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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
WIEE DESERTlON

Chicago is struggling with the prob
lem of deserted wives. This evil has
been growing within recent years until
it has assumed alarming proportions
and the authorities are wondering what
they are going to do about it. Within
the past year 1900 deserted wives, with
one or two more children each, have ap-
piled to Cook county for aid. All were
given help, and the mothers finally
secured employment that made them
self-sustaining. But these 1900 mothers
We're only half of the estimated number
of deserted wives. Fully the same num-
ber of betrayed ones had no children,
or were taken care of by friends or rela-
tiVes, or secured employment at once.
After speculating upon the probable
causes of this dreadful condition Presi-
dent Brundage of the Cook county
board comes to the conclusion that
hasty and impr per marriages have q
good deal to do with it. And in this
he is undoubtedly rig,-t, for the opinion
is shared by other observers in many
parts of the country. The records of
Jackson county will bear out the asser-
tion that not only desertons, but more
especially the alarming number of di-
Vorces in this county of late years are
due directly to irresponsible marriages
While a large proportion of these un-
happy marriages among the very young
and the ignorant could not be well
avoided, it is equally true that the atti-
tude of society generally toward such
unions is unwholesome. We have at
tached so much false sentiment to
elopements and have so cheapened the
most sacred relationship between man
and woman that children may not be
seriously blamed If they, too, treat the
subject frivolously. The ministers of
many churches deplore deeply in their
pulpits the increase in the crime of wife
desertion, yet very few of them scruple
TO oficiate at weddings that they know
should not take place. Instead of re-
fusing to marry these simpering young
sters ANA turning them away with some
good advice they become accessories to
tl.a fact.-Kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
"HOME. SWEET HOME"

(The little cottage which inspired John
Howard Payne to write Home, Sweet
Home" is being destroyed).
The walls have crumbled down. the roof
is gone,
The windows have been shattered by
the gale,
The weeds have made their conquest of
the lawn.
The withered vines have broken, feebly
frail.
And all is desolate. No more, no more
The windows paint the night with ruddy
glow
Nor does the light stream from the open
door
In Welcome as it did once, long ago.
Yet where this ruin is one time there
dwelt
The love and nght and laughter that
could thru
The heart with longings which the alien
felt
When dreaming of the valley and the
hill,
When dreaming of the babbling of the
And of the careless singing of the birds,
When lost upon some desert he would
dream
OF things and thoughts that were too
deep for words.
Thls humble cottage-ah, no palace great,
No lowered castle reared in any age
Could life the lonely soul to high estate,
Could make the song for the eternal
page!
No marble halls, or walls of costly STUFF,
With tapestries and works of cunning
art,
Could strike the chords of memory enough
To make the song that lives in every
heart!
And so the singer, too, is of the dust,
His voice long time in deaths vast
silence blent,
His Tyre thing of tangled strings and
rust
But, o, the wondrous song can ne'er be
pent!
1t shall go sweeping on throughout all
time.
Go whispering its joy in regions strange
A song so sweet, so perfect, so sublime
That never note nor word nor thought
may change. Chicago Post
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

Roll out into a thin sheet on board
we'll dredged with confectioner's sugar.
Shape with small cutter; then roll in
sugar.
Candied Orange or Lemon Peel
Let the peel, removed in halves or quar-
ters, stand over night in salted water.
After washing the peel thoroughly boil
1t until it is tender, changing the water
several times. If the peel does not
taste salty the water need not be
changed. When the peel is tender re-
move such parts of the bitter white
portion as are not desired. Leave the
sections whole, or cut into narrow strips
or shreds, Make a syrup of pint of
water and pound of sugar skim, and
then put into 1t pound of cooked peel
Let simmer until the syrup is nearly
absorbed. then boil rapidly and stir
until well coated with sugar Let dry
in warm oven, then store in closed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

a yard, or a neckpiece that cost above
IS, yet you couldn't fool her on the
name, quality or price of all the ex-
pensive furs and laces.' All this knowl-
edge has been acquired by examining
goods at department store counters
What she doesn't know about jewels
isn't worth knowing. The furnishings
of her home are as modest and econom-
ical as her wardrobe, yet she is an
authority on rugs and carpets. She
has also given much thought to books
and pictures. When it comes to set
ting a table the cut glass and silver
department is training school. There
it is possible to learn what the different
forks and glasses are for. Women
who gain their knowledge of the world S
luXuries and some of it's customs in
a department store have an individual
ity of their own. They are never shah
by and although insistent, are not ill
bred. Thew know so much about so
many different things that people not
so well posted think their information
has been gained at first hand, but
they can't make the clerks think So"
New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

used for the model, chiffon velvet cut
on the bias, used for the bands about
the bottom of the skirt, the girdle.
tipped with silk tassels, and the edge
bands on the bodice. The model gown
was made over a fitted taffeta lining,
which was made as a separate waist
and skirt, then Tapped and jointed, the
outside being attached to this princess
foundation. The skirt was slightly
gathered about the hips, the bodice be-
ing draped In surplice effect. The open
sleeve caps were Of heavy lace. dyed
to match the messaline. and edged with
band of velvet. The under bodice or
chemisette and undersleeves were of
white tulle, shirTed very full, and across
the chemisette was a curved band OF
the velvet, embroidered with green
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
Charming Dinner and Ball G0wr7S

A great many of the models among
the dinner and ball gowns seen ARE
most expensive and elaborate, especially
those of spangled or embroidered net
or chiffon made over underslips of silk
or satin. with in-between layers of tulle
or chiffon mousseline. which style of
gown is typical of many of the i'm
ported models. Nevertheless very
charming and effective gowns can be
gotten up at surprisingly small cost if
one is clever in choosing the material
and design.
The large cost of great many ball
gowns is explained more by the use, in
u great many cases, of the Innings than
of the outside material, as when 1t is
necessary to purchase an entire silk
lining, which is often added to by two
or three layers of chiffon, the expense
is considerable. Therefore, if an mex
pensiye gown is under consideration,
these expensive Innings must be dis
pensed with, and material chosen
which will not require their use. Some
times an old silk lining can be made to
do service for new dress of gauZy
material; but if this is not the case 1T
is better to select mouSseline, crepe or
some soft silk which Is not of too
transparent texture. Such materials
are particularly beautiful in the light
evening shades, and very inexpensive
lining can be made of silk null or
mousseline, which may be had for 10 or
20 cents yard.
This material is a mixture of silk and
cotton, and when finished about the
lower part of the skirt with little silk
plaitings or ruffles of lace will prove
very satisfactory. OF course If the
waist OF the gown requires boned lin
ing, taffeta to match or fine percaline,
yelled with the silk mousseline, would
be necessary, although, especially for
the younger women, a great many such
gowns are made without a close-fitting
boned linin9-a high-boned and fitted
girdle snugly outlining the figure about
the waist.
In the finer qualities, which are al
most all silk and have higher luster,
these silk mousselineS make very dainty
little gowns. which are especially pretty
for young girls. These frocks are
trimmed with lace, little hand en-
broidery or plating much in the style
of a summer organdie, and are worn
over a lace ruffled underskirt and low
necked lingerie bodice. An especially
pretty frock of this kind is shown in one
of the drawings on the page. The feat
ure of the gown was the use of inset
bands on the bodice and skirt which
were or colored silk null, tucked with
tiny little tucks to form bands. The
gown was of cream white silk null, of
the sheerest texture, the fabric being
figured over with tiny roses. The bands
were of palest pink null, and the dress
was given very lacey effect by the use
OF inch wide Valenciennes insertion and
little frills of the same lace.
The skirt had two attached flounces,
each trimmed with tucks, inset bands
and insertions of lace, and there
was another group of tucks, insertion
and lace at the head OF these fiounces.
The bodice was decolIete and was
bloused over folded girdle OF pale pink
messaline. The sleeves were pointed
caps over tiny undersleeves OF lace.
The other gown pictured is IN hea vier
material silver green messaline being
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
BY SARA CRAWFORD

Fig-and-Nut Confection-Cut choice
pressed figs in halves through the blos-
som ends; sprinkle the inside of each
half with thin slices of English wal
nuts or pecan nuts; roll up tightly;
then rolled again in powdered or fine
granulated sugar.
Stuffed Raisins-Cut open choice
raisins on one side and remove the
seeds; fiji with bits of blanched al
monds, English walnuts or candied
cherries; close each raisin thus filled
and wrap in another seeded raisin;
roll i'm fine granulated sugar.
Nuts and Fruit Confection-Chop
very fine one pound each of figs and
English walnut meats and half a pound
each of dates and candied cherries.
Work with the hands until well mixed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

Exquisite Homemade C0nfecH0ns

receptacle The strips may be woven
into baskets or boats while still hot and
pliable.
Molasses candy-Boil together two
cupfuls of molasses, one cupful of su-
gar, one tablespoonful of glycerine Gf
at hanD, one-half a teaspoonful of
soda and three tablespoonfuls of but
ter. Do not put in the soda until the
candy is almost ready to take off the
stove. Boil until it forms a hard, solid
ball when dropped into cold water.
When cool pull until white as desired
draw out into long sticks and cut into
inch lengths
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
THE LACE HABIT

There goes a woman who is ac-
quiring a department store eduea-
tion," said a woman in the fur depart
ment of Sixth avenue shop. II don't
suppose she ever had a piece of lace
in her life that cost more than 20 cents
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

silk and gold thread and tiny sequins,
In the middle of this band four little
gold drop ornaments or tasselS were
attached. This design, which is intend
ed for a matron, would also be very
good in velvet, or in black chiffon over
white chiffon and silk, the bands be-
ing of black velvet and the embroid-
cred band Of black. silver and pale
blue. DOROTHY DALE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
Not in Unison

"Those two train robbers did not
work very well together"
IL thought their methods very much
i'm harmony"
quite the opposite. l noticed that
while one was ritling the load the other
was loading the rifle"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

The Widower-I've always said that
If l married again | should choose a
girl who is as good as she is beautiful
Miss Willing-Really, this is very
sudden, George, but l accept you. OF
course.--Piek Me Up.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06
MADE OVER FOR BOSTON BABIES

ParVus Jacobus Horner
Sedebat In corner,
Edens Christmas pie;
Inseruit thumb,
Extraxit plum,
Clamans quod sharp puer am 1!
Boston Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29
De Wolf Hopper in the famous De

De Wolf Hopper in the famous De
Koven Ranken comic opera success
"Happyland" with it's bright, catchy
and jingling melodies, its charming
duets, its exquisite solos and the music
ianly ensembles will surely please the
exacting playgoer. The opera is mount
ed with the usual Shubert disregard for
expense and the large company mum
bering nearly one hundred peoples
we'll balanced and one that can sing.
Mr.. Hopper's assistant comedians are all
bright lights in the theatrical frma-
ment and the vocalists are capable and
artistic. Mention should be made OF
little Marguerite Clark-that diminu-
tive and dainty little ingenue-that has,
in short space of three years, created a
reputation for herself that is second to
none. This little lady's work is placing
her in a class entirely her own. And
Mr.. Hopper is Co be congratulated on
having such an excellent contrast for
his ponderous physique. Many claims
are made by the management of Hap
pyland" and il the universal opinion OF
our contemporaries, where this attrac-
ton has been produced is any criterion,
we may expect a fulfllment of every
promise. "Happyland" comes to the
Myers tbeater, GAINESVILLE, Thursday
Dec. 5. Mail orders now received.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

The financial stringency, the pawn
brokers in the large cities say, has even
brought changes into their business. 1t
has greatly increased the number of
persons who are hunting for more mon
ey. Men who cannot secure accommo-
dations at the banks now take jewels,
government stocks and bonds to the
pawnbrokers and try to borrow money
on these pledges. But these lenders are
also compelled to curtail their loans.
They can no more get large amounts of
currency out of the banks than other
people, so they in turn are compelled to
curtail their loans Most shops pay out
no larger sums than $50, and $25 is the
figure with many People who never
were in pawn shops before go now, be-
cause they need money for some partic-
ular thing and cannot borrow it in any
other way. Then, too, very few make
redemptions so that for once pawn
brokers are as badly off for cash as other
people.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

JAMES J. HILL, in an address before
the Commercial Club at Kansas City
November 10, attributed the present
financial crisis to the shock given to our
investments all over the world, mention
ing particularly the so-called attacks on
railroad property by state legislatures.
Among other things, he said: Credit is
the atmosphere which initiates the lungs
of business, and when it is greatly les
sened business must be reduced in pro-
portion, or be quickly smothered. Politi-
cal campaigns 10 many states have been
made on the issue of general assault
on the integrity of railroad property and
management. The consequences to the
transportation system, to railroad con-
struction, and, through these, to- the
price OF farm products and to the sue
cess OF every form of business, has al
ready made itself felt, and the country
shivers under the blow"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

WHOEVER withdrew bank deposit tt
hoard it, picked at the underpinning OF
the house in which we all live. Only
the people have money. 1t is their
twelve thousand millions on deposit in
the banks that carries on the commerce
of the country. II wage,earners, salarled
men, proprietors Of small businesses
should concertedly withdraw their. bank
deposits they would thereby automatic
ally throw themselves out of employ
ment and into bankruptcy. No one de-
liberately pulls down the roof over his
own head. There could have been no
reasonable doubt of the soundness of
practically ali the banks. Yet there
were some activities in the roof,pulling
line because a considerable number of
persons were, for the moment, unreason-
ably frightened. What the country then
needed was simply convincing word Of
assurance; somebody who would be be-
lieved, who could say, Don't shut off
the water supply because fire alarm
has been turned in; let your deposits
alone, and you will certainly not be
hurt"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

The French are the most saving peo-
pie in the world, and the Bank of France
at this time holds one third of the
worlds coined gold. French small in
vestors are encouraged by postal saw
ings bank system and by the issue of
bonds of small denominations gusran-
teed by the government.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

Don't wait for the dark days at holt
day time; come and have your photos
taken now. Newest styles at Bardeen's.
The Mrs. Jas. Quigley property in
the third ward for sale or rent. Inquire
of L. III. Towne. 81
Read about the great Combination
Sale on another page.
Farm for rent or sale. Price reason
able Inquire at this Office. 52w3
"A tenament and rooms to rent. r.
auire of r. L. Stillman. Al
House to rent. Inquire of Jos. J..
Leary 46
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1907.

BANKERS both East and West now
give assurance that currency is now
coming back into the channels of trade
so plentifully that the days of script
money are about over and soon they will
be passing out the good old coin as of
wore.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

A MASSACHUSETTS Judge thinks man
is entitled. to divorce if his wife
searches his pockets. A woman reduced
to this extremity seldom finds anything
of value, so the punishment fits the
crime without any judicial interference.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

We are prepared to do general wagon
and carriage painting, re6nishing furni-
ture, etc. Furniture called for and de-
livered. Shop in the Paul Watson
building on Canal street.
52w1 SWIFT & POLLARD
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29
Notice

Josephine A. Brown, practical nurse,
phone G. D. Wixom's, Milton junction.
50.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29
Farm for Sale.

Situated on Albion Prairie, east Of
Methodist church, in the town of Albion,
Wis. A desirable farm with good build-
ings, broom house, large barns, nog
house, corn cribs, granery, milk house, 2
tobacco sheds, 61a acres, stripping room.
Over 100 acres under pillow, balance tim
Der and pasture. All seeded down ex-
cept corn ground, and in fine state OF
cultivation. On Farmers telephone and
r. r.. Price 500 per acre.
f. L. MADISON,
40 r. E. 4, Cambridge, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-11-29

Buy your family an Edison phono-
graph for Christmas at Bardeen's.
Miss Ena Berkey, piano instructor,
will receive pupils at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Doty every Friday and Saturday.
41tf
See the new folders for Christmas
at Bardeen's.
For Sale.-The house and lot known
as the Jake Ressler property in Fulton
village is for sale. Inquire of J. P. Towne.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-31
Taking a Flyer

The secretary of an eastern company that some time ago was anxious to pur- chase silver-lead mine in the north. west tells of an amusing incident in the negotiations for it's purchase.
 As the ore assayed well and every thing looked propitious, mining ex- pert was sent to examine the mine. His report was favorable, too favorable. in fact, and aroused the suspicious of the would-be purchasers; so it was deter mined to investigate more closely.
 At this point well known mining man of Butte recommended that cer- tain rough and ready genius should be sent to look at the mine "'You can depend upon his judgment" the min ing man said. "You can trust to his report, which, in all probability, will be brief and very much to the point" !"
 The advice was followed. As pre- dicted, the report was short and pithy. It read substantially as follows:
 "Gents: I have made an examina- tion of the K mine, and report that the ore is there as represented; that it assays high; that it is there in plenty {; but to get your supplies in and your ore out, you will need a pack-train of bald eagles.'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-31
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HOW TO USE CONCRETE
Building Accidents Due to Improper
 Methods

The recent collapse of a number of reinforced concrete buildings, with loss of life and of several hundred thousand dollars, has brought forcibly to the at tention of structural materials experts the need for an immediate revision of the building regulations of the great cities of the country. It is declared that inattention to this new material on the part of officials of municipalities and the haphazard manner in which it is being handled by some contractors have led to most serious problem, and will result in more disasters unless there is a remedy at once.
 Richard l.. Humphrey, expert in charge of the United States Geological Surveys structural material laboratory in St. Louis, Mo, declares that the dan. ger of collapse of concrete structures exists in nearly every important city in the United States.
 "'I have examined carefully nearly every one of the buildings that have collapsed within the last year, says Mir. Humphrey, "and in every instance the fall of the structure has been due to earelessness of construction. From what l have seen of other concrete buildings in process of construction, I am satisfied that the same errors are being repeated, and that further col lapses will surely come unless the off eials of the cities take the question in hand now This danger of careless con struction confronts nearly every city of the country, and it is a miracle to me that more concrete buildings have not collapsed.
 ''In order to meet this problem squarely, every city in the United States should revise it's building laws in such manner that either the owner or the contractor of a concrete build ing shall be compelled to employ a competent inspector, whose duty it shall be to follow every detail of the con struction from the beginning of the foundation to the completion of the roof. New York, St. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia have either prepared or are now preparing regulations govern ing concrete construction.
 "The science of concrete construe tion is not yet thoroughly settled, and, until it is, the greatest care should be taken in the use of the materials. Con- crete, by reason of it's superior quail ties, especially it's resistance to fire and its cheapness, is being used extensively in these days, and will be employed still more in the future. It is a com