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Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

scallops and below these were six ruffies
OF Valenciennes lace put on rather full.
A dainty shade for table decoration and
very effective in glass candlestick Is
made of white net cut to Mt an isinglass
frame; ornament the net with ruff1es of
fine German or French Valenciennes lace
Line with soft shade of pink or green.
A great deal of attention is being paid
this spring to such blouse accessories as
belts and stocks. 1t is. after all, the de-
tails of gown that make the perfect eff
feet. The belt, for instance, is a very Inn
portant detail since the waist line is al
ways important, Colored belts to match
the shoes and stockings are shown
When one is not wearing the fiimslest of
lingerie waists she puts on the most man
nlsh OF linen bouses with a soft rolling
collar, and, generally speaking, elbow
sleeves with gauntlet cuffs. There are at
least dozen variations of this waist, and
almost any figure may be suited 1t APP
pears in linen and madras, white and
colored.
No dress accessory is more important
than the VEIL and it is agreeable to note
that the new wells are much more refined in
There has been a reaction in favor OF the
small dot, a thing to rejoice over. The
large spots were quite vulgar, and much
too striking to suit quiet tastes. Real lace
wells, black and white, are very much ad-
mired
There is nothing new about shoes. ex-
cept that great many gray ties ana
pumps are being sold. Pumps for walking
shoes are as stylish as ever, and patent
leather divides popularity with Russia.
White shoes in castor and canvas are TO be
worn a great deal. Walking ties are very
mannish In appearance and II is said that,
not content with mere appearances, more
and more women are buying their walking
shoes In the boys department of the shoe
stores.
Tortoise shell and amber are materials
de luxe for combs and at least one artist
craftsman, who makes combs specially,
has introduced with much success trans
parent horn in several tones OF color. One
OF these is a clear pale gray, which is
most effective. The gray combs are not
intended for gray hair alone. They are
good in light yellow hair, and often also
IN dark locks. Ornamented with silver and
certain pale colored jewels like the poetic
green perldot, they are lovely Indeed.
do you know what we're coming tor"
asked a shoe manufacturer. We'll, here's
forecast along my line. We're going
back TO the days of Greece. In i've years
we won't be wearing anything but sandals,
In summer time at least. Leather sandals
for children were introduced by US several
years ago. They sold like hot cakes last
season and they're going better now. Were
turning them out as fast as our Factory
can be operated. And this year we've been
making a quantity OF large sizes. They're
almost exclusively for women, but the men
will be wearing them In a year or two, ana
mark my words, in about five more seasons
OF summer leather sandals will be the
whole thing Well look like the Greeks,
all right, and wen feel mighty comfort
able"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
sIx Girl Farmern.

The scornful old question, what can
girl do?" Is often answered nowadays
Up convincing fashion by the girls them
serves. Not in 80 many words, but by
their lives.
SIX sisters who live near Philadelphia
actually conduct farm, with their brother.
VINO Is the youngest OF the family
one may walk across their BARNARD
without soiling ones boots.
or the six girls the youngest is in her
teens, the eldest is not 30
The youngest is cook and odd boy"
Next to the youngest Is the "cowman."
She attends to twenty COWS and rears
the calves herself
Inc next one has actually plowed, though
this work is usually done by a man. At
any rate she does the sowing.
Marketing and homework fall to the
next older one
Inc pretty girl who owns to being the
Oldest but one, is the carter and gardener
while the eldest calls herself the plowman
because she taught her young brother to
plow Her butter is famous.
They are up at sunrise and in harvest
time often work till 10 or Ii at night. At
other seasons they have more time for
music, reading nature studies in theory
and other pursuits
They wear long blue overalls cut To
figure, Holland motor caps and heavy boots
and gloves whenever possible. They break
their own horses, though break isn't the
word since they go about it so early and
so cleVerly that there's no ugly scene.
And they make it pay.
Their neighbors are wondering IL they
will stay for good or are merely there for
experience"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
Religious Notes

Prof. r. F. Smith, inst tctor OF Greek IN
Solumpia university, Portland, Ore, has
been received into the Catholic church He
was formerly a Methodist minister.
Rev. DR.. A. w. Pitzer, the well known
pastor OF the Central Presbyterian church
south In Washington, for the last thirty
elght years has resigned and will become
pastor emeritus Of the church.
Rev. j. b. Ahrens, a leader Of German
Methodism In the south, has just died in
New Orleans. His literary work attracted
attention on both continents. He wrote a
history OF Mexico as well as several thee
logical books.
The Qualification OF Mother Julie BIZ
Hort, foundress Of the order Of Notre
Dame de Namur, will take place In May.
In all the houses Of the order throughout
the world celebrations will be held I'm honor
OF the Qualification.
General Booth. the Salvation Army leader.
will celebrate his nth birthday with
gigantic function at Crystal palace, London.
hours, is a good evidence OF General Booths
continued health and vital power.
The members Of the Fifth Avenue Bap-
list church In New York were surprised
last Sunday TO see John d. Rockefellers
weeks now that distinguished pillar OF
the sanctuary has been praying in secret.
The Moody School for Boys at Northheld,
Mass, will observe its twenty-ffth ami
William Revell Moody. the eldest son OF the
late Dwight l.. Moody. will preside at the
anniversary exercises, which will prob
ably be held In a large tent.
Rev and Mrs. Burton st. John OF Tten-
tsin, who have been supported on the
station plan by the Epworth leagues OF
New York district, New York conference,
have been sent TO Japan by Bishop Bash sE
part OF the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation 10 reach the 1000 Chinese students
In the schools Of that empire.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
For the sumner Traveller.


The woman who travels with many pieces
OF luggage finds the chiffonier trunk indis-
pensable This Is nothing more nor less
than a chest Of drawers fitted into trunk
frame. The cover lifts up and drops down,
leaving free access to the compartments.
Many women declare that this is the only
scheme ever devised for carrying gowns
without damage. waist can be taken
from the closet and without removing il
from the hanger which keeps it in shape,
tied into a tray so securely that no
amount of banging about will wrinkle
H. Moreover, this kind Of trunk does
not demand solid packing to prevent JOLT
ing. Several drawers can be left empty
altogether and the garments be none the
worse.
1t must be supposed that the suitcase
is tabooed for feminine use. Far from II.
But the new styles for women are mucn
smaller than formerly and are made up
especially for the woman traveller, Some
Of them have fittings fastened into the
cover, others hold the twenty pieces on
a tray which can be lifted ont OF the
suitcase. A support makes II possible to
stand this on the shelf OF a sleeping car
dressing room and the traveller has all
the comforts OF home under her hand
OF course. a chiffonier trunk demands
a companion piece in a hat trunk which
will carry a dozen gems Of millinery ART
and is generally accompanied by a shirt
waist trunk This IL little longer than
a suitcase and Is filled with tray after
tray. each one destined to hold a waist
The latest thing in travelling parapher-
MALTA is the bag with the drop front. ono
side unhooks and lets down, disclosing
a full array OF toilet articles, brush, comb
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13


7ELL, well, there is something
NV wrong with the girls learning the
mysteries OF culinary science
If1{Es9i when they let the boys Of the
- class run away with all the
prizes in the bakery. The startling event
happened IN Chicago recently.
Miss Marian Spencer. a graduate OF
Lewis institute has been teaching large
class OF boys the mysteries OF culinary
science, and the result will be exhibited
at the Gads Hi Industrial school. Ia
bies laden with cakes. pies salads roasts,
bread. desserts, in fact with everything
for which areclpe is known TO the modern
housewife, will testify to the aptitude OF
the sixteen boys, whose ages average "a
years. and the excellence Of their finished
efforts
The girls class exhibits are also to be
displayed, and while they have accom-
pllshed quite as much progress and their
products have an equally tempting APP
pearance. the feature Of the event centers
In the efforts OF the boys, who have spent
their spare hours delving into cook book
secrets instead OF playing marbles or
hurting rocks al hapless dogs and cats.
Two OF the prize winners are Emil Ca
ohon, whose angel cake Is all that its
name implies. and Charles Schwinn, who
has on exhibit a layer cake frosted with
cocoanut that would tempt n dyspeptic TO
whom such dainties are forbidden.
The girls are not the least bit Jealous,
perhaps they see future when growing
husband calls attention to the fact that
It is time to prepare breakfast, and she
can reply:
I'm sleepy. You took a prize: I'll let
.sNNna he 4N.N
Miss Spencer is enthusiastic over the
results obtained and the next term will
have a class OF older boys. Students Of
other classes will have part in the exhibit
ton, and there will be displays Of shirt
waists, lingerie, embroidery and needle
work. and prizes will be given for each
classification.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

nois Central between Chicago and Now
Otleansi TO plan out possible improvements
poth IN buildings and the grounds surround
ITs theml' ana later to carry out her plans
Were all stations and their grounds beotti
ned It would rob railroad travel of mnc,.
or Its monotony and distastefulness'
She was pretty, and this fact served TO
lessen the anger of the clerk who had
shown her every piece OF silk in stock,
She has discarded everything but two
pieces OF blue stun; these she chung 70 and
murmured over She would look up into
his eyes with that trusting, melting look
we all know so WELL then she would open
her mouth as though 10 speak, but didn't
This drove her to action Would YOU
mind calling lady clerk?" she murmur.
ingly asked. The man looked Surprised
and hurt "Oh, never mind" she said Won
needn't send for one; I'm going 10 ask
you. Which one Of these two pieces OF
SILK matches my eyes best-really matches,
and told her
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

freedom and presented with husband
IT is the mans mother who usually
picks out a wife for her son, for II Is he'
right to select her own daughter-in-law'
Frequently a mother will travel from
harem to harem, looking over the girls
Through this system, too, many pam
and unattractive girls are provided with
husbands young officer owed promotion
after promotion to the favor of superior.
Finally, the chief said Il would like to
show my appreciation of you by giving
you my daughter for a Wife
Elation of the young man lasted unsu
a friend remarked 80 your commander
is going to work off on you his ugly
chicken-eyed daughter?" The marriage
did not take place.
How the officer extricated himself from
the engagement is not known He was
caught some time later however when
he married a girl whom his relatives Sc
lected.
After plucking or her veil-according
to custom, he had not been permitted TO
view her face until after she had become
his wife-he found her hIdeously ugly.
The only thing left for him was to Sc
cure a divorce.
Divorces are easy to obtain in that coun-
try ana a nuSDdnu anu Wllc may lSlllot I ,
three times, says Mrs. Richards. If they
wish to marry fourth time, the woman
must go through the Formally of marry
ing another man and then of being d.
vorced.
This custom has given rise to a curious
professionalism Of proxy husbands. Such
men are generally blind and have no hest
fancy in relinquishing their brides for a
money consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

There Is nothing doubtful about the
record OF the descent from revolutionary
stock OF Mrs. Annie Knight Gregory Of
selinsgrove. Pa. She H. the daughter and
the thirteenth child or Richard Knight,
who was a drummer boy in the continental
army. Mrs. Gregory was the daughter OF
his third wife and was born when he was
50 years old.
Miss Grace NJ Varcoe, who n now I'm
New York has crossed the Atlantic TWEEN
ty-one times as the agent OF an English
diamond concern. and on each trip she hiss
carried with her gems valued at from $50.
O0O 10 500 900 Miss VarcOe Is said TO be
an expert lapidaTist She has Travelled IN
ali the principal cities In this country
Canada and Europe as the representative
Of her present frfn. She speaks four Ian
WHOM. should occasion require. could also
speak"
Mrs. A. Y. MeCrae, whose Landscape
5ror, Chicago has been much admired, has
been invited to extend II further. She Is
Engaged to visit every station on the Hi
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

clothes brush, complete manicure SET,
toothbrush, in fact, every requisite that
the most complete toilet table contains.
Thus IL is possible to make ones toll Ut
without disturbing the bag proper, which
is reserved entirely for the garments
which are saved out of the trunk. Nor Is
there danger Of having tooth powders
spill over ones garments. The fittings
are of ebony, silver mounted, and the
bags are made of buffalo, lizard or alli-
gator. While the bags are not as roomy
as the mannish suit case so long in vogue.
they are exceedingly smart and more In
keeping with brides dainty outfit.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

ing courage as they. No call was awaited.
but they sought for the wounded and
walked without faltering amid scenes that
even strong men could not endure the sight
of and from which they ran away. The
good done by that band OF devoted women
is not to be estimated. and II is only just
beginning to be appreciated and put on
record. Due praise has been given Funston
and his aids for their work The police
and fremen have figured largely in the dis
patches. The doctors have not been over
looked, but the nurses are still awaiting
their share of the common glory Of fear
less and skllful service.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
For and About Women Folks

distance apart, 1--WE or six OF these to the
group, each group being about two and a
half inches apart, each group describing
a series Of shallow curves. At the top
and bottom Of each curve was fastened
a small bow OF narrow, silvery green I'D
erty satin ribbon. II does not read half
as pretty and graceful as the effect.
The white tulle veil fell to the waist line
or rather ended just above. and were
brought over the front OF the pompadours
and caught there with one or two small
pale green ostrich tips, each wearer hav-
ing her feather arranged a bit differently,
and to best suit her individual features.
Sprays Of fine white flowers in vine effects
also extended down the couture on each
side as far as the ears. The bouquets OF
white daisies were tied with broad, pale
green ribbons, and showers OF single dais-
les were suspended from quarter-inch
steamers OF green ribbons.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
Nine. Yale's
Almond Blossom
Complexion
Cream
GREATEST
TOILET LUXURY
MADE

Cleanses, softens, purifes, whitens
and beauties the skin. Soap and
water only cleanses specifically; little
Almond Blossom Complexion Cream
should be applied every time the face
and hands are washed. 1t removes the
dust SCOT, CRIME, smut and smudge
from the interstices of the skin and
makes the surface smooth as velvet.
A daily necessity at home and abroad.
a treasure when travelling by land or
water, or when on an outing OF any
kind, and particularly priced at a sea
side or mountain resort. Protects the
skin from cutting winds. burning rays
Of the sun and every injurious effect OF
the elements. Prevents and cures alb
normal redness OF the nose OF any part
Of the face. and that purplish hue due 10
exposure to cold, also chhpping, chatting,
cold sores. fever blisters and all irrita.
tion OF the skin. II Is the greatest
known specific for burns; takes the fire
cut more quickly than anything else,
soothes, heals and prevents scars and
suppurstion. Indispensable for use OF
infants and every member OF the house
hold. An exquisite natural beautifer
A grateful application after shaving
Excellent for massage purposes Now
in two sizes; prices 30 cents and 800
OUH SPECIAL PRICES. 4Se and zoe
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

Though the tiny maids frocks may be
simple they should be dainty and attractive
Just the same. Here Is sketched a little
gown OF white Persian lawn with a square
yoke OF tucks and embroidery. A shaped
bertha like the dress forms a pretty and
suitable adornmeRt and adds breadth to
the little ones shoulders. A narrow collar
with a lace edge or the gathered lace
alone may finish the neck The dress Is
one very simply pct together and may be
made as simple or elaborate as desired.
The design may be carried out in serge
or gingham as well as in any Of the sheer
fabrics For the medium size two and
bhree fourth yards Of thirty-six-inch ma
efial are needed.
iO26-sizes, u TO 9 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
No old Maids in Turkey.

There are no spinsters in Turkey. The
language OF the Turk has no equivalent
for the word. according 10 Mrs. L. Parks
sultans dominions.
Every woman In Turkey counts among
her sacred rights the right TO a husband,
says Mrs. Richards. Even the slave girls
after seven years OF service, are given their
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
Heroism of the Women.

Almost the last of those who are ac-
corded honor for their heroism at San
Francisco are the women, and especially
the trained nurses. 1t is agreed that no
others showed such GOODNESS, such unfiinch-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

Leaves from Fashions Notebook.
A white linen parasol has a plain ruffie
of the linen run with four or FIVE fine tucks
nothing else trimming IL.
A white silk parasol had three embroid-
cred narrow fiat ruffies with embroidered
scalloped edges. These were put on In
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
Girl Of 81 Head Of Schools.

The town OF veazie. Me-. few miles
above Bangor. on the Penobscot river,
boasts of having the youngest school super
intendent in the United States and one OF
the most efficient.
At recent meeting Of the school board
it was unanimously decided to elect Miss
Maud M. Davis to the position Of superin-
tendent OF the town schools with fun
powers. Miss Davis is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. p H. Davis of School street,
Veazie and is only p years old. She has
always lived in veazie and her early educa-
ton was received in the public schools OF
that town. While in the grammar school
she showed exceptional ability as scholar.
After finishing the grammar school course
Miss Davis entered the Bangor High school,
where she earned a reputation as a pains
taking and brilliant scholar. and from
which she graduated with high honors in
1901. After her graduation from the Bangor
High school Miss Davis entered the train
ing school for teachers in Bangor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13


A Kansas girl graduate TO whom had been
assigned the theme Beyond the Alps Lies
Italy" wrote this essay: IT do not care a
cent whether Italy lies beyond the Alps
or in Missouri. I do not expect to set the
river on fire with my future career. am
glad that 1 have a very good education
but am not going to misuse II by writing
poetry or essays on the future woman. It
will enable me to correct the grammar OF
any lover may have, should he speak OF
'dorgs' In my presence or seen man. II
win also come handy when I want to
figure out how many pounds of soap a
woman can get for three dozen eggs at
the grocery. 80 1 do not begrudge the
time I spent in acquiring It, But my
ambitions do not fly 80 high, I Just want
90 marry a man who can lick anybody OF
HIS weight in the township, who can run
an elghty-acre farm and who has no female
relatives to come around and try and boss
the ranch l will agree to cook dinners
for him that won't send him to an early
grave, and lavish upon him a wholesome
affection, and to see that his razor has not
been used to cut broom wire when he wants
TO shave. In view OF all this, do not care
II 1 get little rusty on the rule Of three
and kindred things as the years go by"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

NO. 64ls-A UNIQUE AND DAINTY SACK.
Everything in the way Of negligees and
matinees is light and dainty, and with the
wide variety Of fabrics and designs no
woman should appear unattraetive about
the home The fashion for all that is Japa-
nese in nsgligees and wraps has introduced
the lines OF the Mandarin robe into the
daintiest OF tea jackets. The one por-
trAyed is decidedly unique In design, the
front yoke and front half OF the sleeve be-
ing in one piece, while the back is arranged
In the same way and the seam on the
shoulder. The lower portion Of the sack Is
also In one piece. The edges may be nm
ished in various ways by button-holinS or
by ribbon binding. or an embroidered hem.
A linen. lawn. silk or French flannel lnay
serve as material In the medium size sA
yards OF s6-inch material are needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

seasons new patterns.

100 pieces of Linoleum
yard.
yard,
pieces inld noeum best quality domestic
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
So s::Is' Curtains

found department We this
special price inducements spring and
This opportune time is now in the
midst which demands something the
purchases of these popular price curtains
took the entire lot giving
opportunity exceptional cheice designs nearly
regular price quoting prices mention only
special items which this stock contains The stock
mense early buyer will the best values.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

Vi The immense popularity of sized during the
" ON past few has increased wonderfully
demand we have made effort to the
desirable of all foreign and domestic Having
chases before
the advantage of the lowest possible price when you purchase
This week offering special inducements in
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

We have a pleasant surprise in
store for this weeks shoppers, in
connection with the many good
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
CHURCH. SERVICES.

A ,BuR MET goDET EPIsCoPAL-Sunday-Pre
ing at 1880 A. NJ and 7.S0 P. NJ. SUNDAY Senool-
PM Epworth League Prayer ldeeung
6SOPM Prayer Meeting-Wednesdays al f'ao
pm Rev Robt Watt, d. D., Pastor
6 r PETERS CHURCH. Rev. g. Valerie eilreath,
Rector.-First Sunday, Holy Eucharist, lOoO
A m; Evening Prayer and sermon at ~ 7. M
Second. Third Fourth and Fifth Sundays,
HOLY Eucharist, IN a. M; Morning Prayer ana
Sermon 1917 A. NJ. Evening Prayer ana ser
mon. 7i% p NJ. Holy Days-Holy Eucharist,
7I%AM. Morning Prayer, l0% A. NJ. Fridays,
Eyeuing Prayer and Litany, IA P. NJ sunday
school, 2.15 P. NJ.
p ,EsBYTERIAN .-Sunday-Preaching at lOz A. N
and 7I%PM. Sunday School-l113 A; NJ. Prayer
Meetfng-Wednesdays at IA P. NJ. Rev. j. L
Estlin, pastor.
Ct PoLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURcH-Servicesever
,ther Sunday, by Father WaldIon. sunday
school Immediately after service.
sxYRNA CIRCUTT-Preaching services, Friend
ship in the morning, Seversons in the after
noon. Jerman's Chapel and Smyrna Land
ing alternate Sunday nights at $50. Kew
Albert Chandler pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL lColored) =
Sunday-Preaehing IL A. NJ. and . P.
Sunday School-2 p NJ. Prayer and Prals'
Meeting Tuesday evening. Rev. f. .. Parke
Pastor. -.
at II a. m, and p. m. Sunday School q
2 D. m Christian Endeavor, So p. M. sun
day Praise meeting, at o'clock Wedne'
day evening. Rev. l. 5. Iemmens, Pastor