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the compr -'son. The total horse pow.
or increased 1876 or 1904 per cent,
over the amount shown in 1900. the
greatest increase, 1851, or 1895 per
cent, was shown for the horsepower
generated by steam engines. which
constituted 95.9 per cent Of the total
power in 1905, as against o6.2 per
cent in 1900. The proportion Of horse.
power generated by gas or gasoline
engines increased 1.3 per cent. but
waterpower decreased 20 per cent. No
electric power was reported in 1907.
but in 1905 the owned and rented cleo
trio power constituted IL per cent Of
the total for the territory.
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LAWYERS.

W. p. Davis. w. r. Freeman.
ollie Anderton.
DAVIS, FREEMAN a ANoERroN.
Lawyers.
Rooms 4 and New Building West OF
Court House. Phone Coz.
Ardmore, I. 7.
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CuAt. J. KAFrLRH CHAs n MHRtttAr
Compiler Indian Active
Laws aud Treaties" Court Practitioner p
kAPPLER q MERlLLAT
Attorneys and counselors-at.Law.
Practice before all oourtsi Congress, GOV
ernment Departments and Commissions.
Indian cases . specially.
ofnoe. Bond bldg. washinRtou.
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when you think Of good stoves you
naturally think OF Majestic steel
ranges and Charter Oak cook stoves
BIvENs. CoHuIN a. FRENsI.EY.
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c.. r. I. & p. Excursion.

United Confederate Veterans re.
union. Now orleans Ia. April %. 20
and "a: rate,slisO. Limited May Z
W. A. DAsInrIL, Agent
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

every known remedy IN the form Of a
new coating temporarily for the stom-
ach. The skin of an egg is the part
that clings tightly to the inside OF the
she'll. 1t can be given with milk or
water and should lie rolled Up into as
sr1all a dose as possible
To Whiten the Teeth-Whea the en-
amel has become brown or yellow. a
little lemon juice applied with a tooth
brush is often effectual. It should,
however, be rarely used-and the mouth
should be well rinsed afterward, as
acids are very Injurious. corroding and
softening the teeth
Growing pains, as children call
them, are generally due to rheumatism.
and in a case where a child constantly
complains OF them a doctor should be
consulted. as rheumatism affects the
heart
Diet for Baby-Up TO the age OF nine
mon ms a child must have nothing but
milk After that age a little good broth
or beef tea may occasionally be given.
At one year, lightly boiled eggs. bread
and butter, milk puddings. and a small
quantity of finely minced meat are al
lowable. But as long as child will
take IL. milk should form the chief item
Of diet
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Useful Hints for Health and Beauty

=. Bruised Finger Nail-when finger
is caught in the hinge of q door or
damned" in any way-an exceedingly
painful experience-it should be wrapped
in cloth wrung out of hot water and
held up, so that the flow OF blood to
the part may be lesssened. When the
throbblng and pain grow less under this
treatment, put the finger into basin
ana diminish the swelling. II the br1Iise
is very bad one. the finger should be
busted with bor2cic powder, covered
with cotton wool and lightly bendaged
with gauze bandage.
Hair Lotion-If the hair is dry and
the scalp tends to be scaly and OF a
dandrun character, q delightful hair
wash is made from castor oil, dr1ms:
salicylic acid, 2 drains; oil of geranium.
minims, and rectified spirits to 9
ounces A chemist will make up the
prescription, and IL is simply applied by
rubbing a little into the scalp with the
fingers or the palm of the hand 1t Is
an excellent hair lotion in falling hai-
due to dandruff.
Always keep carbonate of soda 81 the
house; II is useful for so many pur-
poses. For burns and scalds it is an e~-
cellent remedy. The surface of the burn
should be covered with II, either dry Or
just damped- 1t relieves the pain caused
by the bites or stings of insects. a
small saltspoonful in half n tumbler
OF water will relieve heartburn and In
digestion, and II taken with teo!5 water
last thing at night. will frequently in
duce sleep in restless persons.
A liniment for sore muscles or sprains
is made OF a quart of pure cider vino
gar, about half as much turpentine. and
two eggs. Add the eggs and turpentine
to the vinegar and let stand for twelve
hours. when 1t viii be ready for use
People who travel on the sea viii be
glad TO learn of another remedy for
seasickness. II cases of violent nausea
when all other remedies have failed the
skin of a perfectly fresh egg is an al
most Immediate relief II the first skin
does not have the desired effect. TWO
more will cause a cessation without fail.
This has been tried successfully in
cases of cholera l:ader the eye OF a ply
sician. who acknowledged he mad tried
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

utes. and, then rinse OF thoroughly with
warm water.
Most women know about the efficacy
OF cucumber juice. particularly for
bleaching the skin to a snowy white
ness. They are often used simply by
slcing the cucumber and rubbing the
skin briskly with them. The best way
70 extract the Juice is 10 cut and chop
then extract the Juice BY soueezine e
through a Jelly bag.
The woman who is searching for beau
" VIII 90 well TO learn the value Of
natures remedies. and make her own
cosmetics from grapes strawberries, to-
matfes. cucumbers, rose leaves etc
whicn she will find most beneficiaI and
absolutely harmless
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

SOD3 Datn IS oIten a very good
~ thing in chronic rheumatism. It
~ is used at health resorts for this
purpose, and can be obtained at
home by adding one pound Of washing
soda to thirty gallons of water.
A useful lotion .or all sprains or for
chil5lains consists of solution of acetate
Of ammonia. ounce; spirits of ether, 1
drains; camphor water to 6 ounces. A
piece of lint should be soaked in the
lotion and laid on the sprained ankle or
knee. It is an excellent application also
for bunions or corns. bat * should not
be applied If the skin is broken, or It
would cause intense smarting.
The Eyelids.-Infammatio OF the Ids
of the eye is often followed by loss of
the lashes. The Ids stick together In
the morning, and there Is a watery or
sticky discharge.
An ointment consisting of half a grain
of yellow oxide of mercury to one dram
OF vaseline should be procured from the
chemist and applied TO the eyes at night
and in the morning.
An ounce of the ointment will )ast for
long time IL carefully applied. Wipe
OF all excess This condition Of the
eyes Is often due TO q chronic inflamma-
tory condition of the eve surface. or 70
some error Of refraction, such as short
sight or long sight, so that the ewes
should be tested by an oculist ~ il per-
sists for any time.
IL is a good thing to battle the eyes
with horacic lotion before applying the
ointment
Black Eye.-To treat a blow on the
eye. bathe with cold water. then apply
a cold compress, made by wringInE a
handkerchief or piece Of linen out of
cold water, binding * over the eve
This will prevent swelling and lessen
the dfscoioration- II the eye IS already
discolored. the best treatment is TO
bathe IL with hot water. This water
treatment is simpler and much more
efncacious than the popular butter and
raw meat cures.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
kaW CNcum6ee5 Mlu NHlte1
Ehe Heck

MO SOONER has lovely woman
M successfully routed the rava.ges
OF winter-chapped skin, red
noses, etc.-thau II is time to
begin the battle against sunburI., tan,
and freckles.
Verify. the woman with a delicate
complexion. which she wishes 10 keep
clear and perfect. must ever be on the
alert Summer. however, brings many
remedies and beauty preservers n IT'S
train, and the woman who is at ali
clever can find natures lotions for her
own special case if she will only take
the trouble 10 look for them
The woman who goes 20 the seaside
and intends to stay long hours on the
beach. in the dazzling reflections from
sand and water, VIII need a large sup
ply of soothing and softening lotions to
counteract the disastrous effects this
exposure Is sure 70 bring.
Make the most OF the seasons fruit
and vegetables before trying manufac-
turers' beauty lotions. In the davs OF
our grandrnothers. and even our mothers.
there was not a chemist or a beauty
Specialist at every corner. but they nm
derstood the efficacy of natures To-
tions." and used them with great effect.
One OF the very best lotions for the
eyes, and one that VIII make them
bright and sparkling. is grape iuice.
just before the grape season, when the
vines are in blossom or the fruit ouIte
green, the juice is collected. This is
done by making an incision on the side
OF the vine. not deep enough to injure
It small. hollow bit OF reed is then
inserted IN the cut, the inserted end
being nattened like a wedge A little
bottle Is tied TO the vine. with the other
END or the reed in its mouth. II will
be filed with the sap In about twenty
four hours. By filing an eye-cup with
this and bathing the eyes they win be-
come sparkling ana brilliant
There are any number Of fruits that
have softening and whitening effect.
The Southern beauties set great store
by a watermelon rub. This they con-
slider a fine wrinkle eradicator. They
take a piece of thoroughly ripe melon
and rub their faces. necks and arms
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

with ii. Fresh, ripe strawberries can
also be made to do their part in the
beauty quest.
A famous lotion for whitening the skin
IS made from them Hull them thorough
ly; then wash them carefully, and with
pestle mash them TO a pulp. so that
every particle OF Juice Is squeezed our
of them After that strain through a
piece of linen, When the Juice is ex-
tracted. dilute IT with an equal GUAM
tity of water. and soften Il by adding
pinch of bOraX. Women who use this
are most enthusiastic about II as a whit
ening lotion.
Frenchwomen consider the tomato an
invaluable cosmetic and skin tonic They
cut II in thin slices, apply II 20 the
skin. let IL remain on about five min
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Be extremely careful in the selection OF
stockings. Inflamed and swollen feet
are frequently the result Of stocking
dye coming OF on the feet and this is
much more apt to happen in summer.
when there IS usually more profuse per-
spiratiOn.
Sweat glands are very numerous in
the soles Of the feet, as they are IN the
palms OF the hands. Make sure that the
stockings are perfectly fast dye" and
never wear a new pair OF stockings be
fore hey have been washed
Sitting a fo0T POwder--OT even a good
talcum powder-into the shoes is Of In
estimable value IN imparting a feeling
OF CoolneEs and comfort
Tie following treatment Will bring re-
liet from almost any Ills that the feet
are heir to:
Battle the feet in hot salt and water
sea water, II you can get ft-rub gently
Till they glow, and then paint them with
the following cooling lotion:
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Don'fS for Mothers

Don't allow a child to eat between
meals. or you will very soon ruin its
digestive powers
Don't try TO lift young child by its
arms; you will strain the muscles. and
may possibly cause serious mischief.
Don't punish a child by making 1t
learn hymns or verses from the Bike.
These are quite unsuitable for punish
ment tasks.
Don't threaten child and fail to
carry out the threat. If the little one is
really very naughty. tell him you mean
to punish him unless he promises TO be
sists. punish him at once. He will re-
spect you and your word IN future, and,
most likely. the next time he offends
the threat alone viii Be quite sufficient
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Timely Advice to Correspondents by Mrs. Symes

Volatile following exercise IS an
excellent one for reducing the hips:
Place hands on hips, shoulders well
back. The leg is raised with knee fcNed
Then, after high, quick side kick
bring the foot back again to the floor
This should be repeated several times.
A. ". D. G.-I do MT know of any
preparation for the purpose you sug-
gest. but advise you TO consult an ex-
pert dermatologist in regard 10 a rem
edy.
MRS. F. S.-Peroxide Of hydrogen Is
good bleach for the skin, and will
remove the yellow stain from your neck
II your hair is too dry; do not keep
drter. Use instead the lotion for which
/ am giving you formula. To develop
the bust use DR.. -Naucaire's remedy and
butter.
LOTION FOR DRY HAIR
Glycerine. ! ounce; eau de cologne. !;
pint: liquid ammonia, J dram: oil oi
origa um. y dram; OIL of rosemary. Il
dram: tincture of cantharides, ounce.
add camphor Julep. II pint. and again
mix well and stir A few drops OF es-
sence Of musk or other perfume can be
added
DIR. vAUcAIREs REMEDY FOR THE
BUST.
Liquid extract OF galega (goatsrue), 1C
grams; lecto phosphate or lime. 1O
grams: tincture of fennel, 10 grams;
simple syrup. 400 grams.
The dose is two soupspoonfuls with
water before each meal. DR.. Naucaire
also advises the drinking Of malt eN-
tract during meals.
MRS. r. c. P.-I do not know of any
method for taking the kink out Of nat
urally curly hair
X. Y. You are very young to COM
mence dyeing your hair. and I advise
you not to worry about the few gray
hairs. Keeping the ends trimmed care
fully and the scalp in good condition
viii no doubt arrest increasing gray
ness If you wish to use dye, know of
nothing better than the Physician s
Remedy. 1t should be well shaken be-
fore using
GLADYS.-Try using little borax In
the water IN which you wash your face.
This VIII be helpful in getting rid of
the blackheads. The milk and sulphur
treatment, so frequently published. Is
excellent for clearing the complexion.
Tan gives child a healthy appearance,
and I should not advise you 10 try to
remove II by using peroxide of hydro
gen However IL you object TO the
brown skin. try a simpler remedy, such
as cucumber juice or buttermilk.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Camphor. \ dram; nenthol. ! scrupie.
iodine, 10 grains; tincture OF myrrh 6
drams; compound tlnctUre Of benzoin. .
drams.
This should dry on AT bedtime. IN tn
morning repeat the bath and rubbSug
and then dust into the feet OF the stock
ings the following powder:
BOracic acid. drams: sanCylic acid !
scruple; alum. ! dram. subnitrate Of bis.
muth. z drains; powdered talcum, !
ounce.
Ihis treatment soon cures the sore
ness. aEd by hardening and strengthen
ing the cutiClc OF the feet prevents its
recurring.
A woman who walks a great deal ana
Is always comfortable has her Monday
shoes and her Tuesday shoes. etc ST.
never has tired feet and never a coTr
She wears different shoes each dav- an-s
changes them frequently
This scheme IS an excellent one -
the pressure always comes on a differar1,
part Of the foot
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

IT HERE is nothing which can so
quickly destroy real enjoyment
OF any pleasure as to have any
diaeoUIfort OF the feet. IN warm
weather the feet seem TO be more sus-
ceptibie 10 soreness, Inflammation, etc.
and for this reason they should have
more care bestowed upon them as the
hot weather approaches.
First OF all. select shoes for summer
Wear that are a half size larger than
the usual size worn II is an excellent
idea 70 always have on hand a pair OF
leather soeks-inner solee- These are a
great comfort, as they can easily be
slipped Into any pair of shoes 70 rega-
late the size. and are a great comfort II
any sharp peg or other Irregularity
should make its unwelcOme presence felt
when shoemaker is out Of reach
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Good Toilet Accessories.

VIII you kindly advise me also? Tell
me of a simple. but good, toilet vinegar
(to use In bath: a cold cream 10 whiten
keep freckles down. and counteract ef-
fects OF the wind on ones face, and a
formula Tor a harmless powder to use
when going out on a hot. windy day.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Baby's Legs Weak.

Being q steady reader. I thought I
would write you for some possible in
formation 1 have a little baby boy,
one and half years old He is a fat.
strong. and healthy boy, but one of his
legs tine lefD turns IN a little. and
both Of them seem weak from the
knees down.
He falls considerably when walking.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

am giving you a formula for an
eyebrow grower. also for q stain u
darlxen the brOws- However. If YOU do
not wish 70 use a stain. frequent rub
blng with vaseline viii tend to make
them darker
EYEBROW AND EyEI>ASH GROWER
! Red vaseline, 2 ounces; tincture of
cantharides. 4 ounce: OIL OF lavender,
Is drops oil Of rosemary. Is drops.
Mix thoroughly Apply 20 the eye
brOws with a tiny toothbrush once a
day until the growth is sufficiently
stimulated Then less often.
This ointment may be used for the
eyelashes also In this case IL should
be very carefully applied It will in
fame the eyes, as any oil will, IL lt
gets into them.
CHINESE EYELASE STAIN
Gum arabic. dram: india ink. a
dram, rOSeWater. 4 ounces
Powder the ink and gum and triturate
small quantities OF the powder with the
rosewater until you get a uniform black
LIQUID IN a powder. and then add the
remainder Of the rose~ate4 to II u
should be appHed With q very tiny
camel s-hair brush
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

, VIII you kindly. at your earliest con-
TenienCe. publish a shampoo that viii
keep the hair light without injuring Il?
7 am a blonde, but my hair is growing =
little dark, and as I want to keep IL
light, seek your advice. which has helped
so many. r =.
SHAMPOO.
Potassium carbonate / ounce. am
monia water, IL ounces; tincture Of
cantharideS. drains. hay rum 1
ounces; alcohol, 4 ounces; water, 6
ounces
Dissolve the potassium carbonate in
the water and add the remaining in
Rinse thoroughly in several waters
Then dry carefully.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

One ounce each u white wax and
spermaceti; one-,yuarter pint Gil Of aim
onds Melt; pour into mortar which
has been heated by being immersed some
time in boiling water Very gradually
add three ounces OF rOSeWaJer and one
ounce OF witch hazel. end aSSldUOusly
stir the mixture until an emulsion Is
formed, and afterward until the mix
r1ra is nearly cold
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Would not tie witch hazel cold
cream be good? 1 see IL so often. Have
roSewater in vinegar n possible. VIII
inclose self-addressed: envelope. A re-
ply at your earliest convenience will
greatly Oblige. Thanking you in ad-
vance, 1 am yours. AE.
The witch hazel cream would be ex-
ceilent- 1 am giving you the other for
mulas as requested.
LAVENDER WATER
Oil OF lavender, G fluid drams; alcohol.
4s 1usd ounces; rosewater, IS fluid
ounces; magnesium carbonate, l aV.
ounce
Tritnrate the Oil with the magnesium
carbonate. add the alcohol, then the
rosewater, and filter
TOILET POWDER
Rice -four, 10 ounces; talcum, 10 ounces
oxide Of zinc, 10 ounces.
Mix thoroughly and SLIT twice through
fine bolting silk. Perfume TO taste.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Wants Thicker Evebrows.

I am going to ask you to give me a
formula to thiCken and darken the eye
hrows- I have dark and heavy lashes,
but my brows are light and thin II you
VIII help me. oh. how much L shall ap-
preciate IL, And tell ne. too. please
ANXIOUS.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
:.uI.Es FOR THE REDUCTION OF FI.Es

ssUI.ES FOR THE REDUCTION OF FLESH
Avoid all starchy and sweetened food,
all cereals, vegetables, containing sugar
Cr starch. such as peas, beans, corn,
potatoes, etc Have your bread toasted; /;
s,rlnkle II with salt instead OF butter
MIX, l regret to say, If il be pure and
good, is fattentng- Skinned milk may
be drunk Hot water is an excellent
substitute for other liquids. Add a lit
tie of the juice OF Lines or lemons to it
II you choose. Limit your sleeping
hours TO seven at the outside. No maps
You must take exercise.
II you cannot walk at leaSt FIVE miles
dey, and do not wheel. go TO one Of
me Institutions where mechanical mas
sage Is given Several of my CORES
pondents report excellent results from
this method of getting the vigorous ex-
ercise they require. The system is thor
oughly wholesome and not expensive. In
Itcncing flesh the one fact TO recollect
is tnat Tat is carbon-oxygen destroys
or burns out carbon You must con-
srne the carbon by the oxygen you
taSe through your lungs. The more
exercise The more oxygen and conse-
que,.t obstruction OF fat by the one
heaithful method of curing obesity.
The more starch and sugar YOU eat
the more carbon to burn away.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Poor Complexion.

1 have been an interested reader OF
your department and nave at last come
10 YOU for advice. too
Would you please tell me of some
thing that I could use on my face that
would improve II in general7 I have
had many pimples and blackheads. but
have only a few now, but they have left
many enlarged pores. and also left my
skin dark and very spotted.
have your enlarged-pore remedy
Should I use that also?
My skin Is oily and very sensitive. I
cannot Cse soap of any kind on my
face; have tried many. Cold water
agrees with my skin better than hot
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Use the lotion for enlarged pores. and
in addition 70 this try the following
treatment for clearing the comal exioa:
Rub the face over Just before wash
ing IL with two teaspoonfuls of flowers
Of sulphur mixed in a half pint of new
milk This mixture should stand a
little while before II is used on the
face AS your skin Is sensitive TO soap.
substitute almond meal using it just
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
To Remove Scars.

/. Can you advise me how to remove
scars from my forehead, caused by
pressing out blackheads with the finger
nails about two months ago? I will
be ever so thankful II you can help
me. A =.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

II you know Of any device that vo,,,5
aid him. will you kindly let me know?
W. W K
Your haby's legs could De straight
ened and strengthened by ,1roper mas
saglng OF the muscles. advise Won fe
consult a specialist. who could Instruct
YOU as 70 the movements required
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
WITCH EAzEI. COLD CREAM

Rubbing the scars frequently with
witch hazel VIII greatly improve their
appearance
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Too Fat.

Would it be asking too much OF you
TO have you again print in your column
the recipe for obesity7 I noted IN your
answers .ast week an article which led
me to believe that you had such recipe
J. T. II.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
To Scent Tooth Powder

am preparing my own tooth powder
and there is one thing l can't get-that
IS. sweet. pleasant taste 10 the mO,,rb
Would you please tell me what inEreii
ent 70 use as ] am a constant reader
OF your interesting columns? w
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

One or two drops OF oil Of cloves will
imPart a pleasant odor TO the Dowder
and leave pleasant taste in the mouth
, purpoSe.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
RaLHZ NLLE CooZlnS 900
To Keep the Hair Light.

afcerwa~d- This is cleansing and soften
Ing TO the skin.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

MO SOONER has lovely woman
M successfully routed the rava.ges
/ OF winter-chapped skin, red
noses, etc-thau IL is time to
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Volatile following exercise IS an
excellent one for reducing the hips:
Place hands on hips shoulders well
Then, after a high. quick side kick
bring the foot back again to the floor.
This should be repeated several Tires.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-29
Gen. sumner's Promotion

A story is being told among the
friends of General Samuel S. Sumner,
U. S. A., retired, who was until recently
the commanding officer of the Pacific
division. General Sumner, who was in
Oakland for stay, left the city after
the earthquake and went to San RAJ
fael. There he was Informed by one
of the guiding spirits of the village that
he must aid in patrolling and guarding
against fire and unruly refugees. Some
thing in General Summers bearing evil
IDENTIFY Impressed the man, for after a
moments thought he said: II think I'll
make you second lieutenant"
THANK you," answered General Sum-
ner, 81 don't think any rank ever con-
ferred upon me ever pleased me more
unless 1t was when | was made a major
general in the regular kansas
City Star.