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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-27

,eciai Correspondence of The Sunday Republic.
Paris, April 'S.-Easter in Paris this year
may be .~chronicled as one Of the most dis
appointing on record. Nothing more dismal
could be imagined that the experience Of
the thousands of pleasure-seekers who Wis
tied the metropolis, for such a depressing
atmosphere az they encountered seldom Wis
its the gay capital. At times one imagined
the mists OF the Scottish hills and at others
the monsoons OF india Under these condi-
lions the attractiveness. OF the!churches was
more appreciated than might otherwise
have been the case. the imposing iedifices be-
ing filled to replesion for the impressive
services of Pogues. Exceptional ~disappoint-
ment must have been felt by those who
had crossed the CHANNEL to note elegance in
dress. as the climatic vagarles prevented
anything like a perfect parade of sartorial
art. Under ordinary conditions. considering
that the first big event OF the year was con-
tested. Auteuil should have been a good in
dication of the latest modes. On former &C.
oasions the Prix du President de la Repuh-
liQYe has been a demonstration of spring
fashions. but this year 1t Vas simply a
promenade of somber-toned dresses and
cloaked figures. Social events have been de-
cidedIy restricted. Notwithstanding this.
however. a few items proved interesting.
Dress Creations Seen at a
Fashionable Gathering
Princesse Jeanne Bonaparte. Marquise de
vrleneuve, gave a dinner on Saturday. The
hostess received her guests gowned In pearl
gray satin damae. A white Chantilly lace
fiounce was headed by incrusted painted
gray velvet flowers, forming "A graduated
bias toward the back double. box-pieated
train; lace and white mousseline garnished
the Louis XVI corssge. .Princesse Marie
Bonaparte wore . pretty girlish toilet OF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-27

square collar and bell-shaped sleeves. The
Princesse de Mesagne wore a pistachio-col-
ored lamoge. The bolero' corsage. cut as a
habit behind. was strapped with black tai
fctas. while the skirt formed triple-pleated
LOUNGES.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-27

long sash ends for gauzy frocks need no
advertising.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
A Dog That Thouyht.

Up on the corner OF the pcstOf11ce
with his back against an electric light
pole. sits a blind old man. His sole
companions are two small dogs, and
his vocation is the soliciting of aims
with the use of a di!apidated street
organ and a wretched appearance.
was standing in the postotlice, and
through the window saw him put
cne of the dogs in his box, rise to his
feet end come tottering toward the
postcfFice door, his little dog Fannie
preceding him and tuggirg at her
chain with all her little might. She
led his straight to the delivery win
dow. and as soon as the clerk had
informed him there YVES no mail, the
little thing turned and led him back
through the door and to his seat on
the sidewalk. | asked the clerk how
the little dog knew where her master
wished to go. Her answer was, He
tells her" She further said that Fan
ME would slacken her chain when she
came to the curbing or ether stum-
bling blocks, and that was sign to
her master of scme obstruction or
uneven condition CT his path. While
We were talking the old man got up
again and tcttered off, Fannie tug
ciug at her chain as before. l fol-
lowed, and the little dog went straight
to a restaurant, where she lay at her
masters feet while he partOok Of
and Stream.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13

III a. Alendozn, Emile Perret, Justi-
Multi cos Of the Peace
SECOND WARD.
+. Hanf. Justice of the Peace
VI tnr.D ~AsDT5 T
Iraac Mayer, o. ". Bro p,s Justices
set The Peaos ips
Al = FoUsrHs WARD.
q IL
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
LAUNDERING LACE CURTAINS.

LAUNDERING LACE CURTAINS.
When the lace curtains need laun-
dering, take them down and shake
them, to remove the dust. Heat the
water until it is as hot as you can
bear your hands in, dissolve a little
borax in it, and enough good soap to
make a strong suds. Put the curtains
in it, let them soak ten or fifteen
minutes, then wash with as little rub
bing as possible to get them clean.
Rinse through two clear waters and
dip in very thin boiled starch, which
should be slightly blue If YOU wish
them to be clear white. If an ecru
tint is desired, add little clear cof-
fee. Saffron tea gives them a creamy
tint. Do not hang them on the line
to dry. Spread two or three sheets
on floor that is not used constantly,
holding them in place by pinning
them to the carpet Spread the cur
tains on these. stretching them
smoothly and pinning each scallop in
place. Open the windows so they will
dry quickly. They will not need iron
ing.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
CARE OF MATTRESSES.

Very few people take proper care
of mattresses. In France and Ger
many. they are remade every spring;
and the mattressmaker is a regular
institution in the country. In how
many houses in America is this done?
1t is considered too expensive to send
them to shops, SO they remain in the
same condition for years, perhaps. and
we get SO used to lumpy beds that we
accept them as enc of the necessary
evils of life.
But If we cannot afford to have
them renade every year, We can at
least take every pains to keep them
fresh. AS soon as a mattress is made,
it should be enclosed in cover OF
unbleachei sheeting. This will pro-
tect it from dust, and the shcetinS
should be removed and washed at least
once q year. Whenever room is net
likely to be used for some time, the
mattress should be lifted from the
bedstead, so that the air can reach
It on all sides. 1t seriously Injuries a
good hair mattress to keep it for long
without a proper airing. and every
mattress in regular use should be
turned at least once week.-Chicaso
Rccord-Herald.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
.p.iREcTo RY.

PARISH CT ST. MARY.
Repre- J.. Y. Sanders and
Henry Jacobs. :. r.
Sheriff and Tax Collector John B.
Sanders.
Clerk and Recorder. ~. A. Loret
Assessor. W. T. Jones
Coroner. DR.. A. J. Smith
Treasurer ........ "A. r. Stirling
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13

commodatious, bit Cnly sn6 Loarder
disambarked from the wheeling steam
er, and the widows heart was down
cast in spite of the happy smile she
gave him, aid Tie thrill Ct pride she
felt when ghe heard him call silas, her
81 Mister iJori'is,'
He was bcckket per fer The com.
mission firm which had handled their
berries, ard showed all the hall marks
CT tic strenuous and cultivated life
of sraa: city, He had drop-stitched
stockings and patent leather low
quarters" He wera singular cot
OF muf,er, which he called "a stock
and when be saw the wheat stacks
looming brown upon tha yellow Ellis
..e sad ha "stpposed those were bee
hives. When he saw Silas milking
The cow he wondered why somebody
fos-'t invented an automatic COW
millcr; he didn't know beans from
buckwheat In the fields. and he could.
Mt bait his own fish hook because. he
caid, the worm made him feel
creepy" But he tcok a marked ill.,
ing for Silas, and the widow began to
think that he was very capable and
even brilliant young man. In ex-
change for iDnumerable courtesies ne
told the farmer boy that if he would
tcme to Chicago he would never
leave IT,
IT'S the only place" exclaimed the
resOrter. why, a fellow that knows
a2 much as you do about farm machin-
cry, crops. fruit and farming in gen.
eral would be snapped up right away.
TIE agricultural implement trust is
locoEing for men like you all the time
| wish ! knew as much as you about
such things. You wouldn't catch me
slaving away for S25 week"
Ard Silas rot only believed it, but
in long talks with his mother at night
after the boarder was gone to bed he
drew such roseaIe pictures of his
hopes, his ambitions, and such gloomy,
desperate predictions of his finish" if
she kept him there to vegetate on the
farm. that she agreed to the step,
though the decision cost her many a
slecpless hour and many a binding g
tear
l saw them standing in the knee
high, golden meadow by the river the
day lie left her. She wore an old
faded calico wrapper and the blue
sunhonnet upon her head was rusty
and limp The little steamboat, which
will stop anywhere, wheezed and
chortled up to the green bank. and a
mob Of iaquisitive tourists crowded to
the rail to watch them. He was
dressed in his bravest Sunday clothes,
with red necktie, his shoes brightly
polished and his moon face shaved
and blushiag. | saw her hold him an
instant to her fat bosom and kiss him,
and saw Him draw away from her.
ashamed of the sense,ess onlcokeSs
and eager to be off. He came aboard
the narrow gangplank. bustling and
looking as though this trip were q
matter Of course hut it was not mat
ter of course to the lonely woman
standing there in the gray twilight
watching her boys departure.
A lone blue crane came sweeping
downstream out Of the shadows, the
little steamboat pulled and steamed
away. the dark green waters of the old
st. Joe tinlSled a dream-scng against
the lush banks, and hte woman, her
hands behind her tired back and her
sad eyes fixed on the vanishing steam.
er. stood all alone in the dim light OF
the grooming river.-John II. Rafferty,
In the Chicago Record-Herald.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13

+ A little girl, three years old, VINO is
very fond of music, has a father who
cannot distinguish one tune from an
ether However, she is always urging
him to sing. He was trying his best
to please her with hymn one day
and iattorcd himself that he was DO
ing very well Suddenly the little ty-
rant turned upon him and demanded:
'Why don't you sing. daddy? You're
only making a noise. New York
prcss.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
RECIPE FoE COLD CREAM.

To make a good cold cream put
Aalf a pound of pure lard in half a
pint Of cold water ana heat in an Ell
ameled saucepan till its bolis. Let
It cool and pour off the water. Reheat
three times in the same way, using
fresh water every time. After iooi-
Ing the last time take the cake OF lard
from the top Of the water. heat II 10
boiling point without any water; th2h
move it back from the fire and stir
in the strained juice OF one, lemon,
one ounce OF glycerin or lanolin and
few drops of any scent you like. STIR
till cold. Store in pots and tie down
till required
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
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By Au.en a r. WIRE.

Sad Is our youth, for 1t is ever going,
tCrumbltnR away, beneath our very feet;
Sad is our life, for onward it is flowing,
In current unperceived because 20 feet:
Sad are our hopes, for they are sweet il
sowing, =
But taras, sslf-sown, have overtoppcd the
wheat;
Sad are our joys, for they are sweet in
blowing;
And still. oh! still, their dying breath Is
sweet.
And sweet is youth. although it hath bcrcft
Ofthat which made our childhood sweet.
er still;
And sweet our life's decline, fo- it hath left
nearer good to cure an older Ill;
And sweet are all things, when we learn to
prize them
Not for their sake, but His who grants them
or denies them
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13
Household Column
T0 CLEAN NICKEL PLATE.

70 CLEAN NICKEL PLATE.
To clean the nlekel plate Of the batn
room a mixture of washing soda and
a:it+nsnia may be used for the cleaning
part, with q little thin whiting paste
when 1t comes to the polishing. Iheee
fitments are easily kept clean ana
bright II treated once a week, pnt
the surface once thoroughly clouded
through neglect it will take many re-
peated rubbings to restore the original
polish and brightness. -,
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13

DECL..IE OF THE COZY CORNER.
An interesting and encouraging sign
of the times is the gradual disappear
ance of that monstrosity known as
the "coZy corncr"-a collection of
hangings, pillows and papier- mache
weapons which might be better known
as the "stuffy' corner.
There was a tine when every up
holsterer kept cne r,odel cozy corner
for the guidance and encouragement
of his customers. In the stores these
were often very attractive, as they
houses But the trouble with them
was that they soon degenerated from
part of the equipment Of a roomy
dwelling. where one could, when he
would, escape their suggestion of
Oriental incense and sandal wood
their dim and trying light and their
bright and trying colors-to being al
most the whole equipment of tiny
fiat or of tiny room. There they
collected. as hangings which are not
SuSCSDtlDiS VI dl lSdeL "CChlS dll liIfoS
must, all sorts Of reminiscent odors.
These, to the great trial of sensitive
nostrils. mingled with the o!ors of the
dyes of the cheap prints with which
the corners were draped.
RECIPES.
Mushroom White Sauca-Put in a
frying pan enc and one-half table
spoonfr,s CT butter; Zen it is hot
edd one snail SIC CT c-ic-; c'::tt
small two slices of carrot; small stalk
of celery. all cut fine; one sprig Of
thyme a1d one bay leaf; let simmer
ten minutes, being careful not to
brown them; add one end one-half
level tablespoons Of -four; stir and add
one and a half cupfuls Of stock or
milk. salt and pepper to season; boil
i've minutes; add little cream:
strain and add half can Of nush.
rooms; cook Ave minutes longer.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-12-13

The popularity Of popular songs
sron Ieeas to their aDpopularlty.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
PLANS FOR DEFENCE OF IrS nEnBERS

plan for the defence of members of the New
York State Medical Association sued for alleged
civil malpractice has been drawn up. a copy OF
the plan is being sent To members of the organiza-
tion, that they will have ample time to study 1t
before final action on il is taken. The plan is as
follows
t1rst-The council shall upon request and COM
pliance with the conditions hereinafter provided.
assume the defence of suits for alleged malpractice
brought against members of this association.
SecOnd-The council shall not undertake the de-
fence of any suit based upon prior to the
qualification of the accused a member OF the
association.
Third-A member desiring to avail himself OF the
provisions OF this article shall make applicat ation
10 the council through the secretary. shall sign
a contract renouncing his and Vesting in the
council sole authority to conduct the defence of
said suit or to settle by compromise and shall
make such other agreements as the council may
require.
Fourth-The council shall thereupon contract
with said applicant take full charge of said suit
TO furnish all necessary legal services. TO pay ali
necessary expenses, and not compromise said
suit without consent of the accused but the coun-
Gil shall not obligate the association to the pay
ment of any damages awarded by decree OF court
upon compromise.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06

Interpretation placed upon Biblical facts by
the Talmud, Midrash and later Jewish litera-
ture' and lastly. the critical view stating
concisely the opinion held by the so-called
Higher Criticism TO the sources and validity
Of the Biblical statements For example, un-
der the title Abraham" two columns are de-
voted to the Biblical data. about nine to Apoc
ryphal and rabbinica literature and Mahome-
tan legend concerning him. and two 10 the re-
suits Of modern criticism That the presenta-
tion of the last is fearless and fair the follow
Ing quotation from this article may show:
The biography of Abraham in Genesis is prob
ably to be regarded as legendary; it has grown
up around sacred places. ideas and institutions
Yet there can be little doubt that the name in
wolves some historical fact, and that this fact
has to do with tribal migration; the name
though personal, not tribal-may represent a
migration. BY reason of the paucity of nfor
nation the whole question is obscure, and any
conclusion must be large conjectural
1t should be added that while the editors ap-
pear throughout accept the results of the
Higher Criticism, they nowhere seem to give
them undue prominence, but rather the reverse.
The Talmud and Jewish theology, philosophy
and folklore treated with great complete
ness, but these have not space to consider
in detail. We may add, however, that the
searches of the compilers have been carried
even into remote fields such Jewish anthro-
PoIos!' the clallllS OF the Jews 10 purify VI
race, their especial aptitudes their liability 10
disease and the like.
When one turns from this comprehensive and
admirable plan to its execution, is struck
by the very high degree of success that has
been attained. A definite critical opinion must
be deferred until larger part of the book
has been issued and ii has been tested by actual
use. We can here say only that an examination
of a considerable part of this volume has not
only failed to reveal noteworthy defects, but
has also left very strong impression of its
scholarship and of the good judgment of its
editors. Its mechanical features the
whole excellent. though it is unduly bulky and
heavy-au almost unpardonable fault. The
abundant photographed notes are especially
helpful Lastly, all the articles are signed, a
point of considerable Importance in a reference
book Of this kind.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
THE FIRE RECORD YESTERDAY

pany; trihng
9:O5 a. Mo. East One-hundred- -and-eieventh-s
Gensey: $40 So
1890 mNo Il Second-ave; Albert Flamber: trinng
S25 ' ->0'e'' "OOus'
Walker SO. ' 1-S' Nie'oeFt
$50 ' -0' A'oSenoers'
1880 P me- Is North Washington Square: Mrs. p
20 p; m-|Pier No "a East River; unknown 500
$500. ~ So NAIS dempsey
$50 p m.1Se 5o2 West rhirty-fourth-st.: owner un
known; $5 '' "'-St'' O"her un-
S.SS SSS p m'-No - Broome-stS Jacob Hadero; SO
500 ' y ''''n-s''' James Manus
..,v p hl-No 20 Bowery Ferdman & Roderwitz triaip~
7lo p m-No. 626 East Fourteenthest: Chariss +5
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
LEAVE WRECK TO FLAMES.
FINN SAILOR WHO WAS WASHED
OVERHEARD.

The crew of the Nova Scotian three masted
schooner Clifton. who were brought to Quar-
antne on Saturday night in the steamship Ex-
eter City from Swansea, told the story of their
shipwreck yesterday. The Clifton sailed from
Chatham n. B., on November IS. but, spring
ing leak. put into Halifax for repairs. There
Captain Martell left the boat. his place being
taken by Second Mate Albert NJ. Fisher. who
promoted over the head of the first mate,
David Campbell, because of a successful ex-
animation before the British Board of Trade
On Christmas Day the Clifton put to sea
with southeast wind. The wind veered to
west by northwest, and by January ! a gale
was blowing. BY a m. of January they be-
gan to ship seas, and Victor Corkee. a Finn
sailor. was washed overheard and lost.
The fore boom and gaf were broken off short,
and the heavy seas stove in two boats, burst
into the cabin and filled the galley. The COM
panionways washed away. single reef
in the forestaysaiI. a double reef in the main
sail and triple reef in the spanker of no
avail to save the Finally the rudder
was lost. A anchor improvised out of
a kedge lashed a bundle of spars and at
tached to forty fathoms of Manila hawser. This
served to hold the vessel to the wind.
on IL m of January , the Exeter City was
sighted. Captain Watkins of the Exeter City
ordered the port jollyboat to be manned. The
boat put out under Chief officer Thomas Hilton
with crew of three-JOhn Brooks John Leary
and Thomas BOyce. The Clifton was by this
time thoroughly waterlogged. and her crew
We're clinginG the port fore rigging, from
which they jumped into the jollyboat the
crest of the The somewhat unsuccessful
mascot of the Clifton black cat Molly,
who refused to be rescued, climbing up the rig
giug beyond reach. The Clifton set fire
by the when thcy abandoned her. The
rescued men are Captain Fisher, David Camp
bell. first mate; James Pellig. second mate;
Arthur Mcdonald. Charles +. Kennedy and Rob
ert Simon, able seamen.
They attribute the i'll luck of the voyage TO the
shipping of the Finn. The sailor superstition
is that one Finn in a crew brings shipwreck.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
ENGINEER OVERCOME BY GAS.
IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE MADE A MISTAKE
IN TURNING THE COCK

Alexander Bell. chief engineer of the Morgan
Line steamer FL PasO, overcome by gas at
the Southampton Hotel Fulton and West SITS.
yesterday morning. At the Hudson Street Hos
ptal small hope is felt for his recovery. Bell
and the first assistant engineer Of the boat
Thomas Carey, left the ship Saturday even
ing for trip around town. A little before mid
night they went to the Southampton. After a
friendly glass or two at the bar Bell decided
that he would not go back on board until morn
ing and took room. leaving orders to be called
at a
When the porter knocked at the door at a.
m he received no response Looking over the
transom he saw Bell on the floor. A man occu-
pying the next room says that he heard noise
in Bells room about a. m, as If some one were
falling, and the hotel people think that Bell
awoke in a semi-stupefied condition and was
trying to reach the window when he was over
come. The gas jet in the room was half turned
1t is supposed that Bell turned off the light
and then accidentally turned the jet partly on.
The idea Of attempted suicide is secuted by. the
hotel people and friends on the boat The tran
som over the door wide open. Bell had not
recovered consciousness up to late hour last
night. He is fifty years old and has been with
the Morgan Line for the last twenty-five years.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
THE MANHATTAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
will be next Sunday.

msn. Every effort was made by searching par
ties by telegraph and telephone to-day but no
news of the whereabouts of the missing vessel
or men could be obtained. The steamer Sparta
was known TO be in a damaged condition off this
city Thursday. and it is feared she has
gone down with all hands on board The last
report gives those in the crew as John Hackett
Edward Bracket. Wilson Brown John Stewart,
Theodore Van SAINT and Engineer Cummings
Searching parties are still at work. but only in
the vair hope that the vessel may have been
driven or drfted ashore along the coast at some
isolated point.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06

that the building had cost $4,000. of which
$132O00 had already been subscribed. The con-
gregation was asked to make up the difference
that the church might be dedicated next Sun
day free from debt. An outside friend offered
$1,000 the condition that the remainder be
pledged at the service. and in forty-five minutes,
by means OF about one hundred and twenty-five
subscriptions the balance of $1,000 was made up.
Last evening addresses were made by repre-
sentative business men, including D. Willis
James. of Phelps Dodge & Co.; w. H. Nichols,
of the General Chemical Company; DR.. L. c.
Warner, of Warner Brothers Company and Silas
II. Paine The subject of these addresses
"A Business Mans View of the Church" On
Next Sunday there will be three services at the
church, which will lthen be formally dedicated.