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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10
TO REMOVE STAINS.

Don't despair when you tip the ink
bottle over on your hands or do anything
else to bring stains to your fingers. Here
is a remedy. given by manicure special
ist which is warranted to remove stains
of any sort from the hands: Mix a little
baking soda and powdered pumice stone
together and moisten the mixture with
peroxide of hydrogen until it is the con-
sistency of cream Rub the stained SKIN
with this mixture and behold. as IL by
magic the stains disappear "Others may
recommend lemon juice or sulphur fumes
or one Of the other beaches. says TINS
clever manicure. "but just try my remedy
when your fingers are stained ana you
will never desire to try any other
II is a far cry from stained fingers to {.
stained silver vase or clothes brush. Du,
here is a remedy as simple TO remove All
stains from silver as the one gwen 20 re-
move stains from the iingers-and Ii is
table salt Moisten it and rub it on the
stained spot and. according to haoit, the
spot should disappear
Here is a southern housewives method
~ cleaning brass She mixes fine wood
ashes with lemon juice to make q paste,
inst thin enough to handle on sort nan
mel cloth. With this paste she fuos llls
stained brass until 1t SHINES cream anu
untarniSneu. SHt lHcit looo
channels or another flannel cloth. and the
work is finished.
And now for soiled gloves. The best
way To clean them IS to make naphtha
soaps ds-which IS no different from =. a
wafer soapsuds. save that the napntha IS
not warmed rs the water geheIaiiy
RI,+ NH y cake of soap about in naphtha
It'll !, foamv suds results. and In TINS
sr6s wash the gloves. I.inse them IN
49, nanhtaa The professional cleaners
,,se chloroform in a third rinsing naphtha'
but il is troublesome for most OF US 10 10
~ ,hat trouble. and gloves washed hrst
W 80, Ia nanhtha then in clear naph-
t Il, wi viii be spotless, if anything can MAKE
them SO.
IF the small boys WOODEN SUIT peco mit5
s,'o4ted or stained. try cleaning II WIN VIII
aloohoI Wood alcohol is quite as saIis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10

The gathered rufiies used 50 much this
winter are especially becoming 10 til.
slender figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10
Hand-P ainted Gowns.

Hand-panted evening gowns. scarrs.
various toilet accessories and the new
methods of painting on silk and velvet
which recently came into use are quite
popular. The paints. which are applied
with brush in the case OF silk. are spe-
cially prepared, so that. once dry. they
remain iTfdelibe and will stand both
washing and ironing
For velvet the mode OF application is
similar to that when one is icing cake,
tiny paper bags of paint being squeezed
between the fingers. \ couple of lessons
in this kind of painting are all that are
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10

cate gray silk which had frame of
black velvet. Or the silk Il small hora
motif in conventional design was wrought
i'll beads of steel and jet.
Artificial flowers are greatly in vogue
and the chrysanthemum is one Of the
loveliest this season. There are many
with fine silk petals that curl around
most gracefully. Sometimes large petaied
roses of velvet are selected. while fes-
toons of small flowers are often combined
with beautiful ribbons to form wonderful
girdles.
800. Copyright, 1913, by A. J. Kobler.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10
THE DAILY MENU.
BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST
Baked Pears Cereal
Omelet Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Macaroni with Cheese
Lettuce with Mayonnaise
Rushs Tea
DINNER
Bean Soup
Baker Spiced Ham
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Baked White Potatoes
Tomato Sauce
Apple Pie Coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-10
For Aching Feet.

If your feet ache after dancing or a
long walk there is nothing better for
them than a soaking in very hot salt
and water. After the bath they should
be rubbed briskly. especially about the
ankles, with a rough towel.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
apartment and made his way toward

apartment and made his way toward
the elevator.
He would parley no more with the
janitor. His cue was to eat a hearty
breakfast. and. REINFORCED by this, he
would seek the telegraph offices and
learn whether his message had been
received by Mrs. Cateshy.
The breakfast renewed his courage.
Two hours afterward he emerged from
the last of seven offices he had visit
Ell. limp but triumphant. yet sorely
puzzled withal. for he had seen with
his own eyes the signature of his wife
affixed to the messengers book. and he
was even assured by the identical boy
who had taken the telegram that 1t
had been delivered to the Alameda
apartments.
Once more Mr.. Catesby returned to
the Alameda and entered the eleva
tor Eighth 1oor." he said YEARLY.
intending to deposit his suit case there
In and make a room to room search Of
the vast building
At the door of suit B he paused in
stunned surprise. Standing there and
briskly polishing the glass panel was
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Examining His Bait.

Daniel and Harry. two old fishermen.
were still fishing for trout in deep
water, sitting with their backs togeth-
er, when Daniel accidentally fell out of
the boat and went down. Harry looked
back and missed his companion. who at
that moment appeared on the surface
pipe still in mouth. shaking his whisk
ers profu-ely.
Harry Gosh. Dan. just missed ye
Where We been?
Dan-Oh. jes' went down fur ter SCI
II me bait wuz all right.-.Jndge.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

4 WoMANS FKOwSY HEAD WAS THRUST
FORTH.
ans frowsy head was thrust fortn.
Her eyes glistened ut sight Of the
money.
..Catesby?.' she asked glibly. "Of
course. They moved out today. sir
Most lovely people indeed. think
they went up to that new buildin'
three blocks up-the Freenosia- Yes.
sir; you can walk 1t easy. Thank you.
SIR
The head disappeared. and with It
vanished Catesby's money. He was
glad to ascertain the whereabouts OF
his little family. but he was puzzled to
learn that they had decided to move
HdxInust have been a sudden resolve
Is his wffe's part. for he found a let
fdr from her at Buffalo. in which she
made no mention of changing her DOM
lcile. Indeed. the Catesbys had been
very well pleased with their apart
ment Ii the Alameda.
lie was out in the street again. head
"a north. The Freenosia apartments
we're easily found Here the elevators
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

MRS. CATESBY THREW HER ARMS AROUND
HER HUSBANDS NECK.
Capitola. the capable, and she uttered
a frightened sQuawk as be came to !"
standstill.
''Lawks. Mr.. Catesby. where did you
come from. sir. and the missus all
broke up over your not coming. as the
telegram said you would be coming at
II last night?" This was Capitola's
customary mode of speech, and. al
though in the past 1t had bored her
employer to desperation. now 1t fell on
his astonished ears like sweetest mn-
sic.
where's Mrs. Catesbyy he demand
ed dazedly. That question was an
swered by rush Of skirts and the
cries Of delighted children. and in the
seclusion Of his own home-quite COM
pietely furnished. mind you-Mr. Gates
by embraced his family and gave and
received explanations
Il tell you did come into this apart
ment last night and left it this morn
ing. 1t was utterly devoid OF furni-
ture. Look: there Is the crease in my
overcoat where ! used 1t for pillow"
declared Mr.. Catesby when his wife
expressed doubt Of his story
But. Joseph. how could it be. dear?"
she walled. We've been here right
along. and we sat up until l o'clock
waiting for you We couldn't think
what had happened to you. Capitola
broiled the most delicious steak. We
thought we heard you coming. and
II smelled steak asserted Mr.
Catesby ohstinately.
Mrs Catesby sat in thoughtful ST.
lence. The children played quietly
with the toys their father had brought.
Mr.. Catesby watched his wife with a
strained look on his haggard face.
Joseph" cried his wife suddenly
Did you walk upstairs last night?"
''Of course ! did. 1t was after IL.
and the elevators had stopped" 2
And you counted each floor until
you came to the eighth" she asked.
"Yes-that is. counted the first time
! went up. but as | noticed there was
piece broken out Of the top step of
that flight why. | just stopped there
the next time went up. So
Mrs. Catesby jumped up from her
chair and threw her arms around her
husbands neck She was laughing
merr:ly. and without knowing the rea-
son why Catesby found himself join
ing in her mirth.
Don't you see what you did. Jo-
seph?" she gasped between her CUR
giles. 1.-The first time you walked up
you stopped at the wrong floor. where
a suit B was vacant The second time
you didn't count the floors. for you
remembered the broken stair. But
when you came up in the elevator this
morning he put you off at the eighth
floor. and of course we were here"
.'I'll settle with that janitor.'' threat
ened Mr.. Catesby when be could re-
cover himself
"And you smelled the fragrance of
your own beefsteak. Joseph leased
his WIFE,
Don't rub it in. Fanny" he said
ruefully. Remind me to have the
lock changed on this door,"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
What Happened:
J to Catesby
A Delayed Homecoming and
an Uneaten Steak.
By JOHN E. ALLEN

The limited express from the west
rolled into the station just as the clocks
were striking midnight. Calvin Gates
by, travelling salesman for Stormer &
Co., swung himself down from the
train and made for the subway.
All the way uptown Mr.. Catesby
was thinking Of the warm welcome
that would await him in his comforta-
BILE home in the Alameda apartments.
His wife would have received his wire
from Buffalo, and hot and tasty little
supper would be prepared for the long
absent head Of the family. His chill
dren would be permitted to sit up un-
I'll his arrival. His suit case was laden
with gifts for each and every one.
Even Capitola. the maidservant, had
not been forgotten, and there was a
new collar for the bull pup, Pedro
When he turned into the yestibule
with its green tubs Of primly clipped
box he whistled ruefully at the recol-
lection that the elevators had prob.
ably stopped running. His fears were
verified. but nothing daunted. and he
cheerfully mounted the stairs that led
to the eighth floor. where his apart
ment was situated.
Flight after fight was traversed with
an occasional pause on a landing to
regain breath until he left the seventh
floor behind. He cleared the last three
steps at bound and hurried down the
corridor to suit B.
He paused an instant before the door.
disappointed that no one had been
watching for him. Then he thrust in
his iatchkey and swung quietly into
the hall with the opening door.
A whistle Of establishment escaped
him at the total darkness into which
he had entered. He struck a match
and CROPPED for and found the gas jet.
It sputtered feebly, as If the flow of
gas might be low. However. 1t gave
sufficient light for Mr.. Catesby to note
that the hall was bare and denuded of
furniture. He flashed on his electric
pocket lamp and discovered that the
inner rooms were also bare In fact.
the entire premises were as deserted
and desolate as on the day he and
Fanny had first looked them over.
When and where his family had re-
moved to was a matter to be immedi-
ately investigated. He placed his suit
case In corner and raced ont of the
mace and down the intermina BILE
hts Of stairs to the very bowels OF
Ill earth. where be dared to arouse
the indignant janitor from his bed.
"And what would l be knowing
about itr" demanded the lord Of the
manor peevishly. Three tenants
went ont today and left no address.
their rent being paid. No, don't
know nothing about Catesby. seventh
door, suit Bv' He overlooked the
greenback that Mr.. Catesby cracked
merrily at him and closed the door in
that gentleman's anxious face. 1t
opened almost instantly. and a WON
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FASHION HINT
By JUDO CHOlLET

The rou9hneSs of ratine makes Il de-
lightful contrast with the smooth finish
of broadcloth. and the gown pictured Is
made of both these materials. The
frock would he charming developed in
cotton ratine in antique blue with black
charmeuse satin. Plain materials are
pretty trimmed with lowered ratine.
The frock is very easy to make.
For the medium size the blouse will
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FASHION HINT
BY JUDO cHCILET

Long. loose coats will be worn al!
spring over one piece frocks. and the
illustration shows good looking top
coat for this purpose 1t is made from
a new broadcloth. white with black
stripes. but any suitable material masg
he used There are kimono sleeves and
rather unusual lines in the front. Bro
caded Grape lined with plain satin
would make charming evening wrap
for summer
For the medium size the coat will re-
Quire six yards of material twenty
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
ONE PIECE INFANTS CAP.

ONE PIECE INFANTS CAP.
dainty color. Should the baby be very
young this lining is necessary in all
seasons.
With rosettes of ribbon holing the
"ties." which should be Of the cap ma
terial. such a little head covering is
fine enough for even royal infant
This May Manton pattern only comes in
one size. Send 10 cents to this Office CIV
ing number, ST. and 1t will be promptly
forwarded to you by mail. If in haste
send additional two cent stamp for
letter postage. When ordering use cou-
pom.
No............ Size. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
name ...............-.....-.-.
ADDRESS ...........s....-.........
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FASHION HINT
By JUDO CHOLLET

This is one of the very newest
bloUses for spring wear. The sleeves
are cut in one with the side portions.
and these side portions are joined to
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

novel sort draped at the front and
brought together at the back to form
aV
In the illustration the frock is of
challie trimmed with lace. but it would
be easy to make it of silk or satin
There is a fitted body lining. and the
separate sleeves are sewed to the arm
holes. while the skirt is straight
For the twelve-year-old size the dress
will take FIVE and one-quarter yards of
material twenty-seven inches wide.
with three and half yards of lace
banding and four and a half of lace
edging.
This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from ten to fourteen years of age. Send
10 cents to this Office. giving number 773S.
and it will be promptly forwarded to you
by mail. II in haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage When
ordering use coupon.
Name OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Address ..........................
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FASHION HINT
By JUDO cnOLLu

The pattern sho"n is for u one piece
infants cap. The crown and fronts
are laced together through eyelets and
In this way form the cap. The seal
loped edges are to be padded and but
tonholed. The design may be worked
in solid embroidery. with the stems
outlined. The material used is hand
kerchief linen and No. 40, embroidery
thread.
When the embroidered design is
worked in eyelet or all over stitch the
effect is exceedingly dainty, but if one
has not the time or inclination for this
needlework all over machine, embroid-
cry in a babyish design is good sub
stitute.
The cap when the embroidery pat
tern is very open is lined with thin
china silk either in white or a pale
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

into pillow and gingerly laid himself
down on his hard couch. He WAS
chastened in spirit by his fruitless
se! kh for his iamily. and he knew
that it would be useless to attempt to
find them at this hour of the night, In
formation would not flow readily from
lips yawning with fatigue. His experi
ence with the janitor had taught him
that He even thought tolerantly of
that despotic individual. and he felt a
glow of thankfulness when he discov-
cred that there was steam in the radi
ator pipes.
He slept titfully. and his dreams were
of Oearisome journeys up and down
endless stairs. In his dreams he
fought and slew janitors by the score.
He poured money recklessly into
greedy palms that itched to point the
way to his lost loved ones. vet when
his money had been received he met
with hooking laughter.
1t was early when he awoke. Spar
rows were twitterlng in the window
lodges in the outside rooms. He heard
the distant rattle and roar of the ele-
waited trains. the rumble of milk wag-
ons on the street without and later
the swishing sound of the elevators
running smoothly Then he arose and
stretched his cramped limbs. In the
bathroom he found scrap of toilet
SOAP and was thankful once more. He
-~e..,rho,5 hi,ncolf with a hna rfr Sorrh
and. picking up his suit case. left the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FIVE GORED SKIRT.

designed for girls and small women.
1t can be finished either at the natura,
or high waist line.
For the sixteen year-od size the skirt
will require four and three-quarter
yards of material.
This May Manton pattern Is cut in sizes
for misses of fourteen. sixteen and eight
cen years. Send 10 cents to this Office
giving number. 7775 and il will be prompt
ly forwarded to you by mail If in haste
send an additional two cent stamp for let
ter postage. Wien ordering use coupon.
NO ....s..... size.
Address ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .....
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FASHION HINT
By JUDO cHOLLET

The skirt that is buttoned right down
is cut in FIVE cores. and the back gore
forms a panel. The skirt can be com
bined with q blouse to make d une
piece dress. or 1t can make part Of
coat suit
Serge. ratine. al the spring novelty
like are excellent to use: White cordu-
roy. with pearl buttons. makes serv-
iceable and pretty skirt. The skirt is
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26
Bluff City.

Rev. Goldsmith preached at the Methodist church Sunday.
 Prof. Lee Starnes of Maginaw visited home folks here last Sat urday and Sunday.
 Prof. Hester Atkins of Sayre is now a pupil in the Bluff City High School.
 Several pupils of our school went to Texarkana last week and took the Civil Service examina- tiOn, and about a dozen took the Teachers examination.
 The enrolment of the Bluff City High School is growing every week. During the past two weeks the following pupils have entered Allen and Arch Upton, Jewell Pierce, Hester At kins and Pirtis Benton.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26
HeIy Springs News.

Miss Zawana Rec nes re turned home Friday from Mt, Moriab, where she closed most success. ful term of school.
 Miss Leila Reid from Alabama began her school at Holy Springs Monday.
 There will be singing at Holy Springs Sunday. Everyone is expected to come,
 Most of the people of Holy Springs spent the evening at the home of Mr. Edcar Malls at an Easter party where everyone en. joyed a good time.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26
4 Strong Endorsement.

w. H. Holmes of the Decorah, Ia., Journal says, "l have been a sufferer from Piles and Hemmor. holds for years. l got no relief until my druggist reccommended Meritol Pile Remedy. Before l had taken half the package tbe distress was gone and l have had no trouble since. 1 would not take a thousand dollars and De back in my former condition.
 Hesterly Drug Store exclusive agents. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

Hon. T. c. McRae returned to- day from a business trip to Little Rock.
 E All the other numbers of the Lyceum Course have been fine. Ratio will not be behind the others. Go and hear him at the court house Tuesday evening, April 1.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26
Local News

Phone 65 for fresh fruits and vegetables. Advt.
 w. l.. Britt, of Boughton, is transacting business in the city today.
 Miss Gussie Generelly left this morning for a visit to friends at Gurdon.
 Ratios work in character i'm personation, in make up, is sim ply great He brings the house down.
 Get your Saturday Evening Post for the 29th at Hesterly Drug Store tomorrow morning. It is full of interesting reading.
 You will miss something fine if you fail to see and hear Ratio at the court house Tuesday eve ming, April 1.
 Mrs. w. J. Stone and son, William Stone, returned to their home in Gurdon this afternoon, after visit here with relatives and friends.
 The April number of the La dies Home Journal is a good one. Get one at Hesterly Drug Store Thursday morning, the goth of March.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

Mrs. k. R Williams is enter, taining the Book Club" at her home on East Elm and Fifth streets this afternoon. The Club meeting was to have been yester- day afternoon, but was post. poned on account of the incle- ment weather.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

You will regret it if you miss hearing Ratio. He is great. ,
 Misses Minnie and Florence Scanlin, of Bee Branch, are here for short visit with friends.
 Remember the man-Ratto.
 Remember the date-April 1. Remember the place - Court house.
 One Seventy-Egg Incubator and two Brooders, good las new, for sale at bargain. Phone 33.
 Advt.
 The West Side Barber Shop if 1t IS hair cut or shave. Cragan x Cummings, 10S West Main street. Advt
 Fine Jersey Seed Sweet Pota. toes-Southern climated. SIPS per bushel. Address Will Nor man, route 1, Prescott, Arkansas. There will be services at the Catholic church next Saturday. March 29th. Morning services at nine o'clock and the evening services at eight o'clock. Father Higgins, pastor.
 Rev. c. H. Maury, who was to preach at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7:30, is unable to be here, and the an nouncement is hereby recalled. But there will be the regular service, to which all are invited.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

Tom Hit, of Murfreesboro, is in the city today.
 Emmon Logan, of this city. is in Hope on business today.
 Miss Florence Scanlin, of Bee Branch, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie. left today for Texarkana.
 The Woman's Christian Tem- perance Union will meet Thurs day afternoon at 8 o'clock. with Mrs. J. Nj. Powell.
 Mesdames Fred Powell and Clyde Marsh have issued invita-. tions to an At Home at the home of Mrs. Powell Friday evening, the 18th, at three o'clock.
 Weather for Arkansas - To- night rain in the southern DOT tion; rain or snow in the north ern portion 1; cold wave at Fort Smith. Wednesday-Fair and colder except in northwest DOT tion.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

James $. Paul is spending a short visit in Little Rock on business.
 Mrs. Roy Scudder and Mrs. Frank Byard are visitors in Tex arkana today.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26
Do You Carry Tornado Insurance !!

You cannot afford to be with out it's protection especially as it is very cheap.
 Call telephone IA and l will take good care of you. We write any kind of insurance.
 Security Savings & Trust Go.
 JnO. V. Tedford, Mar ager Insurance Department Adyt
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-26

Ratio is the last one on the Ly- ceum Course, but not the least by any means. Hear him April 1St.
 House For Rent. - With good garden, two hydrants, we'll light ed with gas, and good outbuild- ings. Reasonably cheap.
 MRS. H. GREESON. -Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
WINTER GRIPS EUROPE
Snowfall in Berlin Exceeded Only
Once in Last Thirty
Years.

BERLIN, December S1.-The German
capital was covered with fourteen
inches Of snow at noon today. and the
fall still continued A heavier snow
storm has been recorded only once in
thirty years.
Near Halle passenger train crowd
ed with people proceeding to their
homes to spend the New Year holiday
was blocked by snow at midnight. and
the people were still prisoners at noon
today.
Reports from other parts Of the en-
pire show that the snowfall Is gen
eral The gale on the north coast has
subsided and the floods are abating in
the low-lying cities. where great dam
age was done.
The severe weather extends not only
throughout Germany. but also to
France, Portugal, Spain and Italy.
Scores of cities are cut off, and many
deaths from the severe cold are re-
ported