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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

Members of the police commission
defended the management of place
of amusement against charges pre-
ferred by the Church federation that
on the Fourth of July liquor was sold
without a retail license. 1t is evident
the commissioners take full advantage
of constitutional provisions for free
speech.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Polar Finances

That there should at any time have been
a paltry of a few thousand dollars
standing between another encouraging dash
for the pole and complete abandonment Of
such a journey by man who has already
proved his valor. persistency and wisdom
can hardly be credited.--San Jose Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

During the hot spell the man most
sincerely envied by the greatest num-
ber of Americans was not a probable
presidential candidate, but Comman-
der Peary, who started on an expedi-
ton to the north pole.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Barbarians

The last congress made an appropriation
for public building at Santa Barbara to
include postoffice. Already the Barbar-
ians saying that the appropriation is not
big enough and that there Is a 'tob" in
sight anyhow.-Ventura Free Press
f.
Don't forget that your neighbor, though
he differs from you politically, may be Just
as honest in his convictions as you.-San
Pedro Times.
The defaulting bank cashier can be
skipper without ever having sailed yacht.
-Redlands Review
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

A Japanese railroad in Manchuria is
discriminating against American ship
pers by means Of a rebate system.
N.Y. what apt scholars these Nipponese
arel
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
The ubhc Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
by the name and address of
the writer. The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents but assumes no
for their views. Letters
should not exceed 400 words.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

receive special attention and square
deal The governors of the Pacific
states are asked to unite in the work
of preparation for tariff revision.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Echo from Ealrbanka

Fairbanks intimates that his name
will be before the convention again In
1912. But how does he know that his
delegate will be elected ?-Philadelph
North American.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Elephants AaItated

Circus elephants will conclude that
captivity Is not an unmixed evil when
they consider the presidents proposal
to sweep the African continent.--Salt
Lake Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
lmmoraI2

II the moral influence of "The Merry
Widow is bad, as we have shown It to be,
the more widely it is published the greater
harm It will do.-orange Post
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
State Press Echoes
Also Ran

The great convention now is DER,
The Republicans chose their man;
But many candidates are feeling sore
Because they also ran.
Grass Valley Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Widespread Revolt

tending from New York to New Orleans.
and It will doubtless detrimentaIly AFFECT
horse racing, though It should have the
effect to improve horse raising.-Oxnard
Courier.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Political Points
Prophecy

In 1876 days William Jennings Bryan
will be elected president of the United
States.-Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Hearst's Fad

Mr.. Hearst's party will wind up the
at the end of July. Poll
tics still seems to interest Mr.. Hearst
in spite of his poor luck at counts and
Louis Globe Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
keep at It

No matter how weary the people may
have become of the prosecution. It should
never be dropped. for just surely as one
man in high station escapes punishment for
his wrong doing, it encourages hundreds OF
little fellows and scores of bigger ones 10
follow his bad example.-Modesto News.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
,kNT ILL THEY (the people) now
w demand that this man come
W down from the seat he is not

w demand that this man come
down from the seat he is not,
and never was, worthy to occupy, and
take himself out of their sight, where
his senile philanderings will no longer
outrage their sense of decency?" asks
the New York Times. Thomas c.
Platt in the senate is more revolving
spectacle than the bookmaker at the
race track. VIII the pulpit in eloquent
indignation launch against him its re-
Dukes, will 1t exhort listening congre-
cations to make heard an organized
and statewide demand for his imme-
diate resignation, will it point out that
to overlook and condone repeated trans
gressions blunts the public conscience,
undermines morality and destroys right
standards of conduct? Do the people
really need to be arous. to the fla
orancv of the Platt scandal? Are they
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

When the tariff is revised 1t is
highly important that the interests of
California and the Pacific coast should
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Not a Novelty

An Indian woman claims to have discov-
cred how to keep eggs for a year. Some
OF the grocers appear to have discovered
long ago how to do that.-Oakland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09
Take It Alona

What are you going to do with your cat
this summer when you go away to the
mountains or beach resort to keep cool?-
San Bernardino Index
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-09

THE HERALD IN SAN FRANCISCO AND
OAKI.AND-Los Angeles and Southern Cai-
fornia visitors TO San Francisco and OAK
land will hnd The Herald on sale at t@ne @
nevra atanda in the San Francisco ferry
building and on the streets in Oakland by
Wheatiey and by Amos News Co.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

with this trimming. These four pieces cut
slightly fitting with perfect smoothness
the waist and hips and ripping slightly the lower
edge reached The shape should not be difficult to
illustration. The armhole Of waist is
large that the sleeve be put in without gather
ing, and is piece laid in three tucks
The outside plait of the blouse decidedly
the shoulder seam, and the buttons which deco
the plaits covered with the dress silk. Bands
of the trimming apparently continued from the
right the front and back of the waist
the vest front consists Of two rows of the trim
ming going across, just above the waist line; above
five ucks of the dress silk above that
piece of fet lace above that seven tucks of
silk, and above plain flet net is tucked
lengthwise
A lovers knot made of fine silver cord and at
tached this The easiest to make this front
will be to cut foundation piece out OF chiffon then
begin with the at the top and work towards
the bottom The standing collar is Of the tucked net
and the underseeves Of chiffon arranged In two
puffs separated by bias band OF plain gray
satin which material also is used for the g1rdle
plan by which may have several pettcoats
by having ruies and bottoms on fitted upper
part shown. This is by no means new idea but 1t
is excellent nevertheless White or tan mercer
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

lied poplin makes good upper part it good
idea to make the bottom edge this part of gradu
ated length, like illustrated this article. In
addition to the bottom of black silk and possibly
one of some light shade there could be two of
fine lawn cambria, with lace sheer embroidery
If these Into substantial band there is no.
reason why these should not be serviceable-
simple muslin organdie prettily always
looks we'll for dancing general evening wear,
many times these dresses have detachable guimpes
they readily be changed into low-necked gown
These dresses are better looking always If made
simple lines. The ribbons bewtchingly pretty at
and enter largely into the trimming of these
pretty frocks.
A white makes serviceable dress and this can
be finished around the bottom with three
The waist is pretty cut little low and square
the is fulled into the of insertion which
shes the neck Either side Of this insertion is strip
of pompadour ribbon in pink and blue. The large
hole receives the same treatment to cover the
wide width the ribbon is around waist,
shed with short loops and ends which hang almost
the bottom of the skirt.
hounced muslin,- the ground of which is such a
delicate tan that it hardly amounts to that shade is
lovely with scattered it in which delicate
pink and clear white show. This should be made
in skirt which has front and cir
cular sides and back. and lies the floor several
inches. The skirt is trimmed down the front and
around the bottom with three narrow bias folds of
pink satin
The same idea of trimming is carried out in the
evening waist. Above the ruche of the muslin and
from under the short sleeves show dainty ehemsette
of white lace One could suggesting dainty
pretty clothes indefinitely but there should be
enough suggestions those given to help out in
the remodeltng, trimming making of several dresses
X
Decorative hat pins borrowed from the Japanese
have become most important accessory of millinery
Some Of the largest occasionally for motor
and country almost the exclusive trimming for
hats entirely hidden under a veil gracefully draped
with infinite skill by of ornamental pins
Next to the decately fretted metal top OF some
hatpns the giant circular heads large
silver dollars and enhanced with painted on
white china cellulod foundation. offering great
contrast to large which only be befttingly
wit ola GraaL and
types This latter idea the mounting of the
old fashioned cameo brooches for the ornamentaton
of millinery. purses handbags. and numberess home
trifes
Buttons than useful often seen
models this year. OF the button nowadays
is of the dress itself than it used to be.
and is large and padded with of the ma
terial that which composes the trimming and en-
broidered 1t looks less like button than 1t might
The cotton gown OF the substantial order
looks well finished with buttons covered with like
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
How to Care for Old Lace-Notes.

fragile pin the lace padded board sponge all over
with beer. and let dry the cushion.
y
The really simple washable frock OF the mo-
is a difficulty the matter of finishing off
the hem of the skirt has be considered The three
large tucks certainly good idea, but an idea at
least three DID, and deep hem or quite small
tucks close together be suggested as an alter
native The hem another color though still worn,
has been overdone. Wash frocks, with their short
skirts want finish and do not look so well left
entirely plain the trailing afternoon skirts do
Wide bands of lace embroidery set knee high are
still and band of this sort may have a deep
hem beneath it of figured striped material
Skirts no longer bound. nor have they any de-
scription of braid foot What takes the place
of these, however extremely fashionabe, is a
self coored inch taeta knife plating placed
between the material false hem Of the taf-
feta Indeed the plating stitched to the inside Of
the taeta hem This becoming the rule for short or
long dresses
Il i
Evening wraps draped in folds, and tne more
fashionable satins and silks combined with
oriental embroideries enough to cover the gown
and quite indescribabe their draperes Long soose
coats lace coats especially, with embroidered
chiffon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

OFF, so as to be sure it will not be tight
If the skirt is either too tight the al
teratons should be made plaits
both Sides after which the plats stitched
down to their respective depths. turn the
skirt to the wrong side and stitch the together
After they are stitched, trim evenly ad
finish the edge with binding ribbon.
The jumper be cut from plain shirt waist
pattern extending it out the sides the illus
tration. good plan will be to it out of paper
rst so as to be sure to get the shape right little
straps across the front put before the trimming
is put around the neck opening The waist at
armhoes and neck has the material turned up the
right SIDE basted down carefully. and the trimming
band basted that
Several charming raodels Shown from which
afternoon evening dress could be copied.
evening only of course when nothing dressy is
required.
checked summer silk in the delicate gray silver
tones is used for the with the decided overskrt
The underskrt is made long and close fitting and Just
above the hem is trimming band oriental colors
silk ground flet insertion with the pattern
colors would be equally pretty-one and one-half
inches wide.
The overdress is slashed the waist in the front
and back and the sides. division edged
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16


Fza% elaborate and varied wardrobes There
~ are s,o DOUBTLESS scores Of women young ma,
have the pleasure of week
end v and possibly of longer duration in store
for the near future and to with suitable clothes and
enough OF them is one sure aid IN making the visit
One suits Of some wash material are always
useful and really stunning models are illustrated
With this article
The braided one is made Of white linen The coat
3s sen-ntng with the sides sashed up and no middle
back seam but has each side coming
middle OF the shoulder. This coat should be made
ready for the facngs around the edges then have the
pattern stamped and the braidng easily
home with the aid attachment to the machine
which for that purpose After the braiding Is
done the collar and facngs put coat is
finished The skirt has box plated and the
and back are Kored: II would be pretty cut by
circular pattern but II Is impossible keep the
and back from sagging when the material hangs
the bias a gored pattern will
II fewer desired fve gored pattern
rather fiat circular rune trims the bottom the
skirt, and this is braided also The hat shown with
this suit is white chip. simply but beautifully
trimmed with large bow Of soft ribbon held IN place
by a buckle.
The second suit made of pink linen, with trim
zngs Of black and white striped linen and plain gilt
buttons.
The skirt is a gored one and is trimmed with a
band five inches wide. which is pped with the striped
linen This band turns twisted 1t reaches
the front and extends the front both Sides
covering the front The coat is semi
sitting. with seams on both front and back coming
from the middle OF the the side seams are
left open at the bottom several inches The
vest Of the striped linen and the way used
on sleeves and pocket flaps make pretty finish.
The jumper dress would be pretty made of pink or
green Tnercerized poplin is the plated model
which has been popular and deservedy So as t
is becoming to almost not difficult to
make. The patterns for this style usually come in
and the easiest way gosto work with II
IS after 1t has been cut lay the cores two cor
responding at time. table lay the pat-
for the gore on top, and with chalk in the
perforations showing the lines for the plaits
After the pattern is removed a line through
each Of perforations with tracing wheel from
top to Of the skirt then fold the plaits for
each gore position and from the ton to the
bottom Instead Of stitching together which
join cores baste the paits position which cover
each seam and then band should be basted on the
skirt the skirt tried pinning skirt together
te opening in the back that the plats exact
" meet
good plan to sit down before taking the skirt
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

terial and the sort Of washing blouse suit that Is
trimmed with the universal braiding have hand
some buttons covered with the
In these days of almost coats and waist
coats cravats naturally consideration and the
black satin double bow with long ends that reap
pear beneath the waistccat is good model A varia-
ton is black nore stock finished with loops not
arranged If 1t loop placed above
another graduated in size. the reappear mt
the waist being fringed and then being drawn into
ball. new way to fringe.
Among elaborate gowns the absolutely severe and
simple satin frock always holds its own and an nm
usual one is OF copper color with no trimming What
ever save many metallic copper cords at the ea@ss
and a girdle in the style formed of intsrlfn<ae
copper cord OF firm make heavy fringes and ons
big velvety white magnolia and with gold and
copper foliage. in the front Of the waist Tbis ro~
a woman with chestnut hair and dark eyes, would be
lovely =
particular attraction attaches to some little tas
made linen suits. trimmed with fine soutache ar 80
cheted lace and buttons These are simply ,,ad
as regards outline the coats mostly half length vb
cutaway rounded fronts while the skirts uspaI1v
are laid in broad hat single plats or stiu broas-
box plaits while the folds caught together AZ Tn
top with the fashionable wash motts
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

#2sHSHH sometimes these rot, and then the cnly way
them Ia by cutting out the pattern
from faded ground and applique them a
fresh ground work. When putting away old lace
or embroidered handkerchefs they should be
folded In fat, regular folds Put paper under
them and throw them quite careessly in box. but
good deal of paper; blue tissue, is best black
lace paper One the other is absolutely essential
with Brussels and certain kinds OF lace that after
washing cleaned with some sort of powder that
is apt to develop brown spots when laid away. Many
a bride when returning home from the honeymoon
finds bridal lace in this condition. still
her which it rested, is marked also.
some paper been laid under the folds of
this would have been avoided.
easy way of washing lace is to immerse it in
soap lather pat it, barely rubbing until
dirt removed. and then winding it around bottle
with flannel and filled with hot water,
ment which will bring out all the edges
To clean black lace scad some bran with boiling
water dip the lace up and down in the bran water;
when squeeze the water out and pull the
edges. Iron between muslin inssa blanket avoid
glazing Do not put 1t in front OF fire. for o
spelling the color and giving it rusty appearances
Always first wipe and then shake the lace. II too
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
astey Made Clothes for Those Delightful Week End Visits

BE pleasure OF making one of party for
a week end visit is not necessarily re-
stricted TO the people whose purses are
overnow1ng and who attend with most
elaborate and varied wardrobes. There
are doubtless scores OF women, young ma
irons and young unmarried women who
haYe The nlaasnrA Of one or rrnnra week
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16

HE question of how to keep old lace is one
most women will be interested to study 1t
is no uncommon thing to find lace that has
been lying by disfgured by brown stains;
sometimes these rot and then the cnly way
to use them is by cutting out the pattern
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-26

situation.
''Tf you expect to build new
house or factory, or 20 enlarge an
Old one, do so now.
''If your plant needs overhauling.
don't delay in making It, SIS
I'm this way, by doing as much
work as possible and thus giving EN-
ployment to idle men. and by equip
ping all plants with labor-saving me
chinery, the industries of the country
may be made ready for an even more
acute labor condition than they had
lin 1906 and the early part of 1907.
The laboring man will rightly de-
mand high wages. for the cost OF
living will require 1t and there will
be work for every man who wants
il.
'The wise man will get ready now
so as to be prepared for the activity
which the fundamental conditions OF
the country. and especially the pros
perity Of the agricultural interests.
make certain" .af.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-26
The Prices Of Products.
The Manufactured, RECORD SAYS:

1.-THE corn crop for the year is es-
timated at over 2.7O7. 100000 bu-
shells, against 1852, 100000 bushels
in 1907. Here is gain of lis. 0OO,-
900 bushels. But corn is selling at
more than 20 cents a bushel above
the same time last year, or about
81. 1920. 600. 1000, against 1886. 900. :
900 in 1907.
THE wheat crop. estimated at
67s,0oO.000 bushels, or a gain of
"A, 10000 bushels over last year
Wheat is much higher than at the
same time in 1908, the difference be-
ing about 10 cents a bushel. On this
basis wheat would bring over $780,
900 900 In excess of last years to-
tai value. These two crops. should
the parity of prices over 1908 CON
tinue as great as at present. would
thus bring to the farmers about
SCI 8. 100000 TO 800, 100000 more
than last year. Even should prices
largely decline there would still be
room for a great gain over 1907. ,
In view of these facts and of the
general increase throughout the
country in nearly all leading crops
We believe 1t safe to estimate that
the total value OF the farm products
,of 1908 will approximate sS,20O.O 900
600. as compared with $1,000 .O0O.-
900 in 1907.
"If present conditions hold out and
this tentative estimate is realized,
the farmers will receive about $780,
100000 more for their crops than
they did last year. These facts spell
Prosperity in big letters for the sg-
ricultuTal interests of the country
They show steady gain I'm the value
Iof farm products of such tremendous
import as to Indicate that We have
not yet seen the cumulative effects
Iof this advance. $40
Take the vaue for the last four
years and We have the following:
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-26
BLocKADED.
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Lots OF proof that Doan's Kidney
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It's the best proof, for 1t comes
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states.
Remember the name-Doan's-
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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-26
A xomadic Piece of Land.

cass Cod Itself Is sand. and Nike
everything OF a desert nature Is no
madic. Like the Arab. II is always
silently stealing away. 20 that the
appearance OF the peninsula constant
y changes, The prevailing winds IN
the winter being from the north. the
sand Is blown south; IN summer. Il
Is blown tother way, but the winter
Winds being stronger the laad IS
sraduary working south. Monomony
az the lower end used 20 be an Island
It's extremity being called Cape Mala-
her. name not used now. Why.
canaot say. This island Of Mcnomony
Is rapidly growing toward Nantucket
Il having advanced some Eve miles
IN the last fifty years Outing Maya
z.re for August.