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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Natures Colorings Copied.

We borrow our ideas from all sources
as far as dress is concerned. but the
last notion is to try and adapt to wom-
ans clothes the hue of the butterflies
wings. 1t is quite true we cannot i'm
prove on Dame Nature. but it is diff
cult to interpret her, and when you
compare the colors we produce with
those you see in nature the process is
very certainly disheartening. A blu
ish black which figures in some Of the
butterflies wings we may utilize, but
we can hardly hope to vie with nature
In some of the hues which combine
seventy tints in one-viz., brown shot
with gold and blue, with reds and pea
cocks blues. The fawn color in the
butterhy's wing and the lichen greens
we have never touched even. When
you come to examine the beautiful but
terfiies in the tropics. which appear to
change in every light, you test the Inn
possibility of it. There is a green and
gold butterfly in Jamaica intermixed
with plum color which would make a
fortune to anybody who could repro
duce 1t. or the olive green and deep
yellow Of Ia Chinese moth. There is no
lace so lovely an some of the butterfly
patterns, and light salmon colored
butterfly in Wesr Africa would indeed
give delightful scheme of color to
many dress subjects. only It would be
degradation to the buterhy.--Wash-
ington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
New stvle Of Conn Hnr+,r1

Some time genius discovered a
substitute for the ferret in hunting
rabbits. 1t was to equip one end of a
small rubber hose with thin whistle,
insert the whistle end into the rabbits
burrow and blow. The, noise brought
the rabbit out at its best possible speed.
A prototype Of the rabbit hunter has
been discovered in a Winsted coon
hunter Time out of mind it has been
the practice TO chase a coon to the
top Of a tree, then either chop the tree
down or have one of the party climb
to the limbwhere the coon was perched
and shake him loose. The Winsted
man fills his pocket with Roman can
dies and carries a few sky rockets.
When the coon is freed the hunter
starts up a pyrotechnic display in the
2coon's direction, and 1t is a case of
immediate come down on the part of
the ring tail.''-Oil City Derrick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

the benefit Of the masses and nov so
much for the occupants of the Presi-
Dental mansion as might be expected.
The basement of the east wing has
been changed from huge lumber and
store room into what some might call
a public-comfort building, as it con-
tains several large apartments for
women, as well as cloak rooms where
the wraps of 5000 people can be careE
for while they are greeting the host
and hostess at receptions. In the pask
public receptions meant standing inI
rows three or four blocks long, for asI
many hours or more, often exposed to-
rain and snow. until one at last found
shelter in the main entrance, and an
hour or so later shook hands with the
Chief Magistrate and passed out. To
relieve this crowding and discomfort.
especially to women, the guests in fu-
ture will approach the receptions
through the basement passageway now
being completed, which will shelter
fully 1000 people, If not more. Their
wraps VIII be checked by attendants.
and they will pass on to the reception
apartment by two stairways- for
members of official circles. such as the
diplomatic corps. members of Congress.
military and naval officers. etc. and
another for the general public, large
enough so that the human current can
flow along rapidly and easily. After
leaving the reception they can reach
the cloak rooms by other passages and
rest themselves in the retiring rooms.
or depart at once. To sum it all up.
those who appreciate the honor of the
invitation which is extended the peo-
pie at large TO pay their respects to the
head of the nation. will no longer be
treated like mob assembled on the
street. but win be shown the courtesy
that IS accorded guests at any Ameri-
can home-whether they are miners
from Alaska, bankers from Wall Street
or lumbermen from the piney woods of
Maine.
The approach and porte-cochere on
the east will, of course, correspond in
design to the west approach which
forms the connection with the office
building. The contractors are required
to finish 1t by February /, as wen as
the alterations in the mansion itself.
Here, again, the comfort of outsiders
has been more considered than that of
the Presidential family. The principal
change Is in the main staircase leading
to the second floor. A massive stone
structure replaces the former passage
It is more spacious. and win be one of
the attractive features of the building
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

dener at Dalaki, during which sol
der, probably an onlooker, was killed,
some say accidentally The gardener
was arrested and brought into Bushire
few days ago. Orders were subse-
quently issued by the central govern
ment for his execution. Last week
when he was being led out of prison
to pay the penalty for his crime the
brother of the deceased soldier stepped
forward and demanded as his right,
according to the Mahometan law.
blood for blood'' or complete pardon
to the prisoner. In exercising his pre-
rogative he chose to pardon the cul-
prit, whom he embraced and addressed
as follows: AS expect forgiveness
from God, SO do l forgive you. Go
thy way. You are pardoned, and may
God not call me and you to account.
Take these few krans for your i'm
mediate expenses" One cannot help
admiring such loftiness of mind.
purity of faith, nobility of character
and magnanimity of heart as displayed
by this poor illiterate and obscure in
dividual Lahore Qndian) Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Little girls, from six to twelve, are
wearing Russian smocks.
Hats made entirely of feathers are
on view, but are too bizarre to be pop
ular.
Peculiarly smart and pretty is fine
black furry felt hat trimmed with the
whitest Of gardenias.
A fiat effect over the shoulders and
long stole ends in front are very prom
inent features of the latest furs.
Masses of flowers, generally in con.
junction with lace, are among the newo
est trimmings for evening bodices.
Birds are being worn and promise to
gain in favor as the season advances.
Paradise plumes are also greatly in
evidence.
Alternate strips of Russian lace or
embroidery and ribbon or velvet are
used in the construction of a new sep
arate blouse.
The vogue Of the bertha has brought
the old-fashioned round, low neck into
favor as the popular shape for the
neck OF a loW-cut gown.
The furriers' ingenuity is shown in
the fact that they are discreetly add
ing Wristbands of embroidery or silk
to short, tight-ftting coats.
Lace collars coming well over the
shoulders are favorite for fancy bod
ices. obtaining their touch of newness
from strapped designs of cloth or vel
vet.
One of the cleverest snake chains
shows the best with head and tail
curled together for pendant. Three
emeralds are in the head, two little ru-
bies serving for eyes.
Neckwear grows more and more
elaborate and the all-over collars.
stocks. boas and shoulder capes are all
intricate creations, be,vildering to che
general shopper. Safe to say. these
dainty dress accessories are not at all
inexpensive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Cut more Important rhan rit.

Decades ago the American woman
discovered that many Of the costumes
built by renowned English tailors were
lost to all possibility of style by a GER
tain fnicking after fit, regardless Of
the fact that fit without a good pro-
portionate cut simply aggravates the
offense. The Frenchwoman, on the
other hand, makes cut the first object
of her life, and has a mind altogether
above slight discrepancies of fit. She
invariably errs on the side of being too
long rather than too short WASTED.
which latter fault Of the average
American figure is being rapidly over
come by the new cut in corsets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
AFur and an limitation.

Any woman consumed with a de-
sire to shine in the most picturesque
of picture hats will never find anything
more strikingly beautiful than this
large faring chapeau covered all over
and faced with cream white silk plush
woven to initiate krin1mer. limitations
of furs are, as rule, very inferior
effects, which would never deceive the
most Impractical eye. Even this silk
plush does not look so much like
krimmer, but in this case that is a re-
deeming quality, for 1t is much more
lovely than krimmer, which Is not al
ways pretty. Indeed, the plush is
richness itself Oddly enough, the sole
trimming of this splendid affair is a
real Siberian sable The beautiful ami
NAL, or rather its coat, is sprawled
across the top Of the hat, its tail and
one leg being drawn under the faring
left brim quite as If it were plume.
1t sounds barbaric, but in reality It's
the most admirable of the more stun
ming hats.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

In oldfashioned books Of a quarter
century ago you used to hear a great
deal about crows feet" appearing on
the face as sign Of advancing age
For some reason or other they are not
seen often nowadays, and wrinkled
men and women are comparatively
rare, at least in this section of the
country. The only crows feet you
see are the pretty specimens of black
silk embroidery which are executed at
the corners Of outside patch pockets
on a tailored waist or at the overlap
pings Of seams here and there on the
dress. The ''crow's feet" make al
handsome finish and give frmness and
stability to the garment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
The Cansus Of Ireland.

In the past decade the Methodists in
Ireland have. increased 11.27 per cent,
their number now being $4,000. The
Roman Catholics have declined 81 per
cent, and the Church of Ireland 80
per cent. OF persons under twenty
years of age there has been decrease
of 12.2 per cent. There are 211 ,O31
widows in the island, as compared with
SS,034 widowers, and one widow to
every three married women. There are
497 centenarians, 1914 males and 3O3 fe.
males, A of whom never married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19


Satin petticoats that peep out from
underneath handsome gowns are pro.
fusely decorated with this work OF
long ago, and so are sleeves and many
Of the long cloaks have thickly quilted
Innings.
Quilting once having been brought
to the front as style means that we
shall soon be having counterpanes and
bedspreads with the bewitching work
upon them Of our forefathers. Quilt
ing does not mean mere running in
and out of needle and thread. No,
indeed, 1t is of much more complicated
affair, and in the olden times it meant
punches and garlands Of flowers and
animals and birds being worked upon
bed covering.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Rules For All Yisitors.

Do not stay too long. 1t is much to
break into the life any family, even
for few days. Pay no attention to
urgings to stay longer, however sin
cere they seem. Set time to go when
you arrive, and stick to it. Conform
absolutely to the household arrange
ments, especially as to times Of rising,
going to meals and retiring. Be ready
in ample time for all drives or other
excursions.
Carry with you all needed toilet sup
plies, that you may not be obliged to
mortify your host by pointing out pos
slble deficiencies in the guest room,
such as a clothes brush-the article
most commonly lacking.
Enter heartily into all their plans
for entertaining you. but make it plain
that you do not care to be entertained
all the time, or to have every minute
filed with amusement.
Be ready to suggest little plans for
pleasure when you see your host at a
loss to entertain you. Try how well
you can entertain him for change.
Turn about is fair play in visiting, as
well as in everything else.
Be pleased with all things.
If you ever were brisk and sprightly
be so now.
Your high spirits and evident enjoy
ment are the only thanks your host
wants.
Take some work with you. SO that
when your host has to work you may
keep him in countenance by working
also. More good times are to be had
over work than over play, anyway.
Do not argue, or discuss. debatable
matters. Few things leave worse
taste in the mouth.
Offer to pay the little Incidental ex-
penses that will be caused now and
then by your visit. but merely offer
do not insist, upon it. which would be
very rude.-Woman's Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Agreed 10 Diner.

Good stories come from Scotland, as
well as porrldge and bagpipes. The
last Is quite admirable in its way. A
traveller. observing an ancient couple
arguing and gesticulating in the road
In order to avert bloodshed asked thu
cause Of the dispute. Were no dee
sputin' at az answered the man.
We're bath O. the same mind l haze
got a half-crown in ma pooeh. an she
thinks she's no gaun to get it-an, (.
think the same. "-London Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

A merchant from Uniontown talked
about telephones at the hotel where he
was stopping.
In my town" be said, "the telephone
company is going to raise the rates for
business phones from $25 to S45, and
for residence phones from SIS to $32.
Do you know why? 1t Is to keep
sweethearts from monopolizing the
wires? 1t is to make telephones so ex-
pensiye that the young men and wom-
en- who love one another won't bill and
COO over the wires all day long"
I'm Uniontown now it is wonder
that the wires don't blush red, the love
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
saddlers, SIX.

Coarse twist or saddlers' silk is used
this season to make French knots
down sides Of the bodice front and the
panels of the skirt, or the tiny bands
of an evening bolero, or to form lattice
work or brier stitching on Jokes and
undersleeves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
PALATlAL HOME OF SOUTH
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.

One of the most magnificent news
paper offices in the world is that OF
La Prensa, the leading daily of the
Argentine Republic, fine illustration
Of which is here presented by cour-
tesy of Colin M. Selph, publisher of
the St Louis Worlds Fair Bulletin.
The building is veritable palace.
It Is built Of marble and is sumptuous-
~ furnished throughout.
Among the many features are large
lecture hall. banqueting saloon, free
dispensary for the poor and a perma-
nent exhibit Of Argentine products.
There are also handsomely appointed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Handlwor. of I.onr Age.

Quilting. the handiwork and the
fancy work of our great-grandmam-
mas and great-grandaunts. is once
more being shown on the costumes of
fashionably attired maids and ma
irons.
But 1t is to be doubted II the beau
ties OF to-day are following IN the foot
steps Of their feminine ancestors and
creating the exquisite needlework that
Is appearing on their smart coats and
gowns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Gray the rashionable Color.

In the Introduction Of petit girls or
Siberian squirrel fur into fashionable
life probably lies the responsibility Of
the immense vogue Of gray. Every
shade of it is worn, from silver or
pastel gray to gun metal. Unfortu-
nately, it is worn Unfortunately and
with utter disregard Of the fact that it
is a trying color, and one which should
never be worn by pale women, unless
relieved by touch of bright, becom-
ing color near the face.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Our BuDcrr
OF HUMoR.

The Fate of Them.
How sad is the fate
OF the song writing sinner
A love song for breakfast,
An ode for dinneri
And thousands must wait,
And in poverty grovel
Till they all write 1.-THE Great
Great American Novel;"
Atlanta Constitution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

apartment, although both Of these have
been redecorated. Sixteen additional
rooms have been provided, however
eight in the main building and eight in
the wings. OF these eight situated in
the seeopd story viii be devoted to
guests. and the others to the servants
quarters. More toilet rooms have been
provided, as well as new steam heat
ing plant located in ub-basement.-
Harper's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

sI'm sure" said the clumsy man as
he slipped off his horse again. that
I'll never learn to ride"
"Ohr' replied the riding master.
'just keep on trying"
"But Pm having my own troubles
trying to keep on."-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Wisdom.

When Emil Gafiosanni started out
yesterday morning for the Wan Street
district with a pushcart filed with
bananas he little thought that before
day was over he would be richer by
100000.
Emil was sensible man.
AS matter of fact he took in only
eighty-seven cents all day. and one of
the nickels was plugged at that-New
York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Really Scanned roo MUCH.

Mrs. At never saw any one so
nervy as the woman next door. Why.
she actually wanted to borrow fat
iron to throw at cat"
Mrs. Z:-"That was rather nervy.r
Mrs. Ayes, and 1t was my cat."-
Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
HIS enjoyment.

"Do you enjoy historical novelist"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Cumrox. II
like to read them and then reflect on
how lucky am to live in a time when
people refrain from making such con-
summate fools Of themselves. Wash
ington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Towne- Bankrupt, is he? Why. l
thought he had a fixed income of $10,-
900 year"
Brown-"So he had, but his wife
fixed that In three months after their
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
WOMAN'S 9
@ REALM.
THE JAPANESE WOMAN.

She is Not a Slave, 3ut the Autocrat and
Idol of the Home.
mo race can rise higher than its
mothers" Japanese women are essen
TALLY a race of mothers, and the care
and rearing of their children occupies
so much of their time and thought that
they are unable to have that extensive
social life their Western sisters enjoy,
even were 1t not for. the etiquette
which makes it actually fashionable
FOR them to find their pleasure in their
homes.
Many have imputed to Japanese
women in consequence a lack Of
knowledge and undue meekness, re-
garding them as little more than scrv-
ants of their families and husbands
Such criticism is purely superficial and
far from being accurate; indeed, it is
very inaccurate
The position Of japanese woman
is high one. She is addressed as
"Okusama," the honorable lady Of the
house, and she is treated with the
greatest consideration and respect by
her husband and her family. Far
from being meek, slavish creature
Of the household, she is more the men
| tor, the autocrat and idol of the home
In domestic affairs she has full con-
troll Her duties are onerous, but
never repugnant to her. They consist
of managing the household, practicing
economy, making her home pleasant
both in appearance and by her cheer
fulness Of disposition, and the educa-
ton and instruction OF her children,
for even after the children have en-
tered school they are still under her
tutelage.
AS her home is therefore her world,
It is only natural that it has become
the inherent instinct Of the Japanese
women to lavish the greatest love and
tenderness upon their homes, and to
expend much time and thought in en-
deavoring to make them as attractive
and as pleasant as possible.
Her house is the acme of purity. To
a Western eye the aspect of the inte-
rior of Japanese house may at first
seem bare and barren. In truth, the
Japanese abhor decoration of any kind
and consider it not only inartistic, but
extremely vulgar. was once shown
so-ealled Japanese ROOM in the
house Of Chicago millionaire, and
am quite sure that the average Japan
csc housewife would have thought
herself in the room of some insane per-
son. or else in some curiosity shop.
Such profusion Of articles scattered
broadcast about the room! Such a
frightful display of mixed-up orna-
ments hanging to the wall! = Onoto
Watanna, in Home and Flowers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

An old fad which seems likely to
come into favor again this season is
the application of fur on lace, both in
tiny bands, which are very effective.
and likewise in bits and patches outlin-
ing or covering the form of one Of
the designs in the lace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

words that pass over them. The sound
that kiss makes that phi, phi sound
is sent many times a day from one re-
ceiver to another. And such express
sions as darling, and deary. and honey,
and sweetheart drown out altogether
the plain business talk about the price
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
NeM Fad.

A,young woman appeared on Broad
way the other morning with the letter
m" sewed to the left sleeve Of her
jacket. The letter was cut out of black
velvet, and it may possibly be varia-
ton Of the popular mourning band
New York Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

you were never compelled to ask
for vindication?"
ga vindication?' echoed Senator
Sorghum scornfully. 81 should say
not. My motto is, don't get caught in
the first place. "-W Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
The Results Unpleasant.

Wigg-"I always like to hear man
say what he thinks"
Wagg-"But the people who always
say what they think generally think
such disagreeable things Philadel-
phia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

did he make gift of scholarship
to that colleges"
Better than that. He donated q
bed to the hospital for the use of the
football team. Baltimore Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Mother (who had been out for the
day)-"Tommy, did you take that med
icine that told you to when I was
away?"
Tommy = mo, ma. Willie Jones
came in, and he liked it so I exchanged
it with him for sour apple. Punch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Arabian Nights Up-to- Date.
A Bushire correspondent writes:
Some months ago an assault was made
by some Persian soldiers on a gar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Humorous.

"But what will you do when all the
vermiform appendices shall have been
removed?'
The great surgeon smiled.
II was reading only today" he said,
shat the stomach may be taken out"
Without killing the patientY'
"How funny you arer" exclaimed
the great surgeon. and be laughed out
right.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
In ais Fathers Footsteps

Binks did Smiths father leave
him anything?"
Jinks-"Only his debts"
Binks How is Smith getting
along?"
Jinks = "Well. he has greatly In
creased his inheritance. Baltimore
American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

"But you don't think he's mercen.
airy, papa?"
"Why. yes, I do! I'm afraid he re-
CARDS marriage as a get-rich-quick
er-Puck.
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.The physicians, Aids.

II believe" said the young physi-
clan, that bad cooks supply US with
half our patients"
That's right" rejoined the old doc
tor. "And good cooks supply us with
the other half" Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Few persons have more than thes
want Of anything, except faults.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
A Mixed jury.

In the southeast corner Of England
a jury recently met to inquire into a
case of suicide. After sitting through
the evidence these twelve men and
true retired. and after cogitation re-
turned with the following tale:. sThe
jury are all of one mind-temporarily
insane" Not a packed jury. but a
cracked jury.-London Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19

Biggs-"say. can sell you good
horseT
Diggs-"Don't know What's the
matter with the anima1?" = Chicago
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
A Good Job.

"can't you do something for me, sir7
I'm hungry"
Cant you get job as sandwich
manT'-New York News.