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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Dressmakers who have difficulty in
pressing curved seams viii find a roll
ing pin a good pressing board, if a
clean cloth be wrapped around 1t.
When putting steel or whalebone into
a bodice, bend them slightly at the
waist before putting into casing. You
will find the bodice will fit to the figure
much better.
When putting on collar make neck
of bodice or blouse slightly smaller
than base of collar band, and notch
bodice here and there while putting
collar on. By so doing you avoid wrin-
kles.
All shirtwaist sleeves should be
fitted with the arms crossed behind
the back of the head as well as in 9th.
er positions. A sleeve that is not the
necessary length from the armhoe to
the elbow can never be comfortable
one 1t will always drag. and in many
cases make the back of the blouse
draw and wrinkle between the shout
ders.
The shades of bronze green bid fair
to hold their prestige better than the
reds and are considered particular
chic. Almond green. too. is well like
and the soft reseda shades are still
modish A reseda marquisette illus
trates the liking for sheer stuffs o.
dark or neutral tone made up over
white, and is a most practical and de
lightful little frock. with its clever EN-
broidery of soft narrow reseda silk rib
bon and its ribbon girdle and crossing
ribbons over the white net and lace
front
Black satin OF the softest. lightesf
quality, OF course. is among the smart
things once more and whether com
bined with cloth or velvet or merely
trimmed with heavy embroidery OF
black net or with heavy applique. into
which threads of dull gold or silver en-
ter, it is. If well made a most modish
and practical material. All Of the
beautiful satin-finished silks are much
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
VETERANS AND PENSIONS.
A Recent Legislative Event which
Marks an Epoch.

A recent legislative event marks an
epoch in the treatment of the surviving
Union soldiers OF the Civil War and the
survivors also of the Mexican war.
After a debate of two hours the Sen
ate, without dissenting vote, passed
service pension bill for soldiers over the
age of G2, beginning at the rate OF ST.
a month, to be increased to S15 at the
age of 50, and $50 at the age Of 10.
This is a material advance over the
present rates, and also more directly
recognizes age alone as q conclusive
claim to pension, to be obtained with
out any payment to pension agents. A
man of o. was but 20 when the Civil
War ended. so the new rule will apply
to nearly all survivors who wore the
blue uniform in the great conflict. 1t
is an act of justice and of honor where
it Is due. The maximum allowed means
that men who offered their lives at the
call of the government, and who saved
from disruption what has become the
first of nations, shall not lack the
means of simple subsistence in their de-
Ginning days. A few years hence all
will have answered the last muster ex-
cept the few who live TO phenomenal
ly old age, and who will be objects OF
devoted homage mingled with pride
over the memory of the grateful APP
probation by the government of its de-
tenders, without whose aid the story OF
the republic would be traced in the dust
of the past, not in the unmatched pres
ent, glowing with wonders achieved and
in prospect.
In the year that ended June 80 last
sc, 900 pensioners died, and for the first
time since the Civil War the decrease
in the pension roll exceeded the In
crease Though the whole number of
pensioners is but little below 100000,
but two-thirds are Civil War veterans,
and the mortality in their ranks this
year will scarcely fall below 10000. 1t
is to the remnant of q host this token
of gratitude comes, and they are van
ishing at the rate of more than hun
dred day. Only a few thousand sur
vivors of the Mexican war remain 1t
is a question If the new service act, in
which the House will concur. will mate
rally add to the total paid for pen
sions, for under the present act appli-
cations for increase are numerous, and
medical examinations and clerical de-
tails are expensive to the government
1t is time to provide this increase IL 1t
is to be awarded at ALL A few years
hence would be too late. The average
age of survivors Of the Union army is
GO. Many are far past 10. 1t is we'll
that Congress has decided or immediate
action.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Don't be aggressive about il and in
sist that you never yet me. man you
would dream of marrying. Even if this
is true. your vigorous assertions will
leave the opposite impression on the
minds of your hearers.
Don't. on the other hand, magnify
some childish sweethearting into an
early affair which holds you true to
its memory. And don't. above all
things. invent a suspiciously-ideal lover
who has gone abroad.
Don't belittle your present male ac-
quaintances by building day dreams
with a personification of all the virtues
as hero.
Don't drop vague hints about Sc
cret engagement which time alone will
divulge.
Don't pretend that you think mar
ried life a bore; no one will believe
you.
Don't pretend you don't believe in
love; no enc will believe this, either.
Don't remark that since many mar
riages are unhappy, you don't care to
risk such step. such reasons are
worse than none.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
John sharp Williams Prayer.

IL would to God" said John Sharp
Williams recently, that Democrats
would quit fighting one another and
unite in fighting bad policies ana for
fundamental Democratic ideas"
There is no discount on many of the
fundamental Democratic ideas. When
the party was organized and for gen.
GRAFTON afterward it stood for much II
not all that was good in Anne .can poll
tics. Were it not that 81 that was
good in the original Democracy has
been adopted by the Republ .can party
Mr.. Williams prayer wou II be a sensi-
BILE one, but il be Is really in search
of the fundamental ideas and not OF the
loaves and fishes he might find them
by becoming a Republican.
The prayer for peace in the Demo
cratic ranks is hardly a wise one, be-
cause dissensiOns are the native air OF
Democrats and they thrive on them. 1t
is always dangerous to count on small
Democratic vote because there are nu-
merous dissensions in the Democratic
ranks, for the only effect of them Is to
keep up the interest in the campaign
until election day, when white-winged
peace is sure to make its appearance.
1t is more than likely, however, that
Mr.. Williams references 10 fighting"
are euphemism and that what he Is
really bewailing under this name is his
party's quadrennial change of front
and its disposition to clothe itself in
any garb and take up with any Idea"
whatever in the hope OF riding into
power on It, Ii this is what he is la
menting the whole country will join
him in 1t.
In this respect the Democratic party
is national menace. 1t is a large
party and, in spite of what Mr.. Will
liams says, 1t Is united party. 1t is
capable of doing infinite mischief. 1t
is like ship with loosened and
rolling cargo, the lurches of which it
is impossible to foresee, but may at any
moment in a storm throw the ship on
its beam ends and sink it.
Who can tell what this great party
will stand for In the next presidential
election? 1t is the opportunist and sol
der of fortune among the national par
ties. 1t is ready to espouse any va
gary, any heresy or any interest that
may make it successful.
1t is a buccaneer party ready to in
fict any conceivable national Ill for the
sake of power. 1t is a danger to itself
and to everyone else.
If this is the evil which John Sharp
Williams deprecates the whole country
will utter a loud Amen" to his pray
er.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

We don't take the good of our pos
sessions-we expect to use them-but
don't There is always an occasion a
little ahead that we have in view as
We peep at our treasures in their hid
ing places And when that occasion
comes it is too much trouble TO unearth
our precious possessions-we decide
that we won't risk using them for fear
of some mischance. And SO it goes on
until time intervenes and we are re-
quired to part with ourproperty-s
times suddenly and without even the
pleasure of debating who is to receive
it.
1t doesn't seem worth ii, does 1t?
Surely it is better to use our treasures,
enjoy them. lose them, or break them
and spoil them IL we wish--they are
our own-or give them away with
whole-hearted pleasure to some one
who can enjoy them more than we. SO
let us each peep into our property box
and see If we cannot replace some long
hidden treasure with little enjoyment
or warm-hearted love.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
address.
RULES FOR BAKING.

Beans, eight to ten hours.
Rolls, ten to fifteen minutes.
Graham gems, thirty minutes.
Cookies, ten to fifteen minutes.
Pie crust, thirty to forty minutes.
Crstards. fifteen to twenty minutes.
Duck, tame, forty to sixty minutes.
Pudding, plum, two to three hours.
Biscuits, fifteen to twenty minutes.
Cake, plain, twenty to forty minutes.
Potatoes, thirty to forty-fiye minutes.
Bread, brick loaf, forty to sixty min
utes.
Cake. sponge. forty-five to sixty min
utes.
Fish, per pound, ten to fifteen min
utes.
Gingerbread, twenty to thirty min
utes.
Pudding, bread, rice and tapioca, one
hour.
Lamb. well done, per pound, fifteen
minutes
Pork, we'll done, per pound, thirty
minutes.
Halibut, per pound, fifteen to twenty
minutes.
Beef, slrloin, rare. per pound. eight
to ten minutes.
Beef, long or short fillet, twenty to
thirty minutes.
Beef, sirloin, we'll done, per pound,
twelve to fifteen minutes.
Beef, rolled, rib or rump, per pound.
twelve to fifteen minutes.
Chickens, three to four pounds
weight. one to one aud half hourA
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

We now wear. says the Pictorial Re
and tough; they could be rubbed and
pounded and pulled about without
much danger to the fiber. but in these
days garments must be handled with
care; soaps have been made according
to receipts and formulas given by
chemists to meet latter-day require
ments, to do away with board-rubbing
as much as possible, and it is nothing
short of foolish to stand back and re-
fuse to advance with the times by MAX
ing use Of every aid given us by SCI
ence and invention.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

The Wall Street Journal is an able
and fearless advocate of President
Roosevelt and his administration. As
It says, 1t holds Io retainer for the
President, recognizes the limitations
of his genius and laments his occa-
si0nal mistakes But 1t declares his
policy toward the big corporations is
calculated to pacify the unrest and pre-
rent business reaction.
In another column is an article from
the Journal calling the New York Sun
to account for its vicious assaults upon
the President and expressing the belief
this course is pursued because back of
the Sun are arrayed powerful interests
which are determined to destroy Mr..
Roosevelt's popularity who has dared to
call to account corporations guilty of
criminal practices.
The Wall Street Journal Is supposed
to represent the great money center Of
the country. but 1t is dominated by a
spirit of justice and good common
sense which make it independent In
expression and powerful in Its infiu-
ezsce-
The Blade believes the Journal Is
fight In It's contention that the Presi-
dent Is the guardian of the rights of
property, because he has sought to re-
move those wrongs in the use Of wealth
which. IL permitted to extend them
selves, would have been the excuse for
demagogism and the motive for social
tsm''LToledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Lolita, the once famous actress, Is
said to be one of the biggest taxpayers
among the women of Boston.
Mrs. Anthony Drexel. wife of the
well known millionaire, is a great IA
vorite in London. and prides herself on
being typically American.
The first deaf mute in the country
to become nun is Miss Eta Mae Hol-
man, who was recently received into
the Dominican order at Hunts Point,
n. Y.
Princess Margaret, of Connaught,
VINO speaks German, French and Ital-
ian, is studying Swedish. This fall she
is to be married to the crown prince Of
Sweden.
Sibylle Gabrielle Marie Antolnette de
Riquetet de Mirabeau, countess de Mar
tell de Janville, writes under the pseu-
donym of "Gyp" and illustrates under
that of Bob
Under a new law IN Norway, every
would-be bride must exhibit certifi-
cate that she knows how to cook. In
Norway dyspeptic Is regarded as a
natural curiosity.
Ellen Kay, one of the foreign leaders
of the movement for equal rights for
women, expressed her regrets in a re-
cent lecture in Vienna at the "Ameri-
canization" of that movement
Mrs. Amanda Diaz de la Tore, the
eluest daughter of President Dlaz of
Mexico. is one of the most graceful fig
ures N high society of the capital She
is tn, wife Of Congressman Ignacio de
la T,rre. wealthy haciendado.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
The Perfect Hostess.

She must never lcok bored.
She must make you feel perfectly at
home.
She must know how to get congeuial
people together.
She must never let anyone be slight
ed or overlooked.
She must know how to keep CONVEX
sation always going.
She must see everything, and yet pos
sess the art to see nothing.
She must make you feel Individually
that you are the favored guest.
She must know when to ask the ANA
teur musician to display his or her
talents
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
Foreign Trade ss,2so, 900, 900.

Pos~DOsVOV,VVOs
What will the advocates of tariff re-
duction as promoter of foreign trade
have to say about the November trade
returns? In the first eleven months of
1906 our imports have been $1,1SS, 129, :
500. an increase of $40, 13S.O6l over the
corresponding period IN 1905, while our
exports have amounted to $1,607, 49,
s42. this being $3.50. 46O.567 more than
for the first eleven months of 1905. The
grand total for eleven months Is 81
795. 1852 664. At this rate our foreign
trade for 1906 WIFI reach the 1920
OOO. 900 mark Is not our foreign trade
doing fairly well under the Dingley
tariff? 1t Is double what 1t was ten
years ago under tariff revised down
ward with particular reference to pro-
noting foreign trade. Taking these
large figures into due consideration,
will the congress of commercial or
CARNATIONS which Is to meet two weeks
hence in Washington be likely to advise
another experiment in foreign trade
promotion like that OF ls94'972 We
should think no..
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

new weayes Of this class which are
among the loveliest materials of the
season. Satin sultan is one OF these.
a marvelously lustrous and soft silk of
considerable body and with a distinct
cord weave, though the surface seems
absolutely smooth. Still more beauti
full is the satin, velour, which has
velvet finish but Is as light and supple
as the softest crepe This satin velour
has been received with acclaim by the
great dreSsmakers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
Good Resolution to Make,

A good resolution for every woman
to make is that she will be the master
of that Interesting entity, herself. To
lose your temper means to lose control
of youself, and If you can't control
Yourself you cannot expect to be able
to control the men folks of the family
md the servants, and without this pow
IT life has little SAVIOR.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

when l became clergyman said
the earnest young minister quoted by
the Yonkers Statesman, IL gave up
playing the piano."
"Ah,' said the lively deacon. who
mas several charming daugters, ~yon
then became an expounder in double
sense of the word
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Many of the theater hats are little
more than fold of tulle or a roll of
velvet ribbon. holding ostrich or para
.Iise plumes or flowers; and these are
perhaps the most generally popular Of
the models, for they may be adapted to
any face end need not be remarkably
eccentric unless the wearer so desirea
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

"syho is your favorite composer?'
inquired the artistic person.
II can't say just at this moment
answered Mr.. Cumrox with an appeal
ing glance at his wife, but it's some
body whose music l can't remember
and whose name | can't pronounce
Washington Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
TRUTH Conen ONT.

The Hobo--Please, ma'im, would
youse mind givin' me er dime?
The Lady-And il give you dime
what will you do with it?
The Hobo-HIelp de guy wot keeps de
saloon on de corner to buy bread fer bis
family.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
To Clean OIL Paintings.

Oil paintings may be cleaned thor.
oughly by taking them out of Their
.r;,mes and rubbing the surface witt
half IA raw potato. The rubbing should
be circular, gentle and firm. Whei
clean, wipe with a sponge and clear
water. This recipe may be tried Will
confidence. as 1t is used in the picture
restoring business.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
- - -
Pattern Department
UP.TS.DATE DESI ms FOR
THE HOME DRESSMAKER
- =. ~
Smart Blouse of Plaid silk.

Bewitching silk blouses in the
bright plaids always appeal to ones
love of color so strongly that it is hard
to resist having at least one. They
ARE, too. generally becoming, lighting
up a sallow complexion. and heighten-
|prettiest designs noticed among a lot
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Gunner elene's father said you
were going to the dogs since you bought
that automobile Any truth in the re-
port?
Cogger-Hardly! The dogs are com
ing to me. Ran down a dozen yester-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Did you ever experience stage
fright?" asked the new reporter.
"Only once" replied Mr. Storming-
ton Barns. land that was when the
stage was held up by highw ayseen dur
ing my tour OF Arizona"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

The Democrats of Wisconsin have
presented a platform which holds that
-the tariff duty should be levied for the
purposes Of revenue" and favors ''plac-
snx on the free list any commodities
now supplied by trusts or monopolies."
This means free trade. A tariff for
revenue means nothing else. England
has a tariff for revenue. and England
r. q free trade country. If their object
was to name a platform which the ma
tfonal convention of 1908 would accept
as q model the Wisconsin sages should
euess again.-Dubuque Globe Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

"If anybody offers that French count
work, he is Immediately challenged to
a duel"
Certainly" answered the man from
Paris. That shows his yalor. He
would rather fight than work. Wash
ington Star
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

ais It true, Tom. that you are going
10 marry Maria?"
Eyes, sab; It's true"
They say she's a remarkably good
laundress. It's almost pity she has
to give up her work"
@Give up her wuk? Why, what you
s'pose I zone marry her forY'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

"All we women want" remarked the
strong-minded female. lis Justice"
Il don't believe it. rejoined the fus-
sy man. IF such were the case YOU
would cease to patronize photographs
ers who have the best retouchers."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Sinsleton-So you think Oldbach Ia
tourting trouble, do your
Wedderly-Well. it's something like
that. He is calling on a widow twice
week
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Ever try an automobile, judge?''
said a friend.
NO." replied the judge; but I've
tried a lot Of people who have."-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

II always patronize bald-heade.
barber" remarked the wise guy.
Because why?" queried the simple
person.
Because" explained the W. g. 'he
can't separate me from the price of a
bottle Of hair tonic"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Landlord went to collect the rent
at one of my houses yesterday and the
tenant told me to go to the devil.
Sheriff-Yes?
Landlord1So I've come to you.-
Somervills Journal
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
Partial to Thin Clothing.


Just as experience will prove Tues
day to be the best washday for most
modern housewives, so the newer meth
DDS of washing may be proved to be
far the best for the sort OF clothing
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
Goo.l Prun.

She said, Ill fasten it before,
This shirt waist. it's grand thing
And then to get it right side to
I'll simply turn handspring"
-Houston Post
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Woman, you played me false."
The words remained unuttered. but
that is doubtless what the long-suffer
ing piano would have said had it been
endowed with the power of speech
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

'If you were q slave, what kim Ct
a slave would you prefer to her
"A slave to wealth. wouldn't your
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

Too Attentive for "A Husband.
Nell-See how attentive be is 70 Der.
or course they are husband and wife.
Belle dare say, but Ill ber he
isn't her husband or she isn't Lis wife.
Philadelphia Record.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

sWaiterl This looks very much like
q hair In this stew!"
sYs, sir: it's hare stew, sir
Yonkers Statesman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

of imported blouses just received by
a certain New York house. A trim
ming band of plain silk extends round
the back and down the front in a V
shape. With the blouse is worn a
chemisette of tucked silk, although, Of
course, fine batiste or null or lace may
be substituted with equally good effect.
The blouse is gathered quite full under
the lower edge of this trimming band
and caught in at the waist with a
girdle of plain silk matching the band.
This is also used on the cuffs, edged
with ruffles of lace The result Is a
charming and novel blouse that is at
tractiye and has a character of its own.
The above pattern will be mailed to
your address on receipt of 10 cents.
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper. Be sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly For
convenience, write your order on the
following coupon:
Order Coupon.
No. 1917.
Size ................. .............
NAME .............. ...........
ADDRESS ........... .............
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

light weight worsted is used to develop
the fetching one shown here. The front
is gracefully curved at each side,
shaped cores fitting in snugly under
the arms. 1t is buttoned down the
back and may be made with either a
high or a V-shaped neck and with long
or three-quarter length sleeves. 1t
makes very effective little school
dress, simple, but exceedingly chic and
novel. The pattern is cut in sizes for
girls from 6 to II years Of age.
The above pattern will be mailed to
your address on receipt of 10 cents.
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment Of this paper. Be sure to give
both the number and size Of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly. For
convenience, write your order on the
following coupon:
Order Coupon.
No. 1915.
SIZE ................. .............
NAME .............. ...............
ADDRESS ........... ........- -.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24
Pretty Princesse slim.

Pretty Princesse slip.
The adaptation of the princesse style
to children's frocks Is only to have
been expected from its great popular
ity, and very quaint and charming are
the little sleeves made up after this
design. brilliant Scotch plaid In a
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-24

What the Tai Mahml Would Cost.
The tai mahal at Agra would cost
100000 If built to-day. 1t was be-
gun In 1920 and finished in 164a