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Dwells on the charms of white muslins
made with clouds of lace about the bod
ices, of white flowered mousselines de Sole
over straw-colored silks and OF white
Greek tulle over white or pae-hued satin.
In the same category are mentioned the
smart tailor-made piques.
Numerous are the muslins seen with in
umerable flounces, but almost as many
have narrow pleatings in the front of the
skirt that widen out considerably at the
center of the back, for they are very pop
ular.
White alpaca, adorned with bands OF
guipure and several rows OF the narrow
black velvet at the bottom OF the skirt,
are enjoying a considerable vogue. Similar
bands are likewise inserted at the hips
The bodices are formed of guipure extend
ing In tabs below the waist. These dresses
are invariably lined with . soft-finished
silk.
at the recent Fete des Fleurs in Paris
those gowned entirely in white received
the most com plments, and almost all the
hats were composed of white tulle with
long, sweeping white ostrich plumes /;
others were Of Italian straw, elaborately
trimmed with flowers.
On the same occasion were seen some
quaint, gauzed silk pelerines, in delicate
tnts. made With rows of cording. They
are really pretty and much admired when
worn over muslin gowns. At the throat
of every one was tulls lace-edged cravat.
The Dressing of the Hair.
One of the latest styles for arranging the
hair to suit an oval face consists OF q
waved coiffure with few light, fully
curls on The forehead. In the back the
waved hair is curled loosely, and at the left
side of the head is an upstanding bow and
coquettish rosette Of silver-srangled
tuile, twist of which encircles the coil,
Tulle of any color may be used. A stylish
belle wore with good effect lately one oi
black iulle spangled with gold. which en-
phaslzed the beauty of her faxen hair.
round face usually should have nc
curls on the forehead, and the waves al
the front and sices should be small and lie
closely to the head. The back hair can be
most becomingIy arranged in three poufi
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THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
At the closing hours of the congress the elec-
ton OF officers and directors resulted in the
sci lection of the following: Henry A. Mandell
of Detroit, president; E. Leroy Smith (Albany,
n. W, vice-president; Clarence A. Henriques
New York;, recording secretary; L. g. Parker
(Toledo), corresponding secretary; Benjamin
L. Richards (Rock Rapids, Iowa.. treasurer.
B. D. Kribben of St. Louis, S st. John Nc
Cutchen OF New Jersey, Robert H. Weems of
Brooklyn, DR.. Joseph I. Neff of Philadelphia,
Mr. Hudson of Buffalo and P. J. Tormey of
San Francisco were chosen directors.
THE ABSENT ONES.
At the seventh congress. Just held at Putin
Bay, it was generally regretted that few
familiar faces were absent. There was one in
particular, whose pleasant face and smiling
countenance was looked for in vain. 1t was
that of Miss Kate Wheelock, the daughter of the
league, and known throughout the world as
the Whist Queen. This congress is the first
one that Miss Wheelock has missed since the
league adopted her as their daughter. Many
expressed their deep regret and sorrow that
she could not be there, there was mono to fill
the vacancy. The little queen sailed on the
Furnessia, June 10, to summer in the blue
hills of lar away Scotland, and although re-
GREETING her inability to be present at this
congress, she felt the necessity of the much
needed rest and vacation (which she was
obliged to take in order to be able to continue
her good work in the whist world.
ECHOES FROM The CONGRESS.
The next congress will be held near Boston.
al one OF the seaside resorts.
Tracy Barnes, whist editor of the Toledo
Blade, was one o! the busiest men at the
Putin Bay Congress. He never slept.
Waller 81. Barney, the retiring president OF
the league, with Mrs Clarence Brown OF To
ledo, won the progressive straight whist
match
Mrs. D. w. Guptill of the Trist Duplicate
Whist Club was in attendance at Put-in-Bay
and came out second best in one of the con.
tests.
The midwinter meeting of the American
Whist League will be held at Buffalo the last
of January next.
About 100 ladies were in attendance at the
hist congress. Every opportunity was given
them to play the game to their hearts content.
very amusing incident occurred in one oi
the contests. A card was found on the floor,
and the referee called out to all the players to
count their cards, as some one had dropped
one. No response. The referee stated 1t
would save q revoke by discovering it at once.
No response. After the deal was over one
player had but twelve cards. revoke was
established and the penalty taken, and,
strange to say, the party who dropped the card
was deaf and could not hear the announce
ment.
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FlOWers.

The latest news from the great mil
liners states that Parma violets, which
were declared out of fashion two mon hs
ago, are again enjoying great vogue and
green hats are extremely stylish.
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Chit-Chat.

White leather belts with oxidized silver
clasps are very popular with light sum-
mer frocks. Many of them are extrava-
CANT affairs. having besides the clasps,
handsome silver ornaments applied at IN
tervais. The latest belts mentioned from
abroad are said to show tortoises of tur-
quoise; these are formed with links of
oxidized silver.
Very narrow belts OF light-hued croco-
die feathers are adorned with studs of
colored enamels, but ribbons are used in
preference TO anything else by many, for
they fit so much more snugly than leather
and tie so gracefully. For the moment
check ribbons are being extensively pat
roniZed
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on the crown of the head. A tortoise-sheu
round comb il pretty when it appears to
support the poufs.
A noted hairdresser used in arranging
one matron's locks in this way tiny
wreath OF the smallest possible roses, that
surrounded the poufs. and at the left side
arose sprightly aigrette of the roses. L
should add that the middle pouf rises
very considerably above the Others.
For those who have not an abundant
supply of hair may be had novel
roulette ohignon. which has an ingenious
self-closing foundation, that obviates the
necessity for hairpins. and the clip
fast reversible fringe must be excellent,
as it is so made that the wearer can re-
verse its position, bringing the back pa-t
over the forehead and the front curis to
the back. when the latter becomes straight
ened by heat or damp. One side OF the
fringe is always ready for use, while an
other advantage of this clever arrangement
is that the back half of the fringe forms an
excellent foundation for the wearer's own
hair when dressed q Ia pompadour and
raised in front
A novel parted toupee has one side ar
ranged with short curls, and the other in
long wavy hair. The foundation being
| transparent is comfortable, as 1t Is ex-
tremely light, and the curls and waves
have a most natural appearance and are
always, when made properly, composed
of naturally curly hair.
The Victorian bow promises to enjoy
popular favor. 1t Is of natural hair and is
| mounted on q tortoise-shell comb. This
holds it in place securely, and q few soft
dropping curls com plete it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
DUCKS FOR MARKET.

This Article Tells How to Dress and Pack
Them for Shipment.
Ducks are killed by hanging them
head downward, the feet caught in a
loop of cord, and stuck in the roof Of
the mouth. While dying the feathers
are quickly pulled, as many being
plucked as possible before the duck is
dead. It is then passed to an assistant,
who proceeds to pluck the soft feathers
and pin feathers. until the carcass is
clean. This is a very tedious operation,
and some kill the duck, strip away the
heavy feathers and wrap it in a large
towel that has been dipped in boiling
water, allowing it to SO remain for half
an hour, when the feathers will easily
come out. Beginners, however, should
experiment with one duck in that man.
ner, as there is little practice required
to learn just the right time to remove
the cloth, etc. When all the feathers
are off, and the carcass has been dry
picked of all the pin feathers, it is then
dropped into ice cold water in order
to remove the animal heat, and when
cold the carcasses are hung up to drain
and dry. They are then packed in clean
boxes or barrels and shipped by ex-
Fress.-Poultry Keeper.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
SHALL WE SPANK
This Question Is Agitating the Minds Of
Chicago People.

This Question Is Agitating tho Minds Of
Chicago People.
Our tagging interest in the great So
Geological problem, "Shall Our Children
Be Spanked?" has been revivified by
the battle now raging between Mrs.
Washburne and gentleman in Con-
necticut. We are sorry that this con-
flict of opinion did not exist at that Pc
Rod of life of which we are accustomed
to speak. POLITICALLY and with dreamy
Renaissance. as ''our halycon days."
as we are convinced that in this event
we should have saved ourselves
measure of mental trepidation and bod
lily discomfort. Concerning the merits
of the debate we do not feel at liberty
to pass judgment, but we are reasonably
sure that could we be a child again we
should ''tie to" Mrs. Washburne. Yet
the Connecticut gentleman, seems to be
a man of experience and practical
knowledge and we must make all al
lowence for conditions as we find then.
Some children are born to be spanked.
seine achieve spankings and some have
spankings thrust upon them. 1t is
very difficult and delicate matter to
draw the line, particularly when it is
a clothesline. Let us dismiss the mat
ter as one of the neversettled troubles
Of humanity, tho spankers as we'll as
the spanlee, for are we uot all born to
trouble as the spanks fly downward?
Chicago Post:
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white like the Sultanas, but with more
feathery legs and less beard; Choon-
docks, black plunage, without tail
feathers, plumed feet and large heads
and barbs.
Crevecoeurs are very important
French breed from city of the same
name. Besides the large crest well set
back, the comb in divided into two
horns, curved back, as portrayed in the
illustration above. The plumage is
black, the legs short and unfeathered.
La Bresse is another fine table fowl,
taking it's name from French prov
ince. Its width of breast and tender,
short-grained flesh are remarkable.
Houdans, these quite we'll Americanizcd
fowls, are from village in France on
the Seine. They are well known in
America, with their black and white
.plumage and topknots. .Paduans' or
Padovas are a very: ancient. Italian
breed. They occur of every color, but
always have crest and are of great
size.-Farm and Home: &c..
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AMONG THE POULTRY.

Lice first attack ill-conditioned fowls
Overlooking will soon spoil: any
flock.
Ducks should grow fast and be sold
young.
1t is never good plan to yard all
kinds of fowls together.
One brooder with so chicks is less
trouble than one old hen.
If the male is not pure breed he will
effect no improvement in the flock.
The hen that lays regularly in win
ter never roosts in trees in winter.
To prevent loss from eggs freezing III
winter the eggs should be gathered
often.
Fully one-half the failures with
breeders is due to one cause alone, and
that is insufficient warmth.
If large size and weight are de-
sired, select large hens, but the rooster
should be active and vigorous.
For breeding purposes, a medium.
sized active male is twice as valuable as
one that is extra large and heavy.
1t is comparatively an easy matter
to grade up common flock, SO that for
egg and meat producing they will CON-
pete favorab]y with pure breeds.
Broken bones are often more high
ly relished than when ground. A hen
will sometimes refuse bone meal and
yet will readily eat broken bones.
Feather pulling is the most perni-
cious of all vices. The habit usually
comes from illness and can generally
he prevented by keeping fowls busy.
The gizzard of the fowls 1nasticatcs
the food, but this can only De done by
the aid of sharp, gritty material. Be
sure this is supplied.-St. Louis Repub-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
FARM AND GARDEN.
EcoNoMlz.ljN NJ FOOD.
Early Winter Is the Worst Time to Re-
~ r. duco Cattle Rations. d,

Early Winter Is the Worst Time to Re-
.45~e duco Cattle Rations.
While it does not pay to ever put
live stock on short rations, if it is to be
done at all let it be at any other time
than the early winter. The animal is a
machine for converting some portion OF
his coarse food into finished products,
and his energy in conversion depends
very largely upon his physiological COLI
dition as we'll as upon his constitutional
power.
These facilities of theirs to produce
the materials we desire are natural to
be sure, but they have beensgreatly ex-
ag&erated by domesticstion, full feed
and good care. But the animal has also
himself to look out for, and it is nat
ural law that under circumstances Of
distress everything else stops that the
vital processes may go on. That is, that
under hard conditions these extra ac-
tivities stop, and we get little product
from. the animal.
But what difference does it make at
which end of the winter this shortening
of ratfons comes, if it be to come at all?
Much, and for the reason that sudden
and violent changes are disastrous,
physiological conditions considered. II
they come to US gradually we can &C.
custom ourselves to things that, if sud-
denly brought upon us, would prove
fatal.
AS the animal goes into winter quar-
tiers oil his habits of life are changed,
and changed suddenly. He goes from
green feed to dry; from uniformly
warm weather into great extremes of
cold and heat; from the free atmos-
phere of the field to the close air of the
stable, if he be lucky enough to get the
stable. Their powers of resistance and
adaptation are severely tried. If he
now also suffer a diminution Ct food his
resources are cut off, and if HE arti-
ficially developed faculties in self de-
Tense cease to act, they will be slow in
deed to resume their activities.
The reverse policy is pursued by care
full stockmen who seek to make the
change from autumn to winter as light
as possible, and by extra feed and care
to fortify the animal against more Or
less distressing circumstances. The
change from winter to spring and sum
mer is not only into increasingly bet
ter conditions, but the changes are
marked by less violence.--Farmer's
Voice.
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ONLYLlvE ROBBERS.


Postoffice Department Does Not Pay re-
wards for Dead Ones.
Some very curious cases have been
decided BY the law department relating
to awards for the capture of robbers of
postofaces. Mr.. Milliken has just rem
dered decision against claimant at
California, No., where postoffice safe
was robbed. In such cases the depart
ment pays 5000 each for the conviction
of the persons engaged in the robbery.
There were five persons concerned in
the affair, but the authorities had no
clew to the men. It happened, how
ever, that the guilty persons were in a
saloon some tame afterward, and one of
them got into dispute with farmer
and u lively row ensued, in which the
farmer shot and killed the man. The
other men ran out, but were captured
by other persons, not because they
were possoffice robbers, but because
they were engaged in the row.
1t turned out on examination that the
man who was killed was the ringleader
of the robbers and had the bulk of the
booty Oh his person. His death re-
suited in proving completely in the rob-,
berry upon the other four men. The
men who captured the four have been
allowed $500. The farmer made appli-
cation for 5000, but it is held that the
reward being offered for the ''arrest
and conviction Of the robbers, he can
not be paid the amount. The dead
robber was neither arrested nor con-
victed of the offense. Mr.. Milliken
said that it was rather hard. but. under
the law, he could do nothing else.
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Elsa was not present to deny or defend

Elsa was not present to deny or defend
them.
SWELL, it's no good thinking Of what
is past, particularly anything disagree
able, is it, Mrs. Ponder p he said, gently.
Il dare say Elsa will repay you some
day" .. .
"Ah! but must speak of this, if Elsa
hasn't already" said Mrs. Ponder, shak-
ing her head and assuming her most
tragic and important air. II think you
ought to know, if you're going to marry
her."
'What is it?' asked John, rather anx-
iously.
"Elsa's father was thief-he died in
prison, and Mr.. Ponder let me take the
child and bring her up as my own. If
it hadn't been for me she'd have gone to
the workhouse, for she hadn' t a relation
in the world"
But he met Mrs. Ponder's curious
glance calmly. II expect Elsa forgo,
t. mention it," he said quietly, land it
does not make the slightest difference.
People can't be responsible for their
parents"
To his inexpressible relief Elsa en-
tered as Mrs. Ponder was about to pour
into his unwilling ears the story of the
great jewel robbery that had led to
her fathers arrest and imprisonment.
She had apparently walked off her ill
huEaor. Her cheeks were flushed, her
lips smiling, as she laid her hands in
Johns outstretched ones.
And what made you come to-day p
she asked, taking a small bunch of vio-
let's from her waist belt and fastening
them in his coat.
MY dads in town. I have to meet
him at six, so I called for the ring"
He seized Elsa's busy little hand.
Why, what have you done with it?''
Elsa hesitated, glanced round, and
looked rather alarmed. "IImust have
left it upstairs" she said, doubtfully.
John was growing impatient, when she
returned with the ring in her hand.
II have found it, she said, "but you,
will be very cross with me. The stone
is not quite secure. Unjust have loosened
it when l cleaned it. Don't wear it till
the diamond is fastened in tightly; but
you needn't trouble to take it to jew
cler. You can pinch it with some of
those horrid little forceps."
why, Elsa, you look as white as a
sheet! I'm not bit yexed about it,
said John, as he took the ring from
her shaking hand. Elsa put her arms
around his neck and laid her face on
his shoulder. He could feel the rapid
beating of her heart.
Il felt so frightened" she murmured
Il thought it was lost.'
Sand even if it were," said John,
smiling; lit is not worth the roses in
your cheeks"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
Food for Fatteninr Chicks.


1t is difficult to fatten young chick,
because the food goes to growth Of
body and warmth, rather than fat.
Chicks cannot be forced before they are
about eight weeks old. Experts who
fatten them always select the healthy
and vigorous ones. They are fed four
times day on the following mixture:
Corn meal, two pounds: sifted ground
oats, two pounds; bran, one
pound, middings, one-half pound;
linseed-meal, four ounces; ground
bone, four ounces, and common
salt, one tablespoonful. Scald the mix
trre with boiling water and add one
pound of crude tallow, stirring well,
making, the mixture stiff lnot wet),
and feed in clean troughs, giving as
much as the chicks will eat, removing
the portions left over. arm aud Fire
sside.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
CHOLERA-PROOF HOGS,
A Few OF Them Can Be Found In Every
Average Herd.

A Few Of Them Can Be Found In Every
Average Herd.
We used to hear about breeds and
strains of hogs that were cholera proof;
we hear no more of them now, says
Wallace's Farmer. Nevertheless facts
abundantly testify that some hogs are
cholera proof. In some herds one or two
brood sows will go through siege Of
cholera, eating among the dead and dy-
ing, and remain in the most perfect
health and vigor, and occasionally: but
very seldom, we hear of some whose
litters are equally cholera proof. We
worth their weight in gold, for that
would be stretching it, but they are
worth more money than any man would
dare to ask for them, and should not be
sold under any circumstances short of
the entire loss of usefulness.
1t will usually be found that brood
sows that have had the disease and re-
cover will not succumb to it on a second
visit. We therefore regard animals of
this kind as worth double the usual
value in times like these. This matter
is of practical Importance just now.
The man may be considered happy
whose herds have been attacked in time
to allow the survivors to be put in the
best condition for breeding. It ques-
tionable whether in fact the farmer has
sustained any real loss in the line Of
brood sows if he has saved so per cent.
with their breeding capacity unim~
paired. He need have no such fear Of
tn. ravages of disease in the future.
Save these brood sows, and males like
wise, by all means. They are worth
plenty of money
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
He Fed Too Much Corn.

:: Visiting a poultry farm lately, says
Maine Farmer, a number of hens were
seen squatting on the ground, unable to
walk. Naturally the owner asked:
what is the cause of this trouble 81,
In seeking a solution, the question Of
feed was raised, and the man stated
frankly: II feed on corn, because it is
so handy to use and so cheap in the
market" Here was the cause Of all
his troubles. He was feeding grain
not adapted to bone and muscle build
ing, and the little body could not stand
the strain. Rational feeding would save
from these annoyances. s3
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WATER TIGHT STABLE FLOOR.

WATER TIGHT STABLE FLOOR.
The floor of tho stalls should be made
of double thickness of matched plank,
with good application of hot coal tar
and tarred paper between the floors. The
upper floor must NOT be nailed or only
at the end near the manager, and the
cracks filed with coal tar. The cut
shows how, the floor should be laid.
The lower figure shows a cross section
of the floor as we enter the passageway
behind the horses, while the upper one
shows a cross section as we stand fac
ing the stall.-Rural New Yorker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
A Naughty Star.

WHAT" demanded the manager of
the new Siberian tmelodrama angrily
1.-THE new star we engaged refuses to
take part in the great dynamite explo-
sion sence? Why won't she?"
WELL" answer the assistant manag-
er. ''she says the joke writers wouldn't
do thing but call her a bomb ac-
trcSS."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14
HORSE STABLE FLOOR,

How to Make It Water-Tight by Means
of Coal Tar.
A stable floor can be made absolutely
watertight by the use of coal tar. 1t
must be made Of well-seasoned lumber;
chestnut or spruce. as suggested, could
be used. The walk behind the stalls
may be made of single plank, matched,
and hot coal tar be poured in the cracks.