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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-08-28
LEFT LAW PRACTICE TOGO
BACK TO THE HAY FIELDS
AND WAS ADJUDCED INSANE
Joseph Carkson Formerly Judge Of the District Court o
Omaha Tires Of His Judicial Position and Returns to
the Farm Under an Assumed Name Eighteen Years
Away From the Fields.
TENDERF0oTS VIEWS ON SEVERAL SUBJECTS

10 disguise such things, but bet
there ism one man in ten who has
evolved from the soil that dosen Z
sooner or later have the same longing
tina, the Judge did. minus the will to
carry II out, cut II for a while and take
TO the brush. II is more noticeable
when the subject has gotten over the
frat enthusiasm Of the big mill and
begins TO realize that there IN really
nothing in IL, and u jerks men into
sausages when they should be full
OF ginger and electricity to have
more life In them than a race horse.
Then comes the realization that all Of
these years they have been chasing
"a will.o '.thewisp and that fame aud
position and excessive dinero are not
TO be compared to a healthy stomach
and u knot Of muscle on the arm that
would choke u steer. The primitive
man recrudes pretty strong then, and
they wish they had the moral strength
TO 10 back 20 the farm. They haven Z
and stay right on the firing line until
the doctors have to cut out their mp.
pendixes and balcd hay and peptin.
oids take the place Of beefsteak, fried
mush aud boiled potatoes. They will
all Of them join with me in the very
sincere belief that Judge Clarkson
was not crazy. He was simply NO
much smarter than his folks that they
could only explain it by fling n charge
of nnacy. and making II stick with
the mass who have voluntarily driftcd
away from the divine injunction Of
sure enough labor, and who are the
real descendants of society all over
the world.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

hard to say the right thing and TO say it
properly" SAID Rosamond i'll despair
ing tone. :.
Think about ii yourself first" replied
her mother 1T will help you more i'll
your notc-writine il YOU do that than II
should dictate. Remember that note
OF that sort should be your own. A
friendly note. 4 note OF appreciation, for
a gift, should be natural. spontaneous
II must not be abrupt, but it need not he
long. IL may be enthusiastic without
being gushing, Your friend has taken
time TO think OF YOU. and TO choose
something which she hopes may please
YOU am sure You arc not indifferent.
but YOU have allowed three days 10 pass
without acknowledging her present,
The simplest rule about writing
friendly note is 10 think what you would
say if speaking. What would you say
TO Alice ii you saw her at this moment
Perhaps would say, Alice, dear. Il
was charming OF you TO send ne that
pretty fan 1t is just what have been
wishing for. am delighted with it
That is very natural and will do very
we'll Write 1t You may add some
thing OF this sort, 4 hope that may sec
you soon. when can tell you personally
how much pleasure you have given me,
and sign ii Yours dffectionatcly.'
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

dyed to match any shade This dyeing
is not difficult and may be done at home.
The extremely fashionable sleeves arc
long, even extending well over the hand,
but il seems likely that, for midsummer
al least, comfort will make The three
quarter or elbow length popular.
Long Coats In Lightweight Gowns
Long coats-4o and 45-inch lengths
and i'll The scml-6ttlng models. are being
shown for spring. and will probably hold
their favor through the summer, cs-
pccially in linens. pongees and similar
lightweight materials, Sleeves on these
coats arc OF the long, closc-htting kind
and have very little fulness at the arm
hole. Small notchcd collars. similar 10
those on mems coats, and the collarlcss
finish, will both be used. the latter es-
pecially with the rucheS of almost every
imaginable material now represented
among neck accessories.
In woolcnS there arc the transparent
fabrics in ono clasS-the voilcS and us
sues that must be drapcd over a suitable
lining; and the heavier goods, which are
usually made with lining i'll the waist
portion only. In these heavier fabrics,
though they arc OF the lightest possible
weight, the smooth satin finish is best
liked for more drcssy wear Broadcloth
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
" p OSAMOND, dear" SAID Mrs.
IN Wright, II have something for you

~ OSAM MONlJs ucITs SFid 4N' y
IN Wright, II have something for you
to do this morning.
What is ii. Mothcr?'
II want YOU to be my secretary and at
tend to some of my notes and invita-
tons
Rosamond seated herself at her
mothers writing desk saying, Il like 20
sit down ut YOUR desk, Mother. 1t is so
we'll supplied with writing materials
noic-papcr, pens, ink, blotting-papcr.
stamps-cyerythlng ready to use. 1t
makes me feel like writing"
Il want you 10 begin to-day TO keep
my desk III order, and to study the de-
tails OF note-writipg. which is an art that
should he practised by every woman
who wishes to be polite"
1T seems to be talent TO write notes
we'll" said Rosamond with a sigh. Il
am afraid | shall never be able 10 do it =
"Ycs. it is an accomplishment A
very small talent can be improved by
giving time and thought to 1t. Ever
one may not hnd 1t easy 10 acquire 4
charming or graceful style i'll notcwrit-
ing. but YOU will find that facility comes
by practice"
"What sort OF notc-paper do you like
bcst2" asked Rosamond
plain white, rather heavy in quality,
is always in good taste. Pale gray is
used by many people. The size is about
six and hall inches by five You will
find larger size i'll my desk for letters,
and 4 smaller size, about FIVE inches by
four and half. for short notes or invi-
tations. Note-paper is folded once to lit
the envelope | like TO have the ad
dress engraved across the top OF the
notc-papcr, but it is allowable to write
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

10 6t the lace into place as no shoulder
seams are made i'll 1t. the tapping and
joining of the lace may be done wherever
it will come most conveniently Basic
the front piece in position first, then each
OF the back portions Be careful 10 pre-
serve the curve OF the shoulder line,
notching the lace, il necessary, 10 Sc
cure ii Hem the edges OF the lace to
the guImpe-
Make the shoulder joinings with over
hand stitches taken over the thread that
forms the outline OF the lace design. fol-
lowing 1t far enough around each figure
to make the joining secure Join the
spaces OF net that come i'll between these
figures by taking short over hand stitches
through both layers OF net After all
these stitches arc made trim the net
away around the lace figures and along
the ovcr-handed lines. but not too close
10 the sewing IN either case II any OF
the plain joinipGs in the lace seem too
prominent, they may be broken by TAX
ing a small figure from the cuttings OF the
lace and applying IT to the net By over
handing around the design Run
thread around tho lace one quarter OF all
inch from the neck edge, TO hold 1t TO
the same size as the fitted lawn guimpe,
From the inside trim away the lawn
from under the lace, leaving about one
quarter OF an inch beyond the line OF
sewing that attaches 1t to the lawn, turn
over the raw edges and hem them down
TO the lawn
The fitting of the collar is 4 matter of
considerable importance, and more at
tentioh than usual is being given to it
this season. The shaping OF the top out
line must necessarily vary on different
persons. but the inclination is to slope it
up as high at the back and sides as it
can be worn. The neck of the guimpc
should always be as high as possible at
the sides II, in the fitting, it is too high,
causing the shoulder to wrinkle. it is
better to slash the edges than to pare
them away. \ collar that pulls wide at
the sides OF the neck is uncomfortable
and unbccoming. This is particularly
true when the neck is short Increasing
the ncck-line at the lower edge OF the
collar increases the apparent size OF the
neck and is the reverse OF the treatment
required III fitting stout neck
The front may need to be cut some
what low, but the sides should be kept
as high as possible The best way 10
make correct neck-linc is by pinnng
around 4 well-shaped collar that is either
cut from sutt material or boned to pre-
serve the shape. Everyone knows the
difficulties Of finding satisfactory and
painless collar supporter. Bonine that
will hold the collar up usually pokcs into
the neck IN most uncomfortable fashion
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

Mohair seems as certain standby as
broadcloth. and though the preference
this spring IS for single solid-color
cloth in one of the staple or newer
shades, certain diversity is gained by
variations III the weaving, as III tho
checked effect woven into the mohairs
and scrgeS with hcrrng-bonc stripes.
Voilcs in plain black and black and white
arc likely to find increasing favor. and
some OF these are shown III bordered
goods These arc the doublc-wIdth ma
tcrlal with A woven border on ono edge.
Considerable drcssmaking skill is neces-
sary i'll producing gown from bordcred
material for that reason they VIII prob
ably never be universally popular.
Tho Spring and Summer Materials
On these 6nc, transparent yoilcs the
sclvagc is often employed as a decorative
feature. a tunic drapery, for instance.
instead OF being hcmmcd, will be finished
with the sclvagc, left on for that pur-
pose Ii is n part of the dreSSmakerS art
10 study her material, that She may make
the most OF all its possibilities Even II
the time has not vet como to wear cotton
fabrics the forehanded woman is think
ing OF them, and this summer she Will
sec the return of an old favoritc-cotton
satecn, influenced probably By the success
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

run a length OF tape through all the
loops and tic it around the waist
The guimpc is usually cut long enough
TO extend a few inches below the bust,
and continue, on corresponding line
on the figure, across the sides and back,
but even if ii be cut shorter. the loops
will hold 1t down The greater length
is. OF course, preferable when sleeves arc
included, though in any case IT will be
moro satisfactory to have the guimpe cx-
TEND at least two inches below the TN
der-arm. When the over-blouse has tho
large arm-holes that have been SO much
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
"A Perfect Fitting Guimpe-Practi-
cal Directions for the Making of
This Ever Useful Article

THE guimpc or undcr-blouse IS so
firmly fixed as A component part oil
the costume gown that the best and most
practical method OF arranging 1t be- |
comes a question of importance, 1t is
usually made OF light. sheer fabric, and
II cut by shirt-waist pattern and al |
lowed 10 remain the full length, the ma
tcrial at the waist Will form an extra
thickness under the over blouse that may
lust as well be avoided. A shirt-waist
OF even the simplest description Will al
ways be more becoming If 1t has QUO
wide or several very narrow tucks at
the shoulder-linc There may be only
three or four of these little tucks, be-
ginning at the armholc, or an equivalent
amount OF material may be gathered into
the shoulder seam, but the triilc OF 1ul-
ness will allow just enough case across
the bust to avoid the strained look that
a perfectly plain waist, unless very loose
" fitted, is certain to have The gumpe
on the contrary, Will be better II made
perfectly plain, for the portion that
shows at the ccntrc-front should lie
smooth and fat, be the figure either full
or slender; the requisite fulness to give
ease to the waist will be IN the over
blouse
to chemiscttc depth cnly. but everyone
who has tried knows the inconvenience
OF keeping the small chemisctte IN posi-
ton INSIDE neck opening to which 1t is
not scwed 1t will be much more secure
and comfortable if it be attached TO
puimpc OF lawn that may be held down
IRON the waist The method by which
this result may be attained, and at the
same time the fulncss of material at the
waist avoided, is shown in the illustra-
lions. Fit the under-arm seams and the
shoulders and neck carefully French
seams may be made. but fcllcd seam
gives Il fattcr finish at the shoulder
Hem the lower edge, and if The guimpe IS
10 be sleeveless. make a very narrow
bem around the arm-holes or apply j
narrow bias facing Hem the lower
edge OF the guimpc, and sew loops, oil
anc-half-inch-widc tape TO the edge
Try OIL the guimpc, and make each tape
loop long enough 10 reach cxactiy-to the
natural waist-linc Apply one loop at
each side OF the ccntre-front, and ono II
each side of and quito close to the cen
trc-back. 1t is impossible 10 place loop
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

used this season. the gumpc must have
sufficient length TO extend a safe dis
t9ncc below them, and 1t may be adyis-
able to add an extra loop OF tape At each
side The guimpc illustrated was made
of linlng-lawn. and was intended as a
support for the lace which is inset in
form--none of tho lawn show
ing when the over-blouse is worn. The
guimpc itself, however, may be inset
with mcdallionS or insertion or be hand
embroidered Fine lawn or batistc
should be used in this case, but tho orig
inal preparation OF the guimpc would be
the same. The trimmings to be applied
should be pinned into the desired posi-
tions. then basted in place. After the
trimming is pinned i'll place on the one
side, double the eulmpe evenly through
the centrc-front, bringing the back and
the under-arm seams evenly together,
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

even when it does not actually scratch.
A prepared collar foundation that ] have
seen. and which has recently been placed
on sale in the shops, seems TO have solved
the problem BY boning with single
length of oollarbonc that is carried up
and down and along the shaped collar
that is made OF mousselinc dc sole
There arc no ends OF the collarbonc OK
cept at each side OF the back, and here
the ends are turned under -cighths
of an inch, so no sharp points can pro-
icct The collarbonc Is stitched by ma
chine to tho moussclinc collar. When
ono OF these prepared foundations is
used il is fitted to the neck OF the
euimpe, then covered with lace matching
that OF the chemiScttc. ---.-
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

at the exact centre on account OF tho
closing but they should be placed as
near the centre as possible without in
reference with the tapping. so that the
two loops may pull rs one, Place loop
at each under-arm seam and two more at
each side OF the guimpc. ono between the
front and the underarm. and the other
between the under-arm and the back,
making five loops on each side Sew
them securely to the hemmcd edge of
the guimpc, and when 1t IS TO be worn
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
When and What to Write
By Mrs. FRANK LEARNED

an address at the top, toward the right,
ii il is not engraved. Remember That
letter is dated at the beginning OH the
right-hand side: a note Is dated al the
end on the lcft-hand side. Very nm
portant elementary things III underwriting
are handwriting, spelling, punctuation,
correct beginnings and termmatonS.
Be careful always to write leglbly and
straight. If you are in doubt about the
spelling of word. consult 4 dictionary.
Do not abbrcviatc
What arc obligatory notes p asked
Rosamond
"AS a rule, they are replies to anything
where hostess requests the pleasure OF,
your company. or you feel sure that she
will wish 10 know whether she may cx-
pect you. For instance. here IS an inY-
iation | have just received to formal
luncheon. II is obligatory to reply.
Write the reply in the same form as the
invitation, IN the third person,
Mrs Wright accepts with pleasure
Mrs. Robinson.s invitation TO lunch
con on Tuesday, March third. AT
half-past one o'clock
"You see that tho date and hour must
he repeated III the answer, in ordera to
avoid mistakes or MISUNDERSTANDING.
After Rosamond had written the re-
ply. Mrs. Wright said, Il intend to give
a luncheon for my friend, Mrs. Howe.
It will be pleasant way for Inc to meet
some old friends and make new ones. |
have consulted with her about the date.
and she tells me ii is convenient for her
shall send informal invitations and
must write them myself. | shall say:
DEAR Mrs. RoRIN SON:
Will you give mc the pleasure OF
your company at luncheon OH
Thursday, March the fifth. at half
past one o'clock? | am asking
some friends to meet Mrs Howard
Howe, who has returned recently
10 town to live. after long absence,
and | hope you can come.
Yours sincerely.
CONSTANCE WRIGHT"
In a little while Rosamond said, hcsi-
tatingly. II want 10 write 10 Alice TO
thank her for the birthday prcsent she
sent me
Have you forgotten to do soi" asked
Mrs. Wright in surprise You must
not delay another moment"
No. had not forgotten. but it is SO
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

and pin the trimming in the same posi-
tons, to the other side
AT the second illustration is shown
the method of insettlng a solid piece OF
lace, avoiding scam at the shoulder.
All-ovcr lace may be used though IN this
case IT was All odd piece of ten-inch deep
lace ilouncing, the edges being joined at
The shoulders by tapping the back por-
ton over the front, and appliqueinc the
lace design on the latter to the net top of
the lace used for the front portion. 1t
IS an easy matter, after the guimpc is
fitted and the shoulder seams completed,
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
STEAMED FRUIT PUDDING

Silt together one and tbrec-Quarter
cupfuls OF -four. half level teaspooniul
each of soda and cinnamon, and 4 fourth
OF teaspooniul each OF cloves and nut
meg: add one and half cupiulS fruit
raSins, currants and citron mixcd-and
mix thoroughly. Melt a fourth OF a cup
ful OF butter in half cupful OF hot mo-
losscs, add half a oupful OF milk. and stir
gradually into the flour mixture. Turn
into wcll-buttercd half-pound cocoa or
baking powder cans, and steam about an
hour and half Serve with hard sauce.
Dates or figs chopped fine make an agree
able change in place of the fruits given.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
ENTIRE WHEAT PUDDING

Sift together two cupfuls of entire
wheat flour, level tcaspoonful each of
soda and cinnamon and half level tea
spoonful OF cloves, add oupful of
chopped apples and a cupful OF raisins,
cilron and nuts, mixed. Heat half a cup
ful of molaSScs, add q third OF cupiul
OF butter and, when melted. a cupful Of
milk. then stir gradually into the first
mixture. Mold and steam. Serve with
hard or lemon sauce This very excel
lent pudding, and a most palatable one.
requires no eggs, which is desirable adj
vantage when eggs are scarce and high.
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22

L. f. MONROE.
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22
BUSINESS HOUSE COMPLETED
Oliver & Stroud Moving to
New Quarters.

Contractor l.. V. Beck has about
completed the new 20 by 80 foot
store building for Oliver & Stroud,
and that firm is now engaged in
moving into their new quarters
The building is substantially put
up and nicely papered and finished
in the inreri T.
The firm of Oliver & Stroud has
now been engaged in the mercantile
business at this place for a little
over a year. They carry nice
stock and have built up a splepdie
business, being hustling busines
men and strong believers in tie
value OF advertising.
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22
D - - fl4H35t :. IL z Q 70 u
MkLhRIAL DISEASES.
How to Avoid Them and the Se-
rious Consequences Of Neg
IeCt.

elk me up something to knock ths
malaria, DOCTOR" remarked sallow'
faced, sick1y looking man, entering
prominent physicians Office the other
day.
The doctor stepped to his medicine
case, took down a couple tottles, mixed
a preparation which ne handed to the
patient with the customary advice to
shake well and follow directions and
resumed his seat.
"Such cases are frequent, replied thS
doctor in answer to a question. "The
warm days and damp, chilly nights are
certain malaria breeders and are most
serious in those who have neglected to
keep their stomach, liver and bowels IL
good condition. Such persons are full
of the impurities on which the malariai
germ thrives, and it is from this class
that typhoid fever, pneumonia, Brights
Disease, small pox and yellow fever claim
most of their victims whenever these dis
eases are prevalent.
The proper way to guard against the
.nalaria1 germ and the serious diseases
which follow it is to get into good cond1'
ton by taking a reliable remedy that
will keep the bowels clear and the l1vet
healthy. and to continue with it at fire.
ruent intervals during the sickly season.
A dose of Prickly Ash Bitters three OF
four times a week will do all of this, be.
sides stimulating the digestion, improv'
ng the appetite and keeping the bodi1
energy at the highest pitch.
Priclly Ash Bitters is known every
where as a system tonic and bowel regu-
,ator. It not only removes all traces OF
malarial poison from the system, but
ones up the vital organs, gives new
strength and vigor, makes the bod
strong and the brain active.
"Prickiv Ash Bitters is the best all-aTouns
Medicine for the family I ever used. During the
past ten years l have always kept II in my houSt
whenever any OF ny family show signs OF ihdla
| ia kidney trouble, indigestion or SonstlpauoI
! a te,l doses is all that is needed to make men
| sell and hearty agaiu.-W, il, MSWlLLIANlS
| Hckering, La.
Sold by druggists. Price S-'oo
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22
Notfce-Sale Of Land.

Pursuant to the authority CONFER
cd on me by a Deed of Trust execu
ted 10 me- by John c. Webb and
Mary r. A. Webb, his wife, on The
10Th day OF December, 1904, duly
recorded iu the Office of the Clerk Of
Circuit Court Of Hampstead county,
Arkansas, in record book IN A, y
pgge 316, | will, on the 9th day oil
January, 1909, at II o'clock a. m. +,
at the front door of the Court House
III the town of Washington in said
county and state, sell at public auc
ton 10 the highest bidder for cash,
the following land situated in said
county and state, viz:
The West alf of the Northeast
quarter. aud The West half of the
Southeast quarter, all of Section six
in Township ten (10) South Range
25 West, containing 153 acres, more
or less, to satisfy a debt secured by
said Trust The sale will be abso
Lutte without right Ct sppraisement OF
redemption-the said right being ex
pressly waive d in said Deed of trust
This 7th day of January, 1909.
W. B. SIMPSON, Trustee
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22

1T HAS BEEN SUGGESTED by Gov.
Donaghey that the office of State
Land Commissioner be abolished,
view Of the tact that practiacaily
all the swamp lands belonging to
he state had been sold, and s'ats
bank lands sold or redeemed. BIT
there are the lands fol feited for
axes and to be hereafter forfeited
tor taxes. The Governor suggests
chat the work Of this office could
)e taken up by the Commission of
Mines, Manufactures and Agricul-
ure-better abolish the latter office
l. we are to get rid of either.
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22
RUNAWAY TEAM
Causes MIR. City Of Fulton
Seriot1s Injury.
Serious Injury.

Mr.. Wilton City of Fulton, son
in law of A, D. Monroe of this
city, was seriously injured last
FRIDAY at Fulton by runaway
team.
Mr., City was logging and had
parity unloaded, when the front
mules of the four mule team he
was driving started to run, throwing
the rear team and causing one OF
the mules to fall on Mr.. City, and
he and the rear team were dragged
IL considerable distance before he
was eXtricated.
Mr. City was severely bruised
and his ankle badly sprained, but
he Is now getting on nicely
Washington telegraph., 1909-01-22

CONGRESSMAN Minor Wallace in
1oduced bill Monday which pro-
vided for the refund to the Southern
st tes f about two and half mil
lion dolla f cotton tax, collected
from 1863 to 6S, the money to be
paid to the W'ties from whom it
was collected or to their heirs, and
all amounts unclaimed to go to the
rural school fund.
This tax was illegally collected
and am effort has been made for
some years to have a bill introduced
providing for Il refund.