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The Washington times., 1906-04-06
Weak Points of Hepburn Bill

Taking I'D the Hepburn bill, the Sen
ator pointed out its weaknesses.
1T makes no provision:
First. To prevent interstate carriers
producing and selling coal. iron. ana
other products, which they transport in
competition with shippers, thereby OPP
pressing the independent operator
Second. To oblige interstate carriers
to put in switches to enable shippers 10
get their products to market.
Third. To compel roads to make
prompt connections with branch and
lateral lines. as well as Just prorating
arrangements.
Fourth To require interstate carriers
TO maze a fair distribution Of cars
The people are entitled 20 protection
again. these abuses. AS to all these
the bill is silent. 1 have introduced
amendments covering these omissions.
and hope they will be adopted.
rise Supreme Court has recently inti-
ms ttd that an interstate carrier could
not sell coal. This decision would seem
TO cover one Of my amendments, yet I
feel = would be well 10 plainly prohibit
The Washington times., 1906-04-06
Does Not Blame Him.

She knew that my husband was a
married man, and what she did was
done with open eyes and true knovI-
edge OF the circumstances She should
never have had anything 10 do with him.
As for him. I cannot blame him.
Whatever my husband has done.
know that he stiH loves me and loves
our child know that he win continue
10 love Us and De good and kind to us
as he always has been. ] am waiting
for him 70 come now and viii welcome
him with all the love that is in ny
heart"
The Washington times., 1906-04-06
Firm in Love for Him in
Spite of EScapade of
Mrs. RaWSon.
HE COULD NOT BE CRUEL
VIII Be Welcomed Home
by Family With Open
Arms.

NEW YORK. April 6.-The love OF
MIS- Emo 2a-deleben for her husband
who had registered with Mrs. Walter
Ra"son, Of Philadelphia, at the Palmer
rouse Chicago, where Mrs. Ravsoa
Killed herself has not been diminished.
nor has IL suffered the slightest blow.
sne wiz welcome him with open arms
upon MS return 70 this city.
stiil believe in my husband" she
SAID stiil believe he loves me.
VIII not blame or censure him for what
mas happened The tragedy WAS of the
woman's own making.
70 say that my husband hypnotized
this woman and lured her away fro-,
hcr home in Philadelphia is absurd. II
IS not in the nature Of women 10 be
Iured or hyDnotized against their wills.
II there Is any aIuring OF hypnotiziux
II is all on their side.
The Washington times., 1906-04-06
Federation Notified.

Notification was sent to the Federation
of Labor, which in turn notified the
local unions. and the cards were return
ed They are now being reduced to
the regulation size. and are being re-
mailed as quickly as they can be made
ready.
The fact that the cards exceeded the
prescribed size put them in the letter
class. and had the senders not been
willing 20 cut them down, II would have
been necessary TO put a 2-cent stamp.
instead Of i-cent stamp. on each card
Much apprehension was caused In la
Dor circles when this became known
The fact that the cards had been held
up was regarded as significant and led
many to believe that the Government
was taking hand in the local printers.
strike and that their efforts to Justify
themselves before the public were being
foiled.
The cards Were prepared by the strike
committee of Columbia Union and the
Woman's Auxiliary. When word was
received that they had been held up there
was grand rally of forces TO determine
what should be done.
The Washington times., 1906-04-06
THE SUN
TIDE TABLE.
w tide TODAY I'm 4,

Sun sets today.-.......-s......
Sun rises tomorrow. 5.2s
The Washington times., 1906-04-06
Don't Fail to See the Spring Handicap D

Continued on Second Page.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

happy young holds her tight, she must not slip
The others follow. Smack, smack! There sounds
like fifty cows when they pull their feet out Of the
behind the white veil of falling waerwhe the bride
eourageously hunts the pool with her e,slippered
foot-and dabs it inl Thus she will be prolific.
Beside the cascade there is restaurant; but that
is nothing there restaurants all over Paris. Some
job wedding breakfasts for the poor. Others furnish
wedding banquets for the wealthy. In each case the
champagne and expodes after it, The poet Of the fam
lily reads his verses Every one must make speech
sps fs hay class and s out
Corks pop. pandemonium Of happiness lets itself
loose. What risky wit. What laughter-and what
bushes! Until small boy, instructed for the ege.
stealthily craws underneath the table-and attacks
the brides left leg.
The small boy is hunting for her garter, special
garter all Of ribbons. How she squeals and wElggesl
When the small boy gets what he is after it Is taken
from him and cut in little pieces Each guest pins
his in his buttonholthe French Order Of the Garteri
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

Hypothetical Marriage Question Aeates De-
tails of the French Cutting Up the Brides Carter

ceremony-with carpets, candles flowers and swissea
in knee breeches and cooked hats pounding the church
floor with the halberds
The father Of the bride leads forward his daughter
The groom leads his own mother Then the mother Of
the bride accompanied by the father of the groom,
while the organis assisted by harps at least tears of
Bach's "Prelude." %".. ..~.... III + =.
The Swiss tells the party what TO do kneel, rise,
take the candle, advance to the altar. The groom,
when he places the ring her finger, ought to push
it carefully below tho second jointotherwise they
will be sure unhappy He must see she does not get
entangled in her train. Roll music, the bride is in
the sacrsty weeping with her mother. Let u 80 and
cheer her upl --.. .~.-..-
What are all these carriages outside the church
deor9 Wedding carriages, of course, but they are
gagged for the whole afternoon and will tell you why
Really fashionable folks have given up the prac-
tice; but the Paris avenues In summer time none
the less made gay by thousands Of professions OF this
sort-to which tho welto-do middle class still cings
tenaciously.
The guests pile into the fine carriages The bridal
thru the bright Of Paris every smiles at
them calls at them, the traffic stops for them, the
mother snies but is proud, the father swes up and
damns the expense-for they getting tho benedic
tion of Paris!
Houp-la The procession Of cabs is rolling into tho
Bots de Boulogne, the Paris parks Of parks. At the
end of forest avenue there is waterfall; behind
is tiny pool The procession stops. The guests pile
out The bridal party leads tho way.
Look, the bride goes behind the WATERFALL The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

lis great thing for French young folks; for they
out strong in weddings, their gifts running into
gilt-edged government securities heavy silver
ices, building lots and valuable furs. y
Thus it happens that young couples are set up for
nfe The two families together buy the furniturej
but 1t particularly the province Of tho girl to bring
the linen. say linen with intention; for this Is
land disdaning cotton; and the quantity Of Sheets
counterpanes tabecloths, towels handkerchiefs, nap
lins and pillowcases which all young French girls
bring their husbands 10 astounding.
AS for her lingerie, here is curious fact For
years before her marriage the French girl has been
cumulating flmy day chemises, be-ribboned batiste
night dresses, corset of the nest-which she
has had On the contrary, long as she Is
young girl, she wears coarse linen things without
decoratonust she ought not to wash too often,
perfumes. Some girls, sign Of innocence and
+ + + .
If you should ask hundred French young matrons
what the first favor they asked Of their husbands
after marriage, eighty-fve Of them would answer:
IT sent him out to buy q crmping ironl'
Indeed, most French brides the trip back from
the church stop the carriage in front Of
and send in their newmade husband to buy the long
desired article.
You see, it Is the permanent, long-standing grev-
Of the French young girl. Her mother will not
let her touch hot iron her beautiful hardoubtless
beautiful very much for this Therefore, just
erimping irons sign of marriage, Is marriage
q sign Of independence
Now you see Of the cunning details worked
up by the wisdom Of long generations Of French
mothers to make their choice Of husband for their
daughter paatabe! Before marriage the French girl
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
MAKING Him Laugh.

The woman who can make her lover laugh Il eieveA
but the wife who keep her husband laughing 10
one Of the seven wonders Of tho world says writer
to be when ono can laugh Learn to charm the heavi
ness from your husbands brow, tho moodins.s from
his mien, and you will reign in his heart for all time
Does it little thing to provoke laughter thing
THAT is where so many women make great mistake.
There are many times in mans life when he longs
for tho gayety Of swestheart There is, you see,
30 much Of the frolicsome schooIboy left in man,
even when he has put away boyish things The mis-
chievous spirit is eager to show itself could It but
obtain opportunity; don't check it, never mind II your
dignity Is bit ruffled you have perforce to
join in q laugh against yourself. "Laughter breaks
no bones," the saying goes, and again, 'laugh and
grow fat. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
A Sensible Churn.

young who was married recently was
going west Immediately after the ceremony to make
her home In new part Of the country. Her Lifelong
set aside for wedding gift upon kitchen utensils
which could not be had in the new place. She bought
saamander set Of scales, the kind vii indicator
and dial, frying basket, whip churn, waffle.
Iron an ice freezer soup kettle, fish broer,
chatting dsh patent chopper and some shining cop
per saucepans. The bride wept salt tears Of dsappon
nent at frst-she had expected something dferent
from her friendbut letters from the plains of Nebras
ka indicate that the selection was fortunate.
"You could have given me nothing" wrote the young
wife, (which I could have appreciated more" This
is true story and contains a hint which is worth
passing on.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
NOW THE SPIRAL GARTER
An Eminent Physician Says It Is Better Than
tha Euspender.
the EuspendeN

An eminent London physician, whose specially
she treatment Of children nveghs against tho modern
suspendera substitute for the garter introduced dur
Ane years and very generally worn by tho pros
ant generation Of girls.
fhe Espender Is an attachment Of ths stay that
Clips the edge Of the stocking above the knee and
nurses applaud It's neat appearance, and children Like
At because it is comfortable. But many Of them
Injurious to health and growth, urging against loose
strip Of elastic It's inability to keep the stockings from
wrinklng.
Tbs Old elastic garter worn loose defeated It's own
aim, worn tight 1t interfered with the circulation Of
the blood. The suspender in Its taut form is apt to
press unduly upon the hips Of the growing girl and
TO drag her down. is condemned this account by
the specialists who recommend In Its stead the old
fashioned grandmother's garter, made Of cotton.
These were knitted by hand upon two fine steel
pins, and usually fourteen stitches set the
1rs pin and tho simplest knitting pattern known
employed Expert knitters however, chose to embel-
sh their handiwork with openwork bars between solid
pieces to vary the monotony Of the design The
fa characteristic Of the garter it's length, which
was never under ~ yards and often measured close
upon seventy-two inches. 1t wound round and
round the Leg rule below the knee, while the final
end was tucked into the rest keep the whole suti-
GENTLY firm and reliably
Such carriers do not compress the limbs nor tnjure
che circulation, do they strain tho strength of
growing girls.-London Mail
three-eornered tear is nasty thing to mend
neatly. If 1t where there Is strain or
whatever it may be best darned by simply sewing
the edges together with plain Hin-and:out" OF
adapted clearinghouse" stitch If the tear is near
and there is the part, put a
square patch the outside haste neatly on putting
one side into the seam, stitch it with the sewing
machine close to the edge and cut away the goods
derneath leaving just enough to overcast. This will
be less obnoxious patch than the oldfashioned one
run underneath with the torn goods hemmed
down the outside. % atg:% y. IL .f4,@ ~
when covering kitchen table with oilcloth, q
layer Of brown wrapping paper is put first it will
prevent the oilcoth from cracking and make it
three times as long =" ~72f go @F7>z tzs
"A tunnel has been made at Queen Alexandra g new
residence, Hvidore Denmark that her majesty may
walk down to the water without going by the public
road. ~. ~ sSs $500
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
An Anglers Dinner.
Copyright, 1905.

j.. LONELY summer widower strolled into a con-
~ feotioners store last Saturday night out g, o.
a ~ simple force Of habit, it having been his
custom for years to take box Of sweets home Tor
Sunday to his wife and baby. For the time being he
forgot that he lone lorn man: He was so fascl
sea" things that he stepped to the phone and called
I'D the cook telling her he would bring six men to
dinner on Monday. Then he went back to his office
guests tTn.,. ,u =, reunion - A.. .rans,. Six, At
will be required; twice:told tales.
1.-THE Lone Fisherman"
On the night in question the dining-room walls
hung with tennis nets In lieu Of real fish nets
in which toy fish caught There were globes OF
live fish the mantel and sideboard, but the center
piece was the work Of art. There long mirror,
the edges outlined with vines and moss. The toy
boats apparently crossing the lake, tho shores
candy), and the other side shells Of delicate
pink and white, also Of candy. tiny tent was pitched
carrying gun, while seated the banks at the other
end was a fisherman carrying the smallest of fishing
baskets Tangled in some grasses by the lake, some
"frogs The place cards fish, each different
The salad was served in shelshaped boxes water
cress. Fish, crabs, Holsters and clans figured sub
vanilla cream was the dessert. Bamboo fshing poles
were nterlaced over the ceiling, from which red Ian
terms burning candles were = suspended
LAT Homes'' for Children.
Realizing that only child is at best lonely little
mortal needing the companonship Of Children clever
mother devised this scheme for the entertainment
and mutual good Of the neghborhood children Every
mother knows that it is oftentmes very inconvenient
to have other people 8 children running in and out
at all hours and at all times, neither does she wish f
she has conscience) to allow her young hopeful to
60 to 'Johnny's house, when she is not absolutely
certain that his mother will welcome the young Wis
itor. But is very essential to the coming
and women so the following notes were sent to
the respective mothers 8 Frandes and I will be at
home every Tuesday afternoon from until O clock
and we will be glad to have Jack and Jill spend
those hours with u.s. On these days. not having a
nursery, valuable bits Of brc-abrac put out of
Hen
children doing honors. Sandwiches Of entire wheat
bread, cocoa, custards, waters whip baked ap
PIES, and sometimes tiny cups Of bouion with alpha
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
By MILE. MERRI.

bet letters are specimen The mother keeps n
the background much possible, allowing tho chill
dren to Be free from restraint
This same mother also makes it practice to invite
some child to dinner each week. and these invitations
are most eagerly accepted. At this meal the menu
planned far practical to meet the personal likes
of the little hostess and the guest Even 4-year-old
children like to be consulted and will express pref
erence to flowers candies and kind Of cake It y
wise mother who early begins to cultivate tho ind
viduality and personality Of her child and tho time
is well spent. ."....t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
10 Find PartneTB.

TO choose partners for cotillion card party,
prepare number Of small cakes; ice with pink for the
the realms Of single bessedness yellow for the
red men, and green for those who In these cakes
place tiny fayors-thimbles buttons keys, duplicate
hook finds the girl with the eye man getting key
hnds the girl with the ring to put It on, etc. Tho
cakes may be passed on trays
Another pretty to select partners is to provide
paper Japanese masks and caps. Divide the company
by taking out the into another room, then give
them their disguise, at the time the ladies
receiving theirs. Then bring together, and allow five
minutes to tell who is who; Of course sheets are pro-
vided to throw over gowns and coats. This Is only
practical in small companies but it is lots Of fun.
! For the Bachelors Menu Cards
The favors Of this 'tstag" party were purchased
Of tho hosts sister, and made the place cards
which pipe-shaped and bore the following seuti.
ments: 49, 1893 =. #e... :. . - ~. -.
'IAres was his bounty. and hi. soul sincere" =
They =: thy drink ~ ana a. IN communion sweet
welcome smiles and farewell s3sSiss"
'@wsleome tho coming. and speed tho parting
-zsar ws'oom" in your eye your hand ySur heart"
The favors containing hard candies were ii shape
Il huge thimbles and spools Of thread.
An Arctic Luncheon.
Even tho the tdog days" are upon us, there is not
much less entertaining but affairs are Of very In
formal character This luncheon most unique and
thoroly enjoyed by the guests.
The chairs were covered with white, pictures Of
water and scenes adorned the walls curtains
Of white and the table was mass of gittering dia-
mond dust, from which large cake Of ice rose as
eenterpiece Sweet and maidenhar ferns adorned
the top Little polar bears bore the place cards. Glass
iccles hung from the chandelier AL the guests
requested to white, and be prepared to tell tho
eoldest experience they had ever had. No one was
permitted to mention hot weather, and large palm
leaf fan was attached to each chair. Thermometers
numerous, with the mercury at zero. (They had
spent twenty-four hours in the refngerator) cold
menu was served, and Iced drinks passed e soon -
the guests arrived.
Questions any subject pertaining to this depart
ment will cheerfu1ly be answered. reply win be
sent by mail if stamped and addressed envelope is
nclosed; otherwise will appear in this column.
Address Mile, Nerri The Minneannlis IanxpaL
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

If teaspoonful Of concentrated lye with cupful
of water be put in kettle whose contents have
burned the bottom and left to stand for few
hours there will be trouble in removing the burned
substance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

TO clean paint, dampen clean cloth in hot water
dip it in whiting and rub the paint until the dirt 10
removed. Rinse well in clean water, dry with sofe.
cloth and polish with chamos leather. Paint
cleansed in this way looks like new.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

Amber is taking tho place Of gold IN womens
combs. blonde should wear dark amber, and
brunette light amber, declares the hardresser, for
= contrast is desired above everything. For tho
back combs tho tops finished with odd oval
shaped pieces Of amber resembling Olives and this
women just now. The use Of amber combs is an exc
ceedingy pretty fashion, too, because of the gnts Of
gold and brown in the amber which harmonic with
almost any color of hair. Combs Of amber not
very expensive atho the best quality will cost much
as gold-mounted combs. 80
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
NEEDLEWORK NOTES
Some Brief, Timely Suggestions to Women
Who Sew


A coverlet for the baby's carriage Is made Of me
SWISS embroidered in pretty wreath design in dowef
colors, lined with tufted blue silk and given frill
Of hemsttched null.
For skirts hem or face the right length then bast4
below the skirt; hem the upper edge down, let the
lower edge remain loose fasten with q running
stitch. as~ "a
# you wish to shir girdle ruffes, it IS muck
easier to do the sewing machine Make the
tension Of the upper thread quite loose and stitch
where you want it gathered then pull tho lower thread
and 1t will gather You must fasten one end Of the
thread securely or It will pull thru. ~
Fine, Close stitches all right In their propee
places, but they nuisance In basting or where
the stitching win have to be ripped. If the stitch IL
too fine and tight the cloth will often give way cut
before the stitch threads will yield OF course, where
there is to be firm wear a seam as in sleeves
and bodice tho stitching must be strong and fine, but
the long Of skirts may have coarser stitch,
and trimmings Of lace and passementeae and millinery
trimmings should be put with coarse stitches 50
as to be easily taken off.
There several points In sewing which likely
to annoy an inexperienced person, but which
the wastband and Of the skirt braid and the finishing
Of the placket are among these The waistband may
be put before the skirt is finished at the bottom
IS It enables to hang the skirt correctly.
This band Is . straight piece Of goods, cut along the
sevage sdge shout three inches wide, It must be
and fasten tho center in the middle Of tho front gore
Of the skirt The band should be basted on, holding
the skirt next to you, and allowing very little full
ness which will make It fit easier the hips. The
back widths may be gathered into the band plated
prefers, then sew It the machine and turn
over on the wrong side bastang again before the
final sewing finishing 1t with hooks and eyes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

MRS. POTTER PALMER OF CHICAGO
She has not only Joined the woman sufragist move
ent but with characteristic zeal has thrown herself
heartily into the work. On her return from Europe
next month she will throw open her house to the
sufragists and speak for the cause. I
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

TO put away silver be careful got the silver ts
paper which be bought at reasonable prica.
Silver not likely to tarnish when this paper used
After wrapping In tissue paper,use brown paper out
sde never using newspaper tho printers ink has
bad effect.
Put salt ths elinkers in the stove rangs while
they are hot, alter raking down the fire. and \ VII
remove them. 81
There Is NO excuse FOR fragments to lodge A cor
and crevces Of the refrigerator when Skswess win
dislod2e tham 80 auiakl1 -
Arizona republican., 1906-06-15
4 RUSSIAN ANARCHIST
 STARTS RELIGIOUS RIOT
It Ended in the Massacre of His lew.
 ish COuntrymen.

Bialistok, Russia, June IA Jew ish anarchist threw a bomb among the Corpus Christi procession which was in progress here today and killed or wounded many persons. In conse- quence the Christians attacked and massacred the Jews and demolished their shops. A hundred persons were Killed or wounded The bomb was thrown from the balcony of a house in Alexandrov street. A Russian clergy man named Federoff was among those killed
 Immediately after the explosion the Jews began to fire from the windows Of the house. Soldiers surrounded it and fired two volleys. Meanwhile the enraged Christians attacked the Jew lsh stores in Alexandrov and Suraz streets. demolishing the fixtures and windows and throwing goods into the gutter and beating and murdering the Jews. Many Jews fled to the railroad station, pursued by the mob, which Killed several there. Three Jews were thrown from the second story windows of the building.