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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04
Electric Bath Kills Inventor.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 3-Conrad
Sperka. young electrician, died suddenly
last night in an electric bath of his own
devising.
He had arranged that the water in the
bath tub could he charged with electricity
Last night he was found unconscious in
the tub. and soon died.
The coroner investigated today. 1t seems
thar Sperka turned into the bath tub a
heavier current than he was accustomed
10 and the shock killed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04

Miss Mary Chapalear Of Benedict, Md.
and Miss Stella I.atimer OF Washington
were the guests of Mrs Joseph \. Blum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04

prizes were won by Mrs Z. Strasburger
and Miss Minnie Fischer, and the whist
prizes were won by Mrs. Sigmund Kauf-
man and Miss Josephine Goodman.
Miss Hortense Koch. who has been
spending four weeks with Miss Hortense
Sondheimer. returns to her home in New
York today.
The Octagon Clubs dance will take
place Monday night, April L.
Mr.. Harold II. Levi Of Baltimore is now
residing in this city.
The wedding OF Miss Viola Leterman
of Charlottesville. Va, and Mr.. Levi will
take place at the home of the bride some
time next month
Mrs. Joseph Abel was given a surprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04

this Sargol. and builds up the thin weak and
debIlitated without any nauseouS dosing In
many conditions 1t is better than cod liver
oil. and certainly Is much picasanter to take.
Simply cut out the coupon in this notice ard
send 1t with your name aud address and 10
cents 10 pay distribution expenses 10 the Sar-
gol Company. 1Sf-D. Herald building, Bing-
hamton, y. v, and yon will receive by prompt
mall a regular 5ocent Package without charge
and without incurring any obligation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04

The Misses BuXbaum of Chicago, Ill,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer
Hanlen of Sth street northwest.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11

Isn't II about time the Board OF
Health was quarantining against
Cairo and other towns infested with
smallpox This disease is reported
at points in Kentucky, Missouri,
Illinois and Arkansas. A stitch in
time may save nine.
The need is not more law. for we
now have too many laws numbering
our statute books. but the strict and
impartial enforcement OF the laws
we have.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11
Courier Roll Of Honor.

The following good people paid
subscriptions 10 the Courier during
the past month:
Robert Tally, route
Mrs. Linnie Scarce, Cayce
c. G. Higgs, route !
II. J. Hines, route l
Harvey HINES. Troy, Tenn.
Robt. c. Roper, San Diego, Cal.
R. P. Clark. route
A. R. Stone, city
Mrs. H. F. Roberts, Columbus
Mrs. A. A. Faris city
S. W. Haynes, city
Cottage Hotel, city
J. P. Jefferies, route !
E. c. Carter, route 3
Ivy Frost, Gibson. La.
R. S. BransfCrd. route 4
Lee Kirkpatrick. Batavia, Ohio
]. c. Lawson, Fulton
Mrs. E Johnson, Ripley, Tenn.
R. E. Millet, city
S. F. Jefferies, Crutchheld
]. M. Rankin, Crutchfeld
T. P. Fortune. Memphis
H. J. Werner, route
Mrs. Georgia Badger, city
]. W. Mansfield, jacksonville,
Texas
Jno. w. Haskins, Askem, Ark.
Carl Townsend. Quincy, Ills.
w. c. Johnson, city
Cowgill's Drug Store, city
LaClede Hotel, city
c. F. Roach, Columbia, Tenn.
]. X. Scott, route 8
Mrs. Berthe Pollock, city
S. L. Campbell. Cayce
Mrs. ]. M. Reid. city
r. A. Fields, route 4
Geo. Graffelman, city
Mrs. c. L. Randle, city
T. J. Malone, Union City
T. B. Kyle. Hodges Park, Ills.
inc. w. Ballow. route 8
r. E. Dotson. route 2
A. ]. Burns. Cayce
]. r. Askew. route 5
Miss Jessie Green, route l
w. d. Wade. route 2
Mrs. M. McGehee. Nashville
DIR. L. p, Baltzer. city
Mrs. Allie Thomas. route
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11

]. B. Lunsford. Des Moines. la.
Louis Sons, city
J. S. Griffith, Union City
X. E. Switzer, route 2
]. J. c. Bondurant. city
Mrs. M. d. Johnson. city
Mrs. Travis and daughter. Miss
Matte, went to Union City Mon
day 10 visit friends and relatives.
Carl Schmidt and wife spent Sun
day in Union City with relatives.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11

Three hundred farmers s'i' "A 4,
appointed in Fulton last s''A <. :, ,,',,
failure Of Capt. Stone, Of Lyon .s s'' !
ty, to arrive and deliver a 'p''''
the tobacco question
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11
Carnegie Library Fund

As Gen. II A. lyle has ags
to give 81 900 to buy books isI
new Carnegie Library, prouis.
like amount would be raised By 4
citizens OF the town, it n0E "A
like the 1000 promised By q
Tyler will be Forthcoming hah'1
time.
The subscription list, cilcsils
by Prof. B. F. Gabby. has to II
been signed by the following, Y
give amount opposite their nana
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11

Mss Mary Mcdaniel, Bowling
Green
Edna Henderson, city
H. P. Johnson, Cayce
]. o. Campbell. Cayce
Henry Campbell, Crutchfeld
Jno. Kistner. city
L. T. Heath, route !
Jno. Ringwood. Los Angeles. Cal.
T. A. Ledford, city
Maggie Powell, oakton
c. H. Bruer. city
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-11
OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, NIGHT, FEB.17

G. T. Halliburton, city
]. l. Brent, route 2
Frank Thompson, city
w. E. Bryant, city
Jno. w. Davie, Washington, d. c.
w. S, Ellison, city
Or. H. A. Davis, Cairo, Ills.
Mrs. Maggie Ramsey, Clinton
Mrs. Mary Lou Sublett. Clinton
B. T. DAVIS, city
p. ]. Frenz, city
L. M. Bushart. city
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
Story for
lChildren'sI
lPlaytim ell
TEDDYS PLAN.

One day when Teddy's mother
sent him TO. the store on an errand,
she gave him a nice new dollar
bin. Teddy had never carried one
before, and he walked proudly
along the street with it spread out
in his hand. AS he turned a corner
a sudden breeze blew it right out
of his fingers into some bushes.
1t all happened so quickly he
didn't see where the bill went; and
when he looked for it, it could not
be seen.
Now see what a bright boy Teddy
was. Instead of crying aobut it, as
some little boys would have done.
he sat down on the curbstone and
thought of this plan. He would
stand in the same place with a
small piece of paper until the
breeze came again, and he would
watch where the paper went. and
maybe that way he could find the
precious bill.
Soon the wind came tearing
around the corner again. and car
ried the paper into the bushes,
Teddy followed quickly and search
ed and sure enough, there was his
bill!
Wasn't that clever for little
boy?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
Pr. e 4 S T.
7 ELL ME.
WOMEN'S QUESTIONS
A n S w L r E d By
Cynthia Grey

IN. G. A." writes: broke a mir
re- today I am to be confined in
+ Is days and I am worried because
they say it is bad luck to break a
looking glass Is it bad sign?''
I. The breaking of the mirror can
have no effect on M G. A." and
her coming ordeal, eXcet so far Is
she herself allows her mind to yield
TO her fears and worry Just think
Of this: Every day in factories
swhefe mirrors are made hundreds
Of mirrors are broken; every day in
furniture factories dozens of mir
rorS are broken. Yet those fac
tories grow and prosper, and their
owners are as fortunate" as men
in any other business. They say"
that Cpals are unlucky. Suppose
you found an opal mine, would you
be unlucky? What about the deal
opals and are rich and happy? NO.
The only harm signs" do is what
we let them do to us; that is, We
let them disturb and worry us.
Dear MISS Grey: SMy fingers
swell and cause me much pain. The
flesh is red and separates from the
nails What can do? Nj. G.
A.-keep the hands out of water
as much as possible. Keep them
warm and free from irritating dirt
Wear soft kid gloves at night, after
rubbing the hands with cold cream.
If this does not relieve, consult a
skin specialist at once.
Dear Miss Grey: How often must
enc use complexion brush, and
why is it used? ANXIOUS.
A.-Once or twice a day. Light
friction is good for the circulation
of the skin, and the brush removes
dead skin and opens the pores.
Dear Miss Grey: viii you kind
ly give me the address of the local
Cooks and Kitchen Helpers union
and also of the Bakers union.
G. ~ A.
Headquarters for both Cooks G.
Kitchen Helpers and the Bakers
unions are on the second floor of
loSR Howard street, above the
Club cafe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

ter be hemmed back also. A little
stripe of whalebone of the right
length is slipped into the two
pockets (the dark band in the pic
ture). This is easily removed when
the collar is Numbered, leaving the
tape to be washed in the collar.
Any little girl who knows how
to hem can make this ruching, and
any woman will be glad to receive
it. A strip of fine muslin the
lengt hof the collar band is hemmed
on both sides, and border of mar
row lace sewed on either edge. The
band is then folded so that one lace
edge stands up little higher than
the other, and the gift is complete.
This would be an acceptable gift
for either man or woman. 1t
is a small cushion made of vel
yeteen. stuffed with cotton. 1t
should be just large enough to fit
nicely into the hand. 1t is useful
for polishing shoes, or for simply
rubbing up an old polish that has
ecome dulled or dusty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

Purchase an ordinary pine table.
cut the legs off to half lengths and
paint them any desired color. Cover
the top with green felt, holding the
cloth edge down on the table edges
with ornamental brass tacks, as
I large as dime, placed about 10
inches apart. A table of this de-
scription is nice for children to use
in playing games. It is not an I'M
attractive piece of furniture. and
ia convenient many times for va
rious purposes.
A smart and practical apron for
the small girl Is made In one piece.
The material Ia doubled and the
sides gored to tit them faced, for
tho edges are not Joined. Al the top
the neck Ia cut In a small square,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
state Of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County

State Of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of
+. j. Cheney d Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
Will pay the sum Of ONE HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub,
scribed in my presence this 9th day
of December, A. d., 1886.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls aCtarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free
+, j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

large enough to admit the head.
Buttons and buttonholes are sewed
to the edges below the waist line,
and when secured hold the apron
in place. When Numbered it can be
laid flat, Neck and armholes are
finished with a trimming, and any
preferred decoration may be added
to the front a panel may be sug-
gcsted by the rows of insertion. or
Il single wide row may be set in
down the center.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

1t is a new wrinkle to serve
marshmallows with hot chocolate.
When the candies are dissolved a
pleasant flavor is given to the choc-
olate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

As the season advances, satin
charmcusc, a satiny cloth, is found
more supple and dressy than broad
cloth. Though wolfe and marqui.
settle are e.; c, worn, marouisette
wolfe is decidedly newer, 1t has
such tremendous favor because it is
as supple as masquisette- and has
almost as much body as wolfe. This
material comes in all the popular
colors, but the fashionable 81 AIDES
are strawberry bois dc rose, taupc.
champagne and black.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
BY EVA DEAN.

BY EVA DEAN.
1t is very. well for the little folk
If Christmas can be made to mean
GIVING to them as well as receiv-
ing. But asking father for money
to buy something is not really Civ
ing. If child can offer gift that
he has made with his own hands,
and on which he has spent the
thought necessary to fit to it's
recipient, it will increase many
times the pleasure he takes in it, as
well as that of the one who receives
it. Some suggestions are given
here that may help our little read
ers, especially, we hope, the very
tiny ones.
These would be appreciated by
any woman because they can be
washed without being spoiled, and
it is not necessary to rip them in
order to iron the waist well. A
strip Of tape is folded over at the
ends and sewcd down at both sides
of the fold, making two pockets.
The raw edge of the tape would bet
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

Pretty Dish. To aerange an at
traetive after-dinner dish, pile
largo, handsome lunches of rails
ins on dolly in glass dish and
FIJI in the cavities between them
with shelled and lanched nuts of
all kinds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
FA s HIONS

One Of thc newest features to be
noted in evening gowns is the high
Sirdlc which forms a delightful con
trast and which is necessary to the
artistic value of the gown on ac-
count Of the fullness appearing at
the top of the skirt. Many of the
new Semievening gowns show but
slight decohetage and have trans.
parent guimpes of tulle or mousse
line.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
FROM MARY'S
COOK BOOK

Pineapple Salad.--Cut one can
Of pineapple into small cubes. Add
one cupful of finely chopped gel
cry, one cupful of orange pulp,
and one cupful of chopped Eng
fish walnut meats. Shred one head
Of lettuce very finely and form
into cups or nests on individual
plates. Mix one cupful of whipped
cream with one cupful Of mayon-
naiso, stir it lightly through the
pineapple miXture, and divide into
the little nests or cups. Decorate
with chopped nuts. ~.
If the combination of fr7;it and
mayonnaiSc is not liked, de
licious dressing may be made with
the well beaten yolks of four eggs,
q small cupful of sugar. helf---a
cupful of lemon juice and~a--cAp-
ful Of whipped cream. ee4taa.' ''- $50
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

Among the new buttons are those
made of wood. highly polished and
eXquisitely inlaid. The designs are
often quite unusual, both as to col
oring and form.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

Plated skirts are to retain their
popularity for street and walking,
but are likely to become too com
mon to be accepted by the best
dressers. Princesse and Grecian
gowns for house and evening wear
are to continue in favor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

move to the seaside. doctor.
Doctor-But the climate may dis
agree with your Wife. Mr., Henpeck,
Mr.. HIT wouldn't dare,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

AS the season advances furs be-
come even more popular this
season is certainly one of furs Of
all kinds. Broadcloth, silk crepe and
even chiffon, silk lined. are used
for broad scarfs and muffs, which
are trimmed with one or more
bands of fur running lengthwise.
Hats are often trimmed to match
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

Nothing makes more attractive
afternoon gown than the silk and
mrccerized cotton mixtures. These
are to be had in wide variety of
lovely colors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14
SIPS Vanity
Shaped Bags CSC

With overlapping edges
after the style Of the
bag in the picture-10
inches long. 1t is Of Ieath-
en-, quite heavy-an imi-
tation of sealskin that is
really hard to tell-from the
genuine. Marked special
h t"', tins sale CSC
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-14

stipation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
The Gumdrop.

Consider. brethren, the shy gum
drop! A delicacy of childhood, boy
hood and g1rlhood in this day spurn
the old-time favorite. In years agone
it gained fieeting popularity, as did
the historic. now half-forgotten, Jack.
son ball, by its longevity. From the
nature of its construction it discour-
aged quick consumption. 1t lasted.
And when pennies were more priced
than In the present day and nickels
were only for great occasions the ar.
gument in making selection from the
showcase or the glass jars on the
shelves beyond rested much upon the
life. as 1t nested between the teeth
and the cheek. of the morsel selected
Too little has been said in the praises
Of this modest product Of the Amer
lean candymaker-the gumdrop-as
an aid to discovery.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
HAD SYSTEM OF ELEVATORS
Scientist Has Found Proof That
Romans Knew of Labor Saw
Ing Device.

Prof. Boni is reported to have made
an important discovery In the course
Of his excavations in-the Forum, at
Rome. While exploring some under
ground passages near the north ros-
ira of Caesar he found in IL small
rooms or galleries traces of former
system of elevators
In each room there are unmistak.
able traces of grooves through which
ropes passed and stone supports for
wooden poles that we're fixed verti-
cally inside the passages. The profess
sor Is convinced that platforms In
stalled in these rooms served to raise
to the surface the gladiators and
wild beasts that participated in the
circus games and that hence they were
nothing else but elevators or lifts.
Thus what until recently was consid-
cred modern invention was used by
the Romans under the republic. There
are no traces of similar elevators In
buildings belonging to the imperial pc
Rod and in all likelihood no attempt
was made to improve the movable
platforms in later times
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
DECADENT NEW HAMPSHIRE
Nothing More Depressing Than a
Trip Through Inland Regions of
the State, Says Writer.

Nothing in life could be more
depressing than a trip through
the inland regions of New Hamp-
shire-living with the cynical old
men whose energies are spent, and
with the occasional young men
Lombroso types), inarticulate
but with keen nose for the inno-
eent-looking farmhouse where
liquor is sold under a second class
license, says a writer in Country
Life in America.
A. a type Of what will cease to
be possible within year, let nae
present the deserted village,
which, to spare the feelings of the
inhabitants, will call by a ficti-
tious name-say Deadville. AS
one walks down from one Of the
greatest views in the eastern Unit.
ed States into abandoned Dead
vile the effect is appalling.
Swinging down the main road
into 'The Center" itself, we pass
on right and left four abandoned
farms with their houses. AS we
enter the desolate street we are
fronted by a decaying church and
a town hall, the stale sun,blistered
paint peeling of. On the right
hand is a deserted grocery store,
and next it an abandoned house
and grounds. Three more houses
make up the total town communi.
ty. One of them is for sale, with
65 acres of land, for $500.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
The Blue slrd.

When nature made the blue bird she
wished to propitiate both the sky and
the earth, so she gave him the color
of one on his back and the hue OF :he
other en- his breast, and ordained that
his appearance in spring should de-
note that the strife and war between
these two elements was at an end He
is the peace harbinger; in him the ce-
lestial and the terrestrial strike hands,
and are fast friends. He means the
furrow and he means the warmth; he
means all the soft, waving influences
Of the spring on the one hand, and the
retreating footsteps of winter on the
other. After you have seen the blue
bird you will see no more cold, no
more snow, no more winter He brings
soft skies and the rudy brown of the
fields. It is sure to be bright March
morning when you first hear his note.
and 1t is as If the milder influences up
above had found a voice and let a
word fall upon the ear, so tender is
It aud so prophetic a hope tinged with
. regret.-John Burroughs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
HYGIENE IN BARBER SHOPS
Stringent Municipal Government
Regulations In Germany Are
Rigidly Enforced.

The following report comes
from Consul General Guenther oil
Frankfort, Germany.
"In late years the hygienic re-
qnirements with reference to bar
bers' shops have been greatly in
creased, and it seems that they
are constantly becoming more Sc
we're. So far the authorities had
restricted the regulations to tho
utensils, but lately the personal
cleanliness of the barber has
also been made the subject of mu-
nicipai legislation In Germany.
Recently the following rules have
been established by the munich
pal government of large German
city:
1.-THE cutoff hair must at once be
removed; the floor of the shop
must be washed at least twice per
week; cold and hot running water
must be supplied, and the barber
must wash his hands with warm
water before attending to a GUS
toner. No sretonne or carpets
are permitted in BARRIERS shops.
The headrests must be covered
for each customer with a fresh
napkin Of paper or linen. The en-
ployes must wear clean, long up
per garments of light color with.
out pockets. The soap used must
be in the form of powder or small
tablets.
''The lather from razors must
be removed by means of paper.
Instead of sponges, pieces OF
wooden cloth or napkins have to be
used. Alum or magnesia can only
be used kept in powder box. The
bowls and shaving brushes must
be cleaned each time after having
been used. Nobody is allowed to
be shaved suffering from a visible
skin disease, unless the proprietor
OF the BARRIERS shop is convinced
that it is not contagious. Spon.
ges, powder puffs, magnesia, and
styptics in Jumps and revolving
brushes are prohibited. Scissors.
brushes and combs, as well as the
hair-cutting machines and razors,
must be cleaned with ammonia or
soda and an antiseptic solution.
AS antispetics, cylline, izal, and
chinOsol are recommended"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-08
PREPARING FOR THE SABBATH
In Orthodox Jewish
Households.


SfheSSabbath, including its compli
Gated preparations, is rich and impress
sive material for a child's magma
ton. On Thursday evening the moth
er already prepares dough. goes to
market, cleans the fish, etc.
In the morning the baking of
"chales" (bread). How bewitching for
a child to watch the mother making
different shapes of dough, smearing 1t
with egg and decorating 1t with
brafds of different shapes and forms.
A Jewish child gets the first lesson In
what we call modelling by making
make-beiieve "chales"
In the evening the mother prepares
to meet the Sabbath. The child par
takes In the household occupations
and thereby gets habits of industry,
order and regard for the rights and
ideas OF others and the fundamental
habit of subordinating his activities to
the general interest of the household
This is especially true in regard to
Jewish households where everything
seems to be prescribed by law Be-
fore darkness sets in on Friday the
housewife lights In the dining rooN
extra candles or q special lamp In
honor of Sabbath and reads the bless
Ing.
Quite often a child not yet able to
talk will cover its face with it's little
palms, initiating the gestures of the
devoted mother. The returning from
the synagogue, the appreciative greet
ing: Good Sabbath the Kiddush,
the blessing over wine, the special
menu and the holiday spirit of all who
participate has undoubtedly a sooth-
Ing, beneficent influence upon the
child. After supper the time Is spent
in resting. American Hebrew.