The Acacia Tree.
There has just been discovered in
the far east a species of the acacia
tree which closes its leaves together
in coils each day at sunset and curls
its twigs to the shape of pigtails. Af
ter the tree has settled itself thus for
a night’s sleep, if touched the whole
thing will flutter as if agitated or im
patient at being disturbed. The
oftener the foliage is molested, the
more violent becomes the shaking of
the branches, and at length the tree
emits a nauseating odor, which, if in
haled for a few moments, causes a
violent dizzy headache. It has been
named the “angry tree.”
Story From Patti.
In Syracuse, Adelina Patti told a
reporter how she had recently been
teaching music to a little American
girl. “This little girl,” she said, “is
a delight. Her questions and answers
are as entertaining as a comedy. The
other day, I was explaining to her the
meaning of the signs f and ff. ‘F,’ I
said, ‘means forte. Now, if f means
forte, what does ff mean?’ ‘Eighty,’
said the little girl.”
A HEART STORY.
Folsom, S. jjak.—In these days
when so many sudden deaths are re
ported from Heart Failure and vari
ous forms of Heart Disease, it will be
good news to many to learn that there
is a never failing remedy for every
form of Heart Trouble.
Mrs. H. D. Hyde of this place, was
troubled for years with a pain in her
heart which distressed her a great
deal. She had tried many remedies
but had not succeeded in finding any
thing that would help her until at last
she began a treatment of Dodd’s Kid
ney Pills and this very soon relieved
her an$ she has not had a single pain
or any distress in the region of the
heart since. She says: “I cannot say
too much praise of Dodd's Kidney
Pills. They are the greatest heart
medicine I have ever used. I was
troubled for over three years with a
severe pain in my heart, which en
tirely disappeared after a short treat
ment of Dodd’s Kidney Pills.”
Love is a double-back action of the
skyrocket and the match. Goes up
heavenward all right, but the stick
comes down to earth—very earthly.
DO YOER CLOTHE9 LOOK YELLOW?
If so, use Rod Cross Ball Blue. It will maka
tijeia white us snow. 2 oz. package 5 cent*.
He who loses no love for others
loses all life for himself.
Piso’s Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.— N. W. s a m-ci.,
Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17,130ft
Energy Wasted After Business Hours.
A great many people dissipate more
energy between the time when they
leave their work at night and when
. they return to it in the morning than
they expend all day in their vocations,
though they would be shocked and of
fended if anyone were to tell them
so. They think that physical dissipa
tion is the only method of energy
sapping. But men and women of ex
emplary moral habits dissipate their
vitality in a hundred ways. They in
dulge in wrong thinking: they worry;
they fret; they fear this, that, and
the other imaginary thing; and they
carry their business home with them,
and work as hard mentally after busi
ness hours as during them.—Success.
Anecdote of McMahon.
The late John MacMahon, of the
Trish bar, although a Celt, had a pon
derous, heavy style, and no sense of
humor. On account of being deaf he
agreed, out of policy, with any re
marks made by the judge, even
though he did not understand what
was said. On one occasion he was
appearing before a master of the rolls,
who thought that MacMahon was ar
guing rather elementary law for such
a court as his. "You are speaking as
If I were a mere typo in the law, Mr.
MacMahon,’ said the master of rolls,
testily. "Quite so, my lord,” said
counsel, airily, proceeding with his ar
gument oblivious to and regardless of
what the judge had said.
HAS A SAY.
The School Principal Talks About
Food.
The Principal of a High School in
a flourishing Calif, city says:
“For 23 years I worked in the school
with only short summer vacations.
I formed the habit of eating rapidly,
masticated poorly which coupled with
my sedentary work led to indigestion,
liver trouble, lame back and rheuma
tism.
“Upon consulting physicians some
doped me with drugs, while others
prescribed dieting and sometimes 1
got temporary relief, other times not
For 12 years I struggled along with
this handicap to my work, seldom laid
up but often a burden to myself with
lameness and rheumatic pains.
“Two years ago I met an old friend,
a physician who noticed at once my
out-of-health condition and who pre*
scribed for me an exclusive diet ol
Grape-Nuts, milk and fruit.
“I followed his instructions and in
two months I felt like a new man with
no more headaches, rheumatism oi
liver trouble and from that time tc
, this Grape-Nuts has been my main
food for morning and evening meals
am stronger and healthier than I have
been for years without a trace of the
old troubles.
“Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state I tell my
people Methuselah may yet have tc
take second place among the old men
for I feel like I will live a great many
more years.
“To all this remarkable change in
health I am indebted to my wise
friend and Grape-Nuts and I hope the
Postum Co. will continue to manufac
ture this life and health giving food
for several centuries yet, until I move
to a world where indigestion is un
known.” Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Ask any physician what he knows
about Grape Nuts. Those who have
tried it know things.
“There’s a reason.”
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, “The Road to Wellville.”
JOHN BURT
:By FREDERICK I
UPHAM ADAMS j
I Author o1 *‘The Kidnapped Millionaires," *‘Colonel /J >nroe's Doctrine/* Etc. I
ICoPYBUiirr, 1902, by
FBEBEuICK DPHAM ADAMS
All rights
reserved
COPTUIGHT, 1903. BT i
J. Dbexbl Biddle |
CHAPTER NINE—Continued
Two warm arms were
around his neck, a face wet with tears ;
nestled for a moment on bis shoul- |
der, and she kissed him twice, with i
the live kisses that come from the j
heart cf a woman whose affection has
passed the mysterious border that sep
arates friendship from love,
“Good-bye. John; God bless you and
guard you!”
"Good-bye, Jessie; good-bye!”
He watched her as she faded away
from him and disappeared beyond the
vines which shaded the veranda.
Under the aiched maples where he
had walked with Jessie so many
! times, and down the sandy road
where they had loitered in summer
days now gone forever, John Burt
urged the horse along. It was two
miles to Peter Burt's, and he soon
reached the gloomy old house. A fig
ure stood by the gate. John rode for
ward and recopmijed his grandfather.
“You did well to come home, my
boy,” said the cld man, whose deep,
calm voice held an anxious note.
"Something has happened, and my
soul has been calling you since dusk.
Ride to the graveyard and I’ll follow
you. It isn't safe to talk here.”
In the far co ter of the old grave
yard John Burt nitehed his horse and
| turned to meet his grandfather. The
i old man seated himself on the grave
of the pioneer Burt who. two hundred
| years before, had dared the dangers
| of the wilderness.
"Now we can talk.” he said. “Tell
me what has happened.”
Quickly John Burt related the inci
dents of the tragedy.
The old man made no sign during
the recital, and was silent for min
utes after John had ended.
"He deserved to die, and it w'as
written that he shculd perish by vio
lence; but his blood is not on your
head," began the old man calmly.
•■Murder, in the sight of God, is in the1
panion, the larger of the two rushed
in.
As the man crossed the threshold
the patriarch’s left arm flew out, and
the corded fingers gripped the reck
less intruder by the throat. The sec
ond man hit the old farmer a glancing
blowr with the butt end of a revolver.
With a catlike movement. Peter Burt
wrenched his opponent’s forearm.
With a cry of pain the man dropped
the weapon to the floor. Before he
could guard himself Peter Burt dealt
him a hard blow on 'the face, and
gripped him by the neck as he reeled
against the wall.
Holding the two men at arm’s
length, Peter cracked their heads to
gether, and then dragged them into
the room, where the lamplight fell on
tneir faces. The protruding tongue
and the blood-surged face of the one
who had led the charge caused Peter
Burt to relax his hold, and the man
fell ’limp to the floor. A glance
showed that his companion was sense
less, and the old man stretched him
out on the carpet.
Peter Burt produced a coil of rope
from a closet, and with the dexterity
of a sailor bound the senseless men.
He then proceeded to revive them.
“I have not gagged you,” said Pe
ter Burt, as he stood over them, “for
the reason that your cries would
bring you no assistance. As soon as
convenient, I will give you more com
fortable quarters. Now that you are
here, you may spend the night with
me.”
Seating himself at a desk, Peter
.Burt wrote two letters, and sealed
them. He then opened a huge, iron
bound chest, and for half an hour
was busy with its contents. When his
work was ended, he quitted the room
without so much a glance at the
silent figures on the floor. John met
him at the gateway.
“Here are your instructions, John.”
he said. ‘ Go to your room and select
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heart—not in the hand. I—I am-” 1
Peter Burt’s voice broke, and a
shudder swept over him; but he con
trolled himself, and continued:
i “My boy. will you take your grand
father’s advice?”
"I will, grandfather—I will!” re
plied John firmly.
“It is written In God's word; ‘If
thou faint in the day of adversity,
thy strength is small; for a just man
falleth seven times and riseth up
again,’ ” said Peter Burt, laying his
hand on John’s shoulder, “God has j
willed that you shall be His instru
ment in great undertakings, and it is
decreed that the events of to-day
shall not be a stumbling-block to your
feet. You are now to go out into the
world, and though you may know it
’>ot, God will guide your footsteps. It
He folly to imagine that this un- j
i provoked quarrel points to your un
doing. It is the sign that you are at
once to depart from fields you have
outgrown, to take up your work in
that broader sphere which is waiting
you. Something has whispered to me
that you should go to California. To
day’s event is the sign that you go
now. You will start to-night, my boy, |
and God will be with ycu. Hush! I
hear the hoofs of horses!”
The old man jumped to his feet.
■“Officers are coming!” he said in a
low voice. “I will meet them. Re
main here till I return. Hold that
horse by the nose lest he whinny.”
As John sprang to the horse's head,
the old man vanished in the dark
ness.
Peter Burt entered the rear door of
hi3 house and was in his room when
the tramp of steps was heard, fol
lowed by loud knocking. The old man
waited awhile, as if dressing. He
then lighted a lamp and stood in the
hallway. The pounding had been re
peated at intervals, and gruff voices
were heard in impatient conversation.
“Who’s there?” demanded the old
man.
“We are officers of the law. Mr.
Burt.” a voice declared. “We are af
; ter John Burt, your grandson, who
has killed a man.”
“Have you a warrant for his arrest,
or a search warrant?” demanded the
old man. “Show me one at the win
dow and I will open the door. If you
have none, begone, and let me rest in
peace.”
A conference followed, and a gruff
voice rose in anger.
“Let us in, old man,” it thundered.
“Warrant or no warrant, let us in. or
by God we’ll pound your door down
and take you along with your murder
in’ grandson!”
“Open my door at your peril!” said
Peter Burt sternly. “Show' me your
authority, and you can enter my
hetma This house is my castle, and
no man has ever entered it without
my consent.”
Growling threats, the men retired.
In a minute they returned, armed
with a log. Used as a battering ram,
it was hurled against the heavy oak
en door. For a time the stout frame
resisted, but with a crash the jamb
gave way and the door flew open.
With an oath and a call to his com
such trifles as you can carry in your
saddle-bags. Y6u must make Ply
mouth before daybreak. This letter is
addressed to a man in Plymouth.
Here is a ring. Show him this ring
with the letter. Stay in his house
all day. and start for New Bedford
about ten o’clock to-morrow night.
You must arrive in New Bedford be
fore daybreak, and go to the address
on this letter. When you find it show
Captain Horton the letter and the
ring. He wilP put you on board the
Segrcgansett. which sails for the
South Pacific in three days from now.
This third package you will not ex
amine until well at sea. Here is
money. Enter the house and make
no unnecessary noise. I will saddle
your horse and wait at the barn.”
The sky was aflame with lightning
as John stood once more by the old
man’s side. The rumble of thunder
told of the near approach of the tem
pest.
“John.” said Peter Burt as he
grasped the boy's hand in his, ‘‘I feel
no sorrow save the pain of a tempor
ary parting. I shall see you again,
my boy; I shall clasp your hand in
the vigor of your manhood, when suc
cess has crowned your efforts, and
when your happiness is complete. Do
not write to me or attempt to com
municate with me, or with anyone,
until you are rich and strong enough
to meet your enemies on equal
ground. During these coming years
let money be your ambition. You live
in an age when money is the god of
the material world. Understanding
has been granted to you. and when
you apply yourself to the struggle the
thrill of knowledge will pervade you.
You have received a ken of this
world's affairs,* so that I can say to
you in the language of Isaiah: ‘I will
give thee the treasures of darkness
and the hidden riches of secret
places.’ Rest secure in that promise,
have abiding faith in it, and hold no
communication with those who love
you until my prophecy has come to
pass. Do you promise me, my boy?”
“I do, grandfather!” said John, who
was deeply affected. “You have been
so good-’’
“Never mind, my boy; thank God.
not me. Good-bye, John—God bless
you! ”
The first drops of the storm pat
tered on the dusty roadway as the
old man raised his hands and gave
John his blessing. Springing into the
saddle, the boy caught one last
glimpse of Peter Burt in a brilliant
Rash of lightning which glorified his
heroic figure, his white hair shining
as a halo above his brow'.
It was four o’clock when he halted
at a small house on the outskirts of
Plymouth. Years before, with Peter
Burt, he had visited the old sailor
who was spending there his declining
years. After repeated knocking, the
old man opened the door. John hand
ed him the letter and showed the
ring. He read the letter and heartily
greeted his guest.
“Enough said, my boy!” h«N de
clared, as he burned the letter. “You'll
be as safe here as in God's pocket.
Make yourself comfortable and I’ll
stow away your horse.”
When the cia rrwn returned he pr>
pared a breakfast which Jokn ate with
relish, and then his host showed him
to a bed which, though hard, seemed
the most delightful place he had
found in years. The sun was low
when John woke. The old sailer did
not betray the slightest curiosity con
cerning John's journey, and at ten
o'clock his guest bade him farewell
with sincere thanks for his hospital
ity.
The night ride to New Bedford was
made without incident. It was three
o’clock when John knocked at Cap
tain Horton's door; and, much to his
surprise, that gruff old mariner was
up and dressed.
“Come in! I’ve been expectin’ ye!”
he said as he opened the door. “Glad
to meet ye. Joe.” he said, turning
to a sleepv-eyed boy, “take care of
this lad’s horse.”
John secured the contents of the
saddle-bags, and an hour later stepped
on beard the Segregansett. Captain
Horton showed him his quarters and
advised him to “turn in.” He did so,
and wrhen he awoke the heaving and
groaning of the old whaler told him
that she wras on the open sea.
Not until the Segregansett had left
the Bermudas did John open the pack
age which had been given to him by
Peter Burt. It contained a long let
ter from the old man. describing a
spot in the California mountains, of
which a dying sailor had told him
years before. The poor fellow de
clared that he had found a rick de
posit of gold, and that he was work
ing his way back to Boston, hoping
to interest the necessary capital. In
Peter Burt’s letter was enclosed a
rough map which the sailor had i
sketched when he realized that death
stood in the way of his dreams of!
wealth.
There was also a parcel with an !
outer covering of oilskin. John 1
unwrapped it and disclosed a large, j
old-fashioned wallet, which he recog
nized as having belonged to his grand-j
father. In this wallet he found a
layer of United States Treasury notes
of large denominations. His fingers
tingled as he handled the notes. Ten
thousand dollars! Jessie seemed much
nearer as John looked at those bits of
paper.
The scenes and incidents of that
eighteen thousand mile journey
around Cape Horn are worthy of ex
tended recital, but are not an essen
tial part of this narrative. One bright
afternoon the Segregansett sailed
into the harbor of Valparaiso, and a
week later John Burt was a passen
ger on the steamer Reliance, bound
for San Francisco.
A thousand leagues away, Jessie
Carden treasured the secret of a sen
sation strangely akin to new-born
love. On the walls of her class-room
was a large map, and she loved to
look at it and wonder what spot ol
land cr sea held John Burt.
(To b continued.)
NEVER LOSE THEIR NERVE.
Popular Impression About Railroae
Engineers Corrected.
“Speaking of railroad wrecks,” said
the commercial traveler in the smok
ing compartment of the Pullman car
"^ny observation leads me to believe
they are due to the fact that the
nerves of the engineers are broughl
to such a high tension after a numbei
of bad accidents that they lose con
trol of themselves.”
"That's just where you are wrong,”
quietly said a gray-haired man with s
tanned, weather-beaten face, who sal
near the window smoking a cigar. "!
think you will all credit me with
knowing what I am talking about, as 1
have been a railroad engineer for the
last thirty years, have run all kinds
of engines, from a mine dummy to a
hundred-ton passenger engine with a
seven-foot wheel, and have railroaded
on all the principal lines in the
United States.
“The majority of people seem tc
have the idea that the engineer of a
fast train is always in fear of run-ins
and collisions, and that he is untfei
such a nervous strain that he some
times has to be lifted from the cat
when he reaches the end of his run
That isn’t so. An enginer has toe
many duties, such as watching his
signals, keeping water in his boiler,
and seeing that he is on schedule
time, to have much time to worry him
self about accidents that are likely to
happen. As long as he pays the prop
er attention to his own train he
knows that is all he can do, and that
if anything goes wrong it is beyond
his control. So he doesn’t take up
any of his time worrying. Accidents
will happen, no matter how much care
is taken to prevent them, and some
times there can’t be found any reason
for them, but you may be sure that
they are never caused through the en
gineer losing his nerve.”
An Unkind Question.
It was shortly after the house com
mittee of the Democratic club promul
gated a resolution that evening dress
should be worn byv members and visi
tors who dined or paid evening visits
to the club, that Tom Dunn, the for
mer sheriff, fell into a library arm
chair one night.
Mr. Dunn’s own garb would have
passed muster at Marlborough House
so he looked around upon the throng
in confidence and content.
There came a certain man of busi
ness to the club that night who wore
an evening suit which was well-fitting
expensive, and correct in detail.
But he did not look comfortable
Pride kept him quiet for a few mo
ments, at the end of which pride
caused him to ask:
“How do you like it. Tom?”
“It’s immense.” said Dunn: “why
don’t you buy it.'”—New York Tele
graph.
Uncle Sam as Foster Mother.
A rural conscript during the civil
war appeared before the board of en
rollment and desired to be exempt
that he might return to his country
home.
“What are your claims?” asked the
doctor.
“I am entirely dependent upon m>
mother for support,” was the innocent
reply.
The members of the board smiled
and the doctor replied.
“I am happy to assure you, my hon
est hearted friend, that the govern
ment is prepared to at once reliev*
your mother of so unsuitable a burden
and assume your entire charge anc
i expense during the nezj *hxee gears.
Voile With Lacs.
Tucks and triple skirts make two
lofceworthy features of present styles
hat are combined most effectively in
;his charming gown. As shown, the
material is champagne colored voile
with ecru lace and the waist is made
with double sleeves and contrasting
4653 Tucked Waist, 32 to 40 bust.
554 Sectional Tucked Skirt, 22 to 30 waist,
vest, but the design is a simple one
and is appropriate to all the season’s
materials while the contrasting vest
and trimming and substituting bishop
sleeves for the double ones. The
skirt consists of three flounces, all cf
which are straight at their lower
edges, and which are joined beneath
hems that give an effect of tucks, and
is peculiarly well suited to bordered
and to washable fabrics. To make
the waist for a woman of medium size
will be required 5% yards of material
21, 5% yards 27 or 3*6 yards 44 inches
wide; to make the skirt 11*4 yards 21,
9% yards 27 or 5% yards 44 inches
wide.
A May Manton pattern of waist. No.
4653, sizes 32 to 40, or of skirt 4654,
sizes 22 to 30, will be mailed to any
address on receipt of 10 cents each.
Checked voiles are the latest.
Some of the new jackets have two
graduated tucks up the back.
Very many evening dresses have
long sleeves, full at the elbow.
Chemisettes and vests of lace and
chiffon abound in the spring dresses.
Shoulders are entirely given up to
a long languid droop over the top of
the sleeve.
The lingerie blouse sleeve is tucked
into a narrow frill of Valenciennes at
the wrist.
Silks are all of the soft, flowing
order.
It is prophesied that the Elizabeth
an ruff is to be revived.
It is once more fashionable to wear
a bunch of flowers in the corsage in
the daytime.
Some of the new evening gloves are
edged with a ruche all the way up
to the fastenings.
A novel red silk stocking has a
black foot and ankle, designed to
imitate a low tie shoe.
The stock of white ecru linen
— — — — — — —■ — — — — —
Chat of Matters of Feminine Interest
—Two Charmir.g Features Combin
ed Effectively in Gown Illustrated—
Pretty Corset Cover — Fashion
Notes.
finished with a big hemstitched or
embroidered bow is a jaunty favorite.
Lace sleeves dyed to match the
frock are being used, as more ser
viceable than the daintier white frills.
I
—. - i.
To Keep Ferns Fresh.
There is a new way to care for
ferns that has been found very suc
cessful. Once a week they must
have a Turkish bath. Put them in
the bathroom, shut the windows and
doors to exclude every particle of air.
Then fill the bathtub with scalding
water and allow the plants to steam
for three or four hours.
The room should be gradually
cooled before the plants are removed
to a cooler atmosphere. This process
does away entirely with the laborious
wrork of washing and spraying the
leaves and is much more satisfactory.
Pineapple Snow.
Soak half a box of gelatin in a tea
cup of cold water for an hour. Grate
a small pineapple and stir in a cup
ful of granulated sugar. When this is
dissolved stir in the gelatin. Turn in
to a double boiler the water outside,
already hot, and stir until sugar and
gelatin, are altogether dissolved. Take
from stove and allow the mixture to
.get cool, but not too stiff to whip in
the whites of five eggs that have been
| beaten very stiff. -Beat all until it is
i well mixed. Put in glass dish and
leave on the ice for several hours.
Serve with whipped cream.
Grape Juice Sponge.
Dissolve a scant three-fourths cup
ful of sugar in one cup of grape juice
with the juice of one lemon; strain
and add lialf an ounce of gelatin
which has been dissolved in one
fourth a cupful of water. Set the
dish in ice water, stirring until the
mixture begins to thicken, then beat
in gradually the whites of two eggs
beaten dry, and whip the mixture till
very light. Turn in a mold, or pour
lightly into a glass dish to thoroughly
chill. Serve with whipped cream.
^iUben5^
If lard is ruobed over every part of
a new tin it will remain bright and
free from dust for an indefinite time.
To keep the nickel on the stove
bright make a thin paste of ammonia
and baking soda and rub it with a
woolen cloth.
A little salt dissolved in buttermilk
will quickly brighten copper after it
is applied.
Turpentine mixed with stove polish
gives an added luster to the stove.
Soot may be removed from the
chimney by burning a piece of zinc
in the 6tove.
Boil three or four onions in a pint
of water, apply with a soft brush to
gilt frames, and flies will keep off.
To avoid unpleasant odors from the
sink keep on hand a gallon of water
in which a pound of copperas has
been boiled and at intervals clean
with this.
Do not use soap in washing a stain
ed or painted floor; use clear water
in which a little borax has been dis
solved.
To clean cut glass wash articles,
let dry and afterward rub them with
prepared chalk and a soft brush,
carefully going into all the cavities.
—Chicago American.
Bouquet Centerpiece.
An especially pretty idea for the ar
rangement of flowers at a little dinner
is that of the boutonniere centerpiece,
to which many of the new low dishes
lend themselves especially well, says
the Atlanta Journal.
A number of little bouquets, intend
! ed for distribution among the guests,
i are attached to strands of ribbon and
i arranged in the dish. The ribbons
A JAUNTY • LITTLE COAT.
Novelty cheviots make a feature
effective made up into the fashionab
most excellent example shows mix
cream color and is combined with bro
The eoat is one of the jaunty blouses
includes a yoke collar that gives the
-with flare cuffs that are most beco
required for the medium size is 4^
44 fetches wide.
A May Manton pattern, No. 4666,
address on receipt of ten cents.
of the latest styles and are most
le suits with short blouse coats. This
ed browns and tans with dots of deep
wn velvet and cream colored cloth,
that make favorites cf the season and
broad shoulder line and full sleeves
ming. The quantity of material
yards 21. 3% yards 27 or 2% yards
sizes 32 to 40, will be mailed to any
fall over the sides, and escape contact
with the water. At the conclusion of
the feast, each member of the party
pulls a ribbon and obtains a bouquet.
Corset Cover.
Blouse waists create a demand for
corset covers with full fronts that
is quite generally felt and recog
nized. This one combines that fea
ture with a prettily tucked back and
is finished with circular basque por
tions from the under-arm seams that
do away with all bulk over the hips.
The fronts are slightly full in them
selves and are trimmed with three
circular frills each that are edged
with Valenciennes lace, the cover be
ing made of linen batiste. The quan
4636 Corset Cover, 32 to 40 bust.
tity of material required for the me
dium size is l1* yards 36 inches wid®
with 8^4 yards of lace and 2% yards
of beading.
A May Manton pattern. No. 4636,
sizes 32 to 40 will be mailed to any
address on receipt of 10 cents.
Belts.
The leather belt, three inches wide,
is the latest notion. Made stitT, it
neither dips front or back, and is
straight all round and fastens with
straps. It is not half so pretty as the
crushed leather, as soft as satin,
sparkling with a good harness buckle.
All kinds of leather have been
pressed into the service, and some
of them have the natural hair left on
them, such as calf skin. An all
round belt is never so becoming as
those with a slight dip. A stock or
necktie of some sort should match
the color of the belt.
For a White Frock.
In the way o* an easily made trim
ming for a dancing frock of white
point d’esprit or mousseline is thq
shirring of a white ribbon, louisine or
satin, through the middle, the ribbon
not to be over half an inch wide, and
using It to festoon the bottom of very
wide fold tucks or sew on the edg®
of three or more flounces upon a skirt.
When making a curry of cooked
meat all browned spots should be re
moved.
If you wish a cake to be light put
it into a very hot oven at first and
let the oven cool after the first
twenty minutes.
When bluing clothes tie the blue
into a piece of flannel and you will
avoid unsightly blotches of the ccior
on your clothes.
Before frying fish wipe it with a
damp cloth, next dust it thickly with
dry flour and then dip into egg and
bread crumbs.
When stewing fruit add the sugar
after the fruit is eooked, but while it
is still hot. In this way a smaller
quantity of sugar is needed.
After washing lace ties, etc., rinse
them in milk instead of starching
them. Let the lace dry, then damp
and iron and you will find it looking
quite new again.
Wet umbrellas should be stood on
their handles to dry. This allows the
water to run out of them Instead of
into the part where the ribs and the
silk meet, thus causing the metal to
rust and the silk to rot.
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For Brunettes.
A combination most becoming to
brunettes is the blending of pale pink
and red. The pink is used for the
foundation of the frock in some soft
or gauzy fabric, with a garniture of
cherry colored poppy, or even crim
son velvet. Occasionally this order
is reversed, and a red gown is decor
ated with flowers or ribbons in pale
pink, but the result in this case is not
so satisfactory.
Censure and criticism never hurt
anybody.—Gladstone.
Headers of this paper can secure any May
Max.ton pattern Illustrated above by filling out
all blanks in coupon, and maditg, with 10 cent*
to E. E. Harrison & Co.. 05 Plymouth Place. Chi
cago. Pattern will be mailed promptly.
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