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CHRYSANTHEMUMS
An Interesting Subject for SpecuIatio
and Research.

An Interesting Subject for Speculation
and Research.
The variable coloriEg of chrysanthemums
forms an interesting subject for speculation
and research and can hardly be studied too
infinitely. At least one or two features of
this tendency to sport have not seen men,
toned in print. Several years ago bought
a single plant of fair maid of Guernsey,
white variety, with almost globe-shaprd
flowers and finely quilted petals. Next sea-
son l raised several plants from the original
one and was surprised TO notice that while
some of them lowered after the fashion of
the old stock others produced fiat flower
with petals es broad and open as Elaine or
Puritan. At that time L had but the single
variety and there were no other chrysanthe-
mum cultivat0rs in the vicinity. The sport
ing apparently all occurred in one season,
and the variation appears to remain true,
though OF that l cannot speak positively
The original plant from which the others
came Is still in existence and has not
changed It's appearance. have now MAJ ked
several specimens of both forms and shall
watch them carefully.
The plants of the flat-petaled form were
left outside this fall till late in November,
and both developed a rich purplsh tnge
on the lower side OF the outer petals that
was quite striking. From this fact and from
the TACT that Duchess, Que of the most vari-
able in cooring, is usually almost white
when subjected to undue cold, it would ap-
pear that the state OF the atmosphere has
much to do with sporting. Duchess is also
easily affected by poor light, becoming
faint yellow instead of its usual 'Zin-
mia red" color. 1t will doubtless be found
that heat aud light are together accountable
for about all there is of the change OF color
in chrysanthemums. But this does not ex-
plain the opening out of the petals of the
fair maid of GuernSey.-jarden and Forest
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PAPER H0RSESHOES.
The Need of Something That Is Nor
Elastic for Horses Hoofs.

The Need of Something That Is More
Elastic for Horses Hoofs.
The need OF more or less elastic horse
shoe has led TO many trials and expert
ments, which, not resulting In anything
satisfactory. has kept the farrier's art in
the same old rut of olden days. A new
horseshoe has been made in Germany, and
1t is constructed of parchment paper or a
paper prepared by saturation of oil, tur-
pentine, ETC., and impenetrable to dampness
or moisture. Thin layers of such papers
are glued together until the desired thick
ness necessary for the horseshoe is attained
by an agglutinant which is Indifferent to
the action Of moisture, and which will not
get brittle when dry Especially casein gum,
chrome gelatine, copper chromate, ammonia,
or mixture of Venetian turpentine). The
leaves OF such prepared paper can first be
cut to the desired form, and holes for nail
ing on the Shoe be stamped through, and
the leaves glued together, one on top Of
another. Then the shoe has to undergo a
very strong pressure, perhaps by hydraulic
press, IS dried, and lastly rasped and planed
The holes can be bored in by boring ma
chimes similar to those used for brushes,
instead OF being stamped out. The fasten-
ing oil these shoes can be done by mailing
through the holes bored or stamped, as
ABOVE described, or by gluing with btu
uen, caoutenouc, or mixture of gum am
hoala, emulsion. one part: gutta percha,
TWO parts. The fact OF its getting rough
makes Tie paper horseshoe great adyan-
ease IN preventing the slipping of the horse
Steel N 160 Va
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even those who occupy positions of dignit Y
and honor are comparatively poor. 1t is
obligatory upon the women, therefore, to
temper their requirements to the purses of
their husbands, brothers or lovers. As
rule their lewery is of brass or other base
metal, thinly plated.
AS shown in our engraving the Roumani-
ans are partial to beads and bangles.
Not only DO they wear profusion of the
latter about their heads. but necklaces of
them and strands of beads, relieved by them
at frequent intervals, are very much af-
feeted. They are also very freely worn as
ornaments for the loose draperies that pre-
dominate in the construction of the Rouma-
man woman'S gowns. Considerable skill is
displayed by some of the better dressers in
the gracefuness with which they catch up
with these bits of metal the folds of the ma
terlals composing their attire.
Kings are seldom worn except by the
wealthier people, and earrings are simple
In design and-like the necklaces-cheap in
material Our picture is said to faithfully
represent the features and dress, including
the lewelry, of typical Roumanian beauty
Notwithstanding its eheapuesS and simplic-
lty, the latter. 1t must be admitted, harmo-
nlZes with the rather swarthy complexion,
the large flowing sleeves, the loose hair and
the bright colors that, in combination,
are expected to present the Roumanmn belle
IN her best light. The attitude of the artists
subject is in itself suggestive of her fond
ness for jewelry. Though evidently posing
Tor portrait her mind is not free from
Keen appreciation of the trinkets strung in
profusion about her neck. and her left hand
has sought favorite ne klace and carresses-
1t with unmistakable pride
But what of the Roumanian jewellery
Clearly his lot is not one OF oDulence, either
present or prospective He VINO earns goud
living Tor himself and his family by catering
to the taste for trinkets of Roumanian
clientage must have a large patronage in
deed. While he may, without much capital
or SKID, serve the public as manufacturer.
jobber and retailer all at one time, his profits
must be reckoned in small coin indeed. 1t is
not improbable that some Roumanians have
little reckoning of profits to do.-Jeweler's
Weekly
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voice had a slightly foreign accent, which
suggested sunny Italy.
Seventeen eighty-one," answered Whit
comb shortly.
Fifty years before that date" said the
voice, L was assassinated by a mob be-
cause played that tune on a hand-organ,
which l did not know contained anything
calculated to offend. Believe me, sir; am
the Count Beppo Spermaceti."
" Go back to your cage. old Whale. OIL, -
said Whitcomb, sternly; you are trying to
ruin my reputation"
:" And furthermore" continued Count
Beppo, there is lady of my country in
the third walk to the left who was mem
Der of an operate chorus and died in 1929.
Sbe remembers that song in her youth; IN
her youth, mind you'll"
looked at Whitcomb and he melted away
into thin mist. taking his pretensions with
him.
=" am gratified to have the Count Beppo
Spermacetl Substantiate my claim"
The words were spoken In Dutch of
somewhat antique pattern. but on the
whole. good enough Dutch for ghost. The
speaker stood looking at me over the grave
stone of Peter Yollis, who died in 1929. OF
course it was not the original grayestone it
was comparatively new one erected by the
later Yo!lis-s. But it was the same old
Peter; there was no mistaking his antiquity.
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PARIS HOME DECORATIONS.
Taste Running TO BOuHtfQl DraDerieS and Va
riGtY in Furnishings.

Fin de steele sleeping apartments contain
cosy hooks like bnudoir and reveal the
prevailing taste Of the day for numberess
knicknacks and odd pieces of furniture, uni
formity being entirely banished from highly
artistic and comfortable rooms.
No less than three different kinds OF chairs
and two stools are displayed in one of the
prettiest of these, together with four fancy
tables. the latter intended for various pur-
poses. One placed at the head Of the bed
has two square shelves, covered with en-
broidered mats or towels, on which are
placed the lamp, watch-case. ETC., and the
verre deau In bohemian glass.
BY the window stands gypsy table, with
work-b0x close to the vide puche or work.
bag, and facing an easy chair. On the ele-
CANT ctiffonier in dark pallisander. mounted
with 0rmolu fittings, stands jewel casket,
two flower vases, miniatures and photo
graphs, and the cabinet above contains some
choice books, various knicknacks being
placed on the side shelves. The cabinet
near the door is fitted with objects of virtu
However. the great display of draperies
forms the leading decorative feature of the
room. The arrangement of the window
curtains and the Italian blind, with its
straight rows of gauze or surah silk bouilI-
onneS, is study in itself From the top
hangs draped festoon in Powered material,
caught up at one angle with rosace, which
secmes the dropping fan plating in plain
material, contrasting with the opposite one
in figured stuff. A second drapery, much
longer, droops from under straight formal
valance in plush, cretonne or cloth, bound
with galloon. The long curtain on the right
side is Topped up with n chenille cordeliere,
while the other one is replaced by graduated
and narrow folds.
A less complicated drapery heads the
portiere hanging, which is conveniently
lifted up by means of cords and hooks
springing from the top. This looping up
displays the lining-a lighf colored material
powdered with pompadour flower. and set
off with bands of warm but deep tint
The low chair and bedspread, together with
the carpet, are in harmony with the cheerful
walls.
Over the bed. placed in a corner against
the wall, is canopy with yandyked val
ance, taSsels and rosettes, finished off with
long plaitngs; from under this fall on each
side two pairs of curtains, overlapping each
other, and cunningly draped to produce a
pretty effect, but not to exclude fresh air.
The top curtains are in figured material,
and those under are In elamine striped with
guipure, like the straight hanging spread
along the wall, the whole length of the bed,
which is in some cheerful enameled wood,
with upholstered panels and draped foot
valance.
During the daytime the quilt is stretched
over two holsters, one at each end, to make
head and feet match, The ceiling is entirely
hidden under folds of plain material, ar
ranged as rays, starting from the center,
where hook supports glass chandelier
with pink candies and to break the uniform
ity a circle is described with ruching or
coll.-PGriS Edition of Herald,
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bring peace out Of the three-cornered war
fare which has always been waged among
owners. builders and architects. It is worth
while speaking of it here, because the idea
is so prominent in the minds of The builders
and because the coming convention and the
visit TO Philadelphia will doubtless result
in the establishment Of similar exhibitions
in other cities. The builder has always
claimed that he was unjustly at the mercy
of the architect. The latter, according to
the ordinary business form, holds the GER
tifcates of pay, and the builder cannot get
his money unless the architect is ready to
say that his designs have been carried ont
A builder sometimes finds it hard TO make
an architect state distinctly what kind of
work ne wants in the various parts of
building. The architect makes his plans,
the builder goes ahead with the WORK. and
the owner is not satisfied. Then the owner
goes to the architect with "kick." and the
architect lays the blame upon the builder.
"fhis isn't the sort of wall 1 intended"
ne ne says. and the builder can only reply that
that was the sort he understood was re-
CURED. 1t is often impossible for the owner
to decide where the fault lies There is need
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New YORK, Jan. 26, 1S9l.-The National
Association of Builders holds its fifth an
nual convention in New York beginning
February 9th. The meeting is notable be-
cause of the representative men who will be
called together, the important questions
which will be discussed and the wide
spread interest in the decisions to be
reached.
First, as to the men. The association was
organized in 1885. The delegates to its con-
vention are elected by building exchanges,
or similar bodies having membership in the
association. Each city is represented by a
delegate at large, who is Director of the
association, and by one additional delegate
for every fifty members or fraction thereof.
About forty cities are represented.
The officers of the association are: John
j. Tucker of New York, President; Arthur
McAllister of Cleveland, Ohio. First Vice
President; Anthony Ittner of St. Louis.
Mo-, Second Vice President; William H.
Sayward of Boston, Mass, Secretary. and
George Taper of Chicago, ILL.,. Treasurer.
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a paragraph from the association's decla-
ration OF principles may be interesting as
showing the general ground it takes and az
indicating TO the socologist whether any
form OF arbitration is likely 10 he recon-
mended which will diminish the number of
strikes in the building trades. so freonent in
the last few years.
/. This association affirms that shsolnte
personal independence of the Individual TO
WORK or not TO work, to employ or not to
employ, is fundamental princinle which
should never be- questioned or assaiIed that
upon 1t depends the security of our whole
social fabric and business prosperitv. and
that employers and wOrkmen sbonid be
equally interested in its defense and nreser-
walton. While unfolding this principle as
an essential safeguard for all concerned
this association would appeal to employers
IN the building trades to Iecopnizs that
there are many opportunities for good in
associations of workmen, and while con-
demnlng and opposing improper action M
on thelr part, tEey should aid and assist
Imem In all just and honorable purposes.
!. nat wnlle, upon fundamental principles,
IL would be useless to confer mr. arbi-
trate, there are still many points upon
winch conferences and arbitration are per-
lectly right and proper, ana that upon
sucll points 1t is manifest duty to take adj
Vantage OF the opportunities afforded by
associations to confer together, to the end
that strikes. lockouts and other disturbance
may be prevented. When such conferences
are entered into care should be taken to
State clearly, in advance, that this funda-
mental principle must be maintained, and
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-01
AN UNAPPRECIATED JOKE.
An Indian Brave Who Did What rv

An Indian Brave Who Did What Two
Young Ladies Requested Him to Do
Two young women were alone one day.
writes correspondent from Yankton to
the Springfield Republican. when a young
Indian brave whom they knew came 10 see
the man OF the house. The man was
away and the Indian sat down to wait tor
him. During this interval, the girls, being
of lively turn, began asking him questions
about his former mode of life; among other
things they asked him to give a warwhoop
and show them how he scalped people. but
ne gave no answer. Some time after when
they were talking Of other subjects. and
had forgotten all about him, he sprang up
suddenly. gave warwhoop that made the
honsetop ring, then, snatching a big
knlie that lay on the table, with one hand,
ne look the top-knot of one of the girls in
the other, and ran the back of the knife
GROUND her scalp. They were each scaped
IN tills manner and were nearly frightened
out OF their wits. but he sat down and be-
gan to laugh and told them he had only
done what they had asked them to do,
They soon recovered from the shock and
laughed heartily at the Indians Joke.
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I" No; my claim to its authorship was not
allowed, and escaped. Between you and
me, =! didn't compose it; just hashed it up
in a hurry out Of one or two old things"
well, wish you'd let it rest, that's al"
said |. somewhat harshly. perhaps, if you
had, it might not have arisen in my day.
:" wish had, he groaned; sit haunts me
even now. Oh, remorse remorsev"
He ran his fingers wildly through his hair
and then beat his head upon the gravestone
Is there anything can do for you?' 1
asked. sympathiZing with his distress,
though | couldn't help thinking that it was
more than he deserved.
No, no; take it away that's ALL
| took it away. Even after this fearful
warning couldn't keep it out of my head,
and before ] had gone twenty PAGES from
the spot ! was whistling it again.
Say, my friend" said voice on my
right, did that fellow Smith tell you he
mo, he didn't" said I, confronting this
second specter boldly, "he confessed that he
stole it."
Probably he knew that You would meet
me" continued the ghost; g I'm the man he
kins, and was buried before Smith was
that song"
He was interrupted by deep groan. which
proceeded from somewhat older portion of
the cemetery. The groan was followed by
voice:
Perkins. why will you pervert the facts
in this shameful manner. You know that
yon stole that song from revolutionary
ballad composed by me and called General
Clinton's White Horse My young friend.
If you want to GO into the arch ;eogy of
that song. just ascribe its authorship To
Levi c. Whitcomb, originally of Connecti-
cut"
when were you buried, Whitcomb," in
quired specthre whom perceived looking
| down nt from SnarSalv npnplo tod
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Among the delegates who will be present
are the following whose names are well
known in the trade throughout the country
Q. w. Norcross, Elisha Lttlrfield, E. Noyes
Whitcomb, James Smith of Boston Gaorge
c. Prussing w. p. Ketcham, Joseph Dow
ney, John Rawle, w. Il. Alsip, c, w. Gin
dele, NJ. B. Madden, r. Viesling. F. E.
Spooner, W. Goldie, d. V. PuringtOn, p B.
Wight, of Chicago; ID. W. C. Bellville, E. d.
Tippett, NJ. p. Scully, of Cincinnati; John
D. McGilvray, f. n. Davis, of Denver; b.
F. Swain, David Pullman, w. u. Louvrtt,
Captain GosS, of Kansas City; George w.
Libbey, E. F. Dobson. of Minneapolis; W.
Hardness Jr., Stacey Reeves, John S.
Stevens, Charles Gillingham, Murrell Dob
bins, Samuel Hart. George Watson, of Phil
adelphia Edward E. Scrlbner, j. w. Maxim
son, John II. Donohue, of St. Paul.
The regular delegates will of course be
accompanied by host of members from the
several exchanges. Not less than a thou
sand men are expected to attend the ban
quet, which will be one of the features of
the entertainment offered by the New York
Builders Exchange to its guests. Ever since
last March the committee appointed by the
exchange has been considering the question
of properly receiving what will unQuestlon-
ably be the largest and most influential
company Of builders ever assembled. The
hundred for this purpose, which, as is the
rule with such bodies, selected an executive
committee to do the active work. 1t consists
of these men: Marc EidIitz (Chairman)
Charles A. Cowen, George Moore Smith,
Frank L. COnover, John NJ. Canda, Richard
Deeves, Otto NJ. Eidlitz, Robert C. Martin,
Henry w. Redheld, William G. Smith, John
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A GL0VE-MENDER.

A Device to Repair Gloves Neatly and
With Ease.
til quite difficult matter to repair ones
gloves so neatly and perfectly that it can
not be detected as an unprofessional's work,
but little invention shown in our sketch
facilitates this work to such degree that
even unframed hands can do it with neat
ness and dispatch.
The apparatus is made of nickel, and con
sists of two parts, which press az ainst each
other by means OF spring. Part of the ton
edge is provided with small teeth in close
range to each other The seam of the glove
10 be mended is carefully pressed between
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FONDNESS FOR JEWELS.
4 ROumalial Belle Presented in Her Best Light
to The World,

The women of Roumania are said to be
beautiful Their charms are not of the frail
Anglo-Saxon type, but of the more rugged
order peculiar to Southeastern Europe. The
women of Roumania are peculiarly fond of
iewelry. In this respect their tastes differ
from those of their more highly educated
Northern sisters only in the fact that the
former are less discriminating. They wear
their trinkets on all occasions when they
don their better attire, and the quantity of
jewelry necessary to satisfy their ambition
is surprising.
The greatest obstacle in the way of the
qualification of the Roumanian bellies pas
sion for jewelry is the poverty of the person
upon whom she relies for its purchase.
Nearly all Roumanians are peasants, and
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1.-THE late Mynheer Yollis," said 1 re-
spectfully, will pardon me for presuming
while still living (and on a small salary at
that to address the distinguished dead, but
if the lady to whom the Count Beppo refers
heard the song in her youth which must
have been passed in Italy, or cons lering
her. profession, perhaps l should say
Latium."
Exactly, my FRIEND" said Yolis, inter-
IUpting; II composed the song while there,
before coming to this country. 1t was re-
published here, and l dedicated it to Hen
drick Hudson. OF course l didn't care -,
well, we will say a dixie, which means much
the same thing. OF course 1 didn't care
dixie for Hendrick, but l thought his name
would help sell the song, you understand"
Yes" l admitted, 1.-THE same thing is done
to-day"
81 was accused. sir. falsely accused of
stealing the melody, but it was wholly and
entirely original with me-"
Strange" said l muSing, chat is just
what Mr.. c. A. jenkins says"
l climbed the graveyard wall in medita-
tive mood. Something in my experience
with the departed had cured me of that
song, and when in New York the next morn
ing l heard man shout in my ear, "All the
latest songs of the day: Willie Reilly's
White Shirt, etc." | was able to restrain my
desire Tor copy. HOWARD FIELDING.
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as very near the Ideal of what such a build
ing should be- 1t is one of the chief objects
of the National Association to encourage
local exchanges in its mem bership to put up
such buildings as that in Philadelphia. 1t
includes, besides the facilities necessary for
the ordinary exchange business, perma-
nent exhibition and manual training
school These two features. in the opinion
OF the builders, are of the utmost import
anee. To Philadelphia belongs the credit of
first carrying out successfully the designs of
the association.
The permanent exhibition is intended to
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THE solid MEN
And SOLID WORK.
ali Ready for the the Builders National
Convention.
How the New York Exchange Will Entertain
Notable Decentralization and Other
Important Subjects to be Discussed.

Special Correspondence of THE SUNDAY CALL.
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Mrs. Blk. Ito her son)--Oh, Bob, you must
never think of jumping again-it is such a
dangerous amusement!
Robert (who has been cursing the hour in
which he informed his parent of the exact
whereabouts of the sehool-It's all right
with a horse that knows how to Jump. Mine
didn't.
The Friend-I thought YOU seemed tn
jump good deal higher than your horse
did. They ought TO be trained to keep closer
under you, oughtn't they? Robert wonders
If she is as guileless as She looks.
Captain -Cropper Ito the r. M.j-Ob. takes
about eight months, with lesson every dav.
to make man efficient in the cavalry, does
II? But. look here-I suppose four more
eight, y'know.
r. M.-Weli, sir. if you arsk me. 1 dunno
as another arf-dozen II do you any arm
put, % course. that's just as you feel about
it. Captain Cropper endcavors to extract
announcement from this Delphic response.