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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

woman, the man next in size took the next tallest woman, and so on. procession was then formed, led by the smallest woman and man. Other couples followed, graduated as to size.
 The procession marched three times around the room to the tune of See the Conqnerlng Hero Comes' The smallest woman received a pretty lace pin. This was presented with the suggestion that best goods come in small packages Her partner was given a small pocket dictionary. because, 1t was explained, 1t contained much valuable matter in small bulk"
 Each member of the party was forced to mount a weighing machine. When the weighing had been done, accompanied by bursts of laughter and applause second trlumphal procession followed, led by the woman and man of lightest weight Again the plano struck up lively and appropriate air and the procession clrcled the room. At the termination of this march the victor ious woman received a silver pin tray in the design of a feather. Her partner was given a sofa pillow tlled with down.
 A biindfold game followed. To play II the men of the company are bindfolded one by one. When the first man has been bandaged the women sit h row facing him. Hess then allowed to choose one woman from the row, the object being 10 choose the one of fewest inches, whose height the previous measuring has. of course, revealed. He does not choose her by name, but by her chair Thus he may say; T choose the lady In the second chair on the left hand, or "Ii choose the lady first ln the TOW on my right hand.n He can choose but once. If be should be lucky enough 10 select the small est woman he receives a prize. Each man has hls turn in this way the women chang. ing paces after each round. Those occu- pying the chairs should keep up a lively con. Sersaton in order that iheir voices may d. rect the guessers.
 Then comes tho turn Of the women. each one being bandaged in turn. and endearor- ing to .,'"k out the S.4alest man. The men 9hauRs D.. hat f~asn the gnesslngs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Cheese Bisque.

Into pint of mi.k put pinch of soda and bring to the scaldlng point. To this add cup of mutton stock In which an onion has been boiled and a cup of water In which rice has been cooked Cook together In q good zed saucepan tablespoonful of butter and two of flour. When they are thoroughly blended and bubble ponr on them the white soup and stir until lt thickens to the con sisteney of cream. Now beat in a half cup "i grated cheese. Have ready In bowl two well-whipped eggs. and on these pour little at time. cupful of hot soup. beating steadily 10 prevent curdling. Return the cup cf soup, with the eggs, to the soup on the fire, beat for half a minute, season with salt and pepper, and serve. Odd, but very good when properly made.
 MARION HARLAND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
THE7 QUESTION OF SHORT SKIRTS AND LONG.

Such A multiplicity of styles as are now being placed before the public has rarely been seen before. and It requires cool judg- ment 10 know what to choose among the many bewildering pretty materials and de signs that are furnished for gowns for morn Ing. afternoon and evening. There Is m un- usual variety of fashions for spring gowns; that Is, for the first gowns that are put on for the street after the heavy winter ones are impossibly warm. The war still rages on the question of short skirts and long, and as Is usual. the question Is being set tied in the most expensive manner-that Is, every woman must have both.
 The cloth skirts that are mnde short clear the ground about ene-half an inch. not more; the really short walking skirt is reserved entirely for rainy day gowns and for golf skirts and the long skirt still trails many Inches on the ground, 9neeked pack m and plaid or In the larger plaid gowns are smart for tho moment. They have iaunty little coats much trimmed with black and white braid or with black or white braid. While the scklrts are plain, the jackets are elahor- ate short as rule, but with long straight tnhs In front and not Tn the least on the tailor order. a althongh with supposedly tailor flare Is a model that meets with general ap nroval. The pleated skirts are In addition to the pleats trimmed with straps and bands In long lines or around the skirt. If the pleats hre fastened down 10 certaln part of the skirt where the p.eats flare, there are ornaments of passementerie or braid at the top. Checked silk shirt waists matching the cloth are worn with these gowns: also p,ain-coored ones or white ones. There is rare,y a waist made of the same material. and sometimes the entire gown Is of silk made exactly on the lines of the cloth ones.
 The light weight vicunas. camels hair and zibelnes are used in street gowns. trimmed with mohair braid that is. the silk finished, that gives a very glossy look. The colors are of different shades of blue purple. green and brown, and there Is a chiffon waist and a silk waist of just the same color. The coats are short fancy jackets or three-quar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

ter length. but made with the belt and the blouse effect In front and with much trim ming of the glossy braid. The sleeves arc large, but above the elbow are of medium size; below they are bell-shaped, gathered Into cuff of the shiny braid again. All these gowns have the short skirt and also to be included among the shortskirted cos tunes must he those of yelling and etamine made with the coat and skirt style. IL Is rather new idea within the last few years to have materials so thin as these made np In coats and skirts. but they have been satis factory. and consequently are again Tn fash- lon. There are mohars and pongees made in the same way. The mohairs are fascnat- Ing in colorlng and in design, for this year there are more of the fancy mohalrs than have been used for long time.
 Anything more absolutely lmDracticable for daily wear than the light cloth costumes that are turned out has never been seen. For midsummer (when they will be quite too warm) they might, in the country, re- tain their freshness for a while, hut in the cities these gowns seem most inappropriate. However. they are fashionable, and are ln- ciuded in every smart wardrobe. The liehtest possible tans and grays, and. above all, white are made mp in long trailing skirts trimmed with the usual lace medal lions and insertion or braiding. and with coats that are smart enough for evening wraps in themselves, long ma covered with ornaments of braid passementerie and lace There are many costumes. to be sure, which have the short coats. but. as rule, there Is blouse waist to match the skirt. and then a long coat which Is in reality a wrap.
 The all-one-tone color scheme Is seen in these costumes of cloth and lace or In the veilings and lace. The smartest are In mauve or the light tan or green; the latter will never be too popular, for l. Is very trying and just little conspicuous, but there are some shades in it that are on the turquoise that are exquisite but always in the palest shade These skirts are long, not only at the back, but n front and at the side, so that 1t is impossible to hold them mp, but then they are not expected to be held up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

its equivalent. might give surcease Of trouble.
 Take the creaking door. If the hinges seem rusty. wipe first with kerosene to cut the rust, then apply the oiled feather, using any oil that does not become gummy Talow Is excellent for all metals and vaseine may often be used to advantage. Graphite from a lead pencil or stove polish, Is also good lubricant For table leaves or any wood joint, bit of hard soap applied on the point of a lead pencil will usually cure the stiffness and silence the crea king. A bureau drawer that protests every time 1t Is opened and shuts only after hard pushing can generally be made all right by soaping ihe sides. A bed slat that groans every time the sleeper turns over may be relieved by covering the ends with felt or large rubber band. The noise of a sewing ma achine may be materially lessened by putting rubber under the feer of the machine. while the running gear must be kept well oiled.i
 ratti!ng shutter frequently can be tight ened so as to keep silence by the simple ex- pedient of driving In match or toothpick where the slat Is ioosened If the slGts rat tie, large spool pushed under the rod that goes through the middle will hold them still.
 A vine or branch of tree swaying against q window makes eerle sound that may De obviated by judicious pruning, if It cannot be tied back securely. creaky board in the floor can usually be frightened by hammering more securely to the jost. If this does not avail drive thin wedges into the cracks to tighten.
 A loose window easing also requires splin. ters driven in to tighten until the carpenter comes to make a thorough job of It."
 A whistling sound from the burning gns Indicates that unconsumed gas is escaping through the burner. Turn the key until tho sound ceases Burners should be frequently cleaned and renewed when they do not work well, and loose key that does not Indicate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

They are for carriage wear or for reception wear. although they are classed under the head of street gowns.
 Dainty negliges. tea gowns and matinees are simple In design. but not necessarily ln- expensive. Accordion pleated effects are fashionable in silk, light wool crepe dc Chine and muslin. as well as chiffon. II would seem as though chiffon garment of this kind would be most perlshab.e. but 1t is not especially when made up with lin- ing of albatross cloth or light lnda silk, for the light silks make good Things in anything intended for summer. Many of these neg lige garments have no lace at all on them others are mass of lace, but they are all loose and apparently shapeleSs fitting close only over the shoulders, and from there hanging in long lines The sleeves are grace ful if they hang loose from the shoulders, and are quite long. For practical purposes there are some vellings that are good for these garments, inexpensive and durable
 Evening gowns of chiffon and lace are trimmed with quantities of ruchlngs of chf- fon. as well as mednllions of lace The lines are much the same as they have been for year or two, with the exception of the rufled skirts, of which not many have vet been seen The fancy models now have the up- per part of the skirt fitting close in tucks and entre deux and then a wide flare around the foot, made flarlng with pleated rufles of chiffon or mousseline de soie and an ln- side hounce of tnneta, all Of which helps 10 keep out the material and chiffon and lace require considerable holding out after they have lost their first freshness
 There is q variety in the shape of the low waist intended for evening wear. The square neck Is not so fashionable now as the round, with the gown cut well off the shoul- ders and so perfectly fitting that 1t does not need, except for appearance sake. strap of embroidery, lace or jewels that holds it over the shoulders. Below the ton of the arm the real sleeve begins, and has rather q large bow of chiffon or net caught with a jeweled ornament or a band of lace, from which hang pleatings of chiffon or net orna. mented with medallons of lace, or what. ever trimming is used on the gown itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Use 6be Oiled FQatbQr
 For A Quiet House.

In one of the quaint English story books of the last century, where the moral looms larger than the tale itself. there is an ac- couft of c man who went through life with on oiled feather in his hand. By It's magic aid creak.ng joints, stiff hinges and rusty bolts were vanqushed one by one. and thest Jarring physical dlseords sileneed. The mora atmosphere following in the wake of the oiled feather became one of smiling peace and sweet content for all concerned
 To tie modern housekeeper the ciled father may still be commended
 Nothing Is more uselessly aggravating or more productive of nerves than the thou sand and one unnecessary noises that ras7 and irritate one. when the oiled feather, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
BY CLARA L. KELLOGG.

These luncheon cloths may be used h various ways-for small table-covers, cen. ters over cloths, teas, or on polished tables for luncheons, for fruit luncheons, salad
 Dutch, chaing dish or course luncheons. This Spanish couching and lace stitchery IS very effective in the Oriental colorings-or old sorrel greens, oyster grays, burnt orange saImons, irldescent blues and greens blend ed, golds and blacks. This Oriental em' broidery Is in Oriental stitch mostly (conch- Ing the lying down of threads), and dark-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
1t How To Give A
 Little Woman Party

The little women party Is an entertain ment which would be suitable for circle of friends who are well acquainted and fond of laughing.
 The bright hostess of such party was htt1e woman coming well below the Ave feet mark She asserted that she had suffered so much from her lack of stature that she de- termined, for one evening at least, to make the lot of the little people enyiable-to put a premium on lilputanism.
 On entering the drawing room each invited Quest found herself seized upon, placed against the wall and measured with a foot- rule Every man or woman was subjected to this trea tnent. When all had arrived the tallest man took as his partner the tallest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
For BQauty P7d pealtb.

The longing to be beautiful Is in the heart of every woman, kept down, perhaps, by the most austere, yet never extinct; regnant In the lives of most women. Instinct and his- tory teach the value and the power of beauty, and everything that tends to foster or pre- serve II Is seized upon by those who fear to lose or who desire to add to their good looks. In the effort to obtain beauty many foolish things are done, and sometimes permanent injury results. Here are some recipes that have been tried and have been found simple and harmess:
 Cold Cream.
 This formula for cold cream Is used by one of the prettiest actresses on the stage. It prevents wrinkles if used every night. Rub some on the face when retiring and wipe off with cloth, and you will be surprised at the dirt that will be on the cloth. Then rub little more on and leave till morning, when 1t will be absorbed After bathing, put on small quantity of the cold cream, then dust the face lightly with powder. Do not buy the ingredients in a cheap drug store. The difference In price will be fully made up by the difference in the quality of the mate rialS. Five ounces almond oil, two ounces lanoline, three ounces rosewater, half-ouncs spermaceti, half ounce white wax, pinch of borax.
 Put oil In an earthen bowl and put inc bowl in pan of boiling water and set on etoye. When the oil is very hot break In the spermaceti and wax; when that Is melted put in lauollne, and stir constantly until 1t is thoroughly incorporated. Put in the borax, then pour in the rosewater, take off the fire and lift bowl Into another pan with cold water in 1t, and beat until 1t is white, creamy mass. Do not stop stirring II unti, it Is all done. Use wooden paper knife or q small wooden spoon. Have your jars ready, and when the cream is thoroughly beaten put in the jars, leave until cold, then cover. The cream should leave the sides of the bowl perfectly free from stlckiness. IL will cost from 30 cents to dollar for the ingredients.
 The Teeth.
 To whiten the teeth dissolve two ounces of borax In three pints of hot water, and before 1t Is cold add a tenspoonful tincture myrrh and tablespoonful spirits of camphor. Bottle it. Use n wineglassful to n glass of tepld water. If used dally 1t whitens the teeth and arrests tartar. A good toothpow- der is made from half an ounce Peruvian bark, powdered, quarter of an ounce of pull verized chalk, quarter of an ounce of orris root.
 The Hair.
 A good wash for the hair is made from an ounce of borax, half-ounee eamphor dis solved In quart of boiling water; when cool bottle. Use about half a cnpful In a bowl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

coIored stem stitch bands each part bringing out the colors most effectively. This Is also in gold thread when white and gold emhroid- cry Is used, as in the horse chestnut or buck eye design. Then this corded frame to the lace stitches and couching Is formed by the use of wash gold thread stitched on. pinning the frame to the design. In this lace and Oriental Spanish work good deal of labor is saved and a pleasant flat stitch obtained all in surface work. and is durable for wear
 No. 1 shows the whole of the design In this oriental couching stitch in the old colorings,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

quisitely dainty.
 slaught, ,embi iotydrawn mahm ham hamhm
 No Is In. blue and white" stitching in fancy stitches of the Forentine work. All the laee and Intricate stitches called pat tern" stitches are used In the shades of blue and white, and stems and bands of each part of tue horets are in deepest of the indigo blues This design shows how effectively design may be brought out in one or two colors. varying the shades and stitchery. This is especially used effectively with the old blue and white china or for q Dutch lun- cheon of blue and white of that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

shoerest of the fimy linens, most durable,
 as there seems to be no wear out to if. It is commonly called pineapple linen or gauge. No pains have been spared in bringing these dellcately fine linens to perfection they are really made in the Philippine Islands and are taken to Japan to be woven, where a more beautifully fine and even weave can be obtained, and they are even more silky after laundering. These Florentine fancy stitches seem just suited to this hlmy linen, and n No. the paest of pastel or opalescent color lngs are used, palest of salmors, niles, grays, browns, pinks and white, graduated In the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

good wash for the hair Is made from an ounce of borax, hafounee eamphor, dis solved In a quart of boiling water; when cool bottle. Use about half a cupfuL in a bowl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

of warm water The white of an egg beaten lightly and very little water added to 1t, If rubbed Into the scalp and then rinsed off
 thoroughly, leaves the hair soft and silky.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-12-15
Be Quick.

Not minute to be lost when a child
shows symptoms of Group. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. 1t never fails, and is
pleasant and safe to take For sale by
Smith Drug Co., Newberry, S. c., and
Prosperity Drug Co., Prosperity, S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-12-15

When you want q pleasant purgative
try Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
agreeable effect. For sale by the
Smith Drug Company, Newberry, S. C. I
Prosperity Drug Co., Prosperity, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-12-15
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items of More or Less Interest Condensed
In the State.

dDout S5O,OOO III DaCk laNcS.
A negro has been sent to the
penitentiary for twenty years from
Bamberg county for whipping his
sick child, daughter, SO that she
died.
A petition is being circulated in
Rock Hill asking for the pardon of
Former Rev. J. Barr Harris, who
is serving sencence in the Mon
tana State penitent1ary and whose
term expires next April.
In view of the present outlook for
a curtaiment Of the production of
cotton mills on account of shortage
of the crop and high prices, it may
be interesting to note that the mill
at Liberty has enough cotton on
hand to run for a year.
In a row among negroes on
plartatioh near Donalds Wash
Settler shot and mortally wounded
his wife and was himself shot in the
head by John Pace, who was fugi
tive himself, having shot his wife
about week before.
The keenan, yarn mill, to be To-
lated in Columbia, and which will
be the third of its kind to be built
in the South, has applied for char
ter with capital of 500, 900, the pc
titioners being w. ]. keenan, and
J. L. Mimnaugh. The mill will
manufacture a fine qualify Of yarns
for knitting mills.
A negro on trial in Saluda county
last week for murder wanted to
plead guilty but was not allowed to
do SO by Special Judge Welch. The
negro went Oh trial and was con-
victed only of manslaughter. burst
was acquitted of the charge of muir
der Of old man Shaffer.
The Methodist Conference in ses-
sion in Greenville last week em-
powered the board of trustees of
the Columbia Female college to act
with plenary powers as to the prop
osition of Mr.. F. II. Hyatt and 9TH
ers concerning the removal Of the
college to the suburbs Of Columbia,
to take such action as in the wisdom
OF the board may seem right and
proper as conditions may develop.
LARGEST WHISKEY SHIPMENT YET.
1850 Cases Went Out From Columbia In
One Day To The Sub-Dispcnsaries.
The State.
Friday saw the largest single
days shipment Of whiskcy to
sub dispensaries in the more than
ten years history of the States IL
quor business. The shipments ag-
gregated $500 cases, just double
the greatest amount that had been
shipped in single day when the
headquarters were located in the
old Agricultural hall building Oh
Main street, and overreaching the
previous high water mark made at
the Gervais street place few days
ago by $50 cases.
The value Of the stuff that flushed
the smaller arteries Of the great sys-
tenn Friday for Christmas jollifica-
ton is about $25. 900 and the ship
ment could intoXicate 100000 peo.
pie on the day on whicn TO COM
memorate the greatest religious
feast the civilized world celebrates.
Be Quick.
Not minute to be lost when child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
EXAMINATION FOR CLERKS.
Entrance Salaries for the Positions
Range From $40 to 81 400.

The civil service commission has an
nounced an open competitive examination
for April q, to obtain clerks and examiners
for its own office. Congress at the recent
session provided an additional force Of
sixty-two employees for the civil service
commission, and a number of these places
will be filled from this special examination.
The register Of eligibles resulting from the
examination will also be available to fill
vacancies in the new Department Of Com
MERGE and Labor and other departments
and Offices Probably fifty to one hundred
or more vacancies will thus be filled.
The examination will consist q OF GER
tain basis subjects, including tests in En-
glish composition, penmanship, arithmetic.
descriptive geography, history and civil
government Of the United States, abstract
ing or briefng. general information and
training and experience; and (2 OF num-
Der Of optional subjects arranged to meet
the needs OF the commission including gen.
eral tests in arithmetic and elements of &C
counts, tests Of rapidity and accuracy in
ar1thmetical computations and in copying,
editing and proof reading, practical book
keeping, stenography and typewritng. high
er mathematics, English grammar. rhet-
ORIG and literature, general history and
geography, TRANSACTIONS of modern Ian
guages, general physics and chemistry,
geology and physical geography, agricul
ture, photography. knowledge of railway
systems Of the United States, mechanical
and Typographical drafting, law. medicine.
civil engineering, mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering, and educational
methods
The entrance salaries will be from $40
to about 81, 400 per annum.
The commission states that the examina-
ton offers excellent prospects for appoint
ment to clerks employed in banks. railroad
offices and other business Institutions where
rapid and accurate clerical work must be
done, and also to persons whose education
and experience qualify them for examining
work or for technical or scientific work
Applicants will be required to furnish
medical certificates as to their physical
condition. The age limits are twenty years
or over. but preference in appointment will
be given to eHgibles under forty.