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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

White Summer for Stylish Women.
No wonder il is 10 be white summer,
The beauty Of the fabrics brought our
III tlHs spotles> hu" would tempt woman
10 non il willy Mills. But womaukind
ntNtr seems more attractive than when
robed in pure white. and ii is the ideal
nue. for summer, so white is pluming il,
self and preparing TO lead the dress pro-
ceSsiOn.
The mcrccrizing process has not been
restricted to the colored fabrics. but has
invaded the realm Of snow. and 50 this
seasons white cotton goods have the
simmer and sheen of silk, This adds u
their beauty UNNECESSARILY. But in ad-
ultlun they are 50 woven as to have the
appearance of embroidery The average
person would call them embroidered. Il
Is only the clever buyer who understands
their making who knows they are wur-
on. The designs are delicate and dainty.
Tiny conventional figures and flowers
stand ont IN this embroidered elfect,
which requires the touch of the iingcr
to convince they are not in relief. Such
fabrics are ideal for Shirtwaists. Stripes
and lace effects are also prominent.
Dinity is a prime fayorite. But il Is
4 dimty with so many charming faces
one feels hardly safe in calling it dim
ity. One Of the new styles is heavy.
firm weave. somewhat like fine linen.
somewhat like piqup. Yet it has that
REGULARITY of weave that stamps il
dimity.
Lace stripes and grcnadinc effects are
much favored in the new goods. There
arr laced stripes with the plain surface
between spotted IN polka dot fashion.
The lace stripe again is separated with
| these woven effects that SO much rcsem-
| Bile embroidery. Then again there ar,
| lace and grenadine effects with real
| damask patterns between.
Iemstitching, too. comes IN these tlain-
! ~ fabrics, and tiny lace stripe separat-
| cd by rows of hemstitching is another
! pretty pattern. This likewise would
make charming shirtwaist
| Although stripes are generally the IN
| vorite in the spring goods, one pat
| tern seen In white madras in small
| checks was adorable. The bars were
mcrccri2ed. which gave wonderful silky
| effect to the whole and in each little
| square was one of these tiny woven he-
urs that looked 50 conynciugly like en-
| hIoidery.
PiqueS seem just ms popular as ever.
| They. too, are mcrcerizcd. and are as soft
and plabIc rs silk They are brought
ont in all manner of pretty designs. and
are quite Twentieth century departures
from tn" old-lme pIque One lovely
pattern IN stripes had small diamond
shaped figure in the stripe made Of four
tiny diets. It was such II delicate refined
relief 10 the plain surface that it will un-
doubtedlv be one Of the most popular par
terms The hemstitehed effect is alSn
brought into some of the piques But
really the piqucs are a hook in them
selves. just examine all the STYLES
brought out this season in this one fabric
for yourself, aud yon viii have Il vastly
increased respect for the piquc family
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

The millstream is not always near to
sing for us, but he is a very unnvcntiye
boy or Un-American father who cannot
find a handy job Of some kind. and a
convenient shop to work it in. Some kind
of shop is necessary to good and mprov-
ing results. Not that an ingenious youth
will wait for this Who does not recall
the Crusoe-like ingenuity with which the
street gamins of New York adapt means
TO ends when there * a vacant lor at
hand where a few splntered boards may
be had. or the comfortable satisfaction
which a country boy feels under the i'm
provised roof which he has. in the windy
month If March. put up on the hillside
in Il favored corner of an old stone wall
facing south-or. under the great .Tanu-
airy drift. in the snow gallery which he
has himself labored out with an old
shovel ana shaped with boys skin into
an Eskimo pdlaceI Under the spur Of
necessity we find shop anywhere But
it is always feasible to have II pprina-
ncnt home for our tools. The ideal place
is a corner Of the barn. or Il loft over the
w0odShed. When these are not to be
had, garrett stands next in order. 10 my
thinking; but | have known very re-
spectacle summer toolshop to be inserted
under the end Of a latticcd piazza. In
my own childhood. | found the ground
floor of a W0OdhuuSe the available thing.
There, amid neatly piled wood So ar
ranged as to shape out room for The
boys. | fashioned many a hemlock bow
and quiverful of arrows. and whitfield
ont many a wooden gun for the Fourth
Of Jnly.-Prof. Morse in Harprr's Ba-
gar.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
The Home Doctor.

The fumes of burnt camphor will re-
Aeve cold in the head. Put piece of
"'Aphor the size of an egg in an old
saucer set it on fire, and after burning
a few moments blow out the flames and
lnhale the fumes
When you make a hot lemonade for n
cold, remember that glycerine instead of
sugar will make the remedy more yalu-
able
Sage tea, or oatmeal Cruel. sweetened
with honey. IL good for chapped hands or
any sort of roughness
Oll of watergrecn and olive oil mixed
IN equal parts and applied externally
nave been recommended for rheumatism.
II Is said that a drop or two of cam
phor added to water with which the face
Is washed prevents the skin from becolu-
ing shiny.
a good gargle for sore throat is made
"i one teaSponful of cayenne pepper, half
cup of boiling vinegar. and three tea
Spconfuls of salt. Mix well together and
"hen settled strain. Gargle the throat
every half hour.
Another excellent way i 10 put n good
sized lemon in the oven aud let it remain
uaui thoroughly baked. 1t win then he
SOFT all through. Take il out and add
enough sugar or honey-the latter pref
staole-to make a thick syrup with the
Juice. Keep this warm and take a tea
spoonful every few minutes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

The fashionable French dreSSmaker is
trying to force the fat collar. reason
ably arguing that it is the proper com.
panion for the 1850 sleeve An extreme
~ ingratiating model Of the newest Pa
risian neck decoration is shown IN
stitched taffeta over which a flat circlef
of ribbon threaded lace is laid. For such
collar manH-00ped knot of ribbons
or quaint cameo brooch is the proper
finish.
Quite the nearest approach to the fat
collar we have reached on this side is
graceful rolling lace ncCkband which
does not rise very high under ears and
chin and is shaped in front in two long
points finished with tasselS OF white silk
floss daring from little balls of gilt.
This and the aforementioned type OF
collar are destined to play 4 prominent
part in the completion of the foulards
and sweet summer cloths already making
springtime in the show windows
Our American spring and summer aud
the pretty round thrOats of our women
are persuasive agents in the populariza-
tion of the low and easy neck finish
For the present. however, nigh and or
namentaI stocks and scarfS have the field
to themselves Only the extremely fash
ionahle women who haunt their new
plumagc well in advance of every season
are swathing their Threats in stitched
chUlers of white satin with wing backs
of contrasting shade of panne.
All the narrow string ties of satin
| clasping the base of the hoker in front
display ieweIed ferrets on their ends.
Such a modiSh little stock in white,
mouse gray. gilt and sapphire blue is il
Illustrated in the group. along with pow
| crful rival in black and pcach-pinE satin.
The black satin top shows a delicate
vcrmicelli pattern Of gold thread and the
lower tightlydrawn pink satin bali is
drawn about the neck twice fastened
with smart little gilt pins in front and
after tying in a fOur-in-hand bow let's
fall two broad ends, fringed and en-
broidered in gilt.
Nct less attractive than any Of the
other patterns shown is a fchu necktic
that has been introduced for adoption
with some of the pretty springtime
waists.
1t is no more nor less than an extra
long lace barrie upon which straps of
| black bcbe velvet ribbon are applied and
made fast with ornamental gilt Of jewel.
set buttons,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
How to Cheer the Sick.

II you know any one ill-and be sure
% always keep some of the great invalid
tribe on your list-make them calls when
YOUR have on your prettiest things. If to
dainty gowns and furbelows are added
Inc freshness and yivacity of youth-di-
vine gifts helu only for brief, brief
time-what life and cheer may be ear
ried to the weary, suffering ones of
earth.
And according to the beautiful law of
compensation, when We do most for 9th
ess, we are unconsciously doing the most
ior ourselves.
II is the little things of life that count
in the long run. anyway-the word of
sympathy spoken just at the right time
10 the sorrowing, the word of encourage
7nant to the discouraged one who feels
That there is no use trying to fight the
battles of life any longer. Cultivate
sympathy, in other words, not oaly head,
Int hearl.-Isla May Mullins in Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
Mistakes of Young Mires-

One thing a bride seldom remembers
her husbands duty to his friends. eSY,a-
cially his man friends, and also that he
owes a portion of his time and affection
to his parents and family. Recalling the
uninterrupted devotion of his evenings ia
her during his c0urtShip, it seems hura
to have him run away to give his mother
an hour, and the proud desire to show
his home and wife 10 his bachelor friends
breaks into those long tcte-a-tete hours
III which the world was lost to both tower
and sweetheart.
Nothing could be more selfish than 10
rob ycur husband Of the faithful friend-
snip OF ms young companions, and show
regret when they appear. Let gcner-
Gus sense of the value Of true friends
MI your heart, ana not only make them
welcome, but delight your husband hY
beng rs attractive and lovely in their
~.
And to your husbands family exercise
the uttermost limit of generosity. Urge
him not TO neglect or diSappoint the old
mother who 50 sadly misses his morning
ana evening kiss. and who has lost from
her home and life all that you find dear
in him.
Whatever may be the merits of any
disagreement. let unseIfishness keep Won
from crltlcisng your husbands relatives,
ana welcome them with open cordiality,
ana feel that every little attention shown
to them is indirectly shown to your best
beloved. They are his family: make.
them yours also.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

about the neck 10y wearing high collars
is the fate now threatened We are
told by doctors that these same tight
disfguring nockbands are causing can
Ger of the throat. Several cases Of this
dread maady have developed in the last
year or two directly traceable to this
cause. Every woman who hears OF il
will probably think. oh, well, | Won
get it" and straightway screws her col
lar up a notch higher Just to show She
pays no attention to such sensational r.
ports. Maybe She won't become Il viz
tim. maybe she will If every woman
would refuse to wear tight high collr
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
The Clock.

an cid clock, standing back against the
a1-4.
Were sunny CLEANS or f.e-Iit shadows fall.
Tit children. anxious for moments grace
Eye school time pause to look upon its face.
The lover, losing patience, hopes to find
rs ircn hands a thought or two behind.
The wife, whose life it is to pray and wait,
Wonders the welcome footsteps are so late.
And en- old man, who in the silent room
Watches beside one ready for the tomb.
Looks at the timepiece with an awesome
dread,
Then, trembling, stoops to kiss once more
the dead.
md the. old clock that stands against the
wan
- stiff aud dark has messages for ALL
james Berry BeDsel.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
Nearer, My God to Thee

rs writer, as a poet. there were few
in the literary world of London lin the
fGrtieS) who had not heard of Sarah
L lower Adams, the gifted woman to
whom all Christendom today pays HON
age in its love for her immortal hymn.
Nearer, My God. to Thee" saws Cir
ford Howard in the Ladies' Home Jour
nal. 1T was written in 1910. ard had
subsequently been set to music by Eliza
Flower, and included in a collection Of
hymns written ard composed by the two
sisters. Only within that year had their
book of .-vmnS and Anthems" been
published, and the hymn that was des-
tined to inspire the world had then been
heard but once or twice-and within the
walls of a single church-South Palace
chapel, London.
1T was not, however. until after the
year 1860 when the present well-known
tune was composed for it by DIR. Lowell
Mason of New York. that the hymn at
tanned its widespread popularity. Up to
that time ii had attracted but little no
tice. Through the spirit of DR.. Mason's
sympathetic music it was quickened into
glorious life and brought within the
reach of every congregation and every
Christian soul. But this was long after
the author of the hymn had passed away
She died in 1913. without knowing of the
triumph and the glory that awaited her
work. Her grave in the little village Of
her birth is unmarked by any monument
to her fame"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
A woman's Dont's for Lovely Maids

Here are some don'ts from woman
who was deserted by her husbands
Don marry a genius. plain. ordin-
airy man of average intelligence is a good
deal more convenient to have about the
house.
Don't, if by any chance YOU find your
self married to a genius in spite of your
self dent tell MIN about it. and take all
necessary precautions lest he should dis
cover himself.
Don't let your husband suspect that
YOU know anything about anything. Men
don't like women of brains or ability
not for wives.
Don't if Your husband has talent. criti-
else him; he will resent il and accuse
you of wishing to belittle him.
Don't praise him; he will rise to such
heights of vanity and Self-containmcnt
that he will look down upon you and call
you small.
Don't keep still about it or YOU will
be called Indifferent to his career and told
that Indifferent wives ruin more men
than drink
Don't marry man whom your parents
and friends disapprove. There's usually
some sufficient reason for their prejudice
Don't indulge in clandestine meetings
with such a man. l. Invariably leads to
a bad marriage.
Don't, when you get him. and find
you've made Il deplOrable mistake stick
to your bad bargain for the sake Of pub
lie opinion. There is more disgrace in
living with bad man than in leaving
him.
Don't get married at al. Philadelphia
! Times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
* GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES. $

found among the frequenters of theaters
AID French restaurants. and every one
must have experienced the ANNOYANCE ~
being in the neighborhood of such a enc
redoient OF heavy sachet scent that is al
most equal to musK in its powerful odor
such use of so-called perfume is Ger.
talnly not agreeable, and can hardly be
called ladylike, and yet the person who
uses 1t doubtless imagines it adds to her
charm. There seems to be a tacit per
mission among society women, however.
to use violet TO any extent, SO nuca 50
in fact, that merely in passing certain
women one can detect a faint oslor Of
violets. This is decidedly pleasant, and
to, pick up. glove. handkerchief or any
other small belonging and notice a violet
scent suggests refinement and daintiness.
Pure FloFentine Orris root is the only
powder that gives the purely violet smell,
and it alone without any admixture is
used by women who affect the fragrance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
Now Shirfrnisia.

A most sensible and ingenious plan, n
making taifeta or waSh-SiIk shrtwaists
for summer use, is enc invented by Il
New York shirtmaker. The waist is
made comfortably loose uulinod. with
the sleeves a little short and hared at the
bottom. and around The top the waist Is
cut down in the shape of Il small round
yoke To wear under this he makes a
perfectly plain waist Of thiunest main
sock, trimmed bit around the top
where the outside waist is cut out and
with the bishop sleeves Fastened at the
wrist with dainty embroidery band.
The stock collar is also Of embroidery.
unlined. and as cool a. could he wished.
With two or three Of these underwaists,
one may always have a freshly
lining to ones silk waists. and save thorn
from soiling Iiarper'S Bazaar
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

To be the subject of these phenomena
is to say that something is wrong in the
physical condition. 1t may be safely laid
down as rule that no child suffering
from night terrOrS is entirely we'll Some
signs of delicate health or excitahlc nerv-
Gus symptoms will be found. The child
is anaemic. has indigestion i rickcty
has some point of irritation which re-
feXly induces the nervous outbreak
Weak. digestion or the taking of impr0p-
er food may be said 70 be u very FIRE
quent cause. In rarer cases ] have
known the disease To be due to enlarged
tGnSilS, chronic bronchial troubles. ear
disease. worms or sometimes delayed or
painful dentitlon Nervous shocks or
rights during the preceding dav are oft
en- responsible for the occurrence. Thus,
there is an example on record Of their
occurring in a child who was bitten by
parrot during the day. and another
who was frightened by the barking of a
dog And in some instances they have
been known to- follow the relation Of
narrowing stories during the evening.
There is serious aspect Of this condi-
ton Ii is the question Of the relation
between this disease ana more grave
brain affection OF these the first and
most important one is epilepsy. and the
only one we may consider here. hUr
most of the instances Of night terrorS re-
cover certainly in some rare cases thcE
may mean the early symptoms of this
terrible disease. When child having q
bad family history. who i nervous and
in reduced state of health. develops
night terrors they should AZ once D. me
occasion Of exciting the suspicion If the
parent. who should then exercise the
greatest care in the treatment lney
sometimes / repeat. foreshadow eplieP
Sy. and may for months be he early
manifestation of this disease. II 3ppro-
pirate treatment Is Immediately instituted
it may he possible 10 avert a terrible fu-
ture for the child. from which one atfi.ct-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY.
Some of the Reasons Why OkIahoma's
Claim for Statehood is Valid.

Nlalm Tor statehood is Nalid.
Oklahoma means Beautiful Land. 1t
Is easily one of the wonderful sections of
our wonderful country. Only a dozen
years ago ii was given up to the Indians
and formed =. part of the Indian terri
tory; but on April 30. 1850, it was opened
IL settlement by the proclamation of
President Harrison. and in one day so
600 people rushed upon it, The same
day Il national bank was opened aud its
modern history begins.
Behold the contrast since that time,
The census of 1900 shows Il population
of 39S,243, and in addition There were
392t Indians NOT taxed, So here we
have a great state SpTingjng from prav-
ticaly nothing to a population of over
100000 within one decade.
That does not begin to tell the story.
The taxable value of the land is now
nearly $10O0O0.0UO. Within two years
four great grain and cotton crops have
enriched the state, and the deposits In
the banks have increased more than 100
per cent The people have built 500
churches and established nearly POO
newspapers,
The population is described as su-
pDrinr one thoroughly American and pro
greSsjve in its enterprises. The beauty
of the country Is drawing more and more
people to It's confines II has an average
elevation of 1900 feet; its climate is de
lightfui, and, TO quote a reccrt writer
who visited the country, 1T is not an
unusual thing fer a wheat farmer in Ok
lahomn at the close of u good season 10
realize enough money from the safe Of
his product to more than cover the en-
tire value of his farm and the improve
mcutS upon it,
1t was considered chat cotton would
NJ north ~ fIlya.. 9
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
Some New Ideas,

\ liberal use of satin ribbons will be
q feature of the coming season
Extremely long capeS are to be much
worn this spring, it is rumored in Paris
Women who have a large correspond
ence will like the new sealing WAX which
is lncased in glass tube
The most fascinating theater waists
are those in heavy lace III cream color.
over white satin, with a touch of colored
sgianne.
The newest turnoyers have from four
to six little stiff points standing out az
the back ike Medici collar.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

Among the newest colors, a. shown br
the color cards Of the Cham3rc Syudi~
Gale Of Paris arc: Strawberry in "a va
riety of tints. from the very palc>t 10 "A
Dope. rich shade which iS almost gar
net: a bright. clear red. resembling pop
py; also decided coral, and several pas
teis with gold effects.
Among the changeahlos is a particular
ly-handsomc tint called Sada Taccn, with
interviewer gold threads.
Three new browns light. medium and
che>tnut-will no doubt toe much favored.
as well a. two new variations of the
ever-popular mode, but with u reddish
cast beige and castor, silver. nickel and
platina gray. and three yeiltws complete
the list
Added to these are n number of old IA
yorites, such a, heliotropc. lilac. pale and
dark ornnr- nil.-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
a ChiId,s Logic.

Oliver Wendell Holmes used to tell a
story Illustrative Of the keen perceptions
Of children, He was present al a gather
ing where he CHANGED 10 he seated near
the refreshment table, and noticed little
girI looking longingly NJ the table. In
his kindly way he said Are Won hun
CRY, my childE" She replied bashfully in
the affirmative. Then why don't You
maid responded: Because | haven't any
fork. The Autocrat quoted smiiugly:
Fingers were made before forks" ana
10 his intense amusement she answered.
Not NV fingers
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02

There. is a great diversity of opinions
l1out the use of scent. Some women
have everything about them Derfnmed-
iiot only their linen, but their wells, rib.
ions and hair ornaments. and even the
skirts as well as the bodices of their
Gowns. while others contend that an odor
"I any kind is bad form. Although wom-
n "A N good society think differently on the
slblect. 1t must be acknowledged that
mere is a certain class that is ALWAYS
heavily perfumed. These are generally
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-03-02
Chat Abouf Lace.

Lace and yet more lace is the fashion
cry. We have worn lace all winter and
we are to wear it all summer. it would
seem. Well, nobody will quarrel with
such an cdict The woman would he
hard to find who does not love lace. and
in this ease she will adopt Fashions die
tnm with gladuess.
Over in Paris. lace waists are very
much 10 the fore. But it is pretty
variation Of the lace waist as we know
it. The lining il white, bat the lace
an ail-oyCr. Of cour9e--iS cream or corn
Cotued. the latter having the rich. al
most brown. appearance Of ripe wheat
Probably it is tone Of what we are
here calling "linpn color" At any rate,
il is very effective, 50 if is said, thus
lined with white. especially white satin.
And il is a change.
Lace dresses will be in high favor. and
what more appropriate for warm days?
Here, again, black and white are being
discarded for various tones Of yellow.
The laces used vary from the heaviest
venetian point to those of the iilmicst
and lightest wcavcs.
The Exposition brought ont a marvel.
ous weave of Chantilly and Calais laceS.
which Will be- largely used for these lace
gowns Instead Of the design being re-
pcatcd at short intervals as is the style
in most laccs. in these new laccs it
stretches over a space OF half yard or
So and frequently presents the aspect Of
a perfect landscape. with trees fields and
it? '''
The lace world also shows many other
novelties. Whenever a thing is popular.
ystt "a f.tI fry Ia Is 90, l,y.