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The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12

inches wide, 21s yards silk 22 inches wide, 1K yard tucked net IS inches wide.
 The second design illustrated hera works out we'll in striped tweed or flannel; our model is in light brown. finely striped tweed; the short walk ing skirt is trimmed with a band of tan-colored face cloth headed by brown braid; small buttons trim the left side of front.
 The coat Is double breasted and semi-1tting; 1t has deep collar faced with the plain cloth and edged with braid; buttons form the fastening.
 Hat of stitched cloth, trimmed with a shaded blue wing.
 Materials required: 615 yards tweed AS inches wide, three-quarters yard plain cloth 46 inches wide, about four yards braid, four yards skirt lining, Az yards silk for lining coat.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
STUDENTS SOLVE LIVING COST
Two Kansas Agricultural College Boys Rely Largely on Potatoes
 and Beans.

Manhattan, Kan.-The problem of the high cost of living has been solved in unique manner by W. P. Brigham and B. P. Baker, two students at the Kansas State Agricultural college, who are living very comfortably on $14 a month.
 This expense is divided into $6 for rent and less than SS month for groceries and fuel Baker says:
 We began by buying mostly pre- pared foods and found that our gro cery bill for the first month was about $14. This was too expensive, so we have been doing more cooking since then, and our groceries often do not cost more than $6 month, and we have some pretty good meals, too. We use a lot of beans and potatoes and prepare them so variedly they do not grow monotonous. Our coal since last September has only cost $S. We bought $2 worth of lump coal and $1 worth of slack and mixed it. The small expense for fuel Is due to not keeping a fire going during the day"
 Both young men are working their way through college. Baker says he made $21.7O last month working at 1715 cents an hour in a greenhouse, and Brigham is also employed during the afternoon.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
SEEKS HER LOST BROTHER
Nebraska Woman Now Believes Isaac Rice Escaped Drowning in
 1853.

Denver.-Denver police have been asked by Mrs. J. J. Harrison of Scott's Bluff, Neb., to find Isaac Rice, a stockman, brother of Mrs. Harrison. from whom she had not heard for 27 years.
 In 1853 Mrs. Harrison, the missing brother, and their parents were on the Western World, going down the Mis- sissippi when it collided with the Harry Hill, near the mouth of the Red River The brother was supposed to have been drowned but few years ago Mrs. Harrison heard he had been seen in Texas. Her application to the Denver police for help was on account of a cattlemen's convention here. Wherever cattlemen hold meeting Mrs. Harrison sends a request for in- formation about her brother.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Liberty Tree Gone.

In the frat days of the French revo- Iution in 17S9 the patriots planted many liberty" trees; in 1792 there were counted more than 6O,OO0 of them in France, and Paris had it's share
 When the Bourbons came into pow CT again after Waterloo the govern ment gave strict orders that these hated symbols of the revolt against monarchy should be searched out, and not only cut down, but dug up by the roots.
 New plantings of liberty trees marked the revolution of 1S4S; and in a few months a government official was found to demand the destruction of the seditious growths.
 These two crusades naturally left few of the trees; but some escaped, even in Paris. Of these one of the very last was cut down a few days ago. It had formed part of the decora- ton of the fountain in the square Louvois. It had been beautiful tree, but old age was too powerful for 1t.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
BOOTBLACK IS A SLAVE
GREEK BOYS ABUSED IN U. 8.
 UNDER PADRoNE SYSTEM.
Fortunes Are Made of Them-Labor- Ing Very Cheap, They Have Driven Out Both Italians
 and Negroes.

hington.-Drawing a pathetic picture of the Greek youth employed In the shoeshining establishments of the United States, report of the inn migration commission of the padrone system was recently made public here. The report, written by A. A. Seraphic. an immigrant inspector at New York, draws just as sinister and black a picture of the padrone as 1t sympathetically paints the boys Ill treatment and the motives that prompt their self-sacrif1ce.
 Having cheap, easily exploited labor, the Greeks in America drove the Ital- ians and negroes out of the shoe the first to fit up expensive places. Every city in the Union of 10000 or more has shoe shining places run by Greeks. In 1903 Smerlis and some of the other Greek padrones conceived the idea of the forming trust. but deportations of many boys scared them out of the idea.
 Long hours, close confinement, un- sanitary quarters, bending over their work and inhaling the fumes from shoe .polishes and street dirt cause serious diseases, while the deaths from consumption among them are appalling.
 The revenue derived from each boy is $10O to $500 per year, whose wages range from $s0 to $250. The boys are bound to turn all of their tips over to the padrone, and these ire quently are enough not only to pay the boys wages and some $40 for his keep, but also to leave respectable sum independent of the legitimate profit oe the business. Chicago is the center of the traffic in boys, which is cunningly carried on to evade the im- migration laws.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
SILK AND LINEN
Feature of the Season That Has an AttractiVeness Really
 Unusual.

In the shops there are displayed suits and dresses of linen that are de- cidedly attractive in design and orna- mentation. There are some features that are dominant on many of the distinctive models One means of trimming is new and effective. It is silk or satin.
 It is used as girdles on many little one-piece frocks. Slots, buttonholed and of considerable width, are worked at the sides of the front. Through these the silk sash can be passed and conveniently removed before wash ing.
 Many Of these silk girdles have ends that hang halfway down the skirt These may be at the side. the front or the back.
 Rosettes of silk are used on many linen frocks They are easily re- moved and give very easy trimming for a little dress of plain-colored linen.
 Buttons of black silk or satin are effective little ways of trimming a dress of linen. It Is a matter of a few minutes to remove them or to replace them. They are undeniably worth the trouble.
 The extra sailor collars are quite evident on imported frocks of linen. and can be incorporated with the blouse if the color of the suit or dress be of the unsoilable kind
 These square collars are of foulard. of black silk or satin, and of colored silk deeper in shade than the mate rial of which the dress is made They are frequently trimmed with narrow collars of fine linen or lace upon them and softening the line at the neck.
 Cuffs of silk or satin are the nat ural continuation of the collar idea They. too, need not be alone in their glory.
 AS for the simple little bows and sailor knots of silk. they are used with much effect and convincing beauty on many linen frocks and suits.
 The introduction of silk on linen Is an important one this season. Do not neglect the idea, for it contrib utes much to the attractiveness of a gown.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Tn WAS REALLY UNEXPECTED
Chaneea.for Proposing That She Was Qulte Surprised.

When he proposed marriage she asked him for time to think 1t over. This is so unexpected" she said. He gave her the necessary time, and she finally decided that he fulfilled all the requirements of the situation.
 Then they reached a point where they could discuss matters calmly.
 "Of course." he said, jokingly, '-it wasn't really unexpected at all"
 "Oh, yes, it was," she replied.
 "Absurdl" he exclaimed. "A girl always says that. She knows what's coming, because she is naturally an expert in such matters
 T thought I was. but you fooled me-" she insisted.
 And 1t was a complete surprise?'
 Tt was"
 q don't understand it," he com mented.
 Well" she explained, ingenuously, you had overlooked so many splen- did chances that gave you for a pro posal that I had begun to think noth- ing ever would give you nerve enough to speak out; so 1t really was unex- pected."
 "Ohl" he said. and that was all. There didn't seem to be anything else to say.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12

capacities. It is so constructed as to be operated assany one of three irons of different weights. By removing the two top screws on the rear of the iron, then loosening the two bolts at the base of the handles the heater and con nection may be pulled out and weights No. 1, 2 and 8, placed on the heater, making either a five, six or seven pound iron. Another special feature is the suiting of the iron to various volt ages ranging from 100 to 125 volts by changing heaters in the same manner as the weight of the iron Is varied.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
KEROSENE AS A CLEANSER
Almost an Indispensable Article for Housewife Who To Particular
 About Her Home.

The soot that coats the frying pan can easily be taken off by sopping il with kerosene and scraping 1t of short y afterwards with a pot chain.
 Kerosene should never be handled near the fire.
 To cut the grease on the kitchen range kerosene is indispensable, but the stove should be perfectly cold before applying.
 First dampen a rag with the oil and rub over the stove and follow this with thorough rubbing with old news papers, after which go over 1t with a rag dampened with little benzine to svaporate the oil.
 Do not build fire in the stove until his Is evaporated, which will be gen orally few hours.
 Then wipe of nice and clean, after which give a coat of varnish. You will be surprised how little 1t will need Olacking after the stove has been var 1ished.
 The top is about the only part that becomes soiled, and which will need o be attended to with brush and black .ng; the rest will need nothing more han wiping of with soft rag.
 Putting kerosene and ammonia in water when washing glass ornaments will give them a frightened appear ance.
 Washing the window panes with ker- osene will keep them from frosting in cold weather, while at the same time giving a brighter light within the rooms.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
DOES GoDWA STUNT AT ZERO
coIored Man Who EmuIated Lady of Coventry for $1 May Go to
 Michigan State Prison.

Negaunee, Mich.-The legend of Lady Godiva, who rode bareback and naked through the streets of Coven- try, was enacted here with variations. Chief among the variations was the fact that the title role was enacted by male person, one Andrew Nordland, and to win bet of $1 he walked in- stead of rode.
 Lady Godiva rode through street with the windows closed. The Negau- nee reproduction of the legendary feat was seen by 800 persons, among them the chief of police, and now Andrew faces the prospect of spending year in the state prison.
 The temperature of Negaunee was exactly zero when Nordland made his journey. and the snow was many feet deep.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12

4 GRAYISH green cashmere is A used for the very pretty dress 4 \ shown at the left; the skirt is a
 short one, just reaching the in- steps; it is trimmed with bands of soft plaid silk or various shades of the same color; plaid-covered buttons trim the left side of top of front breadth.
 The bodice is made like a blouse fastened in front and joined to the same band as the skirt; the collar, waist-band and sleeve trimmings are of the plaid. The tucked net yoke and under-sleeves are made up separate from the bodice.
 Soft straw hat trimmed with folds of silk round the crown; the brim is turned up at the left side and is fixed by buckle, through which are passed the quills of two pheasants feathers.
 Materials required: Five yards 46
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
NOTIONS ABOUT BABES
sUPERsTITIoNs OF MOTHERS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN.
Customs Supposed to Bring Luck and Protect the cFiId-SPanish Meth cd of Determining Baby's
 Walk in Life.

Probably most of us are supersti tious upon at least one point, and mothers are particularly so with re spect to their children.
 It is still considered an absolute necessity. in many parts of England that a child, when first leaving the mothers room, should go upstairs before going down, otherwise it will never rise in the world. Of course, it frequently happens that the room of the mother is the highest in the house. When such is the case the difficulty is met by the nurse setting a chair and stepping upon that be- fore she leaves the room.
 A similar progressive career is said to lie in the lap of the future of the child who makes it's initial bow to the world on a Sunday-no doubt on the principle of the better the day the better the deed.
 But there are numerous other superstitions relating to the first days of a baby's life which are the heritage of the mother for all time. Prosperity and long life are assured JO lIC DdUy III WuOS0 udllu a bllNSI coin or new laid egg is placed, and the same good luck will be the lot of the infant if it is placed in a maiden's arms before anyone else touches It.
 The little one should on no account make it's first public appearance out of doors unless 1t is accompanied by a small loaf of bread, an egg, some salt and a penny If this precaution is omitted the grown-up career of the baby will be one of poverty and dis tress. Good luck is supposed to hang over the baby that cries Justify dur ing the christening ceremony. In Spain the newly-born infants face is swept with a pine bough to bring it good luck The Spaniards also be- lieve in determining the baby's walk in life at once. To do this they place a silver coin, sword, silver cross, a book and some fruit in front of him, and let him make his choice. If he takes the coin, he will go into business; if the sword, he will be a soldier; the cross, a priest; the book, a scholar, and the fruit, a farmer. They also believe that a band of gold, or silver, or even jet, put around baby, will keep him from harm.
 [ The Turks put a piece of mud, which has been steeped in hot water, upon baby's forehead, believing that the charms which have been used in preparing the mud will protect the child The Hindus declare that baby must be called after the name of a god, for then will the deity be fiat tered at the frequent use of his name and be induced to think well of the child. The Arabians name the child as soon as it is born, as then the tribesmsn will honor it. The Persians string amulets and necklets around baby's neck, as then the bad spirits will not touch him.
 The Belgians teach their babies to make the sign of the cross, for they believe that this will certainly outwit the devil
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
sanqfroid.

(In the practical examination of majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel great importance Is attached to coolness of demeanor upon receipt of information.)
 Excited Staff Officer (reading urgent message from headquarters)-You main attack has failed, your cavalry has been annihilated, two batteries have been captured and the enemy have cut your communication
 Fed up" and Weary Candidate Oh, they have, have they. Well, just hold my map while blow my nose.- Punch.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
eenuIne Southern corn bread.

To make the genuine southern corn bread 1t is essential to have the gen. uine southern cornmeal. If you can get the genuine meal, therefore (wa- ter ground, make your cake in this way: Beat two eggs very light Add to them one pint sour milk or butter milk, and a pint of the meal. Melt a large tablespoonful of butter and add to the mixture, together with a table spoonful of soda, dissolved in a small portion of the measured-out milk. Beat very hard and bake in well but tered pan in a quick oven.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
The one-sIded FriII.

Neckwear styles have not changed much since the fall fashions were put before us The one-sided frills so much worn in the beginning of the season are seen. These are made of the finest linen lace and embroidery and button in with a front buttoning blouse or are attached to band that will run down the front of a waist buttoning in the back.
 When worn with collarless blouse there is generally a plaited frill col lar or straight standing collar or stock. which comes with the front friIl
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
vooue of RIack and Whlte.

Black and white in all departments of the wardrobe is having wonderful run In spite of the great modishness of the blend last fall and this winter there is an appearance now of still greater vogue throughout the coming summer But many of the black and white costumes are touched with vivid color in some way. and the more original the note of brilliancy the bet ter it is liked
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
EnoIIsh Apple Tart.

Peel and core tart apples. put into
 B large saucepan. cover with boiling water, stew gently until the apples are tender, but unbroken. Line the edges of a deep pie tin with crust, then fill the center of the dish with apples, dropping into the center of each a spoonful of orange marmalade. Cover the top of the dish with strips of pastry arranged lattice fashion, and bake quickly until brown. Serve hot
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
The Real Butter Scotch.

Allow to one pound of brown sugar one teacupful of water and a quarter cupful of butter. Put in a saucepan over the fire, and boil. watching care fully, until 1t begins to turn brown. The moment it reaches a golden brown turn into a shallow buttered tin. Never stir or touch with a spoon.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Rarrlnq the Eew weaknesses.

Livery Stable Proprietor-I'm afraid we shall have to cast him, Murphy. He's about worn out.
 Murphy-I wad not be sayin' that. Barrin' the wakeness he has in the legs an that touch of cataract, forbye a thrifin' suggestion of the staggers, 'tis a grand horse he'd be for the funerals 'twere not for the color of 'um.-Bystander.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Out of Date.

You can sing Larboard Watch, Ahoyl' can't you?" said the old fash toned man. That's always been a favorite of mine."
 70, we don't sing that any more" !" hastily explained the popular vocalist who was entertaining the company There Is no such word as larboard' now, you know. It has been changed to port and that doesn't fit the music"
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Spanish Cream.

Dissolve half a box of gelatine in a little warm water. Put one and one half pints of milk in a double boiler. beat the yolks of three eggs with two thirds of cup of sugar. add to the milk and boil for a few minutes. then add the gelatine. Take from the fire and stir in the beaten whites of four eggs, and put into mold and when cold serve with whipped cream
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Caramel Sauce.

Into a clean saucepan put a cupfuI of granulated sugar and melt slowly, stirring all the time. When light brown and liquid, add cup of boilina water and boil very gently for hva minutes or until of the desired consiS. sency. Set aside until cool and havoa with vanilla
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
A sIon for the suroeons.

"Of course" said the surgeon who had operated for appendicitis, there will be a scar."
 That's all right" replied the pa tient. Leave any kind of a mark you like that will prevent some strange doctor from coming along and opera ung again"
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Stronq Hold.

Bill-Experiments with thousands of subjects have shown that the aver age man attains his maximum strength in this thirty-hrst year.
 Jill-A woman's strong age is twen- ty-eight, I suppose.
 "Why?"
 Haven't you noticed how they hold on to it?''-Yonkers Statesman.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12

Quite simple and smart is the cos tune we show here; 1t is reproduced in thistle mauve face cloth.
 It has the skirt made with a plain back and front, laid to sides in wrapped seams; the upper part of side is plain and is cut with a round ed end. which Is laid over the top of pleats.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
THREE FLATIRoNs IN ONE
New Invention That VIII Be AppreeL ated by Housewife Requiring Diff
 fernt Weights In Irons.

Every housewife appreciates having pressing iron suited in weight to he garment or cloth being pressed out, md for this reason two or three irons If different weights are often part of he laundry equipment
 The Van electric iron, however, Is designed to make it serviceable in all
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
obIono Buckles.

For slippers the oblong buckle seems to be the favorite. Some of the dull silver and gunmetal ones are given a touch of color by means of semi precious stones with which they are set. or by designs Wrcasht in enamel
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Forewarned.

The New Teller can't cash this check, madam, unless you are identi- fed
 Lady-But my husband is the cashier of this bank
 "Yes. I know-he just warned me against you."-Life.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
starchX Food.

MT. McQuinn-What's the matter with the goat?
 Mrs. McQuinn-An' shure don't know.
 whats he been eatin'?'
 "Shure, he did ate most of the fam fly wash yisterday."
 That's 1t. Don't you know the doctor said that starchy foods weren't good for any of us!"
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Honey sandwiches.

Honey sandwiches were much rel Ished at a tea the other day, the honey being blended with butter before 1t was spread on slices of Boston brown bread. In another sweet sandwich the bread was sprinkled thickly with maple sugar after being buttered, when two thin slices were pressed to- gether.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
THAT AWFUL MOMENT.

Mame-When Edwin proposed he was too excited to speak.
 Kate-Then how did he do-write 1t out?
 Mame-No. He just stood gasping for breath and knew what he meant
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
A Gallant Man.

"Mr. Townman. I am heading a movement looking toward the beau tifying of our city; will you not work shoulder to shoulder with me?"
 with pleasure, madam"
 'Then the moN ement has your ap- prevail"
 "Yes, madam. and the shoulder"
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
A SumcIenoy.

The CynicI suppose she is an the world to you7
 The Lover-Not exactly; but she's all I want of it-5,OOO acres and an Elizabethan mansion.-London Opin- ton.
The Holbrook news., 1911-05-12
Double Pointed.

Say, don't know just how to take Miss Cuttings comment on my sing ing" | What did she say?"
 "She said Caruso's voice was excel lent, but mine was better still."-Lip- pincott's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-02
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

New York. August I.-Flour-Firm and
held higher In sympathy with wheat
Spring patents sLs096.25. Rye-Fiour and
Cornme al-Steady. Rye and Barley-Nomi-
nal. Wheat-Firm: No. red. sic elevator
and sc. {. o. b. ahoat. Futures closed lc
net higher. september closed al CSC; De-
cember a9'sc. Confirm, export. No. .
corn. 6ss.c. I. o. b. afoat. 40. 2. eievaor
7oAe.. domesic basis arrive. Futures
closed nominal. oats-steady. Futures clos
nominal.
Rosn-ouiet. Rice and Moiasses-steady.
SuGar-Raw and refined, nrm. Cofiee-The
market for futures closed ne, point lower
TO u points higher. Spot. quiet; Rio No.
Z. iStc: santos, No. I. l3%sc. mild quiet;
Cordova, lac i6c. nominal. Butter and Cheese
-lNrm. Eggs-Steady. Potatoes-FNrm.
ca bhages-Easier; prices unchanged pea
nuts-Steady. Freights-Steady. cotton by
steam to Liverpool. zoe
The cottonseed oil market was easier,
closing at i@6 points net decline under
speculative selling on the favorable crop
prospects and some selling against stocks
Q: old crop oil. although there was fair
export demand. and foreigners bought the
new crop positions. August 54lG5.li: Sep
TENDER, j3?T6.23: October. 523a53i: No
vember. 5.27d6?s; December. 5.25Ibes:
prime crude, nominal: prime summer yell
low spot di2Gi5e; prime winter yellow.
S.69q $50: prime summer white, 5.75954o