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The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25
FRENCH GIRL LIE.

The program of what a French girl
may or may not do is drawn up very
precisely" declares TIL Benton CMme-
B1anc), in the Ladies Home journal.
Unless she is poor and has to earn
her own living she never goes out
alone. The company of friend OF
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
PIck,ed strInr H-an.

Picked String Beans.
String the beans and cut them into
inch lengths Let them stand in strong
brine eight days, changing it three
times. Drain and lay in clear cold
water for day, then dry between the
folds of a fowl. Pack in glass Jars and
fill the jars with scaIding vinegar
which has been brought to the boil
with a minced onion, a dozen whole
cloves, heaping tablespoonful of mus
tard seed and four blades of mace
Screw on the tops and do not use for
a month six weeks
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fixed between the teeth in a most un-
comforta BILE and annoying way.
1t depends altogether upon a wo-i
mans figure as to the syIe of corset she
should wear If she is very. very slight
the gird1e corset would suit her, other
wise the straight front corset, which
supports the abdomen and leaves the
body free and entirely unrestrained
above the waist line, is the best
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25
Farmer. Getting Rich.

The farmers of the United States are
getting wealthy The banks are bulg-
ing with their money. Abandoned
farms and farm mortgages are thing
of the past, and instead of paying from
to 10 per cent for money, our western
farmers, after buying all the neces-
saries and 1uxuries they want, have
money to lend
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25
SENATOR GALLINGER.

paper as the San Francisco -<Chroni-
cle'' is saying in reference to the Kas-
son scheme of reciprocity treaties:
If the orange growers of California and
the hosiery Operatives of New England
(and of New York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania and other states, it might be
added). to lose their just Protection
thew will endeaVor to to it that no
one else is Protected at their expense
These things are worth thinking
about. They should engage the serious
consideration of missionaries and
reciprocators.
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25

The census returns giving the area
of various states show that the one
which has the largest amount of land
under water is Florida, and the least,
in proportion to size Wyoming.
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-25
THE PENSIONERS.
STRONG STAND TAKEN BY
SENATOR GALLINGER-

he Opposes Tariff TinkerinS of An
Sorts, Whether by Direct Legislation
by Special Treaties Pro-
motion OF Foreign Trade.
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04

shades in one bow. However. they
must be variations Of the same color;
for instance, the reds from coral to oy
blood and the mauve orchid tints
Broad lace scarfs are also used for
bows and sashes.
The new shirt waists do not differ
greatly from those worn during the
winter. They are not quite SO plain.
and the sleeves are made in the bishop
style-full at the wrists. The principal
novelty is in the collar. There is q
growing tendency to softneSs. and
many Of the more expensive blouses
have rundown collars OF sheer batiste,
hemstitched and tucked. A ribbon may
or may not be worn beneath these. just
as ones fancy dictates. Dressy waists
are being made of crepe de chine.
med with lace.
The blouse and the EtUn jacket pre-
vail for street suits. Plain tailor madps
are only worn by very few WUmen.
The Etons are made with position
backs for stout women and are cut
short and rather baggy for the slender
and youthful. Little fancy coats of
black panne and tucked satin are re-
placing the taffeta affairs of last sea
son. These are invariably lined with
cream or pearl gray satin. and they
are meant to be worn with fluffy fronts
and directoire iabots. AS for the skirts.
they are being made almost plain in
the back for those who car stand that
style. The thin materials, however,
are fulled in at the hips
Never has the Easter hat been 50
pretty. This is Il rose season. and the
smartest creations are fairly loaded
down with these flowers AS regards
shapes the milliners have been kind to
people with irregular features. There
is no one set style, and the brins all
curl softly to suit the different faces
The crowns are low. but not so fiat as
during the winter season. Chiffon is
favOrite material, and when tucked
and combined with lace it forms the
dressiest of all headgear Hats made
entirely out of ribbon are a novelty
and marquiSe hats of Grape are very
pretty when made in pale blue pink or
yellow and trimmed with big choux of
black net. Large buckles of pearl and
Jet ornament the handsomer lace and
tulle hats.
This is season Of small accessories.
and the woman who wants to appear
wei! dressed cannot afford to ignore
this fact. The smart woman will pro-
vide herself with chiffon boas. lace col
lars, crinkled satin and velvet bows
for the hair to match her different
gowns and big choux of contrasting
shades to wear with her light dresses
Marie Antoinette fichus are being worn
more than ever and short lace boleros
with long ends which tie. In choosing
these little articles of dress it is only
necessary to consider ones individual
style. There are designs for every one.
and there is no excuse for the woman
who looks prim or mannish this season.
MAUD ROBINSON.
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looking at her pretty spring gown. ut
terly ruined by the water
'It is only my dress, but you must be
soaked through, and l have been too
selfish to think about 1t. You will
surely take cold. can't leave Nelly
until her mother comes from mass. but
l wish you would go to my home and
let my father make you comfortable
You can't mistake DR.. Burd's house,
just beyond the church"
"And what shall l say to him when
get there? he asked, laughing.
Here's one Herbert Parker, a soaked
tramp, whom you are to take in and
warm and clothe? No, thank you. I'm
not much the worse for my ducking,
and by the time you have got that kid
all right l shall be, too, and then, if
you won't think such move too bare
faced, I'll walk back with you. You
don't know me from Adam, and nev-
er laid eyes on you till today, but
you've made the turn heads instead of
tails, although you don't know that Ell
ther." And he stopped over the child
to stroke her wet hair.
did the lilies get wet?" she asked
him.
What lilies. you squeezed up bit of
humanity?
THE lilies Miss Burd was a-bringin
me. That's why she came. She alters
does on Easter. and loves her dearly
Good sense. what lilies does she
mean"
Il must have dropped them by the
pit. l quite forgot them"
III hunt them up" said the accom-
modating man as he went out, only to
return moment later with some rath-
er bedraggled lilies.
Here they are" said he, somewhat
the worse for wear, but souse will
Set them right, l guess" He dipped
them into pail of water. then, shak-
ing off the clinging drops. handed them
to the child. Keep them, and they'll
make you think Of her,
Noting the surprised expression on
Mary Burd's face, he said to her:
DO you think you have met a mad
man? You have not. l never was
saner in my life. for I've learned today
what little bits Of dirt we ali are and
how breath can alter our whole lives
Ten days ago l started out on my
wheel. didn't know where l was go
ing. In fact, didn't care much. One
place was as good as another The
Union station hove in view. l went in
and took the first train that left 1t
happened to bring me here, and here
I've staid till today. Thought I'd ride
out and see the country. it's SO pretty.
Came along through the village; saw
the church: heard you singing: went in
to see what you looked like; after the
service followed you here. There,
you've got the whole history. and now
you may think what you like. but just
as sure as l happened along in time to
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ave this kids life just so S,:.>

save this kids life just so S,:.> .
your singing helped me to wake u,
Now shake hands or not, just as yo.l
choose
AS the man spoke Mary Burd had ris-
en- to her feet, her color coming and
going and her eyes shining like stars.
Probably no woman had ever before
been spoken to in just that way. but
Mary Burd. although only 20 years old,
was no ordinary woman. Feeling in
stinctively how great crisis in the
life OF human being she had come up
on, all that was noblest in her charac-
ter instantly responded to the call
made upon her.
Surely she was not far from the an
gelic being he had named her when,
holding out to him IL small white hard
she said in u voice which would trem-
BILE:
mo, l do not know you, nor do you
know me. We are utter strangers, vet
the One whose resurrection we have
sung today would not have hesitated
to put forth a helping iland where it
was needed. II | hay. been his un-
worthy instrument. | am glad indeed,
and this Easter day will be IA mrnor;i-
ble one"
He held the pretty hand while she
was speaking and when she had finish
ID bent one knee and rcgerentIy kissed
the trembling fingers; then, drawing
himself to his full height, he stood
waiting for what might follow
Nelly had been looking at them with
her big eyes. and now. as though a
higher power Dictated she said:
please sing. Miss Mary"
Seating herself beside the child's bed,
she tegan to sing Death and Life"
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04
THE EASTER LIABLE.
Decorations and other Accessories
For u Luncheon.

For Luncheon.
After the gloom OF Lent. the fasting
and the long prayers society blossoms
once more into gayety on Easter day.
Even the dining room shows evidence
Of the new order of things. Lenten
menus belong to the winter, but til
Easter table boasts of the first fruits OF
the earth and all things which are
| fresh, green and fragrant
OF course the luncheon table would
| not represent an Easter feast without
lilies. They are essential. \ pretty
centerpiece is moss green jardiniere
filled with the snowy blossoms. The
base Of the jar is hidden by masses OF
violets, both white and purple. " the
four corners of the table sprays OF lii
les and myrtle are fastened careicssly
At each girls place there is bouquet
OF white YiolCts and at each man )
place purple. The candle shades
must be white and gold. or tl,.y car
| each represent single lily. Ef course
the prettiest china for Easter is white.
and gold, and the yellow tone, su-gcs
tive Of sunlight, should be intrnuucct
as much as possible. Indeed some wo
men carry this idea SO far that they
will not suffer artificial light at all
They let in all the sunlight possible. So
that 1T may stream over the table and
glitter from each bit of Silverware and
crystal.
AS regards the menu Itself, all sorts
of Easter conceits may be introduced
by Il clever woman "a roast chicken
surrounded by eggs made of mashed
potato artistically speckled with brown
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04
Interest Laws of China.

The interest laws of China. with which
the operations of banking are intimately
connected, date from the year 1850 Of our
ere. The enormous rate Of interest is
curiously defended by several writer's. 1t
results. they say, in securing economy,
in order that the borrower may repay the
loan, in producing greater industry, in de-
terring persons from borrowing. in reduc-
ing the number OF renters of land, thus
increasing the number Of landowners, and
in inducing circumspection with regard to
new enterprises. 1t is further stated by
men OF business that this 80 per cent is
only maximum founded on the proba-
bility that the oscillations in the price Of
silver will never exceed that sum. 1t
must be understood also that the ordi-
nary rate Of interest rarely exceeds 20 or
u per cent and that money may be had
as low as IL per cent, though the rate
sometimes exceeds even 80 per cent
Form,
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TORE MEN WANTED.

When the contracts for new war
ships already announced by the Navy
Department shall have been COM
pleted we will have navy, so far as
ships 90 to make one, which will be
the wonder Of the world.
The contracts announced call Tor
the building of five battleships and
six armored and three protected cruis-
ers, the aggregate cost OF which will
be $S1, 100000. Following its usual
custom Of giving the more powerful
vessels State names, the battleshlpS
will be named Virginia, Nebraska,
Georgia, New Jersey and Rhode
Island; the armored cruisers Cali
fornia. Colorado, South Dakota, Penn
sylvania, West Virginia and Mary
land; and the three protected cruisers
Milwaukee, st. Louis and Charleston
These fourteen vessels will require
$50 guns Of various calibers, 27O for
their main and 600 for their secondary
batteries.
The aggregate outlay for these sea
fighters is the largest ever made at
one time by the government, and the
fourteen new vessels will be the
strongest and best equipped yet con-
structed. When they are in commits
sion the United States, III number of
vessels, as in their equipment and
fighting ability, for the first time will
take its place among the worlds
greatest naval powers.
The Chicago Tribune calls attention
to the fact that the navy is beginning
to lack men more than it lacks ships.
The manning of the vessels actually
in service is no easy task. Some
thing, though probably not enough.
has been done towards increasing the
number Of officers, but there must be
more seamen also. 1t seems that if
these new vessels now being built are
to be put into commission without at
the same time laying up other ships
which are in commission now, provis-
ion will have to be made for more
officers and many more seamen.
Now is the time for young men who
want to serve Uncle Sam on the water
to come to the front.-Newport News
Herdld
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04

new life, are we thrilled with t:.r
beauty coming into existence all about
US, and it must indeed be a moroSe
nature which does not respond. Heaven
comes very near upon such day,
particularly at Eastertide, for then a
gracious Creator seems to proclaim his
glory to the children of earth.
In the sleepy old town OF MapIewood.
content to remain "tLe little straw at
anchor" Sabbath stiffness lay over all.
for the church bells had ceased ringing
and the village was ct worship. Down
the broad street, with it's pretty park
running through the center and the
overarching elm trees just bursting in
to the softest green, came a wheelman
He rode slowly. as though he had no
special destination in view
Through the open door and windows
Of quaint old church an organ rolled
forth the beautiful prelude of an Eas-
ter hymn. The cyclist stopped to
listen.
thing worth hearing in this corner of
creation. Wonder what kind of a voice
will follow up that prelude? And
throwing himself upon the grass he
waited for the coming notes. A hush
followed, and then came the glorious
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04

Which cast deep pink shadows on her
cheeks. Her gown is pale and clinSing
and her dimplcd chin rests among the
frillS OF chiffon or lace boa. which
accentuates her youth and grace. Tru-
ly the Easter girl is always fair, but
this year she is fairer than ever New
er before have the fashions been SO
artistic and SO we'll calculated to en-
hance the charms of pretty woman
Take the very dress materials them
selves. for instance; they are all soft
and clinging. teilingS, crepe de chine,
and grenadines are the fabrics for
dressy gowns. and the ever popular
foulard is relegated to the second place.
AS for the cOlors. they are q little
brighter this season. but they still fol-
low the pastel shadeS-mauve, cafe au
lait. pearl. pale rose. pale blue and nile
green. All shades of red and green are
being much used by the fashionable
dreSsmakers. and as the season ad-
rances they are more and more in evil
dence. Old rose Is just as popular this
spring as it was last winter, and moth
ing makes prettier gown for a bru-
nette than an old rose yelling trimmed
with black chantilly lace. Speaking
OF veilings. many Of them come beau
;!fullE embroidered in n lace pattern,
and others come with border Of gold
applique.
After long exile challies have come
to the front once more. Last summer
q few fashionable women had SpashOre
gowns made of this material. and in
every case they were admired This
year any number OF people are having
The gold leaf., 1901-04-04
AS A LEAF ON THE CURRENT
A ROMANCE OF EASTERTIDE
BY GABRIELLE E. JACKSON.

Gabrielle E. Jackson.
ing her, threw her down. She tried tc
save herself. but the clay was slippery
and in second she had rolled into the
water. With a cry Miss Burd sprans
toward her, but the dog had already
plunged into the water and was hold
ing the child by her clothing The
steep bank prevented him from carry
ing her out or help from reaching them.
The would be rescuer was nearly at
her wits end when a wheelman shot by
her and, catching up some plankS. flung
them into the water. Half sliding half
falling. down the bank. he sat uStrde
the boards. reached the frightened
child and raised her to Miss Burd: them
padding his boards to q less steep part
of the bank, he succeeded in scram-
bling out. Taking the dripping child
into his own arms. he carried her into
the hut.
Hardly n word had been exchanged
on the bank, but now Miss Burd found
time to look at the rescuer and to say:
"Your arrival was certainly providen-
tial. l dare not think what might have
happened to Nelly. She is such frail
little thing"
'This comes OF following an angel"
he answered, with queer smile.
Mary looked at him questioningly.
but he busted himself with heating
some water, all the while fully aware
NJ rxyff ioh hn
for the child.
Presently in his abrupt way be said,
You're in an awful mess, aren't you?''
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He WQa In Demand.

A merchant who lives on the upper
west side Of the city was awakened at 2
O'Clock the other morning by the contin-
ued ringing of his front door bell. He
tried to go to sleep despite the noise. but
had to abandon the attempt when a Sc
ries OF shouts, coming from the street in
front OF his house, assailed his ears.
Mingled with the shouts he heard the
voices Of men engaged in a war OF words.
Jumping out Of bed, he ran to a window,
threw it open and leaned out. There
were five men on the street, and, seeing
him. they began to yell with renewed
vigor.
"What is wrong" shouted the mer-
chant. The five tried to reply at the
same time, and the only word the mer-
chant understood was '6re"
"What is wrong" he shouted again.
One of the Eve got his voice before the
others.
"Your store has burned out" he
screamed, 'and I'll give you s. more than
anybody else for the privilege OF pasting
bills on the front Of your building.
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crosses made of it. Its good qualities
are many. In the first place. il is soft
and silky. lending itself to tuckings
and shirrinss; secondly. it comes in all
the delicate patterns and shadngs of
organdie. and. lastly. it will stand any
S"ount Of dampness and hard wear
Foulards will always be used more or
less by people who like to wear silk
gown. Most Of the foular,,s this sen
son come with a satin finish even more
lustrous than last year The more
dressy ones are pale colored mauve,
pearl gray or pale green There is n
new material called waterproof fou-
lard. but this remains to be tested hy
actual wear. Many OF the newest de
signs. both In challies and foulards are
Persian, and, indeed. at little distance
they produce the effect of the pannes
we have been wearing all winter.
The new muslins are dainty in the
extreme. Pale blue is the fayorite col
or and dotted muslin the leading mate
rial. These blue gowns are very pret-
ty for young girls. They are made over
Soie SiipS VI tLC same color ana
are trimmed with black and sometimes
touch Of the palest yellow. The thin
materials come hemstitched, embroid-
cred or tucked with broad lace inser-
tions. Fashion demands this year that
all pretentious gowns shall be covered
with fine needlework and that the trim
minSs shall be dainty instead Of strik.
ing Dashes Of color are, supplied by
huge rosettes Of contrasting color or
bows of black velvet. Beadinss through
which tiny black velvet ribbons are
run form prominent feature of many
gowns. Sashes are also all the style
for those who can afford them. They
come very wide and most beautifully
tinted In Persian flower designs, so
that they cost small fortunes. This is
ribbon season, and soft panne and
glace ribbons are much used These
are crumpled into smart bows, and the
latest thing is the mixture Of several
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fashioned SO as 10 rrnr.s.pt -.
flowers. The after dinner c.T.a
be daintily served in cups made on
large sized eggshells. These can +.
namented N gold paint with tba
tials OF each guest. or course Il
egg cups cannot stand alone p
will have to be placed in The ltrI.
yer holders so popular for Turkish.
fee. or, II these are lacking. ord.r
napkin rings can be used. These sb.
be covered with pale green crane n.
cut so as to represent leaves. The
feet Of the eggs Nesting among tbr
liage is very pretty.
MARTHA MoRv
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words. The voice, one Of wonderful
sweetness, was under perfect cou-
troll. 1t was held, softened, subdued or
sent forth in a magnificent volume-a
living message to those who listened
to draw forth all that was best and
noblest in their natures.
Herbert Parker at first listened in,
differently, but as the singer proceeded
he partly rose from his reclining posi-
ton and drank in the beauty Of the an
them. At its end he rose to his feet,
saying:
by Jove, any one who can sing like
that ought to be as good to look at as
she is to listen tor And. trundling his
wheel across the road. he left it beside
the church door and slipped inside.
The choir was near the pulpit, but
the singers were concealed by a cur
tain. The pastor was announcing the
Easter Offering when the choir curtains
were drawn aside, and a young girl
scarcely 20 years of age and fair am
beautiful as the Easter lilies surround
ing her. stepped to the railing
When the organist had played tie
soft, impressive prelude of tue "Resur
rection," the same liquid notes began
to fill the church, flowing. floatiu-
soaring away into a mere echo. then
flung forth with the JOY and aband, !,
of bird singing for very love of il
and unaware of the beauty of its son"
Without effort. without self conscious
ness. the Easter hymn was poured ott
a rich and gracious gift to all VIC
cared to listen. At its end the singer
quietly took her seat. little realizin.
how great a power lad been given her
her whole soul into the beautiful an
them.
He slipped from the church lust be-
lore the service ended and waited on
the opposite side of the road until the
congregation appeared. The little
soprano was among the last. After a
few pleasant words with the others
she started down the road, where she
was Joined by a fine Newfoundland
dog. She stroked and petted him and
then continued her way, with him
bounding before her.
Mounting his wheel, Herbert follow
ed q short distance behind. Turning
from the main road, she struck into q
path leading abruptly down a hill be-
tween steep clay banks. At its foot
was disused clay pit half flied with
water. At the far. end stood a forlorn
shanty. As Mary Burd approached, q
crippled child emerged from it and
made her way along the edge of the
pit The sunlight glancing upon the
water half blinded her. and, pausing a
moment. she steadied herself upon her
crutches and raised one hand to shield
her eyes. At that instant the big dog
came bounding toward her and. strik-