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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

with hem and tucks, eacn two inches
wide, with space the same width be-
tween. This style of trimming IS not
Objectionable, but bands OF a contrast
ing color would be, even at the foot OF
a skirt: all cross lines and especially
those about the waist have a broaden
ing effect and the stout figure must be
given height by long lines which run
unbroken from the shoulder to the
waist line. To obviate severity. break
the lines with some transparent trim
ming such as lace. Belts or girdles
should be very narrow and are most
becoming when pointed downward at
the back and front and should be in
black to match the costume. Avoid
sleeves which are too fancy; many
lines at different angles increase the
apparent size of a large arm. The
newest collarless corset Jacket or the
semi-fitted coat adjusted by center
back and under arm seams, only with
shawl collar facing and bishop
sleeves. are practical for travelling, and
the dreSSy loose coGts in long hin
length for calling. The eton Jacket
is scarcely advisable for a stout figure.
TO SWEETEN THE BREATH Ger
trude).-If you suspect that your breath
is tainted lose no time in correcting the
evil. Offensive breath polIutes the very
air you breathe and becomes a source
of misery to those with whom you are
brought into close contact. Do not re-
sort to highly perfumed lozenges. but
discover the source of the trouble and
treat it properly. 1t may come from a
disordered stomach. catarrh OF the
throat and bronchial tubes, nasal pass
ages or from the teeth The latter
cause is easily regnedied by regular Wis
its TO the dentist and by scrupulous
care Of the teeth, the thorough brush
ing Of which should never be neglected.
even for day. Ask your physician to
prescribe a remedy for disOrdered stom-
ach if this is the seat of the trouble.
The disturbance may not be severe
enough at present to occasion real dis
tress, and yet may create an offensive
breath. Should nasal trouble be sUs-
pected simple and effective remedy in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31
Answers TO
Correspondents

A. B. c. Can oily noise).-Sulphate of
zinc, grains; compound tincture of
lavender, is drops, and distilled water,
2 ounces. Use it as lotion. In some
cases where the skin is excessively
oily it is necessary to remove the oil
from the cuticle. Where this is so.
it is well to wipe the skin with sDsoft
rag impregnated with benzine before
using the lotion.
MRS. M. (Sachet powder).-Many
women are quite expert in making
sachet powders from the flowers, but
others fail most miserabIy. The secret
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

skirts are becoming, the long lines CIV
ing an appearance OF height and the
numerous seams are very helpful in
adjusting the skirt around the waist
and hips. Plated skirts, closely
stitched down to hounce depth, are
also desirable. To give the seasons
hallmark trim the loot Of the skirt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

early stages IS to spray the throat and
nasal passages with an antiseptic solu-
ton, using it several times a day. This
VIII correct any tendency toward ca
tarrh following a cold and also purify
the parts sprayed, restoring a healthy
condition. Buy a throat atOmiZer with
nasal attachment, Obtainable at any
drug store, fill the bottle with pure
water and add a small quantity OF
peroxide Of hydrogen or listerine-both
are excellent. Use in the proportions OF
a scant teasDOOnfuI of listerine or
twenty to thirty drops OF peroxide OF
hydrogen to half-pint OF water.
Either solution may be made stronger
and used as a gargle and TO rinse the
mouth after meals. and will be found
especially beneficial before retiring and
Immediately upon arising in the morn
ing to sweeten the breath.
WHEN TO WEAR GLASSES
(Nsry).-It is no exaggeration to say
that more people willfully or ignorant
ly abuse the eyes than any other part
OF the body. Silly vanity prompts the
non-use OF glasses until the eyes are
so strained that serious consequences
follow, the most formidable OF which is
opacity OF the crystalline lens common
ly known as cataract, for which there
IS no remedy except the knife, or a
system OF absorption which merely
keeps the foe at a standstiu for a
time. When there Is a dull. heavy pain
in the lower back part OF the head,
with sharp irregular pains extending
over the back OF the nee above the
ears and also around the eyeballs, with
more or less throbbing pain through
the temples and forehead, you may be
sure the eyes need rest and glasses
The symptoms mentioned are usually
more noticeable after an evening at the
theater or similar place, when an effort
IS made to concentrate the sight on a
given point for length OF time On9
or all Of the symptoms may be present
according to the fatigue suffered.
Keeping the eyes fixed upon swiftly
moving objects Is the most conclusive
test OF imperfect vision, for Il soon
gives a person a sense OF nausea, as
well as a severe headache Again,
through ignorance OF the true cause OF
the trouble, medicine Is being constant
ly taken to relieve various disorders
which In reality are merely warnings
OF eye troubles and which Will Weld
to nothing but the rightful treatment.
which is usually correctly fitted
glasses. II glasses are needed consult
skilled oculist and obey his instruo-
lions implicitly. Be sensible and wear
glasses whenever nature demands as
sistance, regardless OF your age.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

HOW TO FIT A SLEEVE (Begin-
ner).-The secret of perfect fitting
sleeve depends largely upon how it is
set in the armhOle. If this part of the
work is faulty the sleeve Will never
set correctly no matter how we'll it is
made. Try on the fitted waist and see
If the armhole is large enough. Do
not tamper with it unless absolutely
necessary, for a miss cut here will ruin
the waist. If it feels too snug cut
away one-half inch underneath and
graduate upward in front to a mere
thread at the shoulder seam; never
cut out at the back. Slip the finished
sleeve on the arm and pin the inside
seam of sleeve about two inches for
ward of the underarm seam of the
waist, or as indicated by a notch or
perforation in the pattern used Baste
the sleeve in carefully, gathering the
fullness in the top of the sleeve and
placing center top edge OF sleeve, usu-
ally indicated by a notch in the pat
tern, to the shoulder seam. Try ne
waist OH and if the sleeve wrinkles On
the upper arm, pulling downward To-
ward the underarm seam. the seam of
the sleeve must be raised forward and
upward toward the shoulder seam
one-haf inch or more, which will
smooth out the wrinkles. Should the
inside seam of the sleeve set up over
the arm and the top OF the Sleeve push
outward at the back, the seam is placed
too high in the armhole and must be
moved nearer the underarm seam of
waist.
TO ENLARGE THE BUST "a. M.
L.).-When the health is good and the
body fairly we'll developed except the
bust, 1T should be comparatively easy
to build up this part of the body. First
of all, you must change your method of
dressing. Heavily padded waists
closely fitted across the bust and the So
called bust forms are ruinous to phys
ical development and in your case are
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early age, requires vastly different
treatment from an oily skin. The care
which would cleanse and beautify the
latter would ruin dry skin. Protec-
ton from cold, raw or hot dry
winds, either of which quickly parch
the skin, is essential. The lack Of nat
ural oil must be supplied from time to
time to preserve the delicate tissues
and texture of the skin Inclined to be
dry. Wrinkles appear as soon as a
starved condition of the sebaceous
glands prevails and it is only by nour-
ishing the underlying tissues 5y a pure
skin food that one can hope - restore
the contour of the face and keep Wrin-
ldes in allegiance. Steaming is not adj
Visable for a dry skin, even occasional
ly, and. hot water should not be used
oftener than three or four times a
week. Keep the skin clean by using
tepid water and a pure soap, preferably
CASTLE, being very careful to always
rinse the face with cold water, whether
or not hot or tepid water has been first
employed. Always follow the cold rims
ing with = little cold cream, we'll
rubbed in, to counterfeit the drying eff
fects of the hot water Discard the
Turkish wash cloth, which is too harsh,
and substitute one of old soft linen or
white flannel, and pat, rather than rub,
the face dry with a soft towel. In brief,
ed a good deal like bit of fine porce-
lain TO preserve it's delicate beauty.
After the nightly face bath always ap-
ply a good skin food and rub in gently
until the skin ceases to absorb quickly,
being careful to rub across the Wrin-
l1les. Do not hasten the application, as
the manipulation is important in assist
ing the skin in the process of absorp-
ton as well as exciting rapid circula-
lon f,,I - rnxy OV1ix tIn hos
skin food or make it at home after the
following forPsslla: Take two ounces
oil of sweet almonds, one ounce lano-
line, one ounce concentrated extract of
witch hazel two ounces cocoanut oil,
one ounce strained mutton tallow, sixty
drops of simple tincture of benzoin and
thirty drops extract of white rose
Beat the oils to cream, then slowly
stir in the benzoin drop by drop, and
then the witch hazel and perfume. Pour
into small china jars and keep in a cool
place and we'll covered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31
DEM

SUGGESTIONS FOR A DEM
(Maud).-In fitting up a den all the col
ors should be rich and dark to give thu
needful repOse and stability to the
scheme. Pale. f1ippant decorations must
have no place In this apartment. Avoid
collecting a meaningless lot OF triiing
objects the distinctive qualities OF
which are based upon freakishness OF
form- Decide upon a style Of furnish
ing and then abide by its requirements.
The fad for Oriental effects has been
somewhat overshadOwed OF late by the
recognition accorded to home art-the
beautiful Indian pottery. bead baskets
and blankets OF the United States. Cow
er the walls OF the den with dull forest
green paper or burlap, having the
necessary furniture OF weathered oak
and the dark oiled floor relieved by
rugs in rich but subdued cOlors. Ar
range Indian relics over and on the
oak mantel and curtain the doorwavs
and cover the couch with Indian blank
cts. Those made by the Indians Of New
Mexico are obtainable at reasonable
prices in black, red, blue yellow and
green. Pillows of dull red or blue bur-
lap embroidered in beads or rafia are
particularly harmonious associated
with the blankets. and the stamped de-
signs and materials are obtainable at
hrst-class shops dealing in fancy
goods. Pillows Of leather with an In
dian head painted or embroidered, with
edges finished by a fringe OF leather.
are also artistic. As the room is merely
intended for lounging place. brill
liant light is unnecessary, hence
would advise hanging lanterns OF
wrought iron, with globes Of dark ruby
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

Make an infusion in about a quart Of
boiling water. Let it stand until cold
Strain. Pour the liquid into the bath:
tie the leaves together in a bag of
cheese cloth. and throw the bag into
the bath also.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

(Mrs. NJ. G.)-Why not serve a dainty
fruit salad with the game course? Pro-
cure one large can each Of white and
red California cherries. remove the pits
without breaking the. fruit and Ill the
cavities with minced walnut meats
moistened with mayOnnaise OF finely
chopped sweet peppers. Stand the cher
ries on ice until chilled. arrange nests
of finely shredded crisp lettuce edged
with small heart leaves on small plates.
Fill the nests with assorted cherries
and a spoonful of thick. cold mayOn-
naise dressing. topped with a single
red cherry and tiny leaves cut from a
green pepper. This salad viii be found
most toothsOme, as we'll as a decided
table attraction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

ALBERTA (superhuous hair).-I can
tell you the name Of a patent medi-
cine that is harmless but that is very
effective in removing hair, hut I can
not tell you through the PAPER. Send
your full name and address and 1 will
be glad to help you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-07-31

BROWN EYES (moth patches).-
This may help you, as it is a bleach
for moth patches and liver spots:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

sir" Ezry gasped between the lifts on
his collar as the exploring hand went into
the well-filled pocket.
The next instant Ezrv was dropped,
and the exploring member was with
drawn, and something was sticking to 1T
with the tenacity of glue. Up went the
hand into the air and a yell broke from
the teachers lips; still the stuff chung
fast Then, with hand beating and
waving, its owner seemed to dance a
hornpipe as he flew over the space be-
tween himself and the entry. His exit
was followed by a splash, and then
silence.
The interest now turned to Ezry, who
had his face studiously buried III his
reader.
What was it, Ezry!" whispered little
Jimmy Weed his nearest neighbor Two
dozen ears were strained to catch the
reply.
TWAS my dinner, and he's spoilt it. "
Your dinner" incredulously. Jaw,
go on"
Yes, my dinner Stop whisperin'."
Say. what did YOU have for dinner? -
questioned another.
"Mush, Hot With a Shingle behind
it, Marth' put it up for me- Now
shut up
oh, gee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

THE late Senator Quay was not a
man gwen to laughing but one
would have been grossly mistaken
who therefore had set him down as
unappreciative of 4 Joke; and it even
may be added with truth that the
statesman seemed To enjoy the Joke a
little more heartily If it CHANGED to be
upon himself
He used TO tell with evident pleasure
of meeting he had with Florida
farmer. when ne once was returning
from his fishing bungalow at St Lucie-
The man shared the seat with Quay in an
accommodation tram.
Naturally enough the conversation
Jagged considerably, the Senator not
being we'll up on local gossip or crops.
and the countryman knowing nothing at
all of the general news of the day. At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
ONE OF QUAY'S JONES

last the latter asked II Mr.. Quay was
making his first visit TO Florida.
No" was the reply. I've been
here occasionally in the course of my
wanderingS.
An why be We wanderin':" came the
next question,
Solcmnly Quay answered I'm trying
10 see II cannot ameliorate the condition
of the inner man.
The farmer looked, but said nothing.
Indeed. he made not a single remark
on any topic till they reached the next
station. where. with a brief goOd-by. he
alighted.
As he stepped upon the platform he
SAID TO the brakeman. who repeated IT to
QUAY: See that serious-lookin' Teller
was sittin' with, He's one o them
blame falth-healcrS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17


Perhaps the hand wrapped in the hand
kerchief was hardly in condition to handle
the rod just yet.
The noon hour came without incident,
except the teacher restless pacing. When
they were dismissed he put on his hat
and took his way To the nearest house,
which was Ezry's.
Now. mebbe YOU amt in fer it,
Ezryl" said little Jimmy Weed. Look,
there goes the teacherl"
"Ah, | don't care. Only Martins
home Pa and mas gone to town.
Guess III go home and get some dinner,
seem the teachers spoilt mine, y
How did YOU ever happen to think of
it," one of them called adrniringly after
him.
Il didn't think of it; Marth' did.
She won't see me run over by nobody.
He went, and the boys waited anx-
iouslv for his return, and all went to
meet him when they saw him coming
toward them,
Say. where's the teacher:" they
asked in chorus
Jaw. he's over TO the house. Martins
a-doin up his hand an a-cryin' cause
it's burnt Girls is queer. But, say.
she d do anything to keep me from havin'
a lickin'. An, boys. he's a-comin' back
TO our house TO board tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17


,overhanging willows near at hand.
Teacher come to our house to board
last night" said Jimmy Weed, the
smallest boy in the group Hope III
stand in with him like YOU did Ezry,
while he was to your house. Seemed 'sif
YOU could do most anything, and he never
licked you.
"Aw. 'twasn't cause teacher boarded
there" spoke up larger boy; twas
cause he liked Ezry's sister Marth,
Wasn't it, Ezry'"
Il dunno; but that's all the good it
done him. if twas" Ezry answered. Il
heard nv sister tell him last night, fore
he went over to your house, that she
didn't like him. nohow. Say, maybe he
wasn't mad! That's why he went some
where's else to live.
At that moment the tall lank young
man under discussion came TO the door
and rang the bell.
The girls dropped their dandelion
chains and went in; the boys followed,
leaving trail of wet footprints behind
them Ezry came in last
There was an unusual sternness about
the teachers usually stern face He eyed
the boys suspiciously as they passed him,
and after giving Ezry one searching
glance he took HIM roughly by the
shoulder.
"What have YOU got in your pocket,
SIR" he asked in a tart voice. You
know that don't allow boys in the
school-room with pockets filled III that
manner
Now. Ezry we'll knew that 1t always
had been the teachers hobby to keep
an eve on the boys pockets; but some
how his had not been noticed in tins
way before But Ezry's time had come
at last. and now nc saw the things dear
10 his boviSh heart find their way. one
by one. through the open window 10 the
yard below.
The boys looked at each other
knowingly the girls wondered
The morning passed. and the noon
hour came Ezry hurried out and
gathered up his belongings again, and
not wishing the boys To think him afraid,
or perhaps not fully realizing that his
old standing with the teacher was at an
end he came into school in the afternoon
with the same identical bulge in the
offending pocket. The emptying process
was followed this time by sound thresh-
ing
He fully realized when the teacher
got through with him that he indeed had
fallen from grace; but he bore up
bravelv.
The bell rang at nine sharp as usual
the next morning. and Ezry did not
appear till the last arrivals were in their
places. There was the most innocent
expression in the world on his face, and
could they believe their eyes?-a bigger
bulge than ever was in his pocket this
morning
There was a moment of GREATNESS
suspense; then the teacher broke the
silence:
'Ezry Grove, come here"
"Yy-yes, sir"
What have you got in your pocket?"
I-i-it'S my dinner, sir"
"A likely story; take it out of there
and give it to me-"
Ezry stood with dropping head, and
made no movement to obey.
DO you hear, Ezry Grove? Give it
to me"
IL cant, sir; its"
"Nor, can't. we'll I co, I'll TO-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

The teacher came in. Every
one was busy; but the suspense
was awful. Nothing happened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
w HAT

TINE windows and door of the
little school-house were wide
omen. \ group of girls made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE To Heirs to Appear and Prove Relation,

The undersigned, as the administrator of the estate of Joseph Starks. deceased, under and in pursuance of section sev- enteen hundred and fifty-three Q75S) of the Code of Alabama. hereby gives notice that he has been unable to ascertain the names of any of the heirs of said de- ceased within six months after the grant of letters testamentary; that he was a man of medium statue, past middle life supposed to have been born in Cincinnati. O.; deceased died on the outskirts of Pratt City, Ala, on or about January 20, 1908: deceased died intestate. seized and possessed of five hundred and eighty dol lars and forty cents (s5S0 4O) in cash. Notice Is hereby given to all heirs of said deceased to appear and prove their re- lation to the deceased within twelve months. or said sum will escheat to the state.
 This February 20 1904.
 TURNER R. wEAKLEY. General Administrator of Jefferson Coun-
 ty 2-20-sat-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Spot Market a Surprise.
Hester,s Weekly Statement.

New Orleans, February 26.-Secretary Testers weekly New Orleans cotton eX~ change statement issued before the close of business today shows decrease in the movement into sight compared with the seven days ending this date last year in round figures of 32,00O bales, decrease under the same days year before last Of 54, GOO and decrease the same time in l9Ol of 26000.
 For the tweBty-six days of February the totals show decrease under last year Of 12S 0OO. a decrease under the same period year before last of 2S,00. and an increase over the same time in 1901 of 3OOOO.
 For the 179 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate Is behind the fio days of last year 126.0O0, behind the same days year before last 73,000 and ahead of 1901 by 459,0 000
 The amount brought into sight during the past week has been 133,913 bales, against 1s5,S17 for the seven days ending this date last year, 1S7,S71 year before last and 15959e same time In 1901, and for the twenty-six days of February it has been 649.659 against 77733S last year, GIT, 690 year before last and 620,004 same time in 1901
 The movement since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports 6.401, 421 against 6.4SS 227 last year, 64i4.906 year be- fore last and 5,S2l S39 same time in 1901. Overland across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada, 722,6S9 against S45, 395 last year, S7S,32S year before last and s92,641 same time in 1901; interior stocks In excess of those held at the close of the commercial year 310,901 against 250590 last year. 369. .457 year before last and STA same time in 1901: southern mills talxings 1.201 ,000, against 1,17S072 last year, 1,051. 244 year be- fore last and S63.S21 same time in 1901.
 These make the total movement for the 179 days of the season from September to date S.636,O11. against s,762.224 last year. S,70S Q35 year before last and S,177- 475 same time in 1901.
 Foreign exports for the week have been 67,7S2. against 1s6, 456 last year. making the total thus far for the season 4.S93- 2ls. against 5,O52,5l7 last year. a decrease of 1E9,304.
 Northern mills taking and Canada dur ing the past sevene days show decrease of 651 as compared with the correspond ing period last year and their total talk ings since September 1 have been 5S.334. The total takings of American mills north, south and Canada, thus for for the season have been 2903,2S9 against2, ,S20,- 373 last year These include 1,6S2,O71 by northern spinners, against 1623,137.
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty nine leading southern interior centers have decreased during the week 277s6 bales. against a decrease during the cor responding period last season of 134 4O9 and are now 97,10o less than at this date In 1903
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus far from the new crop. the supply to date is SS03,sl0 against S.977. POS for the same period last year.