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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
A PERFECT HAND.
How Its Appearance Became Familiar
to the Public.

:
to the Public.
The story of how probably tho
most perfect feminine hand in Ameri-
ca became known TO the people II
rather interesting.
AS the story goes the possessor Of
the hand was with some friends in q
photographers one day and while
talking, held up piece of candy.
The pose of the hand with its per-
feet contour and faultless shape at
tracted the attention of the artist who
proposed to photograph 1t. The re-
suit was a beautiful picture kept In
the family until one day, after read
Ing letter from someone inquiring
az to who wrote the Postum and
GrapeNuts advertisements. Mr.. Post
said to his wife. we receive SO
many Inquiries OF this kind. that II is
evident some people are curious
TO know. suppose we let the advertis-
tising department have that picture
of your hand to print and name 1t "A
Helping Hand" (Mrs. Post has as
sisted him In preparation of some Of
the most famous advertisementsD.
There was a natural shrinking
from the publicity. but with an agree
ment that no name would accompany
the picture its use was granted.
The case was presented In the light
OF extending welcoming hand to the
friends OF Postum and Grape Nuts.
so the picture appeared on the back
covers OF many OF the January and
February magazines and became
known to millions of people.
Many artists have commented upon
1t as probably the most perfect hand
in the world.
the advertising dept of the Post
um Co. did not seem able to resist the
temptation TO enlist the curiosity OF
the public. by refraining from giving
the name OF the owner when the pic
ture appeared but stated that this
name would be given later In one OF
the newspaper announcements. thus
seeking TO induce the readers to look
for and read the forthcoming adyer-
tisements to learn the name of the
owner.
This combination OF art and COM
merce and the multitude OF inquiries
furnishes an excellent illustration OF
the interest the public takes in the
personal and family life OF large
manufacturers whose names become
household words through extensive
and continuous announcements in
newspapers and periodicals.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
COTTON WASTE CLEANSER.

Why do not housekeepers adopt cot
ton waste as a cleaning agent? Watch
the engineer pick up bunch of waste,
wipe off oil or dust and throw the cot
ton into a heap to be burned at his
convenience. How much better than
to use a cloth which some one had to
hem and some one else would have to
wash and iron. Why is not cotton
waste the best possible stuff to use
instead of so many foor cloths, wall
cloths, dust cloths. stove cleaners and
mops? 1t is cheap. and it can be had
anywhere. Cotton waste, by the way
is one of the best agencies for polishing
waxed floors or furniture.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
HINTS ON cAKE.MAKING.

Home made cakes, skillfully mixed
and baked, are wholesome, more nour-
ishing and far more appetizing than
bought ones. The art of cake-making
is simple, the important points being
eXactitude in the proportions of in
gradients, care in preparing them. and
lightness of hand in mixing.
Here are a few "sign-posts" which
will point the way to success in cake
making:
All ingredients to be of good quality.
The flour should be thoroughly dry
and sifted well, if the cake is to be
light. Damp flour makes heavy cakes.
. Fruit should be freed of stalks,
stones and be rubbed in a clean cloth.
Fresh butter is better than salt; and
sweet, pure beef dripping nakes ex-
cellent plain cakes.
Weigh each ingredient carefully. and
be sure the quantities are correct.
Before greasing a cake-tin or lining
it with creased paper. the tin must
be creased properly, and, therefore, the
cake will stick.
A pinch of salt should be added to
every cake; it brings out the flavor of
the ingredients.
For all light and fancy cakes butter
is usually creamed, and the operation
is well worth the trouble. Warm Il
basin slightly. put the butter and sugar
in it, and with large silver fork or
the hand work it round and round,
Arntil it is creamy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
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but this little piece of lace is very
comfortable with a heavy cloth or vel
vet bodice.
The guimpe effect is not given so
much now, as short sleeves are un-
doubtedly prettier in the material of
the gown itself. so that n deep white
yoke rather cuts the figure when the
line is not carried down over the shoul-
ders on the sleeves.
A pretty waist model is that with
the small round yoke of unlined lace.
the sleeve being finished at the elbow
with little lace puff. This yoke
should have a foundation of chiffon or
moussellne de sole to give it body and
render it softer in effect. but there
must be no silk or satin lining.
There are no rules to 20 by for the
kind of lace to be used with different
materials. Valenciennes trims velvet
and cloth. Irish point is worn on chif-
fon and in combination with the fines.
nets and laces. Valenciennes and Irish
points are still favorites, some exceed
ingly pretty little yokes being of the
fine lace finished off with an edging
of Irish lace Yokes formed of tiny
ruflies of Valenciennes edging laid on a
chiffon or mousseline ground have
rather gone out of favor, the fiat kind
being now generally preferred. APP
plique work of lace and net makes an
effective yoke, but these yokes are
usually the deep square. round or V
shaped vest, in order TO give room for
the work TO show up advantageously.
Embroidered lace yokes are being
worn in the elaborate reception gowns
that is, the pattern of the lace is be-
ing outliSa d in silver or gold thread r
in colored embroidered silk. Ere
quently the three are employed at once.
1t is quite fad now TO embroider over
old laces. even the most expensive. OF
course it makes the trimming more
effective, but it always seems with
rare and beautiful lace as though well
enough might best be let alone.
With any sort of dress touch OF
white at the throat is necessary. so
that in practically every model there is
a narrow or large white yoke-and
even in gowns of deep mourning some
of the French models sho-v tiny yoke
of white crepe. This last makes a most
becoming gown. no matter how severe
the model. Black crepe yokes are al
ways relieved by little collar of white
| linen or of crepe, the latter being in
| finitely prettler. On many of the all
| black dresses trimmed with black lace,
a white lace yoke is worn to relieve TIC
costume-which it does most attrac-
| lively.
Handsome yokes are made from lace
collars cut into shapes for the neck,
and often the lace need not be cut
as a little tuck can be taken where ii
will not be noticed. so that handsome
collar can be worn season after season
with a number of different gowns.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
Careful Woman Used All of
Celery Bunch to Advantage

THAT was Sunday. Monday took
the celery stalks. all but the very in
side ones. and stewed and creamed
When the celery had boiled tender
poured the water of into a wide
mouthed bottle. corking it tightly. and
saved it. l buttere6 and sailed the
celery, tossing 1t up with a fork to
keep 1t from burning. then covered It
with milk. brought 1t to a boil. thick
ened it little, and-we ate It.
Tuesday | took the gravy left from
the roast, put this with the fat of the
roast into about a pint of water, sliced
in an onion. put In two leftover baked
potatoes, sliced fine. dropped in two or
three spoonfuls of Dreaded tomato left
from the day before. and brought the
whole to a boil. When the mixture
boiled put In three raw potatoes
pared and halved lengthwise (they
boil more quickly that way), and when
the potatoes were done and the onion
tender | put in the remnants OF the
roast itself, dashed in that bottle of
celery juice that had saved. let the
whole come to boil once more. took
out the meat. thickened the gravy a
little poured It over the meat, and
we ate that. That celery water sea
soned the stew to turn.
You have just now eaten the celery
hearts in the salad.
That's all. | saved leaves and
juices. There wasn't much waste in
that Scent bunch. was there?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETIES.
How They May Be Organized in
Every Town.

How They May Be Organized in
Every Town.
The organization of a society Is sim
pie. A president. secretary and treas
urer are the necessary officers, and
the committees which are appointed
may be as many or as few as are re-
quired. says Harper's Bazaar. 1t is very
desirable to interest the town officials
and the prominent citizens of the place
and secure their cooperation. The
school teachers should be enlisted and
through them the children may be
reached. The young people also
should have a share In making plans
for the town. The dues should be
small, possibly 81 year paid in quap
terly sums, and in some places n
promise of two days work a year Is
also added, one day being given TO
home improvements, and the other to
those OF public character.
The most important committee. be-
cause the one whose work is funda-
mental, is that on sanitation. The
members are to investigate the towns
water supply, the public sewers and
drains. and the back premises OF
houses. The refuse too often thrown
in rubbish heaps is to be carted away
and destroyed: a place is to be pro-
vided for ash piles. and one where. gar
bage may be carried by a public
official and burned. These unsightly
spots should be far from the center OF
the town and thick hedge may screen
the place from the highway. In all
public places such as the railroad sta
ton, the village corners, and park had
the schoolhouse yards there should be
neat rubbish boxes placed. painted. not
burning red. as is too often the case,
but a soft and inconspicuous leaf
green.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
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Tutti Frutti Gems-Into n cupful of
sweet milk stir the well-beaten yolks
of three eggs. add one teaspoonful OF
salt and two and one-half cupfuls of
flour into which has been sifted a tea
spoonful of baking powder; when these
ingredients have been thoroughly
mixed, stir in one and one-half cupfuls
of chopped raisins, almonds and can
died pineapple; lastly. beat in lightly
the yolks of three eggs. and bake about
twenty minutes in quick oven in gem
pans.
Celery Toast-Clean the celery and
cut into inch pieces. cover with boiling
water and cook until tender; drain off
the water. Prepare a cream sauce in
the following manner: Scald one cup
full of milk; melt two tablespoonfuls
of butter in a saucepan. stir in two
tablespoonfuls of flour. then add the
milk gradually; stir constantly until
smooth, cooking for five minutes after
ward; add the cooked celery to the
sauce and pour over small, crisp slices
of buttered toast; garnish with toast
points.
described by correspondent of Good
Housekeeping. Small tomatoes were
skinned and partially scooped ont, to
.be filed with slice of cucumber cut
very thin. ring of green pepper
acound the cucumber. and small
round of truffie to garnish. Place the
decorated tomatoes in nests of lettuce
leaves and pour over them the follow
ing highly original dressing: Mix four
tablespoonfuls of mustard, one-fourth
of teaspoonful of salt. half as much
paprika. one tablespoonful of vinegar,
and one-half teaspoonful of table
sauce Add very slowly. stirring all
the time, half cupful Of olive oil.
French mustard is indicated and the
est imported should be used.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
His Course Clear.

The election returns indicated be-
yond doubt that the political boss
was beaten out Of his boots. He had
been defeated in every voting precinct.
what are you going to do now.
Colonel?" his faithful followers asked
him.
Gentlemen" he said. initiating his
chest and speaking in a voice of thun-
der, II have made up my mind to re-
tire from political leadership" = CHI
ea 20 Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
TRANSPARENT LACE YoKEs.

On all waists. from the simplest
blouse to the most elaborate velvet
gown, unlined lace yokes are now
worn. Coats and all street wraps are
made up very warmly. and fur is worn
about the throat. so much so that it is
lined yokes for the house. The yoke is
not wide. necessarily, in many cases
being only little V shaped vest or an
inch or two in depth below the collar,
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08
SLEEVES, GIRDLEs AND SKIRTS


Slippers in every case must match
the gown. and one can expect to see
pretty pink slippers. blue ones in the
latest shade of dull blue, butter col
ored yellow slippers and green ones,
with pretty rosettes to match all of
these hues.
The girdle is part of every costume,
and must be considered when one is
considering the rest. There are all
kinds of boas and all kinds of slippers.
When sleeves dominate the style to
n certain extent. there is always some
degree of independence about the new
skirts. which seem to have way all
their own. Skirts are made round. and
are trimmed with three deep tucks.
This style is one of the most generally
accepted of the seasons modes for the
house. Even the palmer of the tailored
costumes show tendency this way,
namely. TO the three deep tucks, with
or without any other trimming. One
can buy handsome quality of cloth,
cashmere. zibeline, Scottish goods or
serge and make it up quite elegantly
with no more detail than the making
of three deep tucks upon the skirt.
The hips can be finished with the con-
ventional box pleats or with shlrring.
For waist there should be either n
plaid silk or pretty lightweight wool
over which the coat can be easily
slipped. This makes an ideal trotting
suit for everyday wear.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-08

HAT salad Is
delicious. Not
many OF us can
afford celery. 1t
is too expen-
sive; there is
so much waste.
"rll have to
explain" s a | d
Phoebe. wv e
are too poor to
buy things to
throw away. /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
MUCH Alarm IN CHINA.
Government Wouied by Americar,
Military Preparations.

Picking, March 6.-The Chinese government is
greatly perturbed by the reports of anti-foregn
movements printed in the American and
European press. and particularly by the dis
patches announcing Americas preparations for
a military expedition in case of need These
reports, it is alleged. tend to embarTass the
foreign ministers and create strained relations
between them and the officials here.
A long edict. published to-day in THE Official
Gazette" after referring to the warlike reports
says that they circulated by traitors who
wish to separate China from her friends. The
edict points out the great difficulties which con-
front China at present and the strong need for
maintaining friendly relations with the powers.
reprOves the Chinese students for meddling with
politics and charges the officials. high and low.
thoroughly to protect the lives and property Of
foreigners, specifying the missions. under pain
of the most severe punishment.
a strong force of the troops Of Yuan-Shi-Kai
has been sent TO the southern part of the prov
ince of Pe-Chi-Li. where the people hava been
threatening the Christians.
The principal topic in the Chinese press relates
to the reports from America of military prepara-
tions. The newspapers regard these reports a
manifestation of an unfriendly policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
MOROCCAN AGREEMENT.
RUMOR OF TERMS MADE.
Germany Said to Haze Yielded ON
Question of Police.

ST. Petersburg. March Ga dispatch from AL
geciras to-day says that Germany has accepted
the Russian proposition that the control of the
force for the policing of Morocco be intrusted
to France ana Spain Jointly. the basis for
an agreement.
London. March 6-The Foreign once Is not
hopeful of the Algecras conference reaching an
agreement An official said to-day:
Information reaching the government from al
sources shows that Germany is persisting IN INC
agreeing to the conference knowing very wen
that the republic cannot accept them. instead
of making IL easy for France. as she had prom
Used. From the time M. Delcasse was forced 10
resign as Foreign Minister Germany has con-
tinued to raise obstacles, both in respect TO the
police and the Moroccan Bank What Germany
asks and what France. supported by the ma
jority of the powers believes to be her rights
are utterly unreconcilable. Consequently. IL Is
believed that the conference will break up WITH
out settling the differences. This is regret
ia BILE and certainly a serious outcome of the
long months of negotiations. as the illwiu OF
France and Germany win continue, but II is IN
conceivable that war will result.
The Foreign Office does not look favoraby on
the Russian proposal that the officers of the
Moroccan police be controlled by the Sultan.
Great Britain holds to the original contention
that the police should be controlled by the most
interested powers, and not only maintain order
i'm Morocco. but prevent disorders from spread
ing to other sections Of North Africa The pro-
intention. and probably will lead TO discussions
which may bring about agreement, but Great
Britain does not believe this is possible In view
of the German attitude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
AMERICA'S ATTITUDE.
Delegates WiU Not Vote on
Moroccan Political Issues.

Washington. March 6-Ambassador White has
reported by cable TO the State Department from
Algeciras. summarizing the proceedings at the
session of the Moroccan conference yesterday
The impression prevails here that the delegates
at least great majority of Them be-
coming tired of the prolonged conference and
anxious to reach results. AS viewed here
the last move as DEVELOPED through her ally
Russia, is Frances announcement that the time
has come to cease debate OF any academic char
acter and to meet boldly the really great ques-
lions now before the conference.
It can be stated that as the two issues the
International bank and the police. have in the
opinion OF the officials here become political in
stead of economic, the American delegates, Mr.
White and Mr.. Gummere. will not vote upon
them in any phase. BY their Instructions thew
are permitted to discuss these questions as we'll
others. thereby carrying out the original pur-
pose that they should endeayor to reconcile
conflicting views and prevent a failure of the
conference. but they will not vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
NEEDS OF FRENCH NAVY
Former Marine Minister Pleads for
Stronger Fleets.

Paris. March 6-M Lockroy. former Minister
of Marine. took advantage OF the discussion of
the naval budget in the Chamber of Deputies
to-day to make powerful appeal for the
strengthening Of the navy. which aroused the
enthusiasm Of the whole house. Comparing the
French and German ravies. NJ. Lockroy pointed
out that IL the present programme of France
was not augmented Germany would soon out
strip France. Should war between France and
Germany break out. he said. il would begin
with a naval battle. and therefore a doubly
powerful French fleet necessary owing to
the need of France TO defend herself both I'm
the North Sea and in the Mediterranean The
strengthening of national defences, in NJ. Lock-
roy's opinion, was the best guarantee OF peace
for 1t was necessary to prepare for war If the
nation did not desire to invite invasion. The
necessity TO defend territory became greater
with the progress of social development
NJ. Doumer. the president OF the deputies on
behalf Of the Chamber thanked NJ. Iockroy for
his patriotic declaration, but regretted the in
suffcieacy OF the budget. Admitting the weak
ness Of the navy, he strongly seconded NJ Lock-
roy, contending that the army needed the sun
port of powerful fleets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
BRITISH ARMY PLANS.
Former Secretwy's Scheme Aban-
dOnedIVOlunteer Brieades.

London. March Ga memorandum attached tn
the army estimates was issued this evening 1t
contains the announcement that Mr.. HaIdane
the Secretary for War. does not Intend to pro-
coed further with H. o. Arnold Forster's scheme
for the formation of separate branch of the
regular army for home service with a two
years term of service with the coIors There
will be no large scheme for army reforms this
year. and no decrease in the estimates provision
being made for the formation of a reserve of
civilian surgeons and also for brigades of volun-
teer infantry. the brigadiers being responsible
for the training and inspection of the volunteers
The proposed reduction in the establishment
is estimated at $500 officers and men The chief
cause Is the disappearance Of the Royal Garrison
Artillery at colonial stations, and fewer engf-
neers, IN consequence of the transfer OF sub
marine defences 10 navy control
The memorandum says that as the result of
experiments short rifles are being issued 10
troops in India and at home and IL is estimated
that year hence all the troops will be thus
armed. The rearmament OF the artillery also
is expected to be completed next wear
The memorandum estimates the expenditure
for the current year on the army at S14S $50 OCO
which is reduction OF only SS5,0O0 on the previ-
Gus year. AS in the of the navy the new
government has simply adopted the estimate,
prepared by their predecessors. Thus. Including
bill is nearly $3.50 100000. which DESTROYS anv
possibility of large budget surplus or a sub
stantial reduction of taxation
Inc Liberal papers are disappointed that the
government mas seen no way to effect a greater
reduction in national expenditure At the same
time 1t Is considered by the Liberal press that
the army should nave rest for year from the
constant projects or reorganization which char
actertzed its administration under Mr. RrodrInr-
and MI Arnold-Forster. Therefore Mr Hal
Dane decision TO consider the matter before
proposing scherne of reduced expenditures Is
generally approved by the Liberal newsnanarS
ana IL is expected that in the course or Tins bs
VIII submit a plan enabling such reduction
volunteers. anu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
FRAWLEY APPEALS FOR RESOLUTION
Armstrong Urges Scientific Examination of
Industrial Insurance.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Albany. March Ex-senator Frawley made an
urgent appeal before the Senate Finance Committee
to-day for the reporting of his resolution for
legislative Investigation industrial insurance
companies Although this resolution intro
duced a week ago, it had not reached the commit
tee. Senator Frawley declared that IL II were not
reported he would move 10 discharge the
committee. TO gec the resolution before the Senate
for consider alton
mttee, said the industrial companies so
much aheld for legislative action for scientific
examination detailed study ly experts" SEN
ator Frawley retorted that the poor the ones
who needed Legislative guardianship.
lie told of instance under LIS personal notice
where, after having paid weekly premiums for
thirty years, poor woman VINO wanted TO discon-
tinue payment was told If she did che could have
no paid-up policy, but would have TO lose all her
premiums amounting TO three times the face value
OF her policy. He urged investigation that
might be ascertained facts Justify the ap-
pontment the scientific commission which
Senator Armstrong thought should have charge of
the situation.