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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-30

paternal care-taker into the church.
Truly the modest little auditorium was
a marvel of floral beauty Ferns, smi-
lax, callas and real Easter lilies
adorned the simple altar and nodded
from every imaginable nook and re-
cess.
On any other occasion but this par
ticular one Miss Rena would have gone
into ecstasies over the really exquisite
picture; but as it was, she merely said
quite fine" and stepped from the
vestibule with an air of "all this is
but common and very elevated
chin
The judge was puzzled and disap-
pointed more than he was willing to
admit, knowing that his daughter was
so fond of flowers. Never mind" he
said to himself, cts that beggar,
Burns, coming in between"
Up at the house Rena found her
mother and Kitty in primp attire and
the rooms in gala dress
1.-THE singer is to stop with u.s." ex-
planned Mamma Warning.
The suitcase anu its owner disap-
peared upstairs as If by magic
"Heavens!"' she exclaimed, with re-
bellious infection, papa is determined
that l shall meet this musical prodigy.
whether will Or mott" Then, after a
little consideration, she added, mis-
chievously: 20, we'll. will meet
him"
Taking hasty bath, Miss Waring
twisted her wealth of hair into a very
unbecoming pug. and DOMINIC an old,
faded gown, without ribbon or orna-
ment, descended the stairs.
At the foot she met her expectant
father.
Good gracious!" he exclaimed.
'You are a fright, Rena. Mr.. Hes
singer is now in the parlor and want
you to meet him; but will never in
troduce such a dilapidated rag-bag az
! my daughter. Did your mother not
tell you that the tenor was to stop
! with u.s."
eyes, papa-:but-"
The parlor door opened slightly and
the guest was heard saying: 81 should
be pleased to train the young people
after tea."
If Miss ReDa mad meant to offer any
demur it was suddenly put to flight
AS bird flies 10 the covert, so did she
seek the privacy Of the blue and white
boudoir. sacred to the presence of the
eldest daughter Of the judge. -
"What can it mean?" she ,gasped
staring at the dimpled reflection in
the mirror which. between cry ant
a laugh, presented ludicrous appear.
ance. - 4 ..S5s$y3 ! II s..4%xf25s2 .%fss1r II,
papa never prevarlcates; he's al
ways right out with everything, bu
that accompl ished parsonage down
] stairs Is not Max Hessinger. whoever
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sable, three shapes stand
out In bold prominence and they are
the turban. the tricone and the pic
ture. OF the three the last is by far
the favorite.
For those who can we'll afford a hat
for Easter only, or at least for the few
weeks of early spring, there is virtually
nothing to take the place of the Gains
borough of moderate crown, but it is
not hat that will be so grealy in favor
for the entire season as some of the
smaller shapes.
or the turbans will set sQuarely
on the head, while others will be slightly
lifted at the left side by means of an in
visible bandeau. The smaller turbans,
such as the fashionable torpedo shape,
must, as rule, be worn rather low down
on the face, and, for this reason and on
account of the extreme smallness of the
most fashionable torpedo shapes, are less
likely to meet with success, as the
American face is more adapted to a
somewhat larger shape as we'll as one
which is lifted bit at the side.
The flatiron turban. whether set on
straight or lifted at one side, will be used
for the serviceable ready-to-wear hat or
for the most elaborate CONNECTIONS in
plated tulle, flower trimmed, for dress
occasions. Fancy brims of snowy COM
binations of white, gold or champagne
on a transparent ground will be also
good for the dress turban.
The tricorne, which is becoming to
many kind of faces, will be worn in mod
crate and large sizes. Indeed, the TIL
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raised objections. "Of course you can.
Take that old oratorio that the
Pilgrim Fathers considered stale, with
you. They have been practicing on
that for month, Hayseed informs me,
so take it and go out Saturday. You
are Max Hessinger, now. for a week,
mind, and are perfectly welcome to the
$50 and all the fun you can get out Of
lit. Obedience, now, old fellow. Good
by"
! On Saturday afternoon at precisely
three o'clock Rena Waring fell plump
g into the arms Of pater-familias, suit
= case and ALL and the train crept away
as if ashamed of leaving such a dis
contented budget of girlhood at such
contented crossing.
Come right over to the church.
Rena," said her father, after the usual
greeting, "and see the decorations be-
fore we 60 up to the house. / tell you
4 Fans has simply gone beyond all for
mer efforts; and that professional
SINCE. will be surprised to see the
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every cent of my allowance and, Of
course, meant to have an Easter hat"
NATURALLY, dear.">
Eyes. The only question was how
Now, it happens that an old friend Of
Jacks is to be married this month,
and"
YES; Marie Van Smythe!"
why, how did you guess who it
was?"
"I-er-well, remember Jack
seemed to like her rather we'll once"
II suppose that was while I was at
school. Well, he said we must give her
a handsome present. thought one
of our duplicate wedding presents
would do quite we'll. l told him was
economizing, and
You poor thing!"
Eyes, and we-er-had little diff
ference of opinion
s"Of course. you did?'
Eyes, and I kept on feeling worse
and worse almost. The next day was
the day before Easter and Jack tele-
phoned from the Office to say that he
wanted me to go on little shopping
tour"
1T o buy that PRESENT.
"Of course. l said I'd go-really, you
can't speak your mind over a tele-
phone. First, told him I'd meet him
at the office: then at the restaurant.
where we usually lunch; then finally
at Smithson's. Perhaps I was a lit
tie too much excited to make myself
quite clear, but he should have under
stood"
"A woman would, I'm sure"
when l reached the Office he was
gone; he hadn't been at the restau-
rant, and I knew it was no use to go
to Smithson's. He had evidently gone
off alone to select that present"
meaning to tell you that it cost less
than he paid
"Perhaps. 1 was ready to go home
for a good cry when I met Jacks Sis
ter Sue. She had bought her hat
and actually had money left"
"She is so eccentric!"
Eyes. Well, before / came to my
senses had borrowed. the money from
Sue to buy that hat! 1 meant to show
it to Jack while was still in a rage
SO he'd give it to me as a peace offer
ing"
what a clever idea!".
Eyes, but, later Jack telephoned he
had waited an hour at Smithson's! He
also said Marie had invited us to dine
informally with. her bridal party that
evening, and, would I meet him at her
house?"
And did" '.>'.'
Eyes; could talk on the way home
At the table, however, Jack publicly
praised my economy. He said he had
telephoned for me to meet him, mean.
ing to 60 with me and select a hat;
but that we had missed each other
He added that he had stopped in a
home and found my hat already there
marked paid"
"Oh, my goodness!"
EVERY body praised me and beforI
thought had read Marie a matron
~ lecture upon keeping within one.
allowance. After that couldn't max,
Jack pay for that hat"
Mercy, no. And
ooh, nothing; only I've 10 cents t,
last me three weeks, and Sue say!
if don't pay her by tomorrow shell
tell Jack the whole story"
ELIZA ARMSTRONG BENGOUGH.
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lilies tied with white ribbons to the
corner of each pew in the church.
"Humph! 1t seems to me that Ted
was wise to give in when he did,"
II thought so, too, but-Well,
it all happened this way: We had to
have nine rehearsals before he recov-
cred his presence of mind sufficiently
to remember that was the person he
was to promise to love and cherish. and
not the nearest bridesmaid"
well, then. it was all right, after"
ut was not. Two hours before the
wedding we received news of the death
of the rich old uncle. We had to be
married at home with no witnesses
save the immediate family"
ooh. we'll. there is no loss without
some gain. The rich old uncle"
There was this time. He had left
every cent of his money to Arthur. be-
cause he said it was no use to leave
anything to Ted-a girl who was f.
fool enough to insist on s-such O. we'd
ding was sure to bring him to beggary.
anyhow!"
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else he may. be- There's some mistake
something Gueerly, luckily. happily
wrong somewhere-meTcy mel" and a
little hysterical giggle ended the dis
connected condolences.
The very unhecomlng pug came
down at once and very becoming
coronal of wavy, ripping hair sup
planted it; the old gown was hurried
makeup enveloped Miss Rena as if
by magic, and all the while numerous
half-suppressed "Oh's" and "My's!"
alternated as safety valves at this try
ing time.
Meantime the Judge fidgeted in the
hall. "She's always on the contrary
part" he growled; nov if that beg
carly Burns had half the prestige OF
this accomplished tenor, she and I
would get on better. have never seen
him-I don't want to-but I've heard
enough-he's one of those threadbaro
gentry which makes me sick. but
here comes Rena. hope she likes
Max Hessinger"
After rehearsal there was still time
for song at the Warnings. Miss
Rena's dignity thawed out satisfac-
torily and she presided at the piano
while the handsome musical director
sang solo in the most approved style
of Quiver-quaver eXtant.
Easter night the silken gown SHIN
mered and twinkled in The soft light
of the auditorium and Miss Rena
smiled happily as if no city tenor had
broken up her plans for it's debut.
The large. appreciative audience
fairly held it's breath as the wonder
full oratorio began: then sank back
into blissful content to drink in the
harmony of an old-fashioned Resurrec-
ton number.
After services all Fans craned. its
neck to see the accomplished tenor
and Miss Rena walk confidentially
home together And when the judge
entered the parlor the two were con-
versing in low tones; but his daugh-
ter came forward at once. saying:
There has been some mistake about
the tenor's name, papa"
"How?" Intercepted the Judge, q
> sudden premonition of defeat Selling
him.
MAX Hessinger sent a substitute
papa"
"N-no!" stammered the Judge
why. called him Mr.. Hessingel
from the first, waiting for no introduc.
tion.'
"And I hadn't the heart to unde.
! ceive you until the oratorio was over,
apologized the handsome tenor. 81
| was afraid it might spoil your conf
dence in my musical ability, as we'll as
affect the audience, sir I humbly bee
your pardon, my name is Welcome
Burns; perhaps you have heard Miss
Rena speak of me-"
For once the judge was circumvent.
ed but he was game. He extended his
hand, saying: II bid you a kindly
welcome to my home. I have almost
hated you sight unseen"
"And 1 hated the city tenor" con
fessed Miss Repa, laughing a little.
Seeing is believing" smiled her ia
Their; now we shall agree"
Mammal" cried the daughter
through the open doorway, papa and
I have agreed at last"
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Of cream embroidered lawn, edged with
a tiny Valenciennes lace, showing lit
tie, full chemisette of plisse muslin and
a high collar finely stitched by hand, and
a bow of black velvet tied neatly under
the chin. The elbow sleeves were fin
ished with frills of accordion-plaited
gray chiffon and the under cuff was of
embroidered lawn, tied at the wrists
with small bows of black velvet. The
skirt was arranged in somewhat full
plaits on each hip and fell in long,
graceful folds round the feet.
Black Chantilly lace will appear on the
parasols as we'll as in the wells of the
coming season. The en- tout cas- will be
made of black and colored spotted silks,
but 1t is early yet to allude to the parasol,
for an absence Of sun has been conspic-
uous all over the continent. 1t is, in
deed, wiser to turn ones attention to
the chiffon mutt which is such delight
full substitute for fur.
The chiffon mutt is an airy finish to
: toilette and vet there IL certain
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course no one who really knew me
would imagine for a moment that /
accepted Ted because their decrepit uncle
intended to make him his heir
"Of course. dear. see; you merely
wanted to show the poor old fellow
that you had no prejudice against his
money" ."
GLOW we'll you understand me.
When the wedding day was set made
all my plans for a brilliant affair.
Everybody, save Ted and papa.
thought my idea a splendid one"
"And what did they"
"Well-er-Ted said he had no OBJ
lection to big church wedding, If I
was willing that he appear by proxy -
"Oh. my goodness AS if"
1--WE an idea. somehow. that he
thought that was funny. didn't
Perhaps. But your father; did"
ooh, papa was quite brutal. He said
he was perfectly willing if I could
get some one else to. pay the bills =
>"Oh, how Dreadful" : D.,
II didn't, worry much about papa
dear. He and mamma have been mar
ried rs years, and she wanted the big
| wedding >M 49, i 4 :, D.
II see. But you aud Ted were not
married yet; So u. +. il >r>
Exactly r Well, T. cried J; twice
tainted once, and refused to speak tc
him for thee days before he yielded"
$50 he did yield?''' 81 : ~ .rsE.,
q why, Of course: I had made up my
mind. /: But after the first cry added
two more bridesmaids I'd my list; after
1.-The second asmatron Of honor. When
recovered from the faint-Well. I die
really almost faint, you know, de,
| sided g have bunch Of Easter
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amount Of warmth in it. It is, of course,
useful to pin ones carnations and vio-
lets to.
Mutfs have OF late become very much
a feature of the fashionable toilette, for
they are often carried at weddings in
stead Of bouquets. In almost every case
the great big muffs of our grandmothers
are fitting accompaniment to the spring
pelerlnes.
These pelerines or fichus, l am glad
to say, will have more popularity than
those wide, square, inelegant looking
stoles Of last season.
Taffeta will be one of the most popu-
lar fabrics for the spring and summer.
both. for day and evening wear. It is
produced in beautiful soft shades. It is
trimmed with taffeta as we'll as with
contrasting fabrics, and although it has
been in vogue for the last three years
as long as early Victorian fashions last
so long shall we remain faithful to
taffeta.
The taffeta frock certainly requires to
be plated, gagged or much trimmed in
some way, for, unlike satin, crepe de
chine, chiffon yelours, and such mate
rails, which fall into folds by their own
weight. taffeta has to be weighted. or
it will present anything but a graceful
appearance.
l have just seen a pale green taffeta
dress, which is worthy of note. The skirt
is arranged in heavy plaits from the
waist, and from above the knees, falling
in folds round the feet, are enormous
tucks headed with ruches. Round the
waist is swathed sash with knotted
ends and little taffeta roses. These roses
further adorn the pelerine collar, being
intermingled with shades of palest
green. many pinks, and a soupcon of
pale heliotrope. It sounds a little COM
pllcated, but the shadings are so beau
tifully worked together that the effect is
! perfectly harmonious and suits the fair
! wearer to perfection.
Then we have not dispensed alto
gether with the old-fashioned spotted
taffeta. A large black, brown or blue vel
vet spot on taffeta ground of the same
color is always effective. This fabric re-
quires but little trimming, and should
be simply made.
The 1880 period is suggested in some
way or another. in every garment made
of taffeta, be it frock, mantle, or red
ingote. A piping of black velvet on tat.
feta nearly always requires a soften
ing touch in the shape of chenille or
velvet
Some beautiful effects have been ar
rived at with shot taffetas. decorated
with floral patterns in silk and chenille
Such trimmings, however, are apt to
look oid-fashioned, unless they be very
cleverly manipulated. Still, they play a
part in the fashions of to-day and to-
morrow, and, therefore, have to be con-
sidered-
There are some Individual women
who look charming in 1880 garb-na1e
| shades of lavender taffeta, old embroi.
T dered fchus, with the quaint droonino
) shoulder, but the ordinary modern tyne
would do we'll to avoid these modes
The bouncing, healthy, athletic youns
woman OF to-day looks terribly out NJ
place in fashions of the early Victorian
, era. ANNETTE GIRVY.
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AT EASTER TIME.

We're all of US glad at the Easter time,
For the children sing and the church bells
q chime;
The earth has put off her mantle Of snow,
And the sky Is bright and the soft winds
. blow; 4 i.,.'. $500
The little leaves play
With the sunbeams gay.
And we aItknow why-t Is Easter oay.
We're all Of us glad at the Easter time,
For deep III our souls the joy-beEs chime;
For, the Saviour who loved u.s. and died
*&5 for OFT sin, -: -.
Through the gates Of glory haiti entered in,
*.S And His heart above
s. fsSsl5 Is thrpbGing with love, .s.k*&%f
And His Spirit comes down As the Holy
t#s Dove. l54 ts "a ~. ysss4 5 J, tses*&
IN u Hewitt. IL Morning sta1,
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muslin or some old embroidered
lawn. One simple gown of this descrip-
ton was so pretty that it deserves spe-
cial attention. 1t was in a soft gray fab
ric, little more silky in texture than
cashmere The bodice was caught up in
the form of high waist, with deep
corselet band of silk, lacing up the front,
with black velvet, and finished with old
silver buttons. Just folded over the
shoulders in Puritan fashion was fichl
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Cross Roads putting on real city airs.
He comes at four O'clock" he con-
tinued. contidentially, land I wan you
to meet him, Rena; they do say he is
fine"
A queer little disdainful pucker
played around Miss Rena's mouth as
she crossed the street and followed her
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His Worst Enemv.

BriggsHere comes Gibson. Let's
cross over.
Griggs-Why, thought he was a
friend of yours.
Briggs-He used to be, but now he's
my deadly enemy. He's the unspeak-
able villain who recommended a place
for me to spend my vacation.-Brook.
Ign Life. +-~,- ~ u. II
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-30
SPRING MODES from PARIS

ARIS.-1n Paris just now girls
are efecting frocks of nun
like simplicity in gray cash.
mere fastened with an art
nouyeau belt at the waist and
finished with a collar
and craYat of fine plisse
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AN
EASTER WEDDING
A COMEDY WITH A MORAL
9nMO TELL me all about your we'd
ding" cried the friend from
IL a distant city,

IL q distant city.
III tell you all about it," said the
bride, but"
do! l remember you always said
you meant to marry man who could
give you at least everything you
wanted, and also that your wedding
had ever known; and, as your husband
has, doubtless, already discovered, you
are girl of your world"
IL believe did say something
Of the kind. Well, you see. it was
this way: Both Ted and his cousin.
Arthur, wanted to marry me, and Of
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Il had such a horrible dream last
night. remarked Mrs. Smartie at the
breakfast table. II 4. %,.::<:.> ~>zz,
=. "Oh, we'll" replied Mr. S., don't you
care. Dreams always go by contraries,
you know i. 5g%: i !: /. s.:.# { {
1 II hope SO. I dreamed 7 asked you
for $35 Ito pay for my Easter bonnet.
and you refused to give # 10 M. ''zf5..= d.
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OR your Easter hat choose
anything which you think be-
coming, and you will not be
out of style, so varied are the
modes in millinery. But
though anything is permits
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Old Maid Boarder-1 declare. never
saw such beautiful Easter. eggs The
coloring must have been done by real
artists. 4..|,. .-,<.= 55:., 1=, H..
The Crusty Bachelor The one I Just
opened might have been painted b,
one OF the old masters
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
ROOSEVELT IS NOTIFIED
Ceremonies Took Place Wednesday
at Summer Home at Oyster Bay.
he MAKES SPEECH IN REPLY
Outlines Result Of His Administration and
is Heartily observation-disclosures OF
Missouri Holding Convent q.

New York. July 27.-The keynots
of the republican presidential cam
paign was sounded today In the pres
ence of committee of distinguished
party leaders representing every state
and territory of the union, who called
at Sycamore Hill to formally notify
him of his nomination by the Chicago
convention, President Roosevelt read
his letter of acceptance, discussing at
length the political events of his ad-
ministration and his views on the
platform adopted by the party at
Chicago.
The notification ceremonies took
place early this afternoon and were
marked by extreme simplicity. The
members of the notification committee
and a number of other eminent repub-
aicans arrived at Oyster Bay shortly
before noon and were driven at once
TO the Roosevelt home. After the
president had shaken hands with each
member of the party the visitors
gathered on the lawn in front of the
house preparator to the form alities of
the occasion The crowd was con.
siderable larger than had been antici.
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pated aud Secretary Loeb and his as
etants were kept busy for some time
ia providing for the comfort of the
guests.
Speaker Cannon was intrusted with
the task of delivering the notification
sueech and he acquitted himself with
credit, as was evidenced by the en-
thusiasm with which his remarks
were greeted. The Presidents speech
of acceptance was delivered from the
yeranda and was listened to with the
closest attention bv those present. At
the conclusion Of his speech three
cheers and tiger were given in honor
of the president. Tue formal cere-
monies lasted scarcely half an hour
and after they were concluded Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained
the visitors at luncheon, which was
laid on the wide We ands which encir-
cles the Sycamore Hill house.
} MISSOURI REPUBLICANS.
St. Joseph. Mo-. July 27-The re-
publioan state convention TO nominate
full state ticket was called to
order here shortly after 10 O'Clock
this morning. Enthusiasm was the
dominant note of the opening proceed
logs. the parry leaders appearing con-
fident that the fractional differences
among the democrats give the republic
cans better chance of success in
Missouri this year than ever before.
Senator Mckinley and former Mayor
Walbridge, of st. Louis. are the two
candidates for the republican guber-
material nomination. For all the other
places there are from two to half a
dozen aspirants. 80 that the final
makeup of the ticket is problematical.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
INSPECTING TROLLEY ROUTE.

Wfnchester People go Over Line Of
Proposed Electric Road.
"Wednesday Mr., s.. H. .Hansbr ough,
president OF the Winchester and Wash
ington Electric Railway Co., accom-
panied by Superintendent y. l..
Hoover, left Winchester for Boyce
and WILDWOOD aud thence to Upper
vile, Middleburg and Aldie,'in trip
over the route that is proposed for the
electric trolley from Winchester to
Washington. With Messrs. Hans
brough and Hoover was Mr.. VIM. II.
Myers, who is to be employed AS the
engineer Of the proposed road.
The party will make thorough in
spection of the route for the trolley
road. and upon their recommendation
will depend the selection Of the route
for the trolley.