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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

- German stock, and he had the
pluck that comes OF pure blood.
yet ne was forced TO confess
that the future looked extremely black
when he found himself utterly alone
mud frlendless in New York on the first
day OF MS arrival Aside from the
dreadful noise, the bewilderlng con
fusion, the frantic haste and rudeness
OF the people. he had private cause
for fearing the great city. lie had no
money. not single penny. and he had
always been told that something In
ones pocket was more absolutely es-
sential to ones existence In New York
than anywhere else In the world
They sent people home again If they
were caught without money, he had
heard. and that would be a bitter eX-
perience for a boy who had come to
make his fortune. 1t would be gross
injustice also, for he was not a pauper.
He had brought capital to the new
world amounting to more than thou
sand marks in clean white currency.
II was neatly slowed away inside a
money belt around the waist Of VIII
helm Muller, who was Francs only
near relative and who had come with
him to this country.
So the money was all right. II was
snfe as a church, but Uncle Wilhelm
was lost. What could have become Of
hlm7
lie had left Franz sitting on bench
in Battery park and had gone to have
n glass of beer with a red faced man
whose acquaintance he had made on
the ferryboat coming across from Ho-
boken.
Franz sat on the bench and turned
his back to the bay. He had seen
enough wator in the last week and nat
urnlly found the tall buildings more In
terestlng. BY and by he began to feel
the machinery IF the ship that had
brought him over the ocean throbblng
In that wooden bench. This phenome-
non was at first mysterious and then
distressing. Franz's stomach protested
against It, and the boy was compelled
10 walk about.
He felt 10 much better afoot that he
walked too far and could not find his
way back TO the bench where his I'M
Gle had left him. Ii seemed that this
park, though so small. was very con-
using place. and yet If he and his un-
cle should walk about there looking for
each other they must meet eventually.
SO Franz tramped and tramped until
the clock on the square red tower had
measured the flight of two hours,
He was then quite sure that Uncle
Wilhelm was not in the park. He
therefore accosted man in blue uni
form and began to state the case to
him, but the Individual In blue could
not understand German and clearly
regarded the matter as none Of his
business. But another man who had
been strolling along behind Franz for
several minutes stepped up to him at
this Juncture.
"That Isn't a policeman" said he in
German. That's a conductor OF a car.
II you want to go to the station house
iii sIrow you the way"
Franz thought that the man was very
obllgIng, but he proved TO be somewhat
too inquIsitlve. They had no sooner
started of together than he began to
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

1t was a New England parson who
announced TO his congregation one Sun
day. you'll be sorry to hear that the
little church OF Jonesville is once more
tossed upon the waves, as sheep with
out a shepherd."-Boston Christian
Register.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22
nnns In Adxnnce.

Artist sold picture yesterday.
Friend All! What are you going to do
with the money? Artist-Its already
doue with. My landlady bought 1t for
half the boarl BY owed her.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

A long. slow friendship IS the best;
long. slow eni,ily the deadlicst--
AIerrtam.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Some New Ideas In LorgROns
Smack Of Colonial Davs

TIME lover Of ye olden times and
their relics of quaint and beau
tlrul things Is greeted at every
turn these days with colonial
ideas gracefully expressed In furniture,
dress, 1ewelry-pretty nearly everything.
She will have another source of delight
IN the new lorRnons of quaint. old-time
pattern. They are made with perfectly
round rims. rather large. with a short
handle. not more than three inches long
one beautiful old pattern is OF tortoise
shell. with a small. plain gold plate set
I'm the center OF the case. II makes one
think Of grandmother's dear old pins
and Iockets.
Some OF the designs make one think
OF Ben Franklin. with their large, round
rims OF shell. and the quaint short han
dies OF purely colonial pattern. Some
OF them have a point in the middle OF
the bridge. and ring on the end OF the
handle. One IS of Jet black oxidized
brass. and looks as though it had been
hshed out of some old chest OF relics.
Coming now to the styles of modern
design. one Of the newest ideas in lor-
gnons is covered with copper enamel!
An exceptionally beautiful effect is OBJ
tanned when the monogram is engraved
upon the case. the lorgnon having no
ether ornament Those suitable for wo-
men In mourning are of gun metal oc-
casionally !nlaid with pearls or bril-
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

what size or shape: and IL is most rea-
sonable In price, so that you could have
at least one or two. When the shoe Is
empty. IL is bound to get more or less
out of shape In the course of time. The
toe will turn up slightly-creases will
settle Moreover. there is always more
or less dampness to every ones feet, so
when the shoe comes of II should have
a support.
The three feathers that form the basis
for nearly all styles OF shoes are chrome
tanned kid skins. the patent feathers,
and the mat or gun metal. These have a
firm surface, and so resist dust for
long time making the application OF
dressing unnecessary until the shoe is
pretty well worn by scuffinR All that
is necessary is careful wipinS at night
with a soft rag. However, 1t is a good
idea 10 apply dressing 10 the edges OF
the soles and the heels. These get the
brunt OF the knocks. and it is well 10
touch them up now and then
There are three important things to
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

round collars. deep collars. narrow cuffs.
deep cuffs, chemlsettes with cuffs and
without. combinations with linen, ba-
tiste, scrim, and other laces, and all
manner of things In some instances
the French idea has crept in and the
Irish lace displays al. exaggerated pom
padour effect-raised balls as big as
valnuts. hazel nuts. and raised flowers.
This Is odd and extreme, and would
hardly be recommended as consistent
with good taste.
There are some beautiful chemisettes
of combinations of duchesse and point
lace Some OF them are made on an ex-
tended foundation. to be tied ulder an
evening bodice with white ribbons
There are also half sleeves to match.
The imitation of duchesse and point lace
is called princess lice.
Many of the collars and cuffs are
made to use on coats. There is deep
narrow surplice effect that is well
adapted for this. 1t has deep cuffs. II
is made of point Nenise and batiste
Irish lace and liner. Then, there is a
collar with a stole effect. made OF a
point Nenise and posn5, which, by the
way is not initiated.
There is long circular collar about
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

six inches deep that is used 10 trim the
decoIletage Of an evening gown 1t is
neither bertha nor a fichu. but is OF
the nature of a circular fiounce. Some
times il Is made of Carrickmacross ap-
plique, and sometimes a combination OF
point Venise. duchesse, and rose point
Neither of these IS initiated
Though the ma jority of the round COL
lars are about seven inches deep,
are carried into the jacket effecs
sort of eton. Then there is the de
jacket. usually in very heavy Irish la
In bold braid-like design, that comes
below the waist.
There are also many rich designs in
alI-blaek lace There are collars Of point.
gaze. and point Venise; also deeper ones
of zuipure lace.
II is odd to note how some laces OF
great beauSy disappear mysteriously
from public notice For instance. the
exquisite Maltese lace has not been
heard OF. in a popular way. for six or
seven years Russian iace-that is, as
used in collars and cu1s-has not been
heard of for two or three years, and in
truth is not widely used in other direc-
tiOns.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

5000. The real laces range in price from
four TO fifty times as much as their
limitations. Among the faces most and
best initiated are the Irish and point
Venise, though frequently duchesse and
point are both initiated
Hand embroidery has at last found
its way TO the collars ana cufrs-that
is, the colored, fancy. flower designs
4 charming set is made of fine batiste
edged with German VaIenclennes lace
There is some cyeleJ embroidery. The
distinguishing feature is a medallion
effect-raised embroidered rings in
which are sprays Of rorget-me-nots or
tiny pink roses done in mercerized cot
ton. None could wish for sweeter, pret-
tier bits Of finery than these. Other
pretty sets are of heavy linen. with
eyelet embroidery and French vaIen-
ciennes lace edge; cuffs with linen at
the bottom and very deep open embroid-
cry TO the top; batiste, with pompadour
lace set in; scrim. with fantastic, en-
brOidered designs; some with very
coarse hand embroidery on very heavy
linen; rather elaborate set. with heavy
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

n ACCORDANCE with the general
tendency in dress toward elaborate
4 decoration. laces are very promi-
nent this year. In one direction
however they are being put TO practi-
cal use. so TO speak. in the shape of
collars and cuffs TO be worn upon more
or less plain dresses-tailOr costumes.
house and business dresses. There has
been an. inclination 10 very deep cuffs
quite TO the elbow: but the most popu-
lar style is not deeper than four inches
However, though extreme, the deep
cuff is decidedly pretty
For a while. embroidered linen was
very much in vogue; but the alI-over
lace patterns seem TO be most in favor
now. The real laces most used for this
purpose are Carrickma cross, baby and
heavy Irish patterns. duchess point
applique, point Venise. Bruges. duchess
and point together, and occasionally
fine renaissance. 1T Is very gratifying
for the economical girl to note that
many Of the real laces are beautifully
initiated. making vast difference in
price, as in one case, between 81 and
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

do: Change the shoes often. give them
a rest on shoe tree. and wipe them
often and carefully.
And many things not TO do: Never
set shoes near heat, especially IL wet.
Heat is heat, remember, whether from
an open fireplace or a steam radiator
Complaints often come 10 storekeepers
about broken and cracked shoes. when
1t is due TO some such foolish trick.
Dressing should never be used in ex-
cess. and should be evenly distributed.
The heels should never be allowed 10
run down for It throws the shoe out ot
level and spons the shape. Buttoned
shoes should never be worn partly but
toned for more reasons than one).
When taking the shoes off. laces SHOULD
not be left frightened too far up. for
when putting the shoe on again the foot
should not be forced in: It breaks the
Innings and strains the shoe I'm many
places. Low shoes and slippers should
never be put on without the aid OF a
shoe horn.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

" AID a woman the other day. after
observing several women who
were shod I'm a most untldy fash
ion-and women. too. whose dress
and general appearance otherwise be-
spoke refinement and good taste:
Il don't know whether it is that a
woman considers IS shoe an unheard-
of extravaganza, or whether she Is a
poor judge Of footwear But. whatever
IL Is, / prefer the oId-fashioned opinion
that a lady is known by her hands and
feet more than by anything else"
Perfectly true: though for that mat
ter a lady is known by every single ap-
pointment of her make-up-by every at
tribute CT her personality. taken sepa-
rateiy and altogether. However. many
lady is extravagant in the way =te
mana ges her footwear. In fact, IL Is
safe 10 say that the majority Of women
well dressed and otherwise-give scant
or no care 10 their shoes. Are the health
and comfort OF ones feet not importa-.t?
The first step toward this Is 10 have
them well shod.
In the first place, this bad habit IS
very expensive. II is claimed by good
authority that. with proper selection and
care. three pairs of shoes VIII do the
work I'm one year of FIVE pairs carelessly
handled One important point is this:
At the beginning OF a season IL 10 far
better 10 supply yourself with shoes for
the next six or seven months with one
outlay than 10 buy one pair at time.
wearing them continuously until past
all usefulness.
TT shoe is worn regularly without
rest IL is sure 10 wear out sooner, even
when II is cared for al night after being
taken of. That may seem odd but here
IL one instance 10 prove Il: When a shoe
has been wet Il cannot thoroughly dry
In few hours. and IL put on in a short
time. or even the next day, the leather
IL more or less soft and less able 70 re,
sist wear.
II is interesting to note that the peo>
pie OF Europe usually have several pairs
or shoes going at once because. as a
man well versed I'm shoe lore explained
with smile. 1t takes them six months
to break shoe in" for their shoes are
much heavier than those made in Amer
ios.
II Is a good plan for the average
woman 90 have two pairs OF evening or
dress shoes and two pairs OF stron.
walking shoes always on hand besides
the slippers. Part OF this plan is the
Indispensable shoe tree. A few years ago
II was no small expense TO own these
things. however useful. for IL meant
one OF them for every pair OF shoes. But
now there is made an adjustable shoe
tree that will fit any shoe, no matter
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Novelties in English Glassware

IT HERE is a pretty idea for the
table in the new designs for
glass flower holders IL IS made
of thin blown glass. tinted 4
delicate green. The flower wells form
the buds or blossoms OF a vine. and are
attached 10 the stems OF bronze The
leaves are also of glass. though a deeper
green. In many cases the holders ara
tinted in greenish yellow. These grace
ful bouquet holders have from one re-
ceptacie 10 a cluster OF six Another
style is a tall vase with a cluster OF
glass leaves and flowers. with their
bronze stems. around the base
There are also candelabra and candla-
sticks. with varying designs or flowers
and leaves One OF the special advan-
tages Of these ornaments is the ract
that the leaves and flowers may eac,
be removed This Is due 10 the inpossl-
bility of attaching glass to metal; the
flower stem fits into small bronze cup
IL one or more of these is broken there
Is not a m:shap 10 the whole piece; the
flower or leaf can be Immediately re-
placed The bouquet holders of this
glassware are particularly becoming TO
the real blossoms, as they not above
the graceful arrangement of leaves and
stems. They make an admirable ceptsr
for luncheon table.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

'COineur' goes about arranging the hish
couture" which is most fashionable for
evening and so imperative with tilted
hat a Frenchwomans hair never be-
comes untidy or goes falling down hel
back, because that apparently airy
structure is built upon the finest, most
substantial-of OF foundations After undu-
lating, monsieur describes a circular
part right around the head about two
inches from the hairs edge. He then
takes the inside part. combs ii up on
top twists 1t into as tight a knot as
YOU can stand and fastens II securely
with many hairpins- This is his founda-
tion.
Two other parts back of your ears
through the loose hair separate sides
from back. He combs the back up
combs and combs II 50 it IS Loose and
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

is a cobweblike bobbinette. There is a
set-square collar and cuffs-made of II /;
also round collar six inches deep.
According to many tastes, the most
beautiful of all is the Irish lace, the
baby" and the heavy" and their COM
binations. 1t is exceedingly rich. es
pecially the quaint designs of sham
rocks and leaves, with a certain crude
ness of execution that is strong and ar
tistic II is widely initiated, and well;
but one can recognize the genuine at
glance. II is used in almost every pos
sible form. AT present IL is perhaps
more popular for cuffs and collars,
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

waved pompadour just melts into the
most ravIshing finish OF pufrs land little
curlsl, which seems to be the very ends
OF a loosely combed up mass OF soft
wavy hair-it is art pure and simple.
II you are going into the street. he
leaves off the "chi-chi' and instead
takes a fine hair net, which he stretches
carefully around your head and catches
with invisible pins thai don't come fall
ing into YOUR eyes at the first minute
because he has bent tiny hook on one
side OF each pin before sticking IL in
il Is literally caught in place.
Then. while YOU are putting on your.
gloves he is thoughtfuliy rearranzing
your .-chi-chi and pinning II to your
hat. Then ne proudly passes the re.
suit on to madame" who offers a
secret Thanksgiving that II perches so
jauntily without slipping-bless that
tight little top-knot and the '-chi-chi."
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

liants. Gun metal has an inconvienL
tendency TO rust. even from ever so
slight contact with perspiration. To
remedy this trouble. silver has been
oxidized to initiate gun metal. and the
result is very satisfactory.
There is another loranon that has a
touch of the old French-LouIs XIV
style 1t has the round rims and a long
slender handle and is made of rosr
gold in quite ornate designs. A word
might be spoken for the practical side
of a lorgnon. The lenses are adjustabIe
so that one may change them without
the Inconvenience attendant upon "bav-
ing my glasses changed"
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Paris NOV ~

tGflS- nov -
VERY Parisienne wears a "chi-
- chi" and the apparently foolish
little bunch OF curls adds won
derfully TO the style OF her tilted
hat and the grace of her evening Golf
fure.
There is apparently no end to the
number and variety OF arrangements
possible 10 'chi-chi" 1t is curls. puffs,
a Greek knot. the high effect fashion
able for evenings-even at times an
English bun" though never the latter
on a French girl It's greatest utility.
however. is with a tilted hat when it
gracefully fills up that difficult space
caused by a higaI bandeau. Trust 10 the
ingenuity OF a Parlsienne! She takes
-hc little knot from the top Of her saucy
head turns and twists its soft puffs
with deft fingers. fesTlessly pins it to
her hat brim-ard goes on her way re-
joicing.
With hat less tilted or a bandeau
entirely covered, the "chi-chi' becomes
a coquettish bunch OF bobblng curls fas.
tended 10 the back Of an undulated head
In the evening its practicability Is
very evident. Here Is the way a French
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Russian Cinderella

The young Grand Duchess Marie of
Russia Is the only daughter of the
Grand Duke Paul, brother Of the late
Grand Duke Sergius. The former was
banished from Russia after his second
marriage. which was regarded as a
mesalliance. and his little daughter he
came the ward Of the Grand Duke Ser
gius, who, 1t will be remembered. was
assassinated some months ago. saws
Woman's Life. The youthful grand
duchess is only fifteen. very pretty and
sweet looking. and she is generaItv
designated the Cinderella Of Russian n
princesses.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

to come in the front rests. directed
downward. between the shoulders, on
the back
Point gaze lace has a pompadour eff
feet, and is admirable as a halfway
measure between the real laces and
their limitations. 1t is beautiful and fine,
well adapted for collars and cuff sets.
and comparatively inexpensive.
Coming now to the real laces. Car
rickmacross. an Irish lace, ranks
among the most beautiful. Ii is Of gos-
samer fneness and quite unlike anv
other lace. There rs also a CarricK-
macrOss applique, where the foundation
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
4 Simple z7aEHfecHve %Azhew

embroidery on small pieces Of linen set
in. bound with twists OF embroidery in
the semblance of braid and edged with
valencicnnes lace; solid embroidery with
pompadour effect; a distinct design on
scrim-medallions and plain straight
border Of imitation Irish lace. and so
on.
point 10 be noted is that many Of
the simple lace stocks. inverted and re-
versed. are used TO lay over the collar
of coat The point that is supposed
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
THE "CF1ECHl"-WHAT 1T DOES FOR THE PARISENNE

are careful IN eonbing it out. By put
ting this portion up In three parts he
more easily obtains the fashionable
shape. which is high above your ears
and pressed down in a sort OF bang in
front. The greatest care must be taken
to make the ponpadour loose.
After all ends are twisted around or.
to your coiffure invaluable to pin your
hat to. be it for a long evenings
dancing Here is where YOUR ''chi-chi''
comes in-he pins 1t TO this tight top
knot anC-presto - your beautifully
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

soft-then he twists ends tightly around
the top knot.
Sides and front are next separated by
two more parts, each side and the
front put up separately. He roughs this
portion of the hair quite a little-a
French ''coiffeur" scorns n rat Rough
ing does no harm, he tells you, II you
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

An ordinance is being prepared un-
der the direction of the committee on
streets and public ways to COMPEL the
street railway company to pay licens
of 500 per year on each of its freigh,
cars used for hauling wood from tn,
saw mills to the power house. The
campany has ,ouly spent about 100000
in this city and gives employemnt to II
large number of men, with large
monthly payroll, and some people have
got an idea that the company is max
ing money and there are people in
Astoria that are opposed to that, This
is one way Of bringing capital to Asto-
ria to invest. Tax them out of their
boots and raise them the limit. TIE
company pays more taxes in the city
of Astoria than the entire bunch OF
city officials combined and they never
kick. There is evidently someone in
the council that hasn't got free pass
ou the road.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

A man was brought in from Ne
halem yesterday morning who had been
wandering aimlesly around the valley
for several days. 1t was thought that
he was insane. He was examined be-
fore the sanity commission yesterday
but the doctors found no symptoms
of insanity. He is suffering from con-
stitutional WEAKNESS, An attempt was
made to ascertain his name but 1t was
so long ii wouldn't go into the 1aii
door. lie is Mexican and can not
talk English. He was at the hospital
for awhile but left that institutions
without informing anyone where he
was going, He was shipped out of the
city last evening by slow freight. H.
is afflicted with a tired feeling or buck
ague and is opposed to doing any ma
uel labor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

There will be an entire change of
program ut the Star tonight. Both
performances last evening were crowd
ed and there Is no doubt but that the
house vii be crowded tonight. 1t is
worth ten times the price of admission
to see the Midgets In their scientific
boxing exhibition. They are certain
ly well trained in the science of the
manly art and they are bringing down
the house at each performance. A
change of acts win take place in all
other specialties. Hansen and Drew
the commedians always have some
thing new to offer and they continue
to be a drawing card. The Star is
playing to the largest houses ever had
in Astoria and the performance is one
of the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-16

John Swenson has returned from
Jewell where he has been engaged dun
ing the winter getting out logs for the
county saw mill. About 100000 fee;
OF lumber has been "awed and will be
placed cn the COUNTY road as soon as
the weather win permit It. This is suffi
cient to plank that portion OF the road
that has been graded. The farmers
will start In grading another stretch
and hope to have the road planked as
far as the forks this year. The saw
mill will be left out there another
winter when more lumber will be saw
ed. The farmers are very enthusiastic
I'm securing Il good county ROAD to As
torla and are willing to contribute
their labor free.