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The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Silver as an AntiSeptic


To properly dress wound is not
an easy thing, and the process is COM
plicated and may be costly when the
dressing has to be renewed every
day. There are none of these objec-
tions. however, in the method of DIR.
Reboul, for whether the dressing is to
be applied to a recent cut or to an
liberated tumor. sheet OF silver or
silver leaf is all that is necessary The
silver is simply placed on the wound
or ulcer, and as it sticks closely to the
surface little cotton soaked in collo-
dion is sufficient to keep 1t in place.
The effects of this sheet of silver are
very remarkable. Where TIE wound is
recent one and not contaminated
with microbes. the wound quickly
heals under the influence of the silver,
without Inflammation or suppuration
and without presenting the slightest
bad symptom. Conditions are just as
favorable in cases of ulcer, chronic ul-
Ger of the leg. for example, in which
case the suppuration decreases little
by little. while the liberated surface
gradually becomes covered with
healthy skin which soon produces
good cicatrice in place OF the ulcer.
This perfect cicatrization has been OBJ
tained in many cases of liberated can
Ger of the skin.
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OF the Japanese became paramount.
But at last one of the ladies Of the
royal harem contriyed to smuggle cut
the kiGg in her own sedan to the Rus
sian legation. where he proceeded to
prompt reversal of his forced policy.
From that day dates the destruction
Of Japanese influence in Korea. II
they ever hold the country it will be
in the chains of conquest. not in the
bands OF loyalty. The scanty relics Of
the queen had been since translated
from tomb to tomb OF increasing holi-
ness. according to the Korean rite. by
which the place of sepulture depends
upon the verdict of the augurs as to
its auspiciousness. and Is liable to be
changed as often as the priestly opin-
fresh conclave of clerics. replacing
the former, disgraced and executed.
Now she is on the eve of removal to
vet a third mausoleum of peculiar
and inviolable sanctity, where her
poor skull and finger bone will be
laid to their last rest, among the treas
ures of porcelain which the Koreans
bury with the remains OF their kings
and queens.
AS for the lady who rescued the
king-the emperor. as he Is now
styled-the next step in her career will
be her elevation to the rank Of en-
press -consort Of Korea.
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le@0 Night-9own,
32 to IS bust.

underwear. cottons. fannelet. wash
flannel and the like are appropriate.
The gown is made with full length
fronts and a back which is gathered
and attached to the yoke. At the
neck is a simple roll over collar and
the right hem laps over the left to
form the closing. The sleeves are
fuller below the elbows than above
and are gathered into narrow bands to
the lower edge of which the frills
are attached.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is SA yards 27
inches wide or 6 yards Sc inches wide.
with 3is yards of embroidery to trim
as illustrated.
The pattern 464s is cut in sizes for
a ga, sc. 3S, 40. AZ, A and 46 inch bust
measure.
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been getting shallower. Evaporation,
for they have no outlet, exceeded the
inflow. But, for some climatic rea-
son probably, Lake Aral and its neigh
Dor. Lake Balkhash. have since 1891
been increasing in depth. Nature re-
ports that M. Berg visited Lake Balk-
hash last summer and found that the
level was rising with comparative
rapidity. Whereas the Caspian, like
the Dead sea, is very salt, owing to
the rate of evaporation, Aral and Balk-
hash are brackish only. These rem
nants Of what was once q great sea
opening into the ocean, as the Medi-
terranean does now, still contain
marine fish and seals. Some Of the
latter survive in the Aral and Baikal
lakes, having gradually become fitted
for their habitat, though 1t is no longer
salt, but merely brackish. and in the
case Of Baikal actually fresh water.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
JAP AN IN KOREA

The queen OF Korea was a clever
and ambitious woman. who stood be-
hind the throne and directed the pol.
Icy Of the country. Being a cousin of
the old imperial family OF China. her
tendencies were entirely anti-Japa-
uese, says the Nineteenth Century
and After. Accordingly conspiracy
was set afoot for her destruction.
Popular rumor suggested her diplo-
matte enemies as bearing a hand.
In any case. during October. 1895,
the palace was attacked, the king
lmpounded and the queen murdered
in circumstances of brutality unpar.
alleled even in the history of Japan, SO
prolific in instances of callous cruelty.
Some of the rival nations were said to
have been seen among the murderers
one even was pointed out as having
struck the first blow. Suspicion was
supposed to hint at the names of some
in high places.
Meanwhile the king was virtually a
close prisoner in the hands OF the ia
panese, who, however. attempted to
appease popular rumor by recalling
their minister and opening an inquiry
into the manner of the queens death.
This was finally decided to have been
accidental. and the minister Is said
to have been reprimanded With the
king fast in their hands. the influence
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

What is this property that silver
possesses? 1t is due to the great anti.
septic power of this metal, which is
proved by the following experiment.
Several years ago physician OF
Lyons, DR.. Rollin, decided to cultivate
microbes in bouillon which he had
placed in a silver vessel To his great
surprise he found that in place of mul.
tiplying in the nutritive liquid the
microbes perished. and at the end OF
a few hours completely disappeared,
which fact was all the more remarka.
BILE as the same microbes multiplied
ad inflnitum when placed in another
vessel. Pursuing his Investigations,
DR.. Rollin analyzed the bouillon which
was contained in the silver vessel, and
found therein very small trace of sill
yer, which infinitely small quantity
had rendered antiseptic a liter OF
bouillon.
Not less curious is the statement Of
a physician who counted the number
of microbes found on pieces OF money.
do not recall exactly the figures
given, but the calculation showed that
on silver money there were found only
one-fifth as many microbes as on a
gold piece, and a hundred times less
than on copper piece.-Public
Opinion.
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Evil Spirit Work

China has just degraded Chang vi,
one of its officials, for transferring the
kaiping coal mines to British control.
The unfortunate man has also been in
formed that he will be further pun
ished unless he brings the Kaiping
mines under Chinese control again
within two months
This calls to mind the time when
the Pekin government was in state
of panic over the Kaiping mines, fear
ing that they might involve the reign
inS dynasty of the empire in terrible
1t was in the sos and China was
very suspicious of everything foreign.
The government had become con-
vinced that some kind of machinery
used in European coal mining was
worth importing for the Kaiping
mines.
The machinery was introduced.
Europeans were hired to run it, and
the coal output was greatly increased.
Five thousand tons had been raised
for shipment when suddenly an order
came from the Pekin authorities to
close the mines at once.
This precipitate action was taken to
nip an evil influence which had devel-
oped in the emperor's palace, whose
inmates were in great dismay. The
public censor had brought about this
unpleasant situation by a memorial
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which he had presented to the throne.
to report that the galleries which bad
been opened in the Kaiping mines by
the foreigners. and the smoke and
noise of the foreign machinery, had
disturbed the repose of the earth dra-
son. In venting his displeasure the
dragon, in turn, had vexed the spirit Of
the empress. who had died some
months earlier and had been. buried
about 100 miles away from the mines.
The spirit of the departed princess
was justifiably angry and had taken
prompt vengeance by affecting several
members of the imperial household
with the measles. There was no doubt
that this calamity was distinctly trace
able to the wicked proceedings at the
coal mines.
Coal mining was, therefore. sus-
pended and 1t was not until the
measles disappeared from the impe-
rial household that calmness again
prevailed and the reopening of the
mines was authorized. But years
elapsed before machinery was again
employed.
Only half generation has passed.
but things have been moving, though
slowly, in China. The government
that once closed the mines is now de-
sirous to keep them, machinery and
all, under its control-New York Sun.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

the essential characteristic, is emf
nently becoming to small boys as well
as simple to make and the trousers are
full and baggy ct the knees.
The suit consists of blouse and
trousers. The blouse is shaped by
means Of shoulder and under-arm
seams and includes full sleeves with
Follower cuffs and belt that is pass
ed under straps attached at the under.
arm seams. At the front is cut a
short opening that is concealed by the
tie. The trousers are in knicker-
booker style, drawn up under the
knees and allowed to droop.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size a years) is 3ls
yards 27 inches wide, 31s yards 80
inches wide or 21s yards A. inches
wide.
The pattern 4646 is cut in sizes for
boys of 2. 4 and 6 years of age.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

An old steel pen II kept in your
inkpot to absorb the acid. will make
the pens In daily use wear better.
Carron oil, which should always be
Kept ready to use In cases of burns, is
made of equal parts of linseed oil and
limo water.
White fur can be cleaned by rub.
bing with sawdust moistened with
benzoline: but the benxoliue must not
be used near light or dre. 81
When cleaning plate mix the whit
Ing occasionally with q. little gin or
whisky and water. and you will get
far better polish than II water alone Is
used.
Hot water cans should always be
turned upside down after use. It is
the tiny drop Of water left stesdins
In the bottom that CAUSES rust and
holes soon follow.
Clean white corsste ~ eorabbfns
with . lather a snap, ssnn6u1l1 npd
warm water. a{tsrwlrdb tlHczuoSEIy
rinsins. Steel should he reneved
hrst. o. Iron npids viii rssuit.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Pearls Produced to Order.

In his scientific pearl farming Prof.
Dubois has transplanted a colony of
pearl oysters from the coast of Tunis
to a point near Toulon. or these oys-
ters one in 1,200 yielded pearl. Act
ing on the theory that the pearl dis
tion of mother of pearl under the ac-
tion of parasite, the experimenter
has tried to transmit the disease to
other oysters and has succeeded in
producing one or more pearls from
every ten oysters.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
LErr.HAnDeD PHILOSOPHY.


LONELINESS Is unlike beauty chiefly
In the fact that it doesn't fade.
The average individual fails to rec
ognize blessings through their dis
guises.
Revenge is sweet when you get It
yourself. When it is taken out of
you It's different.
Most critics seem to think that criti-
cism is solely a scientific method Of
throwing heavy hammer.
When the first compositor set in
type the proverb about Truth IL
mighty he apparently left on the
word "insonvenient."
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
VIXEN NOT TO MARRY.

Don't marry to reform a man. He
who would not reform before marriage
is not likely to do SO afterward. There
entertain than that of changing an
unreformed rake into a good husband.
Don't marry a man VINO has only his
love to recommend him; there are
other qualities requisite in husbands
quite as important as this. A head is
wanted as well as a heart.
Don't marry a man for livelihood;
able ways by which women can earn q
living nowadays.
Don't marry a man who threatens
that, If refused. he will so straight to
the bad. Threats are the outcome OF
a weak, unstable and unmanly nature.
Don't marry a man because he Is
handsome and looks well in his
clothes. Tailors' dummies do not
make the best husbands.
Don't marry man to spite another
man; curses, like crows, come home to
roost.
Don't marry man because he is the
first one who has asked you. and you
are afraid il you refuse him you will
be an "old maid" Occasionally old
maids are to be found who are hap
pier than some wives.
Don't marry man to whom Yes"
has been said in a moment Of mis-
taken sympathy or sentimental ecs-
tasy. Sympathy is not love, neither is
ecstasy; the latter, when carried to
excess, is form of hysteria, and both
are poor foundations for matrimony.-
Liverpool (Eng) Mercury.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

which Is faced to form the yoke and
on which the full front and backs
and the circular folds, which give
bertha effect. are arranged. The
sleeves are made plain above the folds
but full and soft below. forming full
puffs. which are finished with frills
when elbow length is used. and be-
low which deep cuffs are added to
give full length. At the waist is q
shaped bodice that is softly draped.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is yards 81
inches wide. yards 27 inches wide.,
or 2A yards A inches wide, with l.
yard OF all-over lace, TX yards Of
velvet and 3 yards of lace for frills to
make as illustrated.
The pattern 4647 is cut in sizes
for 80. 81. 36, Ss and 40-inch bust
measure.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
corsaae ssehet.

The heart-shaped corsage sachet of
white satin is to wear around the neck
beneath the lingerie. The ribbon edge
and bow make pretty finish and 1t
Is suspended by ribbon. /.
Another corsage sachet on this or.
der consists of two pads about two
inches square, with small bow in
the center Of each. They are fastened
to the ends Of a strip of baby ribbon.
For the Japanese sachet, made Of
Japanese silk. bag two and oae.half
Dy three inches. and in the top seam
iasten Japanese dolls head. Around
It's neck ribbon is tied. stock fashion.
The most popular sachet odors at
present are sandal wood, orris and the
japanese perfumes.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
JeweIed Hose.

Smart women are always looking
for something new. and their latest
fancy is jeweled stockings. Tur-
quoises sewn on bronze-colored silk
hose. with bronze kid shoes to match,
are the favorites.
Pink and green stones on any col.
ored grounds. with shoes of the same
shade. and iridescent lizards, beetles
and reptiles embroidered on black are
worn with blacl. satin shoes.
The daintiest of all are the white
silk stockings worn in England. They
are netted all over with lace or trel-
Used with embroidery. and fit for a
fairy princess.
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appropriate.
The skirt is made with circular
front and sides, full length back gore
and founce. The back gore and the
hounce are laid in deep kilt plaits and
are Joined to the upper portion. which
Is made circular and fitted by means
of short hip darts.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is yards 27
inches wide. 5h yards A inches wide
Az yards So inches wide.
The pattern 4648 is cut in sizes for
%. "a. rs. % and 80 inch waist meas.
ure.
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vides the smooth
fit over the hips.
that means perfect
outline, combined
with generous flare
below the knees.
The model Is made
of mixed gray
C h e lot stitched
with corticelli silk.
but all s,liting and
skirt materials are
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Blouse coats with shoulder capes
are the smartest of all smart things
and suit young girls exceedingly well.
This one is made of tan colored
broadcloth and is trimmed with fancy
braid. but all suiting and cloaking
materials are equally appropriate.
When desired the capes can be omit.
ted. but they add largely to the effect
and are much to be desired. Both
blouse and skirt are tucked at front
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

and back and are Joined at the waist
liye beneath the belt. The sleeves are
large and ample with shaped cuffs
that are eminently stylish. To make
the coat for girl Of IA years of age
will be required 6 yards of material
27, 3% yards "A or 2N yards 81 inches
wide. A May Manton pattern. No.
4634, sizes IL to 16 years. will be
mailed to any address on receipt Of
ten cents.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

sized. The lace
yoke over the un-
der one of velvet
Is singularly hand
&c me as well as
nj vel and the use
OF both heavy and
fii.e lace on the
same waist Is a
feature of the lat
est designs.
The wcist is made
over a fitted lining
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Fancy Waist.

All broad shoulder effects are in
vogue and, as consequence. berthas
OF all sorts are worn. This smart and
effective waist combines pine green
Corean crepe with chiffon velvet in
deeper shade and cream colored lace.
aid exemplifies bertha of the new
est sort together with sleeves that
can be full or elbow length as de
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Most of the fools in this world
haven't got the money to part with.
When a girl poses as beauty she
is usually more ornamental than use
full.
The average woman spends more
time than money when she goes shop
ping.
An epicure is person who doesn't
enjoy the kind of food that agrees
with him.
Every time a man doesn't say any
thing he lessons his chances Of being
called fool.
When an American girl is looking
for title she should not marry be
yond her fathers means.
Those who have no use for the low
ly should remember that the lower
jaw does nearly all the work.
The more wheels man has the
better off he is-if they are in his
pocketbook instead of his head.
A woman has certainly reached the
limit when she's so homely that auto
mobile goggles are becoming to her.
The older man gets the more he
~
allowed to have his own way when a
boy.
When girl marries man because
he declares he couldn't live without
her isn't she entitled to life-saving
medal?
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
NightWwn.

No matter what the demand for
fancy nightgowns may be every wom-
an wants few of the comfortable
sort that can be worn when occasion
demands This one Is modelled on
simple lines. but is tasteful at the
same time and includes wide sleeves
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Edward Honors Boston Artillery.
Through the Earl Of Denbigh, who
commanded the Honorable Artillery OF
London during its recent American
visit, King Edward has sent q framed
and signed photograph OF himself to
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company Of Boston.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
The Walklro sklr&.

The short skirt can be quite becom.
Ing and smart, provided It Is full.
Heavy winter skirts this year are be.
ing made without Innings. and are
worn with very smart sink petticost
OF sufficient substance to keep them
well out at the feet.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Bust Of ArehbIshop.

Samuel J. Kitson, the Boston sculp-
tor. has Just completed in marble q
magnificent bust Of Archbishop Will
Jams. which Is to be placed in the
Catholic University at Warrington in
. niche close beside the likeness Of
Pops Leo XIII.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

that are both com
Portable and fash
able. and are fin
ished with deep.
becoming frfll s.
The model Is made
from cambria with
trimming of en-
broidery. but all
material I'm uSa for
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Walking skirt With XIII.

Since walking skirts have become
established facts smart women are
ever on the outlook for novel effects.
The skirt illustrated is quite new and
is in every way admirable, as 1t pro-
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Raffia Baskets Are the Fa.hlon.

Some Of the prettiest baskets shown
in the stores this season are made of
rafila. Among the most useful ones
are the hanging baskets made of
reeds. interviewer with raffia of the
most beautiful colors. Japanese gin.
ger jars and pottery Of all sorts also
make effective receptacles for plants.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

American fashion plates are used in
German tailor shops.
The United States sold Corea about
100000 worth last year.
The port of New Chwang. at the
mouth of the Lao river, is the great
est bean market in the world.
American apples are seen on every
fruit stand and are peddled through
every street in Berlin, the price being
cents pound. Germany consumed
about 1000 tons of our apples during
last year.
The ship subsidy law of Austria
provides bounties and premiums. Iron
and steel steamships receive an an
nual bounty of $2.44 per ton. while the
bounty of iron and steel sailing ships
is $183, and that of wooden and part
iron sailing ships $1.23 per ton. Iron
and steel sailing ships have their
bounties increased by 10 per cent II
built in Austrian sbipyards, and by 25
per cent If at least half the raw ma
terial used in their construction is of
Austrian origin.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Aanton pattern illustrated above by flling out
all blanks In coupon. and mailing, with 10 ceuts,
TO T. E Harrison Co., es Plymouth Place. Chi.
cago Pattern will be mailed promptly
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
"auster Brown suit.

"Buster Brown has become far too
familiar igure to need introduction.
His admirers are many and 1t is safe
to assume that interest in his cos
tune is as general as is amusement
over his doings. The model shown
will be recognized at glance and is
made of dark blue serge stitched with
corticelli silk and Worn with linen
collar and cuffs and silk tie. but as
all the materials used for boys suits
of the sort are appropriate there is
ample range Of choice. The blouse
drawn on over the head, which makes
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
MUSINGS.

Most of the fools in this world
haven't got the money to part with.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

American fashion plates are used in
German tailor shops.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

The United States sold Corea about
100000 worth last year.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-10-22
10 NOT WANT A CHANGE
People Are Willing to Continue tho Prss-
ent Administration.

The constitution Of the United States
requires an election for president and
vice president every four years Tho
provision is mandatory and cannot be
escaped. Under it The people ara
called upon 10 vote for president and
vice president every fourth year with
out regard TO politics, the record, or
the work OF the administration in
power. The election must be held
whether change is desira BILE or not.
There is reason to believe that
large majority Of the American peo-
pie do not desire change in tho
national administration at the present
tiue and that If ii were q matter OF
choice with them no election would be
held this year. A national election
always intcrfcres with business moro
or less, and rs the business of the
country grows the feeling increases
that, in the absence Of any reason for
change. presidential election is a
disturbing factor that might well be
dispensed with if the constitution per-
mttcd That is the situation at pres
ent. The great mass of the people are
so wcll satisfied with the present adj
miniStratiou that they do not desire
q change ana if the constitution did
not require M election to be held they
would regard II as unnecessary.
Who wants change? Not the
farmers FOR they never We're more
rospcrouS or better satisfied than they
are at present Not the business men.
for business IS satisfactory Not man
ufucUrrrs, for American manufactur-
er~ are outStrppug those OF all other
countries. Not wage earnerS. for there
ar" more men employed nj good wages
today than ever before in the history
ot the country Not railroad men. for
The transportation business has grown
enormously during the last few years
aud @UII gives prOmiS" Of future
growth In short, no large class OF
our varied population can b" named
bur has good reason to desire n con.
tiuupUcc OF present conditions. II il
were NOT tor the constitutional require.
mcui tlr people wunid have preferred
thnt no election took place this year
Tho only exceptions are tho Demo
craft" pnrty leaders and those I'm.
fortunate people who have not the
sense to let wcll enough ulour