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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

soda and glucose. Mr.. Wellalong was
very sweet, though, and he certainly
made an impression on me. II he
only hadn't made that last injudicious
statement"
81 wish you would stop talking non.
sense and tell me what he did say"
said Aunt Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid curled herself in an
armed chair and consulted the cell
ing. Let me see," she said. What
was 1t he did say? Well, he said that
a widowers life was a lonely one and
that with the advance Of years he
realized more and more keenly the
lack Of female companionship. re-
commended ChautauQua camp meet
ing. Or If you care to identify your
self with the woman suffrage move
ment, you'd get lots Of It, l sug-
gested.
at isn't that kind Of companion
shin l mean, Mrs. Merrlwid,' he said'
drawing his chair up closer. It's an
association of a more intimate and
domestic character that / feel the
need OF. want the gentle ministra'
lions of a woman in my home
"And help is go awfully hard to
get murmured alphabetically. !
know Just exactly how you feel.
couldn't begin to tell you the trouble
I've had since Hilda left me. Have
YOU tried the intelligence Offices?
aim not speaking Of servants he
said. I can get all the servants ]
want, but It isn't so easy to get q
wife-a lady OF refinement, intelli'
gence and beauty, with an affection
ate nature, an amiable disposition and
domestic tastes. That's what ] want,
Mrs. Merriwid. Am / presumptuous
in hoping that ! may be fortunate
enough to secure such an inestimable
blessing? He hitched his chair q lit
tie closer and looked at me with four
magnitudes Of soulfulness through his
double glasses.
81 said, Tf>you ask me, Mr.. Well
along, / should say that 1t was some
presumptuousness. There's no la"
against hoping, but lady Of that de
scription is a pretty large order. Still
have read of them being like that II
books
lyon are too modest, Mrs. Merri
wid,' he said. meaningly. 4 know
lady not a thousand miles away who
is exactly what. l describe, and
have permitted myself to hope thai
she will listen to my suit
Il remarked that his suit didn'
seem to be a very loud one. AS a mat
ter Of fact, II was q very neat darl
blue serge. He merely smiled patient
lly and waved the remark aside wit
"a graceful gesture.
ct am not in the INST hush o
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
Paradise Plume.

The single paradise plume is much
in demand as an evening couture or
nament Sometimes 1t is set of by a
DIAMOND star or some suitable jewel
which forms the center Of the circu.
lar band used as bandeau for the
hair. Some Of the paradise plumes
are placed on the front of the head in
an upright fashion, while others are
placed sidewise, allowing the plume
to sweep gracefully over the ear and
touch the shoulder
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
MoLESKIN STAYS IN FASHION
Not Until Spring Is II Likely That
This Popular Fur Will Be Alto.
qether Discarded.

Moleskin coats will also be much
worn during the early part OF the win
ter, but later will give place to furs
Of greater warmth and less perish.
able quality. Moleskin nuns, stoles,
and toQues will, however. remain in
fashion until the spring.
These latter form delightful ad.
juncts to a cold weather wardrobe
and will have as universal a fashion
as ever. The list Of furs destined to
this service includes most Of the
smooth close pelts just mentioned.
and in addition many Of the full, long
haired varieties that make such
charmingly becoming neck wraps, II
they are chosen with due regard to
the complexion Of the wearer.
There will be fox furs in all quail
ties and colors. Black and blue.
which, strictly speaking is not blue at
all. but the loveliest and most delicate
shade Of gray, are much to the fore.
and represents the most ilattering
choice that a fair woman OF fresh col
cring can desire TO wear.
Naturally opossum, newly returned
TO favor, fitch. fisher tail skunk, nat.
ural squirrel, and stone marton, often
called the sable's nearest relative.
win all be exploited in several new
shapes, including a sort Of modified
peIerine for use with tailored walking
draaaaa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
On ManlIneaa.

Fortitude comes next, which is
necessary in temptation. since perfec-
ton Of sanctity cannot be so unin-
terruptedly maintained in this life
that its serenity will be disturbed by
no temptations.
Happy is he who becomes valiant In
his anger, now resisting, now fight
ing, now flying, so as to be found
neither intirm through consenting. nor
weak through despairlng. Therefore,
whoever is not found valiant in bis
anger cannot exist in his glory. II
we have passed through FIRE and wa
ter. So that neither did the fire con
sumo us, nor the water drown ns
whose is the gloryf-Aelred (110a
1850.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
NEVER TIRES
OF the Food That Restored Her 70
Health.

Something was making me Ill and
I didn't know the cause" writes q
Colo. young lady: For two years ]
was thin and sicl1ly, suffering from In
digestion and inhammatory rheuma-
tism.
IT had tried different kinds Of diet.
and many of the remedies recommend
ed, but got no better
Finally, Mother suggested that I
try Grape-Nuts, and ! began at onces
eating it with a little cream or milk.
A change for the better began at once.
To-day am well and am gaining
weight and strength all the time. I've
gained 10 lbs. in the last five weeks
and do not suffer any more from In
digestion, and the rheumatism ID all
gone.
81 know It is to Grape-Nuts alone
that owe my restored health. stu
eat the food twice q day and never
tire OF it." Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Greek, Mich.
The favour Of Grape-Nuts is peculiar
to itself. 1t is neutral, not too sweet
and has an agreeable, healthful quality
that never grows tlresome.
One OF the sources Of rheumatism II
from overlooking the system with
acid material, the result of imperfect
digestion and assimilation.
As soon as improper food is aban-
doned and GrapeNuts is taken regu-
larly. digestion Is made strong. the
organs do their work OF building up
good red blood cells and Of carrying
away the excess Of disease-making
material from the system.
The result Is q certain and steady
return to normal health and mental
activity. There's a reason. Read
the little book. ''The Road 70 Wen
VILE" In pkgB-
Ever read the shove letterf a so
enc nnpearu from time % tine. H.
aro genuine. true, ana 'fan g n
ineols86 Aoys
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

youth he went on, swinging his eye
glasses. 4 am no longer a romantic
boy and l shall make no impassioned
plea. / prefer to state plainly my
qualifications and circumstances. l
have sufficient property to yield me n
very good income and I should expect
to behave literally In the matter OF O.
settlement and maintain q comfort
able. II not luxurious. establishment.
I believe in allowing a woman a rea'
sonable amount Of freedom while re-
serving to myself the right Of final de-
cision in all matters Of mutual con-
Germ. / am tolerably good natured'
fairly well connected. my tastes are
q think l may say) refined, do not
use tobacco or alcohol In any FORM
and / should make my wife's happi-
ness my study. l am inclined to think
that It would be entirely her own
fault II she were not happy
THAT was where hesitated. auntie.
I had to admit that 1t wasn't every
woman had an option on a refined
and non-alcoholic husband, with O
good income. a substantial settlement
and the assurance of as much free
dom as would be good for her. ! GER
tainly hesitated. Perhaps in another
moment might have been lost, but
right at that point he queered him.
self.
"'As l said, I am not in the first
flush Of YOUTH he repeated. But op'
posed to that, you would have moth
ing to fear from my indulgence IN
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
VeIveteen Gowns,

One-pIece gowns Of velveteen in the
modish shades Of taupe and brown are
popular for hard usage. though some
women find them too warm for wear
under coats. A delightfully."- youthful
model in beaver brown velveteen,
made with the utmost simplicity. had
for its only relieving note a big roll
ing collar on the Robespierre order
made Of silk agaric and bordered by
q narrow band OF beaver fur.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
Iva In Kitchen,

The kitchen should never be without
concentrated lye and washing soda.
The I've ought to be used once week
to clear away the grease collected on
the inside Of the waste pipe OF the
sink. Dissolve the I've in boiling wa
ter and pour down the pipe while 1t is
very hot. Washing soda may also be
used for the same purpose, as we'll as
for cleaning pots and kettles. FIJI
your utensils with hot water and set
over the fire. with a teaspoonful OF
soda,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
PLAIN SKIRTS NEVER SEEN
All Show Drapery Effect, and Here 10
One That Has q Few Touches
That Are Unique.

The plain.as-a-pipestem skirt Is a
thing Of the dim and distant past All
skirts are broken up, II not by drap-
cries, at least by tunics and panels
that give tia general effect OF drap-
cry. This smart suit Of striped white
mohair, intended for afternoon wear
under q big motor coat, has a grace
fully cut tunic which suggests q
draped overBkirt. The foot Of the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

True salad. in the French sense OF
the word, consists simply Of lettuce
dressed with blended oil and vinegar
and seasoning. In a French home this
lettuce salad is served on the plate
with the meat, after a course consist
ing OF a single vegetable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
countryman's Notion.

Farmer (seeing water cart for tho
first time)-Dang me, Halbert, II
these Lunnon chaps amt smart! Just
look what that feller's fixed up at the
back OF is wagon to keep boys from
hangin' on beind!"-London Sketch.
Sketch,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
Squash PIE.

One and one-fourth cups steamed
and strained squash, one-fourth cup
sugar. cne-half teaspoon salt. one
quarter teaspoon ginger. cinnamon
nutmeg. or one-half teaspoon lemon
extract, one egg. seven-eighths cup
milk. Mix sugar, salt and spice Cor
extract). add squash, egg slightly
beaten and milk gradually. Bake In
one crust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
Plain Facts.

Men are q lot Of four-fushers."
How now?"
They tell girl that all they want
IL to bask forever in the sunshine OF
her smile. And after marriage they
expect her to cook, mend clothes,
keep house and do an endless lot OF
plain hard work"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
DupIIcatinu Patterns.

When duplicates must be made in
any part of a paper pattern, instead
of doing the work twice use carbon
paper and mark with a hard pencil.
Thus your work is perfectly exact,
and you run no risk of running the
material.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

photo. By Underwood q UnderWoou' N ~
skirt is hemmed and underneath Is q
second hem Of black satin which falls
just over the instep Of patent leather
buttoned boot. Black pipings and
button loops and glass buttons trim
the skirt and coat effectively. The
line of the cutaway coat front, in d.
root contrast to the line Of the tunic'
IL a new note and gives much individ'
uality to the suit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
sauce for bee cseaml

ons-quarter cup Of butter, one cup
Of powdered sugar. one-quarter cup
cream, four tablespoonful CT wine,
one-uuarter' cake chocolate, ons-half
teaapooEful Of vanilla.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

To man the most fascinating wo-
man In the world is the one he almost,
but not quite, won.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

portion, as is done in the case of Gov
erings made from materials bought
by the yard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19
lust Before the Battle.

Would you marry him If you were
me?"
I'D marry anyone that asked me, If
were YOU"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

Some of the charity that Begins at
home isn't worth making a fuss about.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-12-19

{. A dainty article. which only re-
Iquires two handkerchiefs is a book
cover. The handlerchiefs should be
joined at one edge with narrow rib
bon run through tiny eyelet holes
worked just,below the border, to form
the back seam. These are then Mt
ted over the volume by means Of plain
linen pockets embroidered upon the IN
lnsr side and a portion OF the top and
notion edges Of the handkerchiets, IN
stead Of being scanned 70 the outer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
TO TRY CURR|E IN
JUVENILE COURT
Youthful Offenders Will Be
Spared Great Humiliation
Hereafter

Robert Lee Curric. the hftcen-year-
old boy who killed MS father wtt-
liam t,urrie g.;
his mother
"cuhesuay night at their home
IN Fulton, Will be arra,yned for pre-
lminary examination IN. morri,.,
the Juvcnu. Co,r, ~
ne new court. which Is more OF lcss
Elsea oE me Juvenile Protective
I 800. ana PRESIDED ever oy Justice
~ 49, =, G ~, va, opened for
'hc n'sI uhc Yesterday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
SENT IMPROPER
. LETTERS TO WIFE
Nathan Flarida Fined in Federal
Court for Mailing Them
to Mrs. Flarida.

Nathan " FIarida. travelling
salesman who was indicted by the
grand jury in tho United States Dis
'rict Court on Monday for violating
me postal regulations IN that he sent
certain improper ana offensive letters
and pictures TO his wife. Mrs. Nathan
W. tl'rida yesterday appeared before
Judge Edmund Waddil, ir., and en-
tered plea OF mole contendere. He
was fined $40 and costs
The case was the hrst Of its kind
ever heard OF in this distric, or ner-
maps anywhere else. The letters were
sent TO Mrs. Flarida in Richmond
while her husband was travelling in
other States. She had only been mar
ried Il short time, but the offcnse was
s"ch thar she turned the documents
over 10 her attorney. They were s,,h.
seduently transmitted to the postai
authorities. by whom they were sub.
mitted TO the United states dis,ric,
attorney When the evidence Was
presented 10 the grand jury on Mon.
day an Indictment was promptly re-
turned. The trial would have becn
held this week except for Flar,da,s
plea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
LUMBER DEALERS
SUE AND THEN LOSE
Ellington & Gay Against Billups
Won by Defendant, Who
Filed Offset Plea.

Having brought suit in the Law and
Equity Court for damages In the sum
of $1,000, the plaintiffs, Ellington &
Guy. lumber dealers. not only lost their
case yesterday, but. because OF an
offset plea. hled by tho defendant,
Charles Biliups. ,hey ara required TO
pay hin, balance OF s2l3II.
ihc case had been OFT trial for TWO
d"!s, special efforts pens made to
conclude Monday nigE:, tho court
holdinS night session until after IL
o'clock. when the case WAS submitted
to the jury. There was no agreement,
and conr, adjourned until yestcrday
morning when the jury again took
the case and rendered its verdict.
which WAS approved by the court
Mcsars. Ellington < Guy showed
that iillups owed them on open ac.
count S5li.s5, whcrcupon Biilnps nled
an Offset claim showing that Filing
ton Guy owed him S7l5.o4 Tho
jury approved both Glazing. and render
ed verdict for the defendant In tbs
sum of the balance. S4I3.l1.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
WITNESS SENT TO
JAIL TO SOBER UP
Fined OH Monday for Being
Drunk, Williamson browns
Trouble Again in Booze.

so that he can testify for the Com
nonwcalth in a case which will be
tried Thursday in the Hastings Court
it became necessary yesterday Cor
Judge F.. II. Wells TO send ". 4. VIII
Hanson to jail TO keep him sober.
Williamson appeared in Court Mon
day with n jag brought on by Seven
teenth Street booze. He was too
drunk to testify before the grand jury,
and was fined IS fer contempt by
Judge Wells.
Yesterday the case in which nc is
concerned was set for trial, and for
the second time he appeared intox'
Gated.
Judge Wells directed one Of Inc
court officers to take him TO Jail and
keep him there until Thursday morn
ing to insure that he Will be sober
when the case is called.
Williams is the compla inant against
Lizzic stokes. negro woman. who,
he alleges. assaulted and robbed Elm
According to Williamson, the wo-
man called at his home i'll East Main
Street, When he opened the door. he
says, she struck him "A stunning blow
and completely knocked him out. She
Is then alleged to have robbed him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
HOWl|NG WINDS
TER R|FY TOWN
Front Of Building in Broad
Street Blown Out in
Forty Mile Gale.

Sweeping oyer Richmond at velo-
city OF about forty mites ali hour. a
hurricane winch continued barely If.
teen minutes las, night shortly after
5 o'clock, blew away The entire front
OF one house, uprooted trees. and car
ricd away fences. Telegraph and tcle
phone communication vas seriously
interrupted. many wires ana poles cs-
pccialy in the rural sections. being
blown down
The whole front OF a frame build
ins occupied by l. {. Jenkins. member
OF the Board of Fire Commissioners,
as q general contractor, at 500 West
Broad street, was torn away from the
structure when the wind was at It's
highest. Several pedestrians who
We're hurryine by To seek shelter from
the rain. which was coming down in
sheets, narrowly escaped injury as the
front part Of the building crashed 10
the sidewalk and INTO inc street, lcav-
ing a mass OF wreckage II tore down
telegraph ana telephone wires and
smashed the lamps oil ornamental
street lights
The from, was knocked out just a:
il ii had been done by carpenters. The
damage Will reach several hundred dol.
lars.
y high bin board covered with lin
occupied ahou, thilty fee, from IN,
Jcnkina's structure 10 ihc nest build
/ ing on tic east This a.su went dow
before the sale 1t was believed tina
the wind struck Inc i.nco with suct
! force that il weakened the bundin:
| and caused the front g topic over.
! Though hlsh winGs continued
through the night tha worst OF tn,
/ storm which had Il decided hint o
/ lightning and thunder, passed In abon
a quarter OF an hour.
! shortly afterwards reports Of up
rooted trees and FALLEN telegraph pole
! and wires obstructiue streets and side
B walks began 10 reach The police.
s big Plate glass windo" IN from
~ tho store OF the tome furnish
( linz Company, i2a West Hroad street
was blown oht This glass had bee
pui IN about . week ago, its prcdeces
SCR having met a similar fate. Tn
glass in the same place has been hrok
On by wind three times in the pas
fcw months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
IMPROVE GROVE AVENUE
Mayor Approves Appropriation OF s25..
900 for Work.

Mayor Richardson approved yesterday and
returned to City Clerk Ben 7. August the
resolution appropriating s25.g1 Tor smooth
paving Grove Avenue OF Lon, bs ri y
street. 1t is believed that the amount VIII
be sufficient to carry the Improvement al
most. |. not Quite, 10 Robinson Street
The Mayor also approved the following:
Ordinance fixing the pay OF iaborcrs in
the Street Department, S:.le per day ca CHI.
an increase OF per cent.
Ordinance increasing the pay OF the keep
CT OF St. Johns Burying Ground at $500 per
nnrum.
y resolution authorizing the City school
Board to secure plans and bids for neu,
sidney school, 10 stand on property recent
iy acquired by the city In the far south
western section tho building complete in
Guiding architects fees. not to- cost more
than 5000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03

Lecmora +. Coleman qualified yes.
torday in tho Chancery Court as exc
cutr!A Of tie viii OF Dv. Daniel j.
Coleman, The estate IS valued at s52..
$50.
joseph NJ Wilns, Jr, qualncd yes
tcrday as adminIstrator OF the ca
tate OF Joseph y Wills. The estate
IS valued At $500.
annie G cline qualified as admits
iratrix OF The estate OF Nellie Young.
and also "a admin!strltrlX OF the cs-
tate OF Charles W Young Both Ca
tates are small.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
tucker succeeds Ma,.ic.

Governor Mann OH yesterday APP
pointed James l. Tucker. of Amherst.
a member Of the Commission OF
Fisheries to succeed Bland Massic. of
Nelson. resigned. Mr.. Tucker is a
farmer and d student Of public affairs.
being active In educational and po
iitical matters IN mis- county
MIR. Massic, now III the state Senate.
has been a member Of the commission
four NcarE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-03
CHARTER SECURED
FOR new rain WAY
Permitted to Build From Rich
inond to Many Points i'll
Virgin Territory.
MAY GO INTO NORTHERN NECK
Wcll-l[nown Man at Head OF
Line to Be Constructed to
the Rappahannock.

After delays caused by determination
OF aermini, Il charter was STdated YES
terday by the state Corporation Com
mission to the Richmond and Zap
pahannock River Railway Company.
which Will complete the task set for
the Richmond, urbanna and Peninsula
Railway. The object OF the incorpora-
ton is TO build a line OF railroad.
operated by any Kind OF power. be-
tween itichmond and Crbanna, on the
Rappahannock, an estimated distance
of sixty miles.
Bond has already been dled with
the city to insure the completion of
construction within a reasonable time.
as part of the acqutesccnce by the
Council III the sale to the company of
the Seven Pines electric line by the
Virginia Railway ana Power Com
pany. This trolley line viii. it is sup
posed, become part Ui tile ncw system
which Will open 10 this city new
and rich territory. with much oi the
trade now going 10 Baltimore.
Colonel Joseph Il. willard. OF Fair
faN is president ct the Richmond and
Rappahunnock River halfway Com
pany. Charles l., liutiitl, OF Burnsv!ilc,
y. G., is vice president: X. Il. Camp
bell, OF Richmond, secretary and treas
urer. and y. L.. Parrish. assistant sec
rotary and treasurer. The directors
are: Joseph Il. Willard, Fairfax: =.
VI. Cover. a. Il. Holiday. Thomas 4.
Bryan. X. y. Pollard Christopher
Manning, Jr., and Clyhu W. saunders.
all OF Richmond.
Preferred and Common stock.
The maximum capital stock is - DO
S"oV.0op. divided into 3V00 shares OF
500 each. One thousand shares Will
be of preferred stock, bearing i per
cent. interest, payable scmi-annually,
IA.
years The remaining -,coU shares Will
be oi common stock.
The object OF tho Incorporation IS
TO build and operate line OF rail
road from a point within or near the
city oil Richmond, to point, or points.
on the ItappahannuCk RIVER near the
town OF Urbanna. in Middlcsex county.
or to a point near IN. town Of Tappa
hammock, IN Essen county Permits
sion is also given to cross the river
and build to any OF All Of the follow
ing places in the Northern Neck: War
saw, Richmond county, %omini Bay. on
tic Potomac River IN Wcstmorcland
county, Murdy point Oh the Ico-
comico River, i'll northumberland
counts: Reodvillc, Northunbcr!and
county; narveys Wharf Northumber-
land county. Lancaster Courthouse
Lancaster county. aud Ocran, Lancus-
ter county.
Or, il it pleases, the road mag run
branches to Mathews Courthouse. 10
New Po!.l Comfort Mathews coun-
y, 10 Gloucester Courthouse or TO
Gloucester Point.
The main line between Richmond
and the Rappahannock is not to cx-
coed sixty miles, while the Northern
Meet line is TO be not longer than
nifty miles