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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
FROCKS
DIFFICULT TO DANCE IN

How to walk without a waddle in an
ultra correct directOire creation is a
task sufficiently fraught with difficulty
but when 1t comes to dancing-well, the
most ardent admirer OF the mode must
admit she has arrived at an impasse. At
big city function dancing inevitably
becomes an incident, and dress leading
consideration: but at country ball, a
series Of which is now in full swing, the
order is largely reversed.
petticoatless, directoire clad woman
the other evening at one of these affairs
filed the hearts of her friends with sor-
row: she simply could not dance-indeed
could barely walk-and her sitting pos
ture was a curious. crab-like perform
ance that was about as inelegant eff
fort as one ever wished to behold. And
vet from an artistic standpoint this gown
was thoroughly attractive, confection
of oyster white satin, broadly paneled
down the front with an exquisite embroid
cry of long siken bugles and pearls, the
tiny draped sleeves caught together up
the back of the arms by diamante ca
bochons In the hair, which was dressed
decidedly a la Greque, and parted in the
center. there was wound a narrow silver
SdlO1l TlDDOH tlSllt ana SEVERE. SldnOlnS
in statuesque attitude. the only possible
comment was praise of the highest order.
Infinitely happier, though, were her
many companions in reasonably fashioned
tulle dresses, or some sensibly arranged
liberty satin, the long skirts upheld when
dancing. over a moderately frou-frou pet
ticoat that just barely cleared the floor.
Furthermore, in respect OF the jupon
let me urge the value of soft broche for
this particular evening purpose before
soft satin. There is just the little more
substance in a broche that means so
much to the comfort of limbs in active
moment. and prettily decked with net.
lace and ribbon the effect is pleasing in
the extreme.
But this is a DEPRESSION. Although prob
ably only suspected by the few. the turn
of the year invariably sets the wheel Of
inspiration whirling rapidly in that direc
ton. That evening dress will be more
than ever SURPRISINGLY beautiful and rich
is an assured fact. What more exquisite
ensemble could there be than n white and
gold tissue brocade, the gold standing out
in bold separate motifs, artfully ma
neuvered into some artistic gown Of simple
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outline. supplemented by train OF plain
satin or perchance solid tissue?
Fur-Trimmed Evening Robes.
One certain item of the February gowns
will be trimmings Of fur. 1t is always a
happy attribute on these regal confec-
tons. and this year will carry a particus
lar significance.
The latest form of embroidery is carried
out in panel form. three and four and
even five, panels. according to their width
going to gown. These panels create a
welcome change from the regulation gar
lands and trails. the panels furthermore
being frequently brought into high relief
by tiny ruches of ribbon or lace, or an
infinitesimal ball fringe.
Apropos of fringe. big effort will I'M
questonably be made to further the cause
of the extremely deep plated silk variety.
used In tone with the material of the
dress. Despite many valiant attempts to
force this fancy to the front during the
past six months. it still remains an excep-
ton rather than rule, which perhaps is
accounted. for by the leaning there is
toward an eXtravagant disposal.
Hat Models Not Yet Decided Upon.
The very latest advices from exclusive
sources leave one entirely in the dark as
to whether low crowns or high crowns,
broad brims or no brims, are likely to Sc
cure tne popular vote. sorry, indeed, Is
the plight of the poor milllners who have
perforce to start buying models almost at
once. But here. anyway. is a prophecy.
Among the ultra fashonable-the Wom-
en- whom nothing dauntS, and who are
what has been descriptively termed al
ways sufocatingly smart-high crown
hats will secure large need Of favor.
There is a good type which boasts a quite
moderate brim swept up at one side. and
lends itself amiably to a panache of
plumes. while another has the brim curled
up behind. both these conforming to the
prevailing vogue of fitting the head close
ly, tilted well over on the right side So
much for that class, says The Queen
Now, for the other, the women who pre-
fer moderation. There Is already a fiat
brimmed, low crowned hat, always so be
com ng to a well bredd woman, who, truth
to tell, whatever La Mode dictates, Is in
clined to adopt this particular chapeau as
"A sympathetic accompaniment to her par
tcular style. and thereby evidences the
trnest modistic sense. For. great as their
respect may be for the autocratic dame,
the best dresSers are those who express
by outward form their inward predilec-
tons: they are then really one with Their
clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
NEAT STYLES FOR
ELDERLY WOMEN

Fashions are kind to middle-aSed and
elderly women this year, for the models
in suits and gowns are not noticeably diff
ferent from those worn by younger
women. The very slight changes are such
as handsomer materials for vest or a
longer skirt--or perhaps darker shade in
the cloth.
In other respects the same lines are al
most invariably followed. Tailored suits
show both the plain and the pleated
skirts Stout women or those who feel
the weight of their clothing should choose
the former, the pleated skirts that
need more goods in the making are apt to
he a drag unless the fabric is light
weight
When the fabric is striped the cores are
often cut straight and bias alternating.
This is an economical as well as Il fash
ionable plan. as all the effect OF a TRIM
ming is given, yet without a scrap or
extra material If the cutting is carefully
done. If the plain widths are turned
under and arranged to overlay the bias
cores the result will be effective.
Front Panels Are Stylish.
A front panel is also feature of the
new skirts. This is usually braided
either in soutache, the color matching
the CLOTH else strappings or a wider
braid in simple design is used.
Drop folds are used trimming TO
the bottom of skirts-one or two-depend-
ing upon the height of the wearer, and
are bound with bias strip of satin, black
or of a shade matching the goods Satin
buttons hold the panels To the front
width. Satin is used for entire garments
and for trimmings. so that now Is the
tine to resurrect old satin waists out-ot-
date coats and passe skirts, and consider
their possibilities
The new coats are louS-that *. full
three-uuarter length, that buSbear of the
short stout woman.
Still the lines are so Stra Sht and only
outline the figures that the broken con
tour created by the ending of the coat is
scarcely notice n BILE.
The short woman should wear her coats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
ANACOSTIA AND VICINITY.

A meeting of the Anacostia Citizens As
ISOLATION was held Wednesday evening il
the office of George King. Nichols avenue
The reports of various committees We're
submitted. Mr.. Cummins of the commit
tee on schools reported that exercises
commemorative of tie one hundredth an
niyersary of President Lincoln would be
held in all the public schools i'll this vicin
ity DR. r. A. Pyles. chairman of the
committee on parks, said he had been
making Inquiries concerning the Christy
estate with a view of pc. itioning Congress
to purchase the tract of land. containing
about fifty-one acres. The association 2u-
thoriZed the COMM tee on parks to draft
ii bill TO be introduced in Congress at the
next session for that purpose.
y communication was received from
Mai Cosby thanking the association for
a resolution adopted at the last meeting
congrattIlating him on his appointment as
Engineer Commissioner.
Nj. Thomson moved that committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
BRIDES HOME BURNS.
Else During the Brant-Leasure
Nuptials Near Cumberland, Md.

CUMBERLAND. Md. February r.
While Miss Eltha Leasure and +. Brant,
residing near HaZen. Pa, six miles cut
the Bedford road from Cumberland, We're
being married at the church in Hazen the
house in which the bride had resided and
which contained all her clothing and be-
lcHgings. except the wedding dress in
which she was married, was destroyed by
fire Of unknown origin.
Preparations had been made for
ceptiun at the house. where the bride
sided with Mrs f.. Leasure. "A relative.
after which the bride ard bridegroom
were 10 remove to their new home IT, the
Immediate vicinity. When the wedding
party returned from church nothing was
lef; 10 greet it but the charred remains
of he building.
II WAS a two-story house. the property
of Moses TwiS. Of UA>-A
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only half length: or, better still, choose
her model among the modified empire
styles.
The shirt waist will give her a sug-
gestion of height. so that the skirts of the
coat may be as long as she pleases.
Vests are invariably seen on the newest
coat designs. and all kinds of fabrics are
employed always contrasting, Of course.
Satin braided In a color or gold and sill
yer is a favored decoration; cretonne with
the pattern-or, rather. the larger figures
in n-pickcd out with SOutache braid. is
another, and handsome brocade is a third.
Buttons cannot be too handsome.
Tailored Sleeves Are fashionable
The most fashionable sleeve for tailored
suits is the plain coat model rather
closely defining the arm and cut full
length. AS a rule. the coats are straight
around the lower edge a few only show
ing the points favored last season. A
slight dip in the back. but nothing more,
is permissible
In coiors, dark shades prevail Stripes
are fashionable and are seen in two-toned
as we'll as contrasting effects. Browns
and faWns are all represented and the
odd new shade of blue combined with a
black stripe, IS much seen. This new tone
is neither peacock nor turquoise. but
something between, and is best described
as being the color of the greeny blue that
ducks wings show. Duck egg blue is
variation of this color.
The new broadcioths for dressy tailored
suits are beautiful, soft and supple as
sa tin.
Plain. striped and invisible plaids are
among the display. but no distinctly new
weave
Cheviots and tweeds are worn for knock
about suits. These are severely tailored
and except for a suspicion of braid or
narrow vest in a contrasting colcr are
entirely untrimmed. Tailor stitch ng alone
is the finish
Gored skirts are worn in preference TO
any other and clear the ground all around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
Thefts of Butter From Golden & Co.

Two thefts OF butter We're reported to
.hc police today. Philip Jones driver
for Golden X 60, ~ Louisiana avenue
rofthwest. ToId The police OF the third pre-
,.ilct that Il box containing butter valued
AZ $3.50 had been taken from his wagon
while at the corner of list and Is streets
northwest abou; o'clock this morning.
william Ray. Il driver tor the same com
MANY left his wagon ut IJh and - streets
uu.tawSs, this moTnin. between and >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
Fire in Amherst. Va.

IINCHBtRG, Va, February l2-The
home of Wiliiam Garfield, near Pcdlar
Mills. Amherst county. was destroyed by
fire Yesterday vi II the contents. well
us outbuildiIiss with no insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-12
Stocking Darning Now a Pastime.

That is II YOU use a Singer Saves
time, and il can be used by any one who
runs Il sewing machine. Besides, machine
darninS looks better and washes better
than nand darning For sale ut Singer
Store, -, + street. Washington, d. c.
.hdNt
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o clock, and some one stole tub CON
tanning siNty-hre pounds of butter valued
al $3.50.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02

For Sale-A complete dipping plant
for sale at the low price of $500. In
of owner VIM. Lewis, r. r. 5, Sauk
Centre, Minn. 14-tf.
Tickling or dry Coughs will quickly
loosen when using DR.. Shoop's Cough
Remedy. And it is so thoroughly
harmless, that DR.. Shoop tells moth
ers to use nothing else, even for very
young babies. The wholesome green
leaves and tender stems of lung
healing mountainous shrub give the
curative properties to DIR. Shoop's
Cough Remedy. 1t calms the cough,
and heals the sensitive bronchial men,
branes. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Demand DIR. Shoop's. Accept
no other. Sold by Hanson & Emers
son. fl4-5t.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02
:: ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Wanted-Man for porter at the Pal
mer House.
Cut this out. Its SOC payment on
any trimmed hat. Fair Store.
For Sale-First class 300 bushel
corn crib. Inquire of Jos. Capser 14-2
Two girls wanted at the City Steam
Laundry. II If.
Wanted-Girl at the Commercial
Hotel. Good wages. If.
Washing and Ironing to
do at home. Phone POP. Mrs. Viola
Caulkins. 14-tf.
Wanted-to buy a second hand
flower stand. Phone POP.
14-tf. G. H. Wentworth.
Wanted-A man to barbecure an OK
Apply to NJ. H. Doolittle. Bring an
OK and show speciman of work.
Poultry Wanted-Iwant to buy your
poultry and will pay highest market
price at any time. Let me know
what you have to sell. City Meat
Market. 14-tf.
Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms of Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough ap-
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by all dealers. 14-5t.
Young. women, if you wish to be
independent learn shorthand and
typewriting. A stenographer always
commands a good salary. Send to
Mankato Commercial College, for
their year book and you will learn all
about it. Do it now. 1t.
Advance showing of felt hats and
suits this week at the Fair Store.
Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get bottle OF
Chamberlain's Liniment for twenty
five cents. A piece of flannel dampen-
ed with this liniment is superior to
any plaster for lame back, pains in
the side and chest, and much cheap
er. Sold by all dealers. l4-5t.
A rumor was on the street Satur-
day afternoon that young lad by the
the name Dickinson, son of Frank
Dickinson, who lives east of Sauk
Centre had been burned in straw
stack. The stack was burned alright
tbut very fortunately the boy was not
| in it. He absented himself from
home during the burning and for a
time afterwards for reasons best
known to himself.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02
REIMBURSEMENT For Sale

Homestead REIMBURSEMENT for sale
in Williams county, North Dakota;
25 acres broken and in crop; share of
crop goes with land. Slightly rolling;
all tillable. Good water can be OBJ
small house. Owner going to
South Dakota and must sell soon.
For further particulars call at.Herald
office. IL tt.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02
Albert Dahlem
The Reliable
Dealer

"Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
it is used in connection with Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy it means that it never fails
to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant to take
and equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by all dealers. 14-5t.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02

the of Boys that want talk today
There is much to greve and fuss in Boys
Clothes that modern glad of opportunity
obtain the kind clothes which absolutely giving
satisfactory service We offer that opportunity and tie
strings From S2 50 81 so display wide assor
of the kind of Boys Clothes which need and which
please only style and color but in service
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-09-02

Under Certain Circumstances.
wigg-Do you think 1t IL lucky &c
nave a rabbits foot?
Wagg-I might II I were q rabbit
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
The ThouqhtIess panhandIer.

There goes Frank soso," remarked
one actor to another as a tall man
with a new fall coat strobe past. nod
ding condescendingly as he went.
Fine looking fellow" answered the
other legit Seems to be quite pros
porous, too"
rs. now" assented the first one
glumly. but a few years ago he was
not only down on his luck, but contin-
ually on the touch. He maced every
body he encountered. and, think.
actually saved up enough money out
Of touches for a new start.
"Once in a while he got fearfulIy
absent-minded. One afternoon he
came up to a little group Of us and
sprung the old song-flat broke. no
work in sight. hadn't eaten for two
days. And as he talked he thought
lessly pulled three silver dollars out
Of his pocket and began jingling
them. tossing them up and down and
catching them as they fell. the clank
ing Of the silver making a really re
markabie accompaniment to the woe
ful story he was springing."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20

suited to the builders demands rather
than to the lot and its surroundings
Houses of this sort usually have sew
eral dark rooms and often are not
well-ventilated. In great many cases
they are not much better than apart
ments. OF course this difficulty might
be avoided by making one fairly large
lot of two small ones, but frequently
the builder does not feel that he can
afford a second lot, and he often fur
ther objects to the keeping Of a large
lawn But to the normal man the
lawn is the chief Joy of the home.
The alternative usually is to adapt
the house to the lot, to sacrifice some
desired feature OF the interior arrange
ment, or even room or two. in order
to attain the really essential light and
air
Now, the house here shown is
adapted to a lot of small size, and yet
there will be plenty Of room for light
and air. 1t is especially suited for a
west frontage, giving the sunshine to
all the bedrooms and shade to the liv-
ing room, the dining room, and the
kitchen. And every housewife will
agree that a shady kitchen is one Of
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
Method Of DehornIna.

The dehorning of cattle can be very
satisfactorily performed without other
apparatus or instruments than good
strong clothesline and a sharp meat
saw, or miter saw with a rigid back.
The method of controlling the animal
with the clothesline is shown in one
of the illustrations. The heavy line
is passed around the upper part of the
neck and tied in knot that will not
slip, otherwise it will choke the ami
NAL The free end Of the rope is
carried between the horns, through
the stanchion to the front, up over the
horizontal stanchion rail- then down
underneath the neck and up and over
the top of the stanchion rail to an as
sistant, who should hold it firmly. The
stanchion is then opened, allowing the
animal 10 withdraw its head, and the
rope held tightly is passed once
around the muzzle, up over the stan
chion rail and through to the front
again to the hands of the assistant
This effectually restrains the animal
and the dehorning operation can be
commenced. If the stanchion rail is
too wide to permit of properly secur-
ing the lower part as well as the up
per part of the animals head, the turn
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
WEEDS SHOW
SOIL FERTILITY
Cause the Farmers Greater LOSS
Than Any other Factor
by Reducing Yields
BY Harry Snyder.

The weed crop indicates the con
dition Of the soil as to fertility and
previous methods of farming, and is
indeed an index of the farming that
has been practiced. Where grain
crops have been grown extensively
weeds, as mustard and wild oats,
take such firm possession of the land
as to seriously decrease both the
yield and quality of the grain. Where
crops have been rotated and the con-
ditions have been less favorable for
the development Of weeds, larger
yields have been secured.
Weeds take from the soil a much
larger amount Of fertility than is gen
orally conceded. A light grain crop
and a heavier weed crop remove from
the soil more fertility than a heavy
grain crop. The stronger feeding pow
ers of weeds enable them to secure
from the soil plant food which would
otherwise go to the support of grain
crops, the weak feeding cereals be-
ing unable to compete with the strong
feeding weeds The best use that can
be made of weed crop, is to plow it
under for green manure and make it
produce humus, Of which many Of our
soils stand much in need. In this way
weeds can be made to add fertility to
the land through the indirect action
of the vegetable matter upon the soil.
At the Minnesota experiment sta
tion analyses have been made of many
of the more common weeds and it was
shown that in some grain fields from
20 to 40 pounds and more Of nitrogen,
Is to % pounds of phosphoric acid
and 80 to so pounds of potash had
been removed from an acre of land by
the weeds. This is as much as is
removed in grain crop. The produc-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
ventiIatinq Stables.

Horses and COWS are in the stable
at night for rest. When the weather
is warm the atmosphere in close con
finement becomes very warm and op-
pressive. so much so that the animals
become very uncomfortable and hence
fail to get proper rest. The horse that
does not get proper rest is not in a
good condition for heavy work the fol-
lowing day, and the COW that does not
sleep in a cool, restful place in hot
weather will not give a full flow of
milk. The temperature of the work
ing or producing animal must be kept
normal to give the best results. II
there are no windows in your stables,
cut out number now and let light
and fresh air come for the health and
comfort OF the animals.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
Woman. Eminent as Biologist.

Mabel Bishop, who has been ap-
pointed instructor In biological science
in the Women's college Of Baltimore,
affords striking example of the fit
ness of women for higher education.
She received the degree Of bachelor
of arts in Wellesley and the master OF
arts degree in Smith. She was assist
ant for two years in the department
Of pathology in Cornell university
medical school; she taught zoology
for two years In Smith college, and
she will go to the Women's college
after spending a year as Instructor in
cytology and embryology in the bio
logical laboratory, Cold Spring Har-
Dor. Asked if she advocated equal suf-
frage Miss Bishop replied: Il might
advocate it if l had time to investigate
it.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20
To Enjoy

the full confidence Of the Well-Informed
of the World and the Commendation Of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial that the component parts Of Syrup
Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA should be
known to and approved by them; there
fore, the California Fig Syrup Go. pub
fishes full statement with every package
The perfect purity and uniformity Of pro-
duct, which they demand in laxative
remedy Of an ethical character, are assured
by the Company s original method Of man
ufacture known to the Company only.
The figs Of California are used in the
production Of Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste, but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most benehcially.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-20

Although the house here shown is
not large. being 2S feet wide and As
feet. inches long, 1t gives the OBJ
server the impression that 1t is large.
1t is an excellent type of residence
for a city in which the lots average
so feet, size that will admit of room
for a lawn and plenty of space for
light and air. A house thus set out
amid pleasant surroundings will have
all the good points of its design fully
appreciated and displayed to the best
advantage. The tendency in the city
is toward crowding, on account Of the
increasing value Of land, of course.
This is to be regretted. because when
lots are too narrow houses cannot be
shown to good advantage no matter
what the excellence and artistic quail