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A toilet vinegar of any desired odor is made by digesting four ounces of any fragrant flowers or scented herbs in one pint of strong white-wine vine- gar. Merely put the flowers in the cold vinegar and let 1t stand for a week, agitating three times daily; then strain several times and repeat the process with more fresh flowers or herbs if the liquid is not sufficiently perfumed. Toilet vinegars made from dried herbs, such as lavender and rosemary or others, can be prepared in the same manner, only half the quantity of these being needed; but fresh materials are better, these exer- cisins more active result upon the skin
 Women used to the coquetries of the toilet understand the use of toilet waters and vinegars of all sorts. Where cold cream Is much employed, they are indispensable for taking the shine of the skin. and since a liberal use of cream burns the flesh, making 1t at last darker and rougher than be- fore-remember the point-the toilet vinegar is often required for a thor ough cleansing. When using, about a tablespoonful of strong sort Is put in small bowl of water For astrin- gent treatments of the neck the vine gar or water will be used full strength, after the throat has been washed, mas saged and creamed. Sponging down with a solution of toilet vinegar and water Is also very refreshing on a hot day and to sick persons. while if hot plate is sprinkled with one or 1t is sprayed about the chamber the sick room will be gratefully purified.
 When treating sagging muscles of the neck use the vinegar hot
 Where the herbs or flowers cannot be had, flower and herb oils achieve the next best thing in the way of a beneficial toilet water. and a vinegar of this sort is as easily managed One of the simplest lavender waters made and which always receives the name of fine" in the drug stores. can be fabricated at home by digesting one ounce of micham oil of lavender in a half pint of strong rectified spirits Other perfumed oils can be used in the same way.
 A toilet water especially for resting the muscles of the body owes its in- vention, it Is said. to Nine Bernhardt, who used it every day particularly when coming in from her outdoor ex- ercises AS this wonderful woman at stxtyeight or nine Is younger than many women of forty, would advise little trial of her calming" water. which is made in this manner:
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keepIna Cream Sweet.

If you have cream you want to keep sweet few days, add two or three Jumps of sugar, stirring 1t well, then cover it and set it away in the ccldest corner of the refrigerator.
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Certainly 1t was perfectly correct for your boy friend to see you safely home, and equally proper for you to help your brother entertain his friends. that is, if he likes to have you with him, and he should
 MADAME MERRl
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- Put all ingredients in large bottle. or in two, and agitate thoroughly. When using. shake the bottle always and rub the water into the skin with the hands.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-02

Gown Of white cotton voile and coarse uulpure, with brown silk .ie and belt of dull gold eauze. White straw hat lined with brown velvet and trimmed with a brown paradise feather.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-02

Dr. Livingston. who has been con fined at home with sickness, is out again, and can be found at his office S56 Central avenne. h-29-1w
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PILES CURED AT HONE BY NEW ABSORPTION METH0D.

you suffer from bleeding. itcbtug hIt,a m protruding Piles, send me your sddres" ana VIII tell you how 10 cure voprseif a. nome ,r'n py tbe new absorption treatment, and free for trial, with references e,,s eiea'ulent , own locality if requested Immediate 'yas ra ueI ana permanent cure assured Send 2 money, but tell others Of this oysr w,,su su tSy RsnH ,o Mrs. M' Summers. Box ?. south
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VWvHE first Is for girl of 8 to Il
 years, and is made up in ruby
 red fine woollen material, wltE
 a silk stripe.
 It has Magyar bodice with the right side of front cut in slant and taken over to the left. A strap of plain material trimmed with buttons Is carried from above waist to hem of skirt,
 The neck and sleeves are trimmed to match, and the walst-band ls also of the plain material.
 Materials required: 2h yards stripe f4 inches wide, h yard plain 40 inches wide, l X dozen buttons.
 The second would look well in fine lace cloth and is for a girl of 6 to sI years It has a pleated skirt connect.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
BARABOO BLUFFS.

Tillie Marquardt is visiting in
Minneapolis. She will attend the
wedding of her cousin, Lily Henke
next week.
Mrs. Charles Pettingel of Chicago is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Marquardt.
The pathmaster with crew of men
are putting the East Sank road into
fine shape.
Alma Martin, no has been teach
ing in La Crosse during the past year
is at home for the summer.
Mrs. Bevelyn Clark is visiting at the
home of her nephew, A. K. Bassett.
The ladies of the Lutheran Sewing
Circle enjoyed pleasant afternoon at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Marquardt last Thursday. Miss
Clara served delicious refreshments.
Siggelkow Bros. hung wall paper
for Herman Zantow last Friday.
Miss Dina Martin, who has been
cooking in Madison the past season,
is at home to help her mother during
the summer.
Mrs. Martha Brain has profusion
of beautiful flowers in bloom. Her
yard is one of the beauty spots on the
East Sank road.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
MERR|MACK.

Mrs. Barsness and child of Lodi are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. g. Swanson to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Won Berg enter
tanned Mrs. Won Berg's father, Will
liam Garner, and brothers, r. E. and
f. G. Garner, and wives of Pardeeville
last week.
M. J. Kindschi entertained his
father, Peter Kindschi, Tuesday.
Misses Gertrude O'Keefe and Rilla
Morrissey of Lodi were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. O'Keefe Monday.
Mrs. Meads of Shell Lake was re-
cent guest of'-her brother, Charles
Todd.
Lyman Chafiin of Mondovi is a
guest of his grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Coates.
M. j. Kindschi and James Fitz-
simmonds have returned from MI.
Clemens, Michigan.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations n. ade
by his firm.
WALD1NG, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
TESTIMONIALS sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
LIME RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schluter and son
visited relatives at Loganville Satur-
day night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weights attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Koppen's baby Sunday afterr DON.
Mrs. Charles Seamantle is employed
at DR.. 7. r. Hastings of Reeosourg
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Schluter of Hill
point spent Sunday at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stoll.
George Copley spent few days last
week at Madison.
Mrs. Theo. Schluter went 10 Gaze
novia Sunday to care for her sister-in-
law, Mrs. e. A. Lee, who is sick.
Miss Ruth Nuss of Richiand Center
is q guest az the r. L. Bonn home.
G. l.. Terry and family of Reeds
burg spent Sunday at William Bren-
izer'S.
Carl Bohn is visiting at The home of
R. G. Nuss at Richland Center.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
DOUBT DISAPPEARS
No One i'm BarabOO Who Has a Bad
Back Can Ignore This Double
Proof


Does your back ever he.
Have you suspected your kidneys?
Backache is kidney ache,
With it comes dizzy spells,
SIeepless nights, tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Cure the kidneys to cure it all.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring quick
relief.
Bring many thorough, lasting cures.
You have read Baraboo proof.
Read now the Baraboo sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Mrs. Volney Moore, 335 Sixth ave.
nue., Baraboo, Wis, says: 81 am glad
to confirm all [ said about Doan's
Kidney Pills when [ publicly recon-
mended them in 1908. 1 procured this
remedy at Evenson's Pharmacy and
used it when suffering from kidney
trouble. I received prompt and per-
manent relief. In my opinion Doan's
Kidney Pills are the best kidney
to be had.'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
LA VALE.

Mrs. Lucy Mooseau and Leo David
son are attending the A. 9. camp meet
ing at WATERFOWL.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. White went to
visit her parents at Warrens last Fri
day.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Funnell
June s, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kitson and chill
dren have been visiting relatives here.
They came up from Madison to attend
the Courtier-Albrecht wedding.
Mrs. A.Smith and daughter of Bara-
boo visited relatives here last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. &. Palmer have
been out in the country a few days
with their daughter, Mrs. Y. jacob
son.
J. M. Gahagan was here from Mil
ton Jun elton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller came over in
their auto from Kilbourn last week
anu ODChO q ~" ~~JS
cousin, Mrs. E. IL. Gardner.
Miss Mary Marshall went to Cazen-
ovia last saturday to visit friends for a
few days.
The Childrens day program will be
in the f. M. church on June 30 in the
evening. All are cordially invited.
LaValIe will celebrate the 4th in the
good old way. The Reedsburg band
will furnish music and there will be
other attractions. Come and celebrate
with us.
r. S. p. Wilkinson of Augusta was
in town this week.
f. Byrne and daughter of Ironton
were Sunday visitors at James Glib
lin.
Mrs. E. A. Richards spent one day
last week with relatives in Union
Center.
Edith Richards and Vera Webster
have gone to Sparta where they have
employment.
Leon Webster lead the Yuba Cornet
band at the Cazenovia picnic last
week.
Miss Nora Korstetter and Mrs.
Richards were shopping in Reedsburg
one day recently.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
NORTH FREEDOM.

Mrs. Dan Rose of Valley Junction
and her daughter, Mrs. Mary Griffith,
OF South Dakota are here visiting the
formers sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary
Harkins.
Benjamine Kipp came from Barron
to visit his sister, Mrs. Ann Hanger,
and other relatives and attend the old
settlers meeting.
Mrs. Matte Haines of Milwaukee
came to visit her daughter, Mrs. c. f.
Hengstler, and other relatives a few
days.
Leonard Billings of Madison came
Wednesday and staid till Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Hackett Of Val
ley junction came to the old settlers
meeting and to visit relatives few
days. His father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hackett, of Lamont,
Iowa, are also here.
Lewis White, wife and baby are
visiting relatives here.
AT the M. E. church June "a there
will be a lecture by Rev. w. 2.
Cunningham, formerly pastor here.
His subject will be, ga Yankee in
Dixie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Elroy,
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. e. Rooster and
daughter, Lucille, of Reedsburg,
Julius Jacobs and Mrs. M. Hacker of
Baraboo took dinner at the home of
Mrs. T.. Smith Friday and Mr.. and
Mrs. FL. J. Voss of South Westfeld
and their son, William, and family
took dinner with Mrs. Voss' sist r,
Mrs. z. Youngs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry of Reedsburg
came Tuesday to visit their daughter,
Mrs. Dell Youngs, at LaRue.
We are very sorry to say that DR..
MeIass and family are packing and
will move to Beloit the first of July.
Their many friends regret very much
to have them go.
Charley Klein came from Randolph
Sunday with his auto and returned the
same day accompanied by his wife
and daughter who came two weeks
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs, Asa Buxton and two
little boys spent Saturday night and
Sunday at the cottage of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Lawton, at Mirror
lake.
N. Goodman and family and his
parents who are here visiting spent
Sunday at Hangers Point fishing.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
DURWA ARDS GLEN.

Sunday school and church services
are now being held in the Nc Leish
school, No. 7. Wallace Baird is the
presiding elder.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Albert are ex
pecting visit from their son, John, OF
Nebraska.
Word came from Hot Springs,
South Dakota, that the Oldest brother
of A. G. Albert had passed away at
the age of "A years.
The picnic of school No. 8 was
success in spite of The rain the only
draw back was the serving of dinner.
Many of the visitors were obliged to
eat their dinner standing but every
body was In good humor. The ex-
ercises were finely rendered, Mis-
Stone gave little talk, Erma and
Esther Mueller sang with organ and
violin music. Ice cream and lemon
ade was abundantly served to all al
the close.
Miss Ella Getschman of North
Freedom is visiting her friend, Myr-
tie Weiland. She will go to North
Freedom at close of visit and stay fol-
short time with her sister, Amelia.
William Taylor, who was 81 years
old last Friday is very patriotic. He
was photographed last summer on
Flag Day, his birthday, holding two
Flags by Wilfred Durward.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
EBENEZER VALLEY.

The following people from the city
ate picnic dinnertat Wichern broth
ers' Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Stadler
and son, Roy, Ed. Roser and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Armbruster, Mrs.
Frank Wichern and children and
Lewis Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Weidenkopf Wis
tied at Frank Morley's on Sunday.
Amos Barron and family called on
relatives in Lyons Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Capener visit
ed at Frank Capener's in Chenille
Sunday.
Mrs. r. M. Erwin and little son
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. N.
Peck of Baraboo Sunday.
j. H. Harris and family spent Sun
day with relatives in the city.
Lester Randall and family left
Wednesday night for Cement, Okla
homa, where they will make their
home.
Leonard Roser and family visited
relatives in Baraboo Sunday.
Arthur Gomon of Baraboo visited at
the Bisch home Sunday.
Harold WIchern of Baraboo is
spending the week with his uncles,
the Wichern Brothers.
We are sorry to hear that William
Dittmer is failing at the home of Lis
brother in Oshkosh.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
nAPLE HILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Herman of She
boygan came Saturday to spend two
weeks with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vol and two
children visited at E. Gurgle's and j.
Il. Walsh's Sunday.
Emil Gustaf and Willie Schwartz
came home Sunday to see their mother
who is very sick.
Archie Curry and Clarence Page
were home Sunday.
John Scharra and crew are laying
the foundation for Ernest Stabnaw's
new house.
Mrs. Richard Ulrich invited few
of her friends to spend Saturday even
ing at her home in honor of her sis
ter, Lauras, fourth wedding anniver-
sary. Her sister and husband from
Sheboygan are visiting here. All had
joyll good time. Refreshments
were served at midnight and all de-
parted wishing Mr.. and Mrs. .. Her.
man many returns of the day.
Mrs. Charlie Kline and two chill
d.en If Randolph were here visiting
relatives ana old friends.
Children's day next Sunday in
Maple Hill.
Miss Mary Grubb and brother, viii
called Cn fIienus here last Sunday.
The masons are laying the tounda
tions tor E. Gurgle's and r. Ulrich's
new barns.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

Pearl Simonds of Baraboo were Satur-
day callers at the S. III. Burton home.
Little Gladys Coon of Baraboo is
spending this week with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Ziegler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Getchell and
daughter, Edna, went to Kilbourn
Saturday to visit relatives. They re-
turned Monday.
One day last week when George
Emery of Baraboo was burning brush
for the Mueller brothers on the back
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
NORTH DELL0NA and LYNDOB

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Szyman-
oskie, June s, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vasy and child
rem spent Sunday at Robt. Murray's.
A strawberry social will be held al
Robt. Murray's Friday evening, June
q. All come and have good time.
Scott called on Mrs. Eliza Comode
Sunday.
Children's Day will be observed in
the Methodist church here next Sun
dsy, June %.
The Ladies' aid was well attended
at Mrs. II. Blood's last Thursday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Lehman
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Grosinski OF
North Freedom on Sunday.
Little Lois Cline of Baraboo spent
Saturday night and Sunday the guest
of Emma and Augusta Puttkammer.
Claud Newell and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs Lorenzo Steele
in Kilbourn.
Mrs, Tom Burton and Lucille and
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

Constipation, indigestion drive away
appetite; makes you weak, languid
and sick. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea restores the appetite, relieves con-
stipation and indigestion; builds up
the system. Just what you need now,
prepares you for the warm summer
months. 35c. ]. B. Donovan & co.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

of their farm the fire got away from
him on account OF the high wind and
burned over ten acres of timber With
the help of few near neighbors the
fire was extinguished after several
hours hard work.
A gentleman was on our streets one
day last week taking orders fer
asphalt roofing.
Orson and Howard Trussell spent a
few hours at the q. A. Getchell home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
AWNINGS.

In addition to our work as general
blacksmiths we have secured from
Phil Glib Dons the local agency for the
Superior class of awnings that Mr..
Gibbons has had for several years.
We Will be pleased to call and give
an estimate on any kind of awning
work that you may wish to have
done. Jaedike 4 Gall, 616 Oak street.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
SUMPTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schmidtke of
Sumpter spent the past week in La
Vale and Lime Ridge visiting rela-
tives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-09
TIED DOWN..
Twenty Years sIavery-How She Co
Freedom.

Twenty Years siavery-How she Got
A dyspepsia veteran who writes from
one of England's charming rural homes,
| 70 tell how she won victory in her
twenty years fight. naturally eXults
in her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit. ~
Il feel 1t a duty to tell YOU" she says,
how much good Postum has done me.
am grateful, abut also desire Ito let
others who may be suffering as did,
know of the delightful method by
which I was relieved
Il had suffered for twenty years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that
usually accompanies that painful all
lnent, and which frequently Frustrated
me. / never drank much coffee, and
cocoa and even milk did not agree
with my impaired digestion. so I used
tea, exclusively. till about year ago.
When I found in a package Of Grape
Nuts the little. book, The Road to
wellville.'
! After a careful reading of the book
let 1 was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. enjoyed 1t from
the first, and at once gave up tea in
| its favor.
IT began to feel better very soon. My
giddiness left me after the first few
days use Of Postum, and my stomach
became stronger SO rapidly that 1t was
not long till I was able Gas still am)
! to take milk and many other articles
Of food Of which I was formerly COM
PEELED to deny myself. have proved
| the truth Of your statement that Pos
| tum makes good, red blood
II have become very enthusiastic
over the merits Of my new table bever
age and during the, past few months.
have conducted Postum propaganda
amongM my neighbors which has
brought benefit to many. and + shall
continue to tell my friends Of the bet
ter. way in which I rejoice, Name
given. by Postum Company. Battle
Creek, Mich. as ,.,sgsSs ..a > sp.a
esRead the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever .read the ebsvs letter., A1nsAs
one appoar0 TrOvW- si551. =: !a:ssss
srs ssruins. true. and full g human
iRtsrese.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-09
For Sale.

Four hundred eighty acres. in the
north part Of Marshall and the south
part Of Grundy county, owned by mons
resident who wish to turn at once.
owing to other business interests which
he has in the east. Will offer for sale
one-third cash. balance first mortgage:
per cent If sold at once. Mundy &
Scott. Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-09
Foley Kidney Pills

always give satisfaction because they
always do the work. j. II. Shelnut.
Bremen, Ga, says: II have used Foley
Kidney Pills with great satisfaction
and found more relief from their use
than from any other kidney medicine,
and I've tried almost. all kinds. I can
cheerfully recommend them to all suf-
ferers for kidney and bladder trouble"
Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-09

Of all who have come curing the past
. twelve months IL not. of course, OBJ
tainable, but those who have come I'M
der the .observation of the Times-Re-
publican % having como in 1911 are are; as
follows:
Mrs. ". r. Treadwell and her daush:
ter, Mrs. Ward F. Agnew, Of Fafrbark
former well-known residents, returned
90 the city late IN August OF occupy
their newly, erected residence at 5 East
webster street. II.
August Kriebs and family. Of Esther
vile, moved to the city in August, Mr.
Kfte6s coming here to enter the en-
ploy Of II. willard, Son & Co. as fur
dfGs13r.
Nr. and Mrs. J. C. Hogan came to
the city from Council Bluffs in August
Mr.. Hogan-is travelling salesman.
~. ana Mrs. A. Z. Celmons and fou,
Shiiafen,s OF .Elemons. came to the city
in xnGust to- make their home. They
reside At lo7 North Fourth street.
M and Tsszzrs AIRS. C:aude Craver.. former
Narshalltown residents, returned to
the city from Charlton late in August,
Mr.. Church Meigs and Mrs Nellie
1lcClAy and daughter Helen. of Nc
.::se: :!.:, y.
~ = ~ - u itkkese heff. permanent horne.
1GIes q. ~. Isenberg ana two grand
cAii1tsa q Ossen Mountain. came q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-02-18
Chinese WAR makes
STRAW HATS HIGHER
THIS, WITH PROLONGED DROUTH
IN JAPAN, CAUSES AN IN
CREASE OF 25 PER CENT.

To the Tulsa man or woman who
intends purchasing some of the new
straw hats this spring, the fact might
be interesting that the price on this
style of headgear Is lastly going no
Straw hat manufacturers ana
wholesale and retail hatters and mil
| kners are much concerned at the
/ marked shortage in the supply Of
certain qualities Of straw plait which
| discloses that during tho year just
! ended the importation of STRAW
plating and other materials" showed
a decrease as compared with 1910 Of
over 2,25Q,OO0 pounds.
In consequence of the revolution In
China large quantities of straw plat
have been held up in that country.
but this has occasloned very lttle
concern. as Chinese plaits are out OF
fashion at the moment The trouble
has arisen in connection with the
supply from Japan, and it is stated
that "A prolonged drought in Japan,
has resulted in a smaller crop than
usual This, combined with the world.
wde demand for japanese plalts- {
the United States. the Continent Can /
ada and Australia being keen COM
petitors with this country for the .
available supply-has sent up the (
prices of chip. tagel and rustic straws
from 10 to 25 per cent.
The two former kinds of plaits are
principally used In the manufacture
OF women's straw millinery. While
the rustic plait is employed In con-
siderable quantities In the making
of mems boaters."
In some cases an advance of sfOi
and moro on bale on last years
rates is being obtained and there ap-
pears small likelihood OF an early de-
cline. In addition to the Japanese
plaits mentioned there 10 . growing