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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

is no known labor system that will exact
~ fit the conditions and so some entirely
new scheme will have to be devised. Even
the girls admit that time limitation
viii be unfair, for one girl will do twice
the work in a given time that another
VIII do. The housewives of any city can
give hundreds of Illustrations of this. In
fact they are doing it all the time. Who
is there who hasn't heard some such wall
as this when women are exchanging con-
There's such difference in girls, you
know. For instance, there was Hilda,
who was with me for three years and
would be with me yet if she hadn't got
married-why she used to get an. hour
or two to herself nearly every afternoon,
and it was seldom, indeed, that she didn't
have everything put away by in the
evening. She was such a treasure, Wniie
the girl have now putters along until
10 o clock or after, and even then | have
to do some of her work. l don't believe
/ can keep her-She'S so slow.
OF course, there is notable difference
between competence and incompetence n
all lines of work, but it is nowhere so no
else is it SO difficult to adjust matters
by rule. In the factory the piece WORK
system may be adopted in order to give
the good workman the advantage rhat
should be his by rights, but you can t
do homework by the piece. Just think
of measuring the cooking and the dish
washing. and the busting and the sweep
ing in order to fix the rate of wages
or decide when a girl has done a full
days work
This is one of the first problems that
the Chicago Housemaids union has
struck, and it has not been solved as
yet Still. those who originated the
movement are very enthusiastic and in
sist that success will crown their eff
forts in the end AS an exhibit of op-
timism this is really superb for the
progress so far made hardly seems to
warrant it, At the first meeting held
there was a clash between the Irish, the
Germans and the Swedes, each national
ity making charges against the others
At the second meeting there was a large
and enthusiastic attendance from va
rious masculine labor unions, but the
servant girls were not there in any num-
bers and took little part in the proceed
lngs. A woman doctor presided and
girl employed in a shoe factory did most
of the talking. The latter, by the way,
seems to constitute the major part of the
movement. and she certainly is indus
trious. She Is working overtime-which
is against union rules, of course-in her
effort to drive the girls into the pro-
posed organization. And yet her very eff
forts have demonstrated that there is
another great problem to be solved
How are the really good servants to be
induced to join?
The incompetent ones are quite ready.
The slovenly maids, the careless maids.
the lazy maids, and the wasteful and
poor cooks-there are lots Of them. too
have no hesitation in putting their names
on the roll. They have everything to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
+ furnishings for Summer J}fromes

Tbs. naest fascinating novelties for sum
fEer ho14eS ars now being shown. OF
ne PASSIVE and di5niaed Mission" ssy'ie
u M bei.Fyi II chhs1lin8iy artistic hal!
sta5l1 with 3 substantial beifry in tie
mlqGla, ia which is hung 4 bell or gong
fCF tbs announcement OF visitor on
eaca sida 10 3 eongartilcnI for umbrellas
fnc The berry IS pilllt upon closet for
rubber or either SHOES and q drawer for
lIusi.1s Like ali the Mission" pieces,
II Is shaYn in forest green, black oak
4 tai, ppen Mission frame for a
GiocE would be lovely in hall or dining
POOR: Il is 80 b1ilt as TO leave the
Weisngs OF. the clock in view. and is ex-
tregaeiT picturesque. The screen chair
Tith rush asats and backs would make n
eGSey Cos per anywhere, and is one of
any rpon7, 40 It's name suggests. 1t Is
q screen with fcat on each fold. In
eaen tbeIe j. on opening at elbow height
with eErtaina of Guildhall tapestry.
\ tali lamp stand with shelf below is
solid set graceful, and occupies little
Too@. AE6thor example Of economy IN
space Is the wall writing desk, not more
fhan Flf inches In depth, with writing
shelf that folde up or is lowered on the
INSIDE, in which pockets take the place
81 ina usual shelves ana drawers
as IN example OF a summer bedroom, and
is Geiici0usly re6tful and cool in effe T.
II IS Eholly In forest green. The walI
has deep dhdo Of green burlap, above
b2a5. The door hangings are of green
SsaSaB5Fe lattice net, and dark green
Fuga are thrown on the pale green mat
una tBat e5vSrs the floor. The quantity
CHASED dressing case, chifonier and
dressing table. the bed and couch, all
4Fs or green OAK finish. Even the funny
little swinging cradle, made from an
fneieat Scandinavian model, is of TIE
same cool tint,
Il would be difficult to find a larger
display Of piazza comforts than are
shown in certain roof garden, which is
fn 6b5eot Lesson on how to be comforF-
abie Though warm, The roof has a cover
Ing Of gravel, over which are laid strips
o. Chinese mating at intervals. \
slender iroa framework IS adjusted on
the coping, all around and over this
{ra5Se bamboo piazza blinds are thrown
4 broad wicker couch is hung by ropes
on an iron rod held by two solidly con
Stractsd treStles, such as are used for
lawn pammOcks,
Every possible kind OF lounging chair is
there, and all are made by hand Of
wicker wholly, SO that rain cannot in
ga them, Indeed the longer they are
exposed TO sun and rain The greater
beauty OF tint do they acquire, softening
IN faint browns ana yellows of infinite
Charm, When cushions are used they
are covered with khaki which, as every
NEe knows, is the cloth now used for
SCI lefs unfit rms ana inpervlous to rain.
IN this roof garden OF delights are
small tables IN profusion and many
eouches and sleepy hollow" chairs with
Failcloth swung on frames of wicker in
semi-hemmock fashion, all of which may
pc quickly brought into intimate relation
i q refreshing jug OF lemonade should
Fpusa'l for each IS light as the proverbial
feather,
AT frequent intervals stand boxes with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

palms and ferns, growing luxuriously in
the sunlight and fresh air, and the most
delightful feature Of all is the fra GRANGE
that Uses from the straw mating AFTER
being deluged by rain and then dried by
the sun. The spirit OF all the flowers that
grows among the straw seems to abide
there and to come forth freshly alter
every storm.
dWellers in the city who are compelled
by business to spend the hot months at
home. and, once established. it would
inevitably become "A center OF attraction
to all ones friends.
The Formosa chair is a novelty, equally
suited to plaza or sitting room, winter
o. summer. 1t has a simple wooden
I, anne with broad arms below which is a
narrow shelf for books or glass of water
The seat and hack are of rush, there
fore cool in summer, yet easily made
warm in cold weather by the addition
Of cushions.
Quite indispensable to summer comfort
is an abundance of screens Windows
must be Open yet draughts must be
avoided, and the screen furnishes the
only method by which one escapes both
horns of the dilemma. Yet, notwith-
standing it's Importance, few articles of
furniture are habituaIly so devoid of
originality and artistic value Some st-lk-
ing exceptions to this rule recently shown
utilized colored prints of a variety of
subjects as panels in the upper part,
with drapery in the middle section and
wood panels below. One screen
had a series of three hunting
scenes by Cecil Alden, thus used
At the right was the meet, with scarlet
strongly in evidence In the center was
the chase, with a broad field of green
and only spot or two of color, and on
the left the hunt supper, whose brilIiance
of tone gave balance to the arrange
ment. These were matted with green
Japanese grass cloth, and the lower
panels filled with Voisley tapestry of the
bird and lily design in soft green anu
dun blue.
A "Wtlhelmina" screen in the same
house has a charming posterlike print
Of the young Holland queen in the middle
fold Of the screen, with a bewitching
Dutch dairy farm scene in broadest, bold
lower part is m diamond lattieework, be-
hind which a drapery of Dutch yellow
moreen is drawn tightly. The frame is of
forest green.
Other interesting sets are OF old Colo
NAL scenes brightly and artistically col
oIed by hand. One of these sets includes
pictures of the old Bulls Head hotel that
the cid tavern in Providence that was q.
stopping place of the Boston stage
coach, and an old Philadelphia inn of the
same period. These are all reproductions
of old prints. and are immensely deco
rative as we'll as historically interesting
particularly original screen has a
large nOster of a steamship line cut in
three and mounted in 'holystoned ash"
with decorations of rope The poster is
stunning in itself, being a Dutch scene
in the best style of the FRENCH, .affiche."
From all which may the clever woman
get hints for future use:-New York
Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

The Chicago Housemaids union or Ser
want Girls amalgamation, or what it may
be called when fully organized is running
up against some hard problems, says the
Brooklyn Eagle. 1t may be conceded
that the scheme which has caused no
end of talk in this city is magnificent
one-on paper. Every girl will get the
top wages and the best of treatment
when the union finally secures control.
She viii have regular hours and extra
pay for overtime. There viii De no in
competent servants under the ruIes-aIl
Will be of the first grade. In truth, it IS
like dream of fairyland
Mary" some mistress will say, ''yon
didn't finish washing your dishes last
night.
No" the girl will reply, the clock
struck while l was at work on them and
under the union rules I had to quit or
I'd be fined
WHAT luxury that will be! But un-
fortunately right here the promoters Of
the union have run against snag. There
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
UNDERTAKE BIG JOB
Chicago Jfouseuaids' lfnion Runs Up J4gains ,gome
JFard Problems.
Nard Problems.

gain and nothing to lose. But the really
competent
took a little jaunt along Ashland bouIe-
ward not long ago, ana if she secured
any recruits she has been strangely silent
about it.
Il don't know that I care to join" was
the reply she received in almost every
instance. II am well treated and am
receiving very good wages
This was one of the localities where
really good servants are found. The peo-
pie are -do-even wealthy in some
instances-and when they get good serv-
ant they are mighty careful to keep her.
And the good servants seem to be con-
tent. They have no trouble in securing
places, and keeping them, and this very
fact makes them reasonably independent.
AS an illustration OF this a case may be
cited where family having two Well
trained servants broke up Housekeeping.
Do you suppose those girls had to go to
an employment agency to get new posi-
lions? Well, hardly. Why it was almost
a case of having weary housekeepers
standing in line to get them and the two
girls were able 10 say, You'll have to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

lilly Flowers of the face are Inserted
all over the. gown, and on the skirt s
deep flounc6 of the lace that runs well
up the back of the skirt On the bodice
is bolero of black lace with high girdle
belt of pale blue silk.
A trimming that has come in vogue for
costumes of ceremony is large velvet
flowers appliqued generally on to thin
stuffs The following costume illustrates
this idea 1t is a black net made with
skirt arranged IA inch deep tucks over
white foundation. The bottom of this
skirt is trimmed with a lattice work 0f
ruched black gauZe ribbon and black
velvet pansies, which have gold center3
and are appliqued with gold to the thin
stuff, On the bodice is yoke and gird'e
of black lace over cloth of gold The
bolero is pleated and trimmed with ruch-
inSs Of black gauze and appliqued We vet
flowers. Little Straps of blue velvet and
small gold buttons fasten the bolero and
there are touches of blue on the elbow
sleeves where they finish with fun rufdes
OF black and white.-New York Tribune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

years E2vs been Women Beside the f5r=-
going. of the $500 postmasters IN the
United States under the civil service,
6,2S5 are women. OF the newer depart
lnents placed under the ciyl serv,ce rule
IS the internal revenue in which 2G9 Of
the appointments during the four years
and the custom house service. OF which
per cent OF the appointments during lie
past i've years have been women. TIE
ntghest percentage o. appointments of
women IN any one year was In 1898. wher
10 per cent of the total number of an
Pgmtments made were women. The nezt
highest was IN 1888 when women num-
DeIea ABOUT u Per cent of the app5i
ments.- Leslte's Weekly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
SUMMER LuxuRrns IN LEATHER.

At a tempting bargain counter in one
OF the big shops the woman preparing to
leave town lays in a stock of small con-
Ycniences and luXuries at reduced prices
There are TASKS of all sizes from a Wee
affair for so cents to big canteens that
hold pint or more. These are covered
with green or scarlet leather and have
screw caps that serve as cups, or are half
covered with leather. the lower half pro-
tected by a removable silver cup. There
er cases for SIPS. Some of these cases
have ornamental silver corners and are
$l.S5. Clocks and calendar sets for writing
tables are of the same bright feathers
and at low prices. For S1.25 are letter
paper and envelope racks with divisions
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
THE TALE OF A JUG.
ITcpeka Capital.l

A man with a marvellous mug
Rode out of Fort Scott on a nag.
He carried jug Ia q bag
And many and many a sWig
Reposed in that cOrpulent jug,
And cob fitted in as plug
AS snug as q snag In a bog.
The nag had a wigglety jig
Which churned up the jag IN the jug,
And along by it's side went a dog
Which j:ggled along in jog
With a narrative shaggy and sag
Which ne YEARLY, warily wug.
o! That jig, and that jog and that jag
y! That jog, and that jag, and that jug.
The man shouted "Whoa"-to the nag.
Then took out the jug from the bag
Then took out the plug from the jug,
And then from the jug took Jag
terrible, horrible jag,
Which acted as quick as a drug.
He shouted "Yip-yip" to the nag,
And dug in his heels with a dig,
And the nag, who would never renig,
Sprang off with the speed Of a stag;
Then the man with marvellous mug
Began vociferous brag-
"Whoo-pee-Im bird on a crag;
I'M q thief, and a wolf and a thug;
I'm bug-eater hunting a bug.
o I can hold more than a kag.
And / nave Doodle and swag
That says that my grave don get dug"
To the front with yelp went the dog
And-shouting "Yip-yip." to the nag
Peil-rnel with the jug and --e bag
Went the man with the marve s mug
And there in the road lay a nos
As still as bum on b log.
Then down in a pile went the nag
And the dog and the hog and the jug,
And that was the end Of the hos
And that was the end Of the dog,
And vain were his efforts to wag
The narrative previously wug,
And timber and limp as a rag
In Wad on his lug lay the nag.
And then the man with the marvellous
mug
Rolled up like a cavalry flag
Done up like family rug
Lay there with his head in the bag,
And twenty feet off stood the jug
The opulent, corpulent Jug
Unframed, while the loyal cob plug
Held down what was left of the jag
And this is the song Of the jag,
And the jug, and the jog, and the jig;
And this IS the song of the nag
OF the nag that would never renIg-
And the dog and the hog and the bag
song of the swag and the swig
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
Easy to Get a Seat.

New York Tribune
"Oh, sfr, said a poor woman TO a Scot
fish minister. who was by no means a
popular preacher "Well DO like the day
when you give us the sermon"
Indeed" said the minister flushing
with pleasure. Il wish there were more
like you, my good woman it Is seldom
hear such words from any one"
Maybe their hearings stronger than
mine. sir" said the good woman prompt
ly, but when you preach I can always
get a good seat"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
WHITE MUSLIN GOWN FOR GIRL

total number of women taking the COM
petitive examinations curing the past
ten years over n per cent have success
fully passed, while only 81 per cent of
the males have passed these examina-
lions.
The percentage of women in depart
ments differs. In the postofice service
the position Of postof1ce clerk is the only
one open to both sexes. Throughout this
entire branch of the service 652 per cent
Of the appointments for the past ten
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
A Notable victory.

Lie.
out in Ohio an earnest advocate o.
Christian Science noticed very lame
man passing her house morning and even
ing, and determined to effect euro
through absent treatment. After several
days Of prayer she was delighted ono
morning to see that his limp had almost
entirely disappeared. That evening she
accosted him as he approached and joy
fully related what she had done for nm.
Yes ma'am," said he 1T has BE- n
very bad lately, but yesterday / had Il
fixed: You see, ma'am, it's a wooden
one"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
One Way OF DOING It.

Chicago Post.
eat any rate" said the woman, you
must give woman credit for considerable
cleverness in fooling man."
IT do" replied the man. land perhaps
her greatest triumph in that line lies in
carrying q purse containing two recipes
and three samples Of dress goods In her
hand, where it seems to be an invitation
to every sneak thief on the street"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

she could see. Margie had gone to Mrs.
Taylor and asked to be shown her ala
mo1ds. Quite a handsome ring was put
In her hanG for inspection. ana aae
studied il intently for a few minutes.
turning it in all lights; then looking -
earnestly in Mrs. Taylor's face, she ask
ed, Which is the diamond, the brass or
the glass?'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

for different size sheets and envelopes.
shapes and sizes for holding every inn
aginable panacea from quininepills to cold
cream, are Of colored leather with strong
clasps. Some Of them hold four tiny
cases with twelve bottles are 65 cents.
while cases much larger, filed with ali
manner of TASKS and Walls. are, of course,
deardr.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
At Monte Carlo.

Detroit Journal
The croupier paid our winnings with
evident reluctance.
He doesn't like to coughH we obsery-
Group, chr suggested the witty Amer
lean.
But the laughter was far from gen
eral inasmuch as few Of that gay throng
understood both French and English.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
On the Farm.

New York Herald.
IT tel you, Hannah, college education
counts. You should see our boy Cy lay
ing off the new orchard, Just as regular
as a wall paper pattern. He has that s1i8
spygiass on three legs, and just sights
around while two men with bean poles
put m pegs where the trees are 70 g.
You see he don't charge anything and
says the men are cheap at SO a day"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
Not Up on Diamonds

YOUTHS Companion.
A very bright four-year-old had bean
told in the kindergarten of the beauty
and value Of diamonds, but none In her
family had any to show her. She was
told that Mrs Taylor, an elderly and
amiable frieT9, had some diamonds whlca
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
Under the Right conaltions.

Chicago Evening Post.
SIN, one can learn to love" ne urged.
True" she admitted.
Even you might"
True again. but
But what?"
There is no study for which it is 90
absolutely essential that one shall have
the right tutor
Then he knew that his suit was hope
less
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
REsTFUL EURaITURE.

Green oak and green ash furniture. up
holstered with mating. grass clota Or cot
ton tapestry, is delightfully."- cool and Tesy-
rul for summer rooms. The chairs are
made on low broad lines, something be-
tween the shape of the California mis-
sion furniture and the simplicity and
comfort OF Morris designs. Broad arms,
Of these chairs and sofas one couch
Is almost the shape of an oid-time kitch-
en- settle, and it is MISUNDERSTANDING,
not tUfted-on seat and back with art
nouveau tapestry in a pattern of long
stemmed tulips in dun pinks on a back
ground Of pale green. The woodwork is
clear, pale green, with a dull finish.
WAITER TURNS TABLES.
New York Tribune.
Fred, the German waiter. who has
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14
WAITER TURNS TABLES

New York Tribune
Fred, the German waiter. who has
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-01-10
Why lie Carries q Cane.

You wonder why | always carry a
cane except when l am carrying an
umbrella" remarked well known
Philadelphia the other afternoon.
Wei. don't mind telling you. It's all
on account of umbrellas
Cant see the connection" rejoined
the friend to whom he was talking.
Didn't suppose you could. But you
will when have explained. You lose
an umbrella every once in awhile, don't
you? Put ii down somewhere and
walk of and leave it,"
Yes; have had that happen to me
frequently"
well, used to, but not since took
to carrying cane. An acquaintance
In Chicago put me on to the scheme.
Get cane of some kind he said to
me one day, and carry it every day
and every night that II doesn't rain.
BY that means you become 50 accus-
toned to having something in your
hand you are lost without it. Then
when n rainy day or evening comes
ana you are compelled to carry an UNI
brella about with YOU the benefit comes
In. Say YOU have gone into restau-
rant and when you come out the rain
has stopped. You walk out into the
street without your umbrella. Presto
After you have taken perhaps dozen
steps you miss something, Your cane
carrying hand is minus the burden il
usually bears. Back go your Thoughts
to your umbrella and back go your
steps to get it. Simple? OF course it
is, but the simple things oftentimes
prove the most valuable. "-Phila,lel-
phia Inquirer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-01-10
Complied With the LAW.

~ certain well known Mobile law
yer, who was lame and had something
Of reputation as Il fighter" said a
southern gentleman, was ut one time
attorney in Il suit that caused much i'll
feeling. He won the suit for his client,
and The loser vowed vengeance. In
pursuance of that same, in the Ian
guage Of Truthful james. he one day
went into the lawyers office and sub
jected him to u TRADE Of abuse that
would have caused salt water cap
tam TO die from pure envy, such was
his talent in vituperation.
The lawyer answered him nothing.
to the surprise of two or three men
who were present, but. getting out of
his chair, began to hobble backward.
His enemy. thinking he was retreating,
followed him up, with more abuse and
threatening gestures.
"The lawyers foot finally struck
against the wall, when he suddenly
Strengthened up and saying, Gentle
men, | call on you TO witness that. on
account of this wall, | have retreated
as far as possible the general law Of
homicidei, drew out derringer and
shot his opponent.
AT the trial he was acquitted, his
witnesses being the men present at the
time Of the killing, who testified to the
lawyers having retroated as far as
possible."-Now York Tribune.