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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

Coming to the United States he de-
veloped the ambition to swim across
the Niagara rapids, and lost his life
there July "a, 1882.
Cavill, pupil of Webb. claimed to
nave made the swim across the chan
mel, but was never credited, and TWEEN
ty years later an American, Davis
Dalton, said he had been over the
route traversed by Webb, but he was
never believed.
In 1904 Frank Holmes of Birming-
ham, daring amateur swimmer, gave
up after going about two-thirds of the
way.
1t has remained for Montagu Hol-
beln to come nearer than any present
day swimmer to succeeding. On Aug.
II, 1902, he started from Cape Girls
nez, and managed to get to within two
miles of Dover. He was in the sea for
twenty-five hours and a half, and
would have succeeded, but for his mis-
fortune in striking a perverse current
when he was only short distance
from land.
On Sept. 1, 1903. Holbein tried to
again, and this time he progressed to
within seven miles of the French
catst before being forced to give up.
1t was not until 1900 that any wo-
man became ambitious to swim the
channel, and then an attempt was
made by Madame Walburga Won 1sa-
ceus, a Viennese swimmer. She swan
twenty miles from Calais in a rough
,sea-beforey being forced to give in =
The next woman to seek fame in the
same direction was Miss Annette KEEL
lerman, the Australian long distance
swimmer, who, though only a girl OF
twenty, is one of the greatest swim.
mers in the world to-day, male or
female.
She leaped into the turbulent waters
just about one year ago, and was &C.
companied by Edward Heaton of ,Liv,
erpool.
Finally she, too, was forced to give
up, but not until she had gone mile
further than her companion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
SIGN OF UMBRELLA THEFT

The man who kept a general re-
pair" shop listened gravely while a
customer explained that he 1N,nted a
new handle put on his umbrella, says
the New York Press
"The present handle is all right
enough" he explained. "but I prefer
one with crook. so can hang it up"
! The general repair" man opened
the umbrella and looked at it critical
1y. 1t was handsome. heavy silk. of
expensive make. The handle was
studded with pearl.
Want perfectly plain handle. /
suppose?" he asked.
The customer who had appeared a
little uneasy. nodded eagerly.
"All right. give it to you tomorrow"
said the repair man.
AS the customer went out the re-.
pairer turned to the friend who had
dropped in for visit.
That's the third stolen umbrella
that has come in here to-day" he said.
Elbow do know? Well, why under
the canopy does a person want a hand
some. expensive handle replaced by an
ordinary cheap one, If It isn't because
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
THE MAN DRESSMAKER.
Wonderful Creature Before Whom
Great Ladies and Spoiled Ac-
tresses Alike Bow.

,s Isl man dressmaker, and
he is no ordinary creature, according
to the Woman's Home Companion.
He is a slim young man with a long
nose and big, winsome eyes,. Wear
ing a.gray frock coat and patent leath-
er shoes-corseted and powdered and
perfumed-he is more than man; he
is dressmaker. He is saturated with
dandyism. 1t is not of an offensive
kind.
His manners are a strange mixture
of humility and insolence, for he is
at once a salesman and an artist.
And he talks, talks, talks-bending
his slim body into polite curves-ges-
ticulating with his thin white hands
rolling his eyes in their painted or
bits, the while he fumbles silks and
velvets and satins and lace and WOOL
The mere man who comes into a
dressmaker's shop of an afternoon
in Paris no one goes to the ~dressmak-
ers save only in the afternoon-be-
gins by sneering at this fantastic crea-
ture. That mood does not last long.
Contempt gives way TO admiration.
There is something marvellous in the
way this lord Of lace and ribbon dom
mates the women The royal highness
as we'll as the spoiled actress.
He is charming; he lis frivolous.
Then of a sudden his face darkens;
he becomes serious; he stares at her
royal shighness, studying her form
from head to foot; he smites his brow,
and cries despairingly: mo, no! I
can't see you in that gown to-day;
can't see you in any gown will
studyan inspiration will come you
must wait. And royalty goes away
lattered, she knows not why.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

/ Miss Slater he commenced mil.
| ing of his mask, 81 have been saak.
ing for an interview with Won ali
the evening
&. Madge gasped and stared wildly al
her companion. What did It All
mean? She looked away to where
Charles II. was dancing indeed She
had been following the CAV figure
with her eyes all the time again
at the Monk. B ..s
| There could be no doubt about It.
Jack was by her side. Apparently
she and Amy. were not the only ones
who had exchanged costumes!
But how dare Jack seek an appoint.
ment with Amy Slater! He had been
looking for her the whole evening,
had he! She clenched her hands
hard. She would keep her identity
secret and learn the extent OF his vii.
lainy
What was Jack saying?
~ have tried to see her several
times, but all to no purpose; and
this evening, unknown to her, we
danced together-she is dressed as a
Gypsy Queen, you know
/ 4 (Madge's heart bounded as the full
| truth dawned upon herr
| But although feel she must have
recognized me when I ventured to
speak few words of love to her.
continued her companion, "she re-
pulsed Inc coldly and abruptly left
| me-"
(Madge mentally begged her
friends pardon for her recent unjust
suspicions.)
And so knowing the costume you
were to appear in tonight y contin.
ued the Monk, with delightful limo.
cence, Il resolved to seek you out
and ask for your help in the matter,
as you are such a friend of Madge's.' .
you know I love her" (Madge
sighed rapturously.) "'And I am
sure the little girl loves me- (sShe
does" said Madge, soto voce) ''You
will help me in this matter, won't
you? And will pardon me for asking
this of you?"
He waited anxiously for her reply.
She temporised.
Are you sure you really love her."
she said, with degree Of feeling in
her voice which surprised her com.
panion.
Love her!" said Jack, vehemently,
in voice full Of emotion which he
tried in vain to repress. "You can't
know what it means to me to see her
dancing with that confounded Grena.
der over there!" Then, hesitatingly:
And do you think--do you think
that she cares for me?''
Il think she does.' said the Girton
Girl, as she lifted hers mask.
"Madge!" said Jack.
| Copyright. by Joseph b. Bowles.)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
CAUSES FOR FAILURE

called. Speculation is unfortunately
not rare among men engaged in COM
mercial occupations. In prosperous
times many such escape with their hide
but in time OF a panic or sharp depres-
sion in values the number of failures
due to speculation increases enormous
" and reveals the large number Of
those who cannot resist the temptation
to dabble in futures. We have called
the indulgence in this thing vice, and
such it is. For the incompetent there is
hope. The other fellow is sometimes
cured by a wound that is not fatal. but
the most part Of his kind finally go
down in a financial maelstrom.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

liant Charles II. Was she not with
her Jack, she said to herself, as she
gave her companions arm just the
least suspicion of a squeeze. And
yet how cold he seemed. But, how
could he know who she was?
Should she raise her mask? She
decided she would not. At present
1t was sufficient to find herself again
with him, even under these strange
circumstances. Perhaps he would
detect her, even under her disguise.
But the music came to close and
Charles II. calmly brought his part.
ner back to her friends, and re-
signed her to the Monk, who claimed
her for the next dance.
Would you rather sit this out?'
suggested the Monk, noticing his com.
panion's detected air, and secretly re.
joicing at her reply that she would
much prefer to dc so.
For Madge all the joy had gone out
Of the evening. How she had hoped
that during the dance Jack would rec.
ognize her! She blushed even now
at the thought of the encouraging
words she had said to him, which he
had parted with light laugh. Still
if he had not recognized her, there
was certain amount of consolation
in the fact that her Jack had not at
tempted to flirt with an unknown girl.
She grasped at that straw of comfort.
The Monk led her to cosy, Sc
cluded corner, and they seated them
selves. Madge reused herself with an
effort and looked at her companion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

he is afraid that somebody will recog.
nize the original handle? There's
hardly day passes but what I'm
asked to replace a good handle by a
cheap one.
Sometimes a smart man will break
the handle before he enter the shop;
but when an umbrella is a heavy silk
l always have my suspicious. And
that's the reason why stolen umbrellas
are never found. People who lose
them always keep an eye out, thinking
they may spot them some day in the
hands OF some one else, but they don't
realize that a person who 'borrows' an
umbrella takes no chances with the
handle. They almost invariable have
them replaced with a plain. nnpreten.
stious handle that no one would look at
second time"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

When I oil the roots of hair that
is getting gray, put the oil in thin
bic. l fill the thimble a quarter full
And with this massage the entire
scalp, taking care not to use the con-
tents of the thimble. Four drops
ought to 'spat' the entire scalp. part
it off again, spat it again, and keep
on until the hair is all done. That
is the way to keep the hair from get
ting any grayer," asserts hair cul-
turist, as reporter by Nine. Julie
Darcy.
Il insist that women who have not
pretty hair shall allow the hair to
hang part of the day. I make them
part it in the middle, give it light
braiding, and sit with it thus for
hours at time. This gives the hair
chance to grow a little.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
~,s~1,>~~sH te~ss.,R>.~,.-
PROPER MANlCURING
FIRST SOAK THE FINGERS FOR,
SEVERAL MOMENTS.
PUT LEMON JUICE IN WATER II r
Press Back superhuous Skin and
Shape the Nails INCEST Shape
Polish for the Finishing
Touch.

BY following the directions laid
down in this article very satisfactory
results can be realized by an occa-
sional visit to the manicurist, and a
self-treatment faithfully carried out
at home.
The first step is to soak the fingers
in warm water and suds of CASTLE
soap, in which have been dropped a
few drops of lemon juice or good
bleach sold for the purpose. In the
absence of these few drops of
lemon juice can be pressed into serv-
ice as substitute. The fingers should
be soaked ten minutes, and then the
nails are in good condition to com
mence operations. With blunt in
'strument that will not wound the
flesh, the skin around the base of the
nail should be pressed back.
Immediately after the nails have
been freed from all superfuous skin
is the moment for shaping the nails.
This is done with a file, and the sen.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
AT THE FANCY
DRESS PARTY.
BY ]. PHILPoT WHITMAN.

e Yes, they had quarreled-really
| quarreled this time. He had called
twice, and each time she had refused
to see him. What had made her 81
perverse! Madge's big BROWN eye:
brimmed over with tears.
Now she could not go to Mrs. Alb
bolts fancy dress party. For She and
Jack Cartwright were going together
and had planned the costumes they
should wear
After some indecision she resolved
to go after all. She would persuade
her cousin, Amy Slater, to exchange
costumes with her. (Amy, she re
membered, had greatly admired he1
Gypsy gown And dressed in he1
cousins Girton costume, perhaps she
might even dance with Jack, unknown
to him.
To take pen and ink was the work
OF moment; and after several at
tempts letter was produced. of which
the following is an extract:
e know you will do as wish
dear Amy; and the Gypsy costume
would suit you splendidly. feel
simply cannot wear it now, after Jack
and have quarreled-you will under
stand, won't you, dear? So if you
could let me have your Girton cos
tune in exchange, should be ever sc
much obliged"
To which a voluminous reply was
received, the substance of which was:
Certainly, DEAR
The night of the dance arrived in
due course. But to two people, al
least, the previous "a hours seemed
the longest they had ever, ever expert
enced. The hall was in a blaze OF
light. The masked dancers, in their
gay costumes made veritable kaleid
oscope of color.
Madge, masked, and completely dis
guised in her borrowed Girton cap and
gown, entered with her aunt and
cousin, the latter wearing Madge's
Gypsy Queen costume.
Jack had planned to wear Charles
II. costume. She caught sight of him
at once. Her heart beat wildly as the
Merry Monarch, with barely glance
passed the Gypsy by. Had it gone
so far as this? Was she nothing tt
Jack now?
A tall Monk came towards them
in the meantime and begged a dance
of Amy. Leaning lightly on the
Monks arm, her cousin Joined the
throng Of merry dancers. The next
moment Charles II. stood before her
"May I have the pleasure of this
dancer" he said
The little Girton Girl whirled bliss
fully round in the arms Of the bril-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

L had girl whose head was posi-
lively sore with the pompadour rats
and the switches she wore. Her hair
would have been nice if she had al
lowed it to be so, but she kept it al
ways done up. One day she came
to me with a case of dull-looking
hair.
Her hair was positively rusty and
moth eaten. 1t broke off and was all
out OF sorts. I made her give it the
sun treatment. For an hour day
she was to let it blow in the breezes.
Then for another hour she was to
sit with braid hanging down on
each side of her. She was to part
Off her hair, braid it on each side, and
let it hang.
You must ventilate your hair more.
Braid it loosely and let it hang"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Spoke Up for MARYLAND

When Representative Mann, of I'LL.
nois, was making his pure food speech
Representative Wachter, of Maryland,
who has the last sat in the center
aisle on the Republican side of the
house, listened intently.
II am sorry to say remarked
Mann, that of all the canned vege.
tables have examined, those that
come from Maryland are the worst and
show the most adulteration."
Wachter jumped to his feet.
Don't say it SO loud,' he shouted at
Mann.
II have here can Of peas that is
reeking with adulterants," commented
Mann.
Where do they come from?" asked
Wachter.
Maryland" said Mann.
well, for heavens sake" said
Wachter, why don't you pass on to
some other state for change.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
VOGUE or LACE

Lace has never held such sway in
both trimming and making Of gowns
as it does to-day. A stunning white
gown is topped OF with cut-away
coat Of Irish braid lace with insects
OF real Irish crochet. The fronts meet
just over the bust, sloping away from
this point to the rounded back, which
curves far below the waist. A smart
feature is the admirable treatment OF
the back which outlines the figure
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

pering, and much can be done by ma
nlpulation to remedy that defect.
While the fingers are soft from the
soaking, they should be pressed in
the manner indicated in one of the H.
Illustrations, and the fingers will soon
assume more tapering contour, and
/ the nails become almond" in form,
After filing the nails to the proper
shape, a tiny emery board should be
used to smoother the rough edges,
and If scissors must be called upon
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Evil Of procrashnation

The world is full Of men. and wom-
en- who seem intelligent, who might
succeed, and yet so plodding along
In their little clerkships or other lit
tie routine place. because they lack
power to force themselves out Of pro.
scrastination's rut. They expect to b.
gin the struggle some time, but the
time never comes-N. 7. journal
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Fair warnine

The lady on horseback who was
struck by a red automobile on Thurs.
day hereby notifies her assailant that
she was not killed and is able to iden.
tify the driver Of the machine, not.
withstanding his rapid fight from the
scene of the attack, and will hold him
responsible for damages to the horse
as soon as such damages have been
determfned.-Oi City Derrick.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

and an English flag intertwined.
Webb's subsequent career was full
OF pathos. HIS funds were soon ex-
hausted, and to maintain himself he
was forced to give exhibitions of
swimming. So great was the popu.
larity that for two-days' exhibition
he could get thousand dollars.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Care Of Mahogany.

II ones solid mahogany furniture
becomes scratched rub the marred
places with butter. This darkens the
bruise instantly and after good hard
rubbing, the mar is about obliterated.
A woman who Is rich in the posses.
sion of antique mahogany always
washes It with soap and water, drying
with a chamois skin, and never uses
q bit of furniture polish.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

without following its lines. The edge
of the jacket is finished with wheels
of lace. The sleeve is very short,
reaching just above the elbow. The
skirt accompanying this coat Is Of
cream colored linen-batiste trimmed
with several rows Of lace wheels to
match the figures in the jacket.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
"A Good Eft

Be very particular as to the fit Of
your cuffs and any long sleeve you
may wear. A baggy wristband and
neckband betrays the little dress
maker at once. And it is better to
be a little out Of the fashion and to
wear old-world fufies to hide faulty
wrists than to display them in elbow
sleeves and hope nobody will notice.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Not What He Thn,.nht

Senator, I presume your maiden
speech was received with acclama-
tons OF approval. was 1t not?.
1thouht so at the time" replied Sem
ator Badger, but afterward learned
they were EXPLANATIONS OF disgust"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
A Matrimonial Pool.

II must have hundred thousand, q
firmly declared the count.
"The lady has only fifty thousand .
Then the deal is off,
Stay! The girl is from Utah
Perhaps she can get another lady OF
two to join her in this thing
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
Queensland,a Valua1ble Asset

As national asset Queensland'a
100000 acres Of forests have been
set down by experts at $1,000 900.
Nevertheless. up till few years since
nearly all the soft woods used In the
state. were imported mostly from
America. 81
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11
BEFORE POLISHING SOAK TIL
SIS HANDS "A FEW MINUTES.

sible woman will follow the middle
course as to the style of cutting, for
Dame Fashion has her DEGREES in
this matter. The incest shape for the
nail is oval or slightly pointed, and
the almond-shaped nail is Indicative
OF good birth. II the nail is fat, it is
probable that the fingers are not ta-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-08-11

So far nobody has reported finding
an adulterated prune on the market.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-11
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-11
The MARKETS

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dAT Her earKu lH principally fraah
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arriving. and the prices have rtssn
in accordance with the seaFwktY. A
number Of Kegs n Asxaeaa grapes
Lacked IN #sEsf8at are attn on sale
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