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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Porto Ricans Ask Relief.

Washington, May 29.-The secretary
of state has sent TO congress the reso-
buttons Of the chamber Of commerce
at San Juan, Porto Rico, asking con
press 10 reduce the tariff on rice from
two dollars per hundredweight to so
cents per hundredweight until Janu-
airy /. 1902. and the duty on olive oil
from 50 cents TO ten cents per gallon
until the same date. The address
bears the Endorsement of Gov. Allen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Great EPSON Carnival.

London, May 2o.-The great Epson
carnival was opened Tuesday with
glorious weather. Good fields are
promised throughout the meetig. The
attendance was large The prince OF
Wales and most of the sporting nota'
bilities were present. The American
Jockeys opened well. Tod Sloan win
ming the Craven stakes on Mr.. Lewis
bav colt Joubert, and the Egmont
plate on II. J. Kings Wild Irishman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

/ consider it lot only pleasure but
duty owe to my ueighbors to tell about
the wonderful cure effected in my case
by the timely use of C.'omber' "a s Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrh1a Remedy '
was taken very badly with hux and pro-
cured bottle of this remedy. A few
does of it effected permanent cure. l
take pleasure in recommending it to
others suffering from that dreadful dis
ease w. Lynch, Dorr, w Va This
remedy is sold by Bivins & Rhodes,
druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
believed 10 he Dying out.

Milwaukee, May ga Journal spe-
cial from Calumet, Mich, says: There
is every reason to believe that the fire
i'm the Calumet and IIecla is under con-
troll and that il cannot last much
longer. All shafts except five on the
Hecla branch have been sealed with
clay at the mouth to prevent air cir
culating and tanning the fire. Tues
day morning very little gas was escap-
ing anywhere and the mine people be-
lieve the fire is dying out. The shafts
will not be opened until the hope of
fire being extinguished is practical
certainty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

after suffering from severe dyspep-
STA over twelve years and using many
remedies without permanent good
finally took Kodal Dyspepsia Cure. II
did me so much good recommend it to
everyone" writes J E. Watkins, Clerk
and Recorder, Chilicothe, Mo. II di.
gests what you eat. Sharrar & Mulhol-
land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
pIumbers Defeated.

Washington, May 30. - The first de-
feat for one Of the 40 allied building
trades. who are demanding an eight
hour work-day with increased pay,
was sustained by the plumbers, who de-
cided to return to work at the hours
and wages which obtained before the
strike was begun on May !.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
a HoWling Success"

Wherever properly introduced DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, as a cure for
has met with phenomenal
sale. Many druggists cannot say
enough in praise of its merits, as well
as its great popularity with the people.
In ten cent trial size and also in SOC and
81 90 sizes, of Sharrar d Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Closing session of Baptists.

Detroit, Mich, May %. - British
India missions were discussed at length
by missionaries employed in that field
in Tuesdays sessions Of the Baptist
Missionary union. The Attendance and
interest increased rather than abated
in the closing day Of the nine days ses-
sions Of the missionary anniversaries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Ola setter Passes Away.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May Cool.
John II. Stevens, the first white set
tier in Minneapolis, died Monday after
noon of pneumonia. Col. Etevons was
bora in June, 1920.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Sir Robert Peel 10 stnnd Trial.

LONDON, May 2o.-At the Marlbor-
ough street police court Sir Robert
Peel was committed for trial at the
Old Bailey on the charge of libeling
Daniel Won der Heydt, one of the
trustees of the Peel estates
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
AS Pleasant az Maple Syrup.

Most remedies nave something un-
pleasant TO the taste and in consequence
many people, especially children, dread
the dose and put off entirely or delay
the taking Of the medicine that can do
them good. Not so with DR.. Caldwell g
Syrup Pepsin-every body likes it's taste
and when taken it will cure constipa-
ton and all kinds "of stomach troubles. "
In 10c, SOC and 81 90 sizes Of Sharrar 81
Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
strike of Laundry Help.

Dayton, o., May pa strike Of
local laundry workers was ordered,
and in all but two laundries the en-
ployes are out. Two hundred people
are out. They demand an increase Of
- per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Section Hands strike.

Scranton, Pa, May 20. - All the sec
ton hands on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road. between Sayre, Pa, and Jersey
City are out on strike. They want
their wages increased from S1.2O to
$3.50 a day. The strikers number / 500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
king of sweden Ill.

London, May 29.-The king of Swe-
den and Norway, who intended to
start for Paris Thursday, has been
obliged to postpone his departure ow-
ing to a slight indisposition. 1t is
said, however, that his illness is not
serious
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
vice President Elected President.

Cincinnati, May 29.-The general
convention of the New Jerusalem
church elected their vice president,
Rev. S. S. Seward, of New York, as
president to succeed the late John
Worcester. of Massachusetts,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Prominent Indianian Dead.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 29.-Alexan-
der Heron, ex-secretary of the state
board of agriculture, died here at 1:4O
in the morning. He was born in Bal
timore in 1927 and moved to Conners-
Vile, Ind, in 1888.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

"After suffering from piles for fifteen
years was cured by using
two boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve," writes w. J Baxter, North
Brook, n. c. 1t healed everything Be-
holland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Cuts Boer Communication.

Cape Town, Monday, May est is ru-
mored here that Gen. French has cut
the Boer communications between
Heidelberg and Boksburg, within a few
miles of johannesburg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
headquarters to lie In Chicago.

Washington. May 29.-Chairman Bah.
cock, of the republican congressional
campaign committee. has arranged to
make Chicago the main headquarters
of that organization during the com
ing campaign, the old headquarters in
Washington being continued as a
branch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

'It was almost a miracle Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me Of terrible
breaking out all over the body | am
very grateful Miss Julia Flbridge,
West Conwell Conn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
S1eep Profecfa TIL nm

A medical paper says that in railway
collisions nearly all the passengers
who are asleep escape the bad effects
own anaesthetic preserving them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
supreme Court adJourns.

Washington. May 29.-The United
States supreme court adjourned foN
the term Monday and will not sit
again until next October.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
WORK DONE IN CONGRESS
Measures OF Importance Passed and
Others Are Discussed by the
National Assembly.
SUMMARY OF THE DAILY PROCEEDINGS.
senmtc Discusses the Philippine Bill,
Passes the sundry civil ApprOpri-
alton Mensure-Iiouse Passes biii
That VIII Give Alaska "a COnstitu-
tionaI Government

Washington, May PA resolution
20 investigate affairs in Cuba was dis
cussed in the senate yesterday, but no
action was taken. The Philippine bill
was taken up and an amendment Of
fered granting TO the residents Of the
islands all privileges extended by the
constitution.
Washington, May 25.-The time in
the senate yesterday was devoted 10
debate on the nations duty toward
its new island possessions, Messrs.
Spooner. Allen and Bacon leading in
the discussion.
Washington, May 26.-In the senate
yesterday the credentials of Martin
Maginnis as senator from Montana
were presented and tabled. The Phil
ippine bill was further discussed and
the sundry civil appropriation bin,
which carries $65,S12, 800, was consid-
cred.
Washington, May 2s.-A resolution
was agreed to in the senate on Satur-
day for an investigation by the com
mittee on Cuban affairs OF the Cuban
postal and other irregularities.
Washington. May 29.-Reading of the
sundry civil appropriation bill was
completed in the senate yesterday, but
not all the committee amendments
we're disposed Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
FREE STATE IS ANNEXED.
Roberts Makes Formal Announce
ment to His Troops of
the Act.
PART OF THE BRITISH DOMAINS NOW.
To he known as Orange River State
Reported That French Has Cut
Boer Line of Com un q tion-Brit-
ish Advance Force Only 10 Miles
from Johannesburg.

Cape Town, Monday, May 2s.-Lord
Roberts to-day announced TO his troops
the annexation of the Free State, which
hereafter will be called the Orange
River
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

All the healing, balsamic virtues Of
the Norway pine are concentrated in DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup, NATURES
own remedy for coughs and colds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
No Intestion TO Blow Up Mines.

Kip River, Transvaal, May 2s.-The
Beers, after preparing a good position,
fled early. The train bearing their last
detachment was nearly captured by
Pilkington's West Australians. Pris-
oners taken state that there was no
intention of blowing up the mines, de-
claring that the threat was made
simply with the intention of frighten-
ing away the burghers.
The British advance force is now
within Is miles of johannesburg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Hoods Pills
Rouse the Liver

Cure Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25C. per box.
Prepared byC.L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

A man likes 10 be credited with
SOme great feat-and a woman with
small feet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

N wonder some men object to stand
ing OF their merits. They haven Z
any.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

An old bachelor says that widows
are only secondhand articles that
sell at par
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

- I, to nj from that horrible
u ~ tbe night. itching piles.
Dos.s Oinimer cures a"ick'y and ner
IN brn Is. A. sb drug GA 80 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

Use Banner Salve, the great healer.
It's guaranteed for cuts, wounds, sores,
piles and all skin diseases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

It's a wise man who doesn't send
his clerk TO the door when fortune
knocks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
A knight Of the Grip Testlfles.

MoMENCE, Ill, Nov. II, 1898.
| was troubled with disagreeable
feeling in my stomach caused by dys-
pepsia, and one dose of DR.. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin relieved me. ! will never
be without it as it is the best remedy for
constipation and Indigestion | have ever
used Z. X. CLARK,
Travelling Salesman for Pearson *
Weytel, Importers Of Queensware
indianapolis, Ind.
In 10c, SOC and 81 90 bottles at Sharrar
IL Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
Consumption Cure Warmers Whi.s
Wine Of Tar Syrup, the best cough

remedy on earth, cures a cold in one
day if taken in time. Is and 5Octs.
Forsalc by SHARRAR Il MULHoLLAND
successors TO Is. 3. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

a little husbandry removes weeds
from a lawn-alsO from a widows
bonnet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

True friends should be aelected be-
cause OF the good looks they heven't
GOT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

Dignity may stoop TO conquer, but
IL never grovels in the dust.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
To Cue a Cold In One Day.

Take Warmers White Wine of Tar
Syrup, the best cough remedy on
earth. IS and so cents.
For sale by sHARRAR & MUI HOLLANp
successors to II :. webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
HUMPHREYS
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT.
One Application Gives Relief.

IL cures Piles or Observation-Disclosures or Inter
nal Blind or Bleeding, Itching or Burning Fissures
and Fistulas. Relief immediate-cure certain.
IL cures Burns, Scalds and Ulcerations and Con-
fractions from Burns The Relief misunderstanding
wonderful.
Bruises.
II cures Boils. carbuncies. Felons, " Runrounds,"
Ulcers, Old Sores, Itching Eruptions, Security or
Scaid Head.
II cures Innamed or csked Breasts and Sore
Nipples. Invaluable.
II cures Salt Rheum, letters. scurfy Eruptions.
Chappcd Hands, Fever Biisters, Sore Lips or
Eostriis. Corns. Bunions, Sore and Chafed Feet.
stinss OF insects. Mosquito Bites and sunburna
Three Sizes, 26c., 300. and $l.oo
Sold BY Druggists, OF sent prepaid on rsesp. Of price
HuMPHREYS' MED. CO.,
Ces. wiiliaa = Jehs sss.. NEW YOnk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
To Heal a Hurt

The best time is the time best used.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

NITM. MOYER RELIEF CORPS, No. 1873. meet
w every second and fourth Wednesday in the
month.
MARTHA WALKER, President.
MRS. MARY THOMAS, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

episcopal CHCRCH-Services are held
u every sunday AZ 80 a, m aud 1000 a. Ih
SUNDAY school at II 80 a. m, Evening service al
100 q clock standard time. Services other days
as announced REV. II. y JEFFERSON, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
LODGES.

ALMA Chapter. No. l23, r. A. NJ. Regular meet
"A ings on Monday night on or after full moon
81. POLLASkY, ii. +.
G. ;. You've, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

ALMA CHAPTER O. f. =. No. 43-Regulaf
"A meetings on the first Friday OF each month.
MRS. OLIVE II. CAPLE. W. Matron.
MRS. EVA GILL, Sec v.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

ALMA LODGE. F. & A. M.-Regular meetings
"A on Saturday on or before full moon.
W. KELLY, W. NJ.
SETH TUBES, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Moning service
i 1890: sunday school 1900. Evening service
go D. m REV ". X. SPENCER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
SOCIETIES.

II b. CHURCH-Morning services 1890
L. sunday School 1890 Evening services
40 A Il BOWMAN. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

~ A. R.-William Meyer Post No. 152 Depart
VI. ment OF Michigan. G.. A. r., meet on I'd Sat
urday Of each month at : 100 p. m. and on the Al
Saturday Of each month al 200 p. III.
J. w. HOLMES. Commander.
f. n. CHADWICK, Adjutant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01
House.

Washington. May 24.-In the house
Yesterday a resolution for final adj
iournment on June was adopted. The
situation in Cuba was discussed and a
bill passed for the eXtradition of
Charles F. w. Medley, charged with
fraud The anti-canteen bill was ia
vorably reported.
Washington. May 25.-The Alaska
civil government bill was further con-
sidered in the house yesterday and
the conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was adopted.
Washington. May 26.-In the house
yesterday the Alaskan civil govern
ment bill was further discussed and
private pension bills were passed.
Washington. May 2s. - Considera-
ton of the Alaska civil government
bill was practically completed in the
house on Saturday. \ resolution call
ing upon the secretary of war 10 report
in detail the payments made and to
whom from the revenue Of Cuba and
Porto Rico was adopted.
Washington, May 29.-In the house
yesterday the Alaska civil code bill,
which permits the residents of the ter
ritory TO organize a constitutional gov
eminent. was passed and bill was in
PRODUCED raising duties on articles inn
ported from Germany ten per cent. in
retaliation for the meat bill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

nj F.. CHU RCH-Morning services 1890; SUI
nj. day school 1900 Evening service ,:@
Young Peoples meeting sunday evening AT o:o'
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening at 100
REV. r. l. SINCLAIR. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

DOYAL ARCANUM-Arcads Council No. 1898
II meets every other Wednesday night at |. O
o. r Hall /. n. BRAINERD, Regent.
A w. BECKNER, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Fitz james Lodg,
IN No. vs., X Of Z. hold its regular meeting,
every alternate Friday night.
j. &. BRIGHT. &. G..
JONI KNoERTZER X. of Il. & =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

BAPTIST CHURCH-Monng service 1880
ID Sunday school II 40 Evening service 80
Young peoples meeting 900 sunday evening
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings
REV. W. c. CLATwORTHY. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

EARL G.. TORREY, Attorney at Law. Special
II attention given collections. Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-01

NREE METHODIST RCII-Services every
II evening AT 100 p. m. sunday School at 1000
a. IN, Class meeting at HOO. Prayer meetings
TUESDAY and Friday evenings. All are cordially
invited H. attend f ID. PALMER, Pastor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-18
ST. PAUL PARK.

Jay Weeks entertained at cards We'd
nesdey evening. The guests were Miss
Wadsworth. Miss Ida Muckle. Miss Let
tie Leyde, Miss DAILY, Mr. Joe Cressy,
Lorenzo De Cou and Stanley Htmmel-
wright. Favors were won by Miss Muckle,
Mr.. De Cou and Miss Leyde.
number of friends surprised Mrs.
Horace Biscue Wednesday. In the even
ing Mrs. Biscue gave a valentine party In
honor of her children. Decorations were
in form of hearts.
Rev. r. NJ Rule will lecture on what
Counts" Wednesday evening. the 21st, at
Ladies Aid society Music will be a fea-
ture Of the evening.
The Y. p. s. C. E. of the M. E. Church
will give an advertisement social next
Saturday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. M. D. Miller.
Miss Catherine Nichols, of st. Paul. and
Mrs. De Cou were entertained at lunch
Thursday by Mrs. Prentiss Clark.
Miss Agnes Watson and Miss Berda
Naubersburg, of the city, were guests Of
Louise Bell Monday.
Miss Lena Tranm was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. McKoun Friday and Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crawshaw enter
tanned Mr.. Whitney. Of Stanton, the past
week.
Mr.. J. Smith and family, of Minneapolis,
have moved into the Boettcher residence.
Mrs. P. V. Daily is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Lysander, at Des Moines, 10.
Mrs. O'Brien entertained friends from
New Richmond during the week.
Mrs Shut, of st. Paul, visited Mrs.
Charlie McKoun Wednesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-18
sEAsoNABLE SOUPS.

Bean Soup-Soak the beans over night
In cold water. In the morning wash
and put on to par-boil in cold water with
a tiny pinch of saleratus. As soon as
this comes to boil remove from the
fire and drain off all the water. Then
cover with cold water and let 1t boil
with pork. If You like the flavor I'LL the
beans have cooked to pieces. Season and
serve with fried bread. For this use stale
bread moistened with little water il
very dry. Fry in equal parts of butter
In tiny squares. This may also be fla
vored with onions cooked with the beans,
or 1t may be seasoned with butter instead
of pork. or. better still. with sweet cream
Tomato Soup-ThiS may be made from
the cooked tomatoes left from yesterdays
d1nner-from canned or the fresh ones.
Use stock from any. meat for the founda-
ton, Iut in the tomatoes, and cook UP
thoroughly; season and serve with hot
toasted crackers. Or another recipe pre-
ferred by some Is: Boil a can of toma-
toes, strain and put on again to cook
with a quart of milk, butter the size of
large egg, salt and pepper to taste.
When this comes to a boil remove from
the fire and add level teaspoon of soda.
Serve ct once with hot crackers.
Celery Soup-Cut the celery into small
pieces and stew till soft. Rub through
colander. thin the pulp with milk, add
a little flour stirred up with butter to
thtcken, and season with salt and pepper.
A small lump of sugar improves It.. Serve
very hot with toast
Clam Chowder-Twenty CLAIMS. large
onions medium sized potatoes, 6 ship
biscuit, slice pork.
Lay pork in the bottom of a kettle and
fry brown. Put in a layer of potatoes.
peeled and sliced. layer of pilot bread.
broken into small pieces, layer Of on
ions, sliced thin, salt and pepper to sea-
son. Repeat till materials are all used;
cover with water and boil till vegetables
are done.
If you are looking for something simple.
light and nouriShing for an invalid, Or
for the childrens lunch. try a
Brown Soup-One sliced bread, eggs, /
cup boiling water.
Fry thick slice of bread to delicate
brown tint In hot butter. drain on paper
and break into small pieces. Put into a
bowl, beat the eggs very light. and turn
over the bread, stirring thoroughly. Grad
ually add the boiling water and pinch
of salt, and serve Immediately
Vegetable Soup-This may be prepared
from the LEFTOVER of previous meals.
Boiled onions. cabbage, potatoes, carrots,
etc, cut into small pieces and boiled
with any good stock and properly season.
ed make a Very accountable SOuD.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-18
SOUTH ST. PAUL.

Harmony Camp No. 4132, M. w. A., had
an initiation Of seven new members Fri
day evening. Feb. is. at city hall. Unity
camp, Foresters. of st. Paul, was present
to perform the degree work. Lunch was
served after the business was over, and
all had an enjoyable time.
Miss McConnon, Of Annapolis street,
was agreeably surprised Thursday even
ing by a number Of her friends from
South st. Paul.
Mr.. P. J. Gibbons returned last week
from Sleepy Eye, where he had been
called by the death of his sister-in-law,
Mrs. John Cutting.
The Misses Josie and Lula Follmer, of
ST. Paul, former residents of South St.
Paul, were down Monday visiting old
friends.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian Church met at the home of
Mrs. G.. l.. Lytle Thursday afternoon. aas
Mr.. w. H. Spurgeon, of Southwest Iowa,
visited South St. Paul last week. an
Mr. Guy Babcock visited relatives and
friends at Dundas last week.
Miss Werner, of Hastings, Is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. William Kennedy.
Mr.. Richard Clegg has returned from a
trip to Ireland.
Mr.. Gebhart left Friday for Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-18

and the plaits only In the back are not
always stitched down; sometimes the
pressing Is sufficient, or they may be Sc
cured not more than five inches.
However the skirts are plated. there is
a special art in making any of them, and
a dressmaker must be an expert nee>
dlewoman as well as an artist to give the
full measure Of perfection to each model.
The first consideration Is for the shape,
which must give all the flare fashion re-
quires at the hem, and then the plaits
and tucks must be arranged with refer
ence to the effect they have on the dis
play of artistic taste.
Some of the advance models in mus
lin and foulard silks recently imported
are picturesque, If not perfectly accurate,
representations Of the coming modes The
overskirt i'll various forms is one feature
, which is represented, while the one
which Is significant as a possible fore
runner of panniers and festooned dra-
perry Is gathered in at the waist, shirred
down with several rows, open in front,
and caught up, pannier fashion. with
taffeta silk rosettes at either side of the
back The material is French dimfty,
| pompadour pattern, and the taffeta for
| belts and rosettes is green in this IN
stance, but may be any color in the flow
ering. The washerwoman style Of over
dress is another variety which appears
| among the new thin gowns. and again
| there are rosettes of lace catching up the
1 drapery at either side half way down
| from the waist line. Rosettes of silk