The Jersey City news., 1902-08-02

ares of speech. In many a case they
have literally been the cause Of not only
one death. but succession of deaths.
Perhaps the most fatal kiss ever
known was that given by young Span
ish sailor to his fiance nine years ago,
Cor it brought about the decimation of
town. A Spanish vessel put into the lit
tie seaport of Candalo, on the coast of
Florida, flying the yellow flag. and was
accordingly ordered to remain in quaran-
tine, for more than one member of the
crew exhibited symptoms of bubonic
plague.
But the sailor disobeyed orders and
put off in a boat for the shore one eve
ming, where, having sought out his
fiancee. whom he had seen for some
years. he kissed her. A few days later
the effects of the kiss became painfully
evident, though the culprit returned to
his ship by stealth the same night. The
Girl succumbed to the plague. which
spreadthrough the town so rapidly that
more than 200 persons died out of a total
population of 1,500.
Kisses once cost the lives of many
brave soldiers in the British army. The
beautiful Dutchess of Gordon in 1874
raised the famous Gordon Highlanders
by giving 1000 recruits kiss and gol-
den guinea apiece. The regiment was
raised to its full strenth in few days.
The men were then sent out against
the French, and in the very first battle
in which they took part more than 250
en- o,+l,o, I-;lIal or rx-auudad
Previous to this, in 1I1S, war was
brought about by a thoughtless kiss on
the part of a young Bavarian prince of
somewhat reckless character, named Fer
dinand. During a visit to a neighboring
State he inadvertently kissed beautiful
member of the royal household. Princess
Thyra. ignorant of the fact that she was
already affianced. Her betrothed happen
ed to be standing near and witnessed the
incident.
High words ensued, followed by blows,
and a duel was arranged which led to
the discontinuance of diplomatic relations
between the two nations. A war broke
out ultimately and resulted in thousands
of deaths before there was declaration
of peace.
For a months trip two short skirts
are desirable, so that in case OF rain
or accident change can be made, writes
Katharine A. Chandler in Good House
keeping" A denim or a corduroy of a
shade that will not show soil is the best
for service Both should be of the same
IL % tc cuff To1n
We have the dressmaker make two parts
of leggins of the same material as the
skirts, and they prove very satisfactory.
The three or four shirtwaists should be
of cotton crepe or seersucker, as these
look quite well after the primitive iaun-
dering at mountain brook, without a
fatiron. soft canvas hat is the best
head protection although a sunbonnet
is often preferred by those who can
bear them over their ears. A sweater is
a great comfort; but, whether it be taken
or not, a large shawl or golf cape is
necessary for the hours of resting in the
twilight. Comfortable shoes are the
greatest essential to a pleasant trip, and
these should be tried some days before
leaving home.
There are fine boots now made just
for tramping, but we like best the lighter
ones that our feet have grown used to.
Just befort starting we have heavy
sole put on and Hungarian nails fixed in
both soles and heels. Unless they are
nearly new, two pairs of tramping shoes
should be taken, as the stitches in old
shoes are soon loosened by moisture. A
lighter pair for resting in camp is nee
essary to keep the feet in good condition.
In long tramping the feet can be saved
by wearing two pairs of stockings, cot
/. ton pair next the feet and woollen
pair on the outside. These rub on each
other and the foot escapes blisters Two
sets of underwear are all that are need
ed, and they should be of material
that will stand laundering in the passing
stream of lake. A large quantity of hair
pins and safety pins and mending bag
will be found Indispensable to tidy ap-
pearance throughout the trip.
It is a certain thing that we are going
back to streamers and ringlets. Plenty
of one and plenty of the other.
Grandmother of 1880 wore them and
we shall wear them also--just as grand
mother used to do.
The ringlets are the little corkscrew
kind, attached to the coiffure and allow
ed to caress the neck. An irreverent girl
likened them to bolognas; they are so
round and so compact.
And SO becoming!
Take a homely woman, one who is
sharp in feature or squatty in face, as
the case may be. Let her be ever SO Sc
we're, ever so afflicted with freckles and
ever SO devoid of contour of chin, and
dress her up in ringlets, and you have
picture at least.
Take pretty girl and hang few
curls to her coifure so that they fall
forward and lie upon her neck, coming
just under the pretty pink ear. and you
win make a picture that is bewitching.
Curls are coming in very fact and by
midsummer the ringlets will be as num-
erous and as fashionable as the stream
er. And just as bewitching.