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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
School For Husbands Needed.

One of the newest schools to be ex-
plotted in Boston is called the Home
making school or School of Matrimony.
In it girls are taught the ethics of
homemaking The hours are from 8
to 5 for five days of the week, and the
course of instructions includes child
study. textiles, sewing, music in the
home, household arts, literature and
ethics. This is certainly an excellent
idea, and many people will wonder why
evening classes could not be started
for young men in which they might be
taught few things in regard to eth
les of the home-child study, home
building, etc. 1t really does seem too
bad to have all the education on one
side.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
Quaint Bridal Custom.

A quaint old superstition in Iceland
friends to a dinner in her own home
and every article of food must be pre-
pared by the bride herself. If she is
successful in pleasing her guests she
not only receives praise for her own
skill, but helps along her younger sis
tiers, who are then assumed to be
equally good at cooking, and conse-
quently have a much better chance of
getting married.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
Private Cookbook by Senator's
Wife.

Mrs John Ell. Bankhead, wife of the
United States senator from Alabama,
has published for private distribution
among her friends a cookbook con-
tanning her own personally tried
recipes as well as those of other ac-
complished southern housekeepers.
Mrs Bankhead has reputation for
preserves, jellies and pickles. and her
delight in a dinner party prepared by
her own hands equals that of a young
girl with her first dish Of hot biscuits
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
Mother In College With Her
Children.

Mrs Emma Howell Knight is at
tending the State university at Lara
ME. Wyo.. where her four children
are registered as students. Mrs
knight win be graduated in June in
the class with her daughter, when she
viii receive the degree of bachelor of
arts and bachelor of pedagogy. Her
daughter will receive the degree of
bachelor of science. Mrs. Knight was
elected county superintendent of
schools at the recent elections.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09

Miss Dennis Martin and Miss Gladys
Martin, twin sisters, of Eldorado
Springs, Mo, have made the highest
grade made In the University of Mis-
souri, during the past four years. They
tied on an average grade Of 97.S and
headed the list of five seniors to be,
elected to the Phi Beta Kappa. The
girls are in their twentieth year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
One Mans Opinion,

Governor Osborn Of Michigan is evil
IDENTIFY opposed to false hair. He said
the other day that you could tell the
stratum of society to which girl be-
longs by the amount of false hair she
wears. 'The less money a girl has
nowadays" he said, "the more hair
she will put on in the form of puffs,
curls and waves
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
Words Used In Menus.

Words Used In Menus.
Au gratin-Dishes baked, prepared
with cheese
Boutllon-A clear broth, usually beef.
Cafe-Coffee.
Cafe au lait-Coffee with hot milk.
Consomme-Clear soup.
Croutons-Br Bread toasted in squares,
used for soup and in garnishing.
Demi tasse-After dinner cup of cof-
fee
F'ricassee- Stew.
romage-Cheese.
Glace-FroZen.
Jus-Gravy or juice of meats.
Menu-Bill of fare
Neufchatel-A soft Swiss cheese.
Parmesan-An Italian cheese.
TimbaleAPie crust baked in a mold
Tutti frutti-Various kinds of fruits
chopped fine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
A Long Walk.

walking from Long Island to Flor
ida to reduce her surplus flesh is the
remedy adopted by Miss Dora Harri-
son, who is only nineteen years old,
but plucky and athletic.
In addition. Miss Harrison has a
wager Of $500 that she viii earn her
own expenses, as she goes without TAX
ing any money with her.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09

MIME. TETRAzzINl IN SAN FRANCISCO.
the streets of San Francisco in front
Of Lotta's fountain / was almost
afraid to do this, although everybody
assured me that everything would go
all right But l realized that with so
many thousand people it would be
very difficult to maintain silence.
Imagine my feeling when l stepped
out on the platform and saw the great
sea Of faces. The night was calm, not
a breath of air stirring. AS the mayor
cheer and then not sound. There was
absolute silence. Never, even in the
opera house or concert room, have
felt that SO many people were listen
ing intently. You could have heard
the song of bird for several blocks,
and my voice carried easily. ] sang
The Last Rose of Summer and then
the waltz from Romeo ct Juliette.'
ION New Years eve we were in
Portland having supper in one Of the
big restaurants when a man at a
neighboring table came up and begged
me. with tears in his eyes, to sing
The Last Rose of Summer He said
it would mean great deal to him
personally and offered to collect $50
from every man in the room if / would
agree to do it l had to tell him that
was very tired"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
MARRIAGE MAxIMs.

The woman who can both act
and think for herself is treas
IRE indeed to the man lucky
eeugh to possess Madame
To dwell happily together they
should be versed in the niceties
of the heart and born with a
faculty for willing compromise.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
! Even in the midst of great en-
terprises domestic affections
prove the basis of life, and the
most brilliant career has only in
complete and superficial enjoy
ments if it be a stranger to the
happy bonds of family and
friendship. Guizot
/ spend my life hearing matri-
monial quarrels, and I generally
find that there is little to choose
between the parties.-Lambeth
Police Court Magistrate.
If thou canst not make myself
, such an one as thou wouldst,
how canst thou expect to have
, another in all things to thy lik
ing? We would willingly have
, others perfect, and yet we amend
not our own fault.-Thomas a
, Kempis.
. 4 4 4 = :, !. !, = :. x y Il 4, y y cnAMAmAe>a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
PRETTY SCARF OF
PERSIAN. SILK

AS a holdover from the fall and win
ter seasons the scarf retains its popu-
larity for use as an accessory of the
smart woman's dress. One of the latest
of these adornments is seen in the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09
..MISTRESSES OF MILLINERY

of the movement Tor pac
founding Barnard college, IN
with Columbia university
counting toward the obtaining
lis graduate OF the cog
belief
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09

Skinner wonder why Wheeler feels
30 bad about the dwindling birth rate
In France.
Shadler-He's an exporter Of go
carts oman's Home Companion.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09


The is the
AS the picture shows the suit
braid
skirt and Elton jacket made
charming
1t
man. dressw aisc AMANDA
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-09

picture. 1t is made of Persian silk,
with the ends ornamented with passe,
menterie. The scarf is neither Short
nor long as scarfs go, being about two
and half yards In length.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
Tailored Suits,

The skirts of tailored costumes con.
tinue decidedly narrow, although suf.
ficient fullness is allowed to give am
pie room for walking. The new jack.
cts, with slightly cutaway fronts, ex-
tend just to the hips at the sides and
a little longer in the back. The adj
vent OF longer jackets, cut half and
three-quarter length, is rumored from
abroad, but for the remainder OF this
year at least hip-length jackets are
considered the correct length.
Silk velvet is used for facing the
deep collars, wide revers and cufrs. in
many instances forming simulated pet
ticoat effects at the lower edge Of the
skirt. The regulation coat sleeve,
trimmed with a three to five-inch turn.
back cuff, is the rule. the hmono
sleeve being confined to the extreme
ly dressy type Of suit.-Harper'a
Bazaar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
She Thought Wealthy Couple Were
Making Sport of Her Wedding
Present.

Recently, when the wealthy Mile. dc
R. was to be married, one OF our good
duchesses had to make her present,
just a little present. The duchess
thought it would be useless to expend
much money for person SO rich. She
thought If she would look through her
vast mansion she would be able to find
something, some trinket. to which the
addition of her card would give sutti'
cient glory. She finally found In her
writing desk an insignificant cameo
that she had once worn.
The following day she received from
her young friend letter Of enthusi-
astic thanks: "Oh. you have been very
foolish! This is too. too beautiful.
etc.
she is making sport of my little
present" thought the good duchess.
Then came second letter. this time
from the husband who was to be:
How can we thank you? We are de-
lighted. This will spoil u.s."
THE impertinent fellow" said the
duchess. he wants me to understand
that | have been niggardly."
Nevertheless she went to pay visit
to the RS before the marriage. There
In the midst of the presents. exposed
in most prominent place. she saw the
little cameo placed upon her card. An
old gentleman approached her. He
was a member of the Academy OF In
scriptions and Belleslettres.
What wonderful present you have
given these children. Madame la duch'
ess," he said. For forty years we have
been seeking for this very cameo. IL
is of the era of Trojan, and this trim
ket is valued at two hundred thousand
francs"
All, the poor duchess.-Le Cri de
Paris.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

the matter of color because they
must. Great quantities of white, and
black and white, pieces are designed
and are salable every season. A well
made fancy feather is a very satis-
factory trimming. When hats must
stand constant wear, there is nothing
to be preferred before them. They
stand wind and weather and many of
them may even be successfully clean
ed with soap and water.
The making of feather pieces is !
great industry. All domestic fowls
and many wild ones contribute plum
age for this purpose. Feathers are
so changed by clipping, bleaching,
dyeing and by combination with other
feathers that only the expert can tell
what the original raw" feathers
came from.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
CHAPTER XIII.
The Ford of the Arkansas.

They we're still in the midst OF the
yellow featureless plain. but the weary
horses had slowed down to a walk,
the heavy sand retarding progress. 1t
was gloomy. depressing scene in the
spectral gray light. wide circle of
intense loneliness. unbroken by either
dwarfed shrub or bunch OF grass. a
barren expanse stretching to the sky.
Vague cloud shadows seemed to fit
across the level surface, assuming fan
tastic shapes, but all Of the same dull
coloring. imperfect and unfinished.
Nothing seemed tangible or real, but
rather some grotesque picture of de-
lirium, ever merging into another yet
more hideous. The very silence OF
those surrounding wastes seemed bur-
densome, adding UNNECESSARILY to the
horror. They were but specks crawl
ing underneath the sky-the only liv-
ing, moving objects in all that i'm
mense circle of desolation and death.
Keith turned in his saddle, looking
back past Neb-who swayed in his
seat, with head lolling on his breast
as though asleep. his horse plodding
after the others-along the slight trail
they had made across the desert. So
far as eye could reach nothing moved.
nothing apparently existed. Fronting
again to the north he looked upon the
same grim barrenness, only that far
off. against the lighter background OF
distant sky. there was visible faint
blur. a blush haze, which he believed
to be the distant sand dunes border
ing the Arkansas. The intense dreari-
ness of it all left feeling ofdepression.
His eyes turned and regarded the girl
riding silently beside him. The same
look of depression was visible upon
her face. and she was gazing OF into
the dull distance with lack-luster eyes.
her slender form leaning forward. her
hands clasped across the pommel.
The long WEAKNESS of the night had
left traces on her young face. robbing
It OF some OF its freshness. yet Keith
found II more attractive In the grow
ing daylight than amid the lamp shad-
ows Of the evening before. He had
not previously realized the peculiar
clearness Of her complexion, the rose
tint showing through the olive skin.
or the soft and silky fneness OF her
hair. which. disarranged. was strange
ly becoming under the broad brim OF
the hat she wore. drawn low until II
Swallowed her eyes. II was not q face
10 be easily associated with frontier
concert halls. or any surrender TO
evil: the chin round and firm. the lips
full, yet sufficiently compressed; the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
WHITE HAVING GREAT VOGUE
Striking Novelties Shown in This
Most Approved of All coIors for
the Winter.

Among the most striking novelties
of the season are the gowns and tail
ored costumes of white corduroy,
cloth or serge While corduroy suits
are made with little trimming other
than buttons and clever manipulations
of the material itself. Little panels in
which the thick ribs run horizontally
make surprisingly effective decora-
tions. On the cloth costumes corduroy
is often seen in collars, cuffs and but
tons. Among the more unusual white
cloth suits is one with bands Of wide
black silk braid running straight
around the skirt and sleeves and
adjoining the large collar and revers.
One of the handsomest Of the white
cloth gowns has a plain skirt, with a
row of buttons of the same material
down the left side. Although the lines
of the skirt are of the straightest and
it has the appearance in front Of be-
ing almost extremely narrow, there Is
a single big pleat in the back that
gives it considerable actual width.
The waist of the gown is Of coarse
handmade lace, with wide collar
and cuffs of the cloth. There is a
rather wide, shaped, stitched cloth
belt, which is broken in front by the
lace of the waist coming over it. A
little satin vest and a stock, cascade
and undersleeves of fine creamy lace
complete the dress.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith, a Virginian, now a bor-
der plalnsman. is riding along the Santa
Fe trail on the lookout for roaming war
parties of savages He notices camp
fire at "A distance and then sees team
attached TO a wagon and at full galiop
pursued by men on ponies. When keith
reaches the wagon the raiders have mass
acred two men and departed He searches
the victims finding papers and locker
with. a woman's portrait. He resolves 10
hunt down the murderers. Keith Is ar
rested at Carson City. charged with the
murder. his accuser being ruffian named
Black Bart. He goes to Jail fully reallz-
ing the peril of swift border Justice. A
companion in his cell is a negro who
tells him he is Neb and that he knew the
Keith family back In Virginia. Neb says
one of the murdered men was John
Sibey. the other Gen. Willis Waite. for
merly an officer in the Confederate army.
The plainsman and Neb escape from the
cell. and later the two fugitives become
lost in the sand desert. They come upon
u ca bin and find its lone occupant to be
young girl. whom Keith recognizes as a
singer he saw at Carson City. The girl
explains that she came there in search OF
brother who had deserted from the
army. a Mr.. Hawley induced her TO
come to the cabin while he sought to To-
cate her brother. Hawley appears, ana
Keith in hiding recognizes him as Black
Bart. Hawley tries to make love to the
girl. There Is a terrific battle In the
darkened room in which Keith overcomes
Black Bart. Horses are appropriated, and
the girl who says that her name is Hope,
joins in the escape.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

whole expression that of pure and
dignified womanhood. She puzzled
him, and he scarcely knew what to
believe. or exactly how to act toward
her.
Our friends back yonder should be
turning out from the corral by now.
he said finally, anxious to break the
silence. for she had not spoken since
he ended his tale. 1T will not be
long until they discover Hawley's
predicament, and perhaps the welkin
already rings with profanity. That
may even account for the blue haze
out yonder."
She turned her eyes toward him,
and the slightest trace of smile ap-
peared from out of the depths of their
WEAKNESS.
IF they would only remain satisfied
with that. Will they follow us. do
you think? And are we far enough
away by this time to be safer"
1T is hardly likely they will let us
escape without a chase" he answered
slowly. I'VE possess too much infor-
nation now that we have their rem
devious located. and Black Bart will
have a private grudge to revenge. |
wonder If he suspects who attacked
him! But don't worry. Miss Hope;
We have miles the start, and the wind
has been strong enough to cover our
traii Do you see that dark irregular
Try ahead?"
YES; is it cloud?"
No; the Arkansas sand dunes. |
am going to try to keep the horses
moving until we arrive there. Then
we will halt and eat whatever Neb
has packed behind him, and rest for
an hour or two. You look very tired.
but hope you can keep up for that
distance. We shall be safely out Of
sight then"
Indeed, am tired; the strain of
waiting alone in that cabin, and all
that happened last night, have tried
me severely. But-but can go
through"
Her voice proved her weakness, al
though 1t was determined enough. and
Keith, yielding to sudden impulse. put
out his hand, and permitted it to rest
upon hers, clasped across the pommel.
Her eyes dropped. but there was no
change of posture.
Your nerve is all right" he said,
admiringly, you have shown yourself
brave girl"
81 could not be a coward. and be
my fathers daughter" she replied.
with an odd accent Of pride In her
choking voice. but have been afraid.
and-and ! am still"
"Of what? Surely, not that those
fellows will ever catch up with us?''
No, hardly know what. only there
is dread cannot seem to shake OF.
as II some evil impended. the coming
Of which can feel. but not see. Have
you ever experienced any such pre-
monition7"
He laughed, Withdrawing his hand.
Il think not am far too prosaic
a mortal to allow dreams to worry me.
So far have discovered sufficient
trouble in real life to keep my brain
active. Even now l cannot forget how
hungry I am"
She did not answer. comprehendinE
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

I how useless 1t would be to explain
and a little ashamed of her own i'll.
! defined fears. and thus they rode on in
silence. He did not notice that she
glanced aside at him shyly. marking
the outline of his clear-cut features,
Il was a manly face, strong. alive, full
| OF character, the well-shaped head
firmly poised the broad shoulders
squared in spite of the long night Of
| weary exertion The depths of her
eyes frightened with appreciation.
81 believe your story. Mr.. Keith"
she said at last softly.
my story?" questioningly. and turn
ing instantly toward her.
Yes all that you have told me
about what happened"
"Oh; had almost forgotten having
told II. but never felt any doubt but
what you would believe. don't think
| could lie to you"
1t was no compliment, but spoken
with such evident honesty that her
| ewes met his with frankness.
There could be no necessity; only
wanted you to know that | trust
you. and am grateful"
She extended her hand this time.
and he took it within his own. holding
it firmly. yet without knowing what
to answer. There was strong impulse
within him to question her. to learn
then and there her own life story. Yet.
.op,ehou the reticence of the girl
restrained him; he could not deliber-
ately probe beneath the veil she kept
lowered between them. Until she
chose to lift 1t herself voluntarily, he
possessed no right to intrude. Inc
gentlemanly instincts of younger
years held him silent. realizing clear
" that whatever secret might domi-
nate her life, it was hers to conceal
just so long as she pleased. Out OF
this swift struggle of repression ne
managed to say;
Il appreciate your confidence, and
mean to prove worthy. Perhaps some
day can bring you the proofs"
81 need none other than your own
word"
"Oh, but possibly you are too easily
convinced; you believed in Hawley'
She looked at him searchingly, her
eyes glowing, her cheeks flushed.
YES" she said slowly, convincing
ly. 81 know did; II was so anx-
ious to be helped. but-but this is dit
ferent."
NM
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
ALAS! TIE POOR DUCHESS

ITO BE CONTINUEDD
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
Proper Way to Fit Blouse,

Always begin at the shoulders in
fitting a blouse. If the shoulders hit
in the proper manner, you need have
no fear about the rest Of the bodice.
Always cut the center front Of a
bodice on the straight of the material.
If necessary, it may be taken in very
slightly at the waist when being fitted.
But il you slope it much the set of
the blouse will be wrong, and this is
true even when it is to fit a very
stout figure.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

rors of that scene witnessed near the
Cimmaron Crossing, but making sufii-
GENTLY clear his very slight connec-
ton with it, and the reason those who
were guilty of the crime were so anx-
ious to get him out of the way. She
listened intently, asking few ques-
tons, until he ended. Then they both
looked up, conscious that dawn was
becoming gray in the east. Keith's
first thought was one Of relief-the
bright sky showed him they were rid
ing straight north.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
prlmltlve canadian coIIeae.

A great institution in embryo is the
remarkable Emanuel college at Saska'
toon. in the diocese of Saskatchewan.
At the present time sixty young men
are being trained there under Princi.
pal Lloyd to meet the rapidly grow
ing demand for young clergymen in
the vast territory of westeren Canada.
A picture of this college shows lot
of wooden huts of the simplest spe-
cies. standing on the open prairie
Two tutors live in shacks also
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
A Roston casulst.

Mrs. Kawler-But how in the world
did you manage to hire this fat when
the landlord is so set against families
with children?
Mrs. Smart told him my children
were all underground
Mrs. K.-But that was err
Mrs. Sob. II was quite true You
see. at the time told him I'd sent
the children riding through the sub
way.-Boston Evening TRANSCRIPT
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

~ VERY season brings out many
Ia things new and strange in fancy
feathers. AS a rule these feath-
err pieces are beautiful because
the feathers from which they are
made are beautiful, to start with, and
because the designers of feather trim
mings work with great enthusiasm.
A successful piece means great de-
mand, which spells profit for the
manufacturer. Then, the variety and
beauty of the markings in natural
feathers, and the wonderful changes
which can be made in them by proc
esses of bleaching, dyeing and piec-
ing make possible an inexhaustible
variety of design.
Makers of fancy feathers govern
themselves, in a measure, by the hat
shapes which prove to be popular.
They follow the lead of fashion in
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22

There is nothing better than piece
of velvet for removing dust from vel
vet. 1t is equally good for cleaning
taffeta garments. II the velvet is made
into a cushion like the ones which
come with mems silk hats, 1t is little
handler to work with.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-12-22
For Chained Hands.

A remedy for chapped hands taker
from an old country doctors note
book calls for one ounce each OF
glycerine and aqua rosa, with si4
drops OF carbolic acid.