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The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
Care of Umbrellas.

1t is at the joints that umbrellas
break first, and it is scarcely surpris-
ing, for they are never oiled, and yet
are expected to work smoothly and
respond easily to the most sudden act
of opening.
Most people after using an umbrel-
la on wet day, even if they do care
fully dry it, regard any further proc
ess as needless; but there are other
means of lengthening their term of
usefulness.
To preserve an umbrella and obtain
the best possible use out of it, the
joints should be carefully oiled with
paraffin or kerosene oil, to clean off
any possible rust, just as in the case
of bicycle, and then be touched"
with lubricating oil to make them
work easily. Thus cared for, the
framework will last in excellent order
with ordinary use almost indefinitely.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
) TNHO ZXQZZzcQzE GONZWcg

For young girls, the most delightful
ribbon arrangements are being de.
signed on tulle or tartatan skirts, the
narrow satin ribbons forming a trel-
lis work or crossbar design. The bod.
ices are trimmed with bretelles made
in the same way. We are now follow
ing the foreign fashion of wearing
muslin or thin silk blouses under our
fur coats, and such is the incongruity
of fashion that fur and winter coats
alone give the impression of mid-win-
ter.
The very latest idea for smart wear
is to have the bodices as fiimsy as pos.
sible. Let us take, for instance, a
dress of satin-faced crepe-de- Chine, in
color of a soft brownish moss-green
A wide transparent insertion of lace
(thick guipure) of the same color
trims the skirt. which is very close at
the top and wide at the foot The
blouse bodice will be of green (crimp-
ed) chiffon over silk, with yoke and
trimming of the green lace.
One startling fact in the world of
fashion is to be recorded. We are
going to have yet another new fig
ure:" waists are being made short at
the back and very long in front, SO
much so that many bodices and coats
in the best West-End houses show
quite an Empire back. Corsets, too,
will follow suit. This is a very use
full fashion for women with thick
waists, but for a perfect line of back,
nothing can touch the Princess gown
We are paying more attention than
ever the lines of the figure, and
petticoats are said to be going out
They are made of the most transpar-
at the foot.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
To Take Out Tea Stains.

If tablecloth has. been stained by
tea or coffee it should be removed as
soon as possible and the stained por-
tion placed to soak in lukewarm
water. 1t should then be wrung out,
and the cloth laid fiat on deal table
or other unpublished surface, the stains
being gone over with piece of sponge
dipped in glycerine. If finally washed
in cold, soapy lather, the damped
part may be dried and the cloth used
once more before sending it to the
laundry, the want of gloss in the
washed portion being hardly notice
able
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

Fashion is called tickle for more
than alterations sake. She has all
the feminine failings-or what are
known as such. Inconsequence. love
of change, lack of humor, all that
goes to the making of the eternal fem
mime. Over these the world has
theorized for ages past, and always
will. Till the last day, both woman
and fashion will be denounced for
their whims and moods, for it is pos
sible in life to live down everything,
even crime, but a theory-never.
Variety is not wanting in the new
fashions. The very short bolero is
worn over a high Empire belt, but
most popular of all are the coatlets
with tiny basques. At present, every
thing is supposed to have a basque,
and the long, tight-fitting coats are
still quite in fashion The short fur
bolero with pointed front and back
reaching to the waist-line is quite out
of favor; but we are still wearing
loose, short, sleeveless boleros of fur,
and the daintiest of cape boleros with
frilled sleeve made in fur or in vel
vet.
Stripes are quite as fashionable, if
not more so, than ever. They take the
form of black hair-line tartan or tweed
fabrics. Striped also are our evening
gowns, of silver and white, or colored
gauze, with deep hem of satin or
chine Pompadour ribbon at the hem
This is headed by repousse embroidery
of silver spangles. Most of the trim
mings are padded and en- relief Prin-
cesse gowns are entirely spangled in
gold or silver or jet. The mother-of-
pearl spangles are not so much in IA
vor as last year. They have been
found to prove hard and unbecoming.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
ZARXEZES/ or THE
s * N4RDR0BE

and tress must be in it's right place
outside the sanctuary, but within, a
head something between that of a
squaw or of Struwelpeter is what is
probably to be found, reposing among
lace-edged sheets and pillows in the
early morning. Now it is not right
that pretty woman should ever alb.
dicate the throne of her beauty There
is nothing so ugly as a tangled, un-
kempt head after nights tumbling
about on pillow; but thanks to the
incoming night caps none need pre-
sent that appearance nowadays.
One exquisite little cap we saw
the other day was of fine lace EN-.
broidered with the daintiest of tiny
ribbons in the form of flowers and
leaves in pale pink and pale blue. A
band of lace was loose from the main
part of the cape, and came low over
the forehead, with a tuft OF curls pull.
ed out between. A second cap was
what might be called the revised
Dutch cap, sort of glorified mob"
of finest muslin with square pieces
at the side, and hanging full at the
back of the neck. There were square
insertions of embroidery on the side.
pieces which framed the face in the
most becoming way, and the cap was
edged all around with Valenciennes
lace, while a blue ribbon was tied in
bows at either side. A third cap was
Belgian shape with quaint rounded
pieces of broderie Anglaise over the
ears, edged with Valenciennes; a
round piece of the broderie, threaded
with narrow ribbon. formed the crown
of the cap at the back. while a wide
ribbon passed under the sides and
was tied in big bow across the
front.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

The dressing sacques are an impor-
tant part of woman's wardrobe and
the rettier the cloth and the more
comfort be which the wearer will Sc
cure from its possession for what
woman is there who can feel really
happy in a garment which is not pret-
ty and becoming. A new cloth, wi
yella," is perfect material for any
thing in the way of dressing gowns,
as it is soft and warm and absolutely
refuses to shrink when it is washed
1t comes in variety of pretty pat
terms and colorings, though of course
only the plain white and ivory would
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
PAIR OF GOOD DISHES.
Delicious Raisin Dessert and Substi-
tute for Cranberry Sauce.

Glazed raisins are Russian sweet
Take two large or three smaller per-
feet branches of malaga raisins, pour
hot water on them to soften them for
ten minutes, wipe and lay aside. Peel
four or five sharp, sweet best apples,
cut them into six or eight sections, ac-
cording to size, and lay them in a
neat fashion close together in a sight
ly baking dish, about one and one
half inches high. With the raisins
add quarter of cup of cold water.
Over this sprinkle handful of brown
sugar, but no spices and no butter.
Put in brisk oven for 20 minutes
and then cover with apple juice or
brown sugar and water.
Instead of cranberry sauce or jelly,
cranberry sherbet is recommended to
serve with turkey A pint of water
and pound of sugar to each pint of
juice should be frozen in the usual
manner; when partly done, stir in the
whipped white of one egg for each
pint of juice; finish freezing, then
add cupful of chopped crystallized
fruit softened by previous soaking;
repack the freezer, and let stand for
an hour to harden.
Try baking cranberries instead of
add two cupfuls of sugar Do not use
any water, and bake in a quick oven
until thoroughly soft.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
Cherries in Jelly.

To make the cherries in jelly, drain
the syrup from can of red cherries,
heat and pour over two tablespoon
fuls of gelatine that has been dissolv-
ed in little cold water, allowing a
pint and half of liquid to two table
spoonfuls gelatine. Strain the mix
ture into ring mould and set aside
to harden. Do this the day before
you wish to serve it. When ready to
put on table. turn out on a low glass
dish, fill the center with cherries
from which the pits have been re-
moved, sweeten slightly if necessary
and cover lightly with mounds of
whipped cream. If preferred, you
may use some of the quickly prepared
jellies now in the market, selecting
the cherry flavor. Follow directions
on the package, but as the jelly be-
gins to set" drop in Maraschino or
preserved cherries. Serve with whip
ped cream.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

be used in making night dresses. The
dressing sacque shown in our illus
tration is made of the figured goods,
and is trimmed with soft silk to
match the color of the spots in the
goods. The waist belt is also of the
same material.
There has always seemed TO me to
be a strange contrast between the
pains woman takes tS look her best
when she faces the world and hei
indifference about her appearance
wE~r in her bedroom. Every c.,
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
BRIGHT TinWare,

If new tinware be rubbed over with
fresh lard and thoroughly heated in
the oven before it is used, it will never
rust afterwards, no matter how much
it is put in water. For stained tin
ware borax produces the best results.
If teapot or coffee pot is discolored
on the inside, boil it in strong solu-
tion of borax for short time, and all
Its brightness will return.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
Mendlna Broken Corset.

The incest way to mend a broken
corset stay, or a stay in a corset that
has pierced through the casing at the
top or bottom of the corset, is to bind
the top of the stay, or where 1t NAV
be broken, with a small piece of
chamois skin.
In fitting coat and jacket fit up-
ward from the waist line as in fitting
a bodice.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
Slaughter of Robins.

In central Tennessee are lsry,,
tracts of cedars, the berries of which
serve to attract myriads of robins in
the winter. One small 1amlet in this
region sends to market annually
enough robins to return $500 at five
cents dozen, equal to 10000 birds
They are killed at night by torchlixh,
anc With sticks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1907.

Between giving entertainments for Bryce's benefit and playing tennis with Jvsserand, the president of late has neglected his old friend Stern burg, ambassador from Germany, and they say that there was great alarm over the possible loss of the presi- dents affections by Sternburg. but the president was equal to the occa- sien and few days ago he went out on riding tour with Sternburg. The Roosevelt boys were along and stern burg, who was a cavalry soldier in the -Prussian war, taught the young RoOseveltS how to jump bar riers with their mounts. The preSi- dent was too heavy to make as high jumps as his boys. but it is said did very well. clearing four and q half feet with Roswell to the five feet they negotiated with Grey Dawn and Audrey. The story of Sternburg's af- ternoon with the ROosevelts has gone all over Germany, to the great delight of the German foreign office and the possible annoyance of the English and French foreign offices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
HEARD IN PASSING.

Announcement of an increase of S22:E,.IH in the grand list of New Haven during the past year k a splendid tribute to the growth of the university city. This is d sort of ex- pamSiOn that everybody must ap- provc.-Hartford Times.
 Here is bitterness indeed. NIT George kibhe Turner in the April McCIurp's charges that Bath House John COughIiu. the muse and mystic. of chicago. hires a man tp write, his poetry for him. A if anyIsOsIy could he "hireI- to write the stuff World
 Now that the plan for tmnneIIing the England channel has fallen through. the residents of the tight little isle will resume sleeping nights. uuhaunted by fears of invasi0n~- What q supremeIy silky scare. and yet how like human nature. New Britain Herald
 Among the objections urged hy rp- publican politicians against Cover nor Wo-Iruff-S propose'I reforms is that there is IIp mention of them iu rlle platform upon which he was nom inate-I and that some nf them are borrowed directly from the platform asiopted by the democratic conven- tiu1.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
A SPOTLESS FRISCO
Spreckels Guarantees $lOO,-
 900 to Clean City.
JAIL GAPES FOR BRlBE GlVERS.
Ruefs Guards Have Orders. In Case of Attempted Rescue, to Kill Him and Then Fire on His
 I.iberatOrs.

Liberators.
 SAN FRANCISCO. March 30.-Ru- dolph Spreckels, financial sponsor of the investigation of municipal corrup- ton now in progress. in an interview declared that he would guarantee the expenses of the inquisition to any amount.
 Contributions from citizens to the fund of $lO0,0OO guaranteed by me be- fore the commencement of the bribery graft investigation are coming in stead ily.' said MT. Spreckels. They are in amounts ranging from $20 to $1,- GOO.
 "In the event that the ultimate total of subscriptions falls short of the Sloo.- OOO guaranteed will make the deficit good, and if it costs more than Sloo,- GOO to complete this prosecution that will make no difference. Those engag- ed in it's furtherance will never be hampered by lack of funds no matter what the bill may be.
 "The work of Investigating will not be suspended until every bit of rotten ness has been fully exposed. We fully expect to land behind the bars of the penitentiary every giver of bribes. and the higher up the offender the more vigorous will be his pursuit.
 Since the arrest of Abraham Ruef at the Trocadero month ago rumors have been rife that an attempt would be made to rescue him by force from Elisor Baggy either during session of court or while Ruef was going to court.
 An officer prominent in the bribery investigation said:
 Every man openly unidentified with the prosecution with bribery charges IS armed, and some of the more promi- nent are employing bodyguards. For a month we have been keeping spe- cial lookout for an attempted rescue of Ruef. and we shall be happily sur prised if these investigations and i'm pending prosecutions end without a physical encounter.
 Several times when Ruef was in Judge Dunne's court a sudden move ment of reckless men toward the priS- oner has been checked quickly and quietly by officers of the prosecution.
 We know that should Ruef be res cued it would not be difficult thing to hide him securely right in San Fran cisco. The prosecution knows this and is taking no chances.
 Each one of Baggy's seven guards are instructed in the event of a serious attempt at rescue by forc9, either in court or elsewhere. to shoot Ruef and turn their attention to the liberators afterward. Ruef has been acquainted with these orders'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30

One of the most important deci- sions to be rendered by the agricul- tural department under the provi- sions of the pure food and drugs act will be announced in the very near future. In brief. it is to be an off cial determination of what whiskey is and what sort of article may be labeled whiskey. under the law. Ev- CT since the enactment of the pure food law. Secretary Wilson. Dr H. w. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chem istry. and Solicitor McCable. of the department of agriculture. have been devoting much of their time to the consideration of the manufacture of whiskey. in it's various forms. with d view to determining ust how the product shall be labeled. so that q purchaser may know precisely what he is buying. In the course of their inquiries, they have visited distiller- ies in various part of the country to familiarie themselves with the va rious processes of manufacture of dis titled liquors: and have conducted scores of hearings of representative manufacturers and dealers A mass of information was collected which has been under consideration for many weeks and will be given to the public soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
FIFTY HOUSES BURNED.
Newberry. 6. C.. suffers From Disas-
 trous Fire; Loss. s5OO.OOO.


 LAURENS. $. C.. March 30-Driven by a stiff wind. fire swept both the business and residential sections of NewberTy. town of 5000 population thirty miles southeast of here. and caused loss that may reach half a million dollars. Approximately half a hundred residences were destroyed. and a score of business houses in the heart of the town are in ruins.
 The confiagration started in the rear oI the Newberry hotel. and. famed by a gale. the flames spread with great rapidity. The citizens became alarm cd. and appeals for assistance were telegraphed to Columbia and to this city. but engines could not be sent into NewberTy on account of the destruc- tion of the railroad tracks The New berry fire department exerted every effort to cheek the flames. but the fire soon was beyond control. Two hours after the fire broke ont the entire city water supply was exhausted. and the town was left practically at the mercy of the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
BROWNSVILLE SHOOTING UP.-
Commander of Company ( Refuses t'
 Give a Verdict on Array.

Commander of Company ( Refuses to
 Give a Verdict on Array.
 WASHINGTON. March 3O.-Lieuten- ant Greer. quartermaster and acting battalion adjutant of the Twenty-fifth infantry on the night of the affray at Brownsville. was on the stand in the investigation conducted by the senate committee on military affairs. In the absence of Captain Macklin he took command of Company c while the shooting was in progress. He testified in detail concerning the events at the post that night.
 At the conclusion of long direct examination the witness told Senator Foraker that. while he had believed the men of the Twenty fifth infantry did the shooting. his mind was now open on the subject of their guilt or innocence.
 He thought the firing came from about the center of the town and that shotguns and revolvers were used. It was his opinion that high power rifles were not used in the firing he heard
 He estimated that it would require forty ar fifty minutes to clean a gun so that it would stand inspection after having been fired. He did not believe the guns could have been cleaned in the dark without showing traces of oil if oil were used. and if not used the guns could not be thoroughly cleaned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30

President Roosevelt and his advis- CTS are confronted with an admitted ly delicate and difficult problem. He has repeatedly assured the people. individually and collectively. that his administration contemplates no war upon the railroads. nor upon any oth- er corporate interests. At the same time, the people through their legis- latorS. have expressed their determi- nation that great railroad and indus trial corporations must be regulated for the general good. and have enact ed laws to give effect to this deter imitation. To the execution of these laws the president is pledged. both by his oath of office and his obliga- tions to the people. Nothing in the conduct of the administration. how ever, has given the least foundation for general feeling that corporations are to be unustly hounded or pursued merely because they are large and powerful If the railroads are sin cere and wish to re-establish a feel ing of confidence said q Washing tonian. who is close to the president. ''why do they not come into court and promise 10 he good: Those railroads who obey the laws have nothing to 
 they purpose to cooperate with the government and especially the Inter state commerce commission. which is especially charged with their super vision, and the people will be satis- fed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Moran Not n Candidate.

BOSTON. March 30.-The announce ment by District Attorney John R. Moran that he will not be a candidate for governor next fall was followed by a statement that Henry NJ. Whitney. Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in 1905. will he a candidate for tho party nomination this year. MT. Whitney refuses to confirm or deny the renOrt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Explosion at Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG. Transvaal. March 30.-Four white men and fifty natives were instantly killed and three whites and sixteen natives were injured by the unexpected explosion of two cases of dynamite at the Dreifontein mine. One of the white men killed was an American named William Harvey. A native tampered with the dynamite. which eyploded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Philippine Elections July 20.

WASHINGTON. March 30. - The president has signed ,he executive or der requiring the Philippine cOmmis- sion to issue the call required hy law for a general election of delegates to the first Philippine assembly on July 30 next. The order recites the fact that peace has been practically restor- cd to all of the Christian sections of the islands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Mrs. von CIaussen's Complaint.

WASHINGTON. March 8. - Com plaint has been made to the state de- partment against Charles H. Graves. United States minister to Sweden. by Mrs. Ida NJ. von Claussen. formerly of New York. because he refused 10 form ally present her at the court of King Oscar. although that ruler had person. ally invited her and her credentials were of the best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Millionaire as Coal ShoveIer,

ST. LOUIS, March 3o.-August A. Busch. millionaire vice president of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing association. states that he will don overalls and act as fireman for his great brewery, My office force and other mechanically un- skilled employees will also put on over alls." he added. and we will all shovel coal" At his brewery 275 brewers. 145 freight handlers and 66 firemen are on strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Gun. VIII soon Room In Madrid.

MADRID. March 3O.-The physicians who are in attendance upon queen Vic toria have recommended that King Al fonso CuriaiI his visit to Cartagena- All tho preparations for the advent If the new member of the Spanish royal family have been completed. A nurse has been brought out from England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30

To remove a cough YOU must get at the cold which causes the cough There is nothing 90 gnod for this as Eenna,Iy-s Laxative Cough Syrup The liquid cold relief that is most quickly effective that stills and quiets the cough and drives out the cold Sold by H ". Lake Drug Co. and Joseph A Smith. s26 Bank street. BrpoklIu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30

Little gIobules of sunshine that drives the clouds away. Dewitf's Little Early Ri~ers will scafter the gloom of sfck-hesdache and biIiousn.s<s- They do not gripe or sicken- Rec commended and sold here by H. W. Lake Drug Co and Joseph A. Smith, S2s RAnk stEset BrooklyR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Erie stop. Work on Esteasion

ROCHESTER,. \. Y.. March 3o.--The Erie railroad has ordered all work stopped on the Hunts Cuba extension, and the construction company has laid of sOO men employed there and closed m ifs outff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
x,,,.h., ., sboppi,e Te.r.

NEW BRUNSWICK. \. T. March 9. Leaving her ourtepn-week-olf child in her fsther-in-Iaw-s care. Mrs. Charles Hardy went shopping Thursday morn ing from her home in this city and has vanished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Baltimore Car Work. abIsre

BALTIMORE, March 31.-For the third time since November. 1906. fire broke out in tine South Baltimore CaI works. at South Baltimore. Many buildings were destroyed. with loss of s1OaGa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
To serve For Fin, Cent. Per ann.m.

MASON CITY. H.. March 3O.-John A. MeGreery. secretary of the Illinois Farmers and Grain Dealers associa- tion and an independent candidate for mayor of Mason City. has pledged him. self to accept only a cents a year as salary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-30
Magnolia Stove Work. Destroyed.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 30--Fire here destroyed the plant of the Mag noiia Stove works and damaged that of the Memphis Hydraulic Brick con- pany; loss. Ss0.0s0-