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Show t Y t I was not watching you, MY WESTERS LA&'D.- - f Western Land, whose mighty breast Between two oreafts flndrf its rest. Begirt by storms on either side. And washed by strrmg Pacific tide The knowledge of thy wondrous birth Gave balance to the rounded earth; in's-of darkness thou didst stand. Now, lust in light, my Western Land Great In thee, the olive and the vine I nite with hemlock ard with pine, In purest white the Southern rose Itepeats the spotless Northern snows. Abound the zone a belt of maize Hejoiceg in the sun's hot rays; And all that Nature could command She. head on, thee, my Western Land. Great Western Land, whose , touh Western Hunt Followed makes free, Advance to perfect liberty Till right shall make thy sov'reign might, And eery wrong be flushed from sight, Behoid thy day, thy time is here. Thy peopta great 'with naught to fear, God hold thee in his strong lUht hand, Western Land My we Garollne Hazard in Home Mission By I.. E. EKANFOKTHKK .. t A 1 , 7903. Copuriphtfd, b, Tht hmv gpests. evens-advanta- ' I . - " 1 I.&ser-Wtfnwrt- w , Author, publishing Comport,. the, ,city . were whiling awpy summer's 'heated time at the'Wtlmoth'homesiead.' They wore Lascar, son of the Log, who hpd early gore' to the metropolis, taken rt law studiijSf aad ,iyanow .a,vrbsipg practi tioner before the liar; Benjamin Hammond,' a'stirile'ritfi'i Aid, and Mlks Je- hnle Blakeley,, - The lattet 1,rflf'been',glveA, lly 'doting and xtjjtjthte parents. along tjje Jine In which she exhibited decided taste arid talerft painting and was. now- - making a collection of country sketches forjfqture use if her. studio. , Mr. Hanmmnd reclined drowsily, in a scat. Froip, half closed lids was een the riser's. shimmering. bosom, and to his "riars 'Table the 'sodnd of approaching wheels. He stirred 'sufficiently tp bobojd a carriage atop at- the gate, smiled, then returned to his doze. and. MtsS Blakeley had heap .to. ttieadjaccn j, village. Evi dently something there transpired to strain the .appearance of .friendship. Asstheoarriagestoppei Lascar sprang to the ground.. His extendedhind wag Cut lightly touched by th lady as she alighted, arid .her dark eyes were fixed pnswervingly afc ead when ing up " at him a coquettish glance, asked: Can .hyr;ffyunmoDd? Not a bit.'was itVe.adljThen, in a tone which 'suggast&VwnhJlrting of Interesting Infotmdtlon.ben, I was a boy ,for' going near, the water.?)hlw4?ltIPon- me the fact that drowned every year, afraid' to attempt hello! Theres Wilmoth on the bank waving us tooiime ashore. Shall we? 'j ' No. indeed! , Followed a short silence. Miss BlahVley pulled down, her sunshade, so be could not obsesVe the.djrerion of her glance.' she JlUppedindiilare from her fingers, turhed and 'dabhled The oarsman, un,, the other side. stealthily moved dhe foot- - Sfhe turned back, face towards fiiblhome shore,; : you-swi- fatlier.'-Vliipflm- S - amlfMh misch'ef.-an- But. he did tot dare - 1 J ,' OLD BELIEF IS 'REVIVED. - Blouse or Shirt Waist Banding - in oriental colors are to be noted among the features of linen and cotton waists, as well as of those made from wool and silk. This smart and novel model suits materials of is all sorts, but shown in heavy white linen with the bandings of material. same The vest effect obtained by the nar- row front is exbecom-inceedingly f and quite 3 el, yet it In no way detracts from the Mftr simplicity and useof the fulness is waist, which equally well adapted to the entire costume and to wear with a separate aklrt. Fronts, back and sleeves are all tucked to simulate box plaits which give tapering lines at the back and provide fulness over the bust. The waist consists r.f fronts, center front, back and sleeves, with fitted waist and sleeve linings that can be The used or omitted as preferred. center front is plain and is stitched to the right front, hooked over onto the left beneath the tuck so making The sleeves the closing invisible. are tucked to De snug above the elbows and form full puffs below, the center tucks being extended to the cuffs, so giving the line that is so notable a feature of the season. The quantity of material required for the medium size is i(4 yards 21 inches Wide. 3 yards 27 inches wide, or 2 yards 44 inches wide, with Hi yards of handing 5 inches wide to trim as illustrated. The pattern 4670 Is cut in sizes for bust measa 32, 34, 36, 40 and ure. g nov-Wy- h llj to want off apiiendidtis. . It seems hardly credible that people -- of common vsense should believe In such things, but true it is that the amulet Is" at' present much in vogue, and apart from their superstitions, it is one of the daintiest presents imaginable. The emerald is credited with a host of good influences, the cryso-lais a cure for insomnia, the onyx produces peaceful existence. But the luckiest amulet of all is that containing a turquoise, whether by reason of its true blue color or not It is hard to say. There is an old proverb which states that he who possesses a turquoise will never lack a friend." Certainly, ffom time immemorial, the has never ceased to be regarded as a lucky stone, - his lips twitched. e no! The situation wag entirely tob se- ' ' rioiis,'Jor that. f.Teh. minutes later Mr. Hammond was 8tnrtled;by a slap on hihouljer. ' I require 'oui assfstaneS. ' - eald LasCar, Sliding doiyn Ipto the. seat . beside him. - Ben yawned drowsily, and replied: Its always on tap for 'yob. old fel.Want me to ask the girl? , ..Low. ' 1 "Worse, than, tat." ...and . Lascar 1 i IgnghSd until the ottfe'r 9ffiiHa:'Ydu,ve t; go f help develop thSr'ftffiMr points of a, plot, then carry it out. , v - .When lawyer and college student put their heads together something Is bonnd to result.' . r WhtJe they yet conversed a female Im simply endeavoring to realize $ figure emerged from the bouse. Her what a whopper you are." iK- - lithe form was bsevjtchinglv attired In much like surrendering when I've no ..fifes pf pale bine! and, on her head I' si ion of doing good gracious, Mr. .' ; was a broad aanstkde. i Look at the water!' - Mr. Hammond' arose and walked "I thought there was something v . away. Lascar called after him: wrong, with this boat, it was becomTake the one painted red, with. ing so unwieldy!' groaned Ben. ......... black belt.';,,. 'as k small ' There stream continued rushing in. , "Yes, she said, as Ben unlocked the "Well drown!" gasped the terrified . boat an ft shoved it down so she could maiden, as she drew her feet up oa V tep in; ,T ca1ievMr...WlUnoth balance, ..and. eow.,the seat. aJUuost lostc-he-r came ard. and f think to 'deserved it. them. ''Lascar has been an acquaintance Sit still, confound It! grumbled of mine for a long time and J never Bell AS ; the watery grave yawn; thought that of him, was the grave lug, "Why was! I such a foot as td reply. bring you out here when I can't swim! Oh, It sometimes takes years to Help! help! find one outl. He was provoked at max . Lascar Wilmoth heard the cries. He 4, for what I said. I 'guess, for he flushed Jerked 'tiff coat and boots and sprang 1 'quite angrily. But the. man who wishes lntp the stream. Lower sank the boat .1 .to stand well In my favor must have It was almost submerged. In another stamina and .he filling to dare som- moment he would have reached it, but ething In my behalf. Wlicjl that 'per-- , Uisa. Blakeley, suddenly becoming aware of a chilly encroachment-- , gave son ran into me with his bicycle Las Mr. Wilmoth never said. a. word in cen a start and over they went. sure. Im sure, he even had- the au 'That was an awfully close shave! the gasped Wilmoth as he dragged dacity to be inclined to 'laugh.' l girl up the bank. No doubt you .served him right, , ."Where where's Ben? Is he dead?. Irj the same grave voice, vjille smile lurked about the corners of Beds qnerled she when her mouth was' partially free of water. But here we are. Miss Blake-i.Jlemouth. No, He Is clinging to the capsized Shall I assist you? vessel. Despite the fact that Im alPlacing her hand in his. Jennie tim-- i most tuckered I must go to his assistIdly found a seat In the boats stern. ance at once. " "Dont Las Lascar! and She clung to his arm. , "i must. Hang it! Do you suppose Ill stand here and see so noble a a e godown without at least an effort lo save him.. He would do as much and more in my behalf, ana since1 you unkindly condemned me .my- Jlfp don't, qount , for much anyway. Besides ah, thank heaven! Theres a boat .putting out from the ' . sitter bank-- . - -' ! 4 . ; . a Coyote, Which a Chinaman Killed. Foxes are few at Burlingame, a fashionable resort in California, and following a dead aniseed bag on live horses has become rather tame spe;; so when the word was whispered recently that a live coyote (price 13.50) had . been secured, there was great joy, much brushing of pink coats and vigorous polishing of horns. The chase came near being a failure on account of the coyotes ignorance of his duties. Instead of running, he sat still and looked friendly and puzzled. Noises of various kinds were made, and when the coyote at last decided to move he proved himself a descendant of the animal Mark Twain made famous. When he had a good start the hunt followed. The chase was hard, and the triumph stolen. The coyote, thoroughly the sport, was peacefully enjoying loping across the San Mateo landscape, in advance of the hounds, .where he was seen by a Chinese cook. There is a Chinese superstition that the flesh of wild animals makes one brave, so this cook obtained & gun and slew the beast just as the hunters "twere- - becoming excited over who would be in at the "death.1 tThey were all there, and their wrath 'Was such that the Chinese felt coy-ot-e Jl he need of a courage-inspirin'steak' at once. Argonaut. Wearing of .Amulets Now.in. Vogue C Among the Rich., Amulets are much in favor, at the and-, the wearers of ( present 'moment, them' are'. by no means only, of the feiriinine- community. They are worn in all manner of quaint designs. Each precious. Stone is supposed to contain andeontinueiI: j h.He need nqj 1mtfc'wS 'are going someproperty. peculiar to. Itself, .and It to have hLp.wlt It .would be too is needless to say that one of the most sought after is that which is said Y she away., .The gmlemarris brown. Orbs riancetf' with thi very ! to Our Topics of General Interest DeFeminine Readers Fashions crees in Wearing Apparel Hints for the Housekeeper Handsome and Simple Coat for Infant Pretty Costume for Girl. SPOILED THE DAYS SPORT, SERIOUS CASE A sir!" Oh. yes you were. Otherwise you s,ou!d have seen him. You are entirely mistaken. However, that's not pertinent to the subject Why did he kick out the plug? It "Now, dont got excited, dear. was done so your coward might have an opportunity to display himself. The audacity of the thing so amazed Jennie that she sat perfectly quiet, starting at him. Well? observed Lascar at last. "Im simply endeavoring to realize what a whopper you are. ' - aw -- tiny-gurg- le near-upsetti- - I -- i Lei-lo- - Shaving Soap and Mucilage. Shaving soap may become an unnecessary and mucilage a necessary adjunct of the modern barber. The New York Medical Journal and Philadelphia Medical Journal says In its last issue that some scientist has recently discovered that rubbing soap into.the beard before shaving does not soften, the beard, as the average person thinks, but apparently results in the Conversion cf the hair into a firm elastic tube containing a quantity of drying soap, the whole affording trie necessary resistance to a cutting edge. It Is now whispered that some economical and tired barbers may use mucilage in trying to convert the hair Into a firm elastic tube, etc., or may search tor a good stiffening paste. An announcement was recently made that a paste had been discovered which by simply applying to the face would quickly remove a heavy beard. i. . No Help for Nagging Wife. There is judicial warrant for the statement that a nagging wife cannot compel her husband to support her. A Some new tweed suits have collars, cuffs, and facings of linen. Stockings positively must match the gown, says fashion. The newest raincoats are very smartly made of men's suitings. A jaunty gilt tassel falling over the front brim is a feature of the tricorne and edged with turquoise beads. Large bottom turquoise beads finished the of edge, from which hung a fringe small beads put on in circular effecL earLong pendants of beads hung like circular the fringe. between rings Girl's Costume. Tucked frocks are much In fashion for girls and are exceedingly attractive as well as girlishly simple. This one is made of white batiste dotted with pale green, and is cnarming, but ail the pretty washable fabrics, as well as the many soft wools and simple silks, can be utilized any material that allows of tucking being appropriate. The waist is laid in narrow, perpendicular tucks that form the yoke, and again in wider horizontal ones 4667 Girls Costume 8 tu 14 years. above the belt, and. is gathered at the waist line and arranged over a body lining that 'can be dut away beneath the yoke when a transparent effect is desired. The bertha is circular' and out jn deep handkerchief points at front, back and shoulders, and is eminently graceful. The sleeves are made in two portions each, the upper ones tucked, the under ones full, and are gathered into straight cuffs. The skirt is straight, tucked in two groups of three each, and gathered at the belt. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 8'4 yards 27 inches wide, 7 yards 32 inches wide, or 5bi yards 44 inches wide. The pattern 4667 is cut in sizes for girls of 8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. hat. The upper part of the skirt may be treated in various ways, the essential thing being fullness around the feet. Many evenlEg gowns have borrowed that quaint old fashion of opening over a gay petticoat in front. A short, glove without buttons Is being worn by a few good dressers. It is painful to record It, but the "lace curtain effect In hats Is likely to be with us all summer. ' Movable buttons, attached to the coat In such a manner that they can easily be changed to match each hat. are the latest whim. loose-wriste- d Candle Shades. Floral designs are the favorite for candle and electric light shades. Tulips, popples, and chrysanthemums of mousseline' in delicate colors, and also those dipped in silver or gilt, are popular. The newest floral designs are novelties, however, and look like big bouquets or roses, poppies, daisies or Ad unusual one showed nasturtiums. a foundation of red silk, covered with white daisies made of satin ribbon. ; Another elaborate candle shade wag in art shades of silk shirred at the top 'itchcii When the fat for deep frying looks muddy while very hot, a handful of crushed egg shells would clarify it. For making sandwiches, bread baked In cans will be just the right size and free from crusts. Cranberries are more tempting If strained before sweetened, made Into a jelly and cut into cubes when cold, than in the ordinary used form of sauce. To have celery very crisp but not soggy wash it thoroughly eight or ten hours before using; do not dry but roll in a towel and put on ice till time to serve. large-size- baking-powde- d r Importance of Capes. factors on Capes are Important tailor-madgowns, and are an immense assistance in remodeling a last seasons coat. A velvet cape and cuffs with perhaps a stitched belt and tabs, will bring a garment of last season r mark of quite up to the fashion. mn Infants Coat with Shirred Cape. Long coats that are handsome and simple In one always are in demand for the wee babies who must be kept warm while they breathe the fresh pure air. This one includes a novel cape, that Is shirred to give a yoke effect, and is adapted to various but Is materials, shown in ivory henrietta with the cape enriched with motifs of heavy lace. For greater warmth it is interwool lined with 4669 Infant's Coat, one size, wadding and lined with white China silk. Bengaline, silk, bedford cord and all the materials used for infants coats are, however, appropriate and the cape can be of the same, or contrasting material as preferred. The coat is made with a shallow yoke and skirt portions that are gathered and Joined to its lower edge. The sleeves are full and are gathered into wristbands and the cape is circular, shirred on indicated lines and arranged over a plain foundation which serves to regulate the fullness. At the neck edge is a narrow frill. The quantity of material required Is 5V4 yards 21 inches wide. 4(4 yards 27 inches wide or 2 yards 44 inches wide... The pattern 4669 is cut In one size only. high-wate- A HANDSOME WAIST. Misses certain to find favor in her sight. This smart little coat includes a novel cape, that is laid in plaits over the shoulders, and the severe standing collar that is charof the acteristic style. As .shown, it is made of military blue .cheviot, of with bands and black braid gold buttons, and is single breasted, with full sleeves, but various cloak4668 Misses' Military ing materials are Coat 40 ?6ar and appropriate, the cape can be omitted in favor of shoulder straps, and the coat can be made double breasted with plain sleeves substituted for the full ones when desirable. The coat is made with fronts and backs and is fitted by means of shouland center back seams, der. under-arthe under-arseams being left open for a short distance at the lower edge to provide flare. The cape is circular and is rendered specially graceful by the plaits which are stitched for a part of their length The full sleeves are made In only. one piece each, gathered and held by the cuffs, but the plain ones are made In regulation coat style. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 4 yards 27 Inches wide, 2 yards 44 Inches wide, or 2 yards 52 inches wide when cape Is used; 3 yards 27, 2 yarda 44 or 1 yards 52 inches wide when cape 5 Is omitted-- ' p ? i., 5 ,y, 1 ' A. Temporary Truce What do you do when you, j. asks you if you ever cared other woman before you meti asked Ruggles. "I temporize, said Boggle, "Temporize?" Yes; I tell her I havent tla, enumerate them all. He Saw Double. Mi to y Lens Suffer ydia To a (pai lew it was lis repeal If; its criti Mrs. Booze (3 a. m.) What heegsl you so long In the hall. Why you come up to bed? Mr. Fuller Booze (loaded) Theieql two hie hall racksh down here-t- ul and I dont know hie which on I to hang my hat on. Sirs. Booze Hang one hat on eatl I r Lydl ledicine ike it, j le time II tbly. lother .ded 15 lappy. The lealth. Rather Unappreciative. Cecil (sentimentally) Dont j i feel gloomy when the sky is overeat I with gray, when the rhythmi: rj, sounds a dirge upon the roof, and in landscapes beauties are aid by m weeping mist? Hazel (sweetly) Yes; it's It does make ote'i fully annoying. hair come out of curl so! pro hat Lj ruatio dread-- His Confession. She had worked her leap year rogative and he had balked at tb hurdle. Ah," she sighed, this is a end and unexpected blow! If It will make it any easier ( said the marble-hearteyou, yomj man, I'm willing to admit that Isnon dreadfully. pn-- Same Old Story. Muggsby That fellow Naggs biggest fcol crank I ever met is Lynn, ng wo nore t tk Juggins Hows that? It, my Muggsby I argued with him ts hours yesterday without being able to convince him that 1 was right ul he was wrong. That Young Man Is Doomed. Anxious Mother What are the hr tentions of that young man who calk ' on you three times a week? , ' Pretty Daughter Oh, it doeuit matter In the least. This is leap yen and I know what my intentionsiareil right A A slice of raw potato should be rubbed over new boots, which will then polish as well as old ones. Equal parts of ammonia and spirits of turpentine will take paint out of clothing, no matter how dry or how hard it may be. Cedar oil applied to the crevices of trunks and chests is a far better preventive against moths and certainly less disagreeable than moth balls. Cupboards Infested with mice may be freed from them by the use of gum camphor. Put lumps of it on the shelves and the mice, which dislike the smell, will decamp. To take grease spots out of wallpaper, make a paste with fullers earth and water, spread It carefully on the spots and let it remain till the next day. Brush off, and if the spots have not quite gone repeat the process. cherry-colore- me - Pattern No. 4668. wywiwwm Readers of this paper can secure any Mar Kanton pattern Illustrated above by Oiling out all blanks in coupon, anil mail ng, with lo ceuti, to E. E. Harrison & Co., (X. Flymouth PUoe, Chi. Pattern will be cago, mailed promptly. Name Town Living Proof. size will be required 5 yards of material 21, 4 yards 27 or 2 yards 44 inches wide, with yards of velvet, 1 yard of lace and 3 yards of for frills. lace A May Manton pattern. No. 4641, sizes 32 to 40, will be mailed to any address on receip ten cents. all-ov- Bust Measure (if for waist) A Of No Market Left. You know my Intentions are Flu out all blanks Enclose Mail to E. E. Oai rlsou A Co. , 66 Plymouth Place, Chlcaga .DCAl iTCK gooSi he pleaded. . was the reply, w Of course, paw for suppose you might sell them w Ing blocks if hades wasnt pretty looksto It As Is, it paved already. me as If you had loaded up with good for which there Is no market left 1 I Would If 8he Could. believe you'd stand before snap mirror all day, said Mr. Closely pishly, "doing nothing but changing your dresses. replied M "Perhaps I would, "if I tad t dreamily, Closely dresses. Stray Stories. Hf 211 Toast. , yon- " r child's or misss pattern).... Write plainly. Wa Willie Sapphedd No, I have n bwothers or sistahs. Im ths only child of my pawents. Miss Oldestile Dear me! And there are people who will persist in assert-thmarraige isn't a failure! again as long as I live. My dear, said he, as he It down, "heres long life to Philadelphia PresB. Waiat Measure (If for skirt). 1, FOB 1 STOM Put down that glass! cried Mrs in t Jawsum, catching her husband n act of taking a wee nip. If yu r that liquor Ill never speak to 7 Pattern No... feature of advance styles. To make the waist for a woman of medium HAL A . State.., - I I Military Coat. things that - suggest the military are dear to the girls heart and All The fashion of blending pale pink and red is a blessing to brunettes, to whom the combination is most becoming. The pink is used for the foundation of the frock in some soft or gauzy fabric, with a garniture of poppy or even crimson velvet. Occasionally this order is reversed and a red gown Is decorated with flowers or ribbons in pale pink, hut the result in this case is not so satisfactory. e ji- f its, - For Brunettes. Double yokes are among the lates novelties seen and are eminently becoming and attractive. This handsome waist shows one of brown chiffon velvet and heavy ecru lace with a blouse of voile, which Includes elbow sleeves finished with frills of Pierre lace, the two laces on the ote gown making a distinctive Doth not even nature you, he said, that if a m long hair it Is a shame Whereupon Cactus Bill wiJ4' pened to be in town that ds had gone to church for the in 25 years,- fingered his ominously; but thought bettereT'll, and avenged himself by Ji.! . 1 the 35 gold piece he had inUMJ1' drop into the basket when around. e Philadelphia man, a locomotive engineer, was hailed into court on complaint of his spouse on a charge of nonsupport. Defendant admitted leaving the woman, but pleaded in excuse that because of her nagging he had no peace in his home. This allegation he proved; whereupon Judge Davis A man who has the care of said: hundreds of lives in his hands should be soothed instead of annoyed when he comes home. Peace of mind is one of the essentials of careful workmanship at the throttle, and a wife, by pestering her husband, may endanger the lives intrusted to his keeping as an engineer. The accused was ordered" to pay J5 a week for the support of his little girl, but the judge refused to compel him to provide for his wife. Kansas City Journal. Our New Office Boy. The new office boy has the hardest time that ever. In the first place, every other boy feels his superiority !Two months later Mrs. Jennie Wilby reason of long service In the busimoth was heading from a daily paper ness. The new boy looks to learn and while her husband lounged in a ham- learns to look, but first digging Is a on the porch of their city home. bit awkward, and he feels mock it. This Presently- she said In considerable sur- morning ' the information bureau prise; called up the editorial department to "Here Is an Hem saying Ben HamInquire the date of Abraham Lincolns mond has entered for the The new boy received the birthday. race., ewimming He went off on a jerky lit"Yes." was the drowsy reply, he message. tle circuit aruund the room, got himthinks he can win. self befuddled and finally landed back "Win! 'Can he swim?" . at the telephone with this message: 1 '"Welli should say so! Why. the '"Mr. Lincoln isn't In now, but when whale that made the mistake of its Baltihe comes in Ill ask him. life in swallowing Jonah could not more News. hold a candle to Mm." Then. sir.- what meant that Diner3 Talk by Cable. Want me to ask the girl? that ! At the recent banquet of the Pil"Heavens! Ben pushed off, and tqok up the. oars. ejaculated Lascar, en- grims club in London cable communiAt first the tiny vessel rocked terribly, deavoring to disentagl the hammocks cation was arranged with Delmonl-cos- , and she held oq with both hands- - But Intricacies so he could sit up. "Ive New York, where Sir Mortimer soon came smoother sailing, and her put my foot in It now!" Durand, the British ambassador, was Will you kindly explain? timidity vanished to such an extent dining with some friends. A telegraph Reckon Ill have to. That boat had instrument was placed in each dining that she trailed ter fingers over the M as they glided out upon the placid a plug in the bottom and he kicked It room, friendly greetings being exstream. Ben, bending to the oars, re- - out while you were watching me from changed at intervals throughout the ' malned atlent. At last the lady, cast- - under your fcat evening. Natural Resentment The Rev. Dr. Fourthly, the morning lesson. Cautious. 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