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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

he considered. it Is much better to knit
the worsted in alternating strips of diff
ferent pattern. An afghan which will
Withstand am immense amount OF hard
service is the one which reproduces the
coiors of the Roman ribbons as the dark
shades far outnumber the lighter ones,
and consequently this neglise accessory
does not readily show the traces OF con-
tinuouS use.
What every woman knows is that
more actual rest results from exchanging
the walking boots the dancing shoes
for a pair of soft slippers than from all
the cups of tea that ever were breWed.
One of the chief charms about the new
1ootg gear designed to accompany lounging
costumes is the fact that it looks several
sizes smaller than its measurements.
This appearance is largely due to the
shape of the toes and vamps, which lend
the front of the feet narrow, aristocratic
shape, further enhanced by fluffy pom
pons of raveled silk which almost cover
the instep.
Softest kid. suede leather and cravenette
are fashioned into both mules and slip
pcrs of colors to harmoniZe with neSiiges
OF any hue likely to engage the fancy of
the modern young woman. Some of these
shoes have fascinating buckles of silver
and gold set with near" jewels. and the
more costly specimens show vamps
thickly sewn with seed pearls. But for
absolute comfort there is nothing to equal
the slippers Of quilted satin. which fold
into individual cases of similar material.
and in consequence are not likely to be
mislad.
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and back
For several reasons this new scheme of
trimming is an admirable one. If mate
rial of a very light tone adds greatly to
the apparent width of the figure. d slen-
der effect may be gained by the use of
braid put on to form long lines from the
waist downward or by slashing the sides
of the coat and applying parallel gar
nishings. Or if the tendency to slender
ness verge toward attenuation, an ap-
pearance of plumpness may be loaned to
the figure by having a broad band of
biased satin define the bottom of the
coat. A yoke-shaped application of
coarse dyed lace or heavily embroidered
silk about the hips materially helps to
widen the outline, and an exceptionally
broad belt takes inches from long. mar
row back.
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The rule which applies especially to the
more conservative suits of chiffon. broad
cloth and wool mixtures is to the effect
that coats must be shorter and fit trif1e
more closely than did those of last year.
1t seems to be an unwritten law that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Chepuit's Art in
this White nohair

sash drapery. with the fulness at the
foot of the SKIRT dragged in. The other
skirt distinctly in the puff style has a
bias seam at back and front. and only
its circular fullness caught in around the
feet. with a shaped circular founce
mounted with cord heading.
While all the tailored skirts fit smooth
Is over the hips. few of the undraped
type plainly gored. for the plated
favorite continues to reign, despite the
warfare made upon it by certain promi-
nent modistes on both sides of the At
lantic. Sometimes cores are used entire
deux with plat clusters; again. narrow
side plaits are Overlapped by shaped and
piped panels, and not infrequently the
skirt consists of seven exceedingly wide
box plaits stitched fatty to just above the
knee, and thence swinging loosely with
the movement of the wearer.
In the merry war now beiTfg waged be-
tween the advocates of the conservative
dressy tailormade and the Balkan modes
stress is laid upon the fact that really
stout women do not look well in either
the plated skirt or the belted blouse.
BUT to genuine sartorial artist what
feat in the line of clothes is impossible?
The leading modistes succeeded in adapt
ing the empire idea to figures of ungainly
proportions and are not to be vanquished
by straight girdles and an array of plaits.
Never were mauNeS ana SfdSS IN great
err demand There is something so allur-
ing about their delicate tones that it is
difficult to resist the temptation to indulge
in at least one dressy tailormade of that
order, even though frank friends assure
one that the complexion is more salloU
than pale. and the locks ashen. rather
than golden. And why forego the pleas
ure of.wearng those delectable tints wher
white placed next to the face will Offset
the effect of any shade, however trying?
Moreover these delicate tones in mauve
and gray are to be found in all manner
of attractive materials, notably the silk
and wool satins. the radium weaves, etc
, In these lightweight stuffs, as in the
worsted mixtures, the range of colors is
enormous and particularly attractive are
the faded green's. dull blues. pale browns
and soft rose shades, with any of which
! may be combined white as well as that
| touch of black which the true Parisienne
rarely omits from her costume
Odd shades in lightweight materials are
precisely what the woman who must dress
smartly a limited income is searching
for during a tour of the shops at this
season So many of this sea sons debu-
tantes have already announced their en-
gagements that as soon as Lent begins to
wane cards of invitation to Easter week
marriages will be floating about the town
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physician is expected or about the cor
ridors of hotel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
THE FINAL POSE.
4 Made the Thing Harmonious and p,
comriste All Around.


In the early days OF travelling by
stagecoach across the Rocky moun-
tains the trip was likely to be relieved
Of monotony by Incidents Of no ordi-
nary occurrence. But the fatigue OF
the journey was apt to wear upon the
nerves of the weak and the timid.
Sometimes the passengers became so
worn out Us to lead to suspicion OF
their sanity The Right Rev. ID. s.
Tuttle in his "Reminiscences OF Mis-
Sionary Bishop" describes an instance
In point
One forenoon the coach rolled into
Denver. and the six horses came pranc'
Ing up to the office of Wells, Fargo
Co. A large crowd was assembled. as
the incoming and the outgoing OF the
daily coaches were the greal events
for the town.
At the stop the only passenger quick
ly threw open the coach door. leaped
to the ground. ran hurriedly across the
street and. turning handspring,
stood on his head with his heels up
against a supporting wall.
Several men followed him. quite sure
that here was another passenger craz'
ed by the long. sleepess ride. One
said to him In o tone OF sympathy,
"Why. cap'n. what's the matter"
Slowly coming to right side up
posture. the man answered: We'll. my
friend. I'll tell you what 1t Is. This
standing on my head is the only posi-
ton which haven't been In during
the last tweuty-four hours In yonder
coach. and ! wanted to make the
thing harmonious and complete oil
.ovpd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
Isn't Scared by Potato Price.

"Ben" Chaffee will certainly have to be
known as the potato king of Winslow.
Last year he had 80 acres, and managed
to dispose of the product at small
profit. He says that he was cramped for
room last year, and is going in little
deeper this season. He will plant about
S5 acres. In addition to his own acres he
has hired large field from Chas. Gates
on the east side of the road. There are
some 20 odd acres in the field and the
rows will run the entire length of the
farm. Mr.. Chaffee has every reason to
believe that he has as good potato land
as there Is In the state and he is going to
give 1t q fair trial this year. Like lots OF
other growers he does not believe that
the country is going to grow any such a
crop another year as they did last, as
one excess rarely ever follows another
Mr.. Cbaffee Is we'll equipped with ma
ohinery, and it would seem as though
be was as liable to win out in this line
"a any one. But he isn't confined tC
potatoes as he has fine dairy herd and
sells milk In the University city.-Turf
Farm and Home.
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made up tales. wot took you to shove
the Andromeda into rat trap Of this
sort?'
David seemed to be laboring for
breath.
"Arf mo-. No need to yOwl at
me like that" he protested.
He fumbled with the lock Of a cor.
ner cupboard, opened 1t and drew forth
q decanter and some glasses.
"Ah," he said, smacking his lips with
some of the old time relish, that puts
new life into me. The story Is all
moonshine on the face Of It,"
II think otherwise, Mr.. Verify, and
Mr.. Bulmer, take 1t, agrees with me-
said the reporter.
"Wotv blazed David, into whose
mind had darted u notion that dazzled
him by Its daring. Dye mean to In
siniwate that | lent my ship to this
ere Dom Wot's-is-name? Dye sit
there an think that Id allow bon
ME lass like my Iris TO take trip
that might end in 'er bein' blown to
bits. It's crool, that's wot 1t Is, reel
crool."
"The lady referred to was Miss Iris
YOrke, then?"
100 else? I've on'y one niece. My
trouble Is that she went without my
permission, In a way Of speakin. Ere
you'd better ave tie fax. She was
engaged to my friend, Mr.. Bulmer
but, bein'. slip Of girl an fond o
romancin', she just put herself aboard
the Andromedt without sayin' with
your leave or by your leave. She
wrote me q letter, witch sort Of ex
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
HE UNDERSTOOD.
An Interview That Made Matters Clear
to the Officer.

An Interview That Made Matters Clear
to the Officer.
"Come mister. no one can sleep
herew said a policeman the Other even
Ing when he found man lying on
vacant plot Of land by the side OF the
road and aroused him.
"But I have a good excuse" replied
the man
"What Is it,"
"See that house over there2 Well,
please TO do me the favor TO 30 and
ring the bell and ask II William Dock
ey is at home"
The officer went 10 the house, as
cended the steps aud rang the bell.
A head was thrust out OF window,
and a woman's voice demanded:
"Now, who Is there"
MADAM" replied the officer. "h
william Dockey at homer
mo. he ain't, and don't expect him
until daylight" said the woman. ana
at the same time a bowlful Of water
desc ,ded Oh the officers head.
swell" said the man on the ground
as the dripping officer came up. you
see how It is. don't your I'm Dockey.
That's Mrs. Dockey."
81 think | understand" replied the
officer. "You can remain where you
! are."-London Answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
Common Sense Care of Harness

Harness should always, when prac-
ticable, be cleaned while fresh from the
animal warm with its body heat, to OBJ
tain best results; except on washing
days, when it does not matter. If it
comes in wet, it must be "handled" un-
til dry and supple, using sparingly some
pure oil, neatsfoot for choice, if it
really be neatsfoot, which is often a
question in these days of lust as good. !"
When simply cleaning the harness, il,
should be hung at suitable height,
brushed over to dislodge dust or caked
dirt, the stitching and loops, and under
and around the buckles receiving atten-
ton, and this should be followed by a
soft cloth, always well shaken from time
to time. The harness should then be
"gone over" passing each part through
the hands, limbering it as 1t goes, insur-
ing perfect inspection, and giving special
attention to any spot needing it. Then
some of the standard composition"
may be lightly applied, according to
directions, the stuff well rubbed in, and
any debris cleared away, and the set of
single harness will be gone over perfect
ly in 20 minutes; pairs and fours relative
ly longer.
In steady use, or when the harness
comes in very wet and dirty, it should
be we'll washed every week. As rule,
tub is filled with water, just having
the chill barely taken of, not in the
least "tepid" or "warm," In which has
been dissolved a half pound Of white
CASTLE soap, neatly shaven, previously,
pouring boiling water on it, stirring Oc-
casionally until it sets in clear, trans
lucent jelly. This is dumped into the
tub of water and mixed at once. The
harness is taken apart and all placed in
the tub, except, of course, the saddles
and padded parts.
Take the harness from the tub, rinse
we'll in several tepid waters and hang to
drain in moderately warm room. There
should always be small oil stove
around the harness, wherever 1t is kept,
not only for cleaning days, but also for
the constantly recurring wet and dense,
humid days, when moisture will search
in through almost anything, producing
mildew and small army Of kindred ills.
As the harness dries 1t should be con-
stantly worked, handled, supplied, look.
ing for congestion and dispensing it,
es pecially at all points of contact, tugs,
buckles, loops, etc. This must be done
continuously, so that when the harness
is really dry 1t is ready to absorb the
''composition" which must be well work.
ed "into'' the grain Of the leather. 1t
is worse than useless to simply smear II
on and brush it off. 1t is the grain food
the tissue food, which must be kneaded
into the eather.-Exchange
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
Developing a Farm Flock of Sheep.

five make success of developing a
flock of sheep on our farms we must
get away from the common Ignorant
belief that sheep should be kept because
they possess ability as scavengers.
While it is true that sheep will clean up
weeds and briars and manage to exist on
poor pasture, yet this is an incidental
that | have never heard true flock
master advertise.
If we keep flock of sheep as scaveng-
ers, they soon assume the appearance
that their name would signify. Their
fleeces appear seedy and full OF 6riars
and burrs and their general appearance
shows the effects of neglect and misman-
agement. The man who makes the high
est success of sheep on the average farm
must become breeder and feeder OF
high class mutton sheep.
1t is best to start with few well-bred
ewes and the best ram that can be found
at reasonable price and gradually build
up flock of fine ewes. In this way the
new flock owner can make closer study
of the individuality of his sheep than he
could il be were working with a larger
amber. A more intelligent selection
of rams could be made to mate with his
ewes and he could all of the time be
gaining knowledge Of the business As
the size of his flock increased, until he
would be capable of wrestling with
many of the more intricate problems
that come when the flock is nearing per-
lection. A great many fail with sheep
because they undertake to work with
too large number.
To many all sheep look alike and
men cannot make an intelligent study
of individuality when they are selecting
their breeding stock. 1t requires con-
siderable time for q man to train bis eye
and touch 80 that he can make intelli-
gent selections even from his own flock:
When we observe the quality and
study the real conditions that surround
the average farm flock we do not need to
wonder why the majority OF farmers
make failure of the sheep business. II
is really astonishing to note the waste
of opportunities in the sheep business.
Any intelligent farmer who Is student
of the present economic conditions can
not fail to see that the future of the
sheep business, especially Of growing
mutton, sheep and lambs, is very bright
and affords an attractive outlook for the
men who are in position to handle a
flock of from 100 to 200 well.bred ewes.
W. Milton Kelley In Successful Farm
inc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31
SHERIFFS SALE.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, ss.

COUNTY Of OAcOhb, IS.
May Srd, A. u. 1910.
execution datej the fourteenth day OF April,
A. ID. 1910, issu ued on q Judgment rendered by tne
Superior Court for the County OF Cumberland,
at the term thereof begun and held on the hrst
Tuesday of March; A d; 1870 to wit. i on tine Shs
Chapman National Bank, national banking as
sociation legally existing under the laws OF the
limited States, located at Portland, In said
County OF Cumberland, against sarah r. Byru
Of Gorham in the County of Coos and State OF
New Hampshire, for the SUN of Five THOUSAND
Three Hundred and Seventy -four dollars and
nine.ope cents, debt or damage, and Will be sold
nj public auction, at the County Court House ID
the Town of Paris In said County OF Oxroru, ~
Jnne. < ID 1910, at ten o'clock and ten minutes
IN the forenoon, the following described rea
estate and all the right, title and interest Wnicn
the sail Sarah Il. Byrd has and nad In anu " "
the same on the sixteenth day OF August, A. "
ia0a M ten O'Clock In the forenoon, the time
when the same was attached on the WIN III 'ns
TSe following described pieces and parcels O.
land, situate In the Town OF Bethel; LOUDLY y, ~
the late William w. Mason or said bethei' ue
n the land described in deed from Eunice
n. Mason and Ayers Mason to Wiiiam
Mason, dated May nth, ISIS, recorded 10 s on J,
sorb County records, Book l36, Page $50. u
which deed and record references is made ior
mo "a particular description. ,.
All that land described In deed from pe's1' go
4 Swift 10 William w Mason. dated sept o'n
is75 RI eortiet in said records. Book lis, rag
300: also same property described In deeu iron
Rs,sey X, Swift Guardian, to said Mas9n
dated Sept 6'h. 1875, recorded In ssia rscosus n,
lRook Ise' Pages 527 and 52s, to which deed AM
Seord OF same, reference 10 made FOR NOR
,Srticular description. s..a t-ou
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by warranty deed from one J. F. Kane TO Israel
W. Mason and Henry o. Rolfe, dated the twelfth
day Of December, 1894, and recorded In Oxford
Registry of Deeds, Book 239. Page 5N, subject
to reservation Of right Of way sold to the Rum
ford Falls & Rangeley Lakes Railroad.
Also another piece or parcel OF land fully dc,
scribed In warranty deed Of j. +. Kane to Israel
W. Mason and Henry o. Rolfe dated December
18th, 1894, and recorded In Oxford Registry OF
Deeds, Book 239. Page 503, and also by warranty
deed of f. A. Richards to Israel w. Mason
dated December 18th, 1894, and recorded In
oxford Registry OF Deeds. Book 2s9. Page 5O7.
Also certain parcels of land tuated In the
Town Of Mexico, described In deed from Henry
o. Rolfe to l. W. Mason. dated Sept. 10th, 1928,
recorded, Book 26l. Page Is, Of the Oxford
County Records.
Also land described In deed from Gilman
Chapman Of Bethel to William w. Mason. dated
December 23rd. 1875, recorded In Oxford kegis.
try, April 18th, 1876. Book ia, Page 2.5
Also land described in qu.t.claim deed from
Andrew n. Stowe to William w. Mason dated
August 18th, 1885, recorded, Book 203. Page S97.
Also lease from Andrew N. Stowe to William
W. Mason, dated June 10Th. 1875, unrec0rded:
Also certain real estate situated In said Oxford
County, being lot one ~ In Range numbered
eleven (ll) Of the lots and ranges In the Town OF
Roxbury In said County.
III. l.. ELLIOTT,
Dep. sheriff, Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31

80 .t,, ,ho o,n DYE MEAN IT?"
tain's name Is Coke and that he Is
accompanied by his daughter. Eth!
What did you say? Are you there"
"Yes, I'm ere, or | think am said
David with desperate calmness. rs
that ull?
"All for the present"
"It doesn't say that Coke is ravin',
tearin', 'owlin' lunatic, does itT'
"No. Is that your view!
Bulmer's hand gripped Davids.
Their eyes met.
81 was thinkin' that the chap who
writes these penny novelette, wires
might ave rounded up his yarn In
good shape" said Verify aloud.
but there Is not the slightest doubt
that something OF the kind has oc.
Cured" said the voice.
Its a put up job" roared David.
Them bloomin' Portygees ave SINK
my ship, an they're whackin' In their
fam now so as 10 score first blow"
To Bulmer David said savagely:
"Wot's bitten Coke? Il must ave
gone stark. starin mad
Iris Is alive" murmured Bulmer.
"An' now, David, I'll tell you wot |
'ad In me mind in comm ere this
mornin'. You're hard up. You don't
know where to turn for n penny. IL
you're agreeable III put trustworthy
man in this Office an give In full pow
ers to pull your affairs straight. Mind
you. I'm Goin this for Iris, not for
you. An now that we know wots
'appenin' in South America you an
| will go out there ard look into things.
A mail steamer will take Us there In
sixteen days, an before we sail we can
work the cables bit so aS TO stop
Iris from startin' for ONE before we
opriNAr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31

II this milk investigation arouses the
farmers to the fact that, coupled with
good Judgment and energy, they are
entitled to interest on buildings, wear
and tear, depreciation on stock, fair
profit on hay, roots and grain grown,
pay for care of COWS and handling the
product, 1t will yet work revolution.
It will mean the application of business
principles to farm work and 1t will
count nightly in determining some
great questions. The man who de-
clines to stand by his brother farmer in
this fight for an honest price is lacking
In all the essentials Of business farming
Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-31


A came pirates during the early
~ morning Of Thursday, Sept. 2
On Monday, Sept. G, David
Verify entered his office in Exchange
buildings, Liverpool, and ran fever
ish glance through his letters to learn
If any envelopes bearing the planetary
devices Of the chief cable companies
had managed to hide themselves among
the mass Of correspondence. There
was no cablegram. Of course. Dickey
Bulmer, who had become a waking
nightmare to the unhappy shipowner
had said there wouldn't be-said II
twelve hours ago after wringing from
Verify the astounding admission that
Iris was on board the Andromeda. II
was not because the vessel was over.
due that Dagld confessed. Bulmer,
despite his sixty-eight years, was an
acute man Of business. Moreover, he
was blessed with retentive memory
and he treasured every word of the
bogus messages from Iris concocted by
her uncle.
The storm had burst Unexpectedly
Bulmer came to dinner, ate and DRAM;
and smoked in quiet amity until Da-
vid's laboring muse conveyed his
niece's latest "kind love an good
Wishes" and them
"Teh you wot," said Dickey, there's
another five thousand due tomorrow Oh
the surveyors report"
"There is," said Verify, knowing
that his guest and prospective partner
alluded to the new steamer in course
of construction on the Clyde.
"Well, 1t won't be paid. You are
lynn about Iris. You've been lynn evel
since she disappeared from Bootle.
Show me 'er letters an their envelopes,
an I'll find the money. But Of course
you can't. They don't exist"
Then David set down the untasted
wine and told the truth. Not all-that
was not to be dreamed of. In the
depths Of his heart he feared Bulmer.
The old mans repute for honesty was
widespread He would fling his dear.
est friend into prison for such swim.
die as that arranged between Coke and
the shipowner.
Dickey rose from the table. His
movements showed his age that night.
"Pll think it over, David" he said.
There's more In this than meets the
eye"
So here was Verify with no shred OF
hope In his mind that his one time
crony would raise finger to save him
from bankruptcy.
The Office boy announced visitor,
evidently not the terrible Bulmer, since
he said:
"Gennelman to see yer, sir"
100 is it| growled the shipowner.
"Gennelman from the noospaper"
A quiet hammered young man ap'
peared.
MAY ask If you have received any
private news Of the Andromeda" he
began.
David creaked round in his chair.
us she lost?' said he In strangely
subdued tone.
"I-I fear she Is. But there Is much
more than an ordinary shipwreck at
issue. Several kilograms Of the grav'
est import have reached US this morn
ing Perhaps before l ask you any
questions you ought to read them
They are in type already, and I have
brought you the proofs. Here Is the
first"
David took from the interviewer S
outstretched hand long strip Of white
paper. For an appreciable time his
seething brain refused to comprehend
the curiously black letters, for this is
what he read:
REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.