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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
ALL THE WAY ROUND.
"WeaISly Sentimental" Way That
Seemed 10 Work with Servants


Seemed 10 Work with Servants
She's my seventh in three months"
7oung Mrs. Crosby announced. Her
lace was worried, but her tone self
satisfied ''Of course it's hard, but
some things / will have. if l get worn
10 bone training new help. AS for
cooking dishes, | do this. While my
maid is out on Thursday, I ransack
her pantry and pull out every kettle
md pan that has been put away in
bad condition, and when she comes in
1t night she finds them stacked all
over the kitchen table and sink"
"Ohi" exclaimed Mrs. Robinson,
whose model housekeeping is acknowl-
edged by even her dearest friends
Then she bent to her embroidery. The
word had slipped out unawares.
Don't you think it serves her
-ight?"
Mrs. Robinson hesitated. They
tome home so tired" she answered.
leartedness. They have to crowd so
much into their one free day. To tell
the truth, / always contrive a little
surprise for Thursday night. I've
lone it with every maid I've had for
Fears. Perhaps she finds a convenient
bit of tinware that she's been need
ing, or new dish-towels on the rack
something improved, you know. And
liz / have any flowers at all in the
house, l put at least one blossom in
the kitchen to welcome her home"
"Of all sentimental Do you
mean to say you'd do that and leave
half-washed frying-pan out of sight
In the pantry"
"N-no. I'm afraid I'd wash IL and
make it as shiny as possibly could
l believe more in models than critics,
myself. And there's always the ques-
ton whether we may not have given
a maid so many things to do that
scouring-time has been crowded out
It's hard to see all the way round a
thing with one glance, don't you
think? We have to take a peep from
both Sides"
l"H'm," said Mrs. Crosby, doubtfully
ct sounds to me as il you'd spoil q
servant in no time, but If I thought
'twould work"
"Hilda is certainly a treasure
Mrs. Robinson filled in the pause. %
expect her to stay with me till SHIT
marries. My last two have. She's m,
third In seven years."-Youth's Com
| p2nion
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
W0/ ana WncIe/
I'D Cts&
0OOONNONOO~


The princess costume is a feature Of
the season.
Never were linen suits more popu-
lar than now.
The pointed waistline is novelty
after the straight cross effects of the
empire cut
Stripes are not as wide as they were
last year in mems shirtings; nor are
they as fancy.
Among the materials used for bath
ing suits are mohair. fine serge, taft
feta and silk serge.
Some of the newest and smartest Of
skirt and coat costumes are being
made without sleeves.
The princess, both fitting and serli-
fitting, the directoire and the empire,
are all holding their own.
The apron front, the successor Of
the panel. is much employed. and IS
usually deliberately trimmed.
In order to look we'll it is necessary
that the arrangement of the hair
should harmonic with the style of
the gown.
A great many collarless gowns AMI
waists are daily appearing and the
collar band is becoming more and
| more scarce.
Many of the sleeves are trimmed
| with bands of different material, the
trimming having the appropriate name
of bracelet bands.
bangles and beads and fringes of
silk and leather were never so popu-
| lar as at the present moment among
the leather girdles and shopping bags.
Color embroidery on white, black.
cream and ecru will be much used,
as we'll as white on color. Most of the
| embroidery seen now in the shops is
| machine made.
The newest wash scarf for men has
| the initial of the wearer embroidered
on 1t in similar pattern to that ON
| the initial handkerchiefs which are TO
be- carried with the scarf when worn
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Half an hour ago it was just a toss-up
whether she took it in that way or broke
down altogether
That evening the little group toiled
with many jests over their self-imposed
task. Gay bursts of laughter greeted the
ever-increasing ghastliness of the dolls,
with faces painted by Mr.. Stewart, wild
mops of tow hair manufactured by Char
lie Hudson, and garments deity sewn to-
gether by Miss Thorne.
AS the darkness of Christmas Eve
gathered over sea and SKY, the stars look
ed down on many an homogeneous sight.
but on few more original merrymakings
than on that little group in the saloon
of the st. Lawrence as she ploughed her
slow way through the long sweep of the
Atlantic rollers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Clearing the Atmosphere.

In his capacity of dramatic critic, j
Comyns Carr. the author of Some
Eminent Victorians," wrote a notice
of the play of Charles L." in which
Irving played under the management
of Mr.. Bateman. His production deep
ly incensed the manager.
In order. perhaps, to find the oppor
tunity of informing the critic of his
disapproval, the manager invited him
to a supper at the Westminster Club
on the second or third night of the
production.
When he thought the fitting moment
had arrived, Mr.. Bateman led the con
versation to the point at issue. and
emphatically banging the table with
his fist, declared in the loudest of tones
that he did not produce his plays at
the Lyceum Theater to please Mr.
Comyns Carr.
There was a moments awkward ST.
lence, which Mr.. Carr confesses he did
not feel quite able to break. but which
was released by wit of the company
with the happy retort:
well, dear boy. then you can't be
surprised If they don't please him"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Men Who Cheat Themselves.

1 have known employees actually to
work harder in scheming, Sinking, try
ing to keep from working hard in the
performance of their duties, says ORR
son SWEET Marden in Success Maya
zine,'' than they would have worked il
they had tried to do their best, and
had given the largest, the most liberal
service possible to their employers. The
hardest work in the world is that
which is grudgingiy done.
The youth who is always haggling
over the question of how many dollars
and cents he will sell his services for
little realizes how he is cheating him
self by not looking at the larger salary
he can pay himself in increasing his
skill, in expanding his experience, and
i'm making himself a better. stronger,
more useful mar.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Health and Beauty Hints.

When a disinfectant is quickly need
ed put carbolic acid in boiling water
and set in the room.
When burned with hot grease, apply
flour mot water to the wound and
it will not leave a scar.
The best grade of borax makes a
good dentifrice and also purifies the
mouth. 1t should be mixed with
chalk.
Any of the mentholated fluids and
salves are excellent to use in cases OF
summer cold or hay fever. They
quickly open the nasal passages and
also clear the throat
For a tired head after trying day,
nothing is more restful than cloth
saturated in this toilet water and laid
across the temples: Lavender water,
one quart; rosewater, five ounces;
acetic acid, one-half ounce.
Don't rush Immediately into the air
after a hot bath. both for the sake OF
your skin and to prevent colds. Dash
ing with water as cold as you can
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
When Eatinr.

One should not eat too quickly.
should we'll masticate the food before
it is swallowed and NOT overload the
stomach with large quantities of food.
Highly seasoned dishes and ice-cold
drinks irritate the stomach and may
produce a catarrhal condition. Iced
water and eating too fast are the two
chief causes of the so-called American
dyspepsia" Tea and coffee taken in
excess can also give rise to chronic
gastric catarrh
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
A Other See Lis.

"You can talk as much as you please
about the inferiority of women" said
Miggles to a group of friends, but
there are lots of them that can dis
count any Of us for brains. Take my
wife, for instance She's got twice as
much sense as 1 have and I'm not
ashamed to acknowledge it,"
Say, Miggles," queried one of the
bunch. don't you think that is put
ting rather low estimate ON your
wife's intellectual Dowers?"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Il understand you have invented an
airship that won't tip over"
THAT is my belief" replied the eau
tious inventor AT least it won't tip
over while on the ground. and it hasn't
been anywhere else yet."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Shrewd Scheme.

Traveller in Parlor Car-Porter, that
man In front will give you a quarter
for busting him off, won't he?
Porter-Yessir!"
well, I'll give you half a dollar to
leave the dust on him and not brush
it off onto me" -Somerville Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

When We are married." she cooed
II shall keep you in love with me al.
ways. / know the way" And what
is your recipe, dear?" he asked, draw
ing her closer. II shall spend heap.
and heaps of money on nice dresses:
nd always look as pretty as l can
Cleveland Leader.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Hints for the Laundress.

When starching black sateen under
skirts. aprons. ETC.. put strong coffee
in the starch and the starch will not
show white on the black goods. For
blue things put in blueing. To KEEP
Jumps out of starch, strain the dry
starch through strainer and it will
save a great many Jumps getting in
the starch while cooking.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

stand it will make an early outdoor
trip safe after the pores are opened by
the hot water
Children playing barefooted on the
lawn are often bothered with the little
"chiggers." A girl says that by i'm
mediately applying gasoline to the bite
the insect is instantly killed. 1t bur-
rows into the skin. Children are es-
pecially bothered with them when
camping
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

count OF the condition of their teeth.
They were not able to chew bully"
beef and bareback. Teeth seem to
have deteriorated. judging by a COM
parison Of the dental apparatus of
the modern young person with that
of his ancestors skull in anthropo-
logical museums.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Another Runkn-

Tall Bohemian-POor old Penner was
stung again. He saw an ad in a liter
airy magazine that stated for 81 they
would tell him how to make his poems
absorbing.
Short Bohemian-And what was the
answer?
Tall Bohemian-Why. they advised
him to write them on blotters.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Importance OF Good Teeth.

In an address delivered before the
Manchester and Stafford Sanitary AS
ISOLATION, II. W. Norman stated that
found necessary 10 send back 1900
soldiers who were unable to bear the
rigors OF the campaign solely on &C
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

years young" has been superintendent
of the Chinese mission in that city for
twenty-three years The mission car
ries on a Sunday school and Monday
evening classes.
Mrs. John Hay, widow of the former
secretary of state, is said to be one of
the stateliest danes in Washington
and her entertainments of such exclu-
sive kind that it is considered great
honor to be asked to them.
At her afternoon teas Mrs. Taft
serves sandwiches instead of cake, and
the table is in the red room. About
twenty-five guests are asked each day
to take tea with Mrs. Taft, the invita-
lions being over the telephone.
When young girl entered a pawn
brokers' shop in Leipzig with fourteen
rings she was suspected and detained.
Inquiries proved that she was the
rightful, owner and that the rings
were souvenirs of fourteen fiances.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

of blue, made necessary to complete
the artistic effect. The hat is one OF
rough butter-colored straw, trimmed
with black velvet ribbon, a single
large rose in the soft colorings of the
suit, and a long sweeping aigret in
black.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
Sort Of Tripartite Mixture,

A typical Manchester man has the
enterprise of the American, the dog
gedness of the Briton, and the caution
of a Scotsman, so that he embodies
the characteristics of representatives
of three countries.-London Young
Man.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Unglazed French linens gain in
popularity for travelling. No other
fabric comes from the laundry with
such delightful crisp brand-new ap-
pearance as does the unglazed linen.
1t is made in all the new and delicate
shades as we'll as the deep, rich tones
so popular just now. This up-to-date
girl wears a semi-fitting travelling suit
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

"You won't allow me to do one sim
gle thing / want to, If it goes on this
way | shall go back to papa!"
81 will allow you to do at."-Flie-
gende Batter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
AIyyays Present.

what is the great American palm,
pa" asked Tommy, as he glanced over
the catalogue of a horticultural show.
The great American palm, my son,
responded his father, who was a trav-
cling man, "belongs to the head wait
or
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Carries sister May, years of age
on being asked why the Sabbath da,
was different from the other days il
the week, answered very carelessly
"Oh, that's the day you pin things on
stead of sewing. Delineator.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Women say as mean things of the
men as they can think Of in public
but in public men are always compli-
menting the womeR.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
False Hair from China.

Much of the false hair worn b,
women in this country comes from
China, according to a recent consular
report
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Henry ]. Storrs Cor fifty years has
been continuously clerk of the finance
department of New York City. He
has served under fourteen controllers
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

Some of the better grades of Mcditer-
crude state as high as 5000 per pound.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

wrote this telegram to Street, the Roy
al Academician:
Dear Street. Crewe is burning /:
come and build 1t up again"
To his sister he sent another message
by wire:
'You always used to say this was a
cold house; you wouldn't say so if you
could see il now
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22

stunning costume in unique fash
ion, made from lovely shade of mode
chiffon satin. For trimming and
under bodice are dotted cream satin,
the dot exactly matching the mode
satin. Round yoke and stock are
Irish crocheted lace. Note the clever
joining of deep fiounce to upper part
of gown-the narrow pointed tuck
suggesting tunic front. Pointed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-22
All up-to-pate Housekeepers


Use Red Cross Ball Blue II makes IN
clothes clean and sweet ~ when new. ~
Grocera
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08
GREATER DREAMLAND, CONEY
 ISLAND

With everything new but the ocean," Greater Dreamland, Coney Is lands favorfte amusement park, has started on its season. Originally beautiful playground right on the beach of the broad Atlantic, the man agement has transformed 1t into a still more enchanting place, with more nov cities, more surprises, and more fea- lures than have ever been known on the Island From the gateways on Surf avenue to the ocean front, every thing is new and Greater Dreamland is now golden, rainbow city baskng in the near-Summer sun. From the very start of it's season this park has taken a firm and lasting hold upon popularity and prosperity Its broad avenues, it's beach, its promenade, it's gaily-hued and bunting bedecked buildings being crowded every day and night. The largest free show ever given in a park is the pre-eminent feature this season. In a ring over the lagoon, where the boats come shooting from the chutes, a big circus is given twice a day and night, entire ly free, and where it can be viewed from tete-a-tete settees and little ta- bles beneath wistaria shaded arbor. The Dreamland Band, of 80 pieces, gives continuous concerts, while in the new ballroom, the largest dancing space in the world, there is a fine or chestra with well known soloists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08

Among the many attractions in Great CT Dreamland are Bostocks arena, with new and startling animal acts; "Creation's Fall of Man." with its won derfully impressive scenes; the Village of Bontoc Head1hunters, directly from the Philippine Islands. In the chutes, the ascent of Mount Blanc, the cross ing of '"The Great Divide" the streets of Venice, Hell Gate and the. Scenic Railway, new and sensational rides with lots of fun and surprises are sup piled. Sorcho's deep-sea divers, the Electric Dairy Farm, "A Night in Paris, Wonderland, The Human Butterfly, Beautiful Melodia", Blakes Dog and Pony Circus, and host of other attractions are among the mul- titude of new things at Greater Dream land. Visitors to the park this year will find one amending tour of new things The most elaborate changes have been made at a most expensive layout and the wisdom of the manage ment is shown in the response Of Man haitian and it's suburbs have made by the crowds they are sending to the city white and golden by the sea-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08

Lord Rosebery coincides with Lord Roberts in the belief that the Euro pean outlook is ominous and that there is good reason for British anx- iety over some features of the general preparation for war. He is not sure that the continued construction of Dreadnaughts is sufficient to meet the possibilities, and he advised the mem bers of the recent Imperial Press Con- gress ''to take back to your dominions across the seas this message and this impression, that some personal duty and responsibility for the national de- fence rests upon every man in the em- pire.' In other words. a situation may arise, in which Great Britain will need the material aid of the colonies. Two or three of them have already intimated desire to augment the British naval strength, and it has been suggested that they construct speedy cruisers instead of battleships, but we may conclude from Lord Roberts re- cent statement of the feebleness of the British army that the greater need is of soldiers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08
NEWTOWN.

MT. and Mrs. w. H. Gardiner of Bridgeport. are among the guests at the Newtown Inn.
 Other new arrivals are MT. and Mrs. Bounty, Harry Bounty of Hartford, Mir. and Mrs. W. IF. Wiley, New York; MT. and Mrs R. A. Lowe, F. L.. An drews, Waterbury.
 town Inn, spent Monday in New Ca- naan and New York.
 Pootatuck Grange expect an inter- esting meeting this evening when Gen. H. O. Averill State Cattle Commis- sioner, and Hon. H. F. Potter, State Dairy Commissioners. will address the meeting. Refreshments will be serv- ed. The public are cordially invited.
 A pleasant social evening was en- Mrs. Wesley F. Hayes, when their daughter, Loretta. entertained a few young friends in honor of her guests, Miss Edna Potter of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Edna Morgan of Bridgeport. The game of whist was enjoyed. The guests were treated to several pleas ing selections on the "Angelus'' by MT. Hayes, and later to piano selections by Miss Dorette L Gordo1. Those pres Grace Osborne, Florence Beecher, Edna Morgan, Edna Potter, Dorette Gordon, Messrs. White and Randolph of Nor ristown. N. J.. Phillip Morris. Percy II. follows: Ladies 1st. Grace Osborne; ladies' 2d, Edna Potter; consolation, Edna Morgan; gents 1st, Phillip Nor ris. gents 2d. MT. Randolph; consola-
 MT. and Mrs. charles Leclxie of Bridgeport, spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs. Lucy Cavanaugh left Friday evening for Syracuse where she will be the guest of her daughter, Eleanor. who graduates from Syracuse Univer- sity Wednesday,. June g.
 Joseph L1avery of Bridgeport, was the guest Sunday of Mrs James W. Cor don and daugher.
 J. Albert Blackman Miss Ann Black man. and Miss Caroline Skidmore spent Saturday at South Glastonbury, where they attended the wedding of Rev. Francis Blackman Barnett, son of Rev. Francis Waiter Barnett, to Emily Maudsley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Howard Hale.
 Mrs Catherine Farrell and daughters and Miss Tessie Carmody spent Sum- day with Danbury friends.
 Miss Geneiveve Brown of Bridgeport was a Sunday guest of Mrs. M. F. Gaffney.
 The baseball game at Shelton, Satur- day, between Newtown and Shelton High schools, resulted in a tie, the score being 4 and A.
 Richard Egan has been enjoying a visit with friends in New York city.
 Miss Esther McQuade of the Tele- ening from a few days visit in New York city. Miss Anna Carlson did substitute duty during the formers absence.
 MT. and Mrs. George Camp and sor who have been guests at the home oi Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell. Mile Hill, returned to Waterbury yester-
 Mics Jessie M, Taylor is entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O Williama o1 Provtdences k
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08
TT RAuiRoAp GErs
THE BIG END


 <he 90 called compromise, adopted MT the Aldermen last night, gives the <f<G xxooved rails on Main street be- tS[1on unnamed points
 IT xives the railroad the il acres of Saxbor area between the railroad- 17cyGFnSnent line and the now aban- 6oue4 city line
 { 11zese are the more prominent points MT mo so-caIled ccmpromise-also. the '1hn6< lmpoFtant ones
 h6 mafter is so complicated in its SSnnn that intelligent comprehension i o1l1kult-yek it was pushed through |nS Ho2 q virtual threat of withdrawal &SiSrS accepted instanter. That threat <l6ns should have sufficed to give at Fl . week for consideration, for it Sksd that intelligent comprehen- Ton Mas feared by the road and its kt31ss. An honest measure would not
 nxed c weeks sunlight of pub @S IF as we now understand the rSe1lIed compromise, 1t does not com- lnfie It does not touch the main <iuG--<hs grab of n acres of har- TT nrua stands as before. The pro 1nI6 - to grooved rails. a mfnia- {Sse park with a string attached. etc. 1zo a1nare devices to detract attention Gm the main question. As usual. {ho railroad gets the big end of the I5&E and those Bridgeporters who 31S aided the scheme. will be class V|1kh those others who put through
 fueuty-year water contract. as [1ed more tightly to corporate than
 a1fv 3uferesfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-08

less the fact. Yet it should not be the fact, politically. Every voter can, if he will, read the signs of the times and reach as correct an opinion upon them as can MT. Morgan, except upon such as pertain to financial and cor porate matters, and upon these it might be risky to accept MT. Morgan's s views, for he is not disinterested.