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Show The childless mother has not 'known the depths of degradation to wilch a child can bring its parents. nor- yet has she known the fulfilment of greatest love and bliss. Neither bias she known the anguish of the 'sting of death, when her fondest hopes have been laid low. She has escaped great care and responsibility, but she has lost from her life in unalloyed joy more than she has escaped of sorrow. The American Mother. HOME AND FASHIONS. . . THINGS OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD. - - - t. . . ' I . MmmwinmnmmmminfflsiiinmmmmnmimiiiiiimK OOOOOOOOO . A: Little Hair Ribbon Faraaels ( tka Ihmh Arm Kin burst Affairs Two UhIiubi Vmiiiiii Komteralt Wearing Tha lataat WC In Cuata" Santa I. Itt a Tipi. By Sophie hammond. (Copyilshi. IWH. ky Daily siury Puli 5 close-fittin- O WORTHY OF MENTION O 3 ZS i. O up-o- n g green-shuttere- d O OOOOOO OOOOOOOOO MADE THE 8EA TO BLOSSOM. iUUiiUUIlUiUimUlUiUlUiUiiiUiUiUlUUUUiUiUUUUIUIUN A garden In old AnnapoAa, crowded with blooms and fragrance; a child a rustic bench, with a lapful of flowers and a busy, serious face; a boy Lataat la Faraan a. on the wall above, morosely watching If there is a thing dear to a womlllou of frap da Cilia her these are what the June sun dull de of blouse an's heart and enhancing to her beaugreen crepe Pretty ty It la a lovely parasol. This season chine, trimmed with fagoting done shone down upon, long ago. The child's eager fingers had deftly The tha designers seem to have tried with silk of the same shade. undersleeves put the flowers together, and one hand themselves in bringing this artistic plastron and creation up to the requirements of are of white luxeuil lace, and over the dragged the pink ribbon from her hair. feminine taste. former is a pretty draped fichu of With an effort of generosity r1p selected a sprig of heliotrope from the rest. There is a parasol for every style You may have that, Tom." she said, of woman lroin the one who buys a tossing it upon the wall. Duchesso lace affair behandled with The ribbon tied about the steins, and Ivory and snugly cased in a lung pale the arrangement held ouV for a mogreen straw box adorned with lilies of ment's anxious Inspection, she sprang the valley and "chonx" of white ribto her feet, and running down the path bon, to the one who buys a simple and up the steps of the veranda, linen sunhude. For the conservative door pushed open the woman it is a joy to dud the color and ."v of the hall. form she likes the best the quiet At the farther end her father was parasol. For the pretty, s guest a taking leave of a fresh girl, or her more wilted sister in and uniform a man scarlet in young a soft linen gown, this modish parasol much gold lace, whose horses and serIs the thing par excellence. It has a vant stood at the steps. The little girl Bilk spun lining in pink or blue, or went forward swiftly and held out the any preferred culnr. and a lace inserto the visitor, looking shyy up flowers tion on the outside, showing the colinto face. his ored lining. The young soldier took them gallantThen there are the exquisitely line This Is Indeed an honor," he ly. embroidered grass linens, with ruffles with a quick smile "a said, sheer and shimmering. Persian" fawn from the fairest lady In all this fair silks come next; these are nothing province! Mistress Betty may be sure more than chene" silks on which they shall be among my treasured posblurred roses and poppies of various sessions that I shall keep them alcolors are designed. ways." mousscline de sole, which passes The child drew back, and ran to the through eyelet holes in the fronts ef Tha Ijktaat Thing In Cants, window to watch the departure, big The newest modification of the Eton the blouse, and Ja knotted on the bust straining her eyes to catch the last or bolero jacket is a jaunty little af- The girdle la of the crepe de chine glimpse of the red coat as it disapfair termed the coffee coat" or "Mon- fastened In front with an old gold peared through the trees, a spot of exte Carlo coat," the attractive features buckle. Wiener Chic. citement burning on each cheek. He of which hare already won the favor had been pleased a real soldier, who Tha Faahloasbla Bloaaci of the "First Lady of the Land,11 Mrs. had fought the Indians be was going Nearly all the newest corsages have to keep her flowers forever! Roosevelt, who has appeared on several occasions wearing a wrap of this a tiny basque in the back; sometimes "La, child, you have worked yourtype. Taffeta silk la best adapted t.i it is formed by the ribbons of the self into a very fever! the voice of her governess exclaimed. "Go out for a walk with your cousin, do, and cool your cheeks. And be sure you dont turn back until you reach the gate." Betty got her hat obediently. Tom was cross he didnt like her hero; but nothing could mar the beauty of the day for that proud, happy little fawn-colore- H . 000000 here before, ten years ago. What la A Unique Observance of Memorial your opinion of the match, raptaln? Day in California. The young man put down hla cup. There was a novel observance ot Hla manners, as you say, are hla Memorial day along the California strong point, he answered, contempt- coast this year which is worthy of uously; but my cousin, of rourae, will choose to suit herself." and taking up his hat he turned from the room. The woman sighed, and poured herself another cup of tea. "He is as taciturn as ever." site murmured; though considering the dance Betty lias led him all these years he takes It remarkably quiet, poor hoy! The object of tier pity had paused outside tlic d.u r. and then aimlessly crossed the haii to liis uncle's study; but b fore his hand had tcuehed the knob the door opened and their visitor came out and parsed him, his usually d two-day- heart. The grass was checkered with shade and sunshine all down the avenue. Near the end. the blue bay, with its dots of white sails, came in view. They had reached the great stone gate posts and between them lay her flow-erin the dust! The boy picked up the soiled ribbon. Never mind, Betty, he said, though his eyes were full of anger. "Hes not worth crying for. The little teeth shut down' sharply on the red lip. Tiracd crying." she v said. a, the garment, though it la also made ceinture, but It is always a basque, nondescript as It may be. up In moire, soft woolens, etc. For the street during shopping hours a great many blouses will be worn, Gown. Cloth Iratty much trimmed with the fashionable Dark red cloth gown. Waist small, pointed cape of red silk edged with English embroideries, lace and tuckred and white striped silk. Lace jab- ing. The marked change In their cut ot down front. Pointed bands of red is noticeable in the sleeve, which Is and white striped silk down front; al- more ample than last season, and In so dart scums bottom of tabs edged the shoulders, which show less Inclination to sloping. liar Iloncit It will not ! Half. do to preach to little folks and practice the opposite; children are keenly observant of inconsistencies; they are perfectly literal; to make them otherwise is to first teach them to say what they do not mean; then they are punished for lying, when the fact is, they have heard you do as much many a time, with no one to punish you for it. So the mistress of her home and her children, to say nothing of her maids and, perhaps. men, will do well to cultivate assidii-- i ously a broad, kindly, lnrge way of rooking at and criticising the faults and failings of all humanity, that she some time may not lie at a chance remark or one of her wee tots, in which she can, if she lie quite honest with herself, see the logical result of her practices; not her preachings. Emy to Got. Have you a real smart lace Jacket? If you havent, and want one. and cannot pay the price in the shops make one for yourself. (let an i ton pattern and cut and fit it. Finish with a lace or berlblioned edge. Ise your skill with the needle and your good taste and presto! you ecome the possessor of about the ranie thing on exhibit in the shops. You see, time and art and needle-craand design must he counted In the price of the garment you admire in tiie simp. horror-stricke- n all-ov- er I licit of red silk. with mme silk, Bkirt. bias ruffle trimmed with baud of red nn l white silk. Clillilli'M ft frv The wife who has passed her many years of married life in childless motherhood. lias lost from nut that life a greatness and pleasure that she may not have realized at first, but that is brought home to her with redoubled force and meaning when she has passed the zenith and is eomfng to understand that life Is not perpetual youth. Keen anxiety and sorrow she may have missed also. Yet It Is also true that It were better to have loved and lost than neved in have loved at all." ' I.ltlla Tl' The Juice of a lemon taken In hot water on awakening in the morning is an excellent liver corrective and Is hotter than any anti-fa- t medicine invented. The finest of manicure adds Is made by putting a teaspounful of lemon juice in a cupful of warm water. This removes most stains from the fingers and nails. To prevent a mustard plaster Injuring the skin mix the mustard with the white of an "g. Eight peaceful years had passed, and then another wherein there was no peace for the colonies were shaking themselves free of leading strings. But In the little city there were no signs of the strife. The June sun was shining down again, serenely, on the garden, and the flowers were giving out their lavish mingling of odors on the still air. In the morning room, through the open windows of which the garden sounds and scents were drifting, a spinster, the governess of yore, was pouring out a continuous flow of tea for herself, and grievances to the morose young officer before the water-lappe- white-cappe- d d fire-plac- e. never go away," she protested injuredly. "hut something happens. The whole town has greeted me with questions about Betty's new beau, and 1 The ceremony general emulation. consisted chiefly of strewing flowers upon the ocean which was thus made literally to bloom like the rose. This unique and beautiful idea originated with Mrs. Ann it age S. C. Forbes of Ixis Angeles. Mrs. Forties is a descendant of John Page, Philadelphia's first mala white child. She lived in Kansas In her youth and married an Englishman Armitage S. C. Forbes with whom she went to Ixindon to live. There her taste for art and literature developed and was Increased by years of travel in the old world. For some time she has lived In los Angeles. at her sternly, bland face wearing so black a look that the younger man stopped to glance curiously after him. Then he pushed open the door. A girl sitting by a little sewing table lifted her face as he entered a face Looked down not beautiful, but which hud worked untold mischief in its short career. What is the matter with leyton, Betty?" he asked abruptly. We had a discussion.'' said the girl, with a laugh, and told him the story of a certain little bunch of flowers as a moral which ruffled hla temper." Her cousin came nearer, and looked down at her sternly. You have danced with him, and ridden with him, and led him on, until the whole town couples your names together; and for a childish grudge He Betty gave a little shrug. spoiled one day for me, she said; one of tha happiest of my life. I am not likely to let him spoil another." Then her whole manner changed. "Now. Tom, she said, Impressively, prepare to be sufficiently grateful; I'm going to give you my colors to wear to the war. But the young man flushed darkly. No. you will not," he said, through You have had all the his teeth. amusement at my expense that you are Ymi spend likely lo have, madam. your whole time making fools of men; you are not worth " A pair of brown eyes had been raised mockingly to ills, and kept there. For a moment or two be held out, then the old charm proved too strong, and he put his arms around her. Hetty settled her nead. with a faint laugh, against his shoulder. "You always were a bear. Tom. you know," she said softly. Then she flashed another glance into the intense face Do you want to know above her. what made ine tell him about those "I flowers? she ashed, wry low. helped Cliloc pack vour boxes yesterday end found that old hair ribbon in vour desk." 1 DEATH OF DR. J. H. . BARROWS Distinguished President of Oberlin College Succumbe to Pneumonia. Rev. Dr. John H. Harrows, president of Oberlin eollege. died at bis borne In Oberlin, Ohio, last week. He had been sick for several weeks with pneumonia, but the immediate cause of death was heart failure, his illness having taken a sudden turn for the worse. his death For several hours he waB kept alive by injections of salt solution. Dr. Harrows wsb in the height of his usefulness and the prime of his success. He had risen to a high rank among the educators of the day and he had auceepded in raising more than a million dollars for tue university he worked fur whose advancement with untiring zeal. He waa known everywhere as an eminent clergyman, a finished orator, a distinguished scholar, a philosopher, an author and a convincing logician. It was on account of his powers of reasoning and e 1 Whan I.iirii CRjlan Spi-nlc- . Tiie idinsyiicr.it.. of orators provide an iilnio.it study, due of the says t lie Ixiiidon bii'l-- r, strangest habits (f speaker is ased by l.ord Kag-lasuredly that, Tiie habit is only observable at post prandial fum then. at which the moment the son of the famous field marshal rises to speak lie arranges on the table in front of ldm everything within his reach, just a if lie were playing an intricate war game. l.oltles id every size and shape, glasses, salt cellars, knives and forks and even the very table decorations themselves are pressed into the serThe boy finked up the soiled ribbon. vice. and by tiie time the noble lord resumes his seat tiie disposition of his Hu-t1 with never n word to answer! tells me nothing, but only laughs. imaginary troops, which is productive She has gone off now to make the of no little amusement to those around black and white corkade that the him. Is complete. commandcr-ln-rhic-l has ordered in Fortunate is the man upon whose compliment to our French allies, and he has followed her. Your uncle. I face nature lias written a letter of suppose, is satisfied. For my own part credit. I believe he Is a Tory his refusing a Fortune sometimes taps at a mans commission la certainly suspicious: though, to he sure, his manners are door while he is around at the rorner charming; nnd I confess he neems not saloon telling what he would do if hs to have aged a month sine he staid had the price. .1 inexli-iu-tihi- 11 pii.-si-s. -- n. argument that the University of Chicago chose him to be the first of its lecturers oil Christian philosophy to the cultivated and philosophical p of India. o Remarkable Feat of Surgery. Walter Durycn. the young million- aire, who. while bathing at loon Cove several years ago, made a dive that broke his neck, and whose retention of life is the direct result of probably the most remarkable surgical skill in have the country, is declared to smoked liis first cigar in several years on Sunday. While Mr. Duryea is enpits tirely paralyzed from the arm down, as well as his arms from the biceps, he can move liis head with comparative freedom nnd enjoys his meals with inueh relisV He thinks lie will get well. Cost of Olive Oil. A puzzling question has been asked frequently and does not appear to have been answered convincingly. It Is this: "Why does olive oil cost so California much In this country?" has olive orchards which rival the best of thoso in Italy. Spain and France. The demand in the United States for choice olive oil Is constant and large. Why Is It that, the pile ia atill bo high? New York Tribunal ' |