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Orders Are Being Executed A. 4
Wholesale Manner.


Df the many millions Of dollars con-
tributed by the government OF the Unit
ed States and by the legislatures Of the
different states to the Louisiana Pur-
chase exhibition. an effective proportion
Is being put into the statuary for the
decoration Of the fair. Americans have
learned from this and previous exhibi-
tions at home and abroad how to meas
ure the good done by such works in edu-
eating and elevating public taste. Over
25O groups and about 1000 figures are
now being made, and the artists realiz-
ing that the occasion is one to inspire
the best effort and patriotic duty %
we'll, are stimulated by ambition and
love of art to do their best.
The monumental and architectural
sculpture for the Louisiana Purchase
exhibition is being executed according
to we'll considered and carefully super
vised system, SO that the money ex-
pended upon this part Of the fair is being
made to 60 much farther than 1t other
wise would, and accomplish more In the
way Of artistic results. Instead Of COM
missions begin given to this or that
sculptor in haphazard manner, instead
Of the enlargement Of figures being done
in many different studios, and material
for the plaster figures being purchased
by different persons In small quantities,
everything is done as well organized
business corporation should carry on
such operations. Commissions for exc
cutipn of figures and groups are awarded
in the first instance, not by directors or
othet officials unfamiliar with artistic
requirements, but by chief of sculptors,
Mr.. Karl Bitter, aided by an advisory
committee OF sculptors consisting Of
Messrs. John @. A. Ward. Augustus st.
GaudeAs and Daniel c. French, men
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O1EI AMI YIN llE ILAlN6.
yourself. So Eva waited and flirted and
flirted and waited.
One fine September morning new
man appeared in town He wore broad
trimmed. high hat, corduroy trousers, and
aa79el shirts. He was not like the other
mes 1Df EYa's Acquaintance and she no.
ticed him on that account. When Sne
heard that he was staying at the best
hotel in town and smoking 25-cent cigars
without number, she condescended to
make inquiries. She found the name on
the register to be Jim Brooks, Stag Sta
tion, Mont. Eva was interested. A west
ern scalp had never dangled from her
belt. She asked Reggie Hill, who had a
slight acquaintance with the stranger,
for an introduction.
WELL" said Reggie, who was still sore
over Eva's rejection of his suit, "I'll try
to manage it, but-this is in strict con-
ii1rnue, mind-he doesn't want to be
bothered with social affairs and all that,
you know. He's just rotten with money
owns half dozen big ranches out there
somewhere Doesn't look the million
aire, does he? He is, though, but he's
here incog for rest"
"Ill promise not to tell" replied Eva,
eagerly. But bring him up to the house
tonight, Reggie, can't you? I'll see that
no one else is there, if he does not care
for society Just now"
Reggie's hat brim hid the flash in his
eyes as he promised to do the best he
could.
Eva spent the rest of the day plan
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~ EDITH n. BLANcH4R

TvERYBODY did not think Eva Brad
IL ford handsome, but most people did,
and even her worst enemy was forced to
admit that she was good looking. She
was a brilliant, dark beauty, SO aristo-
cratic in every movement that she re-
minded one OF 'the princess" in child
hoods fairy tales. When she danced, her
tiny feet glided with such lightness and
grace that they hardly seemed to touch
the floor, and happy was the man who
kept time with them. She was we'll ac-
quainted with her good points, and spent
most of her time and thought in bring
ing them out.
Her fortune consisted of-herself!
And she considered 1t adequate. 1t would
have been, If she could have refrained
from talking. When she began to speak,
much of her charm departed; her con-
versation proved her shallow, and her
laugh was discordant. In spite Of this,
however, many men had loved her-or
thought they had. She was an untiring
hunter and usually had several captives
at the same time. 1t was such fun to
play one off against the other.
Proposal after proposal she received
and refused. Some of the men were
young, handsome, and-poor; others,
old, decrepit, and rich. Eva allowed them
all to stand by and worship and make
themselves useful at times-but she was
waiting for a rich man that was young.
She often wondered why all the rich men
were old and bald. Surely there must
be some somewhere that were young!
She would wait and in the meantime,
dance the time away as fast as possible.
She enjoyed herself for, as all women
know, there is certain satisfaction in
barring men say that they love YOU
b if you are on the brink of hatred
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White. black and pink ere leading
colors for evening owns.
The old time bretelle effect u observ-
able In the trimming Of some Of tho new
bodices.
Among the new materials for gowns
or trimmings Is plush which is an Al
most perfect imitation Of chinchilla fur.
Bretelles OF cloth. richly embroidered
In white silk, adorn the bodice OF . white
cloth gown, combined with chinon
cloth.
Silk renaissance and cluny laces are
preferred, for the modish three-quarter
length lace coats lined with accordion
plated chiffon, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
Petticoats of silk or wool Jersey are
In high favor to-day, as they give the
desirable slimness to the figure. The
lower part is made OF taffeta and nm
ished with several full taffeta rufies.
Even for the deepest mourning mill
linery note of white Is now introduced
to relieve the somberness Of the ebon
hue, and English Grape is much In evil
dence, being employed for hats for
young girls. as well as for widows bon
nets.
To be worn with a white cloth car
riage gown Is standing collar of bright
green silk, with long stole ends, fn-
ished with heavy tassels. Gold braid
and narrow black velvet trim the coll
lar. A buckle set with large green
stones fastens the cloth belt
Accordion plated cloth in white,
cream or pale gray composes some very
handsome imported opera cloaks. The
full accordion plated sleeves are gath
cred into cuffs with lace frills and
deep cape collar is covered with en-
broidery and lace or fringe.
A black point d'esprit gown jetted
heavily In panels has the low bodice In
tirely formed OF fine quillings. A deep
girdle of shaded pink louisine is fas-
tened with rhinestone buckle and
long spray of exquisite pink fuchsias
crosses the left shoulder.
Many of the more elaborate cloth
gowns sent over from Paris have the
neck open in v shape to display lace
and chiffon underpiece, the collar be-
Ing OF the same. This small neck trim
ming is made an excuse for the intro
duction of bit Of contrasting color.
Girlish in its airy simplicity is dance
Ing gown OF pastel pink chiffon. the full
skirt just sweeping the floor trimmed
with frills of repousse lace and garlands
of apple blossoms The low bodice is
nearly covered with bertha of lace
and chiffon. bordered with blossoms
A deep rose colored cloth gown was
finished with collar and v shaped piece
below OF pale gray chiffon embroidered
in silver A gray cloth gown was sim
llarly finished in white lace and chiffon
strapped with light blue velvet caught
with rhinestone crescents.
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AuNTIE.s BABIES

There are three of them; bless the darlings,
There's Laurence and Edith May
And the dear little baby-Walter.
Just six months old to-day. ~
And l think, as l rock the wee one
To sleep in his tiny nest
And kiss the smiles and dimples,
1T is you love-the best"
But Edith, with eyes so solemn.
Climbs up on my knees to say:
MAY hold 'oor fwotch?" and listens !.
AS it measures our lives away.
l stroke the brown locks sunny.
The sweet young brow caressed.
And think: "Your auntie loves you.
Dear little nfece-the best
But little arms clasp softly
My neck in a close embrace
And a boyish cheek all rosy
Is pressed against my face.
"Is auntie's little sweetheart;
An i love 90 lots, do;
Whole hun 'erd bushels, aunte.
Is at enough for 'oo2"
Then / kiss my ardent lover
And fold him to my breast,
And / think: "Of all the babies.
l surely love you-best."
But at night, as the tiny toddlers
Reluctant go to rest
| know, as Ttuck them under.
That / love them all-the best.
Washington Star.
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| The ingredients of jellied tongue are:
One large boiled tongue, y ounces gela.
tine. dissolved IN half Z pint of water,
two teacupfuls Of rich. broYn veaLravy
one bunch Of savory herbs, one Table
spoonful Of sugar, one tablespoonful Of
burnt sugar for coloring, one table,
spoonful Of ketchup, one pint Of boiling
water. one egg, boiled hard Put to-
gether the gravy, sugar, catsup, the
burnt sugar, dissolved in little cold
water. and the herbs Add to this the
gelatine, and then the boiling water, and
strain through flannel; let the Jelly cool
and begin to thicken. Wet plain mold
with cold water; put a very little jelly
in the bottom, and arrange the slices OF
hard-boiled egg In It; pour in little
more jelly, then layer OF tongue; more
jelly and tongue, and SO on till the mold
is filled. Cover and set In cold place
till quite firm. To turn 1t out, dip the
mold in hot water for an instant, invert
upon dish, and garnish with celery or
parsley or nasturtium flowers This
makes very ornamental dish for break
fast or supper. In serving cut with .
thin, sharp knife perpendicularly. The
remains Of cold tongue or fowl may be
served in this manner. only using less
jelly, according to the quantity OF meat.
says the New York Post.
Horseradish sauce is to be served hot
with roast beef. Mix together, in the or
der given, the following Ingredients:
Four tablespoonfuls Of grated horserad-
ish, four tablespoorfuls of powdered
crackers, one-half Of cupful of cream,
one teaspoonful of powdered sugar one
teaspoonful of salt, one-half of salt
spoonful of pepper one teaspoonful Of
smade mustard, and two teaspoonfuls of
vinegar When all the materials have
been thoroughly mixed heat them very
hot over boiling water
For cocoanut cookies cream together
one-half of cnpful of butter and one
cupful of sugar. Add one egg we'll beat
en-, then one-fourth of cupful of milk.
Stir in cupful of grated cocoanut cakes
crumbled. Sift two even teaspoonfuls of
baking powder with 11s cupfuls Of flour
and mix into the other ingredients. Add
enough more -four to roll out thin. Do
not try to handle more than third of
the dough at once. Cut out and bake
about ten minutes. The cookies may be
made perfectly plain and the cocoanut
sprinkled on the top of the cookies.
The evening before baking buttermills
bread bring to the boiling point two
quarts of buttermilk and pour into
crock in which scant teacupful of sifted
flour has been placed. Let stand till suf-
ficiently COOL and add half cupful of
yeast and flour to make a stiff batter;
the better and longer the sponge is
stirred the whiter will be the bread.
In the morning sift the flour into the
bread pan, pour the sponge in the center.
stir in some of the -four, and let stand
until after breakfast Mix, kneading
for about half an hour, the longer the
better. When light, mold into loaves,
this time moldfng as little as possible.
This makes feur loaves and 40 biscuits.
The secret Of good bread, so the orig
inator of this recipe says. is having the
best yeast and not baking too hard.
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would seeem to be no doubt in the mind

would seeem to be no doubt in the mind
of the Russian Gen. Bagdonovitch, who
on seeing them offered the cathedral of
Bari /, 100000 rubles (about $501 ,000D for
them, with the intention Of taking them
to Russia, where this saint is extraordi-
narily popular. 1t appears that Gen.
Bagdonovitch was visiting Bari when he
saw the relics, which are at the bottom
Of a species of well, the bones being
crossed and water springing from them
continually. He became very thought
full, and then exclaimed: Il will give
you 100000 rubles for them" When
those present smiled, thinking that he
was joking, he repeated his offer several
times, but of course 1t was refused. The
present czar, as czarowitz, visited the
same relics, while the cathedral was the
scene of Queen Helena's adjuration of
the orthodox creed and her conversion TO
Roman Catholicism. 1t is thought
that the matter will not end here, and
that the general will make further eff
forts to secure the bones, but of course
he has no chance of success
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||1'R| PEAg||0C|R||'S ] ! ( ! 5 'T|||A|I[
q + Not What Nest People sup-
pose It to Be.
The Tail II Confounded with the
Train Of the Dird-An Inexcus-
: able Blunder ON the Part
= Of Many.

! II q ballot were to be taken for the
purpose Of determining which was the
most beautiful Of the birds. the peacock
kould undoubtedly hold one Of the high
est places on the list But this fame
has brought with it a rather unenviabIe
reputation for vanity, resting, 1t must
Ibe admitted. on good foundation. Thus
1t Is that. whether serving as the butt
-of the moralist, or subject for the arr-
list or the taxidermist. this poor bird
has been made to suffer more misrep-
resentation than ordinarily falls to the
lot of either bird or mortal. Whilst, to
make matters harder, the work Of these
detractors not seldom appears to re-
ceive the sanction Of the man of science!
The Misrepresentation we complain
Of rests on a misunderstanding. 1t is
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lar a combination as is presented by

lar combination as is presented by a
company just organized in Duluth. The
name of the concern is the Mesabi Land,
Investment G. Manufacturing company,
and its objects, as set forth in its arti-
cles of incorporation, are to explore for
iron ore and manufacture macaroni.
Two occupations more widely different
could hardly be imagined. 1t is true that
the macaroni might be used to feed the
men employed at the mines, although
unless they are all Italians-they might
object to such diet. The iron ore, how
ever, could not be utilized In making
the macaroni; at least we have never
heard of its employment in that manu-
facture. The company seems to be in
earnest, for the correspondent informs
us that it has begun to build macafoni
plant and has secured options on 1900
acres of land within the limits of the
Mesabi formation. Which product is to
be turned out first, iron ore or macaroni,
is not stated.
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staten I.lnnd Oy.ter pie.

Scald a quart of oysters in their own
liauor; when it comes to the boiling
point skim out the oysters and set
where they will keep hot. Add to the
liuuor two cups of hot water. season to
taste with salt and pepper. Rub two
ounces of butter to paste with two
ounces of -four, dilute with cup of hCt
milk and add to the broth. Stir and
cook until smooth and creamy. Have
ready a crust of nice light biscuit dough
rolled half an inch thick; cut into
squares and drop into the boiling stew.
Cover closely and cook so minutes.
When done take them up carefully and
place in hot dish. Stir the oysters
into the broth, and when thoroughly
hot turn into the dish with the dump
Star
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E.ther of Lexicographer..

DR.. johnson, even excepting his pred
ecessor, Bailey, was not the father of
photographers. In the latest volume is
sued by the Historical Manuscripts con-
mission on the manuscripts in the Welsh
language it is stated that the idea of H.
lustrating the meaning and correct use
of words by actual quotations from the
literature of living language seems to
have been first put in practice by Grif-
fifth Hiraethog. the herald bard of Wales,
who died in 1854.
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knife were used. The result was
the recovery of the hat pin at the cost
of the cats life. The pin had been
swallowed, its white head going down
first, the metal body following until
the point found lodging place in the
animals throat. Before the dissection
took place the case was placed before
a physician and two veterinarians. In
their opinion they declared that the
kitten could not have swallowed pin
of such length. Later when the pin
was produced and shown to them they
expressed much astonishment.
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popularity supposed that the magnificent
train of the peacock is really its tail,
and on this account it is almost invaria-
bly,, when represented in the familiar
expanded form, placed where the tail
ought to beat the end of the body.
This mistake would be pardonable II
made concerning some rare bird known
only from Skins" but in view Of the
fact that the peacock is one Of our COM
mon domesticated birds, 1t is altogether
inexcusable. But very little observa-
tion would show that the 'tail' of this
bird is quite ordinary kind of tail; at
all times concealed from view, save
when the bird is moved to make that
swpndrous display which has been the
witness against so many of their ina
bility to interpret what they see. At this
time, if the observer will but observe,
he will find that the "tail' is used as
support to the train, as may be seen
in our illustration.
These tail feathers have their bases
covered above and below by certain
long stiff feathers known as the tail
coverts, and it Is the coverts Of the
upper surface which, by their excessive
development, have given rise to the
train which we are now discussing.
The number of feathers comprising
the train, however, is far in excess Of
the number of the tail quills, and 1t
would seem that their number has
been increased by drawing upon the
back feathers. In consequence. then.
of the character of this train, it is OBJ
vious that when erected it cannot oc-
cupy the position which is assigned to
it in pictures or stuffed specimens-at
the end of the body, as though 1t cor
responded to the tail of the fan-tailed
the living Dfiua2~ ua,in ~ we turn to
whole of the feathers of the back are
Involved in. the formation of this
gorgeous fan. The small, highly col
ored metallic and sharply-defined
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Waste paper is used as the basis of a
new composition which is said to be
harder than many kinds of stone. The
secret is that of Yonkers IN. " man,
who has given it the name of pollardite.
AS ! thin veneer placed on iron, wood,
stone or brick, it is said to offer protec-
tion against fire, water, acids or rust, re-
sisting the effects of extremes of high
and low temperatures. 1t is composed
chiefly of waste paper pulped and nodded
into form. and presents the appearance
of stone in color and consistency.
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F.vorste Gingerbread.

One tumbler of molasses, one tum-
bier of sugar. one teaspoonful each OF
allspice, cinnamon and salt, one-half
teaspoonful of Glove, a grated nutmeg,
one-half cup of butter and lard mixed.
two well-beaten eggs. one cup of sour
milk and three tumblers of flour, in
which has been sifted four times. two
even teaspoonfuls OF soda. Lastly, one
tumbler of dried currants, previously
cleaned and well Toured. Bake in gem
pans 20 or 25 minutes. 1t makes "a
Globe
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same artistic atmosphere, must aspire
to the same high ideals. and must labor
with the same ardent tesire to produce
artistic and inspiring creations a. In
times gone by. when the old masters in
the field of art did their work. -
Our illustrations give . glimpse into
the workshops at Weehawken. New Jer-
eey. where the enlargement processes
are being carried out. Nearly 100 sculp-
tors were commissioned to defign and
execute figures and groups for the adorn-
ment of the fair The models which these
sculptors made in the privacy Of their
studios are enlarged at this workshop.
and to do this work of building up" the
statues requires the services Of about 100
other persons-some Of them SCULPTOR
and art students Over 20 car loads OF
statuary have bsen shipped to St. Louis
from the workshop
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Raisiu jam.

Raisin jam is dainty with which few
housekeepers seem to be acquainted, but
one worth knowing about in a ciu>
where little preserving is done. WASH
and drain seedless raisins and to each
pound allow a cupful of cold water.
Cook gently for an hour. and put in
cupful of sugar TO each pound OF fruit.
A sliced lemon with the seeds removed
may also be added. Cook for one hour
longer. and put away in glasses. This
jam keeps well. and is liked by children.
IN " Post
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Scientific study of Cancer.

At meeting in London, at which the
first annual report Of the general COM
mittee of the cancer research fund was
presented, on July 30, Sir William
Broadbent said he thought that in the
course of the work now being in
augurated the nature, cause and cure of
cancer would be arrived at, and Mr..
Balfour remarked that there was every
reason to hope that the investigations
of the committee would ultimately prove
successful. Although it was deemed
premature to make any detailed state
ment of the experimental work in prog
ress, it was indicated that considerable
Importance is attached to the study of
cancer as it occurs spontaneously in the
lower animals.
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Creamcd WaInuts.

One quart sugar. one cupful water
fhot or cold) and one-half saltspoonful
cream of tartar Cook withou. stirring
until waxy. and when cool stir to a
cream. Take pieces of this mixture
the size of a marble. role between the
fingers and press firmly into each side
the meat of half walnut.-Farm ane
Home.
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Beat to stiff foam the whites Of one
half dozen eggs. add small teacup Of
currant jelly and whip all together
again; fill as many saucers as you wish
to serve half-full OF rich. sweet cream.
then drop In the center of each saucer
a large tablespoonful of the beaten eggs
and jelly In the form Of litt!s pyrsnids-
Peoples Home Journal
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Mutton kIops in Chaans Dish.

Chop sufficient cold lamb or mutton
to fiji two teacups, season with salt and
pepper; add half cup of soft bread
crumbs, mix and add the white of one
egg to bind the whole together. Make
into balls a little larger than English
walnuts. Strain half can of tomatoes
into the chafing-dish. add slice of
lemon: boil until reduced one-half,
then drop in the mutton balls and sim
mer. for five minutes. Lift the balls
carefully and put them on chop plate;
add a tablespoon of butter and half q
teaspoon of salt, pour over the balls.
and garnish the dish with triangular
pieces of toast-Ladies' Home Journal.
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IRON ORE AND MACARoNI.
corporatfon Organized in Duluth to
Deal in Two Very Diverse Prod
ucts-Singular Combination.

We have heard of companies whose or
ganization covered wide range and
which sought to monopolize different
branches Of industry. We have never
before, however, says the Engineering
and Mining Journal, met with so singu-
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safe BIeachine Fluid.

A safe bleaching fluid can be made
by adding the strained juice Of one
lemon to a quart of cold water. Spread
the cloth which it is desired to whiten
upon the grass in the sun, and wet sew
eral times a day. 1t may take long
time to whiten it perfectly, but the
process is sure, and it will not rot the
clOth-N Y Tribune