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The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

scribed as gorgeously simple, for moth
ing could be more simple than its
lines or more gorgeous than its de-
tails.
Many new devices, or rather modifica-
tions of devices now in vogue. for
dressing the neck are being seen.
Some are worn by leaders of fashion
on this side the water, while others
have not left the land of their birth in
Paris.
For some time now the little velvet
ribbon wound around the neck has
been feature of certain gowns of the
moIish woman's wardrobe, especially
when she wears gown with a round
neck or at the top of high collar.
One of the newest variations In this
is to have the ribbon wound around
the base of the throat, instead, as here
tofore, tied high. In the new fashion.
which is, of course, suited to the
round necked gown. the ends cross and
are completed by gold, silver or let
tassel, tiny, of course, or by a bit of
fringe or some other ornament, The
accepted fashion in Paris is to have
the ends at the back, but with a neck
cut with slight V in the front and
with short ends and ornaments the
fastening in front would be prettier.
The fashion originated, apparently,
from the wearing by Nine. Avril last
spring in La Savelli, with a second em.
pire frock of what the French call a
"suivez-moi." and the English "fol.
low me" OF black velvet at the back
of her neck, having extremely long
ends floating behind her, the whole In
black velvet.
These touches of velvet. especially
in black. when combined with lace or
filmy frocks. are fetching. OF course
one can match the color Of ones srook
or some Of its trimmings.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
GIVING FINISH TO TOWELS.
May Be ScalIoped and Worked with
Solid Buttonhole Stitch.

The ends of the towels may be seal
loped and worked with solid button
hole stitch. There may be a design in
eyelet and French embroidery above
the scallop on one end and the seal
lop with the initials on the other end.
Letters from four to six inches high
can be used on the towels. They
should be padded.
First, take short running stitches,
just inside the stamped outlines, fill
the space between the running stitch
es with a layer of outline stitches set
close and even; into this layer of out
line stitches work another layer, TAX
ing the stitches of the second layer
into the stitches of the first layer and
not into the material. Work third
layer into the stitches of the second
layer in the same manner.
Work across this padding close
satin stitch, setting the needle for the
satin stitch on the stamped outlines
of the letter; these outlines should
never be covered with the padding
stitches.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
Raisln and Coffee Bread.

Add to one cup scalded milk one.
third cupful shortening, cupful sugar
and half teaspoonful salt. Cool to
lukewarm, then beat in a yeast cake
dissolved in quarter cup lukewarm
milk and enough sifted flour to make
a stiff batter. Cover and place where
it will keep warm over night. In the
morning blend a beaten egg with the
dough, add one-half cupful seeded rails
ins and roll out the mixture in sheet
three-quarters of an inch in thickness.
Put in buttered dripping pan or a
deep pie plate, having in it's center a
muffin ring or piece of stiff paper
pinned together to make ring. Cover
and let rise until it doubles its orig.
inal bulk. Brush with melted butter,
sprinkle with powdered sugar and Gin.
namon and bake in a moderate oven
about half an hour Eat hot with cof-
fee.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
KEEP THE FLOOR POLISHED.
Simple Method That Takes Place OF
Continual Work.

Hard wood floors are beginning to
look a little the worse for the win.
ter's wear. It's always a problem to
keep them looking well without con.
tinual polishing performance, summer
or winter. A treatment which has
stood the test of experience is this:
First wash the floor well and let 1t
dry. Then go over it with cloth
dipped from time to time in kerosene
oil, which both cleanses and pene.
trates the floor so that less of the
boiled oil is required. The boiled oil
finish should then be prepared. To make
this, take two quarts of boiled linseedl
oil, put beeswax the size of half an
egg and boil together until melted and
thoroughly mixed. Care should be
taken in doing this, as both materials
are inflammable. While the oil is still
warm apply with wide paint brush.
1t is much easier than keeping up
wax polish.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
Koumiss.

Dissolve third of yeast cake in
gill of warm milk and add two
teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar.
Have ready scalded beer bottle with
a patent fastener or If you have not
this use an ordinary bottle and cork,
soaking the cork well for some hours
and wiring it on the bottle. Fill the
bottle three-quarters full of fresh,
bloodwarm milk, or fresh milk heated
to blood warmth, and pour in the
yeast mixture. Shake hard for several
minutes, then put in the cork and
fasten 1t down securely. Set in
warm place until the contents are
working and foamy, then lay in the
ice chest until wanted. One yeast
cake makes three bottles of koumiss,
so it is well to make several bottles
at one time.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
SAVE THE BREAD CRUSTS.
Dried and Run Through Meat Chopper
They Will Be Found Useful.

Take the bread crusts and place in a
pan in the oven, dry them thoroughly
and run through the meat chopper.
After they are finely ground sieve as
you would ordinary meal and put into
jars for future use.
What neat shelf a woman can have
in the pantry with jar foods First
there are the bread crumbs, the jar
of navy beans, lima beans, dried corn,
spices, crumbled parsley, which has
been dried and crushed, sage, hominy,
etc. A large gallon crock is splendid
for holding salt, another for sugar. and
by buying large quantities of sugar
one gets more for the money. The
pantry should be the pride of the
kitchen and all neatly arranged. Moth.
ing makes a better bread bin than q
large lard can or a large stone jar.
The latter will prevent bread or cakes
from freezing in a cold room If they
are wrapped in a tablecloth and care
fully covered.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

sheen of the satin. Over this beauti-
full under-robe falls tunic of finest
gauze, rather short in front, but hang
ing low at the sides and back, and
edged all round with deep lace in
vandyke points. 1t is slightly cut up
at the sides and held together by three
short bands and bows of silver tissue.
The square decolletage is outlined by
band of jeweled embroidery with
large motif in front, from which a
deep fringe of glittering jewels hangs
far below the waist. Similar fringes
adorn the shoulders, hanging over
loose sleeves of white tulle; and folds
of white tulle are drawn across the
bust above the jeweled embroidery
and fringe. The dress may be de-
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

JAP SILK UNDERWAlSTS
In pink, light blue and black:
regular $500 grade; here S1.50
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

SHORT KIMONOS CSC.
Fancy Cotton Eiderdown XII
monos, mostly light colors, trim
med with p inch satin band;
regular price 81 so, now CSC.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
Stuffed Chicken Baked with Ham.

Order two two-pound chickens.
Clean and stuff in the usual way. Rub
with salt and place one-half pound
ham cut in thin slices on the breasts
and tie it in place with string. Place
in a baking pan and bake in a moder-
ate oven until tender. Baste often with
butter and hot water mixed. When
done remove to hot platter, surround
with the ham and pour over gravy.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
LONG KIMONOS Sl.19

Fancy Flanelette Kimonos,
trimmed with q inch satin
band; regular price $500, now
S1.l9.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
Protect Clothes.

To prevent the universally liked
Gretchen apron from becoming soiled
and wet so quickly by coming in con-
tact with sink and washboard, stitch
a casing on wrong side at waist line,
insert tape, draw snugly and tie. Tack
tape securely in center of front to
keep it from slipping out when united.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

II the pasturage is dry and the feed
poor, one stalk of corn in the silk Is
worth more to the COWS now than
the ear that the stalk can produce
will be worth next winter.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15
$3.50 CLOAK SALE

RAINCOATS' $1,000
Satin or Cloth, the regular
$500 kind on sale for $1,000,
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

HOSIERY HALF PRICE
To close out balance of our
stock of Ladies Hosiery we of
fer them at J regular price,
pairs for the price of one. Size
81 only.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-15

Store the oilysfeeds where they will
not become contaminated by fou
odors. Feed thus affected is more
than apt to taint the milk and carry
the cowy flavor to the butter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
Resolution to Investigate.

Representative Adair, of SunHower
county, has introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted, to in
vestigate the charges made relative to
the organization Of the new Levee Board
at Clarksdale last week
A joint resolution directing an In
vestigation Of certain reports concern
ing certain actions in the recent or
g~anization of the Yazoo-M Mississippi
delta levee district and The ~esgaDiza-
Ition of said board affecting the funds of
said levee district.
Resolved by the house Of representa-
tives, the senate concurring that the
levee committee Of each house directly,
or through sub committees be, and are
hereby authorized aud instructed to in-
vestigate the report that improper in
f~luences were exerted, or attempted to
be exerted 1t the recent organization
Of the levee board OF the Yazoo and
Mississippi levee district with the in
t%ention and purpose Of future and
wrongful control Of said levee board
and the funds belonging to said levee
district.
And To accomplish this end the joint
committee, or a subcommittee appoint
ed by them, may employ a %stenogra-
pher, visit any point In this state to
prosecute said Investigation, summon
witnesses, administer oaths, send for
persons, papers or records and such
persons to be summoned on demand Of
the committee or subcommittee by any
officer Of the county wherein said in.
ycstigation is being had. and who IL
dul 4uthorized under the law. Ia here
hsr quird 20 summon and max" his
uh c I'm .n,. and j. rrqpir Il 10 nr
"u'. 49, "il"'- owl $40 nm or Il md r
No. p n. al.t r0w fix h law J.
rr't 'n I-chir -f' ~urh duties, and
< lid com uiJt'e or sub committee is
authorized to punish witnesses for fail
ur" t" answer all questions propoundrd
~ them uodrr ike conditions of ~circuit
Judge, fer cputempt.
There shall he an all1wance made by
the Ytzpr Mia4is-ipui lecea board Tor
600 U>.s. Anii"s = per diem -
. i.-s tN.o 800 a." III 40 h &
-hati Ia. ltomiz.d
The said committee. or subcommittee.
il h"rabv aUthorizcd r. sit duriua =
vocation Of he jegi-I trrr nud mis-
saii iuros'iEa ION and r most ~. r. sui
II heir findings 10 h" gov"rnor ot tie
stat" who shtll trausmit the sam" t.
the session If the legislature held in
the year 1910.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
SPECIAL MESSAGE ON
LtVfE BOARD ACTION.
Manipulation Used In order to Ret ain
Control of levee Board Funds.

Governor Noel sent the following
message to the two branches of the leg.
i%slature last Monday
To the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatives:
Gentlemen According to d e.
spread belief, a few banks in the delta.
sometimes seek, by fair means or foul,
to so control state and local politics as
to give themselves and a few allies 2
monopoly of the free use OF levee funds.
In confirmation of this belief it is cur
rently reported that Mr.. +. |. Williams,
late treasurer of the upper levee board,
whose term has just expired, and the
Planters Bank of Clarksdale, by some
secret and Illegal arrangements, con-
trolled the levee funds, and profits from
its use was divided between them.
This is the peoples money and what
ever was paid for its use should have
Injured to the people, to help tighten
their taxes. Unless these reports were
thoroughly investigated and refuted,
both Mr.. Williams and the Planters
bank should have been barred from w.
newed and continued control of this
money. Such appears to be the pre-
vailing opinion in which | heartily and
openly shared.
In appointing levee commissioners !
selected those having high and general
Endorsements. Our constitution author
ICES the governor at his discretion" to
appoint as an additional" levee COM
missioner, and regardless Of the county
residence, a stockholder Of L. N. 0. & T.
r. r.. Co. So far as | know Of, that rail
road and its stockholders are not now
operating, if in legal existence, nor was
a stakeholder presented for appoint
ment, and | made no such appointment.
The appointee, on the former board, Mr..
W. S. King, is ! am told, a nonresident
of Mississippi, and thereby disqualified
from taking the oath of office and from
holding office.
On last Tuesday the new board for
the Yazoo-M Mississippi delta levee dis
trict was organized at Clarksdale. Ac-
cording to some reports, there was then
had a close contest over such action Of
the board as affects future control of
levee funds, in which Mr.. W. S. King,
the Planters Bank and Mr.. Williams,
promised the use of some Of the leyee
funds, all of which should have been
entirely eliminated, cut more or less
figure, in successful worlh for the con-
tinued control of the lsyee funds by the
Planters Bank and "a few allies.
No part Of this administration should
be handicapped with such vindication
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20

Capt. d. T. Mitchell, one of the second
districts best citizens, was in the city
on business Tuesday.
DIR. and Mrs. VIM. Irvine visited Mr..
and Mrs. 0. G. Neill at Whaley the lat
ter part of last week.
We have just received a new assort-
ment Of Ladies OXfords in both tan and
black. d. c. PETEET Il BRO.
Mrs. W. s. Cooper and son, William, of
Como, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
Ellis at Berclair this week.
Special attention is directed to the
card OF G. W. Smith & Co., contractors
and builders, in this paper.
Mr.. T. e. Reeves, representing the
Commercial Appeal, spent last Friday
and Saturday in Greenwood.
Our new line of Stetson Hats are now
on display; also a nice lot Of new Straw
Hats. d. G. PETEET Il BRO.
46S people were pleased with the
laundry done by the Delta Laundry last
week. We can please you. Try US.
Messrs. ]. B. and j. G. Cunningham,
two of L~exington's prominent business
u9en, were Greenwood visitors Tuesdly.
Come ard see our new line oa Nettie-
ton Shoes. They are strictly ~pp-to-date.
D. c. PETEEiF 81 BRO.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs |. T. McIn-
tyre, on Tuesday, March 18th, a son.
The Commonwealth extends congratu-
lations.
Fresh Land seth's Garden Seed at Hy-
Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20

of Mr.. williams, or of the Planters Bank,
AS would be affected by the retention.
by either, Of any control Of levee funds,
without Investigation.
A thorough and early investigation
should be made so that II these reports
are untrue the parties affected can be
completely yindicated and exonerated:
and. il wrong has been done, that 1t can
be exposed and punished. This power
of Investigation, by su%mmoning and ex-
amining witnesses, is vested in the leg
islaturc to be exercised during its sit
tings, pr afterwards, by n of its COM
mittees, or otherwise; ami its exercise
is earnestly invoked.
Opportunities and temptations Of con-
trolling politics. by banks, to enrich
themselves by free use 81 public funds,
ought to be effectively removed by es-
tahlishiny repositories, through which
the public will get part OF the profits
resulting from use of public funds.
When safe security and the same in
terest is ,tfered, the taxes paid by each
county should be left in each county
until needed. Such laws will tend to
purify politics and should be enacted.
All this state mourns with Natchez
over the fearful loss of life and property
with which it's excellent people have
just been afflicted. From that stricken
city to-day m a letter, a copy Of
which is herewith transmitted, urgent
ly asking legislation against intolerable
abuses committed through failure to
render proper telephone service. Such
complaints are wide spread and should
be effectively remedied. From the gov
ernor's Office, to the outer verge of this
city and state, convincing evidence can
be had that telephone companies, es-
pecially in cities, should be put under
legal obligation to render more prompt
and efficient service; and that whenever
the public interests can be promoted,
without material detrlnent TO any tele-
phone company, the railroad commission
should DO authorized to require at least
in cities, physical connection between
different exchanges,
Respectfully submitted,
K. f. NOEL, Governor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
LEADERS OF
High Grade Wearing Apparel
for Men.

BERNSTEIN co. are o showing al
the late styles in Clothing and Furnish
inga for Men and Boys. A cordial invi
tation in extended 70 their many friends
and patrons TO visit this up-to-date
Clothing Parlor which is stocked up
with all the new novelties for the CON-
ing season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
ANROUND THE TOWN
Gathered In the Round Up.

DIR. T. B. Holloman was over from ltta
Bena Tuesday.
Fresh Landreth's Garden Seed at Hy-
man-Lewis Co.
MI. H. Copelofr, of Itta Bena, was in
the city Monday.
Mr.. J. T. Rogers, of Cruger, was in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Thos. Lucas was down from Glen
Burr last Tuesday.
Hon. Sam D. Neill, of ~Indianola, was
in the city Monday.
Mr.. W. NJ. Webster, Of Winona, was
in the city Monday.
Please call at las, D. D, Butcher, for
all kinds of hauling,
Hon. A. T. Rpane, of Grenada, was in
the city Wednesday.
Fresh Landreth's Garden Seed at Hy-
man-Lewis Co.
Mr.. John NJ. Murrin, of Race Track,
spent Tuesday in the city.
Mr.. ]. S. Kent was up from Rising
Sun on business Saturday.
Mr.. ]. d. McCaskill, Of shcllmounJ,
was in the city last Friday.
Mr.. S. F. Jones was down from Race
Track on business Tuesday.
Mr.. Gerald Fitzgerald. d Friars Point,
was in the city last Friday.
Fresh Landreth's Garden Seed at Hy-
man-Lewis Co.
Mr.. J. Il. Romtn", Of near ~hrpparI-
town, was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. f., NJ. MrEarheru, of schlster,
was in Greenwood last FrIray.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. b. Redditt, Of Roe.
buck, were in the city Saturday.
DR.. Hamilton and MIR. A.. Raf, Of
schlater, were in the city Friday.
Mr.. J. L.. Haley, of ltta Bcua, made al
business visit to jackson Tuesday.
Judge J. II. McMath was mp froml
sheppardtown on business Tuesday.
Fresh Landreth's Garden Seed at Hy-(
man-Lewis Co.
Messrs. W. A.. Swift and Floyd A.
Stevens, Of Swift, were in the city Mon-N
day. h
Messrs. Joseph Giardiua and yiucent4
Tuminello made a visit to friends igF
Grenada to-day. ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-16
LETTER TO n. Il. BARNES.
Dawson, Ga.

Dear Sir: A certain paint-manu-
facturer advertised "Waldorf-Astoria
painted throughout with my paint. !"
A part of the basement was so paint
ed; not satisfactory; painted Devoe
next time.
Iheres certain paint, big con-
Germ, very proud and ambitious. that
hated to see 50 big a job of another
paint; so it went for that business.
That former paint was about two
thirds not paint, but this proud and
ambitious paint was only about one
thlrd not paint. 1t succeeded in get
ting a trial; 25 gallons, kits of
5 gallons each.
When the painter had used one
KIT he called the manager; not salts
factory; of the kits returned. A
paint, one-third not paint, is not
good-enough to displace Devoe.
This was several years ago. That
proud and ambitious paint is better
now; it is nearer honest; it isn't
short-measure at all, and only Is
per cent aduIterated. It's a pretty
good paint now, 13 or IA gallons
OF 1t goes as far as 10 of Devoe.
Judge I D Fairchild owns two
houses alike in Lufkin, Texas. ! M
Terrence painted both houses ono
Devoe, and the other with that nrond
ana ambitious observation-disclosures
cent. paint. 1t took 1919 gallons
DeVoe and % gallons of the proud
and ambitious paint.
1t takes a pretty-good paint to dis
] turb Devoe. Yours truly
81 F w DEVOE & co
1 P. S.-Dawson Drug Co. and Peo-
pies Drug Store sell our paint.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-16

the next batch of eggs which his
faithful hens produced smelled
strongly of petroleum.
A bright idea dawned upon him
He had long hated the odor of his
polecat farm. Now he mixes laven-
der, bergamOt and orange flowers
with the food which he gives the
pretty little animals The results
are all that the most fastidious ma
ture could wish; a delicate and de-
lightful odOr hangs about the pole
cat farm nova scent that vies with
the violet and puts the musk rose
and the magnolia to shame. Thus is
an animal of lovely appearance, but
of terrible reputation, transformed
into a creature fit to be the theme
and inspiration of a whole school
of lyric poets.-UncIe Remus' Home
Magazine.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-16
THE POLECAT TO BE A JOY FOREVER
Mississippi Chicken Farmer Solves Winning Re-
spect for the Pretty Little Animal Terrible Reputation

From time immemorial the pole
cat has been an outcast among ami
mails. The world has respected him;
it has never loved him There are
certain of his qualities and attributes
which forbid a close acquaintance
ship. But now, thanks to a remark
able scientific discovery, all this is to
be changed. The polecat is to have
not only his present place among the
living beautiful creatures of the out
of-doors, but will bear a message of
fragrance to the world as we'll. 1t
is from Mississippi country weekly
that we CLEAN the glad tidings.
A gentleman farmer of that state,
who is the proprietor of a chicken
farm, has also a polecat farm near
by it. Not long ago his chickens fell
sick. He mixed coal oil in their
feed, and was surprised to find that
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-09-16

physical strength. weighing more
than 200 pounds and standing six
feet two. He had a wife and seven
children, and was very good to them,
meeting their every wish. His gen
.erosity was not confined to his home,
where he lived the life of a fuedal
lord, but extended to others. He
paid the entire salary of the pastor
of the church near Bluffton, and his
home was the center for relief OPP
erations during the recent cyclone.
The Darker Side.
But there was a darker side to
his character. He is described by
those who feared him as domineer-
ing and insolent. Certain it is that
'Marse Bill had his own way, and
that what he said went or there
was trouble, usually trouble for the
other man. More than one person
had yielded up their life before the
pistol that he always carried At
one time he killed two men on the
porch of the commissary at the old
Etna Furnace near Button, and at
different times he slew two negroes,
IIdhIiIS IOuI III His pllFdIS cemetery 4.
Tor all of these killings he was ac-
luitted on the plea of self-defense
Smith also shot a white man, his
brOther-in-law for beating his wife
His home was well provided with
weapons, and he in former years al
ways carried a pistol.
"Such are a few of the many in
teresting points in the career of a
man who might we'll furnish the
outlines for a drama or romance.
Esteemed by some as a benefactor, a
friend, a gentleman by nature, con-
demned by others as a bully, black
guard, desperate and blind tiger
keeper unable to read a line or
write his name, yet of keen intellect
and business acumen, this section
will not again see his like"