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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Leather Work.
From the Home Magazine.

From the Home Magazine.
It seems as if some of the Possibilities
of leather decorative material are but
just beginning to be realized, despite the
fact that it has been used for years in a
variety of ways. 1t is almost a relief to
find some new byway for women's work
when everything seems already exploited to
the utmost, and many women who sigh for
something to do, for something TO vent
their superf1uous energy on, if not to exc
out a competence, will be interested to learn
of the method of treating leather by which
beautiful results are obtained.
Ordinary prepared leather is used for
the work. The design Is drawn in the
usual way and then engraved with model
ing pins" Aniline dyes are used, also iron
filings. different acids. and methylated
spirit. No turpentine Is used at all, and
dyes are specially prepared for the work.
Vinegar is mixed with iron filings for some
particlar shades. The liquid colors are well
rubbed in with a sponge or with the hand;
no brush is used at all, and occasionally the
hand Is found to be more satisfactory in
shading than the sponge. as in faint de-
signs the sponge Is apt to work in blotches.
When the whole design and color scheme
is finished the edge of weil-ground piece
of glass quarter of an inch thick is used
evenly and with great care to give the fin
ishing polish to very handsome work.
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Easer Novelties in Souvenirs Gift Pies and Flower Potts.

IT HERE is no reason why the Easter
hostess should find herself perplexed
in providing novel and pretty souve-
Mrs for the days entertainment. All she
has to do Is to make up her mind what to
choose out of the array of Easter novelties
offered and to decide upon whether her
luncheon or party Is to be altogether grave
or gay. On the counters in the shops de-
voted to seasona Bile souvenirs she will find
something to fit every condition of mind
and purse. and she can have a different
souvenir for every guest and every course
without using up all the attractive ones to
be had.
Easter pies are designed especially to
amuse the children, but this year they are
such beautiful and elaborate affairs that
there Will be few grown-up hostesses able
to withstand their fascinating plumpness
and richness with "plums Pies will put
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serve these gigantic eggs at her Easter
breakfast and she has chosen some very
odd and amusing toys to put in them. A
whole regiment of tin soldiers fills one. a
baby doll and her complete wardrobe fills
another A hen and chickens, tiny Teddy
bear. full-rigged ship and toy piano are
some of the other souvenirs she has chosen
to put in these eggs. AS they are brought
in she is going to have a huge electric egg
lighted up in the center of the table.
Even the table service may be novel and
appropriate to the day, if one takes the
trouble to look about and find the offerings
in various shops. For instance in a shop
that deals entirely in Italian china and
porcelain there is fascinating salad serv
ice with a bowl shaped like a large lettuce
head having a bunny perched on one side,
while the plates are made in the shape of a
single large lettuce leaf in crisp lettuce
green, with a bunny sitting up perkily on
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WHITE CLOTH AND LACE WIsAP

makers or their costumers. There is Ger
tainly more than a hint of empire in most
OF these coats, and at the same time they
do not possess the correct empire lines. The
trimming suggests the empire style, but
the lines are different and are more on the
princess order, until 1t really seems as
though combination of the two had been
evolved, while, on the other hand, there are
features about them that mark them as dis
tinct from either. One style Of coat that Is
very charming has pleats, clusters of them.
that fall from fitted yoke This model is
much shorter at the back than in the 'front.'
the dip that is obtained by this difference
in length being almost invariably becoming.
This model. however, is much shorter than
the more popular and more elaborate coat
that is made without the pleats-that IS,
without the clusters of pleats. Chiffon and
chiffon cloth can both be used in making
up any of the models that are illustrated
but either of these materials requires to
be pleated, rather than plain. they are
not heavy enough in themselves to look
WE'LL and in this respect are different from
the cloth. silk or any fabric that possesses
more body.
No matter how light weight a cloth or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Housekeeping a Fine Art.

The gift of nearly a half million dollars
to Columbia University for the establish
ment of a weil-equipped school OF domestic
science marks a long stride In the perfect
ing of an educational institution intended
to give women the special training and
broader culture demanded by the complex
conditions of twentieth century life. What
with the demands of social life and literary
broadening the average American woman
of today has fallen far short of the domes-
tic accomplishments possessed by her grand
mother and makes but a poor showing as
housekeeper when compared with the Eng
lish. French and German women In Europe
housekeeping is a fine art not beneath the
dignity of even crowned heads The Queen
of England Is. an accomplished butter
maker. In Denmark every girl is expected
to- become mistress of all the details of
practical housekeeping. starting at the very
bottom Of the ladder. The daughter of the
democratic Danish minister OF agriculture
Is today acting as cook general In a Berlin
family. where at the same time she is
learning German.
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for it Is one of those colors that belongs to
a period far back in the annals Of time
and which was so marked then not to be
forgotten at the present time. But of
course, in its present rendering 1t is some
what different or 1t may be that it is diff
ferent in remembrance rather than reality.
The soft-finished black silks made up in
this elaborate style are very effective and
charming. The lace and embroidery can
be black or cream as preferred and black
put over lining of white chiffon Is newer
than the cream, and Chantilry lace has
once again come into favor for this pur-
pose. Then there are the embroidered nets
and Chiffon that are used instead of lace
and again these are combined with the lace
TO trim the one coat. In other words, there
does not seem to be any fixed law as to
color and trimmings these coats any
more than on other styles of garments that
are popular this year both for old and
young.
The soft finish on all materials this year
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to rout the best efforts in the way of floral
table decorations, at least they will
share honors as well as position with them,
TOT the crnkly paper creations, bullying
with gifts and all fluffy with ribbons and
flowers, combine well with any of the bios
SONS set aside for decorative use on this
feast day. These pies are built in dozen
different forms and fancies. The huge
white CONNECTION having it's top covered
with solid mass of paper lily petals from
which peep several broods of yellow
downy chicks is the favorite At the sides
of the pie rise two upright handles meet
ing across the top. These are twined with
vines and lilies and serve to hold the white
ribbin streamers which are to be pulled
when II is time for the guests to try for
their plums.
A huge flower pot, holding a sIort-stem-
med, half-blown pink rose, larger than any
cabbage ever seen in the market, makes an
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other odd receptacle for Easter souvenirs
for luncheon. dinner or supper party
Crouching down on the rim of the papier-
mache pot is a lfe-siZed rabbit, holding in
are always a feature of all Jack Horner
pies. Sometimes the ribbons fastened to
the concealed gifts are white, sometimes
they are pink or yellow, and in few pies
purple streamers are used. Any color that
suggests and harmonizes with the tint of
the frst spring flowers Is always suitable
Tor Easter decorations, for when the tradi-
tonal lily does not furnish the flower
scheme, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths or
violets are used
enormous eggs, twice the size of an os-
trlch egg, are among the new offerings this
year They open in half lengthwise and in
side repose the most fascinating little gifts
nalf hidden In fluffy lining of crepe or
1rfnged paper. One woman Is going to
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A Tour de Force.

From Puck
Customer-Give me something on the
faneiful order-something purely magma
tive.
Bookseiler-Here's a work that just fills
the bfll-"The Quiet Life
Customer-The title doesn't sound very
promising.
Bookselier-You don't understanding
author u Q married man.
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yelling, silk. batiste or chiffon. 1t can also
be combined with lace Of. the same color
or white, but too sharp a contrast in the.
color of the trimmings and the material
must necessarily be avoided. In light gray,
most white, are some charming garments
of this description. and great variety of
effect is obtained by the lace or embroid-
cry that is used with the different colors
With gray, a gray filet lace dt goes by the
name of ''filet," although in reality mod
ern adaptation Of iD, with the Innings of
white, and with some jabot of white or
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IS noticeaHy popular, and the cloths no
less than the silks have a finish of this
kind that is most charming. In the light
colors 1t is more noticeable than in the
Ozark, but then 1t must be remembered that
there are very few dark coats of this de-
scription. The most popular are in the
hght tans, gray or mauve. When the dark
colors are chosen they are bright and
coral-not red-and bright blue being the
favorites. The bright blue trimmed with
black is very striking and. generally speak
ing. becoming, and looks we'll worn over
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Let simmer until the tomatoes have cooked
to pulp Season with salt and cayenne
pepper. In the meantime break and beat
six fresh eggs. to which add half a teaspoon
fui OF salt. Scramble the eggs with the
tomato pulp and serve on slices of thin
hot toast.
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Decay Of Sentiment.

From the Gentlewoman.
= The feminine athlete Of the more adj
vanced sort has been an important factor
In the abolition of sentiment. The girl
whom men regard as good fellow" who
plays billiards. COLTS and smokes. who
strides about In big boots and short skirts
Is not OF such stun as dreams are made
Of"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

- PRING fashions are. If possible. more
attractive this year than ever, and
are fairly bewildering In their va
~ riety and colorng. so that in fact
il is difficult to decide among all
there are to decide from. There are, as
coat and skirt to ma tch; but this year these
are not the only ones that are smart and
there a great many more separate
wraps than usual-those made of cloth,
silk. chiffon. lace and. in fact, every ma
tcrial that has ever been known that could
b. put into a wrap.
The half-htting loose coat effect with
sleeves Is for the moment more popular
than anything on the cape or cloak order
and everything seems TO be loose rather
than tight fitting, although close inspec-
ton shows in the new models that the lines
OF the flgurc are followed, If not defined: in
other words. while the coats are loose they
are not shapelCss and at the same time they
are becoming both TO stout and slender fig
ures. They are not plain, in fact almost
without exception they are quite elaborate
III detail. with a lot of trimming. and often
with two three different materials COM
b!net in their composition. They are also
not made on any regulation pattern, and it
would seem as though there were TO be
marked individuality about Them as there
Is about all the fashions of the moment
Tor they Seem suited 10 each individual
wearer. 50 that everybody Will not look as
though gowned on just tie same lines.
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cream lace at the throat. or with long ends
of dotted cream net. makes most effective
combination. This worn over gray is beau
tiful, and Is also charming over white In
other words, these coats, while in them
selves complete. can be part Of a most
elaborate costume.
X
The question as to whether empire and
princess styles are to be as popular as ever
this spring season does not seem to have
been irrevocably decided either by dress
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There is a difference. TOO in the length
of these coats. Very few OF them are long
enough to entirely cover the gown itself
but they go long way toward covering it.
for many Of them come very nearly to the
hem OF the skirt that IS. if worn over a
short skirt. but then this is not the style,
OF garment TO be Worn with a short skirt.
as II is 50 extremely elaborate that it is
only suited to the more elaborate styles
that call for long and trimmed skirts one
of the most marked features about this
style Of garment IS that il is quite different
from anything Of the same style that has
been fashionable In days gone by 1t is
more on the style Of the old-fashioned man
Tie coat, which required 10 be heavily trim
med with lace and embroidery, and i'm
former days was more or less relocated to
Older women. In these modern times. how
ever. II Is quite as suitable for young wom-
en-. and In truth seems to look especially
well on a smart youu. girl. At the same
time II IS very comforting to older women
10 know that there is a garment of this de-
scription that is suitable for them that is
at the same time becoming. Furthermore
IL can be worn by the latter at all times
whereas when worn By young women IL is
suitable only for driving or for the even
Ing
SIX is material that this year Is to be
more popular than ever, and the soft-fi
ished silks are charming in the long coats
whether made quite plain elaborately
trimmed. The shops for several years now
have been filled with II kinds and descfip-
tons OF silk coats, some expensive others
almost alarmingly cheap. but these are not
the same That are now made. for these
latest styles are on a much more expensive
and intricate model and are far more like
those that were Worn many years ago for
what were then called dress occasions" II
is. indeed. an instance OF the extravagance
OF the times that these same coats are so
casually worn now and are to be seen for
many other occasions than merely formal
entertainments The soft-finished taffeta
silks in black in light shades are the
ones most often chosen, although there are
great many white ones as well, being
made up for midsummer wear The change
able effects are the ones that are especially
new and are very effective in the queer
shades of pink, mauve or pale blue. There
Is a shade, for instance, of what was
known at one time as ''ashes of roses that
Is very charming and becoming
rus Is made with yellowish lace or with
oo'h lace and embroidery II is intended
70 oe worn over skirt of the same ma
.eIidl' or over chiffon or batiste of very
. nas., tne same shade or white. The entire
suoS."ine Us rather quaint in appearance.
''d' Is ~"en the skirt matches the coat
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NEWS FROM HUNTER

Mrs. E. A. Hunt. who has been to Brinkley having her hand treated returned home few days for rest All glad she is improving.
 Our clever friend, l. N. Suckler has had relatives from Illinois visiting his family for some time. They left for their home last week.
 Homer A. Wilson, of Nettleton. Ark, who lost his wife and little daugh- ter, returned 10 his father and mother at Hunter to make it his future home.
 T. M. Wilson, who has been very sick for over two weeks is improving at the present time.
 pr. Bennett, "The Presiding Elder |of the White River Conference,
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M. & N. A. R R. Co.,, returned home Monday evening.
 The new R. R. is now in good head : way of being completed at an early date. The switch will soon be com pleted and rapid work is being done on ] the main line.
 Prof. Henry. principal of our Public School and his assistant, Miss Hennle lLyon, have arranged for an exception ally nice programme for Thanksgiving exercises which are to be held on Thursday next. Some appropriate recitations, music and addresses will afford very delightful and interesting programme to all who attend. Let there be full attendance by parents. friends and the public at large.
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COLORED METHODIST
 MEETING.
Epworth League and Sun. day-school Convention
 now in Session.

The Epworth League and Sunday school Convention. of the Little Rocl Conference. M. E. Church (col.) is 1T session at Wesley Chapel, this city Rev. J. w. Burus, pastor and presi dent of the Convention.
 Yesterday, the first day, witnessed the arrival of 50 delegates. More are coming in to-day.
 Enthusiastic sessions are being heIe three times each day. The previous ily prepared. printed program is being carried out. This embraces topic. pertinent to League and Sunday school work problems and method. of advantageous work.
 Mayor T. H. Jackson addressed the meeting last night on behalf of the city, which greatly pleased the audi ence and gave the hearers something 10 think about.
 Among the prominent connectiona officers, Dr. Penn, of Louisville, Ky. is expected to-day. He is at ths head of the Epworth League move ment in the south.
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CLARENDON BULLETIN LATEST NEWS
 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ITEMS AND REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Charlie R. Brown to T. B. Sylar in 1s, ne n Sec. 5 T ?, s R W, con- taining 97.86 acres; consideration Sl.- 45o.oo.
 J. H. Fryer to Wm. Scott. begin ming at II W corner of Jennie John loi with 267 fl. west of center of railroad which is near corner of 1a of E Sec. 4, T I. n R W, 225 ft. of land sold l. E. Reshazo, and l07 ft. and 225 it.. in nv corner of Jennie John place, beginning of lo7 ft; consider alton S75.OO.
 Wm. H. Cotton to Decatur Burge undivided third interest in sw "A of ne 14 Sec. IA, T ?, s R W; considera- ton Sl5O.OO.
 Clarendon Real Estate Go. to T. T. Bateman and Geo. w. Emerson, sw l.l sw A Sec. 30. T l. nR 3 W; con- sideration S24O.OO.
 SPECTATOR.
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las. A. Saine for County
 and Probate Judge.

MT. Jas. A. Sain whose name ap-
 pears in these colums as a candidate
 for the office of County Judge was
 born in Byhalia, Miss. in the yeal l 1868 and moved with his parents tc Arkansas in 1880 and located on 2
 farm near Forrest City in St. Francis
 County. at which place he remained
 for period of two years, when his father moved to Monroe County anc located on Pine Ridge. and has been 2 citizen and resident of this county since that time. Mir Sain's educa- ton has been had by his own resour- ces by reason of the fact that his par ents were renters and were moi financially able to assist him in pro- curing his education. His schooling has been confined to the common schools of Monroe County with the exception of one year that he spent in the High school at Lonke, Ark. Mir. Sain moved 10 Brinkley in 1894. He was elected tax assessor in 1899 and served the people of Monroe County for four years, and was elected the
 second term without opposition. The people of the county will remember
 that at the time Mir. Sain held the office of assessor, that 1t was filled with honor to the county as well as
 to himself. Mir. Sain has worked as a
 trusted employe of Henry Wolf & Co.,, for five years since he came to Brink
 ley, and this is one of the largest busi-
 ness concerns in the county. He has
 served on the School Board continuous ly for the past six years, and at the
 present is President of the School Board. The positions of trust that
 MT. Sain has held since he came to
 this county certainly indicate to the
 public that he is a fit subject for the office Of County Judge. he has also had considerable experience in the
 building of roads. and the people of
 Monroe County well know that this is
 the most important of all other mat
 ters that the County Judge has to deal
 with, and should oe a man that has good ideas and knows something of
 what 1t takes to maintain good roads.
 Mir. Sain is a conservative man, one that will look well well after the interest of
 the county, and will make County
 Judge that will reflect honor on the
 County. as well as himself You will
 make no mistake in voting for Jas. A.
 Sain for County and Probate Judge.
 A FRIEND.
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Charley Williams, of Helena, is here on visit to his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. s. W Boardman went to Little Rock Monday.
 Miss John Barnett, of Blackton, is here visiting friends.
 Miss Lucy Hinton spent Saturday and Sunday in Roe.
 Miss Blythe Tabor, of Brinkley. was in our city last week.
 Mrs. Parker Evan is on visit to her mother at Morrilton, Ark.
 Mrs. M. E. Lone, of Latour, Ark, is here on visit to Ms. N. 5. Mat thews.
 Mrs. M. Mccullough left last Sunday for Little Rock to have her eyes treated.
 Mrs. w. N. Foster and sister, Miss Leila Matthews. are visiting relatives in Haynes this week.
 Mrs. Burton Moore and daughters. Margaret and Ruth. are visiting in Holly Grove this week.
 Frank Scale. Of Helena. was in the city Friday and Saturday to visit his parents.
 The Wcmans Foreign Missionary Society Of the Methodist church, vii observe their annual week of praye and Thanksgiving this week.
 Mrs. Jim Walls passed through Clarendon Monday on her way tt Pine Bluff tc visit her sister, Mrs Gertrude Mccain.
 Miss Susie Mckcnna. teacher 0 sc.ence al Galloway College. has re turned to her work after spending sey eral days here on visit 10 her sister Mrs. R. B. McSwain.
 The Ladies Missionary Society Q the Methodist church, gave 3 recep ton al the home of Mrs. IT T. Bate man Monday afternoon. to the enjoy ment of all who attended The hous was beautifully decorated in chrysan themuns and ferns. Refreshment were served and while Miss Matti Counts rendered. some beautiful select ions from the piano. misslonar guessing contest was in progress.
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WHEATLEY NEWSLETTER.

Wheatley, Ark, Nov. l9, 1907.
 Dr. R. J. Hall went to Little Rock Monday evening on business.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Spencer and baby, of Des Arc. came over Satur- day evening and were the guests of her mother, Mrs. R. West. Mir. Spencer returned to his work Monday leaving his wife and baby to stay a week or ten days longer.
 Jno. Becton was visiting at Mrs. M. Williams Saturday aAd Sunday.
 The Farmers Union gave big bar bacue at Oak Hall last Saturday. Several good speeches were made by the Union men. People from here and all the country round were pres ent. The entire programme of the day was success and was enjoyed by all who were present.
 Misses Nora Williams and Flossie Cross were in Brinkley on Friday of last week shopping.
 On account of continued rain Sun day, regular services and Sunday School were postponed. also the speak. ing by the Odd Fellows lodge. which was to take place at the M. E. Church at 3:3O p. m.
 Ed. and John Gillenwater spent Sunday evening with Mir. w. J. Thompson.
 Mir. (. F. Hemenway, who has been in St. Louis on business for the
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preached at Hunter Saturday night, Sunday at II o'clock and Sunday night. The services were of grea, benefit to Hunter. Hope he will call again soon.
 Transformations and reformations make changes in Hunter as well as Brinkley. The place where Charley Hammer formerly conducted "Hop Joint in Hunter is now to be turned into Baptist Church. Thus our town improves.
 S. B. Wilson was very sick last week.
 Miss Irene Vanderburg was on the sick list last week.
 SUNBEAM.
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$lO.OO CASH REWARD!
Lost nulel

The $I0.OO cash reward as above will cheefully be paid for delivery at Holly Grove
 one mouse colored horse mule about AZ hands high. and weighing about 300 lbs Has scar on mussle