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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15

friends for an evening, closing with
oance, but it can be made quite orig
lnal. The house may be decorated OF
not, as the hostess chooses. The deco
ration should be simple-autumn
leaves or dahlias would be good for
this season of the year.
AS the guests enter they should ba
given smallkeys tied with bit of ribbon
which may carry the old meaning OF
giving the. key of the city to an hon
ored guest-a means Of expressing tina:
during the visit the city belongs tc
him. These keys should be of many
sizes and kinds, duplicates to be given
the men and Vomen-the way for find
ing partners for the dining-room later
in the evening.
After the new home has been seen,
paper and pencil should be furnished
each guest. The men are requested to
draw plans for their ideal house and
the women are asked to write out a
description of the furnishings for an
ideal home. Of course in this the
number of rooms in the house must
be designated. The papers are num-
bered and collected, and judges who
rave been appointed will pass upon
the merits of every paper.
For the man who wins the prize
for the best plans for home, a dolls
house may be purchased; the woman
who is given first place in the furnish
ing contest may be given a set of
doll furniture.
Do not serve in the regular manner.
Simply throw open the dining-rcoEl
where the table will be heaped with
small cakes, apples, pop corn, bon
bons, and sandwiches, with coffee
served at the side, if desired, which
better illustrates true hospitality. The
guests are supposed to wander in at
will and choose what they wish to eat.
The keys may serve as souvenirs OF
the evening or toy coffee pots, coffee
mills, carpet sweepers, clothes pins,
and the hundred and one reproductions
Of homely articles of household ware
may be given.
The affair may be called a zone
evening house party"
Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
EVEN OVER DEATH.
Remarkable Deed Ascribed to Aus
trian Bandit of 1890.

DR.. Loye tells the following strange
story, taken from the archives of an
Austrian police officer, and relating to
an execution said to have taken place
in Vienna in 1880: A well-known ban
dit named Schavenburg was caught,
together with four of his associates,
and they were all condemned to
death. They were already on their
knees, ready to submit to their fate.
when Schavenburg addressed the
judge, asking that his four compan-
ions might be ranged in single file in
front of him at a distance of eight
feet from each other.
If" he said, latter am beheaded,
I get up and walk to the first of my
comrades, will you pardon him?"
The Judge thought he was pretty
safe in complying with the request.
But if I walk up to the second, the
third. and the fourth, will you pard on
those also?"
The Judge replied that he would OBJ
tain their pardon from the emperor.
The bandit was satisfied, bent his
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15

years, and noticed her patient endur-
ance when the wolf was not far from
the door.
Eyes, I'll go there now, DOCTOR" she
said, lneekly, 'but not for the chance
as III have. I'm past wishin for aught
for myself, sir; but twill be easier for
Joe anG his missis and the children.
Why, my grandson, Joey will get the
bite and soup as I costs EN-"
So the ambulance came and took her
away, but the children made loud la
mentation, and little Joey cried him
self TO sleep, and wanted grannie in
his dreams.
When visiting day arrived they all
went up to the infirmary to see her.
and ever small Joey was comforted by
the dear old lady's look of content. She
had a snowy cap on her head with it's
little white frill resting on her sill
very hair, and on her shoulders there
rested a thick warm crimson shawl.
Her daughter-in-law touched it gently.
WHY. mother, how smart you do
look!" and poor Mrs. Robins smiled
back in return.
Il thought it was different to this,
and at first I was fearful to come.
Folks talk so much of the poOrhouse
and counts it somehow disgrace. But
there, we all of us says more than we
mean, and I'm comfortable, yes, I am
Joe; I'm warm, and l have plenty I'd
eat; doctor says I may pull through
yet, and come back to plague We
again."
But the plenty to eat" and the
warmth, and the doctor himself, were
too late. Mrs. Robins had lived a hare
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
Siberian Rooted Lake.

A rooted lake exists in Siberia, near
Obdorsk. This lake is nine miles wide
and II miles long. It's roof, a natural
one, is made of salt. Biologists say
that long ago a great part of the water
of the lake of Obdorsk must have sud
denly evaporated, leaving huge salt
crystals afloat On the surface. These
crystals in time caked together. Thus
the water was entirely covered over
with them as if frozen. The lake in
1878 dropped three feet; it found an
underground outlet into the Obi river,
but the salt crust was so thick upon
it that it retained its own level Not
dropping at all, it formed a roof Of
salt three feet high over the whole
body of water.
On the maagishlak peninsula, in the
Caspian sea, there is another lake that
has a roof of salt crystals thick and
strong enough to allow men and
horses to cross it on foot.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
Jackets and Skirts.

The Jackets, so diverse in shape and
style, often are deliberately braided on
the back and front, while on the skirt
there is only embroidery Just around
the hem. Again, the skirt will have
the most of the embroidery and on the
jacket there will be only the sleeves
and the collar with the embroidery,
Altogether, it is decidedly puzzling to
tell just which style is the most to be
desired, and the rule is that what is
the most becoming and has the smart
est effect should be chosen rather than
to let the fine work cast the deciding
vote. All the same, be it remembered
that too coarse material and EN-.
broidery are not desirable purchases
unless economy does not enter late
the calculations at all.
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life, and the cruel pressure OF winter
had proved to be more of strain than
she could bear, but she was quiet and
contented, and the nurses did their best
to pull her through.
One day when she was feeling a little
better she told the nurse who was sit
! ting near her at work about her life
in the slums, and how she disliked it
at first; and about little Joey (the
father she meant, not the child), and
OF his innocent, successful appeal to
the neighbors to take care of his
mother.
And they've done it. You would
never believe it, my dear, but the
toughest and rudest among 'em took
care OF my Joey and me. They are
very good hearted at bottom and they'd
have kept me to die there amongst 'em,
willing and cheerful they would. But
It's the Lords will as I'll die in the
Workhouse; and I'll go off as quiet as
lamp, and thanking you for all your
trouble when my time comes. But l
amt to be buried as a pauper, you
must know. l couldn't die peaceful if
there was that shame to be faced. IT'S
the neighbors, them as lives or starves
IN the old alley, as has promised to
Dury me decent. I'm to have a plain,
vanished coffin, with my name put
plain upon the lid; it's bespoke, nurse,
already bespoke, and the neighbors
Will follow when my time comes
Don't fret yourself, dear heart -
said the nurse-a kindly and motherly
creature. You must try to live and
90 us credit you know. l won't forget
what you've told me. think
should like to see your alley; they
must be very kind neighbors down
there"
THAT they are," rejo1ned the failing
woman; "but they're low, indeed
they're very low. You'll not take Of
tense please, will you, if they seem to
speak little bit rough?"
Although care and skill could not
save Mrs. Robins, yet they patched her
up for awhile, and she taught many
lessons of patience as she lay there
content in her bed. Suffering was no
new experience to one who had lived
in PLEASANT alley. In the infirmary
her sorrows were, she felt, lightened
by care, kindness and skill
Its fine to have everything done for
you,' she would say in her wistful
voice. 1--WE been dom for others just
always, and never looked forward to
this. It's for all the world like as if
we was ladies, for each has everything
she wants for herself. Yet actually
some CT 'em grumbles! Well, to be
sure! l suppose at heavens gates
there'll be grumbling if Peters a bit
slow with the keys"
After few weeks of peace and quiet
Mrs. Robins fell asleep, and the alley
rose nobly to the occasion; they shut
up their tenements and went in great
procession to fetch their old favorite
away. Seeing that great stream Of peo-
pie many wondered, for it was indeed
curious sight, all so wretched, and
so poor and ragged looking, yet quiet
and subdued. Joe and his wife and
children-little Joey foremost with the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
"Nap" Promotes Beauty.

Some people have the gift of sleep
and others haven't. The secret of
more than one notable instance of
beautiful mothers and grandmothers
is acknowledged to be due directly to
the power of sleep, to take a quiet
little nap at any time of the day, when
a busy afternoon or long evening is
before them. 1t really seems, then,
one of the cleverest attainments open
to the eternal feminine, this capacity
of capturing 40 winks whenever she
pleases.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
HAPPENINGS IN
PLEASANT ALLEY
By II. f. GETHEN

When Joe Robins was little over 20
he decided to bring home a wife, and
with doubts and fears his mother con-
sented, for the girl was a young crea-
ture living in pheasant" alley, where
the domestic arts Of needlework and
cooking were held of very small &C
count.
The Wedding took place one Sunday
morning, and many of the Inhabitants
of the alley went to look on. They con-
sidered flowers and rice the chief es-
sentials of the ceremony, and when
Joe and his bride emerged from the
church shower of rice overlook them,
singing painfully on necks and ears;
another and another handful followed
run, anG by sheer speed they distanced
their pursuers and took refuge breath
lessly in pleasant" alley.
Joe's mother, Mrs. Robins, thought of
her own wedding day midst sweeter
surroundings than those, for she'd been
married down in the country on a
lovely morning in May. But she
daughters fine hat, and smoothed down
the pre- tty woollen gown-her own gift,
of which the girl was inordinately
proud. The two actions we're typical
of Mrs. Robins, for she brushed aside
small annoyances and smoothed down
every difficulty she could, making their
rough lives more endurable.
Her grandchildren were great Joy
to Mrs. Robins, and her favorite was a
second little Joe, who took after his
father" she said. But, alas! there came
one bitter winter when work was very
scarce, and strikes had SO far only
made the wages lower.
Even the weather is agen u.s." said
hollow checked men to each other,
whilst the hungry-eyed women kept in
doors.
And then Mrs. Robins fell i'll, and
her son and his wife had no work, and
the children grew pinched and poor
looking, though they Jared better than
most.
"'Tis the soup kitchens and free
from sickening like me-" said the poor
grandmother, who lay fading away.
You'd be far better in the infirm-
ary," quoth the doctor one day. go
there at once my good woman, and
you'll have an even chance yet"
He was a kindly man and a wise one,
and he'd known the poor woman for
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15

was very dark, with a complexion Of
ivory and with vivid red lips. The
bright green veil suited her to a
charm. In Paris it certainly would
have looked bizarre, but near the sea
it was quite suitable. Pale blue wells
are generally becoming, but pure
white is best Of all; it is always fiat
tering to the skin and with burnt
straw or Tuscan it is adorable.
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them to the distant burial ground. AL
the others followed as they best could
on their feet when other methods
failed-but every kind of truck and cart
was requisitioned, and the people
most Of them, had at least scrap Of
Grape about them. And so they passed
on, quite unconscious of the pathos Of
their poverty.
Next day at dusk the inirmary ward
was Suddenly invaded by the porter
who called in somewhat hasty accents
for the nurse; she came at once.
What is It Simmons? Is there any
thing the matter?"
In response the man put his Aand
behind him and pulled forward a little
fearful, muddy, foot-sore urchin.
Nurse, d'you know this boy? He
says you've got his grannie, and he
wants her"
And looking closely at the tiny fig
ure, nurse made answer: "Why. it's
poor old Mrs. Robins boy! How did
he come all that weary way? He's but
a baby to be out alone"
But little lonely Joey walled his an
sWer.
II wants my grannie! They put the
big box in the ugly pit-hole, but. ]
wants grannie. Where's my grannie?
There's lots of grannies here" he went
on sobbing, land they've got red
shawls, too. But where's my grannie %
The doctor came in at the moment
and stood within the room; the fire.
light fell on the small wretched figure
his rain of tears and pretty wistful
face, and by him knelt the nurse, he1
arm around him, holding his colo
hands towards the kindly blaze. The
solemn porter looked annoyed and puz.
zled at this departure from all printed
rules. The patients, aye, the patients!
The tears were falling down many q
deeply furrowed cheek.
Then the doctor, stepping forward
with that keen bright eye which noted
all things, said:
whats all this about, boy? What's
your name?"
please, sir, I'm Joey, and I've
walked up from the alley to look fol
granaie.'
"How far is that, wonder? Sim
mons. what dyou say?"
why, sir, it's three miles sure and
sartin," said the wondering porter;
land he's a baby to be out alone''
Then the doctor, still as brisk an6
o1,
this patient for one night He is heart.
sick, his feet are sore and bleeding.'
So Joey found a resting place, an6
many "grannies" claimed him loving.
ly; and every Sunday afternoon hence.
forward his father brought him up etc
call on grannies nurse" and the story
Of his wanderings was told to each
new innate OF that large infrmary
ward.
And big Joe's wife-the little Joey's
mother-would proudly tell her chill.
dren Of her own grand wedding, when
she bad a fine new gown and real
bouquet, and half the alley looked on
But grannie's funeral beat all that,
she added. "'Twas the biggest follow.
in as ever left the alley. The houses
was left empty-not creature stayed
behind
Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
Find Capabiity.
There is only one plain rule of life
eternally binding. It is this: Try
myself unweariedly, till thou fndest
the highest thing thou art capable Of
doing, and then do it.-John Stuart
Mill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
Health Precautions in Paris.

BY police order now in operation.
in Paris laundries must disinfect all
garments as soon as they are received.
Clothes must be conveyed to the laun-
dries in Theoretically sealed bags and,
on their arrival, be scalded in an anti
septic solution. The work people are
to wear special clothes, which also
are to be disinfected.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
4 Ors e S, waist

Corsets, waist
bands, abdominal re-
pressers, waist stocking
supporters, two-piece
underclothing or two
piece suits of any kind
should not be worn by
girls or women. There
are three principles
which must be adhered
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15

head, received the mortal blow, and
his head rolled down; but to the great
surprise of the judge and the specta-
tors, the body got up, walked alone,
passed the first, second, third and
fourth of the condemned men, and fell
down. The occurrence was told to
the emperor, who, according to prom
Use, pardoned the four criminals.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
BOTH PRETTY AND EFFECTIVE.
Description Of Costume Worn a,
French Bathing Resort.

Yesterday afternoon, on the
planches, I saw a most effective white
frock, accompanied by a big Tuscan
hat and very long. veil of dark
emerald-green gauze, writes a cor.
respondent from Trouville, France.
The whole turnout was chic as pos.
sible and entirely Uncommon; the
woman who wore this pretty costume
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
Effective Sofa Pillow Cover.

inner circle in the center of yellow
silk, the outer circle (center), stems
and diamonds Qeaves) of green silk,
the whole appliqued on black satin.
1t is finished with large yellow
and black cord
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
Two uninvitino PROSPECTS,

think what a dreadful world this
would be-" says an exchange, IF all
the people were just like you" But
think how much more dreadful it
would be if they were just like your
neighbor.-Kansas City Journal.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
PILLOW FOR THE SOFA.
Design That Is New, Pretty, and Eas.
lily Worked.

This design for a sofa pillow is a
patchwork square enlarged. It is sup.
posed to be ''daisy" square, but is
made OF red silk, the circle at
the base of the petals and the small
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
OF AID TO HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY PROVE
A PRESENT HELP.
Some Pretty Ways for Entertaining
the Fortunate Modern Bride-The
"Book Shower" One of Them
-Game for Children.

The bride of to-day is very lucky
individual, for, besides her wedding
presents, she has all sorts of delight
tul affairs given by her intimate
friends: There are Stocking 'hand-
kerchief," plate and cup and saucer"
linen" book" flower" Kitchen"
and novelty" showers. Some or all
OF these functions are likely to fall to
the lot OF girl who announces her en-
gagement, and who gives her friends
this opportunity to show their good
will. Great care should be taken that
only ones nearest and dearest friends
are asked to parties of this kind
strangers or mere calling acquaint-
ances should not be asked to contrib
ute, Tor it would be embarrassing both
TO the giver and the recipient; this
is one OF the instances where host
ess must be sure of who the bride
elect would like to be present. Re-
member that the "gift without the
giver is BARE"
One of the very latest fads is
turnover collar shower" Each guest
Is asked to bring material for a turn
over and her thimble, and at the con-
clusion of an afternoon the fair 1--WE
take 1t for granted that adjective ap-
plies, as it seems to be the preroga-
tive OF a bride to be termed thusly)
brlde-to-be will have a number of
these useful accessories to her trous-
seau.
The book shower" must be ar
ranged by person who can find out
what volumes the recipient does not
possess, so there will not be dupli-
Gates. The name of the donor with
an inscription will greatly enhance the
value of the gift, and it is safe to say
that this collection will be more than
priced when placed upon the book
shelves of the new home. The hand
kerchief and linen showers are both
pretty. Each article can be thrown
at the bride until she is fairly buried
under the white Offering.
The "china" shower is always a ia
vorite, and unique way was devised
for the stocking shower by having a
large shoe candy box in the center
VI SAO AOASA1COu Cdb16 Will T1DDOu
going to each place; when the rib
bons were pulled all drew out favors
except the honored guest, who drew
out number of white packages, all
rolled tight in white tissue paper
a pair of silk hose from each guest
present.
A flower shower is the very pref
test of all, and should be given the
day before the wedding Each guest
brings bunch of flowers, and the
bride is literally showered with BIOS
SONS from huge floral ball suspend
ed in doorway. Have a large ball
made of wire, cover with moss, and
fill closely with flowers; carnations
make a perfect sphere. The ball is
made in halves and filled with rose
petals. When farewells are being said
the hostess pulls ribbon which sep
arates the two halves, releasing the
petals, which fall upon the young
woman who is about to leave the
realm of single blessedness for the
new and unknown way. This scatter
| ing rose leaves on the pathway
of bride is very old custom.
A Gapoa for Nh;Idro~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15

it," said the senator. 1T might have
kept me awake a few minutes think
ing about it,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-15
A Game for Children.

Form circle and cast lots or take
a vote as to who shall be the hunts
man." When chosen, the hunter pro-
;ceeds to give a name to each person
one becomes his coat, another his
hat, gun, belt, shoe, etc. The hunts
man then walks around on the out
side of the circle, and calls for each
article in turn. AS they are called
each person arises and takes hold of
the person in front of him, the first
person having attached himself to the
hunters coat tails. When all are go.
ing at rather rapid pace, the hunter
suddenly calls "bang!" then all, in
Guiding the hunter, rush for seat,
and the one left must become the
hunter. MADAME MERRI.
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HEAVIEST ENGINE IN THE WORLD.

Deapod
freight
Without its tender it weighs tons, 0cwt "
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rs "
Seaso1able
Entertainments
\ and r.
Sugg estions
for Social
Functions
Bv EDITH A. BROWN
Society Editor of the Chicago Record-Herald

Farewell Dancing Party for the Col
lege Boys and Girls-"Hop Vines"
for Decoration-A "Hop Pole"
Dance-Fall the Time for House
Warn1ings-Key Souvenirs Signify
Hospitality -"An Ideal House"
Contest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
CHRISTIANS IN
BUSINESS LIFE,
METCALF' TOPIC

The Free Evangelical Congregational
church on Hope street celebrated It's oSd
anniversary last evening.
At 7 o'clock a super was served In the
large anteroom in the basement followed
by after-dinner speaking and reports or
the various executive workers OF the
church and its societies.
Rev j. Herbert Yeoman, pastor OF the
church, presided. and was bubbling over
with sparkling humor winch marked a re-
view OF his period OF service In connection
with the church and also his introduction
OF the speakers
The principal address of the evening
was delivered by Edward r Metcaif
president OF tho Atlantic National bank
and dealt with the Christian In business
life and his power TO do good. prosper and
still be true to his conscience.
Mr.. MetcaIfs thoughtful and practical
remarks held the closest attention and
were enthusiastically applauded
The superintendent rertce 9 'ne seoks O9dbs oe ths
work carried on under his direction ana
the close relations between the church
Edward Twedell. president OF the guild
told of its successful efforts In many
directions.
The Mems club. organized last No
yember and now having a membership Of
ll0, is a strong arm OF the church. Its
president. Henry B. Hagan, talked In
terestingly Of It's rapid progress and
Rev. Mr.. Yeoman, who had set a iVe-
minute limit on the speakers. was Obliged
20 call time on the clubs energetic presi-
dent.
Mrs George Harding. president OF the
Ladies' Aid society made report OF
many activities. accompanied with sallies
on tho Mems club.
Lewis Il. Remington. chairman OF the
standing committee. threw the limelight
on the business side OF the church and
credited the younger people with respond
ing moro readily with contributions.
The readjrg OF the roll call OF the
church by Clerk f. Il. Durfee showed n
big representation Of the members pres
ent.
During tho evening Miss Helen Ia Ames
rendered several delightful vocal solos,
accompanied by Miss Florence Ames.