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EXERCISES. Various causes can bo attributed to the Htonmch and abdominal disorders which are so prdva'lenf to-day. It can safely bo said that one of the greatest Is ill-fitting coruetu and tight lacing , causing displacement of the various organs and not permitting .them to grow as nature Intended them to. Any woman desires a shapely form , but let her attain It In a natural way eatIng - Ing properly , living rightly and by sya- tomfUlo exercise. How few women have proper diges tion ? One great cause of sluggish di gestion Is the Imperfect removal , both of waste and of residual. Since motion of the o'rgdhs IB a nbc- ossary part of their function , no res toration of digestive power is posslblp that does not also Include the restora tion of this mechanical or 'muscular property. Many motions may bo given to ono'o digestive organs suited to different Constitutions , conditions of disease , development of the region , strength of the individual , etc. The following ex- orclses have boon carefully selected , which , if not entirely applicable for a given case , may provo suggestive of some other that may act more to the purpose. The first exorcise la given in n standing position , the body slightly bent forward , with corsets and all ( Ight-flttlng clothes removed. The ac tion la , the extended hands are made to strike the frontal regions of the body , striking alternately with each hand with such force and speed as to produce no unpleasant sensations. If there bo n , point where pain Is felt , tuo action , at each successive ex- orclso , should for n period bo given to surrounding parts , approaching the tender part gradually until the pain disappears. Tno above may bo continued until the c.atlro frontal region has boon travoiaed , and repeated as often ns one dsems practical. A moro vigorous treatment may bo given by using the doubled fist Instead of the flat hand In striking. However , It lu tetter to begin by using the open hand. Thin treatment Is an unusually good one tO1 assist In promoting absorption or removing congestion. PARISIAN MODEL. Hat of white palllo do rlz , with high crown covered with plaited lace ; three largo tea roses at one 8ldo. " Didn't Take to Rubber Overshoes. Much us It rains In England , there still prevails an indisposition on the part of both men and women to wear rubber overshoes. Another good action to' Indulge In while occupying this position Is , with your two hands strongly clenched , iress upon the abdomen firmly , causing : ho subjacent parts to yield to the pressure. This action may bo contin ued for several 11111111108 over the whole region of the 'abdomen. This action excites the muscular contrac tility cf the tube. Another action having the same ef fect as the above Is : With the pres sure of the hands , follow the course of the colon , beginning low upon the right oido ot the abdomen , passing around beneath thostomach , , and ter minating on the side 'opposite. This circular stroking may bo continued for several minutes. Follow this move ment with tho'pressure exorcise under Lho short ribs. The ends of tno fingers are applied from below , and strong pressure made with a tremulous mo tion. This exorcise oxcltos muscular and nervous action In the organs reached. , The second exercise is ono taken while occupying a kneeling position. The arms are in an angle position elbow bent , while the upper arm Is near the sldo parallel with the body. The knees are wldo apart , and the trunk leaning back from the perpen dicular. The arms are slowly stretched up wards until they become parallel with each other , and In a line with the body. Retain this position for a short time then allow thorn to slowly re turn to the commencing position. Repeat this action ton or twelve times , using care that the arms are stretched so that they are exactly in a line with the reclining trunk. This exercise may bo varied , when the arms are stretched , by permitting the trunk to lean us far back as possi ble , then Bwny from side to sldo bonding only nt the wnlst line. The effect of this action Is far reaching , noticeably In the arms , the top of the shoulders , the region beneath - noath the shoulder blades , the sides of the chest , the diaphragm , the abdo minal muscles , as well as the visceral organs , which are raised by It and moderately compressed' . Harriet Contos. For the Hostess. It making the coffee at the table remember there is a right and wrong way of making and serving coffee Have the coffee machine and tea kettle - tlo on the table , Both should bo placed on the tray at the foot of the table be fore the hostess , the tea kettle at the head of the plato and the coffee pol at the right of the plate. Kill thcrun dor part of the coffee pot with boiling water , pnt the necessary amount 01 cofteo In the glass top and properlj adjust it. Light the alcohol burner bo ncath and the coffee will bo prepared In n few minutes. There are methods for making this by electricity , thougl the nboVo method is moro in use Servo the coffee black with miniature pitchers filled with cream topped will whipped cream. Cretonne Parasols. Cretonne Is very popular this season for evening coats and vests , ns an ap pltque , and now cretonne parasols are prescribed for morning-wear. The design sign must , of course , bo reasonably ' HinnU , and the only decoration is th' heavy cotton fringe.around . the border Of course the handle on such a very serviceable sunshade would bo of plainest wood , leaving the moro elab orate sticks for moro dressy parusuls. VALUE OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF GREEN FORAGE FOR HOGS Results of Experiments with Six Lots of Hogs By H. J. Waters. Director , Missouri Agricultural College. Perhaps llio largest nlnglo wante oc curring nt tlio present IImo In that which comcm from the too exclusive use of corn In growing and fattening hogs. The cheapest and most easily applied remedy Is a more general wise of the proper forage plants In summer - mor and the use of Home homo grown protein In winter. It Is not of course to he denied that the liog la primarily a grain consuming animal , at the same time forngo plays an Important role 7u economical hog production and de serves far more attention than It 1ms yet received. To secure accurate In formation on this point , the Missouri station undertook some time ago to compare the value of various forage plants when combined with conr for the growing and fattening of hogs. Six IOK ( wore fed. Each lot con tained six high grade Poland China pigs , weighing about GO pounds each. The rations wore as follows : Lot I. Corn meal three parts ; ship stuff two parts. Lot II , Corn meal ; fresh rape. Lot III. Corn meal ; fresh alfalfa. Lot IV. Corn meal ; fresh red clover. Lot V. Corn meal ; fresh blucgrass. Lot VI. Corn meal one part ; skim milk three parts. The feeding experiment covered a period of 102 days , beginning July 25 , 1902 , and continuing until November 1,1902. The results were as follows : Average dally gain per head , .67 Ibs , Grain required per pound of gain 5.1S Ibs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain , with corn at 40 cents per ' bushel , ship stuff , $18.00 per ton , $4.07. ( First 40 days of experiment only. ) Average gain per head , .58 Ibs. Grain required per pound of gain , 4.41 Ibs. Cost per 100 Ibs. of gain with corn at 40 cents per bushel and Green Rape at $3.00 per ton , $3.34. Avera'ge dally gain per head , .83 I bs. Grain required per pound of gain , 4.01 Ibs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain , with corn at 40c per bushel , Fresh Alfalfa , $3.00 per ton , $3.00. 1I Average dally gain per head , .77 Ibs. Grain required per pound of gain , 4.35 Ibs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain , with corn at 40o per bushel , and Fresh Clover at $3.00 per ton , $3.25. Average daily gain per head , .63 Ibs. Grain required per pound of gain , 5.31 Ibs. Coat per 100 pounds of gain , with corn at 40c per bushel , and Fresh Bluegrass at $3.00 per ton , $3.96. Average dally gain per head , 1.61 Hb . Grain required per pound of gain , 2,45 , Cost per 100 pounds of gln , with corn at 40c per bushel , and skim milk at 15c per 100 Ibs. , $2.83. Since the day on which Miriam sang ler song of triumph over the destruc- Ion of the hosts of the Egyptians , and hus gave expression to the first hymn of which wo have any record , myriads Df sacred songs have been penned by devout men and women songs that ire sung wherever people meet to vorshin and praise the King of Glory. But while hymna and psalms of > ralse stretch far back across the cen turies , one department of It Is of com- mrativoly recent origin. Gospel" song s a modern Institution , and America Is ts birthplace and Its home. No one , I suppose , would venture to assert that American hymnology con- ains anything to bo compared with , he masterpieces of English collec- lous , and yet , when we come to the field of Gospel songs , the American writers have It all practically to them selves. The explanation of this may le In the fact that while those in Sngland have been fed and nurtured on stately and majestic hymns , Amor- cans have been trained In the use of Gospel songs and have thus become more accustomed to them. Whatever , ho cause , however , the fact remains ; hat Americans have taught England most of the Gospel songs with which she is familiar. Ira D. Sankey was little else than a singer , but he composed one or two pieces , that were deservedly popula. % and will always be indissolubly asso ciated with his name. Among his earliest efforts at composition was his air to "Yet there Is room , " the "words of which were written by Rev. Dr. Horatius Bonar. They were written , too , at Sankey's request. He had been singing Tennyson's greal poem : "Late , late , so late , and dark the night and chill , " at the mission meetings iii England ; but the owners of the copyright would not permit him to use "ft In his collection of hymns. There upon he asked Dr. Bonar to write words that would cover the same ground , and ' 'Yet there Is room" was the result Other melodies have been put to the same words by other com posers , but Sankey's air holds Us own place in the affections of the ma jority. One of the taost popular composers was James McGranahan , the successor - or of that sweet singer , P. P. Bliss who , with his wife , * was killed in a railway accident as the colleague of MaJ. Whittle. McGranahan was a pro lific writer , and his work Is of a very high standard. "Are you coming homo to-night ? " the words of which were written by a young lady in Scot land , possesses a strength of appeal which sinners find hard to resist , and has been used with striking blessing In every part of the world. Among his other successful compositions 'may bo mentioned "Christ recelVeth sinful men , " "There shall bo'showets of blessings , " "Thy God relgneth , " "Come ! " "Banner of The cross , " and "I'll stand by till the morning. " The words of this.last hymn were written by Bliss. But while these writers have been mentioned , the purpose of this article .s more' with the men who are hard at work to-day , and who have the ear of the whole English-speaking world. Among these I mention , first of all , George C. Stebblns , who has been a steady and n consistent writer for many years. Whentho , output of some others Is considered , Mr. Stobblns cannot - not bo regarded as prolific , but all his work Is of high merit , and his stand ard is perhaps higher than that of any of his contemporaries. Ever In his mind is the aim to direct the thoughts of the people more to the message of the music than to the music itself. . Mr. Stobblns takes time to his work. When his verses are given to him , ho makes the music a matter of earnest prayer , and the result of this com- inunlon Is seen in the refinement of his writing and In his touching melo dies and perfect liarmonles. It Is not possible even to mention all that Mr. Stebbins has accomplished , but the following are favorites , and are to be ; found In various collections : "Christ for the world we sing , " "Just for to day , " "Beyond the smiling and the weeping , " "Ride on in majesty , " "Take time to be holy , " "Come unto me , " "Must I go , empty-handed ? " "What must it bo to be there ! " and the best and greatest-of them all , "Saved by grace , " beginning with the line : "Some day the silver cord will break. ' ' Competent authorities regard this last mentioned hymn as one of the finest in the English language. It Is certainly one of the best hymns of the present generation. The words con tain beautiful pictures , and the music is in perfect harmony with them. Though Intended to bo sung as a solo or a duet , the hymn is well adapted for congregational use , and I have seen It * produce a wonderful effect on a large gathering. The words were 'written by the blind poetess , Fanny J. Crosby , the author of many beautiful verses. Unique among the hymn-writers of the present day Is Dr. D. B. Towner , the head of the musical department of the far-famed Moody Bible Institute In Chicago. He is unique in this re spect , that ho Is doing a work to which there is no parallel either in this country or England. He Is n singer , a teacher , and a composer. Every day of the year men pass through his hands as they prepare for their life work the singing of the Gospel with the fixed aim of winning souls. He trains thorn to take their [ ) lace in church and mission work as iccompllshed leaders of praise , and , besides that , he gives Instruction in composing , showing how to write hymns on a scientific basis. Some of Ids former pupils are to-day among the best writers of Gospel music. Dr. Towner js undoubtedly the greatest teacher of Gospel music in the world , and as a teacher of teachers he is ac complishing a work the vastness of which cannot be overestimated. The author of the world-famed "Glory Sons , " Mr.Charles H : Gabriel , Is one of America's most prolific writers. He has not to look around for words ; ho is a poet as well as a musician , and thus between the words and their musical setting there is 'a sympathy that adds materially to their charm. Mr. Gabriel has a won derful faculty for" picture-drawing. His rich imagination enables him to make every line vivid and real. He grasps a phrase that gets the attention of - the people , and this he works out into a chorus. His melodies are easy to cary In the head. I have heard many i musician speak In disparaging terms of the "Glory Song , " but yet there Is something In that wonderful hymn that defies analysis. Another writer whose methods close ly resemble those of Mr. Gabriel the two men , in fact , are llko brothers- Is Prof. E. 0. Excell. He , too , is a singer , and he can write both words ' and music. He has written and edit ed many Sunday school books , and has published many anthems for church choirs. No man knows bettor than Mr. Excoll what to give to the 'inib- llc. He studies their wants and provides - vides them with what they llko to have. Equally alert Is ho in getting ideas for his hymns. A phrase In a sermon or n remark in a conversation sometimes forms n peg on which to hang a sacred song. There are numerous other writers , In America who are producing excel lent work , but of these mention can not here be made. Peter B. BllLnrn , however , deserves to bo noticed , Ho is the composer of "Blessed Jesus , keep mo white , " "I will sing the won drous story , " "Holy Spirit , como in , " and "The best friend to. have ! s Jesus , " all of which have met with kindly ODoreclatlon.