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New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

was attached plated volant that lengthcned
the garment 70 the knees. The sleeves. ha!f
long, We're split the top ana ornamented WIN
buttons and rassernenteric loops lt was worn
over q gown OF white rnoussene de sole, shirn
and bodice covered With tiny pleated frills.
toilet of the pretty stripes so much hhed
this year showed new adjustment OF bodice
for cOrselet skirt. The stripes were in smoke
color and white, an inch wide The stuff was
laid in pleats about the waistiine. that the
black uppermost the pleats falling loose
below the hips Following the upper edge OF
the Corselet. that sloped high behind and very
low i'm front, was bias band of the striped
material dotted closely with small buttons OF
black velvet. Hemming the skirt was wide
bias band trimmed at wide intervals with length
wise rows Of the buttons.
Above the corselet Il pleated bodice OF the
stripes cut low and edged like the corselet. In
side was guimpe of finely pleated white batiste,
with "a lace stock closing in the back under
ladder of tiny black velvet bows.
Very short. thick pGffS formed the sleeves.
which gathered into fiat lace cuff set be-
tween two narrow bias bands of the silk. Worn
with this was a hat of white straw bound with
black and trimmed with mass of scarlet pop
pies while the paFasol. of frilled mOusseltne de
sole, Of the same vivid tint.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

Clarence and his blue-eyed cousin, Josephine Null
len. ran down to the pond of those snappy
winter days. It was frozen over and, after Clar
ence had thumped on it with his stick
The ice is all right" they cried. Come on.
lets try it,
Every time they took a slide they would go on q
little further from the shore and then little fur
Crash! Something went through the ice with a
little. wild, piercing cry, and Clarence stopping
in his tracks terror stricken to JOsephne's
channel.
Hold on. Josephine" cried the four-year-old
youngster. I'm be there in n minute
With only single thought-that of saving her
he ran to the edge Of the yawning hole and caught
10 the surface. With the Zee saggng under him
and the water flowing up over the edges, he chung
TO her, screa ming for help.
And that was what his mother, busy in her
Kitchen heard Running out with frantic grip
OF terror at her heart. she rushed out the ice
ana clutched her boy by the foot. Then she
dragged them both to safety.
few days later Clarence found himself being
interviewed by an agent of the Humane Society.
Such modest little hero he made!
. y had to keep hold of her-she'd been drowned
II q let go" was the way he dismissed the sub
gect Did that answer have something do with
bringing the medal? Perhaps.
anyway, the medal followed not so very long
afterward. For this clearly a case where a
risen superior to all selfish terror.
lierolsn has many different degrees and qualities
put ltlie clarence Osborne already ranks among
ll@ nlfty-thFd degree heroes OF the country.
=, More than that, he is in class b. himself as
the youngest recipient OF hero medal in the world
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
Everybody Wears W6ffe Coefrlnec-
Achieved Through Smart Work
mems Blouse Success

ooiero and edged the short straight sleeves Tn
uerneath was worn a blouse OF the softest un-
stinened null, made extremely full and bagging
ever so little over girdle Of silver cords which
passed through silver bars at the back and sides
TO buckle I'm front. Short and full were the
sleeves. the fulness ending at the elbows and
sustaining the decoration of silk lattice work
'hat fel over them. With this costume was
Worn hat of white straw tilted smartly over
one eyebrow and trimmed with an immense bow
OF the SILK used in trimming the dress.
Fastened under the bow and knotting lightly
under the chin We're lengths of vaporous white
tulle with long floating ends The parasol
slightly deeper in tone than the cloth Of the
gown, was inset wide with lace.
An original costume Of white and blue linen
was worn by a slender young girl who had bor-
rowed for the upper part the loose blouse Of the
French workman, initiating it exactly in form
and color pearl buttons, pockets and the straight
cut of back and front
The effect of this dull blue garment, combined
with a fiaring skirt of white linen was de-
iiciously chic. The hat worn with the costume
was very large and 6raped with an immense
gauze veil of the same shade of blue as that
Of the Jacket and embroidered on the edge Il
was pinned simply TO the hat on either side
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
A SEA SPIDER.

Spiders in the sea? Yes indeed. plenty Of them
You may meet them at ebb tide creeping about
among the rocks. Many and curious are their
forms. but curious still are their ways
Nov, my DEAR cries Nine. Spider to her hus-
band stand still bit while / fasten these eggs
to your legs. think I've done my share in laying
them Now. do you take them and give them what
attention is necessary
Yes. nay love- says her meek spouse. land
Enat arc you going to do?''
II" answers his wife; oh, I'm going to trim
ny gown over and go for promenade with some
of our friends. and away she clattered to make
her toilet First she selected feathery red
moses which she lifted by the roots with Of
Der great claws. Next she found couple OF pale
green streameTs. and some brown and straw cOlored
and legs. Meantime her bosom friend, who lived
n the next hollow among the rocks, searching
Ior bits of sponge and one TWO barnacleS. with
Which decorate herself.
1oH see, there lad beer fearful Storm the day
before and the poor crabs had been thrown and
rolled and tImhleG about that they had lost
almost all OF their decorations. rather. their
projections for il 10 keep the sharp eyed gulls
aud terms from recognizing them that they wore
his strange aTmor. There Is nothing the Seabirds
love better tnan juicy crab.
'Tis light labor for these sea mothers 10
dress themselves, for each protective ornament
must be glued ia place. The spider takes the torn
enc, places it in her mouth for moment where
i is covered with mucus. and shen transfers It
10 her shen covering.
and poor Mr. Spider Eth all the eggs TO care for
Does he SIT st home and Nope? Indeed no. AS he
mas special pair OF legs purpose TO fasten the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

leaving the long brcadths TO fly they would,
sometimes quite enveloping the slender figure
sometimes floating like summer clouds Shoes,
STOCKINGS and parasol were also blue.
Another novel idea is TO wear with white
lace. crocheted Sv hand of ficeIie' the blouse
loose ana the sleeves falling wide and open.
Under this, naturally, is worn an under blouse
or white NULL a wide belt of rather large cords
matching the lace in tint passes through leather
slides and fastensi with large leather buckle
in front
Everywhere one sees pretty cloth jackets, high
waisted and heightened by narrow circular
frili-matching in color the hat and parasol.
Worn with white skirts. they have an effect al
together charming a costume OF this sort seen
at the casino morning had skirt of smooth
white linen trimmed with half lozenges OF the
material, stitched in double rows on the cages,
a garniture which seems to be the deTnier cri,
and practical WELL for il can go often and
with safety to the wash. The little jacket CO.
quettish with its big DiTectoire reVers. was OF
groseille colored coth--a shade much seen in
the newest gowns. The hat was of groseille Grin,
tipped high by great lunches Of -oQue pumcs OF
4 Young bride who displays daily new
toilet was fascinating that day in a costume of
coarse tuSSOr silk of pale shade of old rose.
The skirt plain on the sides and at the back.
was trimmed on the front breadth with narrow
bias bands of taffeta silk curling into oblong
shaded designs running down each side and
meeting at the foot in the centre On this band
tiny round pearl buttons sprinl1led thickly,
this same decoration being continued in double
lines up to the front of the bodice and around
the edge of the low neck. The sieeved guimpe
was of soft white batiste. finely tucked but
without other ornamentatlon, and string OF
pearls circled the throat The hat of manila
straw curved into a becoming shape was
trimmed with the feathers of some exotic bird
in dull pink, shading at the tips into warm
copper color. The umbrella matched the cos
tune. and the handle was beautifully set with
jade
Absolutely appeared to be Jacket sack of
castor cloth. 1t had a turnover collar that sug-
gested the Drectoire period, and was trimmed
on the front edges with passementerie cords.
Stimulating buttonhOles with large fiat buttons
of tinted pearl. The lower edge was pointed low
in front rising higher toward the back, and
ending jast below the waist line. To the edge
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

the halls Of ner ancestors worthy q. al she haa
sacrificed to behold them.
They turned in at one OF the open gates and fols
lowed the drive around 70 the side OF the house.
Here the horse stopped
Now them said Mr.. Austin. turning 90 EtnnA
with q. smile, ''yOu jump out and run all over
and il all. You can't go into the house because
it's closed and the folks are away. But ycl can
go every place else Take your time. and when yoN
get good and ready come back here. EN % W alt
In for you SpOse you'll want to taesle that vneFa
gOldenFOd first" he added, as the children sprang
Co the ground. q
For a moment the man and the woman sat In
silence, watching the two little figures as they
raced across the velvet lawn Then MISS TyTrel
touched her companion on the shoulder. ste looksA
I'D to find her studying him 1nrenrly.
''IS it-really?' she asked
Something blurred the old mans gaze x0r mo
rnent as he glanced across the grass 20 t- golden
hill and little Elma standing up 20 neg Ha,ss
in its yellow richness. As the tears thtckened tAs
whole scene was, 10 him, blur OF E0le-u0C golden
rod but Elma's bright hair
But-what's the UseE
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
Letters From Our Prize Hyinners

Dear Editor: / want 60 write and thank you for
the yacht I received this morning i think it Is
a very fine price and hope TO win another. We
enjoy the Little Men and Women page OF The
Tribune very much. Yours truly,
Sound Beach. Conn. MIRIAM II. SWIFT
Dear Editor: I received your prize. which was q
fountain pen I thank you very much for &c.
hope 20 be as successful In solving some other
problems. as I always read your page Little Men
and Little Women. Very truly,
HAROLD WILKINSON.
No g73 Jamaica avenue. Long Island City, II. Y.
Dear Editor: thank you very much toF The
Tribune badge, all my friends like IT, They
think it is very nice, and so do /. Yours truly
Box 1s5, Rye ~. Y. EMILY BULkLEN.
Dear Editor: received the log cabin inlwel.
and thank you very much sor g. It is very neat
and pretty, and shall make good OF Il. have
tried number of times. but this Is the first time
have won regular prize. Respectfully,
Ilaniield, n. j. EVELYN SOhoJ.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
TrouvilIe. Aug.

AfouV1lles Aug. its
n. vogue of white costumes continues 20 be
x.ceat es ever. All women young or old, poor
], fles wear white morning. noon and night
vst mere variety is achieved than one would
sAfai, possible. For the morning are trotteurs
:. 1Eb.te linen, piQue or Of the new loosely
-5vt7 white serges. White handkerchief lInen
Al q four with English embroidery, Is worn in
,bs afternoons and for tea and garden parties
,seTe are flnly things OF plumetis and nous
r,lne 6e sole. marvellously worked with cum
r,ng hand stitchery into tiny pleats, with lace
.arredeux circling immense motifs OF heavy
s,oe or OF embroidery. Next TO white the tender
rsstel tints OF old water colOrs. barely suggest
Bg color. yet far more durable than white, are
ssst beloved.
one Of the first OF many lovely toilets seen
Q, ostend last week was of water green CLOTH
vath hint OF blue. a vague shade. undecided
sna wholly indescribable. Tnterlacing bias
hands Of matching silk trimmed the foot of the
fuIl skirt, the design forming squares set at
regular distances apart. and the ends OF the
hands being pointed and held fiat by the tiniest
n silver buttons. The same square lozenges OF
suterIacing bands fell from the edge OF a short
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

Dear editor: I received the bank some time ago.
am very proud of it, it is the first prize have
ever won. 1 would have thanked YOU sooner only
had sore hand and could not write Thanking
you again. / remain. yours truly,
HELEN MAGUIRE.
NO 2lSa s3d street, Bensouhurst Brooklyn.
Dear Editor: Please excuse my delay in writing
but am away camping, and have just been notified
from homo that the prize yacht you so kindly sent
has arrived / thank you sincerely for II my
own account and also behalf OF the small
cousins who come to the house and who will use IT,
Yours truly. u. s. BkENGLEs Jr.
Armenia Union. New York
Dear Editor: received the box OF water color
paints for being one OF the winners In the goat
drawing contest. I was very pleased, and think ii
a sensible and useful gift. Thanking you for your
kind attention, I remain. yours truly,
JOSEPH MILLION.
No so3 Third avenue. New York City.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
Answers to Puzzles Published August is
DROPPED LETTERS.

l. Little Bill Was III and could not play with the
csher boys and girls, 50 he at the window ana
leaning over the sill watched mis- sister Gill ana
MS chun VIII playing by r that ran down a
little Bill
= were my frOck to The picnic and tore it So
DaGiy tlat II could not be nended without putting
In L new gore. so obliged to send to town
Tor more material. The whole affair was a bore
aEd was sorry did not stay lat home and read
my new BOOK OF ancient lore, because am always
interested III anything about the days of yoFe
). Little Dot started out to hnd the not OF gold
at the end of the rainbow. The poor little tot
DID not hnd the gold. but wet her feet and took q;
had cold. Next day she had To stay in bed with
hot water bottle az her feet, ana take a lot OF
bad medicine
4 On a warm afternoon at the farm the alarm
Was given that the bees were about to swarm. The
insects aighted on the arm OF the farmers wife
but anc shook them off into empty hive and
they did not do heT any harm.
g. Jake going a picnic to the lake So he
sat In the kitche,i and watched the cook make
Il cake for him TO take with him: but when size
put it into the 10 bake she said, Now for
goodness sake get out OF my way" He ran out
on the lawn and began 10 rake up tho fallen
leaves. for his father paid him for this work ana
he knew that he would not wake in time the next
morning 10 do anything before starting on his
frolic
In the first paragraph of dropped letters either
Bill VIII and Gill 1ll considered correct
CHARADE.
Chn-chill-a.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
THIS WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Jumbled Word-"Vacation' was the answer in
this contest and the prize winners and their prizes
are: Aida Rauschenberg. ten years old No %
South Twelfth avenue, Mount Vernon n Y a
Tribune fountain pen. and Leonard Cochrane ten
y. Y. Tribune watch.
Drawings-'A Little Girl in Cooks Can and
Apron Th@ neatest and best original draw
ings were contributed by GenevieVe. Carolan four
teen years old, of No. 917 Bedford avenue Brook
Iyn. who wishes an embroidery set. and by Han
nah Klein thirteen years old. of No 1872 Putnam
avenue Brooklyn. Tribune fountain pen
Things 10 Think Aoout-The prize winners and
their prizes in this contest Elizabeth S Under
nil: thirteen years old. of No rs London avenue
Osslning. Y. log cabin ink well and Mildred
IL Armstrong. fourteen years old, Fairhaver n y
Tribune fountain pen.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane. who was so active
in cleaning up the slaughterhOuses In Michlgans
instituted "a clean street crusade In kalamazoo,
Mich. last fall which has been an eye-opener not
only to the citizens. but 70 the politicians os thst
city The women got tired OF the filthy streets ana
to clean one street for while On the same conti-
tiOns as those under which the contractor vas 20,
cleaning IT, They did the work. enforced ordinances 81
that had long been sleeping, and demonstrated eE1e
municipal cleanliness is easy and cheap as nlInt
Cipal flthineSS and infinitely more DESIRABLE. Ins
masculine contingent Of Kalamazoo says ~ nA
learned its lesson.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
7 Afs7G.s to Think 4Abcuf.
HIDDEN BIRDS.

IN each one or The following sentences the name
of well known bird he found:
/. 1t is q shame to rob Innocent birds of their
eggs.
, Tais wall, owing to its great age. has crumbled
into ruins
g. In none Of The shops ! visited could And the
particular kind OF silk | wanted
4. The peasants tidtCh their picturesque little
cottages with rushes.
D. Old Caspar rowed large party of tourists
across The lake.
g. Now and then We could catch glimpses of the
cleaning iu the distance.
= It was only by working hard all day that Lucy
finished her oucrous taEk.
mail?
q Such awkwardness / never saw.
TO- Fearing thai he woulG be late FOR school Eric
every step of the way.
H. The invention OF pillow lace has been claimed
FOR Barbara Uttman who lived in SaXony in the
siNtcenth century
r. At the risk of her life Sara ventured into the
Gr2ilg building and rescued the two little girls.
g. Abraham Lincoln. now renowned OF tile
Greatest men America has Produced. born in
poverty end ohscurity.
A. Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown"
l5 There is no use mourning over lost riches
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
WHEN D CAN Spell AS GOOD AS YOU.

Dear Father:
ashamed OF or GiS9leezed with me-
and no more need you on me lrGWu
ss oft YOU 90 when ] fall down;
Not eos can't subtract OF ado,
but Just becOS my spelling bad
You know, pa. when took exams
frs kawSed me NANNY silent hWans
10 think the HE marks that goc
in other studies went for not.
NV reeding's good. my rftinsS farsr
can't beet my grammar anywhere.
Arithmetic. jeOGrafy,
and my department, yOu.H agree
are not so bad. but mite be WuTSei
hut it's my spellingS been my cursp.
I get my verbs and pFOnOuns strates
I know how, too, TO punctuates
tho I'm not making an excuse
IL one can't spell. why what g the useY
FIt o deer dad, heard to-Eite
that soon all WuFds Will be SNellsd rltA
no more when you see how j spel,
will YOU say things it huyte 90 tell
and you'll not be inclined 20 say
words that you OFt Mt any Ways
our spelling, dad, you'll be surprised.
is soon TO be karneSylzeds
Then You'll be pFOvgd, and WILL too
for will spell as good as you.
So now, pa, that my letters dun
Your loving sun.
Century
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
THE LETTER ROY

WhHe your vacation is stiil fresh in your mind
"Flte letter TO the editor about good time Won
nave had this summer about any interesting exDe-
rence that any your little friends NAV bove
s agr ne neatest and best letter Of than
pa words and not less a 90
MIh VIII Be given weekly. The prize letter viii be pub
toSetner with ali others that are considered
nIerestIag. * the boys and girls win write ssnnIe
maFai letters like those they would send Co fIeir
stie friends without idea of seeing them in rrinf
e1 en1 aeiloT Is sure this new department will prove
source or interest and profit both to readers ana
WRITER'S Say what you have 10 say in a straighffor-
ward way using simple words to express your
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
Hose, TO HUir1 q Prize.

Contest No (Object Puzzle).-ChOice of a boys
Tribune watch, dainty leather wOrkbOx, a pretty
embroidery set, containing eight stamped doilles,
needles, coored threads, thimble and two hoops;
"a Tribune fountain pen, a box of water color
paints, for the neatest and best two answers.
Contest No. , (Things 10 Think AbouO.-Choice
of a pretty glove box, an interesting book, log
cabin ink well, Tribune fountain pen. a sterling
silver Tribune badge for the best two answers.
Contest No. drawing: A Ragged Newsboy)-
Choice of n box of nice linen writing paper,
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
WAR ON INSECTS,

Bed-bugs. Moths. Ants, Fleas-SailGdc'. Mos
quito Bite Cure and Insect ExterminatOr Kills al
insect life. a wOrld-RenOwned lotion FOR keep
ing away mosquitoes and ether insects when
sDIayed around The only article that has stood
the pubIic's test for over 20 years (noIl-poisoa-
0usl PINT bottles. 2Jc; = gallon. Sl.p1s gallon.
$500 SalIsde'S ROACH TERROR win posi-
lively clear your house Of reaches Sold in -t
ID. and I H. tins; makes no dust All druggists
and grOcCrs. or SALI.ADE & Co. manufactas-
eTs. 122 Cedar ST.. ". Z.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

eheekerboard and checkers. an embroidery set
Tribune fountain pen. boys Tribune watch a
leather card case for the neatest and best two
original drawings These drawings must be in
black ink white paper.
BE sure to state your age.
lte sure to state your choice of prizes.
Be sure to give your name and address. Some of
cur Little Men and Little Women neglect TO do this
ana therefore lose all chance of winning prize.
BE sure TO write on one side of the paper only
when writing letters and stories
contests close on August so Age is considered in
awarding prizes. Address your answers and letters
10 Little Men and Little Women. New York Trib-
une. New York CITY.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
". Ee4 ~ for
VVI-= zWylsltQMFN~
ON CAT RAISING.

''If you really must do something, why don't you
raise AngOra cats?' she asked holding up for ad-
miration tiny ball Of soft fur out Of which glOwed
two sparkling eyes "a great many people have
asked me since began my cattery il farm
ganized exclusively to raise thoroughbreads could
be made to pay. I always tell them, Yes.
This woman was one Of many who have taken up
the breeding of long-hairs business proposition
Beginning as so many women have, with only three
or four queens, she soon found that many features
must remain undeyeloped so long as she operated
in so small way.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
ALFONSO PLEADS FOR EIoHT-HovR DAY.
Your loving sun.
Century

One OF the amusing stories told o Ktng Aifonso
,r sDaIn relates 90 an ingenious attempt mAds by
~. majesty 70 escape from some Of the onerous
duties OF his Office. One day he handed . folded
paper 20 the Duke de Santo Aauros saying tnat "
was uetItion n reference 20 the old dltiouty the
much discussed introduction OF an ezht-hour work
ing day 'It is my desire that you attend TO it I'm
nnediateIy,'' said the King the duke was aeou1
10 object to reading the document Reluctantly tn.
duke unfOdsd the paper and found 20 his surprss
that it was In the King handwriting ~ was, IN
fact petition, cOuched In p1tOuS and moving Ian.
eT1aee FOR q little more freedom from affairs Of
State The King suggested that hs should not b
asked 10 work more than eight hours . day 4nd
that he might have his Sundays oSs
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
HIGHEST FORM OF ANIMAL LIFE.

The master had been engaged in telling his
pupils about the three Kingdoms of nature-the
animal. the vegetable and the mineral When he
had finished he asked.
animal life is?'
a little lad in the front scat raised his hand
THE highest form of animal life is a giraffe -
ChumS
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

eggs to- he finds them no burden whatever He :.
ne ne duoe or 8eaehdom, and in order to ouf6o al
@ ule oIner spiders he only lot of sea
other pink. ' ~ '0'4'" anu 'lis
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
ENIGMA.

I'm never in months. but always IN years:
I'm never in siFhs, but always IN tears;
I'm never in twine. bat always in strings:
I'm never in gold, but always in rings
Though not in the glass. I'm found in the rim:
Though always in verse. I'm not in the hymn.
I'm always in wrong and also in right
I'm found in Tie dark. but not in the light
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

tiOu. think in the end che will make better sales
and IF them
New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

First Bather coming. Up suddeny,.-souaAs
second 3ather (gasplng for Sreashl--sr shtnh :
must have swallowed it"-ChJuns
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-05-26
CAUCUS CHECKLIST.
Meeting for the Revising of the
Same.

There will be meeting Of the Board
Of Civil Authority held IN the City Coun
cil Chamber, City Hall, Barre. VT. on
the evening Of Thursday, May 31st.
1900, for the purpose Of revising the
check list to be used at Tie caucuses
70 be held preliminary TO the September
election. Said meeting will be called
TO order at 7 o'clock p. III.
Dated at the City Of Barre, this
18th day Of May, A. d. 1905.
William barclay, Mayor.
Per James Mackay, City Clerk.