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The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
To Improve the City.

Eussellvilie-Steps were taken at a meeting of the city council, looking to the installation of a sewer system in Russellville. A petition was pre- sented, asking for the formation of an improvement district.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Farmers Institute Held.

Van Buren.-The first farmers in- stitute to be held in Crawford county under the direction of the State Ag- ricultural Experiment Station, was held there Saturday and was very largely attended, every part of the county being well represented. Sev- eral addresses cn different agricultur- al subjects were given by the experts present at the gathering.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
To Entertain EIks.

IIelena--Tte Helena lodge of Elks Is making elaborate preparations for the reception and entertainment of the delegates to the convention of the state organization which meets in that city May 1914.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
To EnIarqe City.

Van Buren.-Business men of Van Buren are talking of getting the city council to follow the lead of Little Rock and Fort Smith in seeking to extend the boundaries of the city to take in more population before the next census.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Improvement Bonds Sold.

Texarkana-The recent bond issue of S136,00o for a high school building and other improvements have been sold to SDitzer & Co., of Toledo at premium of S3,04S. A special meet ing of the city council was held and seven bids were made for the bonds ranging from $51, to $3,o4S above par for the S136,000 in bonds.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Ladies Will Eelp.

Fayetteville.-Fif Fifty-four ladies of Fayetteville have organized hos pital auxiliary with the view of aid ing the hospital board in the effort to establish city hospital at that place.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Erect a corton Compress.

Cotton Plant-Papers have been signed for the early erection of a cotton compress here with local and Searcy capital This will draw cotton from miles around that will be ship ped here for compressing. The plant will, if nothing happens to prevent. be ready to go into commission early in the fall
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Cotton Lost by Fire.

Helena--One hundred and fifteen bales of cotton was damaged by fire at press 102 of the Citizens Com press Company.
 The cotton is supposed to have caught fire from an Iron Mountain switch engine. It took heroic work, owing to the high wind, to prevent a total destruction of the press
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Superior Strawberry Crop.

Texarkana-The strawberry crop, which is already being marketed, promises to be better than in recent years. The fruit is large and well formed, with superior flavor and is retailing at 20 cents per box, or three boxes for 50 cents
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
chinaman Gets Monument.

Fort Smith-According to reports of the administrators of the estate of the late Lee Heun, the Chinaman murdered in his laundry several weeks ago, a monument is to be erect ed over the grave in Oak cemetery.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Neqress Violently Insane.

Van Buren.-A young negro woman living near here went wildly insane a few days ago. She has been locked up but continues very frantic. Sing ing and screaming are her chief means of amusing herself
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Raise Breakfast Food.

Gravette-Farmers in the vicinity of Gravette are becoming interested .n the growing of cantaloupes. About 90 acres have already been rIedged and it is expected the acreage will be increased to 125.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Killed by Rolling Log.

Van Buren-Jasper Riddle, a prom inent farmer, was accidentally killed by a heavy Jog rolling upon him while he was attempting to load it. He lived at Natural Dam.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
Will EtIild Sewers

Monticello city council, at recent meeting, resolved upon the construction of seven miles of sewer at a cost of s35 ,000
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-08
A Socialist Debate.

Argenta-It is reported that a So cialist debate will be held here in June A prominent Tennessee So cialist will speak.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
BY CARL MUNSMANN.

They were, what is known in the
world of artistes, an artificial family.
The old acrobat who had long been
unable to compete with his younger
brethren and who, in spite OF the big
galaries he had earned and had never
saved a penny, had formed the family
which consisted OF himself as the
father and two boy apprentices, whom
he had received from their parents by
promising to give them their board
and clothes, when the little fellows
had declared they would like nothing
better than to go with the strange
man. who had given them candy ana
4 promised TO treat them well. Happy
md full of expectations, the boys left
home.
1t was not all pleasure, however;
the old artist had grown more and
more ill-tempered and while he spoke
raressingly to them because of the
audience, he would let the whip dance
mon their thin silk tights. And still
ne was not nearly SO bad TO them as
\ 10 a little Negro boy, who had beer
left behind by another troupe.
With an eye open for what would
look well on the stage, the old aero
bat saw Immediately that here was a
rood chance with two white boys and
. Dne black, and the little Jack was
laken into the family.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
When the Worm Turned

While he might occasionally be kind
to the two boys, who still correspond
ed with their parents at home, he was
always brutal to the colored BOY
whom he had grown to hate without
any reason whatever. who could never
do anything to suit hun and who had
to act as a kind OF lightningrod when
anything went wrong with the others.
or the old man was in his cups.
Even in circus. where everyone f.
used To brutality. and where one artist
never interferes with the methods OF
the other. the men often growled and
muttered when the old man beat Jack
with his whip until his arms grew
tired.
One day one of the ballet girls had
said to him, when she passed by:
Don't you think that is about
enough" But he continued his exc.
cution.
"A slave like him IS used TO being
thrashed. and, besides. | would advise
! you TO mind your own business or you
might get taste Of the whip your
self"
| The little ballet girl hurried away.
and since then no one had dared inter
lfere. The complaints which people In
the audience threatened TO make TO the
police and In the papers never came,
\ for. of course. no one could never tell
/ but that such a Negro boy might be
| stubborn and rcbellious
He stubborn and rcbellious, Good
ord. he was the softest. most kind
hearted creature imaginable. and sub
mitted TO al this brutality without q
complaint. though al times II made his
blood boil Then he would tear hi,
woody black hair and grind his teetl
/ ike a Gagged beast. but his rage woul
disappear as soon as one OF the girl,
would pat his cheek and give him
kind word.
The training Of the boys was nov
all finished. and they were 20 appear
together as the "MelanGe Troupe
The troupe consisted Of the three
boys. OF whom the black alwaya
worked in the center; while the other
two. with powdered faces acted al
clowns. one on each side twas lit,v
who did the real work. and clever they
were. for everyone must admit thet
The old man knew how 90 make SOME
thing out uf the young ONES. But he
himself also took part in the perform
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
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ones permissible are so scant as
TO be almost unnOticeable In this
connection 1t is amusing To hear that
in preparation for dance In one of
the consei yative suburbs of New York,
the matrons Issued little printed re
quest to the prospective participants
that they would not appear in the ex-
tremcly clinging directoire skirts, but,
II they felt they must do SO, To kindly
wear the requisite amount Of under
skirts
The chCice OF models for afternoon
costumes is unlimited The apron Qf
tabiier effect is very popular. and offers
relief from the plain skirt. Most
lovely al all materials are the bor-
dered effects. giving an indefinite va
ricty OF shades and designs. SO THAI
each and every ones coloring may be
satisfactorily matched or contrasted
In one OF the late models, the entire
top OF the bodice is made of lace.
broken by the ugly seam over the
shoulder. making the modified kimono
or raglan sleeve. The bordered edge Is
draped across the bust straight under
the arms. crosses tn one side In the
back. and descends into the skirt The
front of the skirt is lifted about mid
way between the knees and ankles in
oyerskirt fashion.
For the other afternoon gown
meteor satin Will probably be chosen
simply made, with . touch of meta
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
10 De in Perfect Taste Simplicity
! Should De he Keynote.

ZIYYIOW many girls in this hurryinS
III and commercial age nave
their mothers wedding gown?
%Iae So imagine what bliss IL IL
when some old trousseau is UNI
hacked from its careful wrapplngs
with tender and reverent fingers, To
|try II on and wonder how mother
tDver squeezed into such tight waist.
We had such slender waists in those
Eunys!
Il Ia much more likely to be
kmpiher's mother who has sentimental
~ cherished such relies, and one
Gnrtunate girl in busy New York has
- periodic celebration when her grand
cmother allows her 10 rummage, and
ZONE OF the sheer little pineapple silk
5nresses with large broken plaid de
TIN, made with waist about six
k1nches deep, and tiny pulled sleeves.
would not look SO much amiss even
now.
But the simple little wedding gown
1T dainty white muslin with its tiny
bertha of real Valenciennes lace would
hot feel at all comfortable in the
/neighborhood OF the present day we'd
|161ng gown. II is much more sensible,
TO be sure, to plan dress that can do
nervice later for dinner; SO one who
Imust gives up the sentimental idea
with sigh.
II To be In the most perfect taste sim
|olicity should be the keynote no mat.
her how beautiful the material may
De. Presumably oil brides are young
md beautiful, at least there Is no
ha chn hA
1 ful for this one occasion al any
rate: and IL there Is wedding OF any
\ pretension whatsoever, she would
wear a veil, for there is nothing which
80 softens the whole effect, giving an
ethereal and mysterious suggestion
which is wholly charming
The young women OF today are so
mature In their choice OF fabrics that
kthere is really no novelty In white
\ satin. The old fashioned girl with her
n chiffons and organizes and other
dainty materials would appear odd
nowadays, so possibly the ideally sim
\ ple wedding gown might seem an
aflectation. However. the girl without
much money need not, even TODAY
spend a very large amount upon her
n ontire trousseau, and yet may be
properiy gowned for every occasion
\ and be quite the mode.
One of the most useful little dresses
which has been in vogue for long
/ <ime is the princess or one-piece anair
either OF herringbone serge or broad
cloth, which with q long coat OF the
name material makes an admirable go
1ng-away gown, and with the addition
u little braiding or other trimming
4 and a shallow or deep guimpe, which
ever is most becoming, is elaborate
enough for many occasions--lunching
n downtown, the matinee, morning musi-
Gals or even dining at chance hotels on
the way. This gown is. OF course
nhort, and is a source OF much COM
Tort and convenience. The choice OF
coloring is practically unlimited, so
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
WIRELESS SYSTEMS
RAPIDLY ADOPTED

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.--General Man
ageT Bottomley. OF the Marconi Wire
less Co. says that the demonstration
OF the usefulness OF wireless tele-
graphy. or rather its necessity. In the
disaster 10 the Republic and the pro
posed legislation I'm congress. is bear
ing fruit in a marked extension.
The North German Lloyd line has
decided 10 equip the KOenig Albert,
The Friedrich der Crosse. the Princess
Alice Neckar, Koenlg Luise. Princess
Irene. Rhein, Main. Barbarossa. Der
lin and George Washington with the
Marcon apparatus. The Hamburg
American line will equip the Cleye
land and the Cincinnati with Mar
conf
Many steamship companies running
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

A news item from Paris informs us
HAT the American method OF producing
a slim. trim figure. is meeting with as
.f0nishing success. This system, Which
has made such wonderful impression
aver there must be the Marmola Pre-
ocription Tablet method or reducing
lat. IL Is safe TO say that we have
Nothing better for this purpose I'm this
tcuntry. Anything that will reduce
The excess flesh a pound day without
injury TO the stomach. the causing OF
Wrinkles. the help OF exercising or diet
lng OF Interference with ones meals
u mighty important and useful adj
Htion 10 civilizations necessities. just
1nrh catalogue 81 good results how
o<er. follow the use OF these pleasant,
harmless and economical little fat re-
Xucers We say economical. because
Infmola Prescription Tablets tnade IN
&rrord&nce with the famous presCrip-
Ionl car be obtained OF any druggtst
~ the makers. the Marmola Co. he
Fo{t. Mich. for sevcnty-fve ceDts tho
fEe case. which ~ decidedly eco-
@rtcni price considering tho number
tablets each case contains.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

ance. After many years he had once
more donned the tights, which We're
not very becoming 10 his thin legs anc
heavy stomach, but evening dress, OF
course. would be quite out or place III
a performance OF this kind and ne had
TO be on the stage while the children
worked. So he had 10 be content with
standing in corner, necessarily
wiping his perspiring forehead. Oc-
casionally he stuck his handkerchief
into his belt and turned one or the
bows around in a somersault or took
part in an idyllic family scene, where
one of the boys in playful mannef
pulled the father to the front Of the
stage and laid down on his back, while
the old man, painting. stood on Ms
head on the boys knees, which trem-
oled under his weight.
When the troupe. after the perform
ance. had been called three or four
times. came his own piece de resist
ance. sOmersault Ia the air, where
upon he retired purple In the face
from the effort, but with his most CO.
quetish smile. 20 thrash any OF the
boys who had made a mistake as soon
as they came into The wings.
They had worked thus for about six
months; the performance took care OF
itself and the boys were treated bet
ter. but Jack was still cruelty beaten
almost every day. even II there was
40 fault 10 be found with his work.
one evening while they were per
forming in one OF the greatest musi-
halls I'm Berlin. he was In bad luck.
He fell down several times when h
tried TO turn his douhle-somersault To
the shoulders OF one OF the BOYS. ana
tho old man cursed him in voice
which could not be heard beyond ths
I footlights. The Negro grew more and
more nervous and at last he could DO
/ almost nothing. He knew what would
Ihappen to him afterwards. The audi.
cnce. however. was kind AM called tn"
troupe several times. even throwing -
couple Of oranges upon the stage "
Jack ran out Me picked up one of TIE
oranges. the father saw II, and As the
came into the wings he gave him Il
Ipush. saying so YOU think YOU ar
r,1ng 10 have oranses-wcd I'll show
YOU what kind OF oranges You ~ill
get"
The boy struggled to hold back his
tears and nefyously he tore OF part of
the peel and threw Il ON tho floor
The audience kept up the applause.
The troupe had To come IN once more
Fht. artist father patied= thazhaFA aii4
The head smiled at the aud.euCe and
.repDed back tp turn hi welknown
somersaul Stepping Of hi- foo
tsiippedy the boys saw " and turned
pale with. fear: they knew how Il
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

the bodice seeming continuation OF
the skirt, with little slashes across
the bust. something the shape OF an
e!clid, revealing a touch OF eastern
embroidery. About the neck appeared
a tiny guimpe OF brown tulle over gold
net and the sleeves were of Ottoman
poplin the same shade. The coat was
cut along the usual lines. with some
que er-looking knots OF soft satin In
place OF buttons.
There are thousand and one girls
outside Of the so-culled -Four Hun
dred" whose families are In comfort
able circumstances who have their
own little circle OF friends and whose
requirements may not be SO many ana
90 varied as the daughters or the very
rich. In considering a modest trouS
seau il Is safe To say that such gitl
would need at least TWO afternoon anu
two evening gowns. The wedding
gown can be SO planned as 10 take the
place OF one of the afternoon dresses.
which will likewise do duty for din
ner or receptions where the low-cut
gown il nor suitable. Or IL may be
wiser To make use OF il rs ball gown
with the guimpe removed.
one OF the sweetest wedding gowns
imaginable is OF white chiffon cloth
with = broad band OF satin or three
vide bias folds OF the chiffon around
the bottom. applied close together.
The bodice is very simply draped In
surplice fashion. fastened at one side
with pearl ornament. The long
sleeves and guimpe are network OF
al. IfflA fhFna.RnFnarttl
snood OF seed pearls holds the tulle
veil III place.
II girl is clever with her needle
she will take the keenest pleasure IN
making her own lingerie. thus saving
a considerable amount. For. truly. one
can sink a small fortune in underwea.
II really dainty things OF good mater
ial are wanted.
The question OF pettiCoats need not
be seriously considered, since the only
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

would end TAe heavy body did not
get speed TO turn more than half over
il lay fiat In the air without strength
to finish; then it fell to the floor with
q thud and neNr moved. The man
mad broken his neck.
The curtain fell quickly. and behinc
It artists. in all kinds of undress
Gathered around the body until two al
tendants picked it UP and placed IL
on a stretcher.
Thc0tw boys were crying, and ont
of them picked up from the floor "a
piece of orange pcel--it was this which
had caused the man Co slip
Silently they went to their dressing
room. They did not feel their step
fathers death as a roller. they vert
.. little too young 10 travel alone.
/ When they opened The door they
screamed with at-on a hook in the
wall hung jack lie was dead. and
his one band held an orange which he
frarf r-rtt-itt-A. HE iitiee--tiil arlppin"
from IT,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

to the south. including the United
Fruit Companies, have given orders
for the equipment of their vessels.
The American and the Hawaiian If
the Decentralization line. and the
government cable steamer Joseph
Henry. have been equipped with the
United Wireless Telegraph Co.'S sys-
tenn
Yachtsmen are taking il up also.
George J. Gould has ordered United
wireless installed ON his yacht iona
wanda. Ieonidas Richards has II on
his Columbia J r. Morgan was the
first yachtsman to have 1t. and long
ago the United wireless was installed
onIhe Corsica.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

long az it is confined 10 the dark soft
shades.
Ii trip south is contemplated. an
oIeer of the same general contour
may be added OF white serge. prefer
ably maze III severe tailor style. with
Il somewhat shorter coat which seems
mere In keeping with a skirt OF walk
Ing length
Broadcloth viii continue 10 be popu-
lar well into the spring, and deserved
Il so. since no other wool fabric has
quite the soft. clinging quality and
wonderful color. So that ones NOR"
ccrcmonious street costume would be
we'll chosen OF this material.
A very attractive brown-haircd
bride recently chose soft woodsy
brown. which was almost golden IN
some lights. the gown being very sim
plv designed with the straight skirt
which came we'll up under the bust
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
Judge Lockwood In Court.

Judge Lockwood. who recently re-
signed from the Monroe county circuit
bench TO take UP the practice OF law
in Detroit. appeared in his first case
IN Judge MHfAR's court ThesdaJ
morning The case is that OF Franz
Aldrfch against Enoch w Scribner a
suit over a real estat deal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

There's march tu gain aad nothing
20 lose bV giving Salada' Tea trial.
An absolutely pure tea of the highest
possible quality. Your grocer sells It,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

A state law i'm Victoria requires tha,
~ cubic feet ri air per minute be sup.
piled to each worker ia a mine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16


better than shades of tan. A white
and gray squirrel lining is a very in
extensive item and adds wonderfully
10 ones comfort
Three rousseau gowns are pictured
IT. today's sketches Observe that the
lines % ali are extremely simple, even
in the most elaborate
A-This is a very regal brides gown
of heaviest and softest satin, which
forms long, straight tunic both
front and back, opening at the sides
over panels Of old family lace. The
sleeves are of satin, finished with
fril of lace and the square neck is
embroidered in a narrow edge Of
pearls and silver. The veil is edged
all around with the same inherited
lace.
BIS wedding gown of white chiffon
cloth, which is folded in surplice
fashion over the bust and fastened
10 one side with pearl ornament
guimpe. II has long sleeves Of pearl
network. The veil is arranged in an
outstanding chou from which the
folds fall, entirely concealing the
face. The skirt has a moderate
train, with fold OF satin finishing the
bottom.
CA more elaborate gown OF meteor
satin crepe, with handsome silver
and white embroidery over shoul'
ders. Small motifs OF the same EN-
broidery hold a tiny bit OF fullness
at the waist line. The neck is cut
square, with guimpe and long
mousquetaire sleeves Of point ap.
ploue lace, The veil falls from a
coronet Of orange blossoms.
Done of the fetching chatelaine bags
which are increasing in favor. they
are usually made to match the gown
in color and are frequently attached
| 70 the side The one pictured Is in
| black velvet, embroidered in jet.
tE-Thts shows two sleeves OF net for
afternoon gowns. One has four
tucks. alternating with strips OF sou
! tsche chiffon with two bracelets ot
embroidery, one above and one be-
low the elbow.
F-eehold becoming and natural
looking hair arrangement. u is roll.
ed simply back from the face with a
suggestion of part on the side.
Smart.looking wings spansled WITH
silver sequlRs are placed on eseh
side, rather toward the front on one
side and lower on the other.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-03
NEXT MONDAY.

The unions OF Missoula are ear
ncstly endcavoring to make this years
celebration OF Labor day in this city
an event of more than ordinary impor-
lance They have sent invitations to
all the unions in the state to join with
them i'm their observance of the day
and the indications are that there will
be a very general acceptance of the
bid. The entertainment of the visitors
is primarily, of course. in the hands
of the local unions. but there Is no
body In Missoula who has not a share
in the responsibility to see that the
city's guests enjoy themselves while
they are here. The local union men
should feel that they may call upon
any or all of us for assistance In case
they need any. The preparations for
the local celebration have been care
fully made; there is seemingly moth
ing that has been overlooked. Mis-
soula's reputation as a hostess de
mands that all of us help il our help
is desired. Monday should be made
a day that viii be long remembered.
Everybody drill.