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Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
An Oriental SuExextion.

A large Cairene brass tray is another thing which goes far toward mitigat- ing the plainness of the summer fire place. This can be fianked in various ways by couple of scrolly iron stands bearing plants. supporting jars of foli- age or, as. is shown in the sketch. by two tall cylinder pots. These latter can be filled with trails of ivy and periwinkle. with large fronds of fern standing up in the center. or. less trou- bls still, they can be planted with mar
 guerite daisies or Ivy leaf geraniums.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
STATE NEWS

Frank Nichols. the veteran proprietor of the Millville grocery store. has decided to retire after a business career of ever 80 years. He has sold out his business to B. NJ. Field of Bruckton, Mass.
 Considerable excitement has been felt regarding the appearance ofa strange man ill the woods north of Daytonyllle. He has been observed by a few people, stealthly making his way among the bushes. apparently anxious to keep out of sight.
 Harry Stebbens, a colored man said to be 1o7 years old, died at Warren q few days ago.
 The Middlebury Grange has resolved itself into a village improvement society and has already provided street lamps.
 Lightning played queer pranks ill Weston Barnes meadow at New Hart ford recently tearing up two strips of earth, one six feet deep, over a rod long with several forks, the other rent smaller and not so deep.
 Mott Jones was severely injured while working ill the Gaylordsville power house. He was upon ladder and his head and one hand came in contact with live wire, burning him some and throwing him to the ground, as there was current of 33,o00 volts on. He struck on the hard cement floor and was stunned. He was taken to the hospital and in three days was able to come home.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Hints to Mothers

Never feed baby simply to keep 1t quiet.
 Four hours between meals is a good rule for babies.
 If the baby vomits don't put anything except water into his stomach for four hours
 Baby's morning bath is both luxury and a necessity. It should be given quickly, when the stomach is empty.
 To preserve the first. set of teeth from decay wash the teeth with lukewarm water containing little borax, and brush with soft brush directly after each meal Children should not be al- lowed to eat sweets on an empty y'stom- ach. 1t Is most important to preserve the first set of teeth from decay, as if they are not retained up to the prop CT period the second set are apt to be defective.
 To make toilet soap, dissolve one box of concentrated lye in half gallon of rain water. Melt five pounds of clean lard or tallow. When about milk warm pour the cold lye in very slowly and stir it rapidly Add one ounce of oil of sassafras or any other perfume fan cied. Pour into a box a foot square, cover air tight and let 1t remain three or four days, then cut into cakes and 1t is ready for use as toilet soap.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Methods For Removing Stains.

Grease Spots.-Hot water and soap generally remove these. If fixed by long standing, use either chloroform or naphtha. Both of these must be used away from fire or artificial light.
 Mildew.-Soak in weak solution of chloride of lime for several hours. Rinse in cold water.
 Sewing Machine Oil Stains--Rub with lard. Let stand for several hours. Then wash with cold water and soap.
 Scorched Stains.-Wet the scorched place, rub with soap and bleach in the sun.
 Fruit Stains-Stretch the fabric con- taining the stain over the mouth of a basin and pour boiling water on the stain. In cold water fruit spots can ire quently be removed by hanging the stained garments out of doors over night If the stain has been fixed by time, soak the article in a weak solu- ton of oxalic acid, or hold it over the fumes of sulphur.
 Ink Stains.-Soak in sour milk. If a dark stain remains, rinse In q weak solution of chloride of lime.
 Narnish and Plaintiff the stain is on q coarse fabric. dissolve by saturating with turpentine; use alcohol if on a fine fabric. Sponge with chloroform if a dark ring Is left by the turpentine. Be very careful not to use the chloroform or turpentine where there is either fire or artificial light.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Danbury Use of Newspapers

A group of prisoners in the jail section of the Danbury police station found a novel means for introducing liquor into their cells. The prisoners were allowed to use the corrldor, at the end of which is large window with a heavy grating and bars covering it. This was open for the admission of such air as could be se- cured. An old newspaper was rolled up ill the shape of a funnel, and into this friends of the prisoners on the outside poured whiskey. The prisoners in turn held one end of the funnel in their mouths and let the liquor trickle down their throats. This worked well until Police Captain Bradley caught two men in the act of pouring the liquor into the tube. They were fined s20 and s10 costs respectively.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
DAINTY STYLES.

then the whole effect is completed with a coronet plait and high tortoise shell comb with a design of lovers knots in silver.
 The coronet plait can, needless to say, be made up of hair combings to match the hair, and this innocent de- ception can well be pardoned, especial ly in the case of very scanty locks. Many young girls use a plait of hair made of their own combings, the use of such small aids to a successful ap- pearance being pardonable where na- ture has not been lavish with her gifts.
 Hair combings can be made up by all most any hairdresser for a small sum.
 A very dainty coiffure for a young girl is pictured. the hair being dressed low, with one curl on the shoulder and a single rose nestling behind the ear. In the center of the picture is a pretty coiffure with the hair dipped in the center and padded out little at each side, then the hair on the top is ar ranged in curls. and large black bows at the back of the head and neck com plete the effect This coiffure is par ticularly suitable for tall girl.
 With the tremendous popularity of the empire dress for day and evening wear empire headdresses are very pop ular. \ lovely design is finished with large puffed curls at the sides and a high empire comb.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02

sewed on invisibly under the border of the insertion On eachtside of the cen- in rather longer pieces and arranged diagonally from the ton downward. This helps to round the back of the col lar at the root of the neck. For the ribbon arrangement in front take four pieces of ribbon four and a half inches long and attach these to the collar in the position shown in the illustration. Arrange these to fasten with safety hooks and eyes. and hide these with a ribbon rosette or bow. It Is good plan to pin lace and ribbon together first and then try on the collar, because some slight readjustment of both may be necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
SOLDIER WINS A BRIDE
Stepfather was Opposed to Marriage
 Nephews in Pursuit.

Stepfather was Opposed to Marriage
 Nephews in Pursuit.
 Captain Cross of the U. s. Army won bride in true story book style. When he took up his home ill Collinsville this spring he met Miss Ida Pangburn. The captain realized that he must act quickly if he would win the lady of his choice when two rough riders, nephews of the girls stepfather, put in an appearance for the purpose, it is said, of kidnapping her to prevent her marriage to Capt. Cross. Secretly they met and a plan was agreed upon. At dusk the girl was to appear on the roadway. Ida had just finished milking the cows and at given point in the road lighted match as a signal to the captain. The latter was near by with his team. The two drove two Canton where they were married. Hardly had the ceremony been performed than the chatter of horses feet was heard. the two nephews of the girls stepfather being in hot pursuit of the elopers.
 Capt Cross permitted the horseback riders to pursue one course while he took the other. The brides stepfather was opposed to the marriage, it is said be- cause he received revenue from the income of the girl.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
No Increase of Capital Stock.

There was meeting of the stock. holders of the Hartford and Connecti. cut Western Railway Co. in Hartford last week for the purpose of authorizing an increase of capital of the c. N. E. R R. company to the extent of ? 2,500 shares at the par value of SI0O for each share. But as the necessary two-thirds was not represented at the meeting. 1t was ad. journed until August 24th.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
CofNmrN MO<lea-

The new summer cultures are quite the prettiest and most becoming that Dame Fashion has been pleased to be- stow upon us for some time. The hair In most cases is dressed high and Is once more waved. the fashion for straight locks having passed. The hair Is waved now in large waves, nothing small and crinky being allowed or ap- proval by the woman of fashion.
 In the sketch of new coifrure modes is q dignified manner of hairdressing for an elderly lady.
 The hair Is waved and gathered from the brow over pads to match the hair,
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Paste This in Your Hat

The following is the New York Suns famous diarrhea cure, which you arc liable to need most any day now, so paste it in your hat: Equal parts of tincture of opium, tinoture of cayenne, tineture oi rhubarb, essence of peppermint, and spirits of campho-; mix well. Dose, if teen to thirty drops i'll water, to be re' peated if necessary in fifteen to twenty minutes. This has saved thousands oi llyeS
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
kermiss at Salisbury.

It is planned to give kermiss on the grounds of the Scoville Library Satur- day, August 4th from till II o'clock. There will be a Japanese booth, a gypsy camp where fortunes will be told by palm reading, also shooting gallery, and a sale of fancy articles. In the evening the grounds will be illuminated with colored lanterns and supper will be served from 5.30to 7.So. After supper there will be music and dancing. The ad- mission will be free
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
X SMART COLLAR.
It Is Pretty to Wear With Muslin
 


 Gowns.
 The lace collar illustrated is exceed ingIy pretty and is useful to wear over q simple muslin or net blouse. It is composed of insertion lace and flower ed ribbon and can be very easily made if the following directions are carried out: First cut two twenty-four inch lengths of lace for the two longest pieces which go over the shoulders near the neck. and then two eighteen inch lengths for the shorter pieces which go next to the former. X length of nine inches must be cut for the cen ter back piece. and two three-eighths of yard lengths for the pieces which fall over the arm. Each raw edged end must be finished of in the following manner: X lengthwise incision about enc and half inches long must be made at each edge of the insertion just where the border begins. The raw edged corners must next be cut so as to form a semicircle, and the two small border ends stitched round that and joined carefully in the center. By using fine lace thread of the same color as the lace these ends can be made to look quite neat. Now spread all these strips in position on a table. The illus tration gives n clear idea as to how the different lengths are placed and also how they are joined by means of the ribbon. This is cut In pieces of about one and a quarter inches long, and the raw edges are turned in neatly and
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
To Obtain a Good Complexion

To Obtain a Good Complexion Don't drink tea or coffee. Drink pure water.
 Eat grapes, apples, raisins and figs. Eat few salted almonds daily. Don't eat animal food. An egg or two day, soft boiled, h. stead of meat
 Eat an orange every day or so. Walk two or three miles day. Bathe the whole body daily in tepid water. Don't fret; don't worry; be calm and quiet.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
SUMMER FIREPLACES.
How They May He Transformed Into
 Things of Beauty.

The fireplace in summer is an al- most tragic feature, with its neglected. rather aggrieved air. and most people are glad to induce 1t to hide as much as possible of its diminished hea2. We do not want to be reminded that all things pass and that we shall scarcely have begun to enjoy the summer ere we realize that it is nice to see fire again. just for the evenings"
 The degree of summer disguise need ed by the fireplace depends on its na- ture The modern fireplace. with deep tiled recess. wants little but bowl of cool greenery stood in the center. The
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
A New Idea.

A wooden panel covered with tapes try of an indefinite leafy design may be planned to 1t into the large square opening, and the lines of this can be broken up by pots of ferns. Once start ed. these groups can be kept up with q very few additional touches all through the summer
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Bug Death

One successful potato raiser in Reyn- olds Bridge who has had. trouble with potato bugs has let flock of fowls into his fields, and to his surprise found that the birds took the hard shells as soon as they appeared, giving them no chance to lay eggs on the young plant, conse- quently has had no trouble with the slugs.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-02
Shears Caused Blood Poisoning.

Henry Roberts of Lakeville is suffer ing from blood poisoning. He had a blister on his hand and cut 1t with the shears to open it. He is unable at pres ent to use the arm.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
HARVESTING ONIONS.
Care Must Be Taken to Do II Just at
the Right Time.

AS onions approach maturity, the
time Of harvesting them should be
carefully watched. When they are
mature the stems will show 1t by dry.
ing up and looping over, and the
onions should be harvested at this
time to avoid second growth start
ing In. It has been found by those
who grow them under irrigation that
the crop could be very easily spoiled.
This was done by there being a check
in the growth Of the onions just be-
fore maturity, and the irrigator think
ing he would continue the develop
ment by an extra watering. The ex-
ira watering resulted In starting what
is known as second growth, new
shoot being sent up from the onions
and many of the onions dividing into
two parts. This Injuries them for sell.
ing In the markets, and also Injuries
their keeping qualities, says the Farm.
ers' Review. If the onions stop grow.
ing for any cause, either because they
have not been supplied with adequate
water or because the natural rain fall
is not abundant, 1t is better to harvest
them at once, even though they are
somewhat immature. The best keep.
ing varieties are frequently the small
ones, and among the varieties the
small onions keep better than the
large ones. This is due to the fact
that the loss in weight causes free
evaporation and sprouting. Therefore
they should be harvested as soon as
possible after they have obtained their
first growth and put in cool place,
that is, place not dry enough and
warm enough to cause evaporation Of
moisture to start growth.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
A Question Of Understanding
BY Grace G. Bostwick

burial with life still existant. He
started and looked again, .piercingly.
into her still face. 1t was not mar
ble-like as the faces he had seen in
death. A sudden hope clutched at his
heart.
Helen" he cried, come back!
You are mine, child; I have always
loved you-always. didn't know.
o child, open your eyse to mel" His
face went gray with the effort Of his
life. He was straining, striving
against death, the conqueror himself.
He prayed by all he held sacred. BY
his mothers memory. BY his belief
In love, by the prayers Of the long
gone dead, and holding her two cold
hands In his own, he chafed and
warmed them unweariedly, repeated
ly, calling to her, pleading with her,
begging her to come back.
The passionate warmth Of his APP
peal softened the cold stiffness OF her
fingers. They seemed to him to be
growing plant, human. He put a ter
rible effort into his plea, shaking
from head to foot with the strangest
passion mortal ever experienced. He
would win her back from death. He
would see her eyes unclose or he
would die in the effort. The perspira-
ton was pouring off his brow where
the veins were cruelty knotted. His
eyes burned like those Of some wild
animal seen In the darkness at dead
Of night p
Helen" he called for the last time,
Helen child, 1t is I-open your eyes
to mel" It was the impassioned ap-
peal Of soul to soul.
Than slowly, YEARLY, unwillingly,
as of some child waking from a sleep
of deep exhaustion, the cold, white
lids lifted and the familiar eyes looked
into his own, though family as from
long distance. The shadow Of
smile parted the gray lips-the lips
of death. Overcome by the wonder
of the miracle, he staggered back, but
compelled himself, by supreme ef-
fort Of will, to hold consciousness a
moment longer.
"You are going to live!" he cried,
loudly. "You are going to live-for
mel" He felt her cold, cold face
against his own hot cheek. He heard
her sigh-a long sigh of rapture that
was almost a sob-then blackness.
In the little study below the sick.
room-the room Of resurrection-a
few hours later Atherton again fun
bled about his wife's desk for the lit
tie photo. Again his awkward hands
tumbled the contents of the drawers
in reckless confusion, but at last they
closed on the treasured picture.
Tears Of joy, the great tears that rise
out of the deepest feeling of strong
mans heart, fell thickly, unrestrained-
ly, on the ohild-like face of the wom-
an who had been his wife for four
long, miserable years.
Copyright. 1906, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
A 1oo-BusheI Fruit Evaporation.

advantage and with profit, but the
greatest demand is for apples.
A small evaporation can be used tc
advantage and profit on every farm
even If 1t is only to dry the supply Of
fruits and vegetables for family use,
Evaporators with capacity of sil
to ten bushels per day will take care
Of the No. 2 surplus fruit on most
farms. The expense Of operating is
not large and there Is usually good
return. Apples will usually dry out
from six to eight pounds to the bush.
ell, depending on the variety, state OF
maturity, quality of the fruit and the
care used in pairing.
The evaporator shown In the cut Is
owned by George T. Powell, a well.
known New York fruit grower, says
the Farm and Home. 1t has a capac.
ity Of 100 bushels per day and cost
complete somewhat less than $1,000.
He averages $50 pounds evaporated
apples from 100 bushels of green
stock, and 200 pounds Of skins and
cores. There are two kilns, the ap
pies being spread out upon the floor
and occasionally turned. 1t requires
two boys to run the pairing machines,
six women to trip, one man who looks
after the fires, the sulphuring and the
slicing, and another man works from
noon to midnight tending the fires.
1t takes three tons of coal per week to
run the evaporation.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
TENpERFooT KNEW THE ROPES.
His Suspicion Of Cowboys Marksman'
ship Was Verified.

Ex-Delegate Rodey, Of New Mexico,
tells a story illustrative Of the trite
saying that circumstances alter cases.
Some of the citizens Of certain
southwestern town, which was still In
the class Of frontier settlements, de.
vised new method Of inducing "ten-
derfoot" visitors to furnish entertain
ment for the crowd. When the stran-
ger arrived in town and began the
making of acquaintances by conven-
tional methods the ringleaders would
present to him one Of the natives, who
was described as maryelously accu-
rate shot. To satisfy the curiosity
and interest invariably manifested by
the stranger the marksman would con-
sent to give an exhibition of his skill
after considerable urging on the part
of his friends. Raising his six-shooter
the celebrity would address the stran.
ger: do you see that man smoking
cigar about two blocks down the
street there? I'll hit the cigar with
out making the man bat an eye."
Bang went the six-shooter, and
back came the cry up the street:
See here, Bill, you have got to
stop this thing. That's the fourth
cigar you have spoiled for me to-day.
| don't like 1t. Get somebody else to
practice on"
The astonished stranger could al.
ways be depended on after such an
exhibition ito set up" the marksman
and his friends. One day there ap-
peared a visitor less credulous than
his predecessors. After the usual ex.
hibition this stranger appeared scorn-
full Of the feat.
That's nothing" he declared. "That
does not prove you can shoot. I'll
wager 500 you cant hit a barn door
The marksman took him up, and,
followed by the crowd, retired with
him to the back of the store for the
test. A shot was heard, and shortly
afterward the alleged marksman came
back looking very glum.
Whats the matter, Bill?" asked
the man whose duties behind the
counter had kept him from enjoying
the tenderfoot's discontinue.
"Matterl" growled Bill. Matter
enough. That greenhorn set the door
up edgewise!"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
Shading Summer Head lettuce.

When the plants begin to make
good growth, mulch the ground
among them with strawy manure.
Then place frame over the bed to
protect the plants from the hot sun.
Make the frame of lath nailed to solid
strips at each end, leaving an inch
space between laths. Drive stakes at
the corners Of the bed and rest the
frame on them, having 1t Is to 1S
inches above ground. This shades
them considerably and with the help
of the mulch a good crop Of crisp SOL
i'd heads can be produced.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
RIpeninq Peach Wood.

Much can be done to make trees
endure more cold and to ripen wood
and fruit buds before cold weather,
Cultivate early In the season to make
best growth possible, then stop cul-
ture In early August. Last Of August
cut about one-third of this years
growth Off to cause the ripening OF
wood and fruit buds. All tall limbs
should be cut or, leaving trees six to
nine feet high. use long handled
fruit shears and can trim from 50 to
i5e trees q day.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
THE SURPLUS FRUIT.
Good Way to Utilize It Is to Evapor
ate It.

An easy method within the reach OF
all fruit growers Is to evaporate OF
dry the No. 2 fruit as well as the culls
There are various styles and sizes OF
evaporators, ranging from those which
will handle bushel day and set on
top Of the kitchen range, to the com
mercial plants which will handle 100
bushels or more In "a hours. Practi
cally all fruits can be evaporated to
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-06
Lnoked maj MAN.

Pardon me, but is the milk feel
ing bad this morning." asked the lady
of the milkman.
mo. mum. Why do you ask?"
Il noticed It was quite blue. NH.
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