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Is Busting a Disease :?
Sinouor Theory of FreDch Expert Who Has Made
Study Of Bushes.

%HE general idea that blushing IS
due 10 fuIlness of blood in the brain
is incorrect. according 70 the new
theory Of a French expert. 1t
Il arises from the relaxation OF the
arteries Of the face. neck ana
breast. thus allowing an extra quantity
Of blood % rush TO the skin Those ar
teries have in their walls layer Of rings
OF muscular fiber. which contract or re-
lax according 10 the condition OF the pa
tient. ard so permit the arteries 10 be-
come more or less full Of blood. Wnen
they are extra full. which occurs in weak
ness. the patient bushes
Blushers are more liable 10 redden in
damp or stormy weather than in the cold
DAYS Of winter or the hot days of>summer
II this glowing Of The face were the re
suit Of emotion. why this difference? II
Il be due TO weakness the fact assumes
the appearance Of probability
There are two closely allied causes of
blushfng. one is named ''ereuthOphObia.
that IS the ordinary cause-weakness and
the extreme sensiuVeuess and other con-
ditious caused by IL. The other is desig-
mated "erythOpnObld. and is the fear
that one will blush uncousciousIy at awk-
ward moments.
The latter is peculiar form Of the dis
ease The individual in question. although
not given to blushing. becomes gradually
possessed with fear that he viii do so
al some inOppOrtune time, and this fear
grows upon him until il completely mas
tiers him and makes him grow red in the
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! put them on a frame for 50 Natural
wood for the handles IS very easily oo-
tanned.
I6O jump from the crown Of the head
II 10 the soles OF The feet. A secret
breathed in the boudoirs IS that
stockings this year must have longi-
tuGinal stripes as they tend TO make the
ankles look smaller than the horizontal
lines hitherto worn. 4 pretty stocking is
OF black Isle thread, with vertical stripes
IN Roman cOlors.
\ pair Of stockings so fine that they
could easily be drawn through 4 ring were
made for the last society bride. They are
OF white silk, with an elaborate pattern
over the instep in real round point lace in
Some stockings are Of an au-over open
work design in black silk, with COlOre1 /
vertical stripes, while others have solid
uppers with fancy OpenvOrh over the
ankle. A jockey effect called the Mas
cot is gained by q stocking with 4 plain
red silk upper half and black lower.
Plain stockings eXquiSitely woven are
generally preferred by fastidious people
who eschew these gaudy innovations.
T07 THLETIC sports have had their
Il n effect upon the foOtgear of the
IN modern young woman. The nearer
she can get her shoes like those
Of her small brother the better she IS
pleased. In fact. il is whispered that she
often goes TO the boys department and
buys her boots there
Low shoes are almost universally worn
for the summer. 4 tan shoe OF soft calf,
with round bulldog toe and low fiat heel,
is much liked. The sole is heavy and ex-
tends beyond the shoe 10 truly mascu-
line degree.
4 similar shoe with elk skin sole is
worn for the bicycle
Golf shoes are laced and are not worn
cr fcrb Ia m 2 he
longer, even on the golf links. The tops
OF all high shoes are cut straight.
A pretty little boot for street wear
IS made with patent leather lower and
calf upper. The toe is round, sole moder-
ately heavy and extended.
For dancing and hOusewear, however
the fascinating Louis QuinZe heel and
more pointed toe are still in evidence.
A popular shoe OF this description is OF
patent leather. with high flap extending
up from the ankle and a large buckle.
This shape is also made up in soft red
leather. which is most fascinating in ap-
pearance. a delicate tan in soft DongOla
kid is also made in this popular shape
An attractive little slipper is made for
mourning costumes of a dull kid embrotd-
cred in dull jet.
It is English 10 speak now, Of chemi-
se.tes worn by women as 'bibs."
Madrid" is Spanish red now adopted
without compunction by our dark beau
ties. Il is a line deeper than flame color
and too yellow for tomato rec
The revival of point d'esprit as fash
ionable dress material helps out the
scheme for transparent effects. and when
il is decorated with real lace ap- nque de-
signs IL makes charming gowns. With
out the lace, applique II is very pretty
pIaitings on frills of satin ribbon. and is
especially desirable for young girls.
Shakespeare silver bracelets. thin large
circles, each with a quotation. are in
vogue. - School girls especially affect
them. One girl wears five of them. and
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I" a a far'e-:a- 3aeksroand 10. for r, IN, !,
setting IMAGINABLE.
one must consider the complexion wheT
choosing 3 paras1I. Hold il up in the sun
leht 10 see whether the shade changes
and then notice whether i gives the com
plexion the tint Of -he rose Or that OF
parchment. Il IS an important point tc
Try the parasoI IL The sunlight The
color very often proves 70 be quite dit-
ferelt than when in the shadow Of the
shop.
wonderful assortment Of parasOls IS
always displayed IN The spring. For in
the spring young girls fancy lightly
turns ID parlsals as g preventive foT
freckIes. Every color and variety OF
shape is To be found in the shops. The
walls and counters blossom as though
with huge mushrooms and fungi.
ParaSCIs are not 50 beruftied as they
were last year. hut have gained some
thing in point II workmanship. They are
light and transparent and the way that
the sun shines through them IN tickle
shifting lights and shades Is enchanting.
a dainty sunshade brought from Paris
by one Of CUR society bellies IS covered
f-s- with pink m0usseIine de soie. over
this Is smoothly drawn fine piece of
Cpe-v1rk silk embroidery. The en-
troide-y reaches within a few inches OF
the edge and a band IS placed around it
Ct white taffera edged with a ruching Cf
the uoussclire.
The short handle IS Of natural wood and
AT the end IS q piece of ivory deliCately
carved in the shape Of a swans head.
The joint of the handle is hidden by q
huge triple chou OF mousseline de sole;
and the price Of this beautiful parasol?
Fifty dollars, please.
But there are utlrnberless dainty sun
shades that are Inexpensive. Grass linen
makes a very serviceahle parasoL Avoid
chif0us II your number OF parasoIs must
le limited and you intend devoting them
70 hard service. Very pretty ones come
IN summer silks.
i stylish sunshade IS OF royal blue
corded silk. lined with chiffon OF the same
peculiar shade The silk Is cut in deep
scallops between the ribs Of the frame,
and the trimming consists Of three mar
row rows Of lace.
\ gorgeous affair Is OF pale blue silk
OF rosewood, which Is the most popular
handle Of this season. Natural wood han-
dies are in high favor and next 70 rose
comes cltron WQec IN point OF popularity.
Another striking paTasOl is Of blue and
white checked taffeta. Checks and stripes
are very fashionable for the taffeta sun
shades.
A sunshade designed for dark beauties
IS Of pale yellow chiffon, over which is an
applique Of black lace.
For street costumes there is displayed
q stunning little umbrella Of a black and
white plaid silk, with deep plat border
Of black.
Now. here is way to have all the para
soils that YOU crave without going into
bsnkr1lptcy IN purchasing material for a
gown buy an extra amount for your para
soils Take all your odds and ends Of
Iaces. insertions and chiffon, with this ma
teriaI, to an umbrella-maker, who will
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were scoffed at by the boys out of school,
and naturally they watched closely in
school for opportunities to get even with
their tcrmentors. Parents complained
that the system made spies of the chi
dren caused them to be watchfUl OF pet
ty shortcomings revengeful when ar
rested and degraded when brought into
the school municipal court" Another
complaint was that the time occupied by
members of the court in trying Offend
ers could be employed better in studying.
The climax came when the fact was dis
closed that one boy. initiating the prac-
tees of his elders in politics. had been
trying TO buy votes with pencils to com
pass his election as an alderman in the
school government. Because OF these dis
closures the principal of the school where
the experiment was being tried was di-
rected TO return to old methods OF dis
cipline.
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groomed" appearance so attractive in the
eye of the opposite sex.
ASK a man what attribute he most ad-
mires In woman and in nine cases out of
ten the reply Will be perfect cleanli-
ness" So. as l said in the beginning Of
this article. lack of beauty in most cases
is owing chiefly to IaZiness on the part
Of the would-be possessor. Miss Lazy
bones never was and never will be a
beauty. The prettiest women in the world
are the busiest ones.
A toilet vinegar that is perfectly de-
lightful and which can be made very
easily at this season of the year is:
STRAWBERRY TOILET VINEGAR.
Macerate two pounds Of fresh straw
berries: add two ounces OF strong acetic
acid let stand fourteen days and then
strain. half teacupful of this vinegar
poured into the daily bath will prove de-
lightfully invigorating.
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face when there IS not the slightest rea-
son for It.
At the most simple question the color
rises and he is placed in the most alb
surd situation. He IS looked spon with
confusion as consciousness of guilt: he
recognizes the fact and. OF course his
condition grows worse. Weakness is re-
sponsible in this case also for the deplor-
able state of things. for when the sufferer
is taken in hand and gets "braced up
he smiles at his former fears.
1t must be a very strong emotion that
causes a flush TO come to the face of a
really healthy man OF woman. Whatever
they may feel they viii not show Il any
more than they will show fear when con-
fronted by great danger.
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Women Should Ride A5tride.
Letters FROM Experienced Horseback Riders Vigorously
Endorsing tbe Opinion Of Mrs. Walter Mugee.
View Of an Experienced Physician

II DITOR of The Daily Call-Dear
Sir: The question Shall women
n ride astride on horseback" is apro-
pos. but should not be handled so
- lightly as was done in your issue
of Sunday. May p. Society an
swers this question in the negative, and
society is excusable for its answer, for
that uncertain quantity known as so
ciety" cares little and knows less as TO
what is most proper from a healthfuI
standpoint
Thousands of women. innocent of any
knowledge of physical damage TO them
selves from this pernicious posture have
die, and the majority OF such female rid
ers or to-day are food and fortune for
the modern gynecolOgists; hence doc
tors are divided" in their opinions on this
nor will they be None other than the
women themselves (and their physicians)
know the miseries and troubles which
are produced and nurtured by this fash
ion. and women should know the origin
of this practice, which, however, need
not be mentioned here.
Mrs. Walter Magee. and others who
have endeavored TO do away with this
worse than stupid fashion deserve the
highest praise for their clear perception
of womans needs for true reform in this
direction, and their decision that the
side-saddle must 60 is a wise one.
AS to the physiological and artistic
part" it must be admitted that the long
riding skirt, as N accompaniment TO the
side-saddle. together with the high silk
hat has had some charms for the feIni-
nine devotees 10 this pastme; but this
cidents by ENHANCEMENT in gates,
fences, horses hoofs, etc, that it has
generally been discarded and the short
one substituted. But what an unenviable
sight is lady when clad in the present
short riding skirt, bumped up on a
side-saddle and busily engaged in trying
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there IS a lack OF physical love-
j liness. be it owing TO squinty
eyes. pigeon toes or a hand that
positively refuses to be pushed into 61s
glove, the blame is straightway laid at
natures door.
For the sake Of justice I would like to
remark TO the army of women who are
trailing around in the world hugging the
notion to their breasts that nature has
absolutely nothing 10 do with the unat-
tractiveness of many of the members OF
the race feminine. Womans bump OF lazi-
ness-which In some cases is abnormally
developed-and her utter and entire dis
regard of all the laws of good breeding
and good taste are alone responsible You
have all seen. have you not. the woman
who goes trapsing through the streets
with a yard and a baltimore or less-of
skirt bedraggled and worn at the hem,
sweeping up the germ-laden dust from
the sidewalks, or with long, scraggly PEN
nants of loose tresses and scQlding locks
sailing along behind her; the woman who
administers heart-crushing doses of abuse
and advice TO meek and silent husbands
when out in company; the girl who carl
catures the real beauty of a healthy
wholesome body and an interesting in
telligent mind by artificial complexions,
false ''frizzes'' and an unnatural figure;
the rotund ladies whe persist in draping
their DaTTGt-ilhE III pAdlUS ana
baby waist" effects. and the willowy sis
terhood who go in for stripes and long
tailed coats and tailor gowns?
And then there is the girl who is con-
stantly airing her views and talking over
her private affairs in public conveyances
or places of amusement; the young wo-
man who is constantly picking up with
some new fad and who insists upon eter-
nally holding forth upon the subject: the
Young woman who raises a handsome silk
lined tailor-made over rustling petit
coat only to display to the multitudes
scrubby, rundown "a at-the-heel shoes, and
the gum-chewing girl.
Dear, Dear, | falter and grow pale at
the mere thought Of enumerating all the
rest of these distinctly unpleasant types
OF fernininity. From all these in the
words of the good old ritual, Good Lord,
deliver US,
or the women themselves are TO blame in
most cases? There is an exquisite charm
about a neatly and tastily dressed woman,
he her features ever SO plain, whose hair
is not twisted up carelessly. as If Just
about to fall over her SHOULDERS; whose
gloves are not ripped at the seams, nor
any buttons missing from her boots, and
whose veil does not display any holes or
ragged ends flying to the breezeS.
II is In all these little details that
women show their tidiness. and ii means
a lot of work. too, for there must be the
tepid or cold sponge bath every morning.
the warm, soapy bath twice a week, and
the shampoo every two weeks. There
each day. the nails must be manicured
gowns must be cleaned and renovated
broken skirt bindings attended to. but
tons tapes and chiffons and a thousand
other details looked after by the woman
who wishes TO present the well
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in pages numbered off for each man. four
TO the man. The first details his appear
the third his presents and compliments
and the fourth-alas! the fourth is meant
for the record for the way it all ended
The thoughtful originator had an eye on
the outcome evidently. or there would
not have been this gold monOgramed page
set apart for the change Of heart.
Each girl keeps her book a secret-until
the season IS oyer-to avoid clashings
during the summer months allotted to
amusement and rest and into which these
disputes may not enter.
II remains to be seen how popular this
little book becomes, and how long Il will
survive the arrival OF the man of fate.
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to prevent the exposure of her limbs as
she rides along,
The attempt 70 improve upon the long
skirt turned out TO be a complete failure
1t is TO be regretted that one foolish
suggestion. made centuries ago by a silly
court physician. should so bl-ndly be fol-
lowed for such a long time, and still
worse that the female sex has not had
the moral courage to totally change this
custom and become emancipated from
its many evils.
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Return of Big Bows.

Big bows for the NECK. SO much in
vogue. seem TO be a reaction from the
tiny cravats. One must have the bow
small and the ends long and sweeping.
Ribbon is Of course the favorite. but silk.
uousseline de sole, taffeta, lace and null
are some of the many materials en-
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There are fully 1000 tons of piping Of
various kinds in the average Atlantic
liner The furnaces will consume no less
than 1900 900 cubic feet of air an hour.
The boiler tubes if placed in a straight
line. would stretch nearly ten miles. and
the condenser tubes more than twenty
five miles. The total number of separate
pieces of steel in the main structure Of
the ship is not less than 10000. and the
total number of cubic feet of timber used
in the construction is more than 100 O00-
The total number Of rivets is not far from
80 600.
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SUPERFLUOUS HAIR

Is removed by DR.. and MRS.
A. ". TRAVERSE. Donohos
building, iI70 Market ST.. cor.
Taylor, rooms sS-29. with tbs
electric needle. without pain or
scar. Moles, warts. wrinkles.
blackheads, freckles. birth
marks, ETC.. also removed Per-
manency guaranteed. Hours. !
20 p. u.
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The Filtration Book.

Neither is the summer girl to be desti-
tute of this, a tally book in which to keep
a record of her episodes. 1t is considered
quite the thing and is meant TO show in
after yearS-to the confusion be il said.
OF one or more men who have in the
meantime settled down and probably for
gotten all about that little affair.
The Book Of Flirtations is all arranged
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School Self Government Failed

government in the public schools
of Milwaukee has come to grief. The
children were not equal to the RESPONSE
troublesome being especially restive un-
der the surveillance of girl policemen"
The girls who served in this capacity
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REVENGE OF A COUNTESS

TRAGIC story of feminine revenge
II comes from Vienna. The Count
~ and Countess Napodano lived han
n PLY together until the Count fell
Il Il I'm love with the daughter Of the
local doctor, Concetta Deyajo by
name a charming girl of IS years
The Count deserted his wife and eloped
with Concetta Devajo. The Countess
Napodano obtained a divorce from her
husband. who then married Concetta
Two years later Count NapOdano and
Countess Concetta returned to Matug-
gaccf The former Countess Napodano
was now on her deathbed. She sent a
message to the Countess Concetta that
She would like 10 see her before she died
The Countess, wishing to humor the
wishes of the dying woman, went to see
her The invalid asked her to stoop and
kiss her. AS the fresh young, face of
her rival came near her own the dying
woman raised herself and by an almost
superhuman effort bit a piece clean out
Of Concetta's cheek and mouth, then fell
back dead with contented smile on her
features. Concetta was dlshgured for
life. and her husband. the tickle Count
has already left her for new love.
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The Queen has spent more time in Scot
land than did many of the Kings and
Queens who ruled Scotland alone. In
fact. her Majesty's spring and summer
sojourns in the Highlands since 1872 make
an aggregate Of about eighteen years. She
has therefore, been in Scotland as
crowned sovereign longer than Donald
Bane, Duncan. Edgar, Alexander l, Nal
colin the Maiden. Margaret of Norway,
Robert III and Mary.
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my Queeng' exclaimed her adorer,
timidly. May I kiss the royal hand?''
MY faithful subject" replied the young
woman, with the air Of one gently child
ing him. ''wnaJ is the matter with the
royal lips s?''-Chicago Tribune.
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fair sex Of the continent of Europe every
year.
OF this huge amount France aione
takes nearly one-third, French women be-
ing particularly fond Of anything Of a
snowy color. Britain comes next, but a
very long way behind. with $1,000 900 yards
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tween Spain. Italy. Germany and Belgium
and smaller principalities.
Blue and the higher pinks and scarlet
are at present the fayorite shades.
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o are
geneor prpn living fy formation 1.-THE o the
full wr in h co a k y d sig
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yourself some bags out OF eheesecloth, f1ll
them with the oatmeal and use in the
bath. The least harmful liquid rouge IS
made by filling a wide-necked bottle with
the petals OF dark red roses and covering
these with the best wine vinegar obtain
able. AS a general thing liquid rouge -
not particularly desirable. Pansy. like
yourself, suffers from big ache that
from little toe corn grew so please
read what 1 have said to her on the sub
ANXIETY fear can suggest no
means by which a reCeding chin may be
made to appear less so. Apply a little
cold cream 10 the skin at the base of the
nail each night If you Will soak your
fingers in warm water every day and
press back the CutiCle with an old piece
OF linen YOU VIII have less trouble with
your nails, l feel certain.
MAY W.-The only way that you can
darken your hair IS by means Of a dye.
Henna will not injure your hair and will
attempt any Of these things on your hair
yourself OF YOU may emerge with a head
Of more varied hues than was Joseph's
coat II you will send me a stamped ad-
dressed envelope I will send you the ad-
dress of some one who will do il for you.
VI. T. S.-Almond meal is very good for
the skin and can be used in place of soap.
The incest way to use it is TO put II into
little cheeseclOth bags. wet one Of them
and with ii wash the face. Tinsing after
ward in clear water. Treatment for facial
eruptiOns calls first of all for careful. hy-
gienic living. Never eat rich pastries,
fatty foods or sweets. Live on a fruit and
vegetable diet as much as possible and be
sure that the digestive organs are kept
free an c-crive Take your bath daily.
exercise regularly and have your sleeping
room well ventilated. Then get a little
bottle Of peroxide Of hydrogen and apply
TO the bothersome little pimples with a
sponge. Use cold cream also. As soon as
the skin is perfectly free of the eruption
begin with a complexion brush of firm
white bristles TO do away with the black
heads. Scrub the face thoroughly with
the brush every night before going TO bed,
using warm water and pure CASTLE soap.
II the blackheads are very bad add q lit
tie alcohol 70 the water. That is very
cleansing. but as I is also drying. face
cream should be rubbed on Immediately
after the face has been rinsed and wiped.
If this does not help you. write 10 me
again and I will suggest something else.
The hair tonic you mention is very good,
a. far as I know As your hair is so very
oily I would suggest the following tonic:
One-half pint alcohol: one-haIf pint wa
ter: 90 grains of quinine. Apply every
other night rubbing il into the scalp.
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ployed. These bows and ends are not at
all in keeping with the tailormade eff
are too often worn, but fashion is
strange inspiration and combines the
most unlikely caprices of toilet with the
utmost disregard for seeming. The long
bows and ends have certainly the merit
of covering deficiencies which is perhaps
their reason for existence.
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Remember" said the good man,
that there are sermons in stones"
Not in those that you run against
with your hike" retorted the cynic. and
the argument was necessarily at an
end.-Cincinnatf Tribune.
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DOR old Dame Nature is the
6. 6 : s : s +: :: +" !: IS: :: 81:
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What Wife Has Got to Go Through
Few people" said the wife as she pro-
ceeded 10 investigate her husbands pOck-
cts after ne had gone to sleep, few peo-
pie are aware Of what a wife has 70 go
through''
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PARASOL VIII make or mar
q gown. Moreover. q parasol is
always one of two thirgs-either
fatte-.o- BACKGROUND for the
, face OK the most uabecOming
setting IMAGINABLE.
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The Worlds Ribbons.

Nearly 1908 000. coo yards of ribbon of all
naGes ana coiors are consumed by the
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Ohe Parusol's s
GAe 0hlng Ndw
How Girl May a One.

upon each one is engraved a quotation
from Romeo and Juliet