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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
VoQueS in Velvet Gowns,

The majority of the velvet dresses
are made in the princesse style unless
the waist has boxed satin girdle
comprising almost the entire bodice.
Few have much trimming; and one
very handsome red velvet dinner
gown was entirely plain save for the
deep bertha of old rose point lace.
On the pale shades, as blue and green.
pearl bead embroidery is effective, and
there are numberless ways in which
the gown may be adorned with large
bead embroidered patterns both on
skirt and waist
There seem to be two favorite mod
els for velvet dresses, the one having
the material draped across front and
back, the skirt and waist in one piece,
the other trimmed rather deliberately
with satin made with a wide pointed
satin girdle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
He Apoloqized Promptly.

Smithers is rather suspicious per-
son, and the other evening when a
young man overlook him on the street
and courteously inquired whether he
had ever been a resident of Nashua,
N. H., Smithers was abrupt in his
denial.
i've seen you several times on the
street, the young man continued,
land you look so much like my old
friend that l was moved to ask
well, I'm not said Smithers, sour
ly. II never was in Nashua, never
was in New Hampshire, never want
to be-"
''This friend of mine used to be in
the consular service in China,' went
on the stranger.
Never was in the consular serv-
ice," detained Smithers.
"Of course not" agreed the young
man soothingly. "You see I mistook
you for a gentleman. I apologize for
the error Good evening""
Smithers contends that it was a
good thing that the stranger turned
into side street just then; and, any
how, he apolcgized, you know.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11

! IN THE WOODS IN WINTER =
Is

| remains a prey" A tragedy like this
makes one thankful that birds
| rights" have become subjects for
legislation.
How beautifully marked are the
feathers of the jay. Each. little plume
is veritable jewel of itself. Only to
study one Of these atoms of natures
handiwork, discarded and floated
down onto a. bit of summary moss, is
a liberal education in coloration. I
frequently notice, too, how protective
is the birds feather arrangement, par
ticularly effective during the season
when he is most exposed. The zigzag
lines of color render him almost un-
discoverable.
The two birds already mentioned,
however, do not provide all of the
bright feather color to our winter fand-
scape, though they are both very con-
spicuous Of voice and plumage. The
sociable, dOwnie, energetic little care
taker of the bark, is very attractive
both in manner and plumage, as he
glides up and around some larvae in
tested hole, one eye on his audience
and the other on some small grub.
who supposes himself secure from
sight. This wee woodpecker, with his
pretty pepper and SALT suit and cap
OF cleaning ruby color set we'll back
on his intelligent noddle, is charm
ing acquaintance, winter or summer.
II one is utilitarian-a fad doctrine
at present-his usefulness in the mat
ter of grub determination should ap-
peal to one. Someone has made an
estimate of the number of larvae de-
stroyed by one downie in a. single sea-
son, but the figures are so appalling
that l dare not repeat them-doubt-
less doubly appalling from an Insects
possible point of view. The only
questionable action that I have ever
heard attributed to this confiding lit
tie chap is an entire disregard for the
fair sex during the non-nuptial sea-
son. John Burroughs asserts that he
will ruthlessly hustle away from his
own snug retreat any unfortunate lit
tie female who may seek shelter with
in. But when spring comes all this is
changed, for he is most devoted low
er, husband and parent.
The thought sometimes comes to
me, What drear place this earth
would be if there were no birds
about! Cats, boys, women and few
sportsmen have done their best to
bring about such a calamity, but spe-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Cloth Skirt and Velvet Coat,

Most charming in the new shades of
blue is costume with cloth skirt and
velvet coat, the skirt, many shades the
lighter, braided in round cord fleck-
ed with silver. In the WaistcOat is
more than hint of silver cloth in a
braided pattern on two shades of blue
brocade.. In a light brown is another
attractive rendering of the same de.
sign. the cloth almost tan and the
coat a dark brown velvet. The waist
coat of brocade is light tan, with
pinkish Powered design. All these
coats are tight fitting, but so we'll are
they cut that they can be worn over
a waist to match the skirt, or, as is
still most popular fashion, of en-
broidered lawn or crepe de chine, with
insertions of lace
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
A Silent Witness.

There's man over in Brooklyn"
said Col. Horace Du Val, who has
more or less trouble in keeping peace
in the household. So far as his neigh
bors can judge he and his wife are
quarreling half the time. Thew are
strictly religious people, starting off
to church each Sunday morning, lead
ing their little boy by the hand, with
rather more ostentation than is nee
essary. With their pastor was call
ing on them the other day this pre-
cocious son was taken to task for
some triiing misconduct.
How do you know did it?' retort-
ed the little fellow. You didn't see
me-
No, my son; but God saw Won,
said his father
Huh! shifted the lad, I guess
God amt going around giving awav
all He sees in this house, New
York Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
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After can Of condensed milk has
been opened, keep the lid raised, or
better still, cut it off so the contents
will be exposed to the air.
Stand the jar to be filled with hot
fruit on steel knife blade or a cloth
wet with very hot water, and there
will be no danger of a broken jar.
When sweet corn is served on the
cob, leave a few of the inner husks on
the ear when boiling, as it will be
much sweeter and keep warm longer.
A novel pickle is made by combin-
ing sweet corn and cabbage, each sepa-
rately, then scalded in sweet spiced
vinegar and canned for winter use.
The novice should memorize this
rule: White meats we'll done, dark
meats underdone, except in fowls,
which should always be thoroughly
cooked.
To soften beefsteak smear a cou-
pie OF teaspoons of salad oil over the
meat, place it between two plates and
leave it for a few hours This works
wonders in softening the fiber.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Cure for Cramp in Ien


Generally an attack of cramp in the
leg IS sudden and severe, and attacks
its victim just after retiring to bed or
while undressing.
Provide yourself with a stout cord,
and when the attack of cramp comes
on wind it round the leg over the
seat of pain and, taking an end in
each hand, give the cord smart little
pull. This will cause a small amount
OF pain, but it will at once stop the
cramp' and the sufferer may go to
sleep in the happy assurance that
she will be secure from a recurrence
of it that night.
Another remedy for cramp is to
stretch the heel as low as possible
in the bed, at the same time turning
up the toes. This will often end an
attack, so it is said, in people who
are subject to it. !,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
HLoGWG2Hzz0w "

Why these gorgeous coated, sweet
voiced fellows should stay with us all
through all the snowbound months has
always been a mystery to me- But I
suppose the law of compensation gov
ems such matters; and in this in
stance + am well satisfied with the
result. It is very gratifying compen-
sation, too, that one derives from the
companionship of these CHEEKY win
ter visitors. During the busy sum-
mer season it is a treat to meet a
new bird; in winter a greater one to
run across an old acquaintance, or
even discover his dainty little tracks
in the snow. If we follow up his trail
we will soon hear various chirps and
twits> that warn us that we, too. are
discovered, and if all this is in close
proximity to hemlock or pine tree
the chances are that the note of alarm
was sounded by a rich-coated cardinal
whose disposition is as peppery as his
coat is red. And what an all-round
good fellow he is, so famous in song
and story, Familiarity known to most
as the Kentucky red bird.
All sorts and conditions of seeds 20
to swell his little red waistcoat; even
those hard billets on the wild cucum-
Der are not to be despised in an emer-
gency. His Latin name (toxia cocco-
thraustes) signifies DERRY breaker"
because, with his large, horny bill he
cracks open the shell of fruit stones
and so secures the kernel.
One or two authorities have assert
ed that these birds never condescend
below the level of the laurel BUSH"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
The Very Latest Drink,

Some of the delegates to the For
estry congress introduced a drink new
to Washington
A waiter in the Willard cafe came to
the bar and said: Il want four Scotch
whisky sours, with the sour made of
half lemon and half lime.'
The bartender had never heard of a
drink like that and inquired. The
waiter came back and repeated the
order, and those delegates to the For
estry congress, who had big lunches
of gray whiskers and the ruddy out
doors sort of face, drank several Of
they before they quit.-New York
World.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Velvet Gowns Very Much in Favor.

Velvet Gowns Very Much in Favor.
Velvet gowns increase in fashion
able favor as the days go by, and in
the styles in which they are accepted
now their uses are manifold One sees
them in princess forms, either the Sc
verely plain or the more graceful
draped designs. They are trimmed law
ishly with real laces, with medallions
of varying kinds and character, with
handsome braids, or they are left with
only an irreproachable cut and finish
for their sole decoration. The three
piece velvet costume is one that is
perhaps capable of the greatest va
riety of appearances, the coat and
skirt admitting of a wide choice in the
matter of bodices. The chiffon vel
vets and velveteens are so soft that
the accusation of bulk, which has
hitherto rendered them unsuitable for
bodice uses, has fallen away utterly,
and one sees as many velvet as chiffon
bodices and blouses in all of the ex-
elusive shops which cater to the most
fashionable trade.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Flowers from Seed.


Pansies from seed sown in January
or February will bloom freely through
the cool fall months
Old-fashioned wallf1ower being a
perennial, does not bloom until the
spring following. There is, however,
an annual wallfloWer now in cultiva-
ton that blooms freely through the
summer and fall. This has the true
wallflcwer. fragrance and colors, prov
ing highly satisfactory as substitute
for the perennial variety.
Foxgloves are mostly biennials and
require two years from seed in which
to bloom. Seed should be sown every
second year, if you desire to have a
display each year, as the plants usu-
ally die after blooming.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
She MuffIed the Pup.

She was pretty enough to be worth
looking at, and when she took her
seat in a car on the Sixth avenue IL"
Smithers, who sat opposite stole few
admiring glances over his evening
paper. She unbuttoned her fur-lined
coat and began fishing into big bear
skin muff in her lap. First she drew
out two handkerchief. Then came
her purse, a bottle of perfumery, a
bunch of keys, a pair of gloves and
4 black and white puppy with soft
brown eyes.
The man on the same seat with
6mithers seemed to be on the verge
Of apoplexy./
''That beats a juggler's hat" he
yrowled "Wait a minute and she'll
fish out the fried eggs, American beau
~ roses and the live rabbit. New
York Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
| WhlLE THE
! TEA DREws

A new waist recently brought out in
Paris is termed blouse-bolero.
Corduroy walking suits are now
made with plated skirts.
Tan and Oxford are the preferred
colors for rain coats, and in the plain
tailored Styles
Amethysts are in favor again and
in pendant form are attached to chains
of platinum.
Rouid brooches are a whim of the
moment.
Peridot is one of the stones in evil
dence in new jewelry and it is usually
encircled by tiny diamonds.
For lingerie waists the leg o. NUT
ton sleeve is predicted as a leader for
next season.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Promise in Makeshifts.

Comparatively few model dresses
are yet to be seen, but those on view
are worth attention, being for the
most part the products of the best
houses in New York or the creations
of Paris dressmakers. There is moth
ing strikingly original about these
January prophesies Of summer. Many
of them are frankly between-season
makeshifts, meeting the requirements
Of visitors to Florida or the Riviera.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Story With Moral for All.

A rich lady dreamed that she went
to heaven, and there saw mansion
being built. Whom is that for?" she
asked of the guide.
For your gardener
But he lives in the tiniest cottage
on earth, with barely room for his fam
lily. He might live better if he did
not give away so much to the miser-
able poor folks"
Farther on she saw tiny cottage
being built. "And whom is that for"
she asked.
THAT is for YOU"
But I have lived in mansion on
earth. would not know how to live
in cottage"
The words she heard in reply were
full of meaning 1.-THE Master Builder
is doing his best with the material
that is being sent up"
Then she awoke, resolving to lay up
treasure in heaven.-Chicago Evening
Post.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Picturesque Idea, in Black.

Quite conspicuous in Paris is a
fancy for running lines of black rib
bon velvet or MORE ribbon on lace
or spot-net foundation. For black
creation. such is telling treatment,
and little chef d'oeuvre" of a gown.
straight from Paris, arranged after
this style, was of fine black lace.
mounted over white chiffon, the vel
vet lines concluding in semi-circle
of jet balls, as light in weight as the
prOverbial feather
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
MousseIine de Sole Waist.

Evening or theater waist of white
mousseline de sole, shirred and draped
over a fitted lining. The yoke is of
scream lace, bordered with q bias band
of velvet, ornamented with round mo-
tits of soutache, and with three ruff
fes of the mousseline de sole. Straps
of the velvet and frills of lace orna-
ment the 'front.'
The sleeves are shirred on the inside,
and are finished with bands of the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Modish TRIMMING,

The bouillonee is still a modish trim
ming and the narrow plated frills
ALSO retain their popularity. Among
the popular trimmings for cashmere
house frocks is narrow plated frill
of silk. The frill is set on in a bold
Greek key design upon the full skirt
and the skirt has very shallow plain
yoke, which gives snugness just about
the waist line and is cut in two points
in the front. Frills trim the sleeve
and edge the turned down collar, and
silk matching that of the frilling is
used for the girdle and for bows set
down the bodice front. A model of
delicate gray cashmere has bands of
appliqued embroidery in shades of
gray and white run around the full
skirt border, the simple surpliced bod
ice. which also acts as trimming for
the sleeves.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
A wonderfully pretty cotton Qet

A wonderfully pretty cotton net
dress displayed this week came from
Rouff. 1t had a white ground, vaguely
covered with twigs of pink almond
blossoms, and was made over a skirt
of pale pink taffeta. The, entire dress
was accordion-plaited, the full short
skirt being finished with three deep
founces, each of which had a ribbon
border bringing out the almond pat
tern in brighter colors and thicker
clusters.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11

slices, and boil for a few minutes;
then put in the apples and boil until
straw will pierce them easily; re-.
move from the stove, put the apples
In a dish and pour the strained syrup
over them; serve warm or cold. Cit
ron slices, currar IS or raisfns may be
added to the sauce.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
GrilIed Almonds.

Blanch cupful of almonds and dry
thoroughly. Boil one cup of sugar and
one-fourth cup of water till it HAIRS"
Throw in the almonds, stir occasion
ally. When they turn faint yellow
ish brown remove from the fire and
stir them until the strip turns to
sugar and clings irregularly to the
nuts.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Apple Snow.

Steam or stew three large tart an.
pies (cored and quartered), but not
through fine sieve. Beat the whites
of three eggs stiff, add half cup of
powdered sugar, beat again; add the
apple and beat till like snow. Pile
lightly in glass dish, garnished with
jelly and serve with boiled custard.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11

cial legislation is rapidly @tcutting
their claws and the lover of nature
and wild life may still continue to
meet old friends or make new &C.
Quaintances along foot-pathway, no
matter how deep the snow or bitter
the winds.-Alberta Field in Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11

1t at the throat. Great flowing sleeves
of lace and chiffon and small lace ruff
1es turning back at the throat are fea-
lures. The roses are pink, the forget
me-not blue, and the ferns green.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
A Pompadour NeuIiuee,

A pompadour negligee is Louis XVI.
in pattern, and fresh and pretty for
the morning. The facings are of pink
silk, and a huge bow of blue catches
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-11
Apples Stewed With Lemons,

Pare, core and quarter twelve good.
sized apples; put over the fire with
one quart of water, one cup of sugar
and one large lemon cut into thin
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04

Thisbe" 10 be presented by the boys Of the
Mission OF our Lady of Loretto this afternoon
at o'clock at the Fourteenth Street Theatre.
and Romeo was wanted for a similar purpose.
No Romeo, however answered TO the call of
the head costumer.
A boy dispatched TO Romeo's home in
Bleeeker-st. and shortly returned with a dirninu-
tive Italian whose countenance was as grimy
his expression was angelic
Romeo is going TO be PeasbIossom," ex-
planned the head costumer TO the visitor but
think he'll have to have his face washed first"
Romeo vanished in company with his captor
and presently reappeared with his face as bright
and clean penny. and the rest of his
person clad i'm pink tights. The head costuuer
proceeded to arrange a wreath OF sweetpea
blossoms around his little Ions, and sweeter
Peasblossom never was seen.
They make up so much better than most
children" remarked one Of the customers. You
ought TO them in the Greek dance. They are
so pretty and graceful that you would think
they We're little girls, but OF course one would
never dare TO tell them Their arms are the
prettiest things you ever saw"
The Greek dance is to be introduced into the
play at the suggestion of the duke. and viii be
the chief feature Of the performance. The cos
tunes. in pink tan and white with gold borders,
have been lent for the occasion by the Children
OF MARY OF an uptown PARISH ana with bare
white limbs and sandalled feet the eight little
Italians who have been selected for the dance
will make a picture the like of which cannot
often be seen The play is To be part of the
closing exercises of the mission school and
viii be great event in the Italian colony Of this
neighbOrhood.
II is adapted from Midsummer Nights
Dream" and includes all the subsidiary Incl
dents in which Nick Bottom, Ounce and their
fellow artisans are concerned, together with the
antics OF Puck and the fairies as far as they
relate 10 these incidents
The boys being coached by r Ciaffrev
Taaffe. and have been in training for only about
three weeks.
The girls viii contribute to the closing exer-
cises a little operetta called ''The Enchanted
Apple" besides some dances and drills and two
pantOmimes. The Star Spangled Banner and
The Holy City"
Tickets may be obtained from the Rev W H
Walsh. No. S03 Eizabeth-st.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
@F:lNrERlE52;ssTI EST rOW6MEN
! O.
A THOUSAND GUESTS.
NJ. Arbuckle Expects 20 Entertain Them
Each Day on His Ship.

The good ship Jacob a. stamler the property
o. John Aroookles cast anchor three miles or
consy Island yesterday afternoon. ana viii re-
main there either AZ anchor or cruising about
the neighhorhood until October !. The start
was delayed for a couple OF hours bv the
absence OF a crew. the men having gone on
strike the day before. but by O'Clock q new
stan arrived and the Stamler Immediately
weighed anchor and proceeded from West 2lst-
ST. her summer moorangs
"T'hey can't strike after we ger our - Saa
can they" inquired Mr.. Arbuckle OF the cap
tam, as the ship spread her sails preparatory TO
her summer fitting
No sir" answered the captain. That would
be mutiny and we could put them in irons IL
We wanted 70
Mr.. Arbucl1le looked relieved. for he expects
10 have thousand guests day on the stam-
ler-poor mothers and little children. tired work.
ing girls and few men. He puts the men last
because he thinks that men as a rule can look
out for themselves.
II a man has to rough fl a little it doesn't
hurt him." he says but with a woman II IS
different"
The Jacob A stamler. which has been used
as a hotel for working girls during the winter
Is 10 be a summer hotel during the sumner. and
win be known Arbuckle's Deep Sea Hotel
A Siidllef vessel, the john Wise VIII ply be-
~ cen the hotel and Coney Island, and this
trip VIII cost 10 cents: admission to the Stamler
VIII be 10 cents, and dinner VIII cost a similar
amount. To stay overnight on the ship. with
dinner and breakfast viii cost 81. The dinner
VIII consist OF soup. meat and vegetables. des-
sert and coffee.
We won't make any money e." Mr.. Ar
buckle explains, when people express surprise
al the price or this meal. but won't lose
anything"
Mr.. Arbucke has taken a stateroom on the
ship. and expects 10 spend great part OF his
time there. Mrs. Arbuckle, on the contrary. is
going take her summer outing at farm at
NeW-Palrz, \. Y. and viii entertain a house
party OF one hundred a week There viii be
four cottages. in which girls viii be accommO-
Gated AZ So week. and tents for men al So.
Children from the waterfront section. where the
coffee mills ana sugar refineTIes are viii be en-
tertained gratis. This place Mr.. Arbuckle calls
Mary and John ArbUckle's Farm" explaining
that, as his wife's judgment is better than his
and her heart bigger. he puts her name hrst-