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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
Man Hone of Woman

"1f II weTe not for the fickleness of
men every woman would be hopeless
trump" says an Englishwoman who
ought to know. Though her utter
ance Is rather sweeping, it Is certain
many women If left to themselves
seem to delight in downright dowdi-
ness. If the stories of her enemies are
to be credited, the Duchess of Nor
folk illustrates what has been writ
ten about the Englishwoman's ability
to abuse the art Of dressing. Just
now she is talking against extrava-
gaHce in dress and it is rumored
boycott Is to be declared in Norfolk
House against smart" folk. THAT
suggestion is likely to cause good
deal Of unholy mirth," says a social
leader. Norfolk House never has
been the resort of really fashionable
persons and a duchess hardly can shut
the door on those who never are found
upon her steps. If the Duchess OF
Norfolk ever entertained the notion at
tributed to her of inquiring into the
artc:'edents of her guests she might
well be deferred by the fate OF her
grandmother, Marcia, Lady Herries.
She, too, started a crusade against
what she called extravaganza in dress
among Roman Catholic women, but,
though the Pope wrote her letter Of
approval. the dowdy went on in their
dowdiness and the finely dressed
women were as gay butterflies as ever
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
Women Rore..

1t Is an easier matter than most
women realize to become a thorough
going bore. We have all met such a
woman. She will recite for hours at
a stretch the troubles-real and imag
inary-which she experiences with her
husband, children and servants. She
will expound upon her own ailments,
and bore you with a long story of her
pains and aches she also usually
complains of being a bundle of nerves.
and yet takes a keen delight in telling
you the most sensational and harrow
Ing news which she has read, until she
makes your flesh creep. And II you
plead an engagement In order to es-
cape her, she not only offers, but ac-
tually insists. In a manner not to be
denied, on accompanying you until she
has exhausted her fountain of talk.
The grievances which such a woman
has to tell you are inexhaustible. No
matter how earnestly she may work
for the good of others, she is always
sure that no one appreciates her eff.
forts. The truth of the matter Is that
she really does nothing at all without
largely advertising the fact, and no.
body can appreciate self-praise.
The woman who would avoid becom-
ing n bore must remember that her
personal affairs and petty domestic
troubles are Of no particular interest
10 any one except, perhaps, to spite
ful reighbers, to whom they form food
for gossip.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
Back Stairs.

A woman who found her steep back
stairs as little ornamental as they were
useful has had them converted into
two closets, one opening out Of her
dining room, the other on the second
floor. The steps were removed bodily
and glass door opened into the din
ing room from where they had been.
The space inside she had paneled and
rows of shelves were built in, well up
to the ceiling. The lower ones were
used for china and the upper ones for
preserves. 4 small window cut into
the side yard admitted light into what
was really a small shelf-lined room.
The whole cost little. Upstairs a ca
pacious linen closet filed in the vacant
space.
Another woman who did not wish
to have the stairs actually taken out
had the upper landing converted into
closet but left the. stairs underneath
using them from the first floor as a
store closet for brooms, buckets and
the like.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

ing up her strength through the dav
To 'stay the stomach" before exercise
in the morning is all that is neces-
sary.
When breakfast is over there should
be no rush to do the dishes-they can
wait now better than papa and baby
can walt at future date, while man.
ma RECEIVERS. Allow the stomach to
commence on It's process of digestion
without the physical rushing. Then.
again, after the dishes have been wip-
ed, much of the work may be done
sitting, instead of standing, thus rest.
ing the back and saving the abdominal
organs from continuous strain.
Do not lift heavy kettles or tubs,
stand in wet places on the floor where
the water has been spilled, nor reach
higher than you can easily. All Of
these are the originators Of many all
ments. Even If precaution takes a
little does 1t not pay?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
Table Decorations.

One Of the prettiest decorations for
dinner table is made by dropping the
electric bulb into the center Of col
ored glass bowl.
Fill the bowl with flowers, matching
1t In color, mixed with asparagus and
ferns, and Irvine smilax around the
cord that connects the bulb with the
chandelier.
Another charming decoration Is made
with maidenhair ferns, which are
ironed out and laid in circle In the
center of the table.
A fern ball is suspended from the
chandelier, hanging so low that 1t seems
almost part of the leaves on the table.
Gala lilies that have the centers re-
moved and replaced by small yellow
candles may be fitted into wire flower
holders over yellow jardinieres for a
yellow luncheon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Always shrink a new braid before
sewing to skirt. In shortening a
skirt pattern, too, always fold plat
across the middle OF the pattern Never
shorten from the top or bottom Of the
skirt, or the shape will be spoiled.
Never hold the skirt of your Lao
while lasting-remember that II is
most important to keep 1t fiat-so lay
1t on table and haste from ton TO
bottom with small. even stitches; keep
your seams level and straight.
In making up any material with a
nap remember that the nap should al
ways run downward: this fact should
not be forgotten when sponging and
pressing. otherwise you will make a
shiny streak on the surface of your
material.
For an elderly woman, and also for
the woman whose back is not perfect
ly nat and straight. the shoulder seam
should have more of tendency toward
the back of the armhole. A young,
straighter figure may hare the shout
der seams on perfectly straight lines
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

father, there was no further danger. So
she started to run along the coast He
shouted and drew his revolver: but either
he thought the distance too great, or he
feared the noise o. the report, for he did
not fire. But her action evidently puz-
zled him, seeing that it left her father
completely at his mercy. He did not
pursue her far, but instead turned and
gazed intently at the cottage. On her
part, she also stopped running to watch
him. From where they stood the garden
was fully exposed, and at that moment
our forms appeared as we vaulted the
low wall. At which sight, Miss Weston
said. he gave a most horrible scream.
shaking his fist towards us and filling the
air with imprecations. Then. without
further noticing her, he set off towards
the town. For herself, she came back
as fast as she could run, meeting Graden
before the door. She added some useful
particulars as to his alias and his resi-
dence at the inn.
Ito be continued.)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
JOYS OF THE CABINET.

Meetings Not All Devoted to Diplo-
macy-shaw a story Teller.
When John Hay was Secretary Of
State, Leslie NJ. Shaw, Secretary Of the
Treasury, shared with the brilliant
diplomatist the title Of cabinet rac0n-
teur," says the Boston Transcript
Upon the death Of Mr.. Hay Secretary
Shaw came into full possession Of the
title, and in and beyond the limits of
the national capital he Is known as the
best story teller In the cabinet and one
Of the cleverest in public life to-day.
This enables him to make frequent adj
ditions to hi, collection of anecdotes.
Secretary Hay once ''let the cat out OF
the bag" when after the cabinet had
been In session for several hours off,
cial circles were agog with speculation
as to whether the United States intend
ed making war on Venezuela for the
purpose of driving President Castro of
the continent To the query as to
whether the acute situation in Vene-
zuela was responsible for the unusual
length of the cabinet season, Mr.. Hay
replied: Foreign affairs were not
discussed this morning In the cabinet
Shaw has been telling us some good
stories for the last hour"
So keen Is the sense of humor of the
Secretary of the Treasury that he fire.
quently tells the cabinet a joke on
himself. AS he was on his way to the
cabinet one day last week he passed
one Of the Roosevelt children in the
White House grounds romping around
with his pet dog. That reminded Iowa's
presidential. candidate of dog story
which he later told to his confreres.
The daughters of the secretary are
in Paris. Before leaving for Europe
the younger daughter told her father
she intended purchasing a fine bulldog
in Europe. which she would bring home
with her. Her father consented some
what reluctantly, but supposed he could
depend on his daughter 20 take charge
of this pet. He was pa.ced to receive
letter from her about a month ago
saying that the dog had been purchased
and was on its way to Washington, as
he was too much trouble 10 look after
in Paris. The dog arrived In due sea-
son and was taken to the Arlington
Hotel, where the Secretary has apart
ments. The Secretary gave orders how
the dog was to be fed and cared for.
But his troubles did not end there. The
Secretary did not have time to take the
dog out for a walk every day. and after
weeks trial he gave up In despair.
and Is now paying something like $3.50
week at a suburban kennel for the
care OF the dog until the return Of his
daughter. The Secretary Is receiving
all sorts Of suggestions about the care
OF bulldogs from friends who have
heard Of his experience. He cannot be
persuaded to renew the experiment.
THAT dog stays out Of my sight until
my daughter returns" are said to have
been the words Of his ultimatum on
the subject.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Baby should be fed by the clock, and
nothing should be allowed to interfere
sith this rule. A good plan Is at first
to write out the hours Of feeding on
paper and pin it to the wall to serve
as reminder; but baby that Is fed
punctualiy very soon serves as a clock
Itself
When a child's shoes are seen to
wear down at one side immediate at
tention Is needed, for this Is always a
sign that the ligaments of the ankles
are not as strong as they ought to be.
II its feet and general health are neg
lected it is very probable that what is
called Stat foot" will result.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

pure food law. with the excep-
ton of China said Miss Adams, ''the
United States is the only civilized ma.
ton that is without pure food legis-
lation. Such condition is disgrace
full, and We must have protection
against the adulterated food products
with which the country Is flooded. No
European government permits single
food product to be placed on the mar
ket without a statement or label show
ing the contents of the package or the
ingredients of which the product Is
composed. Why cannot we have the
same thing here? The fact is, we
would have had it long ago II the
women Of our country had demanded
1t. 1t is woman's business to do
coo
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
stenciIine walls.

The walls Of room can be deco
rated with stenciling The work is done
on heavy wall paper before 1t Is put
up; this Is used as a frieze.
If the lower wall is green, different
shades of green or the correct shade of
paper, may be used on the frieze with
touch Of dark red and russell to carry
out the design.
Fresco, or designers water colors,
and dyes will be the most satisfactory
for this work.
Shade cloth, which is bought by the
yard. can be used instead of wall pa
per; this is tackled in place and the
racks covered by strips of linen or pa
per
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

to charge battery On the enemy's Iefe
l led my men at gallop up the hill.
and we captured the battery; but So
perior force of the enemy swept down
upon us at that moment, and we were
compelled to fall back.
1t was then that Watkins fell. but
the flag did not go down with him
Wanting both hands free in battle, he
had devi ed Il means of fastening the
staff to his saddle-bow so that the flag
was always to be seen waving above his
head. And so 1t happened that, when
the brave sergeant fell, pierced by
ball, the flag still waved, but it was
above a ricerless and terrified horse.
When we had gained the position to
which the general had ordered us to re
treat, our first thought was for the safe
ly of our company flag. A solder
prizes his battle-f1ag more than his life
you know, and would give his blood
freely to protect it from capture or dis
honor. Ours had been presented to N
by our friends at home, and we loved II
with enthusiasm
Suddenly Ned Barton, who had dis
mounted and now stooc holding Rockies
by the bridle-rein. turned to me and
cried with great vehemence:
Captain, there Is the sergeant'k
horse-and see. he still carries our
flag!"
1 looked toward where he pointed
and saw the horse galloping wildly oveE
the meadow where VIZ had just been
fighting, with the flag flying from the
upright STAFF at his saddle. 10th ar
mics had caught sight of him and such
a shout as you Eever heard went up Al
the singular spectacle.
Captain" cried Ned again, II must
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Would our grandmothers have
dreamed that the plain Bingham gowns
their little daughters wore 80 demurely
would ever be- "evoluted' into the dainty
and artistic frocks that the small maids
of to-day know by that name? The
qualities and colorings are so exquisite
this year that mothers have been fresh
ly inspired to look for pretty designs for
them, to combine with the fine laces and
embroideries. Here is little French
model of soft blue gingham that Is
charmingly simple and dainty. The lit
tie box plated skirt is trimmed with
tabs edged with blue and white braid
The blouse, double-breasted in effect,
really closes In the back. Tabs and
braid are used with novel effect here,
but there is trimming band provided
In the pattern that can be made of lace
or embroidery and arranged under them
Ii more dressy effect is liked. Also,
the short sleeves. coming above the dim
pied elbows, are very comfortable.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

If pedal should squeak remove the
bottom panel Of the piano and apply
a little black lead, powdered from a
pencil, at the part where the frictioa
exists.
Cleaning the case may be success
fully accomplished by wetting a piece
of canton flannel and dropping upon
1t few drops of ordinary olive OIL
Rub small portion OF the piano Mt
time, wiping 1t Off thoroughly with
a dry piece Of canton flannel.
Afterward rub with a soft, clean
channels skin or flannel. always tax
Ing care to rub with the grain of the
wood and occasionally to breathe on II
In order TO remove every particle of
oily substance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
The Unwelcome Gue.t.

She requires the exclusive attention
of her hostess maid.
She monopollzes the daily newspa-
pers.
She is never ready for any plan sug-
gested.
She is always late for meals, for
church, for parties and expeditions.
She accepts invitations without in
forming her hostess.
She invites other guests without her
hostess knowledge
She drums on the piano until 9th
ers are driven frantic.
She chips into private family con.
ferences.
She borrows hairpins. wrappers.
stamps or anything else Of her hostess.
She keeps the servants on the jump
continually to serve her.
She takes no pains to make herself
agreeable, either to the household or
its other guests. except when 1t pleases
her fancy to do so.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Women bring upon themselves much
suffering for which they alone are to
blame To the average housekeeper.
the mere fact of getting breakfast
without first taking some nourishing
food herself, is enough to cause In her
continual weakness, and to some II
may prove source of almost complete
exhaustion.
After the toilet Is made In the
morning, a woman would eat perhaps
a banana or apple, xnd sip a glass of
milk or other nourishing drink, she
would find 1t did much toward keep
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

"Some folks In dis worlp Is des lax
de thunder" said Brother Williams.
"HIt makes a mighty mlration up ir
de elements, en- you'd think hit wuz
a-gwine te. loose de roun' worp FUN
its foundations, But 1t turns out ter
be all soun'-a sorter hollerin' an
whoopin' some time after de llghtnin
done got dar en- tended ter business :"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
Those Magazine Knockers.

"a modern dictionary, indeed" said
the smooth-tongued agent Just the
one for you"
II don't see why" replied the editor
Of the Jabem All Magazine. I'VE have
a dozen dictionaries scattered around
here"
"Yes, but this one has certain words
arranged so nicely"
What words?"
"why. take honesty for instance
1t Is marked Obsolete
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

A wealthy Partisan, tired Of sup
porting his nephew, determined to get
him married of and settled. He called
upon a matrimonial agent and looked
over his album of candidates for hus-
bands. To his horror he found the pic
ture Of his own pretty young wife. He
reproached her AID demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. II do Tot deny It," she said,
but it was last year. when, as you
know, dearest, you had been given up
by all the doctors"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

80 you bought this rug at an auc
ton SALE" said Mrs. Brown. Don't
you think you paid full price for IT."
YES" answered Miss Dollars, but
the auctioneer was the loveliest man,
and he'd been smiling at me all the af.
ternooni"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
simply Justfce.

Creditor-So you've come around a,
last to pay me what you owe me, have
you?
Debtor-Not at ADJUST the con-
trary. You made a statement at the
club last night that l owed you 6O0
marks. As matter OF fact, the &C
counts show only owe you $50. I've
come around to collect that balance OF
4O.-Translated for Tales from File
gende Batter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

EYES," said the polite demonstration
"here Is an automobile intended fol-
long tours. Why, here Is even a place
for knives and forks"
"Ah, indeed" said the caller. "And
what would you call that little machine
over there just built for two?"
"Oh, that's a place for spoons"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
A Good Furniture Polish.

Take equal parts of beeswax and
white wax and shave up fine; then
cover wax with spirits of turpentine;
let stand a while, then mix to a paste.
Rub on furniture with a small wooden
cloth, then polish with large wooden
cloth. This is fine: try it; nice for
floors also.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

why is a woman's allowance called
pin money? Because at the beginning
of the fifteenth century pins were con-
sidered a very acceptable present by
women, who, up to that time, had used
wooden skewers. Sometimes money
was given with or instead Of pins, and
was called pin money"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
How He Got square.

Homer-My wife presented me with
q box of cigars on my birthday, but
got even-
Neighbors-How did you manage 1t?
Homc-I smoked them In the parlor
where she had just put up new cur
tains.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Plaid buttons are liked
They are of glass, enamel and gilt.
Auto coat buttons are stamped with
motors.
Cameo buttons are sold for wear on
seal or sable coats.
Bright Jet buttons are now allow.
able for mourning.
Japanese buttons In the royal me
dallion china are exquisite.
For dressy frocks are lace-lIke but
tons with delicate enameled flowers
thereon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

On the ground that it is their tradi
tional business to care for the parity
and wholesomeness of the food con-
sumed by the family. Miss Jane Ad-
dams of Hull House, Chicago, urges
the mothers Of the country to make
frequent appeals to Congress to pass
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
sub.titute for Cane chair seat.


When The cane is worn from chairs
and they are not considered sufficient
~ valuable for the expense of new
cane seats. they may be reseated with
heavy cord and will wear for long
tire. The old cane should all be
cleared away and the lengths of cord
run in the same holes and knotted Sc
curely beneath. Then, says the House
keeper, weave them In and out after
the manner of weaving the cane, al
though 1t is not necessary to attempt
any special pattern. After reaching
the opposite side the free ends are
pushed down through the holes and
tied beneath. Give the seat a coat of
paint or stain to match tL> chair
frame, and a very acceptable chair is
the result.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

The London Hospital is inclined to
hold that lobster is not so indigestible
as popular fancy thinks 1t. 1t is, how
ever, less nutritious than the average
fish.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Nothing is too improbable for a
woman to hope for, says the Ladies'
Field. Every girl lying in hammock
under tree Graves for the impossi-
ble She believes In herself with the
daring confidence Of youth. and is con-
vinced that she only needs opportunity
to captivate duke and charm court.
Eventually, II she marries at all, it will
probably be a curate or a man In the
city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

A bee, unladen, will fly forty miles
an hour, but one coming home laden
with honey, does not travel faster than
twelve miles an hour.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

When a persons tongue runs faster
than his mind he generally makes a
mess Of his talk.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
.OyermOtherinu.v

The exits and the entrances of the
mother during the daughters court
ship acts need to be we'll timed. If
she possesses the tact to retire grace
fully at the proper time and seasons
the curtain is likely to fall on a hap
nv ending to the piece. But the mar.
rage of thousands of girls are marred
nv "overmothering. World and
His Wife.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

BY somewhat primitive system the
town of Thompson Fall, Mont. manages
in the hottest weather to keep rooms at
a temperature of 80 degrees. Wells are
covered at the top and large pipes tap
the current of cold air a few feet below
the surface Of the ground. conveying
it to different rooms in nearby build
ings. ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04
SOLDIERS STORIES.
ENTERTAINING "REMINISCENCES
OF THE WAR.

Graphic Account of Stirring Scenes
Witnessed on the Battlefield and in
Camp-yeterans of the Rebellion Re-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

To fumigate, or disinfect, a room,
place an ordinary house shovel over
the fire until 1t becomes thoroughly
heated (not red hoD +; move to the
center of the room with 1t and pour
on it an ounce of No. or No. . car
boilc acid. The shovel should be so
placed that none of the fluid can run
Off 1t onto the floor. The carbolic aci6
will be given of in a vapor which will
be strong enough to disinfect room.
and II genuine carbolic Is used, which
is not mineral corrosive acid, the va
Dor will in no way injure pictures,
metals or fabrics.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-04

Clothes brushes must be kept spot
lessly clean and washed in cold water
with soap at stated intervals, as moth
ing is so bad for light-colored tweeds
as brushing them with a soiled brush
An old-fashioned method of cleaning
them consisted in wrapping a piece of
white paper round board and rub
bling the brush over the edge, a meth
od which not only insured cleanliness
hut effectively rounded the edges OF
tha bristles.