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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
The Sherman,
Washington. D. C., April IS, 1904.

NdSIllSl lpil, it. N.t <Aplil los ivvf. Mrs. Charles S. Simmons, President,
 Members of the Womans Club.
 In my last letter l told you of women, and in this one 1 shall tell you of men. as l am quite sure you are interested alike in the doings of both.
 Having been connected with our state law-making body, congress this winter has claimed a considerable part of my attention. A great many of the proceed ings of this wonderfully deliberative body seem and are quite farcical, but on the whole it Is q hard working and earnest body of men. Over on the house side everything is hustle and confusion, and at times 1t seems Uncle Joe will split his gavel and demolish the desk before quiet can be secured. He looks very comical, and at the same time very good natured. I do not think he ever has missed from his button-hole a pink carnation
 Going over to the senate side among the lords one feels like a new world has been entered. Here everything is digni- ty and decorum. A great many of the senators being old seems to add weird appearance to the chamber, and if you
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

one is peculiarly charming and is
made Of mercerized batiste with a
yoke made Of landings Of the material
held by faggotting, and is trimmed
with Teneriffe wheels. The material
being washable the lining Is omitted
but when silk or wool fabrics are used
the fitted foundation is in every way
to be desired. When liked the yoke
can be Of all-over material or II can
be made from either lace or other or
namental banding held together by
stitchlngs or by banding Of contrast
ing sort.
The waist consists Of the fitted lin
ing, front, backs and yoke. Both the
waist and sleeves are laid in fine
tucks, which are stitched for portion
OF their length only. and which pro-
vide soft fulness below. The yoke is
separate and arranged over the waist.
the closing being made at the centre
back.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is AZ yards 81
inches wide, go yards 81 inches wide
or "a yards "A inches wide, with Is
yards Of banding OF yard Of all-over
material rs inches wide for yoke and
cuffs and Y yard Of silk for belt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

and trimmed with silk braid, but Is
adapted to all seasonable materials,
while the trimming can be varied
again and again, and when liked the
entire stole and collar can be of lace
or applique, or various other devices
can be employed for further elaborat-
Ing the design.
The bolero consists Of fronts, back
and sleeves. The back Is laid In a
broad box plat at the centre, with out
ward turning plaits at each side and
the fronts in outward turning plaits
for their entire width. These plaits
and the outermost ones extend over
the armseye seams, so giving the
broad shoulder line. The sleeves are
In bell shape and box plated, falling
loosely over the full ones Of the fash
ionable waist. At the neck is a collar
with stole ends, which is applied over
the jacket on indicated lines.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is Az yards Fl
inches wide, 99s yards 81 inches wide
or 21s yards A inches wide. with 6
yards Of braid to trim as illustrated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
IBE7|'fi{}7'l,yI|!!ISll
Belts and elrdIes.

The belt is one Of the most impor-
tant accessories in the summer ward
robe. Kid reigns supreme for outdoor
wear, but the deep, 1880 girdles OF
heavy MORE antique or tri-shaded SOFT
Louisine ribbon are the correct things
for setting off the fluffy frock, with It's
frills and fiounces.
There was a time when woman
thought one belt a season all that was
necessary. Times have changed, and
now she must have at least dozen
leather and silk belts to be at all well
strapped together.
The most chic kid belts are SIX
inches in width and are finished In
the back with three scallops and three
fiat brass buttons of not extreme size.
The fastening may be a brass buckle,
eight inches long, with long, sharp
prongs piercing the kid. The buckle
alone costs 81.
The simplest white swiss or dimity
gown can be made to look really hand
some with the aid Of stunning white
MORE girdle, especially if half dozen
imported buttons of the kind that puts
some Jewels to shame are employed
In its construction.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
FREE TO rs LADIES.

The Defiance Starch Co. will giva
rs ladies round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition, to five ladies'
in each Of the following states: ILL
nois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number Of trade marks cut from a ten
cent, 16-ounce package of Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any.
where in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co., Omaha. Nebr., before September
LIST, 1904. October and November will
be the best months to visit the Elk.
position. Remember that Defiance Is
the only starch put up 16 OF. Ia full
pound) to the package. You get one
third more starch for the same money
than Of any other kind, and Defiance
never sticks to the iron. The tickets
to the Exposition will be sent by regis.
tered mail September 5th. Starch for
sale by all dealers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Proved BEYOND a Doubt.

Middlesex, N. Y, July 25.-(Spe'
cial. )-That Rheumatism can be cured
has been proved beyond doubt by
Mrs. Betsey A. Clawson, well known
here. That Mrs. Clawson had Rheu-
matism and had it bad, all her &C.
quaintances know. They also know
she Is now cured. Dodd's Kidney Pills
did 1t. Mrs. Clawson tells the story. Of
her cure as follows:
II was an invalid for most five
years caused by Inflammatory Rheu-
matism, helpless two-thirds Of the
time. The first year could not do
as much as a baby could do; then I
rallied a little bit and then a relapse.
Then year ago the govt set in my
hands and feet. | suffered untold
agony and in August, 1903, when my
husband died l could not ride to the
grave.
81 only took two boxes of Dodd's
Kidney Pills and in two weeks I
could wait on myself and saw my own
wood. dug my own potatoes and
gathered my own garden last fall.
Dodd's Kidney Pills cured me-"
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
in the blood. Dodd's Kidney Pills put
the Kidneys in shape to take all the
uric acid out of the blood.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

When steWing prunes add one or
two spoonfuls OF red currant Jelly to
the water in which the prunes are
stewed.
A timed saucepan should never be
used for cooking spinach. Neither
should this vegetable be passed
through a wire sieve.
To remove panes Of glass thlckly
cover the putty with soft soap. This
will render the putty soft, when It
can be easily scraped of and the glass
removed.
To remove tar stains rub the marks
with lard and then leave for few
hours that the tar may soften; spong-
ing with spirits of turpentine will
then remove the stain.
To clean a mirror first sponge over
the glass with little spirit, then dust
It over with some powdered blue tied
up in muslin. Rub this or with a
cloth and give a final polish with a
SILK handkerchief
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Told in Her
3 OUdoir"

A deep hemstitched hem is the
usual finish, and one end only is en-
broidered.
Broad toes are scarce in the shoe
corner; everything is pointed, dainty
and distinctly feminine.
Relieve the all-light toilet with one
single dark note in the shape of a
black boat or stole.
A most attractive color for the light
muslin gown is one of those new long
coats of white mohair, which appear
in both tight and loose fitting modes.
Hand-embroidered towels are the
latest vogue in towels for actual use
where something especially nice is
desired. The embroidery is done on
plain, fine huckaback or other fine
towel fabric taking the place of dam
ask or other decoration.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Rose Drops,

Put in small granite saucepan
three and half ounces of sugar (sift'
ed granulated sugar is best), add q
tablespoonful of water, four drops OF
cochineal, and four drops Of essence
of rose. Stand over the fire and as
the mixture begins to melt stir gently
for two or three minutes and then
take from the fire. Have ready large
sheets of oiled paper, and pour the
syrup in drops about the size OF
large peas in rows on the paper. AS
soon as they are firm and hard, re-
move the drops with timber knife
or spatula, place on sieve in warm
place until thoroughly dry, then pack
in glass jars or tight boxes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
~, aH6uHp Co..
Plated Bolero an Attractive Costume
Fancy Blouse Waist-Belt an I'm.
portant Accessory to the Summer
Wardrobe.
Fry Fish In olive OIL.

Any fish fried in olive oil will be
found more delicious than if either
butter or lard has been employed.
However, none but the very best i'm.
ported oil should be used, and it
should be allowed to come to blue
heat" before the fish is put in. This
can be tested by throwing in little
pieces Of bread with the crust re-
moved. If they become a golden
brown while one counts ten the oil is
about at the right temperature. Use
sufficient to float the fish, as it is one
or the paradoxes of the kitchen that
the more grease used in frying, the
less greasy will be the article fried.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

are quite sufficiently youthful
and such light weight woods as chal.
lie and yelling will be worn the sea.
son through in addition to the large
number Of cotton and linen fabrics
offered.
The waist consists OF the fitted lin
ing. front and backs with the yoke.
and is closed invisibly at the back.
When lined the yoke can be left free
at the lower edge II preferred, but
when the lining is omitted it is at.
tached permanently at its lower edge
on indicated lines. The sleeves are the
favorite ones Of the season and at
the waist is worn a soft crushed belt.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size "a years. is AZ
yards 81 inches wide, 3h yards q
inches wide and rs yards A inches
wide, with y yard of all-over lace and
= yard Of silk for belt
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Marrlanea In Limited sta....

OF the marriages in general in the
United States 1t Is discovered that out
Of the 1000 considered 1879 men will
have been married at least once be-
fore the celebration under considera-
ton. while the SCI will have made
vows for the first time. OF the 1000
women In the case only ninety-elght
VIII have worn widows weeds before
@e wedding. Thus, out Of the 1000
individuals, parties to the 1000 mar
riage, 237 will have bought or have
worn wedding rings before.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Shadow From Venus.

Persons who wish to observe the
shadow cast by Venus may do so by
pointing towards the planet long
box, blackened on the inside and
closed by plate Of ground glass. The
object to cast the shadow is placed at
the farther end. In these conditions
the shadow is clearly thrown ON the
ground glass.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Japanese Delties Are Kindly.

japanese delties are as kindly and
gentlehearted as the people them
selves. The story Of the creation is
quaint. Two gods, 1zanagi and Ian
ami, standing upon the bridge of heav.
en-, cast grains Of rice abroad to dis
pei the darkness. They then pushed
a spear down into the green plain Of
the sea and stirred It around. This
spear became the axis of the earth.
started 1t revolving. and thus brought
about the dry land.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

BY a series of careful experiments
and observations. the Department OF
Agriculture has learned that as insect
destroyers and weed-seed eaters, quail
are worth thousands of dollars a year
to the farmer. Still, when he is a
little shy Of pocket money he does
not hesitate to take the old double
barrel and cash in a few Of them at
a much lower rate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Mine DEVELOPMENT

Few people realize the extent Of the
underground workings of gold mine.
One mine in the Cripple Creek dis.
trict, Colorado, has over twenty-six
miles Of development underground.
and is adding to this territory about
four miles year. 1t would require
week Of walking, riding and climbing
TO inspect even half of this mine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

The design is an admirable one and
Is well adapted to all fashionable ma.
terials, pique, linen and pongee as well
as silk and cloth. The quantity of ma.
terial required for the medium size a
years. is S1s yards 81, 29s yards 81 or
1b yards SO inches wide, with u yard
Of all-over lace for collar.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Box coats of silk are among the
most fashionable garments for little
girls and are equally correct with or
without collars This one is made of
tan colored taffeta with collar of
heavy lace finished with silk cordlng.
but can be left collarless If preferred.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Value of READING Habit

There is gentle, but perfectly lr
resistible coercion in habit Of read.
ing we'll directed, over the whole
tenor Of a mans character and con.
duct, which is not the least effectual
because 1t works insensibly and be.
cause 1t is really the last thing he
dreams of.-Sir John Herschel.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
sclentIst Gathers specImens.

DR.. Gottfried Merzbacher, who has
been engaged for two years on scien.
tific expedition in the Thianshan
mountains, in Central Asia, has re-
turned to Munich with many objects
of geological archaeological, zoologh
cal and botanical interest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
The Summer Girls FreckIes.

Here is the recipe for a favorite
English lotion for removing freckles
in the summer time:
Take an ounce of lemon juice, one
quarter of dram Of borax, powdered,
and half dram of sugar. Mix well.
and let it stand in bottle for three
days. 1t will then be fit for use, and
should be rubbed ON the face and
hands continually.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

embroidered pa
tiste, with yoke
and cuffs of VAL
enciennes lace An
ished with little
ruches Of plain
muslin, and is I'M
lined, but there
are innumerable
fabrics which are
equally appropri-
ate. Many simple
silks OF the season
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Misses, Blouse Waist.

Young girls are always charming
when wearing full waists made of soft
material. This one is peculiarly at
tractive and includes an oddly shaped
yoke which is eminently becoming
and which gives the dropping Shout
der line. As shown the material Is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

A clublady has discovered that
woman has a keener sense Of humor
than man-and goes on to establish
the great fundamental truth that
nearly all mans failings are due to
his natural conceit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

The British government is now try.
ing to decide how many Of the bless
ings Of civilization 1t will be wise to
shoot into the Thibetans.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

George AIDE may mean we'll enough
in writing a farce about the college
widow, but isn't 1t a little cruel to
arouse certain painful memories
that a mans accommodating gray
hairs had almost enabled him to for.
get?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Every cloud has a silver lining
No hard-hearted, tight-fsted trust has
yet been lnhuman enough to raise the
price Of rice at this season Of the
year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Charles G. Stillman, a New York
multimilllonaire is working as a bag.
gage smasher in San Francisco. Prob
ably needs the exercise, but wants to
be paid for taking 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Plated Bolero.

Jaunty it'll Q
Jackets Of all
sorts are to be
noted among the
smartest and lat
est models, but no
one of them all is
m orc attractive
than the plated
bolero with wide
sleeves of elbow
length. This very
excellent example
is made of taffeta
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

An astronomer at the Lick OBJ.
servatory has found 100 double stars.
But there are many other gentlemen.
not astronomers, who are prepared to
prove that this isn't the record by
several.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Fancy Blouse Waist.

Waists m a d e
with fancy yokes
of various sorts
are among the
favorites Of the
season, and are
exceedingly at
tractiye both in
the fashionable
thin silks and the
many lovely mus
Inns that are so
we'll liked. This
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Carrie Nation is going abroad. And
she may as well understand now that
II anything happens there will be no
hustling round for ransom money or
MRS. Nation alive or Raisuli dead"
business in her case.-Milwaukee
Sentinel
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

A Boston paper publishes story
entitled "The Naked Soul" 1t is,
however, taking the precautlon to do
It when most of the Boston ladies' are
out Of town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

The st. Paul railroad traffic depart.
ment has issued orders for the ex-
termination of the festive English
sparrow all along the line. Which
reminds US that it's very easy to give
orders.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

The girl who got engaged at col.
lege considers the correspondence
course methods good deal better
than nothing during the summer va
cation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

A burglar sneaked into the room oc.
cupied by Mr.. Wong Kai Kah, China's
commissioner to the worlds fair. and
stole $1,000 worth Of diamonds. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Kah is more uA-
alterably opposed than ever to the
open door.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Mark Twaln's former school teach
er is dead. But he did not die until
he had lived a hundred years. Here
is our sincere hope that he taught
Mark Twain the trick.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

There are people who believe even
now that some Of the Russians may
eat their Christmas dinners In Port
Arthur.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Bandit Ralsuli has decided to get
married. There may be trouble in
the Ralsuli family the next time he
brings strange man home to din.
ner without notice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

When 1t is announced that a new
golf club is going into business, every
body knows that the people Of that
community are thirsty on Sunday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Lemon Jelly and Charlotte Russo.

Lemon JeIIy ana OnarloIe Russo
An attractive way to serve lemon
Jelly is to combine 1t with charlotte
russo. With a sharp knife, chop stiff
lemon jelly into cubes and put three
or four tablespoonfuls Of It on each
plate In the center Of each mound
of jelly place two or three small lady
fingers, and over all pile vanilla.na-
vored, sweetened whipped cream.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

That woman with five husbands
ought not to have much trouble In
freeing herself from the charge Of
bigamy. She's a quinquigamist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

A Chicago couple lost $3.50 to Bos'
ton couple playing bridge. Is there
still conviction in the middle West
that Boston is slow?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

President Schurman says mo man
has right to lead single llfe." DR..
Jekylls who have been doing Hyde
stunts on the sly may therefore cheer
up.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

The prettiest laces for lingerie hats
are those of very fine mesh and deli
cate pattern. They should be rather
straight than with deep scalloped
edge, as the latter lessen the width
Of the brim and detract from the dain-
ty effect of the hat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Senator Clark's children evidently
think sweet young mamma Is much
better than being cut off in the will.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
Grasp the Opportunity.

In 1866, Durham was village OF q
dozen houses. When the soldiers
plundered the place, they got guam
tity Of smoking tobacco They liked
1t so we'll that they hardly got homo
before they began to write to Durham
to get more. There were In the town
men of enough enterprise to see the
opportunity which this situation Of
fered them. 1t was not long before
Durham statesmen were selling Dur
ham tobacco in every part Of the
world.-The Worlds Work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

"The hand that rocks the cradle" Is
not in 1t at this jocund season with
the man who rocks the boat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

HE was a follower of the golden
rule" should be soul-satisfying cpl
taph for any man.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

When Japan has secured those TO-
900 bronchos from our western states,
her real POSSIBILITIES can begin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04
A Trip to Colorado, Utah or California

A Trip to Colorado, Utah or California
is not complete unless 1t embraces
the most beautiful resorts and grand
est scenery in Colorado, which are
found on the Colorado Midland Rail-
way, the highest standard gauge line
In the world. Exceptionally low sum-
mer round trip rates to Colorado In
terror state points, Utah, California
and the Northwest are offered by this
line. For information address Mr.. c.
H. Speers, General Passenger Agent.
Denver, Colo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

Some people rock boats, some be-
come innocent bystanders and others
ride on excursion trains.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

"Oom Paul" is dead. Nobody will
be likely to deny now that he was a
pretty grand old man.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-08-04

What a busy shopper the Marquis
Of Anglesey must have been!
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-06-17
SOME FUNNY ADVERTISEMENTS.

annual sale now going on. Don't
go elsewhere to be cheated-come in
here"
"a lady wants to sell her piano, as
she Is going abroad in strong iron
frame"
Wanted, experienced nurse for bot.
tied baby"
Furnished apartment suitable for
gentlemen with folding DOORS"
Wanted room for two gentlemen
about 80 feet long and 20 feet broad.
Lost a collie dog by a man on
Saturday answering to the name of
Jim with brass collar around his
neck and muzzle."
Wanted by "a respectable girl, her
passage to New York, willing to take
care of children and good sailor"
Respectable widow wants washing
for Tuesday"
For Sale-A pianoforte, the proper.
ty of musician with carved legs"
"Mr Brown. furrier, begs to an.
nounce that he will make up gowns
capes, etc., for ladies out of their own
skin"
"A boy wanted who can open oys
tiers with a reference"
Bulldog for sale; will! eat any
thing; very fond Of children
Wanted, boy to be partly outside
and partly behind the COUNTER
| Lyre.