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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28

French economists are asserting that
when a monopoly becomes injurious it
should be bought by the state and man.
aged in the interest of the public. This
question has gone SO far beyond the
theory that NJ. Rouvier. the Minister Of
Finance. has seriously thought of TAX
ing in hand the refining of oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28

a Society for the Promotion Of Am
bidexterity has been formed in London.
That the left hands of the majority OF
limited usefulness ard of comparativ
weakness and awkwardness. while the
motor centers of the brain. supply in them
have been left but partially developed.
must be admitted. The first effort in the
interest of the neglected half brother -
as Franklin called the left hand, should
be the drawing board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28

The production of copper ore and pre-
cipitate has greatly decreased in Great
Britain. Forty years ago it was 2lO, COO
tons; in 1902 it was only 61l2 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28

There is a least one place in the
world the name of which has no
vowels in it. That place is the vill1ee
Of Ws, near Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28

Commercial failures to the number
of II .o5o we're reported in Germany in
1903 The average amount Of each
failure was $10.S56.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28
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The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Cyerythjnu Tucked.

Everything is shirrcd or tucked this
summer. Shirt waists are tucked,
and whole frocks are tucked, and
smart little coats are tucked or plait-
cd all over. Gowns Of soft materials
are shirred. and IL Is the prettiest pos.
sible way to make them. The one
illustrated this week is a charming
example. II is Of white dimity. dotted
with pink. The waist has a shirred
yoke. and then blouses over a girdle
Of pink silk. The skirt Is shirred In
four places, and finished with a little
rufHe at the foot. A hat of white
shirred lawn Is worn with this frock,
tho only trimming being a big soft
bow of pale pink ribbon. The shirt
waist illustrated this week Is Of a 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 Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Currant jelly.

To make currant Jelly that will keep
almost my length Of time: Weigh
n pound of sugar to each pound OF
fruit; after weighing. put tho currants
in n patent wine press or In a hne
sieve that the seeds will no go
through: 1t Is not necessary to strip
the ourrants from the stems; press
tho juice all out; then strain 1t
through a very fine sieve or through
a cheese cloth; pour tho Juice after
straining into n preserving kettle. and
stand 1t over a slow fire. When the
juice Is quite hot. stir In the sugar.
and keep stirring until II 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 1t in the SUI until 1t Is
quite stifYened; then paste paper over
the tops Of the glasses.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16

What are you doing thcre?' de.
mandcd Randolph Morris.
Casting n check" was the sullen
reply.
You are a thief as we'll as a fool"
roared Randolph Morris, his hand on
the door and his features convulscd
with passion. mo officer of a bank
on the point Of suspension has a right
to accept or withdraw funds. and you
know t."
He grabbed Arthur Morris by the
shoulder and dragged him through the
narrow doorway.
MY curse goes with that money!
he shouted. his face convulsed with
rage. You have dragged me down
to shame and poverty In my old age.
I hope, by God. that everything you
buy with that money will give you
pain! wish to God
His voice vas choked. the blood
surged TO his temples. his hands
clutched at his throat, and with a
gasp for breath he fell heavily to the
floor.
Before Arthur Morris realized what
had happened. others were by his
fathers side. The stricken old fnan.
cier partially recovered consciousness
before q physician arrived, but again
sank into q most alarming condition.
"Apoplcxy." said the physician. in
answer 10 a question. us this his
first attack" he asked Arthur Nor
ris.
II don't know" was the reply. i've
see the governor so mad he couldn't
speak. several times, but eve SO bad
as this"
AS he spoke Randolph Morris
opened his eyes and they rested on
his O
Take him away" he said, averting
his eyes. Take him away. and give
me a chance to live"
You're all right, governor" said
Arthur Morris. as the doctor gave him
a signal to stay out OF sight. "Keer
cool and you'll come out on top.
feel as bad as you do about It.. but
there's no use in kicking. Brace uT
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Velvet Hat Irimminn.

A new and simple method of using
wide ribbon velvet on a large hat was
eyempliticd by n III lunching at
Sherry's. The hat was n dull green. 1t
had a wide brim and low round crown.
the latter very small In proportion TO
the brim. The straw was a fine chip
A band Of dark green velvet encirclcd
the crown. and from 1t, at irregular
intervals. extended plain fiat widths Of
the velvet ribbon, the ends cut in two
points-that is. n V.sha3ed section was
cut out of tho centre at each end.
These pointed sections were of differ.
ont lengths. and one extended nearly
to the edge Of the brim. Two or three
similar sections we're fastened to the
underbrim, which flared up a little at
one sidc.-New York Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Causes Of Nervous Prostitution,

Believe me-" said a Spruce street
physician who makes a speciality of
treating nervous disorders, 1T isn't
overwork that su%perinduces nervous
prOstration. The men who succumb
to nervous strain are not the men who
work continually under high pressure.
The man who has no relaxation has
no time to brood over his health, and
broOding Is fatal to a man whose
nerves are highly strung. II a man is
constantly busy in mind from morning
until night he isn't in any danger OF
nervous trouble. It's only when he re-
lakes and gives himself a certain
amount OF leisure that he is danger.
A man Is a good bit like a piece of
machinery. It's the relaxation that
tells. Take Russell Sage, for in.
stance. He celebrated his S8th birth.
day to-day, and he Is In the harness
all the time. Should he give up even
a part Of his daily routine the proba-
bilities are that he would be a dead
man In six months. The man whose
nerves trouble him is the man of com.
parative leisure. "-Philadelphia REQ
ord.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Asbestos Table Coverings.

A new covering for dining tables Is
made from asbestos, especially pre-.
pared. covered with double-faced can
ton flannel. It Is SO soft and flexible
that 1t can be folded into any desired
size without being clumsy. The same
material can be had In doylies and
mats to put under plates, chalng
dishes and platters, when no dining
cloth Ia used. The covers OF linen are
then laid owe them, and one Ia spared
the vexation of finding q handsome
table covered with the spots aRd rings
left by hot dishes. /,
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Mountain Air to Blame.

A new guest arrived at a New
Hampshire farmhouse where a Bos-
ton gentleman happened to be holding
forth on the piazza. The newcomer
was much impressed by the speakers
luency.
II declare" he remarked to the
landlord. that nan has an extensive
vocabulary. hasn't he?"
The landlord was nightly pleased.
That's go" he said. That's what
mountain air will do for a man. He
amt been boardin' with me but two
weeks. and | know he must have let
his waistband out much as four
Hmes dorchester Herald.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
CHAPTER xXX-continued.

CHAPTER xxx-Continued.
'How much l.. q o. have you?" he
demanded.
"Thirty-lve thousand shares" re-
piled Mr.. Macon.
How many have you sold?" adj.
dressing his son.
About sevcnty.fve thousand"
"Hu-m.m.m. Fine outlook, Forty
thousand shares short on a stock. with
only a hundred thousand shares in
ALL. growled Randolph Morris. by
God. If | pull out Of this thing with a
dollar I'll place it where you can't
lind it with a set of burglars tools."
Randolph Morris glarcd at his son.
fumbed for his glasses and bent over
the tape.
"Fifty.flve bid for l.. & o." II read.
Bid sixty for any part of ten thou
sand shares. Gimme that telephone!
Go to the exchange. Mason. and get
ON the other end of this wire. and III
give you the orders
Shortly before noon n news agency
made public a statement which
FASTENED the crisis. II read:
The deal in l.. q o. was engineered
by Mr.. James Blake. the dashing
young operator whose advent in New
York was signalized by the recent up.
hcaval in prices. For several weeks
Mr.. Blake has quietly been absorb.
ing blocks of l.. q O.. To-day he Sc
cured ten Thousand shares from Gen
cral Marshall Garden. which, with the
holdings of MIR. John Hawkins. gives
the syndicate Of which Mr.. Blake is
the head absolute control of this valu-
able property. Another railroad COM
pans has been a bidder for control,
but the Garden stock gives Mr.. Blake
the coveted advantage.
1T is rumored that a w%ell.known
and powerful banking house is short
this stock to the amount Of nearly
forty thousand shares. 1t opened at
291a and rapidly advanced to rs, and
then Ivy leaps and bounds reached 125.
1t is believed that only a few scat
tered shares are yet in the market.
and that the stock is cornered.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Lovely prawlna.Room Gown.

A lovely gown worn In n fashion
able d~rawing.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 AMI up the front. The lining
Of tho dress was of black satin.
But the distinguishing feature lay In
its note of blue. Fol the gown, which
was Of heavy black net, lustrous and
trimmed with much gorgeousness, was
bcltcd around the waist with n wide
blue sash. This. which was banded
around the waist TO form a girdle, was
tied on the back In n heavy knot,
while the ends hung down to the foot
Of the skirt. They were wide sash
ends. too. and made n beautiful note
of color upon the skirt.
This fancy for wearing n blue sash
with a black gown is quite n growing
one and Is to be observed frequently.
Again. a wide red satin ribbon sash ia
tied around the waist OF an all. black
gown. SO that the note Of color is
complete.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Neaiiaee with Round Yoke.

Tasteful ncgligees are among the de-
sirablc things of life of which no
woman ever yet lad toe many. This
II Is graceful, becoming and simple,
withal. and can be made from a va
ricty Of materials. The round yoke
extended well over tho 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 batlste,
with the yoke Of all.over Valencicnnes
lace banded with narrow folds Of the
material and the sleeves edged with
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
GroIpns bis rassnr Sdasoded cone be r~lsbt il DOM o., The sls. DONE

and take your medicine like a man:
we may win out yet"
TO which encouraging advice Ran.
dolph Morris made no reply, and the
sOn left the room.
AS Randolph Morris was tenderly
carried down the steps, through an
angry crowd, and placed in an ambu.
lance, he opened his eyes and looked
longingly at the building which bore
his name. Thus he made his last
journey away from the roar and tur.
moil of Wall street; a mental, physi.
cal and financial wreck, cast on the
shores OF oblivion by a storm terrific
and unforeseen.
Arthur Morris. stripped Of all power
by the action of the directors, stood
amid the wreck of his fortunes.
He was a witness to the compro-
mise by which a representative of
James Blake & Company agreed to
terms, which. while protecting the de-
positors. called for the sacrifice of the
millions which once stood in his name.
The fifty thousand dollars he had sue
ceeded at the last moment in draw.
ing from the bank was all that was
left to him.
Through the long hours of that
~cvcntful day General Gardens eyes
were fixed on the stock board. Few
OF tho e: cited customers of James
Blake & Company recognized the ex-
banker, and none knew the reason for
his absorbing interest in the fluctua.
tons of ,he stock labeled l.. & o.
Who was this man Blake, and why
had he offered to place a fortune in
his hand? Why had this stranger
come from ont the West. and by the
magic Of his touch. transformed a
worthless stock into one Of so great
value that millionaires struggled mad.
Il for its possession.
When he took his last look at the
stock board l.. q o. vas quoted at
1915. He n~ervously drew a slip of
aper from his pocket and made a
rapid calculation. II Blake chose TO
realize at the quotation, General Car
den's share of the profits would be
nearly eight hundred thousand dollars.
The figures puzzled him, and he made
the calculation anew, only to find II
accurate. This represented more than
the fortune he had lost.
A wild impulse came which urged
him to demand of Blake the sale OF
his stock. What right had he to i'm,
peril that which would insure the hap.
piness Of his daughter and the repose
OF his old age? Hurriedly he retraced
his steps until he reached Broadway
End again he entered Blakc's Office
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Showing the Comma Mode.

One new gown In advance of the
season deserves mention, since 1t rep.
resents the coming mode In dress
toilets. Intended for n blonde young
woman, it Is of the loveliest shade of
rose pink silk Of a weave closely 20
sembling Louisienc. The skirt is dane
ing length and is made on n founGa-
ton of white taffeta. The rufles.
which are deep. are SHRED on In
fancy design. making scallops and
small rosette effects. There are two
of these r%ufles, which run into a
straight panel In front. The bodice
has a yoke of cream, snowdrop-pattera
lace and n deep fall Of the same over
the shirred front of the bust and I'VE
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 bordercd
with lace, under which Is a full puffcd
sleeve of rose pink chiffon with n lace
fall. The high girdle Is of silk and
lace with Jet nailheads set in the cen.
ter of each Of the six small roset.es
which form the front as well as tie
back decoration. About the bottom Of
the short bodice Is q deep flouacc of
lace, which falls over the hips and
forms a rufle. The stock end the front
of the yoke show n narrow trace of
gold and black, which, together with
the Jet nailheads, gives the requisite
touch OF black which Is almost ildis.
DenSable IL the costume Is to have the
best style.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
$qba'=~s;:

In using ea%soline. what is left may
be again utilized. In a few days Il
will have settled and the clear part
may be poured off into other bottles.
Potato Feelings, II dried in the oven.
are said to be very useful for iire
kindling. II sufficiently abundant they
may be used instead of wood, but, In
any case. they will economize Il.
Gallon bottles are best for gasoline
and the careful woman will not brins
them into the house at all. Unless
n has a back yard or a porch clean.
ing with these dangerous agents is
bes. not undertaken at all.
Lamb stew Is very much improved
by the addition of curry powder, espe,
cially II 1t is a rechauffee or left.
over" Made OF cold roast meat. with
fresh raw potatoes and the curry. Il
becomes a delicious entree, deserving
OF a more euphonious naua thar
"stew."
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
TaHets and Point D'Esprit.

Little Jackets Of oil sorts are great
" in vogue and make ideal summel
wraps. This one Ia worn over q waist
of point d'esprit and is OF antique
green tafYeta matching the skirt, the
trimming being folds OF velvet. The
waist is simply full with wide sleeves
that are fnishel with graceful frlls
of lace but Is eminently becoming and
suits lace. net and all thin materials
to a nicely. The bolero ts cut with
fronts, backs and wide sleeves and Ia
laid In plaits over the shoulders that
give the dropping effect. The guam.
tity OF material required for the me.
size Is for waist Az yards 81
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Care Of the Hair.

Eau dc quinine has no effect upon
tho color of the hair and Is excellent
to make 1t grow. Sprinkle 1t on the
scalp three times a week before re.
firing and massage II in with the ti,s
Of the ten fingers. then divide the hair
into small proportions and brush we'll.
Whenever possible. let the hair fall
loose. This will add to It's 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 flufiness. rough 1t
underneath with the comb as the hair
dressers do. This should be carefully
brushed at night.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
"Eater.-It Is rumored that the
banking house Of Randolph Morris &
Company has suspended"
CHAPTER XXX.
Father and Son..

One by one the directors OF the
bank had entered the room where
Randolph Morris. was making his
ticnt against overwhelming odds.
Some he recognized by an almost i'm
perceptible bow. but no words came
from his lips as he bent over the tape.
The faces Of the directors were pale
and drawn from tension.
When l.. & o. had mounted to
eighty dollars a share, Randolph Nor
ris changed his tactics and attempted
to check the rise by throwing all his
holdings on the market. In less ihan
an hour he hurled t~hirty-fve thousand
shares into the speculative whirl-
pool.
It was like stemming Niagara with
n straw. The price did not sag. The
powerful interests back of l.. & O..
pledged three millions OF dollars for
this stock and clamored for more.
In response to a demand for mar
gins, Randolph Morris deposited sey-
eral millions cash and valid securi-
ties. Alarmed by rumors, patrons of
the bank formed in long lines and de-
manded their deposits. There vas no
CLEAN of hope, but grim In defeat the
old banker stood by the wheel and
watched the ship of his fortunes as
she swiftly neared the reefs Of ruin.
A clerk entered and handed to Ran.
dolph Morris the yellow slip of paper
containing the bulletin. He read 1t
slowly. crumpled It in his hands and
throw It on the floor.
Grasping his massive ~gold.headed
cane, he brought 1t down on the glass
DOM which covered the delicate
mechanism of the ticker. One Of the
lying fragments cut his cheek and n
few drops of blood slowly trickled
down his face.
The corporation Of Randolph Nor
ris & Company Is bankrupt he said.
rising to his feet and looking into the
faces OF his a~stounded associates.
The Beard of Directors will convene
at once and take formal action to that
effect. BE seated, gentlemen, and
como to order. You may make the
motion for suspension. Mr.. Mason"
When Randolph Morris adjourned
he directors meeting he looked about
for his son, but he was not in the
ro>k., He found Arthur Morris with.
in the Gagged enclosure occupied by
the paying teller. In his hands were
several packages OF money.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Embroidery on Gowns.

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 l%ong.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. ta!lors are making
strikingly smart little Louis XIV
vests. These are made Of the hand
some vestings which come for mems
w~aistcoats. Lace and tucked net vests
are worn with dressy b~roadcloth
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
To Make Cup Custard.

One quart OF milk, 6 eggs. 6 heap
ing tablespoons sugar. " saltspoon
salt, / teaspoon vanilla Heat milk;
beat eggs, whites and yolks separate
~, beat salt and sugar into yolks; add
heated milk a little at a time, stir
we'll; then add beaten whites AMI re-
turn to fire. II Is almost impossible
to make custard successfully without
a double boiler. Use two pans II you
lave 70 boiler. Stir gently -7hile
cooking. When custard is nearly
cooked, tho foam on top disappears.
the custard clings to the spoon. DO
not leave II a second; stir constantly
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Sp9ud9s.ir -
8aConfidenCe
Coarse meshes rule In wells.

Coarse meshes rule In wells.
ShiIred nuns tucks" make an eff
fective and stylish garniture.
Fine tucks in body depth are a fea.
ture of the gowns of little girls.
All sorts of rosettes are made OF
handsome double-face ribbons.
Ribbon bows and sashes add q pref.
ty touch to most thin gowns.
Guimpes will play an important part
In the small girls wardrobe.
Chiffon scarfs, two yards and a 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 s~calloped lower outline marks
many stylish collars and deep berthas
on girls bodices.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16

plat and shaped cuffs both OF which
are eminently effective, and is closed
Invisibly. When liked. however, tho
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 5k
yards 81, 4% yards 81 or pa yards A
inches wide.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Latest Neck Trimmtnu.

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 q turnover collar, while
the portion remains upright
in the form Of a ruch. This turnover
frill is usually three times as wide an
the other. 1t Is of sheer goods, such
AZ fine batistc. and Is Anticipated
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16

lace insertion. but the design will be
found admirable for soft silks and
wool fabrics as well as for washable
ones.
The negligce is made with full fronts
and back, that are joined to the yoke,
and wide, full sleeves. AS illustrated
1t is closed by means of ties OF rib.
bon but buttons and buttonholos can
be substituted If preferred.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 81
inches wide. 3& yards SO inches wide
or 2k yards Al inches wide, with u
yard OF ~allover and PA yards Of In.
sertion to make es illustrated.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
Leather "a

Leather Is making its appearance
again as a trimming and is employed
not only on raincoats but on cloth
blousos for rough wear, 1t is not like.
ly to be much used. although on Ger.
tain materials for hard usage 1t Is ap
propriate.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
White Linen Embroidered.

Yoke waists made Of linen embrold.
cred in .openwork. or eyelet, style
are much worn and always arc hand.
some. This very stylish model Is
peculiarly well adapted to the treat
ment. as It includes a central box
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16

When cooked perfectly smooth. take
from Hre and turn to cool In cups In
which II Is to be served. Sherbef
glasses are most commonly used.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-16
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SgASSTNG u, ,1E
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gowns, where narrow bands of fur
are used AZ u bodice and skirt trim.
ming. Some of the short walking
suits are also fur trimmed.