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Show vrrrr igMIA .IN WOMANS Stas INTEREST Lady Doll's Walking Costume. This very stylish costume includes one of the latest shirt waist gowns with a long tailored coat and during hat. As Illustrated the coat and skirt are made of dark blue Sicilian mohair and the shirt waist and hat of hut the taffeta, waist and skirt can be of one material and the coat of another if preferred, and various changes can be made. In the case of the the nea heavy lace appliques or passementerie and finished with an anA handsome tique clasp at the nec-kcombination of fur for one of these stoles is moleskin and ermine. The flat, narrow neckpieces have an edging of ermine on both sides, while pelerines and wide stoles of ermine are lined with the contrasting moleskin. . The Return of the Pillow Sham. Pillow shams are coming into fashion again. Not the beruffled affairs so popular a few years ago, but dainty ones made out of pretty handkerchiefs. It Is a charming idea to use one for the center, hasting it on a model the hat is square of white paper the size of the trimmed with fur sham, diamond shape. Then cut the and a pompom, but handkerchief in quarters, using one for each quarter. Join with heading fancy bi aid or ruch-inof any sort can and finish with heading and a ruffle be made to take its of Valenciennes edged footing Run When place. So long as ribbon through the beading. the style of the garments is retained completed remove the paper foundathe little mother will be quite sure to tion. be content. A Charming Little Frock. The shirt waist Is tucked at the Oulmpe dresses always are becomfront to yoke depth with a wide box plaited effect at the center, hut in- ing to little girls and allow of many cludes a plain hack. Its sleeves are charming effects. This one is quite full and are tucked above the elbows new and so eminently simple as to The in conformity with the latest style. commend itself at a glance. The skirt Is circular and Is laid in model combines blue and white shepbackward turning plaits which are herds cheek piped with velvet with a stitched flat with corticelli silk to guimpe of fine white lawn, but all the flounce depth, below which point they simple materials used for little girls' Pongee fail free to produce the fashionable frocks are equally suitable. ' flare. The coat Is the accepted one of is much liked. Cashmere Is always the season. Is plain and severe In cut desirable. Veilings are in vogue and ' but Includes the full sleeves that can many m6re suggestions might be be drawn over those of the shirt waist without difficulty. , The quantity of material required for the medium size Is for skirt and coat yards 27 or yards 44 inches wide, for waist yards 21 or yard 27 inches wide or yard 44 inches with wide, yards silk for the hat. , The pattern, 4599, is cut in sizes for 18 dolls 14, and 22 Inches in height. idea In Trimmings. The woman whose income Is limited will simply be driven to distraction this season If she attempts to gratify her taste for pretty trimmings. However, if she is she can fashion the most beautiful trimmings Imaginable, provided she cares tp do A New 80. One of the newest trimmings Is called the rose, and is made of satin baby ribbon knotted Into natural looking roses and buds, with embroidered green leaves between the blossoms. The embroidered leaves are done on a long strip of linen, cut out and When ready to put on the gown, applique the rose leaves, and lightly tack the roses down. Some of the roses are made of mousseline Instead of ribbon, witch is quite as simple tud effective. Materials for Muffs. Beautiful brocade muffs trimmed with velvet, chiffon frills or lace are made to natch reception costumes and all afternoon toilets. For practical wear, however, the fur mult will held Us own. The bag shape, large, flat, straight at the top, round at the bottom and narrowing toward the top. 19 a favorite, and is made not only of one single fur, but of two or three contrasting furs, ermtue being intioduc-cn combination with a dark skin, such as seal or mole. Other muffs have flaring frills of fur at the ends, the fur frills being supplemented by Inner frllis of lace or chiffon. Large sable, mink, fox and marten muffs are adorned with pendant tails and sometimes with even the small heads and claws as well. . d Long Stoles in Style. Ixing stoles of sealskin, moleskin or chinchilla are the craze of the moment and are a most sumptuous addition to the toilet when trimmed with some of A 4404 Girl's Dress, 4 to 1 0 rears. made. The quantity of material required for a girl of 8 years is 4 yftrds 21, 3 yards 27 or 2 yards 44 inches wide, with 14i yards 36 Inches wide for guimpe. A May Man-fopattern, No. 4464. sizes 4 to 10 years, will be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents. u Mrs. Langtrys Gloves. Among the most fetching of new gloves are some with soft gauntlets, to be pulled on without buttoning. They fit smoothly over tije wrist in back and in the front are gathered with elastic Inside. The soft gauntlet is lined with delicately colored kid and this turns back to show the lining. Pretty ones are black lined with lavender. Those gloves cost a little less than $4 a pair, and are said to be the invention of Mrs. Langtry. Another fancy glove has a long wrist, with points of delicate color running up into the darker shade of the glove from the wrist SMART DINNER GOWN Misses' Military Coat. Military coats appear to have taken the world of fashion by storm and are exceedingly chic. This one is peculiarly well adapted to girlish figures and Includes the deep cape that !h a marked characteristic with wide sleeves gathered Into flaring cuffs. As illustrated the material is military blue cheviot stitched with corticelli silk, piped with velvet and trimmed ... wifh the brass but- - 4600 Misses' Military tons of the army, Goat, 12 to is yars Varying shades of blue are, however, equally correct and all colors are seen, while smooth faced cloths as well as rough are used. The original Is made with a velvet standing collar but one of tna material can be substituted or the collaf can be used if preferred. The coat consists of the fronts, back, s'de backs and under arm gores. Both fronts and back are laid in outward turning tucks which are stitched flat for their entire length, those of the hack lapping over onto the side backs ahd concealing the seams. The cape is cut in two portions and is shaped to tit smoothly over the shoulders with extensions that lap over below that, point. The full sleeves are gathered to form puffs above the wrists and are hold by the wide cuffj. The closing is made in double breasted style. The quantity of material required for the medium size Is 2 yards 44 inches wide or 2 yards 52 inches wide. The pattern 4600 is cut in sizes for girls of 12, 14 and 16 years of age. roll-ove- r For the Prim Pongee. Pipe It with red old but satisfactory. Or green cool looking. Better yet, white still cooler looking. Best of all, white Irish lace looks like froth. Or plaid wash silk this Is both new and gay. ' If you dont want to put a color on the pongee, put It on the hat, belt or tie. Burnt Btraw hats look well with a pongee gown. Trim them with green and red apples, green and purple plums, or the tiny golden oranges. But if you use these fruits, be sure to employ plenty of foliage to relieve their rather heavy look. A gay belt with neckwear, wrist bag, parasol, and hat all carrying out the color, quite transform a plain pongee gown into an attractive costume. A Delicate Salad. Cut into half Inch lengths celery which has been washed and scraped in Ice water, with the juice of a lemon in it. and place In lettuce cups for individual serving. Mix to a paste the yolks of two eggs and a teaspoonful of olive oil, season with suit, white pepper and powdered sugar With Vinegar make the mixture the proper consistency and pour over the celery. Garnish with whole sardines and serve with cheese wafers. hard-boile- TWE. v--IweuSimssfr V. Black thread lace makes some handsome blouses. The cuff Is the important feature of the sleeve on coat or dress. Epaulettes and deep collars are much in evidence on frocks for young and old. A group of tucks running around the bottom is the only trimming on some of the smartest skirts. Satin is fashionable, but It should be used with discretion near the face, for It is rarely becoming. Fringes are knotted into the heavy laces and into passementeries, and not only fringes, but all swaying and dangling trimmings are popular. Among the Smart Folk. novelty in hat decoration is a serpent of glittering nacre sequins, which twines around the crown of white lace. Lace used on underskirts is nearly always in the form of insertion, as it can be sewed on to a foundation more easily. A pretty frock was of china silk, the skirt flounced, the bodice draped fashion and trimmed with silk lace. A Practical Athletics. Athletics are often carried to as great an excess as mental culture" women's clubs or anything too enthusiastically adopted. can often be . The danger of excess avoided by mixing a bit of work with the athletics, such as gardening. Nothing is more healthful than being with plants and at the same time home is made much brighter. Readers of this paper can secure any May Manton pattern Illustrated above by fill lng out all blanks in coupun. and mailing, with 10 ceuta, to E. it Harrison A Co., 65 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Pattern will be mailed promptly. Name Town .. State... Pattern No Waist Measure (If forakirt) Bust Measure (If for waist) Princess styles are to be among the and tancy braid. Front and back are latest importations and are essentially made full length, but the sides are Age (if childs or miss's pattern) smart This handsome gown exempli- lengthened by a circular flounce that fies one of the best models and is gives grace ard flare. A May Manton pattern, No. 4556, sizes 32 to 40. will Write plainly. Fill out all blanks Enclose made of mauve velvet with yoke of Le mailed to any address on receipt 100. Mall to E. E. Harrison A Co., 06 Plymouth tucked chiffon, trimming of cream lace of ten cents. Place, Chicago. catchworld. Consequently they decided up by the handfuls. An expert upon a hideous plan. They seized the er has been known to gather as many innocent man and put out his eyes, as 3,000 or 4,000 in a night. not telling him their motive until after the deed was done. When he heard Expert Foragers. Gen. Grant's first advance on Vicksit.. he exclaimed, Oh. you foolish men, what have you done? The clock Is not burg was by way of Holly Springs finished; one piece is still wanting down through Mississippi by Oxford which I alone can furnish, and with- and beyond. After being well advancSome ages later, 'neath the spelt out which it is useless." The man ed on the campaign. Holly Springs, his Of vital sunshine, rain and dew was instantly led to his work, when base of supplies, was captured by the Appeared on earth an asphodel; And later yet a red rose blew. he seized the main wheel, broke it, Confederates and all his stores were Then l,ove was born The rose to woo. and thus burned, compelling him to fail back to stopped the clock forever. A nightingale poured out his lay: Memphis. During the march back, And this confirms ttie statement Hidden Towns. the troops were on very short rations, The world grows better day by clay. Large holes In the ground, such as and foraging off the country became New forms and species came to dwell are uded to catch animals in, and the necessary. Several colorels in Gen. Ipon an earth of brighter hue name sometimes given to a small John A. Logan's old Third Division God saw the wink, that it was well. tow- n- Pittsburg. And Itfe tic higher let els drew: were discussing the efficiency of their Until a man appeared to view A boys first name and something men ! foraging, when Col. M. F. Anil over all assumed the sway. most hoys are fond of Williamsport. Force, commanding the Twentieth The happy years more blithely flew The head man of a gang of work- Ohio, spoke for his regiment as folThe world grows better day by day. men and 2,200 pounds Boston. lows: My boys have become such 0 you think all things askew. A sharp, sudden blow, and some- expert foragers they can catch a sheep Be not impatient to delay. and skin it and never lose step." It God s purpose thrills the ages through. thing to make a boat go Bangor. The opposite of old and something is useless to add that he took the The world grows better day by day. NewYork Sun. that every sailor likes to come to palm. Newport. Lace That Grow. A place from which water may be Printing Pictures on a Candle. The lace bark tree (Lagetta linte-ria- , obtained and a plot of ground Spring-field- . To print pictures on a candle is an on of the Daphnads) may per-p- s amusing pastime. Cut out a newsbe called an eccentricity of A boys nickname, what the boy is paper picture the width of which does anil the French word for town Jack- not exceed the circumference of the sonville. candle. Then roll the paper tightly Progress. Long ages since, it once When Time was young and earth was new, From out a protoplasmic cell A wonderful amoeba glow Within a million years or two A pterodactyl passed thal way: And this is wli I say to you The grows beiter day by day. i j 1. A Find the Whistle. All the children but one sit down in The one child that is left standing up must be the one that docs not know- - the game, and he must be blindfolded, while some one takes a string, fastens a whistle to one end of it and a bent pin to the other, and then quietly attaches the string by the hook to the blindfolded person's back. Now the bandage may be removed from his eyes, and he is told to hunt for the whistle. Every time he turns his back toward any child the latter puts the whstle to his mouth and blows it. So it goes until the whistle is discovered. The game is very lively and amusing. a circle. rejfi . , A- s Ornamented Whip Made From Lace Tree. nature. Its inner bark, when stretched laterally, resembles lace so nearly that It can be, and is, put to the ordinary uses of lace. In Jamaica, where this lofty tree grows in abundance, the bark is made into ruffles, collars, purses, caps, doilies, etc. The negroes also make durable clothing from It, while the white inhabitants use It for ropes and cables. The Illustration Is of a whip (made from this tree) which came recently from Jamaica. The handle ends In a rosette (shown in the drawing), which Is formed merely by a loosening of the Inner bark. But much assertion is necessary to persuade most persons that this is the case, and that a rosette c. ordinary lace has not been affixed to the wood. The whip is one piece throughout, the bark being 'plaited to form the long, strong lash. A governor of Jamaica Is said to have presented Charles II. with a cravat, frill and ruffles made of this natural lace. Our Fellow American, the Sponge. Of all American fisheries, the sponge fishery is prosecuted with the most crude and simple means. American sponges are not brought up from the bottom by divers as are the fine sponges of the Mediterranean Sea and other famous sponging grounds. The spongers who go out from the Florida ports, which control the American sponge fisheries, are armed only with a common water bucket, the bottom of which has been knocked out and a piece of common window glass With this they look substituted. through the water for the sponge, and when they find one they reach for It with their only other implement, which Is a common pole with a curved hook attached to it. The sponges are black and slimy, very nasty to look at when brought to the surface. They are spread over the deck of the sponging smack or sloop, and left there until they die and the slimy matter, which is "ailed gurry," runs off. During this time the odor Is extremely offensive to those unaccustomed to it. Legend of the Strasburg Clock. Who knows the queer old legend of the first clock In the famous cathedral at Strasburg, Germany? Here It is: A canon (please notice It Is spelled with only one n and is not a weapon of war) of Strasburg wished very much for a clock that should be worthy of the magnificent cathedral ;n which he would place it. So he Invited the most learned astronomers and the wisest and cleverest mechanics to enter Into a competition with each other to produce a clock that would astonish the world. Finally a man came forward who guaranteed to make the most marvelous clock In all the world, and he was permitted to set to work upon his task. After much delay he pronounced the clock finished. Great crowds gathered to see this wonderful piece of mechanism, and It was indeed a marvel. A cock perched at the top of a tower flapped his wings a few minutes before the striking of every hour, to warn the faithful to guard against evil spirits. Then a muffled figure Intended to represent death came and struck upon a bell as many strokes as the hour required; and an equal number of apostles passed In humble attitude before the figure of the Lord, who placed his hands upon them in blessing. Finally the chariot of the sun showed by Its course around the dial the months and the seasons, and the hands pointed out the different parts of the day, the days of the week, the days of the month, the age of the world and the years. When this wonderful clock met the eyes of the crowd they were filled with amazement and delight But although it pleased the canons of the church, they were afraid that the inventor might make arother one some time for some other church, and then theirs would not be the otly one In the Girls Always Good. Anna and Dorothy are six and five, respectively, and take a lively interest in the short texts selected each Sunday for them to commit to memory. That their application of these is practical .in the extreme Is evidenced by rhe following: At luncheon Anna wanted to know wrhy the Bible says Brethren should dwell together in unity. Why doesnt it say sistern, too? Before any grown up could come to the rescue Dorothy solved the problem in a truly original way. "Why, don't you know," she said, it is because girls always are good, and don't have to be told to live in unity. any-wa- Drawing Puzzle. around the center of the candle, with the picture to the wax, and brush a lighted match rapidly over the outer surface. Enroll the paper, and presto, the picture is faithfully reproduced on the candle. To insure the success of this trick the picture should be on thin paper and the printing as fresh and black as possible. The Grip of the Hen. The mechanism of the leg and foot of a chicken or other bird that roosts on a tree branch or perch is a marvel of design. It seems strange that a bird will sit on a roost and sleep all night without falling off; but the explanation is perfectly simple. The tendon of the leg of a bird that roosts is so arranged that when the leg is bent at the knee the claws are bound to contract and thus hold the limb round which they are placed. Put a chickens feet on your wrist and then make the bird sit down and you will have a practical illustration on your skin that you will remember for some time. By this singular arrangement, seen only in birds that roost, they will rest comfortably and never think of holding on, for It is impossible for them to let go till they stand up. The Surprise Party. good amusement for a young folks' party is the package game. I fter the children are assembled, each one Is given a large, neatly wrapped package. Of course it Is addressed to him or her to whom it Is handed. The receiver opens It eagerly, only to find that inside is another wrapping addressed to another member of the party. This causes much fun In the exchange, and in the surprise. As many wrappings may be inside as the "ostess cares to have, but in the last The problem here is to draw a Is a little gift appropriate to the real square in such a way that it will be recipient. Each wrapper bears a new wholly within the group of thirty-siLame. dot? and will enclose just twelve of the dots. The Monkey Shepherd. An African shepherd, living in a litCatchers of Fireflies. tle hut on the African veldt, once The catching and sale of fireflies Is a monkey when he was out a more or less important trade In caught with his flock, and took it home with are in used numerous him. He took care of it Japan. They and fed It, ways in cages here and there at the and the monkey used to go out with garden parties of noblemen, or as the shepherd every day, until at last coiffure dressing, or even as a substiIt to know the goats so well that tute for fireworks, thousands of them it got could be trusted to take care of being turned loose from a box in the them all glone. presence of guests. So when the shepherd did not want The professional firefly hunter to the monkey could remain starts out at sunset with a long bam- withgotheoutflock all day, and then drive boo pole and a bag of mosquito netIt home to the kraal at night, riding ting. Willow growths near the water on the back of one of the goats. are the best field for this plunder. The hunter strikes the branches with his Elephants and Mice. pole, and as the fireflies fall In showAn elephant la usually afraid of ers to the ground gathers them up any with both hands before they can re- small animal to which It Is unaccusSt. Nicholas. A dog or cover themselves enougn to fly away, tomed, says and sometimes even a mouse and tosses them lightly Into his cat, will cause him annoyance, mouth. There he holds them lightly If especially It runs between the animals legs. until his mouth is full, when he blows The noise of a mouse running through Liem gently into his Dag of netting. the hay will often cause an elephant From dusk until about 3 oclock In become excited, but I have never the morning the firefly catcher works (o known or heard of a mouse getting on In this way, and then, when the In- an trunk. The terrors of sects begin to leave the trees for the the elephant's mouse to a larger animal Is an old dewy grass beneath, he starts in with story, and many foolish superstitions a light, soft broom and sweeps them have arisen from It. Willie Spriggs. That hoy, Willie Wings Sprit,, that used to live in the Atkins hon is in the papers agin! Worst hoy I ever Bings Twenty years ago he used to stal the corn from my sboats and peddle out at half price around town!' Yes. Wings He smoked cigarettes, Bings pfy ed the races when a mere stripling. tied cans to dogs tails, wore i necktie, and always said Huh?" 81 asked anything. Well, the papers full .ty- -, Wings " him this morning. Come to some had end Bings course. I alius knew he would! Whit he done now? Something awful, i SUIJ pose. Scandalous! Wings Hes Jm been elected president of a coal com. now hes and pany got another conn, on coal. even But Bings was not prepare for the worst Joke of the season inj fell In a swoon right here at the foot ot this monkey dash. Shot Full of Holes. was home from Washington i holiday house party and was In hi, dumps. Come, cheer up, expostulated hit roommate. Whata the matter! Whats the girl's name? What's th- eMatilda," weakly replied Washington. She had us full of Cupid's in less than four days. Made fools of us in five, and settled it ifl in six. Oh. it's fierce, old man, fierce! groaned Washington, bis head In hii hand, in dejected attitude. Full of arrowy in four days, fools in five and slaughtered on the sixth!" repeated the cheering brother. Slaughter, slaughter is the word!" She refused you then? Yes. And made fools of you both? "Yes! And you tried lake? to jump into the Yes. What did the other fellow do?" he's going to marry the girl Oh, When An' With An' Then My OI? Missoury. th snow Is on th landscape in th air, they diamonds zero the mercury at ' th trust most everywhere, 1 likes my old Missoury Corn-ro- b pipe with bamboo stem Ter they am t no cumfurt gom ihet kin near compare with them! When icicles is a bangin Frm th eaves of every roof, I kin bundle up all comfy (Mean fr m balriv spot t hoof Chills tlier marrer-bone- s a trifle, But a red band.umy wipe Ke'p m ears all warm an toasty, While my nose jest hugs that pipe! I kin go' ont hi th winter When th frigid north wind Koepm all the fellers feehn blows! A x A I KIN GO OVT IN THE WINTER Of th frost bites on their nose! I jest smoke up big and hefty Y armin that olfact'ry knob! Plod a puttin and a pullin On my sweet Missoury cob! Folks kin have their fine havannen, Aromatic cigarettes! All I wants in my oP corn-co- b An Im wearinr epilets! I aint selfish! No. ner onry. But Im willin ter admit That if anybody steals it That there siimone will git fit! Fer I luv my oP Missoury Full er pure Verglnny leaf: Then Im mighty nigh ter Heaven Smokin it thets my belief! Yes. I likes my old Missoury Corn-co- b pipe with bamboo stem Fer they aint no cumfurts goln Thet kin near compare with them. ? Alackl A Latsl Solomon had his Queen of Sheba Mark Antony had his Cleopatra M" M. Quad has his Billings! Daily P per. And his coolngs, too, I presume! It FANTASTIC PICTURE TO PAINT. n Fame Is the dearest, sweetest poe session that man can strive for, says a contemporary, ending his sentenci with a preposition. It Is the dearest, without doubt; costs the most heartache, and striving for It, the strlver often goes hungry to bed. The loved fame is a tyrant. Once its victim, ways Its slave. It ever promise seldom fulfills, and never satisfies! Sowing the Seed. is better to amile than to grieve, heart; Better to sing than to weep! Better a dream of the roses fair. Than a fretful and troubled sleepIt is better to praise than to scoff heart: Better the nectar than me. Better to love and be loved in torn Than to hate and be pitied, too. It is better to give than to take, && heart; Better to succor than ask! Better to do with a cheerful heart Than to gall at the daily task. It is better to trust than to doubt d heart; Better is peace nt the last! Better to feel that your life was fow Than regret for a selfish past. It la sweetest In faith to sleep. ielt heart Sweetest to know His smile Sweeter than all of thy earU Will sustain thee and Mine meann It is better to be thine own self, dear; True to od apart! Then thou thyself canst be naught but pur good! Oh, my own, Just my own, dear ; One great comfort about painting this picture is that It depicts something that never happened, so It is permissible for you to paint It In colors that are quite Impossible. For Instance, you might .paint the turtle as a beautiful brunette, with dark-brow- eyes and pink feet and PrussfatTblue. mU'e1 Arm gamboge 3 3 3 Among our close friends are physician and a dentist. W knew before how many diseases tt were standing around ready to P tag with a fellow. |