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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

There's a new kind of creeping blan-
colored blanket material OF firm con-
slstency. so that it lies on the floor as
fat as a rug.
1t is embroidered with scattering
of animals and birds in bold outline
and gay color. No relation of sizes
is regarded by the blanket designer.
Birds. elephants, tigers. butterflies,
are drawn in any scale. They are
placed at generous distances apart to
invite creep from the baby from one
to the other A center space is left
free for the babys name in easy flow
ing script.
Gay-colored worsteds are used for
the embroidery. Animals and birds
should be worked in the brightly cor
trasting colors that endear toys to ba-
bies' hearts. The worsteds are all fast
colors, for. of course. the creeping blan-
ket needs many cleanings.
The delight that babies take In these
blankets justifies their invention. They
pat and rub at the vivid-hued animals
with absorbed interest or crows of glee
The creeping blanket has saved me
no end of effort" says a young moth
err. 1T always delights my baby and
keeps him busy for an hour at time
| can get deal of mending or reading
done while he is patting and scolding
his embroidered pets"
A lining of some smooth, dust-repel-
ling material should be basted under
the blanket. This lining is removed
when the blanket is cleansed or washed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
No Extra Session on the rarrn.

No Extra Session on the TarIn.
The President has declined to heed
the prayer of official and other gentle
men of Massachusetts that he call an
extra session to revise the tariff.
This is as it should be. The Dingley
schedules undoubtedly need some modl-
fication. but tie emergency is not such
as TO justify that method of meeting it.
There is not the slightest Indication
that the American people desire TO de-
part radically from the policy of pro
lection. OF course. we have our aca-
plants of practical men about the tariff
are boiled down they are found to be
against particular schedules in behalf
of personal and local interests. like
that from Massachusetts over hides.
etc.
The tariff situation is plainly one for
businesslike adjustment Of conflicting
local and Industrial interests with the
steady purpose of 50 modifying Sched-
ules-which have become oppressive be-
cause OutgrOwn-with the maximum
of benefit and the minimum of injury
to the country as a whole. The adjust
ment must be one of concessions and
compromises. 1t must be along sane
lines.
Obviously the time and place to do
this work is not at an extra session.
whose mere calling is an assumption
that a national emergency exists. 1t is
at regular session as a part OF the
regular business. The question is not
one for fervid oratory and public ex
element 1t is humdrum one to be
thrashed out. on business principles, in
committee.
Because Massachusetts has an attack
of nerves" over her shoe trade and
other industries is no reason why there
should be an extra session. The Presi-
dents refusal is W se.-Chicago Inter
Ocean
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
Puni.hine Our Best Customer.


In the year ending June 80, 1906 our
exports tn Great Britain amounted to
$57S, 023. sos, while to Germany we ex-
ported So, 403.77S. The British were
more than twice the better customers !:
more than three times better, II we in
clude the STAG. 1908 which We sold to
Canada Yet we are asked to make tar
iff concessions TO a country that has
marked up It's tariff rates against our
exports, and to do Ii merely for the
sake of having those rates marked
down to their original basis. but not
to the country that receives more than
double the quantity OF our exports and
levies no tariff at all on them, We
are asked to give German manufac-
tured products lower tariff rate than
that which we exact upon similar prod
ucts from the United Kingdom: to buy
less from Great Britain and more from
Germany That is precisely what would
be the effect OF a maximum and mini
nam tariff scheme: and that Is what
we shall avoid doing if, instead, we
adopt the miis.mum and maximum
plan. If for no other reason than this
and there are other reasons in album
dance-we should base our dual tariff
system upon a fixed and irreducible
minimum.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

nonexistence of a single authentic
claim to exemption because of lack of
opportunity.
THE real point AZ issue is whether
the old maid OF the present day renders
n fair equivalent. or even tries TO do
so. in one way or another, for what she
receives, and to that our answer is de-
cisively negative. 1t is a sad state of
affairs. to which we have given much
unavailing thought. As a last resort in
search of a method of reformation, the
ubiquitary remedy of taxation occurs
to our mind as the only one holding
forth hope of effectiveness"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
Better Than Money.

Ought woman to work for money
Il she has enough for her needs? The
question has been asked hundreds of
times in the last twenty-five years.
Perhaps there is no positive, general,
satisfactory answer to it: for the cir
cumstances which lead to ii are varl-
Gus, and the women whom ii concerns
are SO different in temperament anu
ability that no verdict will fit all cases.
But one answer at least may be made
which is of universal application. The
more clearly women see the conditions
os modern lie the less will they wish
to work for money, and the more VIII
they covet the other rewards which are
better worth seeking. To be doctor,
nurse or teacher is noble, but not more
so than to undertake other and unpaid
tasks that are necessary for the well
fare of the world.
The cure and care of the sick are TAR
heavier than need be II mothers ana
children were shown by friendly talk
and example how to keep well. Care
fully planned amusement for young
girls and boys is an invaluable supple
ment to the work of the school. The
cheer. of neighborliness cannot be
bought for dollars and cents, but IL
helps make life worth living in many
home where without 1t poverty or
perplexity would weight heavy on hand
and heart.
The great man of science who de-
clared, II have not time 10 make mon
ey," gave fit motto to those women
who are eager to help with tie Social
and economic problems of their time.
Schools for social workers and con-
stantly increasing mass of the liter
allure OF neighborliness testify to the
desire Of women to labor for the high
est ends, and TO do their work not with
the awkwardness and waste of the am
ateur. but with the skill of the trained
hand and the wisdom of the trained
mind Youths Companion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
Girl. a. Farm Hands.

According to the Indiana Farmer a
man who was in the northwest during
the last wheat harvest said:
The shortage of labor in the north
west this year brought about some pc
cui;ar conditions. During the harvest
time many farmers found it impossible
to procure. help, and often they hsd to
call upon the female members of their
families to go into the fields / was
paying a visit TO a brother In Mime
sota, and ascertained that he was uti-
lizing the services of his two daugh-
tiers, refined and educated young w0m-
Ell. without whom ii would have been
impossible to save tie wheat crop. The
girls had never done any rough work
before, but they feel to with cheerful
alacrity, and did as clever work as any
men on the place. This sort of thing
was OF frequent occurrence In the
wheat belt. and the women proved
themselves real heroines."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Don't make the mistake Of thinking
your marriage is all going to be para
disc You are going Ito marry a man
who will come home tired, cross and
tagged, and he won't find relief for all
his trials in caress and few ten
der words. as he did before marriage,
when they We're more OF novelty.
He would rather have his dinner,
though he may not confess it, When
he has been fed and comforted. how
ever. he will be ready for this ten
derness, and the fact that he did not
feel demonstratiye when his stomach
was empty will be no sign that he is
not still. in love.
Believe in the man you take as your
life partner: be gentle with him; don't
contradict him when he is tired; let
him think be is having his own way
In his own house feed him with what
he likes and laugh at his jokes. Here
in lies the secret of happy home
Woman's Life.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

There was not a public library in the
United States.
Every gentleman wore a queue and
powdered his hair.
A horseman who galloped on a city
street was fined four shillings
Two stage coaches bore all the travel
between New York and Boston.
Virginia contained fifth OF the
whole population of the country.
Stoves were unknown. All cooking
was done before an open fireplace.
Six days were required for a jour
ney between New York and Boston.
The whipping post and pillory were
still standing in New York and Bos-
ton.
The Mississippi valley was not Sc
well known as the heart Of Africa
now is
Dances in Philadelphia were giper
every two weeks. bur young men NJ
der 20 and girls under Is were not al.
Ti;tted.
Quinine was unknown. When a mar
had ague fits he took Peruvian bark
and whisky.
Twenty days were required for a Net
ter to go from New York to Charles
ton by land.
All rne population of a village as
sembled at the inn en- post day" &c
hear the news
When yirginian started on a jour
ney to New York he made his will ard
babe farewell to his friends.
The church collection was taken In
bag at the end Of pole with bell 1t
tached to arouse sleepy contributors
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
The Rampageous TilIman.

Neither potent nor grave. and not
reverend. however old. would senator's
be accounted, if senates as Il rule were
composed of men like Senator TilIman.
The South Carolinian has grown TO
5e an over-match for Sir Forcible Fee
bic in the violence OF his utterances
and the impotency OF their effect.
Recently he threshed about for two
hours, making spectacle of himself
that might have been intolerable were
it not for the native candor OF the
man, which. amid all his guacneries.
keeps fresh and evident. causing those
who associate with him daily to for
give him in spite of his worst trans
gressions. With all his faults they love
him still.
Tiilman's assault upon Spooner
seems vicious in print. 1t elected from
the Wisconsin senior senator a reply
which while dignified was not devoid
of feeling. Carmack of Tennessee,
white with rage. made a stinging re
tort to which some OF the senator's
feared Tillman would respond with a
blow But Tillman ended the debate
by explaining that he had meant to be
funny, by apologizing for his excuses.
and by promising that long as he may
sit in the Senate hereafter. be viii
never attempt humor again.
Tillman's confession OF humorous in
tent will be remembered. 1t explains
great deal. Despite his remuneration
of the role of would-be .wag. the public
will never in the future take his ram
pages as seriously as it has sometimes
taken them in the past.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

1t is best to purchase trees that have
been grown in the State or In nearby
States, the nearer your home the bet
ter. In this way we may avoid the
danger Of importing diseases that do
not already occur In the State. 1t is
very important to make the purchase
of nurseryman who Is familiar with
the yellows, root-lice, scale and other
enemies, for such man will be guard
ing against propagating diseased trees
If possible, 1t is good plan to see the
trees before purchasing. Some grow
ers think that trees grown further
South or further North are better, but
I know of no evidence to support either
of these views, says the author of a
New Jersey bulletin. In general, 1t Is
better to get trees from your own 10
cality, IL good nurseries are located
there
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
POIiC0| Comment.
&&S$S$$SS>& $4,000
New Pension service Law.

The new pension service bill which
has passed both branches of Congress
and only awaits the Presidents sig
nature to become a law will give to the
veterans of the civil war many thou
sands OF dollars in excess of what is
now PAID them by the government
While the new bill does not entitle
more soldiers to pensions, it increases
the sums paid to those now receiving
aid Laws previously passed entitled
soldiers disabled during the war to pen
sions, and later its provisions were ex-
though they were not disabled. 'rhe
idea of Congress was that after a man
reaches 62 years his age at least par
TALLY disabies him and he can do less
manual labor than formerly. so the
schedule was arranged for those who
had served ninety days or more in the
war: Sixty-two years. Sc a month 65
years, So a month; IS years, SO a
month; 20 years, SIP month. These
sums have now been increased under
the new law as follows: Sixty-two
years, SIP month; 40 years, So a
month; 70 years, $40 month.
The increase proposed by tb" new
bill requires no examination t, We
disability. for the question of DISABILITY
does not enter into these pensions. The
soldier is entitled to the increase by
the mere fact Of service. Widows and
orphans are not affected by Inc new
law, neither are those soldiers who on
account OF disabilities are already re-
ceiving larger sums than is provided
by this recent measure, as they will.
of course. continue to receive the larger
amounts to which they are entitled. The
new law simply adds to what the vet
Grams already received on account of
age
The new law will meet with general
approval, for the country feels that too
much cannot be done for the men who
offered themselves as a sacrifice for
the perpetuity OF the Union. = Toledo
Blade
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Leaf designs in embroideries are very
new and striking among the spring i'm
portations.
Some of the new white cloths are so
silky that they resemble crepe de chine
In texture
The long used checks have cropped
out again In suitings and certain of
the silks. notably the foulards.
Many of the new tailor-mades ready
for southern wear show the popular
hip-length coat and the jaunty little
eton.
Satin stripes and bars on silk aud
wool grounds are especially prevalent
among the voiles and other sheer cling
Ing fabrics.
Stripes and cross-barred Elects are
as much in favor as ever. Checks, dots
and spots are also numerous n the best
classes of fabrics
Gray and white striped marquisette
Is among the new showings of spring
dress material. 1t Is delightful in its
sheer. silky beauty.
New pIaids in ginghams are charm
ing. nor are the tartans the only va
rieties. Sizes vary from a quite large
pattern down to the smallest OF checks.
Mechlin lace, both in founces or as
an overdress. seems to go exceptionally
well with these same oriental satins of
which many evening dresses are made
this winter
The rough pongees have come back
with re-enforcements. Heretofore the
majority of them have been plain, but
this season they are plaided, blocked
striped and cross-barred.
Like. rajah in weave, though of q
much higher luster, is 4 new silk ma
terial 1t is made only in the light
pastel shades. SO will be used more fol-
afternoon and evening frocks than fol
street suits.
Loose coats reaching an inch or two
below the waist line are also smart
These are seen in stylish linen suits
for Southern travellers. When we'll cut
easy and. graceful, they are chic beyond
words.
The woman whose fancy does no.
lead her to appear In any of the exag
gerated coiffure ornaments OF the .aa
soil contents herself with exquisite
combs, barettes and hairpins most del
icately chaste and inset with jewels.
Small bows of orange velvet adorr
lace blouse worn with q white clotl
suit. The girdle is also of orange vel
vet and the whole is worn with ermin,
furs and an ermine toque showing Q
CLINT of orange In Its trimmings.
The foulards shown are decided,
pretty, and, unlike those that hav,
been worn the past two or three sea
sons, few OF them are in floral design
instead, the backgrounds are of wild,
or narrow stripes, with geometrlc o.
scroll patterns.
Blouses of soft white oriental SAITH
cleverly treated with lace ard in 4h
shape of chemisettes and Jokes ar,
very chic. Many jaunty little effect.
are gained by inner waistcoats of han,
embroidery or velvet, surplce front
of the satin or plastrons embroidere,
or inset with lace.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

minutes. this having the effect Of draw
ing the blood away from the brain,
and. in fact. resting the entire body.
The fresh air. method is likewise ex-
ceedingly popular among many women.
and has been found most eficacious.
This consists in resting with the feet
up for twenty minutes or half an hour
beside the open window, taking deep
inhalations through the nostrils from
time to tine, and expelling the breath
slowly and evenly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Nothing is so comfortable Tor
child's wear. especially during the win
ter season, as cap or hood that fits
the head snugly- These are usually
made of a bit of the same. material as
the coat with which il is to be worn
Here are three jaunty styles shown
here--a plain round cap. cap that
has a full crown, and pointed hood.
Scarlet is a fayorite color with the
little ones who are fond of brilliant
shades, and this soils less readily than
white, although that is exceedingly
dainty and attractice. The soft. silky
beaver cloth is a good material, and
astrakan cloth is also used with good
effect. For the small round cap velvet
is good. An edging OF narrow fur or
astrakan cloth makes a pretty finish.
and some little ornament. or cords can
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

In cases where a sick person is al
ways obliged to lie on the back great
comfort will ensue if an old cardboard
hat box is used TO raise the bed
clothes off the feet, as the entire
weight OF the sheet and blankets. if
drawn tightly across the toes becomes
very painful in time. Additional re-
lief can often BIZ given by inserting a
short bolster or Il pillow under the
knees, this continuance doing much to
prevent the patient from slipping down
i'm the bed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Just why the people in any section
OF the North should pay out their good
money to hear Ben Tillman's diatribes
against the colored man is an uDsolv-
able mystery. True, picturesqueness
is always attractive. and there is a
certain picturesqueness to TilIman's
lectures, but, after ALL he embodies
SO much Of the vulgar and uncouth in
his talks that the few grains of wheaT
to be extracted are not worth tie win
moving.
Yet Tillman Is c0untenanced and
even encouraged. He spoke in Cleve-
land last week and was greeted by an
audience Of nearly 1900 people. mostly
women He was not lecturing under
the auspices of any organization. The
contract that he had made was an
nulled after the Chicago incident, and
he talked. therefore. on his own ac-
count.
Fortunately for the country, Senator
Tilin,an doesn't reflect Southern opin-
Tor. Men as prominent as be in South
ern councils are graphing with the
question in a more humane and enlight-
ened manner. There Is movement,
daily gaining Roadway, having for its
purpose the settling of this vexed ques-
lion without resort TO the mob. Gov
ernor jerks Is credited with the au-
thorship. and his suggestions have been
accepted by the President and rein
forced by the approval OF educated ne
groes like Booker T. Washington. When
the moral colored men ostracise the
criminal negro and drive him out of
their midst to be punished for his mis-
deeds by due process OF law. Tillman
won't have an argument wherewith to
attract the attention OF the country
Toledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

! ways considered. The chick must be
produced and live nearly year before
it lays, and consequently its product
for the following year is at the expense
of two years keep. The third year
increases the product in proportion to
the cost, and SO on Indefinitely, provid-
ed the hen continues good layer.
True, the hen loses some time whole
melting. but not year, or nearly, that
is required for the pullet to mature
The hen, too, is more inclined to be.
come broody, but this may not be an
objection. Generally the egg produc-
ton is not reduced by age, and hence
it is more profitable to keep the hen
as long as she continues to lay well.
even II she Is a hundred. Under equal
conditions, the hen three years old
should have laid TWICE the number Of
eggs that has been produced by the
hen two years old, because she has a
year longer in which to do 1t.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Not only have the tariff rippers
dropped the issue. but John Sharp Will
liams, the Democratic leader Of the
House. asks for mole protection for the
farmers. 1t was supposed the Dingley
tariff amply covered every agricultural
interest; indeed, many of the reform
ers have insisted the rates are unneces-
sarily high and have proposed to scale
them down by direct reduction. or part
" neutralize them by reciprocity
treaties. In the whirligig of politics ii
Is difficult to keep track of all the
gyrations of the opponents of the pro-
tective system. The protectionists. on
the other hand, know where they are
at and they know the consistency of
standpatism. Burlington Hawkeye.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
Pattern Department
UP.TO-DATE DESIGNS FOR
THE HOME DRESSMAKER
Dainty BIT of Lingerie.

Dulnty Sit OF Lingerie.
Pretty underwear has charm that
the feminine heart finds it hard to re-
sist, and most women are fond of max
ing up these dainty pieces. as well rs
of wearing them when they are made.
II one will make practice of keeping
or hand a supply Of edglngs and insert
ings, picked up at sales when they can
be had so cheaply. and short lengths
of muslin, cambria and longcloth, from
remnant offerings. the cost OF this lin
serie will be very small and a gener-
Gus stock can always be on hand. Odd
moments can be utilized for making it.
so one scarcely realizes that any time
at all has been spent This chemise Is
a simple but pretty design. to he made
with either square or round neck, the
size of which is adjusted By ribbon run
through the beading. IT is shaped un-
der the arms. but is full enough in the
back and front to hang gracefully.
The above pattern viii be mailed to
your address on receipt of 10 cents.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
suggests Taxing Old Maids.

The editor of the North American Re
view, who recently declared the Ameri-
can girl to be a bore. had the follow
ing TO say about old maids:
There was never yet a woman Who
could not marry, as she should, II she
would 1t is only necessary to lie a
woman to win a msn-some man.
"Spnsterhood is a purely voluntary
condition, due to reprehensible con-
rariness, as is clearly proved BY the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

be used if desired. Pattern No. f702
is cut in sizes for children of 1. 2 and
years Of age.
The above pattern viii be mailed to
yonr 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. 1902.
SIZE ..-.............. .-...........
NAME .............. .............
ADDRESS ........... .............
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28

Pale blue velvet was used for the
toque shown in the sketch, the trim
ming consisting of q large pinkish lay
ender rose with foliage, and a cache
peigne of tulle to match the velvet
The model would also be good In black
velvet. with an American Beauty rose
and black tulle. or In various other
combinations to match the costume for
which the hat Is designed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-02-28
a serinur ane.finn.

Here said Casey, about to order
his lunch in the restaurant one Friday,
'shure, here's a thing that's always
puzzled me"
what Is 1t, man?' asked Cassidy.
rs turtle soup fish whin it's made
out o. veal, ! dunnoT-The Catholic
Standard and Times.