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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
Church Pews a. Investments.

At Kirkham (Eng.) Parish church
the greater portion Of the pew rents.
instead of swelling the exchequer Of
the church. go into the pockets Of pri-
vate individuals, who. for the most
part, do not attend the church or even
reside in the district. The peculiar
situation originated in 1923, when, to
meet the expenses Of rebuilding the
church, about forty pews and a few
organ seats we're put up for auction
and realized amounts varying from
s175 to $500. The church wardens
are endeayorlng to come to an ar.
rangement with the pew owners with
a view to securing a larger. share Of
the rents for the benefit of the church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
The New Handkerchief KImonas.

Kimonas made from large, square
handkerchiefs have taken a new twist
this season. Instead of brilliant ban
danas and the old-fashioned combina.
tions of dark blue and white, or vivid
red and white, the most delicate col
orings are seen.
The center of the handkerchief
shows delicate pink, blue, green, yell
low or lavender, with dainty border
in pale Persian colors or Dresden eff
fects, with the color of the center pre-
dominating in the conventional or
floral design. Another difference in
the style lies in the fact that the
points of the handkerchiefs are
brought to the neck line and then
turned over to form a small. shawl
shaped collar,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
.''ll|Iba;':'':

Ralsins for fruit cake are much i'm.
proved by cooking. Let them soak
slowly and then simmer until the skin
is tender.
If silver is washed every week in
warm suds containing a tablespoonful
Of ammonia the polish can be pre-
served for a long time.
If unable to secure the indented and
perforated round enameled ware to
fit in the bottom Of saucepans to pre-
vent food sticking to the pans or burn
ing, keep wire discloth to set in the
bottom Of the kettle.
For washing tan, brown or linen
color hay water is good. You make It
by pouring boiling water over hay.
When bread is sbaked the loaves
should never be set fiat on the table or
shelf, but should be set on end, one
loaf against another. and wrapped
closely round with clean cloth. This
makes the crusts tender by keeping
In the steam.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
shaw!s a Fad o, Fashion.

Shawls are Seen in rather unusual
numbers. There are enough of them to
suggest revival of the 1880 and 1850
fashion. The silk shawls are special
ly attractive, embroidered in self or a
contrasting color Pale salmon pink
is embroidered In white; dull rich ma
genta has a pattern worked in red OF
a deeper tone. OF course all the usual
pinks, pale blues and creams are also
strongly in evidence. Pongee color,
with stitchery in white or yellow, is
pretty and more unusual
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
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Blouse Waist With Rolero.

ries of dress that are almost universal
ly becoming and are among the most
fashionable of all garments at the
present time. This very attractive
waist includes one that shows plaits
over the shoulders, which give the
broad line, and wide sleeves Of elbow
length that are most effective over
the full pulled ones of the waist. AS
illustrated the bolero and belt are
made of antique green tafreta, trimmed
with ecru lace and ball fringe, while
the waist Is of white null and matches
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ro waah an EId.rdown oullt.

Preface the washing by mending any
little holes in the sateen. Then pre-.
pare a suds with warm water and
boiled soap, and In this plunge the
quilt. Squeeze with the hands till the
water becomes dirty, then place In
fresh suds and repeate the process till
clean. Rinse out the soap in as many
changes OF water as necessary;
squeeze out the water, shake the quilt,
and hang out to dry. When dry, shake
1t till 1t is quite soft and full. On no
account use mangle or the quilt will
be utterly fiat looking.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

Point d'esprit and the old-tash-
Toned blonde lace is fashioned into
Marie Antoinette hats, a fall Of lace
coming well over the edge Of the
brim and a garland OF small flowers
enclrcling the crown, with deep fall
Of lace in the back. A dainty hat
Of fine white chip has a brlm Of tuck.
ed lawn and a frill Of fine embroid-
cry hanging down from the brim In
the back, and It has two pink satin
ribbons running in and out OF the
embroidery and forming rosettes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

lavender blossoms, one ounce of
bruised cloves, one more ounce of
stick cinnamon, another of allspice,
one nutmeg coarsely grated, a cupful
of ginger root thinly sliced, half an
ounce of anise seed, ten grains Of
Canton musk Finest quality and fin.
ally two ounces Of orris root. Mix
them we'll together and place the Jar
in any suitable corner of the parlor
or living room. A few drops of altar
of rose or any desired extract of fow-
ers can be added at any time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
Miranda.

A crescent moon fingers to greet the
morn,
The star Of beauty smiling in IFS rays:
The birds sing low-as woOing their own
lays:
The young May-blossoms freshened
Zephyrs warn,
Lest closer touching win. not bud. but
thorn:
The air breathes lovers breath on
fainting haze
While Silence. eloquent with volceless
praise.
Guards well the stlllness-and the day IS
born.
The poets soul saw type OF this fair
hour
In sacred recess OF a living heart:
Its peerless melody, its bloom. its flower
Its beauty, and Its mystery are part
or hymnic music, telling OF sunrise
In the soft shadows OF a malden's eyes.
Mary NJ. Adams, from THE Song al
Midnight"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
old EanhIoned Pot PourrI.

A genuine oldfashioned pot pourri
is made as follows: Pack half peck
Of fragrant rose leaves in a bowl in
layers with salt, using a small hand.
full Of fine salt to three OF rose leaves.
Let them stand In this way for FIVE
days. turning them twice daily. This
should be done thoroughly. At the
end Of this time add three ounces Of
powdered allspice and one ounce OF
stick slmmamon.
Let them rest again for about a
week longer, stirring as before once
each day. Now put them into the
permanent pot pourri Jar. mixing
them nrss with half pound Of dried
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

the skirt; but bolero and skirt Otter
are made of the same material, with
the waist OF some thinner fabric. Silk,
wool, linen and cotton are all so used
and all can be rendered charming, but
nothing is lovelier than the linen and
mercerized materials, which are very
nearly legion.
The waist consists of fitted lining,
which can be used or omitted as pre-
ferred. front and back of blouse, with
the full sleeves, and the bolero, which
is quite separate and is made with
fronts, back and bell sleeves. The
waist is full and blouses over the
draped belt, the closing being made in.
visibly at the center, and is finished
with regulation stock. The bolero is
exceedingly simple and is laid in out
ward-turning plaits that fall over the
arms-eye seams.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is: For blouse,
Az yards Fl inches wide. yards q
inches wide or az yards A inches
wide, with one-half yard Of all-over
lace and one-half yard Of silk for belt;
for bolero. PA yards 81 inches wide, 2
yard q inches wide or TX yards A
inches wide, with yards Of banding
and 3h yards of fringe, to make as
illustrated.
The pattern 4753 is cut in sizes for
a 32, "a. So, SO and 40 inch bust
measure.
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Design by May Manton.

with becoming fulness over the bust
and can be made SO readily and easily
as to commend 1t to every seeker after
desirable garments. AS shown the
material Is Paris muslin with trim,
ming Of lace, but any of the materials
in use for underwear can be substl.
tuted and trimming can be either lace
or embroidery. To make the corset
cover for woman of medium size will
be required IN yards OF material SO
inches wide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

When she replied her voice had q
subtle quality of monotony in it as II
she were speaking lesson, uttering
some sentiment in which she had reso-
lutely schooled herself. "Ah, the sin.
You would never be happy with bad
woman"
1t seemed to make him furious. He
gazed at her blackly. "A bad woman!
What rot YOU"
Then she suddenly acknowledged the
falsity of her speech. "No-no-no,
didn't mean that, didn't mean it,
meant that IL could never be happy
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
Paris Muslin and Lace.

Every woman of taste likes to bu
the possessor of dainty underwear.
well made and carefully fitted, This
very simple little corset cover Is
shaped on admirable lines and com
bines perfect smoothness at the bacl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

Coats Of pongee with collars and
trimming Of lace are eminently smart
for young girls and are both charming
and servlceable, inasmuch as they pro-
vide Just the warmth needed on a
summer day. This one is exceeding
iy simple but includes an inverted
plait at the back which gives add
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

tional fulness and provides becoming
folds. The sleeves are full and ample
and the coat can be worn open or
closed. made with or without the col
lar. The quantity OF material required
for the medium size 90 years) is 81
yards 81, eh yards "A or az yards
50 Inches vide
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in disconnected muttering, "and yet
You spend all your time in guarding
the peace of that duffer"-indicating
the three red chimneys with a con-
femptuous wave of his hand-"as If he
were a sacred white elephant Of Siam;
and, as for me. am to be held on with
spears for fear | might kiss the tip Of
your little finger And yet you love
me. You are incomprehensible. I
could kin him. And yet-you-why
won't you run away with me?"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

uIH VUslUWV All IN one snaue gaInS
UNNECESSARILY IN style.
Ecru lawns and India linens are sub
stitutes for natural linen bastiste and
grass cloth, and mercerized cham
payne are substitutes for Shantung
pongees and the other Manufactured
silks now SO much in vogue,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14

The woman killed herself on Octo.
Der the 9th. Her husband died of q
long, lingering illness on October 10th.
Under the naples the man walked
and the little leaves of brown and
yellow and those with the crimson
blots danced about him The man
had grown old in two days, frost had
touched his temples and his face was
gray and drawn. He looked at the
red chimneys above the tree tops; he
held out his arms towards them, yearn.
ingly, with half-stifled moan. The
little leaves danced and flew in clouds
before his eyes, they beat him upon
the face; they seemed, to run and
jump before his sight, binding him,
singing him, as he held his arms to
wards the red chimneys.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-14
her head back and as she did-their
lips met in one long kiss.

her head back and as she did-their
lips met in one long kiss.
The following morning the man
awakened with song upon the lips
that she had kissed. AS he dressed
he strutted as a self.satisfied cock
might strut while he plumed himself
in the barnyard. They we're to leave
that night. OF course nothing could
prevent her going, now-"nothing but
death" she had said All the morning
he was busy arranging his affairs for
a long absence.
At noon came messenger with a
note. 1t was from her. How we'll he
knew the gray paper and the dainty
writing! He caressed the envelope be.
fore he opened it. why, am getting
as sentimental a. woman" he said
aloud, laughingly. Then he tore the
note open and this is what it said:
Forgive, forgive me, my beloved. ]
have chosen death. could not leave
him and after yesterday there is nc
peace for me but in death. Forgive
me, for | have loved you more than
life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Caldwell & Wards Cotton Letter.

By H. and B. Beer
 New Orleans, April i6.-Liverpool was disappointing, being influenced unfayora- bly, by the very bearish visible supply statement Our market, in sympathy. opened l9 to "A points lower on old crop months and to 15 points on the new, easing off 1 to 2 points additional short ly C ter on further realizing. The lower temperature In the belt and general pre- oiction of frost tonight throughout the south, subsequently forced an advance of 10 to 25 points from the bottom. The ab- sence of spot demand and a lack of fresh speculation, however caused a recession of g to IA points from the top near the close on near positions and to points on the late, making the net loss 10 to Il ponits on old crop months whereas the new were 1 lower to : higher. The visi- ble supply of all kinds during the week deort ased 135000, against l2S,OO0 last year, of which the American showed de- crease of S7000 against 127,0o0 last year. TLr total visible supply of all kinds is now 2,957,OOO against S,344,oo0 last year and 3, s2Je00 year before last. The aggregate visible supply of American Is 1,909000 against 2,138000 last year and 2,696,0o0 year before last The total Liverpool stock of American ashore and afoat is 542,0o0, against 5S6.00o last year and ,03f0oo year before last. The spnners takings of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17

amf rioan cotton during the week were 15i GOO against 240,0O0 last year and their total takings from September 1 to date lave been 7944,O0O against s.4le,ooO last year or 475,000 less indication on the face Of the takings a consumption of l0$4'OOO for the season The movement on it's fsee points to a crop of lO,2Sl,0o0s there feIe. if spiners continue relatively to be free takers for the balance of the sea- son. it will be imperative to draw on the ,1s. 00G carried over from last year on September 1 in the visible and invisible supply These figures, though, prove how strong the statistical position is and jroeing from the limited supply indicated s. ners will be compelled to resort 10 the increased eurtailments from now out. In the meanwhile, speculation in the old crop months Is restricted as all operators re- eogIize the danger of the situation. Un- der the circumstances the prospective out tdrn of the next crop is the important factor in the condition of which will be watched closely. The chances are any actual decided setback to the growing ciop will attract active buying to the new crop options, owing to the heavy dis counts. The old crop months will con- tinue to be regulated principally by the demand for spots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
cothran 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert & Clay.
 New Orleans. April 6.-Considering the unfavorable attitude of Liverpool the ac- tion of American markets today indicated a certain degree of strength that deserv- ed more than passing notice. It Is patent that the bear element in New York and elsewhere are inclined to exercise every feature that may be resurrected In their behalf and the atmosphere has been per meated with various rumors calculated to affect prices. The large spot business transaction recently said to have resulted from banks calling in loans, when 1t is known fact that southern banks prefer cotton with margin as collateral and cot- ton should be far preferable as security than stocks of industrial concerns, with which banking institutions of the metrop- oils may be burdened. Attention was also called to reduction in price on a particular line of dry goods by one New York house. which can hardly be accept ed as an illustration of conditions in the dry goods markets of the world. For in stance. one Liverpool cable today stated that the production of mills on the con- tinent was sold up to October and trade conditions in that quarter were good. Against the efforts of bears came reports of declining temperature in the northern belt with accompanying fears of destruc- ton to early planted cotton. It will be recalled that the lalluTe or the present crop was due in a large measure to ne- cessity for repeated replanting, and the possibility of a similar expedient this sea- son is not mentioned without leaving a profound impression. The Chronicle in it's weekly review states that farm work has made excellent progress, which de- notes that the opportunity exists for un- propitious weather to infict Injury. Thus predictions of cooler weather sufhced to aef fah icb o otp raj oar rd nf unfavorable influences as were brought to notice. The appearance of a better spot
 inquiry is apparently the only requisite toward improvement of prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Southern Railway Co.
ocheoule Tn Effect bray 24, 1903. Trains leave Birmingham as follows


 Trains leave Birmingham as follows: o:lV a, m.-No. s. For Atlanta. Washing. ton. timore, Philade IT, ia. New York and the East Pu'.- man Drawing Ro--, Sleeping Car, Birmingham to New e:D a. m--No. 19. for MontevaIlo. Ma plesville. Selms and way sta tions.
 1925 p. m.-No. s5 for Columbus. wes, Point. winona Creenv pod and Greenville: also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bama points.
 S:f0 D. m.-No. 15. new train, for Cordova. Ookman, Corona and way sta. tions. Also Blossburg. s:45 D. m.-No. 22 for Anniston and way stations; also Taladega. 4:10 p. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta, Jackson vile and all Florida points; also Charlotte. Richmond, Washington, New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birm ngham to Jackson vile: also Birmingham to Richmond, Va.
 i0:20 D. m.-No 37 for Columbus. West Point. Winona. Greenwood and Greenville. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham .~ Greenville. i0:2j D. m.-No. H for Selma, Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw. Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Mobile. Il 80 p. m.-No. 98. new train, for Atlanta, Anniston and way stations. Pullman wing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station 9:3p D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel building. Telephone SIT. J. c. LUsK, Dist Pass. Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Llverpool Market.

Liverpool, April 16.-Spot cotton in llmi- ted demand, prices 8 points lower; Amer ican middling fair, s.32d; good middllng, s.16d; middling, 906d; low middling, 7.s6d; |; good ordinary, 7.8Sd; ordinary 7.66d The sales of the day were 1000 bales, or which POO were for speculation and ex- hort and included 3200 American. Re- ceipts, 2OOO bales, no American. Futures opened and closed quiet; American mid ding, G. o. C.: April. ITS; April-May, TIP; May-June, 7.69; June-July, 7.66; July August, 762; August-September, 7.S6; September october. 6.61; october-Novem- Der. 6.3; November-December, 6.S2; De- cember-January, s.1; January-February, 6.19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Cotton Seed oil.

Memphis, April 16.-Cotton seed oil car load lots, per gallon; Prime crude, 26c; off crude, nominal; prime summer yellow 29c; off summer yellow, none; choice cooking summer yellow, less than car load lots, 40c. Meal, prime, $20. 50; cake $20.
 New York, April 16.-Cotton seed oi1 easy; prime crude nominal; do yellow. 32c Petroleum easy refined New York, sS.40; Philadelphia and Baltimore, sS.35; do in bulk, $5. 45. Rosin steady; strained, com mon to good, s2.S0G2S5. Turpentine steady, 5S@5S1sc.
 New Orleans, April 1e.-Cotton seed oils lower Prime refined in barrels, 3Sc; off refined in~barrels, 32c; prime crude loose, 261ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Quiet; middling, 49-l6; sales, 223 receipts, 3402; stock, 604.
 Mobile quiet; middling. 14ss; sales, oo; receipts, 100; stock, 516f.
 Savannah-EhsyS middlng, 14as; re- ceipts, 1897; stock, ,4o9.
 Charleston = Nominal; receipts, 5O; stock, 52l3.
 mington-Nominal; stock, 62S0
 Norfolk Receipts, 300; stock, $500. Baltimore-Nomnal; middling, 14.2; stock, 14,291.
 Boston-Quiet and easy; middlng, IA 40; receipts, 415.
 elphia-Steady; middling, l465; receipts, 25; stock, 1576.
 St. Louis--Nominal; middling, 14A; sales. 4O; receipts S44 stock, 12,073.
 Memphis-Quiet and unchanged; receipts 55S middling, 149s shipments, 53; sales 600; stock, 43,026.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Caldwell 6 Wards Grain Letter.

By Bartlett, Frazier & Darlington.
 Chicago April 16-Wheat-Local hold CTS of wheat became discouraged this morning on the improved weather condi- tions for Sunday The tone throughout the session was heavy, with a general desire to realize. This was more pro- nounced in the nearby futures. which were weak relatively to the September The tone of the news was much more optimis- tic. Damage reports were not near so numerous as during the past few days. The president of the Oklahoma Milers' association says: "The crop in the north ern counties and east of the Santa Fe was larger than last year The south west not so good. The general average will not be below TO- The Kansas state was 5Dz points higher than the govern ment figures on practically the same acre. age Cash wheat was dull at Minneapo- lis and fewer mills will start up Monday than reported yesterday. Liverpool mar ket closed ss@s4 lower. Local receipts were r cars. Northwestern receipts. 119 cars, against 165 last year. Receipts at all primary points, 2z1 900 bushels, com pared with 2s10Oo year ago. Clearances 207,000 bushels. Worlds shipments, esti- mated at $500, 900.
 Corn-The trade In corn was light with out special feature. Neither the July or the May was in demand and Armour ap- peared willing to sell the latter. Receipts were small at 67 cars, but over 50 per cent was graded contract and 75, GOO bush els of the same quality were transferred from private houses. The demand is very poor indeed. Our best cable bid from Liv- erpool net but 46I4 for No. corn in store house. Corn closed "a lower In Liverpool.
 Provisions-Were again weak with an evident desire on the part of the packers, who have covered their short May, to re- sell for July Commission houses liqm- dated May in a moderate way. Estimat- ed receipts for Monday, 5000 and for next week 10000 hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
cothran 6 Co.'s Stock Letter.

By Ware & Leland.
 New York, April I6.-The bank state ment was generally regarded as satisfac- tory but failed to stimulate business to any extent. Gas even, Consolidated could not make a market by itself and usually active stocks were refiecting evening up of traders books over end of week.
 The rumor that the Erie voting trust would not be continued was prevalent and it is interesting to note that the fact was regarded as a bull argument. The im- pression on the floor Is that Virginia Chemical Is to be supported to help the distribution of the proposed six million dollars of new preferred.
 Total sales, 101.300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, April 16.-Cattle: Receipts, 40o nominal. Good to prime steers, $5. 5.65; poor to medium, $3.75d5; stockers and feeders, $2.75@4. 25; cows, $1 .5O@4 .25; heifers. $2a4,75; canners, s1. 5o@2 40; bulls, $2d4. 10; calves, $2d4. 50; Texas fed steers, $46l4. 60.
 Hogs: Receipts 11,OOO; slow to weak; good to choice heavy, $5. 25G5 .35; light, $4 .S5d5 20; bulk, $5.10Q5.2 20.
 Sheep: Receipts. 20o; steady Good to choice wethers, $4. .75@5 .65; fair to choice mixed, B 5O0D4.60; western sheep, $4.90@ 53O: native lambs, $4dl5.75; western lambs, clipped, $4. 5od5. 75; western lambs, wool ed, $5. .75d6.40.