earlier than usual to-
morrow. We expect an old aunt OF
nnine, very rich and disagreeable. and
l should like her to find the house IN
apple-pie order. She used to be iona
of Isabel, and might settle some mon
ey on her if she marries DR.. Bostwlck.
So go to bed, like good girl; youH
need the rest"
Every well, Aunt Catherine; you
can depend on me-" replied, the girl
YEARLY, as she sought her bare little
room, wondering what her rather
would say if he could see her now
a maid of all work for his brothers
wife.
Aunt Abigail arrived in due course
of time, accompanied by large
amount of baggage. She was short
and very straight, with a severe as
pect, and black, bead-like eyes which
seemed to look straight through one.
Mrs. Morrison and Isabel received
her with effusion and displayed great
affection for the parrot and poodle
her inseparable companions.
Aunt Abigail affected to be quite
deaf, used an ear trumpet, dressed
with wretched taste, and invariably
ensconced herself in a conspicuous
place in the drawing room, with the
parrot and poodle on either side, while
Isabel entertained her callers, much
to that young lady's vexation and cha
grin.
She was an inquisitive body. and
not too proud to visit the Kitchen
where she soon made the acqualnt-
arce of Dora, and at once took a great
fancy to her.
"Why don't you go up to the parlor
once in a whie?" she asked Dora one
day, as the girl sat in her little realm
reading. "You don't seem very soci'
able"
Dora smiled, showing the pretty
white teeth.
81 am afraid my presence would
not be the most agreeable thing In
the world to my aunt and cousin.
prefer to remain here. l have my
books, you see"-pointing to a large
well-flled shelf
"Humph Pretty relatives! Pretty
relatives, l say! Oh, l see through it
all! I'm an old woman, but I'm not
blind for all that. And have you no
friends, child?"-laying one hand kind.
ly on her shoulder,
Dora smiled, although the Brown
eyes filed with tears.
Pm afraid | have become hard
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
"To.dav and Forever"

Man builds q castle on hill,
He makes a citadel or town 80,
And ere the world may know his Skin
Another comes to tear It down.
Yet, day by day and year by year;
Through all the changing centuries.
While men appear and reappear'
God paints his sunsets on the seas.
Not all the years the world has known
Have changed the pattern OF the STARS
Though men in conflict for throne
Have mapped the world with pa''ie
Though men in their own blinded way :,
Have grown confused of wrong ana
God gives them still the golden day
And silent glory OF the night.
He turns times record. page on page,
And writes his history the same,
While men blot out each bygone age
In mistiness of fading fame.
In countless numbers men arise
And try their weakness or their FORCE,
Yet calmly through the endless skies
The earth holds its appointed course
Mans dreams as deeds to him appear,
And dreamlike, deeds and words are
But day by day and year by year
We have the sunset and the dawn.
We never come to understand
The trenchant message brought by
these
God limns his sunrise on the land
And paints his sunsets on the seas.
Chicago Tribune.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Coat With Vest Front.

Fitted coats with vest fronts are
among the newest and smartest shown
and are very generally becoming.
This one includes also the new
sleeves, which are full at the shout
ders, and q novel Follower collar that
is extended down the fronts. AS IL
Illustrated the material is wood brown
broadcloth with the vest OF white
cloth and the trimmings of velvet. but
ali suiting materials and all materials
~ vogue for coats of the sort are
equally appropriate. The long lines,
that are given by the seams that ex-
tend to the shoulders, are peculiarly
desirable as they tend to give taper
ing effect to the figure.
The coat is made with fronts. that
are cut In two portions each, backs,
side.backs and under-arm cores, the
vest being separate and attached UNI
der the fronts on indicated lines. The
sleeves are made in two portions each
and are finished with Follower cuffs
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
WHILE the
TEA bREwS

Skirts must stand out from the
ankles, even If it takes bit of boning
to bring it to pass.
A childs white serge coat is pref
tily trimmed with the red and white
skin Of the calf.
Chenille straw in various colors and
IN shaded effects figure largely upon
autumn millinery.
Some Of the new leather belts have
two short tabs buttoned in position
fashion to the back.
Tight little Marie Antoinette elbow
sleeves are finished with a broad
flounce, in evening gowns.
The frivolous Parisienne herself has
capitulated to short skirts for all occa-
sions but high dress.
There is little difference between
the tea gown of to-day and any light,
pretty and effective house gown.
Silk gowns are to be worn right into
zero weather and silk and ribbon
trimmed hats will keep them company.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Popular Type of Millinery.

Among the most popular hat shapes
in Paris are those known as Varennes.
out the summer, but with lower
crowns than those now appearing. In
many cases the crown is conical or
funnel shaped, and 1t is a point to be
observed that the trimming will con-
sist of a double band of velvet in
two shades, leaving the upper part Of
the crown visible, and a plume of
three feathers will be pinned in the
center of the front, and caught with a
high narrow buckle.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Flat Boas and PeIerlnes.

The new ostrich and marabout fiat
boas and pelerines are wider than
ever, more extravagant in coloring
and command an eXorbitant price.
Some of them are eighteen inches in
width, and have a decided cape effect
in the back and over the shoulders.
This cape is in deep shade of the
coloring selected, and the stole-ends
fade gradually until at the tips they
are almost pure white. The favorite
colorings are American Beauty red,
fading to u pinkish white, burnt
orange, fading to palest lemon, and
rich seal brown, fading to a white
chat suggests both pink and chocolate
color.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
all that rain, and hasn't

ago through all that rain, and hasn't
returned yet"
Three hours later Harold Bostwick
ran lightly up The steps of the Morri-
son residence, and was about to ring
the bell when his attention was ar
rested by a confusion of voices in the
hall. He heard fearful voice cry be-
seemingly:
ooh, Aunt Catherine! Do send for
doctor! I'm afraid her leg is brok-
en-; the steps were so icy, and she
slipped, and-oh, dear! won't you help
me, Isabel?"
mo, indeed! l will not stir step!
Disagreeable old beggar! I'll wager,
mamma, it's only a scheme, now she's
penniless, to impose herself on our
bounty; and we're poor enough now
heaven knows! You may do as you
like, and stay at home from the thea
ter; but l for one shall not trouble
myself about her."
The door slammed behind Isabel,
and the colloQuy was ended.
The doctor stood irresolute for q
minute, and then rang the bell. Mrs.
Morrison, flushed and nervous, came
to the door. She greeted him with af-
fected gayety.
Gust in time, DR.. Bostwick: l have
patient for you, If you don't mind.
Aunt Abigail has had fall, and I'm
afraid the dear old soul has dislocated
her ankle. She's SO careless and such
a trial'-with a resigned sigh. You
must not notice word she says, for
she talks very queerly sometimes
and imagines that we have in some
! way insulted her"
She led the way into the dining
! room, where young girl with bronze
curls hanging in confusion about her
! shoulders stood bending over a lounge
upon which was propped an old lady.
Dora glanced up with startled eyes
| as the doctor entered, then hastily
looked down, while a rosy flush man
tied her brow.
Miss Forest rose with an impatient
gesture.
mo, DR.. Bostwick, don't need your
services, thanks to this good child
here. I'm all right, save for a few
bruises. l slipped and fell, twisting
my ankle slightly, but not so badly
but that I'm able to leave this house
If you'll call a carriage. Thank good
ness, know my friends now, and il
am poor, I've enough to talre me tc
place of shelter and keep me there
for a while, too. Get a carriage, DR.
Bostwick."
The young man was gone but a mo
ment and returned to announce thai
he had secured a passing ca.
And, now, Dora, dear, if you are
ready and willing to go away with ar
old woman who will only be burden
why, Wen start at once"
"Oh, dear Aunt Abigail, you have
been so kind that it will be a pleasure
to work for you, and | know we shall
be happy together"
Dora, with Dr. Bostw.cks help, prs
>--- - - -
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Coming Skirt Fashions.

Skirts promise to be very full at the
hem. The plain full skirt which has
been such a success during the sum
mer season will be given a new lease
of lie, as will also this same model
trimmed with double ruches at the bot
tom. Not a few of the plated skirts
are stitched down about the hips to
form a small yoke. In general, the
front breadths are left plain. Skirts
will also have attached flounces with
a heading of deep plaits or some other
form of trimming. Tailored gowns for
autumn will be built Of finely-woven
fancy woods in indefinite checks and
plaids, or showing mixed grounds and
embroidered dots.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
INDIAN PHYSICIANS OF OLD.
Cold Water, Sweating, Purslng and
BLEEDING Were Remedies.

Undoubtedly the American Indian
in his primeval state was fine speci
men of physical manhood. DR.. e. j.
Kempt, who has made a careful in.
vestigation into frontier history, has
found that before the Indians were
contaminated by the white race they
never were afflicted with smallpox,
measles, tuberculosis, govt, scurVy,
insanity, nervous diseases nor any
other Of the ills and blood affections
which have in late years made such
terrible inroads upon the numbers
and vitality of the red man of this
country.
The only bodily Affections which
DR.. Kempf reports to the Medical
Record that he found among the
aborigines were fevers and diseases
produced by cold, such as pleurisy,
pneumonia, rheumatism, dysentery
and wounds from accidents or battle.
Naturally the remedies of the Indians
were simple and few in number.
When sick an Indian refused all kinds
Of stimulating ailments, but drank
profusely of cold water. In addition
to this, in proper cases the Indian re-
sorted to sweating, purglng, vomiting
and bleeding, and finally, when all
remedies seemed to be Intellectual,
the medicine man was called in to try
his amulets and lamentations on the
patient.
These methods of cure are still re-
sorted to among blanket Indians who
are removed from the influences OF
civilization. But before we smile or
condemn these practices we should
consider our own history. 1t was on
ly a few generations ago that our
ideas of medicine were almost as
crude as those of the Indians. The
more intelligent of the white people
then, of course, did not resort t
magic and incantations, but the con
coctions which they manufactured &c
cure diseases almost pass bellet. oll'
yer Wendell Holmes, in his Medical
History of Massachusetts" has mace
a permanent record of some or the
practices then prevailing among the
colonists. Governor winthrop was
devout believer in the efficacy OF SOW
bugs, while the Rev. Cotton Mather
used upon his sick friends such ap-
surd and foul pellets and medlca'
ments as no Indian ever dreamed OIL
Kansas City Star.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
carriage; and Mrs. Msrison watched


them depart with a pbornful smile.
When the young doctor entered the
house a few minutes later he carried
with him the remembrance Of lovely
face, lit up by pair of innocent
brown eyes, which dropped beneath
his ardent gaze.
The carriage bowled along one of
the most fashionable streets, and
finally stopped before a fine residence.
I'VE get out here, Dora. This is our
house, yours and mine"
Miss Forest chuckled with delight
as she glanced at Dora's face. It was
a study. AS she began to comprehend
the situation great tears welled up to
the brown eyes.
"Oh, I'm not such a poor old beg
gar as they imagined, my dear; that
was all fib about my money being
lost. know now who cared tor the
poor old woman herself, and not for
her money. And, little one, II silk
dresses and a carriage, and servants
to do your bidding, will make you
happy, why. you shall have them,
that's all"
"Oh, auntie! It's just like n fairy
storyl" was all that Dora could say.
Four months later Isabel Morrison,
with a strangely beating heart, broke
the seal of a large, square envelope
which the postman had just brought
and with cry of rage dasnea 1t to
the floor-the wedding cards OF Har
old Bostwick and Dora Morrison.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Chicken ,IelIv-

Let two or three chickens cook show
ly in small quantity of water until
the meat loosens easily from the bones.
and season with salt and pepper. AS
soon as it is cool enough to handle. re-
move bones and skin. Place the meat
in deep mold and use gizzard, liver
and heart. To the water left in the
kettle asa half a box of gelatine dis
soived hast in little warm water, aud
boil until reduced to about pint.
Pour this over the chicken in the
mold and set away to cool. Cut In
slices with very sharp knife.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Material for Dust Coats.

A great deal is said about the dur
ability OF mohair for dust coats. 1t
certainly has the advantage OF phed-
ding the dust, but every drop OF rain.
even after sponging, leaves it's mark.
Chanting, severely made but fash
Toned upon loose flowing lines, Leavily
stitched, with possible ornamenration
of braiding or lace, is one of the most
successful garments of the hour. Of
tentimes bit of color Is introduced
into the coats in the collar or in the
cuffs. Each week more cloth coats are
seen, but these for the most part are
the three-Quarter length garment,
loose and roomy and cut on rather
mannish lines. One of the new coats
rs chiefly noticeable for the huge peck
cts which are set on each side OF the
front just below the line of the bust
Another cloth coat has an odd cape
passing over the shoulders, but run
ming into the seams on each side of q
box plat in the back. The knit home
spuns are also in evidence. The best
model has full belted back and loose
front, which may be either worn open
or buttoned back. The belt slips
Though the side seams and passes I'M
der the front.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

Hush, dear! OF course it must be
a disappointment to you, just now Of
all times; but then, poor Aunt Abigail
must feel her loss more keenly still.
It's very unfortunate"
Unfortunate! l should say so! She
ought to have better sense than to
deposit her money in shaky con-
Germ like that. At all events, we can't
keep her any longer, that's certain.
I'll soon let her know that this is not
an almshouse."
Isabel, dear, you should really not
be so vehement. We will go TO the
theater tonight, and talk this over in
the morning. I'm really sorry for the
poor old lady; she seems dreadfully
worried, and went out short time
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Eurs Used as TrImmlnna.

Many cloth and velvet gowns have
an introduction Of beaver used about
the corsage and sleeves, while one
well-known furrier shows a few at
tractive long-basqued coats In dyed
moleskin, which might easily be mis-.
taken for sealskin, but with a much
more brilliant sheen. The coat was
light, warm and attractive, besides be-
ing extremely becoming. Erlnine Is
being used again, combined with beav-
err or sable, while chincilla is likely to
be worn much more than it was last
winter. Lace is being used on fur
models, but more as a plated lining
at rhe base of shoulder capes or
sleeves.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

interlined, not only with a lighter
weight taffeta. but a light flannel
placed between the two silks. A new
model in pongee is built with series
of capes, three in number. The gar
ment proper is semi.fittng and the
deepest cape falls trifle below the
elbows and one and all of them are
confined to the body or the garment by
buttons and straps. In fact, all three
capes are made separate and one or
two or all of them can be worn or not.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
New Fashionable Frill.

The swathed bodice will be among
the fashionable FEATURES of the new
styles. 1t will be made Of silk, velvet
and other supple fabrics, the founda
ton naturally fitting the figure. But
whether swathed or not, the coming
tiGht-fitting bodice concludes in a
sharp, deep point in front; and many
of the new evening bodices are in the
old-fashionod style-small, tight-fittingr
without sleeves, except for the drap.
cry of lace or chiffon.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

ring dots are embroidered and Is thor
oughly charming. The waist is one OF
the newest and prettiest Of the sea-
son anu is made with quite novel
sloeveL that are Joined to trimming
band, their fullness so arranged as to
give the desirable broad effect at the
Shoulders. The skirt is five gored
and Can be gathered at the upper
edge, up illustrated, or tucked as may
be preferred. The quantity of mate
rial required for girl fourteen years
of age is, for waist Az yards 81, Z
yards 81 or yards A inches wide:
for skirt 5A yards 21, Az yards q or
2A yards A inches wide.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

odd waists OF panne velvet are eX-
ceedingly smart and exceedingly hand
some in effect and will be greatly
Gorn during the entire season for the
theater, informal dinners and all oc-
casions of the like. This one is pale
yellow in color with the little square
yoke of white net and is trimmed with
heavy silk passementerie. frills of lace
finishing the front and the wrists The
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Box Coats Now Fasn,onabIe.

Box coats quite loose are among
the most fashionable for general wear
and are rendered both novel and smart
by the introduction of collar and cuffs
Of contrasting material. An attract
i've model is made of navy blue cheviot
with collar and cuffs of white cloth
stitched and piped with velvet and Is
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Fashionable Blue and Green.

No combination of the season is
more fashionable than blue and green
and none more effective when the cor
rect shades Of each are chosen. This
very attractive little frock is made of
dark green cashmere. trimmed with
bands Of blue silk overlaid with mar
row braid of the green edged with
straight bands OF the silk on which
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
Coat Trimmings.

Plain broadcloth and serge coats in
one tone, especially the dark shades,
are enlivened by white collars and
cuffs braided with either gold or sill
yer galloon. Many women continue to
believe that the taffeta coat, whether
lined or unlined, is the best for motor.
ing. They shed the dust, and If the
quality of silk is good they will last
one or Two seasons. They are often
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
care for nobody, no, not I,
And nObOdV cares for me.

I care for nobody, no, not l.
And nobody cares for me.
But | care for you, child" Miss For
est placed her arm about the young
girl. Always remember that | am
your friend. if you value the liking Of
an old woman"
Dora returned the caress fervently
"Oh, indeed, Miss Forest, do! you
are so good to mel shall never for
get it,"
Miss Forest shook out the folds Of
her gaudy silk and rose to go.
Its shame! Why, mamma,
can't begin to tell you how disappoint-
ed | am! The only reason in the
world that we put up with that dis.
agreeable old woman was because we
expected a share of her money-the
OLD miser! And now that the bank has
failed, and her money is gone I'm
sure we do not want her mere any
longer!"
Isabel tossed her head angrily. Mrs.
Morrison raised her hands with con.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

yesign is a peculiarly desirable one
and shows tucls which give a box
plated effect, producing tapering
lines at the back, while they are
stitched to yoke depth at the front,
so providing tulness below that point
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is 5A yards. 81, 4ia
yards 20 or yards A inches wide,
with "a yard OF net l4.d u yards OF
lace.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

quite as satisfactory to the wearer as
1t is stylish and effective. The fat
finish at the back and the fly front
make specially noteworthy lectures.
together with the pockets whi>Is are
inserted in each front.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10

at the wrists. The collar and revers
finish the neck and front edges and
are rolled over onto coat.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 3% yards 81
inches wide, 2A yards A inches -7ide
or 1B yards So inches wide, with u
yards OF velvet and y yards of any
width Yor vest.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-11-10
New STYLE Color.

A London fashion authority states
that the new winter color will be "emt