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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

some little variation of color from that of the foundation of the gown, SO that the pattern of the braid Is thrown into some relief
 When the note of color relief is i.n- peratively demanded by the design-for the relation between line and color Is an intimate one-then it is that fur comes into the scheme. Some of the new velvet gowns are worn with victorine and nun of a becoming fur, and a band of this same fur is run around the hem. forms fantastic cuffs on the sleeves and is often introduced in the intricate braidings that SO often appear upon the new bodlces.
 In conjunction with the dashing vel vet hats. that go so far to make the success of a toilette, a novel and really economical mode has made its appear srice. This is the draping of an unmount- cd sable skin or some other swell pelt. just in the natural shape, either around the crown or flat along one side of the brim. The fur and its soft markings show up beautifully, and when this little ca price has become pssse, there is the orig inal pelt all ready to be made up in any style that Dame FashiOa may happen to approve at the moment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

blaGes are apt to be at any proposition threatening to delay the despatch nf business, hcedlessly rejected the amend ment. MT. Giddings, a look of distress upon his face, his white head towering above the crowd. slowly and sadly walk ed toward the door of the hall.
 Suddenly, from among the New York delegation young man of strikingly beautiful feature leaped upon a chair and demanded to be heard. The same noisy demonstration of impa tience greeted him. But he would not yield Gentlemen" he said in elm tones. this is a conven- tion of free speech, and I have been given the floor I have but few words to say to you, but I shall say them if stand here until tomorrow morning" Another tumutuous explosion of lmpa- tience. but he d.d not falter. At last his courage won and silence fell upon the assembly. Then his musical voice rang out like a trumpet call. Was this, he said, the party of freedom met on the borders of the free prairies to advance the cause of liberty and human rights? After few such sentences of almost de- liant appeal he renewed the amendment to the platform moved by Mir. Giddings. and with an overwhelming shout of en- thuslasm the convention adopted it.-Carl Schurz on George William Curtis in Oc- tober McClrre's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06
A CORNER OF ENGLAND.

Tn England the difficulty about the choice of a holiday resort Is to hit upon the golden mean. Some places are too crowded, others are not crowded enough. Those that are popular and advertised and fed by cheap trains and frequent "excursions" from the big towns are too much like an inferior London by -the-sea. They keep up a flabby attempt at being fashionable. have atroclous concerts on the pier, and enforce a standard of dress that it is a form of penal servitude to live up to. On the other hand, those that are inaccessible ard unheard of either starve the visitor or poiscn him or plunge him into a llstess misery. Swanage is lust midway between these extremes It is not yet popularized by the rabbe it has never had it's boom" and a foolish tra- dit1on exists in London that it is hot and relaxing. Also the quickest trains from town take three and half hours to get here. This, more than anything else, has helped to preserve 1t unspoied. It will not keep so forever, because more and more people are getting to hear of 1t. and those who come once come again. But at present 1t is just right. One Is free from the conventions; there Is no public opin- ion; one may do and dress pretty much as one pIeases and have 1t counted for righteousness. I have no idea of how large the native population may be. but 1t can scarcely be much if at all, moro than 2000; during July and August and part or September visitors multiply that figure three or four fold. This means from a catering point of view that Swan age in summer time is worth taking into account.-Sy dney Brooks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06
WHAT ABOUT rHE TRUsrf

And what are we going to do about it7 for 1t Is our business. We the people Of the United States and nobody else must cure whatever Is wrong in the industrial situation, typifed by this narrative Of the growth of the Standard Oil Company. that our first task is to secure free and equal transportation privileges by rail, pipe, and waterway is evident. It is not an easy matter. It is one which may re- quire operations which will seem severe, but the whole system of discrlmlna ton has been nothing but violence, and those who profted by 1t cannot complain if the curing of the evils they have wrought bring hardship in turn on them. At all events. until the transportation matter Is settled and settled right, the monopo- listic trust will be with us. a Ieech on our pockets, a barrier to our free efforta
 As for the ethical side, there is no cure but In an increasing scorn of unfair play-an increasing sense that A thing won by breaking the rules of the game la not worth the winning. When the bust- ness man who fights to secure special privileges, to crowd his competitor off the track by other than fair competitive methods. receives the same summary. disdainful ostracism by his fellows that the doctor or lawyer who Is ''unprofes- sional, ne athlete who abuses the rules receive. we shall have gone a long way towards making commerce a At pursuit for our young men.-Ida M. TarbeIl in October McClure'&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06
The Value of a Sunny Soul.

sorrow. misery and sickness; 1t needs more sunshine; 1t needs cheerful lives which radiAts sIadnsss; 1t needs encOur- agers who will lift and not bear down. who will encourage, not discourage.
 Who can estimate the value of sunny soul who scatters gladness and good cheer wherever he goes, instead of gloom and sadness? Everybody Is attracted to these cheerful faces and sunny lives, ana rs- pelled by the gloomy. the morose and the sad. We envy people who radiate cheer wherever they go and fling out gladness from every pore. Money. houses, and lands look contemptible beside such a disposition. The ability to radiats sun shine Is a greater power than beauty. or than mere mental accomplishments SuacesMv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

" HERE are some charming conceits
 in separate wraps arriving from
 Paris these days which require
 but little alteration or adap ation to suit the style and figure of the American girl The extremely loose or else semi-fitting are probably the best choice in these; and the lines arc de- lightfully long. making o..e look so much more tall and slender that their vogue is assured at first sight.
 The Russian dolman-there are about twenty varieties of this chic and dash ing little garment-is really the inspira- don for these late corners, and that worn by the Cossack army officers is, perhaps. the very best of them all. This is a very smart enc. coming just over the curve of the hip with the back so arranged that the linees of the figure are cleverly hint cd at without being at all revealed. The fronts ;9e loose and the sleeve is caught into both back and front as we'll as the shoulder. being released somewhere In the region of the elbow. and the lower part flaring wide and filled in with cascade-a clever girl called 1t a perfect Niagara-of lace and chiffon ruffings.
 In furs these dolmans are simply rav- fishing, and many of the army officers wear them in caracui. astrakhan or Per sian lamb. Such a perfectly stunning ap- pearance do they present. the gold la"e and bralds and cords g'istening and gilt tering in the sun as they dash by In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

the Emperor's train on horseback. No clares that her followers feminine must adopt such a fascinating style; 'tis too pretty to be worn by only mere men.
 For the smaller furs that the first coming of winter demands. the long and round boas are tremendously fashionable abroad All of the fluffy furs are de- lightful in these, for they throw up into conspicuous relief the delicate tints of the complexion and the bright sparkle of the eyes above them. Bear is having quite a run in Paris, and the cinnamon Ga very light browp) the brown bear and the black are all right in the fore front of fashion. Mouf1on, a soft, steel gray fur that is exquisitely becoming to blondes, is making Its appearance again on fashions catalog, after an ab- sence of quite some time; while the pop ular fox furs are dyed to resemble the costliest of Russian sables; so that the girl who desires the luxurious in her pos- sessions can have it-or it's nearest imi- tation-at a really small cost
 The muffs with all of these furs, those little pieces that the fair Parisienne terms her 'incldental'' furs, are as many and as various as can well be imagined. There are square ones with tassels on each corner; there are huge round ones like grandmother used to carry; there are the flat. pouch kind. and then there are all sorts of fancy muffs fin velvet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06
A TRIUMPH FOR FREE SPEECH.

Among the most inspiring recoIlections of my life is a scene I witnessed in the
 Republican National Convention of 1880
 which nominated Abraham Lincoln as its candindate for the presidency of the United States. The Convention was about to vote upon the Republican plat form reported by the Committee on Res olutions. Then arose tn venerable form of Joshua R Giddings of Ohio, one of the veteran champions of the anti-slavery cause. He confessed himself painfully surprised that the Declaration of Inde- pencence had not found a word of recog- hilton in that solemn announcement of the Republican creed, and he moved 10 amend the platform by inserting In a certain place the words: That the maintenance of the principle promulgat- ed in the Declaration of Independence and embodied in the Federal Constltu- tion. that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness essential to the preserva- tion of our republican institutions" The convention impatient as such assem-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

main in style longer than any of the marked fashions. Furthermore, they may be remodelled for second year by using braid folds of silk or satin. or velvet ribbon-and it Is absolutely necessary. in most cases. to think of the second year for a girls costume.
 The mixed cheviots are fashionable this season. and plain eolors in rough serge. also etamines and light clothes. These are to be had in q great variety of color ing and weave. The collar and cuffs made of a different color and braided with fancy black and gilt, black and siI- yer. or black and white braid, look well on the dark cloth and are really very smart. The sleeves of the Etou and blouse Jackets. and of all the short fancy jackets. are made quite large. but gath cred into a cuff at the wrist On the plainer tailor costumes the medium size coat sleeve Is the smartest.-HaFper' g Ba2ar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06
Ernoh. for sohoulrirls.

The plain gored skirt with decided flare, and a plain reefer jacket. either single or double breasted, Is one of the very best models for a school girl this season, but the same idea-that is. for a cloth costume-is equally fashionable in a pleated or iounced skirt and an EtOn jacket or, blouse coat. The great point in choosing the plainer styles is that they are lneOnspicuous and win rs-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

and silk and chiffon and ribbon and lace. with little furry animals draped across and around them, which may be carried with almost any costume. The sides of these have cascades in plisse and ruched chiffon that fall below the knee when the mufY is carried, and loops of velvet ribbon. usually in two shades. are deftly draped among the frills.
 With the revival of all of the pie turesque modes. even the tailor-rnades are taking on a dressy touch that has hitherto been foreign to their particular style. The dashing modes of the Louis periods are to be seen in the soft chif- ion cloths. and even the new double width oneseame crepe de Chine is now being r ,ie up in the draped models that the tailors are giving their best atten- ton to,
 And in contradlstinction to the old modes the new ones demand that the dressy costumes be of silk or velvet and that the trimming be cloth. The novel
 
 come back under the chiffon guise, is seen in the Louis Seize mode with the seams strapped with cloth. graduated cloth bands upon the skirt the char acteristic revers faced with velvet. and the cloth appliques piped with the same.
 
 There are some charming silk costumes that can readily be copied by the girl who sews Over a fitted lining-one had better get a good dressmaker to make and bone this. for the new Things are quite different from the old-the silk or crepe de chine Is applied with shirrlngs down the center back. at the side seam and again down the front. The material Is held loosely between the shirrings SO that 1t assumes a little downward droop. and there is very deep and marked point in the front, while a braced sash that starts from the side seam finishes the back. This style will add length and slenderness to the outline that only to see will be to adopt--and that enthu- slasticallV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

The crossed bands that have been spoken of heretofore in this column are charmingly Illustrated in a gown of brown chiffon faille that has just arrived from Paris. The upper part of the bodice is of brown chiffon. the usual Eauzy sort. Starting from the armholes are those draped bands. crossing on the bust. car ried down around the waist. and cross- ing again below the waistline In the back with the long. broad and full ends mak- ing the characteristic Directoire sash. Any more becoming design for any type of figure cannot be imagined, and especially 90 when the part below those draped and crossed bands is finished in the extreme Of the straight front In the model quoted this cuirass effect was of brown velvet, that matched exactly with the silk and chiffon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-06

In the one-color costume that are 50 fashionable this season, the question of matching silks and velvets. cloth and trimmings is c very important one, They must in every instance match exactly for the slightest variation in shade will un- doubtedIy spoil the appearance of the gown.
 The chiffon cloths come in such a re- markedly wide range of tints and shad- ings that they are comparatively easy. velvets and silks. however. are not so pliable in colorings. and therefore 1t were a good thing to get samples only of the cloth, and purchase Just'such trimmings as match your samples. Fortunately. when braids are chosen for trimmings there Is but little of this trouble, for Dame Fs5hion Graciously says that the braids ma and indeed. often must, offer
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09
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her education in Paris and Berlin.
Two years later Gen. Garden failed
in business, his private fortune being
wiped out in the crash. Jessie came
back from Europe and remained
year with the Bishops. Arthur had
induced his father to place Gen. Car
den in salaried position with the
Morris bank in New York, and he
persuaded Gen. Garden to accept
loan sufficient to defray Jes-
sizes expenses in second
trip. abroad. She was in Paris, but
had completed her studies, and would
retarn in q few weeks. He was en-
gagged to the dear girl, but the date
of the wedding had not been set.
1--WE told you more'n any man liv-
Ing" half sobbed Morris, as he leaned
on James Blakes shoulder.
Tears stood in his inflamed eyes
and trickled down his red, blotched
! cheeks.
You'll keep my secret, won't you,
old chap" he pleaded maudlinly.
You're the bes' frien' i've got in the
world! People don't like me; they
don't know me. You know me, Blake,
old fel', don't you? I'm sen'mental--
that's what makes me cry. BY Jove,
| you'll be my bes' man at weddin'-
! bes' man at my weddin'-won't you?
He lurched into chair. The train
ed and alert Rammohun appeared
| deity undressed him, and solemnly
1 conveyed him to an inner room.
Poor john" sighed Blake, few
minutes later, as the Indian servant
showed him his room and softly closed
the door Poor John! Loves a tough
proposition, and I'm afraid Johns on
dead card. He hhas waited toc
long"
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09
Luxuries of Russian Peasant.

The Russian peasant, even IL the
bread he eats is black, has a bonne
bouche to add to his meal much
sought by epicures in the western
world-the wild mushrooms which
grow thousands upon thousands on
the steppes OF Russia. At any time q
full and savory meal is provided with
the addition of sausage and onions;
even a mushroom alone often con
tents them for a meal with II eli
coarse rye bread. The poorest 1absrer
has also a luxurious drink always
available from the ever-present sam
ovar, and the tea they drink would be
the envy of any American connoisseur
of that beverage. for the best OF
China's tea is found in Russia, and all
classes enjoy it's quality and frag
rance. Never is the water allowed 10
stand on the tea over a few moments
SO none of the poisonous tannin is
extracted, and delightful, mildly
stimulating. straw-colored drink is
che result.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09
Some Customs of Spain.

Writing of Spanish customs, Israel
Zangwill says: ITO call one another
by our surnames in Spain would be
wanting in friendly courtesy; indeed.
for the most part. we are ignorant OF
them. A very grave and reverend Sc
nor might be addressed by his sur
name-and his surname alone--but
even he were better addressed by his
Christian name, preceded by DON
Senior Don is reserved for letters,
and then the honor costs you cen
timos. That the Portuguese are not
to be COMPOUNDED with the Spaniards
is most lucidly learned from their
methods of address, for. so far from
addressing a young lady as Juanita or
Isabella, I should have to say her ex-
cellency.' Here, in our palacio, the
very waiter has been heard to give
the order: Fried eggs for Isabella.
And Isabella is a very stylish
dsmoiselle."
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09
Statesmen Of Value.

or an eminent English statesman
who was very dull speaker Lord
Ashbourne. once told this story: He
was making a very dull speech one
evening when l remarked to a mem
Der Of the cabinet on the dreariness oil
the performance. He is an admir-
able man. was the reply. L wish we
lad HIM What would you do with
him?' DO with him? Send him to
irelau.. OF course. He would dispense
a.y unlawful assembly in five min
utes ;"
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09
CHAPTER xv.-continued.

Ia an alcoye, partially formed by
bay window, stood an easel. uphold
ling a large frame. The light struck
the canvas in such way that Blake
did not recognize the subject until
squarely in front of it,
II was a portrait of Jessie Garden
not the Jessie Garden drawn by the
San Francisco artist from the faded
tintype-but the Jessie Carden,of later
years, whose face and figure had TAX
en- on the perfect grace of woman
hood.
Amazed and lost in thought, Blake
did not hear Arthur Morris as he APP
preached and stood back of him. He
flushed when Morris touched him on
the shoulder.
by Jove! that portrait must have
great ATTRACTION for you'll" laughed
Morris. 2Sou've been stirring at it
five minutes! A box at theopera you
cannot tell her name!"
"Done!" said Blake That's a por-
trait of Miss Carden-Miss Jessie
Garden. of Boston"
An expression of dunno surprise
swept across the face of Arthur Nor
ris. With half-opened mouth and star
ing eyes he gazed at James Blake.
well. I'll be. Well, of all
things!" He sank into a chair and
laughed feebly. Il say, old fellow
You took me off my feett How the
devil did you guess that name?"
Nothing wonderful about it!'
said Blake, who by this time had per
fected his course II met Mics Car
den years ago, and l ar once recog
nized the portrait"
''You met her? Where"
''In the country, near bingham
Massachusetts"
How? When? BY 'Jove. old f6l
dow. this beats me! What were YOU
doing in Hingnam?"
II lived on q farm near there, re
piled Blake. Morris leaned forward
For an instant fear had possession OF
flihim. Who was this man who lived
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09

ed smaller than when he was boy.
He felt himself in living graveyard.
Securing an open carriage and a
driver from a livery stable, he rode
through the quiet streets and out into
the country. Drive to Thomas Bish-
ops house." he ordered.
The drawn and dust-covered shut
teys of the old mansion told their own
story. From passing farmer Blake
. learned that the Bishops had moved
to New York months before. Half an
hour later he knocked On Peter Burts
door.
AS a boy. Blake stO1d in awe and
fear of the strange old 1ran, but the
years had obliterated this feeling. His
knock sounded hollSw oen the great
oaken door. and he wondered if the
aged recluse yet lived. Mrs. Jasper.
the housekeeper, opened the door, and
Blake at once recognized her.
How do you do. MIS-. Jasper? My
name is Blake-James Blake. | lived
near here when l was % boy. Don't
yolf-"
Little Jimmy Blake We'll, OF all
things! / never would have known
we. Come right in-Mr. Blake"
lis Mr. Burt here?'
Yes, but | don't know IL he'll see
ye," she said, hesitating1N, wiping her
hands on her apron. HE don't see
nobody, we know"
from California" said Blake. who
could think of no other introduction.
They stood in the old-fashioned par
lor where Peter Burt had hound the
Officers ,he night John Burt left
Rocky Wosds. AS Mrs. Jasper hest
ltated. the door leading to the sitting
room openes and Peter Burt entered.
Blake coulc not see that he had
changed a wait. Age had not raw
ished the strong face nor robbed the
massive figure of its strength. He adj
yanaed to the center of the room, his
eyes fixed seaGcbjngly on the face of
his Visitor.
What have ySSl to say to me.
Blake? Be seated, sir"
Blake took seat in an antique
rocker and shifted his legs uneasily.
"Whene is John?"
"John--John-I don't"
do not lie to me, Blake. Tell me
what you know of my grandson"
HE is jim California, sir!" exclaim.
ed James Blake. When these words
were uttered he felt a, sensation OF
relief which was positively exhilarat-
ing. He is alive and wellf John is
rich Mr.. Burt, He is millionaire
many times Overt"
A grave smile lighted the features
of Peter Burt. He closed his eyes and
lay back in the chair. -
"Go on: tell me about it," he eaid,
as Blake paused.