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The Washington times., 1906-06-21
For The Stout Woman.

If you wish to look slim do not dress
in white or light colOred materials. Shun
all large patterns. Stripes are more be-
coming than spots or checks, but mar
row, not broad, stripes should be worn.
Choose material the pattern Of which
runs in perpendicular lines. Short skirts
are still very becoming; flowing drap-
cries, on the other hand. give grace. y
long, central line Of trimming from,
throat to hem adds a certain height. so
does a single founce at the foot of the
skirt Many frillS should be avoided
says Home Chat A tight fitting gown
IS never becoming TO q stout figure and
even in summer chiffon or lace scarf
should be worn, II has a softening effect.
The Washington times., 1906-06-21

regales one With her servants short
ccmings and her children's wit Yet
very few women keep from these topics.
Frequently a woman, and sometimes
a man. Will seek to lead the converse
ton into more personal lines. and even
question you Unless il is an old friend
this sort OF thing is generally inexcus-
able. and the offender should be deli
cately shut or by 4 change Of sub
ject.
In other words, says Woman's Life,
we must not allow ourselves to be
pumped by either an idle curiosity
seeker or. maybe, one who for some
purpose wishes to learn your affairs.
Such people hurI questions at you as
10 where you have been and whom you
have seen
The Washington times., 1906-06-21

The outing shirt waist shirts they really
like mans shirt the front being plated bosom finished with
but
4 the
in
s and
Of
of waist
The Washington times., 1906-06-21

SiikOiine
Light and dark colorings; suitable
for draperies and comforts; not in
remnants. but any quantity of nr
the piece; 12i2c grade. Special "
for Friday, yard.
The Washington times., 1906-06-21
DImpied Smiles.

Have you ever tried TO cultivate a
pleasant expression Of the MOUTH It
IS hard at first. but 1t soon becomes sec
ond habit. The woman who IS always
whining will have a thin face. with
fabby checks and dropping modth. And
she will look old
But the cheerful young woman will
have round. hard cheeks. and a mouth
that has a CUpid's bow. She will have
a mouth that lifts at the corners, and
which smiles of its own accord. And in
each cheek she will have a dimple. This
is a state Of affairs that is not at all
hard to cultivate, and one which every
woman-Whether she be the mother Of
grown up family or nOt-can easily
obtain.
Faded beauties should take notice Of
this. You can bring back your bright.
pretty cheeks HOmely women should
look sharp. There is chance for, you
10 be pretty. says Woman S Life Clever
women. this is your day. II you viii take
the time, and have patience YOU can
make yourself one of the most irresit-
ible of wcrneu.
It is astonishing how all Of US are
generally numbered with the thOusa nd
and one hiudrances and duties which are
not such. but which. nevertheless. wind
us about their spider thread and fetter
the movement of our wings. IT Is the
lack of order which makes US slaves:
the confusion OF today discounts the
freedom Of tomorrOw-HOne Chat
A little thinking shows US that the
deeds OF Kindness we do are effective
in proportion to the love we put into
them. More depends upon the motive
than upon the gift IF the thought be
selfish. IL we expect compensation or
are guilty. Of close calculation. the re-
suit will be like the attitude OF mind
which invited ft.-Woman's Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

other woman now, after what mas passed
you would find that you cared nothing
for her. am sure of this" He spoke
positively.
The younger man did not answer. He
followed the minister out into the hall
and stood in the doorway as he took his
leave and went down the steps.
Softly he smut the door, then walked
slowly back along the hall. He hesitated
a moment, then opened the door and
went into the room where his wife lay.
They had made her ready for burial, and
the air was heavy with the fragrance of
flowers.
For the first time since she had died
in his arms, he looked upon her still face
As he gazed, the minister's words came
back to him. 1T was yourself you de-
ceived. You did love your wife,
Suddenly he dropped upon his knees.
1T is true" he cried. "Oh, thank God,
thank Cod" and at last there came to
him the relief of tears.-Springfield Sun
day Republican.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Gave S1oo Bills as Souvenirs.

Autographing 500 bills and presenting
them to friends as souvenir cards is the
latest fad. 1t was introduced at Port
land, Ore by portly man, who seemed
to have an unlimited supply of newly
printed greenbacks and a desire to get
rid of them. 1t requires eight figures
and two commas. it is said, 10 express
the sum total of the wealth of the rotund
capitalist who gives away 500 bills with
his name on them. He is a heavy owner
of Portland real estate. He walked into
the barro0m of the Oregon hotel with
three friends and the bartender was
busy for while. After many rounds
of drinks one of the party remarked that
he would have To hurry to catch the
train 10 San Francisco.
LET me give you my card before you
CO." spoke the capitalist As he did 50
he pulled a wallet from his pocket. drew
forth hundred dollar bill. wrote his
name ON it with his fountain pen and
handed il to his friend.
Let me give you one too he said to
one of the other men. Another bill was
autographed and handed over Each
member of the party received one
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Rebaptized After Forty Years.

Despite the fact that she was bap
tized more than forty years ago Aunt
Mary Washington mas been rebaptized
at the First Christian church of Owens
boro, Ky. Aunt Mary is an aged colored
nurse employed 10y Rev. r. Z. Cross
field. pastor of the church. She took
the Crossield child to church and it
was the first time she had been in the
sacred edihce. One of the ushers di-
Iected her to the nursery. Aunt Mary
misunderstood the directions and en-
tered the door TO the baptismal pool. 1t
was very dark in the room and she
plnged headhrst into water four feet in
depth. The congregation was suddenly
startled by a loud splash. accompanied
by screams for help. Circuit Clerk Bed
ford was the hero of the occasion. lie
ran to the baptismal room. He ruined
a new Easter suit by wading into the
pool and rescung the corpulent negro
woman.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
THE DIFFERENCE.

Two women worsbiped at a lighted shrine;
The one, as aWed by something half-divine,
Knelt IN the shadow. while the altar light
Thrilled thro' the darkness OF the deeper
night.
Her hands had trimmed the wick, had
helped the fame
To bnrn more Steadily.-and all her claim
To recognition or rewarded prayer
Ley answered by the greater r. .anee
there.
The other woman wOrshiped; and her way
OF service was from out her wealth to pay
skilled artisans TO make a screen of gold,
bright reflector, which should catch and
hold
The too promiscuous radiance of n light
Which served It's purpose when 1t filled her
sight.
Her sacrince Of frankincense and myrrh
Because the gold threw back the light on
her.
Grace S. II. Tytus in The Reader.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

To Ralph Talbot, Ir., second lieuten-
ant Of the Twelfth cavalry, belongs the
distinction Of being perhaps the youngest
commissioned officer Of the United States
army. The rules for the admission OF
cadets to the Military academy prescribe
that 40 candidate shall be admitted who
is under II, but Lieut.. Talbot entered
West Point on the very day that he
reached the minimum age limit He was
born on June IS. 1884. and was appoint
ed from Colorado. He was commits
stoned a lieutenant Of cavalry on June
13, 1903, or five days before his minority
expired. Upon graduation ne was as
signed to the Twelfth cavalry, and is
now with his regiment at Fort Riley,
Kan. detailed as student officer at the
and cavalry school.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Among all the faithful and devoted
servitors Of She United States govern
ment in the lighthouse department one Of
the very oldest in duration Of service
until her recent resignation was Julia L.
Williams of Santa Barbara, Cal. Her
husband became keeper of the Santa
Barbara lighthouse in $3.50, and when he
died in 1867 Mrs. Williams took mp his
work and continued it until recently,
when forced to resign her post ON ac-
count Of the infrmities Of age. Every
night for thirtyejght years, 50 runs the
official record Mrs. Williams climbed to
the light at midnight and changed the
lamps. aud never was she absent from
her post except to attend church On Sun
day
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Senator Knute Nelson Of Minnesota is
perhaps the most prominent of all the
foreign-born members Of Congress. He
first saw the light in Norway in 1913
and came TO the United States in 1919.
Young as he was he served as a private
and non-commissioned officer in the Civil
war and was wounded and taken prison
er at Port Hudson. La. in 1863. After
ward he was a member Of the state Leg
islature in Wisconsin and then in Mime
sofa He served three terms in the ma
tional House Of Representatives and was
then twice elected governor Of Minneso-
ia. No one has better earned a title to
American citizenship than this rugged,
hard-headed senator whose speech still
betrays his foreign birth.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Martyr to Football Dies.

4 martyr of the gridiron passed ava!
when Samuel Il. McCully, II years Or.
died at the family residence in St Louis,
Mo. from injuries sustained in foothdH
game more than year ago when he Wa-
a member of the Central high sch"".
eleven. Young McCully was a dev"','
of the game. After being injured he f',
fused to tell his parents for fear 1t won"
provoke public sentiment against 1a'
game. He suffered in silence for months
and then broke down. Il am sick, h'
told the parents, and fell to the foo.
They summoned a physician. who W.
unable TO do anything for him. and To-
sank rapidly until he died. Until the
last McCully refused TO advise tho.
around his bedside how he got h4r1
None of his associates could inform h.-
family. He tried to hide the fact tN",
he was hurt in football game. and "] y
revealed il when physicians told him i'>
condition was serious.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Cat Suspends Church Music.

\ large white cat was the ,unocep,
cause of the suspension of music in 81
nnke.s Lutheran church at York. IA
heh tho organlSt attempted TO play an
anthem The keys refused to respond TO
h'F touch. After an embarrassing inter
Nal the pastor came TO the relief of the
CIEahl>t ana choir 10y saying the selection
would be dispensed with. Every attempt
TO hrlug melody from the organ failed
ana then an investigation was made. II
was found that large white cat I'm
craWled into the interior of the hic in.
fStrument, where il was perched on the
back Of the keyboard.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

and disappeared. The police have so far
been unable TO find any trace Of him
They have four small children.
a. ". Bell of Donaldsonville. Ia
aged 80, has been awarded $1,000 dam,
ages by the courts of that parish in q
suit which he brougb+
against woman of the same age. Tbs
judgment declares that the damages az
awarded on account of ''the anguish Of
mind the defendant suffered as a resuIr
of the severance of the marriage agree
ment.' 1t seems that Bell, who il a
wealthy planter. became engaged to Mrs
u. ): Smith and turned over considerable
of his property 10 her. She postponed
the wedding day for two years and final
~ broke the engagement. The eonrts
returned all of Bells property to him.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

A. F. Crider Of the United State geo
logical survey has been appointed state
geologist Of Mississippi and professor Of
geology in the university of the same
state. The line of work first undertaken
by tho state survey viii be an investga-
ton of the cement resources, the clays
and the lgnites.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
THE HIDDEN STREAM.

Deep, deep within my breast
Flows on my love fer you,
Beneath the days unrest
And all the long night through.
Whether I laugh or weep,
Let life be grave or gay,
] feel that current keep
Its full resistIess W "
And yet so deep il hides
That none has ever known
My beings inm0st tides
Are swayed by you alone.
Phoebe Lyde In Lippineotts
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

terrible rips. sustained in executing a
royal commission from the present
Kings grandfather. tie Victor En-
manuel Of history. so long since as 1876.
It was his ambition to capture the beast
alive, and he closed with it for the pur-
pose. but the wolf got his left hand in
it's jaws and tore it 50 furiously that with
the manned hand still between the ami
mails teeth he had 10 shoot it with his
right.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Or. Edward Wilmot Blyden envoy OK
traordinary and minister plenipoteutiary
Of the republic of Liberia in France, has
rendered distinguished services to his race,
both in Liberia and in the British West
African colonies. The special object of
his mission in France is connected with
the delimitation of the frontiers between
Liberia and French territory French
territory touches Liberia on two sides.
and with British nearly surrounds the
republic.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

young woman in Richmond Ind,
who ate spinach and shortcake, died Of
ptomainc poisoning. The physicians WHO
made an autopsy declare that the poison
ing was the result Of chemical change
due to the combination Why can't they
come ont plainly and state that if She
hadn't eaten the shortcake, she would
have been alive nowT
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

A modern Nimrod. a hunter Of the old
school has just died in Italy. For half
a century he made wolf hunting bust
ness. which kept him in comfort and left
a margin for a rainy day Wherever
there was a wolf to be destroyed Luca
Charetti was called in. and many We're
his savage encounters and many the
scars left upon bis body as witnesses
His left hand showed the marks of some
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Dr. Charles \. Eastman has been COM
missioucd Ivy the United States govern
ment to rename each individual in the
Sioux nation. pr. Eastman. who under
the name of Ohiyesa has written several
books and many magazine articles Civ
ing All intimate view of Indian life. is
himself full-hlooded Sioux. He is a
graduate of Dartmouth and a doctor ot
medicine. lie has already begun has
work for the government aud 10000
Sioux have accepted the names which
be has given then. while there are six
reservations yet to be visited The work
cannot be accomplished in less than TIVE
Vpnrs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Owing TO the recent explosions in New
Of numerous manhole covers, the in
spector of comhustibles of that city has
recommended that the city admnistra-
ton lend It's support to the hill in Con
eress providing for free denaturcd alco-
hol. The inspector says that the remoy-
al of the tax would he followed by an
abandonment of gasoline 10y the automo-
lilists and then the dangers incident to
the use of the latter would he avoided.
Practical appeals of this Kind should
have great weight in Congress.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

The Salinas Weekly Index is one Of
the California newspapers which have
come through regularly notwithstanding
the earthquake. It indicates that the
first reports of the destruction at Sail
pas were greatly exaggerated. The
great SpreckeIs beet sugar factory at
that place. which was reported a total
wreck. is undergoing repairs, and engi-
neers who have made a thorough inspec-
Ton say that the plant can be put into
working order in time for this seasons
business. With this result in view the
company is contracting for bcets, and
the largest acreage in its history is now
under cultivation and contract,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

The regent of Bavaria Prince Luitpold
has conferred on William NJ. Chase. the
painter, the royal decoration of the Order
of st Michael The decoration was pre-
scented to Mr. Chase ut his home, 23i
East Fifteenth street, by the German
consul general in New York. The decor
alton consists Of dark blue enameled
cross, with the figure of st, Michael in
silver suspended from the royal crown.
and hung from dark blue ana cherry
ribbon. Whistler, Sargent and Abbey are
the only other American artists who have
received this decoration.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

George GerAardt of Florence. Mass.
fought for two years in the French army
sent by Nopoleol III. to Mexico and lat
or on served uDJer Napoleon HI. in his
effort 70 redeem his waning fortunes
which eliminated in the Franco-Prussian
war. He eiLigrated to this country TWEEN
t.l-fnl Z unnrs q 20
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Senior Sarasate's most precious posses
non is a Stradvari violin. When ne was
- years old he played before Queen lsa-
belle H. If Spain and her majesty was
20 pleased with his exquisite music that
Ihe present Cd him with the instrument,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Prof. Georgeson, who has done mueE
agricultural possibilities Of Alaska, is
taking north herd of Galloway cattle,
purchased by the government. which will
he established on the kemai pensinsula.
Galloway cattle are hardy, and il is be-
lieved that they will stand the climate
Of Alaska. Prof. Georgeson is in charge
of several experimental stations where it
has been shown that there are no eli
matte reasons why Alaska should not
produce the greater portion of the food
required 10y its people.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Prof. Charles Sprague Sargent. author
Of the Manual Of the Trees Of North
America" has jrst returned from South
America, where he spent the winter in
the study of the trees of the south.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
who have been travelling in Egypt and
neighbOring countries since the beginning
Of the year, intend to return to their
home, in Boston, at The end Of this
3rnuth
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Mark Twain Is very fond of collecting
odd obituary poetry, and has scrap
book. which he prizes very highly, CON
tanning 5000 specimens.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Hen Lays Yolkless Eggs.

A big Plymouth Rock hen which Jay,
eggs without yolks is the freak possess
by f. II. Oles of La Crosse, WIS,
poultry fancier and breeder. The LtI
has been closely watched for a month
and of eighteen eggs produced all con
tain only the white"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Twenty county Jail prisoners at Wash
ngton, Pa, composing the squad used in
cleaning the public buildings. went on
strike and refused to work until supplied
their daily allowance of tobacco.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
BRIEF NOTES OF
GENERAL INTEREST

Jacob Hengrl, residing north of Mill
edgeville, ILL.,, committed suicide because
his wife persisted in moving from tie
country TO Savanna.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Mrs. Anna Depew, a distant relative
of Senator Depew, celebrated her one
hundred and first birthday at Upper
Sandusky, o., the other day.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Charles Alban, Roumanan, living at
Terre Haute, Ind, provided tent for
the guests at his wedding and served
two calves. 100 chickens. 1900 bottles of
beer and 100 gallons of wine at the feast
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19
Sponge Waste Used for Pillows.

For years the trimmings ana culls of
the Florida sponge trade were waste
matter; now. at Miami. they are cleaned,
assorted and made into mattresses and
pillows. Sponge mattresses have sprung
into great demand and every one that
can be made is promptly sold.
There are more aquatic birds than
there are land birds
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

a jury in the Kane county court fixed
$500 as the value of a finger tip. Miss
Emma Kell sued for 5000. She lost the
end of a finger while feeding IA printing
press. The jury held that $500 was suf
ficient recompense
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Prof" Gray, side acrobat from
Madison, Ind, was probably fatally in
jured by landing against a tree while
making slide from the courthouse dome
at Bedford, Ind. Several of his bones
We're broken and he was hurt internally.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

John Arnold and his wife of Menom-
inee, Mich, had quarrel over a piece
of string which their child refused to
give to his father and the woman. it is
alleged, went to the sheriff, complaining
that her husband was insane and de-
his arrest.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Tying his wife securely TO a hedpost.
so that she could not follow him and
have him arrested. Andrew Patrick Of
Trescow. near Wilkes Barre. calmly
packed his Satchel took what money and
valuahles he could find, and, telling his
helpless wife that she would never see
him again, he left the house. 1t was
three hours before the woman mana ged
to liberate herself and then she hurried
to the police station. 1t was too late.
however. as Patrick had taken train
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-19

Seven dollars is the price Tyler Field. "A
young capitalist, had to pay in the Gin.
:innati police court for speeding his auto.
mobile while carrying Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth recently. He
might have been fined so and costs. but
as this was his first offense he was given
the minimum fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01
CORNER STONE
LAID BY WOMAN
Formal Exercises Held at the Site of the Churchill House on
Angel Street, the New Building to be Devoted Varied
Purposes Of Societies Connected with the State Federation
of WOmen's Clubs.

The cornerstone or the Churchill house.
on Angel street between Thayer and
Brown streets. was laid this afternoon by
Miss Amelia Knight. vice president Of
the Churchill House corporation.
There was a large gathering represent
ing the leading organizations OF women,
especially those affiliated with the state
federation OF women's clubs, and other
persons interested in the purposes OF the
corporation
The exercises were OF a particularly
appropriate and interesting character,
and included addresses by Mrs. Edward
l.. Johnson, president or the Churchill
House corporation: Mrs. Walter Stokes
Irons. president OF the State Federation
OF Womens clubs, and President w. n.
+. Faunce OF Brown University. The
benediction was pronounced by Bishop
w. n. McVickar.
The new building. which II is expected
will be completed by Oct. 1. will occupy
a lot 120x12o feet, with Jones alley at tho
rear and driveway at one side.
The main assembly rooms will be on
the first floor and there will be four exits.
two of them seven feet wide. insuring
emptying the building. even II full, in five
minutes, thus offering a place which. for
safety, will be unsurpassed In Providence.
Large windows on all sides will obviate