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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
FREsHENINe UP CLOTH SUITS.
Damage Done by Rough Weather Not
Hard to Put Right.

About this season the sunshine and
the frightening days disclose the dam
age done ones street clothes by win
ter's storms. Until tried, one fails to
realize what an amount of freshening
up Il little strapping with a well-select-
ed braid will do on cloth suit espe
cially on those with plated skirts
where the plat edges are looking a
wee bit shabby, and the coat seams
correspond. A braid of half-inch width
means but half the labor of soutache.
for two rows of the latter must be
sewed on for any good result or to
properly conceal the threadbare look
at seams. If the skirt is in wide
enough plaits, say, for instance, from
above knee the half-inch braid can be
chosen. This must be put almost at
the extreme edge and sewed on both
sides to look like the work of tailor.
Just above where the stitching stops
and the plat stops turn the braid
sharply toward the back of the plat
and end it in neatly-shaped point at
two-thirds the width of the plait. If
the plaits are narrow. use two rows
of soutache very close together, and
get the very narroy, fine kind the
tailors put on their gowns. These can
be combined in button effect and
placed where the braid ends, for other
wise the soutache would look too
skinny if taken across the plat.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
CORPSE STEERS SLEIGH
DOWN MOUNTAIN ROAD
MAN At WHEEL DIES OF HEART
DISEASE AND bob" pAsHEs
INTO FOUNTAIN.

Geneva.-The spectacle OF runa-
way bobslelgh with dead man sitting
at the steering wheel. was witnessed
by the alarmed villagers along the
mountain road between Leysin and
Sepey.
Four Swiss tourists had procured =
large bobsleigh for the steep run from
Leysin, lofty village nearly three
miles above Sepey. One of their num-
Der. named Derchen. who had consid-
cradle experience. acted as steersman.
The Quartette made several de-
scents In safety. but the terrific speed
was apparently too exhausting for
Derchen. who was subject to heart dis
ease. Shortly after the bobsleigh left
Leysin the man sitting behind Der
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
A la MiIitaire,

Broad fiat silk military braid is used
as trimming to an unprecedented ex-
tent, narrow soutache representing a
close rival, while in many cases coats
are bordered with broad bands of taf-
feta ribbon or with velvet.
Waistcoats have hitherto been con-
sidered by a girl at the awkward age
in the light of forbidden Injuries, to
be exploited on her debut into the
world, but are quite permissible this
season. These waistcoats are, how
ever. never detachable, but form the
fronts of the coat and are carried out
in thick cloth in a contrasting shade.
worked in soutache and decorated
with fancy buttons.
Indeed. one can't have too much
soutache.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
ooN'Ts FOR PIG FEEDERS.

Don't give the liquor in which po-
tatoes are boiled to the pigs The
tannin destroys the lining of the
sta. zach.
FONT keep pigs in confined places
up to their bellies in mud. They are
not dirty in their habits except you
make them SO.
Don't send discolored grain away;
1t will pay you better to give it to the
pig. and let him do the marketing.
Don't discard straw, or any straw
stuff that will do for bedding. 1t will
give comfort to the pig, and ultimately
make good manure for the farm.
Each individual animal is a sepa-
rate machine and our work is sue
cessful only when this machine is a
profitable one.-Farm and Home.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Rowing with All Their Strength
Against the Current.

fog, however, and the farmers knew
there still was time.
Three of the strongest at once start
ed out together in an effort to ford
their way as far as they could and
swim the rest The distance was not
great, but they soon were forced to
turn back by the swirling rapids and
great cakes of ice.
The rescuers knew it all was over
with the lad If he fell asleep, so they
kept calling to him frequently through
the night. The seven-year-old boy
kept his nerve and held to his pre-
carious seat while the flood roared
through the trees and structure of the
bridge and the ice cakes struck and
shook the wagon.
All the while the water rose slowly
but steadily and drove the rescuers
back. The cries of the boy spurred
the men on ito further efforts, and at
intervals through the night fresh at
tempts were made to swim to the
wagon. In each case the rescuers
were driven back exhausted.
1t was long after midnight when a
rowboat was brought up on a wagon
and launched. Two men got in it and
with lantern aboard rowed out The
sweep of the racing tide and the buff
letting Of the ice caught them and their
BOAT was driven down stream, away
from Johnnie, whose cries had grown
feebler.
The boat was driven ashore a mile
away from the bridge. More precious
time was passed in transporting the
little craft to point a mile above the
bridge, SO that 1t could float down in
the center of the stream. Rowing
with all their strength against the
current, the men in the boat slackened
its speed as they neared the bridge.
There the man In the sterc leaned
far out and, catching the half frozen
boy by the shoulder, pulled him
aboard. While the ice crunched
against 1t the boat was sw~pt on, but
landing was made safely, and, as
dawn was strealSing the sky Johnnie
was restored to his mothers arms.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
For the Debutante.

Chiffon and velvet appeal this year
to the debutantes and could anything
be more girlish for fine costumes?
The chiffon materials are very at
tractive made over satin or silk foun-
dations, though few colored slips are
worn only when the chiffon is col
ored. White is the choice. at present,
and the mode clings closely to en-
pire and draped princess effects.
There are velvet bands for a dress of
this kind, also velvet medallions
woven from tiny cords of velvet and
satin. The combination is very hand
some. One good style is the very
short waist with overhanging dra-
perry of heavy lace, showing narrow
stripes of velvet cord on the edge.
Velvet knots in miniature appear
where there is any drapery effect on
the waist or skirt.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
AGAIN THE SAMPLER STITCH.
Patterns Of Long Ago Favorites for
Modern Fancy Work.

The dear, queer old sampler stitch
is lin again for fancy work. II you
have one of these monuments to
ruined eye-sight tucked away in the
storeroom, do get it out as model.
Pillows, cushions and little holders
are worked in the old-fashioned trees
and triangles over which our grand
mothers pricked their fingers and
worked so assiduously in the days
when the world was much younger
than now. Far more taste is, however.
shown, as a rule, In the choice OF
colors, and the rainbow tints are neat
ly blended in very artistic patterns.
There is something wonderfully fas-
cinating In taking up the old styles
over which these dear souls found SO
much interest. There is little wonder
that the granddaughter and great
granddaughters take 10 much interest
in what was just as fascinating, per-
haps, to those who made the original
sampler patterns.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
EASY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW.
An Improved Way for the Making Of
Mush for Stock.

1t pays to cook feed for some kinds
of stock and especially shoats and
hogs. The old way of trying to make
in the dry meal by handfuls when the
water is boiling so 1t will not be
lumpy, is very tedious and tiresome
way. To also try to pour in any guam
tity Of meal at a time and stir 1t up
to smooth. even product is about out
of the question.
We accidentally found out a better
way than either of the above. says the
Epitomist and can now make ten gal
Ions or go gallons at a time and never
have a lump In 1t and this is how it
is done:
Let the water come to a brisk boil
ing point and 1t is ready for the meal,
which ought to be, for the best results,
made very fine. For a soft mush that
will run in a trough. use six quarts Of
meal for each ten gallons Of water.
The secret is this; put enough cool
or cold water into the meal before 1t
is poured into the kettle or caldron OF
hot water. to make 1t onto a moder-
ately stiff batter. or just so 1t will run.
Pour this into the boiling water all at
once or as fast as Is desired. Stir 1t
about for a moment and 1t will all
separate and no two particles of the
meal will remain together and the
result is very smooth article of
mush. No Jumps whatever and 1t will
not settle on the bottom of the ket-
tie. 1t will very soon swell and thick
en- and become cooked enough in a
short time after the water begins to
boil again. to be ready for use. OF
course 1t has to cool off before feed
ing, but no one after the wet meal is
placed in the hot water has to re-
main to stir the contents of the
kettle.
A bushel of very finely ground corn
will make by this process, twice as
much mush of the same consistency.
as anyone can make by the old way
of trying to stir the meal dry into the
boiling water. 1t will lump up and be-
sides is hot hard job
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19

These costumes are made of voile
or similarly lightweight spring like
material and trimmed with cloth of
the same color. The coats. which are
part Of the costume, are made of the
cloth which trims the gown. The ar
rangement is not only very smart. but
very sensible as well. because a cloth
coat worn with so thin a gown is a
more suitable weight for spring than
three-piece cloth costume. which is
generally much too warm, or . three
piece wolfe costume. which may on &C.
casion lack the necessary weigh.
These coats or jackets to be worn
with afternoon costumes are sleeve
less, and the elaborate sleeve OF the
waist. which usually is composed
largely, IL not entirely, of lace and A0,
broidery. is thus saved from besRg
crushed. There is a remnant OF the
kimono sleeve suggestion in the
straight line from the neck of the
is finished with n shallow cap, which
is quite full. SO that it does not crush
the undersleeves and gives a graceful
finish to the under garment.
These jackets do not close in front.
ThaP do not nearly come together. SO
that the front OF the bodice is dis
played. giving the effect Of a waistcoat.
The most effective trimming consists
of bands of embroidery or braid put
on In an elaborate design. confiaed
within straight band. Many OF the
quaint old designs In braiding are
now used for this purpose.
Chinese. Japanese and Italian en-
broideries. in colors as well az those
done In the same shade as the coat,
are popular.
The coats are made Of silk as we'll
as cloth to match with gowns which
are trimmed with silk There are also
silk frocks trimmed with cloth which
have cloth jackets.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19

chen saw him sway slightly, and his
head dropped forward. His hands still
remained on the steering wheel, but
the bobsleigh was not under control.
The other passengers thought that
Derchen had tainted, but as they were
unable to reach the wheel, or stop the
bobsleigh. decided to hold on and
trust to luck
The bobsleigh travelled through
Sepey at lightning speed. narrowly
missed two other bobsleighs, and
dashed into a fountain. DercheE's
three friends received serious in
juries. and Derchen himself was found
to have died from heart disease.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Give Variety in pis Feeds.

II pigs are allowed the run of pas
ture they will eat more concentrated
feed and make more rapid gains than
when being fed in dry lots. If the
ration contains plenty of protein the
advantage of pasture does not amount
to much so far as the amount of feed
consumed per 100 pounds of gain is
concerned. but 1t makes a big diff
ference in the condition of the pigs at
the end of the fattening period
In tests at the Iowa experiment sta
ton the cheapest gains when feeding
young pigs were obtained from ra-
ton Of corn, with the pigs on clover
pasture. The greatest profit was made
when a mixed ration was fed.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
A Feeding Rack on Wheels.

rack shown in the accompanying H.
lustration, says the Prairie Farmer.
Block bolster SO that when plank
2x8 and feet long is placed thereon,
there will be space OF two or three
inches between the planking and the
wheels. Extend the truck for 16 or
18-foot reach and place 21x12-inch
boards in the center. On the edges
use 22x6-inch boards Place the boards
so they will be tight enough to hold
grain.
The uprights are made of 2x4
pieces Z feet long with board across
the top.
After the stats are nailed on pieces
of Ike or ks are fastened around the
outside of the frame at the bottom to
prevent the grain from running over.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Ghost Collects Fares.

New York.-A B. T. r. conductors
ghost is said to have been seen by
residents of Flatbush who use the
Woodruff avenue station on the Brigh.
ton Beach B. r. T. line.
The phantom appears at night and
demands fare. If nickel is shown
him he goes away.
Two women station agents are said
to have been transferred to other sta
lions because of the spook's appear
ance.
The ghost is said to be that OF a
conductor who was bounded to death
by inspectors who kept accusing him
of missing fares.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Care Of the Colt.

The first year of the colts Nfe
should be devoted to instruction. 1'he
colt will learn more easily at six
months old than when year old. 1t
can also be controlled more easily
Hence it is wise to handle the colt
early. Its early training should aot
stop with breaking to the halter 1t
should be handled until 1t will drive
as well as lead. To teach it all this
and keep 1t from forgetting what it
has learned, is little trouble, but II
the colt is OF good stock tie trouble
is well paid for. Practice little com
mon sense with the young stock and
note the high rate Of interest coping
back to you ~ the result Of the IN.
veS&msnt.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19

There is nothing so repulsive as
wet and filthy barnyard, in which the
animals are compelled to walk knee
deep in Nth. Such condition is not
necessary and can be prevented II the
barnyard is kept well supplied with
absorbent material. Throwing whole
cornstalks into the barnyard is the old
method. but cornstalks do not absorb
until they are trampled to pieces and
In che meantime much of the liquid
is carried OF by the rains. 1t will pay
to shred the corn stalks or cut the
strsw for bedding. while leaves and
dr1 earth may also be used in the
barnyard with advantage.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Corn and Oats as Food for Horses.

Corn ana OatS as Fooo TOT noTScS.
Corn is an excellent addition to the
horses feed when hard worked in cool
weather. but not as suitable as oats in
hot weather 1t is incomplete as re-
CARDS mineral matter needed for bone
and sinew-making, ingredients in
which oats are rich. Yet, If properly
fed, corn is an excellent food, but does
not take the place of oats if the grain
is old and sound. Oats make muscle
and at the same time supply vim and
vigor, some heat and much force.
while a surplus is capable of being
stored up in the tissues as fat and
heterogeneous matter to be drawn upon
under extra stress. Corn, on the other
hand. is in the animal economy mainly
for the generation of heat and the sur
plus all goes to form heat fat. The
work horse needs food that is not only
concentrated but nutritious.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Judge In Palama. 1ies krot.

Philadelphia .-Awakened frcm his
slumbers by pounding at the front
door Of his Office at Camden, Justice
Of the Peace Finkini was greeted by q
young couple exclaiming: I'VE want
to get married.
You will have to excuse me for ap-
pearing in my pajamas." responded
the Justice; Il never expected to meet
lady at this hour
"Oh. that's all right" said the bride.
groom, we've only got little time.
We're in hurry"
The ceremony was performed At
once
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Z - q BzSt6olej4ls
Assp slss.s>
A CONVENIENT FEEDING RACK.
One Which Can BE Easily Built in the
Stock Shed.

Inclosed is a sketch OF my feeding
rack, which / use in a shed about 30
feet long. find this very handy and
economical rack In all ways. The foun-
dalton of this rack, you will see, is the
bottom beam of my shed. The rack is
three by six inches high. 1t is high
enough that the cattle must take their
feed from through the spaces and not
over.
l took scantling, 2x4 placed it cor
nerwise, thereby giving straight edge
from side of scantling to beam. giving
me this straight edge on which to nail
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
TO HANG ON LOOKING GLASS.
Dainty Little Pincushion Made Up In
Washable Materials.

This dainty little cushion is in
tended to hang on the corner OF
looking glass. and is covered with
washing materials so arranged that
they may be taken on and replaced
easily when required to be washed. A
rather fiat round cushion of sateen.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
Copenhagen Blue Pansies.

Pansies still hold their own in the
realm of millinery, large moon-faced
examples in pale Copenhagen blue
proving formidable rival to the rich
browns and yellows. while violets are6
by NO means eliminated from all thds
newest schemes of headgear
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
The Cured Fowl.

Curing diseased fowls IL scarcely
worth while, because they are not
likely to b "as good rs new" They
are likely to become diseased again,
and 70 psrpstuate disease again, and
10 peepetuatn the Same sort Of sick
ksas II tlBeir ofsprtng.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
.MPRovIsED FEED RACK.
Old Harvester Truck Wheels Can Be
Utilized.

gearing from an old wagon were util-
lied In making the convenient feed
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19
HAVE NO SLEEVES
FEATURE OF SPRING MODELS
IN JACKETS.
For Wear with Afternoon Costumes,
Garments Are More Like capes
ALLOW Display Of Front.
Of the Bodice.

Among the imported models of rath-
or elaborate spring costumes are three
piece suits which have a new feature
that renders them both more attrac-
tive and more comfortable than the
thrsS piece suits of the past. The new
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-19

either blue, pink, or pale green Is
made; 1t should measure about AN
inches in diameter; this Is again COW
cred With nainsook or camb2ic with
a pattern of open embroidery in the
center Of the outside. This is out
lined by frill of the same edge
with valenciennes lace; the upper
half of frill is finely tucked to bring
1T to the size of the cushion; 1t is
edged with tiny cambria beading.
another row Of the same being sewn
along round the ends Of the tucks.
The back must be joined on half way,
then made to hook or button the other
half so that the cushion can be slipped
out; ribbon forms loop to hang 1t up
by. and is also arranged in a large
loopy bow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-04
STEAMER BURNS;
FIFTEEN PERISH
Vessel Destroyed by Fire During a
Blizzard Along the Coast of Nova
Scotia-Thirty-seven
Men Rescued
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
HALIFAX. N. S., Feb 3.-In the
midst of wild blizzard this afternoon
the steamer st. Cuthbert was burned
to the waters edge off the Nova SEQ
tian coast. Fifteen members of the
crew were drowned by the swamping
of a small boat in which they attempt
cd to leave the vessel after the fire had
broken out The other thirty-seven
members of the crew, including the
captain. were rescued by the White
Star liner Cylnric.
After taking off the survivors the
Cymric abandoned the burning steam
er this afternoon and proceeded to
Boston.
News of the destruction of the st.
Cuthbert was received here tonight IN
L wirelsss message from Captain Finch
of the Cymric. The message read:
"The steamer st. Cuthbert was aban-
doned Afire Monday afternoon off the
Nova Scotian coast. The Cynric stood
by for nina hours during strong
gale, h.,avy seas and snow squall.
Lifeboat, in charge of chief officer,
making three perilous trips, rescued
tfirty-scven members of the crew, in
cluding the captain. Several members
of the crew were severely burned and
Injured. Fifteen of the crew were
drowned Sunday attempting to leave
the vessel. Their boat was swamped
ty a heavy sea"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-04
FOUR MENTAL
EXPERT TEST
TIA WIS MIND
FAMILY HOPES TO HAVE PRlS-
0NER RELEASED
Evelyn Nesbit Goes to Matteawan to
See Her Husband and Appears
Distressed at His Con-
dition
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y, Feb. "a
brief examination and observati ton of
the mental condition of Harry X.
Thaw, now confined in Matteawan
state hospital for the criminal insane,
was he'd today by DR.. Allan w. Fer
riss, president of the New York state
lunacy commission, and DR.. Lamb, su-
perintendent or the institution. The
examination was of preliminary char
acter.
Thaw and the physicians talked cas-
ually together for half an hour.
After the examination DR.. Ferriss
said 1t was too early to give an opin-
ion on Thaw's mental condition. The
examination interrupted a visit of Mrs.
Evelyn NesbiL Thaw and Daniel
O'Reilly of Thaws counsel, who came
I'D from New York today. 1t was Mrs
Thaws first visit to her husband since
his arrival at Matteawan, and she APP
peared distressed over the situation in
which her husband found himself
among the insane.
Alienists Evans and Jeliffe, retained
by the Thaw family, held several con-
ferences with Thaw during the day.
1t is believed here that unless Thaw Is
discharged through the cooperation of
the state authorities within a few
weeks habeas corpus proceedings will
be instituted In the supreme court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-04
PORTUGUESE COMPEL PREMIER FRANCO TO RESIGN FROM CABINET
PLOT AGAINST RULER
OF MONTENEGRO is
REVEALED BY ARREST
Postal Authorities Take Into Custody
Man Accused of Opening An-
others Mail and Learn
Of Conspiracy
BY Associated Press.

Ry Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Feb. S.-In the arrest OF
Milo Gjonovich, q native of Monte
negro, at Globe. Ariz., the postal
authorities believe they have discovered
a plot against the reigning head OF
Montenegro. Prince Nicholas.
Gjonovich was arrested for taking
from the mails a letter addressed TO
Bojo Pocek. another Montenegran, and
lis defense is that he was working IN
the interest of his government. Sew
eral relatives of Pocek have been ar
rested in their natives home in Monte
negro lately and it is believed that
Gjopovich is responsible.
Complaint has been sworn out against
Gjonovich before United States Com
missioner Martin of Globe for misap
preparation of the mails. Gjonovich has
teen working at Globe as miner, but
is well educated.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-04
EARTHQUAKE TREM0RS
RECORDED AT WASHINGTON
ey Associated Press.

ey Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. S.--The wealth
er bureau today issued the following
earthquake bulletin:
"An earthquake of slight intensity
from a distant origin was recorded on
the seismographs on February l. be-
ginning at hours. 16 minutes. II Sec
onds p. M, seventy fifth meridian
time.
"Perceptible tremors were recorded
for nearly an hour. The distance of
the original quake from Washington is
estimated to be about $500 miles,
7 ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 3.-Director
Clark of the state museum reported
today that earth tremors from some
distant source were registered Satur-
day evening by the seismograph in the
museum. The disturbance began at
6:2S D. m. and lasted for nearly an
hour, travelling in an east-west direc-
tion. Its center must have been over
5000 miles distant. somewhere In the
Pacific or in central Asia.