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of the wide experience and rare scholar
ship of Its author and betrays the sure.
true touch of the master workman.
"REMINISCENCES OF PEACE AND WAR.
By Mrs. Roger A Pryor. author of
The Mother of Washington and Her
Times" Revised and Enlarged edition.
New York: The Macmillan Company.
Mrs Pryor's book of personal reminis
cences has had so wide a vogue that there
have been repeated calls for a new edi-
ton, extending her comments on the war
time events in the same delightful vein OF
kindliness. This demand has now been
met by an enlargement of the first edition,
with the addition of several chapters bear
Ing upon various phases of the post-bellum
period Mrs. Pryor writes better than We'll
She writes with quiet sincerity that is
magnetic in its compelling force. She tells
her story simply, pointedly and effectively,
never with rancor, never with insincere
assumption of indifference to the awful
sufferings endured by her companions in
defeat. There is more than merely a wo-
mans commentary on the great struggle
in this work, for the author has the his
toric sense in marked degree, and is ca
pable of discriminating in her judgments
of the major events of the war. She de-
scribes the battle of the crater for an in
stance, with vivid dramatic force and yet
with an accuracy of rendition which COM
mends itself as remarkable passage Bits
of memory of Mrs. Pryor's acquaintance
with some of the Union commanders, nota-
bly, General Grant. disclose the sweet spirit
of forgiveness which many of the noble
women of the south felt after their terrible
experience. The friendship between the
Pryor family and General Grant was
beautiful result of the great conflict.
THE HEART OF A GIRL. BY Ruth KIM
hall Gardiner Illustrated nv ri
Louis Hinton. New York: A. s. Barnes
& Co.
There is meat for the adult as well as
entertainment for the Juvenile reader in
this excellent story OF a girls thoughts and
plans and ambition. Mrs. Gardiner has re-
lated the moods and delineated the tenn
permanent of her little heroine with a rare
insight into girl nature. and has perhaps
furnished some parents and teachers with
illumination to guide them on the path TO
the best methods of child culture. Yet she
is not preaching a sermon She is merely
telling a tender, entertaining story of an
exceptionally interesting child, and has
probably created the more valuable WORK
thereby.
CAPTAIN MYLES STANDISH. BY Tudor
jerks, author of Captain John Smith"
Illustrated. New York: The Century
Company.
This volume continues the biograp phicai
history of our country, so satisfactorily be-
gun in Captain John Smith" There is no
more stirring reading in all history than
the records of Pilgrim Fathers voyage
to New England and the incidents which
marked the first years of their life in this
new country. And the life of Captain
Myies Standish, faithful. loyal. jealous, a
brave soldier Sand q true comrade to his
fellow-voyagers in the Mayfiower," is so
closely identified with the beginnings of our
ax;s- -,
Evening star., 1905-09-30
Nothing New.

From the Chicago News
M.stress-"Why don't you and your hus-
band go In a show? You could support
him in some pieces and make lots of
money
Lucinda Qaundress1-'Laws. miss- dat
wouldn't be nofhin' new to support him.
have been doing It all de time since we
was married"
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of AN Oriental Outing" &C. Column
bus Ohio: Fred J. Ueer.
MRS. ALDERMAN CASEY. BY Irene
Stoddard Capwell Drawings by w.
Herbert Dunton. New York: r. +.
Fenno & Co. Washington: Woodward
& Lothrop
Evening star., 1905-09-30

POLITICAL. DEyELOPMENT Of PORTO
RICO. BY Edward s. Wilson, author
Evening star., 1905-09-30

war on Noland and cause CONSERVATION.
But right triumphs and the magic cloak
saves the situation and King Bud and his
beautiful sister and Queen ZiXi are made
very happy-and also all those who read
this fascinating tale. The pictures in, color
are unusually beautiful. This is indeed
one of the books to proclaim long in ad-
vance the coming of Christmas, for it
strongly suggests the holiday season, when
fairy stories are worth more than essays or
grown-up novels.
Evening star., 1905-09-30

of the wide experience and rare scholar
ship of its author, and betrays the sure.
true touch of the master workman.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
Fish Unaccounted For.

Old Gorton. of Manchester. was \ ardent disciple of Izaak Walton. On on occasion he was sitting upon the raj road bridge in company with some q the young men of the town. pursuing hi fayorite occupation. The fish did nc bite well. however, and one of his com panions. becoming impatient, unnotice by the old man. got up, wound up hi line and started for home, throwing couple of fish into Gorton's basket [ he passed.
 Alter a time Gorton, too, tired of hi poor luck, prepared for departure. Lif, ing the cover of his basket, he looked ir counted his catch and said. with a SUI prised and disappointed voice: Why had five cunners. and now there ain but seven. Where the devils t'othe two? ?'-Boston Herald.
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lMrEC WING THE FIGURE.
ANel&go Wcman Has Formed Habits That Tend to Such Defect as
 olo Eifh Shoulder or Hip.

fC .irls wbo are working 10 over, 9onne Inc uneYennss3 of hips and steUldffa must investigate he indi- v1daai cauHe of the trouble Nothing ls mtft rommon cause than Che habit C lnaorttct standing, throwing tbe weight C the body ulon one foot and lsS Bat many cases of crookedness e. drought about by some Gdd habit e4 to.r cUn. For instance one cor tssponae1t writes that she always ~eaEs iCBG skirts in the street and in- Fa ably holda tbe skirt 10 raise it from fte ground with the right hand This hsb1t may hay. done great deal to wis her If you will not wear short Waikjrs skirt. take pains to change hands otten when lifting your train.
 E5efseEack riding, al il has been pfa 1ieed-ttst i3, with side saddle has done its share of damage One physician pitHCrhei . saddle made for f7e reverse position, bringing he stir rdr on he opposite side from the usual one
 
 ways in one arm, especially when they are hetd against the hip. throws the tody into one-sided position
 h the introduction Of vertical writ- aa into school8, much has been said ot tte benefit gained from it's forcing the shilG to sit straight. facing the dess directly. instead Of sitting in ths diagonal fashion GUS onary witt slant ing renmaDship This position has en- eouraeed uneYenness of shoulders and hips
 Sc you must study your own ease l 10 discover whether you are not in some way twisting yourself out of shape then, when you have dscov- cred the cause, do away with il prompt ly besides taking exercises to correct yoar figure
 h simple, standing exercises il is important that you have one hand on the hip the other clasped about the neon The hand on the hip belongs to the high side the other. lifted to the neck raises the entire side. hip so eorreots the fault The high h,p is usually the right one, but your casa may diffe'
 Starting with this position, you may use an infinite number of exercises that you have practiced before; those which stretch and bend the spine are he mos profitable. Go through these exercises, giving yourself short rests te ween, during these rests you may iet the arnI8 fall at the sides while you t2ss doep breaths
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She must not be a coward. either.

She must not be coward. either. Not long ago school play was to be presented. The rehearsals were over. tAe evening had arrived and the sFee'ateIs were there. But one girl Who had an important part in the irSt aet, at the last moment refused tO sc on the stage because her gloves were too short She sulked and pQut- ee. Her gloves did not reach the el- bow Another girl infected by her be- haNio.. discovered that her shoes had net tie right buckles. There was dis may behind the scenes. Katharine and Eilnor stood theto in rebellion. And the ass-president was sent for Katharine she said not elegantly. but positively, shut up," "Elinor. So oa with your lines. They are wait ing for yoai Both girls obeyed at once. They recognized the accent of authority.
 Gins whoever else fails or sue. ceeds. shc who takes front rank and ls conspicuous must do the latter. She cannot fail She must succeed. ne presldent of her clasS must win the favor and confidence of her teach. CTS, and must not be afraid to take a nm stand when occasion requires abd te 70 act that her class are proud - her
 She must learn littie bit of parlia- mentary law, so that fn meetings she saaH .ake the chair with ease and grece. This will help her to engineer . meeting well, and she must not have f-!Fate ends when she does this. tut E4ast endeavor to be perfectly fair and to Go what is bcst for the good of the whole
 Unless she does not shrink from ex- tra worf and from taking pains. a sirl wcald much better decline this honor Ii she does accept it she mast ray :he price
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PROPER WAY TO SWEEP.
A Good Ready Before You Begin That Work Does Not Prove Injurious
 to Furniture

To sweep properly is to take up the dirt already there without causing more.
 This can only be done by exercising care and judgment, and looking be- fore you sweep" to paraphrase the old proverb
 Before commencing remove all drap- cries and portieres, and hang them out in a shady spot so that the sun will not fade them. Then follow suit with all the sofa pillows, placing them on the porch. if you have one.
 If you do not intend taking down your other curtains, the lace ones. shake them we'll where they hang and beat them lightly with cane and then pin tfem in neat folds high enough up to be out of the dust caused by the sweeping. Do not bunch them carelessly together. or you will have lot of ugly creases in them which will offend the eye.
 Next take a whisk and carefully brush each piece of upholstered furniture, looking carefully into each nook and cranny for that destructive agent. the
 
 cloth in naphtha and wash all around the button dimples. When you have done this cover with an old sheet which should he kept for this purpose
 The young housekeeper will find a store of these dust sheets a blessing to her. They can be bought ready made of unbleached cotton. or else the old patched and darned ones can be put on one side and kept for this. Each upholstered piece should be swathed in covering as fast as cleansed and secured into place with pins This will save time afterwards by keeping the dust off.
 When this Is all finished start in on the ornaments; wash all that is wash able with ammonia and water and dry with linen cloth. Those that cannot be washed must be | dusted accurately. not perfunetorily. This extra trouble. as it may seem be- fore starting in on the sweeping will amply repay you when you have finished cleaning and are ready to put every thing in place again Having covered as many pictures as you can, particularly those hanging low on the walls, you are ready to con- mence the sweeping. Sweep all the dirt from the sides to the center of the room and then to the door and into the dustpan which is i ready to receive it's burden. .-Philadel- phia Press.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
CADYS EVENING HOOD.
This Coquettish and Warm Covering for the Head Doubtless Would
 Prove Acceptable Gift

Materals-Four skeins shetland wool, l medium crochet hook, yards double faced satin ribbon, No. 12
 Chain 10 and join round.
 lst row-Chain 5 and make 24 doubles in ring (double in wool over once, draw through 2, then ?. Chain 2 after third stitch or first row. make double chai T l, double in same space. chain 1, agair double, After sixth stitch of preced- ing row. 1 double and after ninth stitch, 1 double, chain l, double chain l, 1 double, l double after twelfth stitch. After fifteenth stitch double. chain l. 1 double. chain l, double. double after eighteenth stitch. large shell after twen- ty-first stitch and l double on top of commencing chain. The shawl now has four corners. In the first corner shell make double, chain l, double after third and after sixth stitch. with chain 10 separate the shells. double in double of preceding TOW, and repeat until first corner again is reached
 4yh row-Make shell in center of first shell of preceding row, chain l, shell between first 2 shells of last TOW. shell in center of second shell l double over double of preceding row. and repeat un- til circle is complete
 9th row-One shell in each shell of pre- ceding TOW. with double after each
 9th row-Same as last with corners made like those of second TOW.
 The remainder of the shawl is made by repeating second. third and fourth rows as 10 corners and the usual shells be. tween. After 30 rows are completed make, very loosely. rows of le stitch shells. Do not increase in these rows Finish with row of shells of 10 treble with ricot over each
 When the shawl is finished divide of corne,, about three eighths of the shawD for the cape. and gather Ii to 2 twisted neck ribbon. Have the neck measurements about II inches and leave ribbon ends for tying.
 Two inches pack from the front of ,bc neck. on each side. fasten other twisted ribbon. and gathef the remainder of the shawl on these. to form the hood. The border should fall prettily over the face. and the upper corners be punched at the top of the head and mingled there with the ends of the ribbon tied in bow Boston Budget and Beacon.
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patterns for ends, with all dimensio and details plainly marked.
 The stock list is as follows:
ARMY CRAFT IN SECTIONS
Vessel Intended for Prompt Hal ding of Troops and Sup
 plies in War.

A most unique and interesting se1 tional steamer has recently been cod structed for the United States engineerI office of the army department, with th
 idea of having a boat that could [ transported on a large steamer or wal ship and assembled where required f( service in a moderate seaway. Nothil
 of similar nature has ever been cot structed, reports t.e American Inve1 tor, making this boat of particular i( terest as the parts are arranged so to be readily put together and are seI( locking
 The boat is built of steel, with twf screws. and has two compound engin( and Seabury water tube boiler. I'll vessel is 80 feet long. with draft 3.5 feet and a beam of g. feet She has| displacement of 72 tons and operat( at a speed of l knots per hour. Th section containing the engines has space cut off fore and aft, 1 5 feet, wic an inside bulkhead for the officers quad ters.
 o foot two inches in diameter In the se1 tion next to the engine is boiler insta lation, which includes storage tanks fj water and fuel bunkers for lG 900 pound of coal. The engine section contai1 two double cylinder compound engin( with nineinch stroke, the high -pressul cylinders measuring six inches in q ameter and the low pressure cylindel 12 inches. The section ahead of that col taining the boiler installation has aual ters for crew of 20 men and also serv( as a hold for the cargo, while the bo| section has the necessary store lockel and carries the chain and anchor eQuiI ment, as well as a derrick.
 The boom and derrick mast provid( have capacity of i2 900 pounds, the fo
 ward deck also having hatchways whid are provided with watertight coyeril flush with the deck There are two Iigl boats with davits on the steel decI which is constructed to carry load 20,000 pounds. concentrated on a truc of four wheels, having an eight -fo( wheel base. There is windlass on tb deck of each section and a steel cab] to connect the sections, bolts being us< for reinforcement, and when the ste, deck Is in place each section of the stea u CT becomes a water-tight compartment
 It is stated that this type of vessel wi be Of special service for the prom handling of troops and ammunItions time Of war, the necessary war materid provisions and men being easily tran, ferred from the army transport to an coast where it is necessary to make
 landing.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
First Come, First Served

A week before commencement Jones senior, who was weary of boardine 2 house fare. was happily engaged in don ming his dinner clothes. A smile of de lighed anticipation played upon hi features when Robbins entered in din ner coat.
 Hello, Charley" greeted Jones cheerily. Whats up?"
 "Oh. nothing up. said Robbins. 'I.u just going round to the-Giemenses f, eall--going to see if cant get asks 10 dinner"
 The smile faded sloAtssuS,on lone features
 On, l say, Charley yyexpostulated cant you go somewhere elss2 wal going there. ."-Youth's Companion
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
Table Linen.

The French have a way Of making even an inferior quality of table linen look we'll without the aid of starch. when the napkins are washed and ready to be ironed. they are dipped in boiling water and partially wrung out between cloths. They are then rapidly ironed with as hot fiat-iron as ross ble without burning them.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
USEFUL CASE FOR LETTERS
This Receptacle Is Very Easily Con st1u;teG--Eag Prove Sugges-
 tive for Little Gift.

Ttls if . simple example of very use- fa! article 10 hold letters and cards that misb; otherwise lie about in an untidy way and be lost The foundation con sists of two pieces of cardboard each nine inches long, one six inches deep. the other four inches. These are covered witE silk, cloth or linen. as preferred
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01

In detail and also the way in which the four wedges are cut apart after being shaped in single block. In addition to the small -quarter-inch grooves, shown in the eross-sections of the two shelves at C and D in Fig 172, small strip one-quarter inch wide and one eighth inch in thickness should be glued on the upper side at the front of each, as shown on the shelf C at X. This strip can Ee omitted if desired, but 1t adds not only 10 the appearance of the rack. but also to the safety of the articles placed on the shelves.
 The stock list for his china rack is as follows;
 pieces 23iaxiisx1.- sides
 l piece 36l2x3i4Xt2-lowe shelf
 1 piece e36hX22xz-upper shelf
 2pieces 3ixh hxb-strips to glue on shelves
 pieces 35l2xia4 X9s-back pieces
 piece N1l3N@--uppcr back piece
 The construction of this china rack may be greatly simplitied by emitting the tenons on the ends of the shelves and the corresponding mortises in the sides. and instead using two one and onehalf inch No. 10 round head brass
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01

must De carefully made, so that the slide piece will move freely. The side pieces are either doweled, or mortised and ten ohed across the ends of the end piece. as shown at the right hand end of the frame B.
 On the opposite or left hand end. thin piece one and ene-half inches wide and one-Quarter of an inch in thickness. is
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nology Chicago)
 Copyright 1905 by Joseph B. Bow.es1 In Fig I'll Is illustrated another very desirable style of china rack in which the wide shelf is below. At A in Fig 17g the design for the sides is given, includ tug all distances, and also the radii of the curves. so that 1t may be readily transferred, full size, to beavy paper from which a pattern can be cut. The upper strip of the back should be cut to the form shown at B.
 In Fig 173 the two shelves are shown
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
A GLASS PRESIDENT
VARIOUS REASONS WHY PAR PECULIAR GIRL Is CHOSEN.

Ire Popular school-o{rl Does Not Make unlucky Speeches-She Is Quick to Understand People-The Successful Leader Among Girls Must Possess Charm and Initiative She Must Be Able to Engineer a Meeting with Ease and Grace Extra Work Her Penalty for the Honor.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01

screws through he side and into the end Of each shelf This construction will prove equally strong and greatly reduce tho work of construction.
 EXTENSION BOOK RACK.
 very pretty extension book-raek for uss on the library table is illustrated in fls. 1i4. At is seen a cross-seetion through the sliding base. including the
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
Graham Drop Cookies.

One egg, cupful brown sugar. one cupful sour cream, one teaspoonful soda, one teaspoonful cinnamon. a pinch of salt. two cupfuls graham four Drop on tins and bake.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01

But sGculd yoa ask ne what at tribute in girl will help her to be most successfully president of her class. think ! will pick out this be yond every other. She must have what we call initiative. That is she mus; be able to suggest new lines. to strike out in new paths, and to cen vince the other girls that her ideas aie good 4 girl who is a slave to system. who cares principally how things look. and is in terror about what peoplt MI say. is not a giTi with Initiative
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01

ard edged with fancy galloon. gold lace, CT embroidery. Two pointed pieces four inches long and two inches wide at tbe top form ends. which must be neatly sewn E Ribbon with bows form looy sy which tic pocket Is suspended.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-01
Channel to Color Soup.

Take hais teaspoonful of sugar. ado little water, put on the fire until it be- comes deep brown. Add this to the soup. but ts careful not 10 make It toe sweet
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The president of the class gener- ally is eirl with charm. Amy has had charm from her cradle What is il? How shall il he explained?
 Dear girl, il is impossible to define charm jn set terms. II is the perfume of a flower. it is the sweetness of the violin, il is the soft simmer of the moon, ii is the sigh CT the surf when Last il breaks upon the shore. girl who has charm steals into ones heart She may pe a gentle mouse of a girl demure and quiet. or a merry breeze like girl, coming indoors with the swing ot tbe wind, but her charm. if genuine, will belong to her personality and be part Of her.
 City gr.s have this endowment and So have country girls. A good deal of ii depends on being free from self-ab- sorptbon- No girl who is thinking much about herself ever has charm Homely girls often have it and pret ty girls miss it. so you see it does not need to go with a roseleaf skin and dimples. But Amy wouldnt be chosen as class president if he other girls had not ben impressed by be charm
 Still another excellent quality. and one that q leader always has. is force Without force nobody can hope te lead. Most of us are followers. Only here and there springs up the girl who leads
 II is never by bluste: or vehomence. by over mphasis and seif-assertion. or by any display of arrogance and bad manners. that girl becomes leader Force of character is flame within the soul. that shines Out in daily COZ. duct.
 A weak girl takes the color of the last person who talks with her. Why. you may often tell with whom a girl has been assoeiatiag by her inflec- tons. her tones. and her pet phrases. As for opinions. tLe weak person may think she Las them. but in reality she mas only pr,jldiees, which aru Very different.
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Fig. 175.

slide A is fitted. should be one-quarter of an inch In width, but not more than
 three -sixteenths of an inch in depth, and