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Show Frock. sitlon in the design Is ihen delightfully facile of achievement. The latest fad does not consider those complete unless velvet ribbon, black for choice, be tucked In som where or other in the design. The possibilities of this delightfully becoming fabric are only beginning to be understood over here, and the piquant touch of black upon a costume of any colof but more especially upon white is a nuance to which the Parlslenne pins much of her faith for a successful toilette. Summer Dance some sort la a nce frock of article in the wardrobe iri who Intends passing any and the 8llk and large I111- - , f I1' i grenadines are among ' attractive thin stuffs. One r design of large pink, rosea and IL scattered over the open white On the two deep flounces bottom of skirt are set f! rLrt of narrow satin ribbon, all ft but shading from the darkest . the rose design to the lightest, draped bodice is filled in L bllgt line with tiny ruffles of f flounces of same, , lace; wider PL by Pink ribbon, forming the C sleeves. A deep lace pclnt ispont over the gathered mienwered f01 r, washed clean and boiled before being turned over the fruit again. Unpainted wire netting not only makes a good rest for flatirons when several thicknesses are used, but Is most effectual to clean them on. The short ends of candles are most satisfactory to start a fire with, since they burn with a steady flame till the kindling and wood is well Ignited. The label on a glass Jar will keep clean and in place longer is pasted on the Inside. Of course, this only applies where dry materials are UBed, such as rice, tapioca, etc. low-c- L oudoir idences . Greens are seen in new shades, both light and dark. Ruffles of lace at elbow finish a charming little dress. The pocket is a very important feature of the summer coat. Narrow boas and ruffs are worn, but the smarter ruches are quite large. Ribbon velvet In rows and In simple designs will be useful for trimming. Lstng silk traveling coats are a decided feature of this season's fashions. White serge has been revived and bids fair to become extremely popu- . tha Picturesque Touch. summer coats all the pretty are more fascinating than the H'a 0 . ones of silk trimmed ruches and worn with hav-nid- i lowered muslins which are silk in The matches run. a of course, the figure of the C material. In corn color, rose Cdull blue or pale blue and pretty Qu and pinks they suit all types Uls. fK matrons are more apt to select Vff is plums, purples and other deep lar. L The woman with more avoir The tephyrs, colored and white Cii than she desires usually makes and oatmeal cloth are all temptlinen, Coutdoor silk coat the color of the ; ing. Cud tone of the gown with which Plaids, checks and tartans return to C is to wear it In order to avoid an us as regularly each rail as the first Mtuatlng contrast and ungainly frosis. ' ItlilM. Tans of an Infinite variety of shades share the popularity of the white stocking. w .colored mtlf with d (I ale. led ti bla igh Savors of ths Iruth. "Some of the patients here earn as much as (100 a week, said the superintendent of the asylum for the hopelessly Insane. "You don't say! exclaimed the astonished visitor. "How do they do It? "By writing comic opera librettos, explained the superintendent. A Mean ever met. "At any rate, he's successful. He has token advantage of his opportuniI Poor Thing. Nell I wonder what Miss Passay Is iolng with that translation of Virgils ACneid. Trying to appear learned, eh? Belle Oh, no! She picked It up In a book store y and the opening line about arms and the man attracted her. Smart Acceasorics. Said a fashionable dressmaker: "It does not matter so much what your gown is, providing it is very short In the skirt. For the elegance of your costume you depend upon your smart hat; upon your pretty shoes and spats; upon your stockings; upon your gloves, which match your shoetops, and upon your hat, which matches all of these things. Your dress may be a dull brown mohair or the plainest of black taffetas, yet you will look elegant. It Is all on account of your small belongings." There is a woman's tailor In London who is selling beautiful seta for reception wear. In a set be counts the bat, the shoes, the hose, the gloves and the umbrella. to-da- AN Advantage. "Hes about the meanest white man ties. "Ah! His opportunities were small, no doubt; another proof of his mean- ness." She Quite Apparent. You know, Judge, our charac- ters are different, and I dont want to be In his way He Yes, your honor, she Is pecu- No Place for Ladies. In Brussels, said Mr. Gazzlngton, it Is necessary for travelers by rail to pay regular rates on every piece of baggage they carry. "Dear me, replied his wife, who was getting ready to start away with seven trunks for a three weeks stay on the coast of Maine, what a bore it must be to have to live in that horrible country! They Were Pleasant, Too. "What did that gentleman mean be asked if your environment was pleasant? asked the younger when liar, and I dont want to Interfere Judge I understand. You ask for sister. a divorce out of pure love! "Oh, be meant the things which were around me while I was !n the country, replied the older one. APPEAL. "Well, Julia, I never heard men's arms called by that name before. . Tit-Bit- An Excuse. "8ee here!" exclaimed the employer. You're entirely too slow when you're out on an errand. Why don't you move faster?" "Well, I'll tell you," replied the Once when our bright office boy. school gave a play I took the part ot an old man, and, do you know, I dont believe I ever got over It." Shifting His Prayer Burden. , of 4 years waa saying bis evening prayers. He was very sleepy, but he started In on his customary orison of considerable length. God bless me an little sister, he said. Then he yawned drowsily and The rest of broke off abruptly with: them are big enough to pray for themA boy Almond Custard. Scald and blanch half a pound of sbeiled sweet almonds and three ounces of bitter almonds, throwing them as you do them into a large bowl of cold water. Then pound them, one at a time, Into a paste, adding a few drops of wine or rose water to them. Beat s eight eggs very light, with of a cup of sugar; then mix all together with a quart of rich milk, or part milk and part cream: put the mixture Into a saucepan and set It over the fire. Stir it one way until It begins to tfcicken, but not till it curdles; remove from the fire and when It Is cooled put in a glass dish. Having reserved part of the whites of the eggs, beat them to a stiff froth, season with three tablespoonfuls of sugar and a teaspoonful of lemon extract; spread over the top of the custard. Serve cold. selves. Young Father Lawyer So you No! Lawyer Then Im going to take my case to a higher court Father What do you mean? Young Lawyer I'm going, to ask your wife. Young two-third- How It Impressed Him. Mrs. Whittier Lowell In disobeying me, Emerson, you were doing wrong, and I am punishing you to impress It upon your mind! Emerson Aren't you mistaken, mamma. In regard to tbe location of my mind? J.lfe. , Thought It Blackmail. The bibliomaniac (showing bis treasures) Here Is a book that cost ms Gallant Mr. Bralx. Just think, Mr. Miss Elderlelgh Bralx, I am within ten years of 35! Mr. Bralx I can't believe It. Miss Elderlelgh That's sweet of you but Its true. Mr. Bralx Well, If anybody else had told me you were 45 Id have said they were five years off anyhow. . wont let me marry your daughter, sir?" Freakish. "I saw a troupe of educated seals last night. Wonderful creatures, arent they? Yes; but what would you think of I blark bass that can sin? "Get out! claim to "It's a fact. Ive seen dozens of ezk Detroit in having negro .minstrel shows. Tribune. care for Cause and Effect. Hix De Short has been drinking $15,000. The society man You're an easy mark, I must say. The bibliomaniac (warmly) Easy? Why, I was ready to pay twice that sum for it! man Great cats! The society What sort of a past have you, anyway? Puck. Paste. "I see that the women who possess valuable Jewels are them insured against theft. "Camilla La Fleur wouldn't Ths Homeless MuL that. Kind Lady Is that your dog? Hi melees Holmes Yes, mum; hes "Because shes an actress? No. Cream colored batiste, with Irish me nly friend. good deal lately, I understand. Embroidery Hints. Dlx Yes; he's trying to drown hi Kind Lady Well, why don't you "Why, then. Girls who wear linen suits like to lace flounce and coat. Orange velvet looks He steal "Because better? would him them." treat to With accessories. nobody match. grief. embroider card cases Htx Disappointed In love, eh? white embroidered blue suits tbe card oe Ye see. mum, Holmes No Cause Here. is for Homeless Dlx No. HU tailor refused to trust Collarette are and Bead and Worry. blue, case la white they "I have a horror of being burled him any longer. A striking novelty, which as yet Is poor mut has ter eat de kind of grub done in other colors or all wbite. Handkerchief bags are pretty things sacred to the most exclusive modistes, folks gives me er go hungry. So be alive. Avho Is your physician?" Suspicious. and cost 25 cents ready stamped upon Is the beadwork collarette. These de- don't eat often. Friend Don't you waut your name "Dr. Dopem. sheer linen. They are embroidered in cidedly quaint accessories sre eminAt the Boarding House. Then oh neednt worry. His pre- on History's page? colors and lined with a color harmoD' ently successful, rightly applied, but, Yes, we scriptions are always fatBl. Chicago discretion utmost Boarder to the The needless Millionaire What will it cost nnd say, Intelligent izlng. must be observed In order that they have reached the time of year when News. what will she print about me If 1 don't? shall not recall too vividly tbe mind and body crave lighter susteA Blessing In Disguise. cushions which haunted tbe gone nance. Let us then avoid all thoughts 2p53--An Accommodating Friend. decade. of things that are heavy heavy "Say, old man, I have a terrible "Are you fond of music, doctor?" thirst." clothing, heavy reading, heavy food. The Landlady Sponge cake, Mr. "Yes, but dont let that Interfere "Fardon me, my boy; a thirst Is Heavy Laces Little Used. with your singing." never terrible." Heavy, stiff laces are rarely seen Emerson? The Intelligent Boarder Certainly A little lemon Juice added to the upon sleeves and never In sleeve water when mixing will make tbe pas- flounces. The sort of lace used for not LIKE A POKER GAME. sleeves Is always transparent and try light , of form Barred. point applique. , When eggs are to be kept for any takes the Llerre Valenciennes, oriental and "Do you Ihlnk n rich man enn enter length of time they should be stood similar filmy laces that will fall softly the gates of heaven!" asked the Inon the small end, not the large. Paraffin can be used the second and give a misty, frothy effect to a timate friend. I answered Mr. Packer. "No, time to cover Jelly and Jam If It Is sleeve. half-starve- ; Widow s gown of pale gray batiste, embroidered dots, trimmed fib gray velvet and plain gray bait niching. black ) bead-wor- Mint Sauce. is usually a delusion and lire, being merely very sharp vln- Jar and s few fragments of tasteless leaves. Real mint sauce Is an Fto thing. Here Is a recipe vouched K by an experienced cook: Let the r from the cold water tap run bum h of mint until It Is per-pl- f P clean of dust, strip the leaves P the stalks, tear them In small ind put In a bowl. Pour boll 1 tter over the mint, and cover Ijbowl closely. A little sugar may Mded with the hot water, as It to bring out the flavor of the ," Make a roux of a tablespoon-- r wore of the gravy from the pan which the lamb was roasted, with rj Konr- - Add the water In which lnt was soaked, and thin with of the gravy and a little water. Mure la not to be a gravy. 8e salt and paprika. Unless a wig flavor of mint Is liked, atraln wive from the sauce before aerv-t-SeYork Post. Real Kilt Mure 3 iKuaimis I Honl-ton- dont TEA GOWNS MUST BE LONG. I1. a vi !jht His Usefulness at an End. Messenger Mr. Spotcash, there ha been a street car accident, and Mr. Nextlle baa had his leg cut off Just be-- I low blch r" high and made n,t nd ,n wcr thcm I1' verK dey- - ntand tfp rollers .,,Vrlmm',d with lare, end some while others are lth needlework. dim. juddered !n eterlnee. ,7, ?r Pelerines, vlsltes, victor-prett!h uL'h'r ,rfln--b- ry are wiikni ,lndr ny name are t u,"6 " nbnpe determined by WsJ? w S,!4'l,1"n' ,nd this often Mas sixx0 "PMn row of shirred Th tnanufaetttreri ,fee!ts. n,,w n'od'" delightful Htb. heJ! f"'1 draw threads that are la the ribbons. .... that y tea gown should be long, and shorten the though It I a fad now to rule apparthe train on most skirts, to the tea gowns, not apply does ently which always are far more graceful may when they are long. A matinee Its as a matinee, then lmo"nl Ishor In their be short, but rJ. h A wear. "'1 I the thread. name Implies. U for morning ' 808 lilTi ttaw Pll afternoon. the In for If. sod tea gown dlspo- JJted H - Phamley All Crazy. Cltlzsn What possible excuse did you follows have for acquitting that murderer? Juryman Insanity. Citizen Gee! The whole twelve of you. Cleveland Leader. AHiah ,k' A Criticism. I suppose youve sen that new book on "Wbat To Do Until tbe Doctor Cornea"? Dr. Gruff Yea. and Id like to writ a companion book to that. Wra. Phamley What would it be? Dr. Gruff Don't. Mrs. few-ork- 'Hr1 tbe knee. Great Merchant (with emotion) I am ruly sorry to hear It! He was our best floorwalker. of soft can be wired If one wants ,h verK stiff- - The stock a wor s high as It waa nor as ., r t?4 causchcs are growing MU oft linen ? r ,,,ircl,",l nnd the woman bo cck comfort' til r."",' ,0 hv WtJf. ,n dor-c- of these little 1I "And why not? "Veil, I'll tell you. A rich man, as a general rule, owns an automobile, and there's no hope for a murderer." Taken at Her Word. "Tut down that glass! commanded Mrs. Shrue, catching. her husband In the act of taking a drink of whisky. "If you drink that I'll never speak to you again as long as I live." "My dear, said he, gulping It down, "heres long life to you! Simplicity of 8tocka. noticeable simplicity in this year and the Idee seema to k,ve ,l neck pretty without ,l1 ! nd 400 ,ock ,0 itil k A al- when made low neck and with elbow sleevea and on the elaborate lines that A Sad Caas. sre dictated at present tx. of course, I think It U a mistake to Blanche more or less of an evening gown and letter. by propose quite possible for an at home dinner. I know a man Clara Sometimes. Tbe matinee, on the contrary. Is dis- who did It and the girl said yea, and tinctively for the morning, no matter Pm lure he'a been sorry for It since. how elaborate In design It may be, and after 12 o'clock It Is mi possible. She Maltde la a queen, fit to marry a king, and Just think she came to mirrylng that old Jack! He la that straight? She Yea, she thought le how soar , waa fluah. Lst It Go at That. The heavy villain of the barn stormt ing aggregation stalked Into the work-sho- of the village editor. "What did you mean by referring to of the mo as a mUni in you: wr'.tt-u- p performance last night? he roared. I meant, dnawered the local mold-- r of opinion, "that yon were entirely too great for the company you were with." Awd the heavy vlllttn, being a stranger to the waya of the village editors, believed him. A Glided Pill. Suitor Fifteen thousand dollars? A splendid dowry, Mr. iHaacstoln! But you know your daughter la decidedly plain. Isuucsteln Veil, den, I make It tventy tousaml. "By Jove! Twenty thousand! Shes not so bad looking, after all but still she's hardly beautiful, "Vat? Den I make It tventy-flvtousand tollars!" "My dear Mr. Isaarxteln, wbat wonderful heguty doctor jou sre!" e |