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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28

they get impreguated with Anglopho-
bia. Consequently we cannot be sur
prsed when we observe that some of
our people do not read and understand
the constitution, which is the supreme
law, and under which all laws are made.
No, the president has no authority to
declare war lie has control of all pre-
liminary negotiations with foreign
countries in the preparation of treaties;
but even treaties must receive the rati-
fcation of two-thirds of the senate be-
fore they can become operative, so far
as this country is concerned. The con-
stitution wisely restricts certain presi-
dental powers, and our people ought
to know these restrictions. Very often,
because of lack of knowledge on such
points, our people expect too much Of
our presidents and criticise them when
they do not deserve criticism.
In paragraphs subsequent to the one
quoted the constitution provides that
the congress shall have power ito raise
and support armies, but no appropria-
ton of money to that use shall be for
longer term than two years; to pro-
vide and maintain navy; to make rules
for the government and regulation of
the land and naval forces; to provide
for calling forth the militia; to provide
for organizing, arming and disciplin-
ing the militia, and for governing such
part of them as may be employed in
the service of the United States"
1t will thus be seen that the bulk of
the power in matters warlike is const-
tutionally reserved for the congress,
and the president is designated to eX-
ecute the laws and regulations which
must be made by congress. OF course,
when war is in progress, and the con-
gress has made declarations and pro-
visions, all power for the execution of
the laws must rest with the president,
because he is the chief executive Off
Ger of the republic. But the people
ought not TO suppose, nor imagine, that
the president of the United States is in
any sense Of the word dictator. He is,
after all, the servant of the people;
their august representative of power.
Believing that it was wise in time of
peace to prepare for war, the congress
during the past two years has appropri-
ated $2O, 900 900 for seacoast defenses
alone. The congress appropriates
money, but the congress cannot ex-
pend the money. Under the direction
of the president all moneys are ex-
pended. 1t was the president, through
the secretary of war, who expended
$2O,O9O,0OO for coast defenses. These
defenses consist not only of fortifiea-
tions and big guns and ammunition,
but also of submarine defenses, such
as hidden torpedoes and explosive
mines, which would wreck the largest
and strongest battleshps afoat.
The congress has appropriated many
millions of dollars during the past 3
years for the purpose of providing and
maintaining a navy, as the constitution
requires. All of those millions were
expended by the president, through the
secretary of the navy. And now this
republic has a navy which equals the
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28
CHAPTER ".

Hendricks sat smoking beside Welsh
all the way down town. He seemed so
deeply thoughtful that Welsh was
afraid to disturb him. Presently, how
ever, Hendricks sighed, looked into the
captains expectant face, and said
MY New York case is puzzling me.
l can't make head or tail oft, tits GER
tainly a most complicated matter. You
may have read of the Sixth avenue jew
eler who was found dead"
"My God, Mr.. Hendricks! pardon
me-" broke in Welsh, with a flash of
the eyes, but this is really going too
far. Surely you don't realize my po-
sition. have taken it on myself to
employ you with the city's money, nd
-and-surely this is no time to be talk
ing of other cases"
Hendricks stared in surprise, blushed,
and threw away his cigar. The cab was
slowing up at Welsh's office. Hen
drcks said nothing until they were in
side and he had closed the door; then
he coolly lighted another cigar and
went on:
"You must pardon me, really, cap
tain, but / have always worked with
men who understood my awkward
ways. They usually let me alone; and
| forgot that you don't know my meth
ods. l am a great economist of time
when l am in thinking trim, and, as
| had already arrived at the only conclu-
sion possible in your case, at least at this
stage, was working on the other mat.
ter l mentioned"
Conclusion? What conclusion?' p
cried Welsh.
why, | thought you were following
me step by step, up at the mayors
though now do recall that you made
one or two proposals that rather seemed
to indicate lack of proper caution"
"Why, l saw absolutely nothing" re
piled Welsh. ITO be frank, thought
you were helplessiy stumped, and were
simply trying TO kill time and make ;
favorable impression on the ladies'"
u was trying to be agreeable, Welsh
[ confess it. That's my style. ltmakei
an unpleasant job pleasanter TO al
concerned. If you ever have to hand
cuff a woman, tell her she has pretty
wrists, and she won't mind it half 81
much"
81 am at sea-" said Welsh, "and com
p,etely overheard"
Hendricks leaned back threw his fee
on a desk and chewed the end of hi
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28
THE IRONY OF FATE.

He had fought in many a battle and es-
capped without a wound;
lie had met stampeded cattle and had
bravely held his ground
He had hunted in Montana and been snow
bound on the plain,
And he'd sojourned in Havana when the
plague was raising Cain.
lie had crossed the stormy ocean many
times without mlshap;
He'd recovered from a potion fixed up by 2
Jealous Jap.
lie had been reckless rover from the
moment of his BIRTH
And had travelled almost over every por-
tion of the earth
He encountered every danger that you've
ever read about;
He had been Texas ranger and reck-
less army scout.
But the moral, If there's any, in this
humble little tale,
Is that he died from stepping on an ancient
rusty nail.
Cleveland Leader
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28

navy OF any country with which we
might become engaged in hostilties.
1t will be observed that the congress
has the power Ito provide for calling
forth the militia" Although the con-
gress has ito provide" for calling forth
the militia, il rests with the president
to call upon the militia, after the con-
gress has made provision for them. In
the event Of war our country will de-
pend upon the militia to FIJI the ranks
Of the infantry and cavalry regiments,
and our regular army will be largely
distributed into the artillery branch of
the service. The president will call
upon the governors of the various
states and the governors will call out
their militia, and they will be sworn
into the service of the United States
for term Of months or years, as the
case may be. We have also a naval
militia, which will hasten to swell the
forces upon our battleships and
cruisers.
All of these things are provided for in
/ the constitution, and the powers Of the
congress and Of the president are clear
4 ly defined, so that there need be no mis-
take concerning those powers and
/ duties.
Meantime our great people have been
endeavoring to demonstrate to the
world their august self-restraint. their
belief in their government and its in-
stitutions and their consciousness OF
power When they speak it will be
I through their Representatives 10 the
/ congress; and then, through their pres.
ident, as provided for in the law of the
land, the constitution.
SMITH II FpV
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CAN'T DECLARE WAR.
Such Power Is Not Vested in Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Congress Alone Has the Authority to
Incugurnte n state OF Wharf.-The
Point Defined by the Com
stitutiOn,
[sneclnl Washlngton I.etter. |

The constitution of the United States
article !, section 8, paragraph II, pro-
vides that "the congress shall have
power to declare war, grant letters Of
marque and reprisal, and make rules
concerning captures on the land and
water"
We all understand that the constitu-
ton is the supreme law of our country,
and therefore it is important that we
should obey that law in every particu-
lar. Strange as it may appear to some
Of our young ladies and gentlemen, who
study the constitution at school, there
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28

speakinu of strength.

Customer-Is that what you call a
strong cup Of cofee2
Waiter-Sure, Nike. You couldn't
hardly break one of dem cups wit
az.-Indianapolis Journal.
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chair with her back TO the light, and
took no part in the conversation going
on between Walters and her mother.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-04-28

The British embassy in Washing
ton costs the people Of England about
100000 a year, or two-thirds as much az
the expense of our whole state depart
ment The German embassy costs about
$4,000; the French about $4,000 aud
the Italian about $4,000.
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ITo he CoNTINUEDl ]


Eyes" he said thoughtfully, ''it is
true that 1 am welded to my art, but"
He paused and shook iis head regret
fully.
g. must admit that ] have been
greatly disappointed in the matter Of
her dowry. Chicago Post
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From Clue to Climax.
BY WILL N. HARBEN.

copyright 1896, by j. B. LippineoH Col
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-27

SO low as the knees. At the conclu-
sion of the ceremony this corner is
turned back. and unveiled, the bride
walks down the aisle. Latterly there has
come into the market a chiffon as
transparent and as crisp as tulle, with
three narrow satin bands running along
its four sides. 1t is wonderfully be-
coming, and one of its chiefest charms
is its Responsiveness.
Hair is piled high to receive the veil
now. and the Lace, or tulle, or chiffon
is so adjusted among the coils and
curlS as to be a part of the head dress
White aigrettes, tufts of snowy mar
about feathers and wee ostrich tips,
with wired white satin bows are among
the bridal head ornaments, and there
is tendency shown everywhere for the
bride to add to her splendOr with
whatever jewels may have fallen to her
share. Colored jewels are just as per-
missible as pearls and diamonds, and
with many a pretty but rather simple
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-27
LADIES OF THE MACCABEES.
Largest and Best Organized Society
of Women In the World.

The order of the Ladies of the Macca-
bees has the distinction of being the larg-
! est organization of its kind in the world
compound exclusively of women. Men
are in no way eligible to membership, as
/ in the Order of the Eastern star, winch
/ is conducted on somewhat similar lines.
| Although the Ladies of the A-accabees
| is a society formed within the last rev
years. it already numbers 10000 members;
the ''woman's order it is often called
1t is a fraternal society, and offers to
women the same social and educational
advantages that Masonic societies offer
to men. and it has come TO be known as
u striking example of the success of
women along business lines. The fact that
the members are privileged to protect
their families through a medium OF life
benefit certificate for $1,000. $1,000 or $1,000
adds greatly TO the popularity of the or
der. and through its agency thousands OF
homes in this country are protected.
Each state has its officers. There IS a
past commander. commander. Heuten-
keeper, physician. chaplain sergeant,
mistress-at-arms. sentinel and picket.
Mrs. Emma S. Odds is the state COM
mander of Ohio. and with her the writer
had an interesting conversati ton rega ard
inn the L. o. T. NJ. In Ohio alone there
are 10000 members and over 200 local
lodges called hives
The symbol of the order is the round
world, illumined by the suns rays; upon
the world is depicted "a bee hive with the
motto beneath, 'Ad Astra Per AsDera,"
and above the initials OF the order. IL
o. T. M
All white women between the age of
Is and 20. of sound bodily health and I
good moral character are eligible to social !
membership, and such ladies between the (
age of 16 and % are eligible to life benefit |
membership. Besides the life benefit fund I
there is a fund for sick and distressed /
members. also a permanent disability 1
and oid-age fund. In a nutshell the l.. o. |
T. NJ looks after you while in health. |
provides for you in sickness and old age, |
and when you die 1t pays the amO mt of /
your mortuary benefit to your beneficial /
ries- The initiation fee md annual dues /
are comparatively small.
The ceremony of initiation is an inter- /
esting one, accompanied by much ritual. |
The co!Ors of the order are red white and |
black. and each member wears a pin en- /
graved with the symbol of the order.
Lady Aberdeen is one of the prominent |
members of the Ladies of the Macca-
bees and done much to extend its infiu
ence in Canada.
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in yelled with point d'esprit we'll worked
III pearls and a veil of embroidered
tulle. Pearls as a decoration every
bride feels she must have on her gown,
else hide her diminished head and we'd
ding in a plain travelling suit. Happily,
though, pearl trimming is not cruelty
costly just now and the exceeding pref
tiness of it is not to be disputed.
An alternative is not to be .despised
between pearls and plainness. is the
admirable and suitable effect of silver
spangles on white satin, silk, net or
taffeta. 1t undoubtedly produces the
most radiantly lovely. if unconvention-
al. marriage robe. and, before the sea-
son is half way over, its convention
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-27
CROWS FEET.
One Mode of Chasing Them Away.

One Mode of Chasing Them Away.
With the proper amount of time and
care much may be done in the way of
combating that natural enemy OF woman
kind-WrinkleS.
In the first place never by any chance
wash the face in hard water. The hard
est can be softensd with so little trouble
just q teaspoonful of ammonia in u
pitcher of boiled water over night. and
a bag of oatmeal placed in it in addition.
This simple wash used in the morning
will keep the face in fine condition:
Pure elderfiower water, one pint; boraX,
one-half ounce; eau de cologne. one ounce.
Apply with soft sponge, then dry
your face with a very soft towel. and
give a final finish-not a oolish-with n
soft chamoiS leather. which viii effectu-
ally remove all moisture.
For the crows feet use a little pure
fresh cream. and. putting a little on the
first and second fingers, work 1t well
into the fu1rOws from the eye outward
and downward. not upward. Olive oil is
also an excellent emollient, which can
be used IN the same way, as well as for
those lines underneath the eyes. which
must be smoothed out by a Semicircular
movement of the fingers, commencing
form the inner corners downward. do
this for five minutes every night. after
having cleaned your face first in tepid
Their IT. cold distilled water into which
latter has been put little OF the lotion
given above. Those Fes which come on
either side OF the I.Use must be rubbed
toward the oh eel. while those across
the forehead must be smoothed out from
the center of the forehead outward, not
up and down.
An astringent lotion. in addition to a
course of facial massage. is of great bene-
fit The following is specially recommend
ed Powdered tannin, one ounce: rose
water five ounces; glycerine. two ounces
Remember. too. that ugliness turks in
smelling salts. One of our most heauti-
full women on the stage speaks of having
noticed with what rapidity one, of her
friends was accommodating wrinkles, and
those. too of unusual depth and size
Upon spending the day with her she
found that she was addicted To the al
most constant use of strong smelling
salts. which caused her to wrinkle up her
face in truly remarkable manner The
mystery was explained. Ladies will do
well TO beware the bottle.
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costume, chains of imitation pearls are
introduced about the throat, with no
intention of deceiving the admiring
wedding guests.
Gloves are almost an obsolete part
of every womans marriage toilet. for
now that the sleeves are made so very
long. the hands are almost concealed
by the pointed satin cuffs and the full
lace ruffies inside. The glove under
these conditions is only an ANNOYING
superfluity to both the bride and the
usually badly clustered groom, who
must manipulate the ring.
GOING AWAY GOWNS.
There is 10 hard and fast rule to be
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ality will be beyond dispute. Never
have orange blossoms been more hber-
ally used than this year, though arti-
fetal myrtle scores a very good second
place, and ample trains are, as time
goes on, but adding to their length.
1t is true that at a number of early
weddings the youthful attendant
maids also assisted in long tailed
gowns, but the crisp muslin does not
lend itself to this cut of skirt.
Bridal shoes have their pointed toes
incrusted in pearls, and display large
rGsettes. set rather high upon the in
step, and the fashion practiced is for
the bride to carry a gorgeously bound
prayer book in her hand. This does
not do away, however. with the big
bouquet now inseparable from the oc-
oesion. but the difference is that a
small boy or girl dressed as a page or
maid of honor, walks before the bride
and carries her flowers for her. Just
for the present, at least, any maid of
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more or less expensive quality The
embroidery usually takes the form OF
a pretty border worked about the veiTs
edge. though there are attractive ex-
amples that have true-lover knots, bou-
quets of myrtle blooms or tiny bells
sprinkled tastefully upon the airy
mesh.
A lace veil, of course, like English
gold. is current the world over, duly
respected, never unfashionable and
worn off the face. There are brides.
however. who believe in the old roman
tic tradition of coming to the altar
yelled, and permitting the newly made
husband TO draw aside the delicate
masque, claim the first kiss and pro-
claim her thus in her new estate be-
fore the world. For this reason many
wells are worn with one corner only
falling over the face and reaching not
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GOWNS Of EASTER BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS.

New York, March 23.-This is to be
a white muslin year for bridesmaids,
Swiss muslin preferably, garnished with
lace and ribbons, and the crisp snowy
slips are worn over either white taft
feta, or richly tinted liberty satin. The
excuse fer these delicate little gowns
is the admirable manner in which the
manufacturers now turn out the COM
plete shaped and decorated muslin
skirts, ready to slip right onto the IL
skirts come done up in a box, as dain-
tily prepared as bridal gift, the deep
flounces tucked like a baby's christen-
ing robe and a sufficient number, of
tucked and lace inserted yards to pre-
pare the waist, in any style decided
upon.
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EASTER FAVORS OF
HONE MANUFACTURE

AMI cover the opening at the top with
a piece of green tissue paper cut from
figure 4. Fasten the paper on the shell
with paste used sparingly and only
hen it is necessary. On the top of
the strawberry glue bow of narrow
green ribbon and the candy box will be
finished and ready for presentation as
unique Easter gift.
The last toy is little basket made of
half an eggshell, figure ;. 1t may be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-27

The chair is readily made. Trace fig
ure / on medium weight paper, not too
heavy. ornament it as in figure ,. or in
take half an eggshell and glue the chair
seat over the open end, bend the back
in an upright position and allow the slit
edges of the seat to be bent down on
the eggshell and pasted in place. The
bottom of the shell must be leveled
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-27
THINGS TO REMEMBER.

Sharpen all kinds of fish sauce with
lemon juice. When using vanilla for fla
voring add half a teaspoon of peach ex-
tract. A dash of black pepper greatly
improves vanilla ice cream. Put sugar in
water used for basting meats of all kinds;
it adds a flavor, especially to veal. Add
a cup of good date vinegar to the water
in which you boil fish. especially if it
is salt fish Chocolate is greatly improved
by adding teaspoon of strong coffee just
before serving: a teaspoon of sherry also
helps. When baking fish. place on the top
thin slices of salt pork; it bastes the fish
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off little and piece of paper fastened
over the hole, in order to make the
chair stand up as it should in figure ?.
If tinted paper be used in making this
toy il enhances the appearance. though
the cOlOred paper is not necessary, as
white paper ornamented makes very
pretty little chair.
The strawberry is in reality a candy
box. Take a fine looking egg and blow
out its contents, then with red paint or
black ink mark the dots as in figure 3;
next fill the eggshell with small candies
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and improves the flavor. To give an ap-
petizing flavor to a broiled beefsteak. rub
q cut onion over rhe hot platter with the
butter Three tablespoons of freshly
made Japan tea, with pinch of nutmeg.
imparts an indescribable flavor to apple
pie. To improve SweetbreadS and give
them a fine flavor, soak them in mild
lemon juice water an hour, and then boil
20 minutes in beef stock.
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it, she must be cut out of her CIR
ole
BRIDAL FABRICS.
PeaU de CANT, fieur de bengaline, feur
de mai and taffeta sans change are the
four newest species Of silk. They one
and all have satiny finish, which can
be rather truthfully announced as typi-
cal OF nearly all the latest silk weaves,
and their richness of sheen is indisput-
able. For that reason peau de CANT and
fleur dc bengaline are the especial pro-
teges of the brides. who are making
ready for Hymen's blessing against the
arrival of Easter holidays.
The pinnacle of bridal splendor is
reached in a cream white peau de CANT
gown, pretty we'll yelled with pearled
lace and a crown of orange blossoms in
the hair, from which a lace veil is
Graped off to the rear upon the Shout
ders. Something less costly. but not a
whit less lovely, is a white oriental sat
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failing that her strength and that something
tbedon trials
specific
druggists
wfof her
while modesty
initials
found personally by letter:
To
E.
nineteen painful dizziness
pain and
palms, could sleep well unable
os dwlhou oh, Ilonged I be WE'LL
Mrs Pnkha telling her all knowing could do
in tconfd
lovely telling exactly what to do
taking pills
cured
and happia to other Mrs Pinkham
suffer help Let who has mad
experience, especially
s. r.
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filed with flowers, candy or left empty.
In any case it cannot fail to please.
Choose a pure white egg, divide it
crcsswise. and with strong paste or
glue used sparingly. fasten binding of
narrow yellow ribbon around the edge
of the shell; then glue on the loop of
ribbon. by which to hang the basket;
next the little yellow ribbon bows on
either side of the basket to cover the
ends of the loop and fasten on the bot
tom of the basket the pendant ribbon
bow which finishes the article.
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His Helpmate.

Life: He-Darling. I wanted to take
you to the theatre tonight, but L felt that
I couldn't afford it.
She-Never mind, dear. We can go to-
morrow night.