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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
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modern conditions. Formerly ladies
bought sheetings by the yard and
themselves cut up and hemmed it into
sheets for the bed. But the modern
woman is not much given to needle
work and responding to the change
Messrs. Horrocks commenced to make
sheets ready for use.
Abroad, as at home. Horrockses
name and goods are known and val
ued today, as they have been for gem
erations. The bulk of the firms trade.
however. is in the home market;
though for a firm of less size its ex-
ports to India and Asia generally. to
South Africa. Canada. Australia and
gigantic.
The following news concerning the
extension Of cotton growing in Africa
was collated by Consul Solomon Ber-
liner of Teneriffe, Canary islands
The British Cotton Growers associ-
alton bought during 1903 at Lagos,
Gold Coast colony. 1905 bales Of cot
ton, compared with $40 bales in 1908.
S,456 in 1907 and sos in 1906. The
new crop COuHchCCu Soluio6 AA ~ ~AAS
end of February, 1910. and there Is
every indication that all previous rec
ords will again be broken.
The crop in Nyassaland during the
past season has been the most sue
cessful on record: the increase by the
white planters was 800 acres and the
whole increase, about 5000 acres. put
under cultivation of cotton. The ma
tive has proved that he is capable OF
growing cotton equal in quality to
that produced by Europeans.
There are two government farms In
Uganda; that of Namenage has an
area of 1853 acres and that at Sunga
an area of 2O5 acres.
Cotton is grown in the following
Transvaal Districts: Zoutoansberg
Pict Retief. Rustenburg and the
Transyaal government Is giving this
industry great encouragement and II
Is said that at the April agricultural
show in johannesburg there will be
magnificent display of cotton. 1t is
claimed that little capital is required
to start cotton growing in the Trans
vaal on good scale. about $500 to
$1,000 being quite enough.
The British government has granted
the British Cotton Growers associa'
ton 10000 ($4S.667) year for three
years toward the cost of experimental
pioneering and missionary work in the
cotton industry In Africa.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
CANDY FAVORS MUCH LIKED
Novelty Has Proved Itself Decidedly
Popular for Entertainments Of
This Season.

Another novelty for the table is
candy in the form of very realistic
looking punches of grapes. The grapes,
which are the edible part. are mount
ed upon an artificial stem, also very
natural looking, with green grape
leaves attached Each candy grape is
covered with waved paper. SO thin
that 1t is practically invisible. This
keeps the soft candy dust-proof and
otherwise intact until 1t is to be eaten.
The grapes come in three shades, rep
resenting the malaga, concord and ca
tawba varieties. Tied with ribbon in
the appropriate shade bunch would
make a charming favor to lay at the
cover of each guest. at woman's
luncheon. for instance.
Another popular new candy is
known as squares" This is in brightly
colored transparent cubes about the
size of caramel. and comes in pink,
yellow, violet or green. Arranged on
a dainty bonbonniere dish the
Squares" make striking addition to
the table scheme.
Delightful. too, for childrens par
ty or for a luncheon where a marine
motif is carried out are taffy candies
shaped like tiny cookie shells in diff
ferent pale shades.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
A Good Feature,

A feature of the shirred skirt is that
it can be let down and fashioned in
straight length later on At present
many fear to have a good material
made into these skirts. fearing the
style will soon change. 1t may and
it may not, that remains to be seen.
but the chances are that these skirts
will be worn throughout the summer.
There are hundreds of modish ways
to gather the skirt and hold it to the
underskirt. 1t is useless to attempt II
with textiles that will not drape grace
fully.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
HENS TO BE WIDE
HAVE BECOME IMPORTANT PART
OF COSTUME.
Are So Made as to Command Instant
Attention-GeneraIly in CoIors
to Match Gown or Dominant
Color Note.

II Aeems quite trivial to lay stress
upon a hem. This is a part of the
costume that receives scant attention
and usually deserves only what it
gets.
All this is changed. Everyone. anna
teur and expert. will pay marked at
tention to the bottom of the skirt
from now on, for the hem has risen
into prominence and promises to re-
ceive a most unusual degree of re-
spect.
Even wraps. long. voluminous satin
and chiffon things in the purple Of
expensive Hamburg grapes (and the
wraps are expensive) have hens that
flare and flaunt themselves instantly
in the eye of the beholder These
hens are not Of the expensive grape
purple. but Of contrasting color to
tax the cleverness of an artist and
give the lover of color something new
to think about
So far the hens on frocks are OF the
same color. or they match the domi
nant color note in a check or plaid
design. 1t is In the latter combination
that one gets every inch of service out
of the hem
Say that the frock is one OF those
useful. every-hour black and white
marquisettes or ninon voiles, which
carry these contrasting colors in a
subdued way by toning down the
spaces in the white. AS a rule. these
frocks are commonplace If worthy.
but the startling new hem brings
them out of the also ran" class and
gives them an individual air. This
border-for that should be its name
is Of black satin from eight to twenty
inches deep. The color and idea are
repeated in the blouse. where there is
deep-pointed yoke Of satin that ex
tends well over the sleeves and is cut
to points.
Such hem is quite plain. 1t does
not need trimming to draw attention
to 1t. 1t is not braided or embossed or
embroidered The one feature about
1t that will be called queer is that II
is narrower by several inches than the
skirt to which 1t Is attached
This does and will continue to cause
comment. It's an odd trick that has
not been satisfactorily explained by
Its designers.
Like all Adams they put the blame
on the Ewes. The women wanted 1t in
that fashion is their excuse. Women
have grown happily accustomed to
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

A cloth wrung out OF hot vinegar
and water and laid on the forehead
as hot as can be borne will relieve
headache.
The hair is often improved by heat
ing the hair brush before brushing
the hair. Frequently hold the brush
to the fire. then brush the scalp.
homemade lotion that is excel
lent for the skins and will prevent
premature wrinkles is made by boil
ing IL tablespoonfuls of pearl barley
in a quart of water until gluten is ex-
tracted. Strain through fine linen
and add to the liquid teaspoonful
of tincture of benzoin.
A glass of milk just before going to
bed is highly recommended by physi-
clans to build up over thin persons
who are consequently lacking in vital
ity. 1t has benefited numbers OF
girls with this trouble Of lack Of flesh.
Local massage. with almond oil or
cocoa butter, is also good II applied
regularly.
A bunion cure is made of one dram
each OF glycerin. carbolic acid and
tincture OF iodin. Mix and paint the
spot several times daily and at night.
! 1t is necessary to wear low heels and
broad shoes, that there may be no
pressure on the joint. which should be
covered by a corn protector made of a
ring OF felt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

narrowness around the feet, and they
intend to continue the custom Wide
hens are In their way. and. though
they consented to width or fullness
above the shoetops. they wouldn't
consent to it below.
Now some of these hens are only
yard wide. but it is the experience of
all those who deal in clothes, or
watch them carefully, that the design
ers always exaggerate the new fash
ions at their initiation. and then they.
or the public. modify them later.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
GOOD Jokes
MAUD MULlER'S HEY-DAY.

Maud Muller. in the far away.
Was busy raking meadow hay.
She had no time for social din.
Because the hay had to go in.
Her father had no boys to call.
So Maudie had to do it all.
She raked il early. raked 1t late.
Ana had no time to make a date.
The village boys came now and then.
And saw the rake. and left again.
Alas For Maud. she saved the hay.
But lost husband ev'ry day.
Maud Muller's not the same to-day.
She doesn't go out raking hay.
ehe sits upon the porch SO cool.
Wheh she has left the boarding school.
Ana nails the Judge, when he Is spied.
TO take her for an auto ride.
Her father has no hay to rake.
They re living on ice cream and cake.
Ihey do not have to rake. they say.
because an auto eats no hay.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

there is a long loop of ribbon with a
rosette bow at the top. by which the
cushion may be hung up.
The car" Of the airship consists Of
a strip of cardboard covered with the
same material that has been chosen
for the cushion) scored down the CEN
ter and bent into V shape. and then
suspended underneath the cushion
with two straps Of ribbon. The dia-
gram on the right hand side illustrates
the shape of the car, and in 1t hatpins
may be placed In the way shown in the
sketch.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
One on the Boss,

But while yer have yer feet on de
desk and are putting at a cigarette
suppose de boss should call up?'
asked the timid office boy.
"Oh. | have dat all fixed up?" con-
fided the bold office boy. "Ye see.
me an de telephone goil are chums.
and when de boss Is out and calls
up de office she says: Lines busy"
And what does that mean?"
Seer"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
The Bavarlan GirdIe.

One Of the belts of the season is
the folded girdle of panne velvet
which is boned to an excessively long.
sharp point in front. The dressma-
kers have given 1t the name Of the
Bavarian girdle or the girdle of Ven
ice.
1t will be worn on dressy afternoon
and evening frocks. and will not be
separate. but a part of the gown
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Sure to Yell,

What's the matter, Bill?" asked the
first confidence man. You look down.
hearted"
Il don't want any more to do with
you." snapped his former friend: you
told me that relieving those jays OF
their wallets would be like taking
candy from a baby. started and they
set up a wall that could be heard for a
block"
We'll. old pard. don't be mad. Don't
that happen when you take candy
from a baby3"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
IN THE VERY LATEST STYLE
Airship Pin Cushion Surely May Be
Described as Thoroughly
Up to Date.

in a bazar, there is always something
very attractive about little novelty.
In our sketch may be seen a really
novel pin-cushion made to represent a
miniature airship.
The cushion itself is In the shape Of
rather fat cigar, and round either
end bands of ribbon are tied. which are
finished off with neat little bows, and
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Paint on Iaea.

Painted laces. with their colors diff
fering In patches. make wonderfully
effective and gorgeous trimmings for
the oriental looking evening gown.
OIL paints may be mixed with gaso-
line, or stencil dyes may be used to
give the desired colors. The entire
pattern Of the lace Is not brought out
in color, but certain Of Its motifs are
enhanced in value BY this shading
process.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Natural Environment,

81 can't see how you can live out
here In SO much mud" grumbled the
city friend as he steadied himself on
the slippery sidewalk. Just then I
came near turning turtle"
"Oh. cheer up!" laughed the opti-
mistic suburbanite IF you turn tur.
tie you won't mind the mud"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
sboek turned chiId's Hair Gray.

When a father was committed for
trial at Dudley (Eng.) on a charge Of
having neglected his five children. the
prosecutor said that on one occasion
the man put knife across the throat
OF girl OF seven years old and threat
ened to kill her. It transpired next
day that the child's hair had turned
gray. and the doctor said this was due
to shock.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Got Some Advice.

"Sir, | have grown gray in your
service" began the old bookkeeper.
preliminary to asking for raise.
Il was intending to speak to you
about that" responded the head OF
the firm. Get a bottle OF hair dye.
Otherwise the junior partner will be
wanting to replace you with younger
man
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Mot m AufhoeI4x

But the proof Of the pudding is in
the eating. isn't it," queried the inno-
cent youth.
You can't prove It by me-" replied
the chronic dyspeptic.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
About the Same.

Stubb--I understand that Wilkins
called his cook "battleship!" Did he
really have the nerve?
Penn-Well, he came close to It. He
called her a "Dreadnought"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
What He Dreaded.

The Thespian-I suppose your pro-
fession is different from ours. Now in
our profession we often get hand.
The Tramp-Different from US, boss.
In our line we are lucky II we don't
get q foot.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
A SUGGESTION.

Emily (stroking her pet cat)-1
wish Leo was one of those beautiful
long-haired Angoras.
Eliza.-Perhaps he would be II you
taught him to use hair tonic.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Too InnammabIe,

Don't let that man act as Sants
Claus at your chilldren's party"
why not?"
Because he has such a fiery dispo
sition"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
In sassiety.

Wife-Here's another invitation to
dine at the F1atleys What a bore
those occasions are.
Hub-Yes; even their dinner knives
are dull.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
The EIjr,

l asked II there was a vacant spot
In her heart. and I do declare
She blasted my hopes right on the dot
When she gave me a vacant stare.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Very Prompt.

Are the members of that family
quick to see an opening?"
They must be, for there's never q
hole anywhere near that one Of
them's not in it."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
John BuIi's Troubles.

Stubb-That is the picture of an
English suffragette just before she hit
the prime minister over the head with
an umbrella. What do you think of
the pose?
Penn-H'm! Sort of striking pose.
eh?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Couldn't Be.

"Well. doctor. what is 1t ails my
husband?"
HE needs long rest. He is over
worked"
you've got another guess. doctor.
He's got a government job!"-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Forecastino the Ending

These continued love stories are
simply maddening. They are handled
all wrong"
AS to how?"
The publishers ought to print a
synopsis of succeeding chapters"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Touch Times.

Meas problems loom on every hand
To worry us. that's true:
IT'S tough when we don't get beefsteai
And It's tough. friends. when we do.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Another Variety.

Il have lot of acres In the country
Have you any,"
"Oh, yes"
Where are they?"
TN my mouth"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Her Ready Weapor

Bobbie-Say, pa, what is feminine
intuition?
Pa-Feminine intuition. my son. is
what a woman uses in making trouble
for herself
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Blissful Ignorance.

DO you want employment" asked
the sympathetic woman.
Il dunno wot dat is, ma'am." replied
the husky hobo, but eff it's ennyihing
ter eat. youse may gimme a few
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

Mrs. Johnson-How long has your
cook been with you?
Mrs. Thompson-Not long. She
came about two gasoline stoves ago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

Candy At Afternoon Tea.
The Cunarders serve broken bits OF
butter-scotch candy along with the Aft
ernoon tea aboard ship.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Magazine Fame.

Them polar explorers drew 1t too
fine"
How now?"
Got back too late for the Christmas
number"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23
Conservation.

"Woodman. spare that tree!"
Touch not single knot
Though Pinchot's far away
There are others on the Job.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-04-23

HOUGH the rise and develop
ment of the cotton trade In
Lancashire in the eighteenth
century is one of the great
epics of industry, the history
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
Public Service Commission.

"A news item in reference to the
increase in the fare between Brattle-
horo and South Vernon, contains this
significant sentence: Talk Of appealing
Ito the Vermont railway commission is
said to excite mirth when mentioned in
the Green Mountain state Is it actual
ly true that people are getting tired Of
asking the state public service commits
sion to act in matters Of this kind ?"-
Brattleboro Reforner.
The Messenger doubts II very much.
So far as surface indications go, at
least, the commission has averaged to
perform its duties to the general salts
faction Of both the public service cor
poratieus ana the public
Vermont has happily escaped a great
deal Of the difficulty that some other
states have Experienced il establish
ing a public service commission IN the
first place and securing good natuTed
obedience to it's proper regulations in
the second il this respect the state
is far and away head of its more pre-
tentious nsighhor TO the westward
whore even the statesmanship Of Gov
ernor Hughes and the power Of public
confidence that hseks it up have not
wrought such satisfactory results as
modest little Vermont is experiencing
every day as a mere matter Of course
st. Alhans Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
BAroUrrED THE LADIES.
watsrbury's twenty-five Club the Hosts
Last Evening.

Waterbury, April 6-The annual
sqndies night" of the twenty-five club
was beld al the Waterbury inn last
evening A banquet was served by
Landlord Davis The tables were dec
grated with cut flowers The Water.
bury orchestra rendered seleetions
throughout the evening. and Mrs = r.
Joslyn sang n very delightful man.
ner "The Rosary by Nevin, and 20 the
Applause which followed. she responded
with another selection
Rev. + B. Kellogg presided in place
af the president pf G. S. BdweH, and
ne introduced G. &. Graves as toast.
master The toastmnster bad something
10 say Of special interest about eacn
speaker the list and their subjects be-
ing as follows. "Woman's Suffrage II.
G Whitehill; sSinRle Bliss' Dr. F +.
Steele, ir.: "Woman's Way and Won.
ans Sway A, r. Smith, Carrie Ma
ton et alr B. r. Demeritt; Women
and the High Cost Of Living W. j..
Boyce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
YOUTH MAY DIE
FROM STAB WOUND
AssaiIant Was Arrested and Is Now
Held in jail Pending Outcome Of
the Injuries.

Rutland. April William MeIach-
Ian, the l8-yearold son Of Michael Nc
Lachlan. superintendent Of the Vermont
Marble e0mpanv'a quarries, was stabbed
three times Sunday night BY 3 young
Italian named Tetfeeci, who was ar
rested and after being arraigued before
Justice Ierrick yesterday, was taken
To the county jail ID this city Young
McMaehlan "a stabbed three times. one
of the thrusts being through his lungs,
tho wound being about six inches in
length
II is thought that the italian at
tackled the wrong man as the result
Of quarrel in a dance hall earlier Ia
the evening, and after waiting for the
right party come along, Jumped out Of
his hiding place, mistaking young Me-
Machlan for bis man. IN all probability
the wounds VIII prove fatal Tetfeeci
was held III $1,000 hail for his appear
anee before the September term Of Rut-
land county court and not being able
to furnish that amount, was committed
10 jail
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
May Have Bearing on Black.
stone Murder.
MAN TAKEN EARLY TODAY
Bertram A. Spencer Is Charged with a
Series Of Violent Crimes During
the Past Murder Caused
a Suicide.

Springfield, Mass, April -Bertram
A, Spencer Of Porter avenue was arrested
early to-day at the wholesale provision
house ot Handy & Co., On Hampden
street, charged with q series Of violent
crimes in this city during ths past yeai.
Il is believed that bis arrest has an
important bearing on The murder Of Miss
Martha Blackstone, a school teacher, last
Thursday night.
The city is very much stirred up over
the murder of Miss Blackstone, ana enc
suicide to-day IS attributed To brooding
over that tragedy. Louis Hoelzel, for-
merly a prominent liquor dealer. was the
name Of the suicide re jumped from
the North river bridge into the river
and was drowned. Il Is thought that
bis mind vas unbalanced from pondering
over the murder He had been examined
only yesterday as to his sanity, bit was
released
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
DAUoHTER VS. HYpNorIzED.
Fitchburg Mother Wants Marriage An
nuiled.

Fitchbnrg. Mass, April 81 Miss Irene
Cochin aged rs, and William + Iadue
aged 10 walked into the home al the
brides mother yesterday and told iler
they had been married.
Mrs Cochin was not pleased with tire
announcement ana ordered Lsdue 70
leave her honse He tried te have the
girl accompany him, but her mother re-
fused TO permit it
Iadue later called at the police sta
ton and told Chief Thayer that his
wife was being restrained in her aome
against her viii Chief Taylor learned
from Ladue that IA married Irene Coeh-
lin st the city hall Saturday afternoon,
the ceremony being performed by CITY
Clerk Walter a. Davis Iadue gave
his age AZ 2l years and that of tie
girl as Isl
The police refused to interfere La
due was informed that tile marriage
was Illegal unless he could prove he haa
secured the consent d the brides moth
Ter.
Mrs, Cochin later called upon Chief
Taylor md told hm that her daugh.
ter was only 10 years old She said
that she would refuse 20 allow her ta
live With Iadne. and that she intended
to Ale q petition IN the superior court
asking that The marriage he annullod
Mrs Cochin said her daughter ap.
peared 70 be suffering from morphine
or some other drug.
She said She had talked with her
daughter about the marriage. and the
girl said La3ne had hypnofiaed her.
Her daughter, She added. returned to her
home after the ceremony and the couple
kept the marriage secret until the
announcement yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-04-05
NEW OFFICIAL NAMED.
Burlington's Municipal Year Started
Yesterday


Burlington, April s. The city council
met yesterday afternoon and elected
the following city officials City clerk
NJ. q CrRndYi city treasurer, u q
Grant. city attorney. Martin st Villas;
city grand Juror NJ G Learyi city con-
stable N. G. Florence; trustee Of y 8.
deposits fund, Il q Grant; fence view
ers, Cleophas Ia Presse. @ Pc Va
rennesi sealer Of weights and measures,
wv T. Ia press pound keeper John
~. D0xey. mayors appointments were
confirmed as follow: Prof "A. ] Hawes,
Dr. D J. Nolan board 81 heaitbi John
= Mceuen, police commissioner There
was d heated discussion in the board
over the appointment If Dr. y K. In
Roeque 10 the board Of charities 70 suo-
ceed Charles T. Smith The appoint
ment was laid oh the table
The appointment of Dr y 2. La
Rocque. as 4 member Of the board ~
charities, for three years. TO succeed
G. r. Smith, was objected to Ia siren
nous manner by Alderman Sullivan.
The mayor charged that Mr.. Smith had
not attended properly to his duties and
that $1,000 had been thrown away by
tho poor department during tne past
year Ile stated that the present poor
master @. F. Killam. vas not neat in
his personal appearance and used Of
fensive language 10 ladies, who visited
his office "I'hc department + rotten
to the core" he said Alderman Snlli-
van retaliated hy saying that Mr.. Kill
lam vas Rood.hearted man. Alder
man Drew thought that tho charges
against Mr.. Smith were serious and
that he should have chance to be
heard The appointment was laid on
the table for further consideration