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are trusting for their inspiration, at the
moment, especially where the modes for
mademoiselle are concerned. 1t is all
these dainty, tiny flowers, that are
chiefly in demand for trimming young
girls hats, and they naturally there
fore, play an important part in that
group of sketches, which will be found
upon this page, representing three very
novel and dainty examples of millinery
specially suitable for summer.
The sketch on the left hand side of
the group suggests a hat which would
be quite appropriate for Sunday best,
for a young girl of Is or 16. 1t could be
made in any of those soft fancy straws
which are so much in vogue this season,
and which, with few deft touches of the
fingers, can be bent in and out, and, in
fact, moulded into almost any shape,
which happens to be becoming to the
face of the wearer. In this case, the
shape is bent into number of vandyke
points, which have something the ap-
pearance of the petals of flower. Car
ried out in a mixed pale green and white
straw, this hat would be particularly
pretty. The trimming should consist of
three large rosettes of soft Louisine silk
ribbon, in some shade of green, which
should either match exactly or else har-
monte with the green of the straw. In
the center Of each rosette there is tiny
cluster of flowers. These flowers might
be either forget-me-nots, pink-tipped
daisies, Parma violets, or very small
Banksia roses, according to the color of
the frocks and blouses, with which the
hat will be most frequently worn.
The second sketch, which comes lit
tie higher on the right, shows one of
those picturesque lace hats, always so
becoming to youthful face, and never
out of fashion. The lace is supported
underneath, of course, by wire shape,
and on to the crown of this shape, the
lace is gathered, the crown being first
lined with two or three thicknesses OF
chiffon or mousseline de sole. Two
gathered frills of the same lace fall
softly over the brim, while round the
crown there is wreath of flowers, form
ing kind of floral ruche, with the bios
some massed closely together Here
again the choice of flowers must depend
upon circumstances, but l can imagine
this hat looking very pretty with a
wreath either of rambler roses, or of
pale blue and pale pink convolvulus
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ton of the railroad is probably the,
most important event in the history OF
the republic thus far; one writer goes
so far as to say: I'm the case of Gu
ba, railway enterprise is likely to con-
fer upon the island far greater bene-
fit than any amount of political diplo-
macy and Negotiation can accomplish.
With the opening of the new railroad
she is about to enter upon an era OF
industrial development which must
tend to ameliorate her present politi-
cal and economic condition and diff
culties. enhance the commercial pros
perity of the country and consequently
conduce to the betterment of the in
habitants far more effectively than the
wisest of legislative enactments or the
most reasonable of treaties
The military government, as is we'll
known, taught the Cubans a lesson
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then, just when the world was expecting
. conflict, comes the word that all these
old grievances, some of them dating
back for a century, have been peacefully
settled.
The enumerating of them separately
will be the best means of arriving at an
easy understanding of them all. First
let us take that concerning Newfound-
land as being the one nearest us, and in
which we are most interested. For near
~ 200 years France has had the exclu-
siye right to the west shore of New
foundland, between Cape st. John and
Cape Ray, and to fishing in the territorial
waters off the west coast of the island,
q fleet of fishing boats from the French
islands, Miquelon and st. Pierre, visit
ing the coast annually. France now
abandons her rights to the French shore,
though retaining her right to dry fish
there. She also retains the same rights
as Great Britain as to fishing in the ter
ritorial waters, and stipulates that her
fishermen may take Holsters as we'll as
Goldfish The bait bill of 1886, which pro-
hibited the sale of bait to foreign fisher
men, is modified in such a way that in
future the Newfoundlanders may sell
bait to the French fishermen. Great
Britain will grant inGemnitieS to French
citizens occupied in fishing pursuits on
the treaty shore whose interests are i'm
paired by the new state of things.
There were several distinct differences
existing in Africa, which may be emu
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under which British influence to the west
of the Menam valley and French influ-
ence to the east of it are recognized.
Both governments repudiate all idea of
annexing Siamese territory
In the South Pacific the national inter-
ests clashed in the New Hebrides islands.
To settle this the two governments
agree to appoint commission to decide
land disputes between their respective
nationals, and thus put an end to the Diff
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A STEEL BRIDGE ON THE NEW LINE.
illustrating the Modern Methods of Con-
struction That Have Been Used)
badly needed, something about sani-
tary methods, and to-day the learners
have in their capital, Havana, per-
haps the cleanest city in the world.
The sanitary service was reorganized
according to. the decree issued just
three days before the termination OF
the military occupation, and the work
so wisely planned has been carried out
faithfully. Visitors to Cuba to-day
find not only Havana, but the cities
everywhere on the island, clean and
well governed; the people tranquil and
Industrious; affairs, national, munich
pal and provincial, we'll administered.
Education, once as neglected in Cuba
as sanitation, now receives special at
ton. President Palma has been ably
seconded by congress in this matter,
and the department of education is
successfully carrying on the reforms
started by the government of inter-
vention.
The rural guard, the regular army of
Cuba has been increased, and 1t now
has an organization similar to that of
modern armies; but the idea Of the
army is the preservation of peace and
order rather than a step toward mill
tarianism. An extended diplomatic
and consular service has been organ
lied, legations established in the chief
foreign capitals, and consulates opened
in many shipping centers in the
United States and Europe.
The three strong political factions
in Cuba are the nationalists, demo-
Gratis and republicans, the former the
most radical party. During this years
elections in Cuba, there have been cafe
controversies over political differences,
but the country at large has never
been disrupted. In January, 1904, the
Cuban house of representatives ap-
proved the Cuban lottery bill, and
there was strong attempt in the SEN
ate to pass the bill over President
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MAP SHOWING BRITISH AND FRENCH
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE IN SIAM.

merated as follows: France disliked the
predominant position of England in
Africa, position which she shared pre-
Yious to the convention of 1888, but in
the present agreement she recognizes
England's rights there, and does not de-
mand the fixing of definite term Of
years for England's occupancy of the
country, and in return for this England
renews her promise of neutrality for
the Suez canal in time of war.
England recognizes the right of
france, as limitrophe power. to keep
order in Morocco. and to give its gov
ernment such assistance as may be need
Cd for the reorganism Of its administra-
ton, finances and army. Freedom OF
trade for all nations is guaranteed foi
s0 years, and both governments agree
Act 70 allow Notifications to be erected
nlonk the Moorish coast between Mel.
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lin frocks are very different matters, es-
pecially this season, for the cottons will
show fairly short skirts and the muslins
long trailing ones.
Let US start, therefore, with the useful
and inexpensive cottons, which have
much charm of their own, and are de-
lightfully becoming to any woman not
past her first youth. Now the majority
of us certainly do not wish to go to
high price for the cotton frock, conse-
quently the best plan is to get one dainty
little zephyr stripe made by a good
dressmaker and to have the others cop
led therefrom, for the skirt of the cotton
frock is all-important. The bodice do
not consider nearly so difficult, indeed,
always give the same advice concern
ing it, and that is, have nainsook or
washing silk slip and arrange your
dainty blouse bodice over it. being al
smart waistband. There is little diff
ference between the cotton bodice and
the shirt for morning wear.
And now to consider the skirt Here
I advise washing silk or nainsook pet
ticoat, made plain over the hips and full
at the hem, and of exactly the same
length as the overskirt To look neat
and be practical the skirt must clear the
ground all round. If you be slight you
AN wear the round, gauged skirt; if in
elined to stoutness, let me advise you to
nave your skirt just eased in on the hips
md at the back, but kept plain in the
front. and finished with three plain
:ucks or deep hem at the feet.
These separate blouse bodices and
mined skirts wash beautifully and do
aot get pulled out of place like those
made on tight Innings. The same thing
Ilpplies to inexpensive delaines and
French fiannels.
| Then We come to the question of mus-
| 5ns: again would recommend bright,
dear clean shades that wash and clean
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conflict, and are allies OF the contending
nations
The controversies which this agree
ment settle have beer of long standing,
and affect territory and peoples in all
portions of the globe, as the accompany
ing maps show. The colonial growth of
both nations, the expanding spheres of
influence" in Africa and Asia have pro-
duced diplomatic difficulties which it has
seemed at times nothing but the final ar
bitter of war could definitely settle, and
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Fashions for Mademoiselle

It would look pretty, too, wreathed with
Roman ivy and ivy-berries, with, per-.
haps, two small punches of pink Bank
STA roses, intermingled with sprays of
forget-me-nots, and arranged rather
formally, one on either side, at the back,
with little fringe of buds, to droop over
the hair.
Last, but by no means least, in our
trio of dainty millinery, comes that use
full hat for every day wear, made in
firm, strong. straw, preferably in that
sun-burnt shade, which is always more
becoming as we'll as more generally use
full than white or cream The brim.
might be bound at the edge with black
velvet ribbon, and the hat should be
trimmed quite simply, with scarf OF
he'd in place in front with two punches
of cowslips, or other spring flowers.
For the young girl who is not yet old,
but who wants something smart for
home dinner wear, or such small hoy
and girl dances, as may chance to come
her way, the evening frock shown in our
other sketch should prove very useful.
1t is designed on those picturesque lines
which are always so delightfully."- appro-
pirate to young girls figure, and al
though the whole effect is so chic and
pretty, the design is a perfectly simple
one, and very easily carried out. The
dress would look best made in soft white
washing silk, with very full skirt,
gathered into waist-band all the way
round, and finished some distance above
the hem with very deep flounce of the
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Palmas veto, but congress adjourned
without this being accomplished
The first year of Cuban independence
showed good financial state, and the
Cuban budget for 1904 showed re-
ceipts estimated at $1s,s99. 500. expen-
ditures at $17,924,013. President Pal
ma reported in his message finances
in treasury November 1, 1903, $3,843.-
600. Expenditures have been made with
great caution, economy held in much
esteem. Apropos of Cuba's manage
ment of finances, the New York Even
ing Post says: THE finances were
supposed to be the rock on which he
president Palma) would make ship
wreck, yet it is precisely on the finan-
cial side that the Cuban government
makes it strongest showing"
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same silk, also closely gathered, upon
two lines of invisible cord, along the
upper part. This flounce is trimmed in
quite a new way, with waved lines OF
soft ribbon velvet, in pale shade either
of pink or blue. Below the velvet there
are narrow frills of ivory-white lace.
The pulled sleeves, which reach the ell
bow, only are finished in the same way
with velvet ribbons and frills of lace,
while the bodice has a very becoming
bolero effect, with the front slightly
pouched over draped waist-belt of soft
white Louisine silk ribbon
- ELLEN OSMONDE
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tention towards the subject of summer
millinery.
1t is to those meadow-fi flowers. the
daisies pied and violets blue" and
other little blossoms of a similarly
minute kind, that many of the milliners
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Gowns of Cotton and Muslin

well, and which can be worn with pretty
colored chine or plain satin ribbon or
taffeta saShes and Wristbands.
A muslin frock offers excellent oppor-
tunities of using up remnants of lace.
Some of the prettiest muslins are made
with a fichu and jabot of washing point
d'esprit, chiffon, French lawn, or Indian
muslin, edged with lace or frills OF
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MOI Idantihed.

How did that young man ever secure
recognition in society,""
"You misapprehend the situation. = an
swered Miss Cayenne He got into so
ciety BY not being recognized. - WASH
ington Star.
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eG{ChM state has safely sailed the
EAk seas, and on the whole
oh III prosperously. We can do
Sl,W9 no better than repeat the
words uttered a year ago by
Capt Matthew E. Hanna,
military attache of the American lega-
lion at Havana: LAS nation the Gu
bans have shown to surprising de.
gree the elements that constitute
stable self-government"
Cuba was especially fortunate in the
selection of her first president, Mr..
Palma, a man not embroiled in poll
tics, widely known, having the respect
and love of a most impressionable peo-
pie. Immediately upon assuming the
duties of chief executive. President
sired harmony ABOVE everything,
choosing his cabinet from all political
classes, refusing to make alliance with
any particular one. His patience and
conservatism have held in check the
radical element in Cuba, and have been
of such influence that but few revolu-
tiohary laws have marked so far the
Cuban administration of affairs
Although the first year of the Cuban
congress had laid to its charge certain
mistakes and excuses, yet the prophe-
sled fraud and corruption were decid-
eddy not feature of that year; on the
contrary, of the &c laws passed many
were noticeably wise Ones evidence
was shown that the work begun by
the military government was to be
pretty closely followed. The world
has heard from time to time in the
last two years, of friction in the Gu
ban legislature, of arguments therein
of typical southern hot-headedness:
but such was to have been expected,
and the wonder is that affairs have
moved with the harmony and dignity
that they have. Cuba's success in self
government has been remarkable in
that the Cubans had had so little train
ing to fit them to govern themselves,
the Spaniards failing to furnish the
| islanders experience in this line And
as Mr.. Hanna says, the machinery
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spotted muslin. and elbow sleeves
adorned in the same manner.
II you are slight. gauge the skirt all
round the waist and finish it with grad
uated frills, pufings or tucks.
Above all, recollect that If you want
to be well dressed you must wear high
though It may be transparent. collar
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Here's one fer ye t figger out: Ey'ry
woman looks older thin she thinks. an
ev'ry woman looks oIder'n she thinks
she looks. Dies Moines News.
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HE cotton frock sounds sonice
and that of muslin more
charming still, suggestive Of
sunshine peeping through
the willows'by the river, and
of shady green lawns.
n.y. 1~Ak@ f,@ol-o -, i ,~.,,e
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--HE signing of the Anglo
4: q: &: !: !: !:
eGIlKM French agreement recently
Shk removed from European pol
on " itics number of little inter-
Sl,OO@ national controversies that
might have at any time de-
veloped into matters of SUI
preme importance to the world at
large, and have been the bone of conten-
ton over which to wage war. The sign
ing of the agreement marks another step
In the direction of world peace, and it is
OF special significance just at this time
when the sympathy Of the two powers
are on opposite sides in the far eastern
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-01

OW that April is once more
with US, and the weather
prophets seem to have made
up their minds to be Q little
less dismal than usual in
their utterances, mademoi-
Selle NAV surely turn her at
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WO years Cuba's ship of
state has safely sailed the
seas, and on the whole
prosperously. We can do
no better than repeat the
words uttered a year ago by
Capt. Matthew E. Hanna,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-04-14
STATUS OF FILTRATION.

Chicago, April IaThe scientific
status of Irritation was discussed BY
Dean James III. Tufts ofthe University
of Chicago today for the benefit of the
seniors OF that institution. His gem
eral philippe was Play
~ Play is an important factor in gain
ing control Of olir faculties, said the
dean Coquetry, like other forms OF
play IS training ofsthe abilities which
one needs in serious life.
1t is not merely an outlet for the
disposition of surplus energies, as ii
has been charged, but it is instructive
and tends to the development of the
higher and intellectual faculties. "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-04-14
. FXIEED QUEEN

Vienna, April At Gmunder, ii.
upper Austria. where she resides with
her son, the Duke of Cumberland, the
venerable Queen Marie Of Hanover
observed her eighty-sixth birthday to-
day. Queen Marie is a queen without
a throne, for her husband was deposed
nearly forty years ago. so that the
greater part of her life has been spent
in exile She was rs when she married
the king of Hanover, il, IS43, and she
enjoyed being queen for twenty three
years. La the war Of 1886 Hanover
sided against Prussia, and the Prlst
sian king, afterwards Emperor Viii
liam 4 Of Germany, the grandfather Of
the present emperor, revenged hinir
self by deposing the Hanoverian mon
arch and adding Hanover to- Prussia.
Queen Marie has never forgiven the
Hohenzollerns for dcpriying her Of her
seat on a throne, and ii is due chiefly
to her iirgings that her son, the Duke
of Cumberland refuses to abandon his
CLAIM, ID the throne of Hanover
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-04-14
To sTAMp- our DISEASE.

y ~ 4 =.
Chicago, April r4.--In an attempt
TO stamp out tuberculosis in the Unit
ed States by striking at the source of
the disease, the National Anti Tnber-
culosis Association, the nucleus Of
which was recently organized in Chit
cago, is about to enter upon an unique
campaign of education. DR. w. b.
Metcalf, president OF the association,
said that through the medium Of the
personal columns Of newspaper want
pages throughout the land the asso-
ciation hopes to instruct the human
family i'll the best methods Of warding
off tuberculosis. The public will first
Ebe aroused to a full realization Of the
seriousness Of the disease.
Tersely written personal advertise
|ments will be published setting forth
the many ways in which the disease
is easily and unconsciopsly contracted
by persons ignorant Of its extent. Be
sides using the personal columns oi
newspapers to spread facts concerning
|tubercuiosis and precautionary meas
|tres which should be taken to avoid it,
the association viii arrange to have
lecturers 20 before the school chill
|dren and teachers associations
Throughout the country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-04-14
MAINE REPUBLICANS.

Portland, Me-, April I4.-The repub-
licans of Maine in state convention
here today elected delegates to the ma
tional convention at Chicago and
adopted a platform endorsing the adj
ministration Of and pledging support
to President Roosevelt. The delegates
were not pledged, but the platform in
this state is deemed sufficient instruc-
ton The resolutions expressed COM
iiendation OF the wise, patriotic and
progressive administration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, TO whom it promised
renewed allegiance and support. The
work of the senator's and representa-
tives Of Maine in congress was like
wise heartily endorsed. IA z.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-04-14
TERRIBLE ! r.. =. .....
DISASTER u. A !;
THIRTY ONE MEN KILLED ON
THE BATTLESHIP MISSOURI
The United States Suffered the Sever
est Loss Since the Accident to the
Maine in the Havana Eiarbor.-A
Twelve Inch Gum Exploded.

Washington, April I4.--The most seri-
GUS accident that has occurred in the
American navy since the blowing of the
Maine in Havana harbor, in 1893, hap
pened ON the magnificent battleship
Missouri, while she was engaged in
target practice at a range about fifteen
miles distant from the naval station at
Pensacola. News of the disaster was
conveyed to the conimaridant at Pensa-
cola by wireless telegraph from the
Missouri and thence by him transmitted
TO Washington, while the big ship was
Creeping back to port with the dead ly
ing on her decks, 4. ~.
A full report of the Missouri disaster
has reached the navy department from
Admiral Barker II says that twenty
four men and FIVE officers were killed
outright by an explosion of the twelve
inch gun in the after turret and that
two more men probably will die. 1t is
believed that the explosion was due to
a back fire. r.. III vi ~
The receipt of this message caused
CONSERVATION at the department. Sec
retary Moody conveyed it to the presi-
dent at y the r white house and
officers and clerks at: the depart
ment were soon engaged in making out
dispatches to the relatives and friends
of the officers who were killed, SO that
they might not have to receive their
first news from the morning newspapers
Short biographical sketches were pre-
pared also. Nearly all the dead officers
were in the flush of early youth. T..
u, The Missouri IS the, very latest of
the big battleships to go into commits
SION The flag was hoisted on her in
December last at Norfolk by Captain
Cowles, y, brother-in-law of President
Roosevelt. j She collided with the Him
ois off Pensacola. a few weeks ago and
had very little firing with her big guns,
SO in fact nine or ten rounds which
had been fired from the big guns was
in the course of the official test and