DAY
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OT IHDZPEHDEIiCE WAS
FmST READ TO THE
CONTINENT!. CONGRESS
IT In liosalblo to liold Fourth of
.Ally colourations In I lie Kliadow
of tlio striicturo which Haw the
birth uiul signing of the Pedum
t ion of Independence, the inoKt potent
doctrine for freedom In the hlatory of
the world, and the nation has not ig
nored the oiiporlunity.
There are many patriotic Auierl
caiiH who miiku it a duty on
inly 'I to Journey to Philadelphia, a
pilgrimage to the Hhrlne of liberty,
there to raise their voices in thanlcs
and rojoitjtnt? for the Brent deed that
was I here accomplished.
Since that day, now distant l!ll
years, when Charles Thomson, rising
in liia cliair, read for the first time the
final draft, of that momentotiK docu
ment which Thomas Jefferson wrote,
but which underwent many changes
before meeting with the Until approval
of tho delegates to tho continental
congress, not an Independence day
has been permitted to pass without a
proper celebration in tlio public square
Inick of Independence hall.
Presidents of tho United States, sen
ators, representntlvea, justices of the
highest courts, and even foreign am
bassadors have poured forth their elo
quence at liberty's cradle. The
municipal authorities of the city of
Philadelphia are careful to see to It
that some distinguished man is always
on hand as orator of the dny.
' The pomp of military circumstance
has sometimes been called upon to
loud prestige to tho occasion, and the
host musicians of the laud have been
proud to play patriotic airs in the
shadow of the stoepio where hung the
bell that so singularly fullllled the pro
phetic mission assigned It 21 years
before to "proclaim liberty through
out tho land."
Tho location of the hall lends Itself
lo purposes of public celebration
Thorn is iimnle room, both front and
back, for the building stands well
back from tho pnvoment, so that a
largo company can gather in front.
In the rear, tho beautiful Indepen
dence square, thoro Is still more
space, and thousands assemble to lis
ten to the orations, and hear the
Declaration of Independence road.
This latter Is really tho distinctive
foature of Fourth of July celebrations
in Independence square.
It is a notable record of which
evory American may be proud that
not a Fourth of July has passed since
we have been a nation, without tho In
Kiitroil words bolnc uttered again to
tlio air that hoard them ilrst.
The first reading of the declaration
VV1IH that hv Charles Thomson, the
secretury of congress, when he an
nouueed the completed paper to the
men who had framed It. Thomson
did not, however, read the declaration
from tho hnlcony f Independence hall
to the people crowded outside to hear
for the first time In what terms the
. colonist h should toll King George that
IiIk control of tho lfl colonies was at
an end.
That, privilege was reserved for
John Nixon, a prominent member of
the committee of safety. In honor of
the occasion, delegates to the congress
tiled out In the July sunshine to listen
to the sacred words.
Nixon has been described as master
elocutionist with a voice so clear and
distinct that It was heard clear to
Fifth streot, one square distant. Ho
took Ills place on the balcony, which
wiir then tho favorite rostrum of the
dav. Crowd had assembled to hear
hint, catliered by tho ringing of the
liberty bell. It was a memorable cole
bration, and tho first in the history of
tlio nation.
Ciller Justice John Marshall spoko
in the statehouso yard at one of tho
celebrations in tho early part of his
icinira nf olllco. and inter Daniel Web
ster delivered a notable address thoro.
Later, long yenrs. after, Hdwln For
est, the most noted of American ac
tors, whose love for patriotism und tho
IN HISTORY
Institutions of his country was deepei
even than his regard for the stage,
stood on the same spot, and on n
Fourth of July morning read I lie words
of Jefferson, as no man has read them
before or since. A great crowd was
present, perhaps the largest ever as
sembled, and the actor during and aft
er the reading was cheered again ant
again.
Forest esteemed tho Declaration ot
Independence as the best single piece
of composition In existence, valuing It
even above his beloved Shakespeare.
Two years after the first Fourth ot
July, there occurred a celebration in
Independence square that hud a spe
cial significance. The advunce of the
Urltlsli, and their occupation of Phil
adelphia during the winter of 1777
177S, had forced congress to leave the
Quaker city and go to York.
After the evacuation congress re
turned July 2 and a grand celebration
of the recurrence of tho promulgation
of the declaration was held, in which
nearly tho entire population of Phila
delphia joined. Chevalier Conrad Al
exander Gerard of France, the first
minister ever accredited to the United
StatOB from any power, was an Inter
ested spectator.
During the centennial in Philadel
phia there was nnturally a notable
demonstration, and no less a person
than Y)on Pedro, emperor of Brazil,
sat among those who cheered tho sen
timents that had sounded the downfall
of monarchy in this country, and were
finally to take his throne from tho
ruler of Brazil.
In later years, another representa
tive of a foreign country was the cen
tral figure at Independence square.
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister,
spoke there with fine eloquence, and
made one of the best speeches cred
ited to him in his many felicitous utter,
ances in this country.
The. anomaly that he was the envoy
ot one of the most absolute of mon
archies did not prevent the celestial
from painting in most graphic phrase
what the venerable building stood for.
During his first administration,
Grover Cleveland, president of the
United States, came to Philadelphia
one Fourth of July and, standing on a
platform raised on tho square, ap
pealed to the young manhood of Amer
lea that the great lessons of 177G be
not Ignored.
Samuel J. Randall, Judge Kelley.
Gen. Grant. Lewis Cassidv have also
figured prominently in Fourth of Julv
celebrations there.
During the administration of Mavor
Warwick, himself an orator of genuine
gifts, every year was made the oc
casiou oi notntiio demonstrat Ons to
which were Invited men of nationa
fame.
Under the direction of tlio governor
of Pennsylvania a work of incalculable'
interest, lias been finished m Vniii.v
Forgo park by tho state.
Valley Forge has a close relation
ship with independence day. and the
old camp site has proved a Mecca on
July 1 to thousands of Amorirn
come from all over tho union in nv
a
tribute to the fathers of the United
States who suffered and tUn on title
historic spot. Practically the onth-P
site has been resorved. A chapel
has been erected on tho spot where
Washington was discovered at pravor.
At the moment Valley Forgo park
comprises about 17,r acres. It la
properly policed and cared for by
workmen, whose duty it is to keep the
roads and the entire park in perfecf
order.
Public Interest has kept pace with
tho work. On Memorinl day 1,500 per
sons registered at tho hcadquartors,
and this la probably not one-fourth of
Hume who were in the park.
Anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 Amer
icans will fittingly celebrate July 4,
1908, by going over tho ground, on
which their heroic forefathers under
went the sufferings that mado Inde
pendence possible.
DO AWAY WITH DOUBLE CHIN
Eixercises and Appllcatlono That Will
Strengthen the Muscles Will
Restore Good Appearance.
Double chins are of various kinds.
Then! Is the chin which is simply too
fat. Then there is the double chin
which Is caused by tho shortness of
the neck and the habit of carrjing the
chin ton low. And again, there is the
chin which merely looks double be
cause of a faulty dress, as by wearing
collars too .tight.
The necklace calls attention to the
double chin. Before putting on a
necklace the woman with a fa't chin
should massage It downward. She
should take the palm of her hand and
stroke tlio tip of her chin with a vig
orous stroke.
Then she should rub right down
from tlio end of the chin to the dip
in tlio throat.
Alcohol strengthens the muscles of
the neck. Dash your throat with nloo.
hoi and massage it downward. An
other excellent massage for remov
ing tho double chin Is the ice massage.
Press the ice securely upon the flesh
and massage down. A dozen treat
ments will cure the worst case imag
inable. Tho throat of the young girl Is slim
and her head sits upon her neck as
upon a pedestal. Her shoulders are
sloping and her whole appearance is a
study in curves; her neck Is but a
stem which supports her head. But
as she grows older the throat thickens
from neglect, tlio curved chin becomes
square and under the chin there come
rolls of flesh, and this stnge marks the
old woman.
A stringy chin can le hardened by
slapping it with cologne water. The
slapping should tako place at night
and the hand should be filled with
tho perfume and spatted on the neck.
A chin that, is held high does not
look as fat as the chin that is snuggled
down in the neck. Lift your chin, twist
your head, throw it back until the
coiffure rests upon your shoulders,
and you will get some Idea of neck
and chin exercise.
Dancing is tlio best exorcise for a
double chin. The head Is thrown to
one side and the neck is made supple.
The Spanish dances and the so-called
skirt dances are good for the exercise
of the neck muscles.
An exercise practiced by actresses
is that, of touching tlio ear to the
shoulder. Each day the car is rubbed
upon the shoulder half a dozen times
n quick succession until the neck is
supple.
You should be able to span your
throat, with your thumbs and first
lingers. Touch your thumbs together
under your chin, and If your throat is
In proportion to your sizo your fore
fingers will just meet at the back.
FOR THE
Coat for Girl from 4 to 6
Years.
Tweed
Costume
16
Coat for Girl from 4 to G Years.
white serge, lined with sateen, It is
ed in front, fastened and ornamented
is edged with a lino. plaiting of silk,
loop pattern, silk lace appliques also trim tlio corners. Hat of fine white
straw trimmed with soft silk. Materials required: 1 yard 48 Iiiehe.-i wide, 2
yar p r.Meen. a buttons and silk plaltlngs.
Tweed Costume for Girl from I I to J 15 Years. Gray tweed, finely striped
with green, is employed for this costume, the skirt is arranged In plaits which
turn from the center front; they are machine-stitched three parts down. Tlio
t.hort sucque coat Is lined with silk, the fronts are double-breasted, and fasten
with velvet-covered buttons. The collar Is faced with green velvet, and tho
rovers and cuffs with plain gray cloth, edged with a tiny green silk passe
menterie. Light green straw hat, trimmed with green chine ribbon. Materials
required: (5 yards l( inches wide, Ji
Empire Coat lor Girl from (! to S Years. Cloth, serge, or linen are tho
best tnaleilals for thin coat. The skirt has an inverted plait each side tho
front and back, niachlno-stltclied three parts down; it is joined to the emplro
bodice without fullness, under a wide stitched strap of tho material; straps
are also carried over tho nhoulders.
rial, stitched near tlio edge. Drawn
with flowers and foliage. Materials
yard lining silk for bodice.
BEST GARMENTS FOR THE BABY
Overdressing la In the Worst of Bad
Taste Simplicity and Com
fort Things Always to
Be Considered.
Sewing for tho baby demands the
very best efforts of the practiced
needlewoman. It calls for her tiniest
stitches in seam and hem and tuck,
her most exclusive taste in the selec
tion of dainty trimmings and her best
of good soiioo In dodlgnlng clothes
with a view to comfort and conven
ience to tlio small wearer.
To bo overdressed is mi acknowl
edged breach of good taste, 'and au in
nocent baby, burdened with long and
heavy clothes, which in their turn tiro
ladened with elaborate and weighty
trimmings, Is an object worthy of tho
pitying consideration of those kind
hearted people whoso vocation it is to
protect helpless infanta from inhuman
treatment.
Some baliics and this in the very
best families wear slips, to the ex
clusion of drosses, the latter being re
served for "ceremonious" occasions,
such as a christening.
A good all-round material for babies'
slips is English nainsook. It is soft
and pliable, launders prettily and
wears well, A very good qtiullty can
be bought for 25 cents tho yard (a
trifle cheaper by the piece).
There conies a finer quality, as well
as a less expensive one, but the grade
quoted above is good for general wear.
The petticoats may be made of Eng
lish nainsook, and this material is
quite suitable, too. for dresses.
Fine longcloth is sometimes used for
slips and petticoats.
Ideal material for the christening
robe is handkerchief linen. Batiste is
charming and so Is French nainsook.
The most appropriate trimming for
baby clothes is hand embroidery In the
daintiest of designs and a little lace
fine in quality and pattern.
Hemstitching or feather-stitching is
sufficient adornment for the simple
clothes. Join the seams with entre
deux when practical.
Flannel or outing flannel makes nice
little "nighties" for cold nights. Silk
and wool flannel Is more satisfactory
than all wool, as it does not shrink
with the many necessary washings.
Cashmere is good for the cloak, and
silk may be used. For summer there
are lingerie cloaks with a lining of In
dia silk to add warmth. These have
the double advantage of being daintily
attractive and at tho same time wash
able. Caps may be of muslin or silk.
Great care should be taken that the
woe baby Is neither inconvenienced
nor hurt by buttons or pins. One
young mother kept her sewing basket,
beside the baby basket. Each morning
she sewed Mr. Baby up in his clothes
and each night she ripped him out.
CHILDREN
Empire Coat for Girl from 6 to 8
Years.
for Girl
51 rl from 14 to
Years.
This is a simple and pretty little coat In
cut to a loose sacque shape, double-breast
with large pearl buttons. The collar
headed by silk braid sewn on In a tiny
yavdh lining silk.
The collar and cuffs are of double mate
silk hat, the color of the coat, trimmed
required; iy yards IS iuch.es wide, 1
.
LITERARY NOTES.
To introduce a new book, "Aunt
Jane of Kentucky," by a new author,
Eliza Calvert Hall, the publishers have
printed and bound separately the that
chapter of the book called "Sally Ann's
Experience" for gratuitous distribu
tion. "Sally Ann's Experience," orig
inally nubliahed separately in the Co?-
mopoiltnn Magazine, was pronounced
a little masterpiece in rural character
delineation and homespun philosophy.
A copy of this popular story will be
sent on request by Messrs. Littl
Brown & Co., Boston, if you mention
this paper In writing.
Auionjr the Most ardent Taftites at
tlie Chicago, convention was Mrs. Post
Wheeler, more familiarly known by
her pen name of Hallle Ermlnle Hivea.
Mrs. Wheeler, whoso husband is sec
ond secretary of tlio American em
bassy In Japan, joined tho Taff party
in Tokio last fall, and was with. Mrs.
Taft on the voyage home.
Miss Elizabeth Miller, author of
'Tho Yoke," "Tho City of Delight,"
etc., was married recently. Her hus
band is a prominent Indianapolis at
torney. It. Ih nmlpi-Ktofifl Unit. TVtliW
Miller will continue her literary work.
That Edward Stratemeyer is one of
the most widely rend of all living
American writers for liovs Is a fact
so well proven as not to need repeti
tion, aim tne success ot uio Dave
Porter series is already surnassinir
Mr. Stratcmeyer's previous triumphs.
rue latest ot tins series, wnlch is
nublished bv the Lathron. Lee &
Shepard Co., is "Dave Porter in the
Far North." and it is a healthy, vigor
ous story, bound to please and bene
fit any boy who reads It.
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