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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13
The roct Did Not Contribute.

Il am quite willing TO contribute to
the amusement of the evening. in
tcrposod the amateur poet. who was
bursting to read his latest, and couldn't
get anybody to take the hints lac threw
out.
There was u sound like a groan from "a
corner of the room, and guest went out
The others prepared for the worst. OK
ccpt one elderly man, who pulled down
his waistcoat with an unnecessary show
of determination.
The title of this little effort, the
poet went ON, drawing roll from AN un-
suspected pocket, is The Raindrops on
the Roof.
well, of course it does, exclaimed
the elderly man. Where would YOU
expect il to drop? When the rain drops
on any wcll-rcgulatcd house, it naturally
chooses the roof. Perhaps you expect
people to take the roof off when it rains?
Or you think that we imagine that it
drops on the foundation, or in the UNI
brclla-stand? Everybody else knows that
rain drops OH the roof, young man, and
they don want YOU to write poem to
tell en-. If you can write one that will
explain why it rains when u man goes
out in a new hat and without an umbrella,
were open to hear it,
The poet did not contribute any fur
Their to the amusement of the evening.
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WOMAN'S WORLD.
& ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SOUTH AMERICAN WOMEN.
They Are Taking m Active Part i'm tn
Advance NIoye,nents of tho Dav

They Are Taking Active Part in the
Advance Movements of the Day.
That the new woman is to be found
south as we'll as north of the equator
and is yet true,American has been well
proved. The Consul of one of the South
American Republics, when visited in
regard to advance movements going
on in his country, said that women
were largely instrumental in promot-
ing enterprises looking to speedy
development of people and country.
Many women of euergy and note were
spoken of. Especially have the NeneZ-
uelans been active. From Cuba there
have gone during the years of conflict
with Spain many refugees, particularly
women and children, and these have
been helped iii every possible way by
the leading women of Caracas. A
woman's club was organized in the
capital of Venezuela in the summer of
1897. IT is called Daughters of
America" (Hiias de America which
title shows its object to be far reach
ing. The president is Sonora Andrea
dc Mercado, wife of Lorenzo Mercado.
one of the wealthy aud cultured
citizens of the Republic. Sonora
Ana de Mola is the treasurer.
Her husband is member of one of
the Oldest families OF Cuba, aul this
woman's work for her sex is dictated
by her hatred of oppression and de
sire to elevate her sex to sphere OF
general usefulness.
Senorita Aminto Consuega, who is
the secretary of the club, is called one
of the most talented and progressive
OF the women who are in public or
public positions. She has travelled
extensively in both hemispLeres,
speaks tiucntly several languages, and
has made herself au fuit with the con
ditiOn Of the masses in many lands.
She is convincing, logical and inspir-
ing.
Spanish Americans have prc-emin-
emily the gift of fluent speech.
Defamation is made of great account
in tue schools of both boys and girls.
The languages. too, are generally
taught, educated people always speak
ing at least two, their own and
French, and English is also learned.
1t is, however, more difficult to speak
English and other languages, although
many read and understand it well.
Senorita Conregua constantly de-
clares that n Government first duty
is to make sure and true the political
Advancement. She speaks with force
OF the cruelty in the blood of the
Spanish people, and makes 1t respon-
sible for many woes, and she upholds
international arbitration.
The desire of all these earnest
thinkers and workers IS to promote IL
high standard OF national life and
family living, and they wish, more
over, to secure close interest with
the people of the United States and
movements that are of common in
terest to those who work for the pub
lie good. New York Tribune.
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Tho wearing % colored stones for
engagement rings is one of the latest
society fads. Once a solitaire, just as
big as the purse, or rather the gen
crosby of the fiance would permit him
to buy, was the only correct thing
But certain imperious young girl
who made a point of wearing nothing
but rubies insisted that her engage
ment circlet should be set with this
beautiful stone. She may be said to
have set the fashion, and she has found
many followers.
Many girls now prefer their engage
ment ring shall contain their birth
stone, and rings with stones of every
color have caught the popular fancy
and the engaged young mans ducats.
There is only one rule for engagement
rings. They must be set severely and
simply, with no attempt at the unique
or elaborate. The stone should be the
fayorite of it's prospective owner.
y pretty, old-time custom that has
for centuries been in vogue in Ger
many has now crossed the waters and
found favor here, and that is the fash
ion Of exchanging engagement rings.
The girl gives her betrothed ring
which he wears presumably with us
much pleasure aul secret satisfaction
rs 1t gives her to see his love token on
her own slim finger.
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Gicanings FROM tho shops.


Pigskin belts finished with gilt or
silver buckles
White taffetn showing cross stripes
of Roman plaids
Much royal rose stationery with n
narrow white border.
Burnishod-goId jewel cases with OK
quisitoly wrought designs
Effective black chiffon parasols over.
laying o. colored foundation.
Toagowus of fine dotted swiss fash
ioueJ over % siIbcn foundation.
Rich ombro plaid liberties haying
bIaa, and brilliantly colored figures ON
20 white ground
Numberloss new slyIcs i'm Etou
suits, which promise au Unprecedented
sale this season.
Millinery displays i'm which hats
aud collarettes to match are tho cou-
spicuous feature.
Boys blouscs Of scersuckcr. madras
aud percaIe iu light md dlrl, checks.
stripes aud plaids.
Wash silks iu crystal cord effects
and stripes representing all the new
est color combinations
Chaugeablc ribbon stocks i'm com.
binations of black and ccrise, blue aud
red and brown and violet.
JcweIry aud pins of every descrip.
sion i'm the form of violets and clover
leaves in their natural colorings.-
Dry Goods Economist
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Are VIVA Cherry Leaves Poisonous

1t is believed in many neighborhoods
that live stock, especially cattle, are oc-
casionally poisoned by eating leaves of
wild cherry or shrubs. In woods pastures
these cherry trees are sometimes cut off,
then from the stumps grow innmnerable
sprouts. Cattle being pastured in these
localities eat the leaves with what is
thought TO be fatal results.
To obtain some definite knowledge
along this line the New Hampshire ex-
pertinent station conducted some tests
during the past two summers. The wild.
black cherry, the wild yellow or horse"
plum and the dwarf cherry were used.
Investigations showed that the leaves of
the last two varieties were perfectly
harplcss. The test then proceeded with
the three first named. OF these three il
was found that the leaves of the wild
black cherry are the most poisonous,
though all are dangerous.
There is popular opinion that the
cherry leaves are poisonous only when
cut and later eaten I'm wilted condition.
Some hold that cattle may safely nihblc
al them when growing without danger.
They are also considered quite harmless
when dried. The investigation proved,
however, that both the wilted and fresh
leaves are poisonous while the dried are
always to hc regarded with suspicion.
Vigorous young leaves from fresh shoots
are most liable to Ice eaten by cattle and
are far moro poisonous than the leaves
from the mature tree or the stuntcd
shrub. Leaves wiltcd in bright sunlight
to about 80 per cent. of the original
weight or until they begin TO appear
slightly limp yield the greatest amount
of prussic acid, the poisonous clement
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His Firm way with Servants.

"My dear" said Mr.. Lamson in u
somewhat irritated tone, 81 wish YOU
would speak to Martha about the way
she slams doors. 1t is exceedingly am
noying to feel as if n hurricane had
ushered guests into my study, and the
passage from the dining room To the
kitchen is unnecessarily noisy"
I've spoken to her Il great many
times about it," suid Mrs. hanson
mcekly.
But not with sufficient firmness, my
dear, said her husband. Now / will
speak To- Martha on the subject myself,
just "a ] did about the papers on my
study table. ! have had no trouble since
that time
Mrs. Lanson smiled, but said nothing
Later in the morning. as she sat in her
room sewing, she heard her husbands
voice addressing Martha in the hall be-
low
Martha, he said deprccatingly, did
did it ever occur to you how easily
doors slam if one isn't very careful, and
what Il disagrccabc noise they mukc!'
sure. and | should say il did, sorr, 3"
loudly asscntcd Martha And the way
they slip out of body's hand is awful;
that what it is, sorr! Portiers is the
things to have, Mr.. Lamson, and save all
trouble; and patent slow spring on the
outside door, sOrr. I'm only cukc, but
I've often noticed the noise it makes
when you and Mrs. Lamson are passing
in an out though nivcr spoke wurrd
about it before, sorr, for | know my
place
"Wcil. well, Martha. I'll see what
l,. Il. 4 I N
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

One of the commonest and Mt the
same time most telling faults of the
dress-skirt of the woman who is stout
through the hips and the abdomen is
the inclination TO rise up in front,
which ruins any gown Rather have
your dress-skirt long enough to step
ON 1t than short. 1t detracts from
your height, makes you look stouter,
Fhows the feet plainly, and takes all
grace and style from the general
makeup. a cut that gives high
waist line and shoulders in the back
adds apparent height Short, fat
arms look better in moderately close
sleeves rather than the present ultra
tightness, and take on better proper
tons if trimmed up and down the arm,
falling well over the wrist The short
neck looks longer when the collar is
quite high and plain, and should be
set quite low on the bodice, but not
low enough TO make the flesh roll mt
the line where the collar and the
bodice meet. Ruche-llke effects have
tendency to shorten the neck and
lessen the shoulder curve, and should
be worn only by women who have
some length OF neck. Bretelles
lengthen the waist, but must be very
narrow and pointed mt tho waist-hne.
aud grow brondcr at the top of the
shoulders. Flaring high collars are
not designed for women Of short. TAT
necks. Belts made quite pointed in
front, with hitch-up in the back. are
m improvement to the woman whose
fullness OF stomach lies high, giving
her long WASTED appearance. Won
en- with exaggerated busts look better
with some sort of fullness or trimming
at this point, and the same rule APP
plies to the woman devoid Of flesh at
this point. Fussily trimmed revers
and turnover collars help cover up
deficiencies of the slender woman,
while for the stout woman the trim
mings should be fiat and severe.
Study harmony of color, consistency
III style, and give the same considera-
ton and acknowledgment to short
comings as to your good points, and
the matter OF successful dressing is
made much casier.-Ladics' Home
journal.
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Cows With Spectacles.

For more than six months of the year
the Russian stcppcs are covered with
snow. Cows subsists on the tufts of grass
which crop above the snow, and the rays
of the sun ON the snow are 50 dazzling as
TO cause blindness. To obviate this
calamity, it occurred to kind-heartcd
man to protect The COWS eyes in the same
way as those of human beings, and he
manufactured smokc-colorcd spectacles
which could be safely worn by cattle.
These spectacles were great success,
aud are now worn by upwards of forty
thousand head of cattle who no longer
suffer from the snow blindness which
once caused such untold suffering amongst
them.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFoRNIA F1G SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them IN the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable TO the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dlSpelliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without Weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, rs they are pleasant to the
taste, hut the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, 10y Il method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and To avoid limitations. please
remember the full namc of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK N Y
for sale BY all Druggists SOC. per bottle.
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I'ouiard yvuIklnc Costume.

The most promising fabrics for sum-
mer dress occasions are ightbuntiugs,
ycIIiugs, crepe de Chine, and fouIards.
among tine washable fabrics.
Among these, foularl, which is am old
aud tried favoritc. has obtained firm
position In woman's wardrobe. Not
only Is q gown OF this material useful
aud dainty for summer wear. bu. whcro
the materials are well chosen SO will
likewise do good service 1853 w indoor
gown for informal evenings ut home
during Cine autumn and winter. The
Eew products of this soa sou are. many
of them, deliberately stamped and fau-
ciiullY coIorcI ON Persian designs.
some again being of old chiutz pat
forms, SUCH aa our grandmoibcrs fan
cicd Indeed, they vary from tine
most complies designs to those repre.
scutiug tiny flowers strowu with Ores.
den effect upon cream, white, pale
blue ground upon which white rrcs
cents wo scattered the ground boz
tween ls traced with curling vines OF
pale green. a broad band trimming
OF green anal bin. fou'arl. edged with
marrow blue velvet ribbon. stimulates
pcplum oycr-drcas with side omen
ing s similar trimuiu- scheme IFS
cmpIoyc for tho bodice. which has re-
square rIgh. side tapping over Che left
sile front. which is curved high over
a small yoke of tucked organdie. The
high collar rs OF crushed foulard. The
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

The newest bracelet is exceedingly
oriental in design. it is a heavy gold
ring, which slips on and of over the
hand and il studded with three gems.
jade stone, amethyst and coral.
Another novelty in the bracelet line is
also q heavy gold hoop, from which is
suspended no less than half n dozen
bangles in animal designs. Pigs,
goats, dogs and horses appear to be
the favorites These animal bangles
are also much used as watch charms.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13
\ French FIorenee NIghtInrnlc.

Nine. Coralie Cahen, who has Just
died at Neuilly in her sixty-seventh
year, may be described without exag-
geration as the Florence Nightingale
of the Franco German war. Having
lost her husband and her only child
just before hostilities broke out, she
resolved to devote her life to the cause
OF humanity. She organized m am
bulance corps at Metz, aud remained
ut her post till the capitulation. Tours
was the next scene OF her labors, aud
Gambetta intrusted to her the hospital
Mt TendOme. Peace came, and she
hurried to Lorraine to look after the
hordes OF returning prisoners. Find
ing that many were still missing, she
passed into Germany and under the
protection of the Empress Augusta
visited siXty-six fortresses, where she
procured the release OF many captives
detained FOR various offenses. Her
work was not chen done, for she be
sieSed the war Office in Berlin till she
had traced 1900 dead or living
Frenchmen, of whom the authorities
in Paris had no knowledge. Her re
manning years were spent in charge of
the jewish Orphanage at Neuilly, and
not until 1889 did she receive the cross
of the Legion of Honor London
Chronicle.
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Queen Victoria. Impartial Outings.


The recent visit of Queen Victoria
to the Riviera is the thirteenth since
her accession TO the throne. The
position occupied by the British
sovereign happily robs her foreign
tours OF political Significance, and her
movements are not liable to cause
pGnics IL European chauceleries or
furnish matter for profound leading
articles in the organs of public opinion.
But, as if to deprive her annual tour
OF any apparent political bias, her
Majesty. since her accession, has shown
the greatest cathoIicity in the choice
of residence.
Since 1913 she has paid thirteen
visits to France, ten to Germany,
four to Italy, two to Belgium. one to
Austria and one to Switzerland. Her
first visit to the Riviera was in 1882.
This henceforth became her favorite
foreign residence, for since that visit
her Majesty has returned no fewer
than seven times. During her visits
to France her Majesty has greeted the
representative of every regime, mon
archy, empire and republic, her first
visit being to King Louis Philippe,
her only visit to Paris being as the
guest OF the Emperor Napoleon III,
while two years ago she had an inter
view with NJ. Felix Faure
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

sleeves are long and PLAN, except for
the cuffs. v hich have q band of the
contrasting foulard tribbon -edged)
about them. The girdle is of blue
velvet Of the same shade as the. mar
row ribbon employed to outline the
bands. The hat is of shirred blue
tulle, with large chou Mt the side, of
blue over white tulle, fastened by an
old silver bnckle -Harper's Bazar.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13
How to Saw. Labor in Spring Clean

spring cleaning is N longer the labor 1t
was In the days OF our grandmothers.
women understand how to save themselves
10y the use OF modern conveniences When
beginning the work everything should DO
IN readiness - tacks, hammers, brooms.
with a supply OF Ivory Soap (Which is the
best Tor all cleaning purposes, lime, am
monia, and carbolic acid. Good weather
should be selected, and only one or two
rooms cleaned at time; air and sunshine
shosid be freely admitted.
ELIZA II. PARKER
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In Englanl the widows gown is
made almost entirely of the crepe.
the Aounces around the skirt, panels.
and other facings being also of it. 1t
is said that heavy crepe is to he more
worn this year in England than ever
before, since the Princess of Wales
and members of the royal family are
wearing very deep morning for Prince
Albert of Coburg.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

In the minds of moody, distrustfu
persons, an insidious word reported hy
espionage, an appearance of hypocrisy,
or a slight doubt, make more impression
than thousand imprudences.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

Irnr independence never mcrgc9 into
isolation but gladly welcomes every aid
for every Suurcc-mot i'm scrvilc and in
dolcmt Subsection, but as the growing
plant welcome, the warm sun and the re-
trcShiug rain by which ii is to gain in
strength in beauty and i'm fruitfulncss
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-13

Halle Cat4rrh Cure is "a liquid and Is taken
ut'ru--ly. and acts directly upon the blood
ana mucous surfaces of the system Send for
mOniLls free. Sold by Druggists, 76c
+. j. CHENEY * Co, Props, Toledo, q.
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Mrs. Louhct greatly resembles her friend
Yrs tarnoti i'm her charitable tenderness. She
disposed Of large sums among the poor and is
"a regular visitor az the hospitals
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To Cure a Cold i'm one Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money lift fails to cure 2jc.
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'inkhams Vegetable Compound will reIievs
hem"
MRS IDA PETERS Milan, Tenn, writes:
DEAR Mrs PGNKHAM-When | wrote to YOU
nc first time asking your advice was great
uifercr. transformations we're irregular. some
incS week too soon and then a week or two
ate and when they appeared were very profiisei
reaJ pain and tenderness i'm the bowels. pain in
back and limbs. lrucorrh,ra all the time
b was weak and nervous and had no appetite
burning and choking sensation i'm my throat
received your reply and followed all your
Instructions and now ! am cured ] o,vc INV
recovery all to Mrs. riukhum's advice and her
rcmcdics"
ELLA Z. BRENNER, East Rochester
= Ohio writes:
have been thankful "a thousand times
since ] wrote to YOU for what your Vcveta-
bile Compound has done for me. followed
your advice carefully and now I feel like a
y different person My troubles were back
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fuI wcusiru1tiDu and 1oucorrb,o1 / tool,
four bottles Of Lydia g.. piul,hau's vcgctu-
bic Compound, ono box of Pills one package
\ OF Sauativc Wash and ntn now well
~ Mrs. MAGGIE =. slime. New Berlin
IN Pa writes
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iu the small Of my back for about seven
years. and could never rtauythiug to help
~ me. tried several physicians but found
no help. have now taken three bottles
- -- OF Lydia j.. Fiukhams Vegetable Conn
~ pound. and feel like 20 different woman"
rect Owosso. Mich. writes
ufc TO Won asking advice in regard TO- my health
.Yu painful monstruo ton and buckachc. was
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Paris has an automobile club with 1870
members.
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Beauty Is Blood Deem.

Clean blood means n clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets. Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
puritics from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimplrs. bois, biOtches. blackhcads
and that sickly bilious complication by taking
Cascarets- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists salts faction guaranteed, To-. 25c. SOC.
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In the earlier ages dancing was advocated
a- 70 cure Tor sickness.
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There are only two cotton mills in Louis
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"Courage and Strength
in Times of Danger. ,
Read the 4uarntnq bet1ueen

Read the euarning between
the lines. What is that quan-
mgr IT IS Of the danger from
accumulation Of badness in
the blood, caused by the
usual heavy HVing Of the
Winter months. Spring IS
the cleafina cleansing time
OF the year; the forerunner Of
the brightness and beauty of
glorious Summer.
Follow the principle shat Nature lay.
down. start iD~Ht once aud purtgy Your
MOOD with tGrt great specific, Hoods Sar-
sapariila. II Eegey disdppomtS.
!, Tumors "A tunor az big as n large mar
PIC cdiH" under my tongue and instead OF
I mT,v"rltr spring tonic, Hood's Snrsap,.rilla.
Ihc bunch soon di-a pprarCd." MKs "A N
CopunN' 5'' Merk 81, Lowell, Mass
Eh cum = ~ M had rheumatism for
ho0d's Snrsaparilla has given me entire re-
ner; As blood purifier il has helped nv
children wondcriully." MRS :. 4. SACAR
% Franklin Avenue, Passaic, y. j.
Mod5 Saa5qbmMS
Hoods llls