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p-t "v OT 6 The Commoner. VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1.2. i y5fF Conductefby Y I ) f- n n Pi IT1 7! 1 I W My Choice If some great angel spoke to mo to night, In awful language of tho unknown land, And bade :no choose, from treasure infinite, From goodly gifts and glories in his hand, The thing I coveted what would I take? Fame's wreath of bays? The fickle world's esteem? Nay, greenest boughs may wave on brows that ache, And world applauding passeth as a ilrnnm. Should I choose love to fill my empty heart With soft, strong sweetness, as in days of old? Nay, for love's rapture hath an after smart, And on love's rose the thorns aie manifold. Should I choose life, with long suc ceeding years? Nay, for long life is longer time-for tears. I would choose work, and never-failing power To work without weak hindrance by tho way Without recurrence of tho weary hour When tired, tyrant nature holds its sway Ovor tho busy brain and toiling hand. Ah, if somo angel canio to mo to night, Speaking in language of tho unknown land, So would I chooso from treasure infinite. But well I know the blessed gifts 1 crave, Tho tireless strength for never-ending task, Is not for this life; but beyond tho grave, land if so, at what time and for how I lrnr Vnu miiaf nnfr fnrfrof fVint aha doubtless has other friends who will seek her hospitality, and it may be much better for all parties to have an understanding as to "dates." Kc membor. too. that vour visit will not only tax her time and means, but will also require considerable sacrifice of self in looking after your welfare, and you should arrange to spend but part of your' time at her expense. 0 0 Be willing to put up with much In convenience, and try to make as lit tle work as possible, and require as little personal service as you can. Do not expect her or any member of her family to act as your escort about .the exposition grounds or the city, paying your carfare, admission fees, for luncheons, etc., out of their own pock ets, for there will unavoidably be a large drain upon her purse for the necessary expenses of your "stay with her as guest, and such things will be come burdensome before the seven months of entertaining in cone. When your visit is ended, if you wish to warm weather, especially in July and August, there will be many days when the "tailor-made suit" will bo just the thing, and one should not fail to bring something that may be worn in damp, or cool weather. A serviceable macin tosh with umhrnlln. nnri rubbers will not be bad things to bring along, if your stay is to be extended. For Baby's Wardrobe When the mother has not much money, if she is skillful with the nee dle, baby's wardrobe may yet be a work: of art by being made as pret tily and daintily as hand-work can make it, and the tiny stranger's first clothes may be worn by successive fol lowers and afterwards treasured for a life-time. One should not provide more clothing than can be used before it is outgrown. Babies grow so rap idly that it is extravagance to buy any great number of articles, and the sensible mother will also consider ser vice and suitableness of material in making her selections. Everything should be washable, and the whole wardrobe should be of white nr orpnm color that it may be laundered per- "! SS-M; & An SiS Z not (as some reallv well-intentlrmPfi people have done in the past) offer her a money present, but Instead, find what her taste runs to and get some suitable souvenir in that lino, which may be received without embarrass ment to either of you. In such a case do not let your gift be of too practical a nature. 0 O Make yourself as fully acquainted with the various exhibits, and the countries from which they are brought, as possible before you go and take particular pains to inform youi self as much as you may about the ex hibits which specially interest you. inoro will bo an immense amount of interesting and instructive things to claim your attention, and it is well to have as general information as possi- ni i T i. i vanous cities, countries It maybe I shall find tho thing 1 and lnduatrlior toiS " .w j. Unnil K Villi TVMm For all things toll mo thoro is yet a land Whoro will and work and strength so hand in hand. . Selected, In each of your hands 1 shut a kiss Do you feel how little and soft it is? So, hold it gontly, that it may live, LoBt your hanas ash more than my hands can give. I whisper softly in oach dear ear; And now, whon I speak, you alone can hear The voice of my heart's heart laugh or cry Not tho foolish words It is stifled by. Homo Chats. Many of our readers intend visiting tho World's fair at St. Louis during tho coming season, and quite a few of them doubtless havo friends and rel atives whose hospitality they oxpect to claim. It is well to arrange for your visit beforehand, and I beg of you, do not let your appearance in the role of guest come upon your friend in the nature of a "surprise." Surprise visits are not always either welcome or convenient to your hostess, and E?t "" ? advJsable' " will be bet- ta, si I5nd.flak your iend (un less she has invited you), if it would bo convenient for her to 'receive you! personal experience at other exposi tions, that you will have to pa? for EyormKey?iVDend the 0 o hr 1,,??"' w?,s house m .. . wuKms over yw uuvises aca nsf the my white shirt-waist anitn tnnM.i . e, other heading being the o able ones for wear at the exposition She is warned by experiences of w own that laundering will h 2 r sive item, and that vlrfew ?L can wear a white suit more han S or twice in hot weather withoSt ? necessity of a freshening Z, l tIlp Baa W becoming ineVgitablfaP ld nnlt0 8hIVaiPt M OVolyl long as thoy aro fresh: but for T woman who wishes to get all IZ he for her monev it win if U 8ho cau sensible Tgo ire" aid fn""? ,more with gowns that ZJt rTTf r the inevitable weSr and ?ear of S ? Jvef w iTnS wearings. "taui aKOr 0ne two 0 0 Shirt-waist suits and ;, i . made of some dust-dofvinJ ?Pt Sts will bo better for tho vSm matGrial uuis gives us much uncomfortably pie, and the material ns flno a m can afford. 0 0 Patterns for the various garments may be bought in sets of almost any paper-pattern company, and are re liable; tho inexperienced mother will have some trouble in selecting the right material, proper trimming and the cut and mak'ng of sensible as well as beautiful garments, unless advised by some capable friend, but the direc tions with the paper-patterns are very explicit. Instructions as to material number of garments of a kind and di rections for putting together of pieces go with every set. 0 0 A very full list of everything needed is here given: Four each of lawn 0r nansook skirts, lawn or Sook Besses, flannel skirts, flannel S and flannel bands; three each of lawn sips, ou ing flaiinel gowns and cS oted sacks; two kimonas; six outm flannel pinning blankets s do outing flannel napkins (diapers) ?mir pairs of silk or woolen stockings' sev eral pairs of crocheted shoes- two tfe l$T? Skin ccasins one lit Sn?lk"llned cap; one small pubbci diaper; one crocheted Ice-wool vmi onekSpool of baby ribbonpaTetluetr ueecue work thp nncf - "u m lessened and miS ? ? b great,v waist must Sot S hiS ? about tue fully button-h01o saed' bUt care raw edges with Jtt 7?d ,around tne with tiny safoty!. atoning flannel shorn LD ??.; A11 seams on tber-stitched with Zl nPU aud fc He nerffiHv ? SiIk. -flss s as to presses and slcirfo , ! Beams on slips shoniV irtlm"st Ailed. Tho Besses and fln0 skirt, SSSi but Ul orate trimmings, admlt of elab- 0 0 outingV7annefhsahhftd0,Uble-faced the napkins, S J J osen for uaro of the wuK? ftach one the twice. Little kimonas of soft flannel scalloped and button-hole stitched or of soft cashmere and feather-stitched or with bands made of pink or blup china silk, are in good taste and aio sensible to slip on over the litUo gowns morning and evenings. It is a sort of unwritten law that girls snail wear pale blues and boys nink rihhnna Pale colors are admissable in cloaks but the balance of the wardrobe must be white or cream. Quite elaborate trimming and rich embroideries or lace may be used on the cape collar; washable coats are considered elegant; for summer wear. 0 O Everything may be made at home, and as daintily as one may choose, but sensible mothers consider service as well as beauty, It is necessary to remember, also, that about everything should be of a material that will hear laundering. The little garments will undoubtedly be too large at first, but baby will soon grow upJ:o them. Many loyely as well as comfortable thinfas can be made very inexpensively by one who is fahiiliaf vlth .the use of the crochet hook and knitting" needles. For tho Dross rrvoJkor. Heavy dress" goods are frequently made up without lining for the sake of lightness, but it is better to select light-weight material and use a lining which will insure a good set to the gown. A seamed-in lining is cut just the shape of the outside gores and seamed with the raw seams turned toward the skirt Seams and tacked here and there, both lining and out side material being hung on the same belt, and both materials finished off together at the lower edge of the skirt If any canvas or haircloth is used it is the feather-weight haircloth, and it Is curved to fit the rounding edge of the skirt, sewed Inside of the lining and stitched at the top. The lowor edge of the skirt is fin ished with a velveteen skirt binding sewed on like a fiat mohair braid. The binding has a velvet bottom and a oraid upper, and the latter is hemmed down. If a bias velveteen binding is used it is stitched on one edge and turned up and catch-stitched down without turning a hem. Always leave a binding an eighth of an Inch bekw the edge so as to protect the skirt thoroughly. When, dress braid-is used, it is run flatly along the inner siuo of the skirt and hemmed down. The seams of a cotton skirt lining may be stitched with cotton thread; if silk is used, select a smooth, even thread without knots. The waist should be stitched with silk, or suk and cotton, on a two-thread machine. Silk works lighter and "black seems heavier than the colored silks. The different fastening Intended for gowns are raanv. hut nftor frvinsr a number of them dressmakers have anally settled down to hooks and eyes, ordinary and invisible, rings crocheted over, and snap fastenings for plackets and dress waists as well. Large hooks and eyes belong to the skirt and belt. Since loose effects came in, the bon us vl a waist is of less importance; little, if any, .real whalebone is found, and Is expensive, but the variety of substitutes is limitless. Tailors' can vas comes in several colors, and is light and pliable. Used for narrow sk rt interfacings, jacket collars, cuffs, belts and the inside of jacket fronts, over the shoulders and around tho arm-holes, and for lapels. " Quory Box. Tanner. To deodorize skunk skins, jury m earth and let stay from 24 to do hours. The smell will "be all gone. Tessie. To prevent flies settling on yiOUF screens in wet weather, dip a cioth in coal oil and wipe over both wire and frames on the outside. Katherine M. Meat should be put on a plate or laid on a heavy cloth bc iore setting on ice, as the ice extracts . m ,' j '-ii. ' . f ri ... ,Miiii,' t.iMa: 4