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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16
aurr;,o strjnu in the Sick-Room.

Months spent in sick room nave
taught me many things for the COM
fort of an invalid one of the simplest
and most effective Of which is burn
ing a string to purify the atmosphere
Take a soft string sAd stick it with
pin to the back of chair; after
lighting. blow it out gently, leaving
the tiny spark, which will create
smoke enough to make decided dlf
ference in the atmosphere.-Harper'
| Bazaar.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16
J. o. Monroe.
Atchison, Kas.
Crime.

She-I can't bind myself until I'm
sure. Give me time to decide, and II,
six months hence feel as l do now,
will be yours.
Ardent Wooer-I could never wait
that long, darling. Besides the courts
have decided that dealing in futures
without the actual delivery of the
goods, is gambling pure and simple
Puck.
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under arrest. He blew his brains out
in his cell that night with pistol
procured, no one knew how. Lucille
went mad on hearing Of the tragedy,
and was confined some time in an
asylum. She recovered and ended her
days in convent.
That, gentlemen, Is my story
There was stirring Of chairs and
a general lighting of pipes which had
been allowed to 60 out in the rap,
attention that prevailed while Judge
Stoakes was speaking, when Judge
Grower arose and said:
Il believe | voice the sentiments o
the club in extending thanks to Judge
Stoakes."
copyright, 1909, by Joseph B. Bowles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16
ROYAL Great.Great. Grand moths,

The birth of son to the youth
duke and duchess Of Sudermania civ
to royal Europe what it has not ii
for more than ten years, namely
great-great-grandmother. The lady
whom this honor has come Is q
Grand Duchess Constantine Nicot
witch, who was, before her marrh,
Princess Alexandra Of SAKE Altenbu
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her a plan which had formed In his
brain to revenge himself upon her
father both for his insulting words
and for the death of his own parent.
He had cut off a portion of her hair
while she slept and dipped 1t in the
blood of a lamb. He had also sprlnk-
led blood over pieces of her dress.
The Ratchet was easily procured.
These he had placed in the cave dur
ing one of Col. Farrar's numerous ab
sences from the house and there also
he had himself emitted the means
which had been heard. He would
have carried his hellish plot through
to the end but that the coloners plea
for forgiveness at the gallows un'
nerved him.
This confession was made partly
at the place of execution and partly
afterward in the Jail. AS soon as IL
became clear that Leisure had an i'm
portant statement to make the sheriff
turned to the colonel to take the In
sigma Of death from his head. Far
rar. unobserved by all who were In
,ent upon the words of Leisure, hat
sunk into a sitting posture. Th'
sheriff stepped up to him and raise'
he black cap. He was dead.
Leisure was Immediately place.
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this valuable M
cine,LydiaE.A
hams Y egeaM
Compound l9
fered from term
headaches, pain
my back and q
side, was tired
nervous, and /
weakIcouldhs,d
s stand. Lydh ]
Pinkham's Veett
BILE COMPOUND !
ctored ma t0heal
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Attend to Your Liver

No organ in the human body can
give as many different kinds of trouble
as the liver when it is not right. Sim.
mons Liver Purifier makes it right
and keeps it so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16
A Domestic CombustibIe.

Doctor-Dld you give your husband
the powder I left, Mrs. Mulligan?
Mrs Mulligan-Indade, Oh did, sor.
An he's been BLOWN me up ivir
since"
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Neat and Appropriate.

How shall we print this essay on
liberty"
Il think it ought to be in Roman
caps"
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MORE
PINKHAM|
CUREl
Added to the Long List d.
to This Famous Remledy,

Camden, N.J.-1t is with plasal
that I add my testimonial 70 ~
already long list hoping that II n
indnce others to avail themselves
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16

MccANE's DETECTIVE ACENcfl
Houston. Texas. operates the largest iosss
competent detectives in the South, thsy ~ ~
written opinions in cases not handisd " y
Reasonable rates.
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Nelson-Draughon business College, s stss
tonic, Tex s offering 100 Life seholarshlpIs.sw
The schools thorough. Write for particuiaN {
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16

The softer mans head the more
he is inclined to butt in.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16

It is right to look our life accom-.
bravely in the face now and then, d
settle them honestly.-Bronte.
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They Should

my honest conviction, based upon
my own experience and that of my
friends is that Hunts Cure will cure
larger per cent. of skin troubles,
especially of an itching variety, than
any other remedy. Certainly those at
ficted with any form of itch should
try it,
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TRUE RESIGNATION.

Old Maid-Is-it really true tnat lnai'
riages are made in heaven!
Doctor-Yes, I believe so.
Old Maid (resignedly)-O, then'
doctor, you needn't call again.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16
For Headache rry Hicks capudln,

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-peas-
ant to take-Effects Immediately. 10, 25
and Soc at Drug Stores.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-16

The material facts In this
story Of circumstantlaI evidence
are drawn from an actual re-
corded case, only such change
Of names and local color being
made as to remove them from
the classification Of legal re- o.
ports to that Of fiction. All the
essential points OF evidence
however, are retained.
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OF course the overnight bug IS Llwnys
provided with secure lock. the key OF
which Is carried by the owner OF the bng
or by her maid, The toilet belongings
are usually arranged around the inner
edge of the bng or suitcase. each article
being thrust under q stitched strap or
pocket which is attached, not to tho
bag itself. but to removable ''folse sidey
OF stlif lcather covered with the material
which lines the dressing bog This long
strip, with Its attached toilet belong"
ings, may be lifted out aud laid, ready
to hand. on the dresser whom the end
oi the Journey is reoched.
Even ordinary handbags are equipped
with these luxurious 1ttings. and the
young man who would send his most
admired fair something really acceptable
I'm the why OF birthday gift may pick
up for twenty-five dollars or so a dainty
handbag so allurlng that 1t will win her
fnyor for some time. Besides Its equip
mcnt OF Inside purse. cardcasc, memo
randum book and address book-al. Of
course, fashioned OF this exquisite leather
which forms the bng md lined In the
same dainty wuy-tbere will be q whole
kilt OF toilet requisites. small In size. but
perfect In every detail.
The woman who cnnnot afford an ex-
pcnslvo leatber-1tted bag for her week
end visits. may provide herself with an
equnlly convenient II not M luxurious.
dressinG.casc made OF suede kid. or even
OF silk or cretonnc These cases are made
In long strip. which mny be unrolled
and spread over the dresser when the
destination Is reached and when rolled up
they may be closed with n ribbon loop
and button. To the strip OF leather or
other material should be stitched straps
and pockets to accommodate the various
articles OF the toilet, md separate
strip. lined with oiled silk. will curry
sponge. tooth and noil brushes. Pressed
glass bottles with nickel screw tops may
be bought for II trino and these. contain
Ing tho cologne water, toilet ammonia or
other liquids muy be slipped beneath
stitched straps on the drcssing'caso strip
OF course, the experienced woman trnv-
elcr knows all about the convenience OF
the tooth pas,cs. tnlcum powders and the
Ike. wL.ch come In tin tubes or dat
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talents. a trailing dress will be ab-
surdly out of place at this youthful and
festive Jollincauon, and the mnld who
has to hold up tagging skirt NIL tho
evening will miss half her rightful fun
besides coming home with tetterci
1oupccs
Tucked net, plain or dotted: chiffon, or
simply made messaliuo satin mike the
prcttiest dancing frocks for debutaDtes.
and OF course slippers. silk hosiery and
coinurc ornaments must be in keeping
with tho color selected Evening dresses.
for even young girls just out, have now
quite q decided dccolletagc. for evening
frocks must be cmphatically distinguished
from the oOllarlcss afternoon costumes
Chiffon frocks are made over satin
yelled with a second intervening lnycr OF
chiffon and are. therefore. rather expen-
siye. Blond lace insertions Get into the
chiffon make such frocks very rich. and
sometimes anshes of pompndour ribbon
nrc placed between the two chiffon layers.
showing delicatcly through the outer
frock. White net frocks are really tho
most inexpensive. and such frocks are
charming on young girls when mado with
plenty of the material In tucks or tiny
frills and plcatings- The net frock is best
uDtrimmed with lace, unless tho lace be
OF fine quality. and 1t should be made
over some very soft silken fabrlc-
Messallno satin evening frocks In dane
Ing length nrc lovely when mnde up In
the tunic style affected by both Miss
Billie Burke and Miss Grace George this
yenr These satin tunics cling TO the
figure without too sharply outlining 1t
and ncross the top. where the satin tunic
hp
ngc there may be a strip OF pearl cm-
broldered banding or some other like
trimming. The smaTtest evening frocks
hive no sleeves at all; string OF pearls
or scrap of lace passing over tho shoul-
der IL Is In better taste, however, for
the young girl to wenr a short. transpar-
ent sleeve ending just above the elbow.
There is n f0d Just now for wearing
picture hats with dancing frocks. Miss
Betty. II she has a pretty head OF hair.
will much more wisely go uncovered to
tho June prom, and Will decorate her
lcvelocks with rose or q fillet of ribbon
or some vivid green leavos In girllsh
fashion,
a Reversible Evening Capc.
Some light wrap for evening wear will
be absolutely essential, and this may bo
In the form of a military cnpc. falling to
the knees or clear to the skirt hem. and
made OF chiffon weight broadcloth OF
some pretty shade or of satin. New re-
versible satin capes may be worn at both
day and evening functions. for one side
OF the satin is black or In some dark
color. and the reverse sido Is pnle rose,
golden yellow or Il tint according with
the darker shade. These reversible satins
are rather high priced, but the capes
made from them are so convenient that
one does not hesitate at tho extra cost
OF course. such q cape is made very sim-
ply, with collarless neck finished with
stitching and fastening OF buttons md
cord loops Sometimes q deep hem of the
darker color is turned up on tho lighter
side.
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eagerly selected as gifts by the uufortu
nntc rich whose stock of available pres
onts IL 30 soon exhausted and gold
fitted travelling case. with jewel settings,
might easily bring the price of ones
little birthday gift to the requisite three
ngure mark, below which inslgnincaDcc
and commonplaceness would threaten.
Tho properly equipped overnight bag.
whether costing $50 or ten times that
amount must contain certain essentials
Those include, besides the regulation
hand mirror. brush, comb. manicure set
receptacles, a cosmetic OUTFIT. tooth and
rail brush holders, an alcohol lamp and
curling iron, and, II the bag belongs to
u thoroughly up-todnto woman. little
flask containing several ''pick-mc-ups.
In case ones hostess should prove
thoughtlcSs.
More like the typical dresslng-bag of
the EngIishwomou IL the smaller over
night bng Illustrated. This bng, or,
properly speaking. 'case." is very com
pact In size and provides space only for
q tightly folded nightgown of shcor, soft
material, and perhaps fresh collar for
the morning. Small wellcquipped bags
OF this sort nrc especially liked by women
who take short trips IN motor cars, The
more bulky luggage, In the shape OF suit
cases and grips. may be sent forward oy
eaprcss. while the convenient little dress
Ing case, with its instant readiness for
dainty frcshcning up. Is always Mt band
In the automobile Such n bng may be
had In dark calf or seal, In pigskln, or.
II one fancics. in bright scarlet OF blue
morocco. nud the fittings will be of sill
yer, gunmctnl or gilt.
Some women have fancy for toilet
belongings of white composition. which
has the soft creamy color of real ivory;
for the backs Of these brushes and MIR
rors nre much more ensily kept clean than
is the case with metal. which must be
frequently polished Tho sets of Purisian
ivory, as 1t IL called, come with from 10
to 20 pieces. Including oil the manicure
implements, boxes and tasks needed for
complete toilet; md each separate piece
Is engraved with tho owners monogram.
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bellows brought to commencement wcok
events. Lingerie frocks are the rule. and
this year many OF these diaphanous COS
tunes Will nc made with long skirts to
trail over the campus lawns and walks
OF all the lingerie frocks. those made
OF the fine, beautiful embroderies seem
the favorites tbls year. These new en-
broiderlcs are SO delicate In character
thnt many of them may be drawn through
a ring, aud these handsome cmbroldcrics
lend themselves we'll TO the somewhat Sc
we're and dlgnIncd lines OF the present
mode clnss day frock illustrated is Of
nlloycr embroidered bntlstc In tunlc ef-
feet, this embroidery tunic being cut away
around the armholes and on the side
seams to show n simulated under tunic of
another fabrlc-ln this case pin tucked
bgtiste and lace, Wide insertions of
heavy lace outline these cut-away por-
tlons, and ut the foot is deep 1ounce
Of plain batlsto with many frllls OF lace
thereon. The embroidery tunic comes up
over the yoke of tucked batistc, the sleeves
of the last-named material having mp
pliqucs OF embroidery In flower patterns,
This costume Is completed by white
erin hat. faced with pale green chiffon
and trimmed with masses OF lilics-of-the-
valley In It's green leaves
Another charming class day costume Is
OF lavender null trimmed with embroid-
cry banding to match and white point
dcsprlt Insertion. The whole effect of
this frock is very glrlISb. and the skirt,
with alternate strips OF lace and PIN
tucked null. is very graceful. A lavender
chiffon parasol adds emphasis TO the cos
tune, and the hat is n white chip trim
med with violet colored velvet ribbon and
- ,-Io White
roses which shade into tho tea roso tone.
Embroidered Gloves with Pretty
Afternoon Frocks.
Kid gloves viii be out OF the question
during the sultry weather of commence
ment time; but Miss Betty, this year,
Will have delcctabie silk gloves eDbeio
lshed for her benefit, with oil sorts OF
exquisite hand cmbroldcrics- With the
lavender null dress are shown pale Law
ender siIk gloves wrought with fcstooncd
rarlnnds In two tones of pale lavender.
with the pink linen redingote dress ono
mny wear palc pink SILK gloves worked
with tiny rosebuds In natural color. III
white gloves are worn, they may be en-
broidered In pure white. or In colors; or
they may have cameo patterns In black-
according to the French notion for black
and white effects And II commencement
week proves toe mncn Tor the glove hn
ger tips. Miss Betty will not care whit,
for her long, embroidered gloves mny be
packed of forthwith to be supplied with
new hands.
The ..Prom" Frocle In Dancing
Length.
The pleasure OF dancing for its own
sake makes the June prom ono OF
the most enjoyable occasions OF tho week.
Every senior and junior taking part In
the charmed event invites the very prct-
tiest girl he knows, heaps flowers upon
her. secures the smartest carriage tho
town livery affords and has her order card
flled out ahead with the names OF picked
chaps, selected for their Tc'psichorcan
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frock cut on long, hipless lines and hav-
ing q trimming of braIding and lace In
sertionS designed to acceDtuate the long
lines. Lace soutHebe and the big crochet
buttons on the front OF the frock are all
dyed In the delicate rose pink shade OF
the ribbon. The hat Ia Il picture affair OF
cream lcGhorn trimmed with q loose scarf
and streamors OF pink ribbon. to which Is
sewed n tiny frlll OF moussellne. One big
pink rose dccorates the front.
A CoIIarIess Commencement Week.
or course the Miss Bettys Will have
their commencement week frocks rounded
or squared at the top To show their pretty
young throots. The collnrloss bodice is
the divine right OF the pretty young girl.
and older women, though they will un-
doubtedly adopt this now fashionable mud
very cool aud picturesque style. should
really, leave 1t to the girl In her carly
twentics.
The hno little blouscs for tehDls and
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even shoes to match, For commence
ment exercises something else cool and
sunmcry and accompanied by picture
hat Will be necessary. and there VIII be
other occaslons-the glcc club concert.
the various ceremonies of the outgoing
and incoming classes. not to speak oil
walks. boating, ball games and other
Publications which can be squeezed In
between times. Every girl who has been
n commencement week belle knows that
1t takes full week to sleep OF the ex
element of the i've or six days concen-
trnted fun.
Drcssy Linen Suit VIII he
Useful.
The smart linen frock. with n graceful
coat to match, will be tho feature of
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dress at every out-of-door function this
year For commencement week the linen
frock, with Its loose, long coat. will be
In dainty shade and Will be trimmed
with buttons. br0lding or heavy lace dyed
to match the fabric. Rose or strawberry
pink, pale-gr color called 'absluthe."
deeper tea-greon tone and all the laven-
der md berry shades are favored for
linen suits of this character, Light blue
Is charmiDg-ns long as the delicate color
remains unfaded; but this shade Is not
as smart for out-of-door wear as either
tho greens, rose oolors lavendcrs
Brown and string -colorcd linens make
neat travelling suits. but they aro scarce
ly dressy enough for campus festivities
very charming costume Of pink linen
is shown, and this dainty frock is suitable
for either class day wear or for any of
the Informal afternoon fetcs which take
place during commencement week. The
model is one-piecc Sac" or redjngotc
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boating during commencement week fun
Will hnve Hat rundown collnrs fastened
with q brooch or flowing tie, and all
afternoon frocks Will be cut away Mt the
neck In q shallow V or Florentlne square,
or Will be rounded out In tho pretty
Dutch style which Is becoming to all
youthful faces. Plumpncss Is not at all
essential for beauty In the young girls
neck and thront. Even decided thinness
has loycllncsS of It's own when 1t Is tho
soft. delicate sleDderncss OF 20 years.
The very slender throatcd Miss Betty.
however. Will hive her collarleSs bodices
cut in round or shape leaving the
square neck TO the plump young beauty
whose wcll-coverod bones can stand tho
angular lines,
Two Glass Day Frocks in Lingerie
Style.
Claos day exercises, whether held un-
der the campus trees or Indoors, bring
out the daintiest and most frivolous fur
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WS NIL the uUVel-rcadlng world we'll
" knows. the EDglishwoman never
"A goes anywhere without her dress
y II iug-casc." The hospitable American
hostess. with her cordial invitation
to run out and spend Sunday. dear, and
don't bother TO bring anything but Il
toothbrush everything else Is In the
gucstroom," would very likely shock the
Engllshwoman inexpressibly, Perhaps. In
deed this fastidious nicely about her own
toilet pnraphernalia hns something to do
with the perfect grooming for which the
Englishwomnn is world-famed.
The English heroine OF the storybook.
of course. always steps out Of the rnil
wny carriage for her week end visit with
dressing case: but with one OF tho up-to-
date dressing-bngs provided nowadays for
short Journeys the services OF nail
seem really supcriiuous. The sumptuous
''Ntted bags" as we Americans style our
dressing cases. supply every reasonable
need for complete toilet except q hot
bath and massage,
The fitted 6uit-cnsos ahe the most ex-
pcnsive OF tho Overnight" bags. They
are perfectly appointed suit-cnses. q tri-
hc smaller than the regulation y to 26
inch cusc, and In them, beside the toilet
implements packed in delightful order
around the edge. there Is space for ono's
night garments. n fresh blouse for next
morning. nnd-if one Is very clever
packcr-o flmy lingerie dinner frock for
the evenings wear, These Overnight"
suit-cnscs como for both men and women,
the only difference being In the nature
OF the fittings; more brushes being pro-
yidcd for masculine use and lnrger
supply OF mctal-toDped boxes and bottles
for femininity.
These cases arc exceedingly elegant and
distinguished In charactor. and for some
rcason, known only 10 the manufacturers.
they Ore made up only In style obtnin-
nblc by the favored few TO whom dollars
do not matter Luxury and leisure orc cx.
pressed In the rich feathers. silk and vel
vet Innings aud In the costly fittings OF
silver, gold or ebony, iDlaId with silver
deposit Extrnvagnncc need know no
Anit In these travelling cases. which nre
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SPARE THE INVALID NERVE
LIMITATION

- ILK potticoats. starcbed weorables
Aand crcakins shoes should be- avoided
~ by the attendant In an inSalid's room.
Whispering IS intensely irritating TO a
sick person, who naturally concludes that
his symptoms are so bad that they have
to be discussed In an undcrtone. Con
vcrsatlon between the nurse and visitors
should be In q low tone OF voice. but
quite distinct; IL there Is anything to be
said that the invalid must not hear. it
would better be said In the hall. entire
ly out of bis sight, carshot and imaglnn-
tion small table In tho hall. outside
the sick room. Will be appreciated by the
nurse and by whoever has to deliver and
call for tho lnvolid's food tray.
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Fashion Notes and Novelties.

that the chief trouble 'r with the tops
where broken threadc cnusc the hose to
ravel In unsightly "runawnys" all the
way down the side. This is especially
provoking In the case OF silk stockings
to be worn with bathing suits To pre-
vent this breaking OF the silk threads.
the gartcrs should be attached. not TO tho
top OF the stocking. but to short tape
loops sewcd TO the edge. Black tape
half an inch wide should be used and
the garter may be hooked through the
loop,
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boxes; and the sonp and face powder
books with detachable leaves nra also
very useful.
Ii fact. when one considers how easy 1t
Is to have nll the comforts of home nj
why's within ones rcnch. the American
hostess Invitation to drop in and rely
on the resources of her guest room."
seeus not UNUSUAL at all
In putting away your winter clothes.
get two large pieces of heavy wrapping
paper and fashion into a bag by hem
ming all tho aides except one Clean your