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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20
A RABBIT STEW
FROM THE FRENCH

our two portions of rabbit he covered II
over with the rest of the sauce and ad-
justed his device for heating the whole
over the gas.
Then sudden chill shook us both
from head to foot. The sound of hur-
ried feet, a hastily opened door, was
followed before we knew it by the red
FACE of the head Of the department in
our room.
His angry air, his haste as with hat
on the back of his head, he shook a
folded document made me trenlble for
our dinner.
You have not there the original min
ute. The devil! Who did this work ?'
he cried
The chief of our division, out of
breath, whom [ had not seen till then
answered:
THAT ought to have been M. An
tones work" pointing to me.
l rose from my seat and supposing
something wrong, began to try to save
the situation. Offering to repair any err
ror at once, and if necessary to stay
until it was finished. But the official
head wished to hear nothing. He re-
piled with authority:
Show me the notes on which you
worked"
/ showed him meekly the document
on my desk. In order to see it it was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

The accompanying drawing illus
trates some dainty pieces of lingerie
which are effective and yet simple
enough for almost anyone to make.
Figure one shows charming little
corset cover which is made without
any opening, but is put on over the
head like a chemise. This model is
excellent for waists to be worn under
sheer blouses, but as it should also be
made of very fine material it is wiser
to wear under it, and Immediately over
the corset, plain untrimmed corset
cover. 1t is. cut. full and is edged
around the neck and aTn1iloles with
valenciennes lace and narrow beading.
1t is of Persian lawn and the front is
ornamented by lace medallions and en-
broidery. Less expensive waists Of
this same model are made of nainsook
and dinlity. 500
Figure two is of a pretty pair of
drawers made with a full umbrella
ruffie edged with point de Paris lace
and Joined to the upper part by point
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

and in his book he relates some very
funny. stories of which he fails COM
pletely to see the point.
He tells one as an example of the
mad desire for information and news
on the part of the newspapers. 1t re-
lates to a joke played on a too per-
siStent correspondent in Cuba at the
time of the late war. 1t so happened
that certain officer had a war map
that the correspondent very much
wanted and the officer knew it and de-
termined to play joke on him if he
tried to get it. The correspondent in
yited some officers to dinner and was
most assiduous in filling the glass of
the one who had the map; finally the
officer promised to send it to him on
condition that it was not to be sent
on to his paper. The man promised
and when the map arrived he forward
ed it post-haste to New York. The
point of the Story-Which the China
man failed to appreeiate-was that the
map was a Butterick pattern, with
here and there upon it the names of
towns and rivers written in by the Of
ficer. To the writer this seemed very
sad. This and many equally rich sto-
ries the Chinaman tells as examples of
the incomprehensible American humor.
Space forbids further consideration of
this interesting book, but if you want
to see yourself as an outsider sees you,
by all means get it and learn that we,
too, have our peculiarities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

necessary to place himself beneath the
gas jet, on which lay simmering so an
petizingly our rabbit stew
Grasping the paper the officer re-
moved his hat, and 1 saw now the two
bald heads of the chiefs beneath the
gas get, carefully scrutiniZing every
word of the papers.
Silence reigned in the room. one of
those short silences that foretell storms.
You knew there was electricity in the
air, but you knew and Smelt the Odor
which rose Immediately above the two
heads as they craned over to make a
comparison of the two documents
thought tortured me- What a
misfortune. if either head should strike
the gas jet, or Brossard's apparatus
should fall. What a chance for evil
All at once the chief of division
struck the desk a heavy blow with his
fist.
There is the error! M Antoine here
has made the mistake The devili He
ought to have known that when a pre-
feet writes to minister of the Swiss
legation, he should have ended his let
ter with the phrase permit me to ex-
fool has written, expressing my appre-
ciation.' That's made all this row. L
wish
But he did not end his sentence A
short click was heard overhead, and
before the two chiefs had time to es-
cape, the rabbit, the sauce, the broken
plate, everything had poured down
over the most venerable part of the two
august personages, and run over the
prefectoral letter and the desk.
L left the Office at dinner and have
not returned, though this happened two
years since. Brossard WAS not slow to
follow me.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20
GOSSIP FROM GOTHAM

There is as much gambling in the
life of fashion as in the career of
TURF follower. 1t was by the merest
scratch the Catlins captured Miss
Roosevelt. Miss Irene Catlin, the good
looking daughter, was visiting Mrs
Ethan Allen Hitchcock in Washington
and met Miss Alice. Miss Roosevelt
said she was going to the exhibition
and Miss Catlin gave an invitation to
stop with her parents Six months
later Miss Roosevelt accepted the
chance invitation and now the Catfins
are IN the seventh heaven of delight.
Mr. Cat in was an anti-exhibition man
and the public has not forgotten that.
Since the famous visit of Miss Roose-
welt Miss Catiin has been reaping the
harvest of her reflected glory in Chi
cage, and is hobnobbing with the Ca
tons and Eddys.
Although Mrs. Frederick o. Beach is
now middle aged, it is difficult to i'm
aglne that she is past thirty years. so
well preserved is her faultless figure
and SO attractive her fine complexion.
Hefs blend hair glistens with a golden
sheen and this she arranges with a
waved ERECT. Her hair is always so
carefully dressed the result might be
compared to a wax head and bust in a
hairdresser's window AS Mrs. Charles
e. Hayemeyer, Mrs. Beach was one of
the pioneers in Roslyn, and after the
death OF her first husband she settled
down for several years, but re-entered
the world of fashion as the wife of the
dashlng Fred Beach. This summer
Mrs Beach will go visiting. and her
itinerary Includes Newport. The
Beaches are never at loss for country
homes at which to stay. Mrs Beach
continues on friendly terms with the
HaNemeyers. and she always visits the
relatives of her first husband. In these
days when fashionable relatives try to
see as little of one another as possible.
Mrs. Beach's friendliness with the
HavemeyerS stands out in relief.
At the Gravesend races one day Mrs.
Beach attracted attention by the Sc
we're lines of her white linen dress.
This frock was made with a short
skirt from which two small feet sbod
In mannish pumps" peeped forth. Mrs.
Beach had patent leather belt that
hung loosely, and her waist was of
white muslin covered with embroider-
ed flowers. 1t was not an elaborate
gown, but all the chiffon and laces of
her friends looked overdone beside the
simple perfection of her white and
black effect.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20
PEOPLE AND THINGS

1t was, appropriately enough, a woman
VINO had the interior decorating of the
board of lady managers building at ST
LOUIS The main room is the salon d,hon-
heur, ana Is furnished in Louis XIV. styIe.
says Inc sophoisterer. The walls are
hung in pale green brocad de. The window
draperies and portieres are of pale green
SILK rep, with cream color, conspicuous in
the borders The ceiling is tinted in old
ivory, and the furniture is dull gold and
covered with cream ground brocaded
tapestry, picked out in old rose. hello
ifope and green The floor is done in per
Iecuy plain green Wilton, leaving an
eighteen-inch marquetry flooring. r5rienz
tai rugs and fine old mahogany furniture
set on the duh olive walls of the long
banquet haH. There is "a tea room in the
first story which shades from a pale vel
low to tawny yellow. The halls are in
azalea yellow. All the rooms on the Sec
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20
nay colleague, Brossard and I occu

NAY colleague Brossard and I occu-
hvu pied desks in the office separated
only by a partition; and at the
time of which l am writing was busy
upon some memoranda which seemed
to take longer than all the ages to put
into proper official shape, especially as
1t had been necessary for me to delay
my dinner to accomplish it.
Naturally. since the slight partition
was no bar to talking we occupied our
selves in putting into words our ideas
OF such an action on the part of our
venerable chief at such time and our
interest wandered from the official doc
ument, which happened to relate to
some quarrel between the project and
the municipal authorities on some drv.
uninteresting subject, to the dinner so
long delayed
All, that rabbit stew" broke out
Brossard. how my mouth waters for
another
For Brossard was a gourmet. and 7
had before tasted his skill in cookery.
Pah! he went on, this writing
smells dusty when I think of that
Then came silence, a little later:
Did you know, 1 have discovered a
recipe for rabbit stew which is per-
fectly surprising? The rabbit. you
know-oh. hang that penis Wait
a bit and 1 will finish this COMPOUNDED
thlng. Then came a more natural
tone. There, that is done.
The rabbit. you know, is one of those
rare animals which need to be warmed
over the second time. 1t is above
everything the dish of tomorrow.
One of these days 1 will cook one
at the house and on the next we will
eat together in this office some of the
warmed over tidbits. How does that
strike your"
There was no need of an answer.
Unhappily a difficulty presented itself.
By regulation of the red tape division
of the general office, all the fires are
out on certain date, and our little ar
rangement for a hot dinner was likely
to come to naught for lack of a fire.
Bah, nothing is easier said Bros
sard. L will heat my rabbit over the
gas | will place the dish over the
opening and support it by small
frame. Then slight blaze will easily
heat Our stew"
This seemed feasible enough. There
was nothing wanted now but to catch
the rabbit, and Brossard promised to
obtain that.
- Hat WAS why, Wien he came TO the
office few days later with his port
manteau. l made singular error
How is this?" said l. Are you go
ing away? And our famous stew
"Oh, that's all right. See here! You
didn't think l was going to bring a
cooked rabbit in my pocket, did you ?,
And softly placing the bag on his
desk, he took out some delicate pieces
of rabbit. cut from the back and thighs,
and an old bottle which had held pate
de foie gras, and was now full of the
sauce, which exhaled, when it was
opened, a most appetizing odor Of rab-
At once there f1oated round the room
bit stew.
the aroma of skilled knowledge of the
art Of cookery On the surface of the
sauce hoated little onions and threads
of thyme creamed in the rich, thick
sauce Nothing could be more appe-
tizing.
There is no time to lose,'' said my
comrade- IF this is to be good 1t must
simmer over the fire long 'time''
Into a small plate he poured first
creamy bed of sauce; then placing in it
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20
Nanx
Mainly About People

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Fitzgerald. OF
Laurel avenue, and Mr.. and Mrs A
Il. Ellsworth, of Aurora avenue, are
camping and fishing at Lake Comedian,
four miles north of Kimball Prairie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Neuman. S22
Ashland avenue, have gone to Hunters
Hot Springs, Mont, for a two weeks
visit.
Miss Josie Keno. of Anboy. ILL.,, is
visiting the Miss Courteys, of Summit
avenue.
Mr.. John Horner of ST. Anthony
Park, and Miss Mary Olson of Plum
City, Wis. We're married on Saturday
and are at home at SSS Raymond ave-
nue..
Mrs A C. Ramsay. Miss Frances
Ramsay, Mrs. DR.. Brock, Master Victor
Brock, Mrs. Austin, Miss Austin, all
of Iowa. are spending the summer at
White Bear Lake, MINI.
Mrs. A. A White and Miss White.
of the Aberdeen, have gone to Benidji.
Liberty Hive No 46. L. o. t. NJ. viii
give an ice cream social at Harriet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

t : . .
ond floor are tinted in varying shades of
green, and the hangings in each room
snow different treatment. Some are in
cretonnes some in thin silk, some in
chinese crepe. Some rooms are in ma
Eogany furniture, some wicker, some Mis-
sion.
Women enjoy a reputa ton among men
Tor saying mean things about each other.
"Catty is an adjective that men like to
apply to them. Gossip, especially when
1t has malicious twist, is considered
very bad form, but everybody enjoys COS
siping
As Mrs. Margaret Deland remarks in
her delightful essay. Concerning Glass
Houses" in the July Harper's Bazaar, if
we aren't to talk about people, what is
there left to talk about?
For. indeed, if We leave out human ma
ture, there is comparatively little else to
talk about; all the large and fundamental
things of life are rooted somehow in hui
man souls; We cannot talk of sin or right
eousness or judgment without human ref
erence and Illustration; we can hardly talk
of even the trivial and unimportant with
out human reference. But il.
when we talk, imagina ton, just true and
kind. stands guard al our lips, we shall
not break any windows.
lima ginatien. in regard to the feelings
of our neighborS, is the beginning of re-
form. For there are very few of us who.
sallying forth with our little bags of peb-
bles, would throw a single one of them if
by some magical process, we could know
how the broken glass would hurt if we
could see the blood flow and hear the
cry of pain That is proved by the fact
that we so rarely throw our stones when
the householder happens to be about; of
course. fear has something to do with our
retIcence in her presence; it takes a good
deal of courage to say right to Mrs
Smiths face that We understand that her
husband is making fool of himself with
a chorus grill We might get into trouble
with Mr.. Smith if we were seen throw
ing stones at his glass house. but really
apart from fear, most of us could not bear
to witness poor Mrs. Smiths pain. When
she is not present. it is a different mat
ter; we are not hampered by anything so
diSagreeable as the sight of her suffering.
SO it is quite obvious that what we need
to break up the habit of stone throwing
is to cultivate a hampering consciousness
of the pain it causes. We need to know
just how the householder feels when she
looks at her cracked window panes or
stands under some shattered slSylieht of
hope and love-
A visitor to Central Park last week hap
pened to seat herself near a mother and
her three -year-old. The child picked up
a stone and prepared to throw it. oh
don't throw the stoflee' exclaimed the
mother Wait till you see a bird. and
then You can throw it, People some
times wonder how. with all the bands of
mercy humane societies. humane litera-
ture and other humanizing agencies the
world keeps on being SO wicked If there
are many mothers whose feeling toward
the animal world is similar to that of the
woman in Central Parss.kit is not hard to
see how cruelty is propagated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

ed straps of point de Paris insertion,
under which wide wash ribbon is run.
Figure four is another pair of draw
ers trimmed simply with lace edged
ruffie, but the legs of the drawers are
cut up quite high on the sides SO that
a pretty curve is given to the edge
The underwaist shown by figure three
is admirably suited to thin figures,
and is particularly useful for wear I'M
der shirtwaists or muslin dresses. It
is cut on the usual lines, but is trim
med with three very full lace edged
ruf11es across the breast, which are Of
much help in rounding out a slight
figure.
The middle figure in the illustration
is remarkably dainty room gown,
made of pale lavender batiste. The
yoke of the gown and sleeves are of the
batiste embroidered in white and
edged with fine yaleneiennes lace, and
the lower part is of plain lavender
batiste accordion plated. 1t is worn
over an underskirt of china silk of
still paler shade of lavender, made on
princess model and finished at the
bottom by wide, full hounce.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

Miss Julia Rossum, who will be mar
ried tonight to Mr. Hatch, of Chicago,
was the guest of honor yesterday at
luncheon given for her at the Country
club by Mrs. Paul ]. Kalman. Mrs
Rossum entertained the bridal party
last night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

DR.. c. W. Cleaver, wife and son have
returned from their annual visit in the
East
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-20

island Tuesday. July 26, afternoon and
evening. There will be dancing in the
evening. -" -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.

The mission of the preacher is the
mission of a man. The mission of the
church is the same as that of the pub
lie schools. The true aim of each is to
lift humanity godward and heaven
ward-Rev. Bruce Brown, Disciple,
Chicago.
There are only two yokes-the Lord s
yoke and the devils yoke or halter. You
must be the servant of God or the SER
want of sin. You have the liberty of
choice but after you have chosen your
liberty is gone Don't imagine that you
are your own master; this is q delusion
Then you are yoked up to serve the world
to follow its bidding, TO pull its load 1t is
4 hard master The way of the trans
gressor is hard! Many man imagines
that he is free, but he is the bond ser
want of SIM the abject slave. Let him try
to throw Off his yoke.-Rev. J. T. Greene,
Baptist, Liberty, Mo.
Happiness and contentment are corela-
tive terms, and it will hardly be question
ed that happiness in any situation enables
us not only to do the most in it, but TO
get the most out of it. This is no fanci-
full idealism. 1t is true, practically true.
Observations and experience prove it, The
places of trust and great responsibility
are the men who have been content to
do their utmost in every position they
were called upon to fill And this is just
the lesson intended to be taught. Such a
spirit of contentment is not only a Chris
tan view, as Illustrated by the life of the
great apostle. but is worthy of emulation
and full of encoura cement to all. 1t pre-
sentS life in Optimistic view and gives
hope where otherwise there would be de-
spair.-Rev. Hutchens c. Bishop, Episco-
palian, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

the other. bowling; so it will be i'm
possible for us to understand one an
other
THAT is unfortunate. certainly said
the Scarecrow thoughtfully. I'VE must
have an interpreter
What is an interpreter asked Jack.
"A person who understands both my
language and your own. When I say
anything, the interpreter can tell you
what l mean; and when you say any
thing the interpreter can tell me what
you mean. For the interpreter can
speak both languages as well as under
stand them.''
THAT is certainly clever" said Jack.
greatly pleased at finding so simple a
way out of the difficulty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

The new novel by Mrs. Alice Hogan
Rice, author of Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch" which The Century
will print. beginning in December, is
to be called Sandy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

No one who has read The Bish-
ops Carriage. by Miriam Michel
son, will ever forget it, 1t is thor
oughly original and wholly delightful.
Quite as much may be said of The
Madigans, a new book by the same
author. The Madigans are a family
of happy go lucky, high spirited,
quaTreIsome, fascinating, surprising
girls, who lived out in Nevada with
theil disappointed and broken down
father and a sentimental aunt. Their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

who, with the help of his partner, Mr.
David Montgomery of the 'fTin Man,
contributed SO much to making the
stage version of 1.-THE Wizard of o.
the great success that 1t is. The pub
Usher is G.. w. Dillingham; & Co. of
New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

Fetching little ramekins are made
like the clay casseroles, unglazed OUT
side, glazed inside and with stumpy
handles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

hear. The companion had given her
self up, mind and face to the soothing
process of Dreaming and massage, and
Veronica, while being anointed and
sprayed and patted, was dreaming-of
Westbury, possibly, and of q man of
thirty-five in a pink coat.-New York
Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

One of the newest candle and lamp
shades is of unpublished copper cut out
in delicate leaf patterns. Red silk is
used for lining, and the glowing effect
Of the design is striking against light
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit of our Busy Readers.

For the second time in the past few weeks horse thieves visited Colchester and succeeded in making off with a horse and buggy owned by Harry El- gart. The thief was tracked for some distance and is now supposed to be making his way to Norwich.
 John Sanzone, tailor, was arrested recently in Shelton and fined in the town on the charge Of violating the lottery law In running suit club. The arrest was at the instance of the Busi- ness Mems association of Derby. Shell ton and Ansonia, and 1t Is understood that other prosecutions may follow this one. By the ''suit club" plan each member of the club pays a stated amount each week until his name has been reached in the weekly drawings. Sanzone pleaded guilty and paid the fine of $50 and costs.
 The New Haven Union of recent date says that after the democratic state convention last week it was stated that Mayor B. F. Mahan of New London was a candidate against Ma tional Committeeman Homer s. Oum- mings for the place on the national committee. Mayor Mahan was asked by New London Day reporter if this statement was true and Mayor Mahan replied that there was no truth i'll it whatever. He has no desire to secure the place and knew nothing of the ru- nor until he saw 1t in print.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Miller & Peck Go has placed spe- cial prices on silks this week. See them about that new dress.
 The Ziglatzlzi- Marks Go is offering the daintiest wall paper to be found in town. Take look at 1t.
 The Platt Mill Go says that horses and other animals know when meal time arrives, and they expect good food, the kind the Platt Mill Go sells.
 R. R. Harder X Co have few words to say to mothers about how to elothe their boys.
 The Colby Sherwood Go Is selling house shoes and slippers at very low prices. Try a pair.
 The Boston Furniture Go wants your trade. Credit given. House furnished complete,
 The Reid & Hughes Co anniversary sale is on in full blast now. Be sure and see the bargains before buying elsewhere.
 I. Chase has all the newest novelties i'll May hats and bonnets.
 George Upham, the builder, is ready to fill your windows and doors with screens.
 The Turnbull Go will have a bar gain day tomorrow. Be on hand early and partake of the fine bargains of fered.
 Grieye, Bisset S Holland offer big bargains during their sale day sale. Read the list carefully and then call early and get your choice.
 The Hampson-Sellew Furniture Go again calls attention to the sale of ranges now going on at their store. It will pay you to see them.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go is having the semi7annual sale of muslin under wear this week. If you want anything in this line it will pay you to buy now.
 Nugent's pharmacy Is selling head ache cure that Is a sure shot every time. Try box at 25 cents.