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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Girls, Here's a Secret
About a Pretty Waist

Where did you get that exquisite
organdy waist?" asked girl the other
day of a friend who wore a dainty
creation that buttoned UP the back
with tiny lace buttons.
I'll let you into the secret" said
the friend. ut is not a particularly
fine organdy, or swiss rather, for it is
swiss, which washes better than or
gandy-but it looks so because 1 wear
it over the thinnest kind of white
wash silk blouse, which is made plain
ly, but along the same lines. This
gives the swiss a cloudy, f1lmy and
kind of billowy effect that makes it
look like chiffon. 1t throws up each
little thread of the lace trimming, so
that il appears like something costly
instead of the ordinary wash valen-
ciennes, which it is. And 1t gives a
soft effect to the skin.
The lining, too, saves the swiss, so
that by washing 1t out in the wash
bowl and messing it when nearly dry
the waist itself can be worn two on
three times without doing UP. Be-
sides all this, instead of having to lay
the whole thing away this fall in
tend to wear it with the lining all
winter. Try it yourself" added the
girl generously, "but be sure and get
the softest and lightest silk possible,
as a more expensive quality will not
mix so artistically with the waist fab
ric and look so much like a part of
it'-Chicago Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Three of a Kind

Representative Rodenburg accom-
panied one of his distinguished con-
stituents. Judge Charles W. Thomas
of Relleville. ILL.,. to the marble room
recently. where the two were Joined
by Senators Dolliver, Hopkins and
Cullom.
This meeting" declared Mr.. Dol
liver, reminds me very forcibly of a
visit l made TO BellevilIe not many
months ago. l was the guest of Judge
Thomas and passed the night in his
fine old colonial mansion. After sew
eral hours of refreshing sleep 1 at
tired myself and descended, filled with
thoughts Of the splendid entertain
ment given me. All at once there
was a hoarse voice from an adjoining
room, which said. in a contemplate
tone:
Where the dickens did you come
from?'
Il felt rather cheap at being spoken
to in such a way. and was looking
about for the person who had thus
addressed me. 1t didn't take me long
to discover that this first sign of in
hospitality I observed in the mansion
came from the Judges parrot. He
was as wicked a bird as it was ever
my fortune to encounter. er."-Denver
Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Wearing Of Low Shoes
A Dangerous Practice

Perhaps the girls are more prone to
resent interference when presented on
the score of health than on any other
ground. If the cause for this impa-
tience remains inscrutable, it no less
certainly is fact. Yet it may be sug-
gested, with all due Difference to possi-
BILE prejudice, that there is certain and
great danger in the common habit of
wearing low shoes regardless OF
weather. These older and sadly wise
women who have bought their knowl-
younger sisters tripping about on cold.
stormy days in French-heeled tiles, -
and shake their heads sadly, remem-
bering how they, too, learned by expe-
rience that high heels and damp feet
were sure to work mischief to that
marvelously delicate organism with
which femininity is endowed. They are
aware that the ankles are peculiarly
susceptible to chill. They recall-one
does = especial instances when most
direful illness has followed such rash
exposure. A certain beautiful young
girl lay on bed-not of pain alone, but
of torture-through her long-antici-
pated summer vacation, bemoaning
when so much too late the deaf ear
turned to warnings which. the doctor
sternly informed her, might have ward
ed off disease. 1t was only getting
her feet wet" only sudden chill. But
the consequences were serious.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Tears at a Chinese Wedding.

A Chinese marriage is solemn cere-
mony-no talk, no levity and much cry
ing A feast is spread upon a table, to
which the blushing bride is led by five
of her friends. They are seated at the
table, but no one eats. Deep silence
prevails When finally the mother
starts crying the maids follow and the
bride joins in the chorus. Then all the
bridesmaids leave the table and the
disconsolate mother takes seat beside
the chair of state, where the bride sits.
The bridegroom now enters with four
of his men friends. who carry the bride
round the room, while the guests throw
rice over the happy pair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
ROSTAND WRITES A NEW PLAY
AND 1T is ALL ABOUT BIRDS

been written by Cosmo Hamilton put
the plot of it was evolved BY captain
Marshall, author Of His ExceHency'
the Governor The captain. however
had so much work arranged for that
there was no telling when ne couid
get around to celebrating the "Clnder-
ella" idea, so Charles Frohman-Who
thought it a particularly good one-in-
duced him to turn it over 10 COsIno
Hamilton, probably not just for love.
however. THE Catch of the Season
is expected to reopen the Vaudeville
about September 1. Meanwhile, cap
tain Marshall's comedy, THE Duke OF
Kflliecrankie. in which John Drew IS
TO be seen at home, continues to please
at the Criterion, where it has run for
over six months.
If only oscar Asche gets something
like adequate support from the puOllc'
his coming essay at management may
have rather important results. Asche
has only been seen once in the United
States. this being when he went over
TO play "MaldonadO," the 1nancier IN
Pinero's Iris A graduate of the Ben
son Shakespeare repertoire companies,
he and his pretty and clever wife have
been with Beerbohm Tree for some
time, but Asche is now starting in on
his own hook with his life partner
Lily Brayton, as leading woman. He
will occupy the Adelphi and there will
produce on September 16 a poetical
tragedy called THE Prayer OF the
Sword" by a young playwright who'
like Stephen Phillips. was also mem
Der Of the Benson companies. After
ward Asche Will give Shakespeare
Tanning of the Shrew," to be followed
by a fantastic comedy, the rights or
which he has acquired, and this, IN
turn, will give place to more Shakes
peare. 1t is an ambitious programme
and one whose success seems rather
doubtful with the public daft over
musical comedy. Asche, however, eVi-
IDENTIFY means to have fair try Tor
favor, having engaged strong COM
pany and most Of it's members for
solid year. He says, by the way that
he will have nothing to do with the
star system. 1--WE want good plays,
he declared yesterday. Our choice will
not depend at all on whether there are
important parts particularly suitable
to myself. We shall adapt our cast TO
the play. We do not want plays made
to fit the cast"
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
STAFF Correspondence of The Call.


PARIS. Aug. 20.-In theatrical circles
here the one topic of discussion is the
odd theme which Edmond Rostand, the
long silent author of "Cyrano' and
"L'Aiglon," has chosen for his new
play. "Chanteclair"- French epic
word for rooster-is a highly appro-
pirate name for this piece. in which
all the characters are birds. Now it
is announced that the cock who figures
prominently in the fantasy will be rep
resented by Coquelin. This barnyard
fowl, it seems, has a secrets it he
who causes the sun to rise?-regarding
which he is continually chaffed by a
thrush, whose social position gives him
a place on the first branch of trees. A
nightingale acts as the god from the
machine and brings to an end this
queer drama, for which Paris is wait
ing eagerly. 1t has not yet been de-
cided where "Chanteclair' will be
given.
Probably Shakespeare would spell
ruin no longer if his plays could be
produced everywhere as BeerbOhm
Tree presents them in London. The
London actor-manager has given "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" Twelfth
Night" and Julius Caesar with set
ting such as neither Irving nor Angus
tin Daily ever approached. but his COM
ing revival of THE Tempest" promises
to be the most elaborate thing he has
done yet. Among the big scenes will be
'the opening of the first act. In this
ship, measuring over forty feet in
length, will sail through the storm, her
crew crowded on deck, and should
make fine spectacle. Another will be
the sandy shore of the island, from
which pretty girls will arise to dance
on the waves. A feature is to be made.
too of Prosperos magic, and to this
end some clever illusions are now be-
ing arranged by the ingenious Mr.. Mas
kelyne Of the Egyptian Hall. Sir Ar
thur Sullivan's incidental music will be
used as we'll as some additional num-
bers which have been written by Ray
mond Roze.
1t isn't often that one playwright turns
over an original idea to another, but
this happened in the case Of new
play which Seymour Hicks is produ-
cling at the Vaudeville. The Catch
of the Season." described as sort Of
modern version of cinderella" has
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
THE EXCELSIOR
OF KUROPATKIN

The shades of night were falling fast
When through Manchuria there passed
A general with flashing eye.
Who bore this banner proudly high:
"Eatemupski"
A few days passed. again he strode
With fierce demeanor up the road;
Another banner now he bore.
Changed somewhat from the one before:
''Waitabitski."
The, weeks rolled on. again he came
And bore a banner much the same.
On which was written this design.
Before his awesOme battle line:
'Notyetski"
More weeks elapsed and on the track
He rode, now forward and now back.
a waiting world watched eagerly,
But this was all that they could see:
.Afterawhilskf."
More months elapsed. but still no sign
Of battle from that dreadful line;
And now before his army vast
This banner he nailed proudly fast:
''Tomorrowski."
A year had gone, no battle yet.
The world came almost 10 forget
The doughty general. but he
Changed signs with regularity:
"Nextweekski'
But every day before his fine
And awe-inspiring battle line
He rode. with saber in his hand.
And valiantly gave this command:
''Backupski."
At last this grim and dreadful man
Nrnrr hrr=r
To the home folks. who freely shed
Their bitter tears. the while they read:
"GOnebumpski."
j. W. Foley, in New York Times
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
ANSWERS
TO QUERIES

STRENGTH OF ICE-Subscriber
City. 1t is stated that ice ten inches
thick will sustain a pressure Of 1000
pounds to the square inch.
EDUCATED FLEAS-E. s., CITY. A
number Of years ago, between fifteen
and twenty. there was an exhibition OF
educated fleas in San Francisco. This
was on Market street, between Fourth
and Fifth
LADIES' PEACE-D. F., City. What
is known in history as the ladies'
peace" is the treaty OF peace agreed on
at Cambria in 1929 between FrancisN T
of France and Charles V OF Germanv
which closed the second war between
those monarchs- 1t was called GA
Paix des Dames''-ladies' peace-be-
cause it was negotiated by Margaret OF
Austria, the aunt OF Charles. and
Louise of Savoy. the mother Of Fran
els
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR-M. w. r
and others, City and Oakland Cal
The Knights Templar as a branch ~
Free Masonry dates back to .Aupnst %
1863, when the degree was Conferred
IN the CITY of Boston. That was sew
eral years before the degree was con.
ferred in England. What is known
as the commandery branch of the fra
ternity includes the eleventh. twelfth
and thirteenth degrees of the York
rite, also known as Red Cross knight
knight Templar and Knight of Malta.
In order TO obtain these deSrees an
applicant must be in good standing ana
have received the following degrees.
Entered Apprentice. Fellow Crafts-
man. Master Mason of the blue lodge
Mark Master. Past Master. Most F,x-
cellent Master and Royal Arch Mason
of the chapter, and Royal Master
Select Master and Super ExceIlart
Master of the council.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Kentucky.s PowerfuI Parson.

Senator Joe" Blackburn of Ken
tCcky tells of good old Methodist
minister in his State in the pioneer
days who was a considerable scrapper.
"One day." says the Senator. after
the parson had found it necessary TO
administer fistic punishment to several
young toughs who persisted in dis
turbing the meeting at one of the
churches which he served, one of his
flock. noted as being something or a
hard hitter himself, got up in meeting
and said:
g 1t is the solemn duty of this here
congregation to stand by Parson john
sen. He does not seek trouble but he
will not show the white feather when
trouble is forced in his way. 1 believe
that, unrestrained by divine grace.
Parson Johnson can whip any man in
Kentucky. The Lord is with him. Let
us pray Washington Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

Chicago few days ago and are at
their residence, 101 Rush street
The family is having a reunion in
Chicago. 1t is not complete, of course.
for Lady Curzon is in England with
her husband. But Mrs. Letter and
her two unmarried daughters went on
from Washington to confer with the
new head of the family. Joseph Letter.
who, by the terms of his fathers viii
has been placed in the seat of author
ity and came uD from his stockaded
coal mine at zeigler. ILL.,, to sit in it.
Under his presidency there will be
a meeting of the Letter heirs and of
Lady Curzon's representative and
many important questions with regard
to the estate will be decided.
White is ''it'' for dress wear.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
A New Salad.

Curl up white heart leaves of lettuce
that have been we'll washed and
crisped on the ice, to simulate little
hollow nests. Place in each of these
five tiny speckled eggs. made of cream
cheese, rolled into shape, then sprink-
led with fine chopped parsley. Hide the
French dressing under the leaves of
the dainty nests: eat with saltines
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
SoIdierIy Discretion.

Just after the Russian Admiral
AIexieff departed from Port Arthur
member of Congress met Admiral
Dewey and discussed the situation.
What made Alexieff quit in such
haste?" inquired the statesman.
II will answer that by relating an
anecdote of our Civil War" replied
Admiral Dewey. when General Hood
left Nashville on one side of the city
just as the Federal troops were enter
ing upon the other his cOlored servant
was captured. When asked why his
master quit in such hurry the old
darky answered:
Well, boss, 'spect Massa Hood
don think he kin do hiss'f justice in
this yere town. New York Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Egg Cocktails.

These are delicious appetite sharp
ener. For each person take one tea
spoonful of lemon juice, two drops of
Tabasco sauce, half a teaspoonful of
grated horseradish, one teaspoonful of
tomato catsup and saltspoonful of
salt. Mix together and add one egg
beaten to a foam. It Is served in a tall
glass with a long spoon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Willie.

Dashaway-You say your sister will
be down in minute, Willie. That's
good news. 1 thought perhaps she
wanted to be excused, as she did the
other day.
Willie-Not this time. 1 played
trick on her.
Dashaway-What did you do?
WILLIE said you were another fell
low!-London Tit-Bits.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
THIS IS WHERE
YOU WILL LAUGH
An ArtfuI One.

IT am very much bothered. I can
marry a rich widow whom 1 don't
love. or a poor girl that 1 do love.
What shall l do"
Listen to your heart and marry the
one you love-"
You are right, my friend. 1 shall
marry the girl
Then can you give me the widows
address ?''-Fligende Blaetter.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

Special information supplied dailv "a
business houses and public men Nv 49,.
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen'a1- 2a9 81.
Norma street Telephone Main io16 =
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

Townsend's California Glace fr,,,t. a,
artistic tre-etched boxes. us Markst A. =
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

Festooned nounces adorn most OF the
dinner dresses and evening gowns.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
A TWICE TOLD TALE.

Q. HALES the veteran correspondent who
supplying the London Daily News with reports OF the fight
ling the Far East recently to that
journal which reveals searching style the
disastrous conduct the
paredness Hales details unsparingy
1t IS known in St Petersburg known
year before the commenced says Haes that
lions worth of supplies certain troops
NOT quarter OF the amount ever reached the and officers
ho the empire was depending Tor great deeds dangerous
times Ihe soldiers were robbed They kept short of nearly
everything that soldier requires
The correspondent specifically points hands of the
OF lobbers the the ranks had
greacoats OF shoddy doed them grudgng the a
y many instances the grade of fair scran
how ammunition largely written reports that on
hand being often the
army Kuropakin to fight the IaDaneSe in
Manchuria according Russian admissions make
shift designed to do the at home
could gather itself together from the surprise apans sudden
attack
In the light of fight that Kuropatkn and
Stoessef armies have been putting shows
heroic Outponted equipment morale fundamentals of
fighting anchura are not oudone in
bravery as the details OF their desperate resistance attest
One benedcs recently was granted freedom o,
the bonds OF because his wife had hurled
homemade lemon pie at his head The cognzane
testimony entered by the complainant that
deadly thereby undoubtedly laying open the
bily Of reversal of its decree by higher tribunal
James Jeries fondy styled human ple-dver" bv an
adng co has determined upon turning his lights the di-
of the stage Let proceed to brush up on
the of the they should know when the begins to
bore in" from center stage
The other day member of the Cabinet Governor and a
United States in their
city the bay And yet say Oakland slow
lady the East recently coughed up which had
been secrng internal economy for four years Uncle
Russell Sage show any greater record of frugaity?
the mosquito Think how much pennyroya that would buy
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

~ Iss DAISY. LETTER. denying
the truth of her reported en-
gagement to the Earl of Suf-
folk, in a formal statement
said: There is absolutely no truth
in the report of my engagement to
the Earl of Suffolk. Further than that
can say nothing
Miss Letter. her mother and her
sister. Miss Mamie Letter, arrived in
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

James Jees fondly styled he pile-drivr bv an
adng cotere has determined turning his lights the
Tccon of the stage Let all dramatic to brush lin on
the agot of the ng they should know when begins to
bore in" stage.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

white IS ..it" Cor dress wear.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

STRENGTH OF ICE-Subscriber.
City. 1t is stated that ice ten inches
thick will sustain a pressure Of 1000
pounds to the square inch.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

other day member of the Cabinet Governor and a
United Senatorial eowownsmen-fo in their
city the bay And yet say Oakland slow
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

Jersey community has expended $500
against mosquito Think how much pennyroy that would buy
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

lady the East recently coughed up she had
been secrng internal for four Uncle
Russell Sage show greater record of frugaity?
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

THE full statement the battle of Liaoyang is
not vet at hand partial made for the
nra DAYS of the continued evident that in killed
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-04-14
IN THE BANANA BELT
Brookings and the Big Sioux Val
ley Favored by Warm Winds.

With severe snow storms and biz
yards raging all about us, Bookings
is fortunate in escaping with high
winds and sudden changes OF temper
ature. Last week Friday night all
trains going west and north out of
Huron were abandoned and several
feet of snow is reported to have fallen
all up and down the James River
valley accompanied by a high wind,
the velocity Of which it is said has
been unequaled during the entire sea-
son. Here very little snow fell but
the wind was something terrific. The
storm is said to have continued
throughout Saturday in the James
river valley and extended south
through Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas
doing considerable damage.
In North Dakota and western Min
nesota over two feet of snow fell. The
moisture here came mostly in the form
of rain, indicating that this section
was favored by warm wind current.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-04-14
Y. M. c. A. Secretary.

\ movement has been started to
secure for our college y. NJ. c. A.
work a secretary who will devotea half
OF his time in the interests of the as
Sociation here and the other half
among all the colleges of North and
South Dakota.
The soliciting committee for the
purpose Of raising funds for the sal
AIRY of the secretary has already met
with very gratifying results. The
amount already subscribed is S417 30.
S252 80 of this amount has been sub
scrihed by the members of the faculty
OF the college and S2O5.0O by the busi-
ness men of the city and as yet only Il
small portion of the business and pro-
fessional men have been canvassed.
The International Committee of the
y. VI. G. A. is looking up man who
will be the right one for secretary and
whoever is chosen will no doubt be a
man who will be in sympathy with all
the phases Of college life and who in
his special work for the \. NJ. {. A..
will be the means Of interesting the
whole student body in association
work.
\ representative executive COM
mittee has been selected which will
act as an advisory board for the sccre-
tary. This committee consists of three
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-04-14
JOHN G. OLSON DEAD
Senior Member of the Firm of
Olson Bros, Model Clothiers.

Last week Ed. c. Olson was called
to Marshall, Mimi, by telegram an
nouncing that his brother, j. G..
Olson, was not expected 10 live. From
the Messenger it is learned that death
came Tuesday evening.
The deceased was the senior MEM
ber OF the firm OF Olson Bros, who
have clothing stores ut BrOokings, :.
D.;Mars hall, Montevideo and Wheaton.
Minn. Mr.. Olson had not fully re-
covered from severe illness which he
had last fall, but had recently been in
Brookings comforting with his brother,
Ed. c., regarding the years business.
He was a man of sterling worth and
bore the respect Of his acquaintanceS
Being member of Marshall Com
mandery Knights Templar the Masonic
orderconducted the funeral. The floral
offerings of the society and friends
were magnificent.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-04-14
A Splendid Record.

The pupils and teacher OF Alton No.
13 are Justly proud of having closed
five months term Of school on the
1st inst, without even a single tardy
mark during the entire term. The
school consisting OF nine grades with
total enrolment of twenty-seven
pupils.
The following named pupils OF
Alton l3 are to be commended for
having completed the five months
term without being neither absent nor
tardv, and which entities them to a
large certificate of award: Tressie
Duff. Mabel Chapman, Hazel Duff,
Mabel Duff, and John Duff.
! Harry Killing, Stella Briggs, Ruthie
Squirting, Elsie Killing, and Dorothy
Squirting have each received four certi-
ficates OF perfect attendance during
the term. The teacher of this school
has been Herbert Blakely, who de-
serves considerable credit for main
tanning the interest.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-04-14
SOMETHING DOING
Brookings Will Entertain During
First Two Weeks in Nav.

The Eastern South Dakota Teachers
Association will convene in this city
May 4 and ut which time large
number Of the prominent educators
of the state will be the city's guests
The following week, beginning Mon
day, May 9, and continuing four days.
the Ancient Order United Workmen
and Degree OF Honor Lodges OF the
state Of South Dakota will hold their
annual grand lodge conventions. 1t
is expected that between 500 and 900
people will be present at this time and
the city must be up and doing To take
care OF the visitors. Committees have
been appointed to canvass the city aS
was done at the time of the G.. s. r.,
encampmcnt and no doubt the re-
sponse will be as generous as italways
has been under like circumstances.